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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1881-11-04, Page 8THE MthON EXPOSITOR. eetie u,�flextiosior DISTRICT MATTERS. Im20 TART. -For sore face and. chap- etahsndi use Winter Fluid. For sore face and eiapetLands use Glycerine and Rose Water. Camphor lee,. Glycerine Jelly, &o. Try our (Am Gough Syrup for oroup, co1, ooughs, whooping amok &ei. We have just made ne fresh lots of Heave Ceugh and Epizootic Powder, Favorite Cattle Fe4der, Condition Powder for Horses, &o. Thefollo preparations for the Hair cannot be beat, v z : Cantharindine Hair Wash, Castor- ine Hair 1enewer and our HairOream. E. Hicx- sox & Co., Drugg1ts. MoNi LOST.- Loet on Tuesday, the iind inst4 between the residence of Mr. Alexander Stewart, ¥arn Street, or between the Main Street . and the rtsidence of Mre, John btoDonald, north , of the Pa lie School building, a purse containing $161n bilis and some small change. The finder will be liberally rewarded on Leaving the same at Tux Ex !TOR Office, Seaf.4gth$ 726 TO TIOUsEREEPERS' IN WANT OE FINE Mayo TEAS -The finest lot ,of Teas selling at from 40, $0, 60 and 65$3 per lbf, have attracted, nacre $ • passing attention, at D. D.RosE's Gro - eery. When the public find that published bar- gain' a are Ma fide, they are not slow to take advantage f and appreciate them. 726 To If usexzerees.-- Have yon Riled tho Eclip e Baking Powder? One trial will eon- vinee you hat it is the best in the market, and cheaper than the imported. Manufactured and sold only by D. D.ROSE, Grocer, Seaforth. 726 LADLEB MANTLES AND, DOLMANS. - *limn& WEsT have just received another lot of Mantles hOrab,Brown andBlaok,Single and Dou- ble Breasted. These are really beautiful goods, and alhouldbe seen by every lady -Who contemplates buying a mantle. 726 COLTS r'01t SALE. -For Sale Cheap vita bred eblts ooming three. ApplY to 13 Bums., Seatorth. 726 I , WANTED.- Servant Girl. Must veil reeo $1 i' ended. Apply at once to SMITH itse.,'. 72 MINCE' MFAT.-EXtrEt Choice Mince at. for Mille() PIO& at D. D. Rost's. 726 &VINCI BANK. -The deposits in Seaforth Post-OffiCe SaviOgS Bank the moita of October amounted $12,193. Interest at the rate of per cent4 per annum is allowed positors ly the Post-office,Departine For the revions three months the posits antounted to over $21,000: • 1 RAILWAIY MATTERS. - We mentioned last wee.‘ that the initiatoey steps had been tak n to secure additional railway facilities. We are not aware that any- thing hasi been done since, or that there are any new developments to disclose. We wortitlt remind our authorities that i if they to accomplish anything they must be active and persistent. It won't do 'io reet and be thankful with favorable appearances. Other aspir- ants are aotive and aCworli, and if we aspect to do anything heee, we must mot let them get the start ' 'of Us. We certainly ioed additional railway faci ties, and e believe they can be s cured if t e proper means ata adopted attain that result. .The T yin Conn is the pro r authority to t e this e terprise i4 hand, and if the -r t opportuni y to pass -unnelprov d, them L11118 rest the resPonsibility. • Tim F Fermi's Tesi.-The firenge were cane out on Tuesday evenin last for th purpose of testing the effi . eiency of the water worke. . A fir was built on the vacant lot between th Mansion Hotel and Mr. Kidd's har ware store and then the ()deem be was rung. The hose carts arrived o the ground in three, folly and five miutes, reap otively, after the 'firet alar IA Waiii SORd and in about eight mi ntes water was procured frora the hy drant, and in a very short time titer after three powerful stream e were bein thrown. Everything worked splendidl showing that the entire department i well equipised and in good workin 'Order. The call was made _about half past seven M theevening andehefireme had no previous knowledge that the would be ri quired on that evening,- 8 that the te t may be taken as -a ver fair criteri n of what coal be don were their ervices really required. Too Goo qualities whioh made him so universal- ly popular in his own tolenship, made' him iequally so with his brother Counti Councillor, and in faot with every other person with whom1eheld intercourse. Hist death will be deeply'regretted by a very large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and five of a family to mourn his irreparable loss. There are two sons and three daughters, the eldest of whom is about 25 years of age and the youngest about six. Pecuniarily, all have been liberally provided for by the industry, good -management and fore- thought of him, whose kindness to them through life, althorigh it intensifies the pain of present parting, will endear to them his memory while life lasts. He was interred in the Craribrook cemetery on Sunday last, and the esteem in which he was held was Well exempli- fied by the immemie concourse of people who followed his remains to their last resting place, the, funeral being the largest ever witnessed in the township of Grey. ' -We have also to record the death of Mr. Robert Scott, of this town, an- other old resident of the county. He came to Huron many years ago from the county of Waterloo and settled in Kinburn, where he oarried on the shoe- making business. He continued' in business there until about two years ago when he came to reside in Seaforth. He has been in feeble health for Some time, but it was only within the last few weeks that serious apprehensions were entertained. The came) of his death Was an affection of the heart. He was a remarkably qniet man, but those who were acquainted With him valued his friendship highly. He was an eaten- /sive reader, and, being possessed of a retentive memory, few had greater stores of general information. He was the an enthusiastic Liberal in politics, and for although he seldom took any active to Part in political contests, it took a good 4 man to withstand him in argument. de- He was ever a conscientious, honorable, nt. well meaning, generous man, and those de- who knew him most intimately were those who esteemed him most highly. The funeral took place on Wednesde.y, and he was buried in the fatuity bury- ing ground at Kinburn, where he had for so many years resided. -We regret to learn of the death of Rev. P. McDonald, pastor of the Pres- byterian Church at Point Edward. He was a brother of Mr. Malcolm McDer- mid, of this town, and Mr. Angus Mo. Dermid, of the Huron Road. He was highly esteemed, both as a clergyman and as an individual, and his death is deeply regretted by many warm friends throughout Western. Ontario. He was 53 years of age and was never married. e. PERSONALS. -Mr. James Black, son to of Mrs. Black, of McKillop, has got a oil situation with the Canada Pacific Bail - • way Company at Winnipeg, and entered he upon his new duties last week. He has 012 been engaged for some time on the Great Western, and in his newsituation • he receives nearly double the salary he n did in the old. Mr. Black is a steady, rehable young man and is sure to Fine- ! ceed. It always affords us, the greatest e -pleasure to hear of Huron boys doing e well when they go abroad. -Mr. John a- C. Steel, who has been spending the 11 summer in the vicinity of Portage la n Prairie, Manitoba, returned home on n- Saturday night last. Mr. Steel reports m business and building still booraing in na the Portage and Winnipeg. Mechanics a and laborers of all kinds are in great 0- demand. and can get almost any wages g they like to ask. There is still a great y deal of unfinished building in both s places, and. there is a race to get it fin - g ished before winter sets in. This causes an artificial demand for labor at the n present time. -Mrs. J. M. McGregor, of Y Winnipeg, arrived in Ontario on Satur- TO BE .--- o °Win. is about the beat thing that has eve appeared in the Clinton New Era "The fuss ' d ' G 3 ' "forth are 'eking up about increased "railwa.y commodation, puts us in "mind of little incident that tran 'spired in n English workhouse, and I. "they ma appropriate it if they like e. “A poor, heif-starved pauper, lay upon "InS had. p i t, groaning ng "over his poverty-stricken and. mori- "hand con lion ; the Matron, out of "patience Itt his complaining, cries "out, 'Lay still there, and go on with “your dyi g I' " Of emirs° ,. Seaforth people can Belly afford to laugh heartily at such sallies as this, and we only publiah it for its intrinsic merit, not that it has phe slightest application to this town. The author of it we leave to the tend mercies of the Goderich Signal, to b dealt with as his impertin- ence cleserv s. • OBITUARY. -It is with feelings of sor- row that we are called upon to an - if nounce the eath of Mr. Samuel Siem. mon, ex -De uty Reeve of the township of Grey. This sad event took place at his residence on Thursday afternoon of last week. It was not at all tmexpect- ed. as Mr. Siem -mon has been a severe sufferer for two years or crier, and for the 'past year has been entirely incapa- citated for business. He was 50 years of age. He came to the township of Grey from t ee County of Victoria about, li 28 years age and settled on the farm where he continued to reside until his death. That section of the country was then a vast wildernese, but the subject of Our remarks wee young, strong and abtive, and by dint of hard work and god management soon hada fine clear fa of 200 acres. He had just complet d a handsome brick resi- dence and had. got things die good shape to °lei y life leisurely and pleas- antly, when he disease, which caused his death, to k hold of him. Thtts it is that life's schemes and plans are often over -turned es- an all -wise Providence. Mr. Blemmca was a quiet, unassuming and unprete abuts man, but possessed good admin ra ive 'ability, , and his genial warm hearted dieposition made him a unive sal faverite with his fel- lows. Altlicueh he ne sought p , sition, his w rth was appreciated by the peoplei and •y them he was in la meas • are forced in o acceptiug important and active posit as of honor and trust in his townehip. For many yeare he bad been a raenther of the townahip Council of Grey and ways took an aptive in- terest in inu icipal matters, and for at least ten yea previous to his illness he was a, memb r of the County Cotincil, to both of w ich positions he was 'usual- ly elected b a,cclamation. The sarne pondents to "take a rest." -Part wishing to purchase pure bred fo will have an excellent opportunit Mr. J. P. Brine's auction sale in town tomeorrotv.-About $1,200 w paid to the town treasurer on •Mon on accoent of taxes. -.-Mr. Const has removed his barber shop to en the stores in Cady's block, and ha leased the bowling alley will run connection with his barbering busi at a reduced fee. Air. Constable good workman, and a steady, obli young man, and will no doubt ha large increase of business in his premises. -Mr. David McNaught for home on Wednesday last. He t with him a car load of horses and o track, which he will dispose of in I Northwest. He intends returning Ontario in February next. -The t was remarkably quiet on Hallow night. Mr. Dunlop was on the al and consequently the boys were kep check. -Messrs. A. G. McDougall D. D. Wilson are still-. doing a 1 business in bnying and shipping app -A good deal of grain that used to marketed in this town is this sea being teamed to Clinton. This ib as it should be. There must be so thing wrong somewhere, and our d ers and business men should look a their interests. Once trade beim diverted from a town, it is pretty h to draw it back again. --Farmers this vicinity are now busily engaged harvesting their root crops. The yi be particularly large this seasno The wood market is somewhat eas but there is still ready demand for that is offered. -Mr. 0. C. Willson, the Seaforth Agricultural Implem Emporittne, is bound to make fermi eaay if possible. He is now introd ing a stalky plow, which he impo from the South Bend Works, India The plow itselfis of the same make a material as the celebrated chilled plo manufactured at the same establis ment. It is a likely looking impleme and is said to work as light on a tea as a, common plow, and is -a deal eas on the man. Any boy who can driv team can work it as well as the mo experienced plowman. They are no being largely used in the counties Middlesex and Brant, and are givi the best satisfaction. - The Curli Club have leased the skating and ea ling rinks from the proprietor, Mr. Murphy, for a term of three years f $260 per annum. Hereafter the rinks will be run under the manag ment of the Carling Club, and we b lieve it is the' intention to considerab reduce the price of membership ticket -Mr. John Waugh, who has bee absent in the States for some time, h returned home, and has resumed h former position in Jackson's store 'a Egmondville.-Mr. John Dickson, of Roxboro, McKillop, is now so far re- covered as to be able to go around with the aid of crutches. -Mr. John Goven- look, of •McItillop, is also recovering from his regent severe attack of typhoid fever. -Mr. Robert Govenlock, of Mc- Killop, near §eaforth, has had six vain - able young sheep worried by dogs. Four of them were killed outright and two others were so badly damaged that they had to be killed. -We are glad to notice that Mr. Archibald Dewar, Public School Inspector for North Huron, who has been laid up for several weeks with a severe attack of malarial fever, is again sufficiently recovered to be able to- attend to his regular ammo, - tion. -The bazaar by the ladies of the -Methodist church, which was to have been held on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, is postponed till Friday, the 2nd of De- cember. -Mrs. John McDonald lost a purse containing $16 on Tuesday last. -In our Clinton items published laet eek it was stated that a young man amed Marquis Linklater, of Wingham, ad been killed by an accident in the taten 'We are informed by a friend of he young man that this was incorreet. e did not meet with an accident, but ed in Duluth after a short illness from batruction of the bowels. -We would ain remind our readers of the noncert o be given- this evening by Professor ones and family in Cardno's Hall. heady a large number of lickets have een disposed of, and there will almost ertainly be a very large house. -We re glad to learn that Mr. John Lee, hose injury we announced last week, recovering as rapidly its could be ex- ected from the nature of his injuries. The County Plowing Match is to e held on the farm of Mr. R. Jell- ing in Goderich township, about a ile from Clinton, on Tuesday next. the weather is favorable there will kely be a big turn out of plowmen end peotators.--LThe examination for en- ema() to the Seaforth High School will held in the Public School building the - 21st and 22nd of December. andidates must send notice to the El- ector or to the head master before the st inst.-Professor Fetzer has left oderich and intends residing in Sea- 1-th for the winter. -We would again mind our readers of the auction sale thoroughbred' horses at the Com- ercial Hotel to -morrow. These are 1 splendid animals, and must be Id, so that good- bargains may be ex- cited. ies wls y at thia ere day able e of ving it' in nese is a ging ve a new left ook ther the .to ewn 'een ert, t in and arge les. be SOU not me- eal- fter mes ard in in eld •-- ier, all of ent ng 110- rts na. nd ws, h- 111 ier ea st of ng ng L. or or se e- e- ly s. as is n o day last and intends spending some h Y weeks visiting friends in Seaforth and 5 e Mitchell. -Mr. Robertson, father of Mr. t W. S. Robertson of this town, has re11 - turned after having spent the summer in di g the Lower Provinces. He is as fresh o. r and spry looking. as ever, and his ag years sit lightly upon him. -The Rev. t • Mr. MeDerinid, forraerly of Duff's J church, McKillop, was in town daring A the present week. He was the guest of b " Rev. A. D. McDonald. a GOOD STOOX SOLD. - Mr. Jonathan w • Carter returned from his visit to the is -United States on Tuesday last. He p took his well known stallion "Old Wel- - lington" to Detroit some weeks ago, b and has since attended several of the k American stock shows. After carrying m off several prizes for his fine stallion, he If - sold ire to a gentleman in Missouri li for a good sum. Wellington has left s sorne excellent stock behind him in this tr county, and was a general favorite with be or f oe is own will er have the best of good luck with him. -Mr. James Dickson, of Tucker - smith, has sold his fine young Durham bull, "Young Duke of Elmhurst," to his brother, Robert Dickon, of Grey, for the sum of $150. This animal is just 8 months old and new weighs 870 pounds. _He is, without exception, one of the best of the many valuable bulls that Mr. Dickson has bred. He was sired by "Duke of Elmhurst," which is of pure Bates breed, and his dam is Mr. i Dickson's well known prize cow "Vesey Fourth," which was im- ported from Kentucky by Mr. J. R. Craig, arid was one of his herd which won 1st prize at the Provincial Exhibi- tion, held at Toronto in 1874. She also won lst prize at the Western Fair, Lon- donein 1875; 2nd prize at the Pro- vincial Exhibition, - illamilton, and Western Fair, London,/r in 1876, beating our imported heifers, end other prizes almost 'too numerotie to mention." This bull will be a vahlable addition to the already good stock of the township of Grey, which is rapidly coming to the front in respect both of cattle and horses. Lome BRIEFS .-Mr. Wm Loganh as urchased the residence in which he now lives from Mrs. Adam Gray for the sum of $1,200. He has got a ver cheap property. , This looks as if he intended remaining with ns. -Mr. F. Rose, for several years salesman in essrs. Jackson's store, at Egrnond- ville, has left and gone west. -The Rev. Mr. Hill of this town is to deliver one of bis popular illustrated lec- tures in St. Johns' church, Brussels, on Tuesday evening next. -We have on hand a number of school reports from rural sections which we will publish eext week. We have also. another communication` on the High School question, but we have already devoted as much space to this alibied as we can afford and must request our oorree- •on sp 21 fo re of al SO Pe Brussels. A. R. Meerus, Fashionable Tailor. Rooms over F. C. Rogers Store, Brussels. Good Work and Perfect Fits Guaranteed. 726-1 APPOINTMENT. -Mr. T. Fletcher, of the Dominion Telegraph Office, has been appointed agent of the amalgam- ated offices here, under the manage- ment of the Great Northwestern Com- pany. THE CATTLE FAIR. -The cattle fair held here yesterday was the largest and best ever held. There were 140 head. entered, of which 95 were sold. Buyers were present from Hamilton, Seaforth, and Perth, besides a good number of local men. Prices were gond, consider- ing the price of the mark,4s. MARKETS. -Fall wheat $1 23 to $1 25, spring $1 15 to $1 20, peas70c to 75c, oats 35c to 38c, barletd70c to 80o, pork e -live -$5 50 to $6, pork -dressed -57 to $8, hay $13 to $14, potatoes 45c to '50c, turnips 12ic to 15c, butter 180 to 19e, eggs 180. BRIEFS, -Mrs. Esther Owen -Flint gave a literary entertainment on Tues- day last, under the auspices of the Brussels Mechanics' Institute. Finan- eially it was not a success. -At a meet- -ing of the Directors. of the Aleohanics• Institute, held on MondaY evening last, it was decided to spend $300, including the Government grant, in books. If 100 new members can be added, the Directors propose opening a free reading room for the winter. -M. Armstrong, of Brussels, on Friday last shipped two NOVEMBER 4, 1881 oar loads of cattle to Montreal and Buffalo, and one oar of hogs to Hernil- ton. J. Webster, shipped a oar load to Baden. -A large quantity of turnips are being shipped from this station to Chicago, at prices from 12i to 15 cents per bushel. --James Kane, town collector of taxes, is on his rounds. - Park lot No. 2, Brussels, 13 acres was sold by public auction on Wednesday last. Dr. W. Holmes was the pi:mei:lap_ er, at $800 cash. -The firet one-third of the two million acres of the Temper= awe Colonization Society's land in the Northwest has all been taken up, and in a very short time about 6,000 acres was taken miter parties in Brussels and vicinity through the local secretary, C. R. Cooper. The second-third will be put on the market at once. See adver- tisement next week. -The Rev. Mr. Hill, of Seaforth, will deliver a lecture in the basement of St. Johns' church on Tuesday evening next. This lecture will be worthy of a good house. Bayfield. PROPERTY SoLD. -Mr. John Morgan has disposed of the Wilson property in this village, recently purchased by him at mortgage sale, to Mr. Simpson, oar- rier of the Bayfield and Seaforth inail. This property consists of six acres of land on which is a large frame cottage and stable. It is beautifully situated on the bank overlooking the lake, and is almost opposite Morgan's- Hotel. The Doctor has already moved into the house, and we hope he may long live to enjoy the comforts of his pleasant home.' Jamestown. Fon TEXAS.-Mosars. Peter, McDon- ald of this place and Robert Work, of Brussels, left for Texas on Tuesday last. Zurich. NEW APPOINTMENTS.- At a meeting of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance- Company, Mr. H. V. Dirstein tendered his resignation as Manager and Secretary, which was ac- cepted. Mr. Henry Eilber, of Crediton, was appointed Manager, Treasurer and Secretary of. the Company, and Mr. Hugh Love, of Hills Green, agent for Stanley,and Henry Bollanof Johnston's Mills, agent for Hay. Mr. Dirstein has .been Secretary and Manager of the Company ever since its inception, and much of the emcees which has attended it is due to his energy and care. He has proven himself a most efficient °Metal, and the Company will miss him. How- ever, the new appointments are good ones, and we are sure that with such men as Messrs. Love and Boller as agents, its prosperity will still continue. East Wawanosh. A PLEASANT EVENT. -On Wednesday of last week Mr. Joseph Johnston was married to Miss Jane Elliott, at Bel - grave, by the Rev. Mr. Phillips, of that village. After the interesting cere- mony was concluded, the happy couple and a large concourse of friends who had witnessed the ceremony repaired to the residence of John Elliott, Esq., father of the bride, where a most hearty welcome -and a sumptuous repast awaited them, and after the drive the appetites of all were sufficiently sharp- ened to enable them to do ample jus- tice to the good things provided. In due course the music was commenced, and the "merry dance" began in earn- est. The music was provided by Mr. John McDonald, of Wingham, and his excellent playing pleased and delighted all who heard and enjbyed it. Dancing was kept up with scarcely any inter, mission until about four o'clock in the morning, when the guests took their departure for home, after wishing the fair bride and gallant groom the great- est of good luck and many happy years of wedded bliss, and extending to the kind and genial host and hostess the most profuse thanks for their hospital- ity and good cheer. This was one of the genuine, good, old-fashioned wed- dings, and the happy gathering will be long remembered with -pleasure by all who were present.-Oeut WHO WAS THERE. G-reen. WHAT A PEEPER HAS'' TO SAY. - Mr. Editor, -Sir : In your issue of last week I noticed a piece under the head of "Temperance," stating that the young people Of this place had re -organ- ized the old temperance lodge. I beg to say that that statement is not cor• root, for they have no charter what- ever from any Grand Lodge, and their password, if they had one, had its ad- vent inside the circle of this "noble so- ciety," if one can call it such. And this member of the lodge says they are banded together against old alcohol to drive him out of their midst. But I was told by the worthy chief himself that it was got up for a winter's fun, and they were going to have a "bully time." This member of the lodge says that some parties were trying to mar the progress of this "noble society." As that includes me, I would say that on that memorabfe night, I with several others, was drawn thither by the sweet and melodious strains of that instru- ment of four strings that I love so well, namely, the fiddle; also by the sound of a number of No: 13 mudhooks falling ever and anon on the floor. The win- dows being up, and myself a little curious, I thought I would take a peep and see if it could be possible that the trustees Would allow a place where di- vine worship is usually carried on to be used in that way, but I found instead of a dance that it was this "noble so- ciety" banishing old alcohol, and that they had entered the hall without leave from the truetees, but had induced a child of one of the trustees to get, them Ihe key, which he did like a little man. t would kindly admonish them to leave firearms at home in • the fame, if they wish to save trouble, and not to be dis- turbing the repose of the citizens of the town. It does not look well to see young men (for if they are not men in size, they are in imagination) going to such a respectable place with dark lan- terns and revolvers, shooting the latter off in a careless manner as they wend their way to and from this "noble so- ciety." Truly teinperanee is a grand and glorious movement if carried on in a proper manner. But' when a few beardless youths club together and or- ganize a sparking school under the cloak of temperance, it is bigh time that they were exposed. And as to banishing old. alcohol, there are some who belong to this lodge who can ban- ish as much of it out of their sight as there is any need for. So, in conclu- sion, I would say to them to secure a charter orthedr own and oome boldly to the front like men in future. -ONE or THE PEEPERS. TURNIPS. -A number ef the farmers in this vicinity are busy healing tur- nips to the station, from whence they are shipped to the Bridge. Fifteen cents per bushel is being paid. Vesne-Our old friend Duff and the genial Hicks paid us a visit on return- ing from the 'Whigham Association. Mr. John King, Kinburn, also paid a visit home. PURCHASE.- .Mr. Robert Macpherson, harness maker, has purchased ,a house and lot from Mr. Webster, whither he has removed. Ha is now much ,neitrer the busieess centre of the village.% ORANGE Aitervieseee.-The Orange- men intend holding an anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot here on Saturday next, and a grand Slipper is to be given at Patterson's hotel. RETURNED. -Miss Fulton, sister of . Mrs. Timmins, who had been here for the past six months, returned to her home in Dundas county on Monday last. HALLOWEEN.- On Monday evening the youths of the village amused them- selves in the usual pranks and sports, but in many instances they carried the thing too far. Sport may be all right, but when the destruction of property is attempted; it is time to cry "Hold, enough !" • Hibbert. , LEG HURT. -One day last week John Allison, a son of Mr. Allison, of the 14th concession, had his leg badly out about the knee. He and hie other little brothers had been gathering rubbish with a stone -boat, and while playing on tbe boat aCcidentally fell and injured his leg so badly as to render him unfit for work ever since. • FOR MICHIGAN. - On Monday, 31st ult., Messrs. A. McLean, John McLean and Thomas Speare started off for Michigan. They intend laboring in the lumber woods until spring, when they intend going to the Northwestfor the purpose of taking up land and making it thole future home, if satisfied with the appearance and climate of the country. • Sonoma CLOSED. - Owing to diph- theria having carried off two of Mrs. Waghorn's children, one of whom had been attending the school a few days previous to her death, the people be- came so alarmed when they ascertained that it was the most malignant type, that they detained their children at home, and neceseitated the closing of the soh ol during last week, but as all those ho were afflicted are around again, it has been re -opened. Itlyth. ROTALICEL-Mr. Armstrong, of Brus- sels, w s in town Tuesday last on a "spec" or potatoes. • . HALL WEEN. -Halloween was observ- ed with the usual- demonstration in Blyth t is year. Nothing much was done, h wever, as a sharp look out was kept by our chief of police. SOME GRAPES.-Mr..Ts J. Senior has hauled ipwarda of four tons and a half of Cone rd grapes, which he dieposed of at a goo margin. The EW Menree-Blyth is com- pletely overwhelmed with the foot- ball mania. There are two clubs now in town, the first one of which the credit isrdue to the juveniles for organ- izing. Of course the olde heads had to follow the example. NEW FIRM. -Mr. John McMillan, a member of a prominent grain firm, has entered into partnership with Mr. Thomas J. Senior, a gentleman well known and highly respected. The firm is styled McMillan & Senior. They propose to go into thha provision, oyster and general restaurant businees exten- sively, astd for which purpose they will occupy ttve buildings. RETURNED. -Mr. A. W. Belfry, who, has for some time past been in Mani- toba disposing of a car load of horses, re- turned to town again last Tuesday looking at least 20 per cent. better for his trip. He reports business in the new country as being somethinghorder- ing on the marvellous. CORRECTION. -An error was made in an item which appeared in last week's issue concerning the appointment of teachersThe word dismissed was in- appropriete, as the principal, Mr. Hen• derson, aid Miss McCormick were both offered t eir respective positions at a reduced figure but declined. Miss Dickson' certificate having expired, she was, f course, inelligible for re-en- gagemett1. hicKil 1 op. TEACH R ENGAGED. -Mr. David C. Dorrence has been engaged by the trustees of Rmemo. ah le i ecti _on No. 10 as their teacher for next year, at a salary, of $425. Mr. Dorrence is an excellent' teacher, and the trustees have done wisely in selecting him to fill this im- portant position. LEVANTiED.-It is reported that Mr. Cribbons,Ithe late landlord of the Win- thropiHotel, has "lit out." He has been living in a private house in Win- throp since retiring from the hotel. business. 1 He is said to have left be- tween dark on Sunday night and day- light Mohday morning. He leaves several unpaid bills in Seaforth and elsewhere. THE LITERARY SoCIETY.-The meet- ing for the re -organization of the Liter- ary and Debating Society which was to have been held in the school in Section t No. 4 on hursday evening of last week, was postp ned until next Friday even- ing. We hope that on this occasion there will be a large attendance and that a good, healthy society will be or- ganized. There is plenty of debating and literaey ability in this section to make Et spiendid association, and all it wants is bringing out. Let there be a good turn but on Friday night next. BARN BURNED. -The barn of Mr. John Drisooll, near Leadbury, together with its ,contents, were totally con- sumediloy fire on Tuesday morning last. The fire was first discovered about 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning by a niece of Mr. Driscoll, who lives with her parents on, the adjoining farm. The building Was nearly consumed when first noticed, and although the alarm was at one- given, nothing could be saved from the building. It contained most of the season's crop, including grain.and hay, a lot of paultry and sev- eral farming implements, all of which were burned. There is an insurance of $300 on the building and $600 on the contents in the MoKillop Mutual. The origin of the fire is unknown. COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER. - Mr. Col- cleugh, the new proprietor of the Wi throp hotel, took advantage of a mee ing of the Township Council at his h tel on Monday last to entertain th members of that body and a number friends at a complimentary supper the evening. At the appointed ho about 30 gentlemen sat down to an e cellent spread, to which all did amp justice. The table being cleared., th "feast of reason and flow of soul" coin menced, and a very pleasant and s oiable evening was spent, and was te minated at an early hour in the morn ing, all present, no doubt, mentall affirming that Colcleegh is a jolly goo fellow for giving them so pleasant complimentary entertainment. Smoot, REPORT. -The following re- port of School Section No. 4, based upon regular attendance, general pro- ficiency and good conduct, is the cor- reot standing of the pupils of said school during the month of October: Fifth form-lst John Sperling, 2d Eliza Shannon. Fourth form-lst Ma- tilda Gibson, 2d Jas. Hogg, 3d Harriet Campbell. Senior third form -let Isa- bella Lockhart, 2d Matilda Shannon, 3d John Hogg. Senior third form-lst Letitia Campbell, 2d Lydia Campbell, 3d Mary McLeod. Second form -1st Wm. Kerr, 2d Agnes Gordon, 3d Robt. Scott and Kate Pattie. Senior first form -1st Annie M,-firegor, 2d Maggie Kerr, 3d Agnes Hogg. Junior first form-lst Robert McIntosh, 2d John Scott, 3d Annie Chambers. Sceeme REPORT. -The following re- port, based on proficiency, punctuality, and good conduct, shows the correct tending of the pupils in the Roxboro School for the month of October : Senior fourth class-lst Maggie Walkee, d Eliza Hays, 3d J. Hugill, 4th Jane McMichael. Junior fourth class -1st Addie Dorrance, 2d Maggie Hays, 3d Annie Dodds, 4th A. Cuthill. Senior hird class-lst W. Grieve, 2d G. Dick - on, 3d R. N. Hays, 4th J. Rankin. unior third class-lst Bella Dickeon, d J. Walker, 3d Sarah Dorrance, . Dodds. Senior second clase-fat deline Sperling, 2d Lizzie Neilans, 3 ane Cuthill, 4th R. Roberton. Juniori amid class -1st A. Sperling, 2d Mar eMichael, 3d Marian Black, 4th J. eilans. Senior first class--lst Aggie rieve, 2d Ellie Roberton, 3d G. Dick - on. Junior first class- lst Rachel eilans, 2d G. R. McClure, 3d. R. itcheson, 4th B. Dorrance. A writ - en examination took place ha the hool at the end of the month, result - g as follows Senior fourth class - arks obtainable 560 -Eliza Hays 307, aggie Walker 266, J. Hngill 243, lizabeth Grieve 205, Ann Dodds 184. unior fourth class -marks obtainable 4 -Maggie Hays 406, Addie Dorrance 4, Annie Dodds 371. Senior third ass -marks obtainable 714-W.3rieve 9, G. Dickson 143, J. Rankin 102. nior third class -marks obtainable 0 -Bella Dickson 290, J. Walker 268, rah Dorrance 237, T. Dodds 182. 2 2 A Be A Sc in 71 27 el 28 Ju 40 Sa • just returned fSrotm7aletr.Y.ipto the North- west. -Mr. D Callender has west. He, with his father and brother- in-law, has taken up over 1200 acres of land, some distance from Brandon. SCARLET FEVER. -Scarlet fever has made its appearance on the 3rd conces sion ; no less than five in one family have been taken down with it, but all are recovering, and it is hoped it will not spread further. , ENGAGED. -Mr. Thos. M. Higgins., son of Mr. Higgins, of this township, has been re-engaged for Porter's Hill school, at a salary of $475, being an in crease of $50. That he is a good teacher is evidenced by the fact of his re- engagement ot an increamd salary. Fon MANITOBA. -Mr. Hugh Gilmour left last Thursday, by the Great West- ern Railway for Manitoba, to make pre parations for taking his family out in the spring. He was accompanied by the wife of Mr. Robt. Yuill. -Mr. R. Yuill went out to the west some time ago, and has sent ler his wife to come out also. THAT THRESEING. - Mr. Editor, - Sir We notieed in your last week's issue something more about the Lan- ders threshing. Messrs. Swan, 135yce & Ross did not think it any brag day's work -nothing more than they have done before and can do again. Neither had they any part in putting it in the paper. As regards Mr. Woodley's threshing, bad luck will betel them as well as others. They lost half a day babbiting their cylinder boxes. When 'this was done, "Farmer" cannot say but that they could haveput the grain through the machine twice as fast as they got it. If threshers cannot get the grain, they cannot be expected to make a day's work. The fact is, thie Stanley Farmer seems to have taken this op- portunity of throwing out some of his old spite. -AN ONLOOKER. Lumley. SunnEx ATTACK, OE INFLAMMATION. - Mr. John Kerslake, &little north of the village, returned hem° from Exeter on Saturday evening last about four o'clock, apparently quite well, and commenced working at his turnips, but before he had been long at work, he was suddenly attacked with that prevalent disease, inflammation, and the extreme Plan which invariably attends this disease, becamedn a few minutes almost un- bearable. Dr. McTavish, of Staffa,was Bent for, and upon his arrival he almost instantly alleviated the suffering, and under his skilful treatment Mr. Kers- lake is again able to be around, and is now putting a finish on his turnips. AN INTERESTING MOVEMENT AT A HUSKING BEE. -Quite a number of our genial neighbors assembled at Mr. Idle - bad Bowerman's, Lindy Lane, on Fri- day evening last, and _assisted him in husking his corn, of which he had. no small quantity, and daring the time they were thus eniployed, there being coi*derable of our intelligent and en- terprising elements present, many im- portant suejects were freely discussed, and amongst other the advisability of forming -a joint stook company for the purpose of sinking a shaft for salt. As the many arguments and propositions advanced in its favor were unanim- ously endorsed by all present, we have little doubt but that they will endeavor to realize upon the movement in quee- tion. One of the leading personages in the discussion has a site M one of the neighbonng villages which will no doubt be the scene of action should they become resolved upon carrying out their project. A. C. MCDOUGALL •& CO. Beg leave to announce that they have OPENED out at their new Store ffour 'doors south of the old), a splendid stock of NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY 00008; And whether you buy or not, we shall be pleased. to STIOW customers or visi- tors the Largest, Cheapest and Best Stock of Dry Goods in this County. The Stock comprises of our own DIRECT IMPORTING, all the New and Most Fashionable lines of DRESS GOODS, an.'d 7.jRIMMINGS, VEL VETS, SATINS, VELVETEENS, REAL LACES, SILK and CHENILLE FRINGES. EXTRA GOOD VALUE IN BLACK ALL CASHMERES. - We can show the cheapest and hese Cottons in. Canada.. We can show the cheapest and best Winceys in Canada. We can show the cheapest and. best Li118D.S 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 Canecla. We can show.the cheapest and best Shirtings 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 earl 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 Ladies Ilfantle Clotits, in new makes and Colorings- Owr Millinery Department Com- plete in Every Branch. , CLOTHING DEPARTMENT COMPLETE. A. G. McDOUGALL & CO. Hensadl. BRAN.-A.bout 40 Tons of Bran. On hand to dispose of at the- !Conseil mills. Oat- meal exchanged for oats, or cash at the /Tonga Mills. Gristing and chopping done in the shortest . possible time, and first-class work guaranteed at the Hensall mills. Wanted any quantity of good sound logs this coming winter. Oak, white and black ash, cherry, maple, basswood, cedar, elm, &o., for which the highest cash price will be paid at the Hensall Saw Mill. D. UnounAET. 725 ROOT Came -The farmers in this neighborhood are at present engaged in taking up their root crops. They are turning out well. I PASSED or QUIETLY. - Halloween 1Dassed off very quietly here. We think We can boast of the best behaved young men and boys to be found in any town pr village. Long may they continue so. LoCAL WAIFS.-WOOd is very scarce "ii the. village at present -Trade con- iinnes good. --Weddings are now the rder of the day here. --Mr. W. G. mallacombe has returned from his rip to Sault Ste. Marie and the Mani- onliia Islands. COMMENCED OPERATIONS. -The MOM'S. v. et J. Petty, of the Yorkshire Pack - ng House, have already cured a large quantity .of pork. These gentlemen have the capital and push for carrying On the business, and their cured meats are second to none ha the market. ' PERSONALS. -Mr. Wm. Wilson, iof 4,‘Tiri1low Hall," is visiting friends at ttawa. We hope he may have a lessant time. -Mr. James Redmond, of Hay, and Mr. Peter C. Stoneman, of this plape, left here on Tuesday last for the States, the former going to St. Paul, 2ifinnesatia, and the latter to wherever they go. Ivisconsin. We wish our young friends pleasant trip and much prosperity . SMITING NEwS. - Mr. Heppe', of Zurich, shipped from here a few days ego, for Buffalo, two doubledi,eeked gars of sheep. -Mr. D. Urquhart, of the Heneall griet mills, is shipping away a large quantity of flour. He is at pres- ent shipping 1,000 sacks of flour direot to Glasgow, Scotia/Ia.-Mrs T. J. Wil- son is also making large shipments of Innaber to London and. Buffalo. -Mr. James Lang, of Tuckersmith, has been engaged for the past few days in ship - Ong away four car loads of apples. This is going into the apple shipping extensively, and we hope the enterprise will prove profitable. Winthrop. ED UCATIONAL.-The following if. if i correct report of the standing of the pupils of our school for the month of October. The report is based upon proficiency, diligence and good conduct: Fifth Class, -let Dan. McFadzean, 2nd Annie Govenlock, 3rd Euphernie rlom enlock, 4th Jeanie Cameron. Third Class, Senior, -1st Bella Calder, 2nd fihtrnice Payne, 3rd Mary Barnsetigit Hiram Blanshard. Third Class, Junior, --lst Joseph Kenny, 2nd Wm. Kenny, 3rd. Maggie Cash, 4th Robert Hannah - Second Clasie-lst Andrew Calder, 2nd John Hannah, 3rd Mary A. Combe,4th Alfred Burns. Part Se-cond, - lst Elizabeth Kenny, 2nd Mary Schrag,lrd Samuel Carter, 4th Solomon Barwick. First Class, -1st Wm. Russell, 2na. Bella Russell, 3rd Thomas Craig,t4the- John Craig. POD' WEEOL IT Black Cas Au Wool Fatiey Dre Winceys fr Skirtings Grey Fla Scotch Fla Faetory trinte fro Mantle 01 Men's Un Wool Sca All Wool Deck fro Denim fro Glove ma Mitts Ladies' $2, $3, $ You Vir FINE Ein THEM E 18 Campbe 01 Sine in we yield and well, other Gas Large APP1 77