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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-06-18, Page 8••-= - a EDWARD CASH Would advise his Dairy Friends that. he will be prepared to buy Fine Butter in Firkins and Pails, -et his Warehouse, Goderieh Street, on and after Friday, May 21st. EDWARD CASE, SEAFORTH. tit won Oxpooitor. DISTRIOE' MATTERS. A GOOD WORKMAN.—A few days ago ea leading part of one of the printing presses in THE EXPOSITOR office got broken and the press was useless unless the -part couldtbe replaced. Under or- dinary circumstances we would have had to send t� New York to procure this sec- tion of the machine. We, however, ap- plied to Mr. Thos. Hendry, of the Huron Foundry, in this town, and in a few days he had a new piece re -cast and es fitted in, and notwithstanding the fact that eyery portion of a printing press must fit, almost to a hair's breadth, Mr. Hendry succeded in striking -the mark, and the machine now works as well as ever it did, and no person could tell that it had ever been injured. We are glad to know that Mr. Hendry is working up a large and profitable business here, and =be deserves to, as there is not a -b,etter mechanic in his line in Canada. VANCOUVER IN Astra& —The little • town of Vancouver'at the Pacific end of the Canada Pacific Railwa,y is in ashes. Last Monday afternoon the wind rose to a, gale and caused the fires which were burning on the railway reserve to spread toward the city, which very soon was exte mass of flames. Only half a dozen houses were left out of the 500 which comprised the little town. Worst of all several lives were lost. Sotne dozen bodies have been recovered from the ruins. Families were compelled to aban- don their houses without a moment's warning and flee for their lives. Busi- ness men in search of valuables were compelled to rush through the flames or perish. The whole city was ablaze and the population, panic-stiicken. ablaze, sought refuge in the water. Few people have saved more than the clothes they had on. Rebuilding will be imme- diately commenced. Mayor Howland, on behalf of the citizens of Toronto, sent $1,000 by telegram on receipt of the ap- plication for aid. We are sorry to learn that the new church recently erected by Rev. T. G. Thomson, c,f which we made mention last week, was totally destroy- ed, as was also Mr. Thomson's residence. He lostall his personal effects and library, himself and Mrs. Thomsen escaping only with what they had on their persons at the time. escaped the-penaltiessof the law he has had to pay pretty sweetly for his dile . creditable escapade. Graham is a mar- ried.an, although he has not lived with iis wife for some years, and is about W years of age, while his unfor- tunate victim is not yet 16. • deuce, on John street, to Mrs. Hab- 1 kiik, and intends spending a year with friends in the States.—Rev. A. D. Mc- Donald being.absent list Sunday attend- ing the meeting of the General Assembly at Hamilton, his pulpit was very acceptably filled by Rev. Mr. Barrel - The special excursion to the Stratford firemen's tournament on Thursday, was not largely patronized from this end of the line. There were only about thirty tickets sold at Seaforth station.—There was a heavy rain storm on Thnrsday morning which cooled the air, and had an invigorating iniluence upon vegeta- tion. It will nelp the crops amazingly. —District Deputy Grand1Vlaster D. S. Rupert, of St. Marys, paid., 'e.n. official visit to Britannia Masonie.`„Lodge on Monday evening last. There was a good attendance of members, and the Dis- trict Master highly complfinented the officers upon the correct and efficient manner in whieh they performed their work. He says it. is one of the best conducted lodges in the district. This speaks well for Master Ireland and his brother officers. After labor the breth- ren retired to the refreshment room, where they regaled themselves with strawberries and cream.—On Thursday morning a laboring man named Thomas Whitlock, who lived on north Main street, met with a fatal accident. He was on the roof of his house repairing it, when he slipped and fell to the ground, striking his head on some sticks and fracturing his skull. He only lived about two hours afterwards. He leaves a wife and large family of small children. He was a member Of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and his family will, -consequently, be entitled to share in the benefits coeferred by that Order, which is $1,000.—Mr. F. Case had the frame of a large bank barn raised on his farm, Huron road, on Thursday.— There are fifteen male and eleven female students of the Seaforth High School preparing to write for second class cer- tificates.. The agony commences one week from next Monday.—On the tem- porary roadway at Egmondville there is a short but very steep hill, which, if cut down a few feet, would greatly facilitate travel and make it much easier and safer for parties coming in or going out with loads. If the county or township authorities will not attend to the mat- ter, itwould pay the town council to look after it. A couple Of men in a few hours could very much improve this spot.—The citizens of Egmondville have been utilizing their statute labor to good advantage in the way of repairing old -sidewalks and laying down new ones. The gravel walk they have taid down may give good service, but it will never be pleasant to walk on nor popular with pedestrians.—Farmers say that hay is likely to be a short crop in -this vicinity this season unless plenty of rain comes very soon, and the spring wheat is also sadly in need- of more moisture.—The stallion races, to take place on Fairview Park in this town in September, are causing a good deal of interest among horsemen, and are likely to bring out a larger crowd of spectetors than, any similar event that has taken place for a long time.—Our old friend and towns- man, Mr. Thos. Johnston'of Toronto, was in town this week. He is exten- sively engaged in the butter trade, and has an -eye upon the product of the creameries in this vicinity. Time seems to deal leniently with him as he is as fresh and young looking as he was four- teen years ago.—A young lad named Henderson got a severe blow on the eye with a base ball while playing on the_ High School grounds on Tuesday even- ing.—The Egmondville boys have a base ball club in full operation, and they practise nightly on the river flats where they have a very suitable ground. They have some excellent players, and we, have no doubt but they could get up a team that would give the Stars a hard rub. They should give them a chal- lenge.—Several of our citizens are having their residences painted the fashionable colors. We notice, how- ever, that Mr. Dickson, our genial post- master, is Conservative in more ways than one; he sticks to the old white and green, and it looks just about as well as any. With recent improvements he has one of the handsomest residences in town.—Workinen are now busily end gaged at the addition to Mr. Forbes' livery stable. It is to be brick veneered, and when completed will make a hand- some and comfortable building.—Mr. Whiteley's young roadster stallion Car- lisle is proving himself a magnificent stock horse. His colts thus far, with scarcely an exception, are large, strong, clean -limbed and handsome animals.— Nearly every second farmer's wagon that goes from town now -a -days has in it either a self -binder or a mower, thus showing that our enterprising implement dealers are not only holding their trade, but increasing their business.--Seaforth merchants say they have done a larger and more satisfactory trade. this spring than for many years. Good and cheap goods, combined with square dealing and superinduced by liberal advertising, are sure to tell, and these are traits for which most of our business men are justly celebrated.—The Seaforth band were the admired of all the bands by the excursionists to Brantford and the good people of that city on Thursday of last week. They played better, were more 'neatly dressed and better -looking, man for man, than any of the others. For the latter statement we are indebted to the opinion of some of the lady excur- sionists, and, of course, we take their judgment on a point of this kind.—Mr. J. K. Clinewho was killed by lightning while plowing on his farm near--Moose- jaw, a few days ago, was the eldest brother of Mr. Wm. Cline, of this town. —Mr. Arthur Trott addressed the meet- ing at the Young Men's Christian Association last Sunday evening in an earnest and intelligent manner. PASSED AWAY.—The St. Marys Jour- nal thus refers to the death of a, citizen of that town: "Mr. Thomas McIntyre; one of the oldest residents of the town, passed away on Saturday last after a lingering illness. In 1848 the deceased came to this county aucl located in Ful- lerton, but two years later removed to St. Marys,, where he resided up to the day of his death. For a number of years Mr. McIntyre conducted a general store, but for years peat he had lived retired from business. He was , one of seven sons, three of whom have passed over to join the silent majority during the past year. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was largely attened, and bore testimony to the high respect in which Mr. McIn- tyre was held in the town and vicinity." The deceased gentleman was a brother of Mr. Donald McIntyre and uncle of, Mr. John MeIntyre of this town. —Mr. John Cluff, a former resident of this town, but who is now running a SO,AV mill in the county of Bruce, writes to a gentleman in town, saying that his eldest son, Charles, was drowned in Stoke's Bay a short time ago. It seems that a schooner was attempting to enter the bay and ran aground, when Mr. Cluff aud his son and a number of the mill hands went to its rescue. When, leaving the schooner in a small boat, the craft being ever -loaded, it upset and all the parties were left struggling in twelve feet of water. All were saved but young Cluff, tvhe found a watery grave. He was a promising young lad about 16 years of age, and his untimely death is a severe bereavement to his parents and friends. ALL Plow Points and other repairs for Hogan's Plows can be had at the Huron Foundry, Seaforth.—THOS. HENDRY & SON. 966 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST SHOW YET. —The Pullman & Co. combination of museum wonders, aniinal education and physical culture, which exhibited under canvas here last Wednes- day, is the best enterprise of the kind, barring; none, that we have ever seen, and most meritori- ously surpasses the big shows on paper, the biggest things about which are big words and big prices. For almost a nominal price of ad- mission, Pullman & Co. do present more remark- able features than any other show has yet offer- ed us, notably. among them the Electric Lady and the prodigious Human Leopard Family. The performances of the beautiful horses, wise •and waggish dogs and fly -footed -goats are most amazing and amusing; the acrobatic and mid-air feats new, daring and brilliant and the whole programme A 1 and more too. The show is run on high points—except admission—all round, and is just the place to take the ladies and children.—St. Thomas Journal. _ • 966 A GAY Logwanio.—Considerable ex- citement was occasioned last week on its becoming known that a man named Graham, who has been a resident of this town for some time, had ,left suddenly, taking with him a young girl the daugh- ter of a respectable resident of the township of McKillop. It seems that this girl, who is only about 15 years of age, had been working for Graham, as a domestic servant, and it is said that an improper intimacy had sprung up be- tween them. Recently Graham dis- posed of his property here, and on Thursday night last drove to the resi- dence of the girl, and unknown to her parents took her away with him. In the morning, upon the girl being miss- ing, her father at once suspected that she had gone with Graham, and came to - -town and securing a warrant for his ar- rest on the charge of abduction, placed the matter in the hands of Constable Lee. No trace was found of their =whereabouts until. Saturday evening, when the girl's mother received a letter from her which had evidently been writ- ten for her by her abductor, This let- ter assured her mother that she was all right, and by the -post mark disclosed her whereabouts. Taking advantage of this clue, Constable Lee started off on Saturday night and on Sunday morning arrived at the residence of Graham' sister, in the township of Wilmot, near the village oellaysville. Here the con- stable found the girl and her charmer, and placing them both under arrest brought them back to Seaforth. They arrived here about 8 o'clock- Sunday evening, and Graham was placed in the lock-up and the girl was delivered to her parents. Graham remained in the lock-np over night, and was to appear before Mr. John Beattie, J. P., at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon. In the meantime, hawever, a settlement was come to between himself and the girl's father, who declined to appear against him, and consequently the prosecution fell through.- and he was again set at liberty. We believe that Graham set- tled the affair with the girl's father by paying $.500. so that while he has STILL PASSING AWAY.—During the past week two esteemed residents of this vicinity have passed to their long home. The first was Mrs. Robert McVety, of Tuckersmith, who died on Thursday of last week, at the age of 46 years. Mrs. McVety, whose maiden name was Isa- bella Grassick, was a native of Aber- deenshire, Scotland. She was the sec- ond daughter of the late Wm. Grassick, and was a step -daughter of Mr. Peter Grant, of Kippen. When quite young she came to this country with the other members of her family, and settled on the London Road, near Kipperi. Soon after she was married to Mr. McVay, and they lived happily together for 23 years. She leaves bebind one son and one daughter to mourn the loss of a lov- ing mother and wise and kind counsel- lor.. Mrs. McVety had been ill with dropsy since February last, and was a severe but patient sufferer. She was a kind and oleliging neighbor, and in every respect a most worthy, Christian woman. While her death will be sincerely mourn- ed by alt, it will be most keenly felt by her late partner in life, whose loss none can estimate. The remains were inter- red in Turner's cemetery on Saturday last. —We have at different times referred to the illneee of Mrs. Jas. Henderson, of McKillop, and her end, which had been looked for for some time, came on Sun- day evening last. She passed quietly away, almost as if going to sleep, sitting in a rocking chair. Mrs. Henderson had for some time been afflicted by an inter- nal tumor, which could not be removed or cured, and of late the growth was so rapid as to make it impossible that she could long survive. She knew what was coming, however, and was pre- pared for the result, and as her suffer- ings - were at times most severe, the change was a welcome one to her. Mrs. Henderson was born in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, l'and was the eldest daughter of the late James Clarke. In 1853 herself and a younger sister left the parental roof and 'started out for America to encounter life in the wide world on their own behalf. They arrived in New York, where they se- cured good situations and remained. Her sister still lives in that vicinity. After a residence there of three years she married Mr. Henderson, and they con- tinued. to live in that city until 1868, when they came to Huron and settled on the farm where Mr. Henderson still lives. She leaves only one of a family, a dalghter, who is now Mrs. Isaac Mrs. Henderson was of an ex- ceedingly buoyant disposition,and was al- ways cheerful and pleasant, and her hearty greeting and pleasant smile will long be remembered by those who knew her. • She was liked and esteemed by -everY peeson who enjoyed her acquaint- ance, and was noted for her kindness of heart and open hospitality. She was 63 years of age, but until disease com- menced to tell upon her, she was young -looking and active for her years. The remains were interred in the Maitland Bank cemetery on Tues- day, and the funeral was largely at- tended. , THE HURO LOCAL BRIEFS.—Tuesday last was the warmest day of the season. At three in the afternoon tisk thermometer regis- tered 115 in the sun.—Rev. Mr. Broley, who -for the past two years has been :pastor of the Methodist church in this town, having been transferred to Elora, will preach his farewell sermon to his congregation here on Sunday evening next. He will preach a special sermon for the menebers of Britannia Masonic Lodge at 3 o'hlock.—A special meeting of_the Huron Scott Act Association will be _held at Clinton, on Friday- the 25th inst:t to consider the steps to be taken to secure a Police Magistrate for the county. -e -The Knights of Labor As- sembly in this town now has a mem- bership of over seventy, and new mem- bers are joining every meeting.—A lawn social, under the auspices of the Ladies' .Aid Society of the Methodist church, will be held at the residence of Mrs. T. A. Sharp, this (Friday) evening, when music, readings, games and ice cream will be in order. Those attending will, no doubt, spend a very pleasant even - Christopher Johnston, who has been a resident of this town for 'about twenty years, left on Tuesday last for Derbyshire, England, where she has relatives. She was accompanied by Md. and Miss Gemmill, S013 and daugh- ter of _ Mr. Thos. Gemmill, Tucker - smith, and Miss Somerville, of McKil- lop, who go to Scotland to spend the summer with friends and relatives and view the land of their forefathers.— We notice that our old friend, Mr. Wm. McFarlane, formerly of Stanley, but now of Oak Lake, Manitoba, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for that Province. We hope soon to hear of his election to the Legislature, as he would make a good member, Tory and all as he is.—The famous Boot Black Orator will return to!Seaforth on the 13th July, and will delight an audience with one of his popular and eloquent lectures.—In a game of base ball, played here on Tues- day between the Maple Leafs of Guelph and the Stars of Seaforth, the visiting team made four rims in four innings, the Seafoeth team scoring none.—The en- gine in Ogilvie & Co.'s mill in this town got disabled on Thursday night last. The break was a bad one, but workmen are now busily engaged repairing it, and we expect the mill will be at work again in a few days. —The Drysdale church picnic is to take place on the 24th June, instead of the 1st of July, as atated by our correspondent two weeks ago.— Mrs. N. Davidson has leased her resi- a Goderich. DEATH OF. CAPTAIN COX.—Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Captain Cox, late proprietor of the British Exchange Hotel, Goderich. This sad event took place on Sabbath last. Three or lour years ago the Cap- eta,in received injuries by a heavy bill board falling upon him while he was walk- ing along the street, and from these he never fully recovered, aod in addition to this he has been for some time a victim of sciatica, and his sufferings for several months have been very severe. ' He as- sumed the proprietorship of the British' about twelve years ago, and continued in that. position until within a few months, when he relinquished the charge of it to his son, who is now proprietor. TheCaptain was few one of the men who know how to run an hotel properly. He was always civil, courteous and obliging without becoming too f this way he made his gue and feel at home, while h customers in their place, of his cardinal principles mit any man to have liq whom he thought should who would abuse the fact if there were more the Captain the hotel bus more respectable than it be fewer "bummers," an be less need for the Scott • E00S1TOR. miliar, and in ts colmforta.ble ketit the bar nd it was one never to per - or in his house not have it, or rivilege. In landlords like ess! would be s; there -would there would Act. Ilis‘son and successor is follow ng weli in his footsteps, and will no do bt c ntinue to the British the pod nam woii for it by its late lamented and h nored proprie- tor. The Captain's A idow survives him. He was a man of bout 70 years of age, and he won the es eem of all with whom he came in contac by his.sterling integrity. and straight-fo ward, upright character. None who knew him but will deeply regret to lear of his death. McKillo PRIZE COMPETITION. — Mr. W. G. Duff, teacher school, offered a prize fo the children attending school convened at that was offered for general the Westminster cours the last quarter. At quarter a written exarni which lasted for two h The papers were aftere by Mr. Duff and Mr. Wilson, the super- intendent of the school, who awarded the prize to Miss Sarah Dorrance, daugh- ter of Mr. Jas. Dorrance She is a very clever young -lady of 15 ears of age, and is to be congratulated on her success. • Tuckersm, th. REFORM MEETINGS.—We are request- ed to state that meetingof the Reform- ers of Tuckersmith will be held at the following places on Friday, June 25th, at 7 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of appointing delegates to attend the Re- form Convention to be held at Bruce - field on the following' Tuesday, viz: polling sub -division No; 1, at Eginoncl- ville school house; No. 2, at Broadfoot's school house; No. 3, at Elgie's achool house; No. 4, at the Red School House. Three delegates will be requir- ed from each polling sub -division. • ome time ago of the Roxboro competition by the Sabbath lace. The prize proficiency in of lessons for he close of the ation was held urs and a half. ards examined Lakelet. OBITUARY.—Herbert Gregg, son of Mr. Geo. Gregg, died athis father's resi- dence on Saturday morning, 12th inst., and was buried in the Lakelet cemetery on Sabbath afternoon. He died of in- flammation of the bowels, being sick only since the 25th of May. He was a young man of very exemplary character, and a member of the Methodist church in good standing. His loss here will be much felt, especially in his family, but from his latest testimonies, since he took sick, we should not mourn as those who have no hope. His funeral was the largest ever seen in this locality, consist- ing of about 140 rigs. The funeral ser- mon was preached by Rev. James Henry Hazlewood. His age was 19 years and 3 months. East Wawanosh. LOCAL Dors.—Mr. Greenwood. has a very large lime kiln on his farm and. burned 700 bushels last week.—dr. M. Walsh had a very large raising of a barn the other day.—Mr. John Taylor raised the lean to his barn, and after that the boys had a little fun in dancing.—Mr. Stackhouse is building a very fine stone - hOuse.—Mr. Sam. Walsh will soon be ready to raise his barn as the timber is all ready.—Mr. Patrick Hallahan had a rtinaway while on the way to town. The buggy was a little the worse, but none of the occupants were injured.— Mr. John Wilson has returned from Michigan. He does not give a very fav- orable opinion of the country.—The wife of Mr. John Williams presented him with a very fine son last weeks—Mr. John Wilson,.lost three head of cattle, and cannot get any trace of them.—Mrs. Ellis is visiting friends in Clinton.—The boys on the 3rd line have organized a base ball club, and are beginning to play pretty well. Morris. NINTH CONCESSION NOTES, —Mr. Neil McDonald, who has been for some weeks under the doctor's care, and at one time very low, is, we are glad to say, able to be about again.—Crop a as a general thing look well in this vicinity. Spring wheat in some places has been Jnjured by frost. The hay crop as a general thing will be light.—Altheugh it was feared the fruit crop was injured by the frost, still there are prospects of an abundant crop.—Mrs. John Searles has been ill for some time.—Miss Rosetta Brooks, of Londesboro, is visiting friends in this vicinity at present. Miss Mc- Donald, of Walton, was last week the guest of Miss J. Broady.—Mr. Robert Shortreed, who lately broke three of his ribs in a fall from a wagon, is able to attend to business again, and is now en gaged in completing an addition to his house. When finished the boys are ex pecting a Rev. S. H. Edwards is back from Con- ference. He will remain for another year, and . so will his little daughter, who arrived on the morning of the 9th inst.—Mr. C.Baker brought us in a 2 lb. speckled trout. We thought it was for ourselves, but it seems he only wanted it weighed. Quite a dissapointment.—Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ireland have gone to pay a visit to their friends near Guelph, and will take in the music51 festival in To- ronto on their way there. Several went from here to hear this rare treat.—Look out for thunder storms, the. lightning rod man is in this neighborhood. PURE DRUIGns,enDSynei. 1Stuffs, Patent Medicines &o., also a supply of Paris Green at DR. MACDERM D'S Drug Store, Hensall. 965 - LOCAL BRIEFS.—Strawberries in con- siderable quantities are this week being brought to market: The"yield, despite the early and severe frosts, will be fair- ly good.—We were favored with a heavy fall of rain this week, which was very much needed, as crops'of all kinds were beginning to suffer.—Mr. T. Murdock, our enterprising, livery proprietor, has this week added a very stylish canopy - top buggy to his already large stock ,t rigs.—The Ladies' Aid Society in con- nection with the Presbyterian church have made arrangements for holdinga grand tea and strawberry festival at the residence of Mr. Wm. Moir, of this place, on Tuesday, June 22nd.—Mr. McDonald, of near Milverton, has been here for the past -week visiting his son- in-law, the Rev. W. Torrance of this place. -1 -Mrs. D. McEwen, of Hay,. and Miss McEwen, of Exeter, are at -present visiting friends in and around P,aisley.— Mr. and Mrs. John, of Orwell, were in the village and. country this week spend- ing a few days with their relatives.— Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, of Hagersville, were here this week Visiting Mr. Hob - kirk, of Hibbert.—The teachers schol- ars and friends of the Fannsville Metho- dist Sabbath School enjoyed a very pleasant picnic at the lake shore on Tuesday. Wroxeter. BURGLARY.—Quite a daring burglary was committed on Tuesday night last. John Knutson's tailor shop Was entered by means of the shop window, and the burglar took a coat and a pair of pants, leaving tweeds and trimmings. Mr. Knutson thinks that perhaps the latter articles were marked too high,one advan- tage of marking in plain figures. This is the third time Mr. Knutson has suf- fered in this way. We hope the rascals will be found out, and that they will be brought to justice, and punished to the full extent of the law. BRIEFS.—There is a raised two dollar bill in circulation in this neighborhood, and parties in the habit of receiving money, will do well to beware.—Crops around this neighborhobd are only in a fair condition. Fall wheat . will only be about half a crop, and 'other crops are not far enough advanced totjudge.—Mr. Snell, of Prince Albert. IN. W. T., is here at present buying up a car load of young cattle, and we understand he has them nearly all procured; he has done good work, only being here.a short time, and he will ship from this station some day this week.—The funeral of the in- fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plane took place on Frfday last, Rev. J. H. Woodhouse officiating, — Miss Josie Cowan attended the teachers' convention held in Brussels Thursday and Friday of last ",week.—Mr. Fin. Sanders left on Wednesday afternoon for Oakville, in which place he has taken a situation. He has altered his mind for the time being about going to British Columbia.— Hills Green. SELLING OFF.—Having decided to quit keeping ready made boots and shoes, the undersigned will offer dnring the next two weeks the whole of his ready made stock at and below cost, as he has positiVely decided to clear it out. Remember the offer is genuine and great bargains may be expected. Good tub butter and eggs taken as cash.—H. R. PFAFF. 988 Brussels. HURRAH for A. R. Smith's last pur- chase of ready made clothing, being such that he can shll suits this seation cheaper than he bought them last and is doing it right along. this is certainly a grand Chance to get cheap suits and no one can afford to miss it those hard times. Instead of going- out of this line of goods (as many in town have done,) he is -now carrying a heavier, cheaper and better tock than ever. This added to his extensive ordered clothing business makes his shop the great cloth- ing store of the town. Every one should'. call and examine his stock. 966 cohn Walsh raised a large barn on Fri- day last, and the young people enjoyed themselves at night by tripping the light fantastic toe to excellent music. When leaving for home a horse belonging to Mr. Finlay Anderson took fright and got away from the driver and ran about the field, smashing the buggy to atoms and severely injuring itself.—Notwith- standing all the reports and articles in the papers, circulated. by T. E. Nixon, A. Taylor is still taking the lead in business, and will continue to do so as he pays leading prices for produce, never compromised with his creditors, and does not require to do so, Winthrop. INSPECTOR'S VISIT.—Mr. D. M. Mal- loch, the Pu.blic School Inspector, gave the school here an official visit last - week. He expressed himself as well pleased with the work being done by the teachers here. ANNUAL FESTIVAL. — The annual strawberry festival in connection with the Sabbath School here will be held on Wednesday evening, the 23rd inst., in the church. A number of clergymen are expected to address the meeting, be- sides which there will be readings, reci- tations, etc. given by members of the Sabbath School and the neighboring school teachers. The programme of the evening will be interspersed with music, rendered by our own efficient choile Those who wish to spend a pleasant and profitable evening cannot do better than be present. REFORM CLUB. —The Reform Club held their usual meeting in the hall on Mon- day evening last week. After a lengthy, able and eloquent discussion of the sub- ject, "Resolved that Great Britain re- quires a millitary force to protect her commercial interests," the decision wae given by the chairman, Mr. R. Calder, in favor of the affirmative. Mr. W. Cash led the affirmative, and T. McMillan the negative. The next sub- ject of debate for the Club is to be Resolved that it would be in the in- terest of society for eight hours to con- stitute a day's work." Mr. Murdie leads the affirmative, and Mr. F. Pearen the negative. BARN RAISING.—Mr. H. Blanchard had a barn raising last week. After the timber had been placed in position, Mr. I. Boulton and Mr. J. Dodds were chosen captains. After an exciting race victory rested with Mr. Dodds' side, and as a reward of victory they got to the supper table first; about fifteen minutes afterwards the other side came strolling slowly along in small groups towards the same point of attraction. Through the influence ef the dainties here provided, their drooping spirits were somewhat raised. Dancing was the order of the evening, and was kept up till after the midnight hour, when all separated, to repair to their respect- ive places of abode but we are not pos- itively certain that all the gentlemen went directly home. BRIEF.—Division Court on Thurs- day, June 24.—Farmers are busy bring- ing their wool to market, but the prices are as usual very low. The N. P. has, not worked the wonderful results pro- mised in that respect.—Ben Gerry and Thos. Kelly attended the Conservative convention at Wingham on Wednesday last week to select a candidate for the Commons.—Francis Halliday, who has been a sufferer for a great many years with inflammatory rheumatism, died at his father's residence en the 5th inst.— James Bennet was back to town this week.—Full preparations are being made to have a big tiine at the Cale- donian games this year.—W. F. Scott, formerly with the Brussels Post, has gone into the newspaper business on his own account in the Golden State.—Par- ties should be careful of signing con- tracts for stove racks and driers. There are parties selling those at present in this vicinity. The contract is very mis- leading, and the first thing one knows he will be liable for .$150. A farmer in Grey narrowly escaped last week, but only by not giving his note and by see- ing a lawyer, who advised him not to pate—The county council are going to build an iron bridge over the river here this season. It is to be 18 feet wide, with a 6 foot sidewalk. [The above was intended for last week but was not received in timed BRIEFS. —Mrs. H. J. Whiteley; who has been sick for a long time with con- sumption, died last Saturday and was buried on Monday.—The teachers' con- vention, held here last week, was a very successful meeting, and a good attend- ance present.—Divisidn court and court of revision next week in Brussels. CRICKET MATCH.—On Tuesday, June 15th, the Brussels criCket team went to Clinton to play the team of that place. The cricket crease wag in the race course. There was plenty of room but the grass was very long and some newly -mowed, which prevented the ball from being driv- en so far. The out -field was also rough.Our team gave Clinton boys a surprise party, as from what the Goderich team had told them they thought they would have an easy time. The result of the match, however, undeceived, them. The ar- rangements were that the wickets should be down at 6.15, and as Clinton did not play a second innings, the game was de- cided in favor of Brussels on the first innings by a score of 81 to 23. The best of good -feeling prevailed between the clubs, there not being a jar all day. .This was probably owing .to the um- pires, who were first -Class. The match was umpired by Me, E. L. Dickenson, of Wingliam and Dr.lRosg, of Goderich;scorers, D. Angus, Clinton, and F. S. Scott, Brussels. Belgrave. HEAD QUARTERS for Bargains in Straw and Felt Hats, Boots and Shoes, Dress Goods, Silks and Satins all colors, Laces, Em- broideries, Gloves, Fans &e. Ready made cloth- ing, suits S4 and up; Boy's, $2.58. Teas a specialty. New Hay and Harvest Tools, Ma- chine Oils direct froni the manufacturers very low. Ten per cent less for cash.—A. TAYLOR. 966 DOTH.—Rain is wanted to cool the air, which has been very warm for some days, and the crops are suffering in con- sequence.—A large umber of our vil- lagers availed thems Ives of the oppor- tunity of going to bra.ntford last week on the excursion, wliule others went to the Orange picnic near Donnybrook.— On Sabbath last the tev. Mr. Jones, of Brussels, preached ip the Presbyterian church here at :3 p. -in., and baptized the infant daughter of the Rev. Geo. Law. There was a large congregation.—Rich- ard McCommins, our popular tailor, has succeeded in getting pp a good foot ball club with over 40 menbers, which is in- creasing in numbers, and there are some experienced players.—Ella Barkley is telegraphing again for A. Taylor. --Mal- • Staffa. LOCALITIES.—It was reported in last week's news that a picnic in connection with the Presbyterian church at Crom- arty, would be held in Morgan's grove on the 1st July, but owing to the usual picnicixig at this time of the year, the committee have decided to hold a tea - meeting in Roy's church. The best available foreign talent has been secured for the occasion, such as Mr. James Trow, M. P., and Revs. Messrs. Wright, Turnbull, Gilpin, Fletcher, Scott, and others.—Rev. Mr. Bridgman, pastor of the English church of this place, is to be fully ordained next week in London. Blyth. LOCALS.—The Blyth bicycle club pro- pose taking a trip to Detroit about the 1st of July. They intend riding to Sarnia and taking the boat for Detroit. After doing Detroit they will come home by Chatham and London.—Mr. D. B. McKinnon left Blyth for London on Tuesday. Mr. McKinnon intends buy- ing some of the finest summer goods ever exhibited in Blyth, and any person wanting a fine muslin dress, &c., should call on him before they are all gone.— Mr. Morgan of Hullett, has taken pos- session of Mr. J. Emigh's grocery store. We are afraid Mr. Morgan will not be very successful in his new enterprise as there are fifteen groceries in Blyth now. ' Bayfield. SOME Law.—Several weeks ago two young men of this village named Irwin and McLeod had a disagreement about some posts. It seems that Irwin was -attempting to remove some posts from the river which McLeod claimed as his, and the latter proceeded to prevent the former from taking the posts, and as they were both in the water a hand-to- hand conflict ensued, during which Mc- Leod got the better of his antagonist and proceeded to punish:him by sousing him under the water. Irwin was ultimately rescued from his antagonist by some parties who congregated on the bank of the stream. McLeod, for some reason, attempted to escape by swimming across the river, but was pursued by two con- stables, who captured him and placed him in the lock-up, leaving him there, it is said, all night in his wet' clothes. On the following day Irwin laid an in- formation against him with a magistrate, accusing him of criminal assault. The magistrates, having heard the case, evi- dently concluded that both parties were nearly alike guilty, and fined McLeod $10 or 30 days in jail, and ordered Irwin to pay the costs. McLeod, acting on the advice of his solicitor, Mr. Seager, of Goderich, refused to pay the fine, and Mr. Connor, one of the magistrates issued a warrant and ha,d him commit- ted to jail. The fine, however, was ulti- mately paid and McLeod was released. It seems that McLeod is now bring- ing*an action against Magistrate Connor for false imprisonment, and against the other magistrates who sat with him on the case for making an improper con- viction. It seems that, in the first place, the magistrates had not power to deal with the case summarily, and they should either have dismissed it or com- mitted the accused to the next com- petent court of jurisdiction for trial; and, in the second place, they have no authority to impose a 'fine upon the de- fendant and levy the costs upon the complainant. A man must be either guilty or innocent, and if guilty he must pay both penalty and costs. The affair, at any rate, is creating a good deal of comment in this burg. A PICNIC.—The several schools in the vicinity held their annual picnic in Connor's grove in this village on Friday last. The day was fine and a large JuNE 18 1886, At E. McFaul's Dry Goods and Millinery House. Every Department IS COMPLETE FOR THE— Summer Trade. " SPECIAL!" A lot of AMERICAN PRINTED' MUSLINS (warranted fast in color) at. a remarkably low price. Also White and Cream Muslins In Checks and Stripes, Swiss Spots, Lace Effects, &c. E. McFAUL, THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL LINERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, - ONT. number of children and adults turned out to sniff the lake breeze and enjoy a pleasant outing. Both old and young enjoyed themselves immensely. The numerous baskets which had been pro- vided for the occasion having been emp- tied, and the older and more staid por- tion of the party not wishing to indulge. in the juvenile pleasures of swinging, &c., made arrangements to have some. mental food to supplement the physical. Addresses were, accordingly, delivered by Rev. Mr. Smith, of Varna, Mr. Forest, of Bayfield, and other reverend gentlemen present. Mr. Smith, in the course of his remarks animad- - verted somewhat severely upon those members of the County Council who, voted against recommending the ap- pointment of a salaried Police Magis- trate at the recent meeting, and hinted that it would be just as well if the people. would leave them at home at the next election, or something to that effect. These remarks riled the Highland bloocl. of our worthy Reeve, who was, no doubt, one of the parties aimed at by the rev- erend gentleman, and Mr. Essou mount- ed the rostrum, and in language both eloquent and forcible defended 'himself, and gave his views of the situation. The Deputy Reeve of Stanley, evidently con- sidering that his toes had been trampled on slightly also, had a word or two to say on the subject, and between the two valiant members of the County Parlia- ment, the reverend gentleman was likely to have his hands full. However, just. as the war was likely to wax hot, some - of the cooler heads poured oil upon the troubled waters by suggesting that a social picnic was not the proper placefor the discussion of such fiery subjects, and the various belligerents subsided and peace and harmony and good -fellowship and brotherly love were once more re- stored, and the pleasures of the day pro- ceeded. This little incident merely added spice to the proceedings for the older heads, and did not in the least dis- turb the pleasures of the youngsters, N- its all well that ends well. Zurich. Fnom KANSAS.—Mrs. Jacob Wisner arrived here from Kansas a few days. ago. Mrs. Wisner formerly lived oa the Brownsort Line, and moved to Kan- sas about twelve years ago. She is stay- ing with her brother, Mr. Levi Hamaker and her sister, Mrs. Justus Demuth. She is well pleased with the westeru climate and speaks highly of Kansas. GONE ABR"OAD.—Rev. E. Newilorffer, pastor of the Lutheran church here, left for Hamilton last Tuesday to attend the meeting of Conference which is going on there this week. Mr. Wm. Klopp has also gone to the same city.—Ret. M. Maurer and wife, and Rev. F. Sharfe left a few. days ago for the township of Carrick to attend a camp meeting there. As both ministers have gone away the pulpit in the Evangelical church will he vacant next Sunday forenoon, but there will be service in the evening.—Mrs. John Shada of the Sauble line has gone to Mildmay to visit friends and relatites there.—Miss Peine who has been visits ing here for some time has returned to her home in New Hamburg. BRIEFS.—Mr. Ernest Gies has refused $190 for a three year old colt. Mr. Gies has a good stock of horseflesh.—The weather has been very warm this week; the thermometer registered 90 ° -in the shade on Tuesday.—Last week we start ed -that the dial of the large clock being manufactured by Mr. George 'Hess 5:t feet in circumference. It should hate been in diameter.—Rev. S. Bicker and wife, and Messrs. Fred Axt and Samuel Hendricks arrived home from Hanover a few days ago, and were well pleased with their visit. • —The consecration of St. Joseph's church, Stratford, on Sunday 6th inst.' was the most interesting event in con- nection with the church since the tune the late Bishop Crinnon was consecratede to the Bishopric. Bishop Carberry, 6- Rev. Father Reilly, D. D., Hamilton, officiated as consecrator of Detroit, Treasurer of the Irish Land League of America, preached in the morning, And his Lordship Bishop Walsh, of London', and His Grace Archbishop Lynch, or Toronto, in the evening. ElIGIITEIENTII YE WIEOLE NUMBER 9 SUGAR,, SUGAR, SUG Extra Granulated, Standard bated, Bright Yellow, Dark Y Porto Rico and Demerara Raw If you want the Biggest $ Wo -OR T E LOWEST PRIC. By the BARR • a GO SRAIOHT TO THE Star Groee Strawberries, Goosebe and Cherries For -Preserving, at lowest prices. • FRUIT JARS —IN GREAT VARIETY— Teas. 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