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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-01-20, Page 8THE HURON EXPOS/TOR. Edward Oas h General Dealer in. Hides, Sheep skins, Furs and. Tallow, at the Old Stand. E. CASH. Soderich Street, Seaforth. Mak 4•1111111 *num txpooitor. 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. • ' 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 . • 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. • 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. 1 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. - • 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. • 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. • 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. 4