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THE HURON EXPOSITOR
EDWARD CASH
Is now buying Fine Dairy Butter, in firkins
snly, and the best price in cash for fine fleece
wool.
GODERICH STREET
SEAFORTH.
most expooitor
DI -STRUM MATTERS.
A SUGGESTION.—DEAR MR. EDITOR,
think it would be a good idea if our
-town was to give the Seaford!. company
of the 33rd Battalion a royal supper on
'their arrival from London.. Would you
-please make a. note of it in your paper.
Yours, X. Y. - •
To cORRESPONDENTS.—Ou account of
going to press one day 'earlier this week
-than usual, we have to claim the inclul-
,gence of sur correspondents. We have
•on hand a letter from. Mr.. Strachan, on.
the Poor House; a correspondence rela-
tive to the Varna temperance meeting,
and severalother interesting articles,
which we must hold over until next
week, but which will then. receive pub-
licity-.
THE SCOTT ACT ASSOCIATION' MEET-
-ING.—A meeting of the Scott Act As-
sociation of this county was held at
'Clinton on Friday last. There was a
fair attendance. The situation of af-
fairs was fully discussed, and resolu-
tions were passed condemning the action
of the county council for refusing to
recommend the:appointment of a salaried
Police Magistrate, and. commending the
-course of those members who had voted
favorable to such recommendation ; that
at the next municipal elections only sleek
candidates as are favorable to the en-
forcement of the act should receive sup-
port; that all fines accruing -from con-
victions should go towards enforcing the
Act; the necessity of educating the
people by means of public discussion
and otherwise upon temperance ques-
tions, in order to secure a more efficient
enforcement of the Act, and that only
such candidates for Parliament should
receive the support of temperance
• people as will pledge themselves to as-
siat, the temperance cause. •This is the
substance of the business transacted.
We have, however, a, full report of the
proceedings and discussions on hand,
which we will publish next week.
THE FIRE BRIGADE. —Last week we
announced the success of our Fire Bri-
gade at the Kincardine tournament. The
boys returned home on Friday morning,
and before donning .their every -day
clothes paraded the streets in uniform,
carrying brooms, indicative of their
weeping victory, and on their route_
they received many congratulations. As
we stated last week two valuable prizes
fell to the Seaforth brigade. Mr. Geo.
Sills took first prize in the hose coupling
test, in competition with seventeen
others, ancl completed his task in -8 3/5
seconds, while the next closest was 11
seconds. In the hose -reel race the Sea -
forth team competed with five others,
making the test in 1.15, the second com-
pany being Watford, 1.17 1/5, and the
third, Walkerton, 1.18. They also com-
peted in the hose -reel race, but not hav-
ing had any practice in this they were
beaten, Oshawa coming in first in 49
seconds,Seaforth's time being 54 seconds.
The following members of the brigade
composed the hose team : A. Hendry,
Jas. Davis, -Geo. Smithers, Jas. R.
Wright, G. Hendry, W. J. Devereaux,
Jas. Nevills, Geo. Sills, Geo. Murray,
Jas. Leatherland, James Addison, L.
Bowerman, Jas. Reid, R. Abram, R.
McDonald. The hook and ladder team
was composed of the above with the ex-
ception that %7%T Cline took" the place of
Bowerman, and W. Stewart that of
Abram. The Seaforth boys are bound
to sustain the reputation of the place
wherever they go.
LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. John Stewart,
son of Mr. Alexander Stewart, of this
town, has gone to Galt, where he has
taken a good situation in one of the
oldest -and best blacksmithing establish-
ments in- that town. He is a steady
young than and a good mechanic, and
will give a good account of himself.—
Our old friend, Mr. James Durie, of
McKillop, was in town on Friday fast:
'Mr. Diude has been laid up for three
- monthswith a severe attack of erysipelas,
-
and his many friends here were pleased
to see him. around again.—Mr. Richard
Robinson, of the Nicholson farm, Tuck-
ersmith, received a severe kick from a
colt a short time ago, and is stilldis-
abled for work.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Scott intend celebrating their golden
wedding on the 1st of July, when there
will be a grand reunion of children,
grand -children and friends. We were
shown a few days ago a beautiful and
costly gold -headed cane, which is to be
presented to the old gentleman, and
which was procured especially for the
occasion by Mr. M. R. Counter.—We
would like to know what our town
fathers are doing about the Figh School
question of which we made mention a
few weeks ago. The Clinton people are
beginning to move in the same direction,
the Board having asked the council for a
• grant of $4,500, and if our council con-
tinue their daudling policy they will be
left behind.—At a. meeting of the direc-
tors a the Alciallop Insurance Com-
pany, held here on Saturday, 85 applica-
tions for membership were accepted,
Hallett furnishing. t9, McKillop 19, and
Tnckersenith 17.—Miss essie Case was
in London last week attending the clos-
ing exercises of Hellmuth Ladies' Col-
tlege.—(ta -Saturday •last as Miss Ryan,
siater of Mrs. John Killoran, of this
town, was standing or a ladder picking
cherries, she slipped .and fell breaking
her ankle bone. We are glad to
learn, howexer, under medical care she
is progressing nicely. --t-e notice by the
return of convictions by the Clerk of
the Peace for the quarter ending June
8th, that there in not a. single con-
viction made from this town, thus
proving that we are a law-abiding and
peace -loving people. --Mr. Robert Scott
has removed into the cottage on God-
erich. street recently occupied by Mr.
Iftigh Robb.—Mr. D. Watson has
awarded the contract for the ereetion. of
his new residence to Mr. John Lyons,
and Mr. Gutteridge does the brick and
stone work.—Mr. T. E. Hays received
$05 per head for his fat cattle, instead
f.s6c, as stated last week.—ifr. P.
Keating is the, Contractor for the large
new barn being erected by Mr. F. Case
on the Dorsey, farm on the Huron Road.
—Mr. Wm. McKay rode from Strat-
ford to Seaforth, a distance of 25 miles,
onhis bicycle on Monday morning last
in two hours including stoppages, and he
was as cool and fresh on arriving here as
if he had been sitting in a rocking chair
for that length of time. Had it not
been for the new gravel, he says, he
could have done it in an hour-and-a-
half.—Mr. Richard Common, of this
town, has favored us with a box of de-
licious strawberries of his own growing,
which surpasses anything we have ever
seen for size, and they are as good as
they are large. One of the number
measured 61 by 7 inches.—Mr. Ketchum
has 56 scholars in his singing class, and
nearly every lad and lassie seen on the
streets these evenings has a red music
book under his or her arra.—The hay
harvest has now become -geneial in this
vicinity. The crop, although net heavy,
will give a fair average yfeld.—Mr.
Charles Wilson has just returned from a
trip to Ottawa. His gravel pit iase was
to have come before the Exchequer
Court this week, but, owing to a pres-
sure of businese, it has again post-
poned.—The Galt -Reformer of last week
says : " We learn that Mr. James El-
liott, one of the pioneers ofnBeverly,
died on Monday morning last, aged 86
• ars." The deceased was uncle of
Mr. Wm. Elliott, town clerk of Seaforth.
—Messrs. Reid & Wilson, hardware
mernhants, of this town, received last
week direct from Liverpool a consign-
ment of one hundred tons of iron, being,
ten car loads. This is thelargestsingle
shipment that has ever been brought
into this county, and gives some idea of
the extensive business being done by
this enterprising firm.—Rev. J. Ball,
of Hensall, was in town on Wednesday,
on his way to his new appointment at
Woodford, in the county of Grey. Mr.
Ball is a aealous and able worker in the
good cause.—Mrs. Dr. McDonald and
children of Petersburg, Michigan, and
Mr. George Scott and wife, of Toledo,
are now gathered under the parental
roof, and are the guests of Mr. Frank
Scott.—Division Court was held here on
Saturday. There were no important
cases disposed of.—Mr. A. Armitage left
on Wednesday morning for atrip to the
Old Country, with the hope that the
change will improve his health. We
hope Mr. Armitage will return fully re-
stored.—Mrs. Edward Cull, of Detroit,
is at pesent the guest of her father-in-
law, Mr.:C. H. Cull.—Mr. John Han-
nah has sold another car load of his
creamery butter to Mr. A. Cardno, for
17-t cents per pound. Mr. Cardno takes
it with -him to the Old Country.—The
Italian harpers will be on the grounds
at the pienic in Case's grove on Domin-
on Day, and discourse sweet music.
—The steamship, Vancouver, on which
Mr. and Miss aemmel, Mies—Somerville
and Mrs. Chris. Johnson took passage,
arrived at Liverpool without accident or
mishap, having made one of the fastest
trips on record.—A new Lieutenant has
arrived -to assist Captain Willis in con-
ducting the Salvation Army. Owing to
the High School pupils occupying the
town hall -this week, the Army have been
holding their meetings elsewhere. Miss
Tena Gray, who has been for some time
filling the office of cadet in the Salvation
Army at Palmerston, is now home on a
visit.—Miss Mary Hyslop, of this town,
has jut returned from the Ottawa Nor-
mal School and has had her - certificate
raised from a second B to a second A.
Miss His14 is a clever student and a
good teacher.—The' Ketcham Musical
Convention will give their concert Thurs-
day evening the let July. There will
be over 60 voices and it promises to be
the musical event of the season.—Rev.
Mr. Broley and family -tare about remov-
ing to Elora. Rev. Mr. Howell-, the new
pastor, will preach in the Methodist
Church next Sunday.—Many - of our
readers will learn with -sorrow of the
death of Mr. Alexander Love, one of
our most promising young men. He
died on Tuesday, and was cut, down in
the full vigor of his manhood by con-
sumption, from which he has suffered
for over a year,and for some months past
has been confined to tne house. The
funeral takes place Friday at two
o'clock,—Mrs. R. Lumsden has gone to
spend a few days with friends in Wood-
stock.—Mr. John Morrow and family,
of London, are visiting friends in Sea -
.forth and McKillop.--t-A meeting of the
town council was held on -Tuesday even-
ing. The principal business transacted
was the passage of a by-law ordering
the removal of all sign El crossing the side-
walks.—The strawberry social given by
Mrs. McCoy, at the Egmondville manse,
on Tuesday evening was well attended,
and all present spent a most pleasant
social evening.—Mr. Jas. Finlayson, of
Paris, formerly of this town, was here
this week. Wp are glad to hear that he
is doing - well in Paris.—There are 26
candidates writing for second-class cer-
tificates here. They are under the charge
of Mr. W. G. Duff.—Rev. Mr. Smythe,
of Brussels, occupied the pulpit in the
Methodist church here last Sabbath,
Rev. Mr. Broley preaching in Brussels.
EXTENDING OPERATIONS.—Ifl. connec-
tion with the following from last week's
Wingham Times, we have to say that
the council of that town -Could not have
struck upon a better company to per -
feet and continue their salt operations,
had they searched Canada. from one end
to the other. The Times says : Last
Friday evening a special meeting of the
council was held to consider the proposi-
tion of Grey, Young tSt Sparling, the salt
manufacturers of Seaforth and Blyth,
relative to taking hold and operating the
salt well in this town. The proposition
was submitted in writing, and is sub-
stantially as follows: Grey, Young &
Sparling agree to erect and operate
works with a capacity of 175 barrels per
day, between the period of six and
twelve months, or sooner if connection
with the Canada Pacific Railway is com-
pleted, on condition that the town hand
them over the sum of $3,000 on their
first 100 barrels of salt being made, ex-
empt them from taxes for ten years, give
them half an acre of ground oh which
the derrick is erected, and secure the
right of way to town for laying the pipes
from the derrick to the works. In re-
turn Grey, Young & Sparling agree to
pay the Salt Well Company the amount
of their outlay in sinking the well. a
matter of between $1,200 and $1,500,
and pay the town $300 for the pump at
present in the well, purchase the pre-
perty upon which the works are to be
erected, put up their own building, fur-
nish and lay their own pipes, etc. The
proposition was only to hold good in
case of the Canada Pacific Railway being
extended to Wingham. The council de -
aided to accept the proposition, and a
telegram was se4 to Ma. Van Horne, of
the Canada Pacific Ranway, enquiring
when he wouldi receive a deputation
frau' Wingham dative to the extension.
A reply was r ceived stating that Mr.
Van Horne was absent from Montreal
and would be itl,way several days. On
his return he will likely appoint a date
to receive the deputation, when the mat-
ter of extension will be settled.
MR. LAURANCE will be at the store of
his agent, M. R. Counter Esq., Jeweller, .Sea -
forth, for one day only, Wednesday, July 7th,
for the purpose of adjustinF his spectacles to all
those suffering froth defective vision. 968-1
EYE, IHROAT AND NOSE.—DR.
PROUTWOOT, the we known Oculist and Aurist,
EAR, I
of Montreal, will be at the Queen's Hotel, Sea -
forth, on the 20th 21st and 22nd July, where he
can be consulted t r all diseases and operations
upon the above or ans. Artificial eyes inserted.
968
No SPECTACLES in the world will
give the wearer th4 perfect vision that B. Laur-
ance's will.
GRAND CLOSI
cal Convention th
Ketcham's directi
given at Cardno's
1st 1886. The cho
of the best talent o
finest Chorus Cone
"The Ketcham Co
number of Quartet
by the leading sing
25 cents, reserved
Store.
Mn. LAURAN
optician is second
one with defective
oan do so at M.
Wednesday next,J
imitation.
968-1
G CONCERT of the Musi-
t has been nnder Professor
ns for the past week will be
all, Thursday evening, July
tus will consist of sixty voices
Seaforth, and will rive the
rt ever given in this place.
cert Company " will give a
es, Duets and Solos, assisted
rs of the place. Admission
eats 35 cents, at Papst's Book
968
EIS name as an oculist
o no one in the world. Any.
vision wishing to consult him
Counter's Jewellery Store
'uly 7th, no charge for con -
968.1
DENT & HODGE, Barristers, of Mit-
obeli, have an unlimited amount of money to
lend on farm seen ty at 6 per cent per annum,
with privileges. ortgages bought. 968-8
Mn. LAURAN E has received testimon-
ials from the President and Vice President of the
Medical Associatimis of Canada and mostly all
the leading oculist ti of the day testifying to his
ability as an Oculist or Optician and to the
superiority of his lenses to all others. Can be
consulted at M. 1. Counter's Jewelry Store,
Wednesday, July 7 h. 968-1
Tu
BRIErs. —A v
belonging to Mil
few days ago.
weeks of foaling
—We regret
illness of Mr.
concession—Mr
up the beaver n
sion 7. It was
nearly all time
big township di
the benefits of d
kersmith.
cry fine Clydesdale mare
. David McCloy, died a
She was within a few
, and was very valuable.
learn of the continued
• McConnell, of the 7th
. John Keefe has plowed
eadow on lot 6, conces -
covered with water at
s of the year before the
ch was dug. This proves
ainage.
PERsoNAL.—
mer resident of
old friends a vis
hraska a few da
a companion fo
Miss Mary Kin
LOCAL.—Juni
ination atToron
Monday of this
didates from th
are writing.
Bxucefle1d.
PnEsENTAnaL .-The Sacrament of
the Lord's Su per was dispensed in
Union church, rucefield, on Sabbath.
last, the first oc asion since the settle-
ment of the Rev J. H. Simpson, when
142 members to k part. Eight new mem-
bers were added to the membership of
the congregatio . After the thanksgiv-
ing services o Monday, Mr. Wm.
Fotheringham, i the name of the ses •
sion and congre ation, in a neat speech
addressed Rev. oseph McCoy, of Eg-
monclville, and presented him with a
purse of seventy five dollars, in token of
their respect ani kindly feelings toward
him, and in recognition of his services as
moderator of ession during the late
vacancy.
Tilibbert.
r. John Cotter; a for -
this township, paid his
Lt. He returned to Ne -
s ago, taking with him
lite, in the person of
. _
✓ matriculation exam -
to University began on
veek. Four Hibbertean-
e Seaforth High School
1.
G derich.
LoOALs.—Ext nsive preparations are
being made her for the celebration on
Dominion Day. If the weather is fine
there will likely be 20,000 people in town
on that day. he great champion ath-
letes have si fled their intention of
being preseni. Rev. T.M. Campbell,
who has been t1e minister of North St.
Methodist chur h here for the last three
years, left on Wednesday for Owen
Sound. Gocler. h has had many excel-
lent Methodist 4iinisters, but never had
one to surpass r. Campbell. During
his short stay in Goderich he has made
hosts of friends who sincerely regret his
departure. G9derich's loss is Owen
Sound's gain, and we congratulate thein
on seeuringthe servieesof soablea minis-
ter.—The Departmental examinations
are being held n the Court House this
and next week About 60 candidates
are writing for j nior matriculation and
teachers' certithhates. The entrance ex-
aminations start next week, and about
150 have signified their intention of
writing.
McKillop. •
AccIDENT.—op Fi4day last Mr. An.
thony Givlin net with a very serious
accident while asisting at a barn raising
on the farm of Mr. Hemming on the
10th concession. By some means a
heavy stick of timber which was being
elevated to the op of the frame slipped
and fell on M. Givlin, crushing and
bruising him so eriously that he will be
laid up for some time.
• A GOOD COLT —Mr. John Stafford, of
the 13th conce sion, jest week sold a
filly colt which i as foaled on the 7th of
April last to Mr. John Kneehtel, of
Brussels, for th sum of $150 cash. This
fine colt was sired by Mr. Simon Mc-
Kenzie's irnpo ted horse " Kennel -
worth," and is f
John Mason, of
last year by Mr
meer, of that to
SERVED H im
I am -informed
Killop passed a
meeting reques
to remove all 1
road opposite
boundary becai
names as evid
case. He shoul
did slot know w
is the reason g
any rate, when
LooK.En.
THAT LIQUO
last week, Mr.
Gravel Road, w
stance of Inspec
A. Govenlock
J. P.'s, to answ
liquor contrary
Canada Temper'
Clinton, appear
and Mr. Dancey
fence. The ca
nearly the whol
notable mainly
1
nom a mare bred by Mr.
Hullett, and purchased
Stafford from Mr. Tre-
nship.
tIGHT.—MR. EDITOR, ----
hat the council of Mc -
resolution at their last
ing Andrew Govenlock
umber and logs off the
his own place and the
se he accepted their
.nce in the late liquor
cl have objected, as they
hat they drank. That
yen by the council at
t is boiled down.—ON-
CASE.—On Thursday of
ulton, of the Northern
summonsed at the in -
or Millar before Messrs.
and John McMillan,
to the charge of selling
to the provisions of the
nee Apt. Mr. Scott, of
d for- the prosecution
of Seaforth, for the de -
e occupied the court
e of the day, and was
n account of the char-
acter and standing of the witnesses
called and examined. There were
Reeves, Deputy Reeves, ex -Wardens,
Township Clerks, Bailiffs, &c., ex-
amined, and we believe that even a
County Judge was subpoenaed as a wit-
ness, but did not appear. Each of these
distinguished. witnesses in turn adniit-
ted to having had something to drink at
Mr. Fulton's hotel on that day, but,
strange to say, none of them could tell
whether the beverage of which they par-
took was intoxicating or not, some of
them, in fact, could not tell whether it
was root beer, or strong beer, or ginger
beer, or ale, but they all seemed to be
pretty well agreed that it was " beer "
of some kind. This extraordinary dull-
ness of taste also, is all the more sur-
prising in view of the fact that none of
them are novices at the " tasting " busi-
ness. After all the witnesses were ex-
amined Mr. Dancey took objection to the
legality of the proceedings on the ground
that the law requires the names of both
the magistrates before whom the case is
to be tried to be mentioned in the in-
formation, whereas., in this instance,
reference was only made to one magis-
trate. This objection proved to be well
taken, and resulted fatal to the case.
The magistrates adjourned the court
until the following Wednesday so they
could consult independent legal opinion
on the point. Mr. Garrow, of Goderich,
was consulted, and as he coincided with
Mr. Dancey, the case was dismissed on
Wednesday.
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 ofihis ready made stock at and
below cost, as he has positivelydecided 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.
966
PURE DRUGS, Dye Stuffs, Patent
Medicines &c., also a supply of Paris Green at
DR. MACDERMID'S Drug Store, 'Jensen.
965
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. — On
Monday evening of last week a number
of the members and friends of the Hen -
salt South Circuit assemble& at the
church, and, at the close of a short ser-
vice, conducted by the Rev. W. Tor-
rance, the ' said reverend gentleman, in
the name of the members and friends,
presented the Rev. Mr. Ball and wife
with a beautiful set of dishes, com-
prising 105 pieces, the same having been
specially purchased by Messrs. Coad &
Rannie, and in a short address expressed
the high esteem in which the reverend
gentleman and his wife were held by all,
and the sincere regret he, in common
with those present, felt in parting with
them on the eve of their departure for a
new field of labor, but trusted that in the
providence of God they might be long
spared to go in and out among their
people and see the work of the Lord
prospering in their hands even more
abundantly than in the past. The Rev.
Mr. Ball, on behalf of his wife and him-
self, in a few words thanked the donors
for their beautiful and at the same time
useful gift, and assured them that their
kindness on the present occasion as well
as their many acts in the past would be
long and pleasantly borne in mind. He
also briefly referred to his pastorate
aniong them during the past two years,
and trusted that as he would not be
very far removed from them he would
yet in the future have opportunities of
meeting with them
Bluevale.
LOCALITIES.—Mrs. _Timmins and fam-
ily are away on a visit to Rev. Mr.
Lounds,_ of Amberley.—Who is going
to be the first lucky base ball club to
come to Bluevale and give our boys a
game ?—" Doc " Messer returned to
Hamilton on Monday after a two weeks'
visit to his parents.—George Pirie has
been away spending his holidays among
his friends at Walsingham Centre.—
Alex. Kay, our obligingmiller is still
very low, but there- is hopel of his re-
covery.—That '6th innings gave the
Gorrie boys great hope of winning the
game ; but our bus were only fooling,
eh !
THAT BASE BALL MATCH.—MR. EDI-
TOR,—Noticing a piece in your valuable
paper in the Gorrie items, referring to
the recent base ball match between Blue -
vale and Gorrie, I have something to
correct. In the first place your corres-
pondent says it was a tea3n made up
from Wingham and Bluevale. The only
player from Wingham is the captain of
the Bluevale club, who to my personal
knowledge has belonged to the club for
over ten years. About making 20 runs
in one innings, our pitcher and catcher
both got used up in the sixth innings,
when the score was Gorrie 12, and Blue -
vale 29. They got used up on account
of this being the first game they had
played this year, and consequently we
had to use a green pitcher and catcher,
which made Gorrie get a few runs. This
raised their hopes shortly, to die when
the Bluevale sluggers knocked their
pitcher out of the box. Gorrie was not
behind in having foreign players, as one
of their best men does not live in the
place, nor does he belong to the club
either. We can also mention another of
their men who, strictly speaking, don't
belong to the club. Now, we will give
Gorrie a chance to win back their lost
laurels by playing them another friendly
game, or a game for money any time on
the Wingham or Brussels park grounds.
About playing at Bluevale, the Gorrie
correspondent may come over and he
will ascertain that respectable people
always attend the games here.—BLUE-
VALE BASE BALL ADMIRER.
Winthrop.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.—The annual
strawberry festival in connection with
the Sabbath school, held on Wednesday
evening of last week, was .a grand suc-
cess. Though the evening was some-
what unfavorable on account of the
threatening rain, there was a good at-
tendance. The- proceeds amounted to
$30, and when we consider that the chil-
dren were admitted for five cents, we
must say it was a financial success. The
berries were of first-class quality, as was
shown by the large amount that disap-
peared in a very short time, and the
number who called for a second supply.
The literary programme was all that
eould be desired, and the following are
those who took part : Excellent recita-
tions were given by Mies M. Hillen, Miss
M. S. Govenlock, Mr. G. E. Leach and
Mr. F. Pearen. Choice readings by
Messrs'. Jas. Dickson, D. Johnston, Geo.
Murdie, and Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth.
Our old friend, the Rev. Jos. McCoy, of
Egwondrille, gave a good address on
"Labor." Dr. Smith, of Seaforth, was
then called on for ai address, but he
declined on accouat cf the lateness of
the hour, much to t e regret of the
audience. For the sante reason a num-
ber of readings and recitations had to be
left over. The abov-mentioned pro-
d with most ex -
by our own effi-
y seemed more
ntertainment of
gramme was interspers
cellent music rendered
cient choir. Everybo
than pleased with the
the evening. We are bappy to say -that
the Sabbath school here is larger and in
a more flourishing condition than ever
before. t_
* ,
BelgraVe.
HEAD Q AunEns for Bargains in.
Straw and Felt! Hats, Boots and Shoes, Dress
Goods, Silks and Satins all colors, Laces, Em-
broideries, Gloves, Fans Sm. Ready made cloth-
ing, suits $4 and up; Boy's, $2.50. Teas a
specialty. New Hay and Harvest Tools, Ma-
chine Oils direct from the manufacturers very
low. Ten per cent less for cash. A top price
paid for butter.—A. TAYLOR. 966
OTS.—The fine rains of last week
have greatly improved spring crops and
the hay. Turnips are up already, look-
ing strong and healthy.—Several fine
barns have been eredted this spring, and
others enlarged, all hatling stone founda-
tions built underneata—The members
of Court Belgrave, Canadian Order of
Foresters, meet now on the last Monday
in each month instea1 of the first as
heretofore.—The Rev., J. F. Parks has
returned again, and will preach in Trini-
ty church, Belgrave, at 10.30 a. m. on
Sunday, llth July, and so there will be
no service in the afternoon.—Geo. Steen
is selling a large number of mowers and
self -binders, manufactnred by the North
American Company, of London, which
are second to nonein the country. Mr.
Steen has a shop rented here for the
machinery and repair. We trust he
will build or rent a dwelling soon, and
live in our midst with his blushing
bride.—Mrs. Wm. MDonald, widow,
of East Wawanosh, -was in London for
two weeks having a large tumor remov-
ed from her neck, and she will soon be
all right again.—Our dressmakers, the
Misses O'Hara, of _Blyth, are doing a
good busineht as they are experienced
and work reasonable, keeping pace with
the styles- and times.—P. McCasey lost
a young colt on Monday morning. --John
Scandrett, wife and daughter returned
last Friday, after spending several weeks
among friends in London and vicinity.—
Mr. Daniel Wheeler ehot a crane last
Friday morning in A. McLean's creek,
which measured 5 fe t 10 inches from
tip to tip of the wins, and contained
two large frogs and 14i fish, which were
black bass, chub and trout. Who can
beat it ?
Wroxeter.
BRIEFS.—Mr. Wm. Bryant shipped
from this station on Friday as fine a lot
of cattle as We have seen this year. He
is one of the veteran b yers of this part
;
of the county, and he always pays the
highest price.—Mr. ohn Hamilton is
buying sheep. Quite a number came in
on Friday last, and they looked to be a
fine. lot. This is Considered head-
-quarters for the cattle trade. ----Mr.
Lawrie -has hada railing put around the
weigh scales, making it convenient for
weighing cattle, sheep &c.—Mr. F. W.
Webster, tailor, is le ving us. He is
not sure where he will locte at present,
but is going to Hamilt n. " May he find
a place to " tie " in, and also may he be
able to " suit " them an well as he has
done us.—We were glad to shake hands
with our old fellow tOwnsman, Mr. R.
G. Chapman, now of Teeswater. He is
down for the purpose of moving his
family. Mr. A. Howson will occupy the
house lately vacated by him.—We pre-
sent at present a very clean and respect-
able appearance. Our sidewalks have
all been repaired in a very substantial
manner; no need of either electric or
gas light; every hole is stopped. We
are also -commencing to improve our
streets something after the boulevard
style. This is done by private parties.
May the good work continue. We have
also at present some ' very pretty gar-
dens. Among the more noticeable is Mr.
A. Pattan's ; it is reallY pretty. Taking
all together, our villag is presenting a
clean, healthy appearaitce. We should
think it would make a good summer re-
sort.—Rev. Geo. Browi will occupy the
pulpit in the Methodist- church next
Sunday evening, all being well.—We
counted 110 less than ! four machinery
men in town on Monday last. Verily,
the machinery businesS is booming. Go
ahead, boys, the farmers are all good in
this locality.—The ctops are doing a
good deal better since the late rairs, and
our hopes are once more hoisted, in an•
ticipation of good crop, good prices and
good business.
Blyth.
FAREWELL SERMON. t—Rev. J. S. Fish-
er preached a very touching farewell
sermon last Sunday etening in the
Methodist church, to a very large con-
gregation, many being unable to obtain
standing room. Our citizens thus
showed the high esteem in which Mr.
Fisher is held by the members of his
own and other churches of Blyth and
vicinity. Mr. Fisher will leave for
Holmesville to take Mr. Birks' charge,
and Rev. Mr. Mills, of Hespeler will
take Mr. Fisher's chatge. At the close
of the sermon Mr. N. II. Young an-
nounced that a farewell would be given
Mr. Fisher, and a reception to Mr.
Mills at the parsonage on Tuesday even-
ing.
Musicem—The Keteham Convention,
which has been in session for the past
week, closed Monday evening with an
excellent entertainment, consisting of
solos, duets, anthems, quartettes and
choruses. At the cloee of the concert
on Monday, June 21st., a class of 38
pupils was organized, and since that
about 12 names have been added, mak-
ing the class in Blyth 50. The way the
pupils could read inusie so quickly, and
in so short a time, shows the superior
ability of Professor Weeks as a teacher.
After the concert the members organ-
ized themselves into &musical society,
when the following officers were appoint-
ed : President, R. J. McGill ; vice-presi-
dent, A. Wettlaufer ; secretary, John -
S. McKinnon; treasurer, W. J. Milne;
director, A. Lawrence; organist, Miss
J. Phillips. The society will meet every
Monday evening in the temperance hall,
at eight o'.,lock sharp.
Bidats.—Captain Thomas, who has
had command of the Salvation Army for
about six months, left for her home to
take a rest, owing to ill health. Lieu-
tenant Snell will take her place.—The
pupils of Blyth Public School gave an
entertainment in the school on Wednes-
day evening.—The Blyth junior base
ball club played the senior base ball club
of Clinton on Thursday. Of course, the
• Blyth boys playing against a senior team,
had no show at all, and were beaten by
7 runs and an innings to spare.—Miss
Annie Mullin, of Lucknow,,is visiting
in Blyth.—Miss Milloy, of Clinton, is
visiting at J. Emigh's. —The annual
union picnic was held on the picnic
grounds, south of Blyth, on Thursday.
Although it threatened rain in the morn-
ing, it did .not keep the children from
assembling at the Presbyterian church.
About 10.30 a. m. it cleared off, and a
grand processiontrheaded by the band,
preceededt to the grounds, where the
children spent a pleasant day. They
wish the annual picnic came more than
once a year.
A PROSPEROUS CHURCH. —The Ad
vance says: The term now closing on
the Blyth circuit of the Methodist
church has been marked by a very en-
couraging degree of success and pros-
perity in all departments. Through the
earnest and persevering efforts of the
members and friends, under the leader-
ship of the Ladies' Aid, the parsonage
property is entirely free from debt, and
a small surplus is in the hands of the
treasurer. There has been a handsome
increase in the amounts paid to the con-
nexional funds. The financial claims of
the circuits have been promptly and
fully discharged. The niembership has
been increased each year; thp net in-
crease reported for the present year is
fifty. During the term the utmost har-
mony has prevailed, peace, unity and
prosperity such as have been enjoyed is
alike gratifying to minister and people,
and a sure evidence that the Divine
blessing has been sought and obtained.
There is one thing, however, that is a
serious hindrance to the more rapid ad-
vancement of the dhurch in this village,
i. e., the want of a better church—one
more inviting and more central as to lo-
cation'and now that the last dollar of
debt has been paid on the entire circuit,
an earnest and united effort, jnst such
as the Methodist people are capable of
putting forth, might remove that hin-
drance and place the denomination in a
much better position in our midst, and
at the same time contribute to the wel
fare of the village. We hope to be in a
position soon to report progress.
Varna.
EXPLANATION.—MR. EDITOR,—Please
tell your Varna correspondent that I
was not at the temperance meeting held
there last week; that I never intended
to be there. Rev. E. A. Smith knew
this perfectly well, foal told him so my-
self.—JOHN Esson, Reeve of Bayfield.
LEFT. —Mrs. John 'Walker, who has
been a resident of this vicinity for many
years, left here on Friday last accom-
panied by her mother, Who has resided
with her for some time. Mrs. Walker
goes to live in the township of Mark-
ham, where she has a brother and other
relatives living. She has been a resident
of this district for about twenty years,
and with her late husband, resided on a
farm on the Goshen Line for 15 years.
Mr. Walker's health failingthey purchas-
ed a comfortable home in Varna, where
they resided until his death. Mrs.
Walker recently sold this property and
now returns to the home of her youth.
The good wishes of a very large circle of
friends go with her.
Kinburn.
OBITUARY.—Death has again been in
our midst. Another of our friends has
crossed "that bourne from whence no
traveller e'er returns," in the person of
Miss Eliza Colclough, daughter of Mr.
H. Colclough. Miss Colclough was 16
years of age,being cut down in the "bud-
ding spring of youth," when hope is
strong and prospects bright in the hu-
man breast. She has lived from ehild-
hood in this vicinity, where her amiable
disposition and kind manner formed for
her a large circle of loving and firm
friends, and among whom she shall be
long and lovingly remembered. Al-
though young she was quite resigned,
and died trusting in her Saviour and
resting solely on His strong arm. Her
remains were followed to their last rest-
ingplace, Kinburn cemetery, by a large
concourse of mourners and friends. Mr.
Colclough has the sympathy of the entire
community in -his recent bereavements,
this being the third of his family of
which he has been bereft in a compara-
tively short period.
Stanley.
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—Mr. John
Hood, son of Mr. Joseph Hood, of the
2nd concession of Stanley, who is now
residing on the old Blair farm has
raised his barn which has an eight foot
stone wall under it. Alex. McBeath is
erecting an additional piece of 24 by 40
feet to the end of the barn. The raising
was on Monday, and he had the end
bent raised from the inside and left in
an inclined position leaning outwards
and supported by pikes. A number of
men were outside while a number more
were engaged erecting centre posts on
the side sils. Thaposts were raised and
the lower girt in one of the posts was
pinned, when the bent came back with
a crash, struck the posts and one of them
fell, but the other which had the pinned
girt in it remained standing which some-
what broke the fall of the bent. When
the bent struck the floor there were a
number of men standing between the
beam and the girt in the fallen bent,
and, strange to say, there was not a man
hurt, but John McDougall and Jose h
Hood, jr., who received very slight 111 -
juries on the shoulders. Truly, nothing
but the protection of a kind Providence
saved some of us at least from instant
death.—ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Brussels.
BRIEFS.—Mrs. 3. Rs Meyers, of Strat-
ford, is at her sister-in-law's, Mrs. 0.
A. Powell, visiting.—A. M. Kay, of
Goderich, was in town this week. He
is looking as of yore, and as usual was
accompanied by one of the fair sex.—J.
W. Shaw, teacher, of Blyth, was home
Saturday last. He seems to be enjoy-
ing himself.—A number of our citizens/
are away to camp at London, having
joined the Wingham Company, our own
Company not going to the front this
year.—Mrs. Thomas Fletcher has re
turned after her sojourn in neighbor-
ing towns visiting friends.—Mrs. J. W.
Shaw is away visiting friends in Hullett.
—Mrs. 0. Richards has returned from
her trip to see friends at Port Perry.—
J. D. Ronald and lady have gone to
Vancouver, British Columbia, to deliver
a steam fire engine.—Henry Perkins,
of Gorrie, was presented by his brother
Orangemen with a very fine gold mount-
ed cane on Friday last in open lodge
here.—W. 13. Dickson has gone on a
trip to Helena, Dakota, to look after the
interests of some parties here in prop-
erty that is worth from $20,04 to $25,
JULY 2, 1R86,
At E. McFaur
Dry Goods and
Millinery Hose,
Every Department
IS COIVIPLET
FOR THE ----
Summer Trade,
"SPECIAL 1"
A lot of AMERICAN PRINTED
MUSLINS (warranted fast in color) at
a remarkably low price. Also
White and Cream Muslim
In Checks and Stripes,
Swiss Spots, Lace Effects, ch,
E. McFAUL,
THE CASH DRY GOODS AND IL.
LINERY HOUSE,
SEAFORTH, -
000. It is hoped he may be successful, at
we do not object to money coming here,..
Miss Maggie Hunter was the successfel
guesser in the button contest at D. N.
Smales'having guessed 672, and there
being 673.—E. E. Wade and F. 8. Scott
are taking in East Huron in their daily
trips just now for the benefit of their
health and to see that the Dominion
Franchise Lists are purged of the bogus
votes added last spring, and are succeed-
ing very well. A full report of the re -
suit will be given when through.—A
strawberry festival was given on Mon-
day evening by the ladies of St. Joh
church on the grounds of J. D. Ronald.
The receipts amounted to $40. All en-
joyed themselves.
SIGEMBENTIE YEAR
ViI107-JB NUMBBB 969
UV' OPENED 011
—AT THE—
Cheap Cash Stoi
Dress Goods,
Prints,
'Coractu,
Butles,
$4t4'n8Y
Mantle Ornaments,
Silk Gloves,
Dress Muslins
Ginghams,
'Hoop Skirts,
Parasols,Dree_s Clasps,
Mantle Silks, :]
Cotten liose,
' 1
.---AND A GREAT MANY -1
Cc- 0 DI'
too numerous to mention. Call
them, -at the
_Cheap Cash S t o
Hoffman ,et CoMpai.'
Cardno's Block, Seaforth.
Staffa.
HIBBERT DOTS.—The Board of Health
have, we believe, been inspecting the
various school premises.—Any person
desirous of purchasing A 1 strawberries;
can do so from Mr. John Carmichael of
this place.—The villagers of Staffa have
consented not to have any sports here on
Dominion day, in order to give the sis-
ter villages a chance. ---Mr. Saddler is
sawing logs.—The Messrs. Hoskin are
doing a large milling trade.—Miss Jessie
Allen is busily engaged in the straw-
berry business.—Mr. Thos. Oliver is at
present enjoying good health.—Mr.John
Hotham has a contract of ditching from
the township council.—The musical tal-
ent of Staffa is being highly appreciated,
as both choirs have foreign engagements
on Dominion day. The English church
choir accepted the invitation from
Whalen, and the Metleodiso fromirult
man friends.—Messrs. Jeffrey & Brooks
are busily engaged drawing stones.—
Various contracts of gravellinghave
been completedi
—Our sidewalk s not
yet forthcoming despite the ladies
appeal.—The directors of the Hibbert
Agricultural Society have decided to
hold their fall exhibition at Staffa on
Wednesday the 6th of October next.
Zurich.
GONE EAST.—Mr. Henry Cook and
wife from the Sauble Line; Mr. Gotlieli
Murner and wife and Mr.Jaeob Kaereher
and wife, of the Brownson Line; Mx.
Jacob Schluchter and daughter from the
14th concession; Mr. David Schluchter
and wife of the Goshen Lin, and Rer.
J. W. Ortwine, all went to attend an
Evangelical camp meeting which is
being held near New Hamburg this
Hindman,
nRe
week. u s
SERVICES. — Rev. Fatherof Milbank, was here last.
week and held services in the Roma
Catholic church. He was assisted by
Rev. Father Kealey of Drysdale. The
services were well attended.
HOME AGAIN.—Mr. Robert Buswell,
who left for Kincardine last week, hs*
returned home, and he speaks well
of the lake town and the people. Mr,
Wm. Klopp arrived home last week from
his trip to Hamilton. While away he
paid a visit to Buffalo and spent Sun-
day there. He does not speak very
favorably of the way Sunday is observed,
by the subjects of Uncle Sam. Rev, E.
Wendorffer has returned home from
Hamilton.
DIED.—The five year old daughter of
Mr. Henry Willett of the Blind Line,
Hay, died last Friday morning and the
remains were interred in the Lutheran
cemetery. Inflammation of the lungs
was the cause of her death.
HYMENEAL.—Mr. Fred Hess of this
town,and Miss.Louisa, Stelk were joined
in matrimony on Tuesday last, and en
Wednesday started off to visit friends hi,
the east. We wish them a pleasant
visit and a joyful, prosperous life to.
gether.—Mr. Bowman from Wilmo,
and Mrs. Oesch of the Biownsto
Line, were also married the same day.
PROPERTY SOLD.—Mr. Frederick latt
has sold his property in this village,cota
slating of a house and lot, and two and
half acres of land to Mr. David Ste%
rfoertahvingto p
the ofellro,0i0t0. Mr. Axt
miu tad,
no[tThreeceaibvoevdeiun'tiasltInded for last week but wit
meeting of the Dominion draught
horse -breeders' society, and ell others
interested in the breeding of draught
hbecTs. iens,thise t:itbeheld
yofstrianttfolri chamiami
July 13th, at half -past 10 in the fore-
noon. The meeting will he open to all
horsemen and breeders for the discaa.
sion of such steps as will conduce to the
breeding and improving of Clydesdales
Shire, and Canadian draught horss,
hanavdetwtheofretroteratisosnes.of such animal* 65
NOTICE
Our Monthly Fashion Sheet jul
iiand, and those wanting one will
eall and get one before the suppIy1
The County Poor Hans(
EDITOR EXPOSITOR,—DEAR Sx
trust I may not be imposing on
nature by asking you to alto
words in reply to your no
comment on my letter in the wee
fore last's issue of THE EXPos
Although, as you say, it may be
easy answering every point raise
me in opposition to s, poor house,
not the most remote intention of ea
any reflection upon THE EXPOSIT(
its advocacy of an opposite conten
I have a perfect right to take wha
View I choose on any public flues
but it is quite legitimate for you or
site to say that my views are nal
and that THE EXPOSITOR does not
cuss public questions on narrow
lees, and you are the judge as far al
are concerned. But, while 1 ma
narrow in my views upon this queSt
may be perinitted to state that
as competent a judge of what is na
or broad and comprehensive on th
any other question as those who oi
me, and I mean to assert my
You said in your eseimate of a
-house you did iuclude the entire al
cost, viz., interest ion capital ace
sinking fund and the entire eo
maintenance1 said it was non
that the 14.leping of the poor
county of Wateriao cost only $38.1
find by referring to the June mini
18781 was correct.. Page 34, Rep(
the 8pecial Committee oxi the Hes
Refuge, it says " The original
the farm and buildings was $26,00C
average expense per inmate durin
year 1877 wa 73cents, or
annumaexclusive of interest and -a
outlay on permanent improvement
interest on capital account" By
Ang the above you will oblige,
rUly, THOMAS STRAUB
4110........••••••••••.m.
—The other day while the 3 o
express was crossing on the fel
Pehlt Edward and had just touche
• filip, a lady had her hand satchel sl
ed and her pocket book, containin
and a ticket- taken therefrom, by il
Whoseemed to be a passenger o
train. The lady raised an akin
the thief was captured and tal
charge by a policema.
—lir. James Thompson, of Wal
near Strasburg, met with a serimil
dent lately. He was returning]
Berlin, and was within a mile of
when in passing a small pile of -Ivo
the side of the road his young ho/
tame frightened, jumped to on
and threw Mr. Thompson out '1410
force on his head, fracturing his,
-$0 as to cause paralysis of all the]
tart of bis body. A medical
1
tation ha e decided, that his injur
fatal.
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