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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-02-12, Page 5Lay Was methnes *mad Ek. I. January much to key one , come to ecni have rYing to- m eatray rielesions t Proved , ke s.way k and the tumble • incibied 'ffingrale, ave my 4 never ,whieh is rould in - one had of you. . -repency Of the ich you my ade at little a better d again, trouble myself. , and my ease a space , I ask keep Roses rite and s. This me tiny subject. facts-. I t leave ress and County e for the here is, ,.. ty that ; t -knows and any thing to 'non for ri' ts did he Con- nd with were not to the place,. I pined in uld they vell paid euid hold used all Grit, and etray pri- er. This . Editor. _. MI Signal ibuted to n is false ad to say hay any MR Caine AI would that my influence lore cere- al- journal be a little au will be P UntellE.r e s , we need From Mr. President a of Mor- hould say pumped ibout the he weak - asks us to 's famous id at the to repeat -ecords we :Sion con - him. He iservatives ; will refer m of the .•„ 1884, he Lkinore Mr. in which f his office ng devat- a of Pro- etion was . and Con- his- is not aM like to tis.. Mr. Mr. Ross e the posi- o a Grit. sitatioo in we defy ord of evi- till clings 5 the Ro- e in intro- ipal elee- i this- be - very posi- efore him ie case, as ay of - the es are re- $uncil by h a large , there is ity in the only proof ion is the he Signal,. ;ue or that le Signal's very frail e Saturday ire Peters, cit -gate on reed topay ,costs, and granted to einson and of peddling ainty clerk :fise.3 to all on recom- uncil. cil, showed_ 'ds at the ad - took akin 05 denier's 96 ; e ae points, ecoral prize. 11 poisoning aluable aui eek. Their for the ap- sed wretch. him to ills' try a. dose of FEBRUARY 12, 1886 r.dmations' Matters in West Huron. We make the following interesting extract; from the very compteheasive report presented by Mr 3 R. Miller, Ptiblic School Inspector forth. Western Division of Huron, to the County Coun- cil at its last meeting. The report em- braces a full summary of the work from 1872 to 1881, Inclusive, being the entire term of Mr. Miller's inspectorate. The artriet presided over by Mr. Miller em- • Isnacets the municipalities of Ashfield, West Wawanosh, Colborne, Goderich township, Stanley, Bayfield, Hay, Ste - Oen, Exeter and ITsborne. The total! receipts by trustees in the distri amounted in 1872. to $42,228, and ' 1,885 to $45,706. The total awe spent for all purposes from 1872 to I inclusive, was $85,048, of this &moan 2510,001 were paid out for teachers' sal- aries, and $88,543 for school sites and buildings. It is gratifying to notice that while the amoutts paid for teach- ers' salaries have gradually increased, the expenditure for buildings has each year grown less. In 1872 there was paid out for teachers' salaries, $27,665, and in 1885, $37,764. In 1872 there was paid oat foreites and buildings, $9,528, in 1873, $15,543, in 1874, $23,855, and in 1875, $12,975, While in 1883 there was only paid out for this purpose, $680; in 1884, $322, and in 1885, $1417. These figures show the very great progress that has been made in the improvement cif school buildings and grounds and the comparatively light expenditure that is now necessary. The following figures show the in- crease in values of school properties since 1871. In that year the value of school property in the district was $36,820, in 1872, it waio,251,227; 1874, $96,779, and in 1876, $118,606. In 1871 there were 27 log buildings, now only one. New school houses, or additions which may be considered equal thereto, have been erected in the following sections :—Ashfield -1, 2e 4, 5, 6, 7, S, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16. Colborne -2, 4, 6 and 7. Goderich-1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 11. Hay—I, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 (two houses), 11 and 12. Stan- ley -1, 4 (two houses), 5, 6, 7, 10, 13 and 14. Stephen -2, 4, 5, 6, 7,- 8, 10, 11 and 12. Usborne-2, 4. 7, 10 and 12. West Wawanosh-1, 2, 4, 7, 12, 14 and There are in the division - 30 brick school houses, 2 stone, 52 frame and 1 log. In 1871 few sections had .the amount of land required by law, but in 1884 nearly all had complied with . the law in this respect. In referring to the ornamentation of play grounds, Mr. Miller says: Much had been done previous to 1885, but the action of the honorable the Minister of Ediication in proclaiming for the whole province a holiday to be called ,Arbor day gave an impetus to the work. He requested all to unite to clean up yards make flower plots, and set out trees. yards, circular with some suggestions of my own to all trustees. In this part of the province the weather was very unpleas- ant, notwithstanding which, much was done as may be seen from the following report of trees set out: Ashfield, 409; Colborne, 129; Goderich, 101; Hay, 231 • Stanley, 149; Stephen, 167 ; ITsbOrne, 65; West Wawanosh, 140; Bayfield, 20. Total 1,411.. The num- ber thus given does not nearly represent the extent of our tree culture. I can only estimate, but I am quite within the mark when I soy that within and sur- rounding our school grounds are to . be found about 5,000 trees and shrabs The result of this work, done princi- pally by our teachers and pupils, has been Very favorably commented upon and the good effects of such on the neighboring country. One should travel on the second. concession of Stanley, where for miles an avenue has been formed which in a few years, will present a magnificent monument to the untiring labors of Mr. George Baird, sr., who for over a quarter of a century has taught in the section referred to. The bene- fits referred to from setting out trees will be greatly appreciated in West Haron before many years have passed away. From a table published it ,is shown that the school population iseegradually decreasing, as for instance, in 1872 it was ,156;9in 1879 it was 8,963, while in 1884 it was 7,323 and in 1885 'only 7,250. The average attendance, how- ever, is considerably increased and is higher than the average throughout the Provinee. In 1872 the average attend- ance was 39 and for the last three years it has been 47 while in the province it is only 43. The number of children be- tween the ages of 7 and 12 reported as not attending any school in 1872 .was 281, while in 1885 the -number was re- duced to 41 which is a gratifying de.'' crease, but it seems that 1,150 pupils attended school less than 100 days dur- ing 1885, which is not so satisfactory. In fact says the Inspector, "Nearly one-half of all entered on roll attended less than 100 days in a year. I would respectfully refer parents, trustees and teachers to greater exertion so that bet- -ler results shall be shown. The teacher is not engaged to teach the few; his work is, andel am sure he is willing, to teach all.” ' STUDIES TAUGHT. The follojng able shows the studies taught an he. number of pupils engag- ed in each: Reading in Part I of First Class Reading in l'art ii of First Class 1,002 Reading in Second Class 1,210 Reading in Third Class 1,955' Iteadieg in Fourth Class 1,3-2129 Reading in Fifth Class 9 Spelling , • 7,271 Writing 7,123 Arithmetic 7,185 Drawing 6,807 Geography 4,995, M usic 4,057 Grammar and composition 4,049 English History 1,497 Canadian_ History 2,371 Object Lessons • 4,069 Temperance and Hygiene. • 4,169 Dressand Calesthenics 2,435 Book-keeping " 310 Algebra 253 Geometry and Mensitraeion ,, .. 863 Euclid • 2,32 Elementary Physics Eighty one out of the 83 sections use daily the Scriptures. TEAOTIERs. _ In 1872 there were 92 teachers em- ployed ; in 1877 there were 120, and in 1885, 104. The certificates held by the several teachers were as folleirs. in 1885: 1st Class. 2nd Class. 3rd Class. Ashfield Colborne 6 12 2 8 Goderich 3 7 Hay 5 8 Stanley Stephen 1 10 1 5 56 rn! Csbee 5 1 2 7 1 1 1,584 Wawanosh Banfield Exeter...... .. . 1 4- 33 67 Thirty-four of the above hate received ae, 1111111111111=11111111111.1=.111MINIIIIIa THE HURON EXPOITOR. onnalSchool training. The highest salary 'el to a male teacher in 1871 was poo, 1885. it was $690. The lowest salary id to a male teacher in 1872 was $120, 1885 it wae$325. The aterage salary ideto male teachers in 1872 in this istrict was $347.25; in; 1885 it was 58.6641 The highest salary paid to a emale teacher in 1872 was $300; in 885 -it was nearly $44)0. The average lary to female teacher e ' in 1872 was 182.50, in 1884 it was $300.' The num- I -r of -female teachers hare very largely - creased since 1871. The fbllowing table shows the aver - ;e salaries of teachers: Males. Females. hn eolboeitncle— .... . '' ' ' !444206 41.2 150°00 M2082 675 41633'25875 423 43 270 83 go 56 310 00 4l7 50 275 00 4125 258 17 00.225 00 GO 270 00 Average per district—males, $458.64 males, $260 nearly. HZ WORK BEING DONE la The work of schools h 1885 was good. Coneidere eriod since 1871 a won erful change as come over the scene and constant i provement is the order of the day. ur Teachers' Institute for' the, district ad those local associations organized at xeter, Varna and Durigannon have one much to aid teachers and pupils in their work. The establishment of Model chools rendered the latter unnecessary, d these too have done altoble work in reparing the re -mug teacher for his suties. The order in our schools and die methods of discipline 'dopted have greatly improved, and it is rarely neces- sary to speak of misconduet wheie visit- ing. In this there is a marked contrast to the state -of affairs as I f und them in 1871. The teachers generally o their whole duty, an erich nley ; eephen IlYsborne est Wawanosh eter ,6 TEACHERS. a whole for during the A e anxious to in the great ajority of cases succeed admirably, as evidenced by the lar e number of eachers who have passed the necessary xaminations for 3rd and 2lid class, cer ' cotes directly from the Piiblie schools. he number who pass analLially the ex- mination for entrance to high schools rom time to time is constantly inereas- i g, all tending to show t 4 high degree f efficiency of the public school work' ne. 1 Of the hundreds of teaehers with whine have been associated in West Huron nly two remain in school's now who be- an with me in 1871. These are George aird, sr., of No. 1, Stanley, and George laird, jr., of No. 10, Stanley. ' COST OF EDUCATje N. The following table sho s the cost of ducation in the district and in the rovince : Actual cost Cost pdr Cost per 1 per pupil pupil includ- pupil to county. me Legesla- throughout tree grant. isrovince. 872 $3.20 , $3.51 $3.851 1873...e .....3•641 4.061. 4.33 874 .. 3.65 4.24/ 4.67 875 ...... 3.851 , 4.251 4.83 8764.O81 4.52 4.84/ 877.. . . ... 4.151 4.59/ 5.29 878 ... : .. 4.32 • 4.75/ 5.06 879 ..... 4.43 4.8315.19 880 1 4.62 4.94 5.321 .. 8815.02 5.431 ' not reported 8E• • • .6443 5.91 6.02 5.374-'.' 5.691 1884 5724.- 6.2)] not reported yet 1885 5.60 6.061 46 66 it The following figures -,show the cost )e r pupil in the year 1880 in several of he leading States in th neighboring epublic : • llinois$16.30 ichigan = 13.79 •hio, ., ... . .... 16.76 fassachusetts. 1. 21.32 ew York 18.34 ennsylvania. . i13.19 uteri°, (high and public sch4 ) 12.82 In view of these figures his Province have not omplain of the expens ducational system. CONCLUDING RE, 1 kRKS. Mr. Miller concluded hie. report in the °Hewing words: For aearly 15 yeara have endeavored to do myiitmost in arrying on successfully the work you laced in my charge. The labor was so reat that for years my health suffered nd my eyesight was neaely_ destroyed. After a rest I recovered mid I -Succeeded fairly well until last winter When on two occasions I almost lost my life in bat- tling with the etorms. I am advised to etid these warnings and: not risk- an- ther winter's travels. Several years go Dr. Rosebtugh warned me that hay - ng the use of only one eye, another such the people of uch cause to mesa of our ttack as that of 1882 oss of sight entirely, as eat risk in exposing In nil damp. .Under these beg to resign my poi3i School' Inspector of We rust that my successor ore successful than I ' inly he will not have so ties in his path as the Jaz pad. To the tnembeis of all these years, I beg im core and hearty thanks f I have always had in the my work. I am more that our dealings with on ot been marred in any plaint from any source. 1 and children I say that t with them, especially duil will never be forgotten, ar of use to any, of them a consider it a pleasure to s conclusion I take this i again expressing my gr ;uniform kindness and corn me by friends with ve 1 . contact in the prosecutio , `Zurich.!, 1 A RUNAWAY.—A few 0. ys ago Mr. J. G. Schleuchter and his son came to the mill here for a grist with a horee and cutter. While at the mill Vire Schleuch- ter left the horse in charge of the lad while he went inside. 1 he horse got, frightened at a dog, ran a ray and upset the cutter, leaving the bo and its owner behind. The animal mad for home at fearful rate, and while attempting to ass through a small gate got fast, when it was secured. The hors was uninjur- ed but the cutter was bad y smashed. Bars. --The recent Mid weather has ight cause the yl ran a very self to -Wind circumstances ion of Public t Huron, and may be even ave been, cer- any difficul- ctor of 1871 uncil during turn my sin - r the support roseeution of an thankful another have way by corn - 'o the the teachers e hours spent g late years, d if I can be y time, I will rve them. In pportunity of titude for the esy shown to m I came in of my work. !been hard on the . snow inuee long will destrey leighing.—Mr. W. F. lind line, had a 'bee the bther day for the hauling of lumber and bricks for the Inew residence he intends building next summer. —Mr. Ab. Geige , of the Blind ine, recently refused $2 for his two ear old filly colt. She is a beauty.— Ir. Henry Rosie, who is employed with fr. Fred Hess, has invented a new kind f cutter. It is of a new 'design, and is imple, durable and cheai». Those who ave seen it pronounce it the best thing and if it con - our excellent chohn, of the of the kind out.' e has the model emu- 1 plated, and intends having it patented. —.Quarterly meeting will be held in the Evangelical church Iflext Sunday. The Services commence on Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m. ACCIDENT.—A f w days ago as Mr. Eldin Rennie, son, of Samuel Rennie, Esq., Reeve of Hay, as walking through the swamp with a ross-cut saw on his shoulder, a limb frcn a tree fell on hini, knocking him 1st ith his face in the mow. He succeed d in relieving him- self- from his peril us position, and al- though he received ome severe wounds and bruises he was ot seriously injured, and we hope to s e him around. again soon. Staffa. ENTERTAINMENT.:—A very enjoyable time was spent on Tueiday evening at the literary concert,' which was held in the town hall, Staffa, under the auspices of the English church. The weather being favorable large crowds from a dis- tance, filling the hall to its utmost capacity. The eirdgramme, though lengthy, was' interesting throughout, and at an early our all betook them- selves to their resp ctive homes, highly pleased with the vening's entertain- ment. The procee s were $40. LOCALITIES.—Mi s. Stewart, teacher in School Section o. 3, is, -we believe, unable to attend to er duties on account of sickness.—We a e glad -to hear of the appointment of Mij. Toth to the Inspec- torship of Huron. He is an energetic, industrious and h rd -working young man, and is cape le of fulfilling the duties of his offi e-- efficiently.—The Rev. 0. Bridgman, English church pas- tor of Dublin and S ails,, was made the recipient of an '"'.1"' cutter by his Dublin parishioner , in token of the esteem in which e is held by them— and he is well wo thy of such esteem, being very zealous n the.." work of do- ing good for the laster."7–Mr. Page, who for so long a t" e, has been closely ' confined to bed, is gain able to be up: —Mr. Saddler sti 1 continues hauling wood to his brick y rd.—Mr. John Fell, son of Mr. Thos. 1' 11, who resides near this place, has retu ned home from Hep- worth, in the cohnt, of Grey, where he has been for some t me. He was so un- fortunate as to get he fingers of his left hand severely injur d a few days before he left for horhe s e was taking a horse out of the stables w en the animal made a sudden jump awe , draaving the halter shank, on the end which was a snap, through Mr. Fell' hand. The snap caught in his finger and tore the flesh, making painful wo nds on two of them. Socialist Rist in London. A terrible riot to k place in London, England, on Monday last. It is said to be the most serious demonstration of the kind that ever occurred in the Eng- lish capital. A croud estimated at from ten to fifteen thoisand, nominally corn - posed of " starting niechanics, ' but largely consisting of arid controlled. by Socialists, assembled inTrafalgar squ re, i, where violent resolutions were pa sed denouncing the GoVerament and calling upon Parliament td provide immediate work for the un4ployed of 'the city. Conspicuous. =meg the leaders of the multitude was ,Mr. Burns, who ran as socialist candidate in Nottingham in the recent election. The police were utterly, powerless to disperse the im- mense gathering, which rolled like -a wave of the sea along Piccadilly to Hyde park, leaving deetruction, in its track. Club houses and iptivate residences were 'wrecked; hotelsbwere broken opeh and food demanded' and taken ; saloons were raided and the liqtior consumed, inflam- ing the passions of the rioters; tailors', shops and jewellery establishments were entered and the contents thrown out t� the eager mob, and along the entire route robbery - and destruction - were paramount, and nci lives were taken only because no resisterte.e_ was offered. The mass meeting, while primarily - called together ast a labour demonstra- tion, was completely under the control is of the Socialists, ft new and dangeeous element in a Lon' on outbreak. There is terrible distrees revailing at present in the capital, and the political foes of all sociel order took advantage of this to further their! own' ends of terrorism. The demonsteation was a serious one, and to prevent its repetition with even more disastrous re:hilts the Government will be forced into' making at least some effort to reliete the trade depression ex- isting throughout the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. , A similar gathering ten thousand strong occurred on Tuesday, the ma- jority of the great, crowd being loafers -and roughs of the worst class'but being without a recognized leader the police managed to break pp the mob, driving the crowd back 'into - lanes and alleys ' where they disappeared. sesemeamossesmne The price of auctioneers' license in • this county has beep fixed at $12. . , —Mrs. Thomas Allan'an aged and respected resident of St. Marys, died lest week. ' —Prisoners confined in Stratford jail are to be allowed the use of books from the Mechanics' Institute. —The Salvation Army in St. Marys have secured a large hall in the Odd- .fellovtsblock for a barracks. —The anniversary services of Knox church, St. Mareie. will be held in the church on Sabbath, the 14th inst. . —Mr. R. W. Keeler, of Mitchell, has . Veen laid up quite ill for more than he week suffering froxjn inflammation of the stomach. —Stone & Wellington's agents sold last week in Mitchell over $200 worth of indoor roses, besides a great number of shrubs and fruit trees. —Messrs. Arch. Stevenson and Win; Anderson, who have been visiting friends 'around Avionbaxik for some three or four weeks past, left the other day for Minnesota. —Dr. Andrew G. Macpherson, eldest son of Rev. Thomas Nlaepherson, Strat- ford, died at his fathers residence on Friday, 29th ult. after a protracted illness. , He was .45 years of age. —The people a Brodhagen and vi- cinity are anxious to form a new -school section on the 12th and 13th concessions of Logan, their' present school being in- . conveniently diseant. 101111111111111, Births. KENT.—In Seaforth, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. J. E. Kent of a SOD. Seatorth, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr, Hugh Fulton �f a sore- CUTT.—In Grey, on the 25th ult„ the wife of Mr. Jas. Cott of a son. IdcKELVEY.,—In Grey, on the 15th ult., the wife - of Mr. Win. McKelvey of a daughter. BENNETT.—In Grey, -on the: 31st ult., the wife of Mr. Jos. Bennett -of a daughter. Marriages. HANNA---STRANG.—At the residence of th bride's father, on the 9th inst., by Rev. W . M. Martin, of Exeter, assisted by Rev. R. 1. Thomson, B. D., of Hensell, Rev. W. G. ' Hanna, of Tara, county of Bruce, to Jane', daughter of John Strang, Esq., of Usborn . WANKEL—TOWNSEND.—At Clinton, on th 10th inst., by Rev. Mr. Sperling, Mr. Augu tus Wankel to Helen, youngest daughter the late Jas: Townsend, Esq., all of Tucke smith. BLATCIHFORD—LEE.--At Lucile], on the 3r inst., by Rev. Robt. Davy, Mr. John Blatc ford, of Exeter, to Miss Maria Lee, of Lnean. SCHRADER—MAWH1NNEY.—At Crediton o the 29th ult., by Rev. JOhn Veale, Mr. job Schrader to Miss Mary A. Mawhinney, bot of Stephen. SHOULDICE—PICKE'RING.—At the residenc of the bride's father, on the 6th inst., b Rev. J. Veale; Mr. Jos. Shouldice to Mis Mary J. Pickering, both of McGillivray. MEDD—DARLING.—At the residence of th bride'a father, on the 14th ult., by Rev. J Veale, Mr. Ed. F. Medd, of Hufiett, to His Annie Darling, of McGillivray. HEAMAN—MITCHELL.--At Crediton, on th 28th ult., by Rev. J. Veale, Mr, Jeremia Heaman to Miss Jennie Hitched, both o Stephen. TOWN—ARMSTRONC4,—At the residence oft bride's father, Brussels, on the 4th inst„ b , Rev Wm. Smyth, Mr. George Town to His Emily Armstrong, both of Brussels. WALLACE—LEDDY.--At St. Augustine Catho lie church, on the 2nd inst., by Rev. Fathe West, Mr. Thomas Wallace to Miss Sun Leddy, all of West Wawanosh. BELL—MANNING.—At the Methodist parson age, Auburn, on the 3rd inst., by Rev. Jas Caswell, Mr. Edward Bell to Miss Elizabet Manning, both of Hullett. TROYER—HOWELL.—At the parsonage, Ben miller, on the 12th ult., by Rev. J. Markham, Mr. Jos. Troyer to Miss E. Howell, both o Colborue. Deaths. STEWART.—In Wingbam, on the 7th inst., Duncan Stewart, aged 29 years, 5 month and 7 days. THYNNE.—At Hoboken, Pennsylvania, on th 10th ult., Alexander Thynne, aged 39 yea CHISHOLM.—In Chicago, Illinois, on the 23r ' ult. John Chisholm, aged 63 years. LAWSON.—In Hullett, on the 31st ult., Joh Lawson, aged 73 years. BEAM.—In Brussels, on .the 3rd inst., Elm . Olive, infant daughter of Mr. Harvey Bean aged 3 weeks and 4 days. TA1T.—In Grey, on the 31st ult., the wife of M Geo. Tait, aged 50 years. i. Immesammesseassamem THE MARIETS.' SRAFORTII, Feb. 11, 1886. 75 to $0 7 O 7 Fall Wheat per bushel (new) $0 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 0 Oats per bushel o Peas per bushel 0 Barley per bushel, . 0 Butter, No. 1, loose.... .. .. .... 0 Butter, tub o Eggs o Flour, per 100 lbs 0 Dressed Hogs, per 100 lbs... t 5 Hav per ton , 8 Hides per 100 lbs. , 6 Sheepekins each 0 Wool . 0 Salt (retail) pet barrel. ... .... Salt (wholesale) per barrel.. .. .. Potatoes per bushel.... .. .... Wood per cord 50 to 29 to 53 to 50 13 t: 13 to 16 to 10th 2 00 to 5 00 to 8 00 50 t: 17 to 0 80 to O 35 to 2 50 to If 5 4 4 6 5 0 1 O 0 'I Ceiterozt, Feb. 11,1886. Fall Wheat per bushel (new) $0 75 to $0 8 Spring Wheat per bushel, 0 50 to 0 8 Oats per bushel . ... . 0 29 to 0 0 Barley per bushel ...... 00 6603 too 00 45 Peas per bushel . Butter 013 to 0 4 Eggs 0 16 th 0 6 Hay per ton 800 to 9 NPvootaoltoes per bushel.... O 35 to 0 0 Apples per barrel O 17 to 0 2 00 to 2 Hides per 100 lbs 6 00 to • 7 Pork 4 50 te 5 2 60 to 3 0 Cordwood Dressed Hogs, per 100 lbs 4 75 to 5 5 • • TORONTO, Feb. 11.—Fall wheat, 0.80 to $0.8 ; spring, $0.75 to $0.82; oats, 35c to 36c; peas 5 c to 580 ; barley, 60e to 93c; hay,perton, $10.00 $15.00; butter, 14c to 23c; potatoes, per b 60e to 70c; eggs, per doz., 20e to 28c; dress hogs, per 100 lbs., $5.50 to$6.25. ' LIVERPOOL, Feb. 10.—Spring wheat, 07s 01 red winter, is Old; California No. 1, 06s 11 California No. 2, 6s 08d ; oats, fis lid; barley, s 6d; peas, 6s 05d ; pork, 518 00d; cheese, 49s - Live Stock Markets. MONTREAL, Feb. 9.—. -There were about 2 head of butchers' cattle offered at the East Er d Abattoir this forenoon and as there was a g demand, drovers were able to secure high I. prices, choice beeves selling at from 41c to 4 c per lb., and pretty good beasts at about 4c p r lb. Leanish beasts were also in better dema d, and sold, at from 3c to 3/c per lb. Mess Charters and Boyd bought eight good steers t. Point St. Charles this morning at 41c per Is. Yesterday (Sunday) there was an active trade n shipping cattle at the Point, and several ca loads were bought at from 4c to 41c per I There were only about 25 mutton critters offer d to -day, and they werea rather poor lot, a d butchers did not seem to want them. Mr. T. Richard bought a lot of very choice lambs 1 t week, which came from Western Ontario, at ne4. 0 each; he also bought four good steers to -day fir 82.05, or nearly 41c per lb. There were no li -e hogs on the market to -day, and prices are quo d at 4ic per lb. Dresssd hogs are advancing n price, being from 66 to 61c per lb. H I I 'I, II I 'Is AUCTION SALES. On Wednesday, February 17th, 188 at 12 o'clock noon, sharp, on Lot 31,Co cession 5, McKillop, Farm Stock a d Implements. John E. McClure, Pr prietor •, J. P. Brine, Auctioneer. , On Thursday, February 18th, 1886, t 10 o'clock. a. in., ori Lot 7, Coecession Hallett, Farm Stock, Implements, & Henry Taylor, Proprietor; J. P. Brin Auctioneer. • On Friday, February 26th, 1886, t 12 o'clock noon, sharp, at Brucefiel Imported Heavy Draught and Roads r Horses. John 'Rattenberry, Proprieto James Oke, Auctioneer. On Wednesday, Febrtiary 17th, 188 at 1 o'clock p. m., on Lot 10, Concessi n 8, Stanley, Farm Stock and Implemen s. Wm. Clarke and W. L.. Keys, Executo s. On Thursday, March 4th, 1885, at 2 o'clock, on Lot 29, Concession 4, Morr s near Brussels, Farm Stock and Imp e- ments. Alex. Forsythe, Proprietor. On Monday, March 1st, at 12 o'cloc noon, on the 'London Road, Hay, Fa Stock and Implements, all without e - serve. A. Bishop, Auctioneer; Rob art Scott, Proprietor. On TuesdaY, March 2nd, 1886, at 2 o'clock noon; on Lot 18, Concession L. R. S., Tuckersmith, Valuable Farin Stodk and Implements. George h c- Gonnigle, Proprietor; P. DeCanillo Auctioneer. HI —The comity council made a grant f $250 teiearda purchasing helmets for t ie 28th battalion. . eeareopeakeereareeee LIME,! THOS. CORNISH LIME! Wishes to notify all parties intending to bu Id this season, that he will keep on hand a libe -al supply of the nest BCCHVILLE L1ME, at is Lime House, at the following places: Exeeee.—Open all the time, and parties wa It ing Lime in tqls vicinity should not buy in til they seehim, as he will sell- as cheap or cheer cr than any person else. Heesame—The Lime house -will be open at -er the 15th April, on Tuesday and Friday of e ch week, from 8 a. re., until 5 p. CENTRALIA: The Lime House will be 01 en after the 15th of April, on Monday and Tues ay of each week, from 8 a. no., until 5 p. • THOMAS CORNISH. 948. Great Be 'action in Prices1 AT 4 CAMPBELL ST BRIGHT S, SM.A.P'01=tETTI... TO MAKE WAY FOt THE LARGE S IR, 1\T G- 0 0 That is just coming, we have decided to el down the price of all our OVER- COATS and HEAVY TWEEDS to cost, to give a chance to o.nr customers to supply themselves with cheap goods. We buy strictly- for cash, and can sell cheaper than any other house in town. Don't fail to get one of these cheap Over- coats; it will pay to buy for next winter. QAMPBELL BRIGHT. MESSRS.DU) CAN DUNCAN MONTREAL 1-10UE, SEAFORTH, Having just finjhed taking stock of their immense and complete lot of Dry Goods, &c., will now be prepared to offer the public immense advantages in prices, being desirous of making room for the arrival of SPIR•Il\TG- G -0013S We are bound to dispose of our Winter Gods, if we do sacrifice in prices. No* is the opportunity to save money by purchasing, as our stock is composed of fresh goods. Large quantities to select from in the following lines,: Dress Goads, Ladies' Furs, Fur "trimmings, Shawls, Mantles, Wool Squares, Clouds, Blakets, Comfortables and Horse Blankets. New Spring Goods. EMBROIDERIES, SHIRTINGS, WHITE COTTONS, PRINTS, COTTON - APES, TOWELLING S. Oddments -500 remnants. Give us a call, it will pay you. Duncan & Duncan, Mon freal House, Seaforth, OAK HALL CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHING HOUSE. 1N/IMS DUNCAN St DUNC(AN, -SEAFORTH Are prepared tio offer special bargains in al kinds of Gents' Clothing and Fur- nishings. Bound to clear off some of our e mellow stock of Scotch, Irish, English and Canadian Tweeds. If you want a suit of clothes, now is the time to save money, as room we must have, if we give our goods at cost, to prepare for spring trade. Every kind of article usually foundin a first-class city store in the gents furnishing line can be secured at DUNPAN & DUNCAN'S, Oak Hall Hall, Seaforth. THE SEOLUD4D GROCERY Is the place for the farming community and market price for first-class Butter in trad always on hand. Choice Teas, fine flavor Currants, Reigns and Coal Oil. Give us a DUNCAN & DUN others at all times to get the highest . A good line of Staple Groceries d Coffees, Rice, Spice, Tobacco, Soap, call. AN, SEAFORTH, Preserve Your Sight. By wearing the othy FRANK LAZARUS (Late of the firm of Lazarus & Morris) Renowned Spectacles & Eye Glasses. ' These Speetacle4 and Eye Glasses have been used for the past 35 years, an d have given in every instance unbounded satisfaction. They are TIIE BEST IN THE AVORLD They never tire,and last many years without change. For Sale by DRUGGIST,I, MEDICAL HALL, SEAFORTH FRANK LAZARUS ; - MANUFACTURER, - • 28 Maryland Roade Harrow Roltd, London, Eng. (Late Lazarus & Morris, Hartford, Conn.) 1 - . iteTNo connection with any other firm in the Dominion of Canatia. 943 • Local Notices. NOTICE.—Dr. MacKid, has removed to Fear's Drug Store, where he can be found night and day. 947 MONEY LOST.-I—Lost on Tuesday .night, January 26th, either in Cardno's Hall or between, thelall and Cluff's Pump Factory, a sum of money in five dollar bills. The finder will be liberally rewarded On leaving the same at Tiff, EXPOSITOR Mee, Seaforth. 946 —Stratford, as registered for the month of January 23 births, 5 marriages and 4 deaths. DOMINION FRANCHISE ACT! ast and West Huron. he Revising Officer would direct the attention of electors to the following facts :— .—The Voters' Lists will be made up from the A sessincnt Rolls and Ontario Voters' List of 1885. 2.—There will be a large number of persons entitled to vote, whose: names do not appear upon these Rolls and Lists, and they will be placed upon the Dominion Lists, providing the parties entitled, furnish the Revising Officer with a Statutory Declaration stating the nature of the applicant's qualification, and giving his property,- Post Office address, and such other particulars as are required to constitute a voter. .—The parties entitled to be -added will eon - sit chiefly of: a.)—Persons who have acquired the Franchise cc the assessment of 1885: Si' (b)—Sons of owners of real property other than farmers' sons. (c)—Tenants not assessed for $150, but who pay the rental required by the act. (d)—Income voters deriving an income from sonic investment in Canada. . (a)—Public Officials not entitled to vote isnder the Ontario Election Act. (0—Fishermen, Owners of real property and bots, fiehing gear, etc.; together, of the actual N4lue of $150. 4.—The lists' are now in course of preparation, arid parties -desirous of being added should send : in their declarations at once, address all corn - 1 neunications for the East Riding to Wingharn I.;0.: t0 7and for the West Riding to Goderich pt, 0 JUDGE DOYLE, Revising Officer, East and West Huron! Goctericb, Jannary 18th, 1836. 916-3 5 IMPORTANT NOTICES. "DOR SALE.—For sale n acres of good land, about one, mile from Winglisen Market Square. Good water and good commons for cattle. JOHN HOLLOWAY, Winghani. 948x4 NerCmpersons indebted to e will please-ctill at J. M. Best's Law Office, Sea - forth, with whom I have left my books for col- lection. All accounts not settled by the 1st of March will be placed in suit. JOHN WAY. 948 epHOROUGHBRIVD BULLS FOR SALE. --For X sale one two year old, one three year old and one yearling Thoroughbred Bull. Prices fit suit the times. The animals can be seen on the farm of the undersigned or address. JOHN ,T. DICKSON, Seaforth P.O. 948x4 110 ESTRAVCOW.—Camo into the premises of the undersigned Lot No. 25, Stanley, (ad- joining Drysdale), a Farrow Cow, about 5 yearn old. The owner is requested to come and prove property, pay charges and take her away. -JOS. LACURSE, Drysdale. 248x4 sUlSTRAY EWE.--Csane WO the premises of Ii the undersigned, Lot 18, Concession 4, L. It. S., Tuckersmith, in November last, a two year old ewe. The owner can have the same on prov- ing property and paying charges. JAMBS Me- GONNIGLI. 949-4 ]?AIM FOR SALE.—The Undersigned offers J. for sale his farm being North Half of Lot No. 26, in the 5th Concession of the Township of Hay, of' which there is over 40 acres cleared and free of all stumps,the balance being under wood. This farm 18 in a good state of cultivation and well drained, with frame dwelling and barn, and conveniently situated to church and sehooL It is within three and one-half miles of the vil- lages of Hensall and Kippen. Will be sold cheap. For further particulars apply to JAMDE SPARKS, Hensall P. 0. 948 GREAT AUCTION SALE OF IMPORTED HEAVY DRAUGHT AND ROADSTER HORSES.—Mr. John Rattenberry has instructed Mr. James Oke, to sell by Public Aution, at Brucefield, on Friday, February 26th, 1886, at 12 o'clock noon, sharp, the following valuable animals :. One Imported Clydesdale mare, "Spark," sired by Defiance; dam by Heather Jock, in foal to Rover. One 'Imported Clydes- dale mare, "Bella," sired by Renfrewshire Jock; dam by Highlander, supposed to be in foal to laicAlpin. One Stallion rising three years old, "Young Count Careless," sired by Count Care- less; dam, Spark. One Stallion rising three years old, "Dowries," sired hy Count Careless ; dam, Bella. One Imported Shire Stallion, " Lin- ooln," rising five years old, sired by Lincoln; dam, Tapsy by Honest Tom. One Roadster Stallion, "Revenge," sired by Royal Revenet; darn by Dan Webster. One driving mare rising , four years Old, sired by Revenge.; one filly rising two years eId, sired by Revenge; one filly rising one year old, sired by Lincoln; one draught foal 5 months old, sired by Lincoln; dam, Bella. milch cows, supposed to be in calf; one larrow cow, two heifers rising two years old, one spring calf. The above animals can be seen at any time previous to the sale at Mr. Battenberry's place at Brucefield. Clydesdale Stallions and Mares Registered. Terms of Sale.—Twelve months' credit will be given on fmnishing ap- proved joint notes. JAMES OKE, Auctioneer; - JOHN RATTENBERRY, Proprietor., 947-3 THE PEOPLE'S Book and Fancy Store, SEAFORTH, ONT. THE BEST PLACE IN THE COUNTInFOR Art Needlework MATER! AL. Fine Assortirent ;hist to Hand RIBBOSENE, - FLUSHES, ARRASSENE, FELTS, BRILLIANT CHENILLE, CANVAS, . FILOSSELE, CORDS, EMBROIDERING SILK, TASSELS, CREWEL SILK, SHIELDS, STAR AND CRESCENT, PANEL RODS, ROLLING PINS, BANJOES, GUITARS, VIOLINS, EMBROIDERING CHENILLE, SL/PPERS, OTTOMAN AND ANTIMACASSAR PATTERNS. C. W. PAPST„ SEAFORTH. - - THE SEAFORTH WOOLLEN MILLS. The only Woollen Mill in Canada' awarded a Medal at the Antwerp Exposition. Aleo Meda and Diploma at the Dominion and Provincial Exhibitions for best assortment of Woollen Goods, over all competitors, 1885. For sale cheap - Heavy All -Wool Tweeds, Union Tweeds, Fine Tweeds, Heavy All-Wobl Blankets, 1 Woollen Sheeting, Best Horse Blankets in the market. 1 All -Wool Flannel, Union Flannel, Check and 1 Plain; Underclothing, llosiery,1 Yarns, Rolls, Batting, &c. Goods Made to 00.er. Carding, Spinning, Weaving, Fulling, Dyeing, Pressing, &c. Blankets scoured. A. G. VanEgmond's Sons. L. G. VAN/WAY:AND. We D. X 4NYAX1(Tha) St Julien Restaurant. OYSTERS! OYSTERS! As the Oyster Season is coming in I am prepared to supply parties -wishing Oystersin the Can, Shell or Bulk Oysters, served on the premises in e; cry style. ',Peet arrived a choice lot of American Choco- . late:and Cream Candy. nil other vaeieties kept conteetly on hand, Oranees, Lemons and Fruitof all varictieehi - eeeeon. CIfRS I CIGARS! Yoacen get at_ the St. Julien Imported and Do- inestiaCigare which cannot be surpassed in the Domniiee. Inpee. teei Tobaccos of -every variety remember , he plate teposite Main and Maennit Street. JAS. BURGES21 Proprietor.