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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-03-26, Page 8a THE filtJR bi EXPOSITOR. MARCH 26, 1886. EDWARD CASH I Dealer in Clover and Timothy Seeds,- Hides, Tallow, Sheepskins, Furs and Peltries. Fine Dairy But- ter in its season. Warehouse on Goderich Street, Seaforth, next the Egg Emporium. 948 *MU xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. FOR MANITOBA. -The annual Mani- toba party from this district left on Tuesday. The train consisted of 5 care of freight from Seaforth, 5 from Clin- ton, 2 from Mitchell,, 1 from Blyth and from Londeaboro, and there were in all about 37 passengers. Many of these atm going up for the summer to do settlenaent duties on theirhomesteads, and several of them had been Spending the winter here and are now returning borne. From this station, Mr. Francis Fowler, of the Huron Road, Hallett, shipped one car of horses; Mr. John Fowler, a car of harses; Messrs. John Kyle and Wm. Hay, a car -load of horses and implements, and Mr. John Kyle, a ear -load of a.pples ; Mr.. Henry Gal- braith, of McKillop, a car -load of horses. 411 these were consigned to Brandon. The party go by the Canadian Pacific Railway, and we hope for them a safe and pleasant trip. _ TOWN COUNCIL. -At the meeting of the town council on Monday last the sum of $600 was ordered to be placed to the credit of the Public School Board. Int a previous meeting a grant of $100 had been made in favor of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in response to a request from. the Union for means with which to aid the poor of the town, nut on account of subsequent eveats the ladies of the Union declined to accept the grant, and consequently a motion riescinding the former motion was passed. The clerk was authorized to procure a detailed statement from Mr. Stephens concerning the board and attendance iissen to Richard Hewitt, and also of all alleys received from the said Hewitt. he treasurer was instructed to pay Mrs. Kenneally $5 for attendance on Mrs. Kennedy., Mr. Roberts was re- appointed pound keeper The clerk was instructed to advertise for gravel and number fon the use of the corporation dor the coming year. Lumber to be pine, cedar and rock elm, and gravel to tie tendered for at so much per cord for acreened and unscreened. The council adjourned to meet at th_e call of the Iklaryor. HAWKERS AND PEDDLARS.-Seareely a week passes but one or more gents from city establishments visit his town and canvass among the people for orders for shirts and other similar articles. Each one of these takes away trade from the regular merchants here, who have to pay taxes and keep up the town. These parties have no legal -right to sell their wares in this way, unless they have a, license to do so, and we venture to say that not one of them has this authority, and our merchants, for their own protection, should see that the requirements of the law are com- plied with in this respect. A few weeks ago- one of these hawkers was brought to book in Goderich, and was fined heavily by the Mayor for offering his gods for wile without a license. The law pro- hibits "All persons who, being agents for persons not 'resident within the tounty, sell or offer for sale tea, dry goods or jewelry, or carry and expose sainples or patterns of any of such goods to be afterwards delivered within the cesunty to any person not being a whole- sale or retail dealer of such goods, wares ar merchandise, offering these articles for stale unless they have a license entitling them to do so-. It would be well for the merchants and town authorities to keep a look -oat for these fellows, and to see that if they do carry on their busi- ness that they do so legally. The license foe in this county is $25. - - AN OLD MAN. -Mr. Peter McFarlane, of North Easthape, in the county of iterth, a. gentletuau who was well-known to many of the readers of THE Ex.rost- Iva, died last week having reached the sainnual age of 89 years. The deceased had been a resident of North Easthope for over 4a years. He was a native of tenquitich, Perthshire, Scotland, and was. a distant relative of the Messrs. McLaren, of Hilbert. For many years also, before corning to this country and when living ill- Beckwith, Scotland, he wan a neighber and intimate friend of the tate Duncan McEwen, of the Lon. - don road, Hay. He was never married, rod at oue time he was in very good eircurpstances pecuniarily, but some n• ears ago he resolved to retire and sold his farm and effects and invested all his Toney with Mr. James Redford, of ntratford. Like many of his neighbors who had reposed such implicit confi- dence in that gentleman, he was de- neived., When Mr. Redford failed Mr. dieFarlarte lost his all with him and was left bare enough. His brother, how- t-er, who also lived and died in single nlessedness, made ample provision for tiim before his dea.th, and, of late years he made his home with Mr. McTavish, of North Easthope, who is a brother of the late Peter McTavish, of the Mill coact, Tuckerstaith, and he died at his place. VALVAI.LE HORsEs SOLD. -Mr. Geo. Whiteley has sold his well known yotmg roadster stallion "Garfield." and his racing mare "Lady Abell to Mr. It. McConkey, of Ark wright, county of Bruce. " Garfield " is seven years old and was sired by "Old Clear Grit," dam by "Black George:" He is a most erotniaiwrt'horse. The pair was sold for n1,000. Mr. Whiteley took in part pay- ment Mr. McConkey's roadster team, which took first prize at the Northern Fair in Walkerton last fall and first prize at eight other shows. They are a remarkably fine team. Mr. McConkey is the same gentleman -who purchased the young stallion " Swallow from Mr. Whiteley a short time ago. Having sold Swallow," he has purchased "Garfield " to take his place. He also purchased an imported colt from Mr. C. E. Mason, of Brucefield, last winter, and since then the celebrated heavy draught horse " Davey Lad," both of which he still owns. Mr. McConkey is one of the largest farmers and most ex- tensive stock breeders and feeders in the county of Bruce. He has 545 acres within 12 miles of the town of Paisley, and Mr. Whiteley informs us that on the occasion of a recent visit there he was surprised at the extent of his opera- tions. He says that he has the best ap- pointed barns, stables and out -buildings in Western Canada. He does not con- fine himself to horses, however, as this winter he is feeding 75 steers and 150 sheep, and his -other eperations are on a proportionately extensive scale. GRAND MILLINERY OPENING. -We are pleased to inform the general public that our Millinery Show Rooms, will be open for inspec- tion on Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd of April, and feel satisfied Miss Lizzie Smith, being so long associated with Miss Higgins, will retain her reputation as a leader of fashion, and now ably assisted ,by Miss Beacon, of Toronto. We most cordially invite the gen- eral public for an inspection, as we issue no cards. JOSEPH KIDD & SON. 954 THE WIDE AWAKE. -The April num- ber of that excellent publication, Widb Awake, is to hand. This number like all the preceding ones is brimful of interesting, entertaining and instructive reading. It is designed chiefly for young people, but the fathers and mothers as well as the boys and girls, may find the perusal of it a pleasant and profitable occupation. 954 MILLINERY. -Duncan & Duncan beg leave to announce that their Millinery Show room will be opened on Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd of April, when we will be happy to show to customers and the public generally, the most complete and fashionable Stock of Goods in this department. Our stock of General Dry - goods is also very complete in all the novelties of the season. DuNeAN & DuNcAzi. 954 *WILSON & YOUNG are giving extra good bargains in all lines of Teas from the cheapest to the finest grade. Parties buying in quantities will find they can buy to better ad- vantage irom them, than from any peddlars, and guarantee satisfaction. 954 "WHEN THE Spring time conies gentle lady, when the wild) flowers are strewn o er the lea." The Millinery Show Room of J. McLaugh- lin, will be open for inspection on Friday and Saturday, the 2nd and 3rd of April, with a very choice assortment of new Goods for the Spring, and Miss Ferguson is sparing no pains to make it an attraction for the ladies' of town and coun- try, who are cordially invited to call and see what she can do.- Any work required before the Opening, she is prepared to execute on short notice. 954 ' SEEDS, SEEDS. - For Choice Red Clover, large late Clover, Alsika Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa Clover, and White Clover Seed; Tim- othy Orchard Grass, red top; Kentucky Blue Grass, and other grasses for permanent pasture go to Wibsos & YOUNG'S. 954 MCFAUL's MILLINERY Opening Days, Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd -of April. All. are cotdially invited. 954-1 TEAS JOBBED at Charlesworth & Brownell's, Seaforth, at wholesale prices. Ex- tra Choice values in all grades. Selling any quantity of Teas, and pleasing the public. Raw Sugars to arrive this week at CHARLEWORTH & BROWNELL'S, Seaforth. 951 SPRING GOODS arrived in a variety of styles and kinds. The best we have offered to the public yet. Look out for advertisement next week W, liEstermals & Co.,Seaforth Boot Store. 951 THE PEOPLE'S BAKERY. -Next door to the Royal Hotel, Seaforth, is the place to get the very best bread and cakes. Biscuits, Bread and Rolls as white as milk, made to order every day, and delivered to any part of the town free. Those wanting- large quantities of bread will be most liberally dealt with. Please try my bread. W. H. GILBERT. 954-12 LOST NATION Seed Wheat at 0. C. Wmi,eox'a Seed Store, at 90 rents per bushel. AGENTS WANTED.--1TWO good reliable agents, to sell pianos and organs Liberal salary to competent men.Teams and rigs fursished. Scow Bitos, Seaforth, Ont. 954 • CLOVER. -Alsika Clover 4eed for Sale at 0. C. Willson's Seed Emporium, Seaforth, for $5.50 per bushel. 954 WANTED. -A Good General Servant. Apply to Mrs. A. II.1tceLmo, Bank House, SCR - forth. 951-2 LOCAL Baites.--Mr. W. G. Collins, who has been saiesman in Pickard's Store in this town for som.e timmhas purchased a stock and businese in Cobourg, and has left for that town and will remove his family there in a few weeks. Mr. Collins is a thorough business man, a good citizen, and an honorable gentle- man, and hie many friends here and elsewhere will wish him well in his -new enterprise. -A meeting of the horse breeders and dealers of this county who are favorable to the formation of the proposed new stud book, will be held at Rattenberry's hotel, Clinton, on Monday next, at 1 o'clock p. m. -Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Cline, of Winghane were in town visiting friends for a couple of 'days last- week. -Mr. John Govenloek, of McKillop, returned. home on Saturday last from Manitoba. He stopped over a couple ef days in Chicago, and while there he was informed. that Mr. M. P. Hayes, formerly of this town, is still. a. resident of that city, and is interested in some mines on the eouth shore ofLake Superior, and out of !which he hopes te- make a good thing. -Messrs. John'. Walker and Robert Scott of Roxboro, are now agents for the fruit and orna- mental trees of Leslie of Toronto. They are both good reliable men, and are working for a reliable establishment,and we hope they will do' well. -Mr. George Kidd, son of Mr. Thomas Kidd. of this town, left on Tuesday last for Nebraska, where he has secured a good situation. Mr. Kidd is an active, energetic busi- ness man, and being steady and thoroughly reliable in every respect, he can scarcely fail to do well wherever he goes. We join most heartily with his many friends here in wishing him health and pros- perity. -The ice is all out of Goderich harbor and none is visible on the lake. Thislooks as if we are to have an early spring. -Mr. John Curry, of Brantford, was in town this Week. -There was a very severe* thunder and lightning storm early on 'Saturday . morning last, the first of theseason. -The Wroxeter cur ling club hold the Gibbons Medal for this season. -Mr. W. O. Winters has left 'Myth and intends corning to Seaforth to live. -Mr. Adam Hays, who had his leg amputated in Toronto a short time ago. returned home this week. We are glad to learn that he is getting along nicely. -Mr. J. L. Sinith has the con- tract for making the new uniforms for the members of the Seaforth Band, and we are sure that when they are com- pleted they Win he creditable to him and satisfactory_ tanthe boys. -Misses Robertson and Booth, who have con- ducted a private school here with much success for the past three years, intend' giving itmpat Easter. Miss Robertson goes to Edmoi ton and Miss Booth re- turns to her tome in Belleville. the school, we bel eve, will be continued by Miss E. Johnsion, who is an experienced and competent teacher, and will, we have every coofidence, give the most en- tire satisfactiOn to her patrons. -The other day as Mr. Gray was coming into town with his milk cart the axle of the vehicle broke and the horse,, taking fright, ran vray, causing a desperate fall in milk, br no person was hurt-, Mr. T. 0. Pre idergast, who has been a resident of Setforth for several years, removes his family to Stratford this week, that being a more central point for his busine.s a Mrs. Prenderprast has been an active member of the omen's Christian Ten perance Union since its commencemen , and her departure will 7 , be especially regretted by the members Of that excellent association, as well as by the citizens generally. --Mr. J. R. Clark delivered his promised address to the Sabbath School bhildren of the town in the Presbyterian church on Sab- bath afternoon last, aid addressed a mass meeting in the Mdtbodist church in the everting on the suiject of temper- ance. He had crowded houses on both s pecasionsnaMr. James Lannsborough, of the 3rd concession cif Tuckersmith, ahowed us a sample of spring wheat grown on his farm and ekmpared it with some of the Manitoba grain' procured from the Canadian Pacific Railway ex- hibition car when here. Both samples are excellent, .but Mr. Landsborough's wheat is certainly sus ; rior in quality to the Manitoba produc s. -We much re- gret to learn of tne serious illness of Mr. Win. Charters, r., of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, but we hope to see our 'old friend around a ain soon. -Mr. Alexander McDonald, sin of Mr. Solo- mon McDonald, of Es mondville, has started in the blacksmit ring business in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich' an, in company with another young m n. They have bought out an establishes business and have good prospects. Mr. McDonald learned his trade with Ir. Fulton, and is a first-class workm n. -Mr. John Dorsey this week sold a very handsome driving horse to Mr. Ro it. Scott, of the London Road, Hay, for he sum of $200. -Several loads of Seals th Good Tem - piers paid a fraternal isit to the Clin- ton lodge on Tuesday evening last, and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. - Masters James Killoran and J. McFad- zean, of the Seaforth High School, have been awarded' full grade B. certificates at the Art Examination recently held. - Mr. Jas. Govenlock brought us a real curiosity on Wednesday last which he got on a tree while cutting wood on the farm of Mr. Richard Robinson, Tucker - smith. itis in the shape of two pieces of the limb of a tree, the end of one of the limbs being wrapped around the other the same as if it had been flatten- ed out and welded on, and the other is growing out at right angles from it in this way'. How it got into this position is the mystery, and shows that nature I can make a much nicer and more completejob than even the most -skilled inechanic.-Wm. Walker, son of Mr. JOhn Walker'of Roxboro, left here on Tuesday last for Manitoba. -Dr. Hanover has returned to Seaforth, and will resume the prac- tice of his profession here. He has taken rooms at the Commercial hotel until he can get into his on residence, which is at present occupied. He returns in re- sponse to a requisition signed by over two hundred of his former patrons. This requisition will be found in another col - mum -An artist from the firm of Messrs. Ralph, Smith & CO., lithographers, of To- ronto, was here on Tuesday last making sketches of Ogilvies' mill and VanEg- Mond's woollen Mill for the purpose of making electro -plates of these fine build- ings. -Mr. L. Murphy intends to com- mence the work pf tearing down the ice skating rink shortly, and will use the material in the erection of a large barn at the flax mill. 'He will leave the curs ling rink, however, if the club can make arrangements to 'purchase or lease it, which we hope they will do, as we would not like to see this popular place of amusement entirely removed. -Mrs. Berry met with a very painful accident on Wednesday last. She was standing on a step ladder arranging a window curtain, when she slipped and fell, striking her month on the step of the ladder and knockieg out Ave of her teeth. -The skating on the ice rink is still good. -Mr. Chas. Hamilton, of Blyth, . will sell by auction on the market square, Clinton, on the 8th of April, five imported Clydesdale and Shire stallions. This will be a good chance for some per- son. -One of the passengers of the ill- fated steamer Oregon in the person of Mr. Colin McArthur, of Morris, was in town on Friday last. -Mr. W. H. Gil- bert has purchased the baking business of Mr. Dunlop, and is now turning out a 'very nice quality of bread. -Mr. and Mrs. Sarvis-formerly Miss Sproat -left last Tuesday for their home in Dakota. A large number of their friends assem- bled at the station to say good-bye and wish them bon voyage. -Dr. Smith, of ,this town, has been appointed a coroner for the county of Huron. The appoint- ment is a good one, and -We have pleas- ure in congratulating our friend on this additional recognition ' of his professional and personal ' worth. - Messrs. Broadfoot & Box, of the Sea - forth cabinet manufactory, have doubled their manufacturing capacity and large- ly increased their staff of employees • during the, past year, and -still theysare unable to keep up with their orders. .As better proof of the excellence of their wares could not be asked than this. - The lecture under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute on Monday evening last on Electricity, by Dr. Campbell, was well attended and was very interest- ing. The lecture was illustrated by ex- periments by Messrs. Harstone and McKay, of the High School; these were very pleasing and instructive to the audience, and the whole furnished a pleasant and profitable evening's enter-, tainment.-Mr. and Mrs.W. 0. Fowler start for their home in Manitoba OD Monday next. They start from Wing - ham, and Mr. Fowler takes with him a _number of horses arid other effects, The Rev Dr. ! Beaumont of St. r , John's church, Berlin, will officiate in St. Thomas' church in this town next Sunday, both morning and evening. -Joseph Edge, son of Mr. Edge of this town left for Manitoba on Tuesday, where he intends to spend the summer at farming. -Mr. George Baile, of Eg- mondville, has purchased a very fine driving horse from Mrs. Dallas, of Tuckersmith, at a good figure. Brussels. 1 . THE LATE Mr*. LECKIE. - The Post of last week says: Last Sat- urday Mrs. John Leckie, well- known to nearly everybody in this part of the county, died at her residence, Toronto, after a long and severe illness, aged 46 years. For the past six years she has been a great Sufferer, and her disease was such that the best medical skill proved unavailing. Before her decease she suffered a great deal, but amidst it all there was a; calmness and peace that only the Christian knows. The corpse was brought to Brussels on the Monday afternoon train and was met at the station by a large number of relatives and friends. The procession then formed and proceeded to Melville church, where a short service was con- ducted by Revs: J. Ross, B. A., and Rev. S. Jones. Tbe interment was made in the Brussels cemetery. The pall bearers were P. Scott, 1 Thomson, W. II. Moss, J. R. Grant, J. McIntosh and J. Shaw. Mr. Leckie has the sin- cere sympathy of all his friends in his sorrows BRIEFS. -The final match for the Gib- bons medal between Wroxeter and Brus- sels curlers resulted in a victory for Wroxeter by one shot. -Some evil dis- posed person is again at the old trick of dog poisoning, by leaving around pieces of meat charged with arsenic. Several valuable animals have recently been killed in this way. Among the victims was a fine 'Newfoundland belonging to Mr. W. H. Kerr. -Mr. John Leckie who for some time has occupied a posi- tion in the Bureau of Industries, at To- ronto, has reigned that position and has been appointed Inspector of the Freehold Loan Company, a position for which he is admirably fitted. -A large number of our citizens have been attend- ing the assizes at Goderich this week. - Business is somewhat dull on account of the bad roads. -The hardware stock of Jas. Drew'of Brussels, has been pur- chased by Grant & Co., of Toronto, and the business will be conducted by Mr. W. J. Fear) a young man well and favorably known in Brussels a'itd vi- cinity. Brucefteld. PERSONAL. -Miss Jenny McNeil, of Kippen, has engaged rooms from Mrs. McIntosh, Brucetield, and intends open- ing out a dressmaking establishment the beginning of next month. We expect she is an expert at the trade as she has been two years at the business in To- ronto, so that the latest styles can be guaranteed, and we predict for her a liberal patronage. -- -7-- Winthrop. REFORM Ceue.-The next meeting of the Reform Club will be held on Monday evening, the 29th ipst., when the follow- ing subject will be debated: "Resolved that Home Rule in,local affairs would be a benefit to Irelaad." The affirmative to be led by G. Turnbull, assisted by A. Dickson, S. Johnst' pn J. Cowan and W. Cash; the negative by R. Govenlock, assisted by M. Murdie, T. McMillan, F. Pearen and J. R. Govenlock. A large attendance is desired. Hullett. ANOTHER Goon Coen. -On Friday last, Rh. Wm. Dunlop, of the 8th con- cession of Hullett, hold to Mr. Charles Elder, of the county of Bruce, an entire colt ten months old for the sum of $200. This fine colt was sired by " Boreland- Chief," and is one of the best that has left the township this season. Nothing pays better just now than the raising of good horses. -Mr. Wm. Rynn bought a yearling filly from the Messrs. Glew, of the Huron Road, for $178, and sold a three year old filly, sired by "Wel- come,"to Mr. A. Lawson for $180. - Mr. Wain Cole sold to Mr. C. E. Mason, of Tuckersmith, a Pair of yearling fillies for $300. -Mr. Francis Fowler, of the Huron Road, shipped to Brandon, Mani- toba, ten very fine! mares, for which he paid from $180 to $200 each. • • HORSE SALES. -'1r. Thomas Simpson, of the 10th concession of -McKillop, re- cently sold a filly 6olt coining three to Mr. Thornton Wallace, nf Hullett, for the sum of $195.1 This fine colt was sired by Mr. Parish's imported horse, "Scotland's Fare;well." Last fall she weighed 1,350 Its and she will go a good _deal more 1 now. Mr. 'Wallace bought her for his!own use and to mate another which he has. -Mr. George Holland, of the 7th concession, recently sold an entire colt corning three to- Mr. Peter Morrison, of Hibbert, for the sum of $300. This cOlt was sired by "Old Enterprise." -At Mr. John O'Sullivan's sale last week, a yearling colt, sired by " Welcome," was Old to Mr. Dorrance, of Winthrop, for $150. -Mr. John Stan- ford, of the 13th[concession, has pur-] chased from Mr. _Meyers, of ullett, a very fine breeding!mare, 7 years old, for which he paid $190. This mare is now carrying her second foal, and for her first one, which is'now a year old, Mr. Meyers was offered and refused $150. Tuckersmith. A GOOD COLT. -Ai good filly colt was sold last week by Mr. Wm. Fowler'of the Huron road, Tuckersrnith, to Mr. Henry Mason, of - the same township. This colt is only six and a half months old and- was sold for $95. She was sired by " Boreland Chief." For quality and substance of bone site can not be beaten, as the following ! measurements will show: She measures IQ inches in front bone and. Iln inches behind: Harry knows a good boned colt and he has got one this time. . • - FOOT BALL -A very interesting game of foot ball took tplace on 'Thursday, March 1 lth, at. School No..2, Tucker - smith, between the pupils of the above school, assisted by their teacher, Mr. A. Scott, and the pupils of School Section No. 3, assisted by their teacher, Mr. Jas. Ireland. During the first half time no goal was scored by either side, but during the last half Mr. Ireland scored one for No. 3, and Mr. A. Scott scored one for No. 2, thus leaning the match a tie. This is the second match this sea- son, the first resulting in School Section No. 2 claiming one , goal to none, which was disputed by §ection No. 3, and could- not be settled' on account of no referee having been, appointed. Bluevale. LOCALITIES. -Mr. Joseph Leech has made a sale of 75,090 feet of dry pine at a geed figure. -Mr. Welsh, the con- tractor for the cheese factory, is busy at work. Instead 9f moving the old fac- tory building, he isgoing to take it all down and rebuild it, and will add to it a. $190 extension. When conipleted it will be one of the largest and most com- plete factories in Ontario, and there is no doubt but the gold medal will come this way 'some -Ain John Farrow is busy everymight selling the goods that Mr. Timmins bought from Mrs. Con- over. -We have had a young black- smith added to the population during the past week. -Our tailor, .t.t.r, Carsall, is going to take unto himself a partner, which will be a good investment on his part. -Mr. Samuel Black has purchased from a breeder near, London one of the best thorough -bred' bulls ever brought into 'these parts. His weight at four months old was 560 pounds. -George • Fowler, son of Mr. P. 'Fowler, has been home on a visit from Missouri; and re -- 1 turned again on Tuesday. He has a I good position there as head miller, and gets $75 per month. -One of oiir most mnan promising young men, Mr. Andrew Fowler, son` of .Mr. P. Fowler, died on Friday evening last after a painful ill- ness of nine weeks. He was an' ex- emplary young man, and was beloved by all who knew him. He took a great interest in fanning, and was especially given to stock, and he will be much missed at home. Morris. SCHOOL SPORTS. -The pupils of School Section No. 9 played a friendly game of football with the pupils of School Sec- tion No. 2, Grey, on Saturday last. After an hour's hard 'playing the game was declared a tie. On account of the recent thaw, the ground was in very poor condition; notwithstanding this, the playing on both sides was very good. Wroxeter. BRIEFS. -Mr. John Hooey started for the Northwest with a car -load of horses on the morning of Tuesday last. -Mr. John Moffat was in town this week shaking hands with his many friends. - Several of our Wroxeterites were over to hear Bengough's lecture in Gorrie last week, and all express themselves as having had a good night's fun. FAST TIME. -The parties that left here by thespecial emigrant train -via the Canadian Pacific Railway on Tues- day, 16th inst., with stock bound for the Northwest, arrived in Winnipeg on Saturday, 20th inst. This is remark- ably quick time, and reflects much credit upon the Canadian Pacific Rail- way Company for the prompt manner in which they conduct business, and also for the accommodation furnished, which, we believe, was excellent. Varna. • HORsE SOLD. -Mr. Thos. Ward has sold his imported Shire stallion to Mr. Bell, of St. Clair county, Michigan, for $1,200. He is coming three years old and weighs 1,730 lbs., and is one of the best horses in this county. He was shipped from Brucefield on Thursday. GOOD CAT.TLE.-Mr. George Ander- son, of the Parr Line, Stanley, who is one of our oldest and most successful farmers, had five cattle which he is feeding weighed in the village one day last week, and they brought down the scales at 7,540 Ins. Two 2 year old heifers weighed 2,280 lbs.; one steer weighed 1,530 lbs.; another steer 1,710 lbs., and a bull 2,020115s. We hope Mr. Anderson will receive at least 6 cents per pound for his beef critters. FOR THE NORTHWEST. -Mr. James Wells, of the Bayfield Road, left for his farm at Oak Lake, Manitoba, this week. He took with him a carload of settler's effects, including horses, implements, and about half -a -ton of dried apples. He goes up to put in the spring crop on his farm there. THE BOOT BLACK ORATOR. -Mr. John R. Clarke delivered his lecture "Among the Masses," in the temperance hall here on Thursday evening last week. The hall was well filled notwithstanding the bad state of the roads, and all present were highly pleased. The receipts of the evening amounted to about $35. He will return shortly and will lecture under the auspices of the Methodist church. Hensa,ll. GRAND SIMI:co Opening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April Sth, 9th and 10th. R. and M. Ball still to the front with all the latest styles ill Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Trimmings, &c. &c., and all that can be found in a first-cla.ss Millinery Store. Great bargains in Ostrich Plumes, and a great variety of Ladies' Kid and Silk Gloves. Please call and examine Stock before purchasing elsewhere. R.& M. BALL, Old Stand, King Street, Hensall. 954 BRIEFS. -The roads are now in a bad condition, causing business. to be dull. - Mr. J. I. Carter, of Courtright, was in the village this week. -Mr. T. Murdock, our enterprising. liveryman, has leased a 50 acre farm from Mr; D. Bell, of Hay. -Mr. McPherson, of Idaho Territory, is here spending a few days with his brother, Mr. A. McPherson, merchant tailor. -We are pleased to see Mr. F. Blatchford, who was lately confined to the house on account of injuries received while shoeing a horse, in our midst again. -Among those who left for Dakota on Tuesday afternoon we learned of the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. Hobkirk, Messrs • Heimbacher, Kaercher and IL Hahn, all of Hay township. In giving the names of those who left last -week we inadvertently omitted those of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of near Exeter. -The spring show will be held on Thursday, April 22nd. SURPRISE PARTY AND PRESENTATION. -On Friday evening last the young people of the Fansville and Hills Green appointments met at the Methodist parsonage in this place and presented their pastor, the Rev. W. Torrance, with a beautiful arm -chair and 'Mrs. Torrance with a couple of fine, large laudscape pictures handsomely framed. The gifts were accompanied by a neat address, expressive of the sincere re- spect and high esteem in which the reverend gentleman and his wife are held. by all. The address was read by Mr. Orlam Gram; after which the Rev. Mr. Torrance made a short reply, thanking the donors for himself and in behalf of Mrs. Torrance for the tangible manner in which they had shown their esteem, and assuring them, that their kindness on this occasion as well as their many acts in the past would be long cherished and remembered. He also expressed the pleasure he felt in meetingwith so many of the young members and friends of the cherch, but regretted that on account of the very bad state of the roads so many of the Hills Green friends were unable to meet with them. After spending a few hours in social intercourse all repaired to their respective homes, feeling that they had spent a very pleasant evening. as- Lucknow. BRUCE JOTTIYGS.-Mr. Treleaven has purchased the house and lot opposite the school from Mr. J. Grundy for $550. .-Mr. Geo. Robinson, Ashfield, pur- chased a splendid brood mare, from im- ported stock, in the township of Tuck- ersmith.-A great many of our citizens have enjoyed themselves lately by fish- ing at the lake. Some of them suc- ceeded in getting quite a number of fish. -The Rev. J. E. Bowers, of the New Jerusalem church, gave a lecture in the Temperance Hall last week. At the close of the lecture he distributed quite a number of tracts, explaining the doctrine of the Swedenborgians.-The Literary Society of -our Public School gave a public entertainment 'in the school on March 12th when a splendid programme was rendered. The next meeting of the society will be Friday, March 25th. ---The Presbytery of Mait- land met in St. Andrew's church, Luck - on the 16th and 17th inst., with a large attendance of members and Rev. J. A. Anderson as Moderator. A large amount of important business was trans- acted. -The Rev. G. R. Turk, the pop- ular pastor of the Methodist church here, has been offered a pastorate and salary of $2,500 from a wealthy congre- gation in Georgia. The reverend gen- tleman will likely fill his term of itinerancy in Lucknow.-The roller mill, owned by Mr. Treleaven, has COM- menced, and no doubt will turn out ex- cellent material. The proprietor has spared no expense in fitting up the mill in first-class style. The mill has a ca- pacity of 100 barrels per day. This will be a great boon to farmers in this vicinity, and should be appreciated by them. _ East Wawanosh. HYMENEAL. -One of these happy events took place an Wednesday, the 17th of March, at the residence of Mr. and. Mrs. Edward Robinson, it being the marriage of their . daughter Agnes to eldest son of Mr. John Bee- croit, of Wawanosh. After the usual Congratulations thirty couples sat down to supper, and after doing ample justice to the good things provided by the hostess, the young people present en- gaged in tripping the light fantastic toe until about four o'clock, when the party broke up, all Seeming to have enjoyed themselves well. The bride received many useful and valuable presents. The young couple are going to live an the llth concession. We wish them all the happiness this world can afford them. Blyth. BRIEFS. -Will Milne, who has been at Trinity Medical School, Toronto, re- turned home on Monday evening.-, Slater & Sims have their windmill in running order. It proves to be a great success.-Gosman's mil, which has been shut down for some time past, has commenced work again. -Mr. H. Gos- man intends going to Dakota soon. - Marbles are all the go in Blyth now. " Fan dubs" and '" fan slips can -be heard on every corner. -The best lec- ture ever given in Blyth was that of Mr. John It. Clark on Saturday even- ing. Although the night was very un- favorable, a fair number was present. We hope the Good Templars may have him in Blyth again, and we can assure them of a crowded house. -Mr. Will Shane left Blyth on Monday for De- troit. -Mr. R. Anderson left for Mani- toba on Tuesday. -Mrs. Jas. Wilson and family left on Wednesday for the Black Hills, Dakota. -Mrs. Jas. Mullin, 'of Belfast, is visiting at D. B. McKin- non's.-George Phillips returned home from London last week. ----In some places the sidewalks need to be raised. Last week when it was slushy the water was running over them. The council ought to look after this. -Mrs. D. B. McKin- non is able to be up, after a severe ill- ness. Usborne. DOTS. -Mr. John Allison has sold his farm of 74 acres, near Lumley, to Thos. Ellerington for the sum of $4,440. -Mr: Wm. Glenn moved on to his farm on the Northeast Boundary last week. -John Dinnin intends leaving for the North- west again this week: OBITUARY. -The suddenness of the death of the late Mrs. R. A. Hagen has drawn out the heartfelt sympathy -sof the whole neighborhood, as up to the night before her death she had enjoyed her usual good'health. She had entertained company during the afternoon until her husband arrived from school, when she left him with them and went out to get tea ready, but while in the act of stoop- ing she took a sudden pain itt her heart. Mr. Hagen corning out, found her bent forward and looking very pale. He raised her up, and she tad_ him she did not feel very well, so he wanted her to give up getting tea, but she said she would sit down a few minutes and she thought she would get better. So, with great exertion, she got tea ready, and had just started to serve it out when she became worse. Medical aid was at once summoned, but could not under- stand her case, so a second doctor was . brought, but to no effect. She grew worse until about 3 o'clock in the morn- ing, when death put an end to her ter- rible sufferings. Truly, 1 it has been said, [in the midst of life we are in death, as they had only been married a year and three months. The funeral took place on Monday, and, notwithstanding the storm, upwards of a hundred vehicles were in the procession that fol- lowed the remains to their last resting place. Friend after friend departs Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts That finds not here an end. , Were this frail world our only rest, Living or dying none were blest. Gorrie. SCHOOL EXAMINATION.-rMR. EDITOR, -SIR,-It was .my privilege to attend one of the most successful' examinations ever held in the Gorrie Public School on Friday, the 19th inst. Long before the appointed hour crowds of people could be seen wending their !way to the school, so that when your eorrespondent reached the house no' less than 80 spec- tators were comfattably seated on plat- forms erected for the visitors. At the usual hour the school was opened in the junior department, taught by Miss Walker and Miss Allan, and to eay it was a success would but faintly describe the satisfaction felt by the numerous spectators. The reading was considered by all of a superior charaeter, and the knotty problems solved by the pupils were a surprise to all. The examination in the junior departmeat was closed about 11 a. m., after seVeral had ex- pressed themselves well satisfied with the examination. I may state that Miss Walker is held in high esteem by the people of Gorrie section for her zeal and perseverance in the cause of education. But the intellectual treat was not to be ended here, as the senior department was to be examine' after the visitors had partaken of a sumptuous repast, provided by the ladies of the section, which did not fail to satisfy the most fastidious epicurean. The examination was then resumed by Mr. Campbell, Principal, and who has taught Gorrie school for several years witlt great success, so that examinations in ths department are looked forward to with great satisfac- tion by all concerned as a grand1intel- lectual treat is always prepared by the pupils of this department, so that teach- ers of the neighboring sections gladly avail themselves of the opportunity given to be present at those annual gatherings. I venture to assert that a more thor- EDWARD *FAN. Is Now Ready For The Early Spring Trade With a Big Stock of Cottons, Shirtings, Denims, Cottonades, Linens, Cotton Yarns, Tickings, Carpet Warps,&c, Also seneral lines of Choice Goods lately received and opened up. All. Over Embroideries, Skirting Embroid- eries, Skirting Embroideries, Laces and Ribbons, Hosiery and Gloves, Dress Goods and -Silks, Rich Mantle Goods, &e. The days for our Spi MILLIV BY OPENING -TARE- Friday and Saturday, APRIL 2nd AND 3rd. All Are Cordially Invited. E. McFAUL, THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MI.: LINERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, - ONT. ough, searching and satisfactory exam- ination was never held in Gorrie public school, as the problems given by the numerous teachers present were of the most difficult character, an d were answer- ed with a promptitude which astonished your correspondent. Mr. Campbells motto is evidently thoroughness in every department. Speeches were delivered by those present, all expressing entire satisfaction with the school. There were two pleasing features in connection with this examination which I cannot over- look, which goes far in my estimation to elevate Mr. Campbell in the people's favor, and that is the order observed by the pupils during these examinations. I also noticed two teachers present assist- ing at the examination who were taught exclusively by Mr. Campbell, and who took high marks at their repective ex- aminations. -A SPECTATOR. Zurich. PROPERTY CHANGES. -Dr. Buchanan has purchased four nice building lots from Mr. Henry Koch,and intends erect- ing houses on them this coming summer, Messrs. John Diechert and Fred. Hess have also purchased sixteen village lots from Mr. Knell, which they intend to put into the market as soon as possible. As these lots have now been opened for, sale there is no doubt but they will be rapidly disposed of, and a large number of new buildings will likely go up next summer. STILL THEY Go. -Mr. Joseph Karcher and wife left last Tuesday for Dakota, where they will make their future home. They were accompanied by Henry Hahn from the Babylon Line, Ab. Dirstein, and ae son of Mr. F. Heinbecher of the Sauble Line. They all go to settle in Dakota. MATRIMONIAL. -Mr. Noah Geiger and Miss Sarah Matter were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony a few days ago and they intend removing to Michigan. Mr. Wm. Eichler and Miss Catherine Weber have also been made man and wife within the past few days. They also intend going to Michigan shortly, and will settle on a farm there. May prosperity attend them all. BRIEFS. -Mr. and Mrs. E. Hardy are away at Heidelburg attending the fun- eral of Mr. H. WeaVer, Mrs. Hardy'f5 father. -Mr. 11. Eckstein and family, whose illness we mentioned last week, are recovering, and we hope they will all soon be around again. -The thunder and lightning storm of Friday night last surprised a good many, as it was not expected at this season of the year. -Our shoemakers, Messrs. J. J. Rog- ing and Fred. Kibbler, are making ev tensive preparationsfor the spring trade, and parties desiring to purchase boots or shoes, or in fact anything else, should come to Zurich to do it. -Our old friend, as well as the peoples' friend, Mr. Her- mon Well, harnessmakem is making a splendid display of light and heavy har- ness. -Mr. Gilbert Mellick has opened his agricultural implement ware -room in C. In Wagner's old stand, and is no ready for business. Sir John Macdonald's Health, The Globe's Ottawa correspondent on Wednesday says: Enquiries as to the health of Sir John A. Macdonald, show that he is still seriously ill, suffering from sciatica, lumbago, and an eruption on the leg. Yesterday Dr. Howard, of Montreal, and to -day Dr. Hingston, of Kingston, were summoned 1 to Ottawa to consult with Sir John's physician. Ms throat affection is also troubling him. The Premier has paired with Mr. Peter Mitchell, and will not vote on Landrys Motion. To -day he was able to sit int in his chair, but could transact no bus - nese. The Premier's physicians have ordered complete rest for him, and it it even reported that he will soon lesre Ottawa for a southern clime, and will not appear again in Parliament this sa* Bion. ECTBENTH YEAR. 177a0LB NUMBER 955 New Spring Goods just ArrivecL WI Kempthorne d Co wish to inform the public that they are better position than ever to attend to their smnts. We have just received a. Iot of choicel goods in WW1 Ladies' and Gentlemen's, Misses', r,oys' and Children's wear from Many of thk: hest manufaeturing houses in the Dominion. These goods are of a better quality than we hacv ever offered before, and we are offering them at ::7:6dr,eablassowneanaes opurriscecis;es,Tthheatpbu31,idlioeinarfcea caticonh-1 business we are able to sell at a much. lower :el ldl e rbyan tdhbeuVear 3.5:e24fin.13dfind:oilluilt] rethitinetrteToowl3k:tbb:sinees is not a paying one. extend to all a special invitation to call and sell these new goods which 1 am now offering, arid 11 have not any doubt but on examining you will] ing kaereinsodmuceeoafththmealikn:s7I°11htavpellinreshtocattsferok.onmabtFo;voirtiess7feor tc Ladv.50ies;iadexitert; good :8buubtsttoanntbiLobtuS $2.25 to $2.75; button boots from $1.50 up, rine lace boots -some special lines; strong lace boots in large variety from $1_ ; ladies' fine and strong Slippers from 50c np. In Misses' ' 1 wearIn thwee kG]eeenptigeinuietne'as vDareipeatrty'ment our stock -11; *lmboota"ife°romroPitsete.50illuepre;l'olninge.heal]yl-ye-11'bsoo2nt: ;rot $1.75 up. Ilave on hand quite a stock of long hods of our own make -French Calf, French . Kip and Imperial Kip -best material and best workmanship, which I -will sell at a considerable reduction. We have on hand a lot of men'S strong lace boots very cheap. In the Youths and Boys' department we cannot well be beat, as we have a large, assortment to choose from. • Di ordered custom work 1 am prepared to execute all orders at the shortest passible notice.: Repairing in all its branches promptly done with neatness and taste. Invisible patching . warranted to give satisfaction. All work, tither bought or ordered from me, you will find as ra pretented. If any mistake should be made, inalLe it known, and it will 'speedily be righted. I have still a lot of 'lard and Soft Christy IlaU OD hand, which I am clearing out. Now is you/ time to get suited, as they must go. Remember the address, Seaforth Boot Store. W. Kemptharne d Co. East Huron Conservatives. A meeting of delegates from the sev- eral municipalities in . East Huron, as eonatituted for the Local Legislature, assembled at Brussels on Tuesday last, for the purpose of selecting a candidate to contest the next election for the Los& 'House. The meeting was to a man foi Mr. Thos. E., Hays, a MeKillop, wile was chosen as the standard-bearer of tht Conservative Party in East Huron. -Mr. Hays addressed the -meeting on a few of the pi inctpal political topics of the day,. and Messrs. Meyer, Elliott sait Clegg, of Wingham, also made short ad- dresses. The following resolutions were put to the meetincr''and carried: "That we, theConservatives of, East Huron, express our confidence in Mr. W. R. Meredith, the present leader of the Opposition in the Ontario Legislature and endorse the judicious course pur- sued by him during the past session. We assure him of our future hearty sup- port, and that we'yeill earnestly endeas- er to place him at the head of the On- tario ntoveriament.” "That we are highly gratified by the gypped accorded to Sir John Macdon- ald and the Dominion Government on their successful administration of even, Canada," The meeting was brought to a close by handed justice, and commend the action of the many life-long Reformers wlic d declined to sacrifice principle to a.ecom l Nish party ends, and opposed their, leader the Rt:Mr. Blake, in his alliance witi ce and, Revenge party in Lowe time cheers for the Queen, Sir John aeMr. Hays, , l rser of Perham township, was drivin , -Last Friday Ira Delamatter, a far along the road near Fonthill, and whine palish% a piece of bush, he left his teair on the road and got over the fence te cut a whip, when he was horrified t - find the dead body of a man lying quitc near the road. Mr. Delaanatter at once 'went to Welland and notified Coroner CILII1h3e8. The body turned out to la that of a man named Louis Niel, wile 'was last seen about Welland in January .. last. Niel was a mason by trad.e and very intemperateIt is suppose that he was drunk and had lain down. in the woods and was frozen to death. - was . d, there were no marks of Violence on the are about removing from Elice townshil ;Latta the fi ichigan, where Mr. Durst has 00M!ight 8. fine farin, were pleasantly stir body and the clothes contained $30 in °unity', it is not probable that sleati Prised the other evening by a. largi ----.11r. Daniel Durst and family, wl lias caused. by foul play. Dont responded in feeling terms. 2 iiinteward. wliell the don of their house, and preenting then' e, and an address to rittaciber of their friends taking posses iv iry pleasant evening was then epe alt abundance of good thin alto with an elegant and costly faith) 13ibl_ which Mr' ladies spread the tables witl Party wended ,-their Wel things, •