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non txpooitor.1 Presbytery, with true Highland pluck,
there. The Rev. Mr. McLean, clerk of
DISTRICT MATTERS.
GOOD TEMPLARS' FREE ENTERTAIN-
MENT.—The Good Templars will give a
free entertainment in the Temperance
hall on Monday evening next, the 24th
inst. A.good programme has been pre-
pared, and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all who desire to spend a
pleasant evening. The Good Templars
always give an excellent performance,
and it will be none the less so on this
occasion. Go and enjoy yourselves.
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WELL Donn.—A correspondent at
- High Bluff, Manitoba, writes us saying
that there has been 80,996 bushels of
wheat, 2,899 of barley and 23,008 bush-
els of oats, or a total of 106,903 bushels
of grain purchased and shipped from
High Bluff station this season. This is
a good record for that point and shows
that the surrounding country must be a
good grain growing district.
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.—On Tues-
day evening last Mr. James Beattie, the
Mayor elect, entertained the members
of the outgoing and incoming council at
an oyster supper at the St. Julian Res-
taurant. The supper was gotten up in
Mr. Burgess' best style and was alike
creditable to his ability as a enterer and
satisfactory to the Mayor and his guests.
A couple of hours were very pleasantly
spent ineocial converse and all present
united in voting the new Mayor a jolly
good fellow and just the right man in
the right place.
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THINGS ,IN ALGOMA.----The following
is an extract from a letter -received' by
Mr. John Murray from friends living in
Laird township, Algoma: Oats sell at
60epeas at 70c, wheat at $1, and hay
at $15 a ton. Men's wages are from $26
to $32 a month. This is a lovely win-
ter here with about a foot and a half of
snow. There is not a drift and no
stormy days although it is very frosty
at tithes. The thermometer stands
about 18 0 below zero and has been as
low as 30. The -railroad is ping ahead,
a gang of men having started to cut out
the, road at Algoma Mills.
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN As-
•SOCIATION.—There was a very interest-
ing and pleasant entertainment in the
Young Men's Christian Association
rooms on Wednesday evening. The
programme consisted of music—vocal
and, instrumental, readings, recitations
and short addresses. Mr. L. McFaul
occupied the chair. The free reading
room at the above place, and under the
auspices of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, is open every Tues-
day and Saturday evening from half -
past 7'to 10 o'clock. Quite a number of
young men are availing themselves of
the privileges so kindly offered them in
this free room.
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PROFESSOR JON.—In the report of
the services in connehtion with the
opening of a new church at Kinlough,
county of Bruce, we are much pleased
to see the name of our old friend, Pro-
fessor Jones, figuring conspicuously.
The report says: 'First on the pro-
gramme was the Kincardine choir'under
the able leadership of Professor Jones,
singing the 100th Psalm, in which all
the congregation took part. Professor
Jones also sang a solo The Angels'
Whisper,' with great effect, and being
loudly encored sang that beautiful song,
'The Grave of Bonaparte.'"
SOUTH HURON AGRICULTURAL SO-
CIETY.—Ther annual meeting of the
Smith Huron Agricultural Society was
keld at Brucefield on Wednesday last.
Owing to the stormy weather and the
almost impassable state of the roads,
the attendance was not eo large as usual.
The auditor's report, showing a balance
of $161 in the treasury, was unanimous-
ly adopted. The following officers and
directors were appointed for the ensuing
year: John Murdoch, Stanley, Presi-
dent ; Wm. Dixon, Brucefield, 1st Vice -
President; Thomas Russell, Usborne,
2nd Vice -President. Directors—Thos.
Welsh, Goderich township; Alexander
Thompson, Stanley; Robert McAllister,
Hay,; John Willis, Stephen; James
Pickard, Exeter; Leonard Hunter, Us -
borne; Alex. Forsythe, Tuckersmith ;
Dr. Coleman, Seaforth, and Alexander
Granger, Bayfield. Messrs. George E.
Jackson and W. C. Charters, auditors.
Mr. George E. Jackson, Egmondville,
was recommended as a member of the
council of the Agricultural and Arts
Association.
How Cottrosne.—The Seaforth coun-
cil for the current year is composed as
follows: Six Conservatives and six Re-
formers; six Presbyterians, three Metho-
lists, two Catholics, and one Episco-
palian. There is one grain merchant,
sone egg dealer, one insurance agent, one
doctor, one carpenter, one grocer, one
blacksmith, one hardware merchant, One
lax manufacturer, one hotel -keeper; one
miller, and one dry goods merchant. It
will be seen that the various industries
are very generlaillyrepresented. While
there are five of pcotch descent, five of
Irish, and two of English, there are
of the number nine who are native born
Canadians. A pretty good council.—
The Public School Board is composed of
six Reformers, four of whom are of
Scotch descent and two of Irish, and
four are native born Canadians. 'There
are five Presbyterians and one Catholic.
Professionally, there is one doctor, one
druggist,one shoemaker, One hotel -keep-
er, one implement dealer, and one news-
paper publisher.
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HFRON PRESBYTERY.—A meeting of
the ',Huron Presbytery was held in the
Presbyterian , church in this town on
Tuesday last. Owing: to the stormy'
weather and bad roads there was a small
attendance and consequently little
business done. The Rev. Mr. Barr
was elected Moderator for the current
six months. A resolution of sympathy
with Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Acheson) of
Kipper, entaccount of their illness, was
paseed and a supply provide -d for Mr:
Acheson's pulpit for next Sabbath. - A
report from the committee to consider a
remit from the-ass-embly relative to the
question of marriage with a deceased
wife's sister was read but was left over
for consideration at next Meeting of
Presbytery. The report, which is a
lengthy one, is averse to the • position
that marriage .with a deceased wife's
sister is scriptural. The next meeting
of Presbytery will be held in Clinton on
Tuesday, February- 1st, at half -past ten
o'clock, in the Presbyterian church
drove through from Blyth, notwith-
standing thatin ,Many places the ,roads
were unbroken and almost impassable.
Mr. Rameity, also drove from Londes-
boro. . The other ministers present, be-
sides the Moderator, were Rev. Mr.
Stinpsdn, Brucefield ; McCoy, Egrnond-
vine; St6wart,- Clinton and McDonald,
Seaforth.
THE BARGAIN HOUSE. —The balance
of our stock of Men's Youths' and Boys' over-
coats and heavy stilts, we are bound to clear out
to make room for Spring clothing, All fur goods
in Men's and Ladies' Coats, Caps, Sets, Sze., will
go likewise. The balance of Winter Dry Goods
at heavy reductions. Big drives in Ladies'
Jackets—$6 Jack ts for $2.50; $4 Jackets for
$1.75. Ladies' Ul ters at cost. Jobs in Women's
and Children's Hoiery. JAMES PICKARD, Camp-
bell's Block, Sento h.
NOTICE.—Ic
and Hay for Sale.—
Parties wanting 1ce can have it at Egmondville
mill dam for five cents per load, cutting and
hauling themselves. Also, a few tons of good
hay for sale, Apply to JOHN DALY, Egmond-
ville.
997-1
WIDE -AWARE' for January has reached
us from the publishers, b. LOthrOP it Co., Bos-
ton. This is the head of the series of books for
little children, and is certainly a, great acquisi-
tionito a house where there are children. Even
older people can enjoy its contents, as there is
many a lesson taught in it which will well
apply to older life.
TIE bEAFORTH HARNESS EMPORIUM.—
John Ward the old established harness maker of
Seaforth, hits Constantly on handy and makes to
order all kinds of light and heavy iharness, also a
full stock of trunks, valises, satchels, whips,
lashes, horse clothing, and everything usually
found in a first-class harness shop. I sell as
cheap as the cheapest, for cash. You will make
money by examining my stock,and getting prices
before purchasing elsewhere. Remember the
place, on Main Street, opposite Market Street.
JOTLN WARD. 997-1
AURORA AND ROCKFORD WATCHES.—
Two of the best makes in Arnerlea, sold in Sea -
forth onlY by M. R. Counter. Another ship-
ment of those $1.50 nickel alarrn- clocks. More
new goods in JPwelry, Silver -ware, and Watches,
a larger stock than ever at hrd time prices.
Quahty guaranteed as reprOented. Special
'attention given to repairing fine watches,jewelrY
land clocks. All work entrusted to my care will
receive prompt attention, and guaranteed to
give 13atisfaction. M. R. COUNTER. 997-1
CARD OF THANKS.—Captain Eaton, of
the Salvation Ariny, desiries to extend his Christ-
ian love and thanks to all the friends in Seaforth
and neighborhood who so kindly assisted by
their contributions of food and money, and
brightened by their presence, the banquet and
services held during the past week in the no*
barracks; also to those who entertained _officers
and friends, and he prays that the blessing of
Him in whose name a cup of . cold water cannot
be given unrewarded, may rest upon them. 997
GIRL WANTED.—Wanted, al girl cap-
able of doing all kinds of house ork. Good
wages and constant engagement. pply at THE
EXPOSITOR Office, Seaforth. 997
997-1
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A SUDDEN DEATH. —Some five weeks
ago Mr. Joseph McBride, of this town,
went to Cedar Lake, Michigani, to work
for the winterein a mill where he had
got employment. He liked his place
and was getting along splendidly. On
Monday last, however, his wife received
a telegram announchig his death on the
previous day. The nes was a sad
shook, not only to his hunily but to
Many of our citizens. It eipems that he
bad been seized with inflamMation of
the lungs and died after a fer days ill-
ness: The remains were ro ght here
41 Wednesday for interm nt nd were
accompanied by his son Th ma who was
employed in the same p ace that, his
father was. He was a an, fifty-two
years of age and had ;lways been
strong and healthy. He was a hard
working, industrious, ha norable man
and his sudden death will e d eply re-
gretted by all who kn w iim. isle
leaves aswidow and two s ns o mourn
the death of a kind -husand and in-
dulgent parent.
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THE STORM OF TILESEASON. E.A,SON A furi-
ous snow storm set in a 'eel ago last
Monday and continued with few in-
termissions until last Wednesday. There
is now a great depth of snow on the
:ground. During that time theiwind has
blown from every point of the compass,
and as a result the country ma, s are all
drifted full and travel has ben nearly
suspended, none venturing outIbutthse
who were forced out by lecessity.
Business has consequently len very
dull, and many of the merchi4nts have
taken advantage of the slacl4 time to
take stock. Should calm weat er ensue
for a timejhe roads will soon get broken,
and although they will not be good
again this season, people will be able to
use them, and busin ss will bri hten up
again. Trainmen, leo, have h• d a hard
time of it. The ailways h ve been
blocked as well as t e other highways,
and it was with co a siderable acuity
that they were k pt open. On this
branch of the Gra d Trunk, ilthough
the trains have al been behjnd time,
and many of the cancelled, we have
not yet been a day ithout a train some
time during the two- ty-four hours. On
theLondon, Huron and Bruc branch,
however, they have not been so fortu-
nate as some days last week and sev-
eral days this week it was impossible
for trains to get through. The storm
now seems to have spent itielf, and
things will likely resume their former
routine. This storm i as been very
general over Canada and in many parts
of the United States. In Maniltoba last
week the thermometer ranged from 32
to 37, but although it was se stormy
here the coldwas not very severe.
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DEATH bF MRL ARMITAGE. A tele-
gram was received here on hursday
Morning announcing the death, at his
residence in Teronto, of Mr. Alexander
Armitage formerly of this ton. Mr.
Armitage died late on Wednesday night.
He had been aTund quite smart during
the day attending to business and was
seized with a fit of apoplexy in the
eve -fling and died in a- few hours. For
a year ormore previous" o leaving Sea -
forth he had not been in the enjoymeot
of good health, 'but since removing to
Toronto last fall, he was considerably
better, although never robust. The an-
nouncement of his death will be:received
with feelings of the deepest regret nht
only here but wherever he was; knowti.
He was one ef the early residents - Of
this town' andlfor over sixteen years car-
ried on a 'verY extensive produce busi-
ness, in fact of late years he was one of
-the largest oerators in this line in
Western Ontario. As a mark of the es-
teem in which he was held by the peo-
ple of this town as well as in redog-
nition of his entlerprise • as a citizen he
WO elected the first,Mayor of Seaforth
by acclamation, a position which he
filled; with eminent ability and fairness
for tWo years. He was 'generous to a
fault and was- altyS,ys -foremost in every
good and charitable work and was a sin-
cere, consistent Christiantnare. He was
just i the prime of life, and leaves a
widow- and large family to 'mourn the
lots of a devoted and thoughtful hus-
band and a kind and loving father and
friend. While his death will I be, a loss
to the commun
ly cast his lot,
felt by his fatal
all will extend
in this the hon
ment and on ac
loss.
ty in which he so recent
it will be most keenl
y and friends to who
the sincerest "sympath
of their severe bereave
out of their irrepearabl
STILL Anon( ,R.—The great destroy
er has ,been doi g his work with a lavis
hand in this vicinity during the past toe
weeks. We h ve to record the deat
of another e timable citizen. Mis
Sarah Dorrance died at the residence o
her brother William in this town o
Thursday after oon. She was 69 year
of age. She w s the eldest daughter o
the late David Dorrance and only siste
of Mr. Wm. Dorrance of this town an
Messrs. David George, and James
Dorrance, of .McKillop. She was
'native of the pounty Derry, Ireland
and for feurteen years taught a Nationa
school in Bel4st. She came to Uri,
country 29 years ago and went to re
side with her brother William, and ha
made her home with him ever since
After coming IsCre she taught Harpur
hey school for a short time and a
various times taught a private school
She had been in ill health for the pas
year but was ab e to be abont until las
Sunday and h d never been steadilt
confined to be4l. She was of a kin
disposition; wa always good to th
poor andneedy nd was, in the highes
sense a consis ent Christian woman
The funeral siU take place at te
o'clock, Saturday, and the .remainslwil
be interred in 11IarPurheY cemetery.
- ORGANIZING. The neWly elected tow
council assembl d in the council room o
Monday forenoon. All the members,
with the exce a tion of the Reeve an
Councillors Dr. :cott and Geo. Duncan
were present a d made the necessar
declarations of ffice. The Mayor, Mr.
James Beattie, reeided. The counci
appointed Mr. V. N. Watson audito
and the Mayo appointed Mr. J. L.
Smith. The 11 ayor, Reeve, Deput
Reeve and Con cillor Wilson were ap
pointed a commi tee to strike the stand-
ing committees for the year. The
council meets ag in on Monday evening
next.
—The Public chool Board met in the
same place on the same day at one
o'clock. The n w member* Dr. Han-
over and Mr. W illson, took the neces-
sary declaration Mr. Robert Lums-
den was elects chairman; Mr. Wm.
Ballantyne, Sec etary, and Mr. Wm.
Elliott, Treasure . It was decided that
the Board would meet on the evening of
the first Friday in each month at the
Commertl hote
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LOCAL BRIEF .—We are sorry to
learn that Mr. J hn Adam, formerly of
McKillop but nofr of Dakota'met with
a heavy loss r cently by having his
house destroyed by fire. The family
only saved their blothes and had diffi-
culty in I escapi g from the burning
building. —Mr. homas Kidd has re-
turned tolown a ter an absence of two
weeks. lie was visiting his father in
the county of Simcoe who is seriously
years of age and is
ver.—Mr. J. T. Ire-
ith, has commenced
istry with Mr. W. J.
We wish our young
is new line.—We are
Mrs. Thomas Nash
ill. He is over 9
not likely to rec
land, of Tuckers
the study of den
Fear of this town
friend success in
sorry to learn tha
of the 3rd concession of McKillop was
prostrated by a paralytic stroke. on
Wednesday of -la t week, and her re-
covery is doubtf 1.—A valuable breed-
ing mare belongi g to Mr. D. D. Wil-
son, died. of inflammation a few
days ago.— We understand that
Mr. Water hillinglaw, veterin-
ary surgeon, i tends taking up the
practice here of Mr. Wilson who is
going to leave.— Ir. George Fowler, of
Dakota, is at p esent on a visit to
friends here. Mr Fowler is prospering
in Dakota. He rill return about the
1st of February. The many friends of
Mr. Wm. McConnell, of Tuckersmith,
will be pleased to learn that he is re-
covering nicely aid is now able to at-
tend to business j at his residence al-
though he will it venture out for
a while yet.—Mr. G. E. Cresswell
of Tuckersmith, who is now staying
with his family in pouthern California, is
delighted with the climate there. He at-
tended an out -door picnic on New Year's
day.—Four young men, Messrs. John
Cannpbell, of Mel illop, John Gemmill,
of Tuckersmith, John McFadzean, of
Grey, and Jas. A enstrong, of Hullett,
left here on Frida last for California,
where they inte • d to push their for-
tunes.—The poul y show opens here on
Tuesday next.—T se Agricultural Socie-
ty have decided t sell the present show
grounds providing they can do so to ad-
vantage, with th view of purchasing
larger grounds. he present grounds
would make tbea tiful building lots.—
Owing to the stor y weather the skat-
ing carnival was postponed from last
Friday evening t this evening.—The
thaw of yesterday will settle down the
snow and give fol s a chance to get the
ice removed from .heir door-steps.—Mr.
Robert Jamieson left here on Thursday.
He sails from N w York on Saturday.
—The dates for the holding of the
County Sabbath School Convention
have been chan ed to Tuesday and
Wednesday, let and 2nd of March.
—We would agai • remind Our readers
of the Caledonia concert to be held
here next Tuesda evening. Miss Ryck- '
man charmed all vho heard her on the
oecasion of' her 1 st visit here, and all
the others who ta e part are well worth
hearing and seein . There should be a
big house.—The many friends of Mr.
Christopher Dale, sr., will be pleased to
learn that he is again sufficiently re-
covered from his r cent illness to be able
to come to town a d attend to business.
W lton.
SURPRISE PARTY.—A number of the
congregation of 't. George's church
and other fr'ends ook possession of the
residence of Mr. t. H Ferguson, with
Well filled basket, last Thursday eve-
ning and a yery pl asant time was spent.
After a -few preliminaries' Mr. Ferguson
was made the recipient of a well filled
purse and a ver complimentary ad-.
dress.' The purse vas presented by Mr.
Henry Hamilton and the address was
read by Rev. M Cluff, pastor. The
address showed ti e high estimation in
whieh Mr. Ferguson is held, both as a
mah and in his o cial capacity as War-
den of the church. Mr. Ferguson made
a Very suitable r ply and,. stated that
words could not express his feelings but
he was very than ful that his services
were appreciated by his celleagues in
spirituaLthings. qne thing he did khow
that he had neve4 expected' any remu-
neration' for his s rvices in connection
THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
with the church. He said he was no
public speaker, but thanked them for
the well filled purse tendered to him.
The tables were then spread aid all sat
down to a sumptuous repast provided
by the ladies, and when the inner man
was satisfied the three Misses Sage en-
livened the company by playing on the
violin and organ, and Miss Alice
Hewitt gave a solo and several other
songs. A very pleasant time was en-
joyed by all present, and the company
broke up about 12 o'clock.—The Rev.
Mr. Cluff was also made the recipient of
a splendid pair of fur mits by Mr. Wm.
Beirnes, which were thankfully ac-
cepted.—Some time ago Mrs. R. H.
Ferguson got a present of $10 from the
members of Loyal Orange Lodge No.
252 for her kindness to the members on
several occasions. Mrs. Ferguson re-
ceived the -present . thankfully, and
bought a splendid set of china dishes
with the money from Messrs. Wilson &
Young, Seaforth. ,•
Blake. -
POSTPONED. —The meeting of the pat-
rons of the Blake creamery, which should
have taken place last Friday, was post-
poned oroaccount of the stormy weather
until next Friday, the 28th January, at
2 o'clock p. m., when it is hoped all
patrons and others interested will be
present.
Bluevale.
FARM RENTED.—Mr. Alex. Ross has
rented his farm on the 1st concession of
Turnberry to Mr. Walter Rutherford
for a term of five years at $300 a year.
Mr. Rutherford takes possession about
the middle of February. Mr. Ross will
have • a sale of his stock, implements,
&c., about the 10th of February, as he
intends giving up farming and will go to
reside in Wingharn. He has a lot of ex-
cellent stock, and it would be well for
purchasers to bear his sale in mind.
THE CHEESE FACTORY.—The adjourn-
ed annual meeting of the Bluevale
Cheese and Butter Company will be held
in this village on the 31st inst., at 1 o'clock
p. m., when the season's make of whey
will be offered for sale ad the milk
routes will b& let and other important
business transacted. This is' one of the
most prosperous institutions of the kind
in Ontario, and prospects for the coming
season are most enbouraging.
Bayfield.
SURPRISE.—About eight o'clock last
Monday evening a number of the friends
from the Bayfield appointment made a
special raid on the Methodist parsonage,
bringing with them their well-filled
baskets of provisions, to spend the even-
ting with Mr. and Mrs. Gee. ' After
taking possession of the house, Mrs.
Gee was asked to take her place in
the parlor, when part of the company at
once began to prepare tea. After the
table was set Mrs. Gee was invited to
take her usual place at the table, when
to her surprise a beautiful silver teapot,
accompanied by a very appropriate ad-
dress, was handed her as a small me-
mento of their appreciation of her ser-
vices as organist during the past year.
I cannot refrain from mentioning the
names of Miss Rutledge and Miss Tillie
Burk for The marked interest they took
in the whole entertainment. Bayfield
though not the largest, ,is not the least,
as all seem willing to take their part in
anything for church purposes.
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- Stanley.
A GOOD COLT. —Mr. John Stephenson
of the Goshenline Stanley, recently
sold to Messrs. Snell White, of Exeter,
a three year old gelding for i$195. This
fine colt was sired by Turner's "Farm-
er's Glory.
COUNCIL.—The Council met on Mon-
day, January 17th, according to law.
The members having taken the neces-
sary declaration, the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and signed.
The following motions were passed :
That Geo. Stewart be clerk, John
Tough assessor, John Reid treasurer,
Andrew Stinson caretaker, John Beatty
auditor; that John Torrance, A. M.
Campbell, Geo. Stewart and J. B. Se -
cord constitute the Board of Health,
with Drs. Elliott and Gunn as medical
health officers; that F. G. Neelin be paid
1$34.65 for printing, and Whitely & Todd
1$2 for printing; that the clerk be in-
structed to ask for tenders for township
printing; that the treasurer have the
books audited on or before the 12th day
of February next, The Reeve appointed
Jas. Armstrong auditor. The council
then adjourned to meet again on the
12th day of Fehruary next, at 1 o'clock
p.m.
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The
annual meeting of the Stanley Branch
Agricultural Society was held on Thurs-
day of last' week. The treasurer's re-
port showed that the society had re-
ceived from members' subscriptions the
past year the sum of $335. The total
receipts for the year amounted to .f,'678,
and the paythents to $680. The sum of
$322 was paid in prizes at the fall show
and $300 for grounds and buildings.
The following officers and directors
were elected for the current year:
George Castle, President ; Wm. Towns-
end, Vice -President ; Jas. Armstrong,
Secretary -T reasuren 'Directors—Joseph
Wild, Alex. Granger, John Parke,
John Tough, John Esson, Thomas Har-
rison, John Johnston, Gabriel Elliott
and Richard Penhale. Messrs. Charles
Gardiner and E. Routledge were ap-
pointed auditors.
Exeter.
THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE. —The South
Huron Farmers' Institute was to have
been held here on Tuesday and Wednes-
day last. On Tuesday a good many of
the neighboring farmers gathered in,
but owing to the storm and blocked
roads there were none from a distance,
and consequently it was decided to post-
pone the meeting. No date was fixed,
but due notice will bp given when the
next attempt will be Made.
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —Th e
'annual meeting of he Stephen and
Usborne • Agricultural Society was held
in this village on Thu day of last week.
There was a good attendance. The
treasurer's report shoved a balance of
$244 in the treasury. The following
officers and directors were appointed for
the ensuing year, viz.: Jas. Ballantyne,
Usborne-, President; John Willis, Hay,
Vice -President. Directors—John Dil-
bridge, John Hunter, jr, and Jas. West-
cott, Usborne; Jas. yke, R. Davis, H.
Samwell and E. Christie, Exeter; H.
Eilber and S. Sanders, Stephen, It will
be seen that there has been a good deal
of new blood infused into the manage-
ment this year. This is right, and it is
well that the honor e as well as the
work should be passed around. One
familiar name, however, will be missed
from i the management this year. We
refer to the retiring President, Mr. John
Hunter, sr. He is one of the charter
members and has been a constant and
faithful friend of the Society ever since.
But,, like the rest of humanity,, he will
grow, old, and it was his desire this year
to drop out and make room for younger
men. We hope the young men will
take a leaf from old John's book and
follow his example; if they do, there
will be no fear for the continued success
of the Society.
Brucefleld.
COLT Soatee--Mr. J. R. Turner sold
on Thursday a two year old filly to Mr.
C. E. Mason for $220. This fine animal
weighed 1,410 Ms. ,
FOR THE POOR.—The Oddfellows of
this plitee have arranged with Com-
mander Cheyne, the celebrated atctic
explorer, to give a series of two: of his
illustrated lectures in Union Church on
the evenings of January 25th and 26th,
cominencing each evening at 7.30
o'clock. The proceeds of this lecture
will be devoted for the aid of tie poor
of the village and vicinity. Th se who
attend the lectures will b both
pleased and instructed. The 1 ctures,
which are in themselves interesting and
instructive will be illustrated by beauti-
ful lime light views of the various places
described by the lecturer. These views
are so distinct and accurate that the ob-
server" can scarcely believe but he is
looking at the real objects. The great
search for Sir John Franklin will be the
subject of one lecture and Egypt and
the war of the other, and in addition a
number of Scottish views will be given
each night. There should be a crowded
house each evening.
Wroxeter.
A SuCCESSFUL TEACHER.—It isidOnbt-
ful Whether a more successful Public
School teacher can be found in the
county than we have in our Public
School here in the person of Mr.1 D. M.
Walker. Mr. Walker is pain taking
and thorough in his methods, and his
results are generally very creditable.
At the recent High School entrance ex-
amination at Harriston two of hie pupils,
Master John J. Gibson and Miss Elda
Hazlewood, passed in good style;
Master Gibson took highest honers, his
score being 619 out of_a possible 755, or
49 marks above the second on tie list,
which entitles him to the gold 4nedal.
Another of Mr. Walker's pupil Miss
Jean A. Gibson, now his assist4nt in
the school here, some two years ago
carried off the silver medal at the same
examinations. It is, we believe, Mr.
Walker's intention to attend the Nor-
mal School during the coming slimmer
for the purpose of taking a higher cer-
tificate, the one he now possesses! being
a First A. We have little doubt Thut he
will succeed.
1 B.onsall:
G-. 'J. SUTHERLAND, Conveykneer,
Commissioner and Issuer of Marriage Licenses.
Agent fer several of the best and most popular
Fire and Life Insurance Corn pan i e8. 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 thbusand
feet for any quantity of good basswood and rock
elm logs. Also the highest figures for sift elm,
hemlock, pine, maple, birch, black , and white
ash, cherry, etc. Basswood must be ' cut1l2 and
14 feet long. Rock elm mostly 16 feet, spit elm
14 feet and Up, white ash 14 feet, others any
length. Ronal' BELL jr., 3rd Concession Hay.
CEDAR POSTS. —A large ,qua,'nt9i7y-tfo. a
.
hand at Hensall, also hemlock lumber, all sizes
and lengths, cut to order. D. URQUHART. 995
NOTES.—The trains for 'several days
past have been delayed on account of
the heavy snow storms, but are once
i -
more running regularly.—The • me nbers
of St. Paul's church havng re ently
improved their church property, iptend
holding a .grand tea meeting and literary
entertainment in Coxworth's hall on
Wednesday evening, and) we beiieve,
have a good programme for the occasion.
As the congregation are not strong here,
and have been makiag commendable
efforts in the way of improving their
church property, we trust they will meet
with good success in their 'efforts to de-
fray expenses on the occasion we liav•
already referred to. s ' '
CURLING MATCH. —A very interesting
and keenly contested curling match was
held here on ,Thursday afternoon of last
week in Mr. J. Cox worth's skating
rink, between two rinks from Seaforth
and two from Henaall. The ice on the
occasion was in excellent condition; and -
the curlers in the difterent rinks being
in good trim far playing and bent on
winning, the game was throughout ex-
ceedingly interesting and even exeiting
to players and spectators, and particu-
larly so was this the case, the 'ciirlers
being so evenly matched that it wits al-
most impossible at any time dull the
game to predict with any degree o , cer-
tainty as to which aide would win, the ,
score at the close of the game in !Rink
No. 1 standing 24 and 25 ' respectively.
One very pleasant feature of the
game was the good feeling Which
existed throughout and the courtesy
shown to each other in the matter Of de-
cisions, &c. The following are' the
names of the players taking part i4 the
different rinks and the order in *hich
they played, together with the seem in
the aggregate of each: 1
Rink No. 1.
SEAFORTII.. HENBALL.
Geo. Henderson, John Caldwell, sr.;
Win. Reid, Win. Buchanan,
John Weir, James Reith,
Chas. Wilson, skip:.25 -Geo. Murray, skip....24
. Rink No. 2.
L. E. Daneey,
Ar, B; McLean, ,
F. Hohnsted, Wm
s . EDI di ce kr :
P.IN.leCxa.‘-aViillson, skip..17 Wm. Charters, skip...25
As will be seen by the foregoing Sea -
forth won by one point in rink No. 1,
and lost by eight points in rink No. 2,
resulting in- a victory for FienSall by
seven points in all.
'
Glenfarrow.
Lont!r, NEWS.—The twelve year old
son of Mr. Merkley died very' suddenly
last week. He went to Winghain on
Thursday -and died the following night.
The funeral which took place on Sunday
was largely attended.—We are glad to
welcome back our teacher, 'Mr. Mc-
Ewen, who has been pursuing - a course
of studies in the Normal school Toronto, •
and has passed his examination credit-
ably. -4\4r. and Mrs. David Riddaway,
of Newi Hamburg, are visitingiriends in
this •-pla6e.—Mrs. Epplett is viaitirig her
daughter in Bowmanville.—mr. ThOmas
Bolt has gone to Bright to Spend a few
days vsith his friends.—Nr. James
Wray, of tLis place, and -hi S eon -in-law
,
Mr. Wiggins of Howick, are buying cat-
tle and shipping them to Toronto.—
Some of our young folks went to visit
the Indians, who are camping here, and
see them at their work.
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Brussels.
MONEY TO LOAN.—Large sums , of
moneron hand to lend on straight loans at 51
der cent. yearly. Apply to A. HUNTER, Division
Court Clerk, &c., Brussels. 994-8
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.—The an-
nual meeting of the Grey Branch Agri-
cultural Society -was held in the town
hall Brussels on Thursday of last week.
The auditors report showed the receipts
for the year to be $470 and the payments
$384, leaving a balance of $86 in the
treasury. This report was very satis-
factory to the meeting. All the offieers
and directors of last year were re-elec-
ted. It was also decided to form a
Joint Stock Company for the purpose of
purchasing the old Driving Park grmincls
to be used as a show ground, and a com-
mittee consisting of Messra. James Fer-
guson, F. S. Scott, W. IL Kerr, Dou-
gald Strachan and Charles Hingston was
appointed to try and -arrange to carry
out this scheme. The shares have been
placed at $10 each and the committee
are meeting with good encouragement.
Over $300 was subscribed at the meet-
ing.
Zurich.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY' MEETING.—
The twenty-third annual meeting of the
Hay branch Argricultural Society was
held last week. The attendance was
small on account of the rough weather.
The Treasurer's report for 1886 was
read and adopted. Dr. Buchanan in
the chair. The following are the officers
for the year 1887: Dr. Buchanan Presi-
dent, H. Heyrock Vice President. Both
were re-elected. Directors : A. Mc-
Ewen, Robt. McAllister, Wm. Buchan-
an, J. Broderick, Henry Lippert, John
Voelker, John Schnell, Aaron Karcher,
and D. Weismiller. This closed the
annual meeting. The new board , of
directors then met and re-elected D. S.
Faust, Secretary and Treasnrer and Fred
Hess and John Williams,Auditors.
BRIEFS.—Rev. E. Newdorffer, from
Newstadt, was here last Sunday and
preached in the Lutheran church. There
was a good turn out.—Mr. Wm. Battler
and Miss Martha Weber were joined in
the bonds of matrimony last week. We
wish the newly married couple prosper-
ity and success.—Mr. D. Rupp, from
Ohio, has been here and wasthe guest
of Henry Eicher and other friends of the
14th concession. He left for home
again last Wednesday.
ACCIDENT.—Last Tuesday Mr. Ernest
Gies drove his children to school and
while unharnessing his horses one of the
brutes squeezed him against the side of
the stall so as to injure him severely.
Medical aid was at once procured and
it is hoped Mr. Gies will be around.
again, in a few days.
Hullett.
COUNCIL DOINGS.—The first meeting
of the new Council was held at Londes-
boro on Monday. All the members -
were present and made the necessary
declaration of office. The members of
Council were appointed Road Com-
missioners in their respective districts.
David Jackson and James Campbell
were appointed. auditors. Robert Smith
was re -appointed assessor and Tires.
Neilans collector each to receive a salary
of $90. The Reeve and Clerk and
Messrs. George Watt, John 'Sprung, and
Thos. Carbert were appointed a Board
of Health for the township with Dr.
Young as Medical Health Officer and
Geo. A. Newton, Sanitary Inspector.
Widow Stoples was granted $1 per
week for her support. The election
expenses amounted to $64.25 which
with other accounts were ordered to be
paid, when the Council adjourned to
meet again on the 2 -2nd inst.
Manchester.
BRIEFS.—The schools in this vicinity
were opened last week. No. 5, Hullett,
is in charge of M. Lockhart and Miss
Plummer; No. 9, Hullett, under Alex.
Watson, and A. Budge and Miss Robert-.
son again hold sway in Colborne.—
Wm. Sturdy arrived home from Parry
Sound last week.—Our friend John Mc-
Donald has been unwell for some time,
and is still unable to do ,his ordinary
work.—Joseph Stalker started teaching
up near St. Helens last week.—Rev.
Mr. Wilkinson will deliyerl two lectures
on " Baptism " in the -Methodist church
this week, and Rev. Mr. 1.Vilson, who
occupied the Presbyteriah pulpit on
Sabbath last, is expected to deliver a
lecture on Monday evening, the 17th
inst., on "Scotland's Martyrs and the
Circumstances Under Whieh They Suf-
fered."—The annual meeting of the Pres-
byterian congregation was held on Mon-
day last. All the business being trans-
acted, the congregation stood • in ,a good
position, there being , no debt, a,nd a
friendly feeling existing I among the
people. The general feeling was to give
a call as early as -possible and have a
settled minister.
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Tuckersmith.
MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD.---Tnar-
erstriith School Board met at Daly's
hotel, Egmondville. The members
present were George T. McKay, Samuel
Wallace, Wm. G. Broadfoot, • Henry
Colbert and Joseph AtkinSon. All the
newly elected members Signed their
declaration of office, exoept Charles
Mason, who was absent. George T.
McKay was duly elected chairman and
Samuel Wallace, secretary -treasurer for
the current year. John Daly was
granted $2 for use of well and keeping
pump in repairs for school- No. 8. A
resolution being passed at the last Meet-
ing of the Board, granting the Trustees
of 1886 $5 each for incidental expenses,
horse feed, &c., attending Beard meet-
ings, and having got the opinion of the
Minister of Education to the effect that
they have a right to charge their ex-
penses, it was decided to.pay over- the
money. The -Board then adjourned to
meet again at Egmondville, on Suter -
day, 5th February next, at o'clock p.m.
THE FIRST GUN—The eduncil MO On
Monday last at the clerk's office. All
the members were present, and having
made the necessary declaration of office
proceeded to buisness. M ved by W.
G. Broadfoot and seconde1 by DaVid
McIntosh that Wm. McCoineil :be ap-
pointed clerk and treasurer at a salary
of, for clerk $150, for treasiirer $85 and
for registrar of vital statistics $15. Car-
ried. Moved by Wm. Elgie and secoud-
ed by Robert McLean, that Richard
Hicks be appointed auditor for the year
1887 on the part of the council. Carried.
The Reeve appointed WM. Scott, :of
JANUARY 21, 1887.
SEASON8 00.1
We have ended the past season -with.
a very satisfactory trade.
THANKS TO OUR PATRONS!
SEASONS COME!
We have commenced the. new sea sa
with a determination to make our great
establishment
GREATER THAN EVER !
What _we Are Doing
NOW_
We are overhauling every depa.rt-
•
meat, 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 Ulaters,
A Few Mantle Cloths,
Blankets and Cornfortables,
Underclothing,
Men's Overcoats,
Boy's Overcoats, &ea
All at a Sacrifice.
E. McFAUL S
Great Dry Goods, Millinery aad Cloth-
ing House, Seaforth.
Brucefield, as. the second auditor, and
that the clerk be instructed to draft a
by-law confirming the same:- Moved
by D. McIntosh and seconded by Wm.
G. Broadfoot that the treasurer be in-
structed to pay the deputy returning
officers the sum of $5 each, total $20,
also election accounts amounting to $9-
20. Moved by Wm. Elgie and seconded
by Robert McLean that the following
amount be paid in charity; Edward
Comber $10. Moved by Wm. Elgie and
seconded by Robert McLean that the
following accounts be paid: Township
postage $21.15, stationery $1.4; Voters'
lists, postage and stationery for Do-
minion and local, $4,49. MoSsed by D.
McIntosh and seconded by Wm. G.
Broadfoot that the council adjourn
to meet on the 8th day of February at
Dixon's Hotel Brucefield, at the hour of
10 o'clock a. m.
A. GOVENLOCK, Winthrop, offers great
inducements in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and
Shoes, etc. He also guarantees satisfaction in
Grist Mill Work. Chopping 6 cents per 100 Is—
weighed in and weighed out. Gristing promptly
attended to. Parties from a distance get
their gnats home with them. Wanted to pur-
chase any quantity of good saw logs --Rock Elm
16 and Soft Elm 14 feet long. 993 -
SURPRISE AND PRESENTATION. —On
Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., a
surprise party of the pupils of School
Section No. 4, McKillop, and their
friends met at the residence of Mr.
Muir their former teacher. When all
had seated themselves Mr. George Mur -
die rose to explain the hoicechhe
idna
occasion their
unceremonious visit, w
few appropriate words, tendering to Mr.
and Miss Muir an expression of the es-
teem and good wishes of numerous
friends whom they represented, and
adding that Mr. Muir's former pupils
had something to say to him. Then two
of the pupils on behalf Of the school
presented Mr. Muir with a gold watch -
chain and breast -pin, and read an ad-
dress expressing their esteem for him
as a teacher and as a Christian, their ap-
preciation of his unwearied efforts on
their behalf, their hope that he might
long be spitted to wear the token of
their regard, and their prayer was thata
kind Providence might watch over and
bless him. In replying to the address
Mr. Muir said he could not express how
much he valued the affectionate esteem
the scholars had shown towards ahim.
They had. already warmed his heart by
unmistakeable ,signs that they p-
preciated his efforts. They had rife,
shown their affection in the best way
possible by diligence in school and a
cheerfidobedience. The beautiful token
they now gave him was not necessary
to assure him of their sympathy, but
their choice of a gift was a singularly
happy one. He would a ear the chain
and breast -pin with pride for their in-
trinsic worth and beauty but more es-
pecially as a continual reminder of the
affectionate esteem of the scholars of
school section No. 4, McKillop. His
prayer would continue to be as it had
ever been that in all their efforts both
in school and out of it God would Mess
them. After the presentation a pro-
gramme was drawn- up consisting of
music (both vocal and instrumental)
readings, recitations, speeches &e. Mr.
James Lockhart was appointed chair-
man and an interesting impromptu en-
tertainment was given. Then followed
a sumptuous repast provided by the
lady visitors. After supper the com-
pany entered heartily into several games
and at length the pleasant proceedings
of the evening were brought to a close
with singing by the pupils and "Auld
NijvaIsnIgTOSUY.ne by the whole company. —A
—Dr. A. Dalton Smith, from Park-
hill, has taken up his residence and
opened an office in Mitchell, making the
fourth doctor in that town.
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