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He was a Forfarshire, his county ag ederich towsi- a reside ever eni years ago, wiY of whom Stirling dinary intelli- >a his way to ,e of all who rid reeves be. -s ilomcat spoke tame is better one took the ry of the arti- d the Clinton a very old awing is the Wo old tin S eat saw, 1 kushel ashes), iares, 3 stone hammer, 2 is, 2 lengths flag, I dozen chimneys, 1 box, empty aid window re, I. chinese eiick, 1 Ian- lozen bricks f the stove, ides a wheel - el papers. her of Mr. passed. away ,he residence d 4 months. and came to rillood. For has resided ad was well - he old old gen- ith his on -a, and had trsday prey - d not appear the matter vas worn out tperate. He ?TOAn and as mid be. He and worked a- age_ a the Wawa - o, has a liv- lerge hill on rt a fishery. Li idea. He lair of fish he hundred fish ey are three Om 75 to 100 t 20e30 feet it up at the n caving in. ring is turn - pair of fish. attires. He wee times a rain. They e has seen a ie Western ring ineresa- ePhee may fndertaking veryrprofi- efit to the ef last week ighborhood dinesday to 1Gibson, of kdr. Huston e for miles not heard sobriquet vas an at - rd's Army, Wingham ago. Tom he foot of in stru men - as, we be Before he mseif said but after idying and I the little ed him ex- , in a man - • a person had been Lei of man - well pro- of taking iads of hia i) in years.. e orking as e Tuesday rhe ever- iticed him feting, but iLou.s. In- set in and L His par- mpathy of their sad the hlit- an enter - the other he League ambiti- 011agen's Itickerfe, he made a\ ispouse to [iore gave :firm style. at deal -of aed with selections tem. The "iplendidly t being de - made his tionists JANUARY .20 1888. ar-T-• THE HUft.011 EXPOSITOR. _ Zetland. DOTS.—Mrs. Fred Thomson returned: home last week after spending a feviv week's under the parental roof at Wal- ton.—Josh Dennison and W. Adams, working in the employ of Mr. Geo. Thomson, got some of their fingers badly bruised while unloading logs in the mill -yard. Mr. Thomas McDonald, of the same firm, get his hand cut while working in the bush. Socree.—On Friday evening, the 13th inst., a social was held at the residence -of Mr. Robert Currie, ander the auspices of the Congregational church, it being the first of the kind this season. At the appointed hour Mr. James Wilson took the chair and stated to the audience that he had a splendid programme to give them. The choir rendered some choice selections of music. Mrs. Ward, of Winghem, contributed much to the evening'senjoyment by a couple Of in- strumental pieces. Readings were given by Messrs. G. Wilson, of Zetland, J. Ritchie and Rev. Dr. Ward, of Wing - ham. A couple of Scotch readings were given by Miss Bryce, of Turnberry ; a recitation by Miss Annie Currie. The proceeds, which amounted to something over fifty dollars, will be applied to the organ fund. Belgrave. ACPRICULTURAL MEETING. — The an- nual meettug of the members of the East Wawauosh Agricultural Society was held -here on Thursday of last week, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, John Rob- ertson; 1st Vice -President, Chas. Proc- tor; 2nd Vice -President, Henry Deacon; Directors, Messrs. Robert Currie'John Anderson, jr. Jas. Owens, B,obt. Riley, David Geddes, Richard Stonehouse, Francis Baines, Jas. Harrison and Geo. Moffatt; Secretary, Finlay Anderson; Treasurer, Chas. McClelland; Auditors, John Taylor and John McCallum. Chas. Proctor was appointed delegate to the West Riding Fall Show. - 0.11.111MMIP Stanley. COUNCIL.—The council met on Mon- day according to law; all the members present. The following appointments were made: Geo. Stewart, Clerk, John Reid, Treasurer; Jahn Tough, Assessor; John Beatty and Jas. Armstrong; Audi- tors ; Andrew Stinson, caretaker; John Torrance, Isaac Erratt, J. B. Secord and Geo: Stewart, Board of Health; Dr. Elliott, Medical Health Officer. Jape McDonald, an indigent, was granted $20. The following motions were passed: That this council examine the ditch on town line at Kippen as soon as practicable; that the treasurer have the books audited on or before the 13th day of February next; that the clerk ask for tenders for cedar for township, 8000 feet 6x8, and 6000 feet of 3 inch plank not more than 10 inches wide and 16 feet long. The council then adjourned to meet again on February 13th next at one o'clock p. m. THE AGRICULTURAL SoCeETY.—At meeting of the members of the Stanley Branch Agricultural Society held on Thursday of last week, the following officers were elected for the current year, viz: George Castle, President; Wm. Townsend, VicePresident ; James Armstrong, Secretary and Treasurer: Directors,—Joseph Wild,Alex. Granger, John Parke, John Tough, Thos. Harrison, Richard Penhale, Walter Madge, John Johnston, and Walter Graham. Auditors, Henry Erwin, Ed. Rutledge. The auditors report showed the receipts for the year to be $506.38 and the expenditure, $524, leaving a balance of $17.66 on the wrong side of the ledger. The sum of $241 had been collected in members subscriptions and $157 as gate receipts while the society paid out $320.63 in prizes. 'After the election of officers the following very commendable resolution was adopted : Moved by Mr. W. H. Woods and seconded by Mr. John Tough, that no refreshment booths or gambling genies be allowed on the show ground on show days. Brussels. MUNICIPAL.—The new council took their seats according to statute last Monday and appointed their officers, being the same as last year with the ex- ception of the auditors, who are J. R. Grant and Jas. Young. The collector is busy , getting in the remnants of his roll for audit. PERSONALS.—Jas. Armstrong -has sold his house, on Alexander street, to Jas. Walker and left for Toronto. Some think be left rather suddenly and are enquiring after him but he is gone.— Wm. Hading and Win. Boel have re- moved to Arthur where they are ,going to work in the flax mill, Mr. Hading has sold his house to David Haiste. SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. —Oil Thuile. day, Janua-ry 12th, Dr. McNaughton, of this town, assisted by Drs. Gunn of Clinton; Evans, of Seaforth, and Hut- chinson, of Brussels, removed a large double abdominal tumor from a lady of this place. The tumor weighed over twenty pounds, and contained a large lump of hair, some bone, and several well -formed teeth. The lady at latest accounts is rapidly recovering. Dr. McNaughton and his able assistants are to be congratulated in thus grasping from death what must have proved an easy victim but for the triumphs and pluck of modern surgery. FARMERS' INSTITUTE. — The East Huron Farmers' Institute was held on Friday and Saturday of last week. On Friday the officers were elected, and in the afternoon session papers were read by the president, U. McFadden, on the raising and breaking of the driving horsehorseD. Ro.bertson on sheep, and by Mr. ; on Rotation of crops. In the evening an interesting entertairnent was given, consisting of music, readings and recitations by local talent, and ad- dresses from J. McMillan'M. P., on "The farmer's position," by Simpson Rennie on "What the schools have done -for the farmer," and by Professor Pen- ton on "The formation of soil." The latter was a scientific lecture, and was intently listened to by the large audi- ence. The professor is at home on a lecture of this kind, making his subject so plain that all can understand. He -is certainly the right man in the right place. On Saturday papers were read by J. McMillan on "The draft horse," W. H. McCracken on " The raising of rnangolds," and by Professor Penton on "Cattle feeding scientifically considered," and on "Testing of seeds." The papers were well critized, and were full of in- formation to all. Papers were also read by R. Mchlillaai on "Feeding of stook," S. Rennie on "Draining," and Russel Bishop on "Manures." All the papers were of the best, and were a bly criticised by leading farmers present. This insti- tute was the most successful held, and farmers are beginning to resalme the' benefits to be received from them.. • The attendance was large, being about 300 at each session. The next institute will be held in Wroxeter in June of -this year. The Institute has a good scientific library on farming and kindred subjects, which is circulated among its members, and every farmer in the -riding should be a member. It only costs 25 cents, which should be sent to Wm: Bishop, the secre- tary. Zurich. FARM SOLD.—We understand that Mr. John B. Geiger, of the .Brownson Line, Hay, , has- sold his hundred acre farm to Mr.'has. Brills of thie village, for the BUM of $6,100. Mr. Geiger in- tends leaving, about March next for Dakota. He is an old and highly esteemed resident of the township, and will be much miised. . BRIEFS.—Mr. S. Witwer a few days, ago moved to ' Blake, where he has his own property. We regret his leaving but wish him success.—Mr. Levi Hai- macher, formerly living in Blake, moved last Tuesday into the vacant house on the farm of the late Mr. Dustin, on the Bronson Line.—Mr. Chas. Baur, for- merly of Zurich, but now of Dak ta, re- cently paid his father and brother Henry a visit; he only stopped one nig t and then went away again.—Mr. Joh Wil- liams is preparing to build ne4 sum- mer, and Mr. M. Zeller is doing lik wise. They are getting a lot of stone an' and drawn. Mr. G. Nicholson has the/con- tract. The congregation of the van- gelical church on the 14th concesiimi of Hay, are also making preparations to build anew brick church next year.. _ Wingham. NEWS NOTES.—The newly elected' Council of 1888 took the oath of office on Monday. Dr. Young who was elec- ted in Ward 4 put in a disclaimer on Saturday and Thomas Holmes the next highest candidate, took the seat —The first meeting of the School Board was held on Monday when Samuel Youhill was elected chairman for the year, Wm. Robertson, secretary and B. Willson, treasurer.—The funeral of Thomas Price, of the firm of Hutton, Price & Carr, millers, was one of the largest that has been in this section of the country for a great many years. He leaves a widow but no family.—Rev. Dr. Sexton, of London,England, preach- ed two powerful sermons in the Con- gregational church on Sabbath last and lectured in the same place on Monday evening. He was also announced to give another lecture on the following evening but owing to the scarcity of seating capacity it was adjourned to the _Presbyterian church when that large edifice was filled1 with an appreciative audience. He dwelt largely on the emptiness of secularism showing its utter worthlessness to mankind. The Doctor is, perhaps, one of the greatest reasoners of the age and a powerful lecturer.—The members of Maitland Lodge, Independent Order Oddfellows, paid a visit to Teeswater on Friday evening last and some of them took part in a public entertainment, under the auspices of Teeswater Odd- fellows.—J. A. Cline has been elected chairman of the fire and water com- mittee in the council. From his long experience in the fire brigade of Sea forth and Wingharn he should make a very efficient officer. Perth Items. —The Stratford Board of Works ex- pended over $10,000 during last year on street improvements. —Mr. W. Sanderson, of Stratford,has been elected one of the managers of the Ontario Poultry Association. —Miss Currelley, of Fullerton, has been re-engaged at a largely increased salary to teach a school near St. Marys. —Mr. Snyder, the converted railway conductor'is expected to preach in Stratford Methodist churches on Sab- bath, 29th inst. —Mr. John Conway, of St. Marys, has disposed of lot 33, 3rd concession, West Zorra, (200 acres), to his son, Mr. W. T. Conway, for $12,000. ' —Alfred McDougall, barrister, for- merly of St. Marys, was elected one of the aldernien of St. James' ward, Toronto, heading the poll. — After 40 years' service in that capa- city, Mr. John Myers has resigned the leadership of the Central Methodist church choir, Stratford. —Three young men of St. Marys were last week fined $5 and costs each for disreputable conduct in the Salvation Army meetings. — Mr. W. Moyes, Chief of St. Marys fire brigade, has been presented with a silver tea -service by the brigade and citizens, for efficiency in his office. —Mr. J. M. Scott, of the Royal hotel, Mitchell, has purchased the Royal hotel in Stratford, and is to take possession about the 1st of March next. The Mitchell stand is offered for sale. — While two sons of Mr. Adam Swit- zer, whp lives in the township of-Blansh- ard, near McIntyre's Corners, were hav- ing a friendly wrestle on Saturday, one of the boys came down on a stick and fractured his thigh bon. • --Mr. W. R. Davis, of the Mitchell'ii Advocate, has been re-elected president of the Mitchell Horticultural Society. The Society is in excellent condition financially, having about $350 on hand to begin a new year. —The bridge over the Avon, near Avonbank, has at last succumbed to its own weight and broken through the centre. Teams were passing over it until a short time before it fell, but happily no one was on it when it fell down. —The Dairymen's Convention at Lis- towel last week was largely attended. Interesting and profitable addresses were given by Prof. J. W. Robertson, D. Derbyshire, W. D. Hoard, J. W. Wil- liams, W. A. Macdonald, Prof. Barnard and R. Ferguson. — On a recent Saturday morning a tramp went to the door of Mr. Sheila- bery, living in the Goreof Downie, de- manded an, entrance, went in and order- ed Mrs. Shellabery to get dinner immedi- ately, which she did. Afterl dinner he said he supposed they would have no objection to keeping fellow over Sun- day; he staid, and on Sunday made Mrs. Shellabery darn his socks, mend his vest and wait on him generally, and Mr. Shellabery the same, and staid until Monday moraing, when he departed. — Councillor Norris, of Hibbert, was never further east than Stratford, nor west than Clinton! Nor has he been north or south more than ten miles from where he lives ! This is remarkable, considering the fast age in which we live. „ —Mr. James Baker, an old pioneer of Fullerton, but for the last seven years a eeeident of Manitoba, is visiting his relatives and friends in this township. His many friends will be glad to know that he struck luck and has made his pile in the prairie Province. —Miss M. Quinn, who for the past six months has conducted the Listowel Shorthand Institute, and turned out several excellent shorthanders, has been appointed principal of the shorthand de- partmeet in the Central Businnis College at Stratford. — At the recent meeting of Stratiord Presbytery a call from North Morning - ton was represented by Rev. Mr. Boyd, moderator of that session in favor of Rev. J. W. Cameron, late Of Richmond Hill. The call was signed by 121 mem- bers and 47 adherents. —The Rev. Mr. Walton, evangelist of Oil Springs, has been holding services in the Fullerton village churches recently. Mr. Walton is a preacher of great power and earnestness. His closing service on Sunday eeening in the Methodist church drew the largest crowd that has been seen in Fullerton for many a day. — Mr. Sandy Kemp, who was cutting wood out in the woods on lot 8, conces- sion 8, Ellice, one day last week, with Mr. A. J. McPherson, the famous fur man, Stew five monstrous bears. Mr. McPherson, who was out measuring wood, on learning this intelligence, at once hgstened into Stratford. —The Congregational church at Listo- wei held their annual social on Tuesday evening last week at the residence of Mr. Alex. Climie. The report of finances for the year 1887 was read, which showed the church to be in a fair condition. After the business -of the evening was over lunch was partaken of and the bal- ance of the evening spent in merriment. —At the funeral of Mr. John Hazel- wood, who died recently near Kirkton, six of his grandsons officiated as pall- bearers. The deceased Mr. Hazelwood settled on the 4th line of Blanshard township about 38 years ago, and at his decease himself and sons were the own- ers of five hundred and sixty acres of first-class land in Blanshard and Usborne, besides large suing in personal property. — Owing to Mr. Kidd's financial diffi- culties the salt works, stave factory, grist mill and cooper shop at Dublin are, all shut down. Dublin people are hoping that Mr. Kidd will effect a satisfactory settlement so that these important industries may not be idle long, as Dublin cannot afford to have them at a standstill. —The annual meeting of the Perth Women's Foreign Missionary Society was held at St. Marys on Tuesday, 10th inst. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Gordon'of Harrington, the chair by taken y the first vice-president, Mrs: Hamilton, of Motherwell. The first year the Society was in operation the contributions amounted to $186.55; the second year to $511; the third year to $856.06 ; this year they amounted to $944. 88. —A Kirkton correspondent says: Mr. John Hannah, of Seaforth, the enterprising owner and manager of the creamery has just shipped 17,000 lbe. of butter from our creamery to Liverpool direct, and intends to follow and market it himself. This is a step in the right direction. We hear that Mr._ Hannah intends trying to make arrangements for sending next season's make direct to the ' old country; if so, we may expect a boom in the butter line next summer. It does seem that the creamery business here has fallen into first-class hands. —The now celebrated election for Queen's, New Brunswick, between Baird and King took piece on Wednes- day, but owing to a severe snow storm and blocked roads very few returns had been received up to Thursday morning. At that time, however, it was learned that Baird has a majority of three in the parish of Petersville, comprising three polling places. The result would indi- cate the election of King by a good majority, as Baird's majority in the parish last winter was eighty-three. --Robert Orme, a farmer who attend- ed a cheese factory meeting in London on Tuesday, was murdered and robbed on his return home the same night. The scene of the tragedy is on the first con- cession, township of London, and the place bears evidence of a desperate struggle. The first intimation of the tragedy was° received by a son of the deceased who found his father's horse and empty cutter standing at the door. Jumping in, he traced the way back and found his father lying beside the road covered with blood. There were four shots in his head and a 32 -calibre re- volver was found lying beside him. As all the pockets were inside out it is pre- sumed the object of the murder was rob- bery. There is not the slightest clue at present to the perpetrators. —A very important despatch to the Toronto Mail from Washington appear- ed on Wednesday, stating that no progress whatever has been made by the Fisheries, Commission. Canada's de- mands as_to her fishing rights are not supported by Mr. Chamberlain, her re- -,quest for reciprocity is rejected by the American representatives; and it is understood that the bill to be passed by Congress putting fish, coal, lumber and salt on the free list will have the proviso that Canada is not to be included until the fisheries dispute is ended, placing this country awkwardly between the devil and the deep sea. At Curious Messenger. We hear many stories of bottles pick- ed up at sea, giving accounts of ship- wrecks, but a curious story comes from Australia. A dead albatross 'as found on the coast of Freemantle, having tied to its neck a tin tablet on which was written in French: "Thirteen ship- wrecked persons have taken refuge on Crozet Island, August 4, 1887." The dead bird was carried to the Governor at Sydney. It was believed that the ship- wreeked persons were the crew of a French bark hailing from Bordeaux. Crozet Island is situated to the south- east of the Cape of Good Hope. Fish and game abound in ;and about the is- land. The albatross must have come a distance of over 2,000 miles across water. The albatross is the largest web-footed bird The spread of its wings is about 12 feet, and it weighs twenty pounds and upwards- The plumage is white with the wings tipped with dark feathers. • The beak is long and very strong.; is of a pinky' white, and tipped with yellow. 1111111•1111•1111101i Local Notice., GIRL WANTED.- • General sereant want- ed for a small family. Good Wages. Apply to MRS. L. E. DANCE; Victoria Square, Sealfoolth8 , JUST arrived a Large Assortment Teas at CHARLE8wORTU & BROWNELL'S, Seaforth. loof o WANTED—Two more Pushers for the County of Huron, to sell Teas to private families. The best value in the Dominion e Communica- tions confidential. Apply at this office. 1047-3 IF YOU want your Watch, Clock or Jewellery repaired by a first-class workman and at a reasonable price, take it to YOUNG, Purvis & Milk's old stand, opposite the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth. 1046-tf EXTRA value in all kinds of Groceries, at CFIARLESWORTII & BROWNELL'S, Seaforth. 0 OYSTERS. — Fresh Oysters arriving daily at the St: Julian Restaurant, Seaforth. Oysters served on the premises and for sale to customers. WILSON k YOUNG have now one ofthe Largest, Best Aseorted and Beet Bought Stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Provisioree &c. in the county, and will not be undersold by any one. The highest prices paid for all kinds of Produce: Some Good Apples wanted. WIL- SON & Youzio, Seaforth. 1044 COMMERCIAL Union the Great Ques- tion. Both Grit and Tory Satisfied that Coad & Rennie, Henna, are going to have a- Genuine Cash Sale of all lines of goods at net cost, for the months of January and February. Before taking stock, we purpose making a two months' sale for Cash Orily. All our immense stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Rubbers, Overshoes, Hats and Caps, Crockery, &c., will be offered to our customers at invoice prices, as we want to reduce our stock $10,000 before stock -taking on March 1st. No reduction will be allowed on 'goods charged or given in ex- change for trade, as this is a Genuine Cash Sale. We purpose making those two months a regular bonanza for cash buyers, as all _our goods are bought at the low. st cash price, and, therefore, we are enabled to give our cuetomers the ad- vantage of cheap goods for the next two months. We will have no leading lines, as goods of all kin'ds will be sold at net cost for cash. We will just mention a few lines of Dry Goods to give the public an idea of iwhat we will do: Dress Goods—Double Fold Cashmeres, 11 yards wide, for 21c '• All -Wool Dress Goods for 21c, worth 35c; the very best Ashton Prints for lie; All - Wool Tweed from 35c per yard up; Meltens in plain and check, double fold, as low as Mk per yard; Boots and Shoes and Overshoes at cost. An immense stock of Crockery just arrived, to be sold cheaper than ever known before. Hats and Caps and Groceries reduced accordingly. Come one, come all, and secure the best bar- gains that have ever been offered in Hensel'. Thanking our customers for their liberal patron- age for the past season, and hoping for a big rush in future, we are, the public's obedileni7-ts4er- vents, COAD & RANNIE, o THE MARKETS. SSAFORTII, January 19, 1887. Fall Wheat per bushel .$0 80 to $0 83 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 0 70 to 0 80 Oats per bushel 0 36 to Ill 38 Peas per bushel 0 60 to 0 60 Barley per bushel 0 65 to 0 73 Butter, No. 1, leose.... .. .. 0 18 to 0 18 Butter, tub , 0 18 to 0 18 Eggs : 0 18 to 0 19 Dressed Hogs 6 60 to 6 76 Flour, per 100Ips 2 QO to 2 26 Hay per ton i 8 60 to 9 00 Hides per 100 lbs 500 to 600 Sheepskins each 0 40 to 0 70 Wool 0 23 to 0 25 Salt (retail) per barrel.... .. 0 00 to 0 76 Potatoes per bushel, (new) .. 0 60 to 0 65 Salt (retail) per barrel.. .... 0 76 to 0 76 Wood per cord 2 60 to 3 60 • CLINTON, .January 19, 1887. Fall Wheat per bushel (new) eo 80 to 80 83 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 0 70 to 0 80 Oats per bushel . . .... . 0 36 to 0 38 Barley per bushel ...... 0 65 to 0 73 Peas per bushel ...... 0 60 to 0 60 Butter Eggs Hay per ton Potatoes per bushel, new • 0 60 to 0 70 Hides per 100 Is 650 to 700 Pork ........ 6 50 te 675 CordwoocL 2 50 to 3 60 Deessed Hogs, per 100 lbs 6 75 toliti 60 O 18 to 018 O 18 to 0 18 8 00 to 9 00 Toaowro, Jany. 19.—Fall wheat, 80.84 to $0.84 spring, $0.77 tO $0.82; gate, 48c to 50c ; peas, 66c to 67e; barley,1 66 to Sic; hay, per ton, $11.00 to $15.00; butter, 200 to 25c; potatoes, per bag, 80.90 to 81.00 e eggs, per doz.,21c to 260; dressed es.. $6.75 to 87.00. hogs, per 100 1 ervsapooe, J any. 18.—Spring ;wheat, es 08d; rod winter, 60 Oad ; California No. 1, 7s id; California No.12, Os 00d ; oats, Os 00d; barley, Os Od ; peas, 5s 5:1d ; pork, 66s 3d; cheese, 60a 6d. • Live Stock Markets. MONTREAL, Jan. 17.—The best animals brought from 41c to 40 per lb, pretty good cattle from /fee to 4.c de, With common stock from 3c to 30 per lb., while e few of the leaner animals were sold at less than Sc per lb. Calves are in active demand and anything moderately good brings pretty .high prices. Mutton critters are scarce and sell in mi ed lots at about 44-c per lb, while good latillesi beng up to Sc per lb. Very few live hogs are being brought to the ma,rket,and prices are from Sec to 6e per lb. Dressed hogs sell in o ts at about 7ec per /b. The horse market con- tinues fairly active, and during the past week the shipments to the United States were two breeding mares, costing $500, and 77 working hones, costing $8,067; or an average of $104.76 - each. The hi rhest-priced lots were 19 horses, t which cost $`2 ,117, and the lowest -priced lots were 10 horses which cost $605, TORONTO, Ja uary 18th.—Cood export offerings were selling from Sic to 41c per lb., but the sup- ply was limited. Some bulls for export changed hands at an average of 3c and 4c a pound. There were rather more sheep mid iambs here than re- quired, aud prices cased, ranging from 83 to $3.25. Both sheep and lambs of the best e qual- ities are wanted here. There is a steady and increasing detnand for hogs; both fat and lean sold at $5.25 per hundred pOunds. Horses—Trade is beginning to move. Twenty- five horses were sold on Tuesday last by public auction, at Meesrs. Grand's Repository. Nearly all of them were general purpose -horses: The bidding was briek, and prices ranged from $60 to $135. Bellew), Jae. 18.—Cattle—One load ,1,390 neje brought $4.60; prime, 1,045 to 1,175 lbs., $4.10 to e4.30 -, mixed. stock, 1,030 lbs., 83,50; veal steady at $6 and 87. Sheep and Lambe—One load, 1E0 lbs., $5.50; prime sheep, 97 to 125 lbs., $5.10 to $540; choice sheep, $5; good, 80 to 87 lbs., 84.60 to $4.85; market for lambs very dull. Hogs—Market quiet, but prices were steady. Liv ERPOOL, England, Jan. 18.—While business here is not actNe in any sense we are able to re- port a steady improvement. Canadian and United States receipts have been light but of better (plenty, and if shippers will bear in mind that only the best descriptions are wanted here, and that only those will laell at all advantageously over here, it will be better for us and much better for them. The prospects of a considerable lift in trade are, we think, good; quotatiens now are hardening and must soon advance. Dairy Markets. MONTREAL, Jan. 17.—Butter.—Business iS dull. The following are the quotations for to -day :— Fall Creamery, 22c to 25c; Townships, 20c to 23e; Morrisburg, 18c to 21c; Western, selected dairies, 16c to 18c; common grades, 10c to 16e. Cheese.—Quiet and unchanged. Offers are not up to 12c yet. AUCTION SALES. On Monday, Januany 23, 1888, at two o'clock p. m., on Lot 1, Concession 3, L. R. S. Tuckersmith. Horses and Cattle. Alex. McDonald, Proprietor ;. A, Bishop, Auctioneer. GREAT auction, Sale of Imported Heevydraught Stallions and High Grade Cattle, in the first week in February, 2% miles north of Brussels. Thomas Mc- Laughlin, Proprietor; George Kirkby, Auctioneer. Look out for Bills. On Friday, February 10, 1888, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Lot 26, Concession 5, McKillop, two miles north of Seaforth, Superior Farm Stock. _George Dor- ranee, Proprietor; J. P. Brine, Auc- tioneer. GREAT SACRIFICE SALE King's Specific AT J. I. SMITH'S, SEAPORTS, DURING THIS MONTH.—L-'— Having about $3,000 Stock of Goods still to dispose of, and the lease of store expiring shortly, we have decided, in order to clear out the whole stock, to give to the public the best bargains ever offered in Seaforth. We will sacrifice the greater part of our stock at half price No reasonable offer refused. All parties indebted to me either by notes or accotint, will please call during this month (January) and settle the same. J. L. SMITH. Diversity of Opinions Are More prominently noticed in the ranks of the Bargain Seekers than in a,ny other class of the community! But stop! read, ponder and note down the popular verdict, ;after years of business experience, that the place.,for REAL VALUE and Solid Bargains, is that old, reliable and ever popular.establishment of DUNCAN & DUNCAN, General Dry Goods Merchants and Clothiers, Who, preparatory to stock -taking, are bound to undermine all so-called sacrifices of goods, and still crow on top of the pile as the most vic- torious dispensers of Genuine All -Round Bargains in the county, caus- ing even the numerous below cost merchants and bankrupt slaughterers to take a back seat. We are bound to push bargains in every branch of our immense Dress and Dry Goods Departments, in which _branches will be found piles of seasonable goods, well worthy of an early inspec- tion. Our stock of House Furnishings is complete, and embraces leading lines.. DUNCAN & DUNCAN Would direct special attention to their Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Department. Hats and Caps in large quantities, cheap and of good quality. Underwear of every description. Ties, Collars, Cuffs,c Orders for Clothing executed on the premises with care and prompt- ness. Perfect fit guaranteed—the most fashionable tailoring house west of Toronto. Remember the place, and be sure you find it, and be well suited. Duncan & Duncan, Seaforth. Births. GRUNDY=In Brussels, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. E. R. Grundy of a son. RICHARDSON.—In Grey, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. Neil Richardson of a son. BRUCE.—In Usborne, on the 4th inst., the wife of Mr. Bruce of a son. MASTERS.—In Morris, on the 2nd inst., the wife of Mr. M. Masters of a son. LONG WORTH.—In McKillop, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. Jas. Longworth of a son. Marriages. HILL—MOYER.—At the parsonage, Clinton, oe the 17th inst., by Rev. W. W. Sperling, Mr. August Hill to Miss Josephine Moyer, all of Zurich. FOWLER—CLARK.—By Rev. C. M. Thompson, at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. Reuben W. Clark, Oxford, Michigan, on the 14th inst., Mr. Thomas Fowler, of Sheldon, Dakota, to Miss Hannah Clark, of Seaforth, Ontario. McDONALD — ROBERTSON.— At Edmonton, Northwest Territory, on December 28th. at the residence of W. S. Robertson, Esq., by Rev. G. H. Long, assisted by Rev. D. G. Mc- Queen, B. A., Mr. James McDonald, builder, Edmonton, to Carrie A., seventh and young- est daughter of the late John Robertson, of Grand Lake, New Brunswick. TORRANCE—COOK.—At the residence of the bride's parents, Grey township, on the 11th inst., by Rev. J. H. Dyke, Mr. J. Torrance, of Brandon, Manitoba, to Miss Rebecca Cook. BRICKENDEN—PORTE.—On the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride's brother, London, by Rev. J. G. Scott, Mr. Geo. F. Brickenden, son of Mr. John Brickenden, of Clinton, to Alice IL, daughter, of the late Gilbert Porte, Esq, BISSETT—SNELL.—In Exeter, on the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. James Graham, Mr. Ed. Bissett to Maggie, only daughter of Mr. Wm. Snell, all of Exeter. HENDERSON—LANG.—At the ieeidence of the bride's uncle, on the 28th ult., by Rev. A. Henderson, M. A., Mr. Peter B. Henderson , to Miss Jessie Lang, all of Elmo,. COWAN—PARSONS.—At the home of the bride, on the 28th ult., by Rev. F. W. Luce, Mr. Hector Cowan, jr.'of PauIlitia, O'Brien county, Iowa, to Edith M. Parsons, of Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo county, Iowa. Deaths. elcFARL.eNE.—In Tuckersniith, on the 14th inst., Elizabeth Murdoch, relict of the late John :McFarlane, aged 85 years and 10. months. A native of Perthshire, Scotland. VANEGMOND.—In Egmendville, on 10th inst., the infant son of Mr. W. D. VanEgniond, still born. JOHNS.—At Ontario, California, on the 31st ult., Cornelius B. Johns, brother of D. Johns, Postmaster, Exeter, aged 47 years. ROSS.—In Stanley, on the 16th inst., Alexander Ross, aged 74 years. . LUXTON.—In Exeter, on the 13th inst., Richard Luxton, aged 43 years and 8 months. IMPORTANT NOTICES. MEAMS WANTED.—Wanted teams to draw I Saw Logs by the thousand feet. ANDREW GOVENLOCK, Winthrop. 1049-2 AFIRST-CLASS FARM TO RENT.—One hundred acres of land, Lot 16, Concession 6, Morris, county of Huron. Good frame barn and dwelling house. It is situated 5 miles from Brussels and 7A- miles from Blyth. Also 1 miles from Public School and 2 miles from saw mill. For further particulars apply to GEO. HANNA on the premises or through Brussels P. 0. • 1049-3 ANNUAL MEE'fING.—The Annual Meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire In surance Company will be held in the Hall, at Far- quhar, on Monday the 6th of February, at one o'clock P. 31., for the purpose of hearing the Director's and Auditor's Reports, and the Elec- tion of Directors to fill the vacancies. By Order of the Board. ALEX. DUNCAN, Secretary, Farquhar P. 0., Ont. 1049-3 ALTER SHILLINGLAW, V. S., graduate of the Ontario- Veterinary College, Tor- onto; Registered Member of the Ontario Veter- inary Medical Association; also Honorary Mem- ber of the Veterinary Medical Society: Treats all Diseases of Domesticated Animals. Also _.particular attention given to Veterinary Dentis- try. Horses carefully examined for Soundness, and Certificates given. All calls promptly attend- ed to by Mail or Otherwise. OFFICE at Resi- dence, Staffa, Ont. 1048 NTOTICE TO CREDITORS.—Notice is hereby 11- given to all Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Wm. Menzies, late of the township of McKillop, in the county of Huron, Yeoman, who died on -or about the 16th jay of June, A. D., 18,57, to send to Archibald Menzies, Esquire, or Hugh fIordon, Esquire, ad. dressed to Winthrop P 0., Ontario, Executors of the last will and testimony of the said de- ceased on or before the 25th day of Febnary, A. D., 1888, a statement of their respective claims duly attested. And furtNer notice is hereby given, that after the said date the Executors of the said deceased will proceed to distribute the assets of the said late William Menzies among the parties entitled thereto, regard -being had only to the claims of which notice shall thereto- fore have been given, and the said Executors will not be liable for the assets, or any part thereof, to.any person of whose claim they sall not have had notice at the time of such distribu- tion. Dated at Seaforth, this 20th Jay of January, A. D. 1888. LOFTUS E. DANCEY," Solicitor for Executors. 1049-2 IrJSZIONIIIMMINNMINM To THE LADIES OF SEAFOR'T1L—Mies Jones, late of England, begs to state to the La- dies of Seaforth and vicinity that she h com- menced the business of Dress and Mantle mak- ing at her residence, opposite the High School, where she will be prepared to execute all orders intrusted to her in the very latest fashions and in a manner to give entire satisfaction to her customers. 1048-4 FOR DYSPEPSIA AND ACUTE FORMS OF INDIGEST I ON. Lately made by Hugh Robb, who leaves his testimony, that having Cancer of the Stomach, this remedy kept hien alive for six years, by digesting his food. Can be sent by mail, post paid, on receipt of price, $1. It is recommended by hundreds to be the best cure for Dyspepsia, ever invented. Now manufactured by I. V. Fear, Druggist, SEAFORTH ONT. igr Watch this space next week. • TO FRTENDS AND CUSTOMERS! In beginning my Twenty -Second year's business in Seaforth, I beg leave to thank my many Friends and Custom- ers for their Liberal Patronage in the past, and hope by honest and faithful attention to business to merit a continu- ance of the same. Yours Truly, M. R. Counter SEAFORTH, ONT. THE LATEST See It. Try It. Our Self -Lighting Lamps and Lan- terns. No matches required; always ready; at a slight extra cost over old. , style burners. Call and see them —AT— C. M. Whitney's, Cheap Stove House, MAIN -ST., - SEAFORTH. Sole Agent for Seaforth. Bell's Saw Mills, This well and favorably known has commenced operations for the sea soh, and is prepared to receive any number of logs to cut on shares, or at so much per thousand. The highest market price paid for good, sound logs.. Custom Work promptly attended to, and charges moderate as usual. 1046-4 Robert P. Bell. Winthrop Cheese Factory. A meeting of the Patrons of Winthrop Cheese Factory, will be held in the SCHOOL HOUSE, WINTHROP, ON SATURDAY, JAN. 21st, 1888 At 1 o'clock P. M. Shareholders' meeting at 2 o'clock 1'. Me All intending to send exalt and take shares in the new factory, will please at- tend, Milk routes will be let also. 1048-2 J. C. MORRISON, Secretary. CYTIC.U_ The ( •ef the 'Corporation of the County of Merin - ettet in the Court -House, in the Town of a on Tuesday, the 24th of January, leeea 1048 _ P. ADAMSON, County Clerk. COMiTANICE CHEESE FACTORY. The Milk Route, for the above Factory, for the coming season, will be let by Public Competition at THE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, KINBURN, ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1888, at half -past one o'clock p. m. All interested will please take notice and govern themselvesaccord- ingly. GEO. STEPHENSON, President. 10484