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THE HURON EXPOSI
OR.
FEBRUATilt 121 1886.
EDWARD CASH
Dealer in Clover and Timothy
Seeds, Hides, Tallow, Sheepski ns, •
Furs and- Peltries. Fine Dairy But-
ter in its season. Warehouse on
Goderich Street, Seaforth, next the
Egg Emporium. 948
Surott evpooitot•
DISTRICT MATTERS.
Consort, Doren—At a meeting of
the town council, on Thursday evening
of last week, Mr. Robt. Roberts was
re-appointedwaterworks engineer at a
salary of $30 per month. His duties are
the same as last year except that he now
has to take care of all the town lamps
instead of half of them as last year. Mr.
E. -Lusby was re -appointed town con-
stable at a salary of $400 including fees,
and to perform the duties as defined at
a former meeting. His salary last year
was $400, and the fees amounted to $20,
so that this year the increase in salary
will amount to about $20, which will
not be more than scant remuneration
for the increased services imposed. Mr.
Wm. Elliott was re -appointed treasurer
at a salary of $60. Mr. Elliott was also
appointed market clerk, and the weigh
scales was rented to him for $50 for the
year. • Mr. Wm. Ballantyne was ap-
pointed assessor at a salary of $80. Mr.
Lusby was empowered to collect $20 for
supplying water to the skating rink.
The council adjourned to meet again at
the call of the mayor.
A VALUABLE PREFIENT.—Mr. John
Watt, of Hullett, near Harlock, re-
ceived direct 'from the old country a
few days ago a very valuable present in
the shape of an old country double fur-
eon- plow. The implement was shipped
to Seaforth, and was got by Mr. Watt
here on Thursday. While taking it up
town it was viewed and admired by a
large number of farmers and others, and
the many remarks it elicited were at
least amusing if not edifying. It has
two ordinary mould -boards the same as
a common plow, and the depth and
width of furrow are regulated by wheels
and. levers. It is simple of construction,
and looks as if it would work well on
land seitable for it, and Mr. Watt, who
is a thoroughly practical fernier, thinks
it will be a eery useful labor-saving im-
plement, and that with one man and
three horses he can do as much work
with it as with two ordinary plows. It
seems that Mr. Geo. Stewart, of Edin-
burgh, a cousin of Mr. Watt, was here
on a visit last summer, and conceived
the idea that these plows would work
well on our lands, and consequently he
sent this implement to Mr. Watt as a
present that he might test it. It has
shears, coulters, and everything com-
plete. Mr. Watt, as he well may be, is
very proud of his present, and it could
not have fallen into better hands to have
its utility thoroughly tested. We shall
wait with some degree of interest the
results of Mr. Watt's experiments with
kis new plow.
FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA.—In a pri-
vate letter recently received from Rev.
Mr. Thomson, formerly of Brucefield,
dated Granville, British Columbia, Jan-
-nary 23rd, he says "Mrs. Thomson
and myself are both enjoying good
health, and we like this country. very
well. The climate is grand, only last
and th4is week feel a little cold, though
we have not had it more than 20° under
freezing point, and we have only about
two inches of snow. People are begin-
ning to pour into this place, and quite a
number of new buildings are going up.
In about three weeks we expect to have
our new church on the way. We begin
with a building 60 by 40 feet, and we
hope to have it ready for Pecupancy by
the first Of May." Mr. Thomson also
sends us a copy of the first issue of the
Vancouver Herald, a hew paper to be
published in the village of Granville, or
Vancouver as it is hereafter to be called.
The Herald is a neat paper, and would.
rival many local papers in this Province,
and the town must be a lively place if
it will support so good a paper. The
town is the terminal point on the Pacific
coast of the Canada Pacific Railway,
and from this fact it gains its import-
ance, and is justcommencing to " boom,"
and we notice that Mr. A. W. Ross, the
one-time Winnipeg millionaire, Mr. J.
E. Woodworth, M. P. P., of Brandon,
and other Manitoba boomsters have
located in the embryo city." Repres-
ent appearance may be judged from the
following paragraph which we clip from
the local columns of the Herald. It says
"The present population of Vancouver
is probably about one thousand. They
nre housed in all sorts of shanties, and
in the hotels. The greater portion are
working men, who are here in search of
employment There will be no 'very
extensive operations commenced until
the spring opens."
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni-
versary services in the Egmondville
Presbyterian Church were held on Sab-
bath last. Sermons were preached in
the forenoon and evening by Rev. Mr.
Neil, of Toronto. At the morning ser-
vice the church was well filled, while in
the evening it was literally packed, and
those present were .well repaid for their
attendance. Mr. Neil, although com-
paratively a young man, is a fluent,
easy speaker and, an able preacher, and
gives promise of being one of the most
able ministers in the lurch to which he
belongs. On the following Monday
evening, the annual tea meeting was
held, and it was the most successful of
the many interesting gatherings of the
kind that have been held- in this
church. The ladies of the congregation
had provided an abundant and sumptu-
ous repast, which was, duly appreciated
by the immense numbers who partook
• of it. The tables, which were spread in
the basement, were filled again and
againbut the supply seemed almoit 'in-
exhaustible, and there was ample for
all, and considerable to spare. At the
appointed hour, the chair was taken in
• the audience room by, the pastor, Rev.
Mr. McCoy. He congratulated the
congregation: on the success of their an-
niKersary services, as Well as of this
meeting, and. thanked those from other
congregations who had joined with
them on both occasicins and aided in
this success. He .referred to the
progress made by .the congregation
during the seven-- years of his
pastorate and to the cordial relations
which had always subsisted between pas-
tor arid people. He thought they had
great cause for thankfulness, and hoped
the prosperity and harmony of the past
would be an index of the future. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. Mr. Bro-
ley of Seaforth, Rev. Mr. Acheson, of
Clover Hill, Simeon County; Rev. Mr.
Musgrave, of McKillop, and Rev. Mr.
Neil, of Toronto. Mr. Broley took as
his subject "The home training of chil-
dren;" Mr. Acheson, "Doing good ;"
Mr. fusgrave "A fat soul ;"..and Mr.
Neil;, "Recreation, and the amusements
in which Christian people ehould en-
gage." We are sorry that space forbids
our giving even an outline of the several
addresses. Suffice it to say, however,
that they were all good, practical and
interesting, and each speaker seemed to
posse ss a special faculty of aptly illus-
trating the truths to which he gave
utterance by appropriate and 'amusing
anecdotes and incidents. This made
the addresses not only interesting and
instrUctive, but amusing aS well, and
thus kept the close' attention of the au -
diene throughout the entire Proceed-
ings. A Weak, under the leadership of
Mr. J. E. Kent, the precentor of the
congregation, gave several anthems and
other musical selections in a very pleas-
ing manner, while Master Harry Willis
presided at the organ. We have not
heard the exact amount realized, but
judging from the attendance, we should
say it must be a very liberal sdin.
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RL WANTED.—Wanted, immediate-
ood Servant Girl. Apply to AWL Milo
Seaforth. 948
NT, LENT.—A car load of No. 1
go inspected, head off, tdarrive in a few
t Clualisswoarn & BaoWmapt's. Call for
. 948-
W BOOT AND SHOE &�R.—The
signed has opened a shop for the manufac-
f Boots and Shoes, one door south of Mc -
's Old Stand. When he will be glad to
e old customers, and as many new ones as
vor him with a call. Repairing one as
D. McINTYns. 948 - 1 •
N 'W SPRING GOODS AT J. L. SMITH'S.
—We are now prepared to show a few cases of
the II t arrivals coniisting of Cotton aliirtings,
Ticki go, Oilcloths, Prints, Ginghams, Table
Linens, White and Grey Cottons, Tweeds, &c.
Thes Goods have been bought right, and are
mark d close for the trade. -Call and examine at
J. L. Small's, Staple andFancy Lry Goods
Houst. 948
• TIkE ICE.—A curling match ok place
on the rink here between two rinks on
each l side under the captahicy of the
Pres dent and Vice -President, 1 and re-
sulted in a victory of five shote for the
forces marshalledunderthe jenior offi-
cer. The following is the score :
PREIDENT. VICE-PRESIDEN'T.
Rink No. ls
Thos.
F. H
Alex,
D. a
Geo.
VV. 0
J. S.
*Geo.
Coleman,
linsted,
Wilson,
Wilson, skip .10
Rink
end erson ,
Reid,
Roberts,
aterson, skip.. 8
otal 1S
J. W. Fear,
D. Watson,
A. Young, _
R. Conunoneslop....15
No. 2.
John Fairley,
J. C. Laidlaw,
M. R. Counter,
J. R. Lyons, skip.... 8
Total. 1. 23
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L CAL BRIEFS.—Mr. J. G. Dorrance;
who has been an assistant in the Can-
adia Bank of Commerce here for many
year , has resigned his positionand in-
tend going to' the Northwest in the
spri g to push his fortunes. Mr. Dor-
ranee is a steady, exemplary young man
who will do well wherever he goes.—
Rev Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, preached
in the Presbyterian church here on Sab-
bat last. —Mr. C. F. Pashlet, , of Lon-
don, was in town this weekne-Mr. W.
0. owler, of :Rounthwaite, Manitoba,
and this two daughters arrived here on
Sati4rday last on a visit to Mr. :Fowler's
fath r and other friends. On -their way
her they stopped over a couple of days
to d the St. Paul Ice Palace and were
much -pleased with what they. saw. Mr.
Fow er does not intend returning to the
Nor hw est until spring.—At i the last'
rneei:ug of the Public School Board, Mr.
Johi Campbell was elected! chairman.
—Ie list of prizes which! we pub -
i
th
lifill d last week of successful corn -
pea ors at the Stratford poultry show,
the prizes credited to Mr. A. Calder
eho ld have been credited to Mr. A.
Cha lesworth, who carried off 1st for
filly r Spangled cockerel, 2nd fcir cock
and 1st for breeding pen, an had some
of t e highest scoring birds. in the show.
—.IV essrs. 'McIntosh & Swan, of Bruce-
fiel , have leased the premises in this
tow lately. occupied by the_ late Mr.
Ho ghton and have opened a stale table
wh re they buy and sell all kinds of
horlies. This will be quite a con-
venience to those who may desire to dis-
pose of or purchase a- horse, as both
gentlemen are competent jedgee and•
thoroughly reliable men.—The ladies of
the l Women's Foreign Missionary So-
ciety in connection with the, Seaforth
Presbyterian church have engaged Rev.
MrL Ball, of London, to deliver his lec-
ter'r on Tuesday evening, the 23rd inst.
The subject is, " The Ceuse and the
Reaults of the Late War." 1Frorn the
very .general satisfaction Mr. Ball's
last lecture gave here he should be lis-
tened to, on this occasion by a very large
audienee.—Mr. Edward Latimer, who is
well and favorably known to the people
of this town and vicinity, has decided to
open a shoe store in the premises re-
cently vacated by, Mr. Joh e Way. Mr.
Latimer is one of" the best workmen -in
Canada, and thoroughly understands his
business and he will, we have no doubt,
receive his full share of public patron-
age.—in the skating race at Clinton on
Tuesday evening hist between Town, of
Seaforth, a.nd Cornyn, of Wingham,
Town won an easy victory, hi fact, the
Whigham man was nowhere. A good
many went from town to see the race.—
Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister, of Hills
Green, spent several days in , town re-
cently -visiting their daughter, Mrs. A.
Forbes. While here Mr. McAllister
combined business with pleasure, and
disposed of a very fine four, year old
horse to Mr. T. A. Sharp, for ' the snug
sum of $195.—The regular weekly gospel
meeting will be held in the, rooms of the
Young Men's Christian Asniciation next
Sunday evening at 8:15 o'clock when all
are cordially invited to be present. —Mr.
Donald McIntyre has started business
on his own account in the boot and shoe
line in the premises adjoining those
formerly oecupied by Mr. John McIn-
tyre. Mr. McIntyre is a thoroughly
reliable business man and being an ex -
pe ienced and :- competent Workman
sh uld do a good business in his line in
th a town.—At a recent meeting of the
m mbers of the Young Men's Christian
A, sociation, Mr. J. AJ Piper was elected
President; Mr. John A. Wilson, Vice -
P esident and Mr. George Hendry,
Li rarian.—We understand that an
e rt is being made to have the Seaforth
a11[0 School transformed into a Collegi-
Institute. This school is now one
1
,
of the largest, best and most sUccessful
in this section of the country, and if the
Government aregoing to increase the
number pf Collegiate -Institutes there is
notschool more deserving of recognition
and elevation than ours.—The recent
thaw has been hard on the sleighing and
if it continues for a day or two longer
will completely destroy it. —The official
Board of the Methodist church of this
town have extended a unanimous invi-
tation to their pastor, Rev. Mr. Broley,
to remain with them a third year. Mr.
Broley has accepted the invitation, sub -
islet to the approval of il the Stationing
Ccimmittee.—Master A derson Coulter,
sou of Mrs. Coulter, of this town, has
been ill of quinsy, and confined to
bed, but is now convalescent. —The an-
niVersary sermons in connection with
the Methodist church in this town, will
be preached on Sabbath, February 21st,
at the usual hours, by Rev. Dr. Griffin,
of Guelph. It is also expected that the
R v. C. S. Eby, M. A., missionary to
Jaan, will deliver his celebrated lec-
ture on "Japan, Old and New," in the
ch rch on the evening of the 11th of
.M rch.—Mr. John McDowell, of the
4t'i concession of McKillop, is getting
in the stones and other material for the
er ctionof a large bank barn during the
coming summer.—We have on hand
setreral school _reports, Which are held
over until next week.—The races in the
ice rink on Thursday • evening of last
• week were well patronized, and the
prizes were all won by Hensall skaters.
Every person should go and see the
splendid exhibition of fancy skating this
evening, and should attend the carniial
next Tuesday night —The firemen's ball
on Friday evening last was a splendid
success. There were about 150 couples
present, and all had a splendid time.
Varna.'
WANT HIM AGAIN.—At the quarter-
ly meeting of the Methodist church,
held on Monday last, Rev. A. E. Smith
was unanimously . invited to return a
third year to the Varna circuit. Mr.
Smith is an able and earnest,, minister,
and is esteemed alike by people of all
denominations here, and all will rejoice,
should the conference consent to per-
mit him to remain here itnother year.
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Goderich.
BRIEFS.—The young people of Knox
church, Goderich, have organized a
young people's prayer meeting, to be
held on Monday evenings, in the base-
ment of Knox church. A movement
like this should be heartily commended;
as there can hardly be conceived any
better way of enlisting the young in
advancing the cause of their Master.
About 50 young people assembled on
Monday evening.—On priday evening,
in Knox church, wille given a ltea-
meeting. The intellec ual part of the
meeting will consist of speeches, read-
ings and vocal and inst umental music.
—dr. Donald Strachan; who was euffer-
ing from a severe attack of erysipelas in
the face, is convalescing.—Mr. Strachan,
of Clinton, ha e been secured to fill the
place of Miss Springer in our High
School.
Tuckersrdith. ±
FARM RENTED.—Mr. James Mc-
Gonnigle has erated hi S farm on the 4th
concession, L. R. S.; to Mr. Francis
Campbell, of McKillop; for the term of
five years for the annual rental of $300.
Mr. McGonnigle' intends going to work
at his trade as a framer, and will have
an auction sale of his stock and effects
on the 2nd of Mara.
ANOTHER FARM SOLD.—Mr. William
Cumming has purchase4 the farm, of Mr.
Samuel Beetle, on the 7th concession of
Tuckersmith, for the suM$6,700. This
farm contains 100 acres, with good frame
house and out -buildings' and 18 acres in
fall wheat. It is one ofthe best farms
in the townehip, and M. Cumming is
to be congratulated on his purchase.
Mr. Beattie wants to bily a- larger farm.
HORSE DIED.—Mr. Robert McLean,
jr., of this township, lost a valuable
young horse for which he would not
have taken $200 a few days ago. It was
three years old, and was one of a
matched team. The animal had been
troubled with a cough for some time,
but Mr. McLeanv jnot thinking it
.
serious kept on ' pelting it, and
the trouble ultimately turned into
infiammatioM The veterinary sur-
geon said that ha it not been
worked it would, MOS likely, have re-
covered. There are a great many horses
similarly affected', and I it would be well
for their owners to be eareful of them.
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Chiselh-tirst. ,
LOCALITIE.—Mr. Richard Meters is
engaged getting material laid down to
erect a brick dwelling house next sum-
mer, and Mr. G. Kyd4 and Mr. Broad -
foot are the contractOr, , which indicates
that it will be a flrstH class residence.—
Messrs. John and Jas. Newell are on the
sharp look -out for s me good horses,
which they purpose •taking to Dakota,
where they intend' to engage extensively
in farming. We wish them success.—
There is to be held. in &�i -lection with
the Methodist church on the 17th Feb-
ruary, a grand tea': meeting, when a
splendid time is expected. Come one,
come all.—Mr. H, N: McTaggart, of
this village, has disposed of his brood
!mare for a handsome sum. She is in
foal to " Stra.nraer."—Mr. Thomas
Wren has a hen whieh brought out a
flock of chickens about the beginning of
February. Beat that f you can.
Hills Gi!een.
UDINE BREAKING. --4 few evenings
ago some eeil-disposed persons entered
the store of, Mr. Charles Troyer in this
place. Foetunately, ' however, one of
Mr. Troyeris boys happened to go to the
store -at the time; and the rascals taking
alarm fled. Mr. Tedyer did not miss
anything but some to acco. , They had
got in through a ba�l door, which had
been left unsecurely fastened.
NOT VE1117 HONEST I—Some time ago
Mr. Wm. Sherritt, of this place, per-
mitted a young Womaili who belonged to
, the neighb rimed; b t who had been
working at Clinton arid other places, to
remain at htis house. I She availed her-
self of ,hie hospitality for about two
weeks, and during that time attended
the revival meetings being held in the
village and made a great profession of
religion. On TuesdaY of last week she
left with the intention of going to Clin-
ton where, she said, she would again en-
gage in seevice. Shortly after she had
gone Mr.' Sherritt, having occasion to
use some inoney, went to his room to
procure it, when he found $10 missing.
His suspicions at once rested upon the.
young woman, and hel took steps to have
her followed to Kip n, Here she was
over -hauled just as she was preparing to
leave by train fier Clinton. She at first
denied the charge, but afterwards owned
up to having taken the $10. Five dol-
lars of the amount she had speht in a
store in the village, and she had the
goods purchased with her; the balance,
with the exception of 25 cents, was
found on her person. The store -keeper,
upen heing informed of the circum-
stanceti, gave back the Money on the
goods being returned, and the dishonest
girl was allowed to take her departure.
The girl's parents are highly respectable
and she has long been a source of great
grief to them on account of her pilfering
habits.
Wroxeter.
CURLING.—A return game was played
on the Wroxeter rink between the Brits -
sets and Wroxeter clubs on Friday last,
•3 rinks a side, resulting in a victory for
the home team of 15 shots. The follow-
ing are the rinks;
WROXETER. BRUSSELS.
Rink No. 1.
Allan, Cooper,
Sanderson, Ross,
Cotton, Ross,
Bone, skip. 21 Veal, skip.. 15
Rink No. 2.
Cowan, Laird,
Strachan, -
,.Brooks, Currie,
Rae, skip 18 Scott, skip 20
Rink No. 3. •
Gibson, Watson,
Miller, Shean ck,
Snell, Miller,
Sanders, skip 26 Vanstone, skip 15
Total 65 Total 50
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East WawanOsh.
DOTS.—Large numbers of logs are
now being brought into the mill yards.
The 'inill of Mr., J. Coultice, 6th con-
cession, has been running for some time.
Taylor's mill yard is specially well sup-
plied with logs for the spring work.—
Mr. James Nethery's house was the
scene of a round of pleasure on the night
of the 4th inst. A large number of the
" boys " with their lady, friends as-
sembled at the house at all hours be-
tween 8 o'clock and 12 p. in. The fiddle
was under way early in the night, and
quadrille, polka, &c., were the order of
the night and early morning.—Mr. J.
Bently sometime since fractured his leg
in three places when he was in a mill
yard unloading logs.. He is, we are
glad to learn, rapidly recovering.—Mr.
J. Bennett, 6th concession, held a wood
bee on the 4th inst. In the evening a
gathering of Young couples whiled
away a number, of hours in - dancing.—
Mr. J. Dougall, of Luther township, has
rented for one year the Auld farm, pos-
Session to be taken in the spring.
Rensall.
HORSES WANTED.—The undersigned
wants to purchase a car load of good blocky
mares for which he is prepared to pay the high-
est cash prices. Also a number of good heavy
Geldings from four to eight years of age. Will
be at home always on Mondays and Saturdays.
THOMAS Balmy, Hensall. 948
LOCAL BRIEFS.—On Thursday evening
of last week a number of our skaters
attended the carnival held in the Sea -
forth rink, and distinguished themselves
in the following manner, viz; Master
M. McPherson carried off the silver
medal for the three mile race, while R.
Carroll took 2nd prize in the same race,
and A. Cook 3rd.—Mr. T. Berry, of
this place, recently purchased a three
year old gelding from Mr. Alex. Thomp-
son, of Brucefield, paying therefor the
neat sum of $210, and a few days after-
wards sold the same animal at a nice
advance.—On Tuesday evening of this
week our celebrated home skater, Mas-
ter M. McPherson, attended the carni-
val held in the skating rink at Clinton,
and carried off with ease the silver cup
for the three Mile race. —Messrn Smillie
& Sturgeon, of Hay township, recently
'sold, their, imported stallion "Public
Opinion," to a Mr. McLennan, of St.
Thomas, for the sum of $17,000. This
is the second ealuable horse these gen-
tlemen.have sold 'within the past month.
—The Rev. J. Ball, pastor of the Metho-
dist church, is at present holding a
series of special meetings. We believe
the attendance thus far has been good.
—Mrs. Muir, of the London Road, is
this week in Ripley visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. McGregor.—The Rev. J.
H. Dyke, whd is at present stationed at
Fullerton, but formerly of this place,
was in the village last week.—Mr. Wm.,
Stoneman, jr., of this place, has recently
redeived the appointment of constable,
in the place Of Mr. KMines, who lately
indeed from here, and will, no doubt,
prove himself worthy of the office, or, in
other. words, the right man in the right
place.—The many friends of Mr. Benja-
min Smillie will be sorry to learn that
he is at present suffering from an acute
attack of rheumatism and is unable to
move around without the aid of a
crutch. We itrust he will soon recover.
TEA MEETING.—Oh Tuesday evening
Of this ;week rimunusually large and suc-
cessful tea meeting was held in the Pres-
byterian church Rodgerville, the same
being given under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society. At an early hour
in the evening, the fame of the Rodger-
ville tea meetings being well known,
the door -keepers were taxed to the ut-
most -in the discharge of their duties,
-and a little later on everpavailable seat
and corner iri the church was filled to
its utmost capacity, the aisles on either
side being also comfortably filled. At a
little past / o'clock the meeting was
opened, the Rev. R. Y. Thomson, pas-
tor, in the chair, by the rendering of a
fine selection of sacred music by the
Rodgerville choir, under the leadership
of R. McLaren, jr., Mist Chapman, of
*risen, presiding at 'the organ, after
which- the Rev. Mr. Scott, of Cromarty,
offered a short.prayer, and then followed
that interesting part of the programme,
namely, the " serving of the good things
provided by the ladies, and which for
quantity and quality could not be sur-
passed. This ended, the second, or
literary and musical part of the
programme was nshered in, when Revs.
Messrs. Scott of Cromaity, Ball of Hen -
sail, Acheson of Kippen, and Musgrave
of MaKillop ; each giving good, stirring
and instructive addresses,the same being
interspersed by choice selections from
the choir. Time and space alike forbid
us giving anything like an extended re-
port of the meeting, and we must just
content otirselves by stating in short
that the tea meeting was a complete
success throughout, viewed both finan-
cially and otherwise, as eves also the
social which was held on the following
evening, and for which there was a
really excellent programme provided,
consisting of musical selections by the
choir, readings by Miss Murray and R.
. Murray, of Rodgerville, solos by
iss Meldrum and Miss Dickson, of
oderich, and recitations by G-. J.
utherland. The amount realized from
e tea and social was $105'which speaks
f r itself as to what the ladies can do
hen they take hold of the managing of
ffairs.
Kippen.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS.—The mem-
era of the Presbyterian church here
ave recently made extensive alterations
nd improvements in the interior of the
urch building. The old pulpit has
een discarded and a platform and a
eat reading desk has been substituted
• its stead. The chuneh now presents
very attractive and 'creditable appear -
nee.
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Brucefl‘ld.
PERSONAL.—The Rev. Stewart Ache -
on, (if Clover Hill, Simcoe county,
reached in Union cherch here on Sab-
ath last, and will again occupy the pul-
it next Sabbath. * is a brother of
he Rev. Mr. Acheson, of Kippen, and
an excellent preacher. Although a
oung-looking man, he has been in his
resent charge for ten Years.
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, Brussels.
AGRICUITURAL MEETING.—The Di -
cetera of the East Riding show held
heir meeting here last Tuesday, when
hey had the following offers for the
how this year: Wroxeter $200 and
rey Branch $300, ,The offer of the
ray Branch was accepted by the cast -
g vote of the chairman, so Brussels
ill have the show -again this year.
REFORM MEETING. --A meeting of the
ast Huron Reform Association was
eld at the town hall, Wroxeter, on
uesday last, as announced. A fairly
arge and representative meeting was
eld, all the municipalities being well
epresented. SpeecheS were delivered
y the chairman, E. *E: Wade, and Dr.
McDonald, Dr. Sloan, Thos. Strachan,
. L. Gibson and Jas. Mitchell.; Thos.
ibson was appointed assistant chair -
an for East Howick, and James Mc-
achlan for West HOWick. Arrange-
ents were made for a , thorough revision
f the voters' list under the Dominion
ranchise Apt. The chairman was in-
tructed to; call a convention during
arch at Brussels to place a candidate
n the field for East Huron.
SUDDEN DEATH.—I have to report the
udden death of Mr. Alex. Webster,
nana.get of , Livingstone Bros. flax mill
ere foie the past four years. He had
teen ailing but attended the funeral of
he wife of Jas. Gibson, one of the em-
loyees, on Friday, January 29th, and.
t being a 'eery cold day he got chilled
hich started inflammation of the bowels
which disease he succumbed on the
°Hewing Thursday. He was a man in
he prime of life, being 41 years -of age,
nd he was ' a favoritei with everyone as
is only aim seemed tb be agreeable to
11, faithful to his employers, and honest
n his dealings wfth the public. It would
well for seciety if We had more men
f Mr. Webster's character in our midst,
nd we can ill -afford to lose the like.
e leaves a wife and three children to
ourn his loss.
FARMERS, INSTITUTE. —A meeting was
ield last Monday to arrange for the In-
titute to be held here on Friday, the
9th, and Saturday, the 20th. A very
air attendance was present, and all
eemed determined to make the In-
titute a success. Every farmer who
[ ish-es to succeed in his labors should be
',resent to iearn something and to assist
r n making the first Meeting of the In-
titute a success. None of our farmers
re so perfect but they can learn some-
hing. This costs them nothing. If
hey wish to become members the fee
s only 25) cents, but all are welcome
to come whether Members or not.
Professor Mills and others from the col-
lege will deliver addreeses, also several
papers wili be read q some of our lead-
ing farmers. An evening session will be
held on Friday evening, at Which Pro-
fessor Mills , will deliver an address on
our school system. There will also be
music at this session. A full attendance
of both ladies and gentlemen is expect-
ed at this meeting. Our Reeve is doing
his utmost to make this a success.
. Gorrie.
BRIEFS.—Mr. J. B. Clark's lecture
was listened to by an appreciative
audience. He spoke for nearly two
ours and forty-five minutes. He is
ronounced a "comical genius."—Mr.
. R. Williams is getting in a large sup-
ply of material in his yard.—Sleighing
being good, a large amount of wood is
being brought into .our village.—The
Rev. 111n, Moorhoulie, of Gorrie, de-
livered a temperance lecture in the
Presbyterian church in this village on
Monday evening, the 25th January.
—Mr. Tim Winters, of Listowel, paid
Gorrie a visit this week. It is said he
was here pn important business.—Mr.
R. Ross, of this village is visiting his
brother, Who is very ill. He lives in
Goderich township.—The political meet-
ing was acldressect,by Mr. Jas, Mitchell,
Mr. Gibson, M. P. P., and Dr. McDon-
ald, of 'W-ingham. The latter gentle-
man is a good speaker. The order was
good—th4 is, for • a political meeting.
One old man interrupted the speakers a
little, but no one seemed to pay any at-
tention to, him. —Several of our villagers,
it is said, intend to increase their
responsibilities at an early, date.-
-The ScOtt Act seems to be worse than
useless npae For some time after it
came in force there was much less public
drinking , done in our village than for-
merly, but since the late decision given
by the Peivy Council the Act seems to
have lost its restraining influence.—The
social held at the residence of Mr. Arm-
strong on Friday evening, the 5th inst.,
was a complete success. After justice
had been done to the excellent provision
furnished by the ladies, a programme,
consisting of voCal and instrumental
music and dialogues; was carried out to
the satisfactiOn of all present. The pro-
ceedings i were brought to a close by
Rev. Mr. Muir reading a portion of
scripture, praying and pronouncing the
benediction. The proceeds, amounting
to about, $15, are to be added to the
Presbyteilan Sabbath school fund. So-
cials of this kind, when properly man-
aged, are, productive of much good, as
the members of the various denomina-
tions are I thus brought together and more
kindly feeling engendered.—Mr. E.
Wiles and Miss' S. Bean, both of' this
village, Were married on Wednesday
evening last at the residence of Mr. W.
H. Clegg, - of Gerrie. May .peace and
happiness be theirs.—The trustees of
the Gerrie school have resolved to engage
a monitor to assist Miss S. Walker, in
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the junior departhient of the school.
This is a step in the right direction, and
one 1hat should have been taken years
ago. Mr. David Paisley, of Teeswater,
is via ting friends iri Gorrie this week.—
An e tertainment will be given by the
Band of Hope, in the hall, on Friday
eveni g next.—The Scott Act will be
enfor ed now- that we have a Police
Magi trate, and that there is a man in
Gorrie "who will inform on every one
that lie thinks violates the Act, if time
permits him to do so." The Act would
be nuich better enforced were it not that
there are so many who would assist
if " or "but," &e,
Belgrave.
TE BIBLE SACRIFICE in Winter Goods
to make room for a Mammoth Spring Stock,
there must be sold regardless of cost for the
next 0 days the greatest bargains ever offered.
All other goods will be sold cheaper than ever
this yciar, as I am bound to take trade from the
larger places Bear the above in mind and you
will save money at my new store. A:TAYLoa,
•Belgrave. 948x
LOCALITIES,.—The funeral procession
of the late Duncan Stewart, who died in
'VVinglia.M on Sunday last, passed
this !village on Monday to the Brussels
cemetery. The deceased was a brother
cif Alexander Stewart, hotel -keeper. --
We are again pleased to see warmer
weather, and hope it will continue, but
leave good sleighing for two months yet.
—Jae. Tyner's mill yard is completely
jammed with fine saw logs and he is
sawing all he can, but as the chopper is
running nearly every day and night the
saw has to stand for want of power these
days.;—Belgrave has again only two mer-
chants, who are capable of doing all the
busiriess to be done here, as can easily
be seen. The third party has tried to
exist in four instances, but they were all
compelled to leave. The last was brought
in by another business man, who fitted
up a room for them, but they got sick of
Belgrave and its surroundings, and left
in two weeks sadder but wiser men, as
they could not compete with new goods
well hought.—Mrs. John McCool, who
has had our two doctors attending her,
is recovering now.—George Proctor, of
Morris, who get his eye hurt some time
ago by a falling limb, went to London to
consult a Toronto occulist, and now Dr.
McKenzie -will 'Cure it for him.—Jas. B.
Gilmeur is ver Y ill again.
Blyth.
BRXEFS.—Miss L. Murdock, of Lucan,
has come to town to take charge of the
business managed by Alex. Murdock.
Mr. Murdock will devote his time to the
bailiff business.—At the council meet-
ing J. Carter was appointed assessor
with a salary of $40.—Miss C. Man -
hard of Fort Gratiot, who has been
visiting Mrs. A. W. Belfry for the past
few weeks, started for her home on
Tuesday.—Geo. Densteclt, who has been
employed by J. G. Moser for seven
years, has started business for himself
in Auburn. George is a good workman,
and we hope he may succeed.—D. B.
McKinnon, postmaster here, is talking
of putting lock -boxes in the post office.
This would be a good move, and the
citizens should take a hold of it.
Samples of the boxes may be seen at the
post office.—Communion services will be
held in the Presbyterian church next
Sabbath. Services will be held on
Saturday and Monday. Rev. Mr. Ross,
of Brucefield, will officiate.—Last Satur-
day Gosman's mill was sold by auction
to P.f Kelly for $2,710.—The sale of the
weigh scales took place on Saturday,
Mr. , McGregor being the purchaser.
—Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, of Au-
burn, were in town last week.—
C. Ford, of Ford & Co., Belgrave, was
in town on Monday.—Robert
son of R. W. Mitchell, who has been in
Na.panee for two years, returned home
last week.—Mrs. Parke of this place, is
visiting friends in Alvinston.—Frank
Metcalf left town this week for Guelph.
—John Heffron has bought the butcher
business of Win. Belle—John McKinnon
sent,up a balloon on Tuesday evenin
front the market square.—We are gla
to see ,F. W. Tanner on the streets again
aftee his severe illness.—Popular cry,—
" Did you get a valentine yet?" "I
did.'
Stanley.
T1IE REEVESIIIP CONTROVERSY.—MR.
i
Eraeon,—Sies—I see in your last issue
that Mr. Torrance still denies that he
wasi the one appointed for the Reeve -
ship at that political meeting held at
Vara. Why does he not tell us what
the meeting was called for and the re-
sult of it, or was there nothing done at
the meeting. Surely they came to some
arr ngement before they separated. Does
Mr.I Torrance deny that their chairman
said the object of the meeting was to se-
cure Mr. Simpson's withdrawal and to
nominate Mr. forrance in his place, or
wo ds to that effect, and was not Mr.
Simpson asked to resign. He (Mr.
Simpson) declined, but nevertheless Mr.
Toerance was brought out and Mr.
Simpson was thrown aside. This, I
consider, was very ungrateful; to pick
him
up last year to keep out a Grit, and
to est him aside this year for a purpose
best known to themselves. It is no use
to 'quibble, as I have got Mr. Torrance's
word in writing from a person he told it
to,'and these are the words: "That he
had no intention of being a candidate
forj the Reeveship up to that meeting,
but after that he could not go against
his friends." Now,I forbear for the pres-
ent to give the names of those from
whom the information came. It would
only cause bad feeling between the par-
ties, nor do I intend to continue this con-
troversy any longer at present. I would
not have said anything about it only
Mr. Torrance's coming out so bold I
could not forbear. Adieu; yours,—
HottOR BRIGHT. .
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I Manchester.
PRESENTATION. -011 Friday evening
the 5th inst., a number of the young
people of Smith's Hill Presbyterian
church, laden with well filled baskets,
assembled at the residence of their pas-
ta Rev. James Pritchard, at Manches-
ter,' and presented him with a large load
of oats, accompanied by the following
address : DEAR PASTOR,—We, the young
pebple of your congregation at Smith's
Hill, have met here this evening for the
purpose of showing in some way the
esteem in which both Mrs. Pritchard
and yourself are held by us. We would
extend to you our sincere thanks for
your untiring and zealous efforts to lead
and 'guide, us in the right way. As a
more tangible proof of our esteem and
gratitudewe beg of you to accept these
trifling gifts with the hope that both of
you may long be spared to carry on
your good work here on earth, and at
death may be rewarded by an abundant
1Tew Arrival
E. McFAUL'S
Cash Dry Goods and
Millinery House.
New Prints,
New Ginghams,
New Shirtings,
New Denim,
New Cotton es,
New Tweeds.
A FEW MORE LINES OF
Winter Goods
TO CLEAR
AT A S ACRIFICE.
E. McFAUL,
THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL-
LINERY HOUSE,
SEAFORTH,
- ONT.'
V111•==minN■
entrance into heaven. Signed on behalf
of the young people by Win. Jones, Gee.
Ferguson, Robert Glen. Mr, Pritchard
replied in suitable terms, thanking the
donors on behalf of himself and Mrs.
Pritchard for their gifts. After spending
a pleasant and- profitable evening, the
company dispersed well pleased with
the hospitality of their host and hostess.
Lakelet.
NEWS ITEMS.—The members of the
Literary Society are having some very
interesting meetings. Some of the de-
baters are getting quite eloquent —Last
Wednesday evening a new society,
called the Ladies' Aid Society, was or-
ganized. The following officers were
appointed: President, Mrs. R. Young;'
vice-president, Mrs. Hughes; secretary,
Miss Ella Cook ; treasurer, Mrs. Teskey.
—It is rumored around that the skating
rink is to be removed to Mr. Renwick's
farm on the boundary.; We wish it sue-
cese wherever it goes .—Miss Cook has
returned from Ethe4 where she has
been visiting for the past six weeks.-
-The scholars of Section No. 2 would
like to have a friendly, game of football
with the young men of the corporation,
but the citizens are afraid to attack the
pupils.—A concert will he held in the
hall on Thursday evening, February
18th, under the auspices of the Literary
Society.—The merchants are taking ad-
vantage of the "Review"for advertis-
ing their extensive stock of dry goods
and groceries.
Blake.
ODDS AND ENDS.—Mr. Robert Arm-
strong has purchased the Sherritt faith,
paying the sum of $5,020. This is con-
sidered a good price—The other day
Mr. Win. Backer lost a very valuable
horse, one of a matched team of greys.
The animal got itself entangled in the
stable in some way, and came in vio-
lent contact with some sharp instru-
ment, causing a wound on the head
which resulted in its death from external
hemorrhage.—Mr. Wm. Bunt, of the
firm of Bunt & Windsor, is to leave
Blake this we k for Crediton, where he
intends carrying on business.—Mr. Ed-
ward Axt has left for Uncle Sam's do-
mains, where he intends to reside per-
manently. Mr. Axt has the good wishes,
of a large number of friends and ac-
quaintances in and around Blake.
Goon ENOUGH.—We learn that our
energetic and enterprising townsman,
Mr. John Erb, is about to erect a large
skating rink, with a shooting gallery in
connection. He also offers for a small.
.
bonus to erect at the same time a com-
modious hall. Should this latter propo-
sition come to maturity, it will supply
a want long felt by the people of Blake
and surrounding district, as hitherto
there has been no place to hold public
meetings, such as concerts, lectures, de-
bates, &c.; even the council hold their
meetings in the mayor's private office
for lack of better accommodation. We
would therefore take this opportunity,
of trying to impress upon the minds of
the people of Blake the desirability of
granting said bonu* with thanks te
the proposer of so sensible a proposi-
tion, and we hope, should it be consider-
ed necessary to submit a by-law, thathio
man will be found of so small calibre aer
to vote against it.—We also learn that
Mr. Windsor is about to start a daily
paper. It will be called the Blake
.Evening Telegraph, and be independent
in politics.
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—Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, M. P. P.,
of Stratford, has been entrusted by the
Western Dairymen's Association with
the duty of securing cheese for a displser
at the Colonial Exhibition in London,
England.
—Mr. David Kirk, who recently sold
his farm to Mr. W. Pearson for $11,000,
has purchased. Mr. Joseph Hawkey't
house and lot in the village of Kirkton,
where he intends to spend the remnant
of his days.
Immosimeam.
EIGTETERic TH YEA1
WHOLE NUMBER 9.1
The Star. Groe
SEAFORTH.
GEO. GO0b
Begs to announce the arrival of the tel
Choie-t Goods all warranted first-class
barrels of Salmon Trout, half barrels of ,
Fish, half barrels of Lake 'Huron I./erring
barn :s of Labrador Herrings, kitts of
Mackerel, boneless Codfish, fresh Smelts,
liaddies. Don't buy yoUr fish until you p,
Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Gran;.:,
Lemons, Canned Tomatoes, Pickles in Br
in Bottles, Granulated Oatmeal, Rolled OA
Sugar Cured Hams, Breakfast Bacon..
Hour, Cheese, Lard arid Table Buttcr,
Gold Baking Powder, treveland's BaUm
1:
der, Dr. Prices BakingPowder, French
-
Chase and Sanburn's Ooffees, old Cava
't
Java Coffee, Durkees' Salad Dressing, Cros
Blackwell's Pickles, Poi;tcd Meats and S
Pure Spiecs and Essences, and last but ti6
our new season's Teas have arrived, coul,
II.% sons, Cougons, Assams, tiapans anti
powders. Special value in Choice Blackl
a.lso good Japan Teas ad Young TI3Non,
for :14. Sugars very Cheap.
;NOTED I?
Pure Grocer
Lowest Pric
N. B.—Agent
Cattle Food.
tor ilerby
Cheap eloping
HOFFMAN BR
MAIN STREET, SEFORT
We are now holdrug a Great Cl
Sale in every line of goeds, whic
offering at a great sacrifice. Ca
see the bargains, ;=
The goods are all new, being b
for this 'fail and winter trade.
In Dress Goods we never had s
choice variety of fabrics.
in Mantle and Ulster Cloths,
new novelties.
Ladies', Misses' and Children
et:>, Boy's Overcoats -and Suits.
Ladies', Gent's, Boy's and Chit
Underclothing—all in large assort
Ladies' and. Misses' Fun -Caps
Capes, Fur Sets ;lila Far Trimu
evtra value.
Men's and Boy'l FM' Caps.,
Caps, Plush Caps, Knit Caps,
large stacks.
Tweeds, Flannels:. Shirtings,
Cantons., Cretonnesiiiu fact all ki-
, goods fully assorteti, and all
sold regardless, of c4t.
Come along and gft prices.
We have a very large line oL.
4n41 Plushes, which -ive are offin
tra inducements in,
In:Tection invitedi at the
Cheap Cash S
OF
HOFFMAN BR
Agcnts
l'atterns.
SEAFORTII.
for E. flutteriel,