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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1882-04-07, Page 8a !Anton expo DISTRICT MATTERS. DUNCAN tt Dmeatusts Millinery Open - lag yesterday proved a grand success, and will be continued to -morrow, Saturday. 7484 ATILT et Meaner; will pay the highest price in eash for tote Timothy and _Clover Seed at their Tea Store, )fain Street ,Seatorth. 748-1 tairReerameea the Millinery Opening at HO'FFMAN BROS. to -morrow, Saturday, April 8. No Circulars this season, so please accept this in- vitation. 750 * MANITOBA WHEAT at the Seaforth Seed Store. This wheat for spring sowing is going off very fast, but 1 have still a few bags left, and those who want it should call at onee. OTC. Wirmsora. 748 PERKIN OATS.—This is -the finest sample of seed oats we have Peen. They are a very teavy oropper, about two weeks earlier than ordinary varietiee, and weigh over 40 pounds to the bushel. Price 80 cents per bushel. Fqr sale cealy by WI:LSI:mit YOUNG, Seaforth. 748 TEAS.—Received this week at M. Monarsou's, 27 half chests of Tea in Young Hy - eons, Ping Suseys, Japans, Gunpowders and Blacks. Bought since the duty was taken off, and will be able to sell Teas from 10o to 15c per pound cheaper than 1 ever sold before. 748 BEDS.—M. Morrison lias on hand a large supply of Fresh Field and Garden Seeds of all kinds, in bulk or by the paper, bought from the old established house of John A. Brnee & Co. By buying from Morrison you can rely on getting good, fresh and reliable seeds.- 748 OAK HALL—After a temporary sus- pension for a few days, business has again been resumed at the Noted Oak Hall Clothing House, Seaterth. Mr. Halley having retired from the firm, the business will hereafter be carried on by the undersigned, and goods will be sold very cheap, as the present stock mnst be cleared out at once. Further particulars next week. A. G. Me- DonaALL. 748 GRAND CONCERT. — Remember the Concert in Carclno's Hall, Seaforth, on Monday next (Easter Monday), April 10th. We can promise our readers a rioh musical treat. Be- sides the local and foreign talent which will be 'present,,we would draw special attention to the fact that Miss Reidy, of Simcoe, the popular Canadian soprano, will also be here. Read what the Toronto Tribune says of -this distinguished lady: "We congratulate this young Canadian eantatrice_ on the briniant success wi lob attended her appeanince at the Horticaltaral Gardens last w eek. Notting in the shape of criticism except praise has been showered upon her front all quer tors. Her voice is a pure, sweet and, if we may use the term, lofty' soprano. * *" THE SALT COMBINATION.—We believe that the salt manufacturers of Huron, Perth and l3ruce, have at length suc- ceeded in completing arrangements for the formation of a Manufanturers' As, sooiation. The new erganization is to be called"The Canadian Salt Association." A regular scale of prices has been fixed, and all the salt to be shipped has to be sold through the central office, which, we maderstand, is to be located at Clinton. Each manufaoturer binds himself under a penalty of 11500 not to violate the rules of the Association. The price in the meantime has been fixed, we believe, at 80 cents on board. the cars. Dr. Coleman has been ap. pointed President; Joseph Kidd. of Dublin, VicePresident, and John Rens- ford of Clinton, Secretary,: We are sorry that the head office has been taken from Seaforth. Much the largest out- put will be from this place, and in other respects it is equally as well adapted for the central point as Clinton. The Secretary is to receive a salary of $1,200 per annum, and his assistant $1,000. MILLINERY OPENINGE3.—Mr. James McLoughlin's millinery department in s connection with his new storer was opened for the season on Saturday last. The ladies will find good value there for their money. Sensible and fashion- able shapes and styles. Sun hats in plain and fancy straws, suitable for all ages and sizes. Bonnets and hats for ladies in the leading styles and shades of the season. Ladies ma,y make -their selection from those already trimmed, or may choose the shape and ma rial they prefer, and an obliging miliner ' will in a very short titre)producd an elegant and beautiful bonnet or hat, whichever is desired. —Last Friday and Saturday after- noon the raillinery showroom atE. Mo - Fauns was crowded with visitors. It is -said that upwards of two thousand people oame to inspect the elegant an stylish goods displayed with a taste and arrangement that was perfect. The very latent styles of the new season's et (roods in hats, bonnets, mantles, dm., are to be found in this establishment, — and no better recommendation to the public can be given, than to mention the large number of delighted visitors present on the opening days. A SEAFORTHITE i DAROTA.—Many of our readers will be pleased to learn that nnri Adam Gray, formerly of thistown, who is now located on a farm near St. Andrews P. 0., Walsh -county, Dakota, is doing well. In a letter received from him, dated March 21st, he says: • "We had fine weather here this winter and very little snow up to the first Of this month, when what there was all went away and we were looking for an early epring. But, alas for human ex- _ peotations, a heavy snow storm set in on the 4th and continued two days and nights, and again another very heavy storm commenced yesterday intorning and by nightfall we had a genuine Northwest blizzard, which kept up in full force until DOOR to-dav, then gradu- ally calmed down and cleared up with a fine sunset to -night. Your big Sea - forth party, if not through before this storm set in will have a tough time of it on the St. Paul and Manitoba Rail- road, andem donbashovelling snow will help to cool off the Manitoba fever in many cases,and will save the lemons. We had fine crops here last year. I had 640 bushels of oats, 188 of wheat and 22 of barley, all off 22 acres, and our potatoes and other vegetables were equally good." To this, Mr. Gray adds the following postscript, dated 27th of' March: "The Morrison Brothers, from MoKillop, got to Drayton toolay with their horses. They left Seaforth with the big excursion party and were niee days on the road." • RETURNED. — Dr. Gouinlock and Messrs. J. S. Porter and J. C. Smith returned from Winnipeg on Saturday night last. They were snow bound for several days on the road. Mr. Porter has accomplished a feat which 1 probably no other man ever did at this season of the year. He went to Mani- 1 toba, remained there for several weeks I and returned home again, and never had an overcoat an any of the time. i He says, however, that the stories we hear about it not being cold in Mani- 1 c toba are anything but true. The frost, i even on the mildest day is intensely keen. Winnipeg, he says, is a smart business place, but it is as dirty and filthy as it is busy, and if the summer gets over without the city being visited by *plague, all the known sanitary rules will be set at defiance.. The only men in Winnipeg who are making money,Mr. Porter says,are the real estate agents, auctioneers, hotel keepers and hardware merchants. Business in dry goods, groceries and general mer- chandise is very dull, and competition has got to be so keen that prices are. out nearly as close as they are here, while expenses are enormously high. Upon the whole, he thinks, that a mer- chant doing a fair business in Seaforth, will make more money than the ordin- ary run of Winnipeg merchants. Me- ehanies, also, he thinks, will do fully as well here as there. They receive higher wages there, of course, but then living is proportionally high, and 0011[10- quently a mechanic who receives from $2,50 to $3 per day there will not make any more money than he would here at a dollar and a half Iper day. A great deal of work there, especially for car- penters, is ontsine, and in winter there is mach lost time, as it is frequently so cold that men cannot work out. He says the men who are wanted in that country and who can do well there are farmers with some capital, and who know how to take care of money when they make it. . Farm produce sells readily just now for high prices, and the man who will market his preduce at the proper time and put the proceeds in his pocket and refrain from wild speculations will soon make a good pile. While in Winnipeg he took a deal or two in the laud boom, and had his usual good luck, and made his trip pay well, but he says he thought more of Seaforth than ever he did when he got back to it, and has no intention of leaving. There is no doubt but Mr. Porter has taken a very correct view of the situation, and his statements go to strengthen the view we have always held, that those who are doing reason- ably well here would be wise to leave well enough alone. It is better to bear with the ills we have than fly to those we know not of. LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. Wm. Grassie, after a residence of 27 years he Harpur- hey and Seaforth,has decided upon going to Manitoba. He intends locating in Portage la Prairie. He will dispose of his effects here by public auction, on Saturday -the 29th inst.—We understand that the Manitoba farm which Mr. Jas. Laidlaw sold a few wdeks ago for $5,000 is now on the market for 51,500. Mr. Laidlaw did well to strike the iron while it was hot.—Mr. John Ward has purchased Mr. Chas. Davis' Clear Grit filly, for which he paid the sum of $180. She is a Very superior animal.—Mr. C. F. Pashley, who went to Manitoba a few weeks ago, bas been appointed salesman and assistant Secretary for the Ontario Salt Manufacturers A980Ci- atio.n at a salary of $1,000 per annum. He is expected home to take his new position this week. The salt manufac- turers have niade an excellent choice, as a better man for the position could not have been got. 2 -Ther Kenneally farm in McKillop was soldby public auction at the Commercial Hotel in this town on Saturday last by Mr. J. P. Brine, for the sum of 51,850. Mr. Stephen Downey was the purchaser.— Saturday last was a busy day in town. The streets were crowded from early in the forenoon until late in the _evening, and the merchants and business men generally, rejoiced over a splendid day's business. A few days such as this would cure a good many of the Mani- toba fever.—Mr. Thomas -Downey is now sufficiently recovered from his late illness to be around egain.—Mr. James Kidd left town on Tueaday morning last for Toronto, where he takes a situation in a wholesale store. We wish our young friend the greatest possible suc- cess in striking out for himself.—Mrs. Laidlaw, mother of Mr. J. C. Laidlaw, met with a very painful accident one day last week. She stood up on a chair in her bedroom for the purpose of reaching 801126 article in her wardrobe, and, missing her footing, she fell back- wards,.striking her side on the railing of the bedstead, breaking some of her ribs. She was confined -to bed for sev- eral days, but is now improving nicely. Although well up in years she is a lady of remarkable vitality, and will, no doubt, get around again all right.— Farmers are now busily engaged pre- paring for spring seeding, and several have sown spring wheat.—We are glad to notice that Mr. Charles Whitney, who has been laid up for several weeks, is again able to be around, and is at- tending to business.—The Anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Canada Methodist Sabbath School will take plane this evening, when an inter- esting programnie by the children will be provided. The anniversary sermons , will be preached next Sunday, at the usual hours, by the Rev. B. Clement, Of Stratford.—Thet first thunder storm of the season took place about four o'clock on Sunday morning last. It was a good one.—Mr. Alexander Shaw, formerly a teacher in Hallett, and well known in this town and vicinity, has passed his final examination before the Medical Faculty of McGill College, Montreal, and had the degree of M. D. C. M. con- ferred upon him at the recent examine- tion.—A paragraph which appeared in the last issue of the Monetary Times, concerning a business firm in -this town, is entirely incorrect and mis-leading. Such statements should not be publish- ed in a journal like the Times, except upon the most reliable authority.—A union meeting of the stockholders of the Seaforth and West End Cheese Manufacturing Companies is to be held at Weir's hotel in this town, on Tues - nay next, to take into consideration the amalgarnatiot of the two companies. The running of cheese factories nisti now seems to be kind of up hill work. -- We are glad to learn that Mr. Hendry is doing a good business at the Huron Foundry,in Seaforth. He has a good staff of workmen employedetnd is turniug out a large lot of agricultural implements, which will take well with our farm- ers. There is a good trade to be done here in this line, and Mr. Hendry seems quite capable of doing it, as he thor- oughly understands his business- and ooks after it closely.—Dr. Rossvalleye the converted Jew, will preach in the Egmondville Presbyterian church on Sunday, April 16th, in the forenoon, and in the Seaforth Presbyterian church n the evening of the same day. He will also lecture in the Egmondville hurch on Monday and Tuesday even- nge, and in the Seaforth church on Wednesday evening. Fall particulars can be obtained from an advertisement in this is stated that Mr. Alex. Davidson and his family are not yet located in their new hotel in Emer- THE HURON EXPOSITOR, so n After arriving there they had to We see by the Postmaster General's distribute -themselves around among the other hotels as best they could, to get accommodation for several days. This would not be a very pleasant experietoe especially after having passed through a blizzard.—The Public and High Schools have been dismissed for the Easter holidays.—Mr. Robert Jamieson was taken suddenly ill in his store on Tuesday last, and it was with difficulty that he was able to reach his boarding house. He has since been laid up, but we -are glad_ to learn is recovering.—Mr. George Whiteley intends taking Old Clear Grit to Toronto end Hamilton, as soon as the season opens.-111e8ars. F. Holmested and Andrew Young, of this town, are the executors of the late, Josiah Murphy, of Mitchell and Logan. —Mr. Andrew Calder intends visiting Dakota as soon as he can get a suitable' person to take charge of his photograph gallery during his absence. He expects to remain about two months in the land of the free and the home of the land scoopers.—It is stated that Mr. John Campliell,of the Tecumseh House, Binesels, and a former Seeforthite, in- tends pnrphasing or leasimea large ho- tel in Rapid City, and removing thither. He is out in that country prospecting just now.—Mr. David McNaught arriv- in town from Rapid City on Wednesday morning. Ile looks well and says he never felt better in his life. He has not become a bloated dapitalist yet, but hopes to be very soon if the boom con- tinues.—At a concert recently held ih Stratford, ander the auspioee of the Brakesmen's Association, Miss Maggie Foster, of this town, gave several vocal selections, and greatly distinguished herself. The Stratiord Times says: "Miss Foster's song, 'Ah So True,' was rendered in excellent style. bringing out the diffieult parts to the greatest advantage, to which the audi- ence responded with an enthusiastic ennoreiand presented her with a heel some boquet._ 'Miss Foster's singing thtoughout has gained for her the posi- tion of a general favorite."—Some thievishly disposed rascals broke into Mr. Hiram Deagon's restaurant on.Tuesday night and carried off several boxes of sardines, some cigars and other articles. They effected an entrance through the °ellen—Rai John Dorsey hada narrow escape from a fire at his reeidence on Sunday last. The children got some matches and were playing with them in a bed -room and set fire to the bed, burning a quilt and a couple of pillows. Mrs. Dorsey, Whowas in an adjoining room, learned of the 'fire, and ,extin- guished it before any further damage was done.—Mr. Matthew Robertson has been laid up for several days with a sevete attack of illness.—The town clock has been stopped 'for several days. Some of the wheels were broken while it was being wound up. It is much missed in town.—The birds are singing, the frogs are croaking, the farmers are sowing, and there is every other indica tion of an early return of beautiful spring.—We have received a hand bill, eigned by four of the leading firms '�f nentractors in Brandon, calling for one htindred good carpenters and Joiners to work at house building in that city, with wages at from 52.50 to $3. Two dollars and fifty cents a day is very good wages, but by the time a man pays $2 a day for board and lodgings, and poor at that, the pay won't look quite so big. —Mr. in. McLennan, who has been car- rying on the baking busitaess here for some time, has closed up and returhed to Clinton, from whence he oame.— Professor Jones and family give a con- cert in Clinton, on Tuesday evening next.' We hope the good people of that town will favor the Professor with a large audience, as he is well deserving of it.—A man named Clark, employed at Kidd% salt works got his feet badly scalded a few days ago by slipping into a pan of boiling brine. He is recover ing.—Miss Coleman returned home o Saturday last, after having spent sev- eral months in Winnipeg.—Mr. Davi McIntosh, of Brumfield, has been ap- pointed Veterinary Inspeotor for the County of Huron. A more competent gentleman could not have been selected. —Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Cresswell have been favored with an invitation to the Governor General's Bell, to be given at Rideau Hall in honor of the Ontario Artist's Association.—Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Robertson, Mr. John and Miss Isabella Robertson, of Seaforth, and Messrs. James McConnell and Thomas Clearey, of Tuekersmith, left here for Dakota on Wednesday. Green. , HORSES SOLD.—Mr. Hugh Love, Sr., of this place, has just sold to Ur. An- drew Thompson, of the township of Warwick, in the county of Lambton, the bay colt, "Emigrant," three years old this spring, which he imported last summer. Mr. Love received, cash down, $1,600. It is a pity this colt left Huron, as he was likely to make a noted stock horse, beiog well bred, a good color, great substance. and plenty of the right kiud of heir and bone, but Mr. Love ' had too many horses. He still has a pair of imported two -year -o14' stallions, and so rather reluctantly sold Mr. Thompson the three year old, as it is by age the best ready for the work of the season. We wish Mr. Thompson the best of success with his purnlaase. Mr. Love, two weeks ago, sold to Mr. Peter McGregor, of Bruce - field, the last year's Canadian bred foal which was awarded first prize wherever -shown at the fall shows.—beating two imported foals at the Provincial Exhi- bition. This is the making of a grand horse; his dam, a "Glenlee" mare. four crosses of draught in her. His sirs, imported "Wellington." The price has not transpired, but no doubt is a good one, judging from the quality of the colt; and, also, from the ?fact that both seller and buyer know the value of a good horse. Wingham. BREEFS.—RONT. Mr. Harris, of Tee9- water, preached in the Canada Metho- dist church on Sunday morning and evening, on behalf of the educational fund.—Rev. Mr. Keefer, of the Canada Methodist church, whose potato specu- lations and pastoral irregularities have made him , notorious, we understand received a polite intimation I that his services were not required. Rev. Dr. Williams, chairman of the District, conducted the meeting. We believe the congregation intend -applying for a young man. — The boys had any amount of fun on April Fool's Day.—A band of genuine aborigines gave a per- formance--inthe Town Hall, showing Indian oostame, war deuces, &c. report of salaries, doe, that Wingham is as. follows: $830, salary; $60, for- warding allowance; 020, rent and fuel; in all, $1,010. This does not in- clude a'commission on imoney orders and saving bank business of which a hinge amount is donee—Some of the -farmers have commenced plowing sod. —Mr. C. F. Kent, of Wingham, left for Brandon this week,. *here he intends going extensively into farming. He takes with him half a dezen first class farm hands, also a couple -of car loads of the best of live 'stock. Dashetrieod.. Senooe Itereem—The following are the names of those Fir t in their re- apective classes, for tie month of March. Fifth Class—Jacob Hauch. Senior Fourth—Mary Anil Snell. Ju- nior Fourth—Maria Gr ybill. Senior unior Third— Third—Samuel Birk. John Baker. BRIEFS.—Quite a nem er leave here for the great Lone La d, in a few days.—Mr. Henry Mc ann goes to Q'Appelle.—Mr. W. Snel sold a four year old mare the other 1ay, for 5170, and Mr. A. Schroeder olie for 5180— horses are a good nor, .—The Loyal Orange Lodge purpase jreotiug a hall shortly.—Rev. Mr. Schroeder adminis- tered the rite of confirma ion to a class of 'eine persons on Sabha h last, six of them were males, and thee females. — Sugar making is in full blast around here just now. ' Usborn.e! FARM 1:?URCHASED.Mr. T. M. Kay, reeve of Usborne„ last w ek purchased the farm of Mr. Uriahrunigan, near Farquhar, for the sum of $4,400. This fl is a splendid farm and centainii ninety acres, with excellent buildings, and is one of the cheapest farms that has yet been sold in the township. Mr. Kay does not get possession, however, for two years. , Walton UNMUSICAL.—The harsh unmusical notes of that spring bird—the frog—are again grating on the ears of the Wal- tonites. THUNDER STORM.—A, heavy thunder storm patsed over this place, accom- panied by heavy rain aid wind, early on Sunday morning. The flashes of lightning were of a peculiarly greenish color, and emitted a aulehuroue odor, PARTY.—On Friday evening many persons were to be seen vending their way toward Mr. Mulhollend's, where a party was to be given. After a number .had collected they betook themselves to the new hall over the carriage shop, where were all necessariee and accom- modations to spend -the hours in en- joyment. The most of: the time was occupied in that pleasant exercise, the terpsichorean art. Abotin midnight eat- ables in profusion were passed around. When the gray dawn etas about to ap- pear the party broke tip all betaking themselves to their respective homes, well pleased with the night's enjoy- ment. • CONTRACT LET.—The erection of the joint st on 'the farm of Mr. Th been awarded to Mr. desborm FARM PIISCHASED.--1 purchased from Wm. 13eHullett, 100 acres 8 75 acres of which is 01 tains good buielings. GOOD HORSES.— Mr. the 2nd 30IIOASSion, team of horses fro near Manchester, payi Mr. John Shipley pure S. Fitzsimons last larger figure than this. A SUCCESSFUL SALE. stook, etc., of Mr. J. 0 was an unusually n went at $10 and 512; and $30, and ordiu a !60; other things se good figures. DEATH. —012 Satn Young, relict of the lat G-oderioh Township, di, dence of her son -in lain Hullett, at the age of ed came to this countrI band, from Ireland, a snd settled on the of Goderich Township!, aided melee! years. Sti of Mr. W. Young, of family of sixteen) a were interred by the si band's, in Hohnesvi Tneaday.—New Era. c ntract for the k butter factory neas Moon, bas litley, of Loin ohn Canapbell Oh, lot 1, con. land for 54,250, ared and con- . Shanahan, of c aged a fine Mr. Kilpatrick, g therefor 5310. ased frora Mr. eek, at a much The sale of the zisi, last week, d one. Calves arlings at 525 ows at $50 and nag at equally ay last Mrs. John Young, of de at the real - Mr. IL Perdue, years. Deceas- • with her bus- nt 40 years ago, th concession wbere they re - was the mother lam (having a her remains •e of her hue 1,cemetery, on Mitch i GOLDEN WEDDING.—II he golden wed- ding of Mr. and Mrs. i ndrew Thom- son. was celebrated t their homier Woodbine Villaton Tit rsday, the 30th ult. The gathering I was of the most pleasant kind, and the aged and highly respected parents w e overjoyed as they found themselve surrounded by - their family, all grown o manhood and womanhood, and eat: holding high positions merally ea. socially, and eighteen grandchildren. It is needless to say the presenta wetnumerous and valuable. Those who ttended to show their affection and res Icti, were: Jas. Thomson, brother to &a drew Thomson, Beachville ; Robert T ,mson, wife and family, Stratford; Iter Thomson wife and fa,mily. M chell ; Charles Thomson, wife and faintly, Tilsonburg ; Mrs. Roger Saunders '' ,c1 family, Miss A. Thomson, Mr. Hen, Thomson, Mr. 'Thomas McDonald, ii I itchell e Mrs. J. A. Scott and Miss E. eteott, Stratford. Those outside the im ii1 -diate relations of the family were Re Mr. and Mrs. Tally, Mitchell; Mrs R. L.r Sharp, Seaforth, and Mrs. J. . lder, Stratford. Goderioh T FARM SOLD.—Mr. Wj Bayfield Concession, he of 80 acres, situated on cession, and recently Charles Shaw, paying It is considered a good NEARLY AN ACCIDEN morning last as a coup Were driving along the horse and buggy at al animal suddenly stopp bolt to one side of the enpants of the buggy s calculated to frighten at a lose for some tini could have caused tit They ultimately discove the shadow caused by the sun upon a pool 14 Had it not been for a ship. . Yeo, of the boeglit a farm the 4th con - wiled by Mr. therefor 52,000. argaini —On Monday of young men at line with a good speed, the and made a road. The CC.. ing no object e horse, Were to know what beast's fright. ed that it was he reflection of the road side. ood driver and goo4 reine the occupants might IlaVO beeI dumped out and the buggy upset, as i1 was a fractious horse. A cineter.—One day last week RS Mr. G. fcGregor, of the 6th concession, wit his sister, was driving to Bayfield, he 1ad occasion to cell at the residence of Mr. Wm. Townsend. His Bider went into Mr. Townsend's house and Mr. McGregor remained with the team. Wb1e he was thus waiting the horses got frightened, and becoming unman- agetLble, ran away. They ran around thela_arn, wheu the sleigh came into collision with some obstacle, and Mr. McGregor was thrown out, the sleigh passing per him and injuring ;him slightly. On the same day, when within about half a mile of home, one of these horses suddenly dropped dead on the road. It was, on the whole, a very unfortunate day for Mr. McGreg- or. The horse was a valuable animal, aud its death will be a considetable loss to its owner. '1 Hibbert. FOR TICE NORMAL.—Miss Backstveho has been teaching for over two years in School Section No. 2, intends leaving for the Normal School on the llth inst. to undergo her professional training for a second-olasic certificate. • GOOD PRICES.—A few days ago Messrs. J. Stewart and A. McLaren sold at good prices a number of firie catt old hitt Wel at s you hav nes tow .cHho1 u to whi sho bee Th in sto e, the former a pairof three year teers at 5t cents per /b., and the r a cow and a heifer at 6i cents. !nay the farmers beeome wealthy eh remunerative prices. PROPER BEHAVIOUR.—Some of the g men of the vicinity of Cromarty been displaying considerable rude- , uncivility and improper conduct rds the music teacher, Prof. es. They Oongregate around the oh and whoop and shout, and try noy him in every possible way e he is teaching. This obviously s that they have not been trained , by their parents as they should have iir parents should take an interest die matter and have such conduct flied, as they are amenable for their anti •ns. 5 des Ma to t Mc lum the of s oak abo win car also Tru the by r Monnillop. urine TIMBEn.—A telegraphic etch from New Hamburg, dated oh 4, makes, the following reference e doings of a former resident of lop: Mr. Edward McNamara, erman, has been engaged during est week, shipping sixty car loads uared timber, principally pine and for the English market. The e has been made Juring the nest er in this neighborhood. Twelve °ads of West India staves Were shipped from here by the Grand k Railway for Quebec. This is rst shipment of staves ever made 1 to that point. • Varna. L ceemes.—Mr. E. Reid who left her for Brandon with a car loa of cow has arrived in safety, excepting fe cows which loat their horns in a, bliz ard.—Several of the juvenilee of this neighborhood assembled at Mr. Do i l's ou Tuesday evening to hane a &aft party. We are not giving the boy taffy, but they must have hed a goo time. Taffy on a chip is good, and wiuging on small trees is immense fun. Mr. T. Ward has disposed of his chic ery at a very high figure. S Hoot, REPORT.—The follow'ng sho a the standing of the five best in pin n each class inVarna public soh 1. The marks are taken from a reo, rd kept of the month's work of the fifth, four h, and third classes, and froth a final examination of the others: F fth Clas —John Keys, 46; Daniel ¥co Neu hton, 24. Fourth.—Wm. Jo 113; John Denby, 88; Donald briti h; 45 ; Esther Smith; 41; M ry Gale ranee 34. Third, senior—n ne Tyin all, 78; Amelia,Evitt. 54; T os. Warn 40; Ettie Weeks, 38 ; Rolert Beatty and Joseph Colwell, 36. Third, junion—Robina Smith, 27; Ro ert Ward, 16; Thomas Denby, ,15; Cat er- ine McNaughton, 12; John Ward, 10. Second—Speen Smith, 42; Lizzie ey- mour, 41; Sara McCartney, 40; Eddie Wanless. 39; Jemima Gallagher, 36. First—Maude McNaughton, 29; de - line Armstrong, Freddie Keys, Chris- topher Ward, and Eddie MeAsh, 25 each. FRUIT FESTIVAL.—The Good Templars of this town celebrated their 20th em- niversary by holding a fruit lestiva on the 22nd of March. A varied and ex- cellent bill of fare was provided for he occasion. Dialogues, candies, recta - tion, nuts, vocal and instrume tal music, apples, songs, comioalities, r lo- ins, and innumerable other good thi4igs were scattered about in immense ro- fusion. The celebrated violini ts, Messrs. Torrance and Moffat svero present, and favored the audience ith nunierons well rendered selecti us, assisted by Mrs. Torrance on the or an. The well-known singers, Mn MeQu en and Professor Tough were also pres ut, and theinsinging formed the great ea - tem' of the entertainment. Mr.¥c- Queen gave several songs which ere well received,and the Professor's sin 'lig was also enthusiastically received by 11. Professor Ross, of Brucefield, wat Iso expected, but owing to prior eng ge- ments he could not attend. His b- sence was much regretted. The c air was well filled by Rev. Mr. Denby, nd everything passed off pleasently,exc pt- ing some slight annoyance being can ed by the cracking of nuts during the via. logues. The proceeds amounted. :to 515. DS, a1 - Winthrop. SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The pupil- of the Winthrop school were publicly x- amined on Friday, March 31st, in p es- ence of a large number of parents nd visitors, who seemed to take great in- t terest in the work of the day. Thi is one of the largest schools, taught by n.e teacher, -in our township, . there being from 65 to 70 pupils attending regularly. Mr. D. C. Dorrance, teacher in charge, Was ably assisted by the follow g teachers, viz: Misses Gibson and Haiys, and Messrs. Kerr, Johnston, Ki g, Hicks, Hays, Duff, Ratcliffe, McKen e and Shannon. The junior classes w re examined in the forenoon, after wh ch refreshments were passed around Iby the pupils; and to which, it is needl ss to say, ample justice was done. he inner marl being satisfied, work wasre- sumed with renewed vigor, the pu ils answering the many knotty queen rie asked them very creditably bade d, especially in arithmetic and geography; the caricature sketching, also, of soilne r , of the juveniles would compete favo ably with "Grip." At the (nose Mr. Virt J. Shannon was appointed chairman, which position he filled .in his usual affable manner. Addresses were de- livered by the trustees, parents, and teachers present. Messrs. S. Hicks and J. Morrison made able speeches. Had - Pope heard them he would have said, "Fit words attended on their weighty sense; and mild persuasion flowed in eloquence)' We think Coleman or Hayes would have no show with either of the above named gentlemen on the platform. All the speakers expressed themselves well satisfied with the standing of the school,and the efficiency of the teacher. Before dismissing, Mr. Duff, being requested, sang an amusing song, which was well received,and thus a pleasant day was brought to a close. —Com. Rodgerville. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. — At a special meeting of the members of the Rodgerville Presbyterian congregation, held in the church on Tuesday laste for the purpose of taking into consideration a call extended to their Pastor; Rev. A. Y. Hartley, the following resolution was unanimously adopted :—That during the pastorate of Rev. A. Y. Hartley, of nearly six years, he has had a great deal of trouble, but by patient endur- ance these troubles have"beenhappily surmounted. These difficulties are now things of the past, and good will to our pastor, and peace amongst es as a con- gregation, reigns generally. ?While we rejoice that his abilities are recognized by another zongregation, and while we would in no way blame him should he deem it his duty tc accept the very unanimous call he has received, yet this congregation, while not desiring to offer any obstacles. to his removal, would deeply regret such an event. EXAMINATION.—The elf:mina:MOH of the pupils of the senior and junior de- partments of School Section No. 2 Hay, was held on Friday of last week. There was an attendance of over 100 pupils, and a large number of parents, aceona- paried by pretty maidens, for which this section is noted. The pupils were ,examined by the principal, Mr. G. R. Moir. and his able assistant, Miss Jen- nie Murray. assisted. by Messrs. Hen- derson, Case, Moir, and Mesdames Moir and Whiteford. An interesting review -of the leading studies took place, from which it was evident that faithful and thorough work had been performed. The pupils displayed their anility in geography, arithmetic and algebra, and were notably encellent in spelling. For acholarship this school will compare favorably with any country school in he 'county. Prizes were distributed for eneral proficiency. Wm. Shirray came ut 1st, and Kate Hawkins 2nd. A keen ontest took place in spelling, but ended loy Kate Hawkins securing the first prize, and Joseph Case the second. The good order and the lively interest evi- dent among the pupils was most grati- fying to both friends and patrons. At the close the parents expressed their entire satisfaction with the state of the achool, and showered the greatest en: comment on the teachers. It is to be regretted that Mr. Moir is leaving On- ario, as he is a teacher of high stand - g, and has, for a long time, been con- ected with the schools of this section f country. Mr. Moir is the eldest of a f mily of thirteen, who, together with their parents, will start for Iowa in a f w days. May prosperity and health f Row them in the future, as it has one in the past, is the wish ef a host of friends. Tuokersmith.. A GOOD Seem—The auction sale held by Mr. J. P. Brine, on Friday last, on the farm of Mr. James,Carnochan 'fras one of the most saccessfal ever held the township. The weather was leasant, and deepite the bad roads any came from long distances to at - end this sale. The stock was all well red and in splendid condition and was agerly sought after. The horses had all been previously disposed of, but cat • tle ranged in price as follows :—One cow, $56.50 ; erne t40 and one $52. A two year old heifer brought 563; a sec - end, $56, and a third 546. Three two two year old steers sold for $53, $51, and 544 respectively. A yearling steer Sold for 523, and a heifer eight months old. for 536, while a ten months old bull brought $55. The sheep averaged $11.32 fiach, and the implements brought prices proportionally good. Every ar- ticle put up was disposed of. The sale realized over 51,000. Mr. Carnochan lies leased his farms to hia nephews, but retains for his own use the httndsome brick residence and the orchard and grounds which surround it. 13riasnels. I 1 MAP KETS• —Fall wheat 51.20 to $1.23, ' spring' heat $1,18 to $1.23, peas 67c. t 72c., oats 35c to 37c., barley 65e. to no., hay 511 to 512, butter 16c., eggs 140. LECTURE.—Mr. Thomas McGillicud- dy, of the G-oderich Signal, gave a lecture for the benefit of Knox Church etabbeth School on Monday nightlast, entitled "Backbone." He bandied his subject well and entertained. his hearers f r one hoer and a half., A vote of t anks was tendered the speaker at the lose of his address. BRIEFS.—Died, in Morris on Monday, 3rd of April, at his residence, on the nth concession, Mr. John Jackson, aged 62 years.—Dancen McIntosh returned fiom the Northwett last Saturday: He intends going back with his family early in May.—Mr. J. Leckie took a pair of horses, harness, and cutter to Winnipeg with him and sold them for $500, half cash and the balance in real eete.te. — Farmers have commenced their spring plowing on sod land, and ()northing innicates an early spring.— The fall wheat looks well in this neigh- iLb°rhE°C°IDdE• DD AT LAST.—The tax snit of onald vs. the corporation of Beussels - 9..3 decided before Judge Squier on Tuesday last, whetthe court saw fit to reduce the assessment 512,000, making it 518,000. Each party to pay their oWn costs. This is It great change in valuation in twelve months, as it will be remembered that in the chancery suit twelve months ago the plaintiff and three •experts on machinery showed that the property was worth $36,000, though the court was not quite satisfied oh the point it gave Ronald thebenefit of the doubt, even against the evidence of eiperte on behalf of the corporation, who showed that the same property was only worth from 518,000 to $22,000. Now, the plaintiff in the tax suit comes into court a year after and shows that Duncan & Du/leant GRAND SHOW ROOM OPEN! —0N— Thursday & Saturday APRIL 6TH AND STK' French, English and American Pst. terns in Bonnets_ and Hats. Alsoien the new- Moire, Satin, Crape and Late Material ' for Bonnets 111 the New Spring Shadings. As this Spring promiees to be an unusually special season fot FLOWEAs the makers have eclipsed all their previous efforts in producing the no lovely goods, especially in FRENCH ROSES & BUOS, which are surpassingly beautiful. Our importation of Ostrich and Palley Feathers, Laces; Ribbons, Jet Trim- mings, Bonnet Ornaments,&c., i very comprehensive. Our stock is now complete, come:tin ing General Dry Goods, Dress Goode, Cashmeres, MUSIiIIS, Prints, Cretonnes, Hollands, Shirting% Ducks, Deeims, Cottons, dm. Special attention is call- ed to our large stook of Lisle, Leon Taffeta and Kid Gloves e Ladies' and Misses' Hosiery—French, Gertaau. and English. 4 ARRIVED:TODAY WORSTED COATINGS SCOTCH AND ENGLISH TWEEDS, Direct Importatiens. Our Tailoring Department is now Complete, and Entire Satisfac- tion Guaranteed. DUNCAN 8(., DUNCAN DIRECT IMPO-RTE RS. when the property was assessed nab spring it was only worth ,518,000, and supported by two witnessennot experts; then by convincing the ratepayers that he had only invested one nalf of *hat the by-law under which he took their money required him to do, and fully sustaining the evidence by the corpora- tion in the chancery snit last spring. If the same property was to be valued by Mr. Ronald for the purpose-- of getting another bonus it is most likely the veins would take a great rise within thst time. BAND ENTERTAINMENT. -- The 33rd Battalion Band gave their dramatical entertaininent on Wednesday evening. The different characters ha the plays were all well carried out, ahd certainly reflect great credit on those taking part and the Band in geteral. The scenery was very good, and WAS all painten by menabers of the band. The house was full, and Cite proceeds will give the boys quite a lift, and we hope before long they witl give us a second treat. They will give the same entertainment at Wroxeter on Thursday, the 13th inst., and we can safely sae the public Will_be well pleased. Hensail. VARIETIES.—Good opening here for baker and butchen—Seveeal are moving into the village this week.— The roads are once more bed, and trade is consequently quiet.—Miss Carlisle, daughter of the late Samuel Carlisle, of Hay, has started dress -malting in the premises lately vacated by Mr. J. R. Evans.—Mr. J. Clark, who- has, for some time past, been in the. employ of Mr. G. Weston, butcher, left for Lon- don on Monday, to join nis relative there.—The Rev. A. Y. Hantley deliver- ed his seconn lecture on "Anglo Israel," in the Centennial Hall, an Monday - evening, the 3rd inst.—Mr. T. Murdock. livery stable keeper, is thisnweek mov ing into his new premises Wellington street, the large frame buil ing situated to the west -of our village, nd formerly owned by Mr. Wra. Carlis e. We WS pleased to learn that M Mamboing business is on the increase nd requiren more accommodation. THE Exotus.---The exodus to the Northwest stilt continues, although the numbers going there are samewhat di' minishing, and it is rema,tkable than although so raany have of line left, our rising village still continues to grow and thrive, and we have little doubt but that, in a very short tithe, we. will not only have as many inhabitants an when the great western fever broke oat,* but many more. It would NOM truer as the old saying has it, "the back or one is but the face of another," and al° though one may imagine himself, or be thought by others, to be a nreat stay on support in church or State, it is wont derful, if not provoking, ton realize how little they are really missed, and how quickly their Places are filled by othenn and all the while the world goes jogging on. It is well that it is so. E In stock Embossed Colored Sate Cottons, the TsvillOd Shei Crumb Clod AfilcF Denims, ades, Tiokint Black Gash Black Silks, I Colored Sa Fancy Dress McF1 Triages, L bons, Colla lowers, ments, Lace Caps, E WE $Tu1 OFOU As Wel E. Me 3ue cessor to Mi What nhy Treatnaent 1 time been re to be the ix means of toi curatives, but and complaire oessful treatt possible until Starr Kidney a single perste ably -more dei any quantity dosing. Wore seat of disean become absorl enfeebled on directly, as r turn their hea vigor. It is cc and pleasant when nothine Kidney Rad ii cisive results. coverer as a 1 Diseases was Gazette. The followi have been re licitation. T people of goo will gladly corresponden many hundr &ilea and su Ten Toronto, D ten:ten—At t 1866. I was o at Gernaanto I got cold, wb my back from neys. For th taken imiume found much Kidney Pad. it en it gradu day, after we happy to sta cured. P1 benefit of tho 'was. Yours care of F. W. n. S. Roberts, Ilad Toronto, 0 naen,--I have for over 4y nnecial Pads perfectly cu Beeeenarts, Tr R. Forisale eafortla.