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THE
HURON
EXPOSITOR.
ov-EmBER 18. 1887.
Edward Cash
Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT-
TER in pound prints and two pound
rolls. Alio for Hides, %eep Skins,
Furs and Tallow, during fall and win-
ter, at the old stand.
E. CASH.
Gaderich Street, Seaforth.
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DISTRICT MATTERS.
CONUNDRUM.
Why does JAMES PICEARD, of Seaforth, sell
ave times more Ready -Made Clothing than any
other House in the County of Huron.
ANSWER.
Because he combines the highest standard of
quality and the most Perfect fltting,4i,th the
lowest possible price Stacks of Overcoats and
Suits in Stock. Overcoats and Suits to fit all
sizes, from a three year old child to the biggest
man in the West.
THE MOKILLOE INsURANCE COMPANY.
—DEAR EXPOSITOR.—In your last issue
there appeared an article headed " Me-
Kidop Mutual Fire Insurance Company,'
and signed "J. R. G.," containing state-
ments that are false, and which, if the
writer of the article will sign his name
in full so that I can tell who I am
answering, I will endeavor to show that
the statements are untrue. I refuse to
answer correspondence when the party
is writing under an assumed name as if
afraid to give the public his name in
full.—JOner BEATTIE, One of, the
Directors.
WELL DONE.—The Clinton New Era
last week says :—Rev. Mr. Howell com-
aaenced special services at Alma on the
ITurcIrt Road on Tuesday evening. This
appointment shows what can be accom-
plished by persistent work and effort.
Some years ago it was a wel1.attencles1
church, belonging to the old Bible Chris-
tian connection of Clinton, but for some
reason the religious interest gradually
died out, and it became practically and
positively barren and unfruitful, until it
was discarded altogether. When Mr.
Howell came to Seaforth he undertook
to revive the flagging interest, and has
succeeded so well that regular services
are held there, the congregations being
large, and spiritual interest very good.
LECTURE.—On Tuesday evening a lec-
ture was given in the Presbyterian
church by Rev. A. D. McDonald, under
the auspices of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society. The subject of the
lecture was "Mr. McDonald's visit to
the Indian. Reserves in the Northwest,"
and he described in a very clear and in-
teresting way the state of the Indians
on these reserves,and what is being done
for them, There was a large audience
present considering the night and the
ratunber of entertainments going on jest
now. A collection was taken up and
amounted, we believe, to $20. The
Presbyterian church choir discoursed
appropriate music during the evening.
Mr. D. D. Wilson acted as chairman,
and though entirely unprepared, gave a
very nice address, and urged the forma-
tion of a literary society ...or the purpose
of giving the young people of the church
a chance to help on Mission work and
for mutual improvement.
THE NIGHT SCHOOL.—A night school,
to be taught by Mr. Gearge Anderson,
will be opened uncles the auspices of the
Mechanics' Institute in their rooms, on
Tuesday evening next. The fee will be
$1 for 25 lessons of two hours each, and
each pupil will be given a membership
ticket to the Institute fos one year, thus
'slaking the tuition practically free for
the first time. All desiring to attend
this school should leavetheir applications
with Mr. Moore, the Secretary of the
Institute, Mr. Anderson is a most com-
petent teacher and this school will afford
young men who are engaged: during the
day an excellent opportunity of gaining
instruction in the elementary branches
of education, and should be very gener-
ally availed of. Young men can em -
play their evenings at a school of this
kind much more prefitably than in many
of the questionable ways that are too
frequently adopted, and they will reap
the benefits from the instruction receiv-
ed in after life.
RUNAWAy. —On Monday forenoon last
as Mr. John McConnell, of Hibbert, was
coming into town with a span of horses
and democrat wagon, the animals got
frightened when passing the carding
min and started off at full speed. Mr.
McConnell, however, held on to the lines
and got the horses stopped shortly after
passing the railway track. But, when
earning up Main street they took an-
other start as hard as they could run.
They turned east on Goderich street,
and when opposite Dorsey's shop they
collided with a lumber wagon that was
standing on the side of the street. -This
gave them a check which enable. Mr.
McConnell and others who came to his
aid a chance to stop them. A crowd
soon gathered around, and Mr. Welsh
and Mr. John Thompson got into the
wagon when the brutes again started,
and for a time it looked as if they would
prove too much even for these two stal-
wart young men, but after they ran as
hard as they could jump until they got
to Silver creek, they then slackened up
and were again got under control. By
this time they were pretty well winded
and seemed more amenable to the bit.
Hew Mr. McConnell got home with
them we have not heard. We -Would
advise him, however, either to get a
eood large insurance policy on his life
or leave these horses at work on the
farm.
Coreeere Dors.—At a meeting of the
town council held on Monday evening
last accounts for street work, &c,, to the
amount of $256 were passed and ordered
to be paid. A motion was passed per-
mitting Messrs. A. G. VanEgmond's
Sons to transfer the insurance policies
held by the council on their property
irom the company in which the pro-
perty is now insured to other companies as
requested by the Messrs. VanEgmond.
In accordance with the provisions of a
by-law to that effect the following mem-
bers of the fire brigade were granted a
rebate of taxes to the amount of $2 each,
rine Jas. R. Wright, S. Deitrich, M.
Piliman, Wm. Henderson, A. Hendry,
Thos. Jordan, Wm. Cline, Geo. S ithl
ers, L. Bowerman, John Meyer, ohn
Robertson, Geo. Murray and hos.
Richardson. A communication from
Mr. Hugh Balkwell was read, a tting
forth that he had received such injuries
through a defective sidewalk in ittle
Scotland, south of the railway trac , as
had incapacitated him for work for even
weeks and demanding cornpensati n in
the sum of $75, three (Italian and fifty
cents being for thedcalI ,attendance and
, $71.50 for loss of Itine and suffring.
The matter was referred to a specie, com-
mittee consisting ot the Mayo and
Messrs. Hawkshaw and T. W. D ncan
to enquire into the matter and rep rt at
next meeting of counPil. An invi tion
was read from the Secretary o the
Knights of Labor_ inviting the 1‘• ayor
and council to be present at Mr.
Wright's lecture last Tuesday evening.
The communication was received a 4 the
thanks of the council tendered t the
Knights of Labor for the invi tion.
The council adjourned.
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THE CLINTON- CHURCH DIFFICU
The Clinton papers unite in cen uring
THE Extosudn fel- the paragraph hich
appeared two , weeks ago, respec ing a
difficulty which had occurred in th On-
tario Street Methodist church i that
town, The New Era says: "The rticle
"in question was as'unfair and e roue-
" ous as it could possibly be. Th par.
"ties immediately, concerned eying
"come to an honotahle understa ding,,
"and the whole trouble being thu end -
"ed, the pastor and trustees ver pro-
"perly refuse to be drawn into a .c ntro-
" versy." We had fid intention n r de-
sire to draw the pastor dtrustee into
a controversy. We simply state the
facts as they were given to us by a lead-
ing member of the congregatio at
whose request they were publishe , and
we did so in justice to the young lady
concerned so that she might not 1 s nger
be misrepresented in the rnatter and
since publishing this paragraph which is
characterised as "unfair and erron ous "
we have received letters from some
of the "parties immediately co cern-
ed " corroborating our versi t1 of
the affair, and thanking n§ for
what we had said. Under thee cir-
cumstances we must adhere to our tate-
ment until better evidence is fur •ished
us of its inaccuracy than has yet been
done, notwithstanding the Sta ment
that the "parties immediately eo a cern-
ed have come to an honorable u der -
standing and the whole trouble is thus I
ended.' We have our doubts also r bout
the "honorable understanding."
FOR Good Custorn Boots and hoes
go to J. Steet, Egmondville. Thanking atll for
their patronage for the past 33 years, I am still
on hand with a good Stock of rnaterAl both
foreign and domestic. 1 has e a small stock
On hand which I will sell choap for c sh to
January 1. All goods warrented. Come one
and all for bargains. Jowl STEHT, Egmon ville.
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BICYCLE FOR SALE.—In first-class con-
dition, make, New Rapid. Price when dew-,
5125. Will be sold for $60. Can be seen at JAatzS
GILLEarIeS Harness Shop, Seaforth, 1040-2
When our Goods are so new and .4i stylish
and nice,
How foolish it is not to take our advice;
And get your clothing at a reasonable price,
Now, don't you think so yourself?
The Temple of Fashion', clothing and men's fur-
nishings. 1040-1
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LOCAL BRIEFS.—We notice with pleas-
ure that Miss Kate Brine, daughter of
Mr. J. P. Brine of this town, has been
appointed second Vice -President of
the Young People's Association of Knox
church, Winnipeg.—Mr. E. C. Coleman
has been appointed Lieutenant in the
Seaforth Volunteer Company. ,Mr.
Coleman will make an excellent officer
and will bevery popular with the men.—
Mr. Jame e Graves has sold his cottage
on west Gdderich street to a Mr. Green,
abridge contractor, recently from God-
erich township. He got $1,000 cash for
it. He will build another residence next
summer.—A little daughter of Mr.
Robert Winters died very suddenly on
Thursday last week, of croup.—We
are sorry to learn that Mr. F. A. Armi-
tage is prostrated by a severe attack of
typhoid fever.—Mr.Thos.Bell, of Wing -
ham, was in town on Tuesday. He was
on his way to attend the funeral of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Boyd, formerly of
Mitchell.—Miss Mary Tyreman daugh-
ter of Mr. Josiah Tyreman, of Seaforth,
who has been teaching at Carlingford,
during this year, has been engaged to
teach a department in Mitchell public
school at a salary of $250 per annum.—
A pair of cow -hide boots were found
about three weeks ago,- near Harpurhey,
by Mr. Livingston, of Ilullett.—There
were 130 members in good standing
present at the Band of Hope weekly
meeting last Monday. Every boy and
girl in town should hasten to enrol their
names at once and join this merry band.
—The regular meeting of the Young
Liberal Club will be held in their rooms
on Tuesday evening next, when the eirb-
ject of Commercial Union will be again
taken up and decided. It is hoped
there will be a large turnout of mem-
bers, as the subject under discussion is a
very live one, and all having the interests
of the club at heart should encourage,by
_their presence, the participants in this
debate.—The present week was set apart
by the Young Men's Christian Associa-
tions throughout Canada and the United
States for special prayer on behalf of
young men, and has been so observed by
the Association hpre.—Mr. A. W.
Wright, of Toronto, delivered an address
in Cardno's Hall here on Tuesday even-
ing last under the auspices of the
Knights of Labor. Mr. Wright is a flu-
ent and clever speaker, and delivered an
excellent address to a large audience.—
Mr. fames Scott has purchased the old
Meyer farm adjoining Harpurhey from
Mr. Alex. Davidson,paying for it $7,250.
Mr. Scott now has 300 acres of as good
land as can be founid in Canada, having
a farrn for each of his three sons.—Mr.
McDerrnid is still i confined to bed, and
there is not much Change in his condition.
—Mr. John McMillan, M. 'P., is now
nearly recovered, and we hope to see him
around shortly.—Mr. and Airs. David
Grant returned home from their wedding
trip on Monday, and have gone to house-
keeping and settled down to the sterner
realities of life.—The High School enter-
tainment takes place Wednesday even-
ing, but as we go to iaress a day earlier
this week than usual we have to leave
further mention of it until next week.—
If "F. H. C." would kindly make her
request personally to the Assistant Sec-
retary of the Mechanics' Institute, in-
stead of by letter, the desired informa-
tion could be more readily given. --Mrs.
George Campbell and Mrs. Douglas, of
Blake, left here on Wednesday for Paris,
where they go to visit friends.. We wish
the ladies a pleasant time.—Mr. Wm.
Kyle, of the Tuckersmith hotel, writes
denying the statement that Mr. Dun-
lop's crock of butter was left at his
house as stated in these notes two weeks
ago, and we cheerfully make correction
as our informant must have been mis-
taken.
PASS 1-11M AROUND. —The old saying
that "There are many ways of making
a living," was strikingly illustrated in
this town a few days ago. A fine look-
ing, well dreseed man of good presence
and polite manners, arrived in town and
put up at the leading hotel, and after
dinner he sallied forth and commenced
business as a vendor of a "Patent Anti -
Lamp Explosive." This article was a
nice little round, red ball, which was to
be placed inside of the lamp and which
was guaranteed to prevent the oil from
exploding and the lamp from smoking,
and would, it was said, cause the lamp
to give a much more brilliant light.
They were sold at 15 cents each or three
for 25 cents, but on no aceount were
they to be opened or exaniined else they
would lose their virtue at once. One
lady purchaser, however, before using
the article allowed curiosity to over-
come prudence and proceeded to ana-
lyze the preparation to see what it
contained. As a result of her researches
she found two small pieces of red flan-
nel about an inch square in which was
neatly wrapped up a small pie3e of
white chalk about one-fourth of an inch
in length. This was all. This lady, de-
termining to get even with the handsome
and smooth-tongued agent who had so
cunningly duped her and others,foilowed
him to the house of a neighbor where he
had gone, and burst in upon him just as
he had effected a sale of another of his
"Patent Anti -Explosives." She at once
opened fire and the neighbor joining in,
the chap found himself in the warmest
corner he had occupied for some time,
and no doubt considering discretion the
better part of valor, he made a hurried
exit through the back door, and started
in quest of victims new. On the after-
noon of the same day he was overhauled
by a constable from Mitchell, Who want-
ed him for an unpaid board bill he had
left there. He gave the constable the
slip, and left town also forgetting to
settle his board bill here before leaving.
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Tuckersmith.
REMOVED.—Mr. John Kyle, formerly
of Kippen,having purchased the farm of
Mr. James Kyle on the 8th concession,
formerly occupied by Mr. Kinsman, has
taken possession and removed to it.
Mr. Kyle is an excellent fanner and will
soon have his new place as well cultivat-
ed and as comfortable as any in the
township'
Bayfield.
FIRE,. —A very destructive fire occurred
here on Sunday night last resulting in
the total destruction of the flouring and
saw mills of Mr. Thompson. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Mr. Thompson's
loss will be very heavy, and the burning
of the property will be a loss to tl vil-
lage and neighborhood as they will not
likely be re -built. 1
Hullett.
A FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANT.—Mr.
Thos. Neilans has now got about through
collecting the taxes for this township,
and he says the money is coining in very
well despite the hard times.. Mr.
•Neilans has now been collector of Hul-
lett for 17 years. During that time he
has handled about $250,000 of the town-
ship funds and has never, to his know-
ledge,lost a cent,nor has he ever heard a
complaint. We hope he may continue
to labor in the interests of his township
for twice seventeen years to come.
Exeter.
BRIEFS.—Gilmore, the supposed no-
torious thief, who was tried here on
Thursday last for burglarizing B. C.
O'Neil's bank here, was let go scot free
as no further evidence was found against
hina—Mr. Wm. Hawkshaw and wife
and Mr. John W. Carroll and wife, of
Seaforth, Sundayed in town.—Quite
large amount of grain is coming to mar-
ket daily; prices are good.—Messrs. T.
Prier and Jas. Oke shipped two carloads
of fine steers to Monti eal on Thursday
last.—Messrs. Snell & White, of this
place, intend having an extensive auc-
tion sale here on Wednesday, the 23rd
inst; a large number of very valuable
horse an&cattle will be disposed of.
Morris.
A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. —Mrs. John
Summerville, of the 5th concession of
Morris, has been troubled for 16 years
with a tumor on her neck and shoulder.
The last year it had grown very rapidly,
so that it had become very large. On
the 13th of October it was removed by
Dr. McKelvey, of Brussels, assisted by
Dr. Holmes. Mrs. Summerville is now
in ,perfect health and attending to her
household duties. , Dr. McKelvey has
removed a great number of tumors this
last year and never lost a case, while
each case has been attended with the
very best results.
Bruoefleld.
FAREWELL PART'.—A farewell party
was held at the residence of Mr. A. Ross,
on Friday evening last, in honor of the
departure of his sbn Mr. D. Ross, for
Algoma, where he intends to reside in
the future. Early dn the evening the
numerous friends and acquaintances of
the above named gentleman began to
congregate, and about 8 o'clock the
house was filled to its utmost capacity.
After the customary greetings were over,
dancing was the order of the evening.
The music was turnished by Gilmour
brothers who have already won an en-
viable reputation 4 masters of the violin.
The dancing was interspersed with songs
by a choir, under the able leadership of
Mr. Geo. Baird, s., who deserves great
praise for his untiring and successful
efforts to train the musical talent of the
young, and their performance on this
occasion was a 'redit alike to their
teacher and the n ighborhood to which
they belong. At 1 o'clock a sumptuous
repast was served o which all did am-
ple justice. After tea our genial friend
Mr. Cook, in behalf of the company,
made a- few remarks expressing the sor-
row and regret of those 'present at part-
ing with their highly esteemed friend
Mr. Ross. He a so gave him some
friendly words of advice and encourage-
ment and concluded by hoping that a
bright and prosperous future awaits
him in his new home. Mr. Ross, in re-
ply, said he felt truly thankful to those
present for their demonstration of friend-
ship and assured them that in whatever
circumstances he might find himself
placed in the future he would have a
warm place in his heart towards his
many friends in the vicinity of Bruce -
field. After itaking a tender farewell
the company Idiepereed, feeling sad at
the thought of losing their friend, but
. cherishing an affectionate remembrance
of him which time will never efface.—
Cox.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni-
versary services in connection with
Union Church in this place will be held
on Sabbath after next, November 27th,
when sermons will be preached by Rev.
Peter Wright, of Stratford, at the usual
homemorning and evening. On the fol-
lowing Monday evening the annual tea -
meeting will be held. After tea Rev.
Mr.Wright will deliver his very interest -
ng ; lecture "Glimpses of the Outer
Worlds," which will be illustrated by
14 e light views. The neighboring
clergymen will also be present and suit -
Ale music will be furnished by a select
Choir, under the leadership of -Mr. J. B.
Ja4nieson.
Blyth.
DOTS.—The measles are going the
rotinds among the small children, and
the big boy 113 a chance to ,laugh and
tell how sick he was When he had the
measles.—Dr. Sloan has returned from
his hunting expedition in Muskoka.
!ANOTHER OF THE SAME.—One day
last week a very promising young man
entered our town and commenced opera-
tions by selling a small package which
he claimed would,when put into a lamp,
-prevent the lamp from exploding. The
oil would not ignite, he said, even if the
lamp were upset. It would save the
house from burning, and a host of other
things it would do. To prove the truth
of what he said he put a package into a
two -dollar lamp filled with oil, then
rolled up a piece of paper and set it on
fire, and away it went in a thousand
pieces. The young gent left too. A
policeman was on his track, but he
boarded the train for Wingham. On
examination the parcel proved to be a
piece of chalk wrapped in red flannel.
East Wawanosh.
LOCALITIES.—Mr. Geo. McGowan, of
the 2nd line, is on a holiday trip to Bos-
ton, after putting in a hot summer at
hard work. He expects to be gone a
month or six weeks. He had only been
from home but a few days when a valu-
able mare took sick and died in a few
hours.--e-Mr. Geo. Quinn, of the 3rd con-
cession, has been under the care of a
doctor for some three weeks. Pleurisy
seems to be what is the matter.—Miss
Elizabeth Dey, of the 3rd concession,
has . been ill for some titne with the
quinsy. Iler throat has been so badly
swollen that for more than a week she,
has been unable to eat. We hope they
may both soon be better. Miss Dey ob-
tained a second-clase certificate at Clin-
ton last summer; she has a school in Hul-
lettsand if her health permits she will
enter on her duties January 1st.
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Wingham.
SOCIAL.—A social was held last Thurs-
day evening under the auspices of the
Oddfellows of this town, when read-
ings, recitations and singing were the
order of the evening. Two recitations
were given by Miss Pettypiece, a deaf
and dumb mute, entitled "The Sailor
Boy and the Shark" and " Nearer my
God to Thee," which were well received,
she having to do it with signs. The hall
was comfortably filled with themembers
and their fainilies.
BRIEFS. —J. A. Cline, chief of the fire
brigade, tendered his resignation at the
last meeting of the council owing to ill -
health, which was eeceived with some
reluctance as he had proved an efficient
officer. George Pettypiece was appoint-
ed chief in his stead.—Candidates for
the municipal council of next year are
beginning to be the ,subject of some re-
marks. We understand Mayor Inglis
contemplates standing for a -second term,
and also our present Reeve, Mr. Walter
Scott, who has made a good officer, is
being prevailed upon to try again. A few
weeks more and we will know all about
it.—S. Nickell, carriage manufacturer,
has made an assignment for the benefit
of his creditors.—A mock parliament
has been started in connection with the
Mechanics' Institute, with E. L. Dick-
enson, leader of the Government, and J.
A. Morton leader of the Opposition.—
Miss B. Reynolds has been engaged as
teacher in the sixth department of the
school.
Hills Green.
PRESENTATION.—On Friday evening
the young people of Hills Green and
Kippen were all alive with excitement.
The cause of their smiling faces and joy-
ous hearts was soon discovered when it
was found they were on the eve of
spreading joy in the home of one of
their number, the Rev. Archibald K.
Mustard, whom they presented with a
rnagnificent Italian lamb fur overcoat.
The young ladies came with their
baskets loaded with the good things of
life. Enlivening music also added to
the interest of the evening. All parted
feeliee that they had enjoyed a profitable
and pleasant evening. The presentation
which was made by Miss Parsons, was
accompanied by the following address,
read by Mr. Batton: To Mr. Mustard.
—Since your coming ainong us as our
pastor, we have learned. to esteem, nay
more than that, to love you, for we see
in you a brother in Christ, one who has
consecrated his life to God, for the up-
lifting of a fallen and a sinful world.
We have seen much to respect and ad-
mire in you as a friend, outside of your
duties as a minister of the gospel of
Christ. Coming among us a.4 a stranger,
and yet not a stranger, but a brother in
Christ, we as young people 'felt that you
were one of ourselves coining to help us
to live better lives and more like Christ.
We earnestly pray that during your
stay among us as our pastor that you
may be abundantly blessed, and that
you may be long epared to unfurl the
blood stained banner of Christ. We
hope that wherever you go as the am-
bassador of Christ that you will be
strengthened and upheld by one who in
days past strengthened and upheld his
own people and who is to -day tlie same
•unchangea'ole God. Hoping that your
example and life may prove a blessing
to all with whom you come in contact.
On behalf of the Hills Green and Kippen
appointments we beg your acceptance
of this fur overcoat as a slight token of
our love and regard for you. Hoping
that you may be long spared to your
family and the Church of God and that
when the Master sees fit to call you
home to that Mansion in glory that you
will hear the welcome summons, "Well
done good arid faithful servant, enter
thou into the joy of thy Lord," and
when we all, meet around 'th great
white throne. We trust that re will
all be better for having met ere on
earth as pastot and people. M y God
bless you and yours is our pra. er, and
when life's journey is o'er that e may
all meet across the river. Si ned on
behalf of Hills Green and frppen—
MINA M ELLIS, MINA JARROTT.
Blake.
DOTS. —John Brennerman returned
from visiting friends in Tavistoc , Ber-
lin and Baden.—G. H. Windsor spent a
few days under the parental roo in Mc-
Gillivray last week.—Mr. Ada Edig-
hoffer has placed on his alread large
staff of workmen another ban , Mr.
James Castle, of Bayfield.—i fr. H.
Racy has purchased from. his bri ther in
Shakespeare a handsome three-, ear -old
driving filly. We expect to he r of a
match between Lady Volunt er and
Fulton before long.—The cheese factory
closed on the last of October witi about
400 boxes of No. 1 hard for sali yet.—
Mr.- Agnew has moved his °la black-
sthith shop to the rear of his bri k.shop ;
he will have an excellent sale ind • ex-
change stable.—The hay seal et have
been removed on to main str et ; the
work was.superintended by Joh Leslie,
assisted by the Hon. John How rd, ex -
M. P. for Drysdale. We expect he next
move will be to build a lockup s hard
times are raging.—.A very disi raceful
row took place at Drysdale on eaturday
afternoon, in which, one of the parties
was so badly punished as to ha e been
under the doctor's care since.— . Dun-
bar is erecting a wire fence aro nd his
lot. —John Brennennan will le e soon
for Baden, where he has secured a situa-
tion in Mr. Livingston's Oil Mi 1.—Mr.
Racy has leased Mr. Bren errnan's
house.—Mr. Park returned from visiting
friends in Fullerton last Frida e—Mr.
Windsor is giving up business h re and
will leave as soon as he gets a counts
collected.
[The above was intended for last wee but was
not received in time.]
Marnoch.
A GOOD SALE.—Peter Mason
auction sale on Thursday, and
well, more especially the cattle,
brought good prices considering
times. C. Hamilton wielded th
mer in his usual able manner.
- ACCIDENTS.—What might hav
serious accident happened to t
J. A. Anderson, as he was r
home from prayer meeting on \
nay night last week. When he
posite Robt. Shiell's the bugg
into a hole dug by some person
been drawing sand, and he was
out of the vehicle, but fortun
did not receive any injury. Th
been several accidents of a liken
had an
a went
s they
he dull
ham -
'been a
e Rev.
turning
Tednes-
as op -
upset
ho had
thrown
tely he
re have
ture itt
this neighborhood lately. As lt; ir. John
Bone and Miss Bone were going to -a
social on Tuesday evening at Mr. John
Coutts,' and when near Pat. Brown's
saw mill, there had been a saw log left
on the road and the night being dark,
they did not notice it until the buggy
wheel struck it and they were upset
into the ditch. Mr. Bone got consider-
ably hurt, and the buggy was pretty
well smashed. . Persons digging holes or
leaving logs on the road should be a
little more careful, as they do n t know
what serious accident might happen
from their carelessness.
Hibbert.
PERSON4L.—Mrs. John Mau+on, of
Cromarty, has been very ill durrng the
past two weeks, but is now gettit'ns bet-
ter slowly, although she is, still very
_weak. Her brother, John Stewart, jr.,
is also sick. He had the diphtheria
sonie-weeks aeo, and a few days ago
took it a second time.
GETTING READY.—During the past
summer quite a number of hous ,s have
been built in the neighborhood of Crom-
arty, sotne of them. being very floe struc-
tures, notably those of Mr. Cllen and Mr.
John A. McLaren, Glenquaich Both
are handsome and substantial brick
houses, with slate roofs. The cages are
now almost ready, and one df these
bright Wednesdays we expect to
the capture of the bonnie birds to
them. •
Quicx WoRK. —The frame s to
by Mr. Robert Gardiner, of Fa
which was burnt to the groun
weeks ago, is being replaced b
stantial brick structure. T
work is now about completed,
expected the building Will be r
occupancy before the new ye
building is to comprise a store,
house and public hall. When
will add very{ materially
appearance of the village,
be a credit to { the enterp
• push of the pronrietor. It is
that Mr. Alex. Diuncan, the Se
the Usborne and Hibbert Fire
Company, has letised it, or is
lease it, and will retire from
and embark in mercantile pure
Brussels.
SOLID TRUTHS.—No great w
boy cried .out, "Oh, for a thousan
when he stuck his head into the
rel, and also no great wonder that tw
S boy can carry away an Overcoat
Blankets from A. R. Smith's. But is
wonder that A. R. Smith has never n
on an overcoat this season? Echo a
it is no great wonder, as he shoss
times larr,er stock to select from th
store in °town. 13y buying large s
Smith buys cheap. By selling exten
Smith sells cheap. Therefore when
Suit or - Overcoat do not be decei
catch -penny dealers, but go straight
vel of cheapness. The day is past
bombastic advertising can deceive
Honest, well -made goods for hone.
what is wanted nowadays. A. R. Ss
Local', BRIEFS. —Police -
Williams will hold court here
of this week, when four cas
heard. Our hotel -keepers wei e attend-
ing a convention at Clinton fo
pose of organizing to repeal t
Judge Toms will hold a cohr
the 24th for the trial of a ditc
Grey, also the court for the r
the voters' list of Brussels on
inst. at 9 a. m. ; there are 47
be •heard.—T. O'Neal now run
to the station.—The charits
promises to be a success on 1 hanksgiv-
working
achan is
ery fine
Toronto
ancier.—
hear of
occupy
e owned
quahar,
a few
a sub -
e brick
nd it is
ady for
r. The
welling
nished it
to the
nd will
ise and
rumored
retary of
nsurance
bout to
the farm
its:
•nder the
1 tongues,"
sugar bar-
• men and
and pair of
this a great
issed a sale
swers, still
s about five
n any other
cks A. R.
ively A. R.
-ou want a
ed by any
to the mar -
hen foolish
the people.
t money is
TIL. 1040-2
agistrate
n Friday
s will be
the pur-
le Act.—
here on
appeal in
•vision of
the 25th
ppeals to
a free bus
concert
ing evening; the ladies are
hard for that purpose. --D. St
the happy possessor of a
spaniel dog which he got fro
this week. He is quite a dog
Jas. Ross has leased the hay scales for
1888 for $86; Reeve McCracken did not
bid at all for them, -which evidently
means that he is again in the field for the
Reeveship.—Thos. Town,- Collector, is
now going his rounds, and he reports
money scarce. --The building for the new
planing mill. is nearing completion ;
when finished it will be one of the best
in the county. Smith Bros. are also
erecting dwelling near the factory
which is to be veneered with brick.—
Geo. Horne, our woolen manufacturer,
has assigned fo r thebenefitof his creditors,
but expects to get a compromise and an
extension of time, when he will again be
in full blast,'as he has been doing better
this season than formerly, but some of
his old creditors won't give him a show.
Wm. Martin has moved into his new
residence.—The barley market is boom-
ing just now, and farmers are shoving it
in as fast as possible, receiving as high as
70 cents for it. Last week we had a match
race between R. Williams' " Magician "
and Gus Gcebel's " Grit " for $10 a side.
The " Magician " won in two straight
heats. Time 3.10 and 3.06. Gus is not
satisfied and has issued a challenge for
$50 or $100 to either Williams or Scott,
but forgot to put up a forfeit. Gns does
not like to be left, and thought of apply-
ing to the courts for relief, but on a sec-
ond thonght, decided ; to wait until next
spring, when he will show the citizens
trotting at the rate of 2.40 for satisfac-
tion. The Rev. Dr. Cochrane, of Brant-
ford, willilecture in the Town hall on
November 28th, under the auspices of
the Young People's Association of the
Melville church.
Grey.
POINTERS.—Thanksgiving day is to be
observed by public worship in the differ-
ent churches.—Tho. Davidson, 12th
line, has had his old barn removed and
attached to his new one. This makes a
good improvement on Mr. Davidson's
excellent fann.—Mr. A. Tindall'e sale on
Thursday of last week was a good suc-
cess though not largely attended.—Many
of our sports are airing their muskets in
the woods his week. They say game is
very scarce which makes the more hunt-
mg.—Alex. Larmont, who used to reside
in the suburbs of Brussels, has taken up
his abode on Mr. Straith's place, 16t -1s
line.—The recent fine weather has given
the tillers of the soil an opportunity to
finish fall plowing.—David Taylor has
moved into the house formerly occupied
by John McNeil.—The municipal council
.will likely be returneri by acclamation
for 1888.
yarna.
REMOVED.—The many friends of Miss
Susan P. Hobson will learn with regret
- of her departure from Varna to Cheboy-
agan, Michigan. She has occupied the
position of manager and sales lady in
Mr. Joseph Morrow's store, Varna, for
the past five years and by her pleasant
disposition and excellent business facul-
ties, has gained the respect, confidence
and esteem of a large number of people,
and she will be much missed from Mr.
Morrow's popular establishment. We
wish her a successful and prospereus
future, and congratulate the gentleman
who has been so fortunate as to secure
her services.
OBITUARY.—A sudden and unexpect-
ed death occurred on Friday evening
last. Miss Rebecca J. Stewart, sister of
Messrs Geo. and Jas. Stewart, breathed
her last. Although ailing for some time
no one expected to hear of her sudden
demise. Her remains were intered in
the Varna cemetery on Sunday last, and
the large concourse of peo-ple assembled
to pay the last tribute oif respect to the
deceased, showed the estimation in
which she was held in the neighbor-
hood.
Wroxeter.
LITERARY. e understand a Literary
Society is to be formed in town. We
wish it success. We have any amount
of talent in that direction, it only wants
to be brought out.
FOB. THE OLD LAND.—Mr. Wm. Ben-
nett, of Grey, left on Monday morning
last for a trip to the old sod to see his
parents. He intends remaining the most
of the winter if it is not too cold over
there. We wish him a pleasant time in
the land of his birth.
FAREWELL.—Rev. J. H. Moorhouse
preached his farewell sermon to a large
congregation on Sunday evening last.
He left for his new field of labor on
Tuesday last. Heleaves the charge here
in a good position financially and other-
wise, which is owing to his untiring
efforts in the cause. His successor has
been appointed and comes well recom-
mended.
DEATH OF A PIONEER. —We have to
record the death of Mrs. John Gemmil,
of Turnberry, at the ripe age of 70
years. She was one of the early pioneers
in that township; was highly respected
as the large funeral on Friday last
showed, being one of the largest seen in
this section for some time. She was
buried in the Wroxeter cemetery.
EDUCATIONAL.—The following is the
honor roll for October, in the senior
room of the public school here: Junior
Third Form—lst Robert Rae, 2nd Elisa
Mosgrove, 3rd Mary Simmonds. Senior
Third Form—lst David Rae, 2nd Samuel
Pope, 3rd Fred Funston, 4th Alberta
Smale, 5th L. Pomeroy and F. Vogt.
Junior Forth Form—lst Jessie Gibson,
2nd James Allen, 3rd Geo. Macdonald.
Senior FourthlForm—lst Brenton Hazel-
wood, 2nd Viney Hood, 3rd Minnie
Stables.
LOCAL BRIEFS.—It is our sad duty to
announce the untimely death of the
eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Baker, on Saturday night last. The
funeral on Wednesday was largely at-
tended. The cause of her death was
consumption of the brain. Rev. A. E.
Smith officiated and made some very
feeling and appropriate remarks.—Mr.
Andrew Mitchell returned home a few
days ago from Toronto, where he has
been undergoing treatment for his eye.
We are sorry to say that the visit has
not been satisfactory, as his eye is no
better than when he went away. We
hope for his speedy recovery. --The oat-
meal mill is rapidly approaching com-
pletion, and when done will be very
complete. Already large quantities of
oats are finding their, way here, as this
is always known as one of the best mar-
kets in the county for oats, also for
wheat and all sorts of farm produce. --
The stone work of the basement of the
Methodist church is going ahead well
now, and if the weather keeps fine for a
few day we will see it completed.—Dr.
Srnale hs got a new furnace put into
his house, which, we have no doubt,
will make it very comfortable. Our old
friend, A. Welch, is the contractor, and
EDW. *PAUL.
, It -is not often an Opportunity clears
when you can buy
SILKS AND VELVETS
But the chance is yours now. We have
had
A BUSY SEASON,
And naturally enough we have accumn-
,
lated a number of short lengths. These
we now offer to our friends for
JUST HALF
The lengths range from one and a half
to ten yards each, in Navy; Seal, Grenat,
Olive, Bronze, &c. Some Of these goods
were sold at 75c, some at $1, and some
higher, but no matter what the price
was,
HALF PRICE
IS
The Figure
Now!
E. McFAyli S,
Cash Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth-
ing Establishment,
SEAFORTH,
ORT,
we have no doubt it will be well done.—
The wells in this place are nearly all
dry. Wells that have never been dry
before are in that condition,now. Per-
haps more water is being lised now that
the Scott Aet is in force.—Mr. Iggle-
stone, the veteran piano tuner from
Toronto, spent four or five days in town,
and tuned up all the pianos- and organs.
Where is there a town that can boast of
employing a tuner for tkiat length of
time.—Miss Hiscocks is at'present visit-
ing her brother and family in this place.
Gorrie.
CONVALESCENT.—Mr. William Huston
who has been very ill, is able to be out
of bed. At one time he was so ill that
Drs. Brownlee and Smale had little hope
of his recovery.—Mrs. . Thos. 11. Mc:
Laughlin is suffering frotnierysipelas in
the face. May she soon bp restored to
her wonted health.
REMOVIIsTG. —Mr. Jas. Fraser who has
lived for a number of yeas on a farm
south of Garde, has rentedla farm a mile
and a quarter south of Behnore on the
gravel road. The farm contains 200,
acres, and there are 165 cleared and in a
good state of cultivation. IMr. Fraser is
a man of more than ordinaty intelligence
and is held in high eeteern by 13: large
circle of acquaintances who very much
regret his departure, while wishing hini
success in his new home. ---The Rev. Mr.
iVfoorhouse, the Episcopal minister,
of Gorrie, is to remove to Wingham,
Mr. Moorhouse's amiable disposition has
made him a favorite with ,persons of all
denominations. The people of Wingliam
are to be congratulated on their securing
the services of so able and estimable it
man. May he accomplish much good in
his new sphere of labor.
BRIEFS. —Mr. Boyd, who has taught
so ac3eptably in school section No. 18,
Ilowick, during the past fen months, is
engaged to teach in the same section
next year.—Mrs. Laird, ief Stanley, is
visiting her brother, Mr.Jas.Armstrong,
V. S., of Gorrie.—Mrs. -Doan, of Iowa,
and her little daughter, are visit-
ing friends in our village. Mrs,
Doan is loud in her praises of the salub-
rious climate of that state. She says
consumption is unknown there, and that
she has not known of one case of typhoid
fever during her stay of seven years in
that State.—Our teachers have been re-
engaged for 1888. Mr. John Campbell,
the principal, will have taught in Caorrie
ten years in December, and Miss
Holmes, the assistant, one year.—Miss
Martha Keine, daughter of Mr. John
Kaine,Reeveof Howick, has returned from'
visiting friends near Kingston.—Mr.
Gilbert Jardine, son of Mr. John Jar-
dine, has returned from .Algoma.—The
Rev M r. Moor house preached h is farewell
sermon last Sunday afternoon to a
crowded house.—Mrs. Carson left on the
Monday morning train for Harrisburg,
whither she goes to see Mts.Jos. S. Per-
kins, her neice, who is lying almost at
the point of death.—Men are building it
new engine house near the station it
short distance east of the tank, the
engine in the tank being unable to draw
the water from the new reservoir. They
think that two engines will have suffici-
ent power to force the water into the
tank.—Mr. Henry Harding has bought
the house and lots formerly owned and
occupied by Dr. McMichael. The pro-
perty used to be one of the most attrac-.
tive in the village.—Mr. Seymour has
purchased from Mr. Martin, of Harris
-
ton' a house and lot situated in the south
endof our village.—Mr. Downing has
opened a boot and shoe; shop in the
building north of Mr. ,McLaughlin's
store. He lives in a house belonging to
Mr. John Ardell.
—The Mitchell Advocate says : "The
Salvation Army have their share of
courage. Whether they ,are right or
wrong in the methods they '10.tie adopted,
they have at least the coorage of their
convictions. They have lived through
ridicule, derision, and even personal
violence, and no matter how we may
object to their parades, their military
titles, their flaunting banners and their
bands, yet we must adroit that their
courage has won for them sqlne consid-
eration among the people.," When the
army first opened fire in Mitchell the
Advocate was a very strong oppcnent,
but we are pleased to see it now giving
these people credit for the good quali-
ties above mentioned, and which cannot
but be observable to every fair-minded
person.
IIITVCI Y FIR
yrs )IA0 NUM
Fall •
MILLI?
Opened & Ready for
Dress Goods,
In all the lat
Mantles ki
Clot
We never before hs
stock -
Corsets, C4 -1o.
11.1
tons, etc.
vane.
Underclothing
Shawls, Flan
ets,
At the very lowe
Cheap Hofmal
SEAN
Agents for B -utter
terns, Sheets and
styles.
Why We Are a
MR. Enrron. —Ph
the Reasons of Di
1875 are answered i
47, Assembly mit
one cnriously of the
and the Lan&"
sense in which thc
allowed, as Mr. It
cenaing the Union
the same all the '
there were ehange
the basis between t
and June 1875, WI
to corresponding di
of the dissentients,
a sense that the stai
ed. I have looks
Assembly minutes -'
the earliest date air
be mach -obliged I
comply with the re
and furnish me thr
with a copy of the I
or, better -still, wi
Reasons of Dissen
after these same rel
rather than befell
I would make, if y
enough Space, is th
place the Reasons t.
and then the Replii
ly after the satin
stand fairly before ,
ers. I then intend
subject, and allow,
selves whether .the
or not. My ob
pamphlet was noi
but simply to givl
of the Uuiars
on o
stand distinctly Wi
so to deterMige '
they find the/mete
Is dutiful to keel
made any misstate
to know it, but no
out to me yet. Y
Read
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