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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-09-09, Page 8r‘.! _ - • • - THE HURON EXPOSITOR. • SEPTEMBER 9, 1881. it ton expooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. WORTFI READING AND REMEMBERING .— WILSON & YOUNG'S CROCKF.RY TRADE.—Boing the oldeAt and largest Crockery Rouse in &Moan, -we make it a point to keep up to the tinaes in all branehes. In our selection this season we have entered extensively into ivory ware, and printed and decorated goods, which have become very popular and are in growing demand, being both ornamental and useful. We have Breakfast, Din- ner and Tea Sets complete, still maintaining full assortments in China and Granite ware. In White Granite we are selling the best quality in 44 piece Tea Sets for $2.50 The same goods are sold every day by other houses for $8 and $S.50. In toilet Sets, caps and saucers, plates, vegetable dishes and everything else in this line we offer equally low. In English and French China we show one of the largest and best assorted stt eke that can le found outsfde the cities. Motto goods, majolica ware,desert sets; andjugs in great variety. Our stock of glassware is very complete in au the latest designs. Odd pieces we are sel- ling at half price to make room for new goods. FAuit jars a specialty. A full assortment of lamps and lamp goods. The bnlk of our goods we import direct, and avoid buying nt coin- binatibit pricesi among wholesale houses. We invite the public to call and examine for them- selves, and compare,prices, and if they do not find things as we represent they don't need to buy. Goods guaranteed as represented or money refunded. Remember tho right house, Scott's Block, Main Street, Seaforth. WiLsolg & Yortm. 618 GOLDEN LION.—Received and opened out 22 cases of New Fall Goode, ex Steamship Buenos Ayrean. Invoices to hand of further shipments ex Steamship Canadian and State of Nebraska, which are expected daily. Opened to- day choice goods from New York in American Sheetings, pillow cotitons, canabrics, shaker flan. nels, &c. R. JAMIESON. 618 DUNCAN & Dutrctar are now fully pre- pared to take orders for fall and Winter clothing. Their stock of Scotch, English and Canadian Tweeds and suitings wa.4 never so attractive as at presnet. These goods were bought at the lowest possible prices and imported by us, and will be sold cheap. Workmanship and fit guaranteed. DtrNeAist & DUNCAN. 718 • GENUINE DYE STUFFS.—Madder, Log - 'wood, Cochineal, Magenta, indigo Cndbear, Fnstic, Cam wood, and all other Dye indigo, which we oarantee to be of the purest qualities, pro- ducing rich and durable colors. LUbISDliN & Wif.soN, Scott's Block, Seaforth. 718-2 BOY WANTED.—Wanted at the Ex- TDSITOR OFFICE, Seaforth, a lad about 14 years of age as an apprentice to the printing business, or one who has had a year's experience. Must bo a good reader. Mast board himself. Se.—The following pure bred fowls: Blaek Spanish, Plymouth Rocks Light Bralrmas, Dark Brahmans, White Leghorns, Ffamburgs. Apply to R. W. RUNCIBIAN, Se3. arth. 718-2 GoOD FOR SEAFORTH.—Our reader and meaits ,to remedy the matter. I would suggest that we have an election of Councillors twice a year at least, as when it comes about election time there is no shirking of -duty and the -fair promises then given last a few months, and then with quite a few are forgotten till the eve of another election. I thiuk it would have a good effect on the em- ployees as they would be likely to changed oftener and would not be so likely to shirk ditties. It is hard to realize the fectttlitif 'after all the anxiety and pleading for the honors and emolu- ments of office which is displayed by as- pirants toft the Council Board about New Years, men should so soon forget the pledges given and neglect to per- form their vows. In this I joirt with other electors in deploring the fickleness of our representatives. In my next I may show how our moneys are squandered in getting material without giving a chance for competition, in labor without being looked after, in jobbing with members or the Board, &C., &O.—ONLOOKER. 1 • RECOVERING.—In December last MT. William Morrison, formerly of McKillop, was engaged in Winnipeg as an engineer. He strained his hip in jumping on., the hard, frozen ground from his &gine, and although he suffered from the effects of the injury he continued at his post , until last June, when he became so bad. I that he had to desist from- veark and re- turned to Ontario. He went to Toronto Hospital and underwent an operation. For several weeks he has been at the Mansion _Hotel in this town. Since coming_ here he has been very ill, but we are glad to learn that under efficient medical care he is now on a fair way for recovery. At present he is able to leave his room, and hopes to be around soon. His sister is waiting upon him here, and he receives every attention and comfort possible. He is a fine, steady, -intelli- gent young man, and his friends both here and in Winnipeg will be glad to learn he is improving with good hopes for his recovery. ANOTHER HURONITE IN LUCK.—The Rock Lake Herald, published in Crys- tal City, Manitoba, thus refers to a former prominent business man of the village of Centralia in this County. It says: "Mi. A. J. Rollins offers his farm. for sale, intending to go into busi- ness of some kind. He asks $4,000 for will be pleased to learn that Mr. A. G. lran'Figneond, woollen manufacturer of this town, has been very auccessfial with his goods at the Industrial Exhibition now being held in Toronto. He has been awarded three medals. Two for two kinds of checked flannels and one for tweeds. Considering the keen com- petition that now exists in the naanu- facture of these goods Mr. VanEgmond may very justly feel proud of his suc- cess, and we have little doubt but be will be equally successful at the other exhibitions. GRIF.—Bengongh Brothers have dis- solved partnership, Mr. George Ben- goughretiring, and Messrs. Thomas Bengough and Sanmel Moore entering the firm, which will in -future be known as Beugough, Moore & Bengough. The new concern is a very strong one, aud will centrol net only the publication of Grip, but a variety of other periodicals, as well as carry on a general engraving business. Everybody will rejoice at the growing prosperity of the enterpris- ing young publishers of the best comic paper Canada has ever posseesed. We are proud of Bengough and of Grip. " 4 THE SEAFORTII SHOW.—The following repecial prizes have been inadvertently omitted from the published list of the Seaforth Show, viz.: John Constable, best pair imported canary birds, $1, and for the best pair of Canadian bred ca- naries, $1. F. G. Neelie, the Sun news- paper one year, $1.50, for the best Col- lection of poultry. Dr. Campbell, 1.50, for the best collection of flowers. Humphrey Snell, $3, for the best pair of fat sheep, any breed. Wade Bros., for the best collection of ladies' fancy work, a photograph of the person who takes the prize. Thomas Foster, $2, for the best sow of any age or breed. J. W. Carroll, $2.50, for the best boar of any age or breed. Cenacie DOINGS.—At the Council meeting on Monday evening last, the Public School estiruates were handed in. The amount required for the Pub- lic School this year is $1,800. Messrs. Wilson & Young's request for permis- sion to have an advertisement painted on the new water cart was not granted. A resolution was passed to the effect that in the event of the Chief Constable not enforcing the Dog and Street Wat- ering By-laws and such other by-laws as require his attention his services be dispensed with and another person be engaged in his stead. Council ad- journed to meet at the call of the Mayor. THE TROTTING RCE.—The trotting race betweeu Ryan's grey horse and Forbes' bay mare ceme off on Monday afternoon, as previously announced. There was quite a crowd on the track and the affair seemed to create consid- erable interest, The afternoon was in- ' tenably hot, and between the dust of the track and the smoke in the , atmosphere the horees could not be seen across the track. There were foie heats trotted. The horse took the first two, the mare the next two and the horse the fifth, thus winning the race. They are pretty evenly matched, and could the horses have been seen clear around the track the race would have been a very nterestiog one. Mr. R. L. Sharp acted as judge and starter. MEN WANTED .—MR . EDirort,—DIEAR SIR :—We often hear of men wanted to build railroads, canals, and other pub- lic works, but it is a rare thing to hear of men waaited to run the muni- cipal machinery of a town, as is the case at present in our own town. There o appears to be an opening for seven or c eight able bodied, ambitious men to 1 serve. in the Council and several more h as officers and laborers. I under- d stand the Mayor is quite displeased v with the present staff of Councillors, as o he has not beeu able to have a meeting i for want of a quorum for a long time. e Also with several of the enaployees as b they insist in doing or not doing ri things according to their own in- fo clination, regardless of instructions. B Now, Sir, if this is correct, and I have th . no cause to doubt it, as I gather my in.. W formation from members of the Council il Board, things begin to look serious,. n and I think we ought to look up ways fo the 320 acres. We hear he has been offered $3,500. It lays alongside our town, and is a very fine place. About two years ago Mr. Rollins made his entry for this piece of land for the fee of $10. This is the way the boys make money out here." We are glad to hear of Mr. Rollins good lack, but it would not be wise for any to be carried away - by these fair -stories. Such good for- tune does not fall to the lot of every' one, and fortunes are not made in a single clay in Manitoba any more than in Ontario, and -as a rule money is only made there by hard work and persever- ance, and only such as are prepared to endure th.e one and undertake the other should go even to the favored Rock La,ke district. THE Socate:—The social held in the Presbyteria,u church on Monday even- ing last was in every respect very ,suc- cessful. The attendance, ender the circumstances was good, and had it not been for the intense heat and the dark and threatening appearance of the even- ing there would undoubtedly have been a greater number present. The tea was all that could be desired, while the music by the choir was good as usual. The .address by Rev. Mr. Macdonald, descriptive of his travels in the old country was intensely- interesting and instructive and had but one fault,—jt was too short. However, the reverend gentleman has promised a second in- stalnaeut on a future occasion, when we are sure he will be listened to by all those who heard him on Monday even- ing, and many others. It was intended that the proceeds of the entertainment should be donated to the precentor of the congregation, Professor Jones, an was intended as a mark of the high es teem in which the congregation hold that gentlenaan's services. Accordingl at the close of the meeting, the chair man, Mr. D. D. Wilson, in a few ap propriate remarks presented the Pro fessor with the sum of $40 the proceed of the social. Mr. Jones mad.e slier but suitable reply, in which be thanked the people for their universal kindness to him, and especially for this gift, and promises that if his services have been satisfactory to them in the past, they will be none the less so in the:future or it will not be his fault. A most pleasant evening was closed by the pronouncing of the benediction by Rev. Mr. Mc- Donald. the celebration of High Mass the bride and groan received the congratulations of their friends, and at noe re-entered the carriages, and drov to the beauti- ful suburban residence of M. Wheli ham Where after admiri g the preeents which were beautiful and. eostly, ' a most recherche dejewter as pattaken by the guests. Dr. Ha over and his bride left amid atehowe of rice and old slippers by the afterno n train on an extended tour, ernbr cling Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and t e lower pro- vinces. The bride has he beet wishes of a large circle of friend in this toWn where she has resided sincetehildhood. These who had the honor of her ao- quaintance are sorry tol lose her, but society in Seaforth will, be enriched by her presence. LOCAL -BRIEFS. — TI10 new water cart madeits appearance on the street for the first time on Friday last. It is , a substantial, well constructed rig and does its work splendidly It gritS man- ufactured by Messrs Ste art & Smith. —A special general eeting of the members of the Seafo th Mechanic' Institute will be held in the Read* Room on Tuesday evening next.—The use of the booths on the fair ground for show days will be sold y public ,and - tion at the Commercial otel op Satur- day at four o'clock. ---M . Robert Hick- son, a former resident of Seafotth, but now of Winnipeg, was in town this week. He looks as of yore.—Dl. Stew- art, of Brucefield, passe through towni the other day on his w y home from his trip through the lo er Priavinces. He had a very pleasant ' time,and is now in good fit to bu kle dOwn to business.—The High and Publio Schools opened last week and are well attended.—Mr. W. G. uff, teacher of Roxboro School, has gro n in his gar- den some of the finest tomatoes we have ever seen. They are large, smooth, and of excellent flavor, a,nd are as pleasant to the taste as to the eye, We have to thank him fot a supply of the best.—Mr.Andrew Calder is 'having some important changes ade in hi photograph gallery, by wh'cli the ligh ttvill be greatly improved.1 We are gla , o learn that Mr. Alex' Slemmon iS offing along favorably and. is notv able o be atound, although he will have tct arry is arm in a sling for some time. et.—Water is becoming at scarcie corn- odity in town. Wella tha pevee been known to go dry bef conipletely used up, and c ater has become quite common and popular, although not a very pleasant t xercise for heads of households —Mr. arming, of Clinton, who ,preached in, he MethodistChurch on 1Sund as listened to by large cangreg Bis 4iiipourse on Sunday evening artieutarly able and excellent The firemen were called out orr , after 'eves War . bear CT. have ore are ruing noon last to quench the fire 311 uing in the swamp in the It was getting dange venlock's salt works,but w y tions.' was ne.— unday which South ously B 800n rown d out by a stream , fro the Market hydrant.—Messrs. Brow ell &7 Abell have disposed of an immense botl coielveciod around town- this s mom ' hey deliver the wood either in oo 1 ngtite or sawed to order, s a reat convenience to those in f wdod.—Several parties went a id ffi Ta id fn pat d Oa - eau da tio - abl no Tee lot t me lleS. up Wi the -cord- hich want from re tothe Wingham races on Weelnes- y 'and yesterday. On account of ving ;bruised his foot and gone lame' hilt training, "Express Boy" Icould t b taken to Winghama-Several lof the s eWatits in town need repairing, here are scme very dangerous holesM th walk on t e eouth side of John street,Which ohoui. lee repaired at once, or sona body Will e getting hurt.—The old EXP SITOR ce betiding on John street is fo sale tereet cheap.—There are now three ntiste in town, being two too meny.-- e Urtole Tom's Cabin troupe gave an tettument in Cardno's Hall , on Leaday evening to a fair audence, d tie play would be more worthy of site ing the heated weather. They n t stick very closely to the ,book, hits been confined* bed for several ro age if some of the impprted ssa ea were omitted.—Mrs. J. IDun- ye With a severe attaok of anfleriama- n of the lungs. We are gladl to be e t etate, however, that the worst is w ast, and she is on a fair way for ov ry.—Mr. J. P. Brine will !Sell a of household furniture at the Com- rci 1 Hotel on Saturdayeafteenoon t. -1 --The Seaforth team ate ke ping their end well at the I Can, dian nableden at Ottawa. e otice ir !mimes frequently app FAS MONAD LE WEDDENIG.—W8 copy the following from the St. Marys Argue of last week : One of those pleasing events which have such a peculiar at- traction for almost everybody, and especially for the ladies, took place at the Roman Catholic Church in this town on Thursday afternoon, the con- tracting parties being Dr. W. Hanover, of Seaforth, and Miss `Minnie Wheli- than, eldest daughter of P. Whelihan, Esq., Registrar for South Perth. Long before the hour announced for the cere- naony the church was filled to over- flowing, the large portion of the 'audi- ence, of course, being ladies. A carpet was laid for the party from the entrance gate to the church door. About nine o'clock the bridegroom, accompanied by Mr. J. S. Roberts, of Seaforth, as groemsman, entered the church and took his place in front of the altar. Almost puuctually to the minute, 9:30, the pealing of the bell announced the arrivalof the bridal party in carriages. Having alighted, the bride elect wae escorted to the altar on the arm of her father. She was accompanied by a retinue of handsome and becomingly dressed bridesmaids, Miss Lottie Wheli- an, St. Marys; Miss Hanover, sister f the groom, Seaforth; Miss Wells, ousin of the bride, Stratford, and Miss Clench, of St. Marys. The bride was andsonaely- attired in a white tarletan tess with white satiu bodice, u e eii, with a wreath of the proverbial range blossoms in her hair, and carried n her hand a beautiful boquet of rare xotics. Having assumed their places efore the altar, tlee impressive mar - age ceremony of the church was er- rmed by the Very Rev. Vicar -General ruyere, of London, who officiated in e place of His Lordship Bish,op alsh, whose absence was caused by lness, assisted by Rev. Fathers Flan- ery, of St. Thomas, Ronan, of Strat- rd, and Brennan, of St. Marys. After • ar ia the lioneriroll, but thus far Mr. Alex, Wil- son ltaS been most successful. -+The many Ifrtends of Mrs. A.G. VanEgreond will be pleased to learn that she is recoveri gnaost favorably from her late severe il ness.—Monday and Tuesday last w re the warmest days of the, sea- son. it Tuesday afternoon the ther- mometer registered from 95 to 98 ia the shade Bush fires have been raging in all directions in this section, but beyond the destruction of timber and fences, we have not heard of any other damage being done ----The extensive premises of Mr. Aedrew Govenlockt of Wint rop, had a 'narrow escape from' destru tion by fire l on Tuesday. The woods in rear of Winthrop were all on fire, and it was with igniting the . sparks were ept from gniting the - barns and her building. , Chief Cline and several members of the Seaforth Fire 1Brigade went cat on Tuesday afternoon and rendered . valuable aid. It ielthoright that a 1 danger is now over ifor . the meson . The Hullett swamp Was also on fire and there were severel pretty bad swamp fires in Tuckersmith.-ettOn Monda iefternoon the atmosphere, be- came s 'mpregnated with smoke vbiab for sev ral hours the/sun was eonnp ete- ly ob,s uted, About four 'o'clock the 'and. d ellings, ani .tat person. _ ?Mild i lamps ad to be lighted in the shops t scarcely be distingniebed a few feet off On the etteet. Next morning, however, the machinery was all right again, fInd "Old Sell' ehone forth as bright as ever. —The beautiful shower Of rain evhich fell early Thuisday morning was niost welcome. Everything in the vegetable World wee scorched up, and the dust was almost unenduranle. All this has been sud enly changed. The atmos- phere has been cooled, the dust laid, and vegetation invigorated. We are sorry tolearn, however, that our 'neigh- bors a fele miles to the south of us did not have the benefit.—Mr. Thomas Dodds, of McKillop, had over four han- dled rods pf fencing burned on Wednes- , day last. Many other farmers have , suffered sinailar losses.—Professor Joaes and family give a concert in Brussels on Thursday evening next.—Several from this town and vicinity are talking of going to Lucknow on .Wednesday next to attend the Caledonian games there.—During this dry, hot weather people should be unusually careful of fire. If a fire were to break out in town and get any considerable headway when everything is so dry, a terrible calamity might ensue. Indeed, we believe it would be a prudent act for the town authorities to employ a cou- ple of night watchmen until the dabger is past. The cost would be trifling, and the saving might be great.—Just as we go to press we learn that Mr. Alex. Wilson has won the seoond place in the grand aggregate at the Dominion Rifle Match, thus entitling him to a place in the _Wimbledon team of next year. Well done, Alia. rt burn. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—The Montreal Telegraph Company has opened an office here, and as the novelty attatthed to any new enterprise generally at- tracts the attention of the public at first, so the present rush in Kinbiarn seems to be for the telegraph office.1 FIRE AND DROUGHT.—A ntimber of the farmers in this eicinity are at pres- ent busily engaged in opposing the progress of the fire. A great deal • of valuable timber has already been de- stroyed. The scarcity of water is also beginning to be greatly felt here on ac- count of the great drought of the past four or five weeks. CHEESE FACTORY.—The Kinburn fac- tory sold their July cheese at the snug price of 11a cents per lb. We notice that although our cheese factory keeps very quiet, it still manages to keep apace with the neighboring factories, both in the quantity made and the prices that it realizes. The prospects for the remainder of the season are favorable for large prices. EDUCATIONAL.—The -following is a correct standing of the pupils of Kin - burn Public School for the, month of August: Fifth class—lst Bella Lawrie, 2d Sarah Nott, 3d Samuel • Lawson. Fourth class—lst Adelaide Dale, 2d Janet Mason, 3d Luke Lawson. Senior third class—lst Janet Scott, 2d Annie Taylor, 3d Annie Martin. Junior third class—lst Mary Schoales, 2d Annie Schoales, 3d Maggie Taylor. Senior eecond;class—lst Wm. Wilson, 2d 'Hannah Taylor, 3d Benjamin Snell. Junior second class -1st Jessie Lowrie,' 2d Maggie Wilsoe, 3d Susanna Wheatly. Wroxeter. Triz Suow.•,--- The Wroxeter Horti- cultural Show will be held on Wednes- day, 5th October. BRIEFS.—Fanners in this vicinity are • very much troubled with bush fires, some having log much valuable timber by them. --Mr. John Hovey is now in possession of the hotel formerly occu- pied by Mr. Jas. Orr.—Mr. A. L. Gib- son, oatmeal miller, is erecting a three storey storehouee on the west side of his mill. A DARK AFTERNOON. — 011 Monday b last a very remarkable phenomenon oc11 - curred, which, so far as we are aware, thought Mat Byron's -poetic dream darkneas was ,about to be realize others exercised themselves about th consumreation ia.ot to be wished for very devoutly When time shall shout his scythe, droP his hour -glass and jo the cavalcade of things that we Some rain fell. It was more lye th ram. Next morning the surface of t Maitland river was strewn with de fishes. Since then not a single livi fish has been seen in the stream. T is en e of wonders, and the long-liv man, cording to the Celtic prover sees meny strange things. _ St aaaley. THE now.—At the 'meeting of t Directors of the Stanley Branch Ag cultural Society held at Bayfield be week, it was decided to hold the S ciety's show in that village on Mond and Tuesday, October 10 and 11. T e prize lists will be issued in a few day. The list contains several improvement an if tie weather is favorable it is e pe ted tis will be one of the best shows r hel by the Society. ev A GOOD SUMMER'S WORK.—Mr. Ale MoBeatii, of Stanley, has had a big ru of earpenter work and framing this se - son. He has had fourteen building a11of which are now completed or n der wayl Of these four were residence eig t barns and sheds, and other sma •, buildings. He has had six men con- staiatly employed nearly all snmme Mr Mclteath is a good, reliable con traotor, end the patronage he receive shOws that the public have confidenc in im. 1 BITITARY.—Mrs. Jane Gibson, relic of the late Robert Gibson, Esq., one o the oldest residents of Stanley, died a the residence of Mr. Malcolm Fisher her sonlin-law, on Friday last. Sh ha attained the unusual age of 85 years Shewas :a native of Roxboroshire, Scot- land. She came to Canada over 6 yeas ago, and settled in Frederickton,, NeW Brunswick, where, shortly after she was niarried to Mr. Gibson. Forty- five year e ago she removed to Huron with her husband and settled on the London R,oad, Stanley, within a mile and a half of where Brucefield now stands, and she has continued to reside in Stanley ever since. The country was then1one vast wilderness, but Mrs. Gibeen was spared to see it one of the fineat aucl most prosperous sections of Canada. She was in the fullest sense m of the terma kind, generous, christian lady] andito know her was to esteem her. Many of the early settlers were not a little indebted to her for her kindy adivice and counsel, and she was always tady with more substantial aid when it as required. She was ever a smart, vigorous woman, and until with- in a few,days of her death was able to be about, and only a week previously she visited her son, Mr. John Gibson, and spent I the day with. himself and family. She was always cheerful and contented and it was a real pleasure to meet and converse with her. Her hus- and diedlabout ten years ago, and they ow ',est eide by side in the Brucefield emetery.1 She has a brother and two niters living in this country, the latter being her Seniors. She also leaves be- hind a large family, all of whom are grown up and settled in life. She was mother of Mr. John Gibson, of the 2nd once awn, of Stanley, also of Mrs. Mal- olm Fisher of the same township, and f Mrs. W. Murray, of Tuckersmith, 11 of whoin are well known to many of ur readers. The funeral took place n Sunday, last, and was one of the argest that has taken place in this sec - ion for a tang time, the procession be ng compoised of between sixty and eventy coeveyances. i V, s without precedent. About half -past one the sky i turned a greenish hue, - giving everything a very remarkable appearance;It kept darkening until about half -past two, when it was found necessary to light the lamps in all the stores and bouses. At this time groups of people might be seen in front of the stores earnestly discussing the matter and trying bo find some satisfactory explanations' for the strange event. 1 Some wereabsolutely certain that the I world's course was run. Some talked 0 a 0 1 of Mother Shipton; some suggested the i ' comet, but the majority of them were 8 of the opinion that bush -fires all around and especially in Michigan had _a good deal to do with it, and they were further convinced that such was the case by the steady falling of a light shower of fine cinders and ashes. The darkness still kept increasing until about four o'clock, when it was as dark as mid- night, it being quite impossible to see a lyard ahead. This continued until just before six, when a slight shower of rain fell, and the whole sky became a very lurid red, and at once settled down to its former darkness, and the air be- came so filled with smoke that one was almost stifled on going out into it. Next morning, however, the sun as- sumed his proper place and shone as though nothing had ever occurred to darken his glory. Cranbrook. LOCAL BRIEFS. The new bridge across the Maitland at this place is now completed to the great joy and comfort of the inhabitants and people of the vicinity, and reflects great credit on the builder, Mr. Dan. Dunbar, of Ethel.— Mr. Jacob Tuck, who received injuries by a kick from a horse and which were likely to prove serious, is now recover- ing.—Mr. Samuel Slemmou, we are sorry to say, is not improving in health, the extreme hot weather proving too much for his weak constitution. It is, however,to be hoped that the approach of Cooler weather with a purer atmosphere will have a beneficial effect.—Rev. T. G. Thompson and wife, of Brucefield, are spending a portion of their holidays at the manse liere.—Rev. D. B. McRae, preached a temperance sermon on Sab- bath last. The congregation was large. It is to be hoped that the frqits will seem appear.—The farmers here are through harvesting and. are busily en- gaged sowing their fall wheat.—Mr. Angus McKay, teacher, has in his gar- den a crab apple tree with fruit on one side and blossomon the other. Can any one beat this, and who can solve the problem. Jame st own. PERSONAL.—Dr. J. M. Mackie, of Brussels, a clever practitioner, purposes removing to Portage la Prairie, Manito- ba, in a few days. He has just returned from an extended tour through the North-west. "i RECOVERING.—Mr. E. Snell, merchant of this place, who has been prostrated with typhoid fever for several weeks, we are happy to state is recovering. His case was extremely critical, and inuele anxiety was felt as to the tetniination of the disease, Mr. Snell behtg highly esteemed here. THE MONDAY.—The gloom of earth- quake or eclipse could not have more effectively blotted the sun out of the sky than did t e darkness caused by the smoke, as1 and cinders driven doubtless by whirlwind across the late, which hung -like a pall over this section of country during Monday after- noon. At four o'clock the darkness was complete. Ancient night seemed to have returned in goOd earnest. Some l Hibbert. iGooe Saheev.—Mr. Chas. Fuller has been engaged as principal of the Am- herstburg Schools at a salary of $600 per annum. This is a very good salary for one holding a second class certificate. If all teaehere were as well remunerated for their labors as this, it would stimu- late them Wonderfully to throw more enthusiasm and vim into their work. 1 SALE AND PIIRCHASE.—On Saturday, the 3rd inst., Mr. John Stewart pur- chased of Samuel Humeston his farm of 75 acres for the sum of $4,200. This may be considered a very good price, as there are no buildings of any account. Mr. Hurnestou intends removing into Hensel], and retiring from work for a tibae, wing to ill health, after which he will take a tour to the North-west for the purpose, if suited, of taking up land. 1 FIRES.—Mr. James Campbell's house and crop had a narrow escape on Mon- day last, from being completely con- sumed b,y fire. About a week previous he set fife to some brush and rubbish to clear a tad leading to the swamp so that he ight get some timber to erect a build* to hold his grain, but owing to the cOutinued dry weather and the wind be omiug very high the fire began to sprea very rapidly, and would -have very so n destroyed his crop, fences and hon e, had it not been for the united e ertions of his neighbors who by throwing water on the inflammable material with reach, kept the devouring element under control. During the same ayI Mr. John Crawford was some- what sirrilar1y troubled. Ten days previous 1 e placed his pipe on a log and it appears the tobacco ignited the timberhich remained smouldering educe tha time, all unconsciously to Mr. Crawjford, 'until fanned into activity by the wind. Thia should be a warning to people about fire, as it is hard to say how much damage might result from even a sms.11 spark. Gorrie. FIRE.— tiring the stor m of Thurs- day of las week the lightning struck a barn belo ging to Mr. Padfield, a farmer living abo t three miles from this vil- lage, and n a very short time it and its contents ere consumed. PICNIC. On Thursday, the 25th ult., a very BUG eesful English church Sab- bath Scho I picnic was held in the village. he weather being all that could be d sired and cordial invitations having bee sent to the members of all the other hurches in the village, the attendance on this occasion was very large. Ta les were erected and well supplied w th eatables of the best qual- ity. Gams of various kinds were in- dulged in ; 1 such as swinging, croquet, foot -racing &c., &c. All present seemed to enjoy themselves well, and many of them continued the games until dark- ness set in. PERSONAIIS.—Mr. Geo. Martin, photo- grapher, re tamed on Tuesday, the 30th inst., havin spent vacation at his home near Brun ls.—Mr. David Paisley, of 41. this village is, at present, yirtiting Algo- ma and other northern, points.—Mr. Robt. McMiohael, son of Dr...McMichael of this village, went to St; Catberines this week to attend the .Collegiate In- stitute ia that city.—Mr. A. Fenwick, who has been in the employ of Mr. H. Perkins of this village, has been done - pelted, on account of bad health, to give up work. His kind disposition has 'won fer him a large number of friends who will be glad to hear of his speedy restoration to good health. THEFT.—A great many thefts have been committed in this village (luting the last four or five years, but they have been of very frequent occurrence within the:past month. The articles stolen are of a very varied character, consisting of eggs, flre crackers, nuts, cigars, pen- knives, clothing for the feet, (with and without- heels,) a revolver and some cash. The thieves are said to be as varied in age as the articles taken ,are in kind, and vary from nine to eighteen. In many cases have some of them been found out, but ill very few instances have they been punished according to law. True, in some cases the parents of the thieves paid for the articles stolen, and the matter was kept as quiet as possible. This method of set- tling a difficulty of this kind is, in my opinion, the very best way possible to encourage the children to go on in their downward course, It has had its effect in this direction, an effeot whicli must be apparent to the most dasnal observer. Would it not be better to nip crime in the bud, or in other words, to punish the offender for the first offence, BO that he will through fear (if not through any better motive,) refrain from again per- petrating a similar crime? But some say "The boys are not bad at heart." Whence proceeds such bad conduct, if the heart be good? "A tree is known by its fruit." The fact is the boys who are engaged in this pilfering are bad— a fact.which no sane person will gain- say; and it is the duty of the village authorities to arrest the guilty parties and have them punished as severely as the law will allow. lAcKi 11 op . RENTED HIS FARM. — Owing to ill health, Mr. Wm. Grieve intends re- tiring from farming. .He has rented his farm to a Mr. Haggith, from Bow- manville, for the term of three years at the annual rental of $300, payable in advance. Mr. Grieve intends removing to Seaforth shortly. He will have an auction sale early in October, when he will dispose of his farm stock and other personal effects. GOING- TO LEAVE.—Mr, James Grieve, of Roxboro, has purchased from Mr. John Leckie, of Brussels, the farre in Morris on which the Brussels Cheese Factory formerly stood. The farm con- tains 50 acres and. was purchased for $3,000. It is a good lot and is quite convenient to the village. Mr. Grieve leaves for his new home in , about a week. We wish him the greatest pos- sible success. Thpeople of Brussels will find in him a irst-class man and a good farmer. SERIOUS ACCIDE T.—Mr. John Dick- son, of Roxboro, McKiiop, met with a most painful ace dent on Saturday evening last. His s n was driving alon the road with a horse and buggy an Mr. Dickson was walking aloiagsid driving some cattle before him. They stopped on the rod and Mr. Dickson s turned the cattle into, a field. He wa just returning with the intention of get ting into the buggY when sonaethiug frightened the horIse, causing him to make a sudden jump sidewe,ys, and striking Mr. Dickson, threw him down and broke his leg hi two places. The boy was thrown out of the buggy but was not injured. The horse ran away with the vehicle and it was smashed to pieces. Mr. Dieltsen was at once con- veyed to his hopie and medical aid pro- cured, when the extent of his injuries was ascertained. He is progressing as well as could be eapected under the tarcumstances, but being e.,--rnari well advanced iu years, the fractures Will ot mend BO rapidl as in a younger erson, and it wil , under the most avorable circumst uces, be a consider- ble time before he is around again. is many friends w'll regret to hear of is painful acciden , and will sympa- hize with him in his trouble. d COUNCIL DOINGS. At the last meet - ng of the McKillop Council after pass - ng a number of gravel and other ccounts and giving a few charity grants t was moved by W . Evans, seconded y Alexander Kerr, hat a grant of $10 e given to the M Killop, Logan and. ibbert Agriculturali Society, to aid. in he distribution of jrizes at the fall how.—Carried. M. ved by Alexander err, seconded by Wm. Grieve, that the ()Rowing sums be le 'ed on the ratable roperty in this tow ship, viz., 2t- mills Ip the dollar for co nty purposes, and t mills for township purposes; and at the different sums required by t1ie different Trust° s' Corporations be 1 vied and. collecte ; also that John alforrison be re-appo nted Collector, the glerk to notify him o have his securi- ttes prerient at next ineeting of Council. 4 -Carried, A number of debenturee ere issued for contracts completed. he next Meeting of council- will be eld at Leyden's Hotel, on the last uesday in September. Blueyale. CHEESE SOLD .—The August make of the cheese factory here was solcl on 7tneedtty last for 12t- cents per lb. How high is that? Accmaer.----Martin Farrow, HOU Of II, Farrow, M. P., ; was accidentally thrown from a. horite which he was riding from the pastnre field, and had his arm broken at tlae wrist. Under the treatment of Dr. Hutchinson, the arm is coming all right again. OBITUARY.— Ono by one the old ietoneers of this c linty are passing 1 atvay, and soon the link between the past and the present will be gone. On T ureday morning last Mr. Jamet Messer, Sr., oforrisbank, peac,e- A.; slatre, Scotland, in the year 1801, and ell fu ly passed away. eceased had been fair health till a few weeks ago, when h began to give way to disease and old age. Mr. Meseer wa born in Berwick - was consequently 80 years of age. Emi- greting from his natiee land, he, with hitt wife and six of al family, came to Canada, and settled: at Merrisbank, where he continuoualiy resided for 27 ye s. One son died, shortly after their sr4jval here, and another, the late John Messer, died about eighteen months age. The remaining four still reside here, viz.; W. Messer} merchant; Jas. Messer, Morrisbank ; Mrs. Geo. Aitche- sort and the widow of the late John FALL CAMPAIGN ! CLOTHING CLOTHINC OAK HALL! OAK HALL We have much pleasure in calling your attention to our NEW FALL STOOK - Which is new complete in :all Pepart- ments, and it affords us much gratifica- tion to state thet we have, with few exceptions, purchased our Goods direet, from the Manufaeturers, and the prios are such that oar custonaers cannot fail to see at a glance the immense ad. vantages we have BUYING from first hands. We are compelled to hold a very large Stock, and we hesitate not to say that in value andevariety OAK_ITALL has no equal ha Western Ontario. IN SCOTCH SUITINGS We have a very Large Stock, and at very reasonable 4Tures, ranging in. price from $15 to $25 a Snit. IN CANADIAN TWEEDS We have a Full Range at Popular We feel confident we have the BEST Styles and Newest line of Goods in. Prices. VERY Things in this Canada. BARATHEA TWEEDS. These Goods are something really new in Canada, and. every Gentleman who pretends to dre s well should see them. They have ouly to be seen to be appreciated. In Worsted Coatings _AND_ CRAPE CLOTHS a1 We have as usual large variety. Gents' Furnishings. This Department is as usual second to no House in Ontario. A. G. IVIcDOUG7ALL& Co. MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH. Thynne. Mr. Messer, although in poli- tics a Reformer, took Very little inter- est ha matters political, and cast but one vote in Canada. He was a con- sistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and always attended in his place while able to do so. The funeral ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Galloway, after which the remains were followed to their hist resting place by a large concourse of relations and friends. Dearteass.--About Otte o'clock on Monday last the sky turned te a blood red color and dark dlouds began to loorn up on the souther a horizon. This continued till about 3 p. in., when it. was almostidark. The ischool was dis- missed, woi„Amen quit their labors, and lamps might have been eeen burning in almost ever' dwelling ' and place of business. Ate 4 p. m. it was dark as Egypt, and the heavens Still continued, if possible, to grow more dense. The people congregated in groups, and many thought that old mother earth, weary of going so many revolutiens, was going to hand in her fteconnt. About 5 o'clock a drizzling radii I began to fall and with it came- soot and cinders, evi- dently wafted from beyoiad the lake. At sundown it became brighter, but again it darkened down and continued till 11, when the moon asserted her claim and the sky became brighter -- On Tuesday morning old Sol rose at his appointed time as bright *8 ever, seem- ing to say to the timid, ueold." 1 FOUR WELOD NEW COON NOW SMITI- WE SPECIA , To Our.N GREY & WINO wE ALSO S FOR M These Goo Low Prices, a show our fri season - W1 C CLOTH!, Has t FINE LC Embracing THE FAMOU' THE HA, VE] trews' Win < Campbell's Bl GOD' SEAFORTH eVEA ROBERTSON SM.&