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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1886-11-19, Page 8• THE H U RO EXPOSITOR. EDWARD CASH Dealer in Fane Datta made nutter, Hides, ehecp is t cktn4•, t:til;ity, wool and raw furs. E.:I.r. ' scale for sale. OODERIOH STREET, SEAEORTH. eXPlar5itO DISTRICT, MATTERS. REroRM NIt ettNe...--:\ meeting; of the Reformer; of 4eafurth will be Itelci in the (` Iuntereiat,l 1lote1, on tT�, tionclaiy.even- f ,• Inext at eight .: clttetl ., fur the pur- pose of appointing delegates to attend the Reform ('onventio-n to be held at Brumfield etiel.i oat the foilowitt ; day. \\'e hope there will be a large' attendance,. and that not a single Reformer in town will forget the date ar,fail to be present. Pie tat t ni ril le Sere floe.--San)e time ago the Rev. lr. lluwell,• i stor of the Methodist church in tltis town, preach- ed an abie and eloquent sermonon7 the sutrjeet of I'rohibition.. A. request has leen made by .a number of the citizens that this sermon be repeated, and the reverend gentleman has decidedtoac- cede to the request,` and will deliver; his discourse in the Methodist church .ou Sunday evening next at the usual hour. %Ve hope= it will he listened to by a very targe audiene e. NNIvl:€.s.utZ SI RvIeEs.—The anni- versary services in connectio=n with the t.''reeby ter an church, in this town; will be held - on Sunday, December 19, and the anniversary soiree will be held ou the fallowing Monday evening:. We are pleased to be able to state that the services. of Rev. Mr. Wiley, of Paris, and lately of New York, have been. secured, ain:d he will preach the anniver- sary sermons on Sunday, and deliver an address at the tea meeting on the follow- ing •:Monday evening. JI'$Tt\ MCC:`.LRTI(v :.s LECTURE.—We would again remind our readers of the lecture to be delivered by Justin Mc- Carthy, in t'ardno's Hall, in this town, on Tuesday evening next, 23 -rd inst. On account of the large sale of reserved tickets,, we would urge upon -the holders of the same to comeearly, in order to secure their seats without undue crowd- ing-, as the indications point to an im- mense concourse of people that will be Sure to assemble that evening, and by doing so the duties of the ushers will I e= much facilitated thereby, and every pne will -be sure to get their seat before the rush commences. # • MR. ii_S.E.sToXE`: NEW 'AE'I'0INTMF. T. Lindsay Post: of last week has the following : " luring the week a com- mittee of • the - School Board have held sittings and gone through- the large number of applications, with accoln- panyingg testimonials,sent in: for position as headmaster and staff for the: High =hoof. .ft is understood that the ap- plication of Mr. Harstone, Seaforth High tiehopl, has been approved of in committee Of the whole,andthat that gentleman has been wired an acceptance cif his application. lir. Harstone has .. very high reconrnendations and the reputation of Twine i in every • way thoroughly well fitted for the position.;* We can caiseiention:tly congratulate the people of Lindsay upon their choice. We are sure Mr. 11W -stone will fully -meet their expectations, and.- that they will find him not only a competent and t eflieient teacher, but' a good and useful citizen, and while we deeply regret his 1 contemplated removal from Seaforth, we can as heartily wish him success inti kis new and more extended field of labor. A S.ktt .1ceet=E4T.--The little three year oltl daughter of Mr. and Ars. J. G. "Constable of London and formerly of ,St -:,,forth Met with a terrible accident on Wednesday of last week. It seems diet about .> o'clock on that_ day Mrs. Goz G stable had just completed a big days weeping, and had poured the hot water from the boiler into- a: pail, which she lett standing near the stove.. She Went into ttia adjoining room to attend to some- thine, when she heard a piercing sc:reart. Rushing into the kitchen she found her tittle daughter in the pail of scalding water, her head and feet protruding. The little girl had evideutly staggered k aekwards and 'fallen; into the hot water just removed. front the stove:., Medical aid was quickly sumnmoned,and at : first it was supposed that although the child's injurieswere very severe they would not terminate fatally,but this hope was mot realized, as death put an end to her terrible sufferings abouts o'clock Fri- day morning. The remains were brought here for interment in the Maitlandba-nk eeutetery on Saturday.. ewe, Kippen, preached in the Presby- tetithe church last Sunday morning and ev timing, Mr. McDonald and , he having exehauged pulpits for the 'day.—The 11; ussels Post uomet to hand this week in a neW dress and eelarged form. We eougratulate our excellent neighbor on tills evident t;igri,. of prosperity and hape its career may continue to beoaward anti upayard.--•-Loftue -Stark fare- - %elle(' i•f.t the Salvation Array en Sa.la L th aft&rnom-last, .and lute gone into tive service. ----Mrs. Clarke has pur- -halm :street, and haS commenced the t•reetion of anew reeideuce.—The Young Liberals meet in their room in the Far- t tere' hall on. 1.'61:Le- evening. A full attetelanee dt•sired as business of im- a.01 :talkie; quinplain ot the light deli -V - tette, of erain. The fine weather and tte low prieee hive had a tendency in 6 A...4%7st buildings in town. Not t many year, have tlu_. :ioals been so this et as they arc noW.- - Jant•t Autte eel a neat little 1, titer taL the -es piper teae reocived from Miss Ander te. ate Lang. formerly of Lodger - were in to wn Tu es11 a y. Mr. Lang has purchased a property in Exeter and intends residing there • in future.—A large number of onr citizens of both political persuasions intend going to Goderich Friday afternoon to see and hear the great Conservative chieftain.— Mrs. Archibald Scott and her son Mel- vin left for Manitoba ou Wednesday. They go by the Canadian Paeific Rail- way.- - When the large wq,olen mill of the Messrs. VanEgmond in this townds all lighted up in- the evening it presents a beautiful sight.—Mayor Coleman is not yet able to leave his residence, lint he is getting better, and if he does not have a relapse will soon be around again usuaLe-The other day Mr. Thomas Downey drove -his twenty year _old driving mare over forty miles, and a good part of the way over mud reads, with two in the buggy, and she reached home apparently as fresh as she went away. There are not many such horses has sold the lots on the south side of the railway track ou which the old oatmeal mill used to stand to a Mr. Wilson,' section man on the railway, whois erect- ing a dwelling house on thein.—Mr. jas. Leenan has rented. his farm for $375 in- stead of $325, as stated last week. -.- Air. John It. Clarke, the Boot Black Orator, has presented Mr. D. Moran with his plug hat. - Dan thinks that if he never had brains before he is &ire to have them now, and he is bound to take to the lecture platfoem at once, feeling con fi den t that the in spiretion of the hat will carry him to fame end for- tune.—The Misses Jones, late of this town, who have been otlicers of the Sal- yation Army far some time, have been ordered to the -United States to carry on the work under the Star-Spangled ban- ner.—There will be an open lodge me4- ing in the God(' Tempters hall an Mon- day evening next, to which thepublic are cordially invited.—Thernecting held here on Friday evening last for the pur- pose of forming a Prohibitory Electoral Union was not- largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Wilkinson delivered an ex- eellent address, and a Union was or- ganized. Unions have also been or- ganized at Roxbaro school house and at Duff's church, McKillop.—Podr old Archibald Galbraith, the phrenologist, has been around town for several days. He is but a Wreck ef his former self, and affords a sad illustration 'of the deadly influence of intoxicating liquors. But for this failing Mt. Galbraith might and no doubt would be one of the fore- most men of the land, as few men possess greater ability or a mare genial, whole-souled disposition.— The ladies are preparing a treat for next Wednesday evening's entertainment: at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, something out of the ordinary routine, and they want everybody to come.—A football match will be played on die Recreation Ground,on Thanks- giving day at 2.30 P. Al., betWeen the High School and Town teams. As both teams are in good trim and are . well matched, an exciting game may be ex- pected. To THE REsIDENTs OF SEAFORTII AND' Vicinity.—Havi rig bought the stock •of 4. Ault, and added largely thereto, I am prepared to give you goods at itmees unheard of. We are now selling a bright raw sugar 2.0 lbs. fel. $1.00 ; 15 lbs. granulated sugar for $1,00. I have in stock a very fine line of Oolong, Souchong, Japan, and Young Hyson Te Also a full stock of flour and feed. Oatmeal exchanged for oats. Goods delivered to all parts of the tow n. Please call and inspect our stock and prices. A line of tweedslat cost. Respectfully Yours. MA. CHARI.Es CARTER„, Of Clinton,Wh4 boutrlit a White Bronze Monument about two years rio, szt-s he is well satisfied that the mon- annent is all it was represented to him to be, and if he had to buy twenty monuments he would always get the same material. 968, MoNta- To I-Aux.—Parties desirous of hontle•ing money on farm security, at a reason- able rate of interest, and on favorable tennsAcan have an opportunity on application, either by. le.ttei or personally, at 'Tut; ExPosrant Office, Seaforth. 95s-t.f etlx I Nu. — The great English and European staff of Phrsicians, Surgeons and Specialists. Seaforth professionally, and nia3-be consulted free of charge at the Com- ylercif!.1 Hotel, Seaforth, on Wednesday, Thurs- day, I riday and Saturday, Nov. 21.th, 25th, 26th and 2-th, 1686. 988 STORE AND DWE.'LLING to rent, at pres- ent occupied -by Mrs. Bassett. One of the best MI7sIO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.—DEAR rosrooR, —I am pleased to notice that a great deal is being said at the present day in reference to the introduction 'of music into our Public schools. I, for one, would be very much pleased to see the scheme carried out in all our schools. I am given to understand that the Edu- cational Department, has authorized musie to be taught in public schools, and.in schools where the.teacher.is un- able to teach mllSie the trustees have the -authority to engage a music teacher to give a lesson to the scholars once a, week. I understand that one or two of' our *teachers in Seaforth teach: the scholars pieCes, but do not take up the theory of music. I have been in con- versation -with a number of indiViduals in town, and! they asll express themselves' as anxious ta have music taught in 'our schools, would like to heal the minds of Others' on this important point. Their ideas would prove valuable not only to youennmerous readers in Sea - not k -now, much about music myself, but from what I cf. learn the public school is the proper place to acquire a therOugh knowledge of music, and I cant' see wleY a prosperous town like Seaforth shauld not take the lead in such an important matter. Yours truly, Pno- e allot VOTE 01, REGRET.7---At the, August teiarterly nieeting of the Methodist churelt, SeafOrth, held last Thursday, the fellowing resoluden was unanimous-. ly carried : Moved by 1.)r. Smith, see-' (Aided Iiy W. M. Gray, and resolved, that ; Quarterly Board takes.; this oppertunityitd expressing the profound and s.ittettte regret felt at the removal during the past quarter, froin:our town, of Messrs. Alexamler -Armitage= and David Watson, both valued memberi. of ‘ ottal his best energies to promote the lfare of the 3lethodist church in Sea- rortlt, *and his. mailing zotil for the peoS- perity of the financial interestS. of the ehurell wilt long be reineMbered. The 'earn( st and loyal support of__ the church the tVateon, and. the punctual eletege of his duties have em-ned for him the esteem of every member of the (-hurdle And further, that we assure earl) ,.of these brethren that in leaving tts they' carry with them our best wishes for their future setecess and happi;- ness, :and our eincere prayers that the Headi of the church may continue to • bless them and make them a blessing in their new homes and among their recent- ly formed associations. • Leadbury. sale of Mr. McNamara held , here on Monday last was well attended. Bid- ding was spirited and good prices re- alized. Cows sold at from thirty to fifty dollars, and other stock proportion- atelY high. Nearly everything oftered wag Sold except the carriage team, and although they were put in the sale Mr. McNa,mara, was not anxious to dis- E,pose of them. • R Eienee Ens AttEsoi ox. --A meeting of Reformers will be held at Grassick's School House on Monday evening next, November 22, at half -past seven for the purPose ofappainting delegates to attend the Convention at Brucefield on die following day. A large attendance is desirell. A meeting wilt also be held at the residence of Mr. William Carnie, 13eawnsen Line, on the evening of Mon- day the 22nd inst., for the purpose of lilting. delegates to attend the Con - ion which will be held at Bruce - On the 23rd inst. to choose a can- to to contest the riding in the Re - interest at, the coming election. eating of the rReformers of -polling division No. t, Stanley, also fox the bnday evening next, at half -past yen fiel didt fort A sub 013 • Clinton. A aNDENT.—One day last week a little boy, son 4:4 Mrs. Kidd, of this town, was carrying a pail of feed out to her Cow when, in her eagerness to get at the eed, she caught him on. her horn and inflicted a- seVere wound in his eh- domen, three or four :inches long. •The doctior said it was a close call,- for very little more and he could have done nothing for him ; but, as it is, he is doing as favorably as could be expected. BuReseaRs. — Last :Friday night or -Satixday -morning some parties entered the office of 'Mr. McKenzie, near the stat on here, through a back window and blew open the safe, but it did not raiders, for Ag. MOKenzie says there was onfy about- 10' cents' worth of post- a.gestamps in the safe. Some parties iq the • eighborhood heard the report, but tho ght it had thundered and paid :no. hay been • professionals, as they ac - Com slished their' designs, all but getting the noney,-andi got away without any susp cion restingiam any one. i;FORM MEE:i'ING.—A meeting of the the Temperande hall, Winthrop, on 'Alm day eveninig next, the 22nd inst., at even o'cloek, for the purpose of sele ting delegates to attehd the Reform Convention et Brucefield on the follow- ing ,day. A large attendance Is particu- larly desired. Wm. Casit, Chairman. Stoloott—The Separate Sch ol trustees, have emoted a very neat seho 1 house at Irishtown. It is built app arante, cOntrasting strongly with the ittle old ifanae one that has been a mak -shift for many a year. :Ct noon. Dolsos.—At the last meet - $13. 5 for Work on engineer's award, side oad 10 and 11, concession 2 ; Jas. Ken y, $21 for work on engineer's award „ concbstion 4 and 5, lots 4 and 5. The following parties %wire paid the a.pPendecl sums for Work oh tt ards :tend 4: Robt. Adams, ,514 ; JOsepri Bulger, $20 ; An - Dodds, for grat-el, $1.40 ; Donald Mc - Mrs.' Looby, erkor in taxes, 51 ; Mrs. Leyden, charityt het wood', $6 ; Robert lock, $6 for rise of temperance hall for magistrates' coUrt; D. 8. Campbell, township engineer, $114, his fees on Dolinage's award, Craig's award and Krouskop's Award ; John Benevides, 5101.76 for lufnber, etc. Moied by Danel Manley, _seconded by Charles Dodds, that all parties heretofore no- tified to erect wire. fences an'd are not yet :completed that such parties are, hereby required and notified to remove their old fences thereon froni off said parte foathwithe—Carried. Moved by D. Manley, seeonded by Charles Dodds, thatthe collector be instructed to have the takes collected on or before the 14th December nexp -in accordance with the statate.—Carried.- Moved by Charles Dodds, seconded by Daniel Manley, that the Reeve, Alex. Murchie and the mover be 'authorized to examine the Rox oro bridge and repert at next meet- ing, Carried. The next meeting of COLT Cil will be held at Fulton's hotel on the irst Monday in December. COMING HARD.—Mr. Samuel Carno- is ne,w on his annual rounds. He say4 thatl money is evidently scarcer, and comes in more slOwly than has been the. case.any time foethe past ten years. -.This is note, hopeful sign, and Sir John should be interviewed on the -subject next Fri- da,yi at Goderich, as he promised to in- creaso the -prices for farm produee and Why has he failed to *carry out his promise ? That's the question for the politicians amongst us to solve, REFORM MEETINGS. ---Meetings of the Reformers :of Tirkeremith will be held on Monday evening next, the 22nd inst., at 7 o'clock p, in., for the purpose of selecting deleeates to attend the Reform convention at'Brucefield on the follow- ing TuesdaY. • The meetings for the seVeral polling sub -divisions will be held at the following places : 'Sub -division No.1 1, at -the school -house in Egmond- .villee Nd. . 2, at sBroadfoot's school house ; No. Elgie's school house, and No. 4 at the Red school house._ Three tes for each polling sub -division will be 'required. We hope each of these meetinge will be well attended. Dietsoo's SA1.E.—Mr. John T. Dickson's etocksale held on Castramont farth on Tuesday last was largely attend- ed, and the leading- farmers and stock- . raisers of the ceunty, as well of the im- Imediate vicinity, were well .tepresenteds kA large amount ef stock was s.old . fair, althaugh not large prices were r0- alized. Among other sales were - old cow to Mr. David Hill, .of Hibbert, for 5126 ; a bull calf to Mr. John Mc- Gregor, of luckersmith, for $105 ; an aged cow to Mr. Wm. Sinclair, of. Tuckersmith, for 5107 ; two-year-old heifer to Mr. Wm. Bishop( of Grey, for $91, and a -three-year-old cow to Mr. Jamee Jewell, of Colborne, for $100: It will be seen from this that the sales were pretty widely distributed. Grade stock were sold at good prices. The Shropshire sheep sold well, and all offer- ed were ta,ken at good ipricesP On the whole the sale Was satiefaetory and re- alized about - $3,400.' In point of weather, Mr. Dickson was exceedingly fortunate. The day wasdelightful and the roads as good as could be,' whereas on the following day there was a steady and heaVy down -pour of rain. Wroxeter. TnE Ice.—Our •eurling club is re- _ organized for the coming winter. Our eurlers will be in a better position than ever to keep up the laurels and reuta- tion of the Wroxeter Curling Club, having all their old members and some spirited young ones, too. It is not at all likely, therefore, that the Gibbons Medal, won by them last year, will depart from here during the coming winter, judging from the players they will be able to put on the ice. Mr. R. Fox has again got the 'management of the rink, and t we congratulate both skaters and curlers on having such an able manager. A Goee SALE:—The auction sale on the farm of Mr. L. Henry was a success, cattle hay and: ;straw bringing good _prices. Mr. Henry is selling off all his steck and farni implements. He in- tends to give up fa.rming for a time. We hope Mr. Henry will not leave this section, as we cannot afford to lose so good a man. BRIEFS.—Dr. Brown -is taking 'a holi- day, he and Mr. John Hamilton having gone to New York. We hope both gentlemen will enjoy themselves and come back satisfied that there is no place like Wroxeter after all.—Business in this town is a: trifle dull at present, owing no doubt to the exceedingly fine weather, being bad for selling winter goods. We hope this state of things will change, as we have no doubt it will before spring. Varna. AN OUTRAGE.—On Monday evening last, about 8 o'clock, a dastardly at- tempt at incendiarism was perpetrated in our Usually quiet village. Shortly after that hour a big blaze was seen reaching to the top of the house of Mr. James Wanlesse Police Magiltrate. Mr. Wm. Wanless was the first to no- tice the fire, and by the prompt applica-- tion of a few pails of weter, quenched the flames. A bunch of Cotton batting and a bottle of coil oil Was put along side of the kitchen, and this burning through the boards would soon have left the house in ashes had_ Mr. Wm. Wanless not been at homei as the rest of the family were all at Church. Com- ment on this dastardly outrage is un- necessary. Belgrave. JOTTINCS.—The roads ere very rough now, but busines ie booming in our fast growing village.—There is a splendid opening here for a good htrness - maker, tireshop and hardware store.—Mr. Long the.noted sign painter is doing -some fine work en the Royal Hotel, lately opened by T. E. Nixon. --:On Thanksgiving day there will be service in the Presbyterian church at 11 A. M.—Mrs. Alex. Stewart has been very ill fot over a week but she is slowly recevering and we hope she will soon be ae strong as. ever.—Me F. McKinnon moved,' last' week, to :the dwelling in connection with • his shop.— George Proctor ie enlarging Mrs. Morley's shop as A. Taylor is going to move all his large stock into it. • La elet. LOCAL Boakts.— Ir. Geerge Kidd of Wiarton, is visitin his acquaintances here at present. —Last Saturday morning Tom. Bunston and the editor of the on a skating escapade. Ap the ice wae not very strong that morning, they had not got mit on the lake very far until Tam. discovered that his dompanion had. broken throughr The editer, however, managed to scramble out and as soon as he got to terra firma made a bee line to timber expedition this Week,' to the north. We wish him Isuccess.—Mr. James Graham died very suddenly at Ezekiel Phairs, on Friday last. He had been ill only a few days. He died of typhoid- feve- and inflainma.tion of the bowels. DIED.—A young girl named Alice Balt, died here on Sunday afternoon 7th inst. after a painful, illness. Her remaina were followed to the grave, on the following Tuesday, bye large con- course of friends and acquaintances. The bereaved parents andi family have the sympathy of the community gener- ally. " Dearest Alice, thou has left us, -Here' thy loss we deeply feel, P But 'tis God that hath bctreft us, He can all our sorrows heal." JOTTINGs — Special services are being conducted' y the Rev. Mr. Totton —Mrs. McKersi is at present visiting 11) in the Congregat onal church this week. her friends in New Harnburgh.—Miss Wright from Por adown, Ireland, is at present visiting at her uncle's, . Mr. Forks, Dakota, 1.' home on _a visit this winter, also Mr. Thomas Anderson of the same place.—A shooting match took place in this neighborhood and made a lively time among the boys.—Some took advantage of the fall of snow on Sunday night to have an early sleigh ride. Grey. ation of thepepils of the school in sec- tion No. 2 was held oh .Friday last. The pupils were pnt thrOugh a very thorough examinatiop by the following ston and Dauby, apd showed by their ready enswers that they are being very thoroughly taught. - One could not help noticing the great interest the pupils 'manifested in their stpdies, thus ehow- in cr that the teacher, Mr. Anderson is pur- suing the proper course in order to suc- ceed as a teacher. Another important feature of the examinatioh was the sing- ing by the pupils, this was remarkably well rendered. At the close of the ex- amination short speeches were made by certain of ;the ratepayers and visitors, one and all expressing themselves as wall satisfied with the work earried on by the teo.bher, and the remarkable im- prfternent made by the pupils since the present teacher entered the section. On the Whole, one could not help being struck with the extraordinary success Mr. Anderson is -meeting with, which proveS him. to be a teacher of more than ordimixy Thc ladies of the section were tendered a hearty vote of thanks for the dainties provided by • Morris. COUNCIL DoINcs.---Atthe last meet- ing of1the Morris council besides passing a large number of accounts for township acted,was the adoption of a resolution authorizing the clerk to make applica- tion to the ProvinCial Treasurer for the amount of La.nd Improvement Fund due the township. The next !fleeting ef the council will be held on the 22nd of, Novernber. Auburn. DoTs.—Mr. :Kennon, the sawmill proprietor, is said to have retired from business, leaving considerable unsettled liabilities.—Mr. Wilson, who lived just adjoiuing the village, died on Sunday, the fith, and was buried on thp 9th inst. His death followed a paraly,tic stroke. Ile was aged 86 years.—Messts. Ander- son and •Ask with have shipped 1,200 barrels of apples from this section during the fall for the old country. Drysdale. NEW STokE.—Mr. Drysdale:has near- ly completed his new storee and expeCts: to occupy it Omit the 1st of December.. When completed it will be an ornament to the plate, besides the accommodation it will afford him in the pursuit of his " JACK Fnom—The eld chap has been around already, and has intimated to his many friends that should they have cabbage, •carrote or turnips in the lields yet, that he would like to have them removed witheut delay. Also to have in stock a liberal supply of coal and wood before he calls again. TEA MEETING.--1-The annual tea meet- ing under the auspices of :the Canada Methodist congregation, was held in the French Presbyterian church, of thia place, on Thursday evening of last week. The affair was quite a success, notwith- standing the inclemency of the weather. After the good things, which had been snpplied by the ladies of the' congfega- tion,* bad been served, and the inner man fully satisfied, :the house was called to order when the more intel- lectual part of tlie feast was forthcom- ing. :The Rev. Mr. -Gee, presiding ministeG occupied the chair. The Rev. Mr. HoWell, of Seaforth, chairman of the district, addressed the meeting, and the Clinton ;choir supplied the music. The pieces were well rendered, both vocal and instrumental, and. in's. word I would say that the choir is a whole en- tertainment in itself. Dialogues; reci- tations and readings were well rendered by Miss Flueston, of Bayfield, and , others. The proceeds of the eveningy' were $35. .TWENTit YEARS' PASTORATE.—A very interesting entertainment was held in 8t. Andrew's -church, Blyth, on the even.- ing Of the 8th inst. A free social was held in the church to__ celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Rev.. A. _McLean's settlement as pastor of that congregation. In these days of changes -and. short pastorates it is worthy of noticing the fact that the attachment to -day between Mr. McLean and his peOple is stronger 'than it was twenty years ago. This says a great deal for Mr. McLean and it says !s, great deal for the people. The ladies supplied an abundance of the choicest food, and there was e large congregation to par- take of it. After all had partaken of the provision made, the congregatilon was called together and a very interest- ing address to Mrs. McLean was readily: a member of her Bible class, who in the name of the class presented her with a handsome dinner set. Thereafter the con- gregation assembled in the -audience room of the church. The chair was filled in the absence of.Dr. Sloan, who was to be chairiman but who was e.alled away before this part Of the 'programme was reached, by Mr. McQuarrie, of Blyth. The choir rendered good musiceduring,' the evening. Thereafter short speeches were given by 'Rev. Messrs. McLean, McDonald, of Seaforth, Law, of Bel - grave, Mills, of Blyth, .Pritchard,of Man- chester, andaameay, Lofidesboros Rev. Mr. Young, of Clifford, and Leask, of St. Helens, were expected, but the state of the roads prevented. This was regret- ted, as these two gentlemen were pres- ent with Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Sea - forth, at the ordination of Rev. Mr. Mc- Lean twenty yearsago. Mr. McLean, in reviewing the twenty years of labor with other facts, said that the membet- ship of the congregation twenty years ago was 83 ; 407 were received since, and of these 236 were removed by death; etci leaving now 250 names on the roll —n taking an average increase of 20 meth- bers.. Number of. baptisms, 518 ; mar- riages, J30. Moneys raiSed for all pur- church, =$3,300. . Miring the second year -of his pastorate $98 were raised for the schemes of the church ; last year, $440. When he settled in Blyth there was no manse, the church was old and in debt. Since then that debt has been paid and a substantial brick church has been erected; and it is expected that in an- other year . will be free from debt. A good substantial manse has. also been erected and paid for. We are sure that all will join in the sentiment expressed at the meeting that Mr. McLean may be long spared to enjoy the fruit of these years of labor, and that his people may improve under his ministry even more than in the past. • Huron Presbytery.. The Presbytery' of Huron met in Clin- ton on the 9fli inst. A remit from the (;-eneral Assembly on the Marriage Ques- tion and another ;on Ecclesiastical Co- operation were read but not discuesed. The former was referred to a committee consisting of Dr. Ure, Messrs. McDonald and Stewart, and the latter to a com- mittee consisting of Messrs. McCoy and Fletcher. Both committees were in- strUcted to prepare reports for January meeting of Presbytery. The .eall from the congregation of Forest to Mr. Pritchard,- of Manchester, was accepted by him. Mr. Ramsay was appointed to declare the Manchester and Smith's Hill charges vacant on . the third Sabbath ofi November and to act as Moderator df Session during the vacancy. Mr. Martin reported his having visited Grand Bend and Corbett in aceollanee with instructionS of Presbytery, and his having organized a new congregation at Corbett in conneution with Grand Belli. Mr. Martin's conduct- was approved of, and Grandl Bend session was instructed to take the overSight of the new emigre- gation until the election and ordination of elders there. i Mr. P. MeEhchren, Public School teacher at Bayfield, aiked that steps be taken to secure isi standing as a student of the second y r in the Literary De- partment of Knox College. It was recommended diet he. be permitted to join the eeconli year claeses _next January, and that if, at the close of the session, the examiners considered him worthy of the standing, application be made to the pext General Assembly for leave 'to receive him as a third year student at the opening of the session of 1887-88. • North Middkisex Reformers. The Reform Association of North Middlesex met in convention at Ailsa Craig on Tuesdaar. Every constituency was fully represented, there being 120 delegates present. After routine the first business was the selection of a can- didate to represent the Reform party in the coining Dominion elections. It was moved by R. H. pollins, of Exeter, seconded by Henry Doyle of Stephen—" That, Mr. Lio E. Shipley, of Lobo, be the choice of the convention." No other nomination was made, and the President declared Mr. Shipley to be the unanimous choice of the convention. The announcement was received with loud cheers, and when Mr. Shipley came forward and signified. his acceptance of the nomination the applause was deaf- ening. Mr. Shipley thanked the con- vention for the honor conferred on him, and addressed the meeting briefly in appropriate terms. The convention then proceeded to the selection of a standard bearer for the Local Legislature, when the following gentlemen where put in nomination : ivary ; H. Coffins, Exeter ; Jos. Rosser, Ailsa Craig, and John Darrach, All, however, resigned with the ex- ception of Mr. John Waters, who became the unanimous choice Of the convention. Mr. Waters on coining forward was •re- ceived with loud applause. He accepted the nomination and addressed the con- vention on the leaAdiner political issues of the day. Rousing addresses were also delivered by. William McDermid, of Crunnican, Lucan ; L. C. McIntyre, of West Williams, and others. The entire proceedings were characterized by the best of feeling and ithe highest enthusiasm prevailed. —Listowel has iven $100 in aid of the rers. of typhoid fever are 'ghborhood of Poole, esults have occurred. Southampton suff —Several case reported in the n but so far noalata —For want of evidence the young nian who was charged with the shame- ful outrage on the old lady living in El- lice, has been acqnitted. --The little chi d of Mr. Henry Little- john, in Mitchell,, was nearly choked to death the other day, by getting a piece of lead stuck -in his throat. — A young naan in Hibbert, named Gardiner, committed suicide hy cutting his throat a few days ago. No cause is assigned for the r sh act. c. —Mr. Thomas .1cDonald, a prominent resident of Mitchell, , was married on Wednesday last lweek to Miss M. Me: George, of Ayr. i —An issuer of counterfeit :silver was arrested at Stratfierd the other day. He had a large quantity of the queer on him, but he pleadied that he didn't know it was bogus. I —Mr. Edvvardi Taylor, who has so long and faithfullY carried Her Majesty's mails between Itililverton, Poole and Topping, has again received the con- tract for another year. — Mr. W. J. Greenwood, of Fullarton, who taught a.shott time in the Mitchell High School, has. been appointed clas- sical master of the Whitby Collegiate oMas Rankin, lot 16, con- cession 1, Mornihgton, has rented his farm of 100 acres , to Mr. James Burnett for a term of three years for $250 per annum. -,-The congregational church in Lis- towel has lately been undergoing exten- sive repairs, and ii, new•platform for the choir has been rait=ed behind the pulpit.. — Tbe directors of the Elmo. Joint Stock cheese and Butter Company have engaged Mr. Charles Ovens, of Blue - vale, as their cheese maker for the next year. Mr. Ovens comes well recom- mended. ' . —Mr. Henry Sawyer has been en- gaged as grain buyer for Mr. Walter Thorripson of 'Mitehell . in place of Mr. Stephen Edward's, who occupied the position for fourteen years, but had to retire on account of ill -health. The bridge built this year in Fullar- ion, by Mr. Johni Davidson? known as McPhail's bridge,lis not only a credit to the builder, but also to the township. It is now open !for travel. Contract ----1-The " Duke of Argyle," bought last summer froM Mr. Edward Henry, by Messrs. Win.colquhoun and F. Wurdel, of Mitchell, died ' a few days ago from indigestion. ;He cost 51,500, and Was one of the best horses in the neighbor - :—At a large -meeting of the ratepayers in St. Marys it was decided that the town must have a competing line of railway in conneetiort with the Canada Pacific, and agreeing to submit a by-law to the ratepayers asking for a bonus. —Mr, John McNevin, of Colborne township, Huroncounty, has lately been visiting friends in Hibbert, where he formerly resided. He is in comfortable circumstances nOw, and well pleased prices ranged high, calves running ttp to 5314.75 ; yearlings to 532.-50 and cows to sw4i0t1.1 hie lo. catiion., auction sale 'of this stock last week, road, neer Mitchell is retiring from farm- ing on account of failing health. At an —Mr. T. Gs Hiirlburt, of the Huron —At the Norn-p.), School, Toronto, on Friday evening tD-qth inst., Miss Knox, of St. Marys, imade her'first appearance as a public readei sinceler return from the school of oratory at Philadelphia. NOY1 wEE1 19, 1886.74 A Wssage 'from The 01.1eat Dry ,Goods, MILLINERY 'AND CLOTHING HOUSE, Seize it, -Grasp it, Hold it t You may shoot at the face Of the man in the. moon, Or pull down the stars " From the azure sky, Pluck plumes from the eagle Or fur front the ehon ; But you can't tear us From the truth we ery, That Meltaurs great store leads the trade, Aud settles the question where to buy. Millinery, Mantle Moths, 'Ulster- ings, Dress Goods, Wool Goods . and Furs, Flannels and. Blankets, ing, Overcoats, &c. Jack Frost is knocking at Nature's door, advising humanity to prepare for winter. We know his knock when we hear it, and at once respond by placing before the public an immense stock of Cold Weather Goods at prices that will warm everybody. Come and see us let no one stay away. Remember, that you will get a big bundle of goods for a little bundle of money at E. McFAUL S Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing House, Seaford). Her large audience were entertained end instructed and *gave her a very enthu- siastic reception. —Letters were received last week in Stratford from members of the Kennedy faMily, announcing, their arriVal Edinburgh, and the burial of their be- loved father. The funeral was attended by; a vaSt concourse of sympathising friends being present from nearly all parts of Scotland. - —A runaway accident happened near St. Pants, on Fridayevening last. As a couple of young people were driving out to a dance at the above place, they tried to overtak&a load that was going there also, but on doing so, they drove into the ditch and upset. The horse received severe wounds about the legs, while the buggy was badly damaged. - —The Presbytery of Stratford at a late meeting fully discussed again the troubles of Knox church, Stratford, and the disturbing element in connection therewith. The Presbytery recommen- ded the congregation to give the Rev. Mr. McPherson -the sum of $2;000 in full of all 'claims Past and to come and there- by end the disgraceful controversy. —Two Listowel sportsmen left two weeks ago to hunt deer on the Wiarton. peninsula and coast of the Georgian Bay. From a letter received after they bad been in camp a. few days, it is learn- ed they killed one deer, lost one dog, and 'were forty miles from the neartst point of civilization, in great expectation of big luck before they came back. the last Listowel cattle fair there were more animals offered for sale than for several months previous, but there were very few choice animals on the ground, and buyers wer6 not anxious to purchase at the prices asked. Mr. Jones, of Mitchell, and _ Mr. Scott, of Moles- worth, bought a few of the. hest. Two year old steers changed hands at about $50 per head, poor three year "olds at from 575 to $80, and cows from $20 to —On Tuesday last week Dr. A. M. Sloan and. F. Smith, of Listowel, ac- ompanied by Mr. Chas. Mitchell, of olesworth, started for the " big swamp " Elma for a deer hunt. Though the distance to the swamp ig about ten miles.; the hunters arrived on_ the ground shortly after snnrise and in less than an hour struck a fresh trail which they followed till late in the afternoon, and were rewarded for their perseverance by the capture of a three year old buck, which they brought in triumph home. The story is now told that -the buck, like Davffrocket's coon, knowing the unerring aim of the doc- tor, surrendered at sight to save a use- less flight. —As, Niles Bertram, who lives near Arkona, on the coenty line ; between Lambton and Essex, waa coming from chnrch, on Sunday, he was arrested by constables - on a chargeof having com- mitted rape on Cordilia Thorpe, his, 17 year old servapt girl, OA the Tuesday previous. The casec.ame before 'a bench Of magistrates in .Arkona on Tuesday. - The plaintiff -alleged that Bertram was a famer living near- Arkona, and on the day of the assault hie wife went to :the village. While the wife was away the plaintiff stated that Bartram "attacked, her and forced -,her into a hed-reorn, where the offence was committed. Tho magistrates committed the prisoner tO.. s'arnia jail for ttial. —On Wednesday :of last week- a very sad; painful and fatal accident ;happened to'a two year old twin son of Mr. 'Get. Miller, of the lOth concession of Gode- rich township, It seeme that during the - day; Mr. Miller had beet) butchering hogs, and when through he put a quan- tity Of snow ;on the tire and returned to the barn. The' little boy piayfally kicked the fire or coals and accideetally feliinto the burning cinders. Hie clothes were ,nearly burned off before the suffeter watt rescued. His whole body was more or less burned. Medical aid was summoned, bat the poor little suf- ferer lingered until Thursday, when death relieved all pain, Ty as the mo.4 'Was favorable, tne att(-14,1;tni!,t The C°1•3''.3f3C+17:IteilYliecis_ctl-,.,1,‘,31:It:,..Talisei'l*)ep. aausdnetcielessmileti72:etti.,;i:tr7, at Goderieh on Friday eveeille -dawn ati between 2,500 ; afternoon. They were some - The meeting wae heed je speaast:age way s and :-.eat.-.01 lit tit to aecominodate 2.5110 ppi,p The Conservative IM:rm13. N) Ne'S: le;t17, About one-third of the "seat pied. bA7 ladies. Sir tieh Dungannon, 12 mike from in returning, and it Was ee after the appointed heur 1:1:etitalLifi:17)1414 ate jeanntleelritdo:ItTli,tei;:eiti:itilifle..01; a thiehsisgrsiillEatihleiarlipao1;4.-edrrdltir premium. The lash: igenn .btinhikiicear rodon:3- evcy, stand during the entire even On the platform, betides tiv were seated several clergym prominent •hoenibets of amongst whom we noticed -3 Farrow., M. P. for Kist Hone Kidd, Dublin ; Thos. McKillop ; Mr. Thos. The hall was tastefully dee° evergreens, banners and na presented a very thee appea.ra The firet of the speakers were Hon. Mr. Thompson Thos. White.' They were e the platform by Mr. Wm. President of the Weet Her John MatillonaJd• and Mr. arrived., and they were eeeo several Ministers as they a warmly greeted. by the am the eheering and. waving ;chiefs awl commotion pronounced when Sir John pea.rance. But the rtee; the whole, tame twit lering roof off the building in hoe n - tion well as th applause several epe Akers wits inneh used to lie. hootine and yelling as it del meetipg in every teepee:: ot ducted, and it is rare ' gathering is so orderly. and is said to offend the meet set) chair was occupied by Mr. I %ton, of (Otlerieh, 'who in neat speech introduced the • audience. During the teen dresses from the Liberal ( to Mr. Meredith and Sir Je ald. These atillresse› Were Campbe:l. The first 110N. MR. TII0NIPS4 Minister of doetie.e.- Mr. an Trisiniem and a Ileum - He represents a Noya 8.00 Cabinet, and resigned his and was elected to the Co years of age. He is short stout, and is a pleasant, looking gentleman_ He fluent, easy, deliberate an strative manner, and elate* not inspire in his andienee his remarks are well arra points are welleput. He livered. the speech of the -(eiaeamite mainly with the. National Polley, the railera. Revenge cry. Next to 31 Leader ofm Legielattire • a' line natured -looking gentleman, 0,11jea;21:ajaanilia- f sl when among the boys. lie eminent degree the qualifi leader. He is not so rest - elusive tie 31r. Tlioniptte) a); livery he , vigerous an earnest, but tioe•li lees judging from his 4.,f:nrt,i. kd to suppose Ott thert the. condu4A of the thee ment that- he can at.. ing ammunition in tightini, inevitable. in local porit