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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-09-30, Page 8' c THE HURON EXPOSITOR. v• uton exproitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. DE:s.VIAL. — D. WATSON, L• D. S. Faculty Gold Medalist and College GolMedalist, R. C. D. S., Toronto. Ether, Chloroform, or Nitious Oxide Gas given for Extraction of Teeth. Office, Moyer's Block, Seaforth. 720x1 MOSEt TO LOAN.—H. W. C. MEIER, Barrister, Wingham, has recently received $50, - 000 private funds to loan on farm security, first inortgage at 6 per cent. Straight loan. 720-2 /CrIIILS WANLED.—A good Dining Room Girl and a Good Laundress. Apply either person- ally or by letter for one week. Curtra BROS., Goderich, Ont. 720-1 DON'T FORGET The Millinery Opening at M. MenuisoN's, (Late Hill Brothers,) Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1st. 721 LOCKET LOST.—Lost OE Main Street, Seaforth, or in Cardno's Hall on Wednesday evening-, the 20th int, asmall gold locket witk the vrord "Love" on the ono side. The find.er — -would oblige by leaving the same at R. Jampt- soil's Store, Seaforth. 721 Jame KIDD, Main Street, Seaforth.-e- Housekeepers have your Stoves and Stove Pipes SEPTBMBER 30, 1881. placed in their mill in this town a new engine of one hundred horse power. It was manufactured by the Thompson & Williams Manufacturing Company, of Stratford, and is a magnificent piece of machinery.—A large number from town and vicinity visited the Provincial Ex- hibition at London during the present week.—Potatoes seem to be very scarce and in good demand, and consequently bring a big price.—Onr business streets are again assuming a brisk and business appearance, and our many splendid stores are daily thronged with custom- ers, who are laying in their fall and winter supplies. If there is any One thing of evh Seaforth has more cause to be prond of than another, it is her n-lagnificent and well conducted mercantile houses, and the people of the surrounding townships seem to ap- preciate them, for it is a fact that they. are patronized from far as well as near. Let the stream of trade continue to flow in this direction; we can accom- modate all. -a -Messrs. Gray, Young & Sperling have recovered the tuping that slipped into their salt well, and the cleansed and put in order before cold weather well is now in working order a comes on. Churches and Schools furnished with larine better and stronger than Stoves,Furnaces and Pipes at special pnces. JOHN KIDD Main 'Street, Seaforth. 721 , being produced.—There were MORE Al3OUT THE BIG SALE OF BOOTS ets sold at Brucefield station die. Tues- ain, and ever is 50 tick - AND sHoEs—WAr. LoGAN bas engaged the services of Mr. Tiirray, who is well known 'here in Sea - forth as one of the best shoemakers in Western Ontario. So now leave your measure and got a good, satisfactory Boot or Shoe. See advertise- ment. 721 - • OUR MUSICIANS ABROAD.—In its report of the concert given in Galt at the close of the Caledonian games in -that town, the Reporter says: "Mr. Thomas Joslin, of Seaforth, was immense in his humorous, selections. This gentleman is possessed of a good voice, and, what is rare with humorous vocalists, does not overdo his selec- tion."_ WELL DONE.—The spring wheat and oats exhibited at the Provincial Exhi- bition on the straw by Mr. Wm. Rehill, and which were awarded first prize and diploma were grown in this county. The wheat by Mr, James Landesboro, of Tuckersrnith and the oats by Mr. James Kerr, of McKillop, The wheat was of the Seneca variety, and. the oats were the Black Astrican. The compe- tition was very keen, and the fact of the first prize and diploma being award- _ ad to these grains speaks well for those who grew the,rn as well as for the ex- hibitor. The oats Were in great - de- mand, and Mr. Rehill WaB kept busy deeding them out in handfulfor seed. PRIZE LIST CORRECTIONS. — In the prite list of the Seaforth Show pub- lished last week, Mr. G. McMichael was credited with 3rd prize for two year old heavy draught filly, and car- riage do., whereas it should have been Thos. McMichael. Mr. John Walker received, first prize for collection of grapes instead of John Thompson, and Mr. Thos. Carter was awarded first prize for ten yards Satinette instead of George Nott. We have received com- plaints from several others, but on reference to the judges books we find that the parties conaplaining have been mista,ken by the prize tickets in some instances having been changed. The care-ta,kera should be careful, and pre- vent anything of this kind being done, as it is sure to cause exhibitors disap- pointment, annoyance and trouble. " • MILLINERY OPENINGS.—Mr. Thomas Kidd's millinery department was opened for the season on Friday last. His -numerous lady patrons will find both necessities and luxuries in the millinery line suited to every taste and caste. Miss Higgins presides over the departnaent with her well established taste and ability. —The millinery rooms of Messrs. Duncan & Dunoan's extensive es- tablishment were opened for the fall , and winter trade on Tuesday. The ' styles are new and handsome and equal to those of any city establishment. Ladies requiring millinery goods of any description can not fail to be suited amid. the variety of beautiful and ele- gant materials to be found. in this de- partment. —The millinery department iu - the new store of Messrs. A. G. McDougall cfe Co., into which they have lately removed, is now ready for the reception of ladies. To -day and -Saturday being the opening days, every one is invited. to step in and see the beautiful things in bonnets, hats, mantles and every thing requisite to constitute a first-class millinery establishment. Their dis- play is exceedingly neat, and the goods varied and fashionable, and cannot fail to attract the adnairation of customers. LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. Thomas Hill, of Egmondville, wishes us to state that the report circulated that the mangolds which took the second prize at the Sea - forth show were taken by him from a field on the Mill Road is incorrect. He says he grew them in hie own garden, and that if he is living next year he will have mangolds which will take the first prize over all comers.—On Satur- day last some eight imported horses were taken off the cars at this station. They belonged to farmers in the town - snips of Hay and Stanley, and were a very fine lot, and seemed to have made the journey in good. condition.—We re- gret to learn that Mr. John Dickson is not making as rapid progress as his medical attendants would like.—Mr. Wm. Payne, Jr., of Tuckersmith, who was laid up with inflammation of the lungs, no sooner recovered from that disease than he was again prostrated with all internal abscess and is yet con- fined to the house.—At the last meet- ing of the Public School Board a reso- lution was passed to engage the forr senior teachers for uext year, providing they will remain for the same salaries as they receive this year. The certifi- cates of the three junior teachers ex- piring with the present year, new teachers will have to be engaged in their places. —A partial canvass has al- ready been made of the town for mem- bers for the Mecha,nics' Institute for next year, with the most satisfactory reoults. On the east side of Main street. the portion canvassed, the naanes of over 50' Who were not mem- bers this year were procured. If the other half of the town does as well, and it should. do better, there will be be- tween three a,nd four hundred mem- bers next year. This wilt relieve the Institute of many of its difficulties and embarrassments. Mr. D. D. Wilson has set a very good example to other employers of labor,by presenting a mem - berehip ticket to each man in his em- ploy.—The Messrs. Ogilvie have had day morning last for Londun.—Mr. David Sproat, df Eemondville, intends going to Trowbridge to take charge of the flouring and saw mills in that vil- lage. These mills are the property of Mr. John Thompson, of McKillop. The Trowbridge people will find Mr. Sproat one of the most obliging and straight- forward business men they ever had dealings with, and if the Trowbridge • mills do not speedily become popular and profitable, it will not be the fault of ,the new manager.—We regret to learn that Mr. John Dickson, of Tuckersmith, has beeft laid up with an attack of typhoid fever singe his return from Manitoba, but he is progressing favor- ably.—Mr. Thomas Govenlock shipped a large number of cattle from this station on Tuesday last. They are destined for the old country markets. He has also made large shipments Iron] other points.—The Messrs. Messett, marble cutters, of this town, are doing a good business this season. They do excellent work, and any requiring work in their line Could not do better than give thebitheir patronage, and besides it is always best to patronize and en courage hem° industries.—Mr. John Govenlock, of McKillop, is laid up with a pretty severe attack of typhoid fever. —There is a very large amount o wheat and other grains now 'coming into our market. The High price paid by our dealers bring it in from far and near„—We regret to learn that Mr. T. 0. Kemp received -a telegram yester day morning announcing the sudden death of a younger brother, and has gone away to attend the funeral.—Mr. E. Johnson, of Winnipeg, brother of Mr. David Johnson, was in town last week. He looks as if Winnipeg air agrees with him.—Mr. McLoughlin our new merchant, is putting his new premises in Whitney's Block in order and will be ready for business in a few days.—Mr. John Murray, shoemaker, has engaged with Mr. Wm. Logan, who intends_ resuming the manufac- turing business aOln.—There are few if any counties in Ontario that have taken more prizes at the Provincial Exhibition than. Huron.—It would be largely in the interests of humanity and sole leather if the town authoritas who have charge of the sidewalks would take a promenade along the walk (in the south side of John street the firet dark night that. comes. If the' succeed in accomplishing the journey without some of them getting their legs or necks broken, they will do weil.—Rev. Mr. McCoy, of Egmond- ville, preached in the Presbyterian Church in this town on Sunday evening last.—The drawing class in connection with the Mechanics' Institute com- mences on Tuesday next. Some 89 new drawing copies for the use of the class have been procured from Toronto. —Mr. P. M. Hayden, of Sarnia, was in town for a couple of days last week. He looks exceedingly well, and seems perfectly satisfied with his new home on the St. Clair.—A111 who, procured. prizes at the late Show in Seaforth can receive their prize money any time after Monday next by calling on the Treasurer, Mr. Robert Jamieson.—We are glad to learn )that Mrs. Brewer, whose leg was fractured, is getting along nicely. REDUCED F ARES.—Both the Grand Trunk and Great Western Railway companies have agreed to issue tickets from all stations on their lines to Clin- ton to parties ,attending the Live Stock Sale to be held there on the 19th Octo- ber at one fare and a third for the re- turn ticket. Tickete will be good to go on the 18th and 19th of October and returneep to the 20th. This will be an additional inducement to parties to at- tend the sale, and we expect there will be a large crowd there on that day. • Hensall. BRIEFS.—A great number of people are leaving here this week for the Ex- hibition.—We notice Mr. S. Rennie, of Hay, is shipping a large quantity of tan bark to London.—Trade is rather quiet in the village this week. Nearly everyone seems to be off totheExhi-. Happell, of Zurich, is teaming in and shipping away Lona this station a large number of bags of flax seed. GOOD FOR our, TOWNSHIP. — We are pleased to learn that Mr. James White, of Hay, carried off the first prize for a span of agricultural horses at the Pro- vincial Exhibition, Loudon.. We con- sider this very flattering to Mr. White, as his team had to compete against the best horses in the country. Mr. White has already had several offers of over $500 for his prize takers. RETURNED. -7 --Mr. Thos. Sturgeon, of Hay, has just returned from his trip to England aud Scotland, looking as though travelling agreed with him. He reports having had a very pleasant t trip and visit. While in Scotland Mr. Stargeou purchased and brought home ' with him a fine Clyde stallion named "Good Cheer." Those who are judges of horses say be is a very fine animal. Deceixee.--:-We have received several communications on the "Telephone - Bayer - and - Partner -Levi Cub" ques- tidies, but as all are more or less per- sonal in their allusions, and as we can nott see that any person would be en- I lightened or profited were we to pub- I lishahem-all or any one of them, we have decided to stop the controversy where it is, and we dare say that three months hence all concerned will feel grateful to ne for having done so.— EDITOR. Tuckersmith. 4 GOOD PIG. — While at the Pro- vincial Exhibition on Tuesday last, Mr. Geo. Plewes, of this township, pur- chased a very superior five months old Suffolk sow from Messrs. Prank ez Son. She is a particularly fine animal, and Mr. Plewes is to be congratulated on his purchase. MORE GOOD STOCK.—Mr. Jeihn Han- nah, Deputy Reeve of Tuckersmith, purchased at the Provincial Exhibition, from Mr. Joseph Salkeld, of Downie, a very fine two year old ram and a pair of ewe lambs of the Southdown breed. This breed of sheep is now taking the lead. The wool commands a very much higher price than the longer and coarser varieties, and the mutton is of finer quality and is .muoh preferred in the old country markets even to the Leicesters and Cotswolds. It is the general opinion of those who have given attention to the matter, that the Southdowns are destined to be the popular as well as the most profitable sheep for some years to come. —Mr. George Sproat, who always strives to get the best, also Made an important purchase at the Provincial. He purchased, at a good round figure, from Mr. Hunter, of Guelph, the 3rd prize yearling ball calf. He is said by those who have seen him to be a .splen- did animal. He is a dark roan,. His grand -dam took the gold medal at the Centennial, and a half sister of his dam was never beaten in a show. Hi* aand took the first_prize in her class at the present show. We hope that both gen- tlemen will have the beat of good luck with their pm -chases, and in benefitting themselves they will benefit their neighbors. • Rodger v ille. NEW ENTERPRISE.—Our Enterprising citizen, Mr. Robert Lang, has started a process of manufacturing syrup out of cider. The enterprise is a complete success, and the syrup is second to none but the maple production. SUGAR CANE.—Mr. Nicol Shirray is the first of the farmers in this vicinity who has taken any sugar cane to get crushed, but as he has not got any syrup home yet we are unable to say anything about its quality. INATRED.—Mr. A. McDonald's general purpose two year old filly which was awarded first prize at Seaforth last week dangerously injured itself a few days ago. It is supposed it was getting through the fence when it caught on a stake and tore a cut about ten inches long in its front leg. Wroxeter. BusieEss.—Mr. John Honey, of the Royal Hotel, has purchased the livery stable and outfit from Mr. Stephen Playford. He has also sold the hand- some team of carriage horses, which he has had for some time, for the nice sum of $400. MARRIAGg.—Mr. Alex. Thompson, of Seaforth, was married tO Miss Mary Gofton, of Wroxeter, on Tuesday, 27th inst., at Gofton's hotel, by the Rev. Geo. Brown, of Wroxeter. After all the formalities connected with a mar- riage were gone over, the guests turned out to accompany the happy couple to their future home in Seaforth. It is the wish of all acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson that their wedded life may be apleasant one. Morris. A NARROW ESCAPE.—Mr. W. Mars- den, of the 3rd concession, while walk- ing along the road was suddenly at- tacked by a bull which knocked him down, leaving him badly bruised. He fortunately wee not seriously injured and is recovering. BRIEFS.—Mrs.- E: "Oliver, who has been ill with bilious fever, is slowly recovering after a long. sickness of four weeks.—Rev. R. Pike, of Kincardine, filled the pulpit at Ebenezer Church last Sabbath. We may expect to have the extreme pleasure of hearing him again at the same appointment next Sabbath, October 2nd. Hibbert. CARRIED OFF PRIZES.—As was an- ticipated, Mr. Stewart's and Mr. Hor- ton's horses succeeded in adding new laurels to the many already won, by carrying off prizes at the Provincial in London last week. 'Mr. Horton's imported two year old stallion, Lord Lothian, took the first prize in the heavy draught class, and Mr. Stewart's mare and foal first -and second respec- tively. DIPHTHERIA. — This infectious and somewhat dangerous disease,diphtheria, has found its way into Section No. 5. Quito a number have been affected with it during the present and past week. Although it is not of a very malignant type, it would be well for those in whose families it is to remain at home until completely rid of it, as there is considerable danger in com- municating to others, and a number of doctor bills might be avoided. "A word to the wise is sufficient." SERIOUS ACCIDENT. — On Saturday, the 24th inst., Wilson Allen, a little boy of about 9 years of age, belonging to Mr. A. Allen, of the vicinity of Cromarty, had his fingers, thumb, and the greater portion of his hand com- pletely severed by a straw cutter. He and a little brother .of his were busily employed cutting when he no- ticed some dirt collecting on the mouth of the box which he attempted to re- move as the knives were moving round, and '• in trying to do BO the knives passed through his right hand between -- the wrist and the knuckles. A surgeon was called in, who dressed the wound, but it is thought more will haee to be cut off before it will commence healing. This is a very sad misfortune, as it will render the boy unfit for any physical toil. • Hills Green. MORE IMPORTED STOCK.—The neigh- borhood of Hills Green has already se- cured no little fame for the excellence of its horseflesh, and, thanks to the en- terprise and. courage of some of our farmers, it is likely to attain even greater glory- in the same direction. A few weeks age we noticed the fine im- portations of-Mr..Hugh Loye, and now. we have to chronicle several others. Mr. F. Coleman, of Stanley, and_Messrs. Jas. Cochrane and Jas. Stuitgeon, of Hay, arrived home from the old sod and brought with them eight as fine animals as can be found anywhere. Mr. Coleman has brought out two stal- lions, one a two year old and the other a spring colt; also one two year old and one yearling filly. These were pur- chased in Lincolnshire, England. Mr. Cochrane has a Raw year old mare, a three year old. filly and'a two year old, and Mr. Sturgeon has a stallion, a bright bay, five years old. They are all heavy draughts and will make a most valuable addition to the imported stock of the county. MARE arum—The fine heavy draught breeding mare of Mr. Hugh Love was badly gored by a bull ,somea daye ago.• He let her into the barnyard -to get some water, and not knowing that the door of the bull's stall was open, he left her in the yard. She went into the stall aside the bull, and when discovered she was found with an immense gash in her side, just behini the shoulder. She was nearly exhausted from loss of blood, but the wound was properly at- tended to, and we are glad to learn that the animal is now likely to recover. Had her condition not been noticed for half an hour longer, she would likely have bled to death. Walton. TEACHER ENGAGED.—The people of Walton and vicinity will be pleased to learn that Mr. Kenneth McKenzie has been re-engaged to teach in the 'Walton School for next year at a salary of $400 per annum. Mr. McKenzie is a most efficient teacher, and daring the past year has given the very best satisfac- tion. Harlock. REFITTED.—Mr. R. H. Knox has just completed the work of refitting and im- proving his saw mill here, and now has it in splendid running order and ex- pects to do a very large business during the coming season. Mr. Knox is one of our most enterprising and go-ahead Men, and every person likes to see him do well. Varna. HOTEL CHANGE.—Mr. John Joslin has sold his hotel in this village to Mr. Wellington Cook, of Brucefield. Mr. Joslin intends removing to Clinton, where he will in future reside. The people of Varna and vicinity will find in Mr. Cook an obliging and gentlemanly landlord. It is stated that Mr. Wm. Dixon intends occupying the hotel in Brucefield vacated by the removal of Mr. Cook. Bluevale. PRIZES.—Messrs. Tindall & Foster, of this village, obtained first prize for a double buggy and also for a lumber wagon at the Wingham Show. During the past two years they have turned out a large number of excellent vehicles. PRESENTATION.-- Mr. Wm. Thomp- son, who has resided on the 7th conces- sion of Turnberry for over 20 years past, was, prior to his departure for Manitoba, made the recipient of a handsome and valuable silver watch. At the same time Mrs. Thompson re- ceived a fine silver cruet set. Mr. Thompson is highly esteemed in the township. DROWNED.—Mr. John Mair, alluded to in the EXPOSITOR of September 13th as being drowned in Manitoba, was a former resident of Turnberry, where he had lived from the time of his birth till a. few years ago, when he went to Teeswater and there learned a trade in Gillies & Martin's foundry. From later advices it appears that he was thought to have gone to his father's home to spend the Sabbath, but, in- stead,, he had, on Saturday evening, gone shooting ducks, and had gone in after. one, as his clothes and gun were found on the shore. As the water wee ehallow, he must have been ficliZed with a cramp. His only brother had just arrived. in Manitoba from here, whither he had been for a .wife. Londesboro. • THE CREAMERY.—The parties appoint - ed to canvass for stock for the proposed Creamery at Londesborough, met at that place on Monday eyeniug, when it was found that $1,200 *as signed for, and the canvassers felt certain that the full amount, $2,000, would be taken suffi- ciently early to commence work next spring, so that now its establishment is no longer problematic. Its location was not decided upon, as other property be- sides the old cheese factory, a as offered to the committee.—New Era. Ho lme sville. CHURCH DEDICATION. -- The opening services of the new Bible Christian Church here on Sunday last, were well attended by large congregations, too large to get into the church, and were seasons of great spiritual power and edification. The tea meeting, on Mon- day, was a great success, and the plat- form services were seasons of interest and profit, financially and spiritually. The church has been pronounced one of the prettiest in the Province, outside the cities. Its total cost is about $2,100. The whole eahount is pledged, and Zion is declared to be free. The services are to be continued on Sunday next, when Rev. W. Quance, of Usborne, will preach, morning and evening, and Rev. W. Hooper in the afternoon.—New Era. • Stanley. A GOOD Se.e.-e-Mr. J. P. Brine had a splendid sale of Farm Stock, &c., on the farm of Mr. Donald McFarlane, Parr Line, Stanley, on Wednesday last. There was a large crowd present, and bidding was rapid and spirited. Every article about the place was disposed of and high prices realized. Cows aver- aged from $40 to $50 each, and every- thing else in proportion. Mr. McFar- lane intends leaving for Dakota shortly. The entire sale would • realize between $1400 and 51500. SUFFERERS 13Y THE LATE FIRES.— Mr. Editor,—Sir: I notice that a meet- ing isito be held in the Township Hall, Stanley, on Wednesday, October 5th, for the purpose of taking steps to ren- der aid to the Michigan sufferers. I fully approve of this movement, but some of my neighbors think it would be well to give some of the aid raised to the sufferers from fires in our own Pro-vince. Would you kindly inform us whether aid is being raised for On- tario sufferers, and whether there are any who are in need of it. Yours, &c, —FARMER. LED. Nola.e.—We ,have not noticed that steps :have been taken in any quarter to aid sufferers in our own, Province. There were bad fires in the Muskoka, Kingston and Ottawa Dis- tricts, but the loss sustained was main- ly by individuals here and there, and so far as we are aware there was not such a general destruction of property in either section as to be beyond. the resources of the local municipalities or the neighbors to render any aid to in- dividuals that may be required. In Michigan, however, the case is entirely different. There the devastation was wide spread and complete, and large tracts were swept and numerous set- tlers rendered homeless and destitute. The destruction was universal, and all are alike helpless- and in want, and have only the generosity of the public to depend upon for their subsistence during the coming winter and until they can do something to get another start.] Millet t. , GOING BACK AGAIN. — Mr. Thomas Bell, of ,Londesboro, who recently met with such a heavy loss by a splendid stallion which he purchased in the old country dying on board ship on the way out, is not going to give up, but with his usual pluck he intends going back again shortly for another. We hope he will have better luck this time. Putuae MEETING. — The Reeve of Hullett has called a public meeting to be held at Bell's Hotel, Londesboro, on Saturday, October -15th, at 2 o'clock p. ne, for the purpose of taking into consideration the question of aiding the sufferers by the Michigan fires. The Reeve's action is timely and proper, and we hope the meeting will be largely attended and that the good people of Hullett will do something worthy of so wealthy and prosperous a township. Goderida Township. SPECIAL SERVICES.—Revs. J. Living- ston and Cook have just commenced a series of special services in the Bethel Church, which bid fair to become a de- cided success. Judging from the good work done by Mr. Livingston last year and the number who have already pro- fessed faith in Christ, we have not the slightest hesitation in saying that he is uncommonly successful in this work. May he be made the instrument in the hand of God of leading yet a greater number to seek refuge in the blood of the Lamb.—Cosi. , Brussels. PURCHASED.—Dr. Graham has pur- chased a very fine upright piano frorn Scott Brothers, of Seaforth, FAIRS.—The East Riding Fair will be held here on the 6th and 7th Oc- tober, and the monthly cattle fair, for sale of stock, On the 4th October. SALTED.—Dr. .McFaddee, of Brus- sels, was summoned by Dr. T. Holmes before A. Hunter, j. P., on Monday last, for practising without being regis- tered. He was fined $25 and costs. MARKETS.—Fall wheat $1.30 to $1.32, spring wheat $1.28 to $1.30, peas 65c to 68c, oats 330 to 34c, barley 60c to 750, potatoes 50c to 52c hay $10 to 512, but- ter 20c, eggs 16c, flour 56 to $6.50. QUOITS.—Thos. and Robt. McKinney, of Brussels, played a match game of quoits at Wingliam, on Tuesday last, with Greenwell and Treleaven, of Lucknow, for $50 a side. The Mc- Kinneys beat both of their men. The oine was a close one. THEFT.—One night last week a quan- tity of flax seed was stolen from the flax mill, and on Tuesday night all the brass oil cups on the engine and 20 gallons of oil were also taken. Con- stable English has the case in hand, and. we believe he is ou the track of the guilty parties. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.—The bell of the English Church was tolled on Monday last from 2 o'clock until 4, and the town band played the Dead March and other selections of sacred music, from the balcony of the Queen's /Hotel, out of respect to the funeral of the late President Garfield and sym- pathy for the American people in their great loss. The corporation and pri- vate flags were at half mast from Sat- urday last. McKi 11 op. ,FARM PURCHASED.—Mr. Hugh Mow- bray has Purchased the farm of Mr. W. J. Skimmings, on the 8th conces- sion of McKillop, for the sum of $2,600 cash. The farin contains 50 acres and. adjoins Mr. Mowbray's present farm. This will make one of the best 100 acre farms in this section of McKillop. A SUCCESSFUL SALE.—At the auction sale on the McNaughton farm, 8th con- cession of McKillop, on Monday last there was a large attendance. The sale was a most successful one. The stock all went very high, and the whole sale realized about $300 more than the proprietors expected. This is not only satisfactory to the owners but is credit- able to and must be equally satisfactory to Mr. J:P. Brine, the auctioneer. ACCIDENT. — On Thursday of last week Mrs. Brown, mother of Mr. John S. Brown, of McKillop, met with a very severe and' painful accident. She slipped and fell at the foot of the stairs in her son's house, with whom she re- sides, and fractured her thigh bone. She is a lady of about 6i years of age, and the unfortunate accident will be all the more severe 011 her on account of her age. Her many friends, how- ever, will be glad to learn that she is progressing- aee'well as could be expected under the circumstances. MORE ROWDYI831.—On Monday night last about 11 o'clock three men in a buggy drove up to Mr. John Leyden's hotel, and professed to be looking for a pail with which to water their horse. Mr, Leyden had taken the pail into the house and was just in the act of open- ing the door to give it to them when they took a stick and smashed iu three windows and then jumped into the buggy and drove rapidly -away. Such rowdyism as this is intolerable, and it is high time some steps were being ta- ken -to stop it. • . Gorrie. ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM.—On Sat- urday afternoon Mr. David Paisley, and wife, went to Walkerton, leaving their family in. Mr. Pomroy's charge. The children were brought to the residence of Mr. Poinroy about dark. A short time after Mr. Pomroy started to go to Mr. Stinson's, and while on the way noticed a light at Mr. Paisley's. On going to the house he found a fire burn- ing in a small apartment adjoining the kitchen. It is generally believed that the fire had been the work of an incen- diary. It is to be hoped the guilty party will lee found out and as severely punished as the law will allow. BRIEFS.--Wilbie Dorland, daughter of P. S. Dorland, of this village, is suf- fering from a severe attack of inflam- mation of the eyes.—The brick work on the Presbyterian church is almost com- pleted, and the carpenters have the rafters on.—The volunteers returned on Saturday evening, the complexion of some of them being somewhat tanned. —The Forrester's intend holding a pic- nic in Dr. Smale's grove, Wroxeter, on Friday, -the 30th inst.—Mr. Yeo is to sell by auction on Saturday, the lst October, his house and lot, farniture, etc., after which. he intends to return to Winnipeg where, it appears, he has es- tablished a good business.—The water in the Maitland has seldom been as low as it is at present. Usborne. A GOOD ANIMAL SOLD.—Mr. Thomas Russell, of the Thames Road, Usborne, who is rapidly taking a position among the prominent breeders of thorough- bred stock in this province, recently sold a very fine yearling Durham heifer to Mr. McKay, of Tuckersmith, for the sum of $125. She is a very superior aninial and as prices go for thorough- bred stock, she waS sold cheap. The Provincia• l Exhibition.. The Provincial Exhibition, which closes at London to day, has been, in some respects, very successful. The attendance throughout has been good, probably better than in former years. The weather, contrary to the usual custom, was remarkably fine, there not being one wet or unpleasant day. The show of horses was fair. In the heavier classes there were many magnificent animals, and competition was tolerably keen in most, but the show of light and driving horses was somewhat disap- pointing. While there were some very good. animals, there were many that would not take third prize at a Huron township fair. The same may be said of the single drivers, and the team horses were not much better. There was a large and good show of all kinds of cattle and sheep, but the prizes went mainly into the hands of a few who had what is termed "show stock." Probably as good a display as. any was in swine. The display of poultry was moderately good. There was an im- mense show of agricultural implements of all kinds and of as varied qualities, and when in motion they made a very pretty sight. The dog show, we should say, was a comparative failure. As handsome animals can be seen almost any day running on the streets of most towns as the majority of those on ex- hibition. There was a very large show of grain and seeds, and the qualityseemed to be fully up to the mark. The show of roots was pretty large, but the quality was not any better than can be seen at almost any of our local shows. In fruit, except in grapes, there was a poor display, while the show of butter was meagre in the, extreme, and that shown was not very tempting in ap- pearance. Of cheese there was a large show. The Crystal Palace seemed to be pretty well filled but to give an idea of the variety and quality of the arti- cles would take more space than we have at our disposal. Upon the whole, we may say that in point of exhibits the show was not nearly so' good as we would expect to see in such a fine agri- cultural district. The Band Tournament which took place in the City Park,—London has a very Lest and comfortable park,—elic- ited a good deal of interest. The park was well crowded every afternoon, mostly by city and town people. Sev- eral bands competed, and all seemed to play well, although the London Band was decidedly the best. A band from some part of the States, composed en- tirely of ladies, drew the largest crowd of listeners. They were all apparently quite young, and were dressed in a very neat and becoming' uniform endplayed The Association, undoubtedly,rnade a great mistake in extending the time for holding the Exhibition to two weeks. It is absurd to keep stock on the grounds for that length of time, and there was much grumbling among ex- hibitors on this account, and no doubt many were deterred from exhibiting altogether. As will be seen, our own county, as usual, occupied a prominent position, and in horses and cattle especially our exhibitors carried off their full share of awards. The following is a list of prize winners from this county: HORSES.—Three year old Clydesdale stallion, G. E. Mason, Brucefield, 2nd. Two year 91d Clydesdale stallion, Hor- ton & Ennis, Usborne, lst; C. E. Ma- son, 2nd; Robert Martin, Grey, 3rd. Yearling Clydesdale stallion, Peter Mc- Gregor, Brucefield, lst; Hugh Love, ,Sr., Hills Green, ,2nd. Three year old Clydesdale filly, Peter McGregor, Brucefield, lst and 2nd. Yearling Clydesdale filly, Hugh Love, Sr., lat. Clydesdale breeding mare, John Stew- art, Hibbert, lst. Clydesdale foal, Hugh Love 1st, John Stewart 2nd. Aged roadster stallion, Robt. Brock, Brucefield, 1st. Pair of matched roadster horses, W. W. Ferran, Clin- tod, 3rd. Agricultural stallion, two years old, Jas. McDonald, Ashfield, 3rd. Agricultural filly, two years old, James Laut, Stanley, lst. Matched agricul- tural team, J. White, Rodgerville, 1st-. Carriage stallion, two years old, An- drew Govenlock, Winthrop, 3rd. CATTLE.—Aged Durham bull, James Dickson, Tuckersmith, 3rd. Yearling Durham bull, H. Snell & Son, Hallett, 1st. Durham bull calf, H. Snell & Son, 3rd. Cow, three years old, H. Snell & Son, 3rd. Ayrshire yearling bull, Hugh Love, Hills Green, 3rd. PIGS. --Berkshire boar, under six months, H. Snell & Sons, 3rd. GRAIN.—Spring wheat, with straw, Wm. Rehill, Seaforth, d.ipclormesasw. FINE ARTS ell, 43f Seaforth, took the following prizes in this department: Paintings in oil— animals from life, lst; landscape, Can- adian subject, 2nd; marine painting, Canadian subject, 1st. Water colors— aiimals from life, let ; landscape, Can- . adieu subject, lst; landscape or marine view, not Canadian subject, lst; ma- rine view, Canadian subject, lst; pen and ink sketch, lst; pencil drawing, lst; sepia drawing, 1st. In addition to the above, Mr. Michael McQuade, of Tuckersmith, gets second prize for an essay on how to restore the fertility of worn-out soil. Mr. Swaf- field, of Goderich township, a prize on grain, andihe North American C.hemi- cal pompany, Goderich, several prizes for ealt. 3. Russel, Goderich, _taloa a prize for plums; W. C. Searle, Clinton, takes three for plums, one for grapes, and one for collecction of grapes. —Last Friday evening a fire broke out in W. H. & W. Hutchins' grain storehouse at the Grand Trunk railway A. C. MCDOUCALL & CO, 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 COODsi And whether you buy or not, we shall be pleased to show customers or visi- tors the Largest, Cheapest and Best Stock of Dry Goods in this County, The Stock coriaprises of our own DIRECT IMPORTING, all the New and Most Fashionable lines of DRESS GOODS, and TRIMATINGS, VEL VETS, SATINS, VELVETEENS, RE AT/ LACES, SILK and CHENILLB FRINGES, EXTRA COOD VALUE IN BLACK ALL - WOOL CASHMERES. We can show the cheapest and best Cottons in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Wineeys in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Linens and Linen Tablings in Canada. We ean show the cheapest and best Towelling and Ticking in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best •-• Ducks and Denims in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Slairtings and Prints in Canada. We can show the cheapest and best Cretonnes in Canada. We can show the cheapest and. best 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 ehow the cheapest and best Oil Cloths in Canada. A Splendid Assortment of Ladies? Mantle Cloths, in new makes and Colorings - Opening of Millinery Department will be announced next week. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT COMPLETE. A. G. McDOUGALL & CO. station in Lucan. It was totally con- sumed, with all its contents, consisting of over seven thousand bushels of bar- ley, and extensive machinery, steam engine and boiler used for preparing the barley for the American market, The loss will be about $7,000, which is fully - covered by insurance. At one time the fire threatened to sweep off everything within reach. The Grand Trunk rail- way officials despatched a company of men and fire engine from Stratford with three tanks of water. Too much praise cannot be awarded them for their untiring exertions. 13pon the other hand, it was noticed that a crowd of able-bodied. men stood coolly by, whom the authority of the Reeve could scarce- ly prevail on to move, whilst women were to be seen passing them by, pail in hand, carrying water from the neighbor- ing wells. —While a couple of Strathroy gentle- men were out shooting a .few days ago on the 8th concession of Caradoc, near Ekfrid, they stumbled across a case of destitution which they could not have believed could happen in this land of plenty and happiness. - A family con- sisting of the tivo parents and four or five young children inhabited a roofed enelosure, which is described as being positively unfit for anything better than hogs. There had at one time been windows ha the place, but these had long since been deprived of glass. They did not see the parents, but one of the children, a boy about eight or ten years, was running about stark naked, and another boy and the girls had nothing between them and the world but a few tattered rags. One of the gentlemen says it is the worst case of destitution he ever saw, and he could not have believed it possible had he not seen it. The neighbors are shocked at the condition in which tlae unfortunate family exist, but seem to make no effort to have them properly provided for or removed to the poor house. —An important decision has just been given by Mr. Justice Osler, under the new Judicature Act, which will have the effect of curbing the absolute power which fathers have hitherto had under the English law over their ehil- dren when under age. He has refused to give the custody of - two children, at present with the mother, to the father, but merely made an order that the father should be permitted to see them once- a week. According to what has hitherto been obligatory, judges have •had no power to make such an order, ask the custody of children was expressly given to the father by a statute passed in the reign of Charles 11 But the Judicature Act declares that lavr and equity shall now be administeredin the one action, and the guardianship of children being a civil right was within the Provincial jurisdiction and there- fore, comes within the provisions of th, Judicature Act. In Ontario, therefore, the father will now have to show that it is right that he should be intrusted with the . children, and will no longer be able to claim them as of course. FOURTI 11012E , IT IS `. THAT Itv4 MONEY 13 DRY GO •••••• LAME REA SisAirr] W. Cil CLOTI-111 Has Al FINE LC) Embracing 1 THE FAMOV1 THE HA! IS VEE ,Gents' Wkif We C Campbell's Bl MARB MON .,41,A TA d AvoIiv of all I -the art, and cant Uric), The conn that we do not to rim the Conn, will at any envf on any Mlontime ivrotinds. ,We ing -direct from „ Street, near, it, _ ▪ 721-12 THE HMI R. Of the HarlocR of liullett, has fitted his Saw hi :be of rking a number of GOOP For which he 'a in Cash. CASA usual. jwii He has also 0 Bock Eint, time suita,ble for bril ✓ hcap. 721x4