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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-11-25, Page 88 Edward Cash Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT- TER in pound prints and two pound rolls. Also for Hides, Sheep Skins, Furs and Tallow, during fall and win- ter, at the old stand. %,itvott xpo5itor. DISTRICT MATTERS. Commercial Union We may get, but whether we do or not the feet remains that J. PICKARD, of Seaforth, —IS SELLING— Good Ready -Made Clothing At remarkably low prices this season. Steam of Overcoats, and Suits in Mons' Youtlui' and Boys' on hand. Ask too see our Men's splendid Overcoats at $6.50. JAMES PICKARD, North and South Branch, Crich, daughter of Mr. John Crich, Seafor9i, who received a diploma for 2nd class certificate at the High School entertainment in Cardno's hall, last week, has been engaged to teach the Brodhagen school, at a salary of $300 a year. We have no doubt she will be as successful and diligent in teaching as she has been as a Etudent and the people of Brodhagen seetion are to be congratulat- ed on securing her services. THE MCKILROP IN:ill-RANCE COMPANY. —DEAR EXPOSITOR.—In your last issue Mr. Beattie says : "If the party writing the article under the heading of McKil- lop Mutual Fire Insurance Company,' in the previous week's paper, would sign his name in full he would try and prove the statements made to be false. If this will assist Mr. Beattie in any way have no hesitation in giving my name and surname in full, and trust that by next week'e issue he will be able clearly to prove the untruth of the statements made.—joues R. GOVENLOCK, Winthrop A NEW COMER.—The Milverton cor- respondent of the Stratford Beacon says: " Mr. W. T. Boyle, for many years a re- spected resident of this village, has sold his property to Mr. Robt. Rainey fpr the sum af $725. Mr. Boyle has been ap- pointed general agent of the Watson Manufacturing Company, of Ayt, and purposes taking up his residence in Sea - forth. While sorry to lose Mr. Boyle as a resident, we congratulate him on his appointment." We _have pleasure in welcoming Mr. Boyle to our town, and we hope his residence here will be both pleasant and profitable. HURON'S MUSICIANS. –7 -The well known musicians, Mrs. and Miss Sage, of Wal- ton, are gaining an eaviable reputation for their playing on the musical glasses, and their services are being eagerly sought after by the -managers of musical entertainments in many -of the larger cities both in. the United States and Canada. Last year they completed a very successful season in the Western and South -Western States, and they took so well that they were offered engagement for this season also, but de- clined as they did not care to go so far from home. They have, however, been filling several engaeements in Canada. We notice by the ''London papers that they appeared in that city op the even- ing of the 14th bast., before a very large audience, in Victoria Hall, at an enter- ta.inment under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association of that city. Before leaving the hall they were waited on by a committee and asked to play again on the following Tuesday evening. The London Free Press aays : The musical glasses were, apparently, the feature of the concert, and Mrs. Sage and her daughter are to he congratulated on the manner in which they manipulated the glasses. Several of the airs were charmingly rendered, and drew forth unstinted applause, which was .well bestowed." Mrs. and Miss Sage are, certainly, to be congratu- lated on the success they have achieved, and we have no ioubt they will continue to grow in popularity. • METHODIST CHURCH, SEAFORTH.—The _Harvest Home Dinner provided by the ladies of the Methodist church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid, on the evening of Thanksgiving day, was in every sense a most gratifying success. The dinner was served in the basement of the church, which had been tastefully dec- orated in harmony with the occasion by the ladies and young people of the church. The quality and abundance of the spread upon the tables were such as to please the most fastidious. The ladies deserve special mention for their com- mendable attention and courteousness in supplying the demands of the many to he served at the tables: The proceeds amonated to about,$100. After dinner the audience repaired to the assembly roomed the church, where an attractive programme composed of Readings, Ad- dresses and Music was in waiting. Messrs. Clarkson, principal of the High School and Mr. McCoy, of the Presby- terian church, gave excellent and in- structive readings in a very forceful and happy manner and Rev. A. D. McDon- - ald and Mr. 15. D. Wilson, delighted the audience with addresses full of merit and profit. Mr. Wilson gave no uncertain sound as to his position on the temper- ance question, and Mr. McDonald spoke ably on the elements of a successful church_ The choir of the church, as is usually the case, discoursed music to the delight of all. The pastor occupied the chair, and in his closing remarks, in harmony with the suggestion of Mr. Mc- Donald in his address, m.ade a few state- ments as to the success attending the church during the past year, as a cause for thanksgiving. We gladly note the following : The congregation hasilargely increased , the membership more than doubled ; the Sabbath school also Has a -very creditable increase in attendance and the finances of the church, which for the past few years have been a great cause of anxiety, have been placed, through the praiseworthy liberality of the congregation, in a comparatively easy condition, the floating d bt of ver $3,000 having been provided f r, and the loose collections on the Sa bath ow fully meeting the interest o the I an, interest than before. As n videnc of the congregations ' apprec a4n of the above success under their present pas or, they have appropriated ta hii this ear a salary rating among tbeibe t give in the Guelph conferenee,viz , $1,150. he ii unanimous wish of the Bear at its ast meeting was the return 0 ie r. flo ell for the third year,and as far s we k ow the wish ofthe Board butIvotes the, de- sire of the entire! eongre a ion. The quarterly meeting, on the first Sabbath in November, was one of a ked inter- est and power, and the n m ler cominu- est ever seen in the ehurc he nuniber received into Membershi uring the past quarter was thirty-tev n, thi ty- II the special services just cl, sed, in which the pastor was ablY as ist4d by the the Methodisacongregatio f the town have reason to " thank odl and take courage." We heartily w sh them eon- ous future. FRESH Valencia Raisins, acted Raisins, New Currants, , N Peels and choice extracts at FAI DES CALL at the Seaforth partake of our hot and cold lu day. Oysters and meals served in all styles on the shortest n best brands in Tobaccos and stantly On hand. BREAD -Maker's Yeast, Buckwheat Flour, Shelled Aluao Ciscoes for sale at Fairley's Seat No reasonable offer ref and Shoes and Winter Caps at K Stand. Men'S and Boys' Long than they have ever been knowia. Seaforth. w Candied 's, Seafoirth. 1041-2 ta. rant and che served all t all hours 'and The yery s kept On. 1041-1 raising Iaddies and 1041 2 tic iga sel ds, rth. sed nip Bo THE SPECIAL OPFER of Companion ineludes the admirab day Numbers for -Thanksgiving with colored covers and full twenty pages each. These, with ly issues to Janua.ry 1, 1888, will all new subscribers who send $ subscription to January, 1889. has been greatly enlarged, is fin and no other weekly literary pap valuable reading and so many ill low a price. DON'T forget that Fairl in the Bank Block, two doors sou of Commerce, where you can say as everything is cut right down o prices. A call solicited. J. Fairley, nd pag he be .76 he ly str h o ELDER SAMUEL BROWN, of ganized Church of Jesua Christ of Saints, will hold a series of meetings Sunday, Nov. 27th, 1887, at 2:30 p. Town Hall, Seaforth, and to continue week, excepting Satnrday. bleetin J. C. LeieLeev does not fore of goods by giving away presents. T generally pays for ' the present, by return for his money an inferior class Good value and straight dealing Is °ti - for B ts che so. G ate Old per on 1041 1 Youth's ther week - sent free to for a year's Companion es so much tions for so 1041-1 s located the Bank ur money, k bottom eaforth. 1041-2 he Reor- tter Day commenc- , in the during the s to coin - 1041 -1 the sale e customer getting in of goads. motto at 1041 MONEY TO LOAN.— To lean kir a term of years, on first mortgage security, ne thous. and dollars private funds. Also any amount of company money at the. lowest rates and most satisfactory terms. APply at or address Tux Exeoseron. Office, Seaforth. 1041 TOWN VERDICT.—Laidlaw's good. It has been proven so by ma ing and asking for " More of that T frem you before." Our .30 cent Ja best value in town.. Y.. C. LAIDLA1 A CHRISTMAS PRESENT SUIT A MILLIONAIRE.—Buy a dollars' wort at the Temple Of Fashion and get the Grand Drawing on Christmas Ev nificent sett of Beaver Furs, Cap Teas are y return - a we got an is the 1041 1 LE FOR of goods icket for A wag -- Bar and 1041 AT Laidlaws new fruits of Id kinds have just arrived, for the Christmas trade. it will pay you to call and get our -pr.' s before placing your order. We have a ch ce stock - of A No. 1 goods, of all kinds and ar prepared to serve you promptly and at hard prices. J. C. Laumaw, Central. 1041 • FREE EXCURSION TO aTRA ORD. Carefully read the advertisement of . J. Mc:- PHERSON, the Stratford Fur Man, thei !take the first train, purchase goods to the inount of twenty dollars, and the Fur Man ‘Vill fund the trilAL t Laidlaw's you can get bra Bermuda Onions, ..Finnan Haddies Apples, Potatoes, Onions, Flour, Bra Chop, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Rolle 0 Wheat, Prepared Buckwheat Flo thing in the Grocery line. We an Butter and Eggs at the Central. ,i. C Cardno's Block. Awake has come to hand. This excel nt maga- zine is looked for, longed for, and me ts with a thousand welcomes from the young people of every house where it is taken. . There s instruc- tion, there is entertainment and there 8 the best amusement in it for stormy days and- ong win- ter evenings. It is a full library in itself and every family not receiving Wide Awake is suffer- ing- loss and being deprived lof a real• -blessing. 1041-1. THE GREAT BOONI.—A J. L. Smith's, Seaforth, is attracting the crowds, an the grow- ing interest manifested tells plainly that there are great bargains in progress Just hinkof it, a comparatively new stock ofi wel assorted Staple and Fancy Dry Goods t rewn o en to the year, is worthy of every eraons attention. public at wholesale prices at his sealon of the This is no sham sale, although some people may tell you so, because we are ge ting in new goods. cheap as the rest. We are talking bargains to We are sorting up lines, and th y are for you the preople,.for the genuineness of which hun- dreds can testify for the last ta o weeks. This is a grand opporturday very seild m met with to secure Dry Goods. Prices freely quoted. J. L. SMITH, Seafortb. MEN'S PATENT FELT1BOOTS are entire- ly new and thoroughly waterproof. lThe best ever put on the Market., Don't buy Until you see them. Gso. Goon, Seaforth. 1 1041-1 , GIRL WANTED.—Wanted imitediate- ly a good general servant. Those wild want to visit for a ironth or six weeks need nOt apply, but those who desire steady emploYlment and good wages can hear of a place on application at 1041 berries, , Shorts, ts, Rolled r, add every- LAIDLAW, 1041 FOOT BALL.—A tournament was held on the Recreattn Ground, Seaforth, on Thanksgiving Day. when two good match -es, namely between Clinton and Seaforth town team, and Woodstock and Seaforth High School, were wit - 4 nessed by those who raved -the sveather and came out. The rst match'was be- tween Clinton and Sel.forth-town team, and after an hour's hard play resulted in a tie, each side having one goal.1 The second match was !between Wood- stock and Seaforth High ISchool and some very pretty play was exhibited by both sides. The Woodstock players are a fine athletic looking lot of boys and individually play a splendid game, but do not play together well ahd there the High School boys had the' pull on them. This match resulted in favor of Seaforth by a score of 2 to 0. After the seeond match Clinton and Seaforth went at it again for half an hour to' de- cide the tie. After the mbst exciting struggle that ever took place on the Recreation Ground, Seaforth was aaain victorious by a score of 3 to 2. Ar's it had by this time become dark the final tie between the two Seaforth teams had to be postponed. The prize for the THE HURON EXPOSITOR., winning team will be a foot bail of the finest grade, presented by Messrs. Lumsden & Wilson of this town. The Woodstock boys staid all nig14 in town and enjoyed themselves in various ways, most of them going to the harvest home dinner in the Methodist church. TheY are a fine, gentlethanly lot of fel- lows, and We hope this will not be their last visit to Seaforth. They left for home on the early morning train. TREASURER OF HIS COUNTY.—At the late November elections, Mr. Allan Mc- Lean, formerly of Seaforth, and whose letters from Colorado some years ago will still be remembered by many readers of THE EXPOSITOR, was elected, on the Republican ticket, county treas- urer of Huerfano County, Colorado, where he has lived for a number of years past. Our Republican neighbors,whether wisely or unwisely,believe that economy in public expenditure and honesty and integrity in official trust are best secured by the frequent accounting to the people of those whom they honor with official place, hence it is that even their county officers are elective and hold their posi- tions but for a term of two years, with possibilities of re-election. The office to which Mr. McLean has heen elected is the best in the county from a pecuniary point of view, and is also attended with less possibility of annoyance and care in the performance of its duties, than any of the other county offices. His old friends and our readers generally will be pleases' to hear of an old Seaforth man meeting with appreciation in the distant home where he has located himself. A COLLEGE DEBATE.—The first of 3 series of Inter -Collegiate debates took place in Knox College, Toronto, last Fri- day night, and was participated in by two gentlemen selected from the stu- dents of this institution and a like num- ber from Wycliffe College. The chair was occupied by Pr fessor George Pax- ton Young, L. L. D , and after a pro- gram e of musical a d literary selections was g ne through ith the debate took place. As both the gentlemen who re- prese ted Knox College on this occasion are w 11 -known in Seaforth, we append the fo lowing from he Globe's report of the pr ceedings :ea' The subject of de- bate ets a rather u fortunate one from its vagueness, " Res lved, That to de- crease the number of independent nations would, be an evil." The affirmative was and vsfe. J. Clark, representing Knox, and the negative by Mr. E. C. Acheson Wycliffe. The spee hes were generally admitted to have been among the most brilliant and acute of those of any de- bate that has been held among the col- lege literary societies for some years. The chairman, in summing up, deplored the generality of the subject, but praised th'e speakers, and said that they were so closely matched, and the contest had been solelosely worked out, that he could not possibly decide in favor of either side." -THE LATE FRANCIS FOWLER. —M r. Friancis Fowler, of Harpurhey, passed away on Friday morning last. Mr.' Fow, ler has been a severe sufferer for sevieral months. About a Tnonth ago one of bis feet had been amptitated on ac- count of mortification, and he, stood the operation so well it was hoped the dis- ease might thus be checked and his life spared, out any change for the better was only temporary, and ultimately the constitution gave way under the disease. Mr. Fowler had reached the good age of 74 years. He was a native of Northaler- ton, Yorkshire, England,and came to this country in 1829 with an elder brother, and was then only sixteen years of age. - He resided in Toronto, then called York, until 1832, when he came to the Huron Tract and settled on the farm on the Huron Road, Tuckersinith, near Sea - forth, where he contiuued to reside until he retired from the active duties of life a few years ago, leaving his farm to his son. For many years he was a member of the municipal council of Tu.ckersmith, the late Dr. Chalk, who was an intimate friend of the . deceased, being then Reeve. He was an enthusiastic Liberal in politics and a worthy member of the Episcopal church. By industry and good management he succeeded in mak- ieg a competency, arid leaves his family in good circumstances. fle was a kind friend and a good neighbor; and his high sense of rectitude won for him the best esteem of his fellow men, and his death will be deeply regretted by all who knew him. He was married in 1838 to Char lotte Anne Jewett, who still survives -.him, and he leaves a family of four sons 'and four daughters all grown up. The .remains were interred in the Harpurhey cemetery on Sunday afternoon last. THE HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. --Wednesday, the 16th inst., having been fixed on for the distribution of the diplomas to graduates of the Seaforth High School, the pupils and teachers decided to give an entertainment on that day, and accordingly set to work to get up a programme that would be a credit to the ipstitution. We need 'hardly say that they were eminently successful. The students were kindly aesisted by Mrs. Bright, Mr. Thos. O'Hagan, M. A., of Mitchell, Mr, Jas. Scott and Miss Ewing, Pianist. To the latter two is due in a' great measure the success of the programme, as we believe they devoted a great deal of time to the training of the scholars, and we are sure they must feel proud of the way in which the selec- awls were rendered. The programme con isted of vocal and instrumental muSic, readings, recitations, dialogues and tableaux. The poet (or somebody else) says that " When all is excellent it is invidious to particularize," but we thiek we may be pardoned if we particu- au4ience, but if all such duets'are per- formed in the way in which the one at the High School entertainment was, we hope they will soon becomqa regular part of musical entertalnments. The tableau representing the "Death of Minnehaha," was splendid, and was recalled again and agaih. During intermission the diplomas were iswarded, those for sec- ond class students being presented by Mr. McCaughey, chairman ofithe Board, ,and those to University students by Rev. J. E. Howell, M. A.., each gentle man making a neat speech. In the -second part of the . programme Mr. O'Hagan's imitation of an old Scotch minister and his canny precentor brought doWn the house, the audience laughed till'the tears rolled down their cheeks, and when they could not laugh any more they clapped their hands. The street scene was beyond description; those who took part seem d to get into the spirit of the thing, f r the characters were portrayed to the life, and it would have taklen a very sh rt stretch of imagina- tion to make on think he was in Lon- don -or some o her great city, where representatives f almost all countries may be seen min liug together. A most successful enter inment was brought to a close by a oho us by the students and the national ant em. We do not know who the stage manager was, but we ment passed o without a hitch and there was' flout of those " dreadful papses " which s often occur in enter- tainments of th s kind. Mr. Clarkson, principal of th school, acted as chair- • Da the Rev. Me. Stewart, of Clinton, preached a most excellent and practical largecongregati n. This was the only sermon in the P esbyterian church to a serVice held in tOwn.—Mr. C. M. Whit- ney has the riew4st novelty in the shape i, and by the taming of a crank -the same as hat which tufns the wick the .lamp is l't without the aid of a match and wit out removing the glass. It is an ingenious and 1 andy contrivance and must speedily b come very popular.— Rev. Mr. Simpson, of Brucefield, who is popular both per onally and as a preach- er, Occupied the pulpit in the Presby- terian church las Sabbath 'and delivered two able sermon . Rev. Mr. McDonald pre ohed• at Brpcefield, where he has long been 'Et great' favorite as he usually is wherever he g es.—Mr. and Mre. J. A. Wilson retur d home pn Saturday last: Mr. Wilsoa had been at Winni- peg, and Mrs. Wlson at Grand Rapids visiting her pare ts.—Mr. John Fowler, of Kinburn, intends erecting a residence here next spring, nd will come here to live. Mr. Fowle is already half a citi zen, and we shou d be glad to have him altogether.—Mr. John Traquair, jr., formerly of Tuck ritheith, With his bride, left here on Tues ay last for Strangfield, Essex County, w ere Mr. Traquair has a farm, and wher they will reside in future. We hea tily wish our young friends health, h ppiness and prosperity in their new relations. —Mr. John Camp- bell, formerly of he Commercial Hotel in this town, is n w Carrying on a groc- ery, flour and fee business in Kamloops, British Columbia and it is said is mak- ing money fast. Mr. John Kyle re- turned home fro his Manitoba estate last week looking well, but showing signs of bard wor . Mr. Kyle this year harvested over th ee thOusand bushels of No. 1 hard wheat, esides a proportionate with the result of is season's operations. —During the months of July.and August of "this year Mr Chas. Lowrie, of this town,shipped fro Seaforth to one dealer in Leith, Scotland,984 packaes of butter and 350 cheese, and during the months of September and October he sent to the same house 1,10p barrels of apples. These shipments i will amount to over $30,000 which have been paid out for these products here by Mr. Lowrie alone.— Mr. John R. Clarke, the famous " Boot Black Orator," is to return to town, and will deliver his leeture " The Rose, the Shamrock and the Thistle," under the auspices of -the Mechanics' Institute on the evening of December 7th. This is Mr. Clarke's maeter-piece, and we are sure the people of'Seaforth and vicinity will give him a *arm reception. —The night school, .of which we made mention last week, opened, on Tuesday. There was a fair attendance, but still there is room for more, The school will be held on the evenings of Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and members of the In- stitute are free.—We notice by the Pilot of Leith, Scotland, that Mr. Aitken has been unanimously elected Provost of that city. The office of Pro- vost corresponds somewhat te_ that of Mayor or Chief Magistrate in this coun- try, but has connected with it more onerous and responsible duties. Mr. Aitkin has been ,City B: ilie for three years, and although a you a man seems to be marching uPwards. • ile is an inti- mate friend of Mr. Chars. owrie, of this town,and is the head of th firm for which Mr. Lowrie does business in this coun- try.—We understand th t the fire bri- gade intend having thei annual ball shortly. ---The first sleigh appeared on the streets last year on t e 8th of No- vember, and the first ood sleighing for the Beason came on the 27th •of the same moeth.—Mr. Ceorge White- ley has a pair of "- y " yearling colts which he now drives • both double and single. Fin' :peed nothing to equal them has ever be n seen in these parts. They are by his S eatucky stal- lion " Carlisle," and are a splendid ad- vertisement for °this hors .—Misses Ida Dickson and Dora Wilson of this town, and Miss McLaughlin, o St. Thomas, sister of Mrs. Dr. Smith, all from the Young Ladies' College, B antford, spent returned to Brantford on Monday.—Mr. Malcolm McDermid is still confined to bed and his condition is not much im- proved.—A young man named Murphy, who reeided in Egmondville, and was a son of Mr. Thomas Murphy, of Hibbert, died on Monday of Bright's disease. The funeral procession passed up Main street on Wednesday -morning, and was a, very lengthy one,there being over eighty car- riages, showing the respect in which the deceased and his family are held in the neighborhood. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss.—There are many in this town who. remember Miss Fry, who for several: seasons managed the millinery department of Messrs. Duncan & Duncan, and resigned that position only after she became Mrs. Wilkinson. She resided with her husband in Win- nipeg for some years, but lately made her home in Minneapolis, where after a long term of illness, she died al;out two months ago.—Mrs. George Angus, of Paris, sister of Mr. John Lyons, of this town, returned home. Saturday, after making a pleasant visit of two weeks with her brother and family.—Mrs. Oldham, of Beamsville, and Miss Mc- Gregor, of St.. Catharines, are spending a couple of weeks here with Mrs. T. 0. Kemp.—Mrs. A. W. Bleasdell and son, who have been spending some time here leave to -day for their home in Winnipeg.—The usual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held on Tuesday evening, November 29 at 7.30.—Miss Phelps, of St. Catharines, the celebrated temper- ance orator, will deliver an address under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union on Wednes day evening, December 7. Look out for further particulars next week.—Mr. J. .G. Wilson's auction sale On Silver NOVEMBER 25 18‘17, 11111111.111111111.11111113111.7.111. Creek Farm on Satu largely attended and g realized for the stock colt by Carlisle was s standard bred mare risi Clear Grit, brought $1 horse, $135, and othe articles at prOportionate Mr. J. P. Brine condu The Salvation Army her a grand Banquet and Ju the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6t1 which will be led by Sta chett, the musical divisi his hallelujah wife. Th no doubt, be interestii attended as the eresent e and his assistant, as wel are putting forth every the occasion all it shoul McCoy, of Egmondville, Stewart, of Clinton, exc last Sabbath.—Murphy, Irish comedian, who is a with our citizens, will tainment here on Thursday evening next, December lst. day last, was od prices were ig four, by old 45 ; a driving • animals and y good prices. ted the sale.— intend having ilee service on of December, -Captain Bur- net officer, and meetings will, g and largely ergetic captain as the soldiers, effort to make be.—Rev. Mr. and Rev. Mr. hanged pulpits the celebrated prime favorite ive an enter- Ashfiel INTERESTING NOTES. The pupils of school section No.5, are laking prepara- The officials of the Zi n church and Sabbath school are ma,kin g arrangements for their annual tea mee ing.—Water is again getting very scare , Some of the wells are giving auts—T e measles have broken out in this vicinit and in conse- quence quite a number o the pupils are down sick.—We are glad to learn that Mr. Reid who was dange ously ill is now convalescent. LOCAL BRIEFS.—Than passed off quietly around were held in the Hill chu lection amounting to $123 This goes to show that not all rusted this yea Christian zeal of the good congregation keeps bright boys were out shooting, not get much game.—So men from this place have lumber woods.—Mr. an Watt have just returned where they have been visi Mrs. Alex. McIntosh, fo dent of this place, but nos Dakota, is at present visi this vicinity. sgiving Day ere, Services ch and a col - was taken up. the wheat has ,. and that the people of the Some of the but they did e of the young one off to the Mrs. Alex. rom Hensall, merly a resi- of Sheldon, ng friends in Farquha PERSONALS. —In a wee Alex. Hackney and fam long farewell to the old move into their costly b May they vend many ha —Mr. Wm. Hackney, Th borne, a former pupil of high school, has been eng Mount Pleasant school fo Hackney is a young man o ability and energy, and s in his new vocation. He wishes for his future succe • McSillop MORE GOOD STOCK.— havine sold his age the old country, has purch Jas. Gardiner, near St. superior bull calf, with pe for the new herd book. sired by Mr. Russell's eelel ed bull " Master Annan has taken first prize at Exhibition in Tofonto, als London and other fall sho A Goon SALE. —The at farm stock, implements, farm of Mr. Jas. Campbell sion, on Friday last, was 1 ed and was very successf old steers sold for $50 per grade cows went as high a and sheep realized $19 per else proportionately hig realized about $1,200. M wielded the auctioneer's gave the best satisfaction t or so Mr. ly will bid a ome, and will ick mansion. py days in it. mes road, Us - the Mitchell ged to teach 1888. Mr. considerable ould succeed has ur best s. 1 bull to Mr. sed f om Mr. arys, a very igree eligible his calf was rated import - ale," which he Industrial at Hemilton, s. ction sale of 14th conces- rgely attend - 1. Two year air ; common $28 a piece, pair, and all . Thal, sale ammer, and all. A WORTHY THANKSC.IVI `G OFFERING. Rev. Colin Fletche , of Thames Road and Kirkton, who has received many tokens of his people's good will since coming among the n, was very handsomely treated by his ongregations on Thanksgiving Day. arly in the morning: the Kirkton fri nds sent him a very beautiful cutter with shafts and pole, robe and horse bla kets, accom- panied with an address, igned by Mr. McCurdy and others, exp essive of the congregation's grateful a preciation of their pastor's untiring lab rs and their kind wishes for himself and rs. Fletcher. On the same day at th elose of the Thanksgiving services, at hich a large number were present, the Thames Road congregation pr sented Mr. Fletcher with a very hen some Astra- chan overcoat and Mrs. letcher with P. P., on behalf of the r anagera and congregation, made the ptesentation, and read an address that ast have been very pleasing to thepastor and his wife. Mr. Fletcher returned th nks for Mrs. Fletcher and himself, and spoke briefly of the kindly feelings and ood will that have existed in the congresations hither- to, and expreseed his fer ent wish for the peace and prosperity o his people in time to come. Sunshine. Loaf, BRIEFS.—Mr. Ri hard Webb, the new blacksmith, is orking up a good business in the shop hich he has lately rented from Mr. ugent.—Mr. Vanstone has bought se eral lots of timber in this vicinity whi h he will cut and haul to the mill in the inter.—The river was completely frozen over on Mon- day, and several loads f logs were brought to the mill on sle ghs on that day.—Alex. Hood has r turned from Michigan, but he says he sill go back. —Mr. R. Agnew, teacher in School Sec- tion No. 3, and Mr. Wm. Potter, teach - of No. 5, Morris, are both ee-engaged for 6th concession, of Morris, as erected a comfortable frame house to take the place of the .one lately dest oyed by fire. —J. Cooke, Jas. Seale'an T. Russell, of the 6th line, of Morris, ave each im- proved their farms very m eh by clear- ing up- a portion of the swa p and drain- ing the land on the front o their lots.— Michie, the well- nown. cattle feeder of this vicinity, ha a very fine two-year-old steer and a he'fer which he is feeding for the Christ nas market. All in search of good be should . see them.—The measles; and ti e matrimon- ial fever are raging through int the town- ship of Morris this fall. T e former in- fects the young for most p rt, but the latter attacks both ; even the old bache- lors not being proof against it.—The re- port that James Hall had rented his farm on the 7th concession of Morris is not correct.—The culvert at the south end of the bridge hero is almost impase- able at present and should be repaired at once. Our present council bad better get things in good order if they want to be elected for next year. Varna. PERSONAL.—We are sorry to hear that Mr. Geo. Stewart, sr._, is very sick. SUDDEN DEAT11.—On Tuesday morn- ing last Mr. Robt. Reid, only son of Mr. Wm. Reid, of the Bayfield Road, fell from his chair while eating his breakfast and immediately expired.,- Deceased was aged 40 years, and for the past two yoars had been troubled with heart dis- ease. Much sympathy is felt for the be reaved parent. ACCIDENTS.—On Tuesday night last Mr. Geo. Forest, while on his way to Varna, collided in the darkness with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Erratt, who were in a buggy. The buggy was overturned into the ditch and Mr. Erratt had his shoulder dislocated. Mr. Forest went to Brucefield for Dr. Elliott, and under his treatment we expect soon to see Mr'. Erratt all right again. The same night Mr. Frank Coleman collided with Mr. Walter Stewart's buggy and damaged it considerably, the shafts being broken, a wheel smashed and the axle bent. DEBATE.—The Debating Club held a meeting on Friday evening last, in the school house, when the subject " Re- solved, that inventions have benefitted the condition of the laboring classes " received a second airing. The affirma- tive was supported by Messrs. Robt. Mc- Millan and D. McGregor, and the nega- tive by Messrs. Thoe. McMillan and J. W. King. The chili will hold its next meeting a week from this Friday even- ing, the subject for debate being " Com- mercial Union." EDGINGS. --Messrs. Clark and Murray have disposed of their lambs at a good price.—The Methodist church edifice, of this place, flee undergone a thorough process of repairing both inside and out- side and presents a highly presentable appearance.—Mr. John McMillan, M. P., is, we are glad to state, now recover- ing rapidly, and will ere long be again able to attend to his business.—Accord- ing to report we are going to have things lively in municipal matters in this town- ship'. The veracity of these rumors must now very shortly be tested. Hills Green. IMPROVEMENTS. —Mr. James Hagan has just completed one of the best barns in the township of Hay ; he has stabling enough to hold 47 head of cattle, 15 horses, and also a large stall for sheep. Mr. Hagan says it took the biggest part of $1,000 to finish it, but then money is well invested in furnishing such sub- stantial and comfortable accommoda- tion for stock as this structure does.— Mr. John Jarrott has also completed his stabling, and thinks his stable is not a whit behind the former.—Mr. Charles Troyer has also remodeled his store so as to make it look like new, and when he gets in his winter stock of goods it will make one of the nicest country stores around. BRIEFS.—Mr. Thos. Coleman has now wound up the cider business after a very successful season, he having made in the neighborhood of $50 or thereabouts.— We are glad to hear Mr. Geo. Hart is arrain able to resume his duties in the school room.—Mr. lid. Shaffer intends removing to Michigan on Friday, the 25th inst., where he has secured a good situa- tion. REPAIRS. —Mr. William Butt, of the 2nd concession, L. R. S., Tuckersmith, has added a new addition to his house and filled. in between with sawdust, and is going to have the house comfor - table. Bus Woisea—Last Week Mr. Thomas Carter, of Hibbert, cut, split and piled ten cords of long wood on the farm of Mr. L. Scholdice, 4th concession, Tuck - work was done for Mr. Jas. Barry, of Hibbert, and he can vouch for the truth of it. Mr. Carter wants some one to " thread on the tail av his coat." SCHOOL BOARD.—A _meeting of the School Board was held at Egmoiadville on Saturday last, all the members being present except Mr. Dalrymple. The minutes of last meeting were read and amended by rescinding the motion grant- ing Ma. Horton $10 for caretaking and kindling fires, as all the teachers in the township were engaged on the same footing. The school was therefore de- clared vacant, and the secretary was authorized to call fOr applications for a teacher. Several accounts were passed and ordered to be paid. The Board meet again at Egmondville on Saturday, December 3rd, at 2 o'clock p. m. Winthrop. THE REFORM CLUB.—The McKillop Reform Club will meet at the Temper- ance Hall, Winthrop, on Monday even- ing October 28th, when the following subject will be discussed. "Resolved that it would be beneficial to the farmers of Ontario to quit wheat growing for export." THRWING.—Despite the hard times our wargon makers seem to be in the midst of prosperity. Mr. Fred Horn has lately indulged himself in the luxury of a fine driving horse. Fred enjoys many pleasant miles behind the animal, but from its appearance we would cau- tion him to beware lest his experience be similar to that of a certain " John CHEESE OR I3UTTER. —A meeting of the patrons and share holders of the Win- throp cheese factory, was held here on Wednesday the 16th hest. It is under- stood that the company will build a new factory but whether for cheese or butter or for both, has not yet been decided. - TIIE INSURANCE. —The Inspector of the insurance company in which the cheese factory building was insured, has been here and investigated the affairs in eonnection with the late fire, and has recommended that the sum of$996 be paid as the amount of loss sustained. This will likely be accepted by the direc- tors. The cheese were insured in the Saugeen company, the directors of which do not meet until the 30th December. After that date it is thought the insur- ance on the cheese'veill be forthcoming. Mr. J. C. Morrison the secretary and manager, states that if 30 new share- holders take shares the company will be able to build the new factory and make EDW. McFAUL. It is not often an opportunity °seen when you can buy SILKS AND VELVETS But the chance is yours now. We have had A BUSY SEASON, And naturally enough we have accurnie lated a number of short lengths. These we now offer to our friends for JUST HALF PRICE. The le gths range from one mid a half to ten ya ds each, in Navy, Seali Grenat, Olive, Brbiaze, &c. Some of these good.s were sold, at 75c, some at $1, and some higher, hilt no matter what the price was, HA LF PRI CE The Figure Now E. McFAUL'St Cash Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing Establishment, SEAFORTH, the cheese next season for two coats per pound. Come forward, gentlemen and take stock. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the standing of the pupils of Winthfop pule lic school for the foregoing six weeks :— Scholarship,—Senior fourth—let Kate Calder, 2nd Wm. Hanna, 3rd Bella Russell. Junior fourth -1st , Maggie Hart, 2nd Aggie Wright, 3rd Safah 13u1 - lard. -Senior third—lst Gordon Mc- Dowell, 2nd Annie Love, 3rd Sarah Brown. Junior 3rd—lst Fanny:Russell, 2nd Mary J. Itinna, 3rd Donaldlultot. Honor roll,—lst Francts Combs, 2nd Gordon McDowell, 3rd Bella Ruissell. SOLID TRUTHS. —No geeat,wonder the, , boy cried out, '' Oh, for a thonesnd tongues,'" i when he stuck hisi head into tbe sugar bar. .4 rel, and also no great wonder that two men and i a boy can carry away an Overcoat and pair of ' Blankets from A. R. ',smith's. But is this a great i wonder that A. R. Smith has never missed a sale - OTI an overCoat this season ? Echo answers, stiil it is no great wonder, as he stems about five times larger stock to select from than any other store in _town. By buying large stocks A. R. Smith buys cheap. By selling extensively A. 11. Smith sells cheap. Therefore when you want a Suit or Overeoat do not be deetived by any catch -penny dealers, but go straight to the mar- vel of cheapness. The day is past when foolish bombastic advertising can deceive the people. Honest, well -made goods for honest money is what is wanted nowadays. A. R.$3(ITIL 1010-2 i ANNUAL MEETING.—At the annual s meeting of the Maitland Skating and., Curling Rink Company, held in the council room on Monday last, the fol- lowing directors were elected : R. Gra- Adam Good and F. S. Scott. Behest Graham was elected president. The Board is the same as before only A. Good takes E. E. Wade's place, he re- fusing to be elected again. CHARITY CONCERT.—The charity con, cert,- which was held last Thursday evening, was a great euccess, and shew- ed that the people of Brussels believe in assisting the poor, the receipts being $89. The conoert was held under the auspices of the Women's Christian Tem- perance Union, who will dietribute the receipts during the coming winter. The talent was all local, and was if anything better than usual. Scorr ACT. —At the adjourned court held here last Wednesday, the case against John Kennedy, of Fordwich, was dismissed, and T. O'Neill's and, Chas. Dame's cas s further -adjourned to Wednesday n xt. On last Friday Geo. Backer was fined $50 and -casts, and a case againstiM. Cushman, of Gor- rie, dismissed, also the case against I, J. Tuck, of Cranbrook. The different sidee were represented by Scott, of ()lintels, and Wade & Sinclair, of this plaae. _ Stanley. COUNCIL DOINGS.—The last meeting of the township council was held on the 12th inst., all the members being pres- ent. The following motions were passed: That Alex. Mustard's aecount of $34.35 be paid. That Jas. Aikenhead examine the ditch on the side road between lots 10 and 11, and make settlement with Mr. Murdock for the same.—That the retureing officers for last year be re- appointed, substituting the name of Robt. Dewar for that of James Dewar, and that the. clerk be instructed to draught a by-law confirming said ap- pointment. The council adjourned to meet again on Saturday, 24th of Decem- ber next, at one o'clock p. m. TOWNSHIP Tonios.—Mr, Alex. Me* Beath, of the fourth concession, pur- chased a three year old filly from Ma Thomas McCloy, Tuckersmith, for the handsome sum of two hundred and seven dollars, and we think that Mr. McBeath got the best of the bargain.—Mr. John Booth left last week for Algoma, and Mr. J. Hart hae gone to Brussels, where he has obtained a good situation,—Mr• Robert Dirnsdale, who spent the sum- mer months in Dakota, has returned home, looking robust and healthy. Mr- Dimsdale speaks highly of Dakota, but prefers living under his parental roof for the winter.—Mr. H. Reid and Yin A, McBeath, are running opposition against the sawing bees, as they have purchased a circular saw and intend doing a noll- ing business with it. —M r. Joseph ffarvel has killed his jumbo sow, which, who dressed, weighed five hundred pounds' Who can take a higher step than this. -- We are pleased to learn that MiSS liens McNeil is slowly recovering, and hope to see her smiling countenance IP the pleasant events which are aboutte take place. vimoLin THE WintE interest to ean few of the many si Plain, Striped, cl Mantle and ilet *lothing for Lath Shawls in Doll'''. Scarfs, Clouds, Vaps, the best a53-$ JaAtts. and and Children, verl 6orsets, 'Gloves, Mings, Buttons, ltibbons, etc. We have 3ust ihat we ever had. Sold off cheap. Our Millinery st with some of the hat and materials. Cheap Hoffrn 81 Agents for Du Fashion Sheets az —Last week Walkinshaw teaeher 'MI aient services, and popular t positions in OA Miss Walkinsh Popular with with the pupils her eonnetion the town very has accepted Aurora, and sv.- that she is bet that her futur fall in pleasant —Several of to the families residing in the third eoncessio before Magistni Tnestin.y of last settling a,hout ous night, in freely used. of pent np sple for many moot graceful affair. for the proseen the defendant whole afternom most contradi that two of the two others wer third, Thomas, tor of the who] $10, the totil to within a few pretty steep for feared from tl that the mattei CLC AN immense Stick of to Choose From &e., CtothiN Edwat POPULd NinillerY SEAI