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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-03-11, Page 8• t ,t1 ity ID „ r mtOntxpooitor, DISTRICT MATTERS. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.a-The next entrance examination to High Schools will be held on July 4th, 5th and 6th.... The Litetatere lessons are from the 4th Reader: I, The Vision of Mirza.; 2, The Death of Little Nell; 3, Th Battle of A -tri ; 4, Dora, 5 The ellartgeliog ; 6, The two:Breaths ; 7, A Forced Recruit at Soifer -trio ; 8, National Alotality. • — •INsURA;NCE. —We beg to call attention j to the annual statement of the Mutual ; Life Insurance Compaey of New York, which appears on the 6th page of this • paper. his company is one of the most reliable in the world, and its assets • foot up -0 the immense sum a $114,181,- 963,24. Prating last year alone it has paid out to policy holders anti in annui- ties over, $13,000,000. It rs wealthy, pays loses promptly, and is in every way thoroughly reliable. We under- stand that suitable men are ;wanted for • agents in this vicinity. AN -m -2a, CONCERT.—The hn•nual St. Patrick's Day concert, under the aus- pices of :St. James' Church I choir, S.ea- forth, will beheld in the 1 chureh on Thursday evening, March 17th, when in addition to the full choir the following talent have kindly consented to take part: Miss Campbell, who will make this her lost appearance here previous to her departure for British Columbera also Mrs. Bright and Messrs. J. Scott, J. E. Kent and E. Moran. An interesting lecture wfll also be delivered by Rev. J. S. Aylwerd. An enjoyable evening's entertaininent may be looked for. ANOTHER NEW COMER.—Ur. Robert Elgie, of Tuckersmith, has purchased the residence -of Mr. Josiah Watson, in Egmoradtille, for $940, and intends corn- •ing there to live about the middle of April. Mr. Elgie has had an active, prosperous life, and. he now intends spending the remainder of his days , in the enjoyment of the fruits of his labor. Ile has procured a term for each of his four sous,- and has put all the members of his family in a fair way of doing for themselves, and he can now afford to en- joy' his well earned retirement. We hope himself and Mrs. Elgie may long be spared to enjoy in health; and heppi- Ness, the:comforts of their netw home. MissIOT.cARY SERvIcEs..—The annual ' naissionagy services in connection with the Methodist church were held last Sabbath. , In the forenoon an eloquent sermon was preached by Reir. Dr. Grit- - le, of .Guelphr In the evening a plat- form meeting was held which was very interetting. Mr. Wm. M. ! Gray pre- sided, arid the various misionary re- ports showing what had. been done dur- ing the pest year were read l'istr the pas- tor, Rev. Mr. Howell. Stirring ed - dresses were delivered be Dr. Griffin and Rev. Mr. Rupert, of Clinton. The choir also gave a number 1 of musical -,aeteetione. The collections on Sunday 'amounted to $183 and Contributions by • th-is congregation for the year will ex- • seed $200, which is a very creditable showing. The mission operations of the . r _church, judging from the reports, is con- '• ducted with vigor and is Iiiserally sup- • ported, and a good work -is being done both at home and in foreign lands. . ; • , DEATH. OF RENr. JOHN Ross. —There , , are few • in this county who will not ; learn with feelings of the deepest sorrow of the death of Rev. John Ross, of Bracefield, whieh took place. at his residence on Tuesday evening last. About two weeks ago Mt. Ross was , preaching in the vicinity of Kincardine , and returned suffering from a severe cold. He thought nothing; of this at 'lest, but gradually grew so bad that he had to call in his physician, who found him saffclring with inflammation of the lungs. Everything possible was clone • for him, but to no avail. Mr. Ross was 65 years of age, and as hienarne indi- cates, was a Highland Scotchman, and frequently preached in his netive tongue. t At an eerly age he came t Embro, in the county of Oxford. Af er teaching school for some time he studied for the Ministry. His first charge Was the one • he held nntil the time of hit death. • He was inducted to the pastoral charge of the Brucefield congregation in Septeme ber of 1851, and since thattime, some 36 years! ago, until his illness, he only missed One Sabbath that he did not preach. ' At the time of the union of the Presbyterian church and the Church of Scotland Mr. Ross was one of two ministers who refused to I join in, not that he objected to union, but because he thought some of the doctrines of the church were root properly recognized in -• the new basis. His congregation then . divided, a large number remaining with him as ri separate and independent con- gregation. He was an indefatigable worker and an earnest,. consistent, ' zealous. eltristian. He thought no sacri- fice tool great to make for the Master and there are few more aident students of the bible than he. Besides preachine 0 in Bruccfield he thinistere 7• other congregations in dif. -ho• dedlined with him to e ed chureh. One sueh congregation is in West Williams; one in the township of Ashfield, and another riecrei Kincardine. Ile wa t greatly beloved br his people and many of them looked upon him with • veneration and his death.w of great grief to all of th. married late in life to the s • to several erent parts, ter the unit - ••• THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 1 o'clock —For the benefit of some friends horses, sometimes tandem and some- residence of Rev. Mr. Ross, tied his 11 be a source m. lie Was cond (laugh - ter of the late James Dune mot Stanley, a most 'estimable lady ieh e support and true coral 'whom his death will be a re•avcontrit. lie also leav five smell children, four go. Of him it may truly be seid that "to live was Christ but to die was gain," The memory of Rev. Join Ross will 1 - long live bright and green in the hearts , of mane pcoplewho• ewe their hopes. for the future to his chrittiani instruction and Christ like example. The remains. were interred in the 13-rucePeld cemetery on Thursday- afternoon. " Bind LecturiEe.—The first of the course . of Bible lectures iflnouiicd in last week's issue was giv • is last Loriks day afternoon to an appreciative audi- ence in; the Young Men's Christian As- tociatien room. The ' distinguishing marks Of a Christian were eleariy shown from the Scriptures. Ne -.4 Lord's day, if the Lord will, the queStien, " What - it a Chrittiaas r" will be answered from the same source. All are most cordially invited, Please bring your Bibles with you. Meeting to commence at 2.30 , -- ; , vas to him rter, and to sad, sad be - ss a family of Is and a boy. who wished to be present at the meeting times abreast, but alw ys with one man last Lord' day but could not, I give the driving and another holding the plow. following outline of my address : "The He also attended a contest of self bind is he?" I.—A believer mg reapers 'at which was a Massey in God : 1st, in His ' existence—Hebbinder and three English made binders. 11:6, l's. 14:1, Matt. 25:24; 2nd, in the revelation given of Himself—Job. 11:7-9, 1st Cor. 2:11-12; 2nd Tim. 3:16, Luke 16:29•3L IL—A believer in Christ: i Acts 4:10-12, !John 3:36; 1st, believing in Christ means an acknow- ledgment of the mystery of His person : (1) That He is h !true man—Is. 53:3, 1st Tim. 2:5, John 1:4 ; (2) •That He is a di- vine person—John '3:16, 1st John 4:15, John 1:1, 1st Tim. 3:16,1 1st John 5.20; 2, It means the acknowledgment of the sacrificial work of Christ—John 1:29, Heb. 9:11-14-22, 1st ,John 1:7, Bela 10:12-14. III.—A follower of Christ: John 10:27, Matt. 10:37. IV. -4 lover of the brethren: John 13:34-35, 1st John 4:20 3:14. The Scriptures were illus- trated and porno practical thoughts given. A core of lectures are also being given by the on the Epistle to the Romans on Tuesday nights at 7.30 o'clock in the Young Men't Christian Association room. All are invited.—V. KNECHTEL. ; C. A. MCB,A*,1Esq., M. D., a gentle- man of vast experience and undoubted skill as a physican and surgeon, and oldest travelling representative of Dr. 3. D. liergan's Medical and Surgibal Institute of Detroit, Michia‘ran, will be in this town at the Commercial Hotel, Thurs- day, March 17th, for the purpose of- giving free consultations and opinions to all persons, male or female, suffering from any Chronic, Malignant, Hereditary, Private or Nervous Disease. If you cannot call, write to Detroit for th,e written opin- ion of Dr. liergan and his International Medical Council. On Wednesday the 16th the doctor will be at the Commercial Hotel, Clinton, and Friday, the 18th, at the II Hicks House, Mitchell. BOOTs FOR SPRING. —Geo. Good will make his Spring Speech in the Boot and Shoe question in a very few days. ,It will be right to the point and very interesting. For the last three months' he has been silently but activ,ely making preparations for this Springs' trade, and feels now that he has got the right gods.- at the right prices—and plenty of them. 1004-1 . BOY WANTED.—A good, smart boy to do chores, 'will find employment bn application at THE EIPOSIT014, Office. •1004 TELEPHONE PATENTS.—The Bell Tele- phone Company's Officials saY that a great deal of unnecessary importance has been attached (through misleading reports sent from Ottawa,) to the last decision Of the Minister of • Agricul- ture, voiding` th e,IBlake transmitter paten t. This was not an original patent for a transmitter, but only for an improVement on its method of con- struction and is or ly one of the numerouspatents held by theCon-pany on this class of instru- ments:tth and he setting aside of is does not by any means allow the public to manufacture or use Blake transmitters, and will make no differ- ence whatever to the CoMpany. The dicision was given on evidence put ih two years ago, and was anticipated by the Company, which did not contest the case at all. In the case of the Edi- son patents, after all the _evidence for the petitioners had been heard, the Bell ComPany's Counsel mOved to havd the petition dismissed, without the necessity of bringing forward -evi- dence for the defence on the ground of absence of proof. The Minister stated thathe would con- sider this and announce his dicision on this point in a few days. . 1004-1 A GOOD liar:A.-a-Every winter there . is a very considerable amount given out of the town funds in cha,fitya ' Most of it is given for wood and a good deal to widow women, but in not la few cases aid hasl also to be given to families, the. head of which may have been out of Work, and to some who, though work can be got, are physically Inot able to do much. The Mayor has I adopted the excellent plan of requiring all those Who are ablate work to' do sonie hing for the aid they receive, and in this way is hav- ing several of the side wallts cleaned of snow. This makes the; re ipient mote independent, as he, in 4 m asnre, earns what he receives and is ia serviee to the ratepayers at thelsame time who is able to work should family fed or warmed at fir _ Any man - et have his 'expense' of the town, but there .aae panty who-. -are able and willing to work but cannot get it to do in the wintet. It isonly right' and proper that the town should aid. such, but thisaidshould not be given in the way of charity but as a temuner- ation for some .kind of • serviee. .The_ plan inaugurated by. the Mayor is a geed one, and we -hope he will toot. only con- tinue it, but Will develop itiand make it a general rule.- It will -be-better for the poor and an advantage to the town. 1 - • 1 So -eta HURON FARMERS' INSTITUTE.— The second me-eting for this season, un- der the auspices of the South Huron Far- mers' Institute, was held at Brucefield, on Tuesday last. It was at first intend- ed to have a two days meeting but this intention . had to be abandoned on ac- count of the unavoidable absence of some. of the gentlemen. who had been appoint- ed to prepare papers. The attendance was not large,—not nearly so. large as it should have been in se important an agricultural centre and eta place sur- rounded by a class of the most intelligent and progressive farmerSin the Dominion. The meeting, howev9, was b. very in teresting one and will, In° doubt, be pro- ductive of beneficial results to thosewho attended. Mr. John McMillan, M. 1'., spoke on the care and feeding of stock and his address contained much useful practical information. Mr. C. M. Sim-, mon, an extensive farmer and stock breeder of1Lobo,gaSre "Some practical hintato far- -mers,"in, which he referred to his methods of feeding; the best grasses for pasturage and the way to treat them and the best kind's of stables in which to house stock. On this latter subject Mr. Simmon was not favorable to stone Or brick Stables unleso thoroughly dry and well ventilated as the -y • are apt to draw and retain moisture and also create and retain in the stable foul gases which are injurious- t� the health of the animals housed thefein. Instead of brick or stone walls he advocated a .stoue foundation to reach above the around, and -then a wooden superstruc- ture. This question of stone Stabling - elicited considerable discussion, and the consensus of opinion- seemed to be that if -the floor is properly, drained and the stable well ventilated by air tubes run - fling from the stable to the .roef of the building, that -even with stone .or brick walls the evils of danipness and bad air are avoided. It was the opinion of all that stock should not be kept too warm; should have .plenty of fresh air, arid should be allowed. to take 'exercise in the open air at least once every day. Mr. Michael McQuade read a paper on " manures and their application." Mr. A. McD. Allen, of Goderich, gave a most interesting and instructive address on agriculture in the -old country, and on ' the future prospects for a suitable and • profitable market 'for fruit in the old world. Mr. Allen thinks the art of. • agriculture there very • much more primitive than here. In the first place the implements are much heavier and more unwieldy and. the English farmer does not study to economize labor as his Canadian brother does. As proof of this he instanced the fact that he had The Canadian m ordinary road te other machines h horires attached machine did a allotted time as and 4did it equ all greater ease on also are very being small,'irre convenient Of ac he saw few if an acres and many acres, while a g land is wasted b Sic.: These tact high rents and b in great measure English andiSeo en out of their us products. He t soon be in the unlimited marke especially apples per will only st ole that will Euriopean peopl giving some us selection of fruit •ards, so as to m as Possible. Mr leloorevillet Bid paper on the" This paper we will p After consiclera paper, the hour In the everting merit was giren. ed full, and abo ence was ladies. Smillie, occupie an .excellent eh dresses were giv chinetwas drawn by an in while each of the d three heavy Clyde to :it. The Massey mueh work in the he thfee other machines welt and with much he hems., The fields cony niently laid out, ular n shape and not ess. In all his travels field as large as eight the m frofour to five eat deal of valuable sto e fences, hedges, , co blued with the rden erne taxes account for the products of the ch farmers being driv- h markets by Canadian inks there will very '3uropean countries, an for Canadian fruits, if growers and ship- dy to produce an arti- eet the tastes of the . Mt. Allen closed by ful advice as to the , an the care of orch- ke ti em as productive Jos ph Cobbledick, of ulph, read an excellent ana, enaent of Cattle." blish next week. le d scussion on this for 'losing arrived. — he oromised entertain - Dix on's hall was pack - t one third of the audi- The President, Mr. S. the hair, and he made irman. Excellent ad - non the subjects nam- ed in the progra rime, by Mr. Allen, Mr. McMillan, end r. imnion,.while the interest of the meting was much height. ened by the son s of Professor Mc ay; of London, p.nd r. obert McMichael, of Seaforthe'whi e a v ry efficient choir, under the lead rallip of Mr. Jamieson, gave several ver nice musical selections. On the whole, t e en ertainment was of a high order, rid ell deserved the large audience. ; LOCAL BRIEFS Egmondville, go to essist in the cony serviceS of He will deliver in the morning in the evening. from Knox Co Presbyterian Ch is quite a young 'better sermon t and gives promi —Mr. John S. Addington Spell last with friend Robertson, et H ly heen appeinte Judgeship is ab —Re s to abbe he P sern nd fo Mr. lege, ink man an e of Mill Sat in unlit to othe son of this town.—W eetin the r As spic Kn shs. ship t ho A the state that the Mr. Knechtel in Men's Christie, held -under the a tion and that M the rooms. -7-Me on •1 Wednesday superior clraugl Pennsylvania. was loaded at Tuesday by Ms, T. horses for , the A A report o,f the h:hibb Aim at Blyth came to insertion in this abstract of th smith publishe $500 paid on a was inadvertent which the accou —We regret t Breadfoot, Sr., in a very critic McConnell was —Mr. John Can Hotels leaves weeks for Btitis son will again hotel.—The rec up the roads b There is still evenly distribu Who. were sue entrance exam tor Malloch, Cl will forward th —In 'a curling Friday between the latter came points.—Mr. the Military Wednesday nig Mr. McCoy, of• linton on Sunday h School anniver- esbyterian church. on for the children the young people reser, a student preached in the ast Sabbath. He ut can preach a any older heads uture usefulness. r, M. P. P., for rday and Sunday wn.—Mr. Thos. n, who has recent - a Superior Court of Mr. M. Robert - are requested to s being held by oms of the Young °elation are not •s of the Associa- chtel simply rents ickson & McMann ed a car load of ses to Lancaster, •alace horse car station here on A. Sharp, with ericitn market. — th School conven- hand too late for issue.—In the auditor's. to nship of Tucker - last week one item of scoun of sinking fund y o itted, counting in t tvi 1 balance properly. lear that Mr. Alex. f Tnekersmith, is still 1 con ition.—Mr. Wm. n toi n on Monday last. pbell of the Commercial ith is family in a few ' Coltimbia.• Mr. David- esume possession of the nt fine weather is 'using th in town and country. lenty of snow if it were ed. -0 the 41 candidates essfui here at the last nation will send Inspec- nton, their addresses he m the official certificates. etch played here last Seeforth and St. Marys out yietorious by eight . -A. Wilson is attending chool at Toronto.—The t entertainments in the rooms of the. Young Men's Christian Association pro •e so/attractive that they draw a full hou e each evening.—Messrs. Forbes and Donovan shipped two splendid stallio s to the States on Thurs- day. Mr.I Donovan 'accompanied them. —The re-coun of the ballots in West Huron has re ulted in decreasing Mr. Porter's majo ity by one vote.—The Toronto Globe 's now delivered in town every day by e even 'o'clook.—Mr. John McMillan, M. action agains ponent in the rnents made li form during ti does not ret matter has be Messrs. Garro —Mrs.. Arno. George Sparli P., intends entering an Dr.; Campbell, his op- ecent election, for state - hire on the public plat- e campaign if the Doctor act Or apologize. • The n placed in the hands of & Prbudfoot, of Goderich. age has purchased Mr. g's house and two lots for $1,500, and i itends removing to Sea - forth about th rnidl1e of this month.— The annual ieptilg of the Women's Foreign Mis innerly Society of the Huron Presby cry Was held in Clinton on. ruesday. I here were over one hun- dred ladies p esent, and the meeting was a very int resting one. horse to a fence. The animal got frightened and broke loose. It ran off, and in its course smashed through a barbed Wire fence. Strange to say, it only received a few scratches, and the only damage done was the breaking of the whipple-tree of the cutter. rucefleld. Kinburn. rion.sE Din.—Mr. Joseph Martin, near Kinburn, lost a valuable breeding mare from paralysis last week. Al- though everything thatt was possible was done for its recovery, the animal died in great agony about thirty-one hours after first being taken ill. • "Sippen. P-ERSONAL.—Mr. Jno. Harvey, of Stan- ley, left this station on .Wednesday last for Bay County, Michigan, to attend to his welfare there. This is Mr. Harvey's third summer in Uncle Sam's dominions. He intends to be gone till midsummer. Prosperity go with him. Tuckersmith. A Bto TREE.—Mr. Charles Route ledge, of the 3rd concession, delivered at Coleman's mill, in Seaforth, this week,' four elm saw logs, all .taken from the one tree' ,.which measured nearly 4,000 feet. • One of the logs measured 1;046 feet. Trees . of this description are getting few and far between now. Smoot Boame—The last meeting of the School Board was held on the 26th ult., and at which all the members, ex- cept Mr. Charles Mason, were present. It was decided to apply to the council to issun' debentures for the amount re- quired for the proposed new school houses and eites, about $3,500.- The secretary -treasurer was also instructed to apply to the township treasurer for the amount of the municipal' grant for school purpoSes. The next meeting . will be held at Kyle's hotel, on the 19th of March, at g .o'clock p. m. Belgrave. BitrEese.--.D . Gunn has returned home Ifrom Wingha s and has resumed his . practice here. Old Mrs. :Reid, of the Bayfield Road Stanley,died this week. The family of Ir. Joseph Bell, of Stan- ley, near this place, have been severely afflicted latel •. A. daughter, about 16 . years of age, died, on Sunday of con- ; semption, am ancither child, about a year -and -e -half old, died on Tuesday. , The - sympath of the neighborhood is - extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bell in their sad bereayem .nt—hluch regret is felt here at the deth of Rev. Mr.. Ross. He :was beloved b all.h-tir. Charles Mason left here for he -old country on Tues- day morning. There is a good deal of , sickness in th neighborhood just now. —On Tuesda , Mr.- Simon McKenzie, h, While calling at the seen farmers there plowing with three of Tuckersmi -a • A GoOD ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful entertainment was held in the Methodist cheech, Belgrave, Friday eve- ning, March rith. Messrs. Burwash and Law each gave short addresses. The rest of the programme consisted of music, readings and recitations. The Wingham cho pieces of mu Buchanan ea readings, Mi of splendid p number of d which were taken part in by Messrs. Park, Orr,. Smith and others. , Mr. Garett Ray (!iccupied the chair. 'The proceedsl are to be devoted to the par- sonage fund. I Aianchester. r furnished some excellent ic. Messrs. 0-racey and h gave a couple of comic s Agnew recited a couple eces. There were also a ets, trios and quartetts, BRIEFS. — Methodist ch of Belgrave, arrived from States, of a George, son o place, which resulted in his receiving a broken leg.—Mr. Stalker, who has had the:Greenan f• rm leased for some time, has rented on on the 8th Concession of Morris, near Blyth,containing 100 acres, for $275 a year.—The sacrament of the Lord's suppe has been announced to take place in i he Presbyterian church on the 20th of March.—Thos. Rutledge at- tended the mgeting.of the Orange Lodge in Toronto this week.—Robert Mutch, of Wawa,nosh, has . been severely afflict- edswith black erysipelas in the arm. -- Wm. Young, lire will start shortly for Dakota, with I a number of stallions.— We are glad to say that Mr.James Sym- ington is recovering. eyival services in the rch. Rev. Mr. Burwash, ssistitig.—News has just he lumber woods of the accident which befel Mr. John Willard, of this • Brussels.. SALVATION ARMY.—The army had a big time here on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The attendance of visitors from outside; places was large, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. CURLI.N0.--The drawing for the Burt medal by rinks has resulted in A. Veal's rink, consist'ng of J. Kitchen, F. Van - stone and J. Qlark, coming out victori- ous. The iindividual members will now play off to tee who will hold the medal for 1887. S muel Laird was the suc- cessful winn r of the Rogers medal for points. He von it by 13. J. Kitchen 12 several others sooting won last year. by C. Van- ints. -smut& —The East Huron was 2nd wit 10. It was stone by 9 p FARMERS' I • MARdEc 11, 1887. .aninemout little thinking it was the last Christmas they were to spend together on earth. On Sunday, February 16th, she1 was' noticed to suddenly grow worse than usual. A doctor was at once sent for, but all to no purpose, as she rapidly sank till the morning of the 25th ult, when she peacefully departed thislife, aged 59. She, with her husband, who died 14 years ago, moved from near Montreal in the year 1856, , and then bought the farm which they and their family havetoc upied since then till the present time. So she had been a resi- dent of the ou4 place for over 30 years. The friends amlid neighbors of the de- ceased showed their sympathy. and kindness in au unmistakable way by their untiring efforts to assist the ether members of the family by day or night to attend and wait upon her through her illness, and do all that wee ossible for human power to do to coMfort and re- • lieve her in her dying hours. She leaves a grown up family of 3 daug,hters and 2 sons, besides a large cirtie of other relatites to mourn their irreparable loss; but ALIA is on loss is, we hope, her in- finite *gain. I -• ensall. , CLEARING S.• I have decided to ,Jewelry at cost at trade, at least for is complete. Als Come and you wil humbug, as those cost. A. KBLLY. Farmers' Ins itute will be held in Wrox- eter on Moniay, the 14th inst. Profes- sor Robertson, of the -Agricultural Col- lege, and.Mr Shaw, of the Live Stock Journal, wil be present, besides local men, to give ;essays on leading subjects beneficial to he agriculturist. BRIEFS.—The village constable has had a few parties up before the Reeve . this last week for trotting over the bridge. It Might be well for him to also look After parties guilty of using blasphemous language on the streets.— H. Chapman and family, old residents of Brussels, left for Wingham this week, where the family are to reside this sum- mer, he going to Muskoka, where he has. taken up land.—The auditors have com- pleted their work and report $1,245 on • hand, $543 being trust funds set apart to meet our ;indebtedness for fire protec- tion. The council have, something to start on this year, and should not be obliged to borrow much during the year. With economy. they ought to be able to reduce- the rate this year.—D. Stewart has commenced. operations as assessor. Now is the time not to be worth much, and to not own a dog.—People are de- lighted -at getting that worthy Canadian daily, the Globe, at 11:45 a. m. instead of 3 p. m.—James Hunter is home from Detroit visiting his parents, his father being very ill, but hopes are now enter- tained of his full recovery.—J. E. Smith, formerly of this place, but now of Bran- don, Manitoba, is here for a loadttf horses. John E. looks the same and seems as fond of a horse deal as ever. He says -there was a lively time over the elections before he left, - ; Hay. OBITuARY.—We are sorry that it is our sad duty to announce the departure of another of our early settlers. We refer to the death of Mrs. Sturgeon,. whose maiden name was Mary Smillie, which sad vent took place at her resi- dence, kno n as the Brown Farm, near Hensall. had been in declining health for a number of years, but it was not thought; her end was so near, as she had been able all winter to take an occasional drive out, and on Christmas day especially she spent a very pleasant time with her friend, Mrs. Wilson, they of invited g OPENING OF terian church, village, was fo last. This e anxiously loo esteemed pas congregation, gratifying to a cessful beyond tations even of day was not a weather was were good and deter any fr noon the ch LE.—Owing to ill -health sell out my whole stock of LI under, and retire from the a time. My stock of jewelry a good line, of ,Silverware. be convinced that this' is no roods will positively be Sold at • 1000 • . HE NEW PRESBYTERIAN handsome new Presby - just eompleted in this mally opened on Sabbath ent has been long and ed forward to by the or and members of the and it must be • alike 1 that it has Pt -creeds sue - the most sanguine ekpec- the most hopeful. Sun- avorable day in so ..far as oncerned, but the rroads the rain did not seem to m coming. In the fore- rch was - filled ,but not overly crowded, and a most earnest, able and appropriate s4rmon was preach- ed by Rev. Pirincipall Caven, of Knox College, Toronto. In the evening; how- ever, the crowd filled.the hearts rtf the ushers with dismay. They did not like to turn any away, and it soon beceme a serious problem how to accomniodate the vast multitude. Long before the hour for the cpmmencement of the ser- vices the audi nce room was filled, and s, lobbies, and even the form, were ,packed' and e hundreds to be pro - hen the main pert of as filled so that even then the aisle minister's plat still there we vided for. h the church standing room jfor one more could not be got an over-flov meeting was organized in the basement, which will hold nearly as many as the audience room i Soon this was pac ed also, but all were, in acco tULs way, deuce of the brides father, where a sumptuous repast a aited them, and, after partaking of the same, and spending a few hours in social inter- course the newly mar led coupl/f„ accom- panied by their frie ids, proceeded to the station where the took the evening express for the city o St. Thomas and elsewhere, followed b • a shower of rice and the best wishes f r their future wel- fare and happiness. The presents on the occasion were num rous and valuable. BRIEFS.—It is exp •cted that a spring show will be held h sre on or about Thursday, the 14th d• y of April.—Mr. and Mrs. A. Dent, of Mitchell, were in the village this week visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mun a,y, of London, are also here this week on a visit.—Mrs. Wm. Johns, Mrs. Sm th and Miss Johns were in the village this week.—Mr. Thomas Berry has pm rchased an entire Clydesdale colt, rising three years old, from Mr. P. Curton, for which he paid the handsome sum of :3,800. Exe er, THE SCOTT ACT CA. Es.—The adjourn- ed cases against Wm. Brimacombe, Ed- wardePortice, Samuel liersey,:of Exeter, and Mr. Willert, o resumed before Her Messrs. Wanless t a Monday last. The d convicted and sent statutory fine of $50 cution was conduct Scott, of Clinton, a Mr. E. Meredith, cases are' all to be a court: ANOTHER GONE.— to hear of the dent hfutart, o Port Ci who was iJisiting in• time since She wa thinking that a charmsomewhat improve h the old, old case, no will materially impro tering with ,that drea tion. She passed p Tuesday, March 1st, Crescent, Michiganifo above the skies. Sh by all who chanced to Dashwood, were lajesty's Justices, d Govenlock, on rfendants were all need to pay the each. The prose - ti by Mr. James d the defense by London. The pealed to a higher Vei are very sorry df Miss Lizzie escent, lvi iebigan, this section some -here for a visit, e of climate worilld ✓ health, but it is change of climaite ,e any person suf- disease consmnp- acefully away on t her home, Port that eternal home was much beloved make her acquaint- ance while in this nei ..hborhood. DEATH OF A PROMI ENT ORANGEMAN. —On Friday last the funeral of the late John Dagg,County M ster of the County of Huron loyal Oran re Association and District Master of the South Riding of Huroi Orange Assoc ation,' took place from his residence, B ddalph, for the St. James' cemetery, Lucian. It was one of the largest funerals I ever seen in this sectien. There wer over 250 vehicles in the rear which in de a procession of about three miles; tl ere were also 1600 orangemen in atte dance from the various parts of the ounty„ and Liman Lodge of the Anciem t Order of Unitet1 Workmen . were in attendance., The Crediton Brass Ban headed the pro- cession playing the Dead March," sociation followed nmodated, and -none, were when the Orange A. turned away. Principal Cavan preached with six hundred members, .and the in the audience room and Ree. P.I hIus- ¶h its fifty members grave conducted. the service in the base- ment, so that both sereices wetie con- ducted simultaneously. --,0e. Misnday • evening the fink tea -meeting wast held. 17 Thwas evening as favorable and peopld, came from a 1 quarters. The ltables Were filled and re -filled several ,times, and still, so bountiful had been, the pro- vision made by the ladies of the congre- gation that N ben all had been Served there seemed more. The au was again fille take refuge o enough left for as many hence room of the Church so that numbers had to the speakers' platform. The chair wa occupied by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Thofipson, and congrattrlatory addresses suit tble to the occasion were ev. Messrs. Martin; Eye- Kippen ; McCoy; Eg- dfrey, Efensall ; Fletcher, sgravc, McKillop, anti names we did not learn: ic was furnished by the under the leadership ahem The tea -meeting She njoyable, interesting and delivered by ter ; Acheson mondville ; G Usborne ; lvi others whose Excellent mu church choir of Mr. Mc was a very successful event. The proceeds of the Sabbath coil night meetin liberal sum o which has b one of the mo county, in f ctions and the Monday amounted to the very $450.—The new church, en named "Carmel," is t handsome edifices in the et there are few superior outside the cities in Western Ontario. It stands as a creditable monument to the Christian zeal and liberality of the members of *e congregation, and is a work of whicli they may very justly feel proud. It is[built of white brick, is of the most m dern design, has itained glass window and is furnished thhough- out in the most elegant and tasteful manner, Tim audience room and gal- lery are seat d to accommodate Iseven hundred peo le, and all the pesirs are handsomely ushioned. There is also a magnificent a d comfortable basement, the whole siz of the building, which is divided into 9lass rooms, library, cloak room, &c. he whole cost will be be- tween seven 4nd eight thousand dollars. Convenient t the church are comfort- able and co rnodious stables frrr the accommodati n of horses. The con- tractor for the wood work was Mr. Robert Patt raon, of Hensall ; for the brick and m son work, Mr. Wm. Copp; of Seaforth, nd for the painting, Mr. James Gray s, of Seaforth,- and it is only just to hese gentlemen to say that in which they have per - the manner formed their work cannot be too highly commended.—The social held in the he following evening was attended, and an excellent consisting Of music, read - ons, &c., -carried out. • In who were at both the tea y the lattet was fully as good and enjoyable as the former., which is saying a g this social a entire proce tion being HY31 EN EA1 of this wee took place in the nese Presbyterian church, namely the marriage of , Mr. J. A. Ellis, of Lamour, Dakota, -to Miss Jennie C. Murray, eldest daughter of 0. Murray,- Esq., merchant of thiS place. The marriage ceremony wet petformed at the hour of two o'clock -p. in., by the Rev. Mr. Perks, who is the officiating clergyman during the ',absence of the pastor, Rev. R. Y. Thornsoneand was witnessed by • a large • number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Itnmediately after the cere- mony, the Rev. Mr. Parks, in the name of the kirk eession, presented the bride with a handtome large family Bible, she being the firet lady married in the new church.- The services ended, the happy 'couple, acco panied by a large number ests, repaired to the resh and we look forwa church on very largely programme, ings, recitat Short, those and social s• )od deal. The receipts of mounted to :58, making the ds $508, the Sunday cellec- 50. • --On Wednesday afternoon , a very interesting event United Workmen,wi _made up the processit taken ill with inflann on Thursday 24th ul it .was necessary t n. Mr. Dagg was lotion of the bowels ,, he not thinking -summon medical aftistance until Sate- day when medical skill was obtained, but now the fatal disease had done its vork and all that uld do was of no- d - this life, for an- iesday. morning, last vas -a very amiable and ehristian *an and was highly esteemed. and belovet by all who happen- ed to -make his acqt aintance, and the surviving family ha % e the 'sympathy Cf the entire neighbOrh• 'od in this -their sad • bereavement., . 13nflas.—Rememb grand concert to-ni ben from here attem the late John Dagg, day last. —The .celeb " White Flier;) the medical assistance c avail and he depart other sphere on Wed week at 2 a.m. He 1E3E37_ Spring Season. McFAUL'S Great Cash Dry GoodS CLOTHING ANT) Millinery House, SfiA.FORTIT, 'ONT. • Reeeiving daily shipments of a large and most carefully 'selected stock of , new and fashionable lgoods, a:notgat which Will be found very desirable lines in Black and Colored Silks, Cashmeres, and alit the newest descriptions of Goods.' • ,New-• Prints, New Drilleits, Satinettes, New Ging:hams, New suckers, New .Muslina. Drest Netvir Seer. Just received, all new, the largest and beet variety of Muslin Embroider- ies ever imported into the tion of which can now be north window. 1 town, a par - seen in our McFAUL'S Great Pry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing House, Seaforth. a fair .share of the public patronage in that line of business.—Owing to the roads being in a very bad condition husinets for the past few days has been rather slow, but we hope that we will soon have passable roads which will render business a little more lively.— Every Sunday throughout last month was stormy and we think that from the beginning of the first Sunday of this month every Sunday will be ditto. --- Several cases of fever are reported in the immediate neighborhood.—E. P. McRobert, of London, general fire arta life insurance agent, was in town last week. —.A number of delegates left here s on Tuesday last to attend the Grand Lodge of the Orange Association now being held in the city of Toronto.—As- semblies and dancing parties are fast ap- proaching their end for the season. The season has been a long one, and many - an enjoyable evening has been spent tin this pleasant -pastime.—Wonder what Exeter's national game will be this sea- son. • A change is necessary, and ✓ the Glee Club' large num- we would suggest lacrosse: •for this ed the funeral of season's amnsenient. — Mr, Timothy Coughlin, M. P. for North Middle- ilirldulpli, on Fri- was in town on Monday last. aptreorilIetrrotyttionfg Nhoferioe: SfIllhOrers are constantly in demand by the farmers Ilired men'fi wages range Hurdon, is being exercised On our Main in this section from $fiti to $1:30 for street every day. W • 1 arrainst • fast, driving and it but will not be Unti over by this celebrate indications show th seven. months.—Protracted meetings are hould - enforced, being held in the Main street Methodist somebody is rim present church every evening, ;commericing at adtgutehle'rr—e Awtill be a 7.30 O'clock p. and are laraely at- tendea.--Mr. Wm. Southoott, ulD-ho has been carrying on a merchant tailoring business at lilyth; has sold out his busi- ness in that town . and removed to Ex- eter, where he willlearry on business in the old stand occupied by Mr. Charles Southcott. We wisle him every success and Welcome him to our midst —Mis- sionary sermons will be preached in the James street Methodist church on San - day and Monday evening next, 13th and 14th insts. Special collections -will be taken up in aid of 'the missionary teed. -7--The heavy wind of last week caueed the north pane of plate glass in the front of J. W. Browning's drag- store to fall out and smash te pieces,— The Salvation Army is upon our street every evening, but their meetings have been very poorly attended of late— Evening wood bees are in order inet now. —Mr. Bissett, our genial mer- chant, who, hes been confined to hie house for the- past few days with sick- ness, we are glad to state is able to . be on ohr streets again. —The Termite Daily Globe which formerly arrived here in the eveping, now comes to hand every morning by the fast train lately plaeed on for that purpose.—We are glad to arrb.in notice on our streets, Mr. Robert Fracrett, of Hay, who a short time ago had his leg badly broken. —A large number of hotel keepers attended the Scott Act Court on Monday. —Tramps have not been so numer- ousli' this winter as they have been in previous winters. - 1. very busy season amongst. the builders next summer.—Mr. Drew has dis- posed of his furnitur business and stock to Mr. Walter Andr who will continue t Drew's old stand. young men every su to learn that our popular ha ing, and we ho him able to b Mr. E. S. Smith, Marys, was in town number are at pres house with measels,• which are quite prevalent in town at present.—Mr. H. Fred Sharp, of St. Marys, paid the town a visit last week --Mr. James Beer, our assessor, is on his rounds.—A ninnber of the young people at at Lucan on Friday report a good time. ation will be hel Stephen, on Frid which everybody is ed to attend.—Th Stanlake'd. Mills, Sodom, held anOth debates on Wednes subject being, "Is man for murder ?" favor of "Not h murder." We thin the greatest "farces"of the season.— Our village has appearance, and are again living The icy sideivalks -many to throw up t heard nothing of railroad. Has the up the sponge ?"— left on Monday fo and his family reside.—The sleighing is about over. Several of the roads lead- ing to this village ate completely hare.— Mr. Geo. Bissett, Iso had his leg am- s recovering as fast ed.—House-cleaning er of the day. " Ye husbands " keep yoltr temper down while fixing the stove pipas, for such is the way of the world. of some of the inh evening last, they• the new Scott Act We have heard ver Men's Conservativ of late. We thin out as was anticipa "Cease to work We think that a dtbating club should be formed amongs the young men for mutual improveme t —We understand. that Mr. Wm. San ers is about to enter into the life and fir insurance bitsiness, d te see him, claim we and Mr. Rowe, e business in Mr. We predict for the' are glad Jr. 4. Hastings, ber, I is improv - )e to soon see around again.— barrister,: of St. last week -1-A large nt confined. to the ended the assembly veiling last. They A public examin- in school No. 3, , 18th March, at espectfully request - debating club at ✓ commonly called ir of their amusing ay evening last, the it right to hang a It was decided in nging a 'man for .this club is one of resumed its old the inhabitants in harmony.— of last week caused heir toes. —We have ate about the new committee "thrown Ir. Chas. Southcott Toronto, where be putated last week, as can, be expee will soon be the or --By the appearance bitants on Satneday ad been indulging in drink "straight." -- little of the Young and Debating Club that it has turned ed by.a great mesay, fter the elections." The Great Composer. Meyerbeer had niany peculiarities, and had the appearance, if we are to be - leve his biographers, of being what the irreverent youth of the present would call a "crank." From i829 to 1860, with few exceptions he passed the summer months every year at Spa. An eye -witness thus describes him as • he appeared there: lie was invariably dressed in an ill-fitting black frock Oat, with -a clack silk neck-choth woend several times round his throat, high and stiff shirt collars, and tight trowsers with straps. 1 1 ie gloves were InanY sizes too large for Imine and he wore a tall silk hat falling not ONO' gracefully on the nape of his neck. He always carried a huge cotton umbrella under his left erns when he didn't use it as a walk- ing-etick. When on foot he shambled along with a tottering step, as if he were blind ; but his usual Imode of leo- motion was an.insecure seat on a donkey, his legs dangling almost on the gronhd. Among the composer's peculiarities was a horror of cats, the mere sight of -one throwing him into a nervous fit. t'• 1 • NINET WHOLE SPRI1 isT Spri n JUST CHEAP New Dress 4: CretOnnes., Ni!R! New t;inghan, Gloves, New Embtoideriet,,. will save you how small' the ii how can we - our answer. article at the te• knowing quite a small profit, losing more Ilia: truck and trad we take trade, caeli, we aw Sm that ever soNlitt that the cash a truck and tradt and proper 1,7 trade, for eat,li and you will 1 way.. If you In try the Cheap t Ho fl,n Cheap N. 13. -Agit liable paper, pa —At li.unilt a man -min. -A .1 Ivass8q11to ot; g his '25 o Man has voted a gr. • of sufferers los,! , —A writ ft. Mr. .1()1111 t () t:1 at Osiitorele , 1.1 . ormm-waIi Fre' criseind Meresneee. -1hreter ftitt,;;:o,111 .lg.,1 itt t. k• vi..i(1.oi•gehi,•ai2o lir: it, that. he will r. use of the I iii - Mitt 1.7.. ent of the (141 ahlaispriLt-oc. onici the Toi‘net,0 3(41001. --.-it mciii lp nesda.y e,%em storining of a Mrs. Ferget play, was no piece of tin striking h cr. General hone anti ti -mi' nimbi day niglot. --A VoUitg eon crmay ocemtie -io-ffArtSni\n‘He may po.r.. was seriou week, by •go ernall her, taw wood. pletely •aron leg his life. Inm mieeiorner Army, ha-, the Nortbw oo big t,, his farm, (In tio• far! groat g3i1ir, After 4,ettir, elite And it:Ie• sigen 4,34 mit-: Tagrai.t: trying 1,,,) who 41. I. 44. without, ;iv , a, son IA .41 there until for. lie week er his :Tale t has made tyre or ths e