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HUR, EXPOSITOR,
JANUARY 14, I887,
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DISTRICT MATTERS.
&RON COUNV SCOT T ACT ASsOCIA-
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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.
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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
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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
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ps,
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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
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-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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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*
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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
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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. •
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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.
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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.
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--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.
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