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THE HU
RON EXPOsttioR.
JUNE 24, 1887.
Edward Cash
Will be prepared to buy any quantity of Fine
fleece Wool. Fair and reasonable selections as
soon as the season opens: also good grass butter
in tubs, pails or rolls at the old stand; Goderich
street. Give me a call.
E. CASH.
Anon txproitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS, -
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. -On Tuesday
morning last, about eight o'clock, a
valuable breeding mare and foal owned
by Mr. Angus McLeod of the 3rd con-
cession of McKillop were struele by
lightning and killed. These animals,
with another mare, were standing in the
centre of a pasture field when the fluid
descended. Both mare and foal were in-
stantly killed and the other mare was
considerably injured by the shock, but
is likely to recover. There was no tree
or other object near the horses When
struck. The animals were insured in
the McKillop company; and although
the loss to Mr. McLeod will be consid-
erable over and above the insurance it
will riot be so badly felt as if there had
been no insurance.
Hatteras SHIPPED. -On Thutsday of
last week Messrs. Mcielann & Dickson,
the well-known horse dealers of this
town, shipped a car of very superior
heavydraught horses to Pennsyleania.
There were 18 in all, and all geldings,
and they averaged 1,500 lbs. each. They
were shipped in an American Palace
Car, which was sent here purposely to
receive them. They were also furnished
with a sufficient supply of orchard grass
of this year's growth, cut on Mr. Mc -
Mann's property in this town, to feed
them on the journey. We have no
doubt but they would duly appreciate -
their excellent fodder, and come out of
their comfortable quarters fresh and
frisky at the end of the journey.
A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT, - In the
Guelph. Mercury we find the following
complimentary paragraph : " Mr. C. F.
McBride, of Seaforth, Ont'
. who has
just graduated at the GuelphBusiness
College, leaves shortly for St. Paul,Min-
neapolis, where he is about to engage in
the wholesale produce business. Mr.
McBride was for some years in the em-
ploy of the Ohio CentralaCo. as inspector
of coal at their mines in Southern Ohio,
and also as traveling agent for the Cern-
pany, in both of which capacities he On
golden opinions from his employers.
Mr. McBride possesses many of the ele-
ments of success, and will be sure to do
credit to the institution that prepared
him for his present venture in the arena
of cormnerce." We may add to this
that Mr. McBride on leaving the college
received from the Principal, Mr. Mc-
Cermack, a most flattering letter of re-
commendation in which his attainments
are very highly spoken of.
LOCAL BRIEES.-At a meeting of the
Directors of the South Harms Xgrical-
theal Society held at Exeter on Satur-
day last, it was decidecl to hold the fall
show in that village on Monday and
Tuesday, Oetober 3rd and 4th. -At the
recenttexamination at the Ontario School
of Art, Miss Nettie Ewing passed in her
final subject, perspective drawing, and
has now obtained kfall or teacher's cer-
tificate in grade I3. -We have pleasure
in noticing that Miss Mary Govenlock,
daughter of Mr. Robert Goverdock, of
McKillop, has passed her examination at
the Toronto Normal School, and recfiv-
ed a grade A certificate. -Ice • cream,
strawberries, and social enjoyment will
be dispensed on the beautiful lawn of
Mr. 0. C. Willson, on Wednesday even-
ing next, under the auspices of the
young people of the Methodist church.
-Mr. L. Tasker, Of the 13th concession
of Hallett, has shown us a sample of
flax grown on his farm, the stalks of
which measure 49 inches in length, and
this is a fair sample of a field of - Seven
acres.. Mr. Tasker will have a profit-
able crop, and he deserves it, as he is a
good farmer. -Mr. Clarkson has fat the
contract for the erection of his new brick
residence to Mr. John Lyons, and Mr.
Copp does the mason and brick work. -
It is said that of the private residences
in town, those of ex -Mayor Strong and
Dr. Smith. were the most handsomely
illuminateg and decorated on Tuesday
night. -Mr. T. 0. Kemp is having his
residence bn Goderich street enlarged
and otherwise greatly improved. -Mr.
Wm. Dill has let the contract for the
erection this season of a new brick resi-
dence.on his lots on the Wilson property.
-Mr. Wm. Powell, who for the past
two years has been on THE EX.POSITOB.
ataff, has gone to Toronto to take a situ-
ation there. -There will be an interest-
ing meeting of the Masonic fraternity in
the lodge room this evening,and it is ex-
pected that every member of the order
will be present. All members of the
mystic tie will be cordially welcomed. -
We are obliged to hold over our report
of the County Court proceedings until
next week. -The weather has been de-
cidedly COO1 SiDee the rain of Tuesday
and Wednesday. -Some of the farmers
in this vicinity are ready to commence
haying as soon as the weather settles.
The crops throughout the county are
looking splendid and promise a large
yield. The fall wheat has • picked up
wonderfully within the last month, and
will be a much better crop than was eX-
pected earlier in the season, while the
spring crops of all kinds never looked
better. Hay will be a big crop, and
fruit promises weli. --The circus had a
small attendance here on Monday last.
In the afternoon there were over
one hundred people at the performance.
-Mrs. Thompson left last Saturday on
a visit to her son, .T. B. Thompson, Esq.,
of Orillia.-Mr. D. Knechtel, of London,
was in town this week. -Miss Ferguson,
of Brussels, formerly milliner in the
establishment of Mr. J. McLoughlin
here, but now fillinar a similar position
in Clinton, was in town Tuesday, and
was looking as radiant and pleasant as
even -Miss E. Hargan left Tuesday_
morning for Oxford, Michigan; whither
she had been called by the serious illness
of her sister, the wife of Rev. C, M.
Thempson.-Mr. and Mrs. Rahn Scott,
of Paisley, spent Jubilee day in town
with friends. -The choir of the Sea -
forth Presbyterian church intend
having an excursion to Bayfield next
• Tuesday, and will sing at an entertain-
ment in St. Andrew's church in that
village in the evening. We wish them a
pleasant time. -We have received the
second number of the Exeter Review,
which has been started by Mr. Thomas
Passmore, formerly of Blyth, and takes
the place of the Reflector, lately sus-
pended. It is a neat and newsy sheet,
and will no doubt prosper if Mere is suf-
ficient .business to support it, of which
we have serious doubts. The publisher,
Mr. Passmore, has our best wishes, and
we are stire if energy, industry and
pluck will secure success his new ven-
ture will succeed. -At the recent exam-
inations at the Toronto Normal School
two more of our young ladies distin-
guished themselves. Miss Lizzie Mc-
Kay, of this town, and Miss Martha
}linen, daughter of Mr. James Innen,
of McKillop, passed for professional
Grade A, certificates with honors.
BROOCH LOST. -Lost, between Kidd's'
-Hardware Store and the Post Office, on Tuesday,
June 21st, a gold brooch. The finder will grdat-
ly oblige the owner by leaving the same at Tux
EXTOSITOR. °thee, Seaforth. 1019
Go to Cooper & Son for -Artistic Pho-
tography, the finest effect in light and shade in
Western Ontario. Prices in keeping with the
times. COOPER. & SoN, Cady's Block, opposite
the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth. 1018
• WANTED TO CO TO CALGARY.A. nurse
girl, fourteen years old, to amuse two children
and make herself useful. Mits. W. PEARGE. Call
at Miss /Amos', Seaforth, Ont. 1018
THE young people of the Methodist
church, Seaforth, will hold an ice cream and
strawberry festival on the lawn of Mr. 0. a Wil-
son, next Wednesday evening, June 29th. Full
particulars will be announCed by Bills in a few
days. 1019
THE LAST MESSENGER. -On Sunday
last two large funerals took place which
afforded another forcible reminder that
all, both old and young, are alike liable
to be called hence by the last messenger.
The first was that of Joseph Francis, the
eldest son of1 Mi. L. Murphy of this
town, a bright, promising young lad of
eleven years. He had been laid up for
about three weeks with a gathering of
some kind in the head, which occasioned -
the poor little fellow the most intense
suffering. The funeral services were
celebrated in St. James church, by Rev.
Dean Murphy, uncle of deceased, in the
presence of a very large congregation
com.posed of relatives and sympathising
friends of the family. At the close of -
the services the remains were taken to
the Irishtown cemetery for interment.
The funeral cortege was the largest, for a
child, ever seen in this. vicinity, one
hundred and eighteen carriages being in
the procession, extending nearly one mile
and a quarter in length. • Mr. and Mrs.
Murphy have ; the heartfelt sympathy
of all in their -Severe loss. P rt -71/
-The second sad processien was that
which followed_the remains . of the late
Mrs. Johnson. to the Maitland Bank
cemetery in the afternoon. Mrs. John-
son was stricken down by an attack of
heart disease about three weeks ago, and
for the most of the time was confined to
her bed until rellevrd by death early
on Saturday morning. ' Mrs. Johnson
was 67 years of age. Her maiden name.
was Sarah Willett. She was bore in
Surrey, England, and was a member of
a large family. She came to this coun-
try With her parents while quite young.
Iier father settled in Guelph. 1n1 1840
the deceased was married to Wm. F.
Jahnson, and continued to ' live in
Guelph for about fou r years after her mar-
riage. Here thrPelo her children were
born. They then re oved. to a fairin in
the township Woolwich, county of
Waterloo, where they continued to re-
side until the death of Mr. Johnson,
about 13 years ago, when the widow
with her family removed to Spaforth.
Of late years she has made her home
with her eldest son, David Johnsen,'
hardware merchant of this town. Mrs:
Johnson had nine of a family, four sons
and -five daughters, eight of- whom still
survive. She had one sister and three
brothers. Her eldest brother died a few
years since having attended the good
age of 83 years, and !her youngest
brother resides in Michigan and attend-
ed the funeral. She was possessed of
an active disposition andwas never hap-
piee than when actively engaged; in some
useful domestic occupation, and enjoyed
goed health until the commencement of
her last illness. She 'was a loving and
thoughtful mother and enjoyed in an
unusually large inea,s,ure the love -and
confidence of her childten, whom she
had the satisfaction of. seeipg all grown
to man and womanhood and comfort-
ably settled in life. She was also a kind
and christia,n lady who was esteemed bY
all who enjoyed her acquaintance. Her
death will be keenly felt by all, and es-
pecially so by those more closely con-
nected by the ties of kinship and by
whom her memory will be long and lov-
ingly cherished. She had long been a
consistent member of the Methodist
church. The funeral, on Sunday after-
noon, was very lergely attended and the
remains were interred in the Maitland
bank cemetery. *
-;
Jubilee Day in Seaforth.
The truthfulness of the old adage that,
"There is nothing BO sure as disappoint-
ment," must have struck home to the
minds of many people on Tuesday morn-
ing last. The -people of Seaforth never
do anything by halves. When they
undertake an enterprise they go into it
unitedly, and With a determination to
succeed, and as a result success, invari-
ably crowns their efforts, nless some
ueavoidable, untoward ekcumstance
arises to prevent. It was so with the
jubilee celebration: No sooner was the
thing mooted by the Recreatien Grounds
Association than it was seconded by the,
Own Council, and heartily and unitedly
taken up by the citizens, and each one
did his or her part. The town was
decorated as it had never been decorated
before ; a inagnificent t programme for a '
splendid days? amusement had been fully
prepared, and every person, both old
and young, and especially the young,
was an the tip -toe of expectation. The
weather probabilities promised fair,
warm weather, and on Monday night
everything promised favorably. On
Tuesday morning, however, the first *
sound which greeted the ear on being
roused from slumber, was. the reimbling
of thunder and the pat* of heavy rain
drops. These unwelcome sounds, we
venture to say, made many a little heart
beat with disappointment, and as the
rain continued to pour throughout the
forenoon, to give up almost in despair.
Notwithstanding the - rain, however,
fair, to go on with the prograrnme.
About noon this wind changed to the
West, the clouds broke, the ramn ceased,
and Old Sol shone forth in aL his splen-
dor. At one o'clock the bells were rung
to apprise the citizens and visitors that
,proceedings would commence, and in a
surprisingly short time there was stir
and bustle everywher , and Ghief Mar-
shal Coleman and his c erps of, assistants
were rapidly galloping hither And thither
on their fiery steeds, getting he procest
aim into marching order.
THE DECORATIONS.
As we have alrea y said, the town
was beautifully and ta tefully decorated.
All the business block on Main street,
as well as many priva residences, were
covered with evergr ens fentastically
and neatly arranged into airches and
other ornamental devi es, while to these
were added flags, colo ed str amers, &c.
Commencing at the so th, th good peo-
ple of Egmondville jained ill and dis-
played their loyalty a d sympathy with
the.movement by ere ting a handsome
arch across Main stre t, extending from
the residence of Mr. J ackson to that of
Mr. Hill. Next ea e the handsome
Woolen Mill of the Me srs. V nEgmond,
which was tastefull deco ated, ,and
here also the street w s spa ned by a
neat arch. Coming b to th town on
Main street, north of he rail ay track,
Dr. Coleman had ere ted a _handsome
arch of salt barrels, eiiblemvtic of his
important industry. igain, anti -lel to
Main street, and cr ssing he street
leading to Victoria quare, was the
largest and most illy sing arch of the
lot, while at the junct on of Main and
Goderich streets anot er very handsome
arch, taking in the our corners, had
been reared, and last, hut by no means
least, MessrS. Broad oot & Box had
erected across Markelt stre t another
handsome arch, on the top of which was
displayed a handsomel and c stly set of
furniture. All of t ese a ches were
alike creditable to thlose w o erected
them and were the mire ion of all
beholders.
THE PROCESSION.
Shortly after 1 o'clock the
cession, one of the lealdin
the day, was formed
Square. The followin
of march: lst-the
Band; 2nd -the High
'numbering over 100
3rd -the Public schoo
ing about 450; 4th -t
rand pro-
-atures of
on ti Market
e was the order
33rd Battalion
Scho 1 students,
boys nd girl ;
s, number-
ils of the
of about
er Hill of
g a hand-
,' a flag;
ae visiting
ex -Mayors, .
eil, and ex -
8th -the mem-
orest rs' lodge in
he fir men with
ook nd ladder
wa fully three
leng h, and was
rades ever
6 country.
eight hun-
e to fifteen
tiful sight
f the High
most im-
s were all
hite tunics
girls wore
ite dresses
carried a
11 marched
cy of train- .
ough their
ner whigh
they had
uctor, Mr.
rd to say
e regiment,
izens. The
s, although
ted a very
as amusing
ome of the
ching order
ed the fun
and we are
8 who lined
arch, were
ighted by the pleas-
rigad also made a
in th procession.
reel beautifully
ounte by a floral
sat a pretty
ure w ite, adorn-
scept e and per -
T e arrange-
ived, t stefully de -
ch 'ad ired. The
sters iso made a
ice d splay. The
n so f r; as the pro -
as th Absence of
It as intended
by the Commitee to have any of the
pioneers of the town and vic'nity in the
procession, but owing to° th delay and
confusion occasioned by t el wet fore-
noon, this had to be omitte much to
the disappointment of not few. The
streets, were somewhat m ddy, which
made marching unpleasant Or all and
also rendered it impossible e retain as
close a line as would oth rwise have
been done.
AT VICTORIA SQUA
Having marched throug s; the prin-
cipal streets the processio, terminated.
at Victoria Square. Here .feu de joie
was fired by the volunteer, the bands
played the national ant tm. Mayor
Beattie then made a few rez rks expres-
sive of the satisfaction it g e him and
those coupled with hint in tie manage-
ment of the demonstration, e witness the
sucCess attending the pro edings de -
sr, and re•
u and wise
'gm Short
ed by Mr.
. Coleman,
and M. Y.
orth. The
osed by the
pupi
e pu
visiting schools to the humbe
200, and marshalled ltr Mas
the Egmondville school, ridi
some bay pony and earryi
5th -the Volunteers; 6th -
bands; 7th -the M yor,
members of the l'ow Ceti
Councillors in carriage
bers of the Ancient
full regalia, •and 9th, I
their hose cart and 1
wagon. The processio
quarters of a mile in
one of the most impos ng p
witnessed in this part of t
There were between se en an
dred children ranging rote fi
years of age and a moije bea
is seldom seeh. The upils
School especially, pres nted
posing appearance. IThe bo
dressed in red turbanel and
faced with red, whi e the
similarhead gear and w
trimmed with red i4I eac
broom and dust -pan. They
with the precision andlaccur
ed soldiers and welilt th
various evolutions in a ma
ahowed the care witH whic
been drilled by thei inst
Hagerty. It would 1 be 'h
which was most prou ofti
their instructor or 1he ci
children of the Public Schoo
not uniformly dressed, prese
pretty appearance antl it w
to see the earnest effo ts of
little toddlers to keep in ma
with the music. The enjoe
and novelty of the situation
sure that the immens crow
either side of the li e of
equally pleased and de
ing eight. The Fire
most attractive displa
They had the hos
decorated, and surn
pyramid on whicl
little girl dressed in
ed with Crown an
sonating the Quee
ment was well cunt
signed, and was m
Volunteers and For
good turn out and a
only disappointment
cession is concerned
the "Pioneers' car.'
•
,presented in t
ville and Mis.
Roxboro, Lea
lop. --Notwith
weather there
and the street
noon until nig
been favorable -there would have been
ten thousand people here. -There were
only two band
Brussels band
competition,
very _ exciting
played in the
between the
forth High &el
boys came out
by two games
a list of th
in the
AT
Bicycle Ra
1st, Geo. A.
3rd, H. Punch
Foot Race,
W. A. McLea
Three Legg
tries--Ist, Del
and Cline.
.Foot Race,
17 years -5 e
well; 2nd, II
Half Mile F
VV. C. Ross;
Quarter Mil
ist, W. A. M
art.
Farmers' R
men of 40 y
ist, Jas.- Barb
Hurdle Rae
'feet high -3 e
2nd, W. A. M
Bicycle Race,2 Miles -4 entries-lst,
H. Punchard ; 2nd, B. Williams.
Firemen's cpupling Race -1 entries,
three trials -]1st, Thomas Jordan; 2nd,
Jas. Davis. Time, 104, 9 and 94 seconds.
One Mile Foot Race -3 entrie -1ste
W. C. Ross; 2nd, R. Beattie. •
Tugeef War -Volunteers vs. F region
-The firemen won in two straigh pulls.
Standing LongtJump-3 entri s-lst,
feet 24 inches; nd, P.,
t 12 inches.
h Jump -3 entrie
J. Davis.
ree Jumps -3 e
33 feet 1 inch;
inches.
p, Step and Jump
alias, 31 feet 74
29 feet 44 inches
ick -4 entries
Reid.
Running II p, Step and Jump 3 en-
tries -1st, P. Dallas, 41 feet 6 nches ;
2nd, Donald Dallas, 36 feet 5 inc es.
Vaulting with Pole -3 entri s-lst,
P, Dallas; 2nd, J. Davis.
Putting Heavy Stone -4 entri s-lst,
Thos. Carbut, 32 feet; 2nd, G. Gib-
son, 31 feet 6 inches.
rutting Light Stone -5 entri s-lst,
G. F. Gibson, 40 feet; .2nd P. Da las, 38
feet 94 inches.'
This cloSed the sports of th day.
Before this, however, most of th people
had left the park as it had beco le late
in the evening. The town, h wever,
was still crowded with visitors, nd re-
mained so until well on in the e 'ening.
At dusk many of the private re..idences
and grounds were lighted up by
lanterns, &c., and presented
pretty appearan:e. Throughout
tire day and evening everythin
off charmingly, and all seemed
duct themselves in the most
manner. On the whole, our c
one and all did themselves the
credit.. It is a day long to be
bered by ma iy of our citizens,
which all co nected with it
feel proud. Al
to have-anoth
hope that nex
tion will be h
spite the unfaverable , weat
ferred briefly to the felicit
reign of our beloved sove
addresses were also deliv
D. D. Wilson, Reeve, and
and Messrs. John Beatti
McLean, ex -Mayors of S
following resolution was pr
last named gentleman:
To Iler.Most Gracious Majesty,
'We, Your Majesty's lo3-a1 subj
of Seaforth, Ont., assembled to c
tieth anniversary ofr Your Majes
the Throne, respectfully offer y
lations on the happy event. W
Majesty may be spared for many
over your loyal and contented p
This resolution was rece v
greatest enthusiasm by h
was adopted, and it was o
appropriately inscribed an
and a copy sent to Her It
people kept coming in from the surround- 1 whole company then unit
ing towns and country during the fore- the National Anthem, an
noon, until the streets were well throng-
ed with visitors. The committee were
at a loss what course 'to pursue, and
scarcely knowing whether, to try and go
GII with the programme even at, a late
hour,or make a postponement until some
future day. It was ultimately determin-
ed to defer definite action until noon,
and if then the day promised reasonably,
a
cl
e s of the town
el .3brate the f-
s'I ascension to
ulour congratu;
trust that Your
ars to reign
le.
al with the
audience;
c ered to be
illuminated
jesty. ,The
d in singing
lister giving
e Queen the
in line and
e head-quar:
1 d multitude
ioi Grounds
• re proceed -
three ringing cheers for ti
processionists re-formed,
marched to their respecti
ters,and Most of the assem
repaired to the Recrea
where the Athletic sports
ed with:
GENERAL NOTE'
The following outside se
ols were re -
1
e ppeession :-Egmond-
Fdrest's, Tuckersmith;
bury, and No. 4 McKil-
tending the unfaverable
as a very large crowd,
s were packed ful from
tfall ; had the forenoon
besides Seaforth present.
took first prize in the
nd Mitchell -second.-A
game of foot ball' was
rounds in the afternoon
itchell club and the Sea-
ool club. The Seaforth
of the contest victorious.
o one. -The following is
Successful competitors
LETIC SPORTS.
e, one mile -4 entries -
Dewar; 2ad, H. Strong si
rd.
00 yards -3 entries-lst,
; 2nd, W. D. Stewart.
d Race, 100 yards -3 pn-
Tar and Sills; 2nd, Neville
20 yards, for boys under
tries-lst, Henry Cress -
rry Tindall.
�t Race -4 entrie3-1st,
nd, Robt. Beattie.
Foot Race -3 entries -
Lean ; 2nd, W. D. Stew -
ce, 220 yards, open to
ars and over -5 entries -
✓ ; 2nd, Alex Davidson.
, 220 yards, 7 hurdles 34
tries-lst, Ga A. Dewar;
Lean.
ames Reid, 1
Jackson, 11 fe
, Standing Hi
J: Reid; 2nd,
-Standing T
1st, Jas. Reid,
Kelly, 30 feet
Standing H
tries-lst, P.
2nd, Jas. Reid,
• Hitch and
Davis ; 2nd, J
-1st,
trips-
nd, J.
3 en-
ches ;
1st, J.
hinese
a very
he en -
,passed
to con-
rderly
tizens,
reatest
emem-
and of
ay well
hough we may not be able
✓ Jubilee celebra iion, we
year a similar de onstra-
ld.
DEATH OF CANADIAN P10,.
Mr. Alexande Ross, father of
Ross, of the 1 th concession, die
residence of h son on the 7th in
Ross was one f the pioneer reel.
Ontario. _He vas born in the to
of Lancaster, ounty of Glenga
the year 1802, and was rconseque
years of age. About 30 years
came west an settled on a farm
township of orth Easthope, wl
eontinued to eside until about t
ago, when h came to live with
Alexander, in McKillop, and ma
his home unti. he was removed b
He was a remarkably active,
man, and until within a week
death enjoyed good health and
full possessioe of all his faculti
was a man of more than ordinary
gence; and was possessed of muci
ness and deciEion of character,
acteristic of his rage and was,
man of the most sterling integri
was greatly respected by all who
his acquaintance.
Forest HDI110,-Tuckers
SAMUEL'S
denial, which
Tuckersmith
paper is qui
been, out of
time, this
since his rep
in Which he
suit the requi
able denial b
as "did not c
to get to 9
any proposal -
together wit
prove him to
literary gen
respecting th
which we wil
of the case
authority ou
of the townsl
veracity we ,
who remembers every word M
in Seaforth in t
immer. Therefore
lace that it will r
r. A.
at the
t. Mr.*
ents of
nship
ry, rn
tly 82
go he
in the
ere he
n years
his son
e that
death.
robust
of his
was in
s. He
intelli-
firm-
'char-
ithal, a
y, and
• njoyed
11
*th.
DENIAL. -Mr. W allace's
headed the local 'terns of
in the last issue of your
e inventive. Sam el has
he literary field fi r some
eing his first pr duction
y to -Jacob. The manner
remodelled the r mor to
ements of his ver plans.
'coining such ex ressions
me to me last fal to try
chool" &c. "nev r made
or asked jor the chbol,'?
an insinuation ir two,
be almost as won erful a
us as Lord Byrol Bat
real rumor, the ords of
mention if the ne essities
emend them, we 1 ave for
ex -trustee, now a member
ip council, and i whose
-lave every confide ce and
. W al-
e early
we say
quire a
- any of
✓ sway
in this
lace told hin
part of last s
to Mr. Wa
more effectis e writer than he o
his coutemp raries to ,mould
the opinion of the people
locality.
A Goon Dm -Quite a nui
our young olks attended a
Lumley on "'riday evening las
by Mr. A idrew McLean
estimable la y, and report themi-elves as
having had a most enjoyable tinle. The,
lied by!
Steacy
isted at
at the
was ap-
escort,
e right
h there
i1r.Mc-
ss from
in a;:c1 around the village, as well as the
com anions of his more youthful career
from this quarter, his spacious and meg.-
nificently decorated hall was quite ade-
quate for their accommodation. Danc-
ing commenced at an early hour and
continued without cessation until twelve
o'clock, when at the ringing of the vil-
lage bell their graceful movements were
for a time suspended, and all ranged
themselves round the festive board
which was plentifully supplied with
dainities to which all did ample justice,
aftei which they resumed the merriment
of t e "Mazy Whirl." The most dis-
tine ive feature of this occasion was the
stri ,t observance paid to the rules of
good manners, not a loud. or boisterous
word being spoken, such as too often
mars the pleasure of the lady eletnent
on stach nocturnal occasions. The Only
sounds that could be heard were the
melodious strains accohapanied by the
sounds of the gliding movements of the
dancers who responded with alacrity to
the' voice of Mr. John McLean who
acted as principal floor. manager. It
was not until the gray streaks of dawn
began to appear in the eastern horizon
that the dancing ceased, when ail re-
paired to their homes feeling just a lit-
tle sleepy.
SORE OPENED. -Mr. Wm. Kyle has
'opened his new grocery, and is • doing
quite a business. It is gratifying to
us to learn that he expects to open a
post office in conneetion with his store
in a short time. The want Of an office
is much felt by a number of us who are
situated four or five miles from the post,
which inconvenience we realize to its
full extent, when, instead of receiving
our mail matter on Friday evening, we
very often do not get it until the mid-
dle of the following week.
Varna.
GARDEN PARTY. -A garden party was
held on Monday evening last in Mr.
Beatty's orchard under the auspices *of
St. John's Church, when the sum of
$12.82 was realized. A very enjoyable
evening was spent.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.. -A straw-
berry festival will be held. in this village
MI Tuesday evening next.. An excel-
lent programme is being arranged and
lots of Strawberries procured. Come
one, come all, to the feast.
Wroxeter.
DOMINION DAY. -Wroxeter will be
the grand centre of attraction on Friday
'next the 1st of July, and people from all
quarters are expected to visit the village
on that day. A splendid psogramme
of athletic sports and other amusements
will be given, and several bands are
expected to discourse sweet music. This
premises to be the demonstration of the
district, and all wishing to spend a
„pleasant day and a . good time should
;Make their arrangements to come to
Wroxeter on Dominion Day. •
ber of
)arty in
given '
nd his
music for th
Mr. Horton
with flute, al
intervals by
organ. Mr.
pointed to th
man in the
were present
Lean's newly
occasion was sup
vial violin, Mr. S
d Miss Steacy, as
ther ladies present
Riley, late of India
honorable post of
and was admitted by all to be t
ght place. Althou
a large number of
made acquaintanc
Usborne.
A GOOD SALE. -Mr. Thomas Russell,
the well known thorough bred stock-
man of the Thames Road, Usborne, last
week sold a very fine ten months old
bull calf to Mr. James Belwood, of Bin -
brook, Wentworth County. lie was
purchased to be taken to Virginia in the
fall. He is from the imported Brace-
let cow and was sired by Mr. Russell's
present stock bull " Mariner." He is
one of the best animals ever bred in the
township, and was sold for a high figure.
Hullett.
SOLD ,AGAIN. -Mr. Josiah Irwin, of
the township of Hullett recently sold to
Mr. 0. C. Willson, of Seaforth, a supe -
der yearling colt for a good price. This
Colt was bred by Mr. Thos. McMichael,
of' Hullett, from his best Clydesdale
mare and from the celebrated Clydes-
dale horse Drummer," owned by Mr.
G. Naught, of Tuckersmith. This is
undoubtedly a very ftne anitnal, and
goes to show that Mr. McMichael is a
skilful breeder of horses. We wish Mr.
0. .0. Willson every success with this
fine colt.
East Wawanosh.
Low, Dots. -Mr. John McCoy, of,
Ashfield, is visiting at Mrs. Dingstall's
this week. -Miss Halliday is the guest
of Miss Lizzie Magill. -Mr. Jas. Magill
was at Goderich last week as a juryman.
-Mr. Elam Livingston, has purchased
a new horse, which has a grand record
on the race course. --Mr. Geo. Stewart
got his foot badly jammed at a logging
bee but is slowly recovering. -Mr. John
Dingwall has purchased a new top buggy.
-Westfield held their annual Sunday
school picnic on Friday last. It was a
greed success considering the wet day.
Will Shane and FreeTanner sang at
the concert in the Crystal Palace, on the
evening of Jubilee day. -Frank Met-
calf intends leaving for Ottawa to attend
the Grand Lodge Independeet Order of
Good Templars, which meets in that
city next week. -The band did not
give their Open air concert last Friday
on account of the wet evening. -
The English church picnic, which
was. to have been held on the 23rd
inst., has been postponed until the 24th
on account of the circus. People wonder
at the Sunday School picnic being put
off on account of a circus. -Miss R.
Mullin left for her home in Lucknow on
Saturday last.
Tuckersrnith,
THE SCHOOL BOARD: -At a meeting
of the Township School Board, held at
the school house in Egmondville on
Saturday, the question of the erection
of new school buildings at Egmondville
and in the Harpurhey section was fully
considered. In view of the fact of the
Township Board system having been
sustained by the ratepayers it was de-
cided to proceed with the erection of
these two .new buildings, and the Secre-
tary was instructed to advertise for
tenders for the work, which he does in
this issue. The tenders will be opened
on the 9th July, to which time the
Board adjourned, then to meet in the
Egrnondvitle school house at 2 o'clock,
p. m.
Belgrave.
A. TAYLOR is offering Great Bargains
in Straw GOods, Summer Clothing and Dress
Goods, Parasols, also Hay and Harvest Tools, to
clear them out. Produce wanted at top prices.
Discount allOwed for cash. 1018
HYMENEAL. -A gay and pleasant
party gathered on the 15th inst. at the
residence of Mr. Campbell Hanna of
East Wawanosh to witness the marriage
ceremony which united Miss Elizabeth
Hanna and Mr. J. S. Maxwell. The
Rev. N. S. Burwash tied the nuptial
knot, which made the happy couple one.
They received many hearty congratula-
tions. On Saturday, the 25th inst., they
expect to leave for their future home in
Brandon, Manitoba. Many good wishes
and prayers for their happiness and
prosperity will accompany them.
Grey.
RECOVERING. --We are glad to know
that L. McNeil, who met with a serious
accident, is recovering nicely.
MISSIONARY. -The missionary meet-
ings held in Ethel, Cranbrook and
t-Valton were much appreciated, and
eannot fail to do much good. The meet-
ings were addressed by Messrs. Goforth
and McKenzie, students of Knox Col-
legeewho presented the subject in a very
, lucid and forcible manner.
Visanen.-Jas. Torrence, of Mani-
toba, formerly of Grey, is visiting in
this section. He says that the crops in
his section look well this pring. Mr.
Torrence has been out there about eight
years, and is doing well. We wish him
continued prosperity. '
PROHIBITION. -We are glad to notice
that a large number of the Dominion
members at Ottawa are taking a firm
grasp of the prohibition question. Dr.
McDonald, M. P. of East Huron, made
a telling speech during the debate on the
above important question. The Doctor
is the right man in the right place, and
echoes the sentiments of his electors in
taking a firm hold of Prohibition.
Blyth.
SOME MACHINERY. - On Saturday
last Mr. Wm. Levy, agent for the
Watson Manufacturing Company of
Ayr, made a grand display of imple-
ments. He made arrangements with
the ,farmers to whom he had sold ma-
chinery to come for it on that day, and
consequently the town was alive with
farmers, all of whom had dinner at the
Commercial House. There were in all
nearly 45 loads of machinery left town
that day, which speaks well fat the
Watson Manufacturing Company, as
well as for their gentlemanly agent, Mr.
Levy. We hope to have reason to be-
lievethat his delivery day next season
will eclipse this one.
AlqtlisnAP.-Our band attended the
demonstration in Belgrave on Tuesday,
and all went well until returning home
after the concert. When about two and
a half miles from Belgrave the back axle
of the wagon broke,_ causing a general
smash 'up. The horses did not run away
owing to the fact that the lines were in
good hands. All the boys, without an
exception, were hanged into the ditch,.
and last but not least, they had to walk
home, a distance of about three miles.
The leader, drum major and baritone
player were slow on the march, and did
not reach home until almost daylight.
A few of the instruments were broken,
but no further damage was done with
the exception of some sore feet on Wed-
nesday morning.
BRIEFS. -The Council is having the
sidewalks put in good condition and the
sidewalk to the park has been com-
menced. - John Bright, of Listowel,
representing J. Livingstone the flax
mill map, was in town on Friday last. -
Miss J. Phillips returned from Washing-
ton on Saturday last. She was accom-
panied by Miss N. Brodie. -Jubilee
day was rather quiet in Blyth, most of
our citizens going to London and Bel -
grave. The larger number went to Bel -
grave where an excellent time was spent
in dancing and other ainusements.-,
Stanley.
ANOTHER STOCK IMPROVER. -Mr. H.
Reid, of the 2nd concession of Stanley,
has been down in Hibbert and pur-
chased from Mr. F. R. Hamillton, near
Cromarty, a young thorough 'bred Berk-
shire boar. Although but four weeks
old he gives promise of being a very fine
animal in. the near future.. He is from
the stock of Mr. George Green, breeder
and importer, of Fairview, Ontario.
A S CCE8SFUL ST UDENT. -M if:is Chris-
tina McDougall who has been attending
the Normal School at Toronto, pursuing
the course of study required for a pro-
fessional second class certificate return-
ed. home last week, and is looking fresh
and hearty. She has been successful in
obtaining a professional certificate grade
A, which is a credit, to her ability and
industry. •
HEAVY DEATH RATE OF COLTS, -
With Mr, J. Aikenhead's echool house
as a centre and within a radius of two
and one-half miles we have heard of the
death of 16 colts knd some three or four
more that are not likely to recover. It
is to be hoped that before another crop
of colts greets us we will have the
benefits of the paper on the mortality
of colts, promised to farmers through
the Institute by our esteemed veterinary
surgeon, Mr. Campbell. If we knew
the cause we might be better prepared
to guard against the danger.
COLNCIL.-The council met on the
18th inst. according to notice, all the
members being present. The following
motions were passed: That V. Diehl be
paid $3.20 and Mrs. Jas. Mustard, $3.01,
Gravel Act for 1886. That the tender
of Alex. McBeth for building Logan's
bridge be accepted. That Messrs. Camp-
bell, Aikenhead. and. Clark examine the
water course opposite lot 30, concession
2, and act in the matter as they may
deem proper. The council then adjourn-
ed to meet again on Saturday, the 13tti
of August.
0
Exeter.
NEW Cannel:I.-The plans have been
drawn for the new English church
which is about to be erected here by
Thomas Trivett, contractor. From
what is indicated by the plans it will be
the finest structure in Exeter, and we
may say the finest English church in the
county.
BRIEFS. -On Monday last a horse be-
longing to Mr. James Elliott, Fairfield,
which was standing in front of one of
the stores on main street, got frightened -
and ran away, going es far as Centralia
before it could be stopped. There was
not much damage done to the -vehicle,
only badly shaken. -The town hall and
the Odd Fellows' block is feet nearing
completion. -Division Court was held
here on Monday last, His Honor Judge
Doyle presiding. A number of interest-
ing cases were disposed of. -Mr. Regi-
nald Elliott, of London,: spent Sunday
in town with his parents. -Mr; Isaac
Carling, jr., who has been attending
College at St. Thomas'is home for holi-
days. -Mr. E. H. Sammons, General
Agent of Glasgow & London Fire Insur-
ance Company, was in town last week. -
Mr. Gifford Elliott, barrister, Brussels,
spent last week in town, -Quite a num-
ber were in town attending the meeting
of the South Huron Agrieultural Society
on Saturday last. -Marriages have been
very numerous for the past months. -
allinuga
POINTER
FOR EVERY
Economical Bu
For the rest of this month
going to clear out,
Regardless of P
MILLINERY,
,DRESS G-001)
PARASOLS,
LACES,
GLOVES,
HOSIEla,
PRINTS,
MUSLINS,
-AND A-
Big 4ot of Remnants'
----OF-
Every Description.
E. McFA
SEAFORTIL
A large number of pleasure see ers pie -
nicked at Grand Bend Last we le --The
spring crops are looking fine, artdalarge
crop is ariticipated.-The Oran emen ef
this district will attend th4 grand
demonstration at Goderich oJlx1y12th,
1887. -Rev. Mr. Down an& ivife are
' spending a few days in town. -The Sal-
vation Army is still holding the forthere
under new leadership. -Quite a large
number of our townspeople attended the
sports at St. Marys on Tuesda
Mr. John Barnes, of Glencoe, i at pres-
ent visiting in town.-Qur Mn4 attend-
ed the St. Marys sports on The day, and
fernished music for that tewn. They
speak highly of our band.
SCOTT ACT TRIALS.-Ttte irimes of
this week says: Four of t e village
hotel keepers were summonfnl t. appear
before Mr. Williams, the tarty appoint-
ed magistrate for Huron Co nty, on
Wednesday, 22nd inst. Two f them,
Messrs. Oke and Brimacdmb settled
Out of court, while Messrs. -H. wkshaw
end Portice allowed their ca es to be
tested. In Mr. Hawkshaw's qase four
witnesses appeared, there b ing six
subpcetned, who attested that they had
had nothing intoxicating to drink in
defendant's house during the time
specified. The witnesses in Mr. Portice's
case were also absent, and, consequent-
ly, owing to two witnesses in Mr. Hawk-
sha.w's case not appearing, both cases
were adjourned until next Tuesday
afternoon. At the conclusion of the
court, Mr. Baker leaked the magistrate
to explain how it is that none of the
witnesses have received a solitiry cent
for their trouble in the present or past
cases, though the inspector h d
the County for $30 witness fees. The
magistrate said, that this being his first
court in Exeter, he could give no ex-
planation ; but that he intended allow-
ing witness fees, supposing suck had not
previously been in order. The magis-
trate dispensed his duties very impartial-
ly giving both sides unlimited way,
Goderich.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. -A terible £1,12d,
dent occurred at Goderich on Tuesday
last at neon while a royal salute was
being fired in honor of the Queen's Jub-
ilee. A premature discharge occurred
while Gunners Oliver Permin ton aud
Richard Parker were loading tc e canon.
Both men were blown aside and the
ramrod struck James Coutts, On of /in
Gordon Coutts, who was standing in
front of the gun. The rod passed
through his body in the region Of the
heart and pinned him to the ground.
His death was instantaneous. The rod
on withdrawal disclosed a frightful
spectacle to the awe-stricken' spectators -
who witnessed the sad affair. nr.
Whitely, who was on the ground, wall
in -immediate attendance and had the
injured men removed to the lighthouse.
Mr. Parker's injuries were found to be
very serious, the discharge having
struck him in the face and body. D
was feared his eyesight was destroyed,
hat the doctor thinks that calamity win
be averted. Much sympathy is expres-
sed for Mr. Coutts, who was among
spectators at the time the sad event'
occurred.
-Mr. George Emery and family, of
Stratford, narrowly escaped death by
poisoning last week. On the same shelf
in the house with a can of salmon, part-
ly eaten at a previous meal, Was a
pepper -drench filled with hellebore
which had been put in last year to sift
upon gooseberry bushes. This was rids
-
taken for white pepper, and was used et
the table at the meal. The results that
followed were naturally of a oerieus
nature. About an hour after dinner "all
were seized with the symptoms of
poisoning, vonsiting and violent retehing.
. D. B. Fraser was immediately call-
ed in, and, after administering the usual
antidotes, succeeded in bringing theub.
around.
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New Drees Muslins
Some very ehoice Patten
ew Broca(
Lovely Patterns, Speci
suitable for Capes,
and Jackets, at the
Oheap 0a8h
Ho
Cardno's Block,
Agents for Butteri
_Rev; Walter M.
King street Presbyteri
don, last Sabbath eve
sermon With special rl
murder elf Ralph Shaw,
.talion, of Chatham. Hi
ids, iv, 4: "And the
Cain, where is Abel, th
he said : iI know not ;
keeper f', The preach
shame that young men
form of the Queen Winn
when they should be a
an outrage on civilizati
man shOuld be so sh
whole blame of the aa
traffic, and responsibili
of those who allowed a
traffic. The sermon v‘
for prohibition.
-About ten days agl
situation as dish -yeas
national Hotel, Niagar
side. She gave her na
-rington, but appeared
ordinary class of son
not associate with tii
despondent and after
duties for a week state
life and threatened suici
• to throw herself
frustrated by a polio
time she refused to giv
in regard to herself, In
that her name was 1
was a -widow, and. had
came- from Belgium
and had resided in Mo
was iri a store. In 1
hank hook bearing her
address, 1745 Notre il
treal. : She said thie h
; tired a life, and av]
dead. Mrs. Whitley
40 year old, tall and
light red hair. She '
1
and has probably seep
lady is now in the lo
1
examination. I
-The Queen's Jabi
with gnat pomp and
fluron Indians at I.,
the 21st June. Besid
or sports a salute of
by 21 3quaws as a 1
loyalty to the Qa
message was telegrap
• Caren to be forward
"The caiefs, warrior
pooses of the Huron I
honor 14neen Victoria]
Berved from all mi
al
tinues to reign happy
-wound up with a. we
pants being 'Warrior
beautiful squaw E
this the i)arty brok •
Save tlse Queen."
-The members
munity of Montrea,
'Jubilee service in ho
anniversary in the
gogue on McGill CoI
urday rnorning. It
delivered a discou
"And. Samuel sal{
and let us go to (
choice of a king."
terms of praise to
classes had enjoyed.
reign, and said that
cause to re)oice.
reignthat it had b
dew to help in in
County. He stron
Who Would teach tl
corne so civilized th
dispense with ruler
man being king an
-An old neighb
Rutte, of Huron
Another of the tad
the person Of Gi
away on nnnanay
en the th conce
about sixt v -eight a
by careful mane
aeettmulated eonei
wan nal active mein
churih at Ripley
years. held the
whidi position
finat9cial Matters c
work' he was a pil
giving ,...heerfully
constious of his o
t ) aeknowledge a
oiftwpIlten manue
doing and upholdi
endear him in t
neighbors and f
widow and. one so