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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-01-14, Page 8- I • r- HUR, EXPOSITOR, JANUARY 14, I887, filvon txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. &RON COUNV SCOT T ACT ASsOCIA- _ t f TION.—A county convention of temper- ance supporters will be held in the Rat- tenbury street Methodist church, Clin- ton, on Friday, January 21st, corn- , meecing at10 o'clock a. m. One of the principal matters to be discussed will be the question of a paid P lice Magistrate for the county. All ten perence wttte era are cordially invited o be present. ' • . THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At a meeting of the members of the Tucker - smith Agricultural Society, held on Thursday, the following officers were -elected : Richard McKee, President ; Robt. Brock, Vice President Directors —Wm. Chesney and , Wm. Cooper, Tuckersmith ; R. Armetrong and T. McMichael, Hullett ; Angus McDermid, Archibald Menzies and Wm. Grieve, McKillop ; George Whiteley and John Dorsey, Seaforth. I lirlEDICAL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of the Huron Medical Associa- tion was held in the rooms of the Me- chanics' Institute here on Tuesday last. Despite the very stormy weather the attendance was good and the great dis- tance driven by some of thoee present indicated their interest in the associa- tion. The meeting was a moat instruc- tive one and a number of highly interest- ing cases were presented.- Huron is the only county in the Province where a regular Medical Associatioti is maintain- ed end we are glad to learn that in- creased interest is being taken in pro- roting the success and interest of these' meetings. THE WINDING UP.—The last meeting a the old council was held -on Tuesday evening. The use of the Town Hall was granted to the Poultry Association in Which to hold their annual exhibition. Captain Eton, of the Salvation Army, was allowed the sum of $4, paid by him or mending windows, &c. , in the town hall. he 'usual grant of $50 was voted to Mr. eorge A. MIS, chief of the Fire rigacle, and the annual giant of $100 • as voted to the FireCompany. The Jerk was authorized to confer with r. A. Cardno and ascertain on what onclitions the town can have the use of he clock for the present year and re- ' ort at next meeting. After passing ac- ounts to the amount of $382 the council ' :cljourned. , . WELL DONE.—On Thursday we had call from Mr. .a. W. C. Meyer, the Mayor of Wingham. Mr. Meyer is most enthusiastic in railway matters. It is to his exertions largely that the people of Wingham are indebted for the branch of the Canada Pacific Railway which is now being extended to that town, and as a mark of appreciation they elected him Mayor by acclamation. Mr. Meyer infottos us that the Wingham branch will be completed and in running order by June next, and that he has been em- ployed by the Warden and others of the county of Bruce, to procure a charter for the extension of the C. P. R. from Tees - water' via Glammis, - Underwood, and NorthBruce, to Port Elgin, with that a a harbor. Mr. Meyer has also been structed to apply for a charter for a a ort line_ near Toronto. That our old fiend and fellow -citizen should be select - e for this work in preference to any one of some eight hundred lawyers in Toronto, is extremely complimentary to his ability and energy, and. from our kieciveledge of him, we can confidently say that they could not have placed the matter in better or safer_ hands. METHODIST MISSONS.tt-We are in- debted to the Rev. Mr. Howell for a copy of the 62nd .A.nmeal Report of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church for 1885-86. From it we learn that the total receipts of the Society for the year amounted to $189,811, and of this amount there was expended for the support of missions $184,669. Code -rich District contributed $2-'',1: North Street Church, Goderich, gave.$369 ; itattenbury Street Church, --Clinton, gave $489, the largest contribution of any congregation in the district.; On- tario Street congregation, Clinton, gave $156;.Seaforth, $137; Holmesville, $239-; Bayfield, $75; Nstiirna, $143; Hensall North, $116, 'south, $46; Londesboro, $194; Dungannon, $29; Auburn, $191, and Benmiller, $85. Wingham District gave$1,193. Of this amount Wingham contributed $201 ; Kincardine, $79; Ripley, $120; Amber- Iey, $61; Lucknow, $105; Ashfield, $100; Bervie, $211 ; Brussels, $85; Ethel, $82 Walton, $91; Myth, $168;' Belgrave, $141 • Blue -vale; $105; White- church, $69, and Salem, $94. SAD NEWA.—A telegram was received by friends here on Tuesday last an- nouncing the death of Mr. Robert Laid- law, tr., formerly of this town. The sad event took place on Monday at the residence of his father, Mr. Robert Laidlaw, sr., in Kansas. Mr. Laidlaw left here for Kansas about two years ago. For a year or more previous to his de- parture he had been in ill -health and removed there with the hope that the change of climate would be beneficial. For a time he wa,s very much improved, but the disease, consumption., had taken too firm a hold upon his constitution to be eradicated, and he ultimately became as bad as ever again. He hadebeers a severe sufferer, and had been . confined to the house for several months prior to his death. He was quite a young man, being only a -bout thirty years of, age. lie leaves a wife and one child to mourn his lots. He was a son-in-law of Mr. Robert Carmichael, of this town, and nephew of Mr. James C. Laidlaw. He was a good business man, and a whole- souled, generous, true, friend and com- panion, and his old friends and 6.ssoci- ates here will be deeply grieved to learn of his early but not unexpeeted death. 'tor et. MEN 's CmgisTIAN AssociATIoN":- -- The, usual Wednesday evening enter- tainment in. connection with this asso- ciation was fairly well attended, and wee apparently enjoyed by those present. The musical portion was well represent- ed by Mrs. Pyner and Miss Ewing and Mesara. Kemp, Scott and Pyper, while zehlresses were given by- r Messrs. M.. Itliman and E. B. Hollis, arid Mr. Geo. Liffiton read some profitable advice to yenug men seekine to follow a Christian life. Mr._ Wm. *Logan occupied the chair. in connection with this associa- tion, which is a non -denominational one, and from which mueli spiritual good is • hoped to arise, we May say it is theduty of patents, guardians and young -men of the various hurches, in town to assist, not only by their attendance, but by their financia aid in ,defratiog the ex- pense of roo rent, fuel, light, &c. Col- lectors have een chosen to call on those who are in sympathy with the advance- ment of spituai light amongst our young men, nd Or christien friends in the different churches 4hoelq givethis object their careful considtration, and remember that in aiding rod's writ* they are on y doing their duty. Each i one amongst s ca show some tamp le proof. The oor man's mite will be as acceptable as the millionaire's cheque if given in a ch erful spirit, foil God lov th a cheerful gii er, and in aiding His cause We are only beeping blessings ' on our own heads. Usual meeting Sunday night. —Com. I DON'T forget the Big tiring now going on a, J. McLoughlin's. About $S worth of dry goods, millinery,' 1ats and furs, wools, yari s, and groceries t be slaugh ed. Come soon and secure a goo selection, mean what Isa —Giving up bus ness. 9 ale 000 ps, er- s I BOARDERS WANTED.—T ree or f ur boarders can obtiain cbinfortable a commodat ons at reasonable rates, ih -a convenient part of he towi, on application ,t THE Ex 'OSITOIL 0ce, Seat 4rth. I 6 1" ST OFFICF STATISTCS.Tihefollow ng figures show she volunte of b4isiness d ne at tijie Seaforth Post Office Ifor the y ar end' g Deceriber 31st, 188 : Savi gs Ban Deposi.,e, $122,599 ; Post 0 cc orders issued fr.26,947 ; Sa ings Ba k withdrawal caecles paid,$116,321 ; P at Office orders paid, $10,89 ; post ge stamps sold, 1$4,390. Ther were a so 14,190 regist4red letters d livered 4t, posted at and fpassed throug i the offi e. A notice rece tly appeared in some of the papers sta ing that an al erationhad been: made in he limit of de osits made at the Post Orifice Savings ank. This is not the easel, however, as d posits may still be made'4f any sum fro one dollar to three hund. ed dollars in o e year and with special errpission frokn the Re- ceiver Genera th s last amo nt may be. increased to 1, Inte est at the rate ofet per cen . per ann m is still allowed on all deposits. THE POULT Y E. try Exhibitioa to the 25th, 26t, 2 month under the forth and Stra.tfor romises to be t hsbition of the kin Ontario. Already largest breeders expretsed their int while the local me The whole will, displays of poultir of the countryt duced this 'yea poultry of evei the other depart be offered for now becoming o and profitable a these; exhibition la -ted to improve the ptofit, and sl patropized by fore, that the will be largely the toewnspeople All Who come their trouble. SAVE US-FROA MR.EDITOR,—I rould y u ki dly allow mea slmall space in yous valu ble jour-. nalto make a fe remarks. presume it is net beyond he limits of p erogative for a private cit zen to ?rifle' e the acts of a public body- vho n -we ha e all con- tributed to elect nd aule ove the local affairs of the tos . II atlude Ociut late. council. I confess I Orntunabl to point to any- magnificent rxploits f leetsla- tion which they have perform d for the benefit of the town at large, o I must ,confina myself to some of th ir acts of omission which I have o co plain ot. During_ the past year, we in the East Ward built our hopes high, ex eating to hate an efficient water course onstruct- ed which would remoVe all' eaeonable complaints. When I breught my peti- tion before the council 'early last year, backed by 40 other ratePayers and pro- perty i owners in the town, thought surely, it would be entitled to a respct- ful consideratien at the. hands of out council, but in this we were doomed to disappointment, and here we are in mid wintet with nothing but the oid, rotten, patched-ap culvert, which is inbapable of conveying one-half the water that comes alont at the time of a freshet, When the water arrives at the mouth cf the col- veraitswells up and rushing ov r the road takes refuge on our lot, and th re has to remain untile the earth soa s it up. Now, I ask is 'that a fairtishak , that any person's private proper y. sh uld be so depreciated year in and year ut otving to the neglect of the coin cil t provide an efficient public water cones? I was told by one of the present co ncil, the last time they discussed the walter course affair that it passed the counci t and that a proper drain would be eo,nstructed fotth With, but it appears they were either Afraid or not inclined to pet their act into execution. I leave the publec to judge of the Oonduct of such a,', coun, cil. Respectfully yours, TIfOS DARWIN, Seafor th. L i -OLD I FRIENDS IN DisTANT PARTS. — Feelink that our readers, as well as our- selves, are always pleased to hear from old Huron friends who have gone from amongst tit and aettled in' distant parts, we make the following extracts from private letters which have Come to hand during the past week. - The first is from our old and valued friend, Rev. H. Cameron, formerly of Kippen; but who is now located at Hall vile, in the county of Dundee, Ont. Ile says: "You will see by the change in my tal- dress that I haxe left Sum inerstown. I received a very hearty an4 unanimous cell to Hyndinan and Osgoode Lines last spring and having accepted it, was translated last • summer. I had not, however'been f long here when got up- seti out of myei buggy, and tho igh I felt none the worse for some da s, I wee inflate - for ovr elf yet, :1 al work 15n to be ounty of •Keriseit- the Can - Smith's ar our ed to be As you m s of the! R d, as in a ervatis-c a JO Flii3ITION e held in th and 2 auspices Poultry A e largest a ever held some of t n the con ntion of will be o eke one o everi seen neW fea S a class kind In nts liberal petition. f the mo cts of the are admir t e breeds a o ld bl enco ira.ged and We .ho theorising a tended, no bet by farm ill be are•11 .The Poul- leaforth on th of this f the Sea- sociations, d best ex - "n Western e best and ment have • xhibiting, t in force. the finest n this part tire intro - or dressed this, as in prizes will Fowls are t valuable fermi, and. bly cialcu-• d increase 11 0'1 e, there. exhibition alore by rs as well: repaid for OUR 114E:st. 58. —1PEAR soon afterwards seized with Motion .,which laid me aside two months. Though net my am able to attend to my pasto with sonic comfort, and hope quite well. _Hallville is in the Dundas, about eight miles fron vile. The new short line of adieu Pacific Railway, from Falls- to Montreal, passes n manse. This new line is expec finished in April. or May next. are aware, the large proportim people here are Orangemen, a other loctalities, neerly all Con _ in, politics. Notwithstanding all that, a Liberal has been returned at the late Provincial electi ns and that is regarded by some of the leaders as the shadow of the success f the Liberal party at the coming ele tion for- the Commons. I expected to ave been able to have visited my Hi ron friends last sum- mer, but !Fly ch nge from Summerstown to here ! preve ted me from getting away." I —The !next i from Mr. James Elder, formerlylof Rod erville, but now of Vir- den, Maillitoba, nd was[ written on the 29th December He tays : "I have just heard that he Mowat Government 's sustained. oble old Ontario. We ake the Glob- Manitoba Free Press, Ma,nitoben, Vir en Advance, Knox Col- ege Monthly a d Presbyterian Record, ut when THE XPOSITOR comes among them there is general dash for it by Id and - young. So far the winter has een very mild. The ground froze up boet the 8th of November, but we had erilly noesleighi g till about a week ago. The crops in his district were rather •oor as al rule. In our own case, which • as exceptional it averaged 17t bushels ser acre of flue wheat. Prices have anged from Si to 75 cents per bushele lieu will think uhis rather discouraging. I confess it is, b t still I like the coun- try and have go( d hopes for the future." ei —It is ratify ng to know that when Huron's ons w thdraw their allegiance from th gloris us old flag and plant thernsel+ unde the star spangled ban - net, that they s 11 retain a lively inter- est in our welfar, , as the following from an old friend loc ted in Highlend, Cass county, pakota clearly proves. He says: "he Tu sday after publication is the day THE XPOSITOR arrives here. I never wearied o much for it to put in an appearance a on Wednesday, the 29th of Decembe . I would have given a dollar to have nown how the Perths -and the Huron had come out of the fight. Our first information of the re- sult of your Prov ncial elections was from IE EXPOSITOR. Taken a glorious victory, and 'smay into the 'boodle' the columns of T all, in all, 'twas seat terror and. d camp." --.Mn Hector Morris, near B Creeford, Manit We are sure hi Huron will regre tune and will better luck in r am sorry to was all burned I All my grain, h and -there was dwelling house. seldom come sin with us. Abou croP and buildin and Thomas, got bullied, and Do well 344feet deep. 1 b;LEISCIHKANN RBE BAKING SCHOOL. —Mr. GeOrge G od, grocer, agent for Fleischmann & o.'s celebrated com• pressed yeast, ha arranged with Messrs. Fleischmann & Co., of 15- Adelaide street, Toronto, to visit Seaforth with their free baki g school, where the ladies may receiv prectical instruction in the art, of b king bread, rolls, pan- cakes, buckwheat cakes-'doughnuts,Eng- lish lunch 'cake, etc. The school will be open in the roo sover. Mr. Good'sgro- eery store en and fter Monday, January 24. Session fro 9 a, in to 5 p. m. Thi e is an pport nity that 'should `not be lost; in fact, a goldep 'opportunity for houselseepers to receive free, from practical ipstruc a rs, tuition lin the most useful depart -me t of all househ Id economy. The school will be open for _ a short time only. No charge whatever for instruc ion. T e management, there - fora wish o mee all of the housekeep- ers, young nd ol , in Seaforth. I lee__ MORE R, ILWAY FACILITIES.—As will be seen by refer -nee to other columns Exeter, Zurich, B yfield, Goderich and otheir neighboring towns and villages are taki sr active step with the view of se- curi g additional ailway facilities, and haviiiga branch of he Caneda. Paci ficRail. wa o compete w th the Grand Trunk. We o not now hat information these pla ds may have o what encouragement has been given th m, but they are mov- ing flyway. If t ere is anything going Sea orth stupid h ve a hand in it. It will not do for es to b lying dormant while oth rs are moving If a branch of the canada Pacific s iould be built to the sou Ii of us and w did not have connec- tio_ with it, we w a uld be badly cut off and the town won d be seriously injured. Th newly -elected town council should lool into this mat er at once and see if there is anything n it. Seaforth is in a better position th n most of her neigh- bors or rivals to g we encouragement to a new railway if oe can be got, and her : interests should a looked after ere it be too late. , TRE SALyATION ARMY.—The new bar- racks recently b ut by the Salvation Army in this tow was opened and dedi- cated on Sabbath est. The building is not yet quite completed but it is habi- table and comfortable, and is a strong evidence of the zeal and perseverance of the members of thle Army. The dedica- tion services were begun on Saturday evening and conchided on Tuesday even- ing. Commissioner Coornbes, of Toron- to, head officer oil the army in Canada, arrived on Saturd y and remained dur- ing Sunday, takin a leading part in all the services. Adjutant Cooper (Happy Bill) wag preseni; at all the meetings, This man was reached some years ago by the Salvation Army in England from a state of the blackest misery and wretch- edness, and has since continued a faith- ful and zealous sol' ier, true te his pro- fession and most calmest and efficient in hie week. Captaii Gage, the first and always favorite ca tali% of the Seaforth corps, with Mrs. j Gage arrived from -Oshawa on Mon ay evening, and were given a rn.ost cafu siastic welcome. Be- sides those' mentio led there were in at- tendance Major G over, Captains Sweet - man; Zimmerman of Goderich ; Lewis, of Clinton; McInt sh, of Brussels; Con- nor, of Stratford, nd a large number of other visiting offic rs and soldiers. The tea meeting in the old barracks Monday evening was a gra d success in every re- spect, and tater he tables had been filled again] and gain there was abun- dance of provision: left for the children's meeting on Tues. ay afternoon. The great finale was a 1 allelujah wedding on Tuesday night, wh n the new barracks was crowded to th door, the same as 'on Sunday and Mo day evenings. The arriage ceremone was performed by ev. Mr. Edmond, in presence of the ssembled crowd, and with the usual rmy restrictions. The receipts during McLean, formerly of !gave, writes us from ba, on December 31st. many old friends in to learn of his bad for- ope that he may have he future. He says: tell you that my crop t fall, by prairie fires. y and buildings went nothing left but the It is said misfortunes ly, and so it has been . the time 1 lost my s, my two sons, Hugh heir threshing machine aid's cow fell into a 'the whole procedings amounted to about $200, and will go towards paying off the debt on the barracks. Commissioner t Coombs and Acljutan Cooper were the guests of our wort ry Mayor, James Beattie, Esq., during their stay here. LOCAL BRIEFS. -7 -Mr Thompson Mor- rison, formerly of IcKillop but now of Dakota, who ha been here on a visit for some time eft for home on Monday last. Mr. Morrison looks well and is doing well in akota. He had a splendid crop of grani this year,—Mr. Curry McConnell, e deist -son of Mr. Wm. McConnell, of Tuckersrnith, is home from Dakota cn a. visit. He re- turns in about three Weeks.—The South Huron Farmers' Club meets at Exeter on Tuesday and Wednesday n xt. ' r. and Mrs. George Habkirla. of 11cKilibp, returned home from 4 visit to Beverley on Wednesday. The had been away attending the funeral'of an old friend.— Mr. Robert Jamieson leaves next week on his semi-annual visit to the Old coun- try markets.—TwO of the junior rinks of the Seaforth Curlina Club went to liensall on Thersday to play a 'match with the club of that village.—We are glad te learn that Mr. Wm: McConnell it now's° far recovered as -to be able to sit up but it will be some time before he is around again.—The very general re- spect in which the late Mr. Hugh Robb was held in this community was abund- antly manifested by the very large number who attended the funeral on Saturday. It was one of the largest funerals seen here for some time.—Many 'friends of Mr. Daniel McPhail for many:,, years a resident of Mitthell, but n -ow of Dakota, will regret to learn that he is' seriously ill and that but faint hopes are enterteined for histrecotr- ery. He has been confined to hed for several weeks,—The heaviest'•, ---snow storm of the season commenced on Sun- day last and continued till Thurriday. The weather most of the time wat in- tensely cold, and at different times:- the thermometer registered as low as ;17 ° below zero. The country roads aretsad- ly blocked with snow.—The High ;and Public schools opened on Monday. There is a large number. of pupils at both institutions. The High Sehool never had such a large attendance ;and new scholars are coming in daily.—Mr. George Duncan was elected councillor for the North Ward instead of MaJ. - A. Wilson as stated last week. ;Mr. Duncan received 63 -votes anettire Wil- son 52. The mistake was made by' -'the Returning, Officer in giving us :-the figures.—The young folks will mitilikely- forget the Grand Skating Carnival attire new rink this, Friday, evening. There will be- lots of 'fun. ----Messrs. Preadeit gest, Higgins, Dickson, EWingt„.edIA- man and other College students of Aftis town and vicinity who had, been jionie - spending the holidays, returned' t�4 Tor- onto on Monday to pursue their studies atthe seats of learning in theQueerteity. —The clast in the Presbyterian Sabbath - school formerly -taught by Mrs. James Cowan, nee Miss Maggie Logan, w-aited on that lady at the residence 'of, her brother, Mr., W. Logan on Tuaday evening and presented Lie -with Ane substantial tokens of their ;''appreciation •f her efforts in their behalf, -while un- der her instruction, and also of the af- ection and good wisheetthey cherish for qr.—Miss Mary Tyerinan, daughter of Mr.' J,. Tyerman of this town, has sue- essfullv passed the Model School ex- mination and has taken a school in Mc- illop.—Mr. Paisley, of Clinton, has een appointed Inspector' under the cotti Act for West Huron in place of he late Stephen Yates. A better ap- ointment could not have been made. -- he regular meeting of _ the Women's bristian Temperance Union Will be held ext Monday, afternoon ate -4.30 in the sual place.—Mr. George Dewar, teacher f the school in Section 'No. 6, McKil- op, had six out of seven 'of his pupils ho wrote at the entrance examination ass successfully, and they took the econd highest marks. Mr. Dewar is a ainstakingr and successful teacher, and we are glad to know is appreciated- by he Trustees a-nd people ,of his section. Mr. John M. Sumner, who :has been mployed in Mr. Counter's jewelry store n this town fee- four or five years, left n Thursday for -Simccet where he takes good situation in a similar establish - sent with Mr.' Counter's brother. Mr. umeer is e steady, reliable young man, vho thoroughly understands his busi- esse and if he keeps on as he has iegun, is sure to succeed in life.— It the international ending bonspiel at 'Toronto on Wednesday, the Seaforth club was represented by Messrs.' J. R. tserons J. C. Laidlaw, . J. A. Wilson, and K Common, skip. In the match the team played against the Mosholu, New York, team, and were beatten by a t core of 21 to 19. They played in the open air. - McKillop. A. GOVENLOCK, Winthrop, o ers great ndueements in Dry Goods, Grocerie Boots- and Shoes, etc. lie also guarantees sa staction in Irist ?dill Work. Chopping 6 cents per 100 Ills— weighed in and weighed out. • Gristing promptly attended to. Parties from a distance will get their vista home with them. Wanted to pur- hase any quantity of good: saw logs. -Rock Elm 16 and Soft Elm 14 feet long. 993 FARM Boucier.—Mr. James Coates has purchasee the farm of Mts. Jacob Stewart, on the 13th concession, just pposite his present farm, felt. $5,800! The farm contains 108 acres and has a beautiful creek runninathrough it, Mr. kiatee has got a gooefarm. I • Brucefielci. I. Wm. O'Neil:, the , popular grocer, '-ants within the next three weeks 'one ton of, ried apples, for which he will pay the highest riarket price in trade. Also dried apples taken Ii on accounts. 996-1 WEEK OF PRAYElt.'—The week of prayer was observed here by holding enion meetings in each of the ehurches. The ministers who took part ,were the Revs. Messrs. Ross; Simpson, (Presby, terian) and Smith, (Methodist.) There was a good attendance at all the meet - i ags. A LIBERAL Ceee.--Severel of the. young men' in this village: and vicinity. are talking about forming a Young Men's Liberal' Club. The idea is a good one and we hope will be carried cit. It will be beoeficial to the members aild an ad- vantage to the party to which theybe- lang. — LEAVING.—Weare sorry to learn that t Ir. George Baird, jr., of- this placeetho, far many years has taught with great aeceptance the school on the I Bayfield road west of 13rucefield,. has been obliged to give up his school ors accoant of ill health. Mr. Baird left here on Monday lest for St. Paul .where he has secured a good situation. He hopes that the change of occupation- and climate will , reeult beneficially to him. Hie many friends will join with us in the hope that his expectations will be realised. If things suit him in the West he will re- move, his family there, but in the mean time they remain here. MUSICAL SOCIETY.-4-0Ur MUsiOal So- ciety is progressing in a satiefactorY manner. Last week the president cell- ed upon Mr. Baird, sr., to -take cbarge of the society in the absence Of the Musical director, who was attending the Ontario Musical Teachers' Atsociation in Tor - oto. Mr. Baird performed his duty very efficiently. Dr, Elliott has been appointed a director in the society. Usborne. ANNIVER.SARY.—Tite annual anniver- sary services of the Elimville Methodist church took place on' Sunday. Rev. J. C. Stevenson preached two excellent ser- mons to large congregations. ' There was also a large turh-out to the tea - meeting on the following evening. The proceeds amounted to aboat $54., PERSONAL—Samuel, eldest eon of Thomas Cudmore, Esq., left last week for Chatham. He intends taking up a course at the comthercial college in that place.—Mr. James, and Mise Charlotte Hoskin are visiting , at .Mr. Richard Harvey's. ENTERTAINMENT. —A mutical arid liter- ary entertainment was giveu on the 6th inst. in B4hesda Methodist :church, by the young people of 'the congregation, for the purpose of paying off the debt on the parsonage. All things being favor- able, a large crowd was present, who listened attentively to musical and literary selections untl, a late hour, when they departed for home well satis- fied with their evening's enjoyment. About $30 was realized. • Kippen. SICK.—We are sorry to state that Mr. and Mrs.. Acheson are both laid up through sickness. M. Acheson ' is un- able to attend to his ministerial duties. •-a Mitchell. SUDDEN DEATIL—A` very Melapcholy and sudden death occurred in tide town on Saturday last. Mr. Joseph Nichols went into the Hicks House to; *arm himself, and while talking to a friend he suddenly dropped to the floor and expir- ed almost instantly. He had been in his usu.al health and: had no previous warning of the terrible event. :Heart disease is supposed,to have been the -cause of death. Mr. Nichols was an old resi- dent of the township of Fullartori ; was `about sixty years of age and was Well known and universally respected and his sudden death will be a sad btow to his relatives and numerous friend* - • e -- I Chiselhurst. BRIEFS.—Charles Latta, who wtote at the late entrance examination at Clin- ton, succeeded in passing Creditably, making 509 marks, ibis standing was exceeded by only a small number in the eounty. lie attended' Schoel Section No. 10,Tuckersmith. John Rieke, of School Section No. 7, Ilibbert) also passed, making 389 marks.—Mr.:Kers- lake, our popular blacksmith who had his eye injured sometime ago byl being struck by a piece of steel, went to To- ronto last week and had his eae re- moved.—Mr. S. J. Latta, who attended the Normal School at Ottawa during the last session, has returbed herne find is now teaching in School Section No. 3, Stephen. Mr. Latta is a young man of more than ordinary ability, and it sure to succeed. Colborne. PRESENTATION. —Agvery pleasant affair took place in the house of Mr. John Kernighan on the evening of Friday, January 7th. The menibers of the Bible olass, of which Mr. Ketnighaa- is teach- er, assembled en mase and -presented him with a costly and comfortable chair, and Mrs. Kernighan eisith a handsome gift in the shape of a silter butter -cooler, accompanied by a suitable address Mr. Kernighan, although taken entirely by surprise, replied in very feeling and ap- propriate terms on behalf of himself and his worthy partner.. A most enj yable evening was spent, the pleases° of t.vhic,h was heightened by a most sum tuous repast prepared by the ladies. 11 ex- pressed themecives as highly sat sfied, and after singing the national aa them departed for their respective home * Exete. A FIRE.—About half-past'fiv4 last l Sunday morning Mr Rosenb rger's bakery and confectione y store c ught fire. The fire spread to Such Brothers' butcher shop, but by the exertions of the fire brigade and citizensit was kept from spreading to the adjoining build- ings. Mr. Roseaberger's loss will be considerable, and only al .part cif hie fur- niture and stock wee saved. Mrs. Taylor, who lived over the butcher shop, saved only part of her furnitere. The buildings were owned by Mr. Chas. Southcott and Mr. Joh Smallaeombe, and were insured for $ 00. Their loss will. not be very heavy, s the buildings were both frame. YorNG LIBERAL C UI3.--For some time past Exeter has felt the want of a thoroughly organized body to work in the interest of the Reform party, 'and one which would acquaint the t oung men of -our village and vicinity with the political issues of the day. Sevetal of our young men have for a few Weeks back been agitating to orgailize a Itoung aMen's Liberal Club, which, it was thought, would fulfil this object and 'about a week ago they appointed a com- mittee among themselves to secure the names of those who would become Mem- bers. Last Friday night the first Meet- ing was called in Sap -:well's hall fdr the purpose of organizing, end was largely attended. Mr. Samweil, Presideat of the Reform Association, wes called to the chair, and Mr. J. J. Callipbelli was appointed secretary for 'the . evening. The committee for seturing .merinbers was called upon to . report progress i and - reported having secured 64 i arises as the result of a week' i work, It was decided that in order tio prepare a. con- stitution and get the society in wo king order, the following officers be ap oint- ed, viz., President, 1st and 211d 'ice- l'residents, Secretary and Treaturer. The following were then appointed as officers : President, t r. R. H. Col- lins; 1st Vice-Presideet, Mr, D. A. Ross : 2nd Vice-Presidient, Mr. J. J. 1 Campbell; Secretary, tste, N. E. G ndy; Treasurer, Charles Perkins. A com mittee was appointed to draft a, con- stitution and submit it ti!) the next ineet- ing, consisting of Mr. R. H. Cotlins, Dr. Browning, Mr: J: J Campbell') and Mr. D. A. Ross; also at committei was 1 appointed to provide entertainmeots, consisting of Mr. Henry Samwell, Mr. R. Pickard, Mr. James Millar, Mr. Geo. Renton and Mr. R. Seldon. After a few short spee-ihes from sevdral of those present the meeting Was adjourned to Fridate January llth. The beginning of the society here gtites promise of saccess and of doing some good work in the Reform interest in this place. • _ WinghaM. DESTRUCTIVE MM.—Mr. E. R. Tal- bot's general store wes completely des- troyed by fire Tuesday morning. The stock was valued ati $12,000i Insured in the Phoenix for $3e10, in the Moant Forest Mutual for 1,000, and in the Fire Insurance Association of Montreal for $3,000. The building was owned by George Green of Gerrie, and . was folly insured. George Mason's book stele was damaged about $100 Worth ; in- sured. The origin of the fife sit tin - known. ' A CORRECTION. -7e are infornied that in the election returns for West Huron published last, week there wai a slight error in the figures which does this town an injustice. The majority for Mr. Rose in Wingham ,was ten instead of one as given. The mietake was made in No. 4 polling eub-divieion, 104 votes being cast in that sub -division, 59 for Ross and 45 for Taylor. The mistake was made in the figures 54 being given instead ; of 45, which when added up would make the correct majority of 10. We make this correction in justice to Wingharn as this is the first time in its political his- tory that it has given a Reform majority and it should receive all the credit it . is entitled to. We hope the majority will grow and that in the Dominion elections it will be at least five times ten,. This change will increate Mr. Ross' majority from 337 to 346. Turnberry. • SCHOOL EXAMINATION. —A very sUc- cessful examination Was held in SchOol Section No. 1 at I the close of the lest term. The pupilsiwere examined in the several subjects from 9 o'clock until half -past one. The teacher, Miss Bertie Sue -ll, was assisted by Miss Boyd, Messrs. Faud, Wi Hartley, Davidson) McIntosh and Belden. The way the pupils answered the ; questions put to there by the several teachers showed that their training wa-s thorough. At noon the many vititors were treated to a bountiful repatt prepared - by the ladies of the Secticte. i After the lessons-, were all gone thrbuila Mr. A. Gibson, of Wroxeter, was placed in the chair, when there was sFDme excellent nausea vocal and instrum ntal, by Miss DaW- son and Mrs. T. Gipson, followed by recitations and r dings, when the e* - amination finally clesed, and all de- parted feeling we I pleased with tie progress of the hildren.—ONE Wo WAS THERE. 1 -411. Eietisall. G. J. SUTHERLA14D, Conveyance , Commissioner and Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Ag,eict for several of the best and most popular Fire and Life Insurance Companies. Office— at the post office. N. B.—Subscriptions received for all the leading newspapers. 994 SAW Loos WANTED.—The undersign - is prepared to pay from $5 to $7 per thousand feet for any quantity of good basswobd and rook elm logs. Also the highest figures for soft elm, hemlock, pine, maple, birch, black and white ash, cherry, etc. Basswood must be cut 12 and 14 feet long. Rock elm mostly 16 feet, soft elm 14 feet and up, white ash 14 feet, others any length. ROBERT BELL jr., 3rd Concession Hay. 1 995-t.f. CEDAR Pesese—A large quatatity on hand at Hessall, also hemlock lumber, all sizes and lengths, cut to order. D. UitcgmART- 995 PRESENTATION.—The members and friends of St. Paul's church on Wednee- day evening of last week; presented the Rev. 0. H. Bridgman with. a ver7 handsome fur coat and cap as a mark cif their respect and esteem and epprecia- tion of his label- amongst them, which labor has been greatly blessed to the building up and strengthening of the church and the advancement of the Lord's cause. A HEAVY Loss.—The entire horse, " General Wolseley," owned by Me. John McNevin, that has been under veterinary treatment for over three weeks in Hensa I, for blood poisoning,. was destroyed a few days ago by order. of Messrs. Sweet & Millar. The disease, it seem, I penetrated so deep! into one of the ' front limbsabovethe fetlock joints, sleugiting off the leading tendons right td the bon' and stopping' all circulation of the blood -downwards, so that if the horse hed been allowed to live . be would have beea minus a foot. He was one of elle handsomest and most promising young horses in the county, and his death is a heavy toes to his owner. , SMALL TALK. —A lar,ge, quantity of snow has fallen during this week,andthe depth is now so ,great ae to interfere with teaming and make woirk in the ' woods almost impossible.—Mr. T. Berry, Of the Hensall sale and exchange stable hap recently been buying in at high' prices a number of fine horses. — Mr: J. R, Hobkirk has purchased Mr. W.colevellts blacksmith shop propmity.—Mr. F. Go frey, medical student, who has bee home for the past few weeks epen-ding the Christmas holidaYs, reterned thi week to Toronto, there to resume hit studies.—Mr. W. Hendrie has this week sold out his boOt and shoe. bus nets to Mr. James Carlisle, of Farquha who intends carrying on the business jet the same premises.—Quite a large numl- ber left here on Wednesday evening _tip attend the tea meeting in the Methodist - church at Kip -pen. --Mrs. J. Ctawford, who has been in Ripley for the past few weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. S Jackson returned home this 'week.— On Wednesday of last week, Mr. Rob. Luker, of the township of Hay, wee united in the bonds cif matrimony tc, Miss Mary McAllister, third daeghter of Mr. ltobt. McAllister, of the same town- ship. The marriage cetemony was per- formed by the Rev. W. Torrance, of this place, in the presence of a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. We- join with their many friends hi wishing theni much happiness.—Mal R. Hagan, o. the township of Usberte, who has been engaged as teacher • ill School I Section No. 1 for the past five years, and wile during all that time has given the utl- most satisfaction and wSin for hirnse'f the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends, has resigned his position, and left this week for Thessalon, . in the Algoma District, where he intends en gaging in the mercantile butiness. We unite with his many friends in wishing him all success and prosperity in his new departure.—Mr. (,. Purdy, of St. Catharines, and formerly of this place, SEASONS GO! s We have ended the past season with a very satisfactory trade. THANKS TO OUR PATRONS ! SEASONS COME, We have commenced the new eta with a determination to make our great , establishment GREATER THAN EVE t ! What we Are Dping 4 NOW We are overhauling every depart- ment, gathering up the odd lets we have yet to clear out, each as Gent's Fur Caps) Ladies' Fur Cape, Ladies' Fur Sets, Shawls, Hoods, &c. Mantles and Meters, 4. Few Mantle Cloths, Blankets and Comfortables, Underclothing, Men's Overeoats, Boy's Overcoats, &c., All at a Sacrifice. CF' -]J -L'S Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing House, Seaforth. was iti the village this week 'visiting his friends. Mr. nerdy, in common with other's, was surprised to observe the rapid growth of our village during the past few years. -44 East ViTawanosh. CORRECTION. —Las t week it was stated in this paper that Mr. J. H. MeClillt011 Was one of the Wawanosh councilmen but it should. have been Mr. Sutherlaud. Dcers.—Mr. Win. Magill is on the sick list this week.—Miss J.I Buchanan is the guest of Miss Bella _Magill this weeks— Mr. John Walsh, of Blyth Public SChool was visiting No. 10 last week.—Mr. Howard McGowan returned to Clinton High School after spending holidays at home.—Mr. Thomas W. Auld and. wife are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Coates. —Mr. Wm. Ross returned to Toronto University last week.—Miss Janet Dey has returned home. She has been away since a (lawn) time.—Mr. John Ding- wall has returned home after spending New Year's with friends in Ashlield.— Mg. A. M. Burchill and, Mr. Wm. Pot- ter took charge of their respective sthools on Tuesday last.—The Douddle Brothers have taken ae large contract of cutting wood ftom Mr. J. Ellis.—Mr. James Armour intends working in the skating rink with his brother until spring. —Mr. David Coates has finished work with -Mr. Barr and is now taking a few holidays. --Mr. James McQuarrie is suffering from a sore leg caused by his falling off a horse and striking it against a post. —A large party gathered together at Mr. J. Redmond's, on Friday night and spent some happy hours in tripping the light fantastic, but day light came too soon.—Mr. Wm. Hallahan has a horse which is in a very low condition and is under the medical care of J. Ns Perdue.—Mr. Thomas Taylor has his mill -yard well supplied with all kinds of timber. Mr. Taylor has done a large business in the past but his prospects for the future look still brighter.—Mr. John Coultis of the 6th and 7th Concessions has now purchased 200,000 feet of pine in the log. He intends to saw it, into lumber and shingles this winter and then offer it for sale. • --Lord Iddesleigh (Sir Stafford North- cote) died suddenly on Wednesday at the official residence of Lord Salisbury. He was 69 years of age. —David Knight, of Lobo, and his team were killed by a train at the rail- way crossing two miles north of Hyde Park, Wednesday aftornoon. It seems the horses got beyond his control and he could not prevent them from crossing in front of the approaching train, -which etruck them before he could escape from the sleigh. —Intelligence has just reached Lon- don of a tragedy that occurred at Gran- ton, a few miles` 'north of that city. It appears that two children of Mr. Wrig- ley were ill from some unknown cause, and their father went to a doctor for advice. From the father's description of m the children's symptoms, the doctor supposed they were suffering from worms, and directed his clerk to give the father some worm powder. The medi- cine was taken home and given to the children, one of whom died five minutes after taking it, and. the other in half an hour. —Howard F. Blackstone, a defaulting' bank clerk of the Central National Bank, Portland, Maine, was arrested at Win- nipeg on Wednesday on a charge of for- gery, by C. AL Wormell, sheriff of Ox- ford county, Maine, and a St. Paul de- tective. Blaekstone fled from Portland in November after defrauding the bank of $76,000, which amount he secured by enlarging cheques, his depredations ex- tending over a period of two years. Wormell tracked him by following his wife from Portlandto Winnipeg. He lived there under the alias of Cox. fi On We! our wl article fore di tions, who ci few of, Drea ings, Linem tains, ; bons, Mann Jack - Cloud Re Oh; —T the St all pos able p river feet, of 40 1 a still most I __ate Divist was e with from e farmer Beller stack, off an from —A sectict dead 4 ?eclat morui ao0 day re ing inachi stock man ton nI and es triet storey boatS UniVei passed' iency raisine °pellet estate' 'for Ea —A ed aftern lima* audit' half The di sired by th Tivo, :sale m 'heavy ness a going Lake There alona by 1 the t, help t time t and iine barites) w ha eis and ti era. lake h We, barbei one of wia bring who h 'seats that ago la