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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-02-05, Page 88 THE HUR014 EXPOSIT #1trott 04.poolltor• DISTRICT MATTERS. The Hee CARNIVAL.—The hat car- nival on the ice skating rink on Friday evening last was well attended. Mr. Sohn Leatherland was awarded a prize Lor the largest gent's hat and Mr. Harry Perkins for the smallest Miss Bertha Crich took the prize for the, largest lady's hat and Miss Levine Batton for the smallest. Master George Town took the prize for the largest boy's hat and Master Fred Beattie for the small- est. Mr. J. D. Bruce, champion fancy and acrebatic skater of Detroit, will give two exhibitions on the rink on Thursday and Friday evenings of next ''eek. Post Omen- Saaamtics.—We are in- debted to our ever -obliging postmaster, Mr. S. Dickson, for the following sta.- - tistics, showing the business done in the Seaforth post office for the month of January. The deposits in the Savings Bank amounted to $14,200, while the veithdrawal cheque e paid amounted to $9,940. There were money orders is- sued to the value of $2,960, and paid to the amount of $1,455. There were 1,150 registered letters posted at and passed through the office, while the antual town delivery was 510. The atamps sold amounted to $450. There are thirty mails received and dispatched from this office each day. Werriay also say that this shows only an ordinary mouth's business. It would also be well for those who are prone to corn- rlain if the office is not opened as ex- editiottly for the delivery of mail mat - r after it is received as they think it should be, to id the the vast amount a label- that has to be performed by the office officials during the short time which usually elapses between the re- ceipt and delivery of mails. Coaler, Doitros.—At a meeting of the tavii council, held on Monday evening, Mr. David Johnson Iii&S re- appointed High School Trustee. The council agreed to grant $10 in aid of Robert Donaldson, an indigent person xrow residing with Mr. A. Davidson, to meet a similar grant made by the coun- cil of McKillop. The hours for the town winnable to go on and oft duty were fixed at from. 3 p. m. to 4 a. m., and the other duties were defined to be the same aeln the motion pahlished last week. It was decided not to receive any mote applications for the positions at constable and waterworks engineer, there beiag already six for the first positioa and five for the second. Ap- plicatioue from the following parties were react for the position of constable: - Wm. Smith, F. Calliper, Jas. Woodley, Oabriel. Reeves, Wrn. Gillespietancl E. Lueby ; for engineer, Thos. Mulheron, Thos. W. Shelton, Geo. Cornell, Fred. Mitchell and Robert Roberts. The further consideration of these applica- tions a -at left over until the next meet- ing, when the council adjourned until Thursday evening, THE REV. MR. ROSE'S LECTURE.— The Rev. Mr. Rose deliveredhis pro- gaieed lecture, entitled "A Walk. Through Rome," in the Methodist &arch, under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union en Tuesday evening The night was in- tensely cold and otherwise unfavorable,_ but there was a good audience, the church being well filled. The lecture Was illeatrated by sciopticoe views, ar rather these views were given of his- toricel Roman objects -such at the Col-, asteutn, the Vatican, St. Peter's, various atatuee and arches and the ApPiariMay, and the lecturer described each view as it passed before the audience. The *Oen were exceedingly interesting, and hot cd the great architectural skill and acientitia kmAledge possessed by the aneieut Bennaus. The descriptions also were very interesting, and showed' the accurate knowledge which the lecturer postested of the objects he described. It was a most interesting and. instruc- tive lecture, and the audience gave to it their uadivided attention for nearly Cree hours. The chair was ',occupied ity Mr. D. Watson, and at the close of the lecture Mr. Rose was tendered a 3210St cordial vote of thanks, moved, by Rev. Mr. McDonald and seconded by Rev. Mr. Tiroley. , THE, SEAFORTH WOOLLEN Mg/S.- 1111e Montreal Journal of Commerce, one if the leading commercial papers of Ca„nada, makes -the following oomph- neentary reference to one of Seaforth's moat prosperous and important menu- factoriet. It gaga: "One of _the oldest husiness establishments in western Can is the Seaforth woollen mill. In 1854 A. G. VanEgniond commenced �e weollen trade at Egmondville, and ill 1866- removed to Seaforth where he had one of the finest mills in the eoun- fay. This unfortunately was destroyed tar fire in 1883. As a sample of enter- prise it may be steted that, butnt out dal the 28th December in that year, he was running machinery on the 9th July, 1884, in a finer building than ever. Last year the founder of the business aold out to two of his sons, L. G. and W. D. Vaulternond, and retired. The product of the mill has long borne an excellent iteputation with the trade, and has twice taken the diploma at Dominion. and Pro- alricial exhibitions, for the beet assort- ment of goods of Canadian manufacture. It has secured no less than nine medals at the Toronto Industrial exhibition and wat successful at the Antwerp Exposi- tion and in London. The mill buildings are pleasantly situated and are attrac- tive in appearance. The main etructure is of white ltrick, 85 feet long, 50 feet wide, and three storeys. high, the whole premises are amply protected against tire." - • -- TIM POUT:hoc Snow. —Th p Union Exhibition of Seaforth and Stratford Poultry Association held IaSt week was one of the most successfal exhibi- tions ever heldi in this part of the coun- try. Seaforth breeders made (about 70 entries, which comprised about 150 birds, and they succeeded in capturing a large share of the prizes. e The fol - Levine is a list of the prizes won: John Finch, lst for Light Brahma pock, lst and -2nd for cockerel, and lst fer breed- ing pen. Chas. Aitzet, lst and 2nd for Plymouth Rock breeding pen{; lst for Black -breasted Red Game pullet; lst for Game Bantam cockerel, and 1st for File Game Bantam pullet. Dr. Scott, 1st for White -crested Black Poland pul- let, and 2nd do. cockerel; the doctor ,..afterwarde purchased the 1st rise cock- erel. Frank Beattie, lst Emden gan- der '• lst:Emden goose ; 2nd.- breeding pen Brown Leghorns. Andrew Calder, 1st Silver -spangled Hamburg cockerel; 2nd cock and lst breeding pen. John Ward, 2nd breeding pen Howdans. John Dorrance, lst Seabright Bantam pullet. A. Hendry; although he did not win any prizes, showed tome very high scoring birds in White Leghorns. A. J. Willson, lst and 2nd breeding pen Dark Brahmas ; 2nd cock, lst cockerel, 2nd hen and 2nd pullet; lst Black Hamburg hen and lst breeding pen; 2nd Golden Poland pullet and 2nd breeding pea; lst Black African Bantam cock'lst and 2nd pullet and 2nd hen; he liad also the highest scoring Dark Brahma of any --age in the show'a pul- let which tcored. 951; also the highest scoring bird any age or variety in the show, a Black Hamburg: pullet, which scored 97. This is a pretty good record for the enterprising little town of Sea - forth. • WORK AMONG THE CHILDREN.—The entertainment given to the Band of Hope in the basement of the Methodist church ,last Friday evening was very largely attended by childrenn There were present also a goodly number of the parents and others interested in the society. The members of the Band as- sembled at their usual place of meeting at the public school at 6 o'clock, and from therg marched in procesi3ion'to the church, singing a temperance song as they wen1 along. There were 230 chil- dren in t e procession, and their happy, laughing faces asthey entered the church gl dderied the hearts of all on- lookers. The ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and other friends had most liberally provided a bountiful; supper for the little folks, and an onslaught on the tables was at once made, the young devotees of temper- ance giving ample evidence of ability and, capacity to stow away provisions to an almost alarming extent. After the tables were served, Mr. W. M. Gray was invited to take the chair and pre- side as director of ceremonies for the further progress of the. programme. After singing by the children, short ad- dresses were delivered by Revs. Messrs. Edmunds'Broley and McDonald, and by Mr. Kemp. Several recitations, dialogues, &c., were given by the little folks, and the whole Band joined in singing a number of temperance pieces, Mrs. James Beattie accompanying them on the organ. The credit of training the children for this occasion is mainly due Mrs. Prendergast, and the success of her efforts is the best acknowledga ment she can have of her kindness- and painstaking efforts. The Band of Hope since its organization, about a year and a half ago, has been under the charge of Miss A. Cowan., From a very small be- ginning it has increased to over 160 members. The children are 'Wedged to avoid the use of liquor and tobacco, also Profane language. Weekly- meetings are held, where the children sing, lis- ten to readings and are taught many good moral lessons. A _temperance • paper is distributed monthly. to the members. Expenses hitherte have been met by voluntary contributions from theehildren which they are expected to earn themselves or save, so as not to be the iminediete gift of their parents. ' *- LOCAL BRIEFS.—We.are glad to state that Mrs. J. P. Brine, who had her arm fractured some time ago, is again nearly recovered, and is now able to go about and; see her friends. -'-The rnembera of the Seaforth Fire Brigade give a grand ball this evening. It is also stated that. the bachelors of the town intend -enter- taining their friends at a ball tobe 'given in a few -weeks.—Tuesday and Wednes- day nights last were the coldest of the seasen, the thermometer both nights regitered from 10 to 15 degrees below zero.—As an index of the state of the country at the present time we may state that a small advertisement in THE EXPOSITOR a few weeks ago, offer- ing inoney to loan in small sums has al- ready brought in the neighborhood of fifty applicants all desiring to borrow from one to three hundred dollars just to tide them over this season and until the new crop comes in.—The many friends of Mr. Geo. Sproat, of Tucker - smith, will be pained to learn that he is gradually growing weaker and his re- cdvery is not expected. —Messrs. HayS and Cresswell were canvassing the town on Tuesday for members for therucker- smith Agricultural Society, and met with a very satisfactory reception. Every business man in the town and every farmer in the vicinity should be a member of this society" end they should not wait to be asked either. We hope to see the society have a membership of five hundred this year.—Mr. A. M. Campbell, Deputy Reeve of Stanley, delivered to Mr. Thomas Sharp, of this town, on Monday last, a very fine team of heavy draught horses, corning four years old, which he sold for the hand- some sum of $490.—Me. Wm.•Snoerden, who some years ago was engaged in •the butchering business in this town, was here this week and called upon a -num- ber of his old friends. Mr. Snowden has been a resident of Winnipeg for 'six or seven years, and we are glad to learn that he is now doine':a large and lucra- tive business in that city. —Mr. John Govenlock left here on Monday last for Manitoba.—Mrs. Ale* Wilson, Miss Limisden and Mr. Jamieeon have safely reached their destination in the old country. They had a very pleasant passage across the. Atlantic and made the voyage in the very short time of six day S and seventeen hours.—We are sorrY to learn that Mr. Jahn Way, who has been in the shoemaking business here for the past year as successor to Mr. John McIntyre, intends closing up business and will return to Stratford next week. Mr. Way is a good citizen and n obliging,competent business man and We are sorry he could not see, his way clear to remain with ns.—Mr. David Baird, of Egmond ville, who has been engaged in farming operations in the Qu'Appelle district for the past three years, returned home last week and will spend the winter here.—We would again remind our readers of the anniversary services and tel meeting to be held in the Egniondville Presbyterian church OD next Sunday and Monday evening. —Mr. T. A. Sharp shipped a car load of very fine heavy draught horses to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday last, and Mr. Dickson tt-, Me - Mann shipped a car load to the same place on Wednesday. These gentlemen are doing an immense business in this line just now.—Mr. Fred Cull his ob- tained a good situation in the Canada Pacific Railway Head Office at Montre- al, *and left here last week for that place. Mr.611 h been in very deli- cate health for sone time and we are pleased to learn that he has sufficiently recovered to permit him to go into busi- ness again and we hope he Wi .1 continue :to improve.—Mr. Robert McMillan, sr., 'of McKllop,accompanied by his daughter left here on Thureday to visit his son in Kansas City.—Mr. ;Wm. Logan has sold his residence near the High School to Mr. M. Pillman for $1,400, and has purchased the residence on Gode- rich street at present °occupied by Mrs. P. Logan for $1,600.—Me. James Baird, of Egmondville, is now 62 years of age, and duringIthe coldeet days in winter he does net wear an overcoat, nor neck -tie, nor muffler, and he never catches Cold, thus Showing what habit backed up by a goodconstitution can overcome. .Mr. Baird also, says that, although' he has alone as much hard work as any man in this county, he would still not be I afraid to contest a half -mile race with most men of the present day twenty years his junior, and we believe he would win.—The annual meeting of the Seaforth Branch of the Bible_ Society, 1 held' on Friday es -ening last, was fairly} attended, and alllistene with very evientpleasure to the able d address delivered by the agent, Rev. Mr. McCosh, of Wingham.-e-Mr. Robert Scott, formerly of Burnside, McKillop, has Sold his farm on the London Road, Hay, which he recently purchased, to his neighbor, Mr. McTaggart, for a con- siderable advance ,over vthat he pur- chased it font -The skating race- be- tween Town, of Seaforth, and Cornyn, of Wiugham, takes place at Clinton on Tuesday night, and is creating consider- able interest in skating circles.—The Rev. A. D. McDonald, of this town,t preaches the anniversary services in Willis' church, Clinton, next Sabbath.— Mr., D. D. Wi son has sold the three lots next the 4esidrnce of Mr. Donald McIntyre and immediately opposite his own residence to Messrs. John Lyons and J. S. Roberts for the sum of $450. The purchasers intend dividing them up, taking a half each, and Mr. Roberts in- tends erecting a brick residence next summer.—Mr. J. McAt Griffith, of To- ronto, has been here for some days look- ing after the estate of Messrs. Thomas Kidd & Son for the Trustee. It was expected that the ' disposition of the large and valuable , stock in the store here would be decided at a meeting of the creditors a1 Toronto on Thursday. -- Charlie Roberton, son of Mr- M. Rob- ertson, who wa in a very critical con- dition from infl mmation some days ago, is now much better andqin a fair- way to recovery. --An rew Crawford, who has been confined 1 to. bed for, a couple of weeks by illne s, is now recovering.— The ladies in rested in the Women's Christian Tern ranee Union will re- member the me ting this (Friday) after- noon at the usual tirrie and place.—The new leader of the . Salvation Army, Captain Willis, with 'a new lieutenant, arrived last Week and has assumed charge. Captain Grattan, who fully sustained the good ' reputation of his predecessors in the zealous and con- scientious discharge of his duties here, left for another station_ last week.—Mr. Renton, who has lately been engaged in evangelistic work in Michigan, is spend- ing several days in town with friends.— The Cornwall Freeholder of last week says : "The pulpit ef Knox church, in this town, was ably filled -last Sunday by Rev. Mi. Cameron, 1 of Summers- town."—We have pleasure in congratu- lating our young friend, Mr. J. M. Best, barrister, of this town, in his new departure' the particulars of which will 'be foundin the proper column. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Best a 'bright and happy future. -an • 1, TOO LiOOD TO BE LC/ST.-43110d time ago Mr. C. E. Mason, the genial horse- man of Brucefield, who always has a sharp eye for a bargain in horseflesh, purchased from Mr.- S. Dickson, of this town, the little run -away mare which on two 4casions came very nearly making a vacancy in the postinastership of Seas forth./ Mr. Mason, kfiowing the faults; of the.animal,purchased her for a merely! nominal figure. He thok her home and drove her with great Success for several days. In fact she went so gently that he had become quite in love with his purchase and made up, his mind that the animal had been cruelly wronged and maligned, and he gained such confidence in her that he was building himself up on the prospect of making her a reliable family animal. A few.days ago he drove into town with his prospective family mare and another "spanker" hitched in a jaunty single cutter, and he natur- ally felt no little pride in his fine turn- out. Meeting the former owner of the run -away mare on the street, Charlie was rather crowing over him, and with evident glee toldhim of what sfine, quiet driver he had got, and even gently in- sinuated that Mr. D. was not much of a horseman anyway. Our postmaster took this badinage good-naturedly, as it was intended he should, and simply replied to the horseman that he was glad he was so well suited, and turned away with an inward conscioasness that "this thing would not last very long," and neither it did. That very afternoon as Mr. Ma- son with two other Men in the cutter, was leaving town, his 'little mare took it into her head that she woeld have some fun on her own account, and give her new owner a taste of *hat she could do when she got steam up. Accordingly, when near the station, she made a sud- den bound and off she went, and took the inmates of ,the cutter across the track quicker than ever they went before. • The three strong men pulled and tugged at the lines with all their might, but to no purpose, the little mare carried them along as if they were paper men. Mr. Mason, seeing a 3oup1e of ladies in a cut- ter ahead of him and knowing he could not avoid running into them, told his companions to jump for their lives, and he reined.his foaming steeds into the side of the road, and in less time than it takes us to tell it, horses, vehicle and driver were tumbling about in one pro- miscuous heap in the snow, in the deep ditch alongside of South Main street. The run -away was ttopped, however, and fortunately no person was hurt. Mr. Masomdisappointed in his purpose,a few hours afterwards sold his "gentle family marethat, any child could drive," to an- other good horseman for five dollars more than he paid for het. But our post- master thinks Charlie is not such a good horseman after all. —One day lately at Palmerston, an unknown party drove up with a single horse and sleigh, opened the fastening on a car, loaded his rig with goods and drove off. Passing out of the yard his horse got stuck in crossing a track and _ an employee came to his assistance, by request. The thief carried a brakeman's lantern, which •deceived the employee. This is the most bare -faced act of rob- bery ever . perpetrated in that locality. Hopes are entertained that the Scoundrel inay yet be found out, McKillop. Roxeono Scnoore—The following re- port, based on proficiency, punctuality and -good conduct, shows, the correct standing of the pupils of Roxboro school for the month of Jdnuary Fourth Class—lst W. Grieve, 2nd J. G. Walker, 3rd J. Rankin, 4th Adeline Sperling. Third Class—lst C. Dodds, 2nd Ida D_uff, 3rd A. Spading, 4th Mary McMichael. Senior Second Class —1st R. Walker, 2nd R. McMichael, 3rd B. Dorrance, 4th S. Somers. Junior Second Class—lst E. Sperling, 2nd Ellie Story, 3rd Rebecca McClure, 4th Clara Story. Senior First Class - 1st T. Walker, 2nd J. Grieve, 3rd G. Dodds and J. Durie, 4th J. IL Story. Junior First Class—lst Fanny Story, 2nd W. Durie, 3rd Mary A. Story, 4th Belle Neilans. Tuckersm,ith. TRUSTEE Ken-rime—Mr. Henry Col- bert was elected a member of the Public School Board, of this townshipfor Eg- mondville Ward, on Satueday:laiit. Mr. Colbert will make a good Trustee. A GOOD FARM Some -Mr. A. McGee has sold his farm on the 5th concession, L. R. S., to his neighbOr,Mr. Htigh Mc- Kay, for the sum of$8„500. This farm contains 128 acres,and is one Of the very best in the township. It has on it a stone house, a large bank barn with stone stabling underneath, and other buildings and improvements in propor- tion. It is -a high price, but considering the way land sells in this part it is worth the money. Mr. McKay now owns three splendid farms in this localitY. Mr. McCaa intends to retire to enjoy in well earned leisure the fruits of an industri- ous and honorable life, but he has not yet made up his mind as to where he will reside when he leaves the farm. • Brucefield. LOCA LITIES. —Mr. Peter McGregor, who is at present rusticating in Florida, is expected home' soon, as he dims not like life in the Sunny South.—Mr. John Rattenberry intends having an impor- tant auction sale of horses on the '26th of this month. Among those to, be sold are several imported and blood Jtallions and mares. —We believe Mr. McCartney, our enterprising cheese manufacturer has decided to run his factory next season both as a creamery and cheese factory, so his patrons can have their choice. Tne BOOT BLACK Oneeoa.---eThe lec- ture delivered in Union Church under the auspices °Utile Oddfellows,ori Thurs- day night of last week, brought out a large crowd, the church being packed to the door. The chair was. occupied by Dr. Gunn, who in 'a feW appropriate words introduced . the lecturer. Mrs Clarke spoke -for over three hours, and with his brilliant eloquence and spark- ling wit kept the close ettentioit of the vast audienee for the whole time; and in fact many expressed themselves sorry when he was through. The Proceeds amounted to over $75. There is some talk of his corning back hi March.—It would also- be well for the people to re- member the lecture to be delivered in the same place on Wednesday evening next, by the Rev. Mr. Ball, of London. We are sure the people will bells well pleased with this lecture as they Were by that delivered by Mr, Clarke. In fact to many it will be a good deal More in- teresting. The price of admission has been placed at the very moderate figure of 15 cents. Etensall. BRIEFS.—Mr. W. Hendrie, who has been carrying on the boot and slthe busi- ness here for the past year, has this week sold out his business ankl good will, to a Mr. J. Hawkins, of Goderich. —Messrs. Urquhart and Wright have their Oatmeal and Barley Mill in full °blast and are doing a good bustness.— Mr. G. C. Petty, of the Yorkshire Packing House, is this winter buying in and paking a large quantity of pork.— The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Rodger- ville Presbyterian church, have arranged for the'holding of a grand tea Meeting in the church on Tuesday evening next, February 9th,—Miss Gibson an'd Miss Meldrum, of 'Goderich, are thig week the guests of Mrs. Wm. Moir.—On Thursday morning of last week, Mr. C. A. Redmond, of Hay township, and Mr. J. Lockwood, of this village, left this station for California. We wish them a pleasant trip and success whither they go.—Mr. R. W. Fulton of this place, has recently purchased Mr. A.' E. Adams' dwelling, on Brock street —Mr. G..Calbeck, of Goderich township, was in the - village this week.—Miss M. Brown, who has been home on visit, returned to London this week. ---The second skating carnival of the season was held on the rink here on Thursday evening, of last week, and -was a beilliant success in every respect. The costumes were numerous, varied and novel, and a long list of prizes was awarded. The next carnival will be held on the even- ing of the 12th inst., when a valuable medal for a three mile race will be com- peted for. East Wawanosh. BRIEFS.—A social gathering at the holt:ice:A .Mrs. Radcliffe, 3rd concession West Wawanosh, enjoyed the maze of the dance until an early hour in the morning,- on the .30th ult.—While in Wingham attending to some. business on Friday last, Mr. Patrick ;Hooligan re- ceived a severe kick on his leftside from a horse belonging to a stranger._ Mr. Hooligan did not get his " krises," till the next day at noon.—After a wood -bee on the farm of Mr. Ramsay, 4th conces- sion, 'on the 25th ult., a number- of the young people of both sexes assembled at the house and "chased the glowing hours with flying feet" till "the wee snia 'ours in the morn."—Considerable sickness in the matter of colds prevails; caused no doubt bie_ the changeable weather. ---A eompany of young people gathered at the house of Mr. Anderson, tax -collector �f the township, on the night of. the 29th ult. They spent the -evening in dancing.—Mr. John Ellis - will raise the foundation of his barn as soon as the weather permits. Mr: Fred Bone, of Manehester, has the job,—A surprise party of daucers inet at Mr. C. Anderson's house last Wednesday even- ing.—Mr. Geo Howitt, of the 5th con - Cession, purposes building a brick house next summer. Mr. J. Young, of Man- chester, has the contract.—Mr,. John R. Sta khouse, of the 4th concession, in - ten s building a stone house next sum- mer —Mr. Joseph Jackson; of the 4th con ession, expects to erect a brick dw illing this coming summer. Messrs. Ma ill and Howard have the contract. Staffa. B aEFS.—Mr. Wm, Moore's child, a yeal and a half old, passed away "to tha sleep that knows ,no waking," and the remains were interred in Staffa cern tery.—The revival services, which wer being conducted by Mr. John Gil- pin the Methodist Episcopal church of ti is place, were breught to a close on cMo no c dratis • y evening.—The -English church all the rage. Won't you com ?—Miss Annie 1McNeil, the cele - bra d Scotch vocalist, is the guest of Mis McLaren.—You can have your "80 e" mended at John Oliver's, Staffa, for ' 0 cents.—John Frost is visiting his old ioneer friends every day. Brot sold a nil the by o mat near bred whe fore very ly s the mar seve nice Hills Green. . RSES Soma—The Messrs. Leve erg of this place, a few days ago Dickson & McMann, of Seaforth, e year old heavy draught -horse fore um of $200. This horse was sired d Wellington. They also sold the of this horse to a gentleman from Paris, for $175.1 ,This animalwas by Mr. - Robert McAllister, and a colt -used to carry everything be- t in the show ring. Although a fine, showy animal,it was not near - heavy boned as the -other, and it is eavy, blocksehorses which take the et just now. Three -hundred and ty-five dollars, however, is a very rice for a span of aged horses. Stanley. A Ileserv Loss—Mr. Joseph Har- vey, of the 2nd concession of Stanley, has lost his valuable grey Percheron mar , for which, a short time ago, he was ffered and refused $290. The cause t animal's death was a stoppage -in the owels. , • A • EAN Tireirr.---Soine sneak thieves visi d the premises of Mr. John Mc- Cowd n, of the 2nd concession of Stanley, last Friday night, and stole some 20 or 30 b ishels of oats. Mr. McGowan las no c ue to the parties, but would warn othe s that if found around his pre- mise after dark they will have to stand the onsequences. T E REEVE SPEAKS;—MR. EDITOR, —1 till deny being aiipointed to the Ree i eithip of Stanley at the meeting held at Varna previoui3 to the nomina- tion nor was there a neminee chosen for .any municipal office at said ineeting, whic I am prepared to prove if neces- sary So "Honor Bright" can bring alon his proof, and I hope he will be man enough to do so over his own gig- natu e. By kindly inserting this you will oblige—Yours, • RON TORRANCE, Ree N e. Lakelet. Li mum- CoNTEsTeLeThursday even- ing f last week a very successful con- cert was given in thetown hell under the uspices of the literary society; side Were chosen two Weeks before by the ptains A. W. Halladay and Thos. B. S ott. Both parties got up very ex- celle it programeles, and it was resolved to 1 t the audience decide the contest. The did so and -it resulted in a tie. The mus , both instrumentll and vocal was perf rmed in a very creditable manner, as iso the readings and recitations, espei ially the original and humorous com osition on " Lakelet and its pros - pec ." The society has now a fair mem lership, and it may yet succeed in 1gettis g a library as it anticipated M its form: tion. B IEFS.—Mr. and Mire. Vincent Halle - day, of. Blyth, are visiting at his father's. . George Williameon is recovering from his recent illness.—The " Review ' has now the largest circulation of any pape in Lakelet—Mr. Thos. Bunson and ainily have returned to their former resi ence on Main street. -=A sleigh -load of vi lagers braved the storm last Friday even ng, to attend a social gathering on the 17th concession. 'They say they wer amply rewarded for their perse- vere ice. Clinton. Ai BICULTURAL SUPPER.—The annual supp r under the auspices of the Hullett Agri ultural Society will be held at Pikes hotel on the evening of Thursday, the 8th inst. Mr. John McMillan, of Hull tt, Mr. John Hannah, of Tucker- smit'and other leading agriculturists have been invited to deliver addresses, and pleasant evening may be expected. A GOOD Ser.E.—Mr. T. M. Carling, who becoming quite popular as an auc- tion er had a very successful sale of farm stoc for Mr. Plummer, in Goderich town- ship, a, few days ago. He disposed of $1,75 worth of stuff in four hours and a half. Grade cows ranged in price from $50 • $80 t two year old heifers from $40 • $52, and ordinary mares from $125 to $150. A 'yearling entire colt sold or $222. 1 To VN OFFICERS..—At a meeting of the town council, held on Monday evening last, a petition was read from the butc ers asking the comicil to pass a by- law regulate and license the sale of fresh meat in quantities less than the guar r carcass, and to define the places wher such meat shall be sold. This petit on Was referred to a. committee of the ouncil to repott on at a future meet ng. Mr. John Callender Was re- appo nted town clerk at a salary of $200; Mr. . Robson treasurer, at a salary of $100 and Mr:Paisley, constable, at a saber, of $350; Messrs. Menzies and Step ens were appointed. assessors at a sale r $50 each, and Mr. Trouse, bell- ring:r and lamp-lighteia at a salary of $250. . PRESENTATION OF A Gorse WATCH. .— A number of the friends of Mr. .D. A. Foregter, ex -Mayor, waited on him at his residence on Saturday evening last, and ie behalf of the citizens presented him ith• a complimentary address, ac - comp nied by a handsome and valuable gold vetch. Mr. James Fair read the addr ss and Mr. W. W. Ferran made the oresentation. Mt. Forester had serve. in the council for eight years in succe sion, six. of which .he - acted as - Mayor. The address says: "During that eriod you have ungrudgingly given your ime and talents to the promotion of th interests of thie municipality, oftea imes at the sacrifice of your own busin es and comfort.- To have held the posit' $n of Mayor in a town like Clin- ton or the continuout period of six years is in itself an honor which falls to the ot of very few." • Mr. Forester made a very happy and appropriate re- ply, • the course of which he remarked during his tenJe of office he had n oub made many mistakes, but the greatesttiladtone was iiii a lowing himself to be put ii norninalliontthis year against his s ow4 inclinat on . These formai proccedi gs being d,ver, Mr. Forester enterteMed his frien s in a most hos- pitable iianner. f lie watch, which is a very haLi dsome and valuable one, bears on the o iter case the monogram D. A. F. nicely interlaced aiid united. On the inside c se is the fol owing inscription ec neatly engraved: "resented to D. A. Forester Esq., in ognition of his faithful discharge of the public duties of Mayor of Clinton from 1880 to 1886." Blake. RETIT NED. —Mr. John Walker, son of Mr. tobt. Walker, of Stanley, ar- rived he e on Saturday last from Dako- taona visit to the old folks and ac- uauitaces. He loOics as if the coun- try agre d with him, end was so changed that so e of his o10 friends did not recogniz him at first. FROPE TY CHANGE,—Mr. Johp Reith has exc anged his! 125 acre farm at Gaend with 1Mr. Geo. Spikeman forhisis 1 0 acres oxi tic Brownson Line, Stanley, Mr. Spikeman receiving $3,250 to boot. On Mr. Reith's new farm there is a fine • rick house and two bank barns, and a never -failing Spring creek runs through the place. There are also 25 acres of beech and maple bush on it, and it would make a splendid stock farm. THE 1 BEEBE FACTORY.—The &Drilla meeting of the patrons of the Blake cheese factory was held in the factory on Friday last. There was a good at- tendance, After preliminary, business the seer tarp read the anneal report, which as unanimously adopted. It was als resolved by the patrons that the factory be run as a cheese factory for next season. After the general busi- ness was over the directors held a meet- ing and I engaged M . Andrew .Park as cheese -in ker for the orning season, and no douh the company will get good satisfact' n, as Mr. Park is said to be one of tlhe bet cheese -makers in the country. I 1 Brussels. CONCERT.-1Mies 0!Connor's concert was heldlin the Town'hall, on: Tuesday evening �f this week, and was a success, so far as talent was concerned; but the attendance was not as good as it shoulcl have bee • CURIA "G. --Our club plays a return match w th Wroxeter, on Friday of this week. hey are no playing between the diffe ent rinks to see who shall hold the pre ident's gift of a tuque and broom. Two draws have played off resulting in favor of Currie's 'and Van - stone's ri ks, as follows: Cerrie, 19; Cooper, 1; Vanstone, 11; Rose, 9. FARM RS' INSTITUTE.—A. Meeting to arrange or the Farmers' Institute to be held he at the end of this month, will be ijcld on Monday net, in the Town hal. A full attendance of far- mers and others interested in the ad- vancemeet of agriculture should be present. I 1 CouNclL MEBTING. —John Meadows was agan reappointed care -taker of engine a d town hall' at $150 per year. The cou cil appointed the reeve and clerk a c mmittee to Wait on the coun- cil of Morris at their next meeting to asceetaini whether they intend paying the amo' nt due the village under an - Order -in -Council in re Land Improve- ment Fn d. The collector was instruet- ed to con plete the roll at once. BRIEF. —Mr. Richards,- harness maker ir m Manchester, has opened a shop in tevenson's old stand. There ought to Ibe room for two shops.—Peter Thowpsoi is taking in the city of To- ronto thi week.—Our assessor has com- menced i4is rounds. I'eople are gener- ally hard up this year, but now they will be rn1ore so since the assessor and collector re both on the road., Wroxeter. CONCE T.—An excellent concert was given b the Bairnsfather family, on the evem g of Monday last, in the town hall her under the auspices of the W roxete curling club. The programme, which c nsisted of Scottish songs and stories was indeed a greattreat, and seemed t4 be highly appreciated by the large audence, the hall being crowded. CURL" G.—The first game of the sea- son was layed on the Brussels rink be- tween oi4r junior club and the older members f the Brussels dub on Thurs- • day last ad resulted in a victory for the home clu by two shots. This reflects much cre it upon the younger members of the cub here, maay of them never having ta en part in the game till this season. GOOD TOCK.—Mr. John litlOx this week soI4 to John Hamilton four steers, 22 month old, which weighed 1,215 tbs.; also Wm.t Douglas sold a cow weighing 1,350 lbs. which when dressed made 850 Dee of b ef. This speaks well for the farmers o our vicinity. Sennett Cess.—Mr. Wm. Coutts, of feeswate , has started a singing class here and has now a very large attend- ance. H teaches the "Tonic Sol Fa" system, a d as he is an able teacher there is ample scope for turning out some " s rs " among the youthful talent of our town. •• Exeter. LOCAL RIEFS.—The ice harvest has begun, aid a good yield is reported. The hote keepers, fruit and. icecream vendors are laying in largeempplies.— Revival ervices started, in the Main street Mlethodist church on Monday evening. .. --A number of our ekaters visited ilsa Craig carnival on Friday evening 1 st, and succeeded in carrying off a nu ber , of valuable prizes.—The poultry how, which is being held in this plac on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, thus far has been well attended, there bei g between 500 and 600 entries. On Thurs ay evening the hall was well filled witl spectators, the Exeter brass band beiig in attendance.—Mr. Thomas Ramsay, f Portland, Dakota, but for- merly of this place, is at present visit- ing friend in town. He speaks highly of the we tern country. --An event of a very plea mg character took place in the Methodist church, Lucan on Wed- nesday, t e 3rd inst., being the mar- riage of Mr. John Blatchford,lof this place, to Miss Maria Lee, of Lucan. The youn couple intend making their home in Exeter, and we wish them a long and happy married life.—A large sleigh load of Exeter skaters took in the carnival held in Seaforth on Wednesday evening.—L,Large quantities of brick pass through 16ere, northward bound, daily. 1VicFAUL'S Cash Dry Goods and Millinery House. New Prints, New Ginghams, New Shirtings, New Denims, New Oottonades, New Tweeds. A FEW MORE LINES OF Winter Goods' TO CLEAR AT A SA.CRIFICE. E. McFAUL, THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL- LINERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, - ONT.. —Miss Tillie White, of Sarnia, is at present visiting friends in town.—The Orangemen will hold their annual county procession in Exeter this year.- -The third grand carnival of the sea- son held in the Dominion Roller ; Rink in this place on Tuesday evening last was not nearly so well attended as on former occasions. No doubt the - cause was.that the weather was so ex- ceedingly stormy. The costumes were not as expensive as usual, but they were very good. The racing was extremely exciting, being so keenly contested, especially the five -mile race, which was won by John Veal. • Zurich. HOME AGAIN:—Mr. J. G. Schluchter, who left here in the last week of the old year to visit a sick daughter, returned home again on Saturday, He had. a very pleasant trip. Onhis homeward way he spent several days in St. Paul, visiting friends there. He complains of . the weather being intensely cold in Dakota, and says he would rather make his winter home in Zurich, Ontario. FOR THE SWAMP.L-Messrs. John and Bartel Howard left for the hig swamp in Stanley a few days ago. Messrs. H. 8; J. C. Kalbfleish have a large tract of timber land there, and the Messrs. How- ard have a contract from them for get- ting out saw-logs'wood, rails &c. MATRIMONY.—Mr.Josephiarcherand Miss L. Truemner, of the 14th conces- sion of Hay; joined hands and hearte and were made one flesh on Tuesday ; evening last. Rev. Mr. Maurer, of this village, sealed the bond. Mr. and Mrs. Karcher intend going to Dakota to start life in the spring, and we unite with their many friends in wishing them sue- oess. Blyth. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At a meeting of the directors of the Morris Branch Agricultural Society recently held, Mr. McQuarrie was re -appointed secretary, and Mr. James McGowan, president. 'rhe directors decided not to hold any spring show this year,and fixed the days for the fall show mi Thursday and Friday, the 7th and 8th of October. BRIEFS. —Mr. J. Lucas, of London, was in town last week.—Annie M. Sloan returned home from Clinton this week.. ---Miss E. R. Dickson, of Seaforth, is in town at present—Miss Rill Mul- lin returned home on Tuesday. --John Young will commence the woollen mill about the first of March.—The Bible So- ciety meeting was held in the Presbyter- ian church. Rev. Mr. McCosh, agent for the society, gave one of his popular ad- dresses. The local clergymen also ad- dressed the meeting.—A few of the young dancers of Blyth drove to Gode- rich toa ball held inthe roller rink.—Jas. Davis. constable, and ex -prosecutor for the Scott Act, left town very suddenly on Monday morning last, likely taking a trip to visit Uncle Sam—Rev. A. Mc- Lean preached in Brutsels last Sunday evening, consequently there was no ser- vice in the Presbyterian Church.—Me- Kinnon & McMillan have engaged John C. Stewart as pork -packer, for this sea- son. Mr. Stewart is no doubt a good man, and a large business is likely to be done in this line.—Marshall Braithwaite of flullett, delivered 5 saw -logs at Gray Young & Sparling's salt -works in Blyth, which measured 6,000 feet of lumber. The logs were all taken from one tree. He al -So had ten cords of rough cord -wood. The tree netted him $34 delivered at the salt -works. Who can beat this.—Fred- Tanner is confined to the house. --With regard to the formation of a ,new county OD the north, taking from _Perth the town of Listowel, the village of Milverton, and the townships of Elma, Wallace and Mornington, a re- solution was passed by the County Cotlit" 61 last week, asking the Ontario Legig- lature not to disturb the preeent of the county.' z EIGHTEENTEE irEARt WHOLE NU EB 948. Cheap Clearing Sal HOFFMANL BROS MAIN STREET, 8EAFORTH, c • We are now holding a Great Cleara Sale in every line of goeds, which a offering at a great saerifice. Qa11 ai see the bargains. The goods are all new, being boii for this fall and winterttrade. In Dress Gods we never had aneb choice variety of fabries. • In Mantle and Ulster Cloths, all t: new novelties. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Jac ets, Boy's Overcoats and Suits. Lathes', Gent's, Boy's and Childret Underclothing—all inlargeassortmenr Ladies' and Mises' Fur Caps, Capes, Fur Sets and Fur Trimming!, evtra, value. Men's and Boy's Fur Caps, Cht Caps, Plush Caps; Keit Caps, etc., large staeks. 1 - Tweeds, Flannels, Shirtings, Co ton Cantons, Cretonnes, in fact ali kinds goods fully assorted,' and all will I sold regardless of costi - Come along and get prices. We have a very large p lane ef VeIve and Plashes, which wel are offering e- tra inducements in. Inspection invited a: 'the Cheap 0a4h Store OF-he— HOFFIVIAN1'BROSI SEAFORTH. Agents for E. Butterick's Reliab Patterns. Usborne and Iii• bberl, Fire Insurance Company. The tenth animal : meeting of a Llsborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire surance Company was held at Pargula on Monday, lst inst., As usual Wit this company, there wee a large repr sentation of members and others presere The president, R, Gardiner, Etca, occi pied the chair, and opened the mectin by alluding to the fact,l, that while greL success ha a attended this company dui ing thepastfiste years be had the plain ure of now stating that the success < the company was nevelt so promising il at the present time, as be show by the manager preseniiy. He congraot lated the members titthe company 0 this state of affairs, land hoped thi growthy condition woild eontinue. Mi N. J. Clark, the secretary -treasurer < the company, then read - the minutes t the last annual meeting and the minute of all the directors' medtings held durin the year. The :finenetial report of th treasurer and anditort' abstract we then submitted, from which the follom ing statistics may be taken : Businei done during the past Year -286 policit issued, covering risks to the amount < $388,540 ; total amount now covered h policies being $1,377,050 ; face value < premium notes, $30,167;53. There is cash balance on hand _elf $716.81, a be ance of unpaid assessment, $117.44; th total assets of the compaay is n3,321.87 the losses for the year being $537.58. " The election of a boatel of directhrf under the new act, waelhen taken tit which resulted in the rkeleetion of th following gentlemen: Messrs. R. Garth ner, A. Duncan, D. Mitchell, D. Me Lachlan, R. H. Bain and J. Jackson. A discussion on the rules regulatingtli use of steam threshing engines wa entered into, when it was resolved t adhere to the rules now in force, await ing the action of the Underwriters Asao. dation in framing a ttet of rules fo adoption by all mutua conipanies. J resolution was also passed, 'cavil:'it t the discretion of the board of director to increase the amount of isolated risk from $2,000, the present limits, to sucl sum as they see fit The meeting, whiel was very decorous and orderly, was thei brought to a close. The The new board of direetors met at tle close of the annual meeting for orgarn zation and routine business. Reber Gardiner, Esq., ,was re-aected. posident and Alex. Duncan, Esq.,. vice-priaJdent Both gentlemen returned thanksVot tin honor accorded them. ' - Mr. N. J. Clark, the secretary an manager of the company since its org,arn zation, intimated his intention of re 3igiliTig his position. He heartily thank ed the directors for the very kindls treatment he at all times received la their hands, and after alluding, ta tin . (, present successful standing of th corn parry, bespoke for his euecessor th13, satia lwarty good -will and co-aperetion of th bowel of (Erecters. The presid nt rel plied in a veey feeling manner, -ayine they were all sorry at loeing the s -t of Mrpark, who had fer the pat aco il/tJ syie:aS rtisktreals.uch untiring interest in tht welfare of the eoinpany. Messr,s. A Duncan, D. Mitchell, D. McLachlan, :tat' ill 'ell', :lci sel 1doct le:1iBanesrreijeesoenfit oaaw, ripr rtsedpshtroe*neji Ano. fit etr 1 j11.1. beingailledlcera:ktiasynognPainbw; lileaasirtathir°8;rfoioieu the affairs of the company till his staa meantime Mr. Clark will have eharg,e e position of secretary-treasarer ofriuttihi; eompany, but as the hour- was late and