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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-09-02, Page 88 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Edward Cash General Dealer in Farm and Dairy Produce, Will pay advanced prices for Fine Fall Butter n any quantity_ Would also advise holderpot Firkin Butter to market the same not later than he end of September to be in tirne for export. E. CASH. oderich Street, Seaforth. won txpooitgr. DISTRICT MATTERS. HIGli SCHOOL.—The trustees_ have made great exertion to get the alteraa tieing and additions to the High School completed. Everything will be put ia first class trim, and the school will re- open Monday, September 12th under the most favorable a.uspices for a new career of still greater usefulness than the pat. We have now as fine a play- ground and as good a building as any school in the Province, and much better than those of most of the Collegiate Institutes for which students have been in the habit of leaving their own county. DOING WELL.—The many friends of Rev. James Pritchard, Presbyterian minister, formerly of Manchester, but now of Forest, will be pleased to learn that he is prospering in his new field of labor, and likes it well. In a private note recently received from him he says: "Things are prospering with me in this charge. Thirty-four names have been added to the communion roll since I came, and the managers have had to put fifty new sittings in the church, which are all now nearly occupied." Those who knew Mr. Pritchard will not be surprised to hear of his success, as he is a good preacher, an indefatigable work- er, and an earnest and genial Christian man. AHEAD OF HURON. —DEAR EXPOSITOR, —I see by the last few issues of THE EXPOSITOR some accounts of big binding done in Hibbert and Tuckersmith town- ships. These men may be good. binders, but there is a young man in this town by the naane of Henry Dixon, who bound on the farm of Mr. John Dixon, conces- sion 8, lot 1, Nottawasaga, 10 acres and 92 roods in the short time of 11 hours and 20 minutes. There were 3,650 sheaves on the field.. He also bound 45 acres in five successive days, besides cradling around the fields. The binding of the 10 acres and. 92 roods was wit- nessed by over 100 people who can vouch for the truth of it. Mr. Dixon says he can bind 15 acres of spring wheat, a good average crop, in 15 hours, or he will bind 10 acres a day for a week. It is not because the harvest is over that I write this, but seeing so many accounts of big binding I thought I would let you know what a Dufferin county boy has done and can do, and has money to say he can do it. Yours truly, W. B. CLARKE, Shelburne, Ontario: matter, and hope you will lend your in - There was no race for " Flor fluence and co-operation in eitablishing Mr. George Stewart, photo the systern of . imirchasi4 grain accord.- Goderich, and brother of ing to its test .value." Stewart, of this town, had o here a few days ago a life siz THE CALEDONIAN G1A.MES.—The an ing of the late Captain Co nual games under the auspices of the rieh. It was true to life Seaforth Caledonian Society will be held fully executed, and proves in this town on Tuesday next. The art to be an artist of rar Committee of Management have made Mr. Robert Govenlock, of M every arrangement possible for a success- one of the largest grape vine ful demonstration, and if the weather section of the country. , He proves favorable, we, 'expect to sere a vines of the very choicest va large crowd in town on that day. Not this year they are all load the least attractive feature of the occa- choicest freit.—We are sor sion will be the cOncert in the evening. that Mr. ,Andrew }lenders° We understand the services of 1Vliss concession of McKillop, Strong of Mount Ferest, Mr. Charles from some internal troub Kelly of Brantford, and Mr. James Fax, not able . to get aroun of Toronto,have been secured for theocca- The Salvation Army are g sion. Mr. Kelly'Merits are now well- another grand jubilee on known, while MiSs Strong and Mr. Fax are very highly spoken of by those who have heard them. ' •Mr. Fax is an excel- lent comic singer. In addition to these the pipers and dancers of the day will appear in full costume. We have-not had a -Musical entertainmeet in town for a long time,a.nd thie one shOuld be large- ly attended. .1 —The following special prize& in ad- dition to those enentiOned in the regular programme are offered for competition :- Alex. McKay gives a special prize of a parlor stand to the best dancer in High- land costume among the boys of the society. A. Calder gives one dozen photos to be divided as 3rd prizes be- tween the boys and girlafor Highland costume. James Weir gives $5 for 1st and 2nd prize for boys and girls in High- land costume. Ogilvie & Co. give a bag of flour to the coldest couple on the ground. BRINE'S BIG SALE.—The undersigned will sell At the Commerciial Hotel, Seaforth, on Saturday next, September 3rd, at 2 o'clock p. m., one hair cloth parlor set, bed -room sets cookinz and parlor stoves, 5 bed -steads, 3 wash -stands, dining and kitchen tables, one what -not, a lot of cane seated chairs, springs, mattresses, sewing -machine, several lounges and a lot of other ar- ticles. Parties desiring a bargain should attend. Terms cash. J. P. BRINE, Auctioneer. 1029 WILSON &s`Yrriscsi, Seaforth, have just received another I rge consignment of orockery, dinner sets, tea se s and toilet sets which is the best value we have -ever offered, to the Public. Dining sets, composed of ono hundred and twenty-one pieces, for $10.50, tioilet sets from $1.50 upwards. Call and see our mammoth stock before buying. We like to show our goods. 1026 TILE COMMERCIAL UNION MEETING.— 113 accordance with previous announce- ment a meeting of leading agriculturists and. others interested was held at:Clinton on Tuesday la,st, for the purpose of making arrangements for the holding of a mass meeting of ,electors to hear the question ofritnetacial Union discussed. It was decided to hold a. meeting at Clinton at as early a date as possible and to secure, if possible, the services of Professor Goldwin Smith, Mr. Valancy Fuller, and Mr. Thomas Shaw, Presi- dent and Secretary of the Central Farmer' Institute of Ontario. An execu- tive committee was appointed to com- municate with these gentlemen and complete details. It is hoped to be able to hold this meeting in September, but the date will depend upon when it will be convenient for the gentlemen named to be present. Ample notice of the date will be given when arrangements are completed. These gentlemen are all able speakers; they have taken a lead- ing part in the agitation in Canada and will, no doubt, be able to submit for the consideration of the people an array of facts which will leave no doubt in the minds of any who hear them that it will be to their best interests to go in for Commercial Union. An opportunity will also be given for opponents of the movement to be heard. We believe that both Mr. Fuller and Mr. Shaw are Conservatives, while Professor Smith is neutral in Canadian politics. This, kowever, don't make any difference, as m if Commercial Union will benefit Con- servatives it will also aid Reformers as well, and the meeting, whatever may be the result, can have no political signifi- cance. MR. COOPER has just retiirned from: an extended trip and is making* specialty of Cabinet Photos. Just received a lot of new scen- eries and backgrounds. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cabinets, $3 per dozen; Cards, $2 per dozen; Tin Types, four fair 50c. Copying and'enlarging done neatly and promptly. Viewing done in all parts of the town, call for prices and ,exsunine work. Cooper & Son, Cady's block, opposite Commercial Hotel, three doors from the Post Office. F 1 1029-2 BOOTHS FOR, ALE.—The booth- privi- lege on the Recreation Groucdp, on Tuesday next, the occasion of the Caledonian Games, will be sold by public auction at the Commercial Hotel,at seven o'clock on next Saturday evening, Sept. 3rd. J. P. Brine, Auctione0. 1029-1 MR. J. W. MILLAR having just re- turned from his visit to the chief centres of Fashion in America, New; York in particular, can promise to the trade all the latest tips for the Fall and Winter trade. 1029-2 HOUSE KEEPER WatTED.7-Wanted a young, smart, active woman to take charge of a farm house. No family and good wages. Ap- ply at Tins Exrosiroa Ovrica, Seaforth. 1029 11013.6ES FOR SALE. —A few good work - ing_liorses for sale oheap. Scorr .1BRoS., Sea - forth. 1029 WILSON & YouNo Seaforth, will have genuine Scotch Gra.nulaled sugar in a few days. 1029 THE CANADIAN WIMBLEDON. —Th 33rd Battalion is represented by the fol lowing marksmen at the Dominion. Rifl Association's matches at Ottawa thi week : Major Wilson, : Lieutenant Roberts and Staff -Sergeant Wilson, Seaforth; and Private E. G. Courtice, Clinton. Below is a list of the honors taken by the Huron contingent so far: NURSHRY MATOLT. Prize. Pte. E. G. Courtice $10 MCDOUGAL CliALLENGI: CUP MATCII. Staff -Sergeant Wilson 8 Major Wilson RIONAU )(MIL Pte. Courtice 5 Major -Wilson 4 - MANUFACTURERS MATCLI. Lieut. Roberts ' 8 Staff -Sergeant Wilson 4 °CUM TC11. Pte. Courtice. 10 Staff -Sergeant Wilson 6 MEN1U3Tlilt'S cop. 33rd Battalion Team 18 Staff -Sergeant Wilson Major Wilson 8 D 8TANI NG MATCIT. Lieut. Roberts. 6 MILL THE ERS' ASSOCIATION.—Mr. W. B. Hutton, secretary of the Millers' As- sociation of Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey and North Wellington, has sent ns the following report of resolutions passed by that association at a meeting held at Palmeraton on the 9th inst., and at which there was a good attendance of those interested. The first resolution refers to Commercial Union and is as follows : " That we art an association w-ould approve of Commercial Union be- tween Canada and the United States upon, a fair basis, believing it would be in the interests of the community as a whole, and especially would it aid and assist the milling business of the Country by giving us an enla.rged market for our product." The next resolution referred' to the purchasing of grain and is to be sent to the principal Boards of Trade. It is as follows : We, the members of the Millers' Association of Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey and North Wellington, as- sembled at Palmerston this 9th day of August, 1887, feel constrained to call the attention of your board to the system hitherto followed, in the villages, towns and cities of Ontario in tha purchasing of grain: To pay the same price for a sample of wheat badly cleaned and poor in quality,that is paid for a well -cleaned and good sample, is unfair and unjust to the farmer and miller, and also prejudi- ce SI to the interests and reputation of our country: at home and abroad. A large portion of the Wheat crop of this season is of an inferior quality. This grade of wheat is unfit for the manufac- ture of flour. As an association we have resolved not to purchase this grade. We are firmly persuaded that it will be beneficial to our country as a whole to have wheat handled on its merits. We therefore urge upon your board the serious conaicleration of this Score. 21 39 34 21 21 28 25 29 27 125 47 47 30 nee G."— apher, of r. Charles exhibition oil paint - of Gode- nd beauti- Mr. Stew- ability.— Killop, has les in this as over 150 ieties, and d with the y to learn of the 3rd suffering e, and is much.— mg to have Wednesday evening next, when Captains Andrews, Goderich ; McPhail, Clint n; Cooke, Brussels; Price, Mitchell, a d Lieuten- ant Cargill, Varna, and others will be present.—Mr. Archibald Di Bank ,of Commerce, Walker of Robert Dickson Esq., arrived here on Wednesday land, where he had bee 'months, and was accompa bride. A FAREWELL.—The memb Lodge of Good Templars h meeting in the temperance town on Monday evening la besides the members of the a number of invited guests kson, of the on and son f Brussels, from Scot - for some ied by his rs of Huron ld an open hall in this t at which, odge, were ho are not members of the order. OIiie object of the meeting was to pay a tribute of re- spect to Mr. J. E. Kent pri r to his de- parture for Toronto. Th hall was Packed to the door. Mr. L. D. Wilson was appointed chairman, aid in a few well chosen remarks he aniiouneed the object of the meeting and paid a high tribute to Mr. Kent for his efforts to promote religion and temperance in our midst during his residence i this town. Rev. Mr. McCoy, of Egmo dville, also made a few complimentary ernarks and read and presented to Mr. ent an ad- dress, beautifully illuminat d and fram- ed. After this the members of the lodge also presented an address which was ac- companied by a• handsome ilver butter cooler and a set of silver napkin rings. Mr. Kent, in behalf of hims if and Mrs. Kent, made a very neat and suitable re- ply. These proceedings ere followed by addresses from Rev. Mr. Howell, Mayor Beattie, and others, and several excellent musical selections were given. The proceedings were brought to a close about 11 o'clock, and a ost pleasant evening was spent by all p esent.. Mr. Kent and family leave town on Saturday for Toronto. We heartily endorse the sentiments contained in the ollowing ad- dress, which is signedeby so many of our prominent citizens, as Mr. -ent's exem- plary conduct during his residence in Seaforth, as well as his r xertions- in every good work justly e title him to the esteem in which he i held by our citizens as was amply manif sted by this meeting and the address th s presented. The following is the a d ess read by Rev. Mr. MeCoy MR. J. E. KENT, —DEA SIR,—The Christian people of this to n and neigh- borhood ihave learned wit!, feelings of sorrow and regret'that you re about to remove to Toronto, and ti ey desire to embrace the present occasi n to convey to you an expression of theie feelings to- ward you. Since you have come amongst us by your genial and a • able manner you have won otr good N ill, by your manly and Christian dep rtment you have earned our respect, by your earnest atd unselfish efforts in ever good work, especially in the cultiva.ti n of musical taste, in the advancement o temperance reform and in the growtl of morality and Christianity among th various de- nominations of the town a a d neighbor- hood, you have merited o r admiration and kind attachment, we f -el confident that with an enlarged sphere of useful- ness in your new home y do good will not be less tha been here, so that your rem midst will be no real lo being of the community wh a light extending beyond w local. We wish for you an ly continued health and pr in doing good to others LOCAL BRIEFS.—A: Scott Act conven- tion will be held at Clinton on Wednes- day, September 14.—IVIr. John B. Hen- derson of the Huron road, Tuckersmith, has a pear tree which was planted last fall: all.spring it refused to thrive, and later on seemed to be dying. A few weeks ago it broke out in blossom, and now small pears are forming on it.— Mr. George Dewar has been re-engaged as teacher at Searlett's school,McKillop, for next year at an increase of salary. Mr. Dewar is a good teacher and does credit to his early training. -1 -Miss Kate Killoran has been engaged to teach in the vacant room in the Public School. Miss Killoran is a good teacher, and we believe the trustees have made a judic- ious selection. --Mr. Robert Jamieson returned hoe from the- Old Country on Tuesday evening.—Mr..David G -rant, of Crediton, has leased the premises in this town recently occupied by Mr. Messett and intends starting in the marble and tombstone business. Mr. Grant comes highly reclommended as a first-class workman alnd a thoroughly reliable busi- ness mare, and as there is at excellent opening here for his business he will do Well.—Mr. P. Megarey, of London, was in town for k few days this week.—Me. and Mrs. James Murphey. have -arrived .here after an absence of three months. We are glad to learn that Mr. Murphey's health is very much improved.—We are pleased to see that Rev. Father Shea has sufficieetly recovered from his recent ill- ness to be around again and . able to at- tend to. his parochial duties:7 M -We under- -stand that r. 41-na Templeton, of Tuekersinitti, who has been sojourning in Scotland for 'several months, intends starting for home shortly. He will 'bring out with him a young Clydesdale stallion, which will make some of the old horse men stare when they see it.—The brick. work on the new school .house at Egmondville is now well under way. When com- pleted it promises to be a commodious and handsome building.—Mr. Wm. Moore,- the librarian,' returned home on Saturday, looking much better after a pleasant holiday —Several went from here on Thursday to attend the Clinton. races. Mr. Pinkney's "Robert Bonner" took para while Mr. T. A. Sharp had Berry's " Fearnaught Chief" there. rate of 1 80/100 mills -on the dollar; for general school rate the sum of 53,300, requiring a rate of 1 53/100 mills on the dollar ; for special school rate the sum ot $1,500, requiring a rate of 70/100 of a mill on the dollar; for Union school No. 1, McKillop, the sum of $128, requiring a rate of 1 50/100 mills on the dollar ; foe railway interest and sinking fund the sum of $800, requiring a rate of 36/100 of a mill on the dollar; and that the clerk draft a by-law in accordance with the above resolution.—By-law read and passed., Moved by Wm. Elgie, seconded bY Robt. McLean, that this council do authorise the Reeve and treasurer to borrow from the Bank of Commerce, Seaforth, the sum of $2,400 in one or two sums as may be required Ito pay the contractors for building two new school houses.—Carried. By-law in accordance with the above resolution read aud passed: Moved by Wm. Gs Broadfoot, seconded by Robt. McLean, that the council grant the sum of $12 for payment of house rent for Wm. Johns an indigent person.—Carried. A few small accounts were passed for payment, and the council adjourned to meet again at Dixon's hotel, Brucefield, on Monday the 12th day of November at 10 o'clock a. m. 11 ur efforts to they have val from our s to the well n viewed in at is merely your fami- sperity, and may you be abundantly' blessed yours -If. i(Signed) REV. Jos. McCoy, M. A., Presbyterian Minister ;D. D. °Wiesosi-, President ty of Huron; 's Christian GOTT, Leader r; LEONARD L. Ma:num President ioung Men's Christian Asssciation ; M. K. PILLMAN, Lodge Deputy, Huron Lodge 308, Inde- pendent Order Good Templars. Varna. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.—Religious ser- vices were held on Sunday last in Me. Mcelymonts grove near Varna. Services were held at half -past two and. six o'clock, and on both occasions there were large and attentive audiences. As good order was observed as we generally see in the churches. Very impressive ex- hortations to a better Christian life were delivered by the Rev. Mr. Hart, and earnest addresses by several members of the Salvation Army. Good singing was interspersed through the services, and many fervent prayers offered. The ex- perience meeting was very interesting to all lovers of God and their fellowmen. No doubt many good and lasting impres- sions were left on the minds of all who took part. Harlock. Scott Act Association, Cou Mits. 73. KIRKMAN, Wome Temperance TJnion ; JAS. Presbyterian Church Cho Tuckersmit LOCAL NOTES.—Mr. JO n Thorp, of the 2nd concession, recentls sold one of his horses for $150, and surchased an- other to replace it for $2 .—Mr. Sam. Landsborough, of the sam line recently sold to an American buy r an Enter- prise team for $500. Th y were a fine pair.—The bridges on the side -road op- posite Mr.David Campbell' farm are now nearing completion. Mr. L. Hardy, of Exeter, had the contract for $690, and he always makes a good j b.—Mr. Wm. McVettie of the 2nd conce sion has gone on a holiday trip to Manitoba and the Northwest, and it is the sincere wish of his neighbors and many friends that he will have a good time.—Mr. J. B. Cros- sen has rented his farm in the west end to Mr. Robert Plews, for five years. The farm contains 50 acr s. Mr. Oros - sen has removed to Clinto eand embark- ed in the grocery busines , having pur- chased the store of Mr. K nney. Visrrosts.—Mr. Wm. 1 erguson, seed merchant of the city of Chester, Eng- land, and wife,have been isiting friends in the township this wee guests of Mr. Wm. McCo James Houston. Mrs. relative of both these ge are out on a holiday t their first visit to Cara both, delighted, with the especially with w -hat th SEPTEMBER 2 1887. hired as head teacher for the coming year. She made many friends among old and young and all are glad' that she has been re-engaged, Miss McDougall will be retained as assistant.—Rev; Mr. Ballantyne returned; to Walton on Fri- day last after visiting friends in differ- ent parts of the Dominion. His vacation has apparently improved his health as he is looking better than formerly. RECOVERING. —The many friends of Mr. R. H. Knox, the well-known saw- mill man of this place, will be pleased to learn that he is again sufficiently recov- ered to be around and attend to busi- ness. A couple of weeks ago Mr. Knox fell through a trap door in his barn floor and received such injuries as laid him aside for a tiine. TEACHER ENGAGED.—We understand that Mr. Geo. A. Newton, who has taught the school here for several years, has been re-engaged for 1888. • Bayfield. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening last a child of Mr. Wm. King, of Bayfield, was playing in a barn loft and accident- ally fell a distance of ten feet, breaking one of its arms and seriously injuring its head. It is doing as well as could be expected. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.—Messrs. Geo. Bates and Ben. W. Yeo are again on their rounds packing apples in the town- ship of Stanley. They say the apples htre much better than last season.—Mr. Jas. Switzer, of Goderich Township, has purchased a good driving mare from Mr. Wm. Yeo, of the Bayfield line, for $175. • Marnoch. LOCAL POINTS. —Farmers having finish- ed harvesting are now making prepara- tiens for the sowing of fall wheate-h-The carpenters have now commenced their work on the houses of John and James McCallum. Messrs. McGill & Halliday, of Blyth, have the contract.—Mrs. Robert Scott has been very ill for some time.—Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Little, from the vicinity of Guelph, are the guests of Mrs. Bretz.—Mrs. McDonald left for Toronto last week.—R. Agnew return- ed to his school last week. — Miss. Porterfield has gone to Wingham.— Fruit is not so plentiful as usual.—A meeting of the East Wawanosh Literary Society was held last Friday evening. The attendance was good, audit is to be hoped. it may continue to prosper. the driver into the ditch and breaking part of the harness and buggy. Mr. Cockerline was not injured.—A well- to-do farmer, living not more than a hundred miles north of here, wishing to see the land of his adop- tion (Old Scotia) once more, and receiving an offer to take charge of some cattle across the ocean left this station with them recently for Montreal. Not knowing the ins and outs of city life and requiring some refreshments he got the assistance of a boy to show him where he could obtain what he required. The boy persuaded him to go aboard. the ship where he could appease his appe- tite as well as by going to the city for it. Having got what he required he tendered a ten dollar bill to pay for it. As no change could be got aboard, sorne of the men persuaded him to give the boy the toad. skin to go and get it changed. The boy and toad skin forgot to return. The farmer, like a true Briton, in trying to stick up for his rights and feeling satisfied that he had been duped, got himself into a melee with his companions. The farmer, not liking the kind of cronies that were to accompany" him across the briny, thought he would be safer to take a train for the old homestead. at the first oppurtunity, which he did, arriving home a few days ago a sadder and a wiser man. Glenfarrow. LOCAL NOTES.—A number of our sports attended Frank A. Robbins' circus in Winghem and we learn that some of them came home with a woe begone look on their otherwise hand. - some faces, and their pocket books con- siderably lightened by the gambling sharks.—A number left here last week for Niagara and'Grimsby to see the falls and hear Sam Jones.—Mr. John Mc - Burnie has been confined to his bed for some time, but we are glad to state that he is on the mend.—Miss Jeesie Green left here for Manitoba a short time ago.—Miss Jennie Lovell passed the third class examination this year. This speaks well for her teacher.—Miss E. Srigley, of Toronto, was the guest of Mrs. Fraser last week.—What makes Mr. R. Reddaway wear such a happy smile on his face? I think I know, his wife gave him a present of a bouncing baby boy the other day.—The brick work of Mr. W. Gemmill's residence is completed, and the building presents very attractive appearance. It will be comfortable for the owner and ornament- al to this part of the country. Grey. POINTERS. —Mr. A. M. McKay, of Brussels, occupied his old stand in the choir at Cranbrook on Sabbath last, He is working up a good business in the hardware line in Brussels.—The Misses Stewart, of Oxforel county, are visiting at Mr. George Forest's.—Mrs. Barton and her sister, Miss McKenzie, are visit- ing friends on the 17th concession of Grey.—Robert Pine leaves this week for Michigan. Bob is a good worker and will do well.—Geo. Graham and John Cameron of Cranbrook, drive to Hamil- ton this week. This makes a very good trip.—The following steam threshers are running things in Grey: Messrs. Bird, Brown, Brewers, Dark & Gordon, Mit- chell, and Johnstone & McLeod. This makes six in all. There are also a num- ber of -horse-power machines. . They were nell and Mr. erguson is a lemen. They and this is a. They are country, and y saw- in this county, and they were surprised to find such comfortable homesteads as they saw on every hand while (hiving through, this township. They left on Wednes- day for Goderich, to get a view of old Lake Huron, and thence to London - Boston, and New York, where they sail for home. COCNCIL MEETING. —The council meh on the 33rd inst-, all the members pres- ent. Moved by Mr. G. Broadfoot, sec- onded by D. McIntosh, that the follow- ing sums be levied to meet the expendi- ture for thecurrent year: : For county rate the sum of 83,655, requiring a rate of 165/100 mills on the dollar ; for town- ship rate the sum of $4,000, requiring a Hensall. We are still selling out. Don't for- getto call and see for yourselves what great bar- gains we are offering in Millinery We have trimmed hats from 25 -cents up, both in fall and winter styles. R. & M. Ben, Hensall. 1024 CIDER, CIDER.—The subscriber would beg to intimate that, commencing with Friday of this week, he will grind two days in each and every week, namely, Friday and Saturday, until October 1st, after which date he will grind every day. B. Tuomsox, Hensall Cider Mills 1028-2 Local, BRIEFS.—Quite a number took advantage of the cheap excursion to Niagara Falls on Saturday last.—The Rev. Mr. McCoy, of Egmondville, preached in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sabbath last, delivering two excel- lent and impressive sermons.—Miss Ball, who has been visiting in Goderich for a number of weeks, has returned home.—Mr. J. R Marshall, with his accustomed push and enterprise, is building up the walls of his new brick store adjoining that now occupied by Mr. R. Morrison.—Messrs. Blatchford & Brown, our well-known and reliable carriage makers, have the frame of their new building up on Richmond street.— Miss E. Kes,st, of St. Ives is here visit- ing Mrs. R. McIntyre and Miss Evans. —Mr- J. A. Ingram, our enterprising grocer, is at present in Manitoba. visit- ing his brothers. We trust the trip and change of climate may prove beneficial to hitn, and that he may return much improved in health.—Mr. G. White'of Rodgerville, and Mr. A. Lairunie, late of Exeter'left here last week for De- troit, the former to consult the physic- ians there respecting some pains in his legs extending to the hip, and the latter with a view of engaging in business should a favorable opening be found. We trust Mr. White may return benefitted, and that Mr. Lammie may find his business prospects more than up to his expectation.—Mrs. R. McGregor, of Ripley, was here this week evisiting her mother, Mrs. Meiser. —Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reith, of the township of Hay, have been in the City of Detroit for the past week visiting their sons.—Miss J. Neil, of London, was in the village this week visiting friends.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Buchanan, of Carlow, are visiting friends in this neighborhood.—Miss R. Evans, of Clin- ton, has been here for the past week on a visit.—A very large -number left here on Thursday to attensi the races at Clin- ton. Mr. D. McLennan has 'again leased the Hensall warehouse and will be buying all kinds of grain from Mon- day. A STRANGE COINCIDENCE. —On Wed- nesday morning last Mr. James Reith, who lives on the 2nd concession of Hay, near Hensall, noticed some disturbance among a number of young cattle _which had been pasturing in the bush o11 the back of his farm. He did not go to as- certain the cause until about an hour afterwards. When he went, however, he found that the fence had been partly laid down, and the cattle let out on the road and threellof them, two steers and a heifer were missing. On looking around he found their foot- prints along the railway track to the concessions and thence north to Kippen. On arriving at Kippen Mr. Reith learned that a drover had passed through there towards Brucefield with cattle answering to the description of his. He hurried on to Brucefield station, and on arriving there he found that this drover had a car load of stock loaded and ready to fillip,: As he expected -he found among these cattle the three which had that morning been driven from his place. The drover was near by and saw Mr. Reith examin- ing the cattle, and without being ad- dressed he hurried to where Mr. Reith was and asked him if anything was wrong. Mr. Reith replied "nothing much, but there were some of his cattle in that car." Mr. Drover got quite ex- cited and asked Mr. Reith to pick out his cattle and he could have them. This Mr. Reith refused to do and drove of. Having seen where his cattle were, ansi knowing who had taken them, he re- turned home intending to take legal pro- ceedings against the drover. The drover, however' after Mr. Reith had left, tookthe cattle out of the car himself and left them in a yard in Brucefield and went off with the remainder which he had in the car. At the present time the affair has a very suspicious appearance, hut it is likely it will be ventilated in the courts in due time. Had Mr. Reith not missed the cattle when he did, it is more than probable he would have mourned the loss of them for all time.—Con. Sunshine. LOCAL News.—The dry weather still continues, and water is getting scarce with a great many, but the old Mait- land still holds good.—The harvest is over, and the farmers are busily engaged withseeding and threshing. Y\Te have not heard of 40 bushels to the acre yet, 10 being very common.—School has re- opened after the holidays, and the small boys and girls may be seen marching off every morning.—We have had six frosts in succession the past week. Verily the summer is past.—There is a great deal of sickness in our midst at present. — MT. Wrn. Michie, who has been confined to his house for two weeks with a severe attack of surrpner complaint, is able to be out again.—Mrs. Clark, sr., died on the 20th bast!, at the residence of her son, Wm. Clgrke, on the 5th line of Morris, at the advanced age of 100 years and 6 months. The remains were inter- red at Sunshirle. • Manchester. A Diseismes.—On Monday last the Presbyterians met in their respective churches here and at Smith's Hill and unanimously chose Rev. Alex. McMil- lan, a late graduate of Edinburgh, as their minister and drew out a call for the same. He is 23 years of age and has been about a month in America, BRIEFS. —D. E. Munro paid a flying visit to his old home in Aldborough on Saturday.—Rev. Mr. Gee changed ser- vices with Rev. Mr. Kestle, of Benmil- ler circuit, last Sabbath.—Rev. Mr. Jamieson takes charge of the Presbyterian charges for a few Sundays.—Old Mr. Morris died at his son Thomas' residence on the 8th concession of Colborne on Sunday last at the advanced age of 94 years. He was a native of Devonshire, England, and leaves a large descend- ance.—James McPhee, of the boundary between Wawanosh and Colborne, was buried on Saturday. For the past few years he was not strong but able to Work somewhat, and died suddenly on Thurs- day evening last. Winthrop. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. John Duffus, of this village, an old and much esteemed resident of the vicinity, died very suddenly on Wednesday. He took sick with inflammation of the bowels on Tuesday, and after the most intense suf- fering he passed away as stated. About two years ago he was injured by being thrown over a bridge by his horse, and since then he has been suffering from poor health, and his constitution being thus enfeebled he fell a ready prey to the disease which terminated his life. He was a quiet, industrious, honest man, and in every respect a good and worthy citizen, and his death will be regretted by many. THE REFORM CLUB. —The McKillop Reform club met according to announce- ment on Moiday evening at the temper- ance hall, Winthrop. Mr. M. Murdie, president of the club, in his opening ad- dress stated that the meeting had been called to discuss Commercial Union, as that is the principal topic of the day, and one of great interest to the people of Canada. Although the meeting was not as largely attended as it should have been, there was a very lively discussion. The unanimous opinion of those present was that commercial intercourse with our nearest neighbor, the United States, would be of great benefit to us, and espe- cially to the farming community of this country. It was decided to hold an- other meeting in a few weeks, when the same subject will be further discussed, and it is particularly desired that a large number of Reformers should be present. Walton. LocALs.—W. T. McNeil has return- ed to Walton and will remain a few days.—A new coat of paint would make a decided improvement to many of the houses in • town.—Matthew Morrison was taken very sick on Saturday but is now much better and will soon be attending to business as usual.—Mr. Wm. 13eirnes is making needed repairs to his barn and stables. The building has been raised, a new floor erected and other defects remedied.—A choir which wasrecently organized furnishes good music for the St. George church every Sunday afternoon. Miss Alice Hewitt is organist and plays nicely. With a good professional leader to assist the amateur singers it would be difficult to find a class which could produce better music.—Miss Hillen, of McKillop, who taught school here last season, has been DO YOU KNOW - What this Means? 1 1 DEALING. It represents something you like and appreciate. It illustrates our method of doing business. It Means SQUARE DEALING PREACH, THIS IS WHAT WE PRACTICE, GUARANTEE, HONEST VALUES, PUT BEFORE YOU. LATEST NTYLEs, ( FAIREST PRICES. In opening up our new and Elegant FADI S 0 C Of Millinery and Mat ties, Dress Goods, Mantle Cloths, Trimmings, etc., YOU- _ THE NEWEST„ WILL FIND THEM THE BEST, Bluevale. HYMENEAL.—An interesting ceremony took place last Wednesday about one o'clock at the residence of Mr. Messer of Bluevale, being the marriage of his eldest daughter, Miss Jane Messer, to Mr. Ira Barkley of Brussels. Miss Barkley, sister of the groom,aeted as bridesmaid, and Mr. James J. Messer of Hamilton, brother of the bride,acted as groomsman. The officiating clergyman was Rev. A. Y. Hartley. The bridal couple left for Detroit and other places of interest on their wedding trip, on the three o'clock train. BRIEFS. —The Rev. R. Thynnie of Port Dover, is visiting friends here. tie will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning.—The Gospel Temperance meeting held last Sabbath night in the Presbyterian church was well attended. Dr. Snider, of Michi- gan, Rev. J. Cook of this place and the Rev. R. Thynnie addressed the meeting. It was a great disappointment that Dr. McDonald of Wingham, could not be present as he is a first class temperance speaker.—Wingham people have been saying a good deal about their mill pond. Our pond is not quite so bad, but as much can not be said for the river below it where all the refuse from the sawmill is thrown. Our hoe''yard is not so bad as some, ut still it might be greatly im- proved. Blyth. ABorr Tows.—C. E. Tanner bought a handsome yearling colt from James Mutch, of Wawanosh, a few days ago, sired by 'Kentucky Star. The price paid was $150.—Mr. G. Hamilton has pur- chased the bricks for his new store. They were made at the Blyth yard.— Mr. Kennedy, for some time conducting the service in the Methodist church, is about leaving here. The Rev. Mr. Tonge, who was appointed at the confer- ence, has been on leave of absence to the old country, but is expected to arrive home this week.—On Thursday 'when Mr. \V. Cockerline was driving up street towards the Market Square one of the irons on the end of one of the traces broke, causing the shaft to drop down, which frightened the horse so that. he started at a break -neck speed, upsetting - THE CHEAPEST. REMEMBER THE SQUARE DEALING HOUSE, E. McFAUL, SEAFORTH. beaten as he says perhaps he could have a better character, and could write more truth. By publishing this letter you will much oblige me.—J. Ausiseatoet, Exeter. -RUNAWAY.—On Thursday morning of last week, as Mr. Frank Knight had his horse tied in front of Mr. S. C. Hersey's grocery, the animal by some means or other got the bridle off its head and ran down the street at a break -neck speed, -While on its mad career, the bus was standing ors the road near the tie -post of the Central house, the animal ran be- tween the bus and the sidewalk, leaving the buggy wedged against the bus and the tie -post. It jumped through the har- ness, leaving both buggy and harness, and ran as far as the Commercial house corner, then turning west two blocks, then north to the station road, then to its ' own home near the station. No serious damage was done except the shaking up of the buggy ansi the brak- ing of the harness. OBITITARY.—It is with profound re- gret that we have to chronicle the very sudden death of Adeline, the second daughter of Mr. Benjamin C. Higgins, Huron street, with that dreadful dis- ease, typhoid fever, at the age of 19 years, 5 months, and 3 days. She was sick only about one week. She died on Thursday evening of last week about 5 p. m. She was a favorite amongst all who had the pleasure of her acquaint- ance. The funeral took place from her parents' residence on Friday afternoon last, and was largely attended. The family have the sympathy of the entire village in this their sad hour of trial. In the midst of life we are in death. There are several cases of this disease in the village. LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mehrs. Bissett Bros., of the Dominion stove and tinware de- pot, have the contra -qt of putting in a magnificent Hilburn furnace in the new town hall. They are an enterprising firm and they imdersta.nd the -putting in Of furnaces to perfection.—Quite a large number of our local sports went to Seaforth to take in the races there on Friday last, and they report having a good time.—Mr. John Snell sold his fa- mous trotting horse, " Tontine Tommy,' better known as "Tommy Burk," to Mr. John Hawkshaw, of the Commercial house, for a. handsome figure.—Mr. Jos. Copp, of Clinton, has Hawkshaw's "Ton- tine Tommy" and John Snell's "Barney Barnes" training them at that place for the races which take place there on the 1st of September. We hope they will both be able to lower all former records.—A game of base ball was played on the Agricultural Grounds on Thursday 'afternoon between the " Toughs " and the married men which, resulted in favor of the " Toughs " by a score of 42 to 28, and one innings to spare.—Mr. Simon Stahl, who has been working on the Advocate since its com- mencement, left for a more lucrative position at Port Huron. Mr. Wnh Sanders, late insurance agent, fills his position. Exeter. A REFUTATION.—DEAR EXPOsITOR, — I saw a piece in your paper of two weeks ago from your Exeter correspondent con- cerning a boy that was said to be abused. That boy is living with me, and the one who wrote that piece is a liar; ansi. the truth is not in him, and. I dare him to put his name to his writing. The boy has been with me about fourteen months and never got one flogging, as all the neighbors well know, and the boy is alive and can speak for himself. He never came from the Orphans' Home,nor is he an orphan, nor tlid I adopt him. On the day spoken of he did get a dip in the tub, and you know how much harm it would do a boy of thirteen year's for a woman to give him a dip in a tub that would hold four pails of water. If the correspondent had been dipped or —On Saturday the 20th inst., Mar; garet Clark, of the 5th concession 0'• Morris, passed away to her reward at the advanced age of 100 years and 6 months. Her husband who died serae 16 years ago,had reached his 103rd year. Mrs. Clark's remains were interred in the Sunshine burying ground on Mon- day, a large concourse of friends arid re- lations paying their last tribute of re- spect to the old Lady, It is a very rare thing to meet a husband and wife WhO80 ages aggregate nearly 204 years at the time of their decease. - —On Monday afternoon of het week, between 3 and 4 o'clock, the youngest son of Mr. Win. McPhee, carpenter, residing in Stratford, met with an un- timely end. The child was -aged one year a.nd eleven months; anci was plaY- mg about the house, the mother being engaged did not pay particular attention to it. Adjoining the house was a smay cistern with about 3 feet of water in and by some means the child renioved, the cover and fell into the water. :NO one Was near, and it was some time be- fore it was missed, in fact a search teas made for it at neighbors' houses and almost everywhere but the cisWrte When found the child was quite dead, having been in the water about au hour. Ward M SEIVORT oNE OF ,UPs and gorgetw OF AN Me —Existence is to The Quail —AND --- The Prices Ana that is what is Edward Al POPULAR DRY Vinery and Clot SEAFORT The Clinton St NAB EXPOSITOR. —T. 'omit& talked about an edforward to is over, a the expectations of t svbat a wretched fitting or rather the daily abo., uoad. Fulton" came the front, and stands *here about 17 years roadster stallion in the tithe best in the Provin arotuid the track with h tarried as only Fulton ery Trionaroh of the tur irtng the swallow sea hack the swarm of pas 'the summer air, so *pattered ancl,beat back leaving them in the res. whatever place they where were the Tontin and the Carlisies an{ fashionable bred ginger have figured so conspic whose tierfermances ha secret, while their br proelainaed from the - it known to the owner that people who have Will not breed them to must have a horse as w Perth It —A. Burns, market Marys, has a marom turns the scales at -fare feet in circumfere s, mg, -On Wednesday s Viina. Featherstone, 01- a large stone in two, a -were two cavities, with sonae sabstance oil- Dr. Smith, wb.c fessional call in the them to Mitchell, and leen at the drug store —We stated last Aletta Marty was t Perth who received tifieste, grade C, at t illation. This was a Campbell, of Foliar eeasful in obtaining a same grade. Wm. Col from Scotland the o one -year-old Clydesd, Is for Mr. Pat Kir zula the other, sired elydesda,e stallion Mr. Colquhoun inten self. —A few days ag the'house of Mr. Cy ettell, and stole $110 John Allen, a youn there. Mr. John Innis' tannery; bn Itichard Lashbrook, Money was taken. • clue to the identity —One of the old 4orth. Easthope, inlietly passed awe. daY ,morning of and generous dispo in the community The respect in whic people was evidene ber which turned o tbains to the grave —The residence Stratford, was nur jug of last week,. allch headway befo that but a. small po -of the house was hillates barely ea -ea they were in be time. The neighb and Mr. and Mrs. and afterward Mr, 01 Mrs. Hirst, and who were living When rescued M Were insensible fr smoke. The oce elothing and ha supplied by their the -fire is unk noes -eurance, $1,600.