The Huron Expositor, 1882-03-31, Page 8'
8
THE HURON EiPosiro
nun txpooitor.
3;
DISTRIOT MATTERS.
days l&st week, and some of them have
.not got through yet.—Mr. Laird, of
Brussels, has been engaged as cheese -
maker for the Seaforth fectory for the
coming season. Mr. Leach, who has
been here for the past two years, takes
charge of the Walton factory.—The
many friends of Mr. Robert Scott, of
Roxboro, Moldillop, will regret to learn
that he has been confined to his house
for several days by a severe attack 'of
illness, but we hope soon to see him
around again.—The person who took or
stole from Tem Exposrron Office, on the
morning of Wednesday last, a McKin-
non Foentain Pen would oblige the
owner by returning it at once, as funds
are low, the Manitoba boom not yet
having struck him, and he can't afford
to buy another. The man who would
rob an Editor of his best pen wouldn't
hesitate t� steal his grand-mether's
porridge.—We had the pleasure of a
visit from Mr. James Dallas, of Tucker -
smith, on Wednesday last. , As is
generally known, Mr. Dallas has been
eery ill for several months*, but hie
many Meads will be pleased to learn
that he is ateadily, although somewhat
slowly recovering.—Mr. James Mo -
Ewing, of EgmOndville, starts for the
Northwest on Monday next. He will
makiaBrandon his head quarters in the
meantime. Mr. MoEwing intends '
taking up a large tract of land and will
go into farming on a large bottle if the
country suits hina—Our genial towns-
man, Mr. Thomas Downey, has been
laid up for some days with an attack of
inflammation of the lungs but is re-_
covering.—Old "Lady Dufferin," the
well known trotting mare has presented
her proud proprietor with a bran new
Clear Grit colt. If the proprietor was
only half as good a Clear Grit as the
colt, good man as he is, he wonld be a
,deal better, politically at any rate, and
the principal barrier to his future happi-
ness and glory would be obliterated.
Just think of it, "Tom" Kidd a Clear
Grit la -The drawing for prizes to take
place in this town on the 30th inst.
has been postponed until Friday, the
7th of April, of which ticket holders
and others interested should take no.
_annual concert under the
auspices of St. James church will be
held on Monday, April 10th, in Cardno's
Hall, when Miss Reidy and several
other well known and talented mus-
icians will take part.—Mr. Samuel
Rennie, the genial and popular Deputy
Reeve of Hay, was in town on Wednes-
day. Mr. Rennie is one of those men
who can make people always glad to
see him. He says he has not taken the
Manitoba fever and is not likely to, as
he thinks he can do as well and live as
comfortably in Old Huron as in any
part of the broad universe, and he is
about right.—It is rumored, with what
degree of truth we know not, that Mr.
W. A. Treaves, formerly of this town
but more recently of Clinton, died in
Winnipeg last week tronathe effects of
a severe cold which he had contracted.
—Mr. Josiah °Murphy, the well known
cattle drover of Mitchell, died very sud-
denly at his residence in Logan on Tues-
day night last.—Several parties from this
neighbothood with a lot of stock, imple-
ments, seed &c., left here on Thursday
by Grand Trunk Railway for the North-
west. Several cars also left Clinton.—
Mr. 3.P. Gibson is having a number of
wooden tents erected here, which he
intends shipping to Brandon, and will
dispose of them to settlers in that
neighborhood for use oh their home-
steads until they can get better domi-
ciles. These tents will be very com-
fortable for summer habitatiou and will
be a great improvement on the ordinary
canvas tents.—Mr. W. J. Dickson, of
McKillop, left on Wednesday morning
with a car load of horses for Fargo,
Dakota.
MILLINERY" OPENING. — DUNCAN
DIINOAN w111 open their Millinery Show Room
on. Thursday and Saturday, April 6th and 8th
Our display of Millinery goods is on a nitich
larger scale than usual, having imported our stock
direct from the old country, therefore we will be
able to show a much newer end better class of
goods than is usually found in the regular trade.
An inspeition invited. No trouble to showgoods.
DuNOAN &
GLYCATED BALSAM OV FIR. — We
have [WM over 200 bottles of this new cough
medieme during the last year, in every available
cue enquiring afterwards as to its eff,•cts. We
have not discovered a single instance. where it
failed to give relief more or less quickly. One
party who has used it sent all the was from New
York city for a fresh supply. 'Prepared and eold
by LUNSDEN ik WILSON. 747-1
'
PASSION WEEK LECTURES FOR 1882.—
Egraersivilla Sunday, Ai ril 2, 8:80 p. m.; St.
Themes Church, Sunday, April 2, at 7 p. m.;
Monday to Thursday, at 8 p. m.; Good Friday,
11 a. in. and 8p m Subiectot Lectures—"T he Pee -
pier our Lord met with." Special addreee EastkIr
Sunday evening, on "The Key to Confirmation.
BARBED WIRE.—A large consignment
of Washbutzt and Moen two (2) barbed galvanized
fence wire; also, Lyman four (4) barbed kept in
store by Wm. Robertson & Co. If you ir tend
building a fence call and see their stook, and get
prices. This vire will make a cheaper and better
fence than rails or lumber.
latiami Lomita, No. 308,1. 0. of G. T.,
intend holding a Social and Concert hi their Hall
(Old Temperance Rail.) on the evening' of Good
Friday, the 7thof April, when all are invited to
attend. A small admission fee will be charged.
Clonte one come all. 747
WILSofi & YOUNG have received their
new teas, bought before the change of duty, and
have now the largeet, best selected and cheapest
stock ever offered in town. Call and examine and
getemnple. 747
MILLINERY OPENING.—The attention
of the ladies la called particularly to the Millinery
Opening, at E. Mentals to -day and. to -morrow.
Invitation is extended to all.
Ruse ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the
members of the Seaforth Rifle Associa-
tion will be held at the Commercial
Hotel on Tuesday, the 4-th of April, at
S o'clock p. m., for the purpese of elect-
ing officers and arranging for a shooting
match. All interested are requested to
attend.
TILILLINERY OPENING.—Last Friday
and. Saturday being the Opening days
at Mr. Thomas Kidd's naillinery depart-
ment,_ the new and. beautiful things in
that line displayed for admiration and
criticism, were viewed by a large num-
ber of ladies from both town and coun-
try. The styles are new and elegant,
sod all that is wanted is lovely faces
to fill therm Nothing enhances the
beauty of a comely face much as a
stylish and fashionable hat or bonnet.
Lt Lerca.—We are glad to learn that
Mr. James- McDonald, second son of
Rev. A. D. McDonald, who left here a
few weeks ago to take a situation in
Portage la Prairie, has recently been
appointed to the position of Deputy
Clerk of the County Court, at a. salary
of $800 per annum, and. this appoint-
ment will permit him to continue his
former situation. The many friends of
aar. McDonald will be pleased to hear
of his geed fortune and1 will join with
us in wishing him continued advance-
ment and prosperity.
COUNCIL DoINGS.—At the meeting of
the t0Wn council held on Monday even-
ihg the auditors report was received and
adopted, and the clerk was instructed
to have the abstract published in ac-
cordance with law, and to place the
detailed statement on exhibition in his
office. The by-law amending the law
relating to the taxing of dogs was read
seed adopted. The tax on male dogs
has been reduced from $1,50 to $1, and
on female dogs from $2 to 01,50. The
Mayor and elerk were authorized. to sign
the contract between the town and the
Grand Trunk- RaiIwey Company, by
which the town agrees to furuish water
for the railway tank for the sum of
fi300 per annum. The town constable
WaB instructed to enforce the provi-
sions of the dog by-law. The mayor
and treasurer were authorized to dis-
count a note at the Canadian Bank of
Commerce for the sum of $1,000 to pay
current •expenses. The mayor, reeve,
and deputy -reeve and councillors Brett
and Willson were appointed to compose
the -Court of Re -vision. The Fire and
Water Committee were appointed to
enquire as to the price and quality of
hose suitable for use in the Fire De-
partment and report at the next meet-
ing of this council. The Fire and Wa-
ter Conamittee were instructed to pro-
ceed with the necessary repairs on the
water -works smoke stack. The town SUM of $1,955. This will make quite a
clerk was permitted to change his office valuable addition 'to Mr. Heffernan's
hours from the forenoon mitil the after-
noon. After - passing a numberiet ace
coants the council adtourned for two
weeks.
easily surpassed, even by professionals.
Mr, Herbert gave a couple of Scotch
wanks, which were well renderedand
took with the audience, while Messrs.
Thompson and Carmichael each sang a
solo very nioeTy. The instrumental
part of the entertainment was well
sustained by Prof. Fetzer and Messrs.
Andrew Calder and Robt. Carmiohael.
On the whole the entertainment was a
most excellent one, and is rarely sur-
passed by amatuers even in large towns.
We hope the literary society of this
,section will persevere in their good
work, and that they will again at no
distant diva favor the public with
another similar entertainment. Under
more favorable circumstances we think
we cam safely promise them a much
larger house than they had on Tuesday
night.
Hibbert.
MORE GOOD STOCK.—Mr. Robt. Wood,
of the 12th concession of Hibbert, has
recently Purchased. two very superior
thoroughbred pigs. They were import-
ed from Jersey. They will assist ma-
terially in improving the stock of the
neighborhood.
Fon THE WEST.--AMO/Ig the many
Who are preparing for the West is Mr.
Joseph Hoggarth, wagon -maker, of
Cromarty. His cousin of . the same
name, who has been in Dakota for
upwards of two years, has induced him
to attempt to dispose of his property by
giving a very glowing account of that
oountry. He intends to sell or to rent
his shop and property, whichever way
Opportunity presents itself most ad-
vantageously. a
Morris.
I INTERESTING iTEMS.—Mr. N. Jewitt
sold his heavy draught colt last week
to a Man in Wingham for the sum of
$180S—Messrs. J. Knox and D. Geddes,
-of the 3rd. concession, left here last
Thursday for Manitoba, where they
purpose making their future hames.—
alreT. Reid, of Morris, who is noted
for his superior talent in music, is at
present taking please lessons, and is
getting along admirably. Mr. Reid is
a natural nineician, an excellent tenor
singer, a supernatural bass singer, and
is sure to excel.,
Mc-FM.10p.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The pupils at-
tending the Roxboro 'School were ex-
amined on Tuesday last in the presence
of a goodly number of parents and
teachers. They acquitted themselves,
asthey always do in this school, in a
most creditable manner, showing that
the teachers, Mr. Duff and Miss Hays,
exercise the greatest care and industry
in thoroughly grounding them in the
various branches taught. This he one
of the best conducted schools in the
township, and is a credit to the people
of the section.
PROPERTY CHANGES.—vor 0101 and
enterprising friend, Mr. Michael Heffer-
nan, has made another purchase. Last
week be purchased the 50 acre farm of
Mr. Wm. Nash, paying therefor the
Tuckersmith.
A PROLIFIC Cow.—Mr. Robert Lands -
borough, of the 3rd concession, H. R.
S., Tuckersmitla, has a cow which on
Wednesday of last week gave birth to
three heifer calves. They are all
brown with white faces, aed so nearly
alike that they can scarcely be dis-
tinguished one from the other. They
are smart, active little critters, and.
from present appearances are every
way likely to grow to be large cows.
•
LOCAL BRIEFS. — To -morrow, Satur-
day, is the first of April.—Next Friday
being Good Friday, will be a public
holiday, and all the stores and other
business places: will be closed,—The
roads in the country are very bad just
now and brisiness is, consequently,
somewhat dull.— The salt manufactur-
ers are trying to arrange a combination
by which they can raise the price of
salt tb a paying figure.—Several of the
farmers in this vicinity are talking about
commencing their spril3gplowing.—The
fall wheat, notwithstanding the open
and changeable weather, still looks
promising, and very little of it has been
injured yet. A poor crop this year
would materially help the Manitoba
exoduse—There will be a social in the
Temperance hall on next Friday even-
ing.—The Rev. Mr. Robertson, of Mani-
toba, will preach' in the Presbyterian
ohuroh in this towis on the forenoon of
Sunday, April 9.—A splendid stallion
imported by Messrs.- Fisher and Fer-
guson, of Colborne, passed up by train
on Tuesday morning last. They were
bringing out fOur and the other three
died on board of ship. The paesage
was an exceedingly rough one,and out of
ten stallions that were being brought out
only two :reached this side in safety.
Messrs. Fisher and Fergusoa had their
horses insured so that their loss will
not be so heavy.—Notwithstanding the
bad roads a good deal of cord .wood is
being brought into town.—Mr. Frank
Fowler. of the Huron Road, Hullett,
shipped a lot of horses to Manitoba
this week.—Messrs. Campbell & Smith
have purchased the 'stock formerly be-
longiug to Smith & Wes -t, and after re-
plenishing it have opened out bnainess in
the old_ stand. They will make a strong
firm, and will, we Lope. do a good busi-
ness.—Several of the Seaforthites who
were on the way home from the country
of big booms and bigger blizzards were
storm stayed on the road for several
farm en the Huron road on which he
now resides. Besides these farms in
McKillop, Mr. Heffernan is the owner
of one of the best farms in Tuckerspaith,
on which he now has a tenant.—,
Mathew Purcell purchased from John
O'Sullivan his farm of 50 acres on east
half of Lot 13, concession 3, McKillop,
for the sum of $2,175. Twelve acres of
it is under good hardwood and building
material. ---Mr. Thomas Johnson. of the
14th Concession, has sold to Mr. R.
Holland, his farm of 45 acres for the
sum of $1,750. -
Stanley.
While engaged in cutting strati ,in the
barn he happened to shove hi right
hand in too far into the rollersNo as -
&tattoo being at hand Mr. difc owan,
from the position he • was statiaing in,
being unable to stop the machine, had.
to jerk his arm loose, but not until it
had been chopped into inch- lengths by
the knives, up to the elbow. Drs.
Sloan and Young amputated the muti-
lated limb between the elbow , and
shoulder. Mr. McGowan had'hatended
to build a fine residence this :summer,
bat has now received a decided check to
hiti plan of operations. It is to be hoped
he will Boon recover.—The Independeut
Order of Good Templars is progressing
very i favorably, their numbers being
largely augmented weekly.e-Mr. C.
Harailton has opened out his hardware
store in full blast, and is now ready for
custemers.—Mr. D. B. McKinnon's two
brothers-in-law left last Wednesday, on
the ; special for Winnipeg, Bainitoba.
Suceess to them.
A BIG LAMB.— Mr. William Phillips,
formerly a resident of Stanley, but now
of Florence, in the county of Bothwell,
informs Us that he has a ewe which
gave birth to a lamb this spring which
weighed 17 pounds when dropped; and -
be wants to know,if anted his former
fellow townsmen have sheep that can
go mai _better.
ACCIDENT.—Mr..George Anderson, jr.,
of the Par Line, met with a very serious
accident last week. It appears that
while engaged at work crushing oats,
his coat sleeve became entangled in the
machinery drawing his hand into the
inachine,and literally tearing two of his
fingers off. Had not the:belt given way,
the chances are that, he would have had
his whole arm taken off.
Loceerries.—We are glad to learn
that Mr. Donald, MoDermid, who has
been ill for some time, is improving in
health.—Mr. Hagh Gilmour and family
left for Manitoba on Wednesday last.—
Mr. A. G. England, merchant, at Go-
shen, has made an assignment for the
benefit of his creditor.—Mr. George
McGregor bad a big run of luck the
other day. No fewer than ten lambs
were born on - bis premises within- 24
hours.
ANOTHER GOOD SALE. -0I10 Of the
moat successful auction sales of the sea-
son was held by Mr. J. P. Brine, the
well known and popular auctioneer, on
Wednesday of last week, on the farm of
Mr. Henry Hood, Loodon road,Stanley.
The attendance at the isle was large,
and bidding was spirited and keen.
Sheep sold at an average of $10 each;
yearling steers averaged from $17 to
$21; two year olds from $28 to $33; cowa
brought from 533 to 545; a yearling
colt sold for $91, and a two year old
colt for $96 ; one mare sold for $110;
one for $150, and a, third for $189.50.
The whole stock realized over $1,100.
Mni,Hood intends going to Manitoba to
make for himself and family a home in
that far famed Province.
1 ,
ENTBRTAINXENT.---- The musical and
Literary entertainment given in No. 4
School House on Tuesday evening last,
under the auspices of the literary and
debating society of the section, passed `
off most successfully. The attendance,
although fair, was not so large as was
expected, and not nearly so large as the
character of the entertainment merited.
This may be accounted for, however, bti
the exceedingly bad state of the roadie
At the appointed hour the chain wee
taken by M. Y. McLean, of Seaforth,
who, after a few preliminary remarks,
in which fitting reference was made to
the death of the late Mr. Hartley, who
was a prominent and much esteemed
member of the society, called upon
Mr. Geo. Lockhart, who delivered. a
short but interesting and eloquent open-
ing address. Mr. Leckhart, although a
young man, is a fluent and forcible
speaker, and seems perfectly at home on
the public platform. He will yet make
his mark. Excellent recitations were
given by Messrs. George Murillo, James
and Geo. Lockhart, and A. G-ovenlock.
These selections were all good and were
well rendered. If these gentlemen are
graduates of this society, they are
certainly no discredit to it, and their
efforts on this occasion exemplify more
forcibly than words can do, the benefi-
cial results to be derived from a proper-
ly conductedliterary society. Messrs.
Hollis and Duff gave several comic
songs, which created much merriment
and secured rapturous encores. In this
particular line both gentlemen are not
ries diet it died. One of Mr. Fergie
nimals, by some means, had its
out, and the other was so bruised
died. Mr. Hand's stallion also
nd Mr. Ferguson returned to
unty on Monday with bat one
1. It was at first reported that a
for Mr. T. J. Bell's were also lost,
ne were shipped for this gentle -
We believe that all the animals
'mired. The loss will be a aeri-
e to the stock -improving resources
county.
-son's
throe
that i
died,
this c
anim
coupl
but n
man.
were
OUB 0
of th
Brucefield.
Dtssarroieeem-On Wednesday morn-
ing iast about seventy-five or a hundred
peoale congregated at the atation here,
all eager to get aboard for the North-
west. The company's agent, however,
had received orders not to issue any
tickets for the celestial land, on account
of the snow blockades on the Dakota and
Manitoba roads, as it is impassible to
get trains through at present, sb the in-
tending emigrants had to return to their
homes., The action of the company is,-
certainlY, well advised, as it is much
better for the people to remain here un-
til the western roads are clear, than to
have to lie over at great exPense ahd
discomfort at St. Paul or some other
way stations.
MORE GOOD HORSES.—Mr. John Rat-
tenaury, the pioneer of Brueefield, has
decided not to be outdOne by any of his
more youthful compeere in .the horse
business. At the recent Blab of Mr.
Henry, near Hamilton, he pfirchased '
pair of magnificent imported Clydes
dale °breeding mares. They are six
years old. and one of them is in foal to
an imported horse. They 1 are both
black and are of immense size, and are
universally admitted to be the b.est ani-
mals of the kind in the &misty. We
have not heard the figure paid for them
but it must have been something hand-
some. Mt. Rattenbury is certainly do
be commended for his enterprise and
every person will wish aim the beat of
good luck. He has bred many fine
animate, but we hope that the best are
yet to 'come.
3.,
•
MARCH 31 1882.
gen.s all.
BR FS.—The roads are in rather a
bad tate and trade is consequently
quiet.—The past week or so has been
very avorable for sugar making. Frosty
'night and sunny days, and consider-
able ngar and molasses is being made
in tht neighborhood. It is nice to be
reme bered about this time.—Mr. J.
Y. augh, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, s
spen ing a few days with his brother,
Mr. W. Waugh, atove,tin and hard-
ware merchaut, of this place.—Several
left lere this week for the west, among
whoii were :Mr. G. Weston and S.
Fairbairn, of this place.—Wenotice the
Miss s Ball, of Goderich, are opening
out 4 naillinery eetablishment in the
prom'ses lately vacated by Miss Horne.
—Oa merchants are getting in spring
good by the wholesale.—Mr. J. Cald-
well, father of Messrs. Wm. and John
Cald ell, who reside near this village,
has ately returned , from California.
We r gret to learn that Mr. Caldwell's
healt has not been very good for some
time past, and we trust the- trip and
change of climate may prove beoeficial
to hien.
Walton.
ITEMS.—Billy Stewart, who is well
and favorably known in and around
Walton, will blow his Familiar Horn on
behalf of RePollard, during the ensuing
spring and summon—W. Muiholland is
erecting a commodious shoP, both for
iron and wood work. This will enable
him to pursue his business with greatei.
advantage, both to himself ad to the
public.—Mia lad Stoddart, win) brought
the body of his dead boy from Muskoka
last fall, has returned to that wild and
rocky section of country.—Daring the
last few weeks large quantities of goods
have been brought to the stores in Wal-
ton. The public will find these to be
as good and as 'cheep as they can find
in the large townaand citiee.—A cer-
tain cow, well knpwn in Walton, goes
about seeking what she maydevour. A
few -days ago she entered th.e kitchen
of one of our citizens, "and made a meal
of some food that was being prepared
for the family. Hunger is, keen, and.
who canhlame the quadruped for try-
ing to satisfy it?
Zurich.
CHANGE.—Mr. R. R. Johnston, who
lately sold his entire business to Mr. J.
K. Wing, has purchased the Huron ho-
tel from Mr. Simon Walper, and takes
Possession on the lat of April. Mr.
Johnston is ae good man and will, no
doubt, make a first-olass landlord, and
will soon become as. popular with the
travelling public as his predecessor,
who was liked by every one.
A GOOD MARE.—Mr. Henry Bauer, of
the township of Hay, near this place,
recently sold a mare to an American
buyer, for the Stith of 5200. This mare
was sired be the well-known imported
horse Glenlee, and was acknowledged
by many competent horsemen to be one
of the handsoreest animals in the coun-
ty. We hope Mr. Baur may have many
such fine animals to dispose of, as rais-
ing horses for 0200 per head must pay
well.
•
Wingham. i
BRIEFS.—At the mass meeting held
on Friday evening it was deeided not to
put the 4pestion of granting; a. bonus to
Messrs. Soott & Bell to vote.—There
was no Service in the Canade Methodist
Church on Sunday.' Rev. Mr. Keefer
being away from home.—Mr. ThomasHastings, of Turnberry, died rather
suddenly on Sunday, from inflammatign
of the kidneys.— Mr. Rogers is in town
again. ,mStrange a fellow can't go to see
his agirl" without such ru ors getting
Watsonut.—The old folks' concert was quite a
succ'ewtis. Mr. and Mrs. were
enthusiastically received.--dThe heavy
rains have flooded the prairies.
. 4
i Clinton. ,
'
131yth.
INTERESTING- ITEMS.—Blyth is a von-
-table gymnasium. A company of our
young men congregate regularly three
times per week and participate in the
very amusing tied scientific pastime of
boxing. In nearly every beak yard is
also found a horizontal bar, dumb bells
and Indian clubs.—Mr. P. Kelly left
last Wednesday morning for Manitoba,
and Mr. Robert Taylor left for the same
place in the afternoon.—Mr. Alexander
Frazer took charge of a yoke of oxen for
Manitoba on Tharsday.—In losing Mr.
Wm. McIntosh from among as, who
starts for Manitoba this week, we have
sustained the loss of a gentleman who
was universally esteemed and respected,
not only for his affable and cheerful
manner, but for his earnest and zealous
work in the church. We sincerely wish
him succese in the new land.
—Mr. Walter McGowan, of Wawanosh,
met with a painful and seri- the deck, and drowned At in four feet
ons accident Saturday of last week. of. water, the other received such inju-
Brussels.
MARKETS.—Fall wheat $1 20 to $1 21,
spring $1 18 to $1 22, peas 65c to 70c
oats 356 to 360, barley 65c to 703,
hay $12 to $12, hides $6 50 to
57, butter 18c to 18c, eggs 16c, salt per
barrel—iretail 850. per too $2 50, beef
$6 ti:t$6 50, lard 13o. Very had roads
and very little produce moving.
LECTURE.—We are requested to state
that Mr. Thomas McGillicuddy, of the
Huron Signal, Goderiabe will deliver a
lecture in Kuox's church, Brussels, on
Monday evening next, April 3rd. The
subject of the lecture is "Backbone.".
Mr. McGillicuddy is well and favorably
known to the people of Brussels and
vicinity, and will, no doubt, be accord-
ed a, good audience.
BRIEFS.—Tbe 33rd Battalian Band
will give.a dramatic entertainment in
Brussels on the 5tb of april, entitled_
"Charcoal Bower." We hope the boys
will have a good house.—Live and Let
Live. A town merchant disposing of
his stook by auction takes out a license
and sells his own goods. Rather hard
on our town auctioneers.—Several citi-
zens left for the Northwest this week.
—Word has been received this week
that Charles Torrance, sou of John
Torrance, late of Grey, and now of Bran-
don, died from the effects of the in-
juries received in the accident when
jumping from the train on which his
car of stock was burnt while going west
some three weeks ago.
minister of the Canada Methodist
Church. Also, a similar circular from
the Presbytery of London, to receive
the Rev. George Crombie, formerly a
missionary in China in connection with
the Chinese Inland Mission. The report
on the state of religion, in absence of
Mr. Ross, was read by Mr. Murray.
The report on Sabbath Schools was
read by Mr. Muir, after which a confer-
ence on these subjects was held. Ad-
dresses were given by Messrs. Suther-
land and Hamilton, rainisters, on the
relations of the Sabbath School to the
family and the church. On account of
the Assembly's Committee on Tempel-
ancobeing so long in sending the ques-
tions, tbe report on that subject was
not fiertacomine. With regard to the
memorial from the Belgrave congrega-
tion it was carried not to reconsider its
decision regarding the station in Ties
-
time. Answers to reasons of dissent in
connection with the South Kinloss con-
gregatioe. and Fordyce congregation
were read, received and adopted. Rep-
resentatives of cougregations were ask-
ed whether they had attended to all the
schemes of the church. Those who
had not attended to this matter agreed
to do so. The grants to aid-receiviug
congregetious were considered. Ses
sion Records not yet examined are
called for next regular meeting in July.
Remits were considered. The Infirm
Miaisters Fund, it was agreed to ape
prove of the modification. Changes in
standing orders : The first paragraph
was approved; the second paragraph
was modified by the omission of the last
sentence, aud in the first sentence for
the words "the Moderator and clerks of
Assembly," substitute "Committee on
Bills and overtures." Sustentation or
Suppktiaenting Fund: Mr. &radian,
elder, moved, that in the meantime thi
Presbytery expresses favor for neither
schemm but recommends that the As-
semely send both schemes down to the
Session, to be reported on through'
Presbyteries to the Assembly in 1883.-n
Agreed. A call from the congregation!
of Bluevale, and Eectietia to the Rev. Ai
Y. Hartley, promising a stipend of $80
and a manse, was sustained. Messrs
Wilkine and Strachan were appointe
on .Synod's Committee on bills ana
overtures. The uext regular meeting a
Presbytery was announced to
held in Knox Church, Kincardine, o
July llth, at half past • two o'clock iu
the afternocn. R. LEASE, Presbytery
Clerk.
[FROPS THE NEW Em...k] -
BRIEES.—Mr. E. Holmes,of the New
Era, has gone to inspect the blizzards
of Manitoba. He intends making an
extended tour through Om territory.—
Mr..A. Hemphill, sexton °tithe Metho-
dist Churohi died Wednesday morning
after a short illness.—Ree. Mr. Mc-
Donagh created quite a sen ation by his
sermon on last Sunday eve4iing ou the
"Seven Abominationa of S ciety." He
took as his text the 17th, 1 th and 19th
verses of vi. Proverbs. It was one of
those wild and extravagant discourses,
which have gained for this gentleman
a by no means enviable imputation.—
Mr. John Josh"' has rented bis farm of
50 acres, on the London ;Road, to Mr.
Kelly, hotel keeper of this town, for
three years, at a rental of $150 per an-
Spring Importations
Wroxeter.
MARKETS.—Wheat, 51.20; fall, $1.22;
oats, 37c.; butter, 18c.; lard, 14c; eggs,
13e. per doz.
Buentess.—Our dry goods merchants
are busy opening out their spring milli-
nery. Mr. Thomas McLaughlin is add-
ing the store immediately on his left to
his old stand, to accommodate bis in-
creased business.
Fine IN GORRIE.—At five o'clock last
Tuesday morning the reeidence and
shoe shop, with out buildings, belonging -
to James Croskery, of Gerrie, were to-
tally destroyed by fire. The family
barely escaped. Scarcely anything was
saved. The building was insured.
Hoaer, LICENSES.—At the last meet-
ing of the Wroxeter .village council, a
resolution was passed to the effect that
the number of hotel licenses to be
granted for tbe village be three, and the
number of shop licenses be one, and
that the abtount for hotel license be
$60, and shop license $75, and that a
by law in accordance therewith be in-
troduced and paesed.
OBITUARY —We very much regret
having to chronicle the death of Mr.
John Genimill, Sr., Turnberry, who
died on the morning of Wednesday,
29th inst., at one o'clock, on the 69th
anniVersary of bis birthday. The de-
ceased was born in the Parish of Cum-
nock,nAyrshire, Scotland, and came to
this country when a young man,
living near the city of Ottawa for some
time. Afterwards he came here being
one of our first. settlers. He was for
many years a Justice of the Peace, and
was always noted for his uprightness
and inteerity. The funeral took place
on the following Friday, being followed
by a large number of friends and re-
latives.
DUID. -
A LONG DELAY.—The Grand Trpnk
Railway excursion party that left here
on the 15th inst., for Winnipeg, were
utiforttinate in getting can ght in a tre-
mendous snow storm on the.19th, about
100 miles north of St. Paul, and though
they fully expected to get through to
Winnipeg that dav (Sunday) they were
doomed to disappointment, and remain-
ed snow bound for one week. A telegram
from Mr. James Thompson, on Monday
last, announced their arrival at Win-
nipeg the previous day. How they all
fared for provisions and fuel we know
not, but a letter from Mr. John Gorrell
stated that all the hay for their etock
had given out, hut they had sufficient
oats to keep them going. They were in
a section of country that offered no in-
ducements to unload their stock, and
they were compelled to keep them shut
up all that time. ,
MORE HORSES LOST.—Some - of the
horsemen of this county have been
very unfortunate of late in their impor-
tation of thoroughbred stock feom Eng-
land, and we have another list to add
to the number this week. On the 2nd
inst. Mr. W. L. Ferguson, of Smith's
Hill, sailed from Glasgow, with two
mares and a stallion for himself, two
stallions for J. J. Fisher, and a stallion
for a Mr. Hand. The weather was very
rough almost the entire passage, and
when 22 days out, a tremendous sea
knocked one of Mr. Fisher's down on
•
•
Hullett.
EARLY LA3IBS.—Mr. John Crosby, of
Hallett, near liarlock, has a fine flock
of 21 spring lambs, all of which are
well bred and doing splendidly. Mi.
Crosby has a lot of splendid stock and
knows well how to care for the- m.
CONOERT.—A Sacred Concert will be
given in the Presbytenam Church,
Londeilboro, on the evening of the 4th
April, by Mr. H. Morgan, the blind
vocaliet, assisted by his little daughter,
and several talented musicians froth
Cliutou and other places.
Goot7 Corer Soma—Mr. John Masoa
bas sold bis colt "Time 0' Day" for the
stun of $1,300 to Messrs. Colquhoun
Dow, of Hibbert. He has also refuse I
$2.000 for his -Boreland Chief," which
is cola idered one �f the best stock
hones that ever came to this part.
Good Templars in Session.
On I'riday, March 10th, East Huro
Dietridt Lodge, No. 3, Independent 0
der of Gooe Templaxs, met in the ha
at Gerrie, for the transaction of bus
nese. After the meeting was called
order, the District Chief Templar a
pointed Bros. W. II. Smith, of Lifebo
Temple, and B Wallaceeof Purple
Grove Temple, as committee to arras]
programme for afternoon session. T
meeting then adjourned for the for
noou. At 2 o'clock p. m., the Lode
was again convened, and. the reports of
Temples called for. Bro. Hazlewood,
gave a very favorable report from Life-
boat, No. 26. Bro. Wallace reported
Purple Grove to be in a prosperous coo-
dition with a membership of 40. Re-
port from Loyal, given by Bro. Walker,
showed that Temple to be the strongest
in the District, having a membetship Id
60. The following questions were sub-
mitted for the consideration of the
Lodge:
1.—"Is it wrong for a Good Templar
to work for a man who makes liquorsi?"
Opened by Bro. Botbren, of Purple
Grove, followed by Bros. Hazlewo d,
Wallace, Stepbenson, W. 11. Smi h.
The question brought out considers. te
discussion, after which the chairm n
was sustaiued by the meeting in hisee
cision that "Owing to the influence of
the society as well as the temptations
connected with all such places, and the
*e .
encouraging of the traffic it would be
decidedly out of place in a Good. Tein-
plan"
2.—"If members of the Independent
brother or sister has violated. their oltla
gation and do not inform on such mm -
bets, are they violating the constitu-
tion ?" Opened by Bro. Stephensen,
_several others following. The decis on
was, in effect, that they violate t eir
i
obligation.
members of a, church t—to treat, or to
take a glass of 'soft stuff ?' " After a
close discussion a decision was to the
effect that the greatest evil is in tre
et.
tug, as in doing so we may not only ' in-
jure others but encourage a practice
which has done vast harm in the
gathering
Sister r ston
Order of Good Templets know that a
3. --"Which is the greatest evil for
j°whinthen favored the
with some choice music
-
which was well received.
4th.—"Is there a benefit to be deriv-
ed from the use of the Scott AO ?"
Spoken on by Bros. Stephenson, Sneith,
Hazlewood and Herding. The caair-
man decided that there would un-
doubtedly be a great benefit derived
fro5mthi.—ts .u,virse.
h
at is the probability of the
,
said Act being passed in Huron Coun-
ty ?" Opened by Bro. 'Walker. After -
discussion the opinion was expreesed
that the chances of success are poor at
the preseat time.
Naughton • Elders.—alessra. Harrison,
AUC,TION SALES.—A CODsiderable
amount of property has changed hands
by auction in this vicinity lately. On
Weduesday the agricultural implements
belonging to MessrseSanderson & Pat-
ton, viz.: plowe, barrows, (iron and
wooden), sulky rakes, cutting boxes.etc.
were sold at Corman's hotel On Mon-
day last Mr. Win. Evans, of Turnberry,
sold all his movable property. and the
day fallowing Mr. Robert Laing, How -
ick, followed suit. Mr. Joseph Cowan
was auctioneer in each case, and dis-
posed of all the stock at a good figure.
Mr. Evans intends going to Manitoba
shortly, but Mr. Laing is on the look-
out for anotber farm in this neighbor-
hood, his last being too small to suit
him (50 acres) be sold it to Mr. Mont-
gomery. of Wroxeter, for the neat suin
of $2,800.
•
1
ARRIVED THIS WEEK AT
Duncan & Duncan's,
DIRECT FROM THE LONDON MARKET,
New Gros Grain and Watered Silks,
New Dress 'Silks (fashionable color*.
New Brocade Saties (extra value), New
Dress Goods (latest styles), in Nun'e
Veiling, De Baize, Cashmerettes, French:
Twills, Cords and Serges, &c.
LACES! LACES!
The latest styles in Honiton, Span-
ish, Edelweiss and. Maiteese Laces.
E MBROI DERIE S.—An immense
stock at prices that defy competition.
PRINTS.—The Latest Designs and
Colors, the best cloth, the lowest prices
in the trade.
, HOUSE FURNIS HING GO OD S.—
Comprising Table Damasks, Napkins,
Towels, Towelling, Shirtings, Tiokings,
&c., &c.
*SEE OUR STOCK OF CRETONNES,
Presbytery of Maitland.
Tbis Presbytery met in Wiughain on
the 2let inst. There was a good atten-
dance of members. Rev. W. Y. • Wil-
kins, Moderator. Session Records were
examined and attested. Commissioners
to the General Assembly were appoint-
ed by rotation : Ministers,—Messrs.
Leask, McQnarrie, McRae, and Mc -
(New Designs and Handscme Colors
GENTS' FURNISHINGS:
We can safely say that our stook of
Gents' Furnishings was never so com-
plete as at the present. White and
Regatta Shirts, Scarfs, Ties, Conan,
Cuffs, Linen and Silk Handerchiefs at
astonishing low prices.
AN INSPECTION INVITED.
N. B. -- Millinery Opening on
Thursday and Saturday, April 6th
and 8th.
DUNGAN & DUNCAN,
DIRECT IMPORTERS.
the meeting was in favor of closed
lodges, but both are required to carry
on the work.
After discussing one or two other.
qaestions it was decided to hold the
next session at Newbridge on thesecond
Wednesday in Jane.
Delinquency.
Mn. EDITOR,' Sin—Having of late
been a sufferer through the carelessness
and negligence of parties holding public
positions, reqniring the most punctual
and cautious despatch of the duties de-
volving thereon, and having also heard
other parties complain; I have been
prompted, not so much through a self-
ish desire, but rather from a philan-
thropio point of view, to make a few
remarke and offer a few suggestions for -
the special benefit tif postmasters, HOME
of whom, I find, are slightly tainted
with said ailment. In the first place,
it is a sad verity that in some of our
small villages in thie wooded country,
from some cause unknown to me, those
parties, for want of a more suitable
letter box, are in some instances, oblig-
ed to, or at all events do, tack up old
match boxes, and, in others, small,
frail boxes, with similar sliding covers,
sometimes partly opened, and,
further, these are 'not unfrequently
placed in such a part of the shop as to
admit of their being ransacked and, it
may be, robbe0, ay parties of so grovel.
ling a disposition as to commit said
depredation of which class, we mnst
confess with sorrow, there are a few.
numbers even in prosperous Canada.
Now, there is nothing fictitious or fanci-
ful in the foregoing, as the public gener-
ally will -testify, having, themselves,
at some time or other, noticed careless-
ness, and, have probably, suffered in
some way from the effects thereof. And
yet, though this be a' sad state of
affairs, it might easily be remedied. If •
a pair of hinges and a lock cannot be
afforded, I would advise having the .
letterbox placed behind the counter or
in some place of safety beyond the
reach of outsiders, as, through catiosity
or some other motive, they might acci-
dentally be led into mischief, unprofit-
able to themselves and injurious to
others. Another point to be borne in
mind by postmasters is the responsibil-
ity of their positions, and that there
may be great losses, sad disappoint-
ments, or similar results accrue from
their allowing even a post card to lie in
the office, after the person for wbom it
is intended has called. A. similar in-
stance came under my notice during the
past month. There are other errors
might direct attentiou to, but, not wish-
ing to be too severe all at ooce,yet hoping
there may be a marked iinprovement in
the general management of our post
office,and no further cause for complaint,
I subscribe myself, SUFEERER,
WALTor:, March iXth, 1882.
Dickson, dampbell, and McLennan. By1 6th.—"Supposing a minister of the
ballot: Ministers,—Messrs. McQueen,
Murray; Elders.—Messrs. Wilson and
Strachan. The resignations of Messrs.
Wilkins and Taylor were laid on the
table till the meeting of the Synod.
Dr. Cochrane was nominated as Mod-
erator of the next General Assembly.
A circular letter from the clerk of the
Presbysery of Toronto, stating that
that Presbytery intended to apply to
the next General Assembly for leave to
receive a minister of the church, Rev.
W. H. Jamieson, M. A., formerly a
Gospel and a. hotel keeper each doiaate
a certain amount to any cause, which
will be most beneficial to said cause ?‘'
Opened by Bro. Hazelwood. The Dis-
trict Chief Templar, decided that
money procured at such a cost, in Such
a traffic as the hotel keeper's, would
not be likely to do a great deal of
good.
7th.—"Whiola will advance the cause
of temperance fasteet, closed lodges or
public temperance meetings?" Opened
by Bro. W. II. Smith. The opinion of
—A farmer from the neighborhood. of
Dublin sold two fine steers to Mr. Heal,
a Mitchell buyer, the other day. They I
turned the scales at 3,4150 pounds, but
that did not satisfy the farmer, and be.
pulled a ticket from his pocket showing
that they had weighed 3.160 pounds at
Dublin three hours before. He declar-
ed there was something wrong, and to
satisfy him two large bipeds stepped on
the scales to compare them afterwards
with a smaller set. They turned the
beam at 450 pounds, and afterwards did
the very same on the email scales, and
the farmer expressed himself satisfied
with the weight given him by the Mite
obeli market clerk. That a couple' ef
steers should shrink 100 pounds be-
tween Dublin and Mitchell, a distance
of five miles, is a matter of surprise,scd
requires investigation.
FIF9
- WHO'
A VERY
LACE
Fro. s
AT Ei
THIS Nk/
A COMPi
Hats, "
Bonnet4
Riihons,
Mantles,
Ai antis
Dress
Dre
CALL IN AND
NO TROUB
EDWA,
StleeeSSOr to Mesa
-NEW-
SPRING
IN ENDI
4 Large Lista
CLOTHING EMI
THE NEW,
HATS, SILK SQ
FUR"
CALL AND SEI
AUCTI
FOR. MANIT1
Grassie,
Manitoba fever, ni ho
can dispose of WS pro
thiIdijeet in N iew
Anction at his shops,
8aturday, April 29,111
p, OL, the following p
ea buggies, 2 single
ws.gons, 2 new lumbl
band buggies, 1 set of
1 blacksmith bellows,
bending tires, 1 vice,
1 shoeing bed for whe
4 set of Istoclis and did
lot of buggy and Carri
heekyokes, whiffletree
3 boxing machines ani
Implements usually fc
' shop. Household Fur
set of hair cloth ',limit;
lunhehold furniture.
be sold without resell.
bargains, Terms. -
kasli ; over that aMOU
xiven on furnishing a
discoing at the rate of
be allowed for cal
W. 011/03SIE, PrOplieti
eer. N, dwel
wood u'orking shops,
ed, ill be leased on rtj
loeated in one ofth
8ealorth, and a good in
them. WM. GRAM