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THE HU
ON EXPOSITOR.
DECEMBEB 31, 1886:
EDWARD CASH
Dealer in Fine Pall made Butter, Hides, Sheep
Skins, Tallow, wool and raw furs. Large scale
for
GODERICH STREET
SEAFORTH.
non xproitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
Mr. Gibson. Returns Thanks.
To the Electors of the East Riding of
Huron.
GENTLEMEN. -I return you my sineere thank.
for the honor you have conferred upon -me by
again electing me as your representative to the
Leg-i-lature of Ontario. It will be my earnest
endeavour to net in a candid and straightfor-
ward manner in the arious matters which will
come up for consideration in the House, to stand ;
sip for and maintain the rights of our Province,
and also to render fair play to all, irrespective of
race, creed, or party. With the best Fompli- I
ents of the sea*on to you ag.
I am, Yours ectfully,
THOMAS GIBSON.
Wroxeter, Dec. 29th, 1886• 994-1
WEEK OF PRAYER. -Next week is the
period set apart for the holding of the
week of prayer. Services will' be held'
keee as follows: Monday evening in the
Methodist church; Tuesday, Presby-
terian church ; Wednesday, S. Thomas
church ; Thursday, Egmondville church ;
Friday, the Methodist church. The
meetings commence each evening at 7.30
o'clock.
THE Jr nILEE SINGERS. -0.n Christ -
as night an entertainment was given,
in Carchao's hall by the University
Singers of New Orleans for the benefit
of the Town Band. The hall was well
• illed, and the audience were given a
musical treat such hs is seldom heard in
Seaforth. The selections were nearly all
encored. Miss Tillie Jones' rendering
"Way Down upon the Swanee River
and "Coming Through the Rye" re-
ceived tremendous applause. Miss Jones
is said to be the finest soprano singer in
America, and we are sure she deserves
her reputation.
IN LUCE:. -The Montreal correspond-
ent of the TorontoMailhas the follow-
ing: " The protracted litigation ;be-
tween the heirs of the late Wi liarn E.
Philips and their auret, Mrs. Phillips,
sr., has .been brought to a close by a
coroprdmise which the Legislature will
he called upon to confirm. The heirs,
C. W. Phillips, of Berthier, He S. Phil-
ips, of Boston, and Mrs. D. Ewen
Bowie, of this city, will thereby each be
placeed in possession of property valued
at about $250,000 belonging to -the
estate." Mr. D. E. Bowie is a son of
Dr. Bowie formerly of Mitchell but
Raw
of Chicago, and is a brother of Mrs.
Robert Coleman of this town.
PRESENTATION- AND. ADDRESS. -We
learn with pleasure that Mr. Clarkson
was the recipient of a lettering address
from the masters, teachers and pupils of
the Toronto Normal and Model Schools,
at the closing ex;ereises last week. The
address mentioned the very cordial re-
lations that have existed between Mr.
Clarkson and his colleagues and the
students and pupils during the last four
years, and spoke in high terms of his
zeal and untiring energy in the discharge
of his duties as Principal of the Model
School. It was aecompanied by a hand-
some gold watch as a token of their re-
gard for him and a memento of his work
in Toronto.
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PRESENTATION. - One evening las
week, Mrs. Kirk man was SOM e w hat sur
prised at receiving a visit from th
members of her Bible Class, in comaec
tion with the Presbyterian Sabbath
SchOol, which is composed of some
twelve or fifteen young men. The class
arrived in a body, and very soon made
known the object of their visit by read-
ing a most appreciative and compliment-
ary address to Mrs. Kirkman, and pre-
sentiag her with a handsome photograph
album and an elegant silver cake basket.
This was both a grateful and a graceful
ation on the part of those young men,
and also very gratifying te Mrs. Kirk-
man, in that it shows that her efforts for
their benefit are appreciated, and will no
doubt be of lasting advantage to their
moral and spiritual welfare.
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JNDIAN MD;SIONS.-From a private
letter received by a lady in Seaforth„
from Rev. H. McKay, superintendent of
the Indian Mission School at Round
Lake„ Assianiboia„ North West Ter-
ritory, we are permitted to make a few
extracts. Mr.. McKay says.: "1 was
enrprised and.,detighted at the grand re-
sponse of the Stratford and Heron Pres-,
'byte:ries to the furnishing of our School
with clothing, bedding, &c." He also
says, "we have now at the mission over
thirty scholars and many nore wish to
come. These seholars are from the
homes of pagan Indians. Those- who,
two years age were much opposed to.
mix work rowcome with their children
saying, " we want them taught in the
waye of the white man.", Those little
ones if left in their homes grow up • inf
ruhery and paganism, and become
mime to themselves and to our country ;
if taken into: our Heine they have a
chance to grow up- to he a blessing to.
themselves and the country. The chris-
tianizing of the Indians in nar North
West Territory is a sukjett worthy of
the deepest consideration and liberal
aid !If every sitizen of the Dominion;
.Ttle MUNICIPAL NomINATIONS.-The
nomTnations far \I or arid Reeves took
pl,we in this town an Nlanday. There
wts a -good attendlne,! of ratepayers.
Dr. Colemm and Mr. James Beattie
seer• nominated fou. the position of
Messrs. D., D. Wilson and Geo.
lender:40n fttr Reeve and. hlessrs
Char awl A .4trong for Deputy
-R nee. loe. Celt -nem stated that, "rav-
ine ,erved. as Al Lew fiu• two years, he
lee! no desire to (minium. in the position ,
ate1 withdrew hi; imme. Ifender-
see was not hot has since with -
,.•11 his ittm,. so that :kir. 13-Ittie.
wP; be elected Nl'ayor and 7.N1r. Wilson
Reeve without ap -osition, and the prin-
ei - • •ote,t wi'l be for the Deputy ;
Reeveehip. Mr. Wilson has been elected.
R. eve by acclamation sonie :•even or
ei times in ,oeee:sion, which • is the
leet evidence that can be given of hie
fitness for the position. Air. ,Beattie
has neen a member of the council of
St -firth almost without intermission for •
twenty years, and the people of Sea -
t forth has e paid him a well -merited
ic
n
rs
compliment by placing him in the civ
chair by acclamation. He will make a
excellent Mayor, and the ratepaye
have chosen- wisely. Messrs. Strong
and Cluff are both old members of the
council, and whichever is elected, Sea -
forth will have a good Deputy Reeve.
The nominees for councilmen are as fol-
lows: North Ward -Dr. Scott, Dr.
Smith, J. Fairley., J. A. Wilson, R.
Common, J. H. .McDougall and George
Duncan; Dr. Smith has withdrawn.
South Ward -Thomas Smith, Wm.
Hawkshaw, A. Beam, Jas. Gillespie and
Thos. Di ncan. East Ward -Robert
Wilson, John- Dorsey, L. Murphy and
E. C. Coleman; hlreColema.n has with-
drawn, and hence the other three go in
unopposed. It will be seen from this
list that the ratepayers have abundance
of material to select from, and that we
will have a good council for next year,
no matter who the lucky men may be.
THE EL -Eamon fea Towne -Election
da,y passeo over very quietly in Seaforth,
although the polititians were busy from
early in the morning until the polls
closed, arid sleighs were running for
both candidates. The work was -some-
what inte-rupted by the confusion oc-
casioned by the fire, particulars of which
are given elsewhere, and but for this
unfortunate circumstance a somewhat
larger vote would have been polled, and
large as Mr. Bishop's majority is it
would have been larger but for this.
The reeult was a surprise to every one
as theenost the Reformers counted on
was a wnwority of 60, and when the
l announcement was made that they had
piled up the glorious majority of 124 it
is needless to say they were pleased and
their opponents were correspondingly
depressed. However, there was no dis-
play over the result and no undue re -
rejoicing, and all, Grits and Tories
'alike, were on as friendly terms as if no
;election hai1 taken place. The Young
'Liberals arje entitled to much credit.
They were 4hroughiy organized, worked
'well, and t ey have their reward. In
the evenin the rooms of the Young
'Liberals we e open to the public and the
'returns wer received by telephone from
the telegra, h office as they came in and
•were annot need by those present and
were then p aearded on the black -board.
The large iall was filled from eight
o'clock until twelve, and as each suc-
ceeding retu n came, recording Reform
victories, it was received with cheers.
The arraeg rnents were complete, and
the people ere enabled to procure the
news under the most comfortable cir-
eutasstances instead of having to stand
On the stree at the telegraph office for
boure shiver ng with cold. $eaforth has
done its du y nobly on this oecasion.
Long may se wave. •
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MASONIC. The following members of
3ritannia 11 esonic Lodge in this town
ere duly i stalled into office on Mon-
ey evening lest: Wm. Ballantyne, W.
M.; J. W. 'ear, S. W.; Henry Town,.
J. W.; R. . Brett, Chap,; A. Strong,
Treas. ; Jol n Steet, Secy. ; David.
Moore, S. D. ; F. Neelin, J. D.; Dr.
Campbell, I. 0. ; James Stewart, S. S. ;
James Scott, J. S. ; Alex. Slemmon, D. '
Of S. ; John Williams, Tyler.; James
$cott, Organist.
-Having nished labor the Brethren
repaired to Kennedy's hotel, where
about fifty sa down to a meet excellent
supper which had been prepared by the
enial and ob iging host for the occasion.
iter supper the chair was taken by the
iaster elect nd the Vice -chairs by the
senior and imior wardens, and the
toasts, inter ingled by song and social
converse, we e indulged in. One of the
Most pleasant features of the evening
sentation of a beautiful'
to brother A. H. Ireland'
nester. The presentation
Past Master W. G. Duff,
tied the gift by appropriate
remarks, in which he
e to Mr. Ireland as a very
ourteous master for the
. He made reference to the
District- Deputy Grand
he occasion of his recent
at Britannia was the best
ctly worked lodge in the
gave credit for much of
e, courtesy and assiduity,
Master. Mr. Ireland in
Was the pr
Masonic jewe
the retiring
was made by
who accompa
complimentar
Made referenc
effieient and
post two year
fact that th
Master, • on
vieit, stated t
and most corr
district, and -
this to the ca
of the retirin
his reply, tha iked his brethren for their
beautiful and valulable gift, and said
t at he had only attempted to do his
d ty, and any success that had attended
his efforts w ile he occupied the chair
cauld not hav been accomplished had
be not been aaly and zealously support-
ed and assis fed by his brother officers
and members The affair throughout
was very ple sant and successful, and
the brethren spent a most enjoyable
evening, whi h was rendered. none the
less so by the act that the toasts were
all drank in c ld water.
A Coto) Fe E. -About neon on Tues-
day. last the fi e alarm wan sounded and
soon politics, business and everything
else was forgo ten in the desire to render
assistance to a fellow citizen whose pro-
perty might b in danger of destruction
from the dev uring element. It was
soon' discovere that the scene of the fire
was the large brick ware -house and re-
frigerator of s r. D. D. Wilson on the
corner of Mai • and Goderich streets, as
dense volumes of smoke were issuing from
the doors and windows of these build-
ings. The fi emen and a large crowd
of 'citizens we e soon on the spot and in
a few minutes three streams of water.
were being poured into the building.
At first it was thought that the fire was
in the lower at of the corner building
which is usec as a refrigerator and in
which large q 'entities of ice are stored,
and to that the attentionof the firemen
was directed. The smoke within the build-
ing was so dense that it was • impossible
to get in to lopate the fire and appear-
ances seemed ' to indicate that it was
nearer the roo . Several holes were cut
in the. roof and two additional streams
of water were poured in there. There:
Were five streams of water kept steadily
pouring into the building for nearly four
hours, but unfortunately none of them
got sufficiently near the fire to extin-
guish it but the steam .gendered by the
water and heat kept the fire in check
and ultimately got it down so much that
entrance to the building could be made
and tha exact spot where the fire was
discovercd, when it was soon got under
control and allIfurther danger averted.
The fire caught in the second flat of the
refrigerator, blamed a large number of
a,m
the joists 1 flooring and -several boxes,
and had got !into the saw dust with
which the walls are lined, but how it
originatedno rierson can say positively,
as there was nO fire in or near the part
of the buildineavhere it originated Thi
CC.
b
thb severest test o1ur excellent s stem
of water, Works has et been eubjec d to
and it etood it nobly. For ove four
hours five streams were kept pouring
into the building, a d but for this there
is -not the least doubt but Mr. Wil son's
entice property, a d most of tha part
pf the town woul to -day be in tains.
That the water w rks more than paid
for themselves on Tuesday ever one
admits, and no fire sngiue or oth r ap-
pliance could have accomplished what
they did. The firen en, also, cann t be
too highly commend d, for their spl ndid
work. The day wa bitterly cold and
many of the boys w re literally co ered
with ice from head t foot, but stil they
worked on. Mr. Vilson showes his
appreciation of their services in a iangi.
ble manner by givi • g them a chec for
$100 when they h d completed their
work. The interior Of the buildi gis
considerably damaged, and the e s tire
loss will not be less than $2,000, s hich
is largely covered ly insurance. The
fire was a surprise toj every one, a d to
none more than to r. Wilson hin self,
as the building was tjh�ught to be e tire-
ly fire proof. So &e!at was the hea in-
side the building tha the ice stor d in
the refrigerator ha been nearly all
melted.
LOCAL BRIEFS. -
throughout the cou
McConnell, Olerk
Tuckersmith,
illness. He has not
time and last week h
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he many fri
tty, of Mr.
d. treasurer
ret to learn o
een well for
-Went to God
nds,
Vm.
of
his
°im
re
and caught cold an since then h has
been confined to his r sidence. We are
glad to learn, howe% et, that he is im-
proving. -Mr. Wm. ampbell, of ar-
purhey, and Mr. ter McEwen of
Leadbury, have ret rned from t eir
hunting expedition i4i Muskoka. eer
were much less plenti ul this season 'han
usual, but Mr. Camp ell got eleven nd
Mr. McEu en thirteen. Mr. Thos. So le,
of Toronto, apent Christmas with hi re-
latives in town. He has a good si ua-
tion in Grip office, nd Mr. Wil red
Woods, another EXPO. ITOR graduate has
a good position in the same office.- r.
Wm. Modela.nd, sion o Mr. John M de -
land, of Tuckersreith, who now resides
in Toronto, was in to n last week ind
looks well. Mr. Mo eland has a g od
position'in the estal lishment of he
Mansey Manufacturin Company ind
likes city life very n uch.-Mr. A. J.
Willson has gone to oronto to:att nd
the Poultry Show be ng held there -
Mrs. Richard Clark h s been danger ug-
ly ill but hopes are no entertained for
her recovery. c- •Wa h -night pra er
meeting will be held n the Metho ist
church this evening. Sleighing is now
good and business in to n has been ru h-
ing for the past week. Our mercha•ts
are all doing a splendi holiday trade -
On Wednesday Mr. W Ballantyne as
re-elected school true e in the no th
ward; Dr. Hanover for the east nd
0. C. Willson for the soiith. A bet r
selection could not ave been ma e.
The retinkng trustees ere Mr.Hen y
and Mr. Gray and nei her of them e -
sired re-election.- r . Charles Bak r,
of Newcastle, is at pre ent visiting er
parents, Mt. and Mrs. L. Messett, of
this town. -Mr. Arth r Trott, of he
Methodist church, Dui ville, is now at
hoe and will spend a few weeks w•th
his friends here. He • ill take part in
the revival services no in progress in
the Methodist chard .-Miss Nel ie
Ross, daughter of M . Donald Ro s,
formerly of this tOw , but now f
Abilene, 'Kansas, is t be Married o
Mr. George W. Arnol , of Abilene, n
the 4th of January. he young lad 's
many friends in this vi inityawill unite
with us in extending t• :her our m st
hearty congratulations. Mrs. Thomps n
and child,' wife and dau hter of Rev.
.M. Thompson, of Oxfor , Michigan, a
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sister of Mrs. Coulter §eaforth, ha4re
been visiting friends here for a couple f
weeks. She leaves for London to -day. ----
A Farmers' Dancing Assembly will be
held in Cardno's hall this evening whe
a good time is exPecteda
• Usborne.
A, BIG CALF. -Mr. Ralph Keddy, of
the 3rd concession of Ueborne, killed
calf nine months old, which weighed 80
-Ms. when dressed. He sold it to NI
R. Davis, of Exeter, for Christmas vea
It was a Durham grade, and is a fai
sample of Mr. Keddy's excellent stock
cattle.
Tuckersmith.
THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES. -The folio
leg School Trustees were elected
Tuckeramith on Monday: Charles M
son, Samuel Wallace, Joseph A,tkinso
and Geo. T. McKay.
Teta Benumost. - Tuckersmith di
well for Bishop this time by giving hi
a large majority at each polling place:
The following are the majorities cast;
Red School Howie, 72 ; Elgie's Scho I
House, 81 ; Egmondville, 50; Broa
foot's School House 76, making a sple
did majority of 279 for Mr. Bishop.
QUICK WORK. -The other day, on th
fatm of Mr. Wm.Bubolz,Tuckersmith,M
Thof.Carter did some quick work. If
started from the house at 9 o'clock,walke
about 50rods, felled a softelmtreemeas
uring 6feet 2 inches one way and 5feet
inches the other way,and was back at th
house 15 minutes past nine. Who ca
beat it?
Samuel Smillie will contest the Reev
HE _MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS. -Mr.
sliqe with Mr. David Walker this yea
amid Mr. David McIntosh tend Mr. Joh
SProat, Jr., are the candidates for th
D puty Reeveship. The following ge
thfrnen have been nominated as Coen
ci lors, viz.: Wm. Elgie, Peter Ke
ne y, James Pickard, Wm. G. Broad-
fo t, Robert McLean and Wm. Ireland
Mr. Ireland has since Withdrawn, an
will not be a candidatei It was sai
that Mr. David McIntosh would not b
a Candidate for the Deputy Reeveship
but we are definitely informed that thi
report is incorrect, and t at he is in th
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Hibbeft.
1fE NOMINATIONS. - The followin
ar . the candidates for municipal honor
in the coming year: Reeye-Alex, Mc
L ren and John Jefferson; Deput
R eve -Thos. Ryan .and John Morris
Councillors -John A. Norris, J -as Bar
bo r, Peter Campbell and Robert Ho
ga,•th. . .
BlITARY.---LWe regret to hear of th
de th of Mr...Eclpard tDMo y-neaux which
ob urred. on the 24th ins e• biter an ill-
ne. s of several .rnenths. _. e was in his
to rty-fourth year, was born in this
to -nship, and, with the exception of a
sh rt time, spent his whole life on the
sat e farm, and the cemetery in which
he is buried is only a few flunked
yards from the slopse in which he was
born. He was elected two or three
times to the township council and served
his constituents o their general satis-
faction. He wa very gentlemanly in
his manner and as treated with the
very highest resp ct by all who had the
pleasure of his ac ivaintance. The very
large nutnber that followed his remains
to the grave was well merited tribute
to the memory o one who had always
been noted for hi kindness to the sick
and bereaved. 1 leaves a widow and
three young chil ren to mourn the loss
of a husband and father.
nsall. •
G. J. SITHE' LLAN.D, Conveyancer,
Commissioner and I uer of Marriage Licenses.
Agent for several of e best and most popular
Fire and Life Insur nee Companies. Office -
at the post office. N. B. -Subscriptions received
for all the leading nes spapers. 994
CLOVER SEED
signed is prepared t
good Clover Seed at
livered at his warcho
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CHRISTMAS DA1
observed here as
passed off quietly.
excellent a large n
of it, and our s
day presented a b
shooting match h
was largely atten
men and lovers of
ing the Christmas
held in 'connecti
South Methodist
SabbatheSchool, p
traction, and was
so much so indeed
ly even standing r
programme for th
varied and inter
music by the choir
children, readings,
logues, all of whiel
by the scholars,
a manner alike
selves and teach
same time highly
audience. Time a
us giving anything
count of the very
but we might just 8
selections given by
throughout the eve
and showed good m
in both teacher and
mas tree itself pres '
pearance, laden as
breaking down wi h beautiful presents
for teachers, schola s and friends, and
withal finely lightes up. The church
was also very nic.ly decorated with
evergreens and mottles, reflecting credit
on those who did th work. The Rev.
Mr. Godfrey' pastor occupied the chair
in his usual pleasing manner. The pro-
ceeds of the evening amounted to $40.
A FINE ANIMAL. Our genial friend
Mr. T. Murdock, prsprietor of the gen-
sail livery, has recce ly purchased from
Mr. P. McGregor, of Brucefield, the
celebrated trotting mrse "Joe Gales,"
I
This horse is a beau ifal animal, and is
formerly ,know as "West Liberty."
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very much admired by lovers of horse-
flesh, as he may well be, having a record
of 2.28, and your co respondent had all
he could do to ea I h his breath when
out riding with r. Murdock, who
knows just haw to drive a horse and
show his speed.'
TANTED.-The under -
buy a few car loads of
highest market price, de -
e here. D. McIANNAN.
s -Christmas day was
general holiday, and
The sleighing being
mber took advantage
eets throughout the
sk appearance. The
Id at Hodgins' hotel
led by crack marks -
he gun. In the even -
Tree Entertainment,
n with the Hensall
church and for the
ved the centre of at-
ery largely attended,
hat there was scarce -
m in the aisles. The
occasion was long,
ting, consisting of
and Sabbath School
recitations and dia-
were taken part in
and rendered in
reditable to them-
rs, and at the
entertaining to the
space alike forbid
ike a particular ac -
lengthy programme,
y that the musical
Esti Godfrey's class
mg were very good,
sical talent existing
class. The Christ -
ted a very fine ap-
it was, almost to
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A. GOVENLOCK, W
inducements in Dry Go
Shoes, etc. He also gu,
Grist Mill Work. Chopp
weighed in and weighed
attended to. Parties fr
their grists home with t
chase any quantity of go
116 and Soft Elm 14 feet 1
I PERSONALS. -Mr.
lately built and pr
cage on the homestea
from St. Jelin, Ne
week with his bird
Hastie, who is a
Medical College, is
days at the parental
friends. -Mr. W. M
Hill, with his sister, 1
Christmas at the hos
Mr. Robt. Turnbull,
THE NOMINATIONS.
for this township pas
ly. Mr. Jas. Hays
by acclamation, and
re-elected councillor f
ward No. 1 Mr. Mani
the township so faith
ty reeve and councill-
place is being contest
Benewies and Peter
ward Messrs. Alex.
Murdie are going to h
while in No. 4 ward
being opposed by Mr.
THE VOTE. -The f
be the vote polled in
sions in this township
Polling Subdivision No. 1.
44 41 St 2.
•1 14 3.
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6.
7.
8.
op.
ethrop, offers great
, Groceries, Boots and
rantees satisfaction in
g 6 cents per 100 Is-
ut. Gristing promptly
m a distance will get
em. Wanted to pur-
saw logs -Rock Elm
ng. 993
runes Cowan, who
pared a cosy little
, is expected home
Brunswick, next
bride). -Mr. Wm.
udent at Detroit
pending the holi-
home and visiting
Phail, of Porter's
iss McPhail, spent
'table residence of
at concession.
The nominations
ed off very quiet-
s re-elected Reeve
r. R. G. Ross was
r ward No. 2. In
y,•who has served
lly both as depu-
r, retires, and his
• by Messrs. John
ulley. In No. 3
Murchie and M.
ve another tussle,
r. Chas. Dodds is
Wm. Cash.
'lowing is said to
each of the divi-
on Tuesday:
Gibson. Hays.
16
42
66 66
21
21
1
4
27
133 108
108
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Majority for Gibson 25 .
A PLEASANT.PARTI.-Mr. and Mrs.
H. J. Grieve, inten ing to leave Mc-
Killop to take up the residence in Da-
kota before long, ntertained their
friends to the numbe1 of over one hun-
dred at a farewell p rty at their resi-
dence, on Thursday evening of last
week. The music, f rnished by Mrs.
Jas. McMichael and Miss Kerr on the
°rpm and Messrs. Fd sythe and Ches-
ney on the violins, w s really splendid
and dancing was kept p almost without
intermission until w 11 on in the early
hours. An excellent supper was served
by Mrs. Grieve and th genial host and
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amiable hostestedid e erything in their
power for the enjoym nt of their guests,
and they succeeded t the entire satis-
faction of. all. Mr Grieves many
friends, while regretti g his contemplat-
ed removal, will unit in wishing him-
self and family healt , happiness and
prosperity in their neW home.
BARN BURNED. -We neglected last
week to mention thi burning of Mr.
Wm. Cash's barn on tie morning of the
17th inst. Mr. Cash was out feeding
his stock about six o'c ock in the morn-
ing and set the lant rn down on the
barn floor while he ent to the loft to
put down some hay. efore he got up
the oil in the lantern i Xploded and set
fire to the hay and istraw which sur-
rounded it. The ent re building was
enveloped in flames ini less time than it i
takes to tell it. Mr. C sh got his horses
and cattle out of the 1uilding, but was
not able to save much Ise. The buildine I
was a new one and was¼vorth fully $800. 1
It was insured for C500aand there was
an insurance for $500 on the contents.
-His loss will amount to considerably over
and above the insurance. He has since
had an auction sale and has disposed of
considerable of his stock.
Roxnono Semoore-The following re-
port, based en proficiency, punctuality
and good conduct shows the correct
ostanding of the pupils of Roxboro school
for the month of December : -Fourth
class, 1st W. Grieve, 2nd•A. S. Brown,
3rd .Adeline SParling, 4th Bella Mc-
Clure: Senior Third class-Ist Aggie
Grieve, 2nd Jane Grieve,. 3rd James
Grieve, 4th Tilly Story. Junior Third
clase-1st Ellie Story, ,2nd B. Dorrance
and G. Dickson, 3rd R. Walker, 4th
Mary Dodds. Second class-lst ',lane
Durie, 2nd W. Dodds 3rd Rebecca
McClure and Rachel Dodds,
4th E.
Spading. Senior First class-Ist Mag-
gie Grieve and J. Grieve, 2nd Mary A.
Story, 3rd Maggie Duff, 4th J. K. Mc-
Donnell. junior First class -1st J.
Dickson, 2nd W. r. flays, 3rd Emily,
Pearce, 4th A. Dodds.
-,-The annual examination of the
above school was held on Monday of
last week. It was a gratifying success
in every respect. There were upwards
of one hundred and fifty visitors pres,
ent. The children were put to a very
severe test and acquitted themselves
most admirably, showing that their com-
petent teacher, Mr. W. 0. Duff, had
spared neither care nor labor to bring
them to such a state of proficiency. One
of the most pleasing features was the
admirable musical selections 'given by
the children. Igr. Duff devotes two
hours .each week -to the inetruction of
music and not only teaches his pupils to
sing but gives them instruction in the
rudiments of music. Refreshments were,
served to the visitors and pupils at noon
'and Mr. Duff was assisted by a number
of neighboring teachers. He has been
re-engaged for next year.
Walton.
TEA MEETING. -A tea meeting will be
held in the Methodist church on Satur-
day evening, when addresses will be
given by several clergy -men, and there
will be excellent music, and a good time
generally may be expected.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. -The follow-
ing members of Loyal Orange Lodge
No. 252 were duly installed for the cur-
rentyear : Jas. Hamilton Master; Ed.
Driscol, Deputy Master; Hamilton,
Mr. Sa-
bine, Chaplain; A. Morrison, Recording
Secretary; John Berry, Treasurer; M.
Morrison, Financial Secretary. Com-
mittee -Jas. Kelly, Ralph Connor,
Henry Humphries, Jas. Johnston and
Wm. M. Smith. This Lodge meets on
the Friday on or before full moon in
each month.
HYMENEAL. -A very pleasant event
took place at the residence of Mrs. Jos.
Campbell, on the 14th concession of Mc-
Killop, on the 22nd inst., when her sec -
'lend daughter was united in marriage to
Mr. George W. Butson, of Hibbert. The
lasting knot was tied by Rev. Mr. Bal-
lantyne, Presbyterian minister of this
village. The bride wore a beautiful
dress of satin, trimmed with sea I
brown plush, and headlress of white
adelia. She was attendeci by her sister,
Miss Violet Jane, who w• s aleo beauti-
fully and tastefully attire . The groom
was supported by his br then Mr. L.
Butson. After the cere nony was per-
formed the company sa down to a
sumptuous repast, the mpst prominent
object on the table being a magnificent
flee storey bride's cake, trimmed with
orange blossoms. The evening was
Spent hi the mazy dance which all pres-
ent participated in and seemed to enjoy.
The happy couple have the congratula-
tions and good wishes of their many
friends in this vicinity, and Mr. Butson
is to be specially congratulated in getting
such a pretty and accomplished life
companion.
Brussels.
MONEY TO LOAN. -Large sums of
money on hand to lend on straiiIht loans at 5i
der cent. yearly. Apply to A. IluNrss, Division
Court Clerk, &c., Brussels. 994-8
THE RETURNS. -The Reformers of
Brussels and surrounding county gather-
ed at the Central Hotel here to receive
the Election reports on Tuesday night,
and an enjoyable time was spent. Re-
port after report came to hand increas-
ing Mr. Gibson's majority and Mowat's
in the Hoose. The opposite was the
result at the Tory meeting, and they are
now thoroughly satisfied that Ontario is
not ready for sectarian cries, and it is
hoped that this is the last time in our
.history such ivill be repeated.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. -For Reeve,
Mr.W. H. McCracken and James Young.
For Council, W. H. Kerr, J. M. Mc-
Intosh, Robert Graham, Peter Scott,
John Wynn, John Ament, George Back-
er and Wen. Vanstone. For School
Trustees, E. E. Wade, F. S.. Scott, John
Hargraves, Rev. J. Ross, G. A. Dead-
man, James Bryans, John Grenan and
Walter Smith. As our Municipal
Elections are to a great extent ruu on
politics, the election is likely to result
much the same as did the political el-
ection on Tuesday. It is to be hoped
however, that the best men will be
elected. It is reported that John McIn-
tosh and Robert Graham will not- stand
if elected. They say they will and they
ought to know. A report is also cir-
culated that Robert Graham cannot
qualify. This is false, as he is assessed
for $1,350 lease -holder, and all that is
required is $800.
• THE KNIGHTS OF THE CLEAVER. --
Brussels butchers are never behind in
making an excellent display of the choic-
est meats at this season of the year, and
these displays are one of the noticeable
attractions of the street. At the shop
of the veteran butcher, Mr. A. Curry,
we found a splendid show, arranged in
neat and attractive style. It was made
up of a 2 -year-old heifer, weighing 990
pounds, purchased from L. McNeil, of
Grey; a 2 -year-old heifer, fed by A.
Forrest, Morris, weight 1,050 pounds;
a 2 -year-old heifer, fed by Cornelius
Moore,Morris, weighed 1,000 pounds;
two 2 -year-old heifers, fed by Wm,
Cameron, McKillop, weighed 2,150
pounda; a 2 -year-old heifer, fed by
Marsden Smith, Grey, weighed 1,250
pounds; a pig, 7 months old, fed by
Robert Dickson, dressed 268 pounds; a
pig 6 months old, fed by Chas. Howlett,
Morris, dressed 189 pounds; 5 pigs, fed
by Mr. Aitken, of Morris; 5 geese that
dressed 67 pounds; lambs, rabbits, tur-
keys, &c., &c. It is a choice lot of
meat as you can find in any city and
does credit to Mr. Currie's stall. Wm.
Blashill exhibited a prime lot of the
various kinds of meat, tastefully arrang-
ed and attractive to behold. He secur-
ed the animals in his exhibit from well
known breeders. He showed a 2 -year-
old ,heifer, fed by Duncan McLauchlin,
Grey, weighed 1,100 pounds; a 2 -year-
old heifer, fed by -Andrew Hislop, Gity,
weighed 1,050 pounds; a 2 -year-old
heifer, bred by 0. Kerr, of Morris,
weighed, 1,000 pounds; three 2 -year-old
heifers, fed by _1Vin. Bawtinhammer, of
Ethel; 3 pigs, 6 months old, dressed
about 175 pounds each, bred by himself;
41ambs,fed by Win.I3lashi II, with venison,
poultry, sausages, &c. The display was
well worth seeing and shows that Mr.
Blashill is doing his part in securing
choice meats for his customers.
Wroxeter.
RETURNED. -Messrs. Ball have return-
ed from Muskoka, where they have been
spending some time improving land,
they like it we 1.
Oun MARICETS.-Things op the mar-
ket are still lively. Farmers can depend
on getting good prices for produce. The
following are prices paid: Wheat, 76e
to 78c; oats, 300; peas, 50c; 'pork $5.50
to $5.75 • butter, 15c; Eggs, 16c.
OCR VISITORS. -Nearly all our boys
are home for the holidays, among whom
are the familar faces of James Fox, Geo.
Brown, Joe Huntson, Ed. Paulin, Robt.
Forsythe and others too numerous to
mention. 4pe are glad to see them all,
and hope they will,have a tip-top time,
and not go away too soon.
CHRISTMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT. -
The Christina,s tree entertainments held
under the auspices of the English church
Sabbath school and the Methodist Sab-
bath school, the former on- Wednesday
evening last, and the latter on Thursday
evening, were both well attended, and
the large audience were highly delighted
and finely repaid for coining, the chil-
dren performing their parts well.. I am
sure if more of. the same kind of enter-
tainments were got up they'would be
fnlly appreciated.
Varna.
A BIG TIME. -There was quite an ex-
citing time on the evening of election,
and a large crowd anxious to- hear the
news repaired to the town hall, to hear
the returns. Of course the accounts
were very satisfactory.
STANLEY No miNATIONS.-The nomins
ations took place in the town hall Varna
on Monday last. All the old councillors
were elected by acclamation, with the
exception of James Aikenhead, who was
elected in the place of Alex. Thompson
who resigned. With the exception of a
little cross firing everything passed off
quietI
ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING. -A
very successful tea meeting was held in
this village under the auspices of the
Methodist Church on Monday evening
last. A very excellent tea was provided.
by the ladies of the congregation After
satisfying the inner man, the audience
got a real treat from the choir and in the
speeches of Revs. Messrs. Fisher of
Holmesville, and Simpson of Brucefield.
The chair was occupied by Mr. John
Torrence, reeve of Stanley, who filled
that position in a very efficient manner.
On Tuesday evening a social was held
and a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Proceeds amounted in all to over $46.
Westfield.
WEDDING BELLS. -Miss McClinton
daughter of Mr. NleClinton the popular
teacher of Londesboro public school,
was married to Mr. John Armour, at
the residence of her father, on Friday
last. A large number of friends were
present and congratulated the bride and
bridegroom, who are popular in this
neighborhood. May their pathway be
bright and happy through life.
ACCIDENT. -Mr. Adam Hoover had
the misfortune to cut off the end , of one
of his fingers, last week, in a cutting
machine used for cutting turnips. He
is_doing as well as can be expected.
Blyth.
Mime you go to Blyth do not fail to
drop in and see Metcalf's mammoth holiday dis-
play of watches, clocks, jewelry, silver plate,
toys, fancy goods, and holiday presents of every
discription. Remember we have one of the
largest Stocks of holiday goods in the county,
and sell eheap. Parties buying in large lots
liberally dealt with. A merry Xmas and a happy
New Year to all. FRANK METCALF, Blyth. 991-3
A PLEASANT EVENING. -A number of
the young folks of Blyth and vicinity
drove over to Mr. Symington's, near
Auburn, on Wednesday evening. They
spent a very enjoyable evening.
SINGING Ceass.-a-For some Mine past
a singing class has been conducted by
Mr. A. Lawrence, and meets every Mon-
day evening in the Temperance Hall. It
has a membership of over sixty and is
'doing a good work. The object of the
society is to be able to read music with-
out the least hesitatien. All musicians
should make themselves members of the
class, and cultivate their vocal talent.
ELECTION DAY. -The day of the Pro-
vincial elections, Tuesday, was very
quiet, but in the evening there was con-
siderable eacitement about 8.30, when
it became one-sided, and a Conservative
could hardly be found in the town. The
Reformers headquarters were at the
Temperance hall, and the Conservatives
at VanEgmond'i hotel. The majority
for the Conservative candidate last elec-
tion waa 39 and for this one only 20, -
making a loes of 19 votes in Blyth.
PERSONAL. -Messrs. Will Milne, Will
Sloan and John McKinnon returned
home from.. Toronto last week. -Mr.
Chas. R. Shane, of Detroit, spent Christ-
mas at home. -Mr, and Mrs. Nation, of
Lucan, were in town last week. -Mr. S.
and Miss Hays, of Goderich, were at
Mr. Belfry's last week. -Miss Ball antyne, -
of Bruseels,i was in town visiting her
brother. -Mr. Geo. Waugh, of Toronto,
is in town. --Mr. John Shibley, of Cleve-
land, returned home on Monday.
JUBILEE SINoERS.-The University
Jubilee Singers, of New Orleans, 'gave
one of their excellent entertainments in
the Temperance Hall -on Tuesday the
21st inst, ender the auspices of the
Hopeful Gleaners of the Presbyterian
church. They are without doubt the
best singers that Were ever in Blyth,
and quite a nurnber pronounced them
better than the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
We- hope they may at some future oc-
casion faverBlyth with another enter-
tainment. Miss Tilly Jones has wonder-
ful control of her voice, and is one of the
finest Saprarto Singers of America.
N0MINATIONS.2The nomination on
Monday was:the most exciting that has
ever been in Blyth, and from all appear-
ance the deetion next Monday will be
a very hot 'contest. There were six
nominations for councillors, namely
Messrs. Hampton, McKinnon, Bawden,
Symonds, Taylor and Wilford. The
first four were members of the board last
year. It wan thought that there would
be a lively time over the councillors, but
on Tuesday; Hamilton and Taylor
I Men's and Bo' ys
OVERCOATO
For Stormy Days
-OR -
Moonlight Nights,
AT
Melia Ps
Beautiful Moon, bright emblem of the ni
IIide not thy beams, but giv. us lots o light.
To read about these
Co ATM C 0.AM-18-
(M thou serenest Moon
That with thy lovely face
Dost beam upon "The Dry goods Man"
That's liveliect in this place.
Tell me in all thy midnight rounds
Hast thou not seen "some store'
Where Overcoats are sold as cheap
As in the good old days of yore
Pale Luna never stopped her gait,
As through the skies she tore,
But said, for goodness gracious sake
Haven't you heard of McFaul before!
Our stock of Men's and Boys' Over-
coats and Readymade Clothing, is one
of the largest in the county. it -
first -class ; halue unexcelled. on't
buy a dollar's worth of Clothing until
you have looked through our attractive
stock.
OVERCOATS FOR A
Give your bodies a treat. Pon't
linger, but come at once to the relialale,
square dealing, low price Clothing De-
partment of
E. McFAUL
Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth-
ing House, Seaforth.
put ina.disclaimer, so that the c
ell was eleeted by acclamation.,
nominations for. Reeve were Me
Young and Kelly. Mr. Kelly hi
un -
he
ars.
s
een
Reeve for a long time and public fee ing
is that they want a change, A lar der
signed requisitiOn was forwarded to Mr,
Myles Young, who consented to oppose
Mr. Kelly. The contest will likely be
a close one, but Mr. Young will in all
probability be the successful cantlidate.
Mr. Kelly and C. Hamilton did most of
the talking at the nomination. PeOple
were surprised to hear how well Mr.
Hamilton spoke and how he so complete-
ly sat on Mr. Kelly.
East Wawanosh. ,
13nrees.-Stephen Robertson goes to
Ingersoll next week to stay with Meads
during the winter. -Mr. John2ArMour
has joined the army of benedicts, talang
to himself Miss Helen lalcC inton, on
Christmas eve. - M r. Weatherhead, Who
went to teach in the school on the 6th
concession, has been back to see som :of
his old acquaintances.
ENTERTAINMENT. -On Christmas Eve
an entertainment was given in the school
house in which Miss Lizzie Day' is
teacher. The school was well filled and
a very entertaining time spent. Olut-
side talent assisted in the musical de-
partment. Wm. Shane and Miss M.
McGowan sang in their usual god
style Well known in this section. The :
McClelland family, of Belgrave,: sang
several pieces with good effect. 1: The
dialogues were very naturally exeeuted.
The recitations were good. "Me.4 earl's
Child" given by a little girl in a t ly
dramaticmannerreceivedheartyappla se.
The Kindergarten songs, being sot:tee-
thing new, were much admired. A sble
by another little girl, "Climbing Up 4he
Golden Stairs," was very well do e.
Rev. Mr. Law, of Belgrave, -occupi d
the chair,
Donnybrook.
SANTA CLAUS. -The Christmaa tree
at this place held in the MethoOst
church on Thursday, December 23rd, was
presided over by the popular Sabbath
School Superintendent, Mr. Wm. Carrip-
bell. The presents on the tree w re
many and valuable and were given nut
Mrs. Santa Claus in the person of Miss
Harrison, whose smiling, blooming fae,
and winsome words to the little fo k,
and lady like manners, as usual did mu h
to enliven the evening's entertainmeat.
The programme was long and attractive
and was well appreciated. About $11
was realized for the Sabbath school.
-A young rascal, named Jane, Ile -
siding with his father in Stratford, Was
about to reeeive corporal pemishment
from his father for misconduct, when he
turned the tables upon his well-meaning
sire, and caned him severely. The case
came up for hearing before the P. M., n
Saturday, but was settled amicably ly
the principals.
-A laborer in Mitchell, named Col-
well, met with a serious accident a few
days ago while working in the flax mill.
He got his hapd caught in some of ft'm
machinery an before he could extricate
himself he hai his little finger pulled off
with the cord attached, that had broken
at the elbow and pulled out the whole
length. ,
-The pupils of Mitchell High School
presented Mr, George Malcolm, who is
retiring from the teacher's staff in that
institution, with.avaluable gold chain
and locket, end a complimentary ad-
dress. The teachers of Knox Church
Sabbath School, of which Mr. .Malcolm
was superintendent, also made him the
recipient of a handsome silver pitcher
and an address expressing general re-
gret at the departure of Mr. Malcolm.
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