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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-09-23, Page 8um txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. CURE YOUR CIDER. --We have just re- ceived. 'fresh a complete stock of in- gredients for curing Cider, which will make it bright, and retain its flavor and sweetness if used in proper time, accord - ng to our directions. E. Hickson & Co. FarmersFavorite Stock Feeder --As the success of this feeder far exceeded our most sanguine expectations,we have great pleasure in again introducing it to all stock raisers. All who have used it speak of it in the highest terms. Horses, Cattle, Calves, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, &c., keep in better condition on less food. It will pay every farmer to give it a trial. In package or quantity, manufactured only by E. Hickson & Co., Chemists and Druggists. Full stock pure drugs, dye stuffs, patent medicines, perfumers' hair oils, combs, brushes. fancy soaps, Pipes, houlder braces. &c• 720-1 . E. HICKSON & CO. MILLINERY OPENING. - THOMAS KIDD has much pleasure in announcing his Grand General Opening of Fall Importations to day and to -morrow, when he will make the finest display of first-clase goods ever shown in Seaforth. Spec- ialties -French and American Millinery, Ger- man, English and Canadian Mantles, Furs Wool Goods, Choice Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods and novelties. All goods are perfectly new, attractive and carefully selected. Styles are right and price is each as will meet the views of the closest and most careful buyers. A cordial invitation given to all both from town and country on these and following.days. From our experience we are safe in sa.yingthat your inspection of our stock will result to your advantage as well as ours. Please accept this invitation. 720-1 EYLELSIOR Ogoatis.-In case any of our friends or customers should not understand our position with regard to the medals and prizes awarded at the large fairs this fall, we desire to state that on account of the very busy season we were not able to get any show organs made in time, and consequently did not compete. We may just state that wherever the Excelsior Organs were shown they carried off the highest honors. Send for catalogues. Agents wanted. SCOTT BRoTHERs, Seaforth, Ont. 720 MILLINERY OPENING. -The Millinery Department of M. Morrison's, late Hill Brothers Establishment, opposite Commercial Hotel, is now' under the management of Miss Anderson, of Brampton, and will be opened for the season on Friday, the 80th of September. I have added materially to the stook in all the latest novelties, and will guarantee to give a saving of from 25 to 10 per cent., as it is positively the intention to clear out the whole stock this fall. Don't fall to visit me. M. MoRniSoN. 220 ANOTHER 1,000 tubs of Geod. Butter vranted at Aura & McCLEAN's, for whloh they will pay the highest price in cash. 720 MELODEON FOR SAI. -or Sale Cheap, Melodeortin good order. Apply to Miss Mc- DowALD, Main Street, Seaforth. 720-2 ' A QUANTITY of Fruit wanted at AULT &-MoCLEAN's, and 500 bushels large potatoes. 720 PERSONAL. -Rev. Father Lerman, of Dundas,was in town for a few days last week, and was the guest of Rev. P. J. Shea, pastor of St. James Church. We understand the Rev. gentleman has been on an extended tour through Eu- rope for the benefit of ,iele health, and. is visiting a few friends in this section prior to returning to his duties. He looks well, and judging from his fresh appearance, must certainly have enjoy- ed his trip immensely. MATilimoNIAL.-As will be seen by notice elsewhere, Miss Margaret Meyer, third daughter of L. Meyer, Esq., was married on Tuesday last to Mr. Wm. Pierce, of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Miss Meyer is a most estimable young lady. and her many friends both in town and country, will join with us in wishing her many happy, joyous years_ of mar- ried life. Mr. and.Mrs. Pierce left for an extended wedding tour by the noon train on Tuesday, amid the congratula- tions and well wishes of a host of friends who had congregated at the station to see them off. CouNcin DOINGS. -At the Council meeting on Monday evening last a resolution to reconsider the motion of granting Mr. McMann the sum of $26 additional on his gravel contract was carried, and afterwards a motion was carried rescinding the said motion, as the Council considered him not entitled to this amount. The sum of $1,000 ,was set apart for High School pur- poses. The rate cof taxation for the current year was fixed at 17 mills on the dollar assessment. After the trans- action of some other business of minor importance the Council adjourned for two weeks. * IVNION SALE. -The union sale held by Messrs. George Sproat and John Han- nah on Tuesday last on the farm of the latter was, all thins "conaidered, very successful. On ace° rtt of the Clinton show being held on the same day there was not -Such a large attendance as there would otherwise have been. The stock was all good and in the best of condition and sold readily at fair prices. One four-year-old Durham heifer was purchased by Mr. Wm. Fowler, of the Huron Road, for 80, and the Messrs. Fortune, Mr. Thomas E. Hays and Mr. Robert Govenlock were purchasers of other good animals at fair prices. Both gentlemen were well satisfied with the sale. Mr. J. P. Brine was the auction- eer, and all interested are loud in their praises of the admirable way in' which he did his part. THE LIVE STuCK SALE. -Catalogue entries for the Live Stock Sale to be held at Clinton, on the 19th of October, under the auspices of the Huron Live Stock Association, are now closed, and. we are glad to be able to state that the Association will'this year have a much larger and more attractive catalogue to present than ever before. So far as the numbers and qualitY of the stock to be offered is concerned the success of the sale is now assured, and in this respect _the sale will be beyond the most san- guine expectations of its promoters. We are safe in saying that so large and good a collection of thoroughbred cattle and sheep as will be offered has never before been offered. at a sale in this county, and has rarely been excelled in the Province. The herds of the following well known breeders will be largedy represented: Janaes Dickson, A. Elcoat and Wm.: Sproat, Tacker - smith; 11. Buell, John Cumming aud J. Armstrong, Hullett • Thomas Rus- sell, Usborne; M. McTaggart, Clinton; William Wise, G-oderich Township; ,Robert McMillan, and Robert Govenlock, McKillop; John Washing - ten, Wawanosh ; R Hawley, G-oderich, and single animals from several others. Parties wishing to improve their herds will find this sale the very place to get what they require, as they- will have ample choice and a great variety of. strains. Several good roadsters and , carriage horses have also been entered, but they do not appear in the catalogue on account of the entries having been i reoeived too late. Intending purchasers desiring catalogues can be supplied on application to the Secretary, Mr. M. Y. McLean, Seaforth. OBITUARY. -Many of the friends of Miss Sarah Jane McMillan, of this town, will be sorry to learn of herdeath. She had been suffering from severe disease for about ten weeks,being Unable to leave her bed. About two weeks ago it was thought she was getting better, as she was able to get up, btl took worse again, and since that tim was very bad, and on Tuesday night,about twenty minutes past 12 o'clockedeath came to her relief. She was hest in the bloom of youth, being only 19, years of age. After her deal her Medical attendants procured the consent Of her parents to have a post marten?, ex4mina- tion, as the case was thought to be somewhat mysterious, the doctora being unable to tell what the complaint was. Upon an examination being rut+, the cause of death was found to be a1 -large tumor. supposed to weigh from five to ten pounds, in her left side, !which stopped the circulation of the blood.. She was well respected by all whci knew her, and will be missed by her enany friends. We sympathize with her parents in their sad bereavementaa Com. CATTLE DRIVEN OFF. --On Friday Last a couple of cattle drovers frorea the County of Middlesex were bringing In a large drove of cattle which they had purchased in the vicinity of Brussels, as they were passing the Ifarm of Mr. Hugh Grieve, Jr., of McKillop!, they swooped in with thetir herd four young cattle belonging to him which were grazing on the road side. They either did not notice this new accessien to their drove or they were not ver ei par- ticular about taking up cattle by the way. Whichever it was Mr. Grieve missed his cattle on Saturday, and learning that this drove had passed along -the previous day he started in pursuit. He followed the track cif the drovers to near Exeter, where he fouud two of his cattle, a couple of yearling Mr. fol- ge Of 'And sited heifers, which had been left wit Wm. Bawden by the drovers. H lowed on till he arrived at the vill Nairn, south of Ailsa Craig, and where the drovers resided. He - .1 their farms, and in a field belongipg to one of the parties he found the ,bther two, a pair of nice two year old steers. He at once clainaed his property: and made the man. fork over $80 for them, which he did very unwillingly, and not until Mr. Grieve threatened him with the terrors of the law. The steers,were worth about $60, so that Mr. Grieve -got full value for his property and $20 ad- ditional for the trouble and expenSe .he le incurred in searching for them. ,This experience will learn these droverto be more careful in future as to the i cat- a tle they may pick up by the way. a, THE HURON EXP was ieft for us was rake the best shift, i for our livea. INVei ran into a neighbor'alfteld, soMe :0 ods distant, and there surrounded ny a solid wall of fire We suffered the ene:t intense agony from the heat and ii oke. The dark- ,._ ness ccintinued tiitil the next morning, and we had to remain where We were until . the sun broke through the cloudof smoke on the following dye when we started to search for our ne hbors. It makes me shudder still to t nk of the wretch- ed sight, -friends se ;ching for friends, some totally blind, some badly burned, and some dead. I pray Godnever to witness .such a siglt again. Some families saved these lives by letting themselves do van int a wells, and others by going into the rtvler and throwing water on each other. i The river water became so hot that bushels of dead figh could be scooped up. Cattle and sheep lay dead iu every direction, and scarcely even a dog or a hen escaped. Words fatl to giv ,he real account. Our case is only on of hundreds. I had to be led the n t day wherever I went, but now I am myself again. There are about 75 pelrsons now in our school house, the only building left in this section. Our villege, about half a mile west of us, was I Swept of every- thing. There was nait as much lumber, left in it as would nitt4e a box twelve feet square, I have not yet received the real aceount of the dead, but it is estimated the number in Huron county I will reach 250 or mote, but in Sanilac county there will not he so many. You will please give ourbeSt respects to all theid friends in Seaferth and vicinity, as some of !them met( be anxious to hear how We fared i the great fire storm." I i LOCAL BlIEFS-A piece of carpet was taken from the AgriCieltural Hall, by mistake it ts supposefl on the close of the second 4ay of the how. The per- son who toCle it won l greatly oblige the owner by returnin it at once to Mr. D. Hogan, the Ijresident of the Society. -4 young m named Robert McKay, son of Mr, 1Uugh McKay, of Tuckersmith, Had hi 1 leg broken on Wednesday last by a dg rolling upon it. -Mr. J. /sT2, Gray willre-open his draw- ing class in conneption with the Mechanics' Institute, 'on Tuesday 4th of October. Mr. Gra ' is thoroughly master of this beautif 1 and useful ac- complishment, and g e the very high- est satisfaction as a t cher to his late ,class, and we hope tht in his new class lhe will have all his fo neer pupils and a ;great many new ones. At the regular Imeeting of the Court Flower of the 1Forest of this town 11d on Tuesday • vening, it was resolvHl that the Court ubscribe $50 to the ufferers by the Michigan fires. This i a commendable ct, and will, we hop, be emulated by ther societies. -Last Friday a slight ccident occurred at t e salt well of Messrs. Gray, Yonng & Spading, of this town. They we d removing the , casing when a number of lengths fell into the well. The services of Mr. W. B. Clements, of Petro f , were at once brought into requisiti pectel that the missin Is. e "fished" out. -Mr. . . A CANADIAN BOY'S LIPRESSIONS OF MINNEAPOLIS Rm.-The following is an extract from a private letter received from a'young Canadian, now located in Dakota, and who spent a week at the State Fair at Minneapolis. He Says : We had a weteweek for the groat fair, whieh in many ways altered the l dis- play, and made sight-seeing less pleas- ant than it would have been with More favorable weather. The exhibits iwore good in quality, but not nearly so numerous as they would ihave been if the weather had been favorable. In the machine display the quantity was about 'plat was usually at one of our best Ontario Provincial Exhibitions, but the exliibits differed considerably as they must neces- sarily do to be adapted to the country. Apparently but little attention is 'paid to single and combined reapers and those shown, with but few exceptions, were not at all equal to similar : ma- chines of Canadian manufacturei In twine and wire binders there were i sev- eral exhibits. Threshing machine S and Portable Engines were of good quality, and finished superior to what I 12ave usually seen; not that they were gotten up as show machines, but the general make is ahead of what I have seen at Ontario shows. Large 'exhibits *ere made in cane and corn Machines each as huskers, horse hoes, planters, stalk cutters, crushers, dec. In stock there were several. splendid Norman hoses, a few Clycles, and porno inferior blo ded stock. In hogs, some of the finest Berkshires I have ever seen Were shawn. They were from Maryland, The Jersey and Snow Drop cattle were also very good. I also visited the Falls of Minnehaha, and went to Fort Snell- ing. The falls are pretty, but Only small in comparison to Niagara,but are, Ithink, fully as pleasant to look upon. The surrounding scenery is god, and was a pleasing and agreeable Con- trast to the prairies of Dakota. Upon the whole there was a splendid a.nd varied display at the Exhibition, bat I think I have seeu just as good if not better at the Ontario Exhibition, al- though there is little similarity betssoen the character of the exhibits. -. FROM MICHIGAN. -We extract he following from a private letter receiVed from Mr. James Redmond, formerly 'of this town, but now of Bingham totlen- ship, Huron County, Michigau. Mr. Redmond's many friends will rejoice to learn that although he has suffered severely, the report of the Ideath of himself and family proves to be in- correct. This letter was dated on the 19th inst., and the following particulars concerning '-the terrible conflagration will be read with a pitying interest. He says : "No doubt you have heard of the great calamity which has befal- , len our country, but from hearing ,or reading you cau only form a very faint idea of the great suffering of the people who have survived the flames. Death and destruction is on every hand, and I am a sufferer with the restl I 14st seven head of cattle, all my buildingE3 and grain, and a third share iu a cheese factory; all our clothing and bedding, -in fact everything but our lives, and we had a hard fight even for life. Atd is - coming from outside for I preseet relief, but winter is coining 'on and , what the reselt: may be it is hard to predict. I shall attempt to give youla , faint idea of the terrible picture: At ' two o'clock in the afternoon we saw la a black cloud of . smoke rising many miles from us but making rapid hea way. Before we could realize it dark- ness set in. The Sun became corn- pletely obscured, and it was dark a Egypt, and all at once everythin around us seenaed to become envelope in flames. The flames travelled with the speed of the swiftest horse. W, .ad scarcely time to think, and all that , and it is ex - links will soon eorge Watson, eldest son of Mr. W. N. Watsou, of this town, was visit4ig friends here during to the past few days. He is connected, with the Pstrolia Advertiser, and seemr to be doingell.-Mr.Derby- el shire, dentist, retur ed to town on Monday, He has on on a tour through the 'West , States looking out for a- business lOcation, but not finding any to snit hinehe now speaks of opening an office in -.1 uckuow. -Fin- ay McGregor, the Sottish vocalist, rnt on Tuesday all house. -Mr. m of McLean, ment Printers, of days in town me from Colo - eve and family, e for Dakota on ege number of the station to see good bye. -The picked teams which was to e on Saturday wing to the wet G. McDougall now busily en- ing apples . for et. Apples are 1 this season as . W. C. Meyer, wn on Monday the hearts of a y favoring them fiat countenance. good natured as kind of fellows t having met Tron feel better h going to do to rs ? The town e the matter in ret to learn that Of Mrs. Robert et with a very 1 Tuesday last. ar stair way s. Brewer is a ccid.ent will be at account. - i Tuckersmith, thoroughbred p i cal Exhibition.ncipal in the c se, . has been is trial at the tion and per - a on the south site Cardno's s an office for Company.- ondville, and need frotn their Ise. They en - se y and look as em. -Messrs. e now cone- nd improve- d it is now business, and manager, is grain he can neficial influ- aave a fair entertain vening, but had a B A. McLean, of the Roger di Co., Gove Ottawa, spent a co,upl his week on his way 'ado. -Mr. Robert G f Tuckersmith, left h onday last. A 1 friends congregated at hem off and bid the 3ricket match betwe 'rom Huron and Per ave taken place h ast did not take place eather.--Messrs. A. and D. D. Wilson ar gaged buying and pa he old country mar ot nearly so pleantif hey were last. -Mr. f Winghatn, was in a,st and gladdened number of his friends with a sight of his ge He looks as happy an ivver, and is 'one of t ho always makes a nd more cheerful a him.-Whati is Seafo kid the Michigan suffe authorities ehould ta phand at once. -We re rs. Brevver, mother illis of this town, ainful aceident o e fell on the c nd broke her leg. 'very old lady, and he 11 the more severe on r. James Dickson, as sent nine head nrhams to the Provi he man Herbert, the rantford abduction 11 1/ • 11 t3ommitted rant Assi jury. -The side of Main street, ot Block, is biing fitted u the Montr al Telegra Mr. B. Lu ton, of E his good la,dy have rat Emerald visit imme agreed wit °Papally • alteration e big mill, ready for a big season Mr. Kemp, the energe again purchasing all t _get, which Will have a ence ou the market. to tand zes for ab frame buil of of trip to the joyed their if travellin Ogilvie dc pleted thei ments'in t 1 a a 1 ' V arn. GOOD TEkPLARS PRE EcTATION. - 011 Friday eve ing last a umber of the i young members of the a na Lodge of Good'Templars called et he residence of Mr. lelcA,1 drew and to k possession without a,,,y previousijitimation of their designs. Howee , in a short space of tithe a bounti 1 repast was prepared by the lady nenbore of the lodge, and after ample ustiee being done towards diminishing the quantity of good things Miss E. A. Elliott read the followig address to Miss Mary si roR. 'McAndrew, and Miss M ie Diehl, pre. sented her with tt beautif I set of Crys- tal. The addresS was as f llows : "We, the members of arna Lddge of Good Templars, feeling desiroult of showing our appreciation of your worth as a member of our ledge and of the °deem for yourself, whieh we all so highly en- tertain, and. for your efforts in the past in assisting the erganist to enlivea our meetings with veoal and instrumental music, beg to present you with tine set of Crystal, as a email token of our grat- itude and respot. Signed - :Mag- gie Diehl; E. A. Elliott." Miss Mc- Andrew thanked the members and re- plied in a very feeling and affecting manner. A very pleasant evening was spent and all retired to their homes well pleased. Mr. McAndrew ' and family started on Tuesday for Dakota. We wish them. eery success. Wehave lost a good citize . He was a very es- timable man. _ L mley. CONVALESOENT.4-We are pleased to see that Mr. an.d Mrs. Wm. Diunin, Sr., who have both been quite ill for some time, are able to be around again, FOR THE EXHIRITION. - Mr. James Horton started for the Provincial Exhi- bition on WedneSday last with his im- ported colt "You.#g Lord Lothian." Stfanley. FARM SOLD.-iihe farm of Mr. David Callander, on the 2nd concession of Stanley, was sol4 at auctioe by Mr. J. 1'. Brine on We nesday last for the sum of $5,fi10. Mr. Thomas Baird was the purchaser. The farm con- tains 100 acres, and is extra good value for the money. Mr. Callander's farm stock and implements were also sold the same day and realized good prices. He intends going to the Northwest. WELL DONE.- --ed.r. John Avery, of the London Road. was awarded the 1st prize at the Toro Exhibition for the best hurdle jumping saddle horse. The horse which took the Prize was sired by "Sir Archey." Mr. Avery rode his own horse, which was a pretty ticklish business and required considerable skill. • Hibbert. RE -ENGAGED. -Mr. D. Hay, who has taught in School Section No. 5 with such efficiency and consummate satis- faction, has been , re-engaged at an ad- vance of $25. FOR THE PROVINCIAL -Messrs. John Stewart and James Horton inteud bringing etock for exhibition to London next week. Mr. Stewart is to exhibit the brood mare "Fairfield Jeanie" and foal which he purchased last spring, and Mr. Horton his t vvo year old stallion that he imported from Scotland last year. Having distinguished them- selves previously in the show ring, and being very fine aftimals, we expect to hear of th,em adding more honors to the many already won. COWARDLY ATTACK. - On Sabbath eveningMr. A. Campbell, a on of Mr. James 'Campbell, who has been em- ployed as a servant man on Thames Road, while wending his way thither from home was, cowardly attacked by two young men, who were lying -in am- bush ready to pounce noon him when he would pass by. He might have been badly hurt, were it not that he had a good heavy cane, which he used so forcibly as to leave them sprawling on the ground. He did not know who they were or why they assailed him thus. Bluevale. FIRST pEIZE CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS. -Our cheese. maker, Mr. John Townson, succeeded, at the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, m carrying off the firet prize for his cheese. This is twice in euccession. Ho ei is that for this little burg ?-Mr. Frank Patterson at the Brussels Caledonian games pitched a good quoit aed succeeded in capturing the 1st prize of $6. Ahead again. -Tie August. cheese, purchased by Mr. D ering, was ship ed on Satur- day. Th4i month's make totalled up to $4,400.-A meeting is to held in the. Presbyterian Church her for the pur- pose of moderating in a oall to a min- ister. -The Turnberry pouncil have got rid of their waif. A lady in Kings- toon took it. Clerk Johnpon and its foster mother went with t to Toronto, where they were to meet its future parent. Dubi in'. BUSINE B. -Business is booming in every bra ch, and good times seem pictured in every body's face as you look arou d our village. ANTERT INMENT.-Prof. duces the Hay -maker's Kidd's Grand Opera Hall night. It is a grand mu and no doubt the hall will to the doors, as BODae of singers have been secured sion. RETURNED. --Mr. C. Pcindergetst has tended tour improved in earance. He Dublin that f activity in n. THE FALL FAIR. -Our all Fair on the 5th Brox. promises to out -do all former efforts in that line as the officers in pharge Sire doing every poiWer to make it a grand GENEROUS. -Mr. A. 0. esteemed and live station his good works and goo induced our village people case of clothing and boots the Michigan sufferers. Holmes pro - Cantata in on Monday ical concert, be crowded he very best for the occa- returned from his ex through the States much health and general app says no village the size o he saw shows such signs general business as our o VcRi l I p A GOOD, PIG. -The SOW special prize at the Seafo Friday last for the best o breed, the ,property of Mr will be solid at his auction day, the 14th of October. BARNS IURNED.-The and sheds of Mr. H. Tye Killop, near Winth&p, w destroyed by fire on Lila last. The barns oontal wheat crop of 40 acres of land, besides it lot of oats, hay and - s me threshed grain, together with a lo of farming implements, harness, ckc. i Fortunately none of the stock were honsed, or they Would have perished alsci. A wagon loaded with flax, which was driven into the barn that evening and Which it was intended to take to the mill on the fol- lowing morning, was als The fire occurred about 9 spread so rapidly that not could be saved from the b thing in their uccess• attison, our gent, through nature has o send a large nd shoes to that took the th Show on any age or Win. Grieve, sale on Fri- arns, stables an, of Me- re completely sday evening ed the fall 111 11 destroy0d. o'clock and oneurningbuild- iteti0le ing. Mr. Tyermau is a hard-working_ industrious man, and he has lost the, accutnulations of years. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss will amount to several thousands of dollars, and there is an insurance of only $1200 in the McKillop Mutual. Dashwood. RAIN. -The long wished for rain has come at last much to the delight of the people of this neighborhood, as it has somewhat damped the fires for a time at least. FIRE COMPANY. - A fire dompany was organized in this village on Satur- day evening, the 17th inst., With the following officers: Captain, John G. Soldan ; Vice -Captain, Jos. Alhenser ; Secretary -Treasurer, Joseph The Zurich Shavct. The special prize of $4 offered by me was not for the best single 'carriage horse, as appears in the bill, bi# for the beet span of matched carriage horses, not less than 16 hands high. . By in- serting this in your valuable Paper, it will give a chance to those Who may thaemve horses of of this description to get h A. M. CAM/PRELL. Hallett. GOOD COLT. -Mr. Jas. Maur, of lot 7, concession 9, Hullett, sold a ;splendid spechnen of horseflesh a few days ago to Mr. John Leiper, of the 10th conces- sion. It was only four months old, and was sired by "What's Wanted," out of a Robin Hood mare. Mr. Leiper paid 75 for it, and intends keeping it for breeding purposes. We congratulate Mr. Leiper on securing such a fine specimen of horseflesh, as the price in- dicates that it is of no ordinary breed. Morris. • FOR KANSAS.- Messrs. Robert and John Broadfoot, of Morris, intend leav- ing for Kansas on the 4th of October. They take with them their families,and intend taking up land somewhere in Dickenson County, near the Canadian settlement already located there. They are both good, enterprising men, and while we greatly regret their emoval from Huron and Canada, we h4bpe they may do well in Kansas. BRIEFS. -Mr. Geo. Jewitt Iteturned to Mitchell on Tuesday with new ener- gy after spending" an enjoyable time with the young ladiesat the a,nniver- sary.-Miss Eliza McGee, of Turnberry, while visiting at Mr. Timrning Bine.. vale, was suddenly attacked by violent fits, which lasted about fifteen Minutes. Her life was pronounced hopeless, but by the skilful treatment of Dr.;Hutch- inson she was able to return hoine, and is speedily reoovering.-The [farmers are through seeding, and carry smiling faces since the last rain. Clews are promising. -Miss Bella Scott, of Morris, purposes returning to Lobo on the 23rd inst. SPORTING. -Hunting is now the order of the day with our young men, and it is hit or miss with them every time. FOR THE EXHIBITION. -A large num- ber of people are leaving here daily for the London Exhibition. IMPROVEMENT. -We notice Ms. Paul D. Bell, of Ray, is raising his grain storehouse here several feet, in order to give more room in the lower flat. Mr. Bell is bound to have his storehouse convenient and roomy. RETURNED. -Mr. John Scott, of this village, has just returned from his trip to Scotland looking hale and hearty. He reports a very pleasant tithe and trip. ENTERPRISING. -Mr. T. Murdock, pro- prietor of the Hensall livery stable, has just added a splendid three -seated car- riage to his already large stock of eonvey- ances. We compliment Mr. -Murdock on his spirit of enterprise and wish him success. SHIPPING NOTES. - Mr. Shillinglaw shipped from here on Monday a lot of fine cattle. -Messrs. Hodgson (a Com- pany, of Stratford, shipped from here on Tuesday a car load of cheese. The cheese was the product of the Rodger- ville factory. To TRUE. -Mr. Caniff Broven, who • resides near here, has just returned from Michigan, whither he went about a week ago to visit his brother. In speaking of the late terrible fire which visited that state, Mr. Brown says the loss of life was something ap- palling and almost incredible, and that the destitution and suffering every- where existing cannot be described. In short, he says that newspaper reports, sad and shocking as they are, come far short of describing or picturing the scenes of woe, suffering and devastation to be seen on every hand. Kinburn. DOUBLE LABOR. - Several if the farmers in this vicinity have had to plow up some of their early soWn fall wheat and sow a second time. A great deal of the early sown wheat' never came up on account of the great drouth during the month of August aad the early part of September. These gentle- men should no doubt be entitled to an abundant harvest next year, °Wing to their double labor. PERSONAL -Mr. Geo. Stanleyeson of Mr. James Stanley, merchant) here, has just returned from Dakota. He came home to recruit his health, which has been failing him for some time; but we are glad to be able to state that since his return he is beginning 4o look hale and hearty again, and intends re- turning to Uncle Sam's country at an early date. He speaks favorably of tbat district, his versiOn being not, however, that it is already a land flow- ing with milk and honey, but that at present settlers May expect td have more or less hardship to endure, and that iu time it will no doubt beeome a flourishing eountry. Mr. Stanley has taken up land in Dakota, and being an energetic and enterprising young man, there is no doubt but that he will yet make his mark there. ODITUARY.-Another pioneer cd this country has °rooted that bourne from whence rib traveller returns. Mr. Joseph Mills died at the residence of his SOD, Mr. Thoinas Mills: in the town- ship of Hullett, at the adtanced age of eigthythree years. Mr.Mills was a native of the county of Antrim, Ireland. He ernigrated to Canada when a young 'man and settled at Hemmingsford, Province of Quebec, ere e marr e an raised his fare - f whom survive him: d Mr. John Mills, of ph Mills, of Clinton ; Mcliillop and' Tiff..., h ily, the following Mr. Thos. Mills a Hullett; Mr. Jose Mrs. McClure of / 1 • Miller, yet living in the Provincie of Quebec. He had been gradually *fling for some time. All through 1gs Offer- ings he was vei7 patient, resigning himself with trust and confidence to the will of his Maker. His remains were followed to their last resting place in Londesborough cemetery, on Mon- day, September 19th, by a large con- course of relatives and friends. Bisel.138e1e. GOOD. -W. H. McCracken, of Brus- sels, took 15 pries in garden roots at Seaforth show last week. CALEDONIAN GAMES. -IU the report o the number in attendance last week a the Caledonian games, it should hav read. 1800, and not 800, as printed. MinxErs.-Fall wheat $1.30 to $1,31, spring wheat $1.28 to $1.30, peas 64c to 65o, oats 32o to 33e, barley 55c to 65o eggs 16c, butter 180 to 20c, hay $10 t $12, wood $1.75 to $2, potatoes 30c, ap ples (bag) 60c to 75c. ROWDYISAL-On Monday last W. Mul- lett was summoned before A. Hunter, J. P., being one of a party that on Fri- day night last broke the windows and did other damage to the hose occupied by one Mrs. Woodworth, near the sta- tion, whose house by no means bears a, good reputation. .,fullett was fined $6 and costs. The Magistrates were on hand in good fore, there being five on the bench. Three were for conviction and two against. BRIEFS. -The Annual pic-nie of St. John's Church Sunday School, was held in Armstrong's Greve on Wednesday last. -The regular quarterly meeting of Maitland Presbytery was held ,in Knox Church, Brussels, on the 20th_and 21st. A large attendance of ministers and elders of the Presbytery werepresent.- The Rev. G. L. McKay, D. D., of For- inosa, will deliver it lecture in Melville Church on Sunday next at 11 a. m. Subject -"Mission Work Among the Chinese." -Mr. Bogen is having his salt well pumped every day about eight hours. The brine stands 85 911 day. By the time the tank is ready the strength will be fully 95.a -Arch. Scott took two first and four second prizes at Galt Caledonian games last Fiiday. Brussels Caledonian Gaines. The following athletics and pipers of note were present wad took part in the Brussels Caledonian Games last week: E. W. Johnston, M. McDonald, Re Harrison, -A. Robinson, Cummings, Woods, Colwell, Cribb, Arthurs, A. Scott and others. Ian McKenzie, Hamilton; J. L. Henderson, Toronto; H. Hender- son, Hamilton; W. Campbell, Dundas; Capt. Inglis, Brantford, and a number of others appeared in Highland cos- tume competing for dress and. dancing, Horace McCrimmon, a boy eight years of age, from Lueknow, delighted the spectators by his dancing. The Hen- dersons and. Matheson were in splendid form, eking various exhibitions on the platform duriag the day. The presence of Piper Henry, the old veter- an of Luckilow, India, awakened mem- ories of long ago. tie lost a leg in the terrible contest iuside the walls of Lucknow. In some of the games the competition was very close, Jehnston, Gibb and Scott chasing each e4her up at a pretty lively rate. In an exhibition running hop, step and jump McDonald made 46 feet 8 inches and Gibb 46 feet 5 inchee. li''Ite running long jump four competi- tors cleared over 20 ft, 3 in. The whole programme of garnets and sports was carried through without a break, every event being competed for: The Tug of - War was decided in favor of the east side of Main street. - A. Scott won 13 prizes, E. W. Johnston 14 and M. Mc- Donald 11. This geve Scott the So- ciety's Medal, valued at $25, as John- ston had been barred. The following is the prize list whioli we copy from the Post :- Standing Jump-lst, E.W. Johnston, 10 ft. 10 in. • 2nd, A -Scott, 10 ft. 7 in.; 3rd, 11. McDonald, 10 ft. 5 in. Standing 3 Quicks-lst, E. W. John- , ston, 34 ft. 4 in.; 2nd, A. Scott, 32 ft. 10 in.; 3rd, M. McDonald, 32 ft 4 in. Standing Hop, Step and Jump-lst, Johnston, 32 ft 8 M.; 2nd, Scott, 32 ft 1 in.; 3rd, McDonald, 31 ft 5 in. Running junap-lst, Scott, 20 ft 9 in.; 2nd, Johnston, 20 ft 8 in.; 3rd, A. Robinson, 20 ft 4 in. Running Hop, Step and Jurap-lst, McDonald, 44 ft E in.; 2nd, G. G-ileb, 44 ; ft 3 in.; 3rd, Scott, 40ft 5 in. Standing High Jump-lst, Scott, 5 ft ' 1 in.; 2nd, Johnston, 5 ft.; 3rd, McDon- ald, 4 ft 9 in. Running High Jump-lst, Johnston, 5 ft 8 in.; 2nd, Scott, 5 ft 7 in.; 3rd, McDonald. Hitch and Kick-lst, Johnston, 8 ft 9 in.; 2nd, Scott, 8 ft 8 in.; 3rd Mc- Donald. Vaulting with Pole -1st, Scott, 9 ft 11 in.; 2nd, Gibb, 9 ft 10 in. Putting Light Stone -1st, Johnston, 42 ft 7 in.; 2nd, Scott, 42 ft 5 in.; 3rd, R. N. Harrison, 42 ft 3 in. Putting Heavy Stone -1st, -Scott 13 ft 5 in.; 2nd, Johnston, 32 ft 3 in.; 3rd, Harrison, 31 ft 9 in. ThrowinabLight Hammer-lst, John - don, 105 ft6 in.; 2nd, McDonald, 104 ft 10 in.; 3rd, Harrison, 96 ft. Throwing Heavy Harnmer--lst, John- ston, 87 ft.; 2nd, McDonald, 86 ft 5 in.; 3rd, Harrison, 85 ft 10 in. Throwing 56 lb. Weight-lst, John- ston, 22 ft 3 in. 2nd, A. Morrison, 20 ft 4 in.; 3rd, Scott, 20 ft. Tossing the Qaber-=---lst, Johnston 36 ft 11 in.; 2nd, pcott, 36 ft 2 in,; 3rd Harrison, 36 ft Hurdle Raca-1st, _Robinson, 2nd, Johnston.looYard Race-lst Cumming, 2nd Arthurs, 3rd RObinson. One Mile Race-lst Woods, 2nd Col- well, 3rd Alden, Half Mile Race--Ist Woods, 2nd Col- well, 3rd Alden, Boys' Race, Under 14 -1st, Wm. Wynn, 2nd, R. Canaeron, 3rd, C. Kerr. March-lst, Neil McIsaac, 2nd, J. Henry. Best Dressed Man--Ist, Ian McKen- zie, 2nd, M. J. Patterson. Best Dressed Boy, under 14 -1st, II.. McCriramon, 2nd, C. Sinclair, 3rd, F. Matthews. ofT ews. ulloch-/st, J. L. Hender- son, 2nd, G. A. Matheson, 3rd H. Hen- derson. Highland Fline-1st, J. L. Hender- son, 2nd, G. A. Matheson, 3rd, H. 2HenGd11,idici.reLsoC.IlaHillieumderson, 3rd, II. Render- ---lst, G-. A. Matheson, son. Archery for Ladies -1st Mrs. Alex- ander, 2nd, Miss McDougall, 3rd Miss Maxwell. SEPTEMBER 23, 1881. A. C. MCDOUGALL & et Beg leave to announce that they have OPENED out at their new Store (four doors south of the old), a splendid, stock of NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODSi And whether you buy -or not, we shall be pleased to show customers or visa tors the Largest, Cheapest and Best Stock of Dry Goods in this Cotmty. f The Stock comprises of our own t DIRIACT IMPORTING, all the New e and Most Fashionable lines of DRESS GOODS, and TRIMMINGS, VELVETS, SATINS, VELVETEENS, REAL LACES, SILK A d CHENILLE FRINGES. EXTRA GOOD VALUE IN BLACK ALL - WOOL CASHMERES. We can show the cheapest and bed Cottons in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Winceys in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Linens and Linen Tablings in Canada. We ean show the cheapest and bed Towelling and Ticking in Canada. We can show the cheapest and. best Ducks and DellIMS in Canada. We can show the cheapest and. best *rtings and Prints in Canada. We can show the cheapest and hest Cretonnes in Canada. We can show the cheapest and beet Lace Curtains in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Carpets in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Mats in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Oil Cloths in. Canada. A Splendid Assortment of Ladle Mantle Cloths, in new. Makes and Colorings - Opening of _Millinery Department will be announced next week. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT COMPLETE A. G. McDOUGALL tt CO. Quoits -1st Pattisort, 2nd Treleaven, 3rd, R. Piercie. OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE B. 0. A. Standing Jurap-1st, A. Currie, 8 ft 71 in.; 2nd, P. Scott, 8 ft 7 ha. Standing High Jump-lst, W. Scott, 4 ft 4 in.; 2nd, Hunter, 4 ft 3 in. Running High Jump -1st, A. Currie, 4 ft 10 in.; 2nd, Scott and Hunter, 4 ft 9 illVaulting with Pole-lst, Currie and Hun, ing8 fLg6hitn. Stone -1t, W. Carter, 36 ft 2 in.• 2nd A. Morrison, 34 it 11 iti. 100 Yard Race -1st Currie, 2nd Hun- ter. Best General Athlete for Gold Medal -A Scott. Tug fWar-Grey or East Side won. THE CONCERT. Prof. Jones and family, of -Seaforth,' assisted by pipers and dancers, gave * , concert in the Town Hall in the even- , jug. The Hall was comfortably ffiled, i and had it not been for the rain woul4 , have been .crowded. The -singing or 'Prof. Jones and lady -was excellent, while the members of his family per. I formed their part in :it very satisfactory mariner; the singing of his little daugh I ter delighting the audienbe. Mesa 'Henderson and Matheson in the danc Mg of the Lorne Reel, Gillie Callanik Highland. Fling and other dances sasf tained their reputation. Piper Henry played the tune when marching, at th .head of the 78th Highlanders, to the re 'lief of Lucknow. Chief Alexander pre4 'sided and made several grand speed* ,which showed he had a leaning toward the Scotch. The Brussels -Caledonian Society gradually working its wa3, upward, and if the advance since last year's gamel May be taken as a guarantee for-the progress expected each year, we wilbe fore many years stand on the same footing as our sister Society in LucknOW. Thereceipts over and above al expenses, will leave a nice nest egg for forthcoming sports. -A young roan named John Tait bad a narrow escape from a terrible death a few days age in Listowel. The building in which he was sleep Caught fire, and to save his life he ii barely tinae to jurap from the window to a verandals roof, fifteen feet, and then to the ground. As it was he got *ell scorched, and lost all his clothing -Mr. John Owen, who has for is number of years kept a first-class pho. tograph establishment in Stratford,11 about to remove to Detroit. Mr. Owen has lately turned his attentiou exclusively to painting, and as in the United States a more extensive market open to him for the sale of his pro- ductions, he has concluded to. go to Detroit. vra0oULRETIO sP E C DRESS liVe this week, DRESS GOODS PEATLY 11 'eau& are new a some colors. k and Colo 4v/ack and C All Wool Costu Fano ALSO, A BLACK AND See 0 W.CA OLOTHIE F Has j‘A NE LOT Embracing a THE FAMOUS THE HAT. IS V RY- 'Gents' White Per W. CA aa:apbell's Block j-r-ITET;:on frEActiV.R8 WANT " male and eerVIcatei. Appliea oetaber lath. Addr Waile/I P. O. TV.S.CHERS WANTED- -divisionts lerovje.teaehersh Id eertifieate,c Dutic, Jamiary, 1882. Sala tionki will be received by the underz:i.rue.1 8eet:etary. - NT W, trit-,• k F 'School, a female or third elms certitica. tioml with testimonia. received by ti her Tst. 'Duties: WARD, Secret FaCHER WANT- -;Schol S!..tetion teae4er holding a sec.; DutiOs toeomnienee Plieations received uii Addpess jA"75. 111:2,'Z 011iee, W ANTE applicati•o mrii0i School 11:,ard, -tobel', at 9 (Aloe% P. limme, -tor three mii das,certifie.ates, for s and :an assistant fon:, -class for n,. 8. 13t of January 18'02. Pubne School Boar.i. TEACHER- WANT Section 6, HulhA aoldlkig a second or f.-1- to edarimence on 1tit. experienced preferred mottlais a.nd stating s ed to the Secretary until the 15th of NEILANS, Secretar:.