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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1882-07-07, Page 8- • 5, 8 nton expooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. CHEAP &GABEL-NI:LEON & YOUNG have raceived &rectfrom the Halifax liefinery,, one oar load of extra quality relined gum, which they are retailing very cheap. Merchants and others baying by the barrel con bay at Toronto wholesale pricey and save fredght. Call and ex- amine Samples and pricek 761 PINK EYE.--Hickson's Epizootic Paw - der is the best preparatthn known- for this dreadful diseszei in Horses. Pre- pared by E. HiCESON I& Co., Druggists, Seaforth. 760 0 , A MATCHED Tam- We understand that, a trotting race has been arianged to take place on Fairview Park in this town on Saturday, the 15th inst. The trot is between a horse named "Hen- son Lad," owned by Mr. Thos. Murdick, of Rensall, and the four-year old mare "Bay Tilly," owned by Mr. Wm. Baker, of Blake. The race is for a private purse of $100 a side, mile heats, best three to five in harness. Both horses trotted here on the Queen's birthday. They are supposed_ to be evenly match- ed, and will likely make a keen contest and a most interesting race. • DOMINION DAY.-Daminion Day pass- ed. over very quietly iri town, and most people were obliged ta remain in doors, owing to, the unpropitious. weather. The rain in the, forenoon and the cold in the afternoon made it anything but pleasant to be about. A. good many were, of eourse disappointed, bat that could not be helped. Many had arrangede to go off on private picnicing expeditions to Bayfieldetud elsewheres but all these had to be abandoned, The sabbath sohoolapionic which was to, have taken place- was postponed, but the children. were assembled, in the basement of the oharehewhere, the cakes and_ straw- berries were. dietributed in abundance,. so that to theme at any rate, the day was not entirely lost. 'I A good many ravaged themselves of the cheap ex- cursion. to Goderich., aid some went to Winglearce but even these we fancy, wouldhave been ait well pleased with themselves had theynemained at home. Fortunately, a wet, cold, Dominion Day don't come every year. THE NEW 140N BEIDGE.-AS Will be seen by the proceedings of the County Council, which we publish elsewhere, the iron bridge -which was being erected by the County across the Maitland River at Goderich has been completed and has been taken off the hands of the, contractor as satisfactory., It has been pretty thoroughly tested. and stood the test splendidly. There were six wagons loaded with gravel and stones, and horses attached thereto driven across the bridge two abreast, first on the walk, then on the trot and lastly on the full gallop. One of the teams with load weighed 9,800 lbs., and the six teams would average 9,00o- lbs. eaoh. This was a pretty se- vere test, especially, ponsidering the rapid. rate at which the teams were driven, and we may not, rest assured that although it has coat a good deal of money, -it will out last the present and rising generation of ratepayers at any rate. It was erected by the Hamilton Iron Bridge Company. • HURON BOYS AT THE MODEL FARM. - We are glad to notice that at the recent examinations of the Ontario Agricul- tural College a couple of Huron boys distingaislied themselves by • 'taking high rank in the honor list. Mr. John Lartdesborough, son of Robert Landes - borough, Esq., of Tuckersmith, was awarded a diploma, having been a win- ner of three medals at the end of his second years' course, and won a prize for both first and second year, and also wan honor certificates at the _Easter and Midsummer examinations. We are glad to see our yormg friend gradu- ate with such high honors, and we have pleasure in congratulating him on his suocess. Dir. Wm. McKeroher, son of Wm. MaKereher, of Howick, also ac- quitted himself most creditably. He was awarded an honor certificate at the Easter examinations in each of the following branches: Agriculture and Live Stook; Veterinary Science, and Matheraatios. Mr. W. H. Lough, of Cattail, was also awarded an honor .certificate in Veterinary Science. We hope that more of our farriers will afford their sons an opportunity to avail themselves of the benefits of this excel- lent institution. Fnia.-Coiasiclerable exeitero.ent was occasiested in town about 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning by the fire alarm being rung from both the bells. It was ultimately discovered by the alarmed and enquiring citizens that the scene of the threatened conflagration was St. Thomas cheetah buildiug.i It eeems that a lot of dried leaves fold branches left over from the Chris4as decora- tions, had beentallowed to lemain piled up near the rear end Of the church, and it tiVapposed some one passing along the etreet must have thrown a lighted match or the stub of a cigar into this heap of tinder, which ignited it and communicated with the church wall. A. few paiIs of water. extinguished the fire, and no serious damage was done. The firemen were on hand, but fortma- ately their services were not requited. They had all arrangements made, how- ever, and were ready for action. The hose was laid, and a supply of water could have been had if reqaired within twocid a half minutes from the time the 1 st alarm was sound.ed, which is peat quick work. A New COMER. - We understand that Mr. D. McTavish, of Austin, Min- nesota, brother-in-law of Mr. E. Mc - Paul, of this town, intends becoming a resident of Seaforth and will be engaged iu the mercantile business here with Mr. McFaul. Mr. McTavish needs no words of recommendation to our citi- zens trona us, as the testimonials which • we publish below speak more forcibly iu his fever than anything we could say. We have only to extend to him a must hearty and cordial welcome to 'oar town. The Austin Transcript of the 28th ult. says: " Oar Sabbath School picnic, held Tune 24, was well attended ba spite of the storm in the early part of the day, and all had a good tirne. A large family Bible was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mc- Tevish as a fitting expression of the good wishes of this community for them. Mr. McTavish has been Sab- bath School superintendent and post- master for eeverat years, arid we all regret to lose him, but hope that our loss will be his gain." And in the Register of the same town we find. the •following : "D. McTavish, has resign- ed the office of postmaster and also that of Town Clerk. Being about to leave this place Ito go to Canada, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. McTavish, an Dan's friends are every body who knows him) gathered on the handsome ionic grounds near the village. on Sat•nrday afternoon to have a eocial good-bye visit with himself and wife. During the afternoon, Rev. L. H. Moses, on behalf of the many friends of the couple, presented to them in a neat and graceful speech, an ele- gant family Bible. Dan. was too .much surprised and overcome to reepond in *more than a few words and staid that "Silence - is sometimes more eloquent than words." A social time, a picnic tea, good musics by the Synder band, singing, swinging and games, and the afternoon was gone, to be one of the green spots in our memories hereafter." THE IRISETOWN PICNIC. -The picnic held on Dominion Day in the grove behind the Irishtown Church, was a grand success, considering the unfavor- able weather. A heavy down pour of rain on the day previous and on the morning of the picnic, prevented many from a distance attending. However, about noon the 'crowds commenced to come in, and at one time it was esti- mated that upwards of 1,000 people were present. Everything went off pleasantly, the different games and anausements being liberally patronized. The contest for the most mailer young lady was very keen, the friends of each doing their utmost to secure the election of their favorite candidate. Miss Fortune, of Tuckersmith,and Miss Broderick, of Mitchell, being the con- testants. At the close of the poll it was found that the vote was a tie, and to make matters even each was award- ed a prize. We understand that the financial result of the proceedings were very encouraging, upwarde of $700 being realized from the day's fun. COUNCIL DOINGS. -.1i t the meeting of the town council on T ursday evening of last week, a resolution was passed authorizing the street committee to have all the shade trees on the pablic streets not now protected, properly boxed. Mr. 0. C. Willson gave notice that at the next -meeting of the town council he would introduce an amend- ment to the by-law for regulating the supply of water from the water -works mains to private parties, and a schedule of charges thereof. The street com- mittee were authorized to have- the - thistles and other foul weeds on the streets and in vacant lots cat down and destroyed. The report of the street committee recommending the street improvements for the year was adopted after slight amendments. The mayor was instructed to dispose of the grass on Victoria Square to the beat advan- tage, and apply the proceeds to the funds Of the town. A motion instruct- ing the street coramittee to have the sidewalk on 'the south side of Goderioh street from Elder's corner toWeir's hotel renewed, was lost. in accordance with the prayer of a petition the sum -of $6 was granted to assist in erecting a cross- ing oppesiteVan Egmond's carding mill. After passing a few account, and the transaction of other business, the council adjourned until one week from next Monday. Local, Bsisss.-- Sine* the 12th of July of last year Mr. T. A. Sharp has shipped frem this town to the American markets, 49 oar loads • of horses, thus making over $150,000 that hiare been paid out by this one buyer for horse flesh in this vicinity. -Messrs. Andrew Calder and Thomas Grieve returned from Dakota on Saturday last. They both enjoyed their trip immensely, but they are fully better satisfied than ever to remain in Huron. - Messrs. James Horton, of Usborne, and Thomas Dick- son, of MoKillop, left here yesterday for the Old Country. The object of their mission is to purchase and im- port more heavy draught horses. We wish themlevery suocess.-The recent cold, moist weather has been most beneficial for the growing crops. The country neyer presented a more promis- ing appearance than it does now. Hay is going to be a good crop after all, and farmers will be busy harvesting it next week. The fall wheet has been pretty badly lodged in some places, but it is not expected that it will be materially injured. -Mr. Thomas Pringle, eldest son of James Pringle, Esq., formerly of Seaforth but now of Chicago, paid his friends here a flyieg visit on Tuesday. Tommie has grown so much and is so changed and improved in appearance that his old associates here did not at first recognizehim.-Mr. John Collie, editor of the G -alt Reformer and an old EXPOSITOR boy, spent Sunday at his home in Egmondville. - Messrs. John D. and George Sills, who left here a couple of months ago to prospect in the North-west, returned home on Mon- day last. They were not much taken up with the country, and say that all the towns are greatly over -crowded, and business over -done. They think they can do better in Seaforth than in the North-west, and intend remaining here. -Mr. Arthur Forbes has purchased the Sutherland mare for $285. She is three years old,aTand was sired by Old Clear Grit. She is a remarkably hand- SOITIO animal, and if taken care of will be very speedy. -She is cheap enough at the price. -The foundation for the new station building was laid on Wed- nesday,and operations for the construc- tion of the new edifice have commenc- ed. We have become so atteched to the old one that most of our citizens will feel bad when it is torn down. -We are indebted to our good friend of the Exeter tirues for thmreport of the races in that town on Dortainion Day, which appears in another column. - Mr. An- drew Calder has told his farm in Dakota to Mr. James McConnell, son of Wm. McConnell, Esq., of Tucker - smith. -We hope to be able to give in our next issue a list of these who have successfully passed the examination for entrance to the High School. - The High School in this town closed for the summer vacation on Monday last, and the public) school will close on Monday next. No more work for teachers or scholars for two months. Who wouldn't like to be a school teacher -during the holidays. - It is stated that the several salt works in town will shortly shut down for a month, as the stocks on hand are largely in advance of the demand. -The High School Board have decided to reduce the tuition fee for the junior depart- ment from,$10 to $8 per quarter. -Mr. James Wer is making extensive im- provement h and repairs on his hotel stables. -Mr. G-eorge Whitely has re- tttrned from Hamilton and Toronto, Where he has been for sonde months with old Clear Grit. - Mi. Sydney Jacobs, of Bowmanville, ie spending his annual holiday in town among his old friends: -There will be an excursion to Toronto on Tuesday' the 11th inst., under the auspices and" for the laenellt of the Mechanics' Institute. The tickets for ;the return trip have been plaoed at the very low price 1 of $1.75, and are good for three days. The train leaves Seaforth station at 8:20 a. m. This will afford parties wishing to visit the Queen City, either for business or pleasure, an excellent opportunity for doing so. -Quite a number of the mem- bers of Britannia Masonic Lodge, went to Clinton on Sunday last to take 'part in the Maionic services in that town. - The Agricultural implement egents and dealers sedm to be doing a big business this season. Nearly every second team that leaves town has with it a new reaper, roower, or implement of some sort. -The Orangemen from this section go to Clinton on Wednesday, to cele- brate the 12th. -The sidewalls on the south side pf-John Street is in a danger- ously dilapidated condition; and the council should have it renewed at once. -The town council acted Wisely at their last meeting in passing 'a by-law assuming the care of all shade trees planted on the public streets. There ie nothing which adds more to the appear- ance of a Place than rows of nice, well t kept shade trees, and whe private citizens plant them it is only ight that the town should protect and i care for them. -Strawberries are an unueually prolific crop this season. The berries are of immense size and are ' thick on the ground., Apples, also, premise an .abundant Yield, but currants have been badly damaged by -the spring frosts. - Messrs. Wilson & Young have received a car load ' of sugar direct from the refinery at Halifax. This is the first direct shipment of that commodity to this town. Good for Seaforth.- lilessrs. A. Young, Wm. Govenlock, J: S. Roberts and other Seaforthites, are now on their ,way home from Manitoba, and are ex- pected here on Saturday if the boat don't sink.- The steamship Polyne- sian from Quebec, on which Messrs. John McMillan, and Alexander and John A. Wilson sailed, was reported at Liverpool on Monday last. -L, Wilbert Box, brother of Wm. Box, met with a very painful accident in the planing mill on Thursday. He got his hated caught in the jointer, and had the thumb of his left hand taken off. i Brussels. &roam -k very heavy shower of rain accompanied by hail passed over Brussels on Wednesday afternoon. FOR THE NORTHWEST.-Mesers. Thos. Leadbeater, J. Hunter, Isaac Tack, and two children of Mr. George English left for Brandon on Tuesday last. , THE TWELFTH. -The Orangemen of Brussels Lodge will go to Wingham on Wednesdayi They ought to take the town band tvith them. NEW STORE. -Mr. Struthers,: of Lon- don, has rented the large frame store in Leadbeater's block. He is having a new front put in which will add greatly to its appearance. He intends opening out a large stock of dry goods, BRUSSELITES ARROAD.-01:1, Domjujon Day at Goderich Brussels athletes car- ried off five first prizes and seven sec- onds. The winners were W. F. Scott, J. Ballantyne, D. Ross and A. & G. Currie. At the Caledonian games at Brantford on the same day Archibald Scott, of Brussels, took eix firet prizes, having carried off the first prize in every game in which he could enter. Brucefield. ANOTHER : NEW MAN. - Mr. James Jamieson, fdrmerly of Kippen, has re- moved to Bruoefield and has opened a shoe store in the old Briggs stand. Mr. Jamieson is a first-class workman and a reliable, genial, good fellow, and we hope the people of Brucefield and vicin- ity will extend to him a liberal patron- age. rms.-The residence of Mr. William Payne in this place was completely des- troyed by fire one day last week. Mr. Payne was away from home and the children were at school, and Mrs. Payne was busily engaged washing in a back kitchen adjoining the house. She knew nothing of the fire until a neigh- bor rushed in and told her the house was on fire. The flames had by this time gained such headway that nothing could be done to stay them. The build- ing and contents were completely des- troyed. Nothing was saved but a cook- ing stove. The wearing apparel of the family, the • bedding, furniture and everything went, and besides about $70 in money, which was deposited in a bureau drawer. Mr. Payne is an in- dustrious, hard-working man, and has a large and helpless family depending upon him, who are now left cempara- tively destitute and homeless. He is entitled to the warmest sympathy of all, and should be liberally assisted to make another start, and get another home for his family. The origin of the fire is unknown. Goderich. DOMINION DAY. -A splendi1 pro- gramme was 'provided for Saturday last, but the unfatorable weather interfered materially with the carrying of it out, and prevented the assembled 'visitors deriving as much pleasure and amuse- ment as they otherwise would have done. There was, however, a 'very large crowd of people in town, and the various hotels did a rushing business. One of the principal features of the day was the baby, shelve. There were thir- teen ;blessed little innocents placed in competition, and the judges had a somewhat difficult task to perform, which they accomplished very satisfac- torily by giving each one a prize. The gentlemen who occupied this high and honorable position were, Wm. Young, Esq., Reeve of Colborne; Peter Adam- son, Esq., County Clerk, and Henry Horton, Esq;, of Goderich. It goes without saying that a better or more competent set of judges could not have been selected, as the long, varied and somewhat extensive experience these gentlemen have had in the nursery ad- mirably fitted them for the proper tied impartial performance of their arduous and delicate duties. The keen judg- ment they di:splayed and the apt and handy mannet in which they "handled" the little dears, completely won the ad- miration and approbation of the fair 1. ' THE HU ON E z FF - JULY 7,1882, and anxious mothers, and we sure. that should another show of t 's de- scription be held in any part the county, more competent judge than the gentlemen named could not be se- lected. We are sorry that we he 'e not been able to obtain a list of t a suc- cessful competitors in the vario $ de- partments, but shall endeavor o fur- nish this information on a futur occa- sion, Exeter. LACROSSE. -An interesting L match took place in Exeter on ion Day, between the Exeter a St. Marys clubs-, resulting in a for the home team by three ga one. The match was witnessed large crowd of spectators. FOR MANITOBA. -Mr. Geo. Sa of the firm of Barnwell & Picker gone on a trip to Manitoba a North-west, IMPORTED HORSES. - Mr. White, of this village, returned from the Old Country last wee two very fine yearling stallions Clydesdale breed. For one of t was offered and refused $11200, days after his arrival. A NARROW ESCAPE.- While c the race track on Saturday, dad races, Mr. H. Morphy, of St„, was struck by one of the hors knocked down. Fortunately he seriously hurt. The driver, Bissett, had a narrow escape. thrown on the whiffietrse and sh the sulky, but fortunately escape out injury. THE FALL Snow. A meeti the directors of the South Stephen and Usborne Agric Societies, has been held to arran their fall show. The handsome $1,218 will be offered in prizes. first Monday and Tuesday in 0 was the date appointed. The on portant change in the prize list last year is that a newolaes- of shire Downs was added. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. - Mr. Padriok, while driving the St. stage on Saturday last, was t out of the rig into the ditch, a distance south of Exeter, alighti his shoolder and side. He was a taken up and conveyed to the C Hotel, where, he was placed medical treatment, but his in were of such a nature that he die the following Tuesday. • • • I I 01 cross° omin- d the iotory es to by a well, , has d the oseph home with the em he few 111 ossing g the arys, and as not r.- D. being fts of with - g of iron, ltural O for um of Tha tober y im- from hrop- Wm. arys TOWn short g on once ntral nder arias on 14 11 • Blake. PROPERTY SOLD. -Mr. Adam has sold his mill property, consiet the mill building and one acre W attached, to Mr. Baker, for the s $400. The machinery Mr. Smi serves, and will remove to his ne at 13rucefield.. • Zurich. WELL DONE. -Mr. Ed. Bossen trotting !Stallion, "Tom Gimble tinguished himself, at the Ia races on Saturday last. He carri the first money in the green then entered, in the three minute and won first money in that. berry is a great man for horse and always has something pretty but "Tom" is about the best he ha had. mith ng of land m of h re - mill rry's dis- khill d off trot, race seen- esh, ood, ever : 11 Stanley. • VS IINFORTUNATE.-Our readers • I re- member that a short time since i ' . S. Blair, or Stanley, had about $500 : tolen from Win. This dethroned his r ason, and helwas confined in London a lum. Last Saturday ha managed to m e his escape therefromi, and has not ince been heard of. His many fr ends sympathy is expressed for his wiie and feel his position very keenly, and 0 , uch family. He has friends liying near London, and it is thought that be may have started for them, but his r:sent whereabouts is a . mystery and e uch anxiety is manifested about him. OBITUARY. -MR. EDITOR, -111 y of your readers will deeply regret t earn. of the death of Dirs. Eliza Ann Sit aw, beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Thaw, -and daughter of the late Wm. Stmdill, Esq., of Stanley, which took pa e at Palmerston. She was in the t irty. eighth year of her age. Mrs. Sha was converted to God when eighteen ears of age, under the labors of Rev Mr. Elsworth, Canada Methodist min ster, and remained faithful to her Se, ioar till death called her to go to me her. father, Mother and one sister, who have passed on before. She leaves 1 hus- band and three small children to r4ourn ber loss, but their loss is her in nite gain. Her funeral sermon was pr ach- ed by Rev. Mr. Hartley, Methodist minister, of Palmerston, from Jab xiv. and 14th verse: "Happy are the dead who die in the Lord." ' "Why do we mourn /dr dying friends, Or shake at death's alarm, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to His arms." COUNCIL DOINGS. -The Council met as a Court of Revision and for othe busi- ness on the 29th ult. Unforesee L cir- cumstances rendered. the clean e of date of the meeting necessary. here being a slight error in the assassin nt of W. J. Armstrong, it was mo+ d by George Castle seconded by Joh Mc- Kinley, that W. J. Armstrong b as- sessed as tenant of lots 3 and 4 sub- division 18, Bayfield Road Not1 , and that Wm. Simpson be asse , e as owner of said lots. -Carried. Th as- sessment roll was then declared to be completed, and the court close and Council resumed. The petition of J. Cameron was then taken up art L dis- cussed at considerable length, wi en it was moved by Peter Douglas, sec nded by John McKinley, and carried that the petition of J. Cameron and o hers in regard to opening up a road between concessions 3 and 4 from lot 5 to South Boundary be filed. The Commie ad- journed to meet again or. the laet Sat- urday of August. McKi 1 I op GOOD HORSES. -Mr. John McD of Roxboro, McKillop, recently 0 ld a four year old mare to Mr. John 81 ipley of Hullett, near Clinton, for the er m of , $240. This fine animal was sire . by d'Old Netherby." Mr. McDowel has since purchased a three year old geld- ing from Mr. Joseph Evans, of cKil- lop, to replace the one he sold, p ying therefor the sum of $200 cash. These sales show that McKillop can hol L up its end with the beet of them in the matter of horse flesh. Comtcre Dontes.-The Court of Be - vision for the Township of McK'llop, held its final sitting on the 24th of une, when it was moved by Alexander 1err, seconded by Wm. Archibald, that the following as farme son, Joh son, for Mathews half of L and Pete ames be en red. on the roll sons, viz.: Robert Sender-. Henderson, and Jas. Hender- of 22, Comes ion 4, Mrs be assessed as owner of west t 12, Concession 3, and Tho. Mathews as t rmers' son for said property;!Joh4 and Lewi Benewis e entered as ow4ers of Lot 1, Concessi n 11, in place of Lionis Bene wis, dee(' sed • Sidney Duimage to be entered a tenant for east half of Lo 27, Come sion 5, in plait° of Amo Dalmage, and Robert Bog's name b _entered or $400 income - Carried. Moved b William Arlohibkld seconded by Wm. vans, that the Court of Re vision be •ow finally closed, and. tha the next eeting be held at Crawford' 1 Hotel, D blin, on the i secend Taesda in Aligns next -Carried. The counci resn.med, when a nu ber of accounts ; were pass d, and the lerk }was instruct. fie, ed to not y James cCa, lum to re- move his once off the road llowance on side line 6 and 16, C noession 14, and save fart er trouble; ikevaise to notify the fence iewers and he p rties inter- ested, or wners of Lo s 2,81, 4,5, and the north half of Lot , Clencession 5; and Lot 5 Concession 6, to attend and arbitrate n a ditch r Water course through t eir properti s, on the 5th of July next the followii g felaceviewers to be notifi d: Samuel Smith, Joseph Duncan, and. Beraard 1 O'Connell. Moved b Wm. Evans, Seconded by Alex. Ker, that the fo lowiag sums of1. money be xpended in bach I ward this year; $25 in Wards Note 2 and 4; ' $200 in Vards Nos. 2 and 3; $280 extra on t LO north gavel ' road, and $130 as an equivalent 4n side roads 101 and 11-0 trried. GOOD P has sold a 4250. , A PLEA grand pion Bion, L. R dale. T for out -do rain began hall, and Scotch a monionsly evening to who is on ada, and t preciation, really enjo Hay rema such a me he had no good-looki smith. $350. -The intermedikte examination for seoond and third class certificates ' being held in the town hall, Clinton and. commenced in Monday, under the direction of Mr. Duff, of MoKillopi There were 51 candidates present, 3$ of whoM are from Clinton High School 13 from outside places.. Hensall. FOR THE OLD SOD. -Messrs. William Colquhoun, of Hibbert,James Loadman of Hay, and. John ritzgerald of Tucker smith, left this station on Thursdayi en -route to the Old Country, where they intend to purchase heavy draughi stallions and mares. As they are an well-known horse fanciers, we may ex4 pea to see something pretty good on their return. Walton. BRIEFS. - The fall wheat in thie vicinity is likely to be better crop than was formerly anti4ipated. - Oa Tuesday, the 28th of Julie, there was brought mto the factory 10,855 pounds} of milk. What factory can beat this ? -Owing to the rain on Saturday mornt ing, few from these -parts went on the excursion to Kincardine. - One night last week a drunken character in hiS usual mood, called at a certain reepecl table house in this village, and shame -1 fully insulted the inmates with his vile and abusive language. . RETURNED. -Mr. James McDonald, o Morris, near Walton, has just return° from an extended - tour through th North-west. He was absent about two months, and took in a considerable portion of Manitoba and Dakota. He went straight to Portage la Prairie. The land around the Portage he says is very good, and. they have there a fine pros perous settlement and a real live town While in the Portage he fell in with three young fellows from Morris who were on a land hunt, and in company with them he struck out and proceeded down the Assiniboineto the Tiger Hills Settlement, where he met an old friend in the person of Mr. jamesYoung,who is postmaster at that point. He remain- ed around in this settlement for several days, and was highly pleased with it. The land is of excellent quality, but all taken up and pretty much settled. Moat of the people have comfortable hewed log houses, and their wheat and other crops promised well. Nearly every farm in this settlement has from 5 to 15 acres of wood land upon it. The 'wood is principally poplar and oak. 1The people generally seem to be very contented and well pleased with th.eir new homes. At this point a gentleman formerly of Brussels named Little, has [surveyed about 300 acres into town lots, and is trying to establish a town here, but it is not likely ever to amount to anything unless a railway can be got. At this point there is a store, bleck- smith shop and a few other such places, which are convenient :for the settlers. This "city" is to be called Littleton. The farmers around. in this settlement ask from $1,000 to $3,500 for a half Section, or 320 acres with a house and about 30 or 40 acres broken, but Mr. McDonald had not heard of any sales that hed taken place at those figures. He went across the country from there to DeWinton, but was not much taken tip with the land over which he passed, as he found it sandy, and in many places boggy and unsettled. He spent a considerable time in Dakota, but was not yery favorably inapressed with the 'country. He also spent several days with his old friend Mr. Robert Pattison, formerly post- master here. He is located on a farm in company with his son. They have got into a very good section, and Beene to:be satisfied with their lot. He used to be stout and portly, but he is quite thin and spare now, and is so much changed as to be almost unrecog- nizable by his ord friends. but he enjoys the best of health. Mr. McDonald Rays the settleis wherever he went Beamed to be hopeful and contented, and all looked forward to a prosperous future. He does not intend to leave Morris, however, as he thinks he is a good deal more- comfortable there now than he could ever be in the North-west, and no doubt he thinks rightly. 4.1 Tuckers *th. ICE .-Mr. homits Tremeer ne mare, fine ydars old, -for ANT TIME. -On July lst a 10 party left the 3rd conces- S., Tuckensmith, for Drys - e day was Very anfavora,ble r amusement, but when the ail -repaired to the town French, 4erman, Irish, d English all ioined har- together an 1 daticed until music by M . Conrad Baker, of the best iolinists in Can- e company howed their ap- by dancing s theugh they ed it. A entleman from ed that he had never seen ry crowd before and that idea there wer so many g young ladies 14i Tucker - hat ab out the eoond line boys now ? Com. • . Clint° [Facet ME NE i A BRAVE YOUNG LADY -0r Tuesday, Miss FaunMay, of this pl ce, left by Grand Tru k Railway, for Fd t Edmon- ton, where he is to be ma ied to a gentleman ell knownre. The die- ( tanoe is 80 miles be ond Winnipeg and 600 mil s of this wi I like be made by team. ny girl wh will ravel this distance to meet the m n sh loves, is plucky indi ed, and deserves to get a good rich h eband. She has the best wishes of x any acquaintances for her utur e wolf re. 1 ' SALT BAG .-Last week about fifteen thousand s It sacks arrined hero for the i use of the Canada S lt it sociation. They are ii tended to b used for the Lower Can dian trade, the eople of that provin e being accustom d to buy- ing in sacks, in fact will net ny barrel- ed salt. It is said that I after; the sack is emptied i is converted into a very serviceable pair of pants, and after doing servio in this connectien as long as possible i turned tq a Variety of other uses. ACCIDENT. On Thar day iafternoon last, while r. I. Ratteitburyiwaa driv- ing around he corner o Kel 's Hotel, he came up n Mr. James R ynolds, of Hallett, wh was crossing tie street, before he w s aware of it, andi the noise of an in oming train making the horse nnmi nageable, it straok Mr. Reynolds with its breast and trampled upon him. Ele was 1 medi tely car- ried into th hotel and nedioa1 assist- ance minim ned,when it fwas fleund that he had snstabined a severe out in the head from tl4e caulk of one of the horse's shoes, one rib broken, jand his body somewhat b uised. We are glad to hear that he is now dcd g as] well as could be exp cted. 4 GOOD Ho SES. - On Tueslay, Mr. Frank Thonkpson, of M 'afield, Ohio, shipped a oak. load of s len '0;1 horses by Great W stern Railw y, tee follow- ing being th persons cf wi om they were purcha ed and the price paid :- J. Shipley, Clinton, mare, $24011, T. McMichael, Hallett, yearlin stallion weighing 1,2 0 lbs., and got b "What's Wanted," $2 0; Jas. Mamma , Hallett, two-year-old l50;$J. M ffat, Goderich township, ti ree-year-old $190; G. T. McKay, thre -year-old, $ 00; . Leith- waite, G-od rich towns ip, 18O;6J. Allinson, C inton, $16 ; J, Gentles, - Kincardine, hree, $220, 190, and $200; Anthony Ta lor, Hullett.j an nusually fine three -ye r -old 1230;]T. tanbury, Clinton, two year-old, $20, CONDENSAT ONS. --The counci are mak- ing a strong effort to in uce he Grand Trunk Comp ny to chane ti e site for the new stat on building so ti at it will be more con enient for bpth r ode, and more centra to the basine s portion of the town. Street lamps are to be erected at v rious points in town. This is a splendid idea, and ill be a great convenience 0 the people. -0 i Sunday evening Rev R. Y. Thompso i, of the Winnipeg Co lege, (formetly o dlullett) preached in illis church. 1 e is one of the raost ilever young m n in the Presbyterian ministry, and ga e an ex- ceptionally eood sermoo. le is on his way to ermany, where he will prosecute hi studies still urther.- Messrs. Chr stopher D'cks n, John Hodgins andi R. W. M$nuii g intend enjoying a sulmmer holid y tr p fishing and camping on the sh rest of Lake Superior. They will like y8 week. -Miss M. C. Grundy, oi most successful teachers evet. in the Clinto School, wa m her home sot of Exeter, o day evening. Another goo spoiled.-Forithe half year e 30th June, th re were re ste the town clerk of Clinton, 42 births, 17 marriages, and 20 deaths. The num- ber of births it just the same as were re- gistered far thle first half of 1881, but the marriages and deaths show a slight de- crease. -Mr. •dohn Shipley has sold a sixteenth of an acre on Efuron Street, east of Rednisind's blacksmith shop, to Mr. John Shdppard, for the sum of tart next e of the engaged arried at Thurs- teacher ding the ed with 1 - Morris. who has been attending Cobonrg COL INTERESTI*G ITEMS. -Mr. G80. jeWitt, lege for the past six months, has return- ed home to spend the holidays, and is announced to preach at Ebenezer next Sabbath evening, 9th inst., at 7 o'clock. -Rev. W. Thornley, of Aurora, former Pastor of Wingham circuit, preached it Ebenezer last Sabbath evening, to a liarge audience of interested hearers. - Miss M. Campbell, of Morris, is at pre- sent visiting friends in Tuckersmith.e- Mr. Hugh Campbell and wife, of Mit- ellen, gave us a call last week. -Mrs. J. nox,-who left here for Manitoba, a ew weeks ago, lost one of her trunks on the way, and has not yet found its whereabouts. -Mr. W. Hawthorn sold a team of horses the other day to Mr. T. Clark for the sum of $240, and pur- chased a younger and apparently better team for the sum of $205. 1 Dommune DIY. - The first of July tiassed very quietly around here. Had it not been for the "grand celebration" at Sunshine, there would have been little going on worthy of note. The . ;ic-nic consisted of one swing, or rather me swings, as there were two small ones on a pole, half a dozen seats, and about two dozen young gentlemen. It was considered to be a case of necessity for the young ladies, especially, to hate their lives insured before venturing to get into the awing, as they would cei- tainly be compelled to sympathize wit4 Guiteau .before getting out. Mr. C. Harris and children sang several pieces of music which were really excellent in every sense of the word. Rev. Mt. Birks then gave a very appropriate ad- dress, after which provisions, which were excellent in quality and abundant in quantity, were readily consuriaed. COURT OF REvISION.-At the adjourn- ed and final sitting of the Court of Re- vision for the township of Morris the following appeals wete disposed of, viz., John Burgess, enter:4 as farmer's son, on south half 4, concession 1 ; R. Short - reed, one dog struck off; David Flerra ming, entered. owner west part 11, con- cession 6; Wm. Hotham, entered occu- pant north-west part 11, concession. 6; Wm Oakley, metered owner of south half of north half 30, concesssion 7, value $1,800; Alex. Robertson, entered tenant north hell 24, concession 1; John Mills, entered owner south half 12, concession 6; John Miskimmons, entered farmer's son, on south half 11, concession 5; Geo. Seals, entered own- er south half 14, concesesion 6; Wm. Proctor, entered farmer's son on south half 7, concession 5. The Court of Revision was then closed, and the assessment roll as now revised and corrected was established as the assess-, ment roll of this township for the cur. rent year. Council businees being then proceeded with the following accounts were ordered to be paid :- L. J. Brace, for lumber, $8.1O; Thos. Russel, plank and culvert, $3 ; Chas. Wheeler, repairing scraper, 75 cents ; Reading & Duff, lumber S5.50; John • Roe gravel, 5.95;$ J. T. Mitchel, print- . ing $9.00; David Hogg,repairing scraper,: 20 cents; Geo. Fersyth,to expend in charity, 10.00;$john.Ainsley, building Ruttan's Bridge, $550. Moved by Mr. J. R. Miller, seconded by Mr. Wm. Wray, that Messrs. Mooney and GOSIMIII in- spect the 7th concession line from iota 25 to 30, also side line between lots 5 and 6, concession 7, and, 6th cone.cession line, at lots 7 and 13, and report as to repairs necessary. -Carried. Moved by Mr. H. Gosman, seconded by Mr. H. Mooney, that Mr: John Forrest and Mr. Robert Johnston be instructed to put in a box drain on side line be. tween lots h5 and 26, concession 2, tlais council to pay for lumber. -Carried. Moved by Mr. Wm. Wray, seconded by Mr. H. Gosman, that Mr. Miller be instrueted to have _the approach to Rattan's bridge put in a proper state of repair. -Carried. Moved by Mr. J. It. Miller, seconded by Mr. H. Gosman, that the Reeve and Mr. H. Mooney be instructed to let the contract of build- ing the approaches to Sunshine bridge as soon as possible. -Carried. Moved by Mr. J. R. Miller, seconded by Mr. H. GOS131an, that the Treasurer be in- ttrected to deposit $7,000 in the Bank of Hamilton, in Wingham.-Carried. The Council then adjourned to meet again on the 7th day of August next. • Locemeres.-Mr, YtThos. Senior, for- merly junior member of the firm of McMillan & Senior, has opened out a bakery and. confectionery store in Metcalf's old stand. -Miss Ella Williams, of Turtle Mountain, Mani- toba, is the guest of Mrs. 0. G. Martin at present. -On Saturday last a goodly number of our young people betook themselves to Point Farm, for the pur- poseof enjoying a nice secluded. retreat for a picnic. The day being somewhat eold the party per force had to find amusements, in which they admir- ably succeeded inside the spacious halls of the building. Visitors from Brussels, Wingham and. other places attended, and all seemed to enjoy them- selves to the fullest extent.- On Mon- day evening next a promenade concert, under the auspices of the Episcopal Church congregation, will be held in. Watson's Hall. -The public school ex- aminations were held this week, and the satisfactory results go to prove the fact that we have a competent staff of teachers. -The municipal council of Blyth have wisely decided to gravel mill street. This is something that has been required for many years past, as the great traffic on this street to and from the Great Western Railway, hitherto was by genuine Manitoba mud, rendering it almost impossible for heavy teams to pass along at some seasons of the year. - Messrs. Win. Clegg, of Blyth, and John S. Laidlaw, of Morris, have everything in readiness to start for Manitoba on Saturday. Their route will be by boat from Kincardine to - Prince Arthur's Landing, and will in- clude a number of picturesque and in- teresting Bights. It is Mr. 0i -egg's intention to go into speculating, while Mr. Laidlaw will go directly into farm- ing. -Hugh D. Frazer, a bright little fellow of eleven. years, son of James Frazer, of Hallett. died on Tuesday last after a very brief illness, from the ef- fects of diphtheria. It is sincerely hoped. that this will be the last case of this epidemic that will come under our notice. -License Inspector Yates paid Blyth a visit in his official capacity last !Friday. Bluevale. FESTIVAL. - On Saturday evening 'last a very successful strawberry festi- val, under the auspices of the Canada Methodist Church was held. in Leech's hall. The chief attraction, however, was an autograph quilt, which was hung 'in a conspicuous place. The names on ,the quilt amounted to $67 of subscriptions; the proceeds of the evening 1)25, :and the quilt sold for 88, making a neat $100, which goes to defray the debt on. the church. The choir discoursed several selections of tuusic in an ad- Mirable manner, whilst speeches were :delivered by T. Farrow, M. P., chair- man, Revd. Meson. Philip, Bike, Cup - ler and Leech. 1 Loosomas.-The Royal Hotel since the advent of Mr. Patterson has tiuder- gone considerable repairs, and now Presents a fine appearance, creditable to the genial landlord and the village. 1 -Mr. W. Messer has also had his store !enlarged and painted, and it now shows a business -like appearance. Bluevale !is bound to live, and also intends having 'an N. P, fonfive years yet. -No fewer - 'than 58 EXP0SITORS arrive- weekly at this office. Quite a circulation. -Mrs. Golding and daughter, mother and ister of Mrs. Dr. Hutchinson, of Liver- ool, England, are here at the doctor's spending the surnmen-Bluevale cheese for June sold at lOic.-Bluevale juniors. beat Wingham juniors at base ball on Thursday last. Score 18 to 38. -We We had, the pleasure of seeing our old townsman' Dr. Scott, in the village on Saturday last. -James Boynton, turner, painter, draughtsman and cider maker, is leaving tdevn. His many friends wish him success in walking a rope over the falls on August 18, provided the day be fine. , -A very pleasant and successful. school picnic was - held by the teacher, Mr. Black, and pupils of School Section No. 6, Grey, in Mr. Sample's grove, on Wednesday after- /mon. Six swings gave ample scope for enjoyment to the children. About 4 p. ni. Mr. James Forsyth took the ehair and the following programme was entered upon and carried through suc- cessfully : Recitations from J. Brown, J. Perkins, J. Duncan, L. Ireland, M. Hamilton, W. Forsyth and. A. Hings- ton. A dialogue was given by five upils and short addresses by Messrs. E. McKenzie, of Walton, and W. H. Kerr, of Brussels. The music was under the charge of Mr. Charles Harris, Who with his three children, perform- ed their part well. The ladies of this section kept up their reputation of first - bass cooks, and altogether the picnic Was & Success. FIFTE - WHOLE CLEAR Surnme 14- OTE TNE F Dress Goo Marked Dress Go marked Id Dress -Goo marked Striped Mu. narked d Prints sold marked d G in ghianzs marked d • 'GLOVES/ HO LACES AND 2E1:Rd:a' FOR CASH E. M DUNCA - ARE 0 SPECIAL WHITE H MAMMIES The Largest a STRAW & In the c GREATLY RE Gents' F Of all descriptiona at the low EXTRA VAL Cotton and 3f6-ri, 11 TAILORING D Remember that paatment is well s Tweeds, Irish and everything suitable SeaSOIL One look through convinced that our House in the trade. Duncan 6 Direct Import