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THE STAB GROCERY,
THORNE3
GROCER, WINE' IA SPIRIT
MERCHANT.
PRODUCE TIkKEN IN EXCHANGE,
KILLORAI4 & RYAN'S OLD STAND.
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DISTRICT MATTERS.
CARD or TuAlms.—We have much
pleasure in stating that the Confederation Life
Association of Toronto, (through their agent, M.
31. 3fanning„ district agent, Exeter,) made a most
prompt and sat!sfactory settlement of all claims
lender polley No. 886,, on the life of the late
..Ttunes-ftnders, of Cus tot.vn, by paying the fud
itmount of the claims without delay, and without
any cost wheever. W. Etemrr and CIIARLIES
Axosusox, Executors of James Sauders,decessed.
= —Listowel Stamlard. ItrA
senoot, FiNAN0.8.—The receipts for
Public) School purposes in this town for
the past year as shown by the Auditors'
stateruent amounted to $3,572.95, made
Ttp, in part as follows : Government
grant, 338,$municipal grant, $2,800,
and interest on municipal loan fund
investment, 5U0. The expenditure for
the year amounted to 53,172.98, and
embraced the following principal items;
Teachers' salaries, 532 maps, &c.,;
118. caretaking, 5182, wood, repairs,
5439. At the close of the year
there was a balance of $399.97 in the
treasury. $2,
Goan limisEs.—Diessrs. W. J. Dick-
son, of MoKillop, and J. McMann, of
Seaforth, recently purchased from Mr.
T. Bissett, of Exeter, a span of heavy
draught two year old. geldisgs, weighing
3,000 pounds, paying for them the sum'
of $550, They are pronounced by com-
petent judges to be the best span of two
year old geldinga in the County of Huron,
if not the best in Ontario. Mr. Dickson
-intends working them on his farm for a
while, unless tempted to sell them at a
good figure.
Burrell Manra.---A meeting of the
patrona of the Seafottla Gheeae Factory
and all others interested in the cneann-
ery and dairy business, will be helt1 in
the town Hall in this town, on Tuesday
next, the 13th inst. Practical addresses
en the management and benefits of
ereameriee, will be given by Mr. Thos.
Ballantyne, M. P. P.; Wm. Johnston,
Esq., of Kirkton- Creamery, George
Watt,Esq.,of Londesborough Creamery,
and others. This promises to be a most
interesting meeting, and we hope to see
a large attendance of farmers and
othera who are intereeted in this imtor-
tent business.
A GOOD HORSE. —Messrs. John and
Thomas Ward, of this town, have pur-
chaeed the trotting stallion, "Mohawk
Chief," paying for him the handsome
sum of $875. This horse was raised
and owned in Brantford. He is a direct
descendant of "°Id Clear Grit," and is
aoknowledged to be one of the fastest
trotting stallions in Canada.. He is the
horse witich, it will be remembered,
trotted at the races on, Fairview Park,
In thia town-, last fall, and won
Arst money. He is a dark bay,
has splendid bone, arid is a large power -
fat animal, and is just the clasa of
horse from which to breed good road-
sters, We understand the Messrs.
Ward intend to travel him in this sec-
tion during the coming season, and we
hope their venture will prove a profit-
able one.
PRESENTATION.—On. Monday evening
last, &number of his fellow employees
met at the residence of.Mr. Wm. Wood,
in this town, and presented him with
complimentary address, acciinapanied
by a handsel:ea ortuat stand. Mr. Wood
has, for several years, occupied the
position of foreman of the weaving de-
partment in the woollen mill of the
Messrs. TanEgmond, and the presenta-
tion was made by those worldeg more
immediately under his charge, and was
intended as an expression of their
esteem for him personally, as well as
being an aoknowledgment of his kind
and courteous demeauor towards theta.
The address was read by Miss Mary
Boyd:and the_ preserttation was made
by Miss Maggie McLeod. Mr. Wood
replied in most feeling and appropriate
terms. At the conchision of these pro-
ceedings, a. short time was pleasantly
spent in Boole' converse, dce., when the
company dispersed, all no doubt feeling
satisfied with the consciousness that
they htad thus recognized the claims of
true friendship.
Tura CHAMPION.—For some time the
members of the Seaforth Curling Club
have been playing aff in pairs for the
purpose af deciding which one should
hold the Galedoniaai medal, won by the
club teat season, for the current year.
This pIa.y was continued until the com-
petition was narrowed down to three
members, viz.: Messrs Patterson. Com-
mon and J. A. Wilson. Mr. Wilson
being pitted. aaaiust Mr. Patterson, he
beat hina by three shone The conteet
then lay between Mr. Wilson and Mr.
Cornmeal. This raatch came off on
Friday last, and restated in victory for
Mr. Wilson by the !tame score as he
gained in the match with Mr. Patter-
son. Mr. Wilson ts, therefore, the
champion curler of Seaforth, and holds
tlaa inedaInutil next Reason, when it will
again be corapeted for in s. similar
manner. We beg to congratulate our
young friend on his success and skill.
He is the youngest member of the club,
and his victory is all the more credit-
able to him from the fact that he has
been absent from tewn most of the
season, and has had very little oppor-
trinity for practice.
A CORBEcTrox.—MR. EDITGR, SIR,—A
report having got abroad to the effect
that I refused a horse and cutter to
some parties who desired to send a raan
to Brussels to vote for Mr.Hayes at the
recent election, I wish to make some
explanation. On election day Mr. JOhn
Ward came to me and said that Mr.
liswitelts,w desired a eig frorct him to
send a man back to Brussels to vote,
bnt as his horses wereall out be asked
if 1 could not send a rig with him.
said I had only one team in the etable,
and that did.not belong to rae, but , if
the parties owning the horses would
permitaneto-have them, I would go
with, the man. I saw the parties
who owned the teain, and they re-
fused to let me have them, and 1 in-
formed Mr. •Hawkshaw So. This is all
there .is about it. It 1 bad had
a horse -in, the stable of nay own, I would
only -have teen too glad of the job of
driving a Man to Brussels, as it did not
matter•to me for whom he voted, so
long as I got my money. --A. FORBES.
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NPT HIGHLY COMPLIMINTABY.—The
Blyth,Review of last week says: The
wandering musicians of Seaforth, who
furnished music forthe last Assembly
here, are _very loud in the mouth.
They were engaged to play for $16, but
upon settlement demanded $24, which
Wag paid them rather than have any
trouble. Their eext little game was to
beat Mr. Hutton out of their bus fare,
but that gentleman despatched a mes-
sagelo Clinton's gentle guardian to coi-
led the fare from Ole musicians.'Mr.
Paisley captured his men and kept
them until the afternoon, when they
were•obligecl to disgorge the expeiase of
telegraphing, bus fare, and Paisley's
account, making in all about $4, where,
if they had pursued an honest course
they Would have been just $3_ in,
Verily "honesty is the best policy." Mr.
Geo. Andrews, who engaged the music,
was in Seaforth on Tuesday, when one
of the musicianused insulting language
towards him, and George quickly
knocked him through a window in Car=
roll's hotel, the result being a law suit,
the particulars of which we have not
yet learned. ,
THE Lrrenenu SOCIETY.— The regu-
lar meeting of the Literary Society
tookplace on Friday evening last, and
the attendanoe was the largest this
season, the spacious room being filled,
even standing room being scarcely ob-
tainable. The chair was occupied by
M. P. Hayes, Esq. The subject,"Which
country has produced the greatest men,
England, Ireland or SOotland ?" was
handled with great ability by the var-
ious speakers, each doing his utmost to
convince the audience that his country
hadTrodueed the best men. However,
when the debate was over and the audi-
ence wag oalled upon to decide by vote
upon the various arguments, Scotland
came out ahead by a large majority.The
speakers were.: For Scotland, Messrs.
Thomas McMillan and George Lockhart;
for Ireland, Messrs. Mulholland and
Hilliard, and for England Messrs. Mul-
loy and Kemp. It is pleasing to notice
the increasing interest taken in these
meetings, as axemplified by the large
attendance each night a meeting, and
we hope the interest will be maintained,
until the close of the season. This
evening readings will be given by the
following ladies and gentlemen: Messrs.
McCoy and Dewanand Misses Houston,
Bowden, Killoran and Mills.
UNION CHORAL Sommer. — A -Union
Choral Society,embracing the principal
musical talent of the town, has been
organized, and the following officers ap-
pointed, viz: M. Y. McLean,Holiorary
President; James A. Cline, President;
M. R. Counter, lst Vico-President;
David Johnson, 2nd Vice -President;
Mr. Rae, 6ecretary ; J. Brownell,
Treasurer, and T. 0. Kemp, Conductor.
There are already some thirty mem-
bers) and it is thought the nnmber can
be considerably increased. The object
of the society is mutual improvement.
The members will meet once a week
for practice, and we believe so soon as
they are prepared,intend giving a series
of entertainments. There is no doubt
but there is abundance of musical
talent in this town to keep up an excel-
lent organization of this kind, ad if
properly and harmoniously cond cited,
will result not only in profit and leas-
ure to the ladies and gentlemen who
take part in it,but may be made a s urce
of benefit and pleasure to the ci zens
generally. From the auspicious om
tnenoement, and, from the well known
musical abilities of the lathes and
gentlemen who are to take a leading
part in the society, we have little hesi-
tation in predicting for it a prosperous
and useful career.
GOING- AWAY.—We regret being called
upoe to state that Mr. James A. Cline,
who has held -a responsible position
with one of the -leading firms of this
town for the past fourteen years, has
definitely decided to remove from Sea -
forth. He has purchased a hardware
business in Wingham, and will beoorne
a, resident of that town some time in
April next. For many years .Mr. Cline
has been a prominent and useful citizen.
His rare musical abilities, of which he
was never sparing, combined with his
genial manners and affable, obliging
disposition made him a universal favor-
ite With all classes. In public affairs,
also, he has taken a prominent part,
having filled the position of Public
School trustee for about six years, and
the last year he occupied the responsi
ble position of chairman of the Board.
From the organization of the Fire Brit
gado he has taken a most active inter-
test in that body, and for several years
has held the position a Chief Engineer,
and the efficiency of the Brigade at the
present time is due in a very large
degree to his judicious, active and effie
dent management. In this latter
capacity he will be particularly missed,
and it will be hard to get &person to fill
his position. We are sure that we bat
express the feelings of every resident of
the town when we say that it is with
unfeigned regret that we make the an-
nouncement of his contemplated remov-
al, and the only thing that recoiaoiles us
to it is the belief that the change will
be to his pecuniary advantage. We cars
heartily congratulate the people , of
Wingham upon the acquisition they are
about to receive to their business pdpu-
lation, and we can assure them\ that
they will find in Mr. Cline not ohly a
useful citizen, bat a Shrewd and at the
same time thorougl3ly upright and reli-
able business man. Seaforth has.
already given Wingham some of her best
citizens,and this last is by no means the
least estimable.
ANOTHERPIOSTEEB GONE .-It was only laat
week that we recorded the death of one
of MaKillop's pioneer settlers, and this
week it becomes our cInty to refer to
another. Mr. Samuel Dorrence died at
his residence on the 4th concession of
McKillop, on Tuesday last, in the 56th
year of his age. Mr. Dorrenoe *as the
third son of a large family. He was a
native of the county of Derry, Ireland.
When quite a young man he articled
himself to the master of a large trading
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THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
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vessel which sailed from Belfast, and
touobedi at various South American
porta and came to QUebec. . He re-
mained on this vessel • for two yeare
when he left it at Quebec, and decided
to push his fortunes on ehore in a new
land. He made hiw waY to the town of
Perth, in the vicinity of which he re.
mained for about five years. In com-
pany With his brother George, be came
to MoKillop in the yeez1.1.8.47, and for a
considerable time he ; was `employed
with the late RobertHyes. Ultimately
he married a daughter f Mr. Hareand
with his young wife set led Olathe farm
where he continued to (wide until his
death. It was at the tiMe of settlebtent
an unbroken forest, but by dint of in-
dustry, perseverance and •economy, he
not only succeeded in -Making it one of
the most comfortable hOmesteads in the
township, but amassed considerable
means beside. He leave ll a widow and
a large family, most of whom are grown
up and able to do for themselves. He
Was attacked by Diabetes abotit four
years ago, since which he has gradually
been growitig worse and getting weaker,
until at length the vital spark entirely
fled. At times his sufferings were in-
tense, but shortly before his death he
was almost entirely free from pain, a d
at last pissed quietly away without n
,apparent struggle. On the Friday p e-
vionstto his death he, in company wi 'h
his brother, went to the barn to vi w
sotne stock and he seemed more che r-
ful than usual, but he soon after took a
bad turn and never rallied more. e
was a quiet, inoffensive, honorable m n
and was held in the highest esteem
every one who knew iiiM.. He was 1
terred in the Maitlandbank cemetery on
Thursday, and the respect entertain d
for him by his neighbors was well 0
emphfied by the large attendanc& t
the funeral.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—A most meiancho
accident, which has since result
fatally, ()mined to Mr. James De
ereaux, of the Huron Road, Tuck r.
smith, on Wednesday last. Mr. De
erea,ux was at Mr. Diokson's sale. J st
before starting for home _he had oc a-
sien to enter the stable; where were a
number of horses of those who wee
attending the sale. Mr. Devereaux w s
-stending behind a team, between whieh
was a pole or scantlipg, talking to a-
friOad. He made a backward move-
ment, and it is supposed tripped on tie
end of this pole. In falling he threw
oat his hands to save Ihimself, one of
them coming in contact With one
of the horses when the animal
kieked, strikiug him on the head,
and fracturing the ! sknll in two
pieces. . He was taken , up in an uncone
scions condition, and eyes conveyed to
Seeforth as soon as lapsable. He was
taken to the residence of Dr. Hanover,
and everything that medicalekill could
do for him was done, but all in vain.
He remained in an unconscious condi-
tion until Thursday forenoon, when he
breathed his last. Mr. Devereaux wee
a man in the prime et life, being only
42 years of age, an was a quiet,
gentlemanly, honorable man, who was
therolighly respected ,lay every one who
kniew him. He leaves a wife and
family of young Children to mourn his
sadden, tragical end, besides a large
family connection, and a host of warm
friends. The funeral ' will leave St.
Jame& Roman 'Catholic Church, Sea -
forth, to -morrow mornipg (Saturday) at
10 o'clock, and proceed to the. place of
interment in Irishtown cemetery. -
DICKSON'e Siiiie.—eT he sale of thorough,
bred stock at Castramont Perm, in the
township of Tuckersmith, on Wednes-
day last, proved very, successful ard
most 'satisfactory to the proprietor,
James Dickson Esq. The day was in-
teusely cold, and very letormy and the
reads were badly blocked up, but not-
withstanding these draw backs there
was a good attendanee ; bidding was
spirited and good prime were realized.
Had the weather been favorable the
attendance would have been very much
larger. Every animal offered was sold,
with but one 'exception, and taking
males and females together the Bales
,averaged 5122 per animal; The follow-
ing is a list of the pribeipal animals
sold, the prices obtained for each and
the names of the purchasers: Young
Udora's Oxford, calved 20th May, 1877,
'purchased by John Ketchen, Stanley,
for 5143; Young Britten, calved Octo-
ber 6th, 1881, sold to Robert Devereaux,
Tuckersmith, for 5153; Favorite, calved
2nd January, 1882, sold to James Dun-
can, Goderich TownShip, for 5120;
Heron Chief, calved 34d of April, 1882,
sold to John Cainerob, Tuckersmith,
for $140. The following cows and
heifers were sold: Vesey 5th, calved
February,1880, sold to Isaac Fisher,
Colborne, for 5210; Duchese of Castra-
mont, calved November, 1874, sold to
Thomas Green, Logan, for 5142;
Lassie,- calved March, 1873,
sold to Alex. McNeil, Goderich Town-
ship, for 5120; Jenny Lind, calved
December, 1879, sold 'to Robert, Mc-
Allister, Hay Township, for 570; Itt
Duchess of Castramont, calved Febru-
ary, 1880, sold to George Sproat, Tuck-
ersmith, for 5110; 2nd Duchess of
Castramont, calved February, 1881,
sold to _ Alexander McNeil, Goderich
townehip, for 5106; Rose of Castramont
2ed, -calved December, 1880, sold to
Jesieli Hewitt, McKillop, for 5120;
Blossom, calved April, 1881, sold to
Win. Wilson, Hay, for 590; Duchess
2ed, calved December, 1880, sold to
Thomas Beatty, Godetioh township, for
570; Rose of Caetraniont • 3rd, calved
March, 1882, sold to John G. Wilson,
Seaforth, for 5107. The sale was, as
will be seen, very successful, and we are
glad that all these fine animals have
been retained within the county. The
sale Wila conducted bt 'Mr. J. P. Brine,
and it gees without sling that he did.
hils duty.
SOCIAL.—Tife social held in the Pres-
byterian church on Friday evening last
was fairly attended and was a very
pleasant affair. Refreshments were,
served in the basement by the ladies,
and as usual were in abundance and of
the very choicest quality, and seemed
to be duly appreciated bythe audience.
At the appointed hour the chair was
taken in the audieaee room of the
church by Mr. D. D. Wilson. Short
btit interesting addresses were delivered
principally on Foreign Mission work, by
Revds. Messrs. McDonald, McCoy and
Musgrave. Readings were given by
Miss Hilton, Mrs. Charles Lowrie and
Mr. S. G. MoCaughey. The selections
were appropriate and were all well
rendered. The selection given by Mrs.
Lowrie was in the Scotch dialect, and
being of 3 humorous nature and given
the very best broad Sootoh, "brought
d wn the house." The musical part of
the entertainment was supplied by
Professor Jones, Misses Johnson and
Ewing, and Messrs. , Cline and Scott.
.The selectins were all good and well
rendered, and Beemed to please the
audience thoroughly. The .programme,
if anything, was just rather . long, bat
the entertainment was a very pleasant
and profitable one. '
1 —On the following Monday evening
the annual congregational meeting was
held and was fairly attended. The
ladies also, on this occasion, had pro -
!tided a splendid tea for all who wished
to partake of it, atid it is needless to say
,that their hospitality was generally
availed of and duly appreciated. The
business transacted was not of material
:titerest to the outside public. We may
iay, however, that the reports of the
anous departments show the congrega-
ion to be in a most prosperous condi-
ion financially. The contributions
ast yearfor all purposes amounted to
5,659. It is also gratifying to note
hat the valuable church property is
ow nearly free from debt, the balance
eing only about $1,800, and it is prob-
able that this will. be considerably de-
oreased during the preSent year from
tlee surplus revenue. , is
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SEA.FOBTH HIGH SCHOOL. — The fol-
lowing is the standing of the pupils of
the Seaforth High School :
In the report I stands for excellent to
good.
NAME.
II good to fair.
III fair to bad.
FORM III.
J.. Lennan, III III III III
j. Rice, I I I* . I
D. Wood, II II I* III
W. Ford, I I I* III
G. Campbell, I II I* I
J. Ireland, III II II* II
J. Pendergast, III II I* II
D. McFaydzen, I II I* 1
J. McLoughlin, I I I* I
S. McCoy, . III II III
R. Hughese III III II
G-. Pollock, II II II III
3. H. McLeod, , III I ° II
Frauk O'Neil, I II
.Miss Brown, II II II II
Misa Smith, UI II III III
Miss Hills, €1II II II "III
Miss J. Case, III III III HI
Miss Hillen, I I 1 I
Miss Nevils II II I II
Miss Dodds, II II III III
Miss Elder, , I II I I
Miss Richardson, II III III* II
Miss Booth, _ III II I III
Mies M. Govenlock, II I II II
Miss Ferguson,' II III III* II
Miss Hawkins, I II II
Miss Burk, II III III* III
Miss Givlin, III II III
Miss_ Dickson, III I I I
Miss Nash, III
NA.ME.
FORM II.
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H. Robertson, II II I I
T. Malone, I. II II I I
J. Malone, II III II I
G. Stephenson, I III 11.
Miss Edwards, II I I I
Mies Dickson, II I II • I III
Miss McLean, 11 I I III
Miss Jackson, II I III II
Miss Dewar, III II II
Mise Kale, II II III II
Miss Barr, Il II I II
FORM I.
H. Beattie,
W. Beattie,
J. Saharan,
A. McLean,
F. McCaughey,
M iss Atkinson,
Miss Dickson,
III II II I
II II II II II
II I II I
111 11 I 1111
I I II I II
I II II 1111
II 11 111
UNI VERSITY CLASS.
Higgins and Denvar 1st class in classics,
McFaul - 2nd class in classics,
McCoy, Coleman and Plunkett 3rd
class in classics.
Parents are requested to note the
fowling of their children in the several
Repartments, and to see that more at-
tention is given at home to those sub-
i3cts in which children are weak. Par-
ents are also requested to see that their
children attend school while these ex-
aminations are in progress.
• J. C. HABSTONE,
Principal,
N. B. —Pupils marked * took statics,
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LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. Lusby the town
collector has succeeded in collecting
every cent due on the collector's
!roll of last year. This speaks well for
the financial position of the rate payers
f this town.—Mr. Bailey photographic
artist, formerly of this town has gone
to Clinton and has entered into part-
ership with Mr. Foeter of that town.
There never were so many good snow
shovelers in town as there are this win-
ter. Practise makes perfect.—Mr. Ar-
thur Forbes wishes us to deny a rumour
current in town to the effect that his
black carriage team ran away one night
last week. The horses were in the
stable -at the time they were said to
have run away.—Our old friend Mr.
D. McNaught, of B,apid city has been
elected warden of his county.—Itis stat-
ed that Mr. Alex. Davidson has disposed
of his interest in ,the Carney -House,
Emerson, to the , Proprietor, for the
sum of $12,000, and that he intends re-
moving to Detroit. --The annual mis-
sionary meeting in connection with St.
Thomas Church in this town will be
held on the evening of Tuesday next
the 13th inst., when addresses will be
delivered by the missionary agent and
the Rev. Mr. Craig of Clinton.—The
annual meeting of the Huron Live
Stook association will be held at the
Commercial Hotel, Clinton,on Saturday
the 17th inst., at one o'clock p. m.—At
a recent meeting of the Directors of
the Tuckersuiith Branch Agricultural
Society it was decided to discontinue
the spring seed phow and substitute for
it a show for the exhibition of entire
stock. This is, no doubt, a good move:
ment, and there is no reason why as
good a show of entire stock could not
be got up here as that annually at
Bracefield, which is generally admitted
to be second to none in the Prevince.—
The.exhibition given in the skating rink
ou Thursday evening of last weck by
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Mr. John 11.--Ceol, the c,hampion fancy
skater of the Northweat, as he is stated,
was witnessed by a fair crowd. As a
fancy skater, Mtn CooIj is good, and his
performances gave n iversal satisfac-
tion.—.-Weinesday lst was one of the
moat Mastery days �f the season. It
" snowed and blowed." for all it was
worth during the day, again impeding
travel on both the reads and railways.
Some were led. to think that Wiggins'
great storm had cone two days too
, soon, but 'the minds of all were relieved
towards evening when the snow oeased
falling and the wind c lmed down, and
a beautifqa clear night ollowed.—Wood
is selling at from four to six dollars per
cord and scarce even at these figures.—
Oar merchants who al aye keep abreast
of the times are already getting id large
stoche of spring goods, although the
atmosphere doesn't savor much of
spring breezes - so far.—Mr. Thomas
Coventry is busily engaged placing his
new stock in e ordet. He has a •good
stand, and will -have a nice shop.—On
Thursday morning at 7 o'clock the
thermometer was 7 degrees below zero,
which it not bad Lir Marche-- Mr,
Sohmidt, lately of Listwel, and former-
ly head clerk in the st n'e of Mr. Jamie -
sou in this town, has taken possession of
the store 'formerly occapied by Messrs.
Hally & Anderson, an intends, we be-
lieve, opening out th rein ' a stock of
general merchandise shortly. — The
Spring Show under th auspices of the
South Huron Agrienit ral Society, will
be held at Biucefiel , on Wednesday,
April 18th.—A numbe of the Goderich
curlers visited town yesterday and
played a match here. They left home
with the intention of g ing to Wingham,
but when they got to C inton they found
that no trains were running on that
road, and accordingly ame on to Sea-
forth.—Mr. Thomas McLaughlin, of
Grey, ham purchased half interest in
Mr. James Horton's w ll -known stallion
"Welcome" for $1.0 0, and passed
through town with iim on his way
home on Thursday.
Brusee s.
MARKETS.—Fall wh at, red, 51 to
$1.03 ; white, 950 to 9 o; spriPg, 95o to
04 ; barley, 480 to 55o; peas, 68o to 70c;
oats, 35e to 36e; b tter, 16e to 180
eggs, 21c.
CURLINA.—Two rink e of the Listowel
cdrlers played two rinks of Brussels
club here on Tuesday last, resulting in
fevor of Brussels by 54 shots.
. R. Armstrong
two lots en Prin-
. Pierce, of Grey,
having sold his
to town about
i PROPERTY SOLD.—M
has sold bie house and
cess street, to :Mr. Tho
for 51,000; Mr. Pierce
farm intends moving i
the first of April.
BRIEFf3.—There were
kind ou the Sonthe
Wednesday last.—The
aaconcert in their hall
no trains of any
n Extension on
Oddfellows give
n Tuesday next.
....We see by last weeld& news that the
Wroxeter curlers can't get any matches
with outside clubs. Ail we can say is
that they are in debt t Brussels club
fer a return match, all will be wel-
Opted here any day w th two or five
rinks.
St anle
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COUNCIL DOINGS.—A the last meet-
ing of the .Staeley cou cil it was resol-
ved that until the dispute between the
Collector and Treasur r is settled, the
eeve hold the collect r's bonds. The
eeve was instructe4 to give Mr.
William Carnie an or er for $9.60 for
gravel furnished in 182. The sum of
512 was granted to Ja e McDonald as
charity. The funeral expenses of the
late Thomas Kay aubonuting to $18
were ordered to be p id. It was re-
solved that the counci act as a corn-
Mittee to investigate the advisability
of opening a. road on the rear of lots
3,4 and 5 on tbe fourtl concession and
East side of lot 6, on tae South Boun-
dary. After passiug he by-laws ap-
pointing township officers and fix-
ing their salaries the council adjourned
Until the first Saturdse in April.
.
,
I Kthbinn.
Scnoite REP0BT.—Thle following pupils
obtained die highest sanding in their
respective classes at Kinburn Public
School for the mont i of February:
Fifth Class. -1st Be la Lowrie, 2nd
.
amuel Lawsonllo rth Class.—lst
obert Scott, 2nd Jennie Scott, 3rd
Luke Lawton. Junio Fourth Class.--
lst Eliza ColcIdugh, nd John Scott,
3rd Mary Schoales. bird Class.—lat
Jane Button, 2nd Thomas Wheatley,
3rd Joseph Wheatley. Junior Third
Class.—lst Jessie Lowrie, 2nd Mary
McCully, 3rd Elizabe h Dunlop. Sec -
and Class.---ist John McKay, 2nd John
Brittou, 3rd Alex. Lindsay. Junior
Second Class.—lst George Nott, 2ad
Bettie Stetthenson, 3rd Lilian Martin.
PERSONAL.—We hadja short visit from
our genial friend, 1 r. Murray, last
week. Mr. _ Murray. superintends the
Kinburn Cheeee Fact ry for the ensu-
ing summer. 4--.1Y[r. aron Tyerman,
whc left thin vicinit last spring for
Manitoba, is paying a short visit to
this part at present. The prairie coun-
try, no doubt, Agrees with Mr. Tyer-
man, as he looks hale and hearty. He
likes the country very well, but thiuke
its progress is much reitarded on account
of the large amount 4f land held by
epeculators.—We are pleased to learn
that the sick in our vi iuity are rapidly
recovering.
I
Tuckers, 4th.
Nitv BELL.—The nicessary-funds for
the purchase ° of a dew belf for the
chool in Section No. ,have been raised
y the people of the s ction, and it is
xpected that the ne bell will'be forth-
oming shortly.
SCHOOL REPOBT.—
pupils in School
second Concession, T
by Miss Gilpin,
for February ; Fifth
Mc-Vittie, 2nd Ellen
Eliza M.Landsborou
1st Absalom Cozens.
he honor roll for
Section No. 6,
ckersmitlataught
is as follows
class, lst Ellen
Townsend, 3rd
h. Fouith clase—
nd Leslie Town-
send, 3rd Ellen Rbetl, dge. Third Sen-
ior—lst Mary Sproat,2nd Fanny Town --
send, 3rd Lydia Lantsborough. Third
Junior—let Robert L ndsborough, 2nd
David Laudsborough, 3rd Jennie
Broadfoot. Second Senior— 1st Mary
Townsend, 2nd Maggie Dale, 3rd Mary
Routledge. SecondJunior—let George
Dale, 2nd Hattie Roi4tledge, 3rd Rich-
ard Yellow. The ayerage attendance
for February was 2114
GRANGE Socuem—The annual social
under the auspices of the Egmondville
Grange, was held inheir hall on the
tl
'evening of Friday last. At the a,ppoint-
ed hour about two hundred and fifty
sat down to a moat sumptuous supper,
rrovided by the lady merub2re of the
5
Grange. After this part of the pro-
gramme was got through with satisfac-
torily, Mr. McQuade was called to -the
chair; the duties of which position he
discharged in his usual pleasant man-
ner. Mr. Robert McMordie, of Kippen
Grange, delivered an interesting ad.
dress on the benefitderiyed from the
grangeby the public at large, and the
farmers in particular. Mr. John Han-
nah made a few excellentlpraoticel re-
marks on the all absorbing topio of
butter factories,a subject which is being
agitated among the .farmere at the
present time. The proceedinge were en-
livened by both vocal and instrumental
music, songs having been sling by
Messrs. Kale, Rutledge and Powell,1
while Miss Chesney presided I at 0(31
organ. A number of very nice musical
Relecitions were also given by Miss!
Chesney on the organ, accompanied by
Messrs. Chesney and Forsyth on the
violin. The proceedings were brought
to a clbse by the young folks having a
ahopnt which was kept up until the
early hours of morning. The evening'
oughout was a very pleasant one,and,
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
D HORSES SOLD.—Mr. Alexander;
Sproat this week sold a two year old
filly to Mr. W. H. Nesbitt, of Trow-
bridge, for the sum of $225, and Mr.
Robert Leatherland sold a four year
old filly to the same gentleman for $250.'
Both animals were sired by imported
horses.
was
Belgrave.
LOCALITIES.' -- Three teams passed
down to the station drawing a large
piece of oak square timber on Monday.
Mr. Badore has several gangs of French-
men making timber in this vicinity.
Mr. George Proctor, framer, is busy
making timber for: barn's, which he is
going to build this summen—Charles.
H. Green has left Belgreve and intends
going to Manitoba shortly.—Rev. W.
Henderson, of Blyth, tbe pastor of
Trinity Church, bas sent in his resigna-
tion, and intends leaving after Easter. I
—Several weddings are going to cora&
off soon„ as the young men cannot go'
back to Manitoba withhnt their "in-
tended" brides.—Several of our sports,
went to Wingham on Thesday to par-
ticipate in a curling mach.—Taylor &.
Hele have just received a sleigh load of'
new teas, which are se ling like heti
cakes, because they sell hem cheap.—
John Cole, of East Waw nosh, has lost"
another valuable cow an.d a sheep, from
getting into the granary. — Richard'
Stonehoute lost a horse list week.
• 1
Blake.
ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES.—Tioket No.
31,546, held by E. A: Autof Rieke, won
one hundred dollars at the late Masonic
drawing in London. 1
BLAKE TO THE FI1011T.—Mr. Wm.
Baker, of this place, bee put in one of
Waterous & Co.'s chopp rs, which may
be seen at Work Tuesda s and Fridays,
and is giving first-cla s satisfaction.
Farmers will find it ver convenient, ea
*nine Mr. Smith's remov 1 they had to
gdj to Zurich or Bayfield
Molesworth.
DEATH OF A PIONEER.—Mr. Peter
Patrick, one the pioneer & of the town-
ship of Howick died on Saturday even-
ing the 3rd kat. He was born in Ham-
ilton, Scotland, on the 28th Oct. 1811.
At an early age be rem ved to Glasgow
where he learned the trade of shoe-
maker which occupati n he followed
for a number of year . In the year
1843 he emigrated to America, first,
settling in the township of Peel, Wel-
lington county. About 26 years ago
he removed to the town hip of Howick
where he took up 200 acres of land
coutignous to the Grey boundary, and
which he lived to see iz a high state of
cultivation. Mr. Patrick ,was held in
high esteem by his ne ghbors and all
who knew him intimat ly. He was
life long reformer and v ted 012 the 27th
ult. ter Mr. Gibson, -s bereaved wife
and one son and foud ughtere survive
him. The interment took place on
Tuesday at the cemeter near Patrick's
school house.
Aubur
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LOCALS.—The Rev.M . Smith preach-
ed the funeral sermon of the late Wm1
Willard, of West Waw nosh, on Sun-
day last. It was an ex client discourse
and was listened to by large COBgre.
gatiom—The tea meethig held in the
Presbyteriau church on Thursday even-
ing of last week was a lmost enjoyable
and successful affair. T e eatables were
in abundance, and of tie choicest and
most delicious kind; t e speeches were
pointed and practical, nd the music
was excellent. The s m of 560 was
realized.—We are gla o state that
since the re orgunizatiqn of the Lodge
of Good Templars, of this place, the
greatest interest has leen manifested
in the work by the --tn mbers. There
are already about 40 zxiembers, and a
considerable nmalier oflapplications are
now in the hands' of this officers.
Londesb ro.
PERSONAL.—Rev. M . Hamilton of
this place, has now bee unable to per-
form his duties for- several morithS,
owing to his protracte illness, and it
will yet be some time b fore he can do
anything. His recover is very slow,
and although able to belabout the house,
does not venture out, °Wing to the severe
weather. His many friends, not only
on the circuit, but all over the district,
will hail his restoration te health with
pleasure.
_ TEA. Y1ETING.-011T ursdayevening,
the 224d February, th annual soiree,
was held in the Pres yterian claurch,
Londesboro. The even nOwas pleasant
and the roads were pre ty good for tlaie
season e the conseque ce was that a,
large number turned o t to enjoy the
evening's entertainment. Tea wee
served in the Temperance Hall from
5.30 to 7.30. The chair was taken by
the pastor at 7.30 in the church, which
by this time was quite full. The chair-
man's address was short, as is usual on
such occasions. The speakers were
the Rev. Messrs. cLean, Blyth
Pritchard, Manchester ; Stewart, Clin-
ton ; and McDonald, eaforth. They
all gave very instructiv and interesting
addresses. The musi al part of the
evening's entertainme t was furnished
by the Clinton Presbyt rian choir under
the leadership of Mr. T os. Jackson, jr.
Altogether it wee quite a success. Al:
seemed to enjoy theme lves well, and
for their homes pleased with the evening's enjoyment. The p weeds amount.
ed to.$62.
GRANGE SUPPER.—If t ere is one thin
more than another th t characterize
farmers, it is their hos itality and th
enthusiasm with which they enter int()
-anything pertaining to the nature of
social gatheripg, as those who part.
pitted therein can testify. On Monday
-
evening of last week the members of
Hullett Grange, of which Mr. W. 14
Weymouth is Worthy Master, and Mr. -
James Snell, Secretary, observed their
anniversary by an oyster supper in the
Temperance Hall, Londesboro. After
the large number present had satiefied
their inner wants from the abundance
of good things provid.ed, Mr. Weymouth
took the chair and made a few brief
remarks. Messrs. John °timings, John
Sprung, and John Mason, Reeve, also 3
made short addresses. The speaker of
the evening was Mr. Robinson, of Elgin,
ProvincialMaster of the Ontario Grange,
who went at length into the abuses and
grievances of the farmer, denouncing
the various monopolies that exist
atom:mist manufacturers, speaking in the
most commendatory manner of the
Agricultural College and the facilities it
afforded farmers; impressing upon those
present the necessity of a thorough edn-
cation in practical and dcientifics farm-
ing, and interspersed his speech with a
number of very pointed anecdotes, that
helped to fasten his advice on his heaxers,
He was followed in a short speech byR.,
Holmes. The choir during the evening
rendered splendidly several pieces of
music, Miss Woodman giving a solo, the
Misses Sprung a duet, and Misses At
and E. Rumba% of Clarion a duet.
Votes of thanks to the speakers and
choir brought a very pleasant entertaha
ment to a close.—New Era.
Direct ,Importation
BLACK CASHME\RES.
E. PMFAUL
a
tt
-
'tt
Has just received a large shipment oP -
Black Cashmeres,
Imported direct for his trade, which ',t-
ier SHADE, QUALITY and PRICES, -
cannot be surpassed. Prices ranging
from 25c up to
THE FINEST GRADE.'
NEWLY ARRIVED
A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF CRETONNES
—IN—
HANDSOME AMERICAN PATTERNS,
- Very Low in Prig&
Our Assortment of Heavy
STAPLE GOODS
Is complete,
can be had in
and EXTRA VALUE - -
Ducks,
Denims,
Skirtings,
Tickings,
_Linens,
White and Grey
Cottons.
t-
5
SIXTEENTH YEAlt.
WHOLE NUMBER, 79'
BOOTS & SHOE
la' Parties going to the Northwest
will be dealt with liberally.
E. PAIGFAUL.,
THE CASH DRY GOODS MANI
SAAFORTII. ONT.
1 -
1
GREAT '011EAP
WILL BE CONTINUED
uring this
. ,
-LOVER-
ONE THOUSAND
NEw—
B0OT$ & SH(
JUST OPENED.
THE WHOLE OF MI
SPRING ST(
Will be ready for inspect
In a Very Few 1
---when1 Will show thi
MOST ATTRACTIVE 1
OF REALLY FINI
.5
BOOTS and SE
Ever seen in the County of
1 AM DETERMINE])
GREATLY INCREASE M
During this season, and in or
oomplish this will sell
17-MIWY OT=11
BOOTS AND S
TO OBOE
lip 3
PROMPTLY ATTEND
GEORGE GC
SE*FORTH BOOT