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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-01-07, Page 8• ftt; ft!.; ii 4 itt W.-tr tt. • HE •II.IRON EXPOSITOR JANUARY 7, 1887. EDWARD CASH Dealer in Fine Fall made Butter, Hides, Sheep Skin, Tallow, wool and raw furs. Large scale for sale. GODERICH STREET, - SEMI:5RM. foot t xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE• -A meet- ing of the Farmers' Institute, for South Huron will be held in Exeter, on Tues- day and Wednesday the 18th and 19th insts. for the discussion of subjects in connection with agriculture. We hope the public will take notice. A general invitation is extended to all. Fur- ther particulars will be published next week. )1 a A SCOTCH CONDERT.-The Caledon- ian Society of this town intend cele- brating the 25th inst., Burns' anniver- sary, by a grand Scottiah concert in Cardnos's Hall. ' Besides local talent the services of suleh noted vocalists as Miss Ryckrnan, arid Mr. George W. Cline, of Hamilton, Professor McKay, of London and Mess s. James Hamilton and Duncan McDougall, of Staffa, have been procured. Mr. J. Ander- son and •a numbir of other Highland' dancers, in costume, will also be present. The Highland pip rs will be represent- ed by Mr. H. M. .o8s, of Kintail, and others. This pro ieles to be the enter- tainment of the season. t A HAM Jams -The Salvation Army, of this town, intend having?. four day's ea.mpaign and opening of the new ihrracks, to commence on Saturday, January, 8th and which will be led by Commissioner Coombs, Major Gloyer, Adjutant Sweetman, and Captain Gage and his Hallelujah wife. We take the following programme of proceedings from the bills: Saturday, January 8th, a great Praise Meeting, Sunday, January gth-morning - Dyiag Love Meeting, ) afternoon -an old fashioned Free and Easy Meeting, night -the Royal Proc- lamation. Monday, an the town hall, a great Hain Jam and Glory Tea, followed by a grand gigantic march by the sur- rounding corps and officer e to the new Barracks. Jubilee 1 d by Major Glover, Adjutant Sweetman, Captain Gage and wife. Tuesday, Ja uary 11th -a great jubilee and wedding led by Major Glover, Adjutant Sweetman and Captain Gage and his little wife. SFAFORTH METHODIST CHURCH. -For the past six weeks evangelistic services have been going on in this church. From the beginning they have been attended with interest, and spirit, and profit. Large congregations have been in atten- dance for the most of the time and many have taken special interest in the work, and, as the reSult, have been spiritually benefittecl by them. Last Sabbath, after Covenant service and reading the "general rules," a large: number were received as candidates for membership in the church. So far, from congregation and Sabbath School, over 100 have been taken on trial as the result of the special meetings. The above, in addition to those received through pastoral visitation, ordinary services, by letter, and as the result of the special meetings at Alma, an outside appointment, make 198 additions to membership during the past six months. We congratulate the astor and congre- gation on the succes of the church dur- ing the present con erence year with their increased congr gation and greatly enlarged men bership. a PASSED. -The following is a list of candidates who passed at the entrance -examination for admission to the Sea - forth High School and the marks ,made• by each. Pass mark 377. A few names have been recommended, and if alloweal by the Educational Depart- ment, will be made known to the can- didates interested: Charles Aberhart, 522;:David A. Bell, 414; A. Calder, 489 e Wilkison Cooper, 426 ; John Eckart, 418; George l Glass, 473; -Wm Grieve, 418; John Hicks, 389; J. A. T. Kennedy, 385; Wm. Kerr, 435; James McArter, 429; Wm. Murdie, 399; Ed- ward Steet 557; John Smith, 395; John Thompson, 449;.Frank Weiland, 496; W. R. Wilson, 436; Jane Boyd, 398; Ruth Cash, 417; Erie Clark, 407; Liz- zie flillen. 549; Lucy Hillen, 468; Henrietta Johnston, 421; Sarah John- stons 412; Bridget Keefe, 389; Winnie Killoran, 382: Eliz. A. Rennie, 377; Minnie W. McKay, 460; Kate Mc- Caughey, 479; Annie R. McGregor, 414; Lizzie McLeod, 427; Mary McNab, 471; Nellie Perkins 460; Linnie Simpson, .91; Louisa Spading, 412. ____•- PoontIERa DEPARTSN.G.-The pioneers of Huron , are rapidly passing away. During the past year many have taken their departure, and this _week it is our sorrciwf al duty to Make, reference to three more. The first is Mr. Robert Smith, of the McKilIop boundary, who died' on the 19th of December at the age of 74 years and fear months. Mr. Snah was a native of Sterlingshire, Scotland. He came to this country in - the year 1856 and settled on the 4th concession, H. R. S, Tuckersmith, on the farm now owned and occupied by Mr. Wm. Carnochan. About seven- teen years ago he sold this place and re - mom. d to the farm ia McKillop,-- where he cc ntinuecl to live until his death. He had been an invalid with chronic rhea- matiltm for about ten years but in other respects he enjoyed comparatively good heAl h and passed away very suddenly at as -t. He was a good citizen, an ()Wieling neighbor, and an honorable, goo, Irving man. His aged companion - in Itfe, who for 50 years had been his beet earthly friend soak closest compan- ion, still :survives him, and his death will be most keenly felt by her. They lu:1 three sons and two claaghters, all of wileen arc settled in We and doing well. Te o of them, William Smith and Mrs. Pa -tact -sore, are in Dakota, and the others arc ,ictticd near the homestead. --The :second departure we have to notice is that of Mr. Wm. Charters, of the Mill Road,Tacklersaaith , who passed aw 4y on Tuesday last at the great age of 83 ye : r :. Mr. Charters was, naturally, 'a ston ;hardy, healthy man, and despite the hardships of pioneer life -which he underwent, scarcely ever had a days sickness until about a, year ago when he was prostrated -with a severe attack of lull tuanation of the limes. He partially 0 recovered - front thie and during the warm weather ra With the cold weat again returned and - lied considerably. er his old complaint - he natural vitality, ' wasted by years, as not sufficiently strong to withstand this attack. Mr. Charters was a native of Kirkcudbright, Scotland and came to this country about the year 1844 and Settled on his farm on the Mill road where he continued to reside until his death. There were few settlers in the vicin•ty at that time, and what is now one of the finest agricul- tural districts in anada was then a dense wilderness. 1r. Charters, how- ever, bravely undeit took the hardships incidental to pionee life and was priv- ileged to enjoy for any years the fruits of his early labors. ' He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and was justly esteemed by; all Who knew him, for his honesty' and ,uprightness of character. He was however, of a re- tiring disposition and preferred the com- forts of home to the buffetings of public life, and consequently he never aspired to preferments for which -his abilities fitted him and which his standing among his fellows would have secured him did he desire them. He was a staunch Liberal in politics aisd in his own quiet, ouostentatioue way, wielded no little influence. He will be missed by a large i circle of friends who will long cherish in affectionate rememberance his kindly countenance, worthy disposition, and generous but unostentatious acts. His aged partner still survives him and he leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, all of whom are comfortably settled in life. , -----In another column will befound the announcement of the death of Mrs. Alexander Stewart, mother of Mr. Alex. Stewart, of this town, Mr. Donald Stewart, of the township a Grey, and Mrs. John Alexander of the 12th con- cession of Tuckersmith. Mrs. Stewart died on the 27th ult., at the residence of her daughter,in Tuckersmith. Although in the 86thyear'of her age she was in the possession of all her faculties and was able to go around and wait upon her- self ontil within a few days of her death. She was a native of Blair Athol, Perthshire, Scotland, and with her husband came to Canada in 1853 and settled on the 14th concession of Grey. Her husband died about seventeen years ago, when she left the homestead in possession of her son and came to live with Mrs. Alexander, in Tuckersmith. She was a true christian woman, was always kind to the poor and deserving, and her memory will long live fresh and green in the minds and hearts of many. tOrSEE what Hoffman, of the Cheap Cash Store, Seaforth, has to say. His announce- ment is on the first page. It will pay every per- son to read it. 995-1 ROOMS TO LET. -Four good rooms to rent over the Star Grocery. Also a sum of money found. GEO. GOOD. 995 • ; MR. HUGH ROBB.-Our citizens were deeply pained on learning on Thursday morning that Me. Hugh Robb, of this town, had passed away tof his long home at 2 o'clock that morn g. Mr. Robb had been troubled with fan affection of the stomach for many ye rs but for the past two years enjoyed f exceptionally good health. He atten ed the South Huron convention at Hen all,and caught a severe cold which brou ht on his -old trouble again, and he had been confined to bed. most of the time since, but none thought the end was sci near and all hoped that he would ultitiately recover. Mr. Robb has been a re ident of Aar- purhey and Seaforth for bout 30 years and in the earlier dayl he I carried on the busineSs of carpenter and udder. Late- ly, however, he has been xtensively en- gaged in the meat curin,g and packing business and has built up a large and profitable trade in that line. He was also engaged in the grocer ly business! In these different spheres he was ably assisted by his three youijger sons, who are all good business men and thorough- ly capable of taking full charge now, although they will much miss the Prin- cipal head and director. For several years he has been an elder in the Pres- byterian church and alwaeas took a lead- ing part in every christiala work in con- nexion with , the congregation. He was in every respect an estimable christ- ian man and a good and useful citizen, and he will be much missed both in church and secular affairs. He was but 54 years of age and leaveit a widow and large family, all of whom are grown !up, to mourn the loss of akin il and thought- ful husband and genertus and wise counsellor and parent. The sincere sympathy oftthe entire community will be extended to the family of the deceas- ed in this the hour of their heavy be- reavement. Local, BRIEFS. -Mi,ss Ilmma Johnson will re -open her privdite s4hool on Ties - day next. The public schools willl re- open on Monday: -The first skating carnival of the season Will be held on the new rink next Friday evening, when prizes to the value of $10q will be giten. -Mr. Gilbert has sold o t hi8 interest40 in the bakery here to essrs. Beaiii & Dunlop, and will remove Fordwich to establish a bakery there. -Among the sufferers by the recent evere 'fire at Poeta.ge la Prairie are Me srs, Broadfoot & Box, of this town- .ancli; Mr. Lyle, for- merly a resident here.--l-Miss Maggie Killoran leaves this wecik for London, where she intends pursuing her studies in the convent df the Sacred Heart. - Miss Ida Dickson goes to Beantford on Monday to attend the Presbyterian Ladies College there. -04 Monday 1st as Mr. D. D. Wilson watt go,ing out to McKillop to vote, a couple �f drui+-en men in a sleigh crowded him into the ditch. The cutter Upset, he was thr wn out and the horse ran aw y, hut no Seri- ous damage done. -The Ijrussels Post of last week says: Last Sunday Rev. J1 E. Howell, of Seaforth, prea')hed two exeel- lent sermona in the Me hociist church, morning and 1 afternoon. The morning -discOurse was based on the text "Am I my brother's keeper," and I the afternoon sermon from the worde `f The love of'Christ constraineth hs."' The rev- erend gentleman did Well and his discourses will not soon e forgotten. - Last Friday afternoon a ijidy lost a par- cel of new teaspoons somewhere between Reid & Wilson's hardwar st re and the Egmondville church. If he finder will leave the parcel, at THE EXI OsITOR of- fice he will confer a fax on -Miss His- lop left here to -day to :a ke charge of a department in the Ayr public.. school. Miss Hislop • is a clever and energetic .1 teacher, and will doubtle. s g V -e the best of satisfaction in her new sit ation.-sAt the Young Men's Christian seociation rooms next Sabbath evening there will be a special service held far young men. Mr. Arthur Trott is expected to address the meeting_ There will airs be an- , other of those musical and literary en- tertainments held inp these rooms on Wednesday evening next. Both meet-: ings will commence at the usual hours.! -The agent of the 'Wanzer lamp is around town exhibiting this excellent, useful and economical article which call be regulated to any size of flame and requires no chimney. -The watch meet- ing in the Methodist church on New Year's eye was largely attended and was made more than usually interesting by the peesence and testimony of a largo number of the recent additions to the membership of that church, many of whom were wont to spend the dying boars of the old year and the early hours of the New Year in a very differ- ent atmosphere and under widely differ- ent influences. -Mr. George Walker lof ruckersmith, was knocked down and considerably injured on Main Street in this town by a furions driver, but he is able to be about again. -Mr. and Mrs. H. W. C. Meyer of Wingham, spent Sunday last in town. Mr. Meyer has been unaminou sly elected Mayor of Wingham, and Mr. Walter Scott an- other old Seaforthite is Reeve of the same town, THE TOWN Ei,ECTIONS.-In the muni- cipal electionstlis year the principal in- terest centred • the election for Deputy Reeve. All d4iy Monday rigs were running hither nd thither, and there was as much fluifry and excitement as is possible with ba lot voting. As will be seen by the vote polled, the contest was a keen one, alth ugh not nearly the full vote was brough out. The following is a statement of the votes cast. for the Deputy Reevesh p: Cluff. Strong. North Ward 94 37 East Ward 54 91 South Ward 45 76 193 204 Majority for Strfong 11 The following shows the standing of the candidates f r the position of Coun- cillor: NorthWard-Dr. Scott, 72; John Fairley, 58; J. A. Wilson, 56;' Geo. Duncan, 54; J. H. McDougall, 52; R. Common, 4 South Ward -Thos. W. Duncan, 93; Thos. Smith, 92 ; John Hawkshaw, 84 • A. Beam, 78. East Ward -John rsey, 71; Robert Wil- son, 64; L. Mu phy, 54; E. C. Cole- man, 46. In j stice to Mr. Coleman we should say, hat although his name was on the hallo , it was publicly inti- mated both before and at the poll that he was not a caodidate, and the reason his name was let on the ballot is that he was absent fr m home and did not send in his dieclafimer. The Council for the current ye.r will be composed of James Beattie, ayor ; D. D. Wilson, Reeve ; A. Stro g, Deputy Reeve, and Messrs. Dr. Scot, John Fairley, J. A. Wilson, Thos. S ith, Wm. Hawkshaw, Thos. W. Dunca , John Dorsey, Robert Wilson and Lawitence Murphy, Council- lors. Tuc ersmith. FARM RENTED. -Mr. David Ferguson, of St. Marys, h s rented his farm on the 9th Concessi n of Tuckersmith to Mr. John McL Ilan, of Hibbert, for eight years at an annual rental of $300. Mr. Ferguson is ortunate in securing so good a tenant. I BULL SOLD. -Mr. Appelton Elcoat has sold to Mr. jamas Somerville, of Roxboro, McKillop, a through bred yearling bull calf for $120. This an- imal is a dark ro n and is from "Haw- thorne Rose",aid by "The Doctor," from an import d cow. Mr. Somer- ville has one of t e best bred bulls in the County and we hope he will have good success with hin PERSONAL,. -M . Wm. McConnell is still confined to his residence, and we are sorry to lea n that his progress is slow. This is t e first time for many years that his ge ial countenance, cheer- ful smile and e couraging word have been missed whil actifig in his capacity of returning offi er at the municipal elections, and m ny were the anxious enquiries concern ng him. We hope he will be all righ before the Dominion elections come riound. His place was very efficiently (filled by Mr. John Young, township assessor. THE MUNICIPAL ELECT/ONS. -'The municipal electi ns in this township have resulted in he return of Mr. David Walker as Reeve; Dr. McIntosh, Depu- ty Reeve and Messrs. Peter Kennedy, Robert McLean a d Wm. Elgie as coun- cillors. The vo stood as follows: FO REEVE. Walker. Smillie. Egmondville 93 37 Red School House. 62 55 Elgie's School Mous 40 78 Broadfoot's School ouse 75 60 270 230 , Majority for Walke DEPU Egmondville Red School Rouse Elgie's School House Broadfoot's School Hi use , 40. Y REEVE. Sproat. McIntosh. 68 60 15 111 11 104 45 139 Majority for McIn I The councillors Lean, 266; Elgie Broadfoot, 202; G. J. SUT Commissioner and I Agent for several of Fire and Life Insur at the post office. N for all the leading ne CLOVER SEED signed is prepared good Clover Seed a livered at his wareho 994-2 84 359 sh, 220. polled as follows: Mc - 302; Kennedy, 206; ickard,' 130. nsall. RLAND, Conveyancer, suer of Marriage Licenses. he best and most popular nce Companies. Office - B. -Subscriptions received spapers. 994 TASTED. -The under - buy a few car loads of highest market price, de- ise here. D. MeLmses. SAW Los WA, TED: -The undersign - is prepared to pay f cm 85 to 87 per thousand feet for any quantity of good basswood and rock elm logs. the ighest figures for soft elm, hemlock, pine, napl , birch, black and white ash, cherry,' etc. Ba swood must be cut 12 and 14 feet long. Rock e m mostly 16 feet, soft elm 14 feet and up, wh te ash 14 feet, others any length. ROBERT BE a, jr., 3rd. Concession Hay. 995-t.f. CEDAR POSTS. --A large quantity on hand.at Hensall, als hemlock lumber, all sizes and lengths! cut to o er. P. URQUHART. 995 NOTES • ARGUN Tows. -New Year passed off very q ietly here, the day be- ing observed as a general holiday. -The sleighing cont -in es good,. and large quantities, of grai , wood and logs are being brought to arket.-Mr. R. Car- lisle left here on ifonday for St. Cathar- ines, where he in nds remaining during the winter. -The Rev'. T. Blatchford of Steathroy, was t the village last week and part of this isiting his father Mr. J. Blatchford sr -We are -pleased to learn that our yot ng friend Mr. -Charles Moore, formerly in the employment of the Grand Trunk Railway at this place, and lately Invoic Clerk at Petrolea, has secured a sitnatio i in the Grand Trunk Railway 'office in London. We wish him all success. -Mr. and Mrs. James Murray o Woodstock, have been here for the past week visiting his friends. - Miss M. McEwen daughter of Mr. John McEwen pf the township of Hay, who has been liome spending the Christmas holidays, returned this week to South- hampton, there to resume her duties as school teacher. -Miss S. Caldwell of Dealtown, who has been here for the past week or so on a visit has also re- turned this week to resume her duties as 'school teacher. -Mrs. A. S. Case, who has been away for the past three or four weeks among her friends and relatives returned home this week, feel- ing benefited by the change. -Th., Misses Caee, of Seaforth are the guests this week, of Mr. R. Patterson, of Rodgerville.-The Rev. J. Logie and wife, ot 'Valetta, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Elder of this place. SURPRISE PRESENTATION'. -On New Year's night some of the members of,the Hensall South Methodist Church stole at a late hour into the stable of the Rev. R. Godfrey and took away an old cut- ter which the reverend gentleman had borrowed. Now, this action on the part of the brethren looks decidedly wrong and wicked and as if they were, even in the very time of a rousing revival sea- son, falling from grace; but when we add, by way of explanation, that they restored the old cutter to its owner and left a habdsome new one with their pastor, the apparent evil -doing was at once removed, and we have every reason to believe that the brethren are not fall- ing away, but increasing alike in grace. and generosity. THE CARNIVAL. -The carnival held in Mr. J. Coxworth's mammoth rink on Tuesday evening of this week was fairly well attended, but not as largely as were those of last_ winter, owing no doubt to the same not being as much of a novelty as in the past. The ice was in splendid condition, and competition for the various prizes offered was keen. The Exeter brass band was present and enlivened the proceedings with good se- lections. The order, on the occasion was, as is usual in Hensall, very good, which is always creditable to the manager and assistants. The following are the names of those carrying off the prizes in the different races, etc.: Ladies' costume, Miss M. E. Dick; girls' costume, Miss Ida Dick; boys' costume, James Bon- thron ; potato race, Robt. Carroll; race open to all, (save M. McPherson and R. Carroll being handicapped), W. J. Charters. The spectators' prize ticket wag captured by Mr. Wm. Charters, sr., who had the number corresponding therewith. PRESENTATIONS. -On Monday even- ing, the 27th ult., at the close of the weekly Bible class meeting, held in the Presbyterian- manse, Mr. R. Y. Young, one of the members, stepped forward and in the na sented the Re large and ha pulpit use, th by a nwritten esteem in whi is held, and tl to contribute nishing of t point anothe a short addre referring to it had affor week to- mee e of the Bible class pre - R. Y. Thomson with a dsomely bound Bible for same being accompanied ddress, expressive of the h the reverend gentleman e desire of the Bible class omething towards the far- e new church. At this of the members made s on behalf of the class, the pleasure and profit ed them from week to together and receive in- struction in Divine matters from one so eminently qu lified to impart the same as was the Re . Mr. Thomson. and their regret that fo a few months the happy, relationship xisting between them as teacher and lass • was to be 'severed, owing to M :Thomson being called upon to att nd Knox College, Tor- onto, for a erm, there to discltarge the important duty of Lecturer to the students, and, as a tangible token or proof of the r spect and esteem enter- tained for th reverend gentleman and his wife, Miss Bonthron, in the name of the class, pres nted Mr. Thomson with a beautiful dres ing case, and Miss Mur- ray, Mrs. Thomson with a handsome jewel case: "he reverend gentleman replied in a v ry feeling manner, thank- ing the class f r their gifts; which were altogether un xpected, assuring them that, while h prized them highly for their own val e, both himself and Mrs. Thomson wo Id prize them mach more highly as a m rk of their appreciation and kindly f cling towards yem, and aesured them lhat it had afforded him much pleasure( in the past to meet with the class, and that he would be pleased on his return to resume his connection once more wit them. THE Court statement of t cipal elections day last: F Britton, 368 Councillors - 'Brigham, 36 Hullett. Ie. -The following is a e votes cast at the muni - in this township on Mon - ✓ Deputy Reeve -John A. T. McDonald, 300.- obert Scott, 365; John ; J. Lasham, 359; B. Churchill, 336, Thos. Carbert, 265. The councit for this year will be composed of John Mc ton Deputy John Brigha cillors. , illan, Reeve; John Brit- eeve, and Robert Scott, and John Latham, Coun- MONEY TO money on hand der cent. yearly. Court Clerk, &c. OYSTER Su ing Reeve hotel, treated supper. The opponents pr contest in th was spent by partook of th FARMERS' Institute is n hall for this from the Agri and yesterdaa rust and smu was not as la People have went of the come out. H later no dou have been bet 111 Karen ing is the res tions : Reeve Young, 140. Backer, 153; Wynn, 146; Ament, 140; T. Vanstone, The council Cra.cken, Ge W. H. Kerr, the case of Jo and Peter Sc field partly a Brussels. LOAN. -Large sums of lend on straight loans at 54 Apply to A. HUNTSR, Division Brussels. 994-8 PER. -On Tuesday even- cCracken, at the Central his supporters to an oyster e were also several of his sent, his late rival in the chair. A pleasant time II: Some 60 or 70 persons Reeve's hospitality. NSTITUTE.-The Farmers' w being held in the town iding. Professor Panton, ultural College, is present, discuAed the subject of in grain. The attendance -ge as it should have been. ardly got over the excite - election so that they will d. it been held a few weeks, t the attendance would ter. ELECTIONS. -The follow - tilt of the municipal elec- M. McCracken,149 ; Jas. For councillors -George W. IL Kerr, 147; John obert Graham,141 ; John John McIntosh, 132; W. 130; and P. Scott 128. therefore are W. H. Mc- . Backer, John Wynn, nd Robert' Graham. In bn Ament,John McIntosh, tt, they were placed in the ainst their own wish, al- though they lattrely consented to sit if elected, but would make no canvass, and the above figures show that they made a good run considering the circumstances, and had they worked as did some of) those elected, they would have been all right. For the School Board the fol- lowing are the returns; John Rargraves 145; John Ross, 134; F. S. Scott, 124 ; Jas. Buyers, 110; E. E. Wade, 109; W. Smith, 87; G.A. Deadman, 83; and John Grenan 4. The School Boardnow consists of 13. Dennis, Thos. Fletcher, W. Smith, John Hargraves, John Ross, and F. S. Scott. Winthrop. SUDDEN DEATH. -We, have this week to chronicle the death of Annie Graham, the third doughter of Mr. Andrew Govenlock, Winthrop, which took place on the 4th inst., after, a short illness of about three days. She was in the bloom of youth, with bright prospects and high aspirations, and although surrounded by the most endearing associations that could bind the human heart to this de- ceitful world, she bowed to the will of the Master, and could say with the for- titude born of a Christian life, "Thy will be done." Before passing the dark valley, and when the chilly hand of death was closing in upon her frail humanity, she had still a word of sym- pathy and encouragement to the mourn- ing friends about her bedside; and to a dear one whom she knew could not ar- rive before the spirit would have taken its flight to the realms of bliss, she left the comforting message, "To meet her in Heaven." Although the form that was so lately full of animation is now cold in death, and sorrowing friends drop in to shed a tear with the bereaved family, still this is not a grievingavith- out hope, but is a grief supported by the precious promises of the Gospel that All the hearts of believers with love to God and love to man, and can comfort the Christian in the trials of life and support him in the hour of death. As we go to press the last rites are being performed and a solemn concourse of friends have assembled to pay the last tribute ofarespect to the departed. Al- though she has passed from the scenes of this life, still the memory of her many kind and self-sacrificing acts will cause loving hearts to throb, and, as others take up the duties of life and are ap- pointed to fill the vacancies caused here and there by her departure, her loss will be deeply felt. But we trust, as in the verse she so oft recited when a child, We shall meet in that land where spring is eternal, Wheredarkness ne'er cometh, nor sorrow nor pain, Where the light never fades in that land evei vernal, We shall meet and our parting be never again. East Wawanosh. THE ELECTIONS. -The municipal elec- tions in this township resulted in the defeat of the late Reeve, Mr. Robert Currie, by a majority of 70. The fol- lowing is a statement of the vote cast: Robert Currie, 205; Thos. H. Taylor, 275. Councillors -Robert Rielly, 244; Roberts -McGowan, 226; John McClin- ton, 201 ; Wm. King, 133; Tas. Henry, 92. The council will, therefore, be - composed of Thos. H. Taylor, Reeve; Findlay Anderson, Deputy, and Robert Rielly, Roaert McGowan and H. Mc- Clinton, Councillors. Goderich Township.: THE ELECTIONS. -The municipal elec- tions in this township er4ted consider- able interest and were very closely con- tested. Contrary to general ,expecta- tion, both the Reeve -and Deputy of last year have been defeated and new men take their place. The flowery eloquence of a Beacom will be heard no more in the halls of the 'Count' Council. The following is a statement of the votes cast: For Reeve -John Cox, :309 ; 0-. Elliott, 268. Deputy Reeve -Joseph Whiteley, 289; John Beacom, 267. Councillors -James Laithwaite, '225; Thomas Churchill, 221; John I McClel- land, 216; Samuel Sturdy, 205; James; H. Elliott, 195 ; Edward Acheson, 135 Jas. Peacock, 138;. Henry Cook, 23. • Zurich. SOMETHING NEW FOR ZGRICII.-The other day Mr. D. S. Faust received a shipment of tea direct from Japan. This is the first direct importation from Japan to Zurich. ANNUAL MEEnuto.--The annual meet- ing of the Hay Branch Agricultural So- ciety will be held in the town hall Zurich, on Thursday, 13th inst., at two o'clock p. m. All interested are invited to attend. VISITORS. -Mr. Chris. Link and wife, of Kilmanagh, Michigan, are here visit- ing relations and friends. Also Mrs. Kohl, of the same place, is here visiting her son-in-law, Mr. Jacob Schwalm. - Mr. Jacob Krill, of Michigan'has been the guest of Mr. Philip Hauch, of this place, for the last few days. MATRIMONIAL. -Mr. Henry !Cram- mer, of the Goshen Line, and Miss Annie Berk, of near Dashwood, were united in marriage on Christmas Day, at the residence of the bride's father, We wish them a happy and prosperous life in their new relation., DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT. -ThiS week we have to perform the sad duty of chronicling the death of one of the oldest residents of Zurich, Mr. Fred. Axt, who was buried in the Bronson Line cemetery last Friday. Mr. Axt was 70 years of age, and for the last 30 years has been a resident of Zurich. He was much respected, and the sympathy of the whole community is shared with the wife and three children who are left to mourn his loss. I Westfield. OUR TEA MEETING. -The annual tea meeting at the Methodist church here was held on Wednesday, the 29th ult. Tea in first-class style, for which the ladies of Westfield or 'noted, was served in the school room adjacent to the church. After the inner ,man' had been satisfied the friends repaired to the claurch, where the intellectual, moral and'spirit- u:al was duly - attended to. Dr. Camp- bell, formerly of Westfield, but now of Sebewain,,a, / Michigan, occupied the chair. The doctor gave a neat littlp im- promptu speech, referring to the days of "Auld lang sync," when he lived among the people of Westfield, and gave also some litt'e insight into a medico's, We in the little town he lives in at present, when at home -a towa about the size of Blyth. eHe then called upon the follow- ing for speeches, readings and music, which gave apparently universal satis- faction: Music by the choir; reading by Mrs. Geo. Tindall, "Peddler's revenge; music by C. Moir; reading by Rev. E. H. West; music by the choir; speech by Rev. N. S. Burwash, on Winter; quartette by the Ho ver family; reading by Mr. J. C. Clark (ty request), subject, "Horace Greeley's ride to Placeville ;" music by the choir: speech by Rev. Jas. Caswell, subject, " 'od's . gifts ;" music by Mr. and Mrs. H ar ; closing piece by the choir. The us mai votes of thanks followed and the benediction pronounced by the Rev. Jas. CaSwell. A little over $40 was realized by the. tea. All went home satisfied. Bl. ke. THE CHEESE FA TORY. -The annual meeting of the pa ons of the Blake cheese factory will be held on Friday, January 14th, at on o'clock p.m. The cheese from the Bla e factory has been sold at 12 cents a p iund. We are glad to hear that the dir ctors intend making butter as well as heeee next season. This will 'be decided at the annual meeting. Donn brook. MEETINGS. -The pecial services here are closed for the present. Rev. E. H. West has returned to Ailsa Craig. The week of prayer is be ng observed in the Methodist church at Auburn. Hib ert. THE ELECTION.- 'he municipal elec- tions in this town hip were contested very keenly, but all he members of the - old council have b en returned except that Mr. Hoggarth takes the place of Mr. Jefferson, who r n for the position of Reeve. The following is a statement of the votes cast for each candidate : For Reeve, -McLaren, . 25 • Jefferson, 196; majority for ialcL ren, 129. Deputy Reeve, -Ryan, 320 Morris, 190; ma- jority for Ryan, 30. Councillors,- Hoggarth, 347; Barbour, 331; Norris, 291; Campbell, 230.1 The council will, therefore, be compo ed of Messrs. Mc- Laren, Ryan, Hogarth, Barbour and Norris, Exe er. THE ELECTIONS. -(The municipal elec- tions passed over veri quietly in this vil- lage. Dr. Rollins ad Mr. W. G. Bis- sett were re-elected ,Reeve and Deputy Reeve, respectively, fy acclamation, so the only contest was fTor Councillors, and Messrs. Pickard, Ca ling and Johns were elected Councillors. It is gratifying to notice that. Mr. Janjes Pickard, whom we may properly tferm the father of Exeter, headed the oll this yeae as he has usually done in fhe past. The. fol- lowing is a statementj of the votes cast: James Pickard, 24-6(; T. B. Carling, 226; David Johns 198; John N. Hooper, 93; John P Clarke, 57. Kip a en. Jorrinos.-Miss I eichert, of New Hamburg, is here at 'resent visiting her sister, Mrs. Weistnillen-Mr. G. Hunt, millwright, is home en a visit. He looks well. -Two of the M'sses Mellis left last Thursday morning fo They are at present Drayton. -The Meth intend holding a te, nesday evening, Jan weather is favorable be expected, as a go first-class speakers h the occasion. a sixty -mile drive. visiting friends in )(lists of this place meeting on Wed- ary 12th. If the a grand time may d choir and several ve been secured for Bayfl. Id. THE ELECTIONS.-i1any County Coun- cillors will regret to learn of the defeat of Mr. John Esson as Reeve of Bayfield. He was a most co ipetent Reeve and was held in the hig est esteem by his fellow Councillors. he contest was a very keen one, an the quiet little "village by the sea" was stirred as it has not been stirred for some time be- fore. The followin are the official figures of the vote e c st : For Reeve - John Pollock, 75 ; John Esson, 52,; majority for Pollock 23. Councillors - Woods, 78; Bailey, 76; Connor, 71 ; Wild, 62; Middleta , £7; Elliott, 32; Whiddon, 26; Granger, 8; Moore - house, 5. The COMIC 1 will be composed of John Pollock, Reeve, and Messrs. Bailey, Connor, Wild and Woods. Clint THE ELECTIONS. - elections in this principal interest ce for Deputy Reeve, a respect to Mr. Corb that in selecting Mr. payers have, at leas man. Mr. Manning ably represent the to valuable acquisition ability of the county improvement much n have also done well Reeve, Mr. McMurch He is not a man of n can always express manner as is calcul most weight, and no county has a more i tative than Clinton chie. The following the votes cast: -Mae by acclamation. chie, by acclamation. Manning, 291; Corb for Manning, 107. H. Foster, T. Hollew James Werry, A.) Cooper, R. Fitzsim Docherty. n the municipal wn this year the trecl in the contest d we do, no dis- tt when we say, anning the rate - got a more able will most credit- wn, and will be a to the debating ouncil, which is an eded. The people to elect their old e, by acclamation. any words, but he is views in such a ted to carry the unicipality in the fluential represen- as in Mr. McMur- is a statement of or -Dr.' SYilliams, eye -A. McMur- Deputy' Reeve- tt, 184; majority he Councillors are y, H. R. Walker, . Kennedy, W. ons and T. C. lk Blue ale. TEA MEETING. -T e last moments of the old - year sped q ickly and quietly away, but before the bells rang out the last chimes of the eld, worn-out year, the good people of Bluevale and the surrounding country ad passed through one of the happiest and merriest ex- periences of a long or short life -time, as the case might be, and left pleasant memories to remind them of the last happy days of 1886,1 passed- and gone, viz., a tea meeting, inder the auspices of the Bluevale Pre byterian Sabbath School and for its benefit. All passed off very pleasantly indeed. The ladies had a large supply t:4 everything that would tempt the appetite. Speaking, which was enjoyed by all; singing, so entrancing and most beautifully sweet; recitations and readings, so well render- ed, that no wonder the committee, were happy and the happiness was reflected in all the happy faces in the church, and we can congratulate ourselves that we had no narrow-minded bigots within our walls. A most sumptuous tea was served and the people, having satisfied the inward cravings of the appetite, werenow prepared to enjoyan intellectual treat, and accordingly repaired to the Church, where the prizes were dis- tributed to the winners for regular attendance and good lessons during the SEASONS GO! We have ended the past season with a very satisfactory trade. THANKS TO OUR PATRONS ! SEASONS COME! We have commenced the new season with a determination to make our great ) establishment GREATER THAN: EVER What we Are Doing. 1\TOANT_ We are overhauling every depart- ment, gathering up the odd lots we have yet to clear out, such as Gent's Fur Caps, Ladies' Fur Caps, Ladies' Fur Sets, Shawls, Hoods, &c. Mantles and Ulsters, A Few Mantle Cloths, Blankets and Comforta.bles, Underclothing, Men's Overcoats, Boy's On'ercoats, &c., All at a Sacrifice. E. McFAUL'S Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth - mg House, Seafortba year. At a quarter to eight the chair was taken by the pastor, Rev. A. Y. Hartley who called upon the choir for the opening chorus, and Rev. Mr. Ross led in prayer. lhe speakers, Rev. Messrs. Ross, of Brussels ; McQaarrie, of Wingham; and Cook, of Bluevale, all delivered eloquent addresses and kept the large audience in the best of humor, besides giving them valuable advice and counsel. A number of beautiful and well rendered solos was given. Mr. Thos. Gibson, our pre- centor, sang with his sister playing an accompaniment. Mr. Herbert a well- known vocalist sang " Canada" and also "March of the Cameron Men." Miss Billingsly, as yet a stranger in Bluevale, but a beautiful singer, sang "Maggie Darrow's Welcome.' Also a duett by Mr. and Mrs. Cook was very nice and brought this pleasant part to a close. A quartette, Pro Phundo Basso" by Misses King and Jennie Thynne and Messrs Robt. King and Wm. Hartly, received great applause. The recitations of Misses Bella, Max- well and Ann Henderson were well re- ceived, but Mr. Gray of Winghaan, capped the climax or reached the cli- max of the climaxes, and after his second reading "Farewell Brother Watkins" the applause was deafening, he responded in his usual cheerful manner with the twenty third Psalm. The choir, which is a home affair, filled in all the gaps, with anthems, choruses &c. A great deal of the credit is due to Miss Thynne, organist, for the effic- ient manner in which she performed the duties devolving upon her. After votes of thanks to all taking part in the entertainment, the meeting- was brought to a close. THE ELECTIONS. -The following is a statement of the votes cast for the var- ious municipal candidates at the Turn - berry election on Monday last: For Reeve, Wm. McPherson, 255; Samuel Brock, 191. Deputy Reeve, George Thompson, 258; Robert Evans, 216. Councillors, John Diment,265 •' Wm. Gemtnill, 216; G. Barton, 216; Jas. El- liott, 205; Jas. Hogg, 51. The Council will be composed of McPherson, Thomp- son, Diment, Gemmill and Barton. NOTES. -The Provincial elections are past, and old Turnberry rolled up a fine majority of 101 for Gibson, about fifty more than he had before. -The School election on Wednesday resulted in the re-election of John Dim ent for the third time. -An incident occurred last Tues- day week at the polls which is worth mentioning. An old man, who lives not far from Bluevale,.wae taken out to vote for Hays, and as he could not mark his own ballot he was asked which he would vote for, Gibson or Hays. He answered that he would vote for DO one but Farrow and left the poll. -Robert Yeo, the man who generally gets as many foxes as the next one has already this year secured sixteen. Usborne. TJIEMun tea PAL ELECTIONS. -M r, Mc- Innes and Mr. Irwin having declined to undertake a contest for the Reeveship, although nominated, Mr. T. M. Kay was re-elected Reeve by acclamation. The following is a statement of the votes cast for councillors: South West Ward -James Halls, 104; Samuel Martin, 29. North West Ward -Wm. Kydd, 73; Henry Homey, 70. South Eat Ward -J. Shier, 106; W. Hazelwood, 34 North East Ward -T. Cameron, 72; J. Clarke, 57. The Council will, there- fore, be composed of T. M. Kay, Reeve, and Messrs. Halls, Kydd, Shier and Cameron, eouncillors. The Deputy Reeve will be selected from the coun- cillors, and will be elected by them at their first meeting. 61 atoommts...tml And in mark to dose 12th, Ti Co the' foil wishf ot any -one and nd Ci , vil11,11 and get Ala -trim The se pkire has All a the goo, C e - Mr! Marys,; the atilt] --Wi boggan of last ed to .1. Gall, bank o boggan it were. t. ;al brad It was was ib proved - slowly last wi coattail ticed, a the tic> hood of lkega.o. bet wee ly the the ho' the ate much tc the to --Th have gr the foil( cent tra and M Arehie Bailey, 'hades Doherta R. Eliy gar Plc, W. A- IL Ka Maeklit 1; airless. 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