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THE, HURON EXPOSITOR.
DECEMBER 23, 1887.
Ed wa rd Cash
Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT-
TER in pound prints and two pound.
rolls. Also for Hides, Sheep Skins,
Fars and Tallow, during fall and win-
ter, at the old stand.
E. CASH.
Goderich Street, Seaforth.
Owcon txpolitor
DISTRICT MATTERS.
1\1-0`11IC_
To all persons, whether in need or not of
DRY GOODS, READYMADE CLOTHING,
TEATS, CAPS, FURS, MILLINERY, or. FANCY
GOODS, we draw your attention to our adver-
tisement on the 6th page of this paper. Our
two stocks must go; as we intend amalgamating
„at an early date. For the next 30 days we sel
retail at wholesale prices.
JAMES PICKARD,
North and South Branch,
SEAFORTH.
RETURNED FROM MUSKOKA. —Mr.
Peter McEwen, of MOKillop, and Mr.
Wm. Campbell, of Harpurhey, returned
from their hunting expedition to Mus-
koka on Friday last. Although they
were both hunting in the same township
each was on his own honk. Mr. Me -
Ewen was away a month and succeeded
in bagging twelve very fine animals.
The best streak of luck he had was to
shoot four one right after the other. He
died shot Aree.in this way before. Mr.
Campbell who was gone about six weeks
got sixteen. They are all hery fine ani-
mals. Both gentlemen, however, report
game of every kind scarce this fall, and
Mr. McEwen says that for the last ten
daya he was in Oakley township he could
not get within sight of a deer at all.
PRESENTATIONS.—On Tuesday after-
noon, at the regular meeting of the High
School Literary Society, the pupils pre-
sented Mr. C. McKay, who leaves for
Toronto shortly to take up the study of
medicine, with several cases of surgical
instruments. Mr. McKay has been a
teacher in the High School for three
years, and during that time has won the
respect and friendship of every pupil
w ho has had the privilege of being under
his tuition. In the evening Mr. Mc-
Kay was again surprised, thiii time by
several members and ex -members of the
foot ball team, who invaded the privacy
of his domicile and presented him with
a handsome gold watch -chain as a
memento of the many hard fought fields
on which he had led them to victory.
After the presentation the boys spent a
very pleasant evening, and before -leav-
ing for home gave three rousing cheers
which expressed, far better than words
ceuld, their best wishes for his future
success.
BUCK-BOAB.D FARMING. —Mr. Robert
Logan, of Carberry, Manitoba, who was,
here last week, gave us his experience of
buck,board farming in that Province.
Mr. Logan leased 300 acres of the virgin
prairie from the Canada Pacific Railway
Company. He paid $5 an acre for
'wreaking the prairie and fenced it all
round_ with a post and wire fence and
sowed it to wheat last spring. He pur-
eltesed the seed and hired all the work
done, his part being only that , of super-
intendent as he could spare time from
his ordinary business. When he had the
grain all harvested, threshed and sold
he squared up his accounts, having kept
a correct record of every dollar expend-
ed, and he found, a good deal to his sur -
wren: that he had to his credit a clear
profit of $2,500 after allowing for all ex-
penses, including seed, breaking, fenc-
ing and rent of land. With as good a
orop next year he expects to make a
great deal more as he will not have the
expense of breaking and fencing. He
had an average yield of 40 bushels to the
acre. This is making farming pay.
Ova Ihnetho fictiooe.—At a meeting
ore/the Public School Board held on
Tuesday evening last, Miss Annie Wet -
eon was unanimously chosen to fill the
va,eancy in the teaching staff of the
sdhool. There were thirteen applica-
tions. Miss Watson has had five years'
experience, has ra second cla.ss proles.
sioual certificate and was very highly
recommended lof - the trustees of the
Trenton school, where she has previous-
lr taught, and by the Inspector of the
district. —The nomination for three
trustees takes place on Wednesday
next, for the North Ward in Mr. Cash's
store; for the East Ward in Reid &
"Wilson's store, and for the South Ward
in the Town Hall. The retiring true-
-tees are Messrs. Wm. Campbell, Robert
!Almaden and M. T. McLean.—Not-
withstanding that a- new teaCher was
ded this year the several departrnents
'the school were never before so much
e er-crowded as they are now, and
next year at least one and perhaps two
additional teachers will have to be
ded to the staff. As all the ,available
"owl loom is now in use, the problem
Rewashing additional accommodation
will likely have to be solved by the
., trustees of next year. Whether it
would be better to add to the present
school grounds and building or purchase
land in another part of the town and es-
'Inblish a ward -school, will be the ques-
len which the Board of next year will
ftely be forced to decide. We fancy•
the expense would be about equal in
either case, so the main points to be con-
sidered are efficiency and convenience.
Although the rapid growth of the
aehool causes increased expenditure, it
ia a gt etifying indication of the growing
prosperity of the town.
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itetterivelLeART SERVICES. --The allni-
nereary services in connection with the
First Presibyterian church, Seaforth,
were held on Sabbath last. The ser -
ons were preached by Rev. George
E.ureon, of St. Catharines. The -church
was filled at both dicta of worship, and
especially in the evening, when it was
crowded. Mr. Burson was listened to
with very great pleasure, and we have
no doubt profit. He has a full, clear,
rowerful voice; is a close and logical
reasoner, and evidently a good thinker',
and is withal intensely earnest. The
annual tea -meeting was held on the fol-
lowing Monday evening and was, in
.every respect, a success. The attend-
ance -was fully as large as usual, and it
its alnost needleto say that the tables
were bountifully provided with the best
the land Could afford, and everything
was conducted, in an orderly and satis-
factory manlier. Supper ended the
chair was taken in the audience room by
the pastor, Rev. A. D. McDonald, who,
after a few felicitous remarks made in
his own pleasing way, introduced- the
several speakers. Addresses were de-
livered by Rev. Mr. Howell, of Sea -
forth; Rev. Mr. McMillan, of Man-
chester;. Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton,
and Rev. Mr. Burson. The addresses
were all good and deeply interesting.
Besides the gentlemen named Rev.
Mews. Musgrave of McKillop; Simp-
son, of Brucefield ; and McCoy, of
Egmondville, occupied seats on the
platform. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the church choir,
under the leadership of Mr. James
Scott, with Miss Ewing as organist.
The choir, we believe, did their best,
and it is safe to say that never before on
a similar occasion was the music
equalled. This church now has a choir
of which the congregation may justly
feel proud, and they well deserved the
high encomiums passed upon them by
Rev. Mr. Bureon, who is himself a
musical enthusiast. The proceedings
were brought to a close about ten
o'clock. The proceeds of the Sabbath
collections and the tea -meeting amount-
ed t� something over $150.
I wish you all a Paerry Xmas and
Happy New Year. M. R. COUNTER
1045
CHRISTMAS. AND NEW YEAR'S.—Re-
ceived this week direct from the Manufacturers
in the United States the largest and finest
assortment_ of Library and Hall Lamps. ever
shown in Western Canada, and very Suitable for
Christmas or New Year's ,presents. We have
also a fine line in Cutlery, Skates, &c., and you
can find nothing better if you wish to makea
present. RRID & WILSON, Sign of the Circular
Saw, Seaforth. 1045-,
To BE GIVEN AWAY. —Your choice of
One Thousand Books with every three pounds
of Liquor Tea. GEO. GOOD, Star. Grocery, Sea -
forth. •_ 1045-1
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, A CHRISTMAS GIFT.—Fine Persian
:Iamb Caps South Sea Seal Caps, Silk Hand.
kerchiefs, Gents' Mufflers, Gloves, Fine Under-
clothing, and the richest lot of Neckties to be
found m Western Ontario. All would make
good Christmas presents. .Remember, you have
only. three days to make purchases to compete
for the se. . tof Furs to be given away On Christ-
mas eve. One dollar's worth of goods entitles
you to compete. J. W. MILLAR, the Temple of
,
Fashion, Seaforth. 1045-1
MEN'S FELT BOOTS.—Don't buy until
you see the new invention, both waterproof and
frostproof. Some of the old style, half foxed,
still on hand, which will be sold very cheap.
Geo. Goose Seaforth. ' 1045-1 t
SECURE TILE SHADOW. —Mr. Parkin,
the new manager at Wade's Photogria .h Gallery
in Seaforth, is a thoroughly experienced artist.
He has been eonneeted with some of the largest
and best studios in Canada and the United
States, and he can guarantee entire satisfaction
to all who favor him with their patronage. A
full line of frames of all kinds constantly on
hand. . Just give our new manager a trial. You
will be pleased. , B. J. WADE. 2645
IF You want your Watch,. Clock or
Jevrellery repaired by a firSt-class workman and
at a reasonable price, 'take it to YOuNG, Purvis &
Milk's old stand, opposite the Commercial Hotel,
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Seaforth. 1045-tf , ,
FAIRLEY'S Grocery in the Bank- Block
two doors south of the Bank of commerce; is the
place to buy your.Christinas Fruits, Poultry, etc.
I have a choice assortment'6f goods suitable for
Christinas cheer. Ceine to the little Bee Hive
and get your supplies, all are welcome. Wishing
you all a Merry Christmas, I am your obedient
servant, .f. FAIRLET.
1045-1
ONLY OSE MORE WEEK—At Kemp-
thorne's old stand. • Our leas eipires. one week
from Saturday. To save the trouble of removing
we will sell cheaper than ever. No reasonable
offer refused for winter Boots and Shoes, Hats .
and caps. GEO. Goon. 1045-1 _
FAIRLEY delivers goods to any part of
the town and neighborhood. Dorilt be afraid to
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leave your orders, they will rec iye careful at-
tention and be delivered promptly J. FAntbEy".
1045-1
BIG barrels of Candie, cases of
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Oranges, Sacks Of Nuts, Boxes jot Figs, Oates,
Raisins, Lemons, Biscuits, Fancy Cups and Sau-
cers, China Glassware and Lamp Goods. Hand-
some Christmas presents with every pound Of
our 392.. and 506. Prize Tea. GEQ. GOOD, Star
G'rocery, Seaforth. _ 1045-1 ,
EX'TRA value in all kinds of Groceries,
at CII:var,Esw.4i1ern & BRO'WNEbb's, Seaforth.
1045
Jusn arrived a Large Assortment of
Teas at ctesetenwonsti & BaOwNELL'S, Seaforth.
1045
.LOOAL BRIEFS. — The High School
closed for the Christmas holidays on
Tuesday, and the , Public School on
Thursday.—All the students front this
town and vicinity who attended the
educational institutions in Toronto, are
just now home. for their holidays—The
threatened "Green Christmas,'" has
been averted, andwe are now likely to
have lots of sleighing. -:---Mr. Krupp,who
for some time was manager. of Wade's
photograph gallery, has left town, and
his place is taken by Mr. Perkin, late of
Winnipeg.—Dr. Scott has an eight
months old calf which weighs 710 lbs.
He would like to hear from the farmer
who can beat this. --Mr. Hugh Grieve
has rented 75 acres of his farm to Mr.
R. Common, and intends having an
auction. sale of his stock and effects on
Tuesday 10th January. —Wee ,•Jarisee
Gorenlock, son of Walter Govenlock,
formerly of Grey,arrived here from
Neepawa, Manitoba, on Wednesday.
Mr. Govenlock is delighted with the
country and regrets that he didnot go
there years ago.—The children of the
Band of Hope made Miss A. Cowan a
handsome present at their meeting on
Monday evening last; it was well de-
served.—The members of • Britannia
Masonic Lodge, Seaforth, intend cele-
brating St. John's day by a supper at
Kennedy's hotel,- on 'Tuesday evening
next.—Mr. W. T. Dorrence, of Steele
county, Dakota, end his brother, have
come home .to spend the winter with
friends here., The Messrs. Dorrence
have a large farm in Dakota and are
doing well there and are highly pleased
with the country.—Mr. John Modeland
of the Ind concession of Tuckersmith,
has recently purchased from Mr.Mackay
of Oshawa, a very nice. yearling bull
and heifer of the Hereford breed and
intends going i into the raising of
that breed of cattle,' as he thinks
them preferable to • the Durhams-
both for meat and milk. — Mr.
and Mrs. James Ross, of Winghatn, were
in town last week hisietingitheir daugh-
ter, Mrs. James Lee of the Huron road. -
Mr, Ross, although over seventy years
of age, still,looks as fresh and vigorous
as most men at sixty.—As Christmas
and New Year's Days come on Smithy
this year they will be, observed on Mon-
day, and consequently Monday next -will
be a general holiday.—The ladies should
remember the meeting of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union next Tues-
day evening at half -past seven o'cloek.
—We would again remind our readers
of the musical and literary entertain-
ment, in Cardno's hall on Wednesday
evening next, under the auspices of the
Royal Ternplars of Temperance.—Mr.
F. Hohnested has purchased Mrs. Jos-
lin's cottage, at present occupied by Mr.
}ear. --The cheese from the Kinburn
cheese factory has been stored in Mr.
Janiieson's cellar in this town to await
a purchaser at a satisfactory price. Both
butter and cheese are rather dull and
slow of sale this fall.—Messrs. James
Stewart and Hugh Grieve have shipped
six car loads of poultry, mostly geese
and ducks to the American market this
fall. Turkeys that used to be in so
much demand are dull of sale this season
and people here will thus be able to get
Christmas turkeys at a reasonable price.
--Mr s Doig, school teacher of Tucker -
smith, was in town on Thursday on his
way to Mr. Dorrance's examination at
Leadbury. These school examinations
are to teachers what church tea meet-
ings are to ministers. They all seem to
enjoy them as a sort of bright spot in
life.—Mr. Young, who was with
Mr. C. L. Papst for some time,has open-
ed out in the watch -making and jewelry
business in Purvis & Milk's old stand.—
The Seaforth Skating and Curling Rink
will be opened for the first time this
season, on Monday. There will be
curling in the forenoon and skating in
the afternoon and evening. The band
is expected to be in attendance.
SEAFORTHITES IN ST. PALL.—The fol-
lowing is taken from the St. Paul Press
of a recent date. The gentlemen refer-
red to are former residents of this town,
one member of the firm being a son of
Mr. Andrew Smith, of Egrnondville and
the other a aon of Mr. Alex. Davidson,
of the Commercial hotel, Seaforth. It
says: "Who in St. Paul has not heard
of the Commercial,' on the corner of
Fourth and Sibley streets? This model
of elegant cafes is in the heart of the
banking and wholesale district of St.
Paul, and its patrons consist of the big
guns of the social and financial world.
Since its establishment, three years ago,
by Messrs. Smith & Davidson, it has
steadily increased in popular favor,until
now it is probably the best known and
most prosperous cafe in St, Paul.
Messrs Smith & Davidson have spared
neither money nor time, and have made
it a palace of crystal and gold. Seeking
only the best custom they keep only the
best. The choicest vintages of France
and the Rhine, as well as a full and
complete stock of everything that ap-
pears on any first-class wine list, they
always keep on hand. * *
The cafe and lunch counter is the most
complete and elaborately got up in the
city. The menu includes everything the
market affords, and is served in first-
class style. The cook is a master of his
business, and can satisfy the most deli-
cate palate. Here will - be found the
solid linen of St. Paul. Mr. J. F. Smith
in1 his 17 years' experience, has acquired
a 'complete and comprehensive know-
ledge of the business and makes him
unequalled as a buyer. The finest and
choicest brands of liquors and wines and
their growth and mode of prOduction, he
knows all about. This fact alone awards
him the best custom in the city. He
has been in St. Paul 12 years and in
that time has won the respect and esteem
of all who have come in contact with
hisn. Mr. Davidson has also been many
years in the business, and has made an
e 'viable name for himself as a square
b siness man. By a courteous manner
a. d strict attention to business he has
w n a deserved popularity."
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HAVE THEY MADE A MISTAKE .r -
We notice by the minutes of the Tucker -
smith Public School Board, which we
published last week, that the trustees
have decided not to permit the use of
any of the school buildings for night
meetings. We do not know what the
m nd of the ratepayers may be on the
su ject, but we think the trustees have
m de a mistake which we hope they will
sohn remedy. We understand that some
of the school, buildings are occupied
occasionally by associations of young
men who meet together periodically for
th purpose ef mutual improvement.
T1 ey prepare and read essays, discuss
p blic questions .and in other similar
w yvaid and encourage each other to -
become more , useful citizens. These
associations are most commendable and
they should Secure the hearty sympathy
and earnest encouragement of every
gond citizen. They are at least next in
importance to the public schools them -
se' ves. We also understand that others
of the buildings are used in which to
• hald prayer and other religious meetings.
The importance of these meetings is so
u 'iversally recognized that it is un-
necessary to eay more than simply to
m ntion them. Then again, it has been
th practice for years, not only in Tuck-
er mith, but in all other townships, to
use the school houses for political meet-
ings. It is necessary that the people
should be instructed concerning the pub -
1i affairs of the country, but if the reso-
lu ion of the Board is carried out, these
al o will be shut off. There are no
other places in,the township where these
m etings can be held, and as for holding
th m in private houses that is out of the
• qi estion. If, therefore, the schools are
k pt closed against them, the people
w 11 be subjectied to inconvenience and
a loss whichl cannot be estimated in
d liars and cents; This is a view of the
m tter which, we are sure, did not pre -
se t itself to the trustees, else they
would not have passed such a resolution.
The reason given, that the holding of
these night meetings might invalidate
the insurance sin the buildings is not a
gond one. There are thousands of halls
anld other bnildings throughout the
conntry that are used almost exclusively
foi• night entertainments and that are
insured, and if one company will not
s
tae the risk hundreds of others will.
Tl
e cost for the increasedrisk might be
a trifle more, but it would be money
well spent. We hope therefore that the
Tuckersmith Board will be able to de-
vise some scheme whereby they can con-
tinue the use of the,public school build-
ings for necessary and useful night
m etings without either unnecessarily
e dangering the property or occasioning
tob severe a oss upon the ratepayers
generally.
arlock.
'111RISTMAS REE.—A Christmas Tree -
in connection ivith the Sabbath School
of this place wtll be held in the school
hcluse on the Friday evening of Decetn-
be 30. The proceeds will be devoted
to the purchase of books for replenishing
th library. The following reverend
ge itiemen a,re expected to be present and
de iver addresses egRevds. Messrs. Ram-
sa , of Londesboro ; Musgrave of Win-
th op; and Terrance of Walton. To
op n the programme tea will be served,
as has been customary at our Christmas
Tres' in the past. A good time is
anticipated, and as past events of ' a
similar nature have always been success-
ful here there are no reasons why this
should not be also. No pains will be spared
to make it a suceess, and all who come
may count on a real enjoyable time.
Doors open at 6 o'clock, to comrnence at
7 o'clock.
Usborne.
SYNDICATE SALE. —On Saturday be-
fore last there was a syndicate sale held
at Elimville, when a number of animals
changed hands at fair prices, and there
was a similar sale at Farquhar on
Saturday last.
MUNW,IPAL MATTERS.—As the time
for the election of municipal officers is
nearing likely candidates may be seen
moving around, and those who would be
suitable for the positions are being
talked of. A change in the council of
two for this year brought about a con-
siderable reduction in the salaries of
many of the officials under their appoint-
ment. Mr. Ballantyne and Mr. Me -
Innis are spoken of as men who would
fill the Reeveship with credit.
McKillop.
SHEEP WORRIED.—On Wednesday of
last week two dogs attacked a flock of
sheep belonging to John S. Brown, of
the 7th concession, killing two and wor-
rying two more badly. The dogs'how
ever, were known and followed home.
The owners have settled the affair by
killing the dogs and paying for the dam-
age done.
GOOD COLTS. —Mr. Thomas Beatty, of
the llth concession of McKillop, recent-
ly sold to Mr. George M. Chesney, also
of this township,a pair of horse colts for
the snug sum of $150. They were sired
by Mr. David Dorrence's hnported horse
"Pride of Fife," and have few equals.
If Mr. Chesney keeps them he will soon
have a prize team.
THE ELECTIONS.—The elections are
drawing near and very little .dust is
being raised as yet. The old councillors
expect to be re-elected as they gave
light taxes this year but some say it was
John C. Morrison's speech last nomin-
ation day did it as he said at the time
it would do. They are all better judges
of cold tea and shorts than a year ago
and could tell what they drank most of
the time during .the past year. They
knew what they did at every Meeting,
land did a very wise thing at the last one
in moving for the first meeting to be in
'Dublin. The office seekers -will be num-
erous and the weather cold about that
time and any who cannot guess the
rest will have to go there. On the
whole, they have done well.
THOSE DEBATES.—The Reform Club
is getting well aired and people at a dis-
tance would like to know who comprise
the debaters on such momentous ques-
tions as they discuss, as Mr. Brown tells
us in the last EXPOsITOR, the farmers
are getting rich and any man seeing the
improvements and style throughout the
country would say so too. But Com-
mercial Unionists say we are not.
While Sir Richard Cartwright feols very
loath to attack the question, young men
without either beard or spectacles, who
never invested a hundred dollars in a
commercial transaction, will lead a de-
bate in such questions as Commercial
Union or taxation as easily as they
could puff a cigarette. I arrielor tobac-
co and whisky to pay the revenue.—
NATIONAL POLICY.
[Our correspondent should attend
these debates, and no doubt he would
get his ideas broadened. They are
doing good and the young men who
take part in them should be encouraged
in well-doing.—Ed.]
EXAMINATION AND PREsENTATION.—
A public examination of the pupils of
School Section eNo. 9, McKillop, was
held on Friday, Nth-inst., when the
severel classes were -put through a very
rigid examination by their teacher, Mr.
James Hogg, assisted by Messrs. Dor-
ranee, McGregor, McLeod, F. Scott and
A. Scott, and Misses Pollard, Hillen and
Catnpbell. Judging horn the general
appearance of the school, and from the
answers given by the pupils, the rate-
payers of this section are to be congratu-
lated upon the prosperous condition of
their ,school. At the conclusion of the
examination the chair was taken by Mr.
Wm. Glass, who called upon a number
of the ratepayers and teachers preseot,
who all expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the examination, which was
rendered much more interesting by a
number of recitations, readings and
musical selections from the pupils. A
vote of thanks was then tendered to the
ladies who, upon this occasion, had not
forgotten to make ample provision for
the inner man. As Mr. Hogg is giving
up his position as teacher in this section
with the intention of attending the Nor-
mal School, the pupils took this opper-
tunity of expressing their esteem Bald
love for him by presenting him with a
complitnentary and affectionately word-
ed address, accompanied by •a valuable
gold watch chain and locket. Mr. Hogg
' made a very suitable reply. This pleas-
ant episode brought the proceedings of a
most enjoyable day to a close.
Brucefleld.
SURPRISE AND PRESENTATION.—On
Thursday evening of last week the
usual peace and quiet of the Manse of
Union church was disturbed by a raid
made upon the premises by about one
hundred of the ladies and gentlemen of
the congregation. The pastor, Rev.
Mr. Simpson, was out at the time, but
was sent for and on his arrival upon the
scene he was also taken by force and
after being presented with a handsome
new cutter and a buffalo robe and Mrs.
Simpson with a beautiful gold watch,
and a complimentary address being
read by Mr. George Baird, jr., the robe
was•wrapped around the ,pastor and he
was carried out by two of the stalwart
invaders and placed in the cutter,
which was standing on the herandah ;
his amiable wife was planed by his silo
and they were given a short trial of the
comforts of the new vehicle. Having
satisfied themselves with the suitable-
ness of the new cutter, the entire party
returned to the comfortable parlors,
where Mr. Simpson, in a neat and ap-
propriate address, in behalf of himself
and Mrs. Simpson, returned thanks for
this kind manifestation of the love and
esteem of his people. After this a
bountiful spread was provided from the
well supplied baskets brought by the
ladies of the party, and it is needless to
say that this part of the proceedings was
abundantly appreciated by all. The re,
mainder of the evening, until about
eleven o'clock, was spent in social con-
verse,. music and short addresses. The
'hour for departure having arrived, the
visitors withdrew after having bid the
pastor, his wife and family an affection-
ate good night, all, no doubt feeling the
happierefor the generous act they had
performed. And thus another bond of
friendship and good will has been form-
ed between pastor and people which
will, no doubt, bear good fruit in due
season. The presentations to Mr. Simp
son were made by Mr. John Ketchin
and to Mrs. Simpson by Mrs. Frank.
O'Neil on behalf of the congregation.
Bluevale.
NOT GOING TO INTERFERE.—At a
meeting on Monday evening held in the
Methodist church, Bluevale, of the
Executive of the Turnberry Scott Act
Association, there was a full attendance
and much business done. We have the
authority of Rev. J. S. Cook, President,
and Rev. A. Y. Hartley, Secretary, for
stating in regard to the municipal elec-
tions that the following resolution was
carried unanimously: "That this Asso-
ciation decline to bring out any ticket
on the temperance question, other than
the present council.'
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Colborne.
DOTS.—Mr. Richard Fulford near
Dunlop has re sided his house which
giveh it the appearance of a new build-
ing. He is also building a driving shed
and storeroom for his implements when
they are not in use, which adds very
much to the appearance of his farm.—
Mr. J. E. Campbell of Sheppardton is
a very successful apiarian. At one time
last fall he had as many as 80 colonies
of bees and has extracted a large amount
of honey. He has commenced the win-
ter with about 40 stocks all in double -
boarded hives.—Mr. Donald McKinnon
was, one night last week, taken with a
severe pain in one side of his neck and
had to call in a doctor.
Cromarty.
Fon MIISKOKA.—On Tuesday last Mr.
Lachlan McLean left on a trip to Mus-
koka to visit friends and relatives there.
He will be absent a couple of months.
We wish him a safe journey abd a pleas-
ant time. •
FARM SOLD.—We understand that
Mr. Robert Woods has sold his farm,
lot 13, concession 12, Hibbert, to Mr.
Baker from Exeter. The 100 acres was
'Sold for the low price of $3,700. The
soil is good, but is in a very poor state
of cultivation. The farm contains no
buildings nor fences of any account.
This accounts for the small sum realized
for it.
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.—An
entertainment was held in School Sec-
tion No. 6, Hibbert, on Friday evening,
and was in every way a success. The
school house was well filled with an •
orderly and attentive audience. The
programme, a lengthy one, consisted of
recitations, dialogues and singing by the
pupils, and also vocal and instrumental
music on cornet, organ and violin by
Mr. and Miss Francis, of Fullerton,
Messrs. Butler and McDougall, of Hib-
bert, and others. Mr. Fraser, of Mit-
chell, gave a goodsexhibition of club
swinging. Mr. John A. McNaughton,
teacher of School Section No. 5, Hib-
bert, occupied the ehair and performed
his duties in a very satisfactory manner.
The pupils acquitted themselves very
creditably, which reflects considerable
credit on their painstaking and popular
teacher, Mr. Thompson. The proceeds
are to be devoted towards increasiog the
school library. About 11 o'clock the
meeting was brought to a close by all
singing heartily the National Anthem.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. —Mr. Robt.
Taylor, of the Sth concession of Hallett,
passed away on Monday night! last.
He had not been in robust health for
about a year but was able to go around
until the Sunday evening before his
death. He had reached the good age of
77 years. He was a na,tive of TippOrary,
Ireland, and came to this country a.bout
25 years ago and settled on the farni on
Which he continued to reside until his
death. His aged partner still survives
him. He leaves a family of four. sons
and four daughters, all of whom are
grown up and doing for themselves.
One son is in the East Indies; One in
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, an1 an-
other owns Point Farm, near Goderich,
while the fourth lives on the old home-
stead. He was a worthy citizen, a kind
and obliging neighbor and one who, was
never weary of well -doing.
MUNIC1PAL.—There is agood deal of
talk over municipal Matters in. this
township. This is occasioned mainly
by the retirement of Mr. John McMil-
lan from the reeveship, which makes -an
opening.... The principal interest centres
in the reeveship, the candidates mention-
ed being Messrs. John Britton and 'John
Mason. They are both old municipal
campaigners and will make a hard
fight, and it is difficult to predict on
which side the odds may lie on election
night. At the urgent solicitation of
his friends, Mr. Robert Scutt, of LOndes-
biro, has consented to be a candidate
for the deputy reeveship. Mr. Andrew
McDonald and Mr. George Watt,; both
excellent men, have also been spoken of,
buthve understand they decline to be
put in nomination, and the indications
now are that Mr. Scott will go in un-
opposed. He is an experienced council-
lor and a thoroughly reliable mare and
if elected will well and worthily rep-
resent the township. -
Grey.
WOOD BEE. —A large number' Of the
neighbors turned out on Monday last to
assist Isaac Currie in getting in a Winter
supply of wood. It was an excellent
bee. They piled up about twenty .cords
of swconod.
oo
EXAMINATION.—An examina-
tion was held in the school of No. 2,
Grey, on Tuesday, December 16th,
which, we believe, was without excep-
tion the best ever held in No. 2. The
school -room was beautifully decorated
for the occasion, and the ornamental
work on the blackboard showed the
taste and cleverness of the teacher,, Mr.
S. Anderson. There were 105 visitors
present including the following teachers:
Messrs. Bowerman, Smith, Anderson,
McIntosh and Robertson; and Miss Mc-
Laughlin. The examination began at
half -past ten o'clock, and the readiness
with which the pupils answered the
questions given them by the several
teachers was clear evidence of their
standing. School was dismissed for a
short time at 12 o'clock, and after doing
ample justice to the abundance of good
things provided by the ladies, work went
on in the usual Manner until half -past
two. Mr. W. McAllister was then elect-
ed chairman, and a very lengthy: pro-
gramme of recitations, dialogues. and
songs was very successfully carried out,
after which Mr. and Mrs. Anderson
were made the recipients of a very hand-
some silver cake basket accompanied by
a highly complimentary address in which
deep sorrow was expressed for the loss
of the teacher and good wishes for the
future. Mr. Anderson expressed his
surprise and thanks in a suitable man-
ner. A number of addresses were given
by the teachers and parents,and all
being highly pleased with the day's pro-
ceedings departed to their homes after
singing "God Save the Queen."—
VISITOR.
U NICIPAL. —It is reported that some
new aspirants will be brmight into the
field this year. While we believe that
there are good men:out of the council,we
do not see. what benefit would be gained
by a change. Let us elect all the old
council by acclamation, and show the
people of neighboring townships that
"peace and good will" reigns for once
in Grey.
DOTS.—Mrs. Geo. Forrest had her leg
severely sprained by falling while going
to the barn. We hope to see her around
again soon.—ThOs. Clark and Donald
Duncanson are home from Saginaw,
Michigan. They look well.—James
Douglass, son of Mr. Jas. Douglass, of
the 16th concession, returned from Cali-
fornia last week. Mr. Douglass ha,sedone
well under the snimy. skies of the Golden
Land.—Tea-meetings, Christmas trees,
entertainments and socials are deluging
the land with good things and great is
the "stuffing of many thereats. —How
are you going to spend the Christmas?
Can I go to?
Marnoch.
RECOVERING.—Willie McBurney, who
has been suffering frorn inflammation of
the lungs, is on the mend again.
VIsITORS.—Wm. Henry, of Dakota,
is spending a few weeks with his par-
ents; also John Robertson from British
Columbia.
THE ELECTIONS.—The approaching
municipal elections for 'East Wawanosh
-occasion very little talk as yet, but we
have been informed that sense of the de-
feated candidates of last year have been
looking over the minutes of this year
very closely, so if there has been any
extravagance no doubt it will be well
ventilated on nomination day.
To BE AMPUTATED.—Mr. Thos. Coad,
of the 10th concession of -East Wawa -
nosh, who has been suffering with a sore
foot for the past seven months, went to.
Toronto last week to see some of the
doctors there, and • the conclusion they
came to was that the foot would have to
be taken off as the bone was decayed.
The operation was to be performed at
his resid-ence on Tuesday morning by
Drs. McDonald, Young and Chishohn.
Mr. Coad has the heartfelt sympathy of
this cominunity, as he is highly respect-
ed by all who know him.
PRESENTATION. — A very pleasant
event oecurred at the house of Mr. John _
enzies, on the 10th concession of East
Wawanosh, one evoing last week when
the young people and children of that
section presented 1111iss Dunbar, their
teacher, with a very valuable set of
china, showing their good will towards
her and their appreciation of her ser-
vices among them in the past. A very
suitable reply was made by. Miss Dun-
bar, when all present joined in happy
merriment. Miss Du.nbar is to be con-
gratulated in her success as a teacher, as
she has been an earliest worker for the
profession wherever she has been, and
moreover we wish her every success in
her future occupations. .
• Tuckersmith.
WINDLNG Ur.—The last meeting of
the Tuckersmith Connell for this year
was held at Dixon's hotel, Brucefield, on
Tuesday last.. It was moved by Wm.
G. Broadfoot seconded by D. McIntosh,
that the following amouuts be paid in
charity: Nicholas I Price $8, Daniel
Grummett $5, Mrs. Slaughter $8, E.
Comber $514. Rands $10. Moved by
Wm. Elgie, seconded by R. B. McLean,
that the following aecounts be paid: F.
Holmested for legal advice' $4, expenses
to Goderich $4, postage and stationery
$34.35, J. Sadler for rock elm plank $8,
James Martin for -cu vert $2, Wm. Cud -
more repairing culvert $1, J. Modela,nd
opening drain $2. .
M UNICIPA I, MATTERS. — Municipal
matters are creating a good deal of in-
tereet. Mr. David Walker, the pres-
ent Reeve, and Mr. David McIntosh,
the Deputy -Reeve, are both out as candi-
dates for the Reeveship. They are both
very popular and they will make a close
and exciting contest. Messrs. David
Sproat, W. G. Broadfoot and Alexander
Forsythe, jr., are spoken of as probable
candidates for the Deputy-Reeveship,
and a large numbee are spoken of as
probable aspirants fdr the council. The
nomination meeting at Brucefield, on
Monday, will likely be largely attended.
The school trustees will also be nomin-
ated at the same time:
, TILE FARMERS' CLUB.—The West End
Farmers' Club held its regular meeting
on Tuesday evening last. The subject
discussed was "resolved that know-
ledge is more conducive to happiness
than wealth." Aftet an interesting dis-
cussion the dicision was given in favor
of knowledge. Mr. John Landsborough
was leader on the affirmative side and
Mr. A. Cosine on the negative. The
next subject for disc salon is "resolved
fl.
that the cow is a ore useful animal
than the horse." If the Club will par-
don us for making a Suggestion we would
say that it would result in greater profit
to the praticipants in these debates if
they would select subjects requiring
greater literary research and study, as
the mind should be dultivated as .well as
the tongue, and it should be the object
to cause the memberr to read as well as
to speak..
THAT CONTROYERY TN' No. 9.—In re-
ply to Mr. Horton's letter of last week,
accusing the secretary of trying to
"influence some of the members
of the board" against him, I take
this opportunity of g ving the charge a
public denial. 1 rave done business
in the board with sone of these gentle-
men for two or thre years and I find
that they are not me that any cle.sign-
ing person could i fiuence when they
think they are right. I merely explained
the matter to them and produced the
documents of the board bearing on the
subject, ha proof of my contention, and
that in a pubic meeting of the board,
and they as gentlemen, on seeing through
(the game, -turned and supported the
right. Mr. Horton 4aye that that trus-
tee or "alias' aide-de-camp, asked him
to engage in June Who gave this;
trustee authority to engage a teacher?
Certainly not the board. He says that
we -tolled his salary. I dare him to re-
peat or insinuate the like again over his
own signature. If he does he will prob-
ably require to pay Garrow and Proud-
-.a.
DECEMBER!
BARGAINS
—IN -
1 Millinery, Mantles, Furs,
Wool Goods, &c.
.AT
,E. McFAUL18
5
SEAFORTH.
I
foot another visit for advice. Hoping I
will not be called on again to explain
board _matters, I remain, yours &—
SAMUEL WALLACE, Sec. P. S. 11.
[We have also received a letter from
Mr. McKay, the chairman of the board,
on the same subject. He makes a very
full explanation of the whole affair, and
as a consequence his letter is necessarily
somewhat lengthy, so much so that it i8
impossible for us to find room for it in
this issue, but it will appear next week,
and in the meantime we would ask all
parties to suspend judgment until they
hear both sides.—ED. EXPOSITOR.]
Brussels.
BRIEFS.—Police Magistrate Williams
held court here on Tuesday last,
when cases were heard against Campbell
and Kennedy, of flowick, and Tuck, of
Grey, all being adjournedr one week.
—On Saturday. last F. .S c
10, concession 9, Grey, bee:1mg the farm
formerly
sold lot
formerly occupied by John Menary, to
Alex.McMurchie, of Clinton, for $1,400,
by public auction. Mr. MeMurchie
bought it on specielation and will again
sell it.—The English church Sunday
school had an entertainment in the town
hall on Wednesday evening.—Walter
Richardson left this week for California,
where his wife went last fall for her
health. Before leaving his daughter
Christena was married to Mr. Nelson
Currie, of Morris; who takes charge of
Mr. Richardson's place while he is gone.
The newly married couple have the
good wishes of their numerous friends.
—The Canada Methodist church hold
their anniversary services this week.—
On Sunday last Mrs. Richard Williams,
who had been ailing for some time,
died very suddenly, leaving a sorrowing
husband and three small children, who
have the sympathies of the entire village.
The deceased was the eldest daughter of
the late Duncan Ferguson one of the
first teachers in the township of Grey,
and was universally respected by all
who knew her.—Our schools hold their
closing examinations this week.—It has
been decided to hold a fair for the sale
of horses monthly, here. The first to
be held on the first Thursday in January,
and on Thursday before the fiist Friday
hereafter. Buyers will be present from
the United States and large cities, and
farmers will do' well to patronize it.—
The directors of the East Huron Farm-
ers' Institute, held a meeting here this
week, and decided on having a conven-
tion here on the 13th and 14th of Janu-
ary, at which Professors • Mills and
Penton will be present. A large atten-
dance of farmers is also expected.—The-
Young People's Association of Melville
church, have been debating the advisa-
bility of giving one-tenth of their earn-
ings to support the church.—James
Wanell, of Newark, New Jersey, has
been visiting old acquaintances here this
week.—Several of our citizens attended
the Commercial Union meeting at Wing -
ham last week, and were delighted with
the speeches of Dr. McDonald and A.
Musgrove, hilt especially the former,
although some of them thought the
doctor too sarcastic. — The Durham
Chronicle published a strange item of one
of the Brussels citizens. Sonne would like
to know if it is true.—No candidetaii
in the field yet for municipal honors for
Brussels unless Reeve McCracken. In
Grey some are at work canvassing.
*
Exeter.
NEW COMERS.—Messrs. H. & W. V.
Smith are brothers who have recently
purchased the homestead farm of ith-
James Swinerton, grain buyer, of Exe-
ter, and have now taken possession of
it. The farm, whiela is situated in tke
township of Hay adjoining the uortk
boundary of this village, is a fine estate
of 190 acres and was purchased for
$13,500. The Messrs. Smith, although
eyxopuenrgi e n eme einn, Es_ thoficyke r ahi saicni g c oannsdi dine rtea bulde
engaging extensively in the breeding of
thoroughbred animals, and will intro-
duce some of the very best stock into
Huron County. They are possessed of
energy, enterprise and means, and are
just the kind of men required in this
country. Wewi_sli_....th!Ln much succeos.
—Mr. Anthony Goettle,r, of Sebring-
vnviiiilllileal g,oenoffcaeondoffers put rolls iuto his flouring
that
th eAc13°ceno°11nPtsirieYdoe frgattli
him a reason at'
surrounding leb
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s.
slim has already been subscribed by the
people of the village and the farmers of
Ellice and Downie.
—After a very long and trying illness
Mr. Thomas Thomson, jr,, of ldf etropol-
itan, breathed his last on SatOrdall
D
8dmise ace :alms cebh:itiryd ir)lehOnot.ihd. fever. Afewnotwhewekeisbefore.etakeri
away in the prime of life leavitig tivo
his wife vs'a,s taken awe), by -the sone
—Last Saturday morning a farmer
hheadcaslolmede 0 nbutter pound
pr
to sehl 8. onASpturartufhourd.
market. It was in the shape of whatl
aer questionedouncea. whether they contained s.
pound each,and on weighing them food
that they would scarcely turn the scales
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and the public genera:
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NOTICE.—Agents 1
terns, Fashion Books,
—The ,solicitors
and seven other far
one in South Dor
Elgin, have issued a
C. Hewitt, and
Ilewitt, to collect t'
lost by reason of
alleged misa.ppropr
distribeting the ea
4;rain and Seed Con
set aside a mortgagt
Hewitt to his broth
for $7,000, on Decer
the first examinatio
criminal ease. It is
$24000 worth of 110
Hewitt and went
private account i
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tings of the High C
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spending the last t
and New Zealand,ri_
.I'dblishing House
turned, to her
two weeks ago. 811
completely overrnn
and many have beet
their avocation and
for a livelihood. T
and raileva.y accomn
hind the age. Lil
railways no check
and at the end of t
dumped on to -the "P
sengers rush up a
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during the journee
wagons are in dai
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