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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-05-14, Page 8aa4 EEE: -4 E.CRE E 1111111111/ E-, - R.t „ 'THE HURON EXPOSITOR, $850 Will buy a large corner Lot on North Main street, with three dwelling houses in good order and well fenced. EDWARD CASH, GODERIOH STREET, SEAFORTH. futon t xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. MR. CARSWELL'S LEC BE.—Mr. Ed- ward Carswell delivered his promised lecture on "Laughing " in this town on Monday evening Iast, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Associa- -don. The audience was not large, but those present certainly spent a very agreeable hour and a half. The lecturer Is, evidently, a shrewd observer, an apt eniMic, and possesses the happy faculty of so blending wit and wisdom as to at once amuse and instruct his listeners. The lecture was replete with anecdotes and personal experiences, all well told, and each one used. to illustrate and drive home some useful thought. On the whole the lecture was an excellent one,and was wen deserving of a very much larger audience. A Goat, APPINTMENT. —At the last session of the Ontario Legislature power was given to the Government to appoint an Advisory Board,, to be composed of practical farmers, for the purpose of ad - -wising and assisting in the management of the Ontario Agricultural College and Experimental Farm. Many of our readers will learn with very great satis- faction of the appointment of Mr. John McMillan, Reeve of kleillett, as a mem- ber of this Board. While congratulat- ing Mr. McMillan on his appointment to 80 responsible a position we can with equal confidence congratulate the Gov- ernment on their selection and if the remaining members of the Board are chosen with equal good judgment it will be an efficient, intelligentand useful . body and will still more tend to largely increase the usefulness of this worthy institution. The appointment of Mr. MeMillan is not only a merited compli- ment to himself personally, but it is as well a graceful tribute on the part of the Government to this_ excellent agri- cultural section of the Province. • iluif EX PLANATION. —lat ourissue ofthe 9th of April last there appeared in the Brussels department a communication headed Voters' Lists," and signed Consistency," and to which we made reference two weeks ago under the head - in of "An Apology Demanded." With reference to this communication we have now to say that when it was published we knew nothing at all of the facts or oircurastances of the case. Since then, however, we have made enquiries, and our information is to the effect, that while our correspondent was partially cermet, his insinuated chargeof perjury against any of the parties named cannot, under the circumstances, be sustained. It is true that -a form of declaration or statement was made by these parties, and that these declarations or statements contained_ the names of persons whose names have no right to be on the voters' lists, but these declarations were made in a, general, and not in a positive form, and hence a charge of perjury against the parties making them would be incorrect. In this respect the remarks of our correspondent were in- correct and misleadine, and we regret having permitted them.to be made, and offer our apology to the parties for so doing. As to the utility of accepting declarations of this_ kind, and the possi- bility of lists based upon them being - correct, as well as the trouble and ex- pense occasioned the public thereby, we shall have more to say on a future occa- sion. In the meantime our object sim- ply is to place all parties concernea in this particular matter right before the public in so far as we can do it. • A DOl-I4LE RUNAwAY.—On Tuesday last, etbout noon, a span of spirited horses attaehed to a light waggon, be- longing to Mr. John Shannon, of Mc- Killap,broke a.way from Mr. Thompson's oat meal mill, on the south eide of the railway track, and ran up Main street at a terrific rate. When nearly opposite ME EXPOsITOR office, the off horse, be- ing the better one of the two., got the start of its mate a.ncl crowding it off to the nigh side they both ran foul of the telephone pole in front of the Royal hotel, a horse going on either side of it. This caused a smash, the one horse fal- ling on the sidewalk under the waggon and the other breaking loose started up Goderich street on its own hook. It was Boon captured, however, and a crowd. of people gathering around the -fallen animal, it was helped to its feet and both were secured: The waggon was considerably wrecked but no further serious damage was done. Another team of horsesbelonging to Mr. P. Moy- lan, of McKillop, attached to a lumber waggon and standing in front of Kidd's dry goods store also took it into their heads to have a little diversion on their own account 'a.nd started after the other ruunway team. When arriving at Campbell's corner they turhed down the Huron road. Mr. John Dorsey. seeing them pass his shop, started in pursuit and there was a lively race for a hundred yards or sa, and although Mr. Dorsey proved hiznself more fleet of foot than one would suppose, the herses were get- ting rather the better of him, when Mr. F. Case, who was coming up the road headed them off and between them both they got them run into the ditch and stopped whea opposite the Catholic church. This team were none the worse for their adventure and their grateful owner coming along took peaceful pos- seseien of them. Had it not been for Mr. Dorsey's thoughtfulness in pursuing them so quickly it is quite probable Mr. Moylan might have had to walk home and perhaps gather up the fragments of the vehicle by the way. TOWN GOV N —At the last meeting of the town council a cormnunication was read froni the chief and captain of the are brigade, asking the council to establish in town amore efficient system of tire alarm and also to provide a fire halt in a more central location in which the apparatus of the department can be kept and the meetings of the brigade held. A committee, consisting _of the Mayor, Reeve and Councillors Wilson and Faudey was appointed to confer I grounds.—We are sorry to learn that subject. Mr. James A. Anderson was -appointed Sanitary linspector at a salary of $1.25 per day for each day he is so employed. The sum of $100 was granted to the town band in accprdance with their request at a former -Meeting. There were three tenders for lumber, and that from Mr. L. McDonald was accepted at- the following rates, viz.: rock elm, $10 per thousand; pine plank, $12, and cedar, $11. The contract for supply gravel was awarded to Arthur Forbes at $2.44 per cord for unscreened and $3.67 per cord for screened. A re- port of the Street Committee in refer- ence to repairs on a couple of drains was laid over until next meeting. The Street Committee also reported recom- mending repairs and improvements on streets, sidewalks, &c., to the amount of $2,440, divided as follows: South Ward, $345; North Ward, $352 • East Ward, $237; and Main street and other minor improvements, $1,675. This committee also recommended that the cove by-law be amended so as to make the poundage fee not less than 50 cents, as cattle run- ning at large cause great expense by tra.mpling in drains and thus filling them up, and that parties be required to con- struct all approaches to their premises so as not to obstruct the water -tables at the sides of the street. This. report was. also left over for future consideration. The street committee were also instruct- ed to examine. a drain that had caved in opposite Mr. Kale's blacksmith shop, and report at next meeting. The coun- cil adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor. TWO GRAND , DAYS SPORT.—The Woodstock Amateur Athletic Association are .holding their Third Annual Meet this year, and with commendable enterprise are extending it over two days, May 24th and 25th, and with liberal prizes, a good track, and, an attractive -prograinme, a synopsis of which We give below, expect to graw the largest gathering ever at an athletic meeting in Canada. The events in the programme include foot races of the usual dis- tances: 100 yards, 220 yards, quarter and half aaile • and jumps of various kin -ds : inamd, high and witlapoley The bicycle races are of all the ponnlardistanceaup to 5 miles, and are laid out with a vie* to giving all classes of riders a ohanee to compete with success. Amongst them are races at one mile, half -mile without hands, two mile, 3.20 class, for road machines: half -mile dash, open to members of the C. W. A., and a five mile race for the ProvincialChampion- ship.. Also one and five mile races, and a three mile lap race, bicycle; and one mile tricycle, open to all amateurs. "Letters have been re- ceived from a number of American flyers, signi- fying their intention to compete in these. As a special attraction, coospicuous for its novelty in Canada, liberal purses have been offered for professional races, including one at one mile, for the prcifessional championship of Canada, which has been the subject of so much newspaper talk. Also races at one and five miles, open to all. Nealy all of the riders on this side of the Atlan- tic, have been heard from, promising to com- pete in these events. For a wind-up a one mile consolation open to atnatenrs. The prizes, which foot up to about 01,090, sionsist of gold and silver watches,' diamond rings and pins, gold- chains, sleeve buttons, etc.; the object being to give articles of use and value. On the evening of the 24th an entertaininent be -given in the Town Hall, and the promised visit of the Dufferin Rifles, of Brantford, will add to the attractions. Special rates are being secured on all railways iunnina into town, and every effort is being put forthtomake the twceidays most attractive and agreeable to all who go to see the sports. 961-1 $1,000 REWARD.—Docitors of the Great Royal Staff of English, French and Ger- man Physicians,Surgeons, Prof essors and Special- ists, will visit the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, on May 21st, and will remain until the evening of the-,25th'May. Where they will dispense their wonderful knowledge of Aledicine and Surgery to the afflicted, free of charge. The object of this celebrated Staff of Doctors, is, that by treat- ing free for the first trip, they may make a large Canadian reputation as well as a renowned Continental one. There is no form of diaease either in Medicine or Surgery, but this Staff is well posted in, and are able to bring to a success- ful issues, having had large experience in the Hospital and Infirmaries of England, Ireland. Scotland, France, Austria, Germany, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Soudan, Army and Navy, &c. Their reputation in Canada has become so well- knownsince they arrived here,that further emu- lation is unnecessary, suffice it to say, no one who is afflicted with any disease should miss this opportunity of calling upon- the Specialists, and getting a course of treatment as a charge is made in their subsequent quarterly trips. 96Ix1 FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE GORE FIRE isseaaixce Comeaxe.We have much pleasure in ailing attention to the advertisenient Of the Gore District Mutual Fire Insurance Company, whose head office is at Galt: This Company does business on. both -the Cash and Mutual plans, and has of late been so successful that its fiftieth az...semi-centennial birthday finds it in the front rank of Canadian Insurance companies. The tact that on the 3lst December last, the Company practically owed nothing except its Re -insurance r Reserve, and held Assets to the value of $110,896 available to meet losses, -over $90,000 of which was in cash or its equivalent, proves it to be as strong financially, (when their relative business is compared) RS the best Stock Companies, with every ability to deal promptly and liberally with sufferers by fire. The rates to those who prefer the Cash principle are liberal, and to Mutual Policy -holders they are about 20 per cent. less than the customary stock rates. MR. JAMES WATSON is agent for Seaforth and vicinity. 901 " STATE LINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY. -- Parties going to Europe will observe the • follow- ing low rates of Passage from New York to all points in Europe. First Cabin Aft, 040 ; First Cabin Forward S".435 ; Steerage, $19. Return tickets issued at, reduced rates. Vessels sailing every Thursday. W. N. WATSON, Agent. 961-3 WE WILL now be prepared to receive Butter and Eggs in exchange as cash for Goods at our bankrupt prices, which will be a great advantage to the general public. JOSEPH Klee &Boa. -961-1 • STAMMERING- and Stuttering -cured for life. Six years' experience in Canada. We will give $100 for any case we cannot cure. DRS. EMMA Havsas and N. C. BURWASII, 21 Mansfield Street, Montreal, Quebec. P. P.—Beware of frauds who claim. to have our treatnient and also use our names. , 961 -' DR. MCDONAGH, of Toronto, will be at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, on Wednes- day next, the 19th inst.. where he may be con- sulted on all diseases affecting the throat, nose and ear. " 961-1 " COOK 'WANTED at Kennedy's Hotel, Seaforth. 960-2 Local. BRIEFS.—Mr. Hugh McEwing, of Palmerston, was in town last week, and called on a number of his friends.— In the published prize list of the Bruce - field spring show, Mr- Wm. Cooper was credited with 3rd prize foi• two year old Durham bull instead of Wm. Chapman, to whom it was awarded. The name, of the animal was right but the nameof the owner was wrong.—Mr. Hugh Bell, jr., left here for Dakota on Wednesday. Mr. Bell and his brother have each a large farm iu Dakota.—Misses Robert- son and Both left town on Monday. A large number of their friends assembled at the station to see them off and bid them good-by.—Mr. M. R. Counter has purchased two lots and. Mr. John Weir one lot from Mr. D. D. Wilson. The three_ lots are situated in rear of Mr. Wilson's residence, and we believe the purchasers intend to erect residences onethem shortly.—We were glad to see Mr. Angus McLeod, of .MCKillop, in town Oa Tuesday. Mr. McLeod has been laid up for the past month with a severe attack of erysipelas in the face. —Mr. Jos. Higgins, a former Seaforth boy, preached an excellent sermon in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening last.—Mr. F. G. Spading has purchased the lot on Goderieh street, adjoining his residence,- and has added it to 'his already capacious and handsome leita the officers of the brigade on the the Rev, Mr. Broley, pp.stor of the Methodist church in this ton, has de- cided to leave here at the close of the conference year.—Mrs. J. Duncan re- turned home last week from Lynchburg, Virginia, where she had been staying for the winter. Her many friends will be pleased he learn that she has very rnuch improved in health.—Mr. Geo. Sproat, of Tuckersmith, has nearly recovered from his recent illness, and is now able to drive into town as of yore. --Mr. John Dobbie, of Egmondville, has kad a brick foundation tlaced-under his residence, and is having it , enlarged by the addi- tion of a kitchen. and woodshed.—Mr. Win. Murray, of Hwpurhey, and his family left here for their farm in Algo- ma on Friday last. Mr. Murray was one of the pioneer Settlers in this section, and was one of the oldest and most popular threshers in the county, having followed the business steadily for about twenty-five years. He has left his steam machines here, and will be back again in the fall to attend to business as formerly. His many friends will join with us in wishing him wealth and hap- piness in his new home. His son John still remains here.—Mrs. James Hender- son, of McKillop, is seriously ill, and no hopes are entertained for her recovery. —Mr. D. D. Wilson and the others in- terested have let the contract to Mr. D. Grummett, of Harpurhey, for the exca- vating of an immense ditch or drain from the limits of the corporation to the Maitland river, in the rear of Mr. Davidson's farm. When this is con- structed it will dry out all that piece of swamp on the north side of the Huron road, which has been an eye -sore 'so long.—Messrs. Broadfoot & Box, of this town, received a, large order for their furniture from a Montreal dealer a few days ago.—Mr. Best, barrister, is mov- ing into the residence on John street, recently occupied by Mr. Collips.—We have again to thank our old friend, Mr. Jas. Nichol, who keeps us so liberally Applied with Scottish papers. We Understand that Mr, • Nichol's visit to Scotland has quite restored his health, and that he intends returning to Canada again this summer. His many friends here will_be rejoiced to wekome him back. —Last week we made mention of the number of words written on a postal -card by a student of the High School here. We notice, however, that his record has been beaten by Gordon Byers, of Hagersville, who has written a card to the Stratford Beacon, on which are written in a legible hand 2,520 words,being the 119th ancl 120th psalms. —Mr. L. E. Dancey has been making several very nice improvements in the surroundings of his residence on Victoria Square, by the erection of a neat new fence, and laying out a boulevard.—Mr. Wm. Pinkney of the Royal Hotel, has just purchased from Dr. Bonner of Mono Mills, county of - Peel, a very fine thorough-bredetallion called Robert Bon- ner, jr. He is a handsome, strong, well proportioned horse, and is a fast trotter. Full particulars of his record and pedi- gree will be found in another column.— A temperance convention under the auspices of the county of Huron Scott Act Association, will be held in the town hall, Clinton, on Friday, May 28th at ten o'clock, a..en. Every temperance work_ er in the county is expected to be present. —We are requested to state that entries for . the great sawing match, to take place in SeafOrth. on Queen's Birthday, will close on the -previous Friday. This, is necessary, in order that the committee may procure the required number of logs and make other needed preparations 'in time.—The town council are having the dilapidated walk on the east side of Main street repaired by replacing a rot- ten plank here and there by a new one. This is much like putting a new patch on an old garment, which is said by the very best authority not to be an economie proceeding.—Messrs. Scott Brothers, musical instrument dealers of -this town, this week delivered to Mr. J. A. Wilson a "Grand "piano. This is the first one of the kind that has been sold west of .Guelph.- It cost $1,100.— On Monday last as Mr. Jas. Johnston, of the 2nd concession of Tuckersmith, and another gentleman were driving up Main street in a covered buggy, the hind wheel came off, the buggy and horse were capsized and both the occu- pants -thrown into the mud. 'The cover of the buggy was broken, but no other injury resulted from the mishap. TOWN STAITISTICS. —From the assess- ment roll for this year which has been completed and returned to the town clerk, we gain the following interesting statistical informatioa : There are 679 persons in this town between the ages of 5 and 16; 410 between the ages of 7 and 13; 201 over sixteen and under 21. The population this year is given at 2,532, while last year it was 2,524. The real property this year is assessed at $488,470, being an increase of $7;955 over last year; personal property, $65,- 600, a decrease of $200 from last year, and taxable income is given at $16,335, being an increase of $3,105 over last year. The total value of real and per- sonal property and taxable income is $570,405, being an increase of $10,760 over last year. There were 14 births and 29 deaths this year as nompared with 17 and 37 respectively last year. The number of animals owned within the corporation aa compared with last year are as follow : 1886 1885 Cattle 88 117 Sheep 26 28 Hogs. 23 65 Horses 139 165 Dogs 110 71 Tuckersmith. A Loss.—We aee sorry to learn that Mr. Wm. Elgie, Of this township, has lost the colt from his -imported mare. It died soon after being dropped. We hope he will be more successful in the future. SABBATH SCHOOL. — The _ Sabbath School at the Red School House was -re- opened for the summer months on Sab- bath last, =der the efficient superin- tendentship of Mr. Charjes Robb. This school is non -denominational, and is held for the benefit of all the children in the neighborhood who choose to take ad- vantage of it. A.'S- ESTEEMED RESIDENT GONE. —We have once more to chronicle the demise of a pioneer resident of this township in the person of Mrs. James McLean, sr., of the London Road, Kippen. Mrs. McLean had been sick for several months of dropsy, and when she succumbed to the disease on Saturday morning last, the event, although none the less sad, was not unexpected. She was the eldest daughter of Robert Bell, Esq., the founder and father of the village of Kippen, who, although upwards of 80 years of age, is spin hale and hearty. She was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on the 21st February, 1821,, and , was, consequently, over 65 years of age. She came to this country with the other members of her family when quite young, and was married to Mr. McLean over 40 years -ago. Immediately after her marriage she went to reside on the farm where she continued to live until the time of her death. In those days the country was not much cleared and was sparsely settled, and many of the people were poor. The deceased, how- ever, was always ready to lend a help- ing handto the deserving, and many of the early settlers and travellers of those days who still surviVe can testify to her generous hospitality, always rendered in the most unostentatious but kindly and welcome —manner. She leaves a hus- band and six sons and one daughter, who will long mourn her loss and cherish her memory, besides a. large number of relatives and friend. The remains were interred in the Egmondville cern- etry on Monday, and the funeral was one of the largest seen in this part for a long time. The poll -bearers were Messrs. Wm. McConnell, James Cooper, Thos. McKay, James Patterson, Thomas Mc- Gregor and Wm. McMillan. NEW HOUSES. —Mr. Peter Moore has commenced the erection of a new brick residence on his farm on the Kippen road. He has selected a beautiful site for it and when completed it will be an orna- ment to his farm, and a comfort to him- self and family.—Mr. John McGregor of the 3rd concession H. R. S., has also the stone foundation built for a new brick house, which, when completed, will materially improve the appearance of that part of the country. Mr. Mc- Gregor now has a most complete , lot of farm buildings,and only needs this brick residence to complete his comforts, but like most good farmers he has erected his barns and out -buildings first. Varna. , GOOD HORSES.—Mr. James Reid, of the Bayfield -road, i near Varna, sold last week a very suPerior four year old "Pride of Caron" colt, to Mr. Snell, of Exeter, for $200. Mr. Reid a few months ago sold themate of this colt for $205. ..ORANGE. —The Varna Loyal Orange Lodge held a meeting on Thursday even- ing of last week, There was a good at- tendance. District Master Pollock, County Lecturers Wells and Todd, and Secretary Floody of Clinton, were pre- sent. The chair and deputy were ably filled by the proper offieers—Bros. Rath: - well and Reid. A profitable and in- structive time was spent. This lodge is said to be in -a prosperous condition and is increasing in numbers. Staffa. JOTTINGS.—Dougald McMillan, who left some time ago for Algoma, has re- turned. He gives a favorable report of the country.—Mr. Oliver purposes build- ing a stone wall under his barn.—Mr, James Hamilton is unable to attend to business, owing to having sprained his knee.—Mr. Peter Campbell, of the Cromarty line, is erecting a new barn.— Miss McTavish, who for some time has been visiting her sister, Mrs. McFaul of Seaforth, has returned to Staffa. • Grey. GOOD STOCK.—Our enterprising far- mer, .Mr. David Campbell, who lives on lot 3, concession 7, Grey, has purchased a beautiful roan thoroughbred bull called the "Duke of Argyle," which he will keep for service this season. Any of our farmers who want to improve their stock will do well to patronize Mr. Campbell's bull. He is registered in the new Canadian herd book. BARN Reasneo.—Now 'is the • time for those who want barns fremed, raised or moved. Mr. Daniel Zimmer is now pre- pared to raise barns or divelling houses, or move them anywhere without the great worry of having a big bee. PRESENTATION. —The 'workers of the Gospel Band of the 'Goshen Line, Stan- ley, gathered at the residence of the Messrs. Palmer recently and presented each of them with a large family Bible and Mrs. Palmer with a purse of money. The presentatiens were made previous to the departure of the Messrs. Palmer to take up their abode at Sault Ste. Marie, and were acdompanied by a complimentary worded address, ex- pressive of the esteem hi which the re- cipients are held by their friends, and -wishingithem future prosperity and use- fulness n their new home. Hensall. FOR Painting, Glazing, Paper -hang- ing, etc., call on W. Stoneman, Hensall. Fifty- two inch bicycle for sale cheap. 961 QUARTERLY MEETING. —On Monday last the fourth quarterly official meeting in connection with the Hensall South Circuit, Methodest church, was held in the church. There was a good attend- ance, and a pleasant and harmonious meeting throughout. A pleasing feature connected wito the meeting was that all the different reports submitted showed the congregation to be in a progressive and prosperous condition, and that in the face of considerable expenditures incurred in the way of an addition to the church and improvements made on the parsonage property. A very hearty and cordial invitation was extended to the pastor, the Rev. J. Ball, to remain for the third year. LOCALITIES.—The Rev. J. Logie, of Valetta, who has been here for the past two weeks visiting relatives and friends, returned home • this week accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Win. Elder.—The many friends of Mrs. J. Short will be pleased to learn that she is so far recov- ered from her late serious illness as to permit of her being out to church last Sabbath.—The Rev. J. H. Dyke, for- merly of this place, but now of Fullar- ton, is in the village thit week visiting friends. The reverend gentleman is not one of those who forgets old friends,par- ticularly those of the fair sex.—Rev. -Mr. Bridgman, the newly appointed minister of St. Pauls' church, preached a very impressive and appropriate ser- mon to the Oddfellows of Exeter and Hensall lodges, in the church here on Sabbath evening last. The attend- ance on the occasion was large.— Mr. J. R. Clarke, the famous Boot Black Orator, delivered his highly in- teresting lecture, "To and Fro in Lon- don," in Hodgius' hall on Thursday evening last. The lecture was delivered under the auspices of the Ladles' Aid Society in connection with the Presby- terian church, and was largely attended and much appreciated.—Mr. T. Black- well, of Parkhill, has been appointed agent of the Grand Trunk Railway 7 • here, in the room of Mr. W. H. Twohy, who resigned his situation in order to accept a more profitable one on the Union Pacific Railway. We wish Mr. Twohy and• Mr. Blackwell alike success in their new positions.—The brick- work of Mr. J. P. Marshall's new brick block is completed, and presents a fine front appearance.—The foundation of the new Presbyterian church is very nearly completed, and is a good, solid one. We believe Mr. Copp will spare no pains to make a good job. Bayfield. APrOINTMENT. — Mr. John Morgan has been appointed clerk of the Bayfield Division Court in place of Mr. W. W. Connors, who resigned. Mr. Morgan is a thoroughly competent Man and will, we are sure, ma e an efficient and popular officer. MUNICIPAL STATISTICS.—According to the assessment roll of this village which has been com,pleted for the present year -there are 140 children between the ages of 5 and 16, 86 between 7 and 13, 69 over 12 and under 16. There are 236 persons between the ages of 21 and 60, and the total population is 547. There are 56 dogs, 127 cattle, 81 sheep, 12 hogs and 64 horses. The corporation includes 1,703 acres, which are valued at $85,545. During the year there were 4 deaths and 9 births. • Usborne. LIME. —Robert Cann and sons are busily engaged burning their lime kiln this week. QUARTERLY MEETING. —A very en- couraging quarterly meeting in connec- tion with the Methodist church, was held in Elimville on Monday. No trouble was found to raise the minister's salary, and quite a handsome surplus is left on hand for the coming year. ACCIDENT. —On Friday of last week while Thomas, youngest son of Mr. John Hunkin, was engaged in helping to tend a sick horse, and while attempting to strike the horse for the purpose of keep- ing him from lying down, the animal kicked, striking him in the mouth, knocking out seven of his teeth, and badly smashing his upper jaw. Medical aid was at once summoned, and. he is doing as well as can be expected, but he is still in a very critical condition. The horse was owned by his brother Andrew, and died a short time afterwards from a kink of the bowels. It was his best horse, and is a heavy loss. Manchester. BRIEFS.—D. M. Gordon, who lately graduated at the Toronto School of Medicine,:has,located his practice here. At present his office is in the hotel, but will shortly be removed to the stand that P. B. Wallace occupies.—Tyndal & Malley are rapidly getting their shop completed to start the boot and shoe business.—Rev. Mr. McCosh, of Wing - ham, preached to the Foresters on Sun- day last.—Mr. Caldwell has purchased the house and shop of R B. Wallace.— Mr. Samuel Marshall started lately on a trip to England.—A base ball club has been organized here.—There was service in the German church on Sabbath last. —The fall wheat has every appearance of being a first-class crop in this vicinity. Brussels. THE Style and Beauty of Mrs. Alex- ander's Millinery is perfectly enchanting. A -new lot of exquisite rarities to hand this week. 961-1 CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. —The Caledon- ian Society held. its annual meeting on Monday evening last, when the follow- ing officers were elected: F. S. Scott, chief; Jas. H. Young, 1st chieftain; E. E. Wade, 2nd Chieftain; H. Dennis, 3rd chieftain ; Robert Graham, 4th chief- tain; Jas. Ross, secretary -treasurer • J. G. Skeene, assistant secretary; D. Ross, P. Scott, A. Currie D. Strachan, R. Williams and D. Ewan, committee; Thos. Ballantine and D. Stewart, pipers and -A. Hunter and A. Strachan, audi- tors. The auditors' report, which was read and passed,showed the sum of $433 cash on hand. The society have decid- ed to hold their games this year on Tuesday, the 22nd day of June, and all lovers of sport should hold them- selves in readiness to visit Brussels pn that day, as this yeaa our society have formed a circuit with Paisley and Wing - ham, and combined will offer $3,000 in cash prizes thus ensuring the best athletes in the world, there being no such strong combination offered in America this season. The games will be held as fol- lows: Brussels, June 22nd • Paisley, June 23rd; Wingham, June 25th. BRIEFS.—G. W. Armstrong has sent his imported Clydesdale stallion "Hon- est Johnny," to Dakota this week.—Our Local Nimrods have comnienced their trout fishing but only with fair success so far this season.—Morrison, of the Chemical Fire Extinguishing Works, Toronto, was in town this week.—Court of Revision for Brussels will be held on May 25th, 1886.—The sanitary inspec- tor is now going his rounds.—Councilor Vanstone, L. R. Vanstone and James Ballantyne, left this week for Manitoba and the Northwest. They have taken material to build houses on their lands up there.—Rev. John Ferguson, former- ly of this place, was in town visiting this week. He looks as of , yore. He has been for the past few months in Denver, Colorado, with his son on ac- count of bad health. Wroxeter. LOCALS.—The oatmeal mill here under the able management of Jas. Ireland is doing well, and the mill is fast becoming the favorite in this part of the country. Last week he made a shipment of 70. tone of meal for the foreign market, oc- cupying three full cars in shipping.— We speak with regret of the death of Henry Marshall, lot 1, concession 11, Turnberry, who died at his residence on Saturday; the 8th inst., of congestion of the lungs. He was followed to the grave by a large concourse of sorrowing friends on Sunday laet. He was inter- red in the Wroxeterl cemetery.—We are sorry also to learn of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ber nerd, of this village. The funeral took place on Sabbath last.—Mr. Jas. Fox left on Tuesday morning by early train for St. Thomas, where he goes to take a responsible position in a drug store. He has always been held in high esteem by all who came in contact with him. We are sorry to lose Jim, though our loss will, we hope, be his ,gain, and we feel -satisfied that he will give his employers the best of satisfaction.—Rev. George Brown suddenly took ill on Saturday last, and was unable to attend to his duties on Sabbath. We hope for his speedy recovery.—We are to have a wholesale furniture -factory here. Mr. Sanderspn's property on Gibson street has been purchased for the purpose. It being covenient to the- railway siding makes it convenient for shipping. The name lof the firm is to be Green, Gil- christ Co. They are all practical men, and this being a good shipping point, we have no doubt it will net them hand- some profits.—Mr. Galbraith, of Nap- anee is visiting his brother and family of this village.—A young son has come to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Goodfellow ; both mother and son are doing well.—Most of the farmers are through seeding in this vicinity.—John Bone has put up an implement ware - room on the south side of his blacksmith shop. He is agent for the Paterson works.—Van Dickson is home again. We give him a friendly shake. • Gorrie.I A lyYSTERY EX.PLAINED.—In Our cor- respo dence last week the following sentence occurred in the item headed " Disgraceful Conduet :" "Why they were xot arrested by one of our village consta 'les who -witnessed their conduct is a m stery to some." The constable referr d to told me, since the item ap- pearecI m your paper, that they did not do anYthing in his presence for which he could arrest them. He also said he did not witness all their conduct. That those guilty of the unseemly conduct were not punished, was evidently not owing to any neglect of duty on the pert of the constable. DOTS.—Mr. Philip Zimmerman has returned from the States.—Mrs. R. Roe and family intend to leave for the Northwest next week.—Mr. Robert Croskery, of Palmerston, is visiting his parents in Gorrie. Brucefield. , RlaNIEMBER. — -W-m. Scott, the old establ shed Merchant of Brucefield, is making a specia effort this season to supply his customers and the public with good and ehea.p goods of all kinds. His Stock is larger and better than ever befOrey and as to prices he can discount either , C1intoi or Seaforth. Just call and see if he can't. Farin roduce of every kind taken as cash. 961 Foi DAKOTA.—Mr. Jas. R. Ketchen, who has been employed with Mr. Alex. Mustard for a long time, left on Tues- day lest to take up his - abode in Da- kota. Mr. Ketchen took up a, farm near Ripon station, Cass county, Dakota, last summer, and this year he has fifty acres of it sown in wheat. He is a good citizen, and just the kind of e man to build up a new country, and it.is to be regre ted that so many of this kind go to be ome citizens of the American Re- publi ; but they will do it. We wish Mr. etchen well. Mo E GOOD STOCK. —Mr. James Turn- er ha ing sold a half interest in his im- poke heavy draught stallion to a gen- tlerna in the county of Essex, returned honie ifrom Detroit last week with a splendid young thorough -bred stallion. He is three years old, is said to be from the best trotting stock, and is a good Mover: We are sure Mr. Turner will be glad to ehow him to any who may desire his services. . ' Exeter. BRIEFS.—Mrs. Hugh Spackman and Miss Annie Weeks, who have been visit - i g at Stratford for some tittle, returned IjLome this week.—The Exeter sports are ractieing every night for the 24th.— Mr. Dorward is erecting a very hand- some residence in Exeter North, and when completed will add greatly to the appearance of the north end.—The funeral sermon of the late Mrs. Wm. Hamlin was preached in Christ church, on Sunday last, by Rev. Mr. Robinson. —The willow trees on the hill in front of Mr. Ha_rdy's residence have been cut down, by order of the council. This is a good step as the trees were a regular nuisa ice in summer.—Where is our lacro se team ? . It appears as though we W re not going to have a club of any kind this summer. There is first class mate ial in Exeter for a good team, and sure1r we ought to be 'able to raise one. —A iew lady captain and cadet took charge of the Salvation Army here last week.—Gigantic preparations are being made by the committee to make the sportS on the 24th a success. Don't fail to see the trade procession -and " cali- thumpians " march at 9:30 a. m.—The proprietors of the Dominion roller rink intend giving a grand carnival on the night of the 24th of May, when liberal prime will be offered. Leadbury. ARBOR DAY.—The pupils of Lead - bury school, assisted by the teachers in charge, celebrated .Arbor Day on 1ri- day, 7th inst. The programme of ti day consisted of—first, an address_ by tjie Principal; then all repaired to the yard, where boys and girls set to work with a will, cleaned up the yard and then five flower beds were made, in which roots and seeds were placed. The boys, under the leadership of Mr. Dorrance, shouldered spades and axes and marched to Mr. Scarlett's- woods, dug up the trees and carried them to the school yard and planted them. Some two dozen trees, maples and poplars, were soon standing upright, and a pleasing feature of the occasion was each boy was given a tree, to be his own as long as he attended school, and the tree to be under his particular care. A number of house -flowers were also placed in boxes and put in the school -room, to be under the care of the girls. The proceedings came to an end about half -past two o'clock, when boys and girls engaged in a friendly game of ball, after Which all repaired to their homes well satisfied with their work. ---Com. Ethel. STOCK CHANGES.—Mr. David Mihie, the well-known thoroughbred stock man of this place, has sold his celebrated bull, "Lord Lovell," to Mr. Edwin Gaunt, of West Wawanosh, for $425. Mr. Gaunt got him in time for the Luck - now show, where he took the red ticket as usual. Mr. Milne has also sold the eleven months' old bull calf, " Lovell's Champion," to Mr. Wm. Hay, of Tara, Ontario, for $160. Mr. Hay got first prize for him in his class and diploma for the best bull of any age or breed on the ground at the spring show in his district. Since selling his old bull Mr. Milne purchased the imported. bull, Wallace," from Mr. T. Ballantyne, M. P. P., of Stratford, and afterwards sold him to Mr. Thos. Anderson, of Dungan- non. Since then Mr. Milne has pur- chased the fine young red imported bull, "Red Knight," which was imported by Messrs. John Miller & Sons, of Broug- ham, Ontario, from the herd of Mr. S. Campbell, of Kinmillar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Red Knight" was got by MAY 14, 1886, 11E3CY—Y-S/ ReadyMade Clothing, A Large Stock to Choose From,. Edward! McFaul, the cash dry goode and millinery man, is showing a LARGE ASSORTMENT of first-class Ready - Made Suits for boys of all ages and sizes. Every suit is made of GOOD MATER- IAL, cut' in the LATEST STYLE, NEAT FITTING, and MARKED at OUR WELL KNOWN POPULAR, LOW PRICES. E. McFAUL, THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL- ',INERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, - ONT. Vermont " (47,193) ; dam, "Mina 4th," by " Luminary" (31,715). " Ver- mont " aid "Luminary" were both bred at Littyton, Aberdeenshire by Mr. Amos Cruickshank. Mr. Milne has also bought from _Messrs: Miller & Sono the two year old heifer, " Lavinia 5th," by "Crown Prince of _Strathallan," 43,200; she is in calf to "Vice -Coun- cil," an imported Cruickshank bull. He has also purchased "Fashion 6th," and bull calf by "Duke of Lavender,' from Mr. D. Barrie, of Greenwood, On- tario. It will thus be seen that Mr, Milne ha e made sorrie very important and valualele additions to his herd, and that the place of his old stand-by, "Lad Lovel," wlll be well supplied by the new purchases A MO:Cill op Councillor Speaks. To the Editor of Tun HURON EXPOSITOR. ,6$ DEAR Spa—Having seen in the last issue of your paper a communication from Mcillop, signed "Ratepayer," headed "How Laws are Made." "Rate- payer" complains of a recent action of the McKillop council in passing a reso- lution asking the Dominion Parliament to permit the sale of light wines and beer in counties where the Scott Act is in force. " Ratepayer" says the meet- ing was convened by some party or par- ties unknown, (he knows very well who called the meeting, and that it was called for the express purpose of passing the said resolution), and that a doctor and another gentleman from Seaforth visited the meeting and brought a sup- ply of someting stronger than cold tea, or sorngthing strong enough to influence the council to pass the re:solution, and it was accordingly passed, although it is a pity he was not there to get a share of; it, as he is very fond of the stuff. Now, sir, "Ratepayer " is entirely astray in his statement. There was no influence used to convince the said councillors, as they were unanimous in their opinions about the matter. He further says the resolution will reach Ottawa, and will go to show Parliament that the people of McKillop are actually in favor of the change being made. "Ratepayer" must have forgotten the vote in McKil- lop on the Scott Act, or he thinks the people ml st have changed their minds, and that t was not the individual opin- ions of the members of the Board, but of a majori y of the ratepayers. He alsa. denies th right of municipal councils to meddle in such matters without a requi- sition from the ratepayers. I would ask him if it is requisite to do so for every resolution passed by them. I say not, but if the do wrong the ratepayers can call ther4 to account when they•come before th m for re-election. He further' goes on to talk about the arguments used by the gentlemen from Seaforth, but it is 1iardiy worth while to take any notice of him, as I suppose he know* the influence that kind of argument would have over himself, and he judges - others by his own standard, and I defy him to how that any member of the council ¼as under any such influence then or a any other time. If the coun- cil do e erything else right I think they may face the ratepayers without either fear or trembling. Hoping yoil will give the above an insertion in year paper, Iem_, sir, yours, &c., A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL. McKilloP, May 12, 1886. 4111.■••• —A melancholy accident occurred at a barn raising on the farm of G. Haynes, Mitchell road, near Fullerton village, an - Tuesday .ast week, by which Mr. Wm. Cornish, of the 12th concession of Ful- lerton, lest his life. Deceased was as- sisting inlraising the barn when through' some accident he was struck on the head by a fal.ing scantling, and injured 50 badly that he died in about an hour and a half afterwards. Mr. Cornish has been a well-known and respected resident of - Fullartonfor a number of years, and was in cdmfortable circumstances, hav- ing retired from active life some time ago. He was in the neighborhood of MY years of age. - IGIELTEENTU YEA WEEOLE NUMBER '96 0�k Th is You Ever S The Like? Seaforth Boot 8t ALWAYS ALIVE And interested in the P lie Welfare. s Siuce my last advertisement I have ree4 urge quantities of SPRING GOOD, lathe latest styles and improvements, neatness and durability they are the bell Wine i0 hand, both in 'Adler?, Gentlemen' -Caren's wear, that I have ever offer -keep in stock goods of almost every destri that is needed for the season of the xees Long Kip and Calf Boots of my make always on hand. Men's and Yo *long Boots -very cheap. Custom Work Mad Specialty 13oth in band sewed and pegged,and re I have still -tm hand a lot of 1 That 1 am clearing out pretty much at own prioe, Just to cover cost, as 1eiona con pate keeping up that branch. ' need -not say a word about prices in these lines. The public know by this time they get well served, and goods are sold as nonneed at the LOWEST 'CASH PRIG —AT THE— Seaforth Boot Sto If gods are not 28 represented, you have to inform me, and I will make sails' fac, Irdtt eall early and examine our goods. don't force you to buy if they don't suit. REMEMBER THE ADDRES Kempthorne C SEAFQRTI1 BOOT STORE. EW GOOD —AT TH— thleali 0 ash Stor SM.A.-MIC0TV111-1.. aUbt opened out New Dress G New Ginghams, New Prints. New Sh lugs, New Cottons, New Tweeds, /91. Einbroideries, New Laces, New Co New Gloves, New Hose. We have a large stock of Mei 'Youths', Boys' and Children's 8.0ft and Stiff Felt lict dear at less than half wholesale co Csil sad take a look through them. P:oy's Cloth Suits away hel wholesale prices at the Cheap Cash S tor /Nan ct ComPani Carito's Block, Seaford".