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THE HDRONI EX.POSITOR.
Edward Cash
Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT-
TER in pound prints and two pound
rolls. Also for Hides, Sheep Skins,
Furs ancrTallow, during falland. win-
ter, at the old stand.
E. CASH.
Illiederich Street, Seaforth.
*ttron xpoi5itor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
Commercial Union
We may get, but whether we do or not the fac
remains that
J. PICKARD of Seaforth,
—IS SELLING—
Good Ready -Made Clothing
At remarkably low prices this season.
Stacks of Overcoats, and Suits in Mens'
'Youths' and Boys' on hand. Ask too see our
lien'E splendid Overcoats at $6.50.
JAMES PICKARD,
North and South Branch,
SEAFORTII.
P1ESENTATIO14.—The students of the
High School paid, a neat compliment to
Miss Ewing and Mr. James Scott last
week by sending deputations to each of
them to express the thanks of the school
for their services in getting up the musi-
oal part of the programme at the enter-
tainment which passed off so successfully.
As a further markof appreciation of
their generous h ip, the deputations
were ordered to present them with email
sums from the proceeds of the concert.
This simple act does credit to the stu-
dents themselves and no worthier recipi-
ents could have been selected for the
konor.
NEARLY POISONED.—One day this
week Mr. L. E. Dancey, Barrister of
this town, had a somewhat close call.
He purchased and took home with him
for dinner a can of lobsters. He partook
very heartily of the fish and returned to
kis office. He had not been long at work
when he was overtaken by a peculiar
dizzy sensation and became deadly sick.
He w,ent to Dr. Eh-ans' office and had
hardly time to tell the doctor of his dis-
tress before he fell backwards andbe-
came unconscious. Judging from the
symptoms ,the doctor at once decided
that he had been poisoned and admini-
stered the proper antidotes. In about
an hour he was sufficiently recovered to
be able to walk to his residence, but he
still feels the effects of the racket.
ST. ANDREW'S DAY.—St. Andrew's
day was celebrated by the " Chiels of
the Heather" in a right royal manner
on Wednesday evening, when about
thirty gentlemen assembled at an im-
promptu supper gotten up at Kennedy's
hotel, in this town. The Scottish hag-
gis, the "chieftain of the puddin' race,"
prepared by that Prince of Scotsmen,
14r. Robert Carmichael, was served up
by Mine Host Kennedy in the style
characteristic of this excellent hotel, and
was duly enjoyed and. appreciated by
those who participated. Having fully
satisfied the cravings of the inner man,
the tables were cleared and the chair
was taken by Mr. Alex. Stewart, chief
of the Seaforth Caledonian Society, -and
song and sentiment formed the pro-
gramme for the remainder of the evening.
A most enjoyable and social evening was
spent by all present, and no doubt the
attendance would have been very much
larger had the occasion been made more
widely known.
REMEMBERING AN OLD FRIEND.—The
formal proceedings connected with the
raising of the Clinton High School to a
Collegiate Institute took place on Thurs-
day. Hon. Geo. W. Ross, Minister of
ltducation, and other prominent eru-
dites took part in the proceedings
and Mr. Ross delivered an address in
the evening. Many years ago when
Rev. A. D. McDonald, of this town,
was stationed in Clinton, he took a
prominent part in organizing the High
School and during his residence there
was one of its warmest supporters.
Recognizing, and still remembering
this fact, the High School (Lath -brides
specially invited Mr. McDonald to take
part in the proceedings connected with
the raising of the school to the stand-
iag and dignity of a CollegiatelInstitute,
and he went to Clinton yesterday. It
was a very graceful compliment on the
part of the authorities of the Clinton
Righ School, and will, we have no
doubt, be duly appreciated by the hon-
ored recipient.
FROM MANITOBA. —Mr. Cyrus Turner,
formerly of Tuckersmith, but now of
Wellwood, Manitoba, was in town this
week. Mr. Turner looks well and the
rigorous climate of Manitoba seems to
agree with him. He has been a resident
of Manitoba for nine years and now con-
siders himself one of the oldest inhabi-
tants. He is located on the celebrated
Big_Plain, and is within ten miles of the
village of Carberry, on the Canada Pa-
cific. He is now quite comfortably sit-
uated. Ile keepe 'the post office called
Wellwood, and there is a good scheol on
the corner of his farm and a church close
by, while the country is thickly settled,
Nearly every quarter section being occu-
pied. There is, also, an abundance of
timber within three miles of his farm.
The Big Plain is the great grain growing
district of Manitoba, but it will never be
pouch for stock raising or mixed farming,
owing to the scarcity of hay, grass and
running water. It will produce a very
good first crop of timothy, but after that
it is a failure, and clover will not grow
at all. As a grain producer, however,
the soil seems to be inexhaustible and
that section has suffered much less from
failure of crops than any other in the
North West. The year before last while
there was some frozen grain, the de.
struction of the crops by frost was not
nearly so general as in most other places
and last year the drought was not so se-
vere here, and a fairly good crop was
harvested, while this year there
was a most prolific yield. Every
person had big crops. On a
piece of land which he had cropped
seven years in succession Mr. Turner
had a yield of 40 bushels to the acre,
while on another piece which he had
summer-fallowed and plowed twice he
kad a yield of over 50 bushels although
it was badly lodged and a good deal was
left on the ground. Mr. Turner, judg-
ing from his nine years experience of the
country, is well satisfied with it, and
despite the many drawbacks and failures
he is convinced he has done better than
had he remained the same time in
Huron. Mrs. Turner also was much
troubled with asthma when here, and
she has enjoyed the best of health there.
She was here last fall on a visit when
her old enemy again returned, but! as
soon as she got back to Manitoba
it left her and she has never ben
troubled with it since. Mr, Turner in-
tends staying here abont a month and
will make his headquarters at the resi-
dence of his father, Mr. E. Turner, of
the West End, Tuckersmith.
GROCERIES, Groceries, Groceries, Tea,
Tea, Tea.—The Star Grocery hi making such
preparations for Christmas as will astonish every
one. The Greatest Bargains in Teas ever heard
of, Good Japan Tea at 16c. per lb by the caddy.
Beautiful presents with every ponnd of 38c. and
50c. Tea. Five Hundred DollaraWorth to chobse
from. Sample Free. qso. Goo»4 The Leading
Grocer, Seaforth. 1041
'A RARE OPPO ,TUNIIY. Every one
who buys $1. worth of goods, oai compete for
the _ luxurious Set of Furs—Op, Collar and
Cuffs—to be given away on qhristmas Eve.
Newest Ties, Handsome Braoes Gloves, Rich
Silk Handkerchiefs, suitable for Christmas pre-
sents. J. W. MILLAR, the Tempe of Fashion,
Seaforth. 1042-1
CARDIGAN OVERSHOES sohiet1ing en-
tirely new. A first-claFs stoCkit g, with rubber
attached, for Ladies, Boys and Gi Is, completely
does away with the old style of ov rshoes. They
are 'cheaper, better and more - comfortable.
Prices; Ladies, only Si 25; Boy and Girls, on-
ly $l.00; Children's, only 90c. Sol Agent in Sea -
forth R. WILLIS. •
P. S.—Do not buy an •Oversh e till you see
them. R. WILLIS, Seatorth. 1041-2
BOOTS AND SHOES. —Rerne ber if ,you
cannot get just the thing you wan at our great
closing up sale, at Kempthornels Id Stand, we
have everything known in the B ot and Shoe
trade at our other Store. -Every ne should see
our new patented Waterproof Fel Boots. GF.O.
GOOD, Proprietor; John McIntyre Manager.
' 1041
aAN extraordinary opportunity to se-
oure Dry Goods for little money. Make no mis-
take, but go direct to J. L. Smith's, Seaforth,
who is selling at cost and belpw. 1042-1
EVERYBODY is talking about the great
bargains in Boots, Shoes and Winter Caps, at
the closing up sale, Kempthorne's Old Stand.
In order to, give everyone a chance we have
made arrangements to keep the store open
every afternoon. Goods must be sold, no reason-
able offer refused. Store open all day. GEORGE
GOOD, Seaforth. . 1041
THE. YOUTH'S COMPANION is superior
to any i Illustrated Family Weekly published.
That it is highly appreciated is shown by the
fact that it has won its way into 400,000 families.
The publishers issue a new Announcement and
Calendar, showing increased attractions for the
new year, which, with. sample copies, will he
sent free to all not fandliar with the paper. If
$L76 is sent now, it will pay for The Companion
to January, 1889, and you will receive the ad-
mirable Double Thanksgiving and Christmas
Numbers, and other weekly issues to January
1, 1888, free. i . 1042-1
ATTENTION !—A full meeting of the
members of the Caledonian Society is requested
for Friday evening, Decernber 9th, as matters of
importance will come before the meeting. A.
DEWAR, Secretary. 10421
THE POPULAR GROCERY. —This way for
choice goods and reasonable prices. Satisfaction '
guaranteed or money refunded. Just received
a choice lot of C. Moran's best raisins, also choice
new currants and all kinds of candied peels and
extracts specially for the holiday season. We
also have the celebrated Scotch Finnan Haddies
which we import direct frorn Par1 land twice a
week. Yon will also find our Sto k of Sugars
and Teas complete, and equal in quality and
prices to dny in town, and all other Goods to be
found in a first-olaEs Grocery the same. ESTATE
H. ROBB, Seaforth. 1041-2
BETTER THAN—COMMERCIAL UNION.—
Every Farmer knows that it don't pay to raise
wheat. Get out Of that old rut. Buy one of
Hendry's Straw Cutters. You can keep more
Stock and keep it better by cutting your feed.
Our Machines are the best on the market, and
our Reverse Feeder is pronounced perfection by
all that have seen it. We have on hand aiii
ready for delivery Horse Powers, Grain Crushers,
Straw Cutters and Root Cutters. No trouble to
show our Machines to you. THOMAS HENDRY &
SoN, Huron Foundry, Seaforth, Ont. 1041-1
SERVANT WANTED.—Wanted immedi-
ately a first-class servant girl for a respectable
family in Toronto. Big wages given to a com-
petent person. For particulars apply at Exeosi-
TOR OffiCC, Scaforth. 1041-2
A FORMER HGRONITE GONE. —Man y
of his friends in this county will hear
with regret of the death of Mr. John
Caithness, of Wellwood, Manitoba, who
passed to his long home on Friday, 18th
November, at the age of sixty-six years,
after an illness of four mon!hs. Mr.
Caithness emigrated from Scotland to
Canada when a , comparatively young
man and resided for a short time near
Toronto, Hethe went west and re-
sided for several years on the lake shore
near Bayfield. From there he moved to
Stephen township, where he resided
until removing to Manitoba. As a man
and neighbor he won the confidence and
esteem of all who knew him. In politics
he has been a life-long
Reformer, and
took a deep interest in the struggle now
going on in his adopted Province for
Provincial Rights. He leaves his aged
partner, three sons and one daughter, to
mourn his loss and cherish he memory
of a kind and loving husband and father.
His remains were interred in the Car-
berry cemetery, the following Sabbath.
His death was caused by an abscess in
his side, from which he suffered terrible
pain until released by death. The sym-
pathy of all who knew him will, we are
sure, be given to his now sorrowing
widow who is thus left alone in her old
age. May she be graciously sustained
until she to is called to her reward.
A SEAFORTH BOY IN NEBRASKA. —We
have been permitted,. to make the follow-
ing extracts from a letter written by Mr.
Geo.. A. Kidd, son ' of Thos. Kidd,
Esq., of S'ea,forth, to a friend in town.
Mr. Kidd has been a resident of Lincoln,
the capital city of the state !of Nebraska,
for nearly two years, •and his many
friends will be pleased to, learn that he
is prospering and likes his new home so
well. He says :—" We Nebraskans can
hold our own with any other State for
climate, country, industry, intelligence,
ambition, . and to use a newspaper ex-
pression, go-aheadetiVeness. To tell you
that two! months ago where a treeless
prairie existed, now stands a town of
1,500 poeulation, ha tug 140 good large
frame bdsiness house „ might look like a
great exaggeration ; nevertheless, this is
positive truth, and look at our own city's
increase since my coming here twenty
months age: It has giel)wn from 29,030
to 45,007, While the industrial increase
far outshines the popul tion and the next
-
twelve months will see a much greater
stride as we are to hay the long coveted
Misouri River Rate, placing ns cin an
equality with Omaha. and river points.
To give yon an idea- of the cleverness of
some of our people, I send you a pamph-
let, giving a lecture. I had the pleasure
of hearing delivered' by a Mrs. Sawyer,
wife of the present mayor of the city.
She is equally eloquent on any subject.
I do not eingleer out as the only clever
i
woman here by any means,but as chance
happens ills theonly address I can find
printed. : I notice you allude to my not
forgetting Seaforth.:Wel, I could hard-.
ly forget the many friends I have stills°
there, but could I win them all here
then there would be a long and last good-
bye for I cannot but think of the great
advantages young people have here.
Every one seems to be a stranger; you
meet them on street corners all hours of
the day and night inquiring the way,
and occasionally I fall in with some
fellow that appears like a native and on
inquiry find that he has been here six
months, so of late I begin to think I
ought t� consider myself one of the old
residents instead of a "new -chum,"
seeing the advantage I possess in my
long residence. Mr. deserves the
greatest praise for trying to keep
the Canadian youth at home but had I
a good half hour with him, 1 believe I
could convince him that he would be
doing his own son a good service to let
him take Horace Greeley's advice. To
start with, the people here depend
much more on a young man than in Can-
ada. My own personal experience here,
te say nothing of others, proves that.
Since the first of June, I have handled
$75,000 for the Rapid Transit. Street
Railway Company, nearly all of the
directors and officers of which were
strangers to me, meeting some of them
only after I was in the employ of the
company two months. Perhaps they
gloried in their security, as I was two
days' travel from the lines. I find also
on inquiry that young ladies in the West
make very much more money than in the
East, but they must have a bard time
keeping themselves from being brought
to the altar, for Americans are great for
marriage, and I am sorry to say, also
speedy at divorce."
RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT.—It
has been understood for some time past
that Mr. C. McKay intends shortly to
enter on studies preparatory to the
medical profession. Last summer he
passed' the matriculation, and lately
placed his resignation in the hands of the
High School Board. During his five
years' connection with the school he has
enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all
connected with the institution. His
work in the school -room has been most
efficient and satisfactory, and his numer-
ous friends will be glad to see him win
equal success in a new direction. Mr.
McKay leaves for Toronto at the end of
the year. The vacancy caused by the
retirement of Mr.McKay, has been filled
by. the appointment of another clever
and successful ex -student of our High
School, Mr. J. D. Dickson, B. A., who
received the highest honors in his de
partment at Toronto University last
June. Mr. Dickson is already an ex-
perienced teacher, and stands at the
head of his class at the Training Insti-
tute. His previous connection with the
school makes him intimately acquainted
with all its routine, and he will take his
place among old friends who are proud
of his distinguished record in mathema-
tics andphysics on the honor lists of the
University. His energy and severe ap-
plication in the past seven or eight years
are sufficient guarantee that the Board
have chosen the right man for the place.
SPECIAL SERVICES.—In compliance
with an invitation from the Young Men's
Christian Association of this town, Mr.
W. J. Clark, of Knox College, Toronto,
who so acceptably filled the position of
assistant to Rev. A. D. McDonald in the
Presbyterian church last. summer, will
preach two special sermons in Seaforth
on Sabbath, December lith. In the
forenoon of that day he will occupy the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church, and
in the evening he will preach in the
Methodist church. At the close of each
of these services a special collection will
be taken up in aid of the funds of the
Young Men's Christian Association. No
doubt many of Mr. Clark's friends will
be pleased to have an opportunity of
hearing him once more, and in behalf of
the Association we bespeak large congre-
gations and liberal collections. The
Young Men's Christian Association is a
mcst worthy organization, and has done
much good in this town, and should re-
ceive the cordial sympathy and liberal
support of our people. To maintain its
efficiency, however, as well as to extend
its usefulness funds are required, and
the association have adopted this means
of supplying their needs. We hope and
believe that their appeal will be moat
liberally responded to. The evening
sermon will be specially addressed to
young men.
AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—The follow-
ing letter has been received by Rev. A.
D. McDonald, of this town, from Rev.
Mr. Flett, of the Indian mission at
Elphinstone, Manitoba, acknowledging
the receipt of the boxes of clothing, &c.,
which were sent from here and were
contributed by the congregations of Sea -
forth, Brucefield, Thames Road and Mc-
Killop. The letter'which explains it-
self, is as follows: MY DEAR FRIEND, -
1 write you to let you know of the safe
arrival of the four boxes, for which I am
most grateful. I have only opened three
as yet, but was agreeably surprised to
find one of the boxes full of new goods.
In future let your contributors know
that the Okanase Indians can do the
making up so that those who are so
generous may not be put to so much
trouble. We are very much pleased
with all these goods, which came
just at the right time, just as a
very cold spell came on, and many
of the Indians were almost naked.
The ladies must have taken a great deal
of trouble, and I hope you will be kind
enough to thank them for me, and also
for my Indians. The weather, which
a few weeks ago was very cold, has
again got warm, melted all the snow,
and set the river running. Hoping to
hear from you now arid again, and with
best wishes, I remain, yours very truly,
GEORGE, FLETT.
WEDDING BELLS. —That general and
ever fatal fever, known as "matrimon-
ial," symptoms of which are always
lurking around this place, has this week
deprived Seaforth of another of our most
esteemed young ladies in the person of
Miss Maggie Jamieson, sister of Mr.
Robt. ',Jamiesou; of the Golden Lion
store, and step -daughter of John Mc-
Millan a Esq. , M. 1'. The marriage cere-
mony took place on Monday last at the
residence of Mr. R. Jamieson,
and was performed by Rev. A. D.
McDonald,- where a pleasant party
•of invited friends had assembled to wit-
ness the interesting ceremony. The
groom is Mr. Robert Campbell, of 'Mc-
Killop, a highly respected and worthy
young farmer, whose superior judgment
is well evidenced in his selection of so
amiable a bride. Miss Jamieson was a
favorite in her large circle of friends,
and the -many elegant presents she re-
ceived testify in _a manner the esteem
and affection in which she is held by
them. Presents both useful and valu-
able were also sent her by friends in
1Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left
'on the afternoon train for Toronto.
They were attended at the station by a
large number of friends and well-wishers
who will welcome them back most heart-
ily on their return.
SEAFORTH'S PROGRESS.—Seaforth has
done well this year in the way Of ex-
tending its borders. In fact we are
safe in saying that few towns can show
a better record. In order to let our
own residents as well as the outside
world know just what we are doing in
the way of building up the town, we
have secured from the principal con-
tractors a list of the buildings completed
in Seaforth this season, and the amount
which these buildings cost, thus showing
the exact amount'that has been laid out in
new buildings and building improve-
ments in Seaforth this season. Although
we have the contract price for each piece
of work, we shall only give the total
figures, as the contract price for each is
a private matter which some might not
desire made public. The following new
buildings were erected: By Mr. John
Lyons,—Brick residence for W. D.
Bright, brick residence and frame stable
for M. Y. McLean' brick residence for
G. Smithers, brickresidence for Chas.
Wilson, brick residence for A. Stewart,
brick residence for C. Clarkson, frame
residence for S. Jacobs, brick addition
to the High School; frame residence for
Mr. Wilson, el new addition to the skat-
ing rink and addition and improvements
to the residence of Mr. T. 0. Kemp.
The total cost of new buildings erected
by Mr. Lyons amounted to $27,100, and
repairs, additions, &c., to $3,000, making
for him a total of $30,100. By Messrs.
Tyerman & Sparling,—A brick residence
for Mrs. Clarke, brick residence for
Mrs. Chesney, brick residence for Wm.
Dill, frame residence for Geo. Sperling,
frame residence for Jas. Watson, frame
residence for John Robertson, repairs
nd additions to the residences of Mrs.
Armitage, Mrs. Arbuckle, J. Tyerman
nd Frank Scott, which together with
other small jobs amount to $11,625.
By Sleeth & Lee.—Stable for John
-Weir, frame residence for R. Willis,
frame residence for II. Smith, frame
esidence for W. Sclater, frame resi-
dence for Mrs. Kirkman, which with
other small jobs amount to $6,047.50.
In addition to these were erected by
different parties, a frame residence for
John Hargan, a frame residence for
John Habkirk, a frame residence for
Josiah Watson, a frame residence for
D. Charlesworth, a frame residence for
Mr. Tagney, a brick residence for B. 13.
!Gunn, and a frame residence for Dr.
oleman, besides the large brick furni-
ure factoiy and drying kiln'erected by
essrs. Broadfoot & Box, s.nd the sale
table erected by Mr. Thomas Dickson,
nd a barn by Mr. D. D: Wilson.
hese, with other similar but smaller
improvements amount to $24,600. The
following is a summary:
By John Lyons $30,100
13y Tyerman & Sparling 11,625
By Sleeth & Lee 6,048
13y various parties 24,600
Total outlay $72,373
No doubt there are various other im-
provements which we have not obtained
and it would be safe to estimate that the
total expenditure in building in this
town for the present season will amount
to fully eighty thousand dollars. We
may also say that most, if not all the
stone and brick work and plastering
have been done by Messrs. Wm. Copp
and Frank Gutteridge. -It will be seen
that there have been in all 27 new
residences erected, while the substantial
Character of these is a subject for con-
gratulation, therg being no fewer than
pine of them of brick, and most, if not
all of the frame ones are large and hand-
some, structures. And, notwithstand-
ing Ois large addition to the house ac-
comniodation Of the town, there is not
a vacant house in it, and every place
that is habitable is usually engaged long
before it becomes vacant. These facts
speak for themselves. At the present
rate of going we shall soon be assuming
city airs and having our town incor-
porated as such.
LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. S. Dickson now
has the postoffice heated with hot water
pipes. The water is heated by a wood
stove which was. purchased by the late
Mr. Hannah, during the time of the re-
bellion over 50 years ago, and which has
been in almost constant use ever since.
They made better stoves. in thosedays
than are made now.—Mr. John Hunter,
a nephew of Mrs. Jas. McMichael, of
this tOwn, who with his mother visited
here last summer, died at his home in
Scotland on the 15th of November, at
the age of 18 years. He was ill- with
consurnistion and visited Canada with
the hope that the change would prove
beneficial.—Rev. Dr. Ure, of Goderich,
will preach in the Presbyterian church
here next Sabbath. Mr. McDonald
preaches in Goderich.—The December
session of the County Council opened at
Goderich on Thursday.—The firet sleighs
for this season appeared on the Streets on
Monday, and an occasional one has been
creaking around every day since but
-there is not yet sufficient snow for sleigh-
ing although wheeling is excellent on the
main roads. Five miles west of this there
was no sleighing of any account.—Mr.
A. McKean'agent of the Canada Pacific
Railway at High Bluff, Manitobanvrites
us, there have been 115,000 bushels of
wheat, 12,860 bushels of oats and 3,000
bushels of barley shipped from that sta-
tion since the 1st of September. This
proves that High Bluff is a great grain
producing district. —Mr. John Payne,s
formerly of this town, has commenced
the purchase r,of grain on the Stratford
tnarket. The Beacon says: John is a
hustler on the market and very popular
with the farming community, who are
all glad to see hiin back to his old busi-
ness."—Mr. George Smithers has moved
into his handsome new brick residence
which he recently erected on the
Wilson property. We wish Mr. and
Mrs. Smithers much happiness in their
new and comfOrtable home.—The many,
friends of Mr. F. W. Armitage, who has
been dangerously ill with typhoid fever
for some weeks will be rejoiced to learn
that he has passed the crisis successfully
and is now in a fair way for recovery.—
A wedding party from the country created
considerable excitement inItown Wednes-
day evening. The male portion of the party
had evidently indulged over freely in
Anti -Scott, and in starting for home the
whole party, some seven or eight car-
riages, drove up Main and Goderich
streets as hard as their horses could run
much to the danger of their own safety
as well as to the safety o
happened to be on the.stri
were turning the corner
hotel one of the vehicles
and the lady in it fell out
wonder she was not serio is
she got into the vehicle age,
started off. It would ser
if the Mayor would find
are and have them punish
driving.—Mr. Patrick O'S
Nebraska, was in tow -n fc
last week,the guest of his
Thomas Kidd. Mr, O'Sf
dent of this country at on
the last 19 years he has r(
Sam's domains, where he
exceedingly well.—We
our readers of the treat in
on Wednesday evening
inst, when John R. Cia,r1
his masterpiece entitled,
Shamrock and Thistle," ir
Every one should attend,
be a long time before tb
ed orator will again be
our town. --The temperas
nounced in last week's E
given by Miss. Phelps,of
has been postponed inds
Hargan left here on Tues(
daughters, Mrs Knechtej
row, in Ingersoll.—Mr. V
of Hullett, this week sold
Cook, of Indiana, a spa
fillies for $290. This is a
Mr.Aitcheson always kee
—The anniversary service
with the Presbyterian c
town, will be held on Sal
inst., when Rev. Mr. I
Catherines, will preach
hours morning and even
on hand two or three c
from different parties, E
number one from "Phil
and another from "A. B.
all of which we are force,
until next week.—Mr. J(
M. P,, has sufficiently r
his recent illness to be arc
,was in town this week.—
the sermon to be delivere(
evening by Rev. Mr. E
Methodist chui-ch, is "
others who
et. As they
t the Royal
early upset
and it is a
y hurt, but
nand they
them right
t who they
for furious
a,of Lincoln,
a few days
o d friend Mr..
e was a rest -
time, but for
s ded in Uncle
h s prospered
ould remind
s ore for them
xt, the 7th
will deliver
"The Rose,
lardno's hall.
it will likely
is distinguish-
ble to visit
e lecture an-
eesrron. to be
. Catharines,
fi itely.—Mrs
ay to visit her
nd Mrs.Mor-
to. ANiltrc.h jes. oBis,
B.
of yearling
g • od.price,but
good horses.
n connection
rch in this
ath, the 18th
son, of St.
the ehave usualae
w
imunications
among the
' Brucefield,
." Kinburn,
to leave over
h McMillan,
overed from
d again and
e subject of
•ext Sabbath
ell, at the
ng Women."
•
11
1,
McKillop
CORRECTION.—It was
weeks ago that Miss McK
engaged to teach in schoo
McKillop. This was a
teacher engaged is Miss
Tuckersmith, at a salary
s ated a few
zie had been
• ction No. 9,
istake, the
ampbell, of
f $200.
Colborne
MEASLES.—The measle(
rounds among the child'
seems that they would ju
tack a school teacher as a
one of our teachers has g
some holidays and he has
with the measles.
re going the
. In fact it
as soon at-
one else, for
v n his school
ne home sick
Clinton.
SOLD OLT.—Mr. W. IL
sold out his boot and sh
Mr. H. Plumsteel, who it t
stock of dry goods and ma
class business. Mr. Plu:n
business here some time s.n
fore aot a stranger to the
Simpson has not decided
will do, but he is not one
be idle.
3
impson has
business to
nds to add a
e it a first
teel was in
e,and there-
ublic. Mr.
et what he
ho likes to
Auburn.
MATRIMONIAL. —On W
vember 23rd, Mr. Chas.
Wawanosh, was united in
of matrimony with Miss
ington, of Colborne towns
been contemplated for
years, hut finally it reach.
was consummated. "Bi
this you know must be."
ton's father and mother
farming and last Friday n
rich, and intend to live
they all long live to enjoy
ness..
nesday, No-
shington, of
t e holy bonds
Fabella Sym -
p. This.has
a number of
• a crisis and
t things like
Ir. Washing-
ve given up
oved to Gode-
r tired. May
p rfect happi-
Stanley.
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
Ilvene, of Stanley, has
opened a class for giving ti:
iu the vicinity instruction
Her object is to train and
for the Bayfield Road
church. There is ample
among the young people o
tion, and no doubt Mrs.
bring it out and develop i
it available for an excelle
efforts are commendable
hope, be successful.
Mrs. R. Mc -
very kindly
e young people
1 vocal music.
orm a choir
Presbyterian
usical talent
-he congrega-
s cIlvene will
o as to make
choir. Her
nd will, we
Exeter.
DOTS. —Clothes line th e
ating in this place'and ti e
the lookout for them. -1 h
tend holding a concert in
Friday evening, the 9th i
be a big turnout.
WELL DONE.—An ol
Stephen makes a good re
clerk in the United State:
Matheson, brother of J
Exeter North, was up f
by chief clerk Hoxsey,
Illinois, making 198 sep
State. He handled 2,2i
dresses in two and a half
a percentage of 99:12-, out ol
This record has enabled
a Republican, to retain h
$1,000 a year, during the
he Democrat Governmee
es are oper-
police are on
firemen in-
rew's hall on
t. Let there
resident of
ord as postal
. service. Jas.
shn Matheson,
sr examination
at Decatur,
rations of the
6 cards or ad -
ours, making
possible 100.
r. Matheson,
s office, worth
hole term of
Brucefiel
ANNIVERSARY SERVIC
niversary Services in c(
Union Church, Brucefiek
Sabbath last. The wea
favorable as it well could
cold and disagreeable, 1
good congregations, the
well filled both morning
The pulpit was occupied
Wright, of Stratford, wh
very able- sermons wl
greatest satisfaction and
who heard him. On the
day evening there was a
at the annual tea meet
being comfortably filled,
superfluous to say that ti
were of the choicest, as t
congregation are noted
and lavish generosity in
Mr. Wright gave his pr
taking as his subject,
Outer Worlds," whieh
by lime light views. Hi
the sun, as a central poir
outwards, giving a des(
various orbits in the pia
The lecture showed greae
close study on the part (
and was both interesting
The views were of places
and were good. The lir
worked by Rev. Mr. Sin
a.—The An-
ection with
, were held on
er was as un -
e, being wet,
u there were
.hurch being
and evening.
ly Rev. Mr.
selivered two
i h gave the
easure to all
Bowing Mon -
g
od turn out
n , the church
It is almost
e refreshments
ladies of the
fi r their skill
t is direction.
ised lecture,
Glimpses of
✓ s illustrated
started from
t and worked
✓ ption of the
tary system.
research and
f the lecturer
d instructive.
n the earth
lights were
son, the pas -
S I
r.
tor of the, congregation. Short and
pithy addresses were also given by
Revs. Messrs. Acheson, Kippen ; Mc-
Coy, Egmondville, and Musgrove, Mc-
Killop. The music by a choir under
the leadership of Mr. Jellies Jamieson
was rely nice and the choir are under
obligations for assistance from a gentle-
man and two young ladies from Hills
Green, while Miss Maggie Pothering -
ham presided at the organ with much
acceptance to all. The proceeds of the
tea meeting with the Sunday collections
amounted to the very handsome sum of
$105.
ODDFELLOWSHIP.—_-Rev, N. II. Mar-
tin, of Chatham, Past Grand Master of
the Independent Order of Oddfellows,
will deliver a free lecture in Union
Church this, Friday, evening, on the
benefits of this worthy order.
A GOOD HORSE SOLD. —Mr. C. E.
Mason has sold his imported stallion,
" Macalpine " to S. Berry and D. Mil-
ler, Veterinary Surgeon, of Hensall,
for the handsome sum of $2,000. Those
gentlemen have made a good choice, for
" Macalpine " is one of the best stock
horses in the County. His colts carried
off first prizes wherever they were
shown. They took first at the Western
Fair at London; first at Seaforth; first
at Clinton, and first at the West Riding
Show held at Goderich. We wish the
purchasers every success in their enter-
prise as they deserve it, and if they
have reasonably good luck their ven-
ture can scarcely fail them with a horse
so well known and so worthy of patron-
age.
Usborne.
A Scow Ach SERMON. —James Hodg-
son, of the 3rd concession, Usborne, lost
his way on Monday night, and was out
all night, and was found by the Wilson
family about eight o'clock Tuesday morn-
ing in the most wretched condition by
the side of their bush. Mr. Bishop,M. P.
P., was there when he was found and took
him to Wilson's house in his cutter.
There was not a dry article on him. He
had lost his hat, and his hands and feet
were frozen solid; his boots had to be
cut off him in pieces, and his ears like-
wise were frozen stiff. His feet and
hands were rubbed for two hours with
snow, and everything done for him that
could be done, but when the doctor came
he said he was afraid that he would
never get over it; if he did he would
have neither hands nor feet.
Hills Green.
TEA MEETING.—A tea meeting will
be held in the Methodist church here
on Wednesday, December 7. When an
excellent programme, consisting of
addressek vocal and instrumental music,
will be given. All are cordially invited.
Tea will be served at 7,30.
A CORRECTION.—MR. EDITOR.
notieed in your last week's issue I had
wound up cider making after a success-
ful season, making $50 or thereabouts.
This statement is not true, as I had not
closed, but intend closing now, and I
have not said as yet what I have made,
but in reckoning up the books I find
your correspondent is a very bad guesser
as I have made over double the amount,
$50, which he stated. Now, Mr. Editor,
I wish your correspondent from Hills
Green would take better care in the
future what he writes, and when he does
write to write nothing but the truth, as
I want no more falsehoods published
about me.—ours truly, Dioesas COLE-
MAN.
Lumley.
DOTS. —The earth's white mantle has
at last covered up the mud, and there is
every appearance of good sleighing.—
The Union shaving parlors, corner of
Drury Lade and Yale street, are doing
a lively trade. Hair -cutting, shaving,
shampooing, &c., done with neatness and
dispatch.—Mr. II. Anderson and Miss
Janet Bishop, daughter of A. Bishop,
Esq., M. P. P., have joined hands and
entered the matrimonial state. May
their future be peace and happiness.—
Mr. A. B. McLean has completed the
moving of his buildings which adds to
the appearance of the locality.—Mr.
John Glenn's new residence is now about
complete. It presents a most handsome
appearance. "Wonder who the chosen
one is."—Mr. S. Steacy has been suffer-
ing from a bad cold,!but is now convales-
cent. —Commercial Union is the cur-
rent topic here, and animated debates
may be heard any day in the club rooms.
—A party of nimrods passed .through
hefe on Monday in pursuit of furbearing
animals.—Mr. R. Ellerington, who has
been rusticating for the past few weeks,
has returned. He looks hale and
hearty.
eass-
Grey.
COLLECTOR. —Donald McLaughlin, the
veteran tax -collector, is on his annual
round again. Mr. McLaughlin knows
something about collecting money, as
this is his thirteenth year at the busi-
nesa.
DEBATING SOCIETY.—The Literary and
Debating Society of School Section No.
1 has re -organized for the winter season
and held its first meeting on Wednesday
last. This Society was a grand success
last winter, and bids fair to be as inter-
esting and instructive this winter.
ENGAGED. —E. Victor Smith, Princi-
pal of Cranbrook public school, has
secured a similar position near Moles-
worth. Mr. Smith has been an able and
earnest teacher as well as a genial and
amiable citizen, and will no doubt be as
successful in the future as he has been
in the past.
Brussels.
SCOTT ACT.—Police Magistrate Wil-
liams held court on Wednesday and
fined 2. O'Neal, Chas. Darnes and Mrs.
Cushman. Mr. O'Neal intends appeal-
ing his case to a higher court.
BRIEF.—James Ross and Samuel
Laird have rented the rink for this
season and are now busy making ice
and expect to open next week if the
cold weather holds out.—The County
Engineer is having an additional rail-
ing placed on the bridge which was
much needed. Wm. Ainsley is doing
the work.—Sleighing is the rage those
days, but a little more snow would
help it wonderfully. — Mr. Malloch,
School Inspector, has been paying our
school an official visit this week.—
E. E. Wade is at Toronto on Masonic
business.—E. L. Dickenson took his
cases before Police Magistrate Wil-
liams this week ----There is no word of
any candidates for municipal honors
yet.—It is reported that the village is
going to have one or two lawsuits on
their hands again; if so we will soon,
as a corporation, understand the law
pretty well; but it may end in vapor.
DECEM13E11 2, 1887.
EDW. McFAUL
It is not often an opportunity occure
when you can buy
SILKS AND VELVETS
—AT-
1-1_A_TeT'
But the chance is yours now. We have
had
A BUSY SEASON,
And naturally enough we have accumu-
lated a number of short lengths. These
we now offer to our friends for
JUST HALF PRICK
!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 81, and some
higher, but no matter what the price
was,
HALF PRICE
The Figure Nowt
E. McFAUL S,
Cash Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth-
ing Establishment,
SEAFORTII, -
ONT.
—Alex. Forsythe, jr., and
Leocl are here on a visit from Manitoba.
They give good accounts of the Prairie
ht
Rev. Province.eEcrDru.RC
- ljEOchne
—0ranMonday
fondayevening Brantford,
hlee-
delhe
ered his lecture "Across the Rockies to
the Golden Gates," under the auspices
of the Young People's Association of
Melville church,to a good and apprecia-
tive audience. It is a very fine lecture,
VOTERS' LIST COURT.—Judge TOMS
held a court for the revision of the Brus-
sels voters' list last Friday, when the
Reform party succeeded in winning ten
of their appeals. All the Conservative
appeals were thrown out for want of an
appellant. Mr. Geo. Backer intended
to be the appellant, but forgot to sign
his name to the appeals, The Judge
also held a court to try an appeal
against an award of Engineer Bolton
in reference to a drain on the
16th and 17th concessions of Grey.
The Judge upheld the award but reserv-
ed his decision as to an objection taken
by the appellant as to not having the
preliminary notices served on the proper
parties by the municipality, which, if
sustained, will upset the award.
Winthrop.
DEBATE.—The Reform Club met ac-
cording to appointment on Monday even-
ing last when the advisability of oar On-
tario farmers giving up wheat growing
for export was discussed. A good at-
tendance wan had and Mr. P. Kerr was
called to the chair. A very keen con-
test ensued; but the victory was award-
ed to the supportein of wheat growing.
It was arranged to have another meeting
on Monday, December 12th, when the
following question will be dismissed:
Resolved that it would be in theinter-
ests of the Dominion to collect its
revenue by direct taxation." The
affirmative will be upheld by Messrs.
McFadzean, A. Dickson, A. John-
son and G. Turnbull; the negative by
Messrs. G. E. Leach, M. Murdie, J...
Cowan and A. Govenloek.
CHEESE FACTORY MATTERS.—Your
correspondent was wrong last week in
stating there was a, discussion whether
we would build a cheese or butter fac-
tory. No one advocated a butter fac-
tory; a few wanted butter made a
couple of months, and were in favor of
having it made in connection with the
cheese factory. The Cornpany engaged
Mr. Stephen Snell as maker for next
season the day before the factory was
burnt. He comes well recommended by
other factoriesand buyers. They als&
sold the whey to Mr. Andrew Gibson,of
Usborne. Mr. Leach, late maker, is.
running Mr. Govenlock's store. It is
heilthier than the cheese making busi-
ness. The Directors of the factory re-
ceived a letter from Cameron, Q. 0.,
threatening to sue for the cheese maker's
pay on the cheese that was burnt. The
Directors wanted to wait until they
could get the average of otherefacton,
and he was to care for the cheese until
cured, or for thirty days, but they vier
only cured for eight days. Directors
should make solid agreements .with
makers who have poor memories.—
McK.
Blyth.
PASSED AWAY.—On Thanksgiving Pay
our villagers were much shocked when
-
news reached 'here that Miss Annie
Ketch, a former resident of Blyth, had
passed to her long home. Annie had en-
joyed good health till about a month ago
when she felt her health failing, but with
the perseverance which in all things
characterized her character, she persist-
ed in still attending to her duties till
within a week before her death, who -
her constitution gave way under disease.
She rapidly sank after retiring to her
bed in spite of all that medical Wens
dance and good nursing could do. Ber'
corpse was conveyed from Clinton to her
home near Blyth, on Thursday, 17t11
ult., and a large concourse of people fol-
lowed it to the Union Cemetery on the
following Saturday. Annie was held
in high esteem by all who had the pleas'
ure of her acquaintance, and her death
will be deeply regretted by all who knew'
her. What tends ta make the event
still more sad is the fact that her father
is absent from hoine,and could only hear
by telegram of the great loss which he
had sustained.
s•
—While leaving Trinity church, Mit-
ehell, Sunday evening, Miss Smithe
gale flipped and fell receiving such a
shock that she fainted.
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viriao s
Great]:
Gr6
JUST A'.
Wen
We have bee]
large line of La,
Men's and Boy
Grey and,
And a lot 01
Ladies
In the new
Half the
And we are goi
benefit of the_a
Please call eLsa
convinced that
boast.
Remember t
Cheap
Hotta
—Mr. John
sided en the 3
but for the lae4
in Pembina cot
mat on a visit t
chell. Mr. Pa
becoming a res
now the °Wrier
land.
—During 04
have been ,shi
Quinte cannin
canned goods,
ish Columbia,
16, Toronto
Kingston 2, M
still unsold, sti
each carload as
total output of
is 1,055,565 r
cans pa.eked nt
half a million.,
—Last Frids
while Wm, D
- residing near]
home in a hay
the side of the
Dunlop was tl
overtni-ned, ci
He was found
neighbors itt t
dead and eohl
farmer who lie
where the boa
saw Dunlop. d
then appearing
well. ! It is en
the influence o
tangled. The
along the edge
before going o
known farmer
leaves a wide'
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