HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-01-20, Page 8THE HURON EXPOS/TOR.
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General Dealer in. Hides, Sheep
skins, Furs and. Tallow,
at the Old Stand.
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Soderich Street, Seaforth.
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DISTRICT MATTERS.
Since Opening
Our Reduction Sale, we have met with
great success, but the assortment and
completeness of the stock remains good.
To give buyers a further opportunity of
buying retail at wholesale prices, we
continue the slaughter two weeks longer.
JAMES PICKARD,
North and South Branch,
SEAFORTEL
• SPORT. —The Clinton Collegiate Insti-
tate Foot --Ball Club has been organized
for the spring term with, the following
officers: lima. President, Mr. James
Turnbull, B. A.; President, W. Nugent;
Secretary -Treasurer, J. W. Treleaven ;
Committee—Ross, Agnew, Robertson,
Taylor, Mills. The club is prepared to
receive challenges from other High
School and Collegiate Institute clubs.
THE FIRST MEETING.—The new coun-
cil met on Monday forenoon for organi-
zation. Mr. Wm. Elliot was re -appoint-
ed Clerk, and Mr. W. N. , Watson,
Auditor. The Mayor appointed Mr. J.
L. Smith the second Auditor. The
Mayor, Deputy -Reeve and Councillors
Fairley and Coleman be a committee to
select the standing committees for the
current year and define their duties.
The Mayor, Reeve and Deputy -Reeve
were re -appointed a committee to com-
plete the sale of the Broadfoot deben-
tures. The council then adjourned to
meet again on next Monday night.
HtILLETT DISTRICT ORANGE LODGE.—
The annual meeting of Hallett District
Orange Lodge was held in the Orange
Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday of last week.
There was a good attendance and cheer-
ing reports from all parts of the district.
The Order has grown in importance and
largely increased during the past year.
The officers elected for 1888 arse as fol-
lows: W. D. M., Bro. Robert `Scarlett,
813, Winthrop; W. D. D. M., Bro. A.
M. Todd, 710, Clinton; Chaplain, Bro.
T. Kearns, 710, Clinton; Recording -
Secretary, Bro. P. Cantelon, 710, Clin-
ton; Financial -Secretary, Bro. N. Stong,
1388, Seaforth;.Treasurer, Bro.
Cantelon, 710, Clinton • D. D. of C.,
Bro. W. Ross, 710, Clinton;lDistrict
Lecturer, Bro. J. S. Welsh, 1388, Sea -
forth ; D. D. Lecturer, Bro. J. Scarlett,
113, Leadbury.—Cosr.
A COUNTY CONSTABLE WANTED.—
DEAR Eorron,—Would you inform your
readers if there could be a Chief
Constable appointed by the County
Council for the county of Huron, whose
duty it would be to look after the in-
terests of the county as a whole, and be
ready at any time to search for stolen
property, and punish the guilty parties?
The salary which such a man would get,
would be partly repaid by the fines re-
covered from pedlars and others who
a.re ladling their shoddy cloth, &c., with-
out let or hindrance. There have been
as many horses stolen in this county,
and lost to the owners—which in a great
many cases could hao, e been recovered—
as would have paid the salary ,of such a
constable three times over. I..fy calling
the attention of your numerous readers
to those facts you will greatly oblige,—
(i on THE LOsERS.
TICE SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of
the Seaforth Public School Board, held
in the Council chamber on Monday after-
noon, Mr. 0. C. Willson was elected
chairman for the current year, and Mr.
Wm. Ballantyne, secretary. It -was de-
dee:hied that the regular meetings of the
Board would be held on the first Friday
evening of each month at Weir's Royal
Hotel. The secretary was also instruct-
ed to have plans for a new ward school
building, containing two departments,
prepared and to lay the same, together
with an estimate of the cost, before the
Board at the next meeting. The present
school building is now very much over-
crowded and the attendance will be
larger in the spring, and if people will
:lend children, to school they must ex-
pect to have to provide house accommo-
dation for them. The present school
building will also require very consider-
able repairs this year, so that ratepayers
may expect a much larger expenditure
on public school account this year than
there has been for many years before.
A GOOD EXAMPLE. —At their annual
meeting last week the members of the
Stanley Agricultural Society took a step
which should be followed by every other
Society. They passed a resolution to
the effect that hereafter no refreshment
booths, nor gambling games, will be
allowed on their grounds on show days.
There can scarcely be anything more
offensive to respectable show goers than
to see a number of drunken men stumb-
ling around the show grounds_on show
days, and still it is a sight too frequent-
ly seen. And what is still more dis-
creditable to the management of the
societies, the liquor which has made
these men drunk has been purchased in
the society's grounds. The usual prac-
tice is to let the refreshment booths to
the highest bidder, and consequently the
purchaser, not being overly scrupulous,
is anxious to make all the money he can
and he runs the risks of violating the
law and furnishes the liquor which
creates the nuisance complained off.
Unless the refreshment booths are taken
under the direct management of the
Society it is almost impossible to pre -
went the sale of liquors in them. But,
Society directors are usually averse to
taking upon themselves the additional
burden of running the refreshment
booths and they farm them out to irre-
,sponsible parties and liquor is sold and
drunkards are made, and whether they
like it or not the officers of the Society
are directly and morally, if not legally,
responsible for the results. The Stanley
people have wisely concluded not longer
to assume thiairesponsibility and they
go to the very root of the evil, and ban-
ish the booths entirely from their
grounds, They may lose a little revenue,
but they will do vastly morethan make
up for this by the order and respectabil-
ity of their shows. For -all the time a
show lasts there is no earthly necessity
for refreshments, and if any person is
suffering from thirst a good pump in the
grounds would supply their necessities.
On such days, there is usually enough
drinking and carousing in the hotels
without having it on the show grounds
and encouraged by show managers. We
hope every other Society in the county
will follow the good example set by the
Stanley -Society.
FIREMEN'S Beaso.—The firemen pur-
pose holding their annual ball on the
evening of Friday next, the 27th inst.,
in Cardno's hall. They have secured
the services of Roger Roberts' string
band of Stratford. We predict for
those attending a splendid time, as the
"boys" have the hampy faculty of mak-
ing everybody enjoy themselves.
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ENTRANCE EXAMINkTION.—All the
candidates recommended by the ex-
aminers at the recent entrance examin-
ation have been passed by the inspectors.
The , proportion of successful 'pupils -
47 mit of 59—is larger than at any other
place heard from up to date. The
teachers and pupils of our schools may
therefore take courage for the next
examination on July 4th, and cling to
their laurels so well won on the present
occasion.—Com.
GOING .AWAY.—Mr. C: H. Cull, who
has been a resident of this town for 26
years, and who has filled the positions
of agent of the Montreal Telegraph
Company and of the American Express
Company for upwards of 22 years, has
resigned his positions and intends re-
moving to Toronto with his family.
Mr. Cull' S successor here will be Mr.
Wm. Somerville, a gentleman who is
well and favorably known to the people
of this town. Mr. Somerville gained
his first knowledge of telegraphing in
the Seaforth office, and since then he
has filled several responsible positions
both in Ontario and Manitoba. • His
correct business habits, his affable
manner and courteous disposition will
make him not only an efficient but a
popular official and both companies are
fortunate in securing so thoroughly re-
liable a successor to the geritierfian who
has so long filled these positions. Mr.
Somerville assumes his new duties on
the first of February.
HELP THE POOR.—Miss Phelps of St.
Catherines, late of the Philadelphia school of
Elocution, will deliver a lecture, entitled the
"Modern Sphinx," under the auspices of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union, in the
Presbyterian Church,. on Monday, January 30th,
commencing at 8 o'clock p. in. Admission 260.
Proceeds to be' used for the relief of those in
want. This lecture was delivered before an au-
dience of 1,000 persons in the town of Barrie,
who were delis hted with the able manner with
which Miss Phelps handled the Liquor Question.
1046-2
FRESH Sea Cod Fish at WILSON &
YoUNO'S, Sea -forth. 1049
SCOTT sells a nice Parlor Lamp, with
your choice of shade, for 75e.
THE Fame of the Great Cough Rem-
edy, " Lumsden & Wilson's Royal Glycerated
Balsam of Fir," is still extending.. Combining
as it does the healing and soothing properties of
Glycerine with the well-known virtues of Fir
Balsam. It is astonishing how quickly it brings
relief when distressed and torn by a lacerating
cough, -Few who ever tried it would be without
a bottlin the house. Plioe 50 cents, for sale
everywhere. Manufactured and sold Wholesale
and Retail by LOMSDEN & Wmsos, Seaforth.
1049-1
LAIDLAW has Lake' Huron and Labra-
dor Herring, Some fine Lake Huron in pails,
split and heads off. Call and see them. 1049-t.f
Scow has Tea at 30c a lb., or 5 lbs.
for $1.25, that can't be beat.
PURSE .LOST.—Lost somewhere be-
tween Hendry's foundry and Ament's cooper
shop, on Tuesday night 17th inst., a- Purse con •
taining a sum of money. The finder will be
suitably rewarded on leaving fhe same at THE
EXPOSITOR Office. • 1048-2
SCOTT receives fresh Biscuits every
week.
SCOTT sells a Patent Lantern for 65e• na
LAIDLAW sells Tomatoes, two 3-1b. •
cans for 25 cents. 1049-t.f
.FRESH Haddock, Fresh Cod, Smelts
and Finnan Haddie at lb'Atatatr's, Seaforth.
1949-1
LAIDLAW still takes the Lead in Teas.
Prices and Quality considered. Samples on ap-
plication. 1019-t.f
FAIR -LEY fs selling Teas at rock bot-
tom prices. Give him a call. 1049-1
LAIDLAW is offering his entire Stock
of Crockery at greatly reduced prices. Call and
inspect. 1049 -t -f
SCOTT has just received another fresh
lot of Confectionery. •
SCOTT still sells a beautiful Sugar at
18 pounds for $1.
Scow is selling ten • bars of Laundry
Soap for 25e. •
SCOTT sells nice Prunes 22 pounds for
81, or Sc a pound.
SCOTT'S Tobacco at 45c is splendid.
SCOTT will deliver, goods to any part
• of the town.
SCOTT is selling the balance of Xmas
Fancy Goods at ftbout cost.
PAY UP.—All persons who have not '
squared up their last year's accounts will please
do so at once, as I am not a millionaire, and,
consequently, cannot carry over accounts from
year to year. !Mites COVENTRY. 1049-2 .
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THE SOUTH HURON FARMERS' INSTI-
TITE. —The South Huron Farmers' In-
stitute opened at general on Monday
and was continued until Tuesday even-
ing. The President, Mr. Samuel Smil
fie, occupied the chair. It was the most
Otrgely attended, as well as one of the
ost interestinimeetings that have been
held under the auspices of the Institute.
,The meeting on Monday was opened by
a lecture on parasite e by Professor Pen-
ton, of the Ontario Agricultural College,
followed by an add ess by Mr. G. E.
Jackson, of Egmond dile, on agricultural
societies. Papers froth Mr. James
Logan, Stanley, on preparing land for
wheat, and on the breeding jof heavy
horses by Mr. Thomas MeMillan, Hun
lett, finished the day's work. A pleas-
-ant evening was spent, the hall being
packed to the door. Speeches were de-
livered by Mn J. McMillan, M. Pt , on
W
" hy boys leave the farm " ; by Prof.
Penton, on "Education as a source of
profit and pleasure, to the farmer " ; and
by Mr. Rennie, of Toronto, on "What
the Public School is doing for the farm-
er's boy." An three gentlemen succeed-
ed in intereeting the audience in a
remarkable degree. The Professor
especially made a good impression, and
showed clearly that the succeasful farmer
of the near futhre will be a man of brain
power rather than a man of muscle.
The meeting was,enlivened by vocal and
instrumental music of a high order, and
passed off very satisfactorily to the man-
agement, The aecond day's meeting
opened with a paper by Mr. Rennie on
"Rotation of crops and preparation of
the land -for the different crops." This
being a wide subject it called forth much
discussion, occupying most of the fore-
noon. Mr. John Ketchen, of Stanley,
opened the afternoon session with a
paper advising the farmers to breed
foals to drop in the fall. Prof. Penton
showed the science of cattle feeding for
profit. Mr. Rennie gave the secret of
his success in clearing his farm of this-
tles. A paper by Mr. McQuade, of
Tuckeramith, on draining closed the
session. We hope to give a more ex-
tended report next week.
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—At the
annual meeting of the members of the
Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural So-
ciety held here on Thursday of last week,
the following officers and directors were
elected for the current year, viz: Pres-
ident, T. E. Hays; Vice President,
Alex. Forsythe. Directors—Alexander
Menzies and John G. Grieve, McKillop;
Wm. Rinn, George Watt and Robert
Armstrong, Hullett; Wm. Chesney
and James Cooper, Tuckersmith ; Geo.
Whiteley and J. W. Carroll, Seaforth.
THE ARMY.—Last Saturday Captain
Andrews, of the Salvation Army here,
received orders from headquarters to
proceed to a new station. He accord-
ingly farewelled on Wednesday evening
and started on Thursday morning for
Petrolea, his new 'charge. His departure
is greatly regretted by the core here as
he had by his sincere and upright con
duct endeared himself to every member
of it.—Cadet Gardiner,who has been in
poor health, has gone to Goderich to rest
for a time with friends. —The new Cap-
tain is a lady officer, Miss Lewis, and is
the first lady Captain to take charge of
the Seaforth core.—Captain Kennedy
left yesterday for Tilsonburg.
YE OLDE FOLKE'S CONCERT& —On
Friday evening last the young people of
the Methodist church held an old folk's
concert in Cardno's Hall. The weather
was not very favorable and consequently
the crowd was not as large as might have
been expected, but we believe about $40
was cleared: The programme consisted
of vocal and instrumental music, read-
ings and tableaux, and was well ren-
dered. The acting of the old lady and
gentleman, the tableau of the orientals,
and the singing of Cream O'Tartar Sing -
well were especially good. The pro-
gramme indicated that some of the men
and *omen singers were rather plain,
and so we kept our weather eye open,
but really we failed to discover that
plain lady although we did notice some
peculiarities about the men which, how-
ever, need not be mentioned. The cos-
tumes of the ladies were very good, but
those of the gentlemen did not seem to
possess that musty odor which one hun-
dred years of retirement would be likely
to impart. The entertainment, on the
whole, was varied, amusing, and in
most respects extremely satisfactory.
The chair was occupied by Rev. Mr.
Howell, and Miss Willson presided very
efficiently at the piano and played the
several accompaniments.
THE S017TH HURON AGRICULTURAL.
SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the
members of the South Huron Agricul-
tural Society was held in Dixon's Hall,
Brucefield, on Wednesday last. There
was an unusually large attendance,
Hensall and Brucefield being largely
represented. At the appointed hour
the President, Mr. John Murdoch, took
the chair. The Treasurer's report,
which was read and adopted, showed
the receipts for the year to be $1,952
and the disbursements $1,813, leaving
a surplus on last year's transactions of
$139, which added to the surplus from
the year before last, leaves a balance
now in the treasury of $300. This is a
very satisfactory showing and places
the society in a better position, financial-
ly, than it has occupied for many years.
The following officers and directors were
elected for the -current year, viz.: Wm.
Brucefield, President; Wm.
Cooper, Tuckersmith,and John Ketchen,
Stanley, Vice -Presidents. Directors—
Alex. Forsythe, Tuckersmith ; L. Hun-
ter, Us borne ; Jas. Pickard, Exeter;
John Willis, Stephen; Robert Mc-
Allister, Hay; Alex. Thompson, and
John Murdoch,Stanley ; Henry Beacom,
Goderich township; Dr. Coleman, Sea -
forth. Messrs. George Jackson and
W. C. Charters were re-elected auditors.
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LOCAL BRIEFS.—It would be a great
convenience and comfort to many
citizens if the Mayor would send out the
snow plow occasionlly and clear out the
streets and walks that get blocked with
snow.—The usual fortnightly meeting of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union takes place on Tuesday evening
at 7.30.—Mr. Hiram Cline, of Oakville,
father of Mr. W. -H. Cline, of this town,
and Mr. J. A. Cline, of Wingham, died
on Wednesday last. He was about 70
years of age.—A largely attended and
interesting meeting of the Huron Medi-
cal Association was held in this town on
Tuesday afternoon last.—A young son
of Mr. F. G. Neelin got his face badly
cut by falling from a sleigh on which he
had jumped while passing along the
street on Monday: It is a wonder that
more children are not injured in this
way.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broadfoot
arrived in Abilene, Kansas, on Thurs-
-lay last after a quick and pleasant
journey of 12 hours.—Mr. John Hannah,
of the Seaforth Crearnery, left here on
Tuesday last for the Old country. The
object of Mr. Hannah's visit to the old
country is to try and secure , a better
market for his butter by forming direct
connections with some of the largest and
best houses there. He will also dispose
of the remainder of last season's make
which was shipped from here a few
days ago. We hope his mission will be
eminently successful.—We would again
remind the true and loyal sons of Scotia,
and all who love sweet music, of the
concert of the Caledonian Society on
next Wednesday evening. There should
be a crowded house.—The first skating
carnival of the season takes place on
the rink this evening. The young folks
are looking forwardto a good time.—
Mr. Robert Jamieson left on Thursday
last for the old country ; he sails from
New York on Saturday.—Messrs. Dick-
son & McMann shipped from this town
on Wednesday last one of the finest lot
of horses ever gathered together by this
firm, which is saying a good deal. The
cargo consisted of 18 horses, which were
shipped in a palace car, and destined for
Pennsylvania.—Mr. J. S. Hogg, who
has taught for some time in school
section No. 9, McKillop, left for To-
ronto this week to attend the Normal
School. Mr. Hogg is an efficient and
popular teacher and will still . further
elevate his standard by taking a term
-at the Toronto Normal.—Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Wilson leave England for home
on the gm inst.
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INFORMATION WANTED ABOUT RICH
SCHOOL MATTERS. — MR. EDIT OR, ---
There appear to be rumors afloat that a
portion of the work of the new part of
the High School buildings has been im-
perfectly finished; that the job has been
taken ;off the contractor's hands, and
without the knowledge of a portion of
the members of the board who were op-
posed to this course; that considerable
disagreement existed among the mem-
bers la the Board with regard to the
character of this part of the work; that
some of the members threatened to re-
sort to legal proceedings tm protect the
public linterests against the course taken
by their brethren. That the principal
part of the disagreement arises from a
difference of opinion among the mem-
bers as to the imperfect provision made
for eking away the water from the
foundation of the new building. Some
allege the cellar is too deep,that there is
not proper provision made to let away
the water that gathers about the walls.
It is reported that the contractor for
this portion of the work had the job
taken pff his hands, and that. this was
done without the sanction of a duly con-
stituted meeting of the Board. The
public ;are entitled to :know the truth
about these rumors, if it is true the job
has passed without a regular meeting
being c,alled for that purpose, and in the
face of ,the known protest of some mem-
bers, and if the work is defective in re-
spect te that part complained of. Hoping
some member will rise and explain, I
remain in the public interest,
INQUIRER.
Hibbert.
SUDDZN DEATH. —A very sudden and
unexpected death occurred on the 2nd
concession of Ilibbert on Tuesday even-
ing last. Mr. John Moore, an old and
highly respected resident of the town-
ship was sitting in his residence chatting
to his family and friends, and had just
indulged in a cup of milk, when he sud-
denly fell from his chair and expired in
a few minutes. His daughter was to be
married on the following morning, and a
number of friends from a distance were
at the family residence, and the deceased
seemed,to be in unusual good spirits all
evening, and made no complaints of ill-
ness. He had, however, been troubled
with heart disease for some time. He
was als ut 70 years of age.
McKillop.
APPOINTMENTS. —The first meeting of
the Council for this year was held at
Dublin on Monday last. There was not
much business done. Mr. Robert 0.
Ross was re -appointed Deputy -Reeve;
Mr. John O'Sullivan, Clerk, and Mr.
M. Morrison Assessor; the salaries for
these latter Offices being the same as last
year.
GOING TO LEAVE.—Mr. Hugh Ross,
of this township, leaves next week with
his family for Denver, Colorado. Mr.
Ross hes a brother who has been in that
country for several years, and his suc-
cess there induces him to go and try his
luck alsq. Mr. Ross is a good citizen
and an industrious, pushing young man,
and will,I we have no doubt, do well
whereverj he goes.
FOR IF IARTON. —Messrs. James Scar-
lett, Rob rt Grieve, John Govenlock and
John Oa ley, left on Tuesday with their
teams for Wiarton where they intend
taking out square timber, logs and tele-
graph poles for Mr. Edward McNamara,
of Leadbhry. Ned. is an enterprising
man and Carries on an extensive business.
We wish ;the boys all success in their
new undertaking. - It will take them
four dad to complete their journey.
They will return in the spring.
CARD OF THANKS.—MR. EDITOR,—
Allow m through your paper to return
my sincere thanks to my friends, the
electors of Ward No. 3, McKillop, for
the g,ener us support they accorded me
in the late election for councillor for
that ward and for the handsome major-
ity they gave me notwithstanding the
determined opposition some of my
neighbor e made to my re-election,
although they had nothing against me
personally only that I would not consent
to follow them in their foolish whims.
However, having been elected, I shall
consider it my duty and will give my
best efforts to serve my constituents
faithfully and to advance the best inter-
ests of the municipality as I have ever
done, and shall likewise endeavor to
treat all, supporter and opponent alike,
with the Utmost courtesy, having an eye
to the interests of all, and I hope in this
way no merit the respect if I do not re-
ceive the -approval of both supporters
and opponents. I am, Yours Respect-
fully,—AMIIRCHIE, Winthrop.
Tuckersmith.
ToWNSIIP OFFICIALS.—The first meet-
ing of the new township council was
held at Brucefield on Monday last. The
principal business done was the appoint-
ment of Township Clerk, Treasurer and
Auditors.' There were several applica-
tions for the position of Township Clerk
but none for that of Auditor: After due
consideration the council appointed Mr.
Samuel Smillie, ex -Deputy Reeve as
Clerk at a salary of $165 a year, and
Mr. Wm. McMillan, of the London
Road, Treasurer at a salary of $85.
Both are excellent appointments and
the gentlemen named ane thoroughly
competent for the efficient performance
of the duties they have undertaken.
Messrs. George Baird, Jr., and Mr. Wm.
Elliott were appointed auditors.
Tar. NEW COUNCIL. —The council elect
met at Brucefield, January 16. The
first duty after organization was filling
the offices left vacant by the removal by
death of the late lamented Wm. Mc-
Connell. While this question was before
the council feelings of;eorrow were freely
expressed at the loss not of a valued
public servant only but of a personal
friend: The conclusions arrived at ex-
press the opinion of the council that this
is a favorable opportunity to introduce
what is the general and undoubtedly the
correct practice, namely, that the
offices of clerk and treasurer should be
in the hands of two persons. The choice
fell upon Samuel Smillie, of Hensall
post office, for clerk and registrar at a
salary of $165, and upon Wm. McMil-
lan, Esq., of Brucefield poet office, for
treasurer at a salary of $85.00. Mr.
George Baird, jr., of Brucefield, and Mr.
Elliott, of Seaforth, were chosen audi-
tors. The secreterY was instructed to
ask sawmill owners for tenders to supply
cedar and rock elm for township pur-
poses. The meeting adjourned to meet
again at the call of the Reeve. It is
proper here to say that at a meeting of
the old council auditors were appointed
to examine the book ei and accounts of
the township. But Oter meeting it was
thought advisable to await the action of
the new council. A; motion was also
passed expressing the; readiness of the
council to pay a 'small sum of money
which had been borrowed to meet cur-
rent expense.—SAMUEL SMILLIE, Clerk.
THE SCHOOL BOARD.--Tuekersmith
School Board met at Egmondville on
Monday last. All the members present.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and amended by rescinding that part in
reference to night meetings in school
houses. H. Colbert, Wm: 0. Broad -
foot, Alex Buchanan and iThseph Fisher
signed their declaration of office and
took their seats at the board. MoVed
by 0. T. McKay and seconded by
Joseph Fisher, that Mr. Henry Colbert
act as chairman of the board for the
year 1888. Carried. Samuel Wallace
was appointed Secretary -Treasurer. It
was decided that no night meetings be
held in school houses with the exception
of No. 9, in which case they get the use
of the vacant part of the schoo& for
prayer meetings, and for political meet-
ings a charge of four dollars per meet-
ing be collected. C. Mason, H. Colbert,
Wm. G. Broadfoot and G. T. McKay
were appointed as a committee to ex-
amine No. 4 school house and report at
next meeting of the board. The boardthen
adjourned to meet again at Kyle's Hotel
on Wednesday, 29th February next, at
2 o'clock p.
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Howick.
ORANGE HILL.—The school in this
place is still booming. Three pupils
who *ere sent from said school passed
the last entrance examination, taking
about 70 per cent. of the maximum.
When we consider that these pupils
were only promoted to the fourth book
a year ago, that the average for the
school was about 60 and that the ex-
amination was an unusually hard one,
we must say that great praise and credit
are due our teacher, Thomas Shearer.
Our wish for him is that continued
success may crown his honest endeavors.
—RATEPAYER.
Winthrop.
DIPHTHERIA.—This disease, so fatal
to children, has broken out in this
locality. As the affection is very con-
tagious great precaution should be exer-
cised on the part of parents to prevent
its spreading.
GOOD WORK.—The result of the
recent entrance examination held in
Seaforth has been such as to shed con-
siderable lustre on both the teacher and
pupils of our school. Six candidates
were sent up, and all six were successful
with abundance of marks to spare. This
is something that rarely occurs.
REFORM CLUB. —The McKillop Reform
Club will meet in' the Temperance Hall,
Winthrop, on Monday evening the 23rd
inst., and a full attendance of members
is particularly desired.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni-
versary services in connection with
Cavau Presbyterian church will be
preached at the usual hour On Sunday,
January 29th, by Rev. Mr. McMillan,
of Manchester. The annual tea meeting
will be held on .the following Monday
evening when tee will 'be served from 6
to 8 o'clock and addresses will be de-
livered by Revs. Messrs. McMillan, Mc, -
Donald, McCoy, Ramsay, Simpson,
Torrance and Ball.; The choir of the
Seaforth Presbyterian church will dis-
course sweet music. A good time may
fully be expected.
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Brucefield.
CHEAP CASH SALE. —Eight Hundred
Dollars worth of Boots, Shoes and Slippers. Also
a full line of Gents' Furnishings and Dry Goods
to be sold at a large reduction, for cash, until
the first of February. Call and Examine Goods.
FRANK O'NEIL.
STILL ANOTHER.—Another of the re-
spected pioneers of this district has gone
to his long home. Mr. Alexander Ross,
of the London Road, Stanley, near here,
died on Sunday night. He had reached
the good age of 74 years and 4 months.
Mr. Ross has been in ill -health about
two mouths dropsy combined with
bronchitis being the • diseases which
caused his death. He was a native of
Rosshire, Scotland, and came to this
country when quite a young man. He
took part in the rebellion of 1837. He
settled on the farm where he ccntinued
to reside until the time of his death over
fifty years ago and was one of the first
settlers in this district. He had a fam-
ily of 16 children, 11 of whom survive
him, as does also his aged partner In
life. He was a warm-hearted, generous
and honorable man, and was held in the
highest esteem by all who knew him,
and like many of the early pioneers of
this district he succeeded not only in
making a comfortable home for himself
but has been able to give his children a
good start in life. The funeral took
place on Wednesday and was largely
attended.
ROYAL TEMPLARs OF TEMPERANCE. —
The following members of Brucefield
Star Council,. Royal Templars of Temper-
ance, have been duly installed for the
present term by Bro. Wm. Bell, P. C.,
viz. : Bro. Wm. Bell, P. C.; Bro. Mil-
ton Barber, S. C.; Sister E. Grs,ham,
Chaplain; Sister J. Mustard, R. S.;
Bro. G. Gilmour, A... R. S.; Bro. J. Mc-
Queen, F. S. • Sister Pollock, Treasurer;
Bro. Jas. Allan, Herald; Bro. J. Gil-
mour, Deputy -Herald; Bro. H. McKen-
zie, Guard; Bro. Alex. McKenzie, Sen-
tinel; Brothers Wm. Forest, Win. Sin-
clair and J. H. Simpson, trustees; Bro.
Wm. Bell, Representative to Grand
Council; Sisters M. McIntosh, R.
Jameson and A. J. Ross, organists.
Kippen.
THE following are a few of the start-
ling reductions in prices, at Weismiller-s, which
will last only for a short time previous to stock
taking: Persian Lamb caps worth $9, for $7 ; Per-
sian Lamb Caps worth $7, for 5.5O;;1.Astrachan
caps worth $3, for $2 ; Felt Boots worth $3, for
150; Felt Boots worth $2.50, for $2; Melton
Dress Goods worth 10c.'for Sc. ; Melton Dress
Goods worth 124c., for '10c. Underclothing at
25 per cent. reduction. Tweeds, Wool Shawls,
Overcoats, &c., at startling reductions. Remem-
ber this is a bona fide sale and will be good for
one month only. D. WEIS3SILLER. klippen. 1049
BRIEFS. —We are pleased to learn that
the young pastor of the Methodist
church here is recovering and hope he
will soon be able to resume his work.—
Mr. Landers, who resides on a farm near
Kippen, fell off a strawstack on Friday
last breaking his leg below the
knee.—Mr. Jas. McLean, sr., who has
been dangerously ill, is recovering.—
Mr. Halton returned to his home in
Burlington on Friday last accompanied
by his mother.—The Non -denomina-
tional Sunday School Convention of
JANUARY 20
Stanley and Tuckersmith will be held in
the Presbyterian church here on Wed-
nesday next, 25th ins,t.—Mr. Shaffer is
buying large quantities of pork.—Rev.
Mr. Fisher, of Holmesville, conducted
the annual missionary services in the
Methodist church here last Sabbath.
The service throughout was very inter-
esting and instructive. —Farmers are now
engaged in hanling gravel for their sta-
tute labor..—Mr. Robt. Kettle is busily
drawing material for his new barn.—
Mr. A. Monteith is also getting the
Material for his new building which will,
when finished, be one of the largest
barns on the London road.—A number
of our leading farmers attended the
meeting of the Farmers' Institute at
Hensel' on Monday and Tuesday and
expressed themselves as well pleased
with it.
Hullett.
TOWNSHIP OFFICES.—At the meeting
of the Hullett council at Londsboro on
Monday last, Messrs. David Jackson
and James Canipbell were appointed
auditors ; Robert Smith, assessor and
Thos. Neilans, collector. All the -coun-
cillors were appointed road commission-
ers. The Reeve, Clerk and Messrs.
Watt, John Sprung and Thos. Carbett
were appointed a Board of Health and
Dr. Young, Medical Health Officer. An
account for the expenses of the election,
amounting to $64.70 and for the use of
the hall for nomination, $2, was passed
and ordered to be paid, and several
small grants for charity were made.
An offer from Alex. Young of $15 for
timber on side -road 20 and 21, con-
cession 8, was accepted. The council
adjourned to meet again on Thursday
the 19th inst.
Hay.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.—At the first
meeting of the Hay Council the follow-
ing officers were appointed for the
current year: Samuel Foster, clerk,
salary, $125; D. S. Faust and R. R.
Johnston, auditors, salary, $6 each;
M. Zeller, treasurer, salary, $80; Jas.
Bonthron, assessor, salary, $75; H.
Lipphart, collector, salary, $55 and
Mrs. Reinhardt, care -taker of hall,
salary, $10. Dr. McDermid, D. Stein-
bach, and J. Hall, together with the
reeve and clerk were appointed a health
board, with Dr. Buchanan, medical
health officer and if. Greb, sanitary
inspector. The full report of proceed-
ings will appear next week.
Hensall. •
HENSALL SAW MILL.—Wanted, any
quantity of Soft Elm, Rock Elm, Hemlock, Pine,
Basswood, Cherry, Maple, The highest
prices. Lumber for sale; Custom Work attend-
ed to. A quantity of Cedar Posts on hand. D.
URQUHART. -1047tf
As we are about to leave our Old
Stand, and move into Marshall's New Block, we
will sell, for the next sixty days, Tinware at cost,
Hardware and Stoves cheaper than the cheapest.
Come one, come all and secure Bargains. Coal
Oil 15 cents per gallon. Next door to Dr. Mc-
Dermid. MCARTHUR & BALL, Hensall. 1-049-3
Marnoch.
THAT WOOD.—Quite an interesting
occurrence took place near this village
last Monday morning. Some parties had
been cutting wood on a lot belonging to
Pat. Brown and hearing there was going
to be a change of proprietors they turn-
ed out in all their strength to get this
wood taken off the farm. The law,
however, had arrived before them, as on
reaching the premises they found a bill
posted on the fence, cautioning any
person or persons' from removing wood
or logs off the lot and threatening any
who did so with prosecution according
to law. It seems these parties had no
authority to cut or take the wood
although the cutting had cost some of
them considerable. Some went away
peaceably but resolved to find some way
of getting that wood. Others made the
immediate neighborhood around them
blue with " blasting" for a time.
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Lower Wingham.
PERsONAL.—Mrs. Benson, of Peter-
borough, is at present with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wm. Cruckshank.—Miss M.
Adams, who for the past six months has
been laid up with a sore knee, is yet
unable to leave the house.
SAD DEATH,—Mr. Thomas Price, of
the firm of Hutton, Price & Cana millers
of this place, was taken down with
paralysis while working in the mill
early Tuesday morning, about four
o'clock, and was taken to his home un-
conscious in which state he remained
until the time of his death, which
occurred on Friday last. Mr. Price
was well known around here and much
sympathy is extended to his be-
reaved wife and large circle of friends
who mourn his untimely death. The
funeral took place on Monday and was
largely attended.
Walton.
KICK HARD.—There is a foot ball
mitch e. to be played on the school
grounds, here, between the scholars
of No. 2 Grey, and Walton. There will
be a team of 11 from each school. Our
boys are young but they will make a
good score.
A. GOOD ACT.— 13,ev. Wm. Torrance
was made the recipent of a buffalo robe
from the young people of the Walton
appointment, and was greatly surprised
when they entered ,his house and took
it by storm. Mrs. Torrance was pre-
sented with a silver butter dish. It was
a kindly act and was duly appreciated
by the able and genial pastor and his
estimable wife.
WELL DONE.—
out of six pupils of the
Walton public school who wrote at the
entrance examination in Seaforth all
were successful. This reflects much
credit on their teacher, Mr. Geo. Mc-
Intosh, who had been there only one
year. We regret his not being engaged
for another year. He intends attending
the Normal School, Toronto. We wish
him much success. The following are
the names of the pupils who passed:
George McTaggart, Wm. Torrance,
Henry Campbell, Arthur Pyb-tis, Maggie
Nolan and Annie Tiernan.—Com.,
CHEESE FACTORY MEETING. — The
annual meeting of the shareholders and
patrons of the Walton Uuion Cheese and
Butter Factory was held in Beirnes' hall,
on Tuesday, the 17th inst. The Presi-
dent, Mr. J. Smilie, in the chair. The
auditor's report, which was read and
adopted, made a very favorable showing
of the management of the factory. There
came to the factory 1,369,129 lbs. of
milk which was made into 126,194 lbs.
of cheese. It took for the season
10.85 lbs. of milk to 1 /b. of cheese.
Th Pe was received for the season's cheese'
$13,524.26, and the average price re-
ceived for cheese for the season was
10.71 cents per lb. After paying off the
Edw. McFau
THE
—IS STAR'I'ING—
NEW
YEAR
WITH
BARGAINS
In Dress Goods,
Mantle Cloths,
Ulsters and Jackets,
Furs, Blankets,
Overcoats &c.
Our Spring Goods
Will be here in a few weeks, and the
balance of our Winter Stock must be
sold.
E. McPAUL,
SEAFORTH:
debt of the factory and paying for re-
pairs last spring, there Wii,s $263.55 in
the treasury. The directors deelared a
dividend of $1.25 per share, or 8i per
cent. on the capital stock. Mr. A. Z.
Leech was hired to make cheese for three
years at a salary of 70 cents per hun-
dred weight of cheese. After a vote of
thanks to the old directors and the -.their-
man the treasurer appeared with- his
satchel and paid out the dividend to as
many shareholders as were present. The
old directors, viz: Jas. Sm -die. L. Mc-
Donald, A. Morrison, Jas. Ryan and
Geo. Jackson, were unanimously re-
elected for the current year.
Exeter.
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The
annual meeting of the members of the
Stephen and Usborne Branch Agrioul-
tural Scraiety was held on Thursday of
last week. The annual report showed
that the receipts for the past year had
amounted to $1,389 and the disburs-
ments to $1,576, leaving a balance due
the treasurer of $187. This is an un-
usual state of affairs for this society as
they usually have a large surplus to the
good. It is due, however, entirely to
the unfavorable weather at the fall
show, the gate receipts on that occasion
being only about $90 whereas they would
have been at least $800 under fayors.ble
circumstances. This, however, is one
of the risks of the show business, as
even agricultural society officers and
directors can not control the clerk of
the weather. The following officers
were elected : Jas. Ballantyne, Farqu-
har, President; John Willis, Hay, Vice
President, A. G. Dyer, Secretary ; W.
G. Bissett, Treasurer. Directors—John
Delbridge, H. Eilber, E. Christie, .Ja.
Westcott, H. Samwell, Jas. Oke, -
Richard Davis, S. Sanders and John
Hunter, Jr. Messrs. M. Eacrett and S.
Hogarth were elected Auditors.
OBITUARY.—On Friday morning last
Mr. Richard Lnxton, one of our respect-
ed citizens, passed, away to the Great
Beyond at the ago of 43 years and 8
months, by that fatal and lingering dise
ease, consumption. Mr. Luxton had
been ailing for aliout three years. He
was a hard working and industrious:
man, and well liked by every one. His
wife died some seven years ago, leaving
him with four small children to care for
during his sad trials of sickness. Mr.
Luxton was a prominent member'of the
Canadian Order of Foresters, who took
the very best care of him and his family
during his illness. He was also a mem-
ber of the Exeter fire department for a '
number of years, and tendered his resig-
nation three years ago on account of ;
being unable to attend the meetings.
His remains were borne to the Exeter:
cemetery on Monday last,and were buried'
by the Canadian Order of Foresters, who;
officiated at the grave of their late de-
parted brother. The family has -One,
sympathy of the whole village in this
their sad hour of trial.
JOTTINGS. —Mr. E. Scarlett's stock of
drugs was removed to Hensall on Fri-,
day last, Mr. Wilson, of Hensall, having
purchased the stock.—Mr. Scariett will
go to reside in Toronto in a few days.—
The Exeter Advocate man, together with
the plant, will be found in new quarters
after the 1st of February. They have
leased the premises recently vacated by
Messrs. Westcott & Sanders on James
street.—Our village had a very dull ap-
pearance on Saturday last. ----Mr. Joseph
Smith, Strathroy, spent last week in
town.—Messrs. Joseph and David Mc-
Farlane, of Manitou, Northwest Terri-
tory, are visiting friends in town.—Quite
a number of our citizens passed away a
few lonesome hours tobogganing at the
Sable Banks during last week.—Exeter
Lodge, No. 33, A. F. & A. M., intend -
holding a concert in Drew's Opera Hall
on Tuesday evening, January 31st,
Plan of the hall can be seen at Messrs.
Samwell & Pickard's store. --Messrs.
Colquhoun, Dam & Willis sold their
handsome Clydesdale stallion, Rover
last week to Mr. Anthony 0. Dwyer;
1st concession Biddulph, for $2,200. He
was one of the best stock horses in
Huron.—Large quantities of brick come
to this place daily and a large number
of buildings will be erected here this
coming summen—Mr. Albert Ford is
busy drawing brick. He intends build-
ing a mammoth residence on Huron
street.—Mr. Heffernan, of Sea -
forth, spent Saturday last in town. --
Mr. Wm: Tapp has been engaged as
hostler at the ilawkshaw House, Sea -
forth. Bill will be the right man in the
right place.—Our council met on Mon-
day last to take the declaration of office.
—On Friday last the trains on the
London, Huron & Bruce were several
hours late on account of the snow
blockade.
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