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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-03-05, Page 8f •4• 8 it —esmosimsommesimammuse EDWARD CASH Dealer in Clover and Timothy Seeds, Hides, ,Tatlow, Sheepskins, Furs and Peltries. Fine Dairy But- ter in its season. Warehouse On Goderich Street, Seaforth, next the Egg E m porium. 1 r 948 non t xposito '!* DISTRICT MATTERS. 1 PERSONAL MENTION.—The Bluevale correspondent of the Brussels POst makes the following reference to I a prominent lady of this town : Mrs. Prendergast gave an excellent address to a slim audience on Monday evening. This eloquent lady speaker possesses a clear, ringing voice of considerable power. She is decidedly American an appearance and manner. Her bri#, durt sentences, elegantly worded, and delivered in an energetic business man- ner, would lead one to believe that she " Tiag born. south instead of north of the 40th parallel. • I ' NEW COMERS.—Mr. Thomas David - eon and family, eleven in all, from the township of Scarboro, passed through geaforth last Tuesday on their way to itettle on that beautiful farm situated on the banks of the Maitland, near Cran. brook, on the 12th concession of Grey, which Mr. Davidson recently purchased from Mr. Ilawkshaw. Mr. Davidson is a, brother-in-law of Messrs. Johnstone, Smillie and MeFadzetrai, who live on the 17th concession of -Grey. We have iieasure in welcoming so estimable a entleman to the county of Huron, and ope himself and his family will enjoy health and prosperity in their new and comfortable home. 110NORiNG A CITIZEN. -2 --The Brussels Post of last week says: On Sunday last - -when Wm. Hartry, who has recently s removed to Seaforth, vi§ited Brussels - after a brief absence, the Sunday school class of which he had been teacher for - &cult and too long for the time allowed. —We are reque,sted-by the head master to -give the following a place in our columns: A mistake was made by those copying the result of the exaniin- ations which- appeared in our columns last week and Mr. J. Hislop's name ap- peaied with the second. -class candidates. As he is only attending the High &lima and taking up special work, he didnot compete in the examinations with the seciaid-class teachers, and so should not have ranked with them.—The School has received from Mr. Miller, late In- spector for South Huron, a collection of minerals, for which he has the thanks of the School Board and teachers of the 'school. HORSES SMASHED.—Mr. T. J. Dick son, of the firm of Dickson •& McMann, horse dealers Of this town, had a sorae- what unpleasant experience on the oc- casion of his laSt trip to Lancaster, Penn aylvania. He had with him a car load of very fine young heavy draught horses, sixteen in number, and. While on the Lehigh Valley railway, about 125 miles from Lancaster, the train was thrown from the track by a broken axle, and the cars containing the horses rolled over a high embankment. Four of Mr. Dick - son's horses were killed out -right, and all of them more or less seriously injured. Mr. Polley of Goderich, also had a car load of horses on the same train, and they shared a similar fate, three of them being killed. The railway company took possession of all the animals, and will,ef course, make good the losses to the owners. Mr. Dickson was on the train at the time, but the car in Which he was did not leave the rails, ahd of course he was uninjured. He at once returned home for more, and left again on Thursday for the same place with an- other car load. We ,hope he will be more successful with these. This is the first mishap Messrs. Dickson & McMann have had since they commenced shipping to the States. • DOMINION ICE SKATING liaNK, 6EA- Fon.m.—ThreQ. mile Amateur race- for Silver Medal. To be won three times by the same per- on,when it becomes the property of the winner. First Race, --Friday, March '5th, Second Race. —Monday,. March Sth. Third Rage—Friday, March 12th. On Friday, March .12th, there will e a Fancy Dress Carnival, and Fancy Skating by J. D. Bruce, of Detroit. Every -person in Cos- ume will receive a prixe. Adinission.—First wo nights, 10 cents; last night, 25 cents. Sea- son ticket holders-15 cents. Other tickets not good for these nights. E. E. ilALIJETT, Manager. 941-1 NENti. IMPLEMENT EMPORIUM.—Mr. James A. Wilson, agent for -the well and favor- ably known Watson Manufacturing Company of years presented him with a,n address and b a pair of beautiful napkin rings, also a t cahinet photograph of the members of the t class. On behalf of the class the address was read by Miss Bertha Ball, and the presentation made by Miss May Kerr. The address was asking Mr. Hartry to awe t the present with their love - thanking'him for his efforts while nA amongst them, and asking him to pray for them. He replied in a very suitable -- and touching manner, thanking them for a the present, and praying that God would tb keep him faithful that he might meet n them all—not one but all in heaven. • 3r, now has his new implement Emporium on oderich Street, Seaforth, open and is prepared or business. The celebrated Watson Dearing Binder is one of his specialties, and he now has sample machine in his-wareroom, and it would e well for farmers to inspect it before giving heir Order-ikfor other machines. • Bei special an- ouncement next week. J. A: Wit,80N. 951-1 - ARRIVED at J. -McLoue°hlin's, the reat bargain house, for spring, the following new goods: Dress Goods, stylish ancl cheap; Ca.shm eres, black and colored; Ginghams, Prints and Cottons, Cottonadcs, Shirthigs, Tweeds, and a full assortment of fancy goods and small wares. Groceries—new, • fresh and cheaper than ever. Good Butter and Eggs taken in exchange as usual._ J. PacLousiatrti, Seaforth. GuSTOM WORK made 'to order. Re- pairing neatly aud proniptlfdone. Spring Goods arriving. Lots of Goods yet to be sold a little above cost. W.--KmirTifoim & Co. 951-2 As OTHERS SEE Use --The Mitchell Recorder of last week says: "Professor Valiance, a celebrated elocutionist, of Glasgow University, gave a series. of readings- in Seaforth .last Thursday tight, under the auspices ofthe lgechanies" Institute. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson, Dr. Wood and Mr.. *. A. Hodge, of this town' : were present. They report that the entertainment was an exceedingly good one, and they won- der that the people of Seaforth don't ap- preciate a. good thing better and turn cut in respectable numbers to hear an elocutionist, admitted by all to be in the iret rank. Only some 120 were present, which is a long way behind what Mit- chell would do on such an occasion." In lustice to our townspeople, and as no doubt accounting in some measure for the small 'attendance on the occasion re- ferred to, we may say that there were two other meetings in town on thesame tight, and in addition to this we have had almost a surfeit of entertainments of one kind or another since January, and it ie impossible fbr people, no mattet how willing or anxious they may be to get the benefit of all that is going, to attend entertainments every night in the. week. - Even if the flesh and spirit were willing the pocket won't permit it. We presume it is so seldom our Mitchell neighbors have a chance' for ae night's tutting that they can not only afford to attend the few good entertainments they have in their own . town, but they can also spare an evening occasionally for their neighbors. We are always glad ,to toe them, however, and hope they may evme often. THE SOUTH HURON FARMERS' INSTI- TUTE.—The second meeting under the auspiees of the South Huron Farmers' institute was held in Fanson's hall, Exe- ter, on Tuesday last. The attendance 4 farmers, despite the cold, stormy weather and bad roads was very fair, said would doubtless haVe been large solder more favorable circuinstances. feller respects the meeting was a suc- cess and was interesting, and could, not fail to be profitable to those who took part in it. Excellent papers were read an different subjects be; Mr. Shaw, edi- tor of the Live Stock Journal, Hamilton, and local agriculturists. The discus - *ions on each of these 'papers were well 4istained, animating and interesting. The meeting opened about ten o'clock in the forenoon and continued with un- abated interest until late in the evening. e have prepared a lengthy report of e proceedings, together with a digest of the several papers read, but on ac- count of a press of other matter, which mune in earlier and which cannot be de- ferred, we are forced to leave our report ef the Institute proceedings until next week. It will lose nothing in interest, however, by the delay., as the subjects treated are always timely. These In- stitates are doing a good work and we would Like to see them become more leo-pular than they are. They should be tench more lamely attended by farmers whose interest they are gotten up, and we have no doubt but they will be when the benefits they confer become more generally and widely known, Those in this county who fiave taken the lead, should persevere, and they will gee that year after year the interest will increase tietil they become a mighty power for good. . te- Htelt Sendise Norse.- --The examin- etions in connection with the Art Sehbol were held in the High School on Monday. Mr. S. G. McCaughey was in charge, and was assisted by Mr. Hag- erty and Mrs. Kirkunte, of the High School. About 115 pupils of the flieh Sehool and 10 pupils of the Mechanic' histitate wrote at the examination. The papers on the whole were much more difficult than any set so far, and in the subjects of practical geometry and perspective were altogether too dif- LOCAL BRIEFS.—Monday morning kept was one of the coldest of the season, the thermometer registering J30 below zero.—The Boot Black OratOr will de- liver his lecture here on Monday. even- ing 'next. -1-A curling match between two tinks of the Goderich and Brussels clubs was played here on Saturday for the Gibbons medal, and resulted in a victory for the Goderich players by a good score. 0_11 the same evening the Brusselites were again badly defeated by the Seaforth club.—Mr. A. J. Willson of the Excelsior Poultry Yard, Sea - forth, has issued his spring circular. Mr. Willson is one of the most success- , ful poultry breeder§ in Ontario, and has now as choice a collection of birds as can be found in this seetion of the country. —Mr. Ed. Mills, who for a. long time has been salesman in Mr. Pickard's store in this town, left on Monday lait for Brantford, where he has obtained a good situation in a. large establishment in that city.—Mr. John Eades, of Wing - ham, was in town on Tuesday last.— Mr. John Meyer, of Winnipeg, is at present in town.—Mr. Jas. McEwen, of Palmerston, formerly a prosperous fare mer in Tuckersmith, was in town this week and called upon Many of his old friends.—We regret to have to state that Mr. L. -Meyer is still in a very crit- ical condition, but hopes are yet enter- tained of his ultimate reeovery.— Mr. George Sproat, of Tuckersriiith, al- though occasionally manifesting signs of improvement, is still in a very pre- carious state, with but slight hopes for his recovery.—Mrs. James Henderson, of McKillop, is also ill and her recovery is doubtful.—Hay seems to be un- usually plentiful this season, and sellers find it -somewhat difficult t� obtain a market, although if the cold weather continues prospects will likely brighten. —At a meeting of the shareholders of the Seaforth Recreation Grounds' Com- pany, held on Monday last, Mr. F. Hohnested was elected president; Mr., A. L Ireland, vice-resident;.Mr. Alex Wilson, secretary,, and Mr. E. Cole an, treasurer.—Mr. C. Cochrane, agen foil the Ontario Gazateer, publish- ed b Messrs. R. L. Polk & Co., of To - rout , was in town this week procuring infor nation and soliciting subscriptions for the work which it is intended to have issued next fall. ---The Manitou Mer ury, Manitoba, of a recent date says I. Conductor Dorsey, who at one time performed the circular work on a pow r press in the Sea -forth EXPOSITOR offic , called upon us and renewed old asso iations with the art preservative." —The farm stock of Messrs. N. & T. GleW, of the Huron Road, Hullett, will be sold by auction on Tuesday; the 12th inst.—The report of the Sabbath School convention at Wingham will be found on the 3rd page ofl this issue, and for which we are indebted to the New Era. —We are informed by Dr. Mackidd that it was typhoid pneumonia, and not ty- phoid fever, as stated.; last week, that the paling man Keys died of.—We re- gret to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. E. Dawson, of this, town, which took pace on Thursday. She had ouly been ill since. Sunday—Mr. George Ewing has purchased the premises he now oc- cupies on Main street from Messrs. Carry Brothers for $500.—The town clock has been in a dormant condition for, several days. It should be looked after.—The free school held in the Me- chanks' Institute rooms during the past three months, closed last week. The ladies in charge of the classes gave their time freely and willingly, and their only $ ..‘ THE HilitON -EXtiOSITOR. • regret is tha more of the class they de. sired to bene t didixot avail themselves of the privil ge offered.—The Wm:lien's Christian T mperance Union meeting will be held atthe usual place this (Fri- daY) afternoen. 1 , 1 { ' • 116uokersmith. FARM .Son-1).---NIr. Duncan McMillan has sold his farm on the 9th concession to his brother, Mr. liugh Mr. McMillan was offered and refused $10,000 for this farm but ultimately sold it for some less to his brother. It con- t4ins 200 acres. Mr. 11. McMillan now has 350 acres in Tuckersmith and 150 acres in Stanley. MoKillop. ; .NoTEs.—Mrs. McNamara, of Lead- bairy, who has been confined to bed for two weeks is recovering, and is now able to be around.—Mr. Peter McEwen has purchased from Mi.- Thomas Mc- Laughlin, of Grey, the imported stallion "Rankin Boy."—Mr. Ed. McNamara, of the Leadbury hotel, has purchased from Mr. John Swallow theBowie farm, which contains 37i- acres, for $2,600. TRA MEETING. —The anniversary, tea meeting in connection with Duff's church was held on Monday evening of last week. On the previous Sunday 'a very able and excellent anniversary sermon was preached to a large congregation by Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton. On Mon- day evening the church was well filled, and all enjoyed the sumptuous viands rekided by the ladies of the congrega- ion for the occasion. Addresses were eliv-ered by Rev. Mr. Stewart, Rev. Messrs. Thomson Rodgerville ; Rani - ay, Londesboro • 1McCoy, Egmondville, nd Broley and McDonald, of Seaforth. everal excellent musical selections were Iso given by the Choir. On the follow- ing Wednesday evening a social - was given for the children, when a most in- teresting programtne of music, readings and recitations was given, and all pres- ent, both old and young, enjoyed them - ?elves immensely.1- The total proceeds mounted to about $70. Winthrop. , THE REFORM CLUB.—The meeting of the McKillop Reforrn Club, held in this lace on Monday evening last, was one ebate on the subject, " Resolved, that f the most successful we have had, the 1ohe Mechanic has beea of More Benefit.,/ Society than the Statesman," was ell discussed, the chairman giving his ecision in favor' of the affirmative. he club has noW been in operation hree years, and in looking back over that period the Members have every eason to congratub te themselves on its tccess, and althongh a strictly Reform society more attention has been paid to subjects of a literary character than- to purely party politics; and the benefits derived from these in.eetings have not been confined to the members only, but have been thorou4hly appreciated by the people of the i neighborhood, Con- servatives as well las_ Reformers, many of the former taking part in the debates; ' and I think if a few more of these so- cieties were formed throughout the c untry it would be a henefit to both rties. The next meeting being the osiug one of the Year, it was resolved have a literary and musical'entertain- mit, to be held on Friday • evening, N arch 12th, at which addresses, reed- it gs, recitations and -dialogues will be g'ven and mudie, vOcel and instrument- al, will be peokrided. A nominal fee of 1 cents will pe charged for admission. A I are cordially invited. Doors open a 7 -o'clock p. 1.—MoKietor. " 1 rucefield. ITEMS OF IN EREST.—Mr. C. Mason s.1 his roadst tecolt to Mr. J. Brophey, o McGillivra e Middlesex county, for ti e handsome irti 'of $400.—Mr. Geo. S anbury, Lo don Road, near Bruce- fi 10, sold a very fine filly, three years ol , , to a gentleman from near Chat - h rn: This filly was sired by " Count C reless," and is in foal to Mr. Mc- Kenkie's imp rted, horse " Killing- worth." This young mate -is considered very cheap at that price, as she is one of t e best fillies in the county and a great O edit to her sire. Mr. Stanbury also s ld a very fine yearling filly, sired by • Pride of Avon," to Mr. John McKay, 1 1 th concession', Tuekersmith; for about $ 00. Mr. Stanbury has always an eye o good horses as well as good cattle.— r. McIntosh, ,of Brucefield, purchased a very fine black team from Mr. Eddy, 01 Londesboro, paying the handsome si m of $300. ' They are considered the O eapest team I sold .in the county for a me time.—Mr. Geo. Hart, near Bruce- fi Id, ?told a handsome bay team of h rses, to Mr. ;John Sinclair, Tucker- s ith,: for the sum of $340.—Mr. Win. A offatt, Stanley, purchased a very fine are, sired by, "Old Lord Haddo," in f al to' "Prince Arthur," from Mr. For- t ne, TUckersmith, paying therefor the st m of $200.—Mr. Lyons, Dakota, and A r. Alex. Thompson, Brucefield, have Rirchased from Mr. John McKay T ckersmith, his beautiful young two y ar did heavy 'draught stallion, sired b " Old' Welcome," dam by " Welling - t n." Price $400. , Mr. Lyons intends • king this fine young stallion to Da - k ta. for the improvement of stock t ere.—Mi. John Thompson is still buy - i g large quantities of first-class wheat f r the ,Goldie mills, Guelph, and pay - i g the highest market price for good s mples.—Mr. Alex. Mnstard is getting i large quantities of saw logs at the rucefield mills, and is also kept very • usy chopping with • his mill, and is ving general satisfaction.—Our young 1,1ks are at a great loss, not having any s ating, the snow being. so deep that t ey cannot keep the ice clean, but to take up, spend the long winter nights the game which is becoming so com- on amongst the young folks, called - regressive Euchre. . - • e. MR. - RATTENBER1Y.81 SALE. --Despite the cold, stormy weather and bad roads, the auction sale of. Mr. John Ratten- be ry, held here on Friday last,- was 11 attended. There was a large mint; of stuff sold and good prices realized. Had the weather been favor - c wd of people present, and no doubt a e, there would have bee* n an immense even better prices would have been got. The following is a het of the sales made : First, in-iported Clydesdale mare " Spark," in foal to " Rover," sold to Mr. Charles Montle:1;h; Usborne, for R590 ;" 2nd, imported Clydesdale mare " Bella," sold to Donald "McInnes, Us - borne, for $450 ; .3rd, " Young Count , Careless " a three year old stallion, sold • to ' IL McDonald, Hibbert, for 5700; 4th, "Douglas," a Stallion rising three years old, sold to Mr.. Dow, Exeter, for 700; oth, one draught foal, five 1 months old, sired" Lincoln," den M "Bella," sold to r. Alex. McDonald, Hibbert, for $140 • 6th, one 'filly, rising two years old, sired by" Revenge," sold to Mr. L. Hunter, Usborne, for $92; 7th, one 'cow, sold to Mr. Alex. For- • sythe, Tuckersmith, - for $23; 8th, t yearling heifers, sold to Mr. Grebe Stanley, for $18 each. The itnpor draught stallion "Lincoln " was bid in at $700, and the trotting staAlion "R venge " was bid in at $500. t. Morris. CouNom DOINGS. --At a meeting the council held .on the 22nd ult.,' t auditors report and vouchers were pr aented and after being examined by t council they were approved. Applica- tion was made by Walter Ennis to be withdrawn from School Seetion No. 6 and annexed to Schodl Section No. 4. It was resolved that all parties interest- ed be notified to attend the next council meeting when the matter will be con- sidered. Mr. C. A. Howe was instruct- ed to let a contract of repairing road, and building culvert across the creek on sideline between lots 15 and 16,- ponces- sion 8, es soon as the ground is fit in the al, spring. Mr. C. A. Howe was also instruc ed to have the drain and pipe repaireci at lot 6 en 7th concession line as soon s fit in the spring. It I was agreed that the statute labor for one lot in width on the east and west side i of the townshi ..be performed on the gravel road After passing a_ number of accounts th council adjourned until the 29th f March. 1 , Staffa. 13Rtees.—Mrs. Webb, of London, visiting her sister, Miss McLaren, o this place.—The storm of last week wa so bad as to prevent Mr. Bray, the mai carrier, from making his trip.—Mis Purdon, of Cromarty, was joinod in th bonds' of matrimony to a Mr. Henry formerly of Glen Quaich, but now o Manitoba. We wish her much happi ziess.—Mr._Thomas Oliver has been suf fering for some time past from asthma. Robert Sniale, who is attending th Goderich High School,- paid his friends a flying visit last week. Usborne. APPONTMENT.—At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Usborne and Hib- bert Mutual" Fire Insurance Company held this week, Mr. James Gillespie, of Hibbert, was appointed secretary and treasurer in place of Mr. N. J. Clarke who has so ably and efficiently filled the position for the past ten years. The ap- pointment, we are assured is an excel. lent one, as Mr. Gillespie is admirably qualified for the position. A committee of the directors met at Exeter on Tues- day and transferred the books and othe documents to the new 4fficial. We un derstand it is Mr. Clarke's intention t make his future home in California. SPECIAL AN NIVERSARIt.—SennonS wil be preached in -the Thames Road Pres- byterian churcon Sunday, March 7th and on Monday evening following, th annual tea meeting yvill be held and adi dresses will be delivered by the Revi Messrs. Musgrove, of McKillop, Ache- son, of Kippen, Scott, of Cromarty, Martin, of Exeter, and • resident minis ters. As the Thames Road church is justly celebrated for its teas a rich treat may be expected.' I Varrta. ITEMS. --We are glad to hear that Mr John Reid, who was severely hurt a fe days ago, is recovering. -1 ---Mr. John Tor ranee, Reeve of Stanley, Was, made th happy recipient of a bouncing baby bp on Sunday last —The wife of Mr. Thos Keys, near Varna, accidentally fell an broke her arm a few days age.—M. H Lyon, from Gremlin, Dakota, an co resident of Varna, is visiting friends in this vicinity, and is looking hale and hearty. He is the guest of Mr. darnel Armstrong.—Miss Annie Lovitt is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Geo. Stewart.— Mr. Nelson, has rented for a term o years the farm lately vacated by Colone Davis, and will take possession in a fe days. —Last Thursday Mr. John John ston had a wood bee, and in the evenin after the tables were cleared a ver pleasant evening was spent tripping th light fantastic toe till the wee sma hours.—Mr. Wm. Turner, has been sfrostrated with a severe attack of pleurf isy, -but is recovering.--ReV. Mr. DanbY and Rev. A. E. Smith; Atev. Mr. Ed- monds, of Seaforth, and Rev. Mr. Hod- gins, of Bayfield, exchanged pulpits last Sunday. Stanley.1 ' THE R,EEVESHIP CONTROVERST.—We have on hand a fetter frOm Mr. John Torrance, also one signed' by Mr. Jame el McClymont and several others. These we are obliged to leave o'er until next week, as the letter whichlappears in anl other column and which Was in type bel fore these were received, occupies all much space as we can spaie for this sub- ject.—ED. EXPOkTOR. 1 GOOD HORSES. —Mr. Alex. Thomson sold a three year old gelding for $215 Mr. Wm. Moffat, a gelding for $220 Mr. George Stanbury, a filly two years old, for 5300; Mr. John Hagan, an en tire colt two years old for ' $350. Thes horses were all sired by "Count Care less," formerly owned' bi Mr. P. Mc -Gregor, of Brucefield, and now by Mr John Willis, of Hay. PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday eveni ing of last week a large number of th ' friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stewart, olj the London Road, wishing to show their esteem for these parties -before their re- moval to Dakota, assembled at theirl house and presented Mr. Stewart with geld -headed cane, and Mrs. Stewart with a set of china, a silver cruet and brooch. They then spent the evening in social enjoyment. General regret was expressed at the proposed removal of Mr. Stewart and family from our midst. 1 . Feleve Aeoteeee.—A melancholy and fatal accident occurred on the Parr Line, Stanley, oneTuesday evening last. Mr. James Westlake, a young man about 26 years of age, who was engaged with Mr. Alex. MeBeath, was ret rning from r Kalbfleisch's saw mill in Hay with a load of lumber, and when nearly oppo- site the residence of Mr. Francis Cole- man, on the Parr Line, the i load upset, and, falling on him, killd him. He was first discovered about 7 o'clock by Mr. Coleman, who was returning home. He was then lying in the snow and his lower extremities were feet under the load. The horses were held fast by the load a,nd. were unable to move it off him. When folund life was extinct. As no person saw the accident it is not known exactly how it occurred, but it is sup- posed that fearing the load would upset, he got off and braced himself against it, and the sleigh going over in spite. of his ,efforts the load, which was only about three feet high from the sleigh, fell on him. It is snpposed about an hour had elapsed from the time the accident oc- curred until he was discovered. • He had been working with Mr. McBeath for some years, and was a steady and ex- emplary young man and was much thought of by all who knew him. ACCIDENT.—john Reid, a young man living near Varna, met with a painful accident on the 14th ult., which occur- red as follows.: On the day previous some pork had been taken out of a barrel and laid on some boards in the cellar to dry. On Sunday some cats got into the cellar • and got at the meat, Charles Reid went down into the cellar_ to drive the cats out. In throwing a small iron poker ,at the cats as they were running up the stairs -out of the cellar, the poker hit John Reid on the back of the head as he was in the act of going out of the backdoor to the barn. The back door being opposite the cellar door. The wound was a serious one penetrating the brain. His condition has been critical. Dr. Nichol, of Bay- field, and Dr. Gunn, of Brucefield, have been attending him. At present his condition Is much improved, and it is to be hoped he will .be around again in a reasonable time. This is a correct state- ment of the affair as it occurred. Will you kindly give it a place in your paper in the interests of the friends, who have the sympathy of the people in their trouble. As some reports were getting around which were incorrect, I th ought it only right that a correct statement should be made. By so doing you will much oblige. Yours truly, Di A. Nrcnion. Manchester. BRIEFS.—James Cassady has gone to Goderlch to learn type-setting.—Mrs. Bolan died on Sunday morning last after several weeks' illness.—Rev.Mr. Pritch- ard changed pulpits -with Rev. Mr. Mc- Lean,. of Blyth, on Sunday last.—An enthusiast, James Flin, well-to-do farmer of West Wawanosh, was found in our village last week and `taken to God- erich jail_ for safe keeping. He was somewhat out of his mind, the reaion for which we have not heard, and was nothing short of an enthusiast over po- litical and temperance Matters. He considered himself a candidate for the next Parliamentary election and the greatest Canadian Pacific contractor, thus favoring the residents of this lo- cality with great displays of . eloquence on his canvassing tour. Ile tried to en- gage the hall in which to deliver a lec- ture, but was refused, and -was taken away just in time to insure his safety. . • RESOLUTION OF CONFIDENCE. — The following resolution wee adopted at a recent meeting of the Howick Reform Association: To Thomas Gibson, M. P. P.—DEAR SIR,—It is with pleasure on this occasion that we tender to you our hearty thanks for the able'eumner in which you have discussed ehe political questions of the day, but more particu- larly are we imbued with gratitude in viewing your long and successful career as a politician, and your untiring zeal inthe discharge of your duty to your constituents and the Province to which you belong, but while enjoying the local benefits derived from your earnest efforts we would not overlook the more impor- tant events transpiring in •the political arena, namely, our Provincial autonomy. Sir, your, unswerving loyalty to our Province, and, support rendered to Mr. Mowat in defence of Provincial rights, endears you to all true, liberal Refor- mers, and also to many of those who differ from us in politics. As long as you resist the disintegration' of our Pro- vince, and the, confiscation of our Pro-v-in- cial wealth by the Federal Goverement, and attend to minor duties, so long sir, are we convinced that you will hold a foremost place in the esteem and confi- dence of the electors of East Huron, We sir, congratulate you on having a chieftain that has brought those vexed questions to a successful issue, and by the decision of the highest court in the realm, has acquired for himself the repu- tation of being the first constitutional authority in the Dominion, a reputation of which the people of this Province are justly proud. Signed on behalf of the Howick Reform Association, and resolv- ed that a copy of the sarr e be sent -to the HURON EXPOSITOR for publication. JAMES MITCHELL, Chairman Western Division, Howick. ' • Londesboro. GRANGE SUPPER. -011 Wednesday evening of last week the members of Hullett Grange held their anniversary services in Bell's Hall, Londesboro. The large room was jam full of that intelli- gent class of farmers and their wives that have given the township its envi- able reputation, and abundant provision for the inner wants had been prepared by the fairer portion of the large audi- ence. Mr. John Cuming was called to the chair, a position he always fills with credit and satisfaction. The programme was a long one; but was nevertheless very interesting to the end, and we only regret that our space will not permit us to do more than make brief mention of the several speakers, who were Mr. Hood, sf Sunshine; Mr. John McMil- lan, Reeve of Hullett, and Mr. John Rudd, of Goderich township, all of whom gave excellent addresses, the first and last named referring more generally to the Grange order and its work, and Mr. McMillan speaking more particular- ly about agricultural progress and what was necessary to attain such. In each address there was much that was in- structive, and the large audience appear- ed well pleased with the several ad- dresses. A few remarks were also made by R. Holmes. Music was furnished by Mr. John Tamblyn and others-, the Misses Sprung, L. Shane and Mr. Floody, Mr. and Miss Askwith, Messrs. Geo. Oakes, Lu Smith and Mr. Harland, of Clinton, whose- singing was greatly admired, and Miss Hiles. A Doherty organ was loaned for the occasion. Recitetiens were given by Miss Gray, Miss Hiles, Dr. Young, and a reading by Miss Shobbrook. The social was certainly the most pleasing and success- ful of any of the several ones held under the auspices of Hullett Grange, and the officers of this flourishing institution are to be congratulated upon the result of their labors. This social has become s, permanent feature of this particular Grange, and by bringing people more closely together, has a tendency to estab-* lish more intimate and pleasant relations between these object in vie utinoist uneutin- , Era. 1 who have • a common , and among whom the ity should prevail.—New Zurich.* . TAKING TITF,IR DEPARTURE. — Mr. Jeremiah Karcher and family left for their homes in Dakota last week. They have been in 0n tario for the past three months visitinj their friends and rela- tives. The s cond daughter of Mr. Ifenry Well alio left for the same place. She goes to joil her father, who resides in Dakota. Two daughter? of Mr. Daniel Livigood have also gone to Dakota, where they 4ve a sister and brothers. We hope they will all reach their re- spective destinations in safety.—Mr. Edward Axt, formerly of Blake, but who has been spending some weeks in our town with his parents, also left last week; with his family, for Cairo, Michi- gan, where he has a bakery in operation. That he may have the best success in his new home is the wish of his many friends here. . BRIEns.—Mri Joseph Lentz, who Sold his farm on thetleth concession last fall, has moved to town and has rented Mr. F. Demuth's house.—Mrs. Grape and Mrs. Smith are on a trip to New Ham- burg to visit friends and relatives there, —The Misses Wagoner, of Tavistock, left for home la few days ago. ---Mr. Edward Johnston has bought a half in- terest ' in the stallion owned by Mr. Wm. Nicholson and intends taking him to Dakota in the spring with two others lie recently purchased.—Mr. Ezra Roed- mg left for a visit to Tevistock a few days ago. He has hosts of friends and relatives thereabouts. -Mr. Ezra Werner, who has been in the employ of Mr. D. S. Faust as clerk for the past six months, left for his home in Tavistock last Monday.—Mr. J. H. Soldan, of the 14th concession, has rented his farm to Mr. Andrew Gaspo for one year, and in- tends going to Michigan in the spring.— Reader, if you want to get a pair of geed, reliable spectacles go to Mr. D. S. Faust's, as he keeps the genuine Frank Lazarus spectacles for sale. They ere the best in the world; they never tire the eye and last many years _without change, and as for price they are with- in the reach of all.—Mrs. Louis Theil has been laid up with erysipelas for the past two weeks and is still in a very critical condition. Brussels. CURLING.—Our club are now playing off for a curlers' cup presented by J.Alex- ander of Lion Fine.—They play Wing - ham for the Gibbons medal on Thursday of this week on their own ice. They got defeated by 18 !shots in their match with Goderich in Seaforth last week, also by Seaforth at the same time. BRIEFS.—RObert Graham, who has been on the sick list for a few days is around again.—Another carnival ie to be given next Tnesday. The company have sold their I' privelege to a young gentleman for $30. --Mrs. Zuhner,widow of the late Michael Zuimer, died on Sunday last; also; Mrs. John Smith, of Grey.—Thomas McLachlan has sold his • imported Clydesdale Stallion, Rankin Boy," to Peter McEwan, of McKillop, for $1,800 which is a good price but he is a good horse. , Hensall. SAWING MATCH.—The following is the time in which the contesting sawyers did their work in the recent sawing match, the time given including two cutsofa hard beech log, measuring about 18 inches in diameter: First Prize—Paul Boat and Brintnell, 72 sec- onds; Second pr; ze—Thomas Peart and J. Hoggarth, 74 econds ; Third prize— Brown and Polan1 , 7442 seconds; Fourth prize—Dunlop B others, 85 seconds. AecenEne.--04Saturday afternoon last, as our respected townsmen Mr. J. Blatchford, of the firm of Blatchford & Brown, was engaged in shoeing a rest-.. less horse and win thei act of apply ing the twitch in order to make it stand still, it suddenly threw itself with great force and in doings° -caught and jammed Mr. 131atchford against the shop wall, inflicting painful injury to his legs. In- deed it was at first thought bones had been broken, but we are pleased to say this is not the case. As it is he will be confined to the house for some time. BRIEFS.—Messi. Rennie & Urquhart, s our enterprising rain merchants, ship- ped 18 car -loads of grain this week. We understand that grain is now miring in from all sides, as ip is found tht it is not profitable to hold it.—M Thomas Berry, horse buyer, has been urchasing a number of fine horses of I e.--e-With the present good sleighing, our trades- men ' report business brisk.—Dr. Case, of Dungannon, formerly a resident of this part, was her during the past week visiting his relatiVes and 'many friends. —Miss B. Wilson„ of Willow Hall, who has been visiting friends in and around Ottawa for the paat six months, return- ed home on Saturday evening last.—Mr. A. E. Adams and family leave this week for London.—Miss Millar, who has been home on a visit for the past month, returned tfrom Alvinston this week.—Mr. W. 13. McLean, of this place recently sold a nice building lot on Queen street to Mr. W. Colwell.— The Rev. Mr. ;Young, of London, preached with much acceptance in St. Paul's church on Sabbath afternoon last. —Master M. McPherson, of this 'place, won the $5 prize hi the three mile race in Clinton on Wednesklay evening. I • t (31 BRIEFs. .—Mr,4cfri. W. - Bengough, of Toronto, was engaged to lecture in the township hall Tuesday night, but tele- graphed that he could not attend. Very many were disa,ppeinted.—The Odd - fellows of this village purpose giving a n t concert on Tuesda night, the 9th inst., and as they have secured some of the best -talent in the onntry, a good titne may be expectederuesday last being court day, a large ntimber were in the village. A few imbibed too freely of what some call "anti -Scott,' and were et seen staggering as if their legs were r solved to dissolv partnership. That e - some get liquor is certain, but where they procure it is pot generally known. Who are the disloyal subjects ?--Mr. Jas. McGill, formerly of Gerrie, is here on business. --"=Mr. 1 Thos. McLaughlin, who has been in the mercantile business , a few years, has m de an assignment.-- Mr. Zimmerman as bought out Mr. Sinclair, the bakerand moves into the bakery on the 4thl inst. Henry, as he is popularly called, is a general favorite, and, no doubt, will do a good business. —Dan Moran is in the village, having , Come to hear and see Bengough.—The carnival was not lirgely attended Mon- Mutat 5, 1886: New Arrivals —AT— E. McFAUL'S Cash Dry Goods. and Millinery House. New Prints, New Ginghams, NeW Shirtings, New Denims, New Cottonades, - New TWeecis. A FEW INIORE LINES OF Winter Goods TO CLEAR AT A S ACRIFICE E. McFAULI THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL- LINERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, ORT, day night. Mr. Wm. Williams took, first prize for skating', Miss Kate Ardell first for dress, and Miss Martha Kaine first for elating..—Mr. Farrow and hit bride are still at her father's.—On ae count of the very changeable weather, colds are very common.—Mr. James Rogers sold his entire horse to -Mr. Fisher, of Colborne.—It is said that one of Our township fathers saidhe intended to go in late to hear Bengough's lecture lest Grip •should draw his picture. Probably he thought Grip would repre- sent him as being followed by a -number of bob -tailed dogs whose tails had been • removed to lessen taxes. Ki OATS WANTED at the Kippen Ele- vator. The top price of the surrounding inan- kets be paid for an unlimited quantityol good, sound, heavy oats and all other ye:tittles of good grain, delivereg here immediately and before the 1st of April. D. McLits.NAN. 951-2 WEISMILLER has still a few Felt Boots, Men's -and Boy's Overcoats, Caps, Le. lett which he, will Akar out during the next week astonishing low prices. Be sells five gallonsof the best Canadian Coal Oil for 85 cents a gallon, offers special drives in plain and fancy flannels, and shows a most excellent va.riety in tweeds. 950 Bluevale. DOTS.—The skis people are all begone ing convalescent. Mr. Andrew Fowler has been laid up for six weeks but we are glad to say he is recovering. --Mt Wm. Messer, merchant, is away to Hamilton and Toronto purchasing lie spring stock.—Dr. 'Scott and Mr. Jelin Beattie, of Seaforth a said -Biu visit last week.—Mr. James Isbister, Government contraetor, Ottawa, and Mr. Adam Isbister, merchant, Petrolia, brothers of Mr. Wm. Isbister'Morris, and Mrs. Frank Scott, of this place, were visiting friends here last week. Mr. James Isbieter has lately been awarded the contract of dredging 'four sections on the Welland camel—Wee Damage shipped a car -load of cattle to Toronto on Monday.—Mr. RobertJolue ston cattle buyer, has purchased a.store itt kowick.—Mr. Robert McFarlane's sale on Monday last was a &mess. Cows averaged forty dollars each.—Mr. -Peter Fowler has a fine young stallion, 22 months old, which turns the scales at 1,280 lbs. He was 'sired by Honest Torn and has never been beaten ill a prize ring.—Misees Mary and Aye Black, daughters of Samuel Black, Esq., have returned home from their visit to the States.—Mr. A. Bruce, of Brussels, has sold his property in this village lo Mr. Robert King, of Morris, for 4550. It is well sold. CHEESE MEETING. —The annual meet, ing of the patrons of the Bluevale cheese factory was held on the 17th ult. The principal business of the meeting was to let the milk routes for the next season and sell the whey. The whey was net sold, as the best offer made was $1.50 per ton of cheese made. The principa attraction of the meeting was the able and excellent address delivered by Mr. James Robertson -of Harriston. The remarks referred principally to tbe kind -of cattle to raise for dairying purposes, and many other matters connected with the cheese business. His address was listened to with much interest, and contained much valuable information. THE BAND CONCERT.—The band con cert came off on last Friday eveningand the hall was well filled, although the night was one of the most stormy of the season. Bluevale people seem to appre- ciate good entertainments. This is the third (see given this season, and although the weather on each occasion was verY unfavorable, the attendance was always good. On this occasion Mr. Charles Tuck occupied the chair, and an excel- lent programme was given. Mr. John Ross opened the ball with an excellent song, entitled " Behind the P1ow.0 Misses Rose and Morris, of Wingheatf gave several fine old Scotch songs which brought down the house every throe Professor Hollis, of Seaforth, is a cow cert in himself, and was lustily encored every time. Mrs. Timmins and -her little son Bismarck, gave several well executed piano selections, as did also Mrs. Cook. Miss 13ina Farrow presided at the piano. Mrs. and Miss Sage weist not present owing to the former's Wm" and their absence was a disapointment to many. The affair, throughout, _ successful and pleasant, and realitot about fifty dollars. es - EIGHTEENTH WHOLE NUMBEi The recent warm wave is 0 that spring will soon be on, 4 change of suiting will be in 'or Gentlemen leaving their ne C t w a Can rely on getting a firs made up in till latest style. Up stairs, opposite the Mes stitute Romeo ;Main Street,1 , !. -fTrho—emyll'eawesieenrileitilYtrt l'iw h jui lse t fsellPleitdt,i: stock, was greal ly dle, of the =Gov: rnor'e roseit n white oak kg, i:whiseuhrphriasdetib bedded- in thepelouenctdi;vosoodune4ii I even sprouted al little, and tat in perfect cavities, one above up and down tke length of it —The Postnaster-Genera shows the nunelperof -offices in last year was 74384, with 50,4 post route; revenue for the 400,0_62, of whi4h t32,325,489 ed from the sele of postage 1 increase 4;)f t,,69,320 over last t expenditure on 430th June lael 007,882, an inerease of $.16 last year. Ail savings ban tions show atti isierease of fie r e __..r creanytn. e , s skating rink at burg was totally destroyed/by contents, aboUt three o'eloc morning. It is a supposed ,, - eendiarism. The fee was to hy unknown rties, who ever it a week ago, just pre. prize masquerade carnival ,t4urla,01r ;31)3307. eti 4„ in the We —Air. Wnst 'Mann, father ex-Aiderman 0111, formerly Thomas, but nOw of Yarmout met with a very painful ser Friday afternoon. - While that city he had occasion to g his wagon to !fix the 104 : ;A _ - I . . , , PPaid , mg the frozen gtound On the b head and the satie of his faee. was torn fronethe back _of making a verki ugly wound was badly Out and the nose tw his leg was baslItY tut --At an early 'hour Tuesdat of last week ,..rolne Ilobiniel well-known and respected Woodstock, died at his residet town. Heart disease is est have been tire eanse. He hat: well for some hours pret-h under the care :of a physiei0 eerions results i were anticip retired shout 21e'clock a.m., t morning was found to be t was about 34 yl.- as of age, wa lAribmot, Watellleo county, an sided in Weotretock for abot years. . . —A London. :jew-eller, says Press, got caught with a paree movements, chains and eases, ing to over $50et a few weeks I goods were puechased in th States, shipped:to Detroit; an across the riveritub rose. A r put in the Wintlsor express dressed to a, npisie dealer •of and the cuetom*detective exat seized it. The i'inueic atelier ki ing of the contieits of the pa interrogated lei a Goverinnel but the name oft the bona fide being stamped On the plates mystery a veryl transparent t ehains were stafnped 4 4 'IN'T A. it is thought all the eontents of eel were for one Man. The caet reported to the Covernment, al no decision has *fleets given. P able that the goods will be cc it)itt.ireolautstany fnrt.lerlileclei7Ahteiatll:Goverleitin ieWlsykteulliber:yealiydereasg parts of, the Dentinion the ter eaze is making ite appea.ranee. Columbia has beirome afl'eettel 1 troduction of the disease tine neee immigratioUi. It is repo James Trask-, aged 70 years; died of leprosy in the township ham, near St Thomas. It co some years ago hil one of hist° gradually grew 11i17131.,F.e Mall li toe was completly eaten off. were finally affected, and the o. man was entirehe disabled. 1 leAf bons-ae were rtftth esiilYbsagutsonve b fears were realized, when both tinkles entirely disappeared, nothing but stumps. After gradually sank into melancholy combined with his great sufferit I all iyIr noti iiitobhdsebilho , rhi f3einis ineeeyfdwhichhail im .trie am time ohn‘ i P