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The Huron Expositor, 1888-01-27, Page 8• • • 4 S'• • THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Edward Cash General Dealer in Hides, She e p skins, Furs and Tallow, ' at the Old Stand. E. CASH. Goaderich Street, Seaforth. foott 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, SEAFORTH. A NEW STORY.—In the second issue of THE EXPOSITOR in February another continued story of thrilling interest will be commenced. This story is entitled: "Captain McDonald's Daughter," by Archibald Campbell. Our last story sweated considerable interest and gave great satisfaction to our readers, and we can safely predict that this one will be equally well received. THE CARNIVAL.—The first carnival of the season took place on the rink on Friday evening last. There was a large crowd present, and the ice was in fine condition. On account of the lack of competitors the fancy skating competi- tions were declared off, but the three races were close and interesting. The gentlenien's race was won by E. Brisbin, Mitchell; W. Fairley, Seaforth, 2nd. The boys' race was won by W. Charters, Kerman ; J. Rose, Seaforth, 2nd. The barrel race was won by W. Charters; leo. Ewing, Seaforth, 2nd. MUSIC FROM THF TRUE PEDAGOGICAL STANDPOINT.—This was the subject of a lecture given by J. R. McKay, of Lon- don, before the school teachers and others, last evening. He explained the Holt method, which treats music on true educational principles like all other subjects. This -.method teaches music only upon the lines and in accordance with the laws of mental growth. Mr. McKay is a L'ate of the Royal Can- adian Society of Musicians, also a member of the Ontario Teachers' Normal Music Association, and also possesses a certificate from the Educational Depart- ment for teaching this subject. WHY WE LEFT T11F, UNION. --We have received from our correspondent, " Philo," a copy of the "reasons of die - sent" given by those who refused to join the union of the Free tand United Presbyterian churches in 1874 and the reply thereto as taken from the minutes of the Presbytery of Huron with a re- quest to publish them. As the whole thing would occupy about three or four columns of THE EXPOSITOR, and as it is now all a matter of ancient history and would be of interest only to a com- paratively few, we cannot see that we would be justified in inflicting it upon our readers. It would be much better for the parties interested, if they desire them published, to have them printed in circular form and distributed in this way. Or any curious ones can peruse the copy now in our possession at any time by calling at TUE EXPo.sITOR office. • THE TOWN COUNCIL. —At a meeting of the Town Council on Monday evening last the following standing committees were appointed for the year: Streets— J. ; Fairley, E. C. Coleman and W. llawkshaw ; Finance -- The Reeve, , Deputy -Reeve and N. Cluff; Water- works—T. W. Duncan, T. _Hendry and T. Smith; Court of Revision—The Mayor, Reeve, Deputy -Reeve, E. C. ! Coleman and R. Wilson; Charity—The Mayor and J. A. Wilson. Mr. James R. Wright was appointed Chief of the Fire Brigade in accordance with a recommendation from the Brigade. Mr. John Hargan was appointed Market Clerk in accordance with the recommen- dation of the report of the Selecting Committee, he to pay $50 for the use of the market -scales for the year and to attend to the street lamps formerly attended to by Mr. Roberta and to ring the bell in the morning a.nd at noon. Mr. Lusby's report showed that he had collected the sum of $567 for lawn watering tax, dog tax and poll tax. Mr. Roberts was re-engaged as water works engineer, and Mr. Lusby as town con- stable, both at the same salaries as last year. Mr. Wm. Ballantyne was also appointed Assessor at the same salary as last year. Dr. Scott was appointed , High School Trustee in place of Dr. , Campbell who retires. After passing a number of accounts the council adjourned ; to meet again at the call of the Mayor. I THE CALEDONIAN CONCERT.—On Wed- nesday night last, which was Burns' birthnight, the Caledenian Soeiety of this town held a grand concert- in Cardno's Hall, and was greeted by a bumper house. The Soniety is becoming noted for the exselletace of its pro- grammes and this concert was no ex- ception to the rule. The dancing, all by local amateurs, and the piping y Pro- fessor Beaton were by no means the least pleasing features of the entertain- ment. Dr. Campbell occupied the -chair and delivered an excellent opening ad- dress. The doctor's patriotism and loyalty to his mother country always render him specially brilliant on an oce ision of this kind. An excellent and in at interesting address suitable to the occasion by Dr. Bowie, formerly of Mit- chei a and father of Mrs. Robert Cole- man, of this. town, was listened to with undivided attention. The Highland costumes of the children were much ad- mired. Little Minnie McGregor in Rob Roytand the Misses Duff and Case in less showy but equally beautiful clan tartanstcaptured the hes rts of the whole audience. The two little Highland Charlies looked manly and proud in their kilts and pladdies. Miss Ella Cole possesses a very sweet voice and made a good impression on her audience, being frequently encored. Her render- ing of 'The Land o' the Leal" was especially good. Mr. Gavin Spence has a fine voice and seems entirely at home in Scotch song. We think he richly de- serves his title of "The best, Scottish singer in America." Mr. James Fax was a whole entertainment in himself and was encored every time. His ren- dering of "The Frenchman" and "The Bowery Grenadiers" would cure a dyspeptic. Miss Ewing presided at the piano in her usual style, which needs no comment. . : Los ANCELOS, CALIFORNIA.—In a copy of the -Los Angelos Sunday Herald, dated January 1st, 1888, kindly Bent us by Mr. L. Thorne, formerly of this town, and which is a sheet of 32 large pages, we fiad recorded the names and ages of every cou'. who married during 1887 in Los -Angelos City and County. There were 871 marriages. The young- est man married was aged 18 and the eldest 80. The youngest woman mar- ried was aged 13 years and the eldest 60. There is also a sequel to this pub- lished stating the number of divorces which have been granted during the same year, and which number 88. The causes for divorce given are adultery, desertion, cruelty, failure to provide and intemperance, nearly three fourths of the applicants for divorce were women. THE Wide Awake 'magazine for 1888, promises to surpass all previous years in inter- esting and instructive reading matter. The Januarynumber is especially attractive in variety and excellence. Pictures are powerful instruc- tors, and those in Wide Awake are copies from the very best artists known. A person who could not read at all, by simply observing the illustrations in Wide Awake, woald receive ex- cellent impressions of beauty, kindness and in- nocent amusement. Price $2.40 a year, publish- ed by D. Lothrop Co., Boston, Mass. 1050-1 "UNCLE Tom's CABIN."—An illus.. trated talk of slavelife, with steroptician views, taken from Harriet Beecher Stowe's " Uncle Tom's Cabin"; also miscellaneous -collection of views, interesting and humorous, lave solos in- terspersing the views, will be, given in the base- ment 'of the Methodistchurch, Seaforth, on Tuesday evening, January 81st, and at Alma on February 1st, by Mr. It. A. Ball (colore ). Ad- mission, 10c ; children under 12 years, 50 1050-1 PAY UP.—All those indebted' to Dr. Hanover, will please gall and settle up as he leaves for the Old Couritry within three weeks, . 1050 THE SEA'FORTH CREAMERY.—Patrons ' t, c: of the Seaforth Creamery, who have not yet got paid for their cream, can now receive a portion of the amount due by calling on the Treasurer at the store f Wilson &. Young, Scaforth. 1050 PAY Up.—All accounts not yet paid must be settled by February ,15th, by either cash or note. R. Wrtias. . 1050-3 GIRL wanted to assist in housework. Apply at -the EXPOSITOR, office. ' 1050x1 i SOUTH HURON FARMERS' INSTITUTE.— We have received from Mr. Robert Mc- Mordie, Secretary of the South Huron 'Farmers' Institute, a report of the pro- ceedings of the Institute held at Hensallf last week together with the entertain ment. But, as the report given last' week covers much the - same ground taken.up by Mr. McMordie and as our regular flensall correspondent has fur- nished us with a report of the entertain- ment which appears on the 6th page of this issue and which was in type before receiving the other, we omit Mr. Mc- Mordie's report this week. We are, however, greatly obliged to him all the same for his excellent report and we shall be only too glad on future oc- caSions to avail ourselves of, his kind- ness. We may say in this connection that the paper rtead -by Mr. Thomas McMillan on the care of heavy horses has been furnished us for publication and it will appear in a future issue. Also that the next meeting of the Institute will be held at trueefield about the *Addle ,.of February„ when Professor Robertson, the great dairyman and Mr. Hobson, of Mossboro, are expected , to be present. 1 . --i • , ANOTHER BENEDICT.—There are not many in this county to whom the name of Mr. J W. Miller, of the Temple of Fashion, Seafortlis is not familiar, and his many friends will unite with us in extending to himself and his bride the most hearty congratulations. The fol- lowing, mention of the happy event we take from the Belleville Intelligencer of - the 19th inst. It' says : "Last evening there were gathered together at the residence of S. A. Moore, Esq., ' a large narnber of the friends of the family, to witnessthe marriage of his second daughter, Minnie, to Mr. J. W. Miller, of Seaforth, Ontario. The bride was assisted by Miss Eya Bowell, daughter of Hon. M. Bowell, Minister of Customs, whilst Mr. C. N. Smith, of Clinton, Ontario, acted in the capacity of grooms- man. The bride -elect was the recipient of many handsome and costly presents from friends far and near, who took ad- vantaga, of the occasion to thus signify their a'lireciation of her acquaintance, and as a token of their kindly wish for her future happiness. After the twain had been made one by the Rev. J. Learoyd, the party were entertained at a sumptuous repast at which the usual toasts were drank and responded to, after which, amid a shower of rice and the best wishes of their many friends, the happy couple took the midnight train for New York. We join in the universal wish that their married life may, in its happiness, realize their fond- est anticipations." DEATH OF A PROMINENT CLERGYMAN. —Many of our readers will regret to learn of the very sudden and unexpec- ted death of. Rev.. John Smith, of Er- skine Presbyterian church, Toronto, which took place on Friday morning last. Mr. Smith was an able preacher and a powerful platform speaker and in his death the church loses a consci- entious servant and the temperance cause an able advocate. Mr. Smith was present and took part in the Temper- ance Convention in this County when it was decided to submit the Canada Temperaace Act to a vote of the people and during the campaign which follow- ed he addressed large meetings in this town and in other places in the County. We take the following particulars from the Globe of Saturday : "The deceased, with characteristically broad sympathies, attended the farewell meeting to Rev. Jonathan Goforth at Knox church on Thursday evening, but within half -an - hour after his return home he -complain- ed of a severe dizziness of the head, which was followed by vomiting. Dr. Carson, who had been called in; pro- nounced the trouble to be apoplexy, and in a few moments after the physician's arrival Mr. Smith betame unconsciou a.tid remained so, despite all efforts, un- til his death at 2.50 a. m. Friday. His sop -in-law, Rev. R. P. McKay, of Parkdale, was sent for when the attack became serious, and was the only one of his family present with the bereaved wife at the time of his death. Rev. Mr. Smith was born in Armagh, Ire- land, on March 28th, 1824, and came to Canada with his parents at the tender age of three years. They started a new home this side of the Atlantic in Bramp- ton, Ontario, and the young lad remain- ed there until he entered upon a.very creditable collegiate career at Knox College, in Toronto,from which in- stitution he graduated in 1851, and was ordained to the minietry of the Presby- terian Church during the same year, immediately after which ha settled at Bowmanville, his first charge. He re- mained pastor of , this church for twenty-four years, being instrumental in building up a prosperous cause in that enterprising town, when he was "call- ed," in 1875, by the congregation wor- shiping on Bay street, Toronto, at that time under the pastoral charge of Rev. Dr. Jennings. In 1878, under his energetic leadership, this congregation had erected the fine new church at the head of Simcoe street, now known as the Erskine church. In its new quarters the congregation grew rapidly, many being attracted within the fold by the earnest piety and eloquent, thoughtful discourses of the great-hearted, strong - brained minister. On Sunday before his death, he preached with unusual power in the morning at St. James square Presbyterian church, and in the evening at his own church—the last Gospel message he was privileged to de- liver—from the text, " Prepare to meet thy God." There was lying at the time of his death upon his study table a half - finished sermon founded upon the words, ",He is near unto every one of yon," Acts xvii., 27. In 1841—the year of his graduation and ordination— he married -Elizabeth McArthur, of West Gwillirnbury, by whom he had seven children. Three have alreadY passed away, leaving but two sons and two daughters. Martha has been at- tending the Philadelphia School of Oratory; Mary, seeking improved health at Clifton Springs, New York ; J. C. Smith, the eldest son, is attached to the Bank of Commerce at Seaforth, and Wm. Smith is employed in the Western Bank at Oshawa. The eldest -daughter, now deceased seven years, was the wife of Rev. R. P. McKay, of Parkdale. THE INSURANCE COMPANY. — The annual meeting of the members of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany was held in the town hall in this town on Friday last. On account, no doubt, of the stormy weather and the bad condition of the roads, the attend- ance, was unusually small. The chair was occupied by the President, Mr. T. E. Hayes. The annual report, which was read by the Secretary, Mr. W. J. Shannon, and unanimously adopted, showed the company to be in a very satisfactory condition and to be economi- cally and efficiently managed. There were at the close of the year 1,540 policies in force, covering insurance to the amount of $2,133,568. The increase of insurance over the previous year amount- ed to $74,374. The premum notes in hand amount to $56,691. The inerease in the notes received for the year over the previous year amounted to $2,585. There were 389 policies written during the year covering an insurance of $539,- 900 and the premium notes taken during the year amounted to $14,409. The assessments collected for the year amounted to $3,070 and the losses to $3,883.50. The losses were distributed as follows Brennon, $200; O'Rielly, $1,000; Ireland, $10; McLeod, $200 and D. D. Wilson, $2,473.50. The year closed with a balance in the treasury of $41.50. The arrears of assessments for the three last years struck oil the books las being uncollectable amounted to onlyr $62.65. The retiring directors this year were John Hannah, Jas. Broadfoot and Donald Ross, and upon a ballot being taken these gentlemen were found to be re-elected. The board for the present year will, therefore, be the same as last year. Quite an animated -dis- cussion took place over the action of the directors in refusing to pay a claim from Mr. A. Govenlock, because the animal said to have been killed by lightning was not on the premises covered by the policy at the time the accident took place, but the meeting sustained the action of the directors. A SUGC ESTION. —The present seems to be an era of conventions. We have our Farmers' Conventions; Sabbath School Conventions; Public School Teachers' Conventions, and so on. All these are good in their place and serve materially to further the ends and aims of the sev- eral interests represented. It is impos- sible for a number of intelligent and thinking men and women to meet in assemblies of this kind, all actuated with the one common object of gaining and imparting information in the particular lines to which their minds are directed,. without being benefitted individually as well as conferring benefit upon the interest they serve and the outside pub- lic. These meetings are attended, how- ever, only by a comparatively few of those who should be interested in them and that they may be productive of the greatest possible good, it is neces- sary that the results and conclusions ar- rived at should be reported through the public press. In order, however, to give an intelligent report of these conventions or institutei it is 'necessary for a per- son -to get fully into the spirit of them and to be in attendance throughout the entire proceedings. Where there are so many, and most of them extending over two days, it is absolutely impossible for any newspsper man to devote the time that would be required to attend and report them all, nor should he be ex- pected to do so-. If newspapers will give the reports space when they are furnished, it is all they should be asked to do and we are sure all would cheerfully do this. If, therefore, each of these Conventions or Institutes would appoint from their number one or two persons whose duty it would be to follow the proceedings and make out for the press a summary report,giving in as con- densed a form as possible a digest of the papers read, the discussions engaged in, and the conclusions arrived at, and fur- nish this report to some one newspaper publisher on condition that he would promptly furnish proof sheets of the re- port to all the other newspapers in the district, the benefits resulting from these meetings would be much more widely spread than could possibly be the case under other circumstances. For a con- cise and at the same time comprehensive report we refer to that which appears in this issue of the Thames Road Sabbath School Convention, and which was fur - nished us by the Secretary. It cont ins everything and is put in the sinal est possible space and we would like to iive it as a model. The teachers hive adopted the method we propose an it secures due publicity for their proc ed- ings and gives very general satisfac ion to the publishers. LOCAL BRIEFS.—We are requested to state that parties in Kinburn and vi iu- ity telegraphing to Seaforth for medical aid should always give the numbe his their lot, concession and township. will enable the medical manaelegrap ed for to know just whereto go.—Mr. m. Elder, of Tuckersmith, who is an testi us- iastic curler, recently received from the Old Country a trophy of his skill w oich. he values very highly. It is a Cale o ian medal won by him before he cam to this country some 35 years ago. It has been in the custody of Mr. Elder's si ter ever since and she sent it out to him by Mr. S. Smil lie on the occasion of his ate visit to the old land.—Mr. R. Bell, of Dakota, and Mrs. Bell, who have b -en spending some weeks with friends in this vicinity, left for their home OD Wednesday.—Mr. John Dorsey - as purchased Mr. P. Keating's resiclenc& on Victoria street for $1,000. Mr. Dor ey will soon own the whole block.—Mr. J. L.' Smith leaves here next week on a ro- specting tour to Alabama. If he li es the country he will probably remove there.—Mr. James McBride,, one of he oldest residents of Seaforth, and whe I as been a severe sufferer for many y& rs, died on Monday last, and the rema ns were interred in the Maitland bank ce e- tery on Wednesday.—Mr. T M. K Reeve of Usborne, was elected War. en at the meeting of the County "Council in Tuesday.—Five young men from t ids town, Messrs. Charles Gibson, Al x. McLeod, Joseph Abell, George Cant a d Robert Steele 'left here this week or Decatur, Alabama, to push their fortu es in the New South. If they send back go id reports many more will soon folio They are all steady, industrious you men and will, we have no doubt, o their native country credit wherev r they go.—Rev. Mr. McCoy, of Egmon ville, preached in the Presbyteri n church here last Sabbath monning, a d Rev. Ma. Simpson, of Brucefield, in ti e evening. Rev. Mr. McDonald preanh d in Brucefield in the mornitig and n Egmondville in the evening. --On Mo day o, last week Miss Anna Brown aid Miss Janet Barr left for Toronto for tie purpose of attending the Normal School. Before leaving Egmondville Miss Barrs pupils presented her with a handsot e dressing case, Christmas card and an address. Miss Flora Porter [read the address and Miss Addie Stephenso made the presentation.—Mr. dames Wright has been elected chief of the Fire Brigade. Mr. Wright is ene of th- oldest members of the Brigades and wi 1 make an excellent chief officer.—Th recent snow storms have blocked up th country roads pretty effectually.—Mis Phelps, the well-known ternperanc worker, will deliver her promised lectur in the Presbyterian church 9in next Mon day evening. She is desery ng 'of a larg audience.—We are glad to learh that th Sunday morning Bible cl ss, recentl started under the auspices f the Youn Men's Christian Associatio , i largel attended and is proving a g eat success but we have also to regret that ;the wee night classes are not being availed of a generally as they should be. They ar open and free to all young men of 1 years and over, and we are sure ther are many in town who would be greatl profited by attending them.—We hav on hand several interesting communica tions on different topics which are un avoidably laid over until next week. The Brussels stage failed to get throug on Thursday on account of the storm an bad roads. The train and thel Bayfiel express came in nearly on time.—Mr. J C. Smith, who has been teller in th Bank of Commerce here for severa years, has left to take a position in th head office at Toronto.—A fancy dres carnival and matched race between Win Charters, of Hensall, and Wm. Fairley of Seaforth, for a purse, will be held o the skating rink, Seafoilli, on Frida evening, February 3rd. Grey. DEBATE.—A very interesting debate took place in School Section No. 1, on Tuesday of last week. The subject, which was, "Resolved that Commercial Union would be beneficial to Canada," is an important one. The affirmative was captained by Wm. Perrie, supported by Arch. Hislop, R. Bishop and J. M. Robertson. The negative was captained by D. Robertson, supported by John Bain, J. Perrie, A. Perrie . and E. E. Martin. Able arguments were used on both sides. Messrs. Menzies and Mc- Laughlin occupied the chair and vice - chair respectively. Decision was given in favor of Commercial Union. McKillop. ACCIDENT.—On Monday last a young man named Patrick Carty, who resides in Hibbert, met with a serious accident while chopping in the bush near Mr. Thos. Downey's mill. He was engaged in felling a tree, which when cut through, slipped back off the stump, striking the young man on the leg, fracturing the bone. He will be laid up for some time. STILL ANOTHER.—Another of the honored pioneers of this county, in the person of Mr. Zachariah McCallum, of McKillop, passed peacefully away on the 19th inst. He was a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, and came to this country when quite a boy and with his parents settled near St. Andrews, in what was then known as Lower Canada. He remained there about 30 years when he married and came to Upper Canada, hewing out for himself from the wilder- ness a home in the township of Blanch- ard where he lived for a number of years. He then remoVed to the county of Huron, taking up a farm on the 12th con.cession of McKillop, on which he re- sided until his death. He was a Re- former in politics, a member of the Presbyterian church and a warm heart- ed Christian man, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew hint. He leaves his aged partner, one son and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. CO U N CIL DoIN s. —At the lastmeeting of the McKillop council,besides the elec- tion of Mr. R. 0. Ross deputy reeve, and Mr. M. Morrison assessor, as stated last week, it was resolved that the. sal- aries for the various public oificers be the same as last year. Messrs. Alex. Johnston and Geo. R. Holland were ap- pointed auditors, and the Board of Health, medical health officer and in- spector of last year were all re -appoint- ed. It was decided to pay Mr. D. S. Campbell, late - township engineer, $18, being part payment for inspection of ditches on awards for the year 1887, the balance to be paid as soon as . Mr. Campbell furnishes the (fields with a statement of the costs to be paid by each of the parties for his services. Mr. J. C. Morrison was granted $4 with which to purchase wood for Mrs' McGonnigle, and an allowance of $6 ;voted to Mrs. Leydon, and $10 to Robert Donaldson. Several other small accounts were order- ed to be paid, when the council adjourn- ed until the last Monday' in February, then to meet at McMullen'e hotel, Win- throp. Marnoch. NOTES.—Mr. James McGee intends building a brick house net summer.— Calvin Presbyterian church congregation intends building sheds in the spring. This is a much needed imProvement, as the sheds of the Methodist Church, which they have been using, are not large enough to accommodate all! the teams.— Mr. John Bell had a bee drawing wood to Belgrave on Tuesday. John Bell is running the engine in Livingstone's saw mill.—Messrs. John and C. Campbell are selling Chambard's Lilly and grain elevator. Usborn.e. FARM RENTED.—Mr. D. M. Buchanan, recently of Usborne, but now of Toronto, has rented his farm on the 10th conces- sion of Ashfield. containing 108 acres, to Mr. John Greatly, of Kintail, for $300 a year. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES — Anniver- sary sermons will be delivered in the Thames Road Presbyterian church next Sabbath and the annual tea -meeting on Monday evening. ,A great rowd is ex- pected. It is always worth while to go a long distance to a tea -meeting at Thames Road. Varna. MARRIED.—One of our enterprising farmers, Mr. James Reid, a few evenings ago brought home one of th 4 fair daugh- ters ters of Lucknow, to be a 11 companion. A grand reception awaihim on his return home. We would lile to throw the slipper of congratulationi after him. We wish Mr, and Mrs. Reid, all manner - of happiness and long life to enjoy it. SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH.— On Monday evening last Mr. Jas. Shaw, after a few hours' iltness, breathed his last. He had not been strong for some time. He attended chnrch as usual last Sabbath in his ordinary health, but on Sunday evening he had a severe attack of inflammation of the bowels, and died the following evening.- His remains were interred in the Bayfield Roa4 cemetery. He was an old settler, and t4mght school in Bayfield about 35 years ago. Not having good health there he iremoved to his farm on the Babylon Lind, where he reniained until his death. He was a man of sterling principle and 'rreproach- able character, a consistent imember of the Presbyterian church, a Stanch Re- former in politics, and a man of more than ordinary intelligence. • Blyth. LOCALITIES.—The Work men will here- after hold their_ meetings in Milne's Hall.—The members of the P esbyterian church here voted on the orga question, by ballot, on Sabbath last, anti declared against the " kist o' whites" by a majority of 16, a large number of the members refraining from voting.—The Beamish farm, situated south of this village, has been sold to the Messrs. Turner of Brampton, for $4i450.—Mr. Wm. Livingstone who has been freight agent:at this station for about two years left here on Monday to take the same position at Clinton, at an increase of Salary.—Mr. James Vetch, f Morris, who left these parts about a year ago for British Columbia and who has been working in Oregon for sometime past, returned home on Friday. He reports having been seventeen days on the home journey having been detained or several days through the recent blizzard out west. A CLOSE SHAVE.—On Saturday at noon a teamster was drawing wood to the salt block and on seeing the freight train at the station thought- he could venture over the crossing before it start- ed out. By some mismanagiement he got wedged on the rails between the cattle guard and Crossing, by which time the train had started out, but the train hands observed the obstruction so as to be able to stop up witl4n a few feet of the team and load. Another teamster having been waiting a piece from the crossing, not being so ventur- some as his mate, hitched on his team and assisted getting the load out of its predicament. Winthrop. CHEESE FACTORY MEETING. — The annual meeting of the shareholders and patrons of the Winthrop cheese factory was held in the school house on Satur- day afternoon, when a statement was given by the secretary to each patron showing the standing of the factory. The factory ran 144 days and; received 804,018 lbs. bf milk, making 74.870 lbs. of cheese, realizing for the same $8,254.- 82 and paying patrons $6,432.08. From the 10th of September the patrons re- ceived 10 cents per gallon for milk and for the rest of the season an average of 8.02 cents. The patrons agreed to pay 2i cents for making next season on ac- count of the company having' to build and think they will even then 'receive as much as those . making cheaper. Mr. John C. Morrison was appointed sales- man and treasurer and was directed to insure the cheese for $2,000 next season. The old directors, Alexander Kerr, Findlay Ross and Stephen F. Godkin, were re-elected for next year. After paying all running expenses the com- pany had left 5234 to apply in paying off the debt. The company has paid out for factory and improvements during the last six years 51,500 and the share- holders were required to pay only $410 of this in cash, the remainder being paid in profits. The milk routes were let for next season cheaper than ever before and the company intend building the best and most convenient factory in the county. If the factory had not been burned it is probable the patrons would have had from to 1 cent more per gallon for the fall. JOTS.—Mrs. Robert Grieve, daughter of Mr. Jas. Rinn, with Mr. Henry Galbraith arrived a week ago from Manitoba on a visit. They live in Turtle Mountain district and say crops were good this season. Mrs. Grieve says she prefers the winters in that section to the summers, as high winds are very prevalent and the terrible mosquitos try hard to hold the fort and sometimes the farmers have to retire and leave them in possession for the time being.—The ielection excitement is all over and the clouricillors and other officials are enscon ed in their positions. —Gossip in that li e is quiet but the air is full of rumors cf marriages and en- gagements of mar iages and no young lady is sure of bei g spared from being swept into the gu f of matrimony, but, of course, none of hem ever do it inten- tionally.—Any, S aforthites wishing a long sleigh ride n a short distance should drive out to Winthrop.—The anniversary sernen s in the Presbyterian church here will be preached at 11 o'clock a. m., and 6.30 p. ., on Sabbath next, instead of at 2.30 . rn., as stated in the the bills. Tuck rsmith. ANOTHER Pio NE pioneers of this t passing away. Th to record the de R GONE. —The sturdy wnship are rapidly s week it is our duty th of another of the early settlers of Tuckersrnith in the de- mise of Mrs. John cFarlane, which sad event occurred at her residence on the 14th inst. Until r cently she had been remarkably strong, and healthy for a woman of her year., and was busily em- ployed attending ti her household duties when she was su denly stricken down with paralysis, fro the effects of which she never recovere and passed quietly -away on Saturday at the advanced age of 85 years and 10 months. Mrs. Mc- Farlane was a worn n who was univer- sally respected by a 1 who had the pleas- ure of her acquaint nee, and bore all the hardships and pr.vations incident to pioneer life with ch erfulness and forti- tude. Her remains were interred in the Rodgerville cemete y on Tuesday, fol- lowed by a large c ncourse of relatives and friends. OBITUARY.—It is our painful duty this week to record he death of Hugh James McKay, son of Mr. George T. McKay, at his fathe 's residence on Fri- day, the 20th inst., t the age of 5 years, 10 months and 18 dti,ys. The little boy had been attending school where he con- tracted a severe cold which settled on his lungs causing inflammation. All that medical skill co ld do to stay the disease proved fat le, and his young spirit winged its ear y flight to him who gave it. He was ml, very clever little fellow, and was a general favorite with all. Ais remains ware interred in the el Brucefield cemetery on Saturday last. The parents have th sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereave- ment. "There is no flock, however watched and tended But one dead lamb is there; .There is no fireside, howsoever defended But has one vacant chair." Zetl nd. FARM RENTED. r. John Taylor has rented his farm to M . Malcolm Lamont for a term of years. Mr. Taylor is going to resign agriculture n favor of the dray buainess we believe. Ripley is the town selected. LOCALITIES.—Mr. James McDonald, who for the past thre months has been working above Wiart m, returned home on Friday last lookin hale and hearty. We are glad to see im's smiling face among us once More. aMiss Ella Willis, of Seaforth, is visi ing at Mr. Geo. Thomson's.—The rem ins of Mr. Robt. McCreight, brother of Thomas Mc- Creight, of this place were interred in the Wingham &meter on Friday 'last. The deceased hag- bee an inmate of the London Lunatic A ylum for some years. --0- Luml y. NOTES.—The walk on Main street have been covered ip and rendered almost impassable by he recent storm. —Mr. Geo. Kerslake is busy hauling home brick anct lu ber for his new dwelling which he in ends erecting in the spring.—Mr. Thoi las Greenwood, of Goderich, is spending a week with his friends here.—Mr, Ro3t. Dinsdale, who has spent the past summer iu Dakota, paid us a visit OD Sunday last.—Some of our boys are talking of attending a ball at Kippen on Tuesday night, when one of them ought to try and redeem his valor which he lost at the same place in the fall. Brucefl CHEAP CASH SALE. Dollars worth of Boots, Sho a full line of Gents' Furnish to be sold at a 'large redue the first of February. Call FRANK O'NEIL. LECT U RE. —The Rev. of Seaforth, will del lecture entitled, " Th Northwest," in Union auspices of the auxillia Foreign Mission Soc evening, February 3rs taken at half past seve able music will be fur B. Jameson and choir. Proceeds for mission fu BOUND FOR THE WE Hutchinson, who has few days in visiting neighborhood, left on for his home in Dako id. Eight Hundred a and Slippers. Also ngs and Dry Goods ion, for cash, until nd Examine Goods. 1048 A. D. McDonald, ver his popular Indians of the hurch under the y of the Women's ety, on Friday . Chair to be o'clock. Suit- ished by Mr. J. Silver collection. d. T.—Mr. George been spending a friends in this Wednesday last . While here he made many warm friends, who, together with his former acqualintances will al- ways be pleased to s e him, whenever he may chance to visi us again. Our best wishes accompan George to the far West, where we ho le he will always be as successful in the utare as he has been in the past. PERSONAL.—Miss B ha Jamieson, of Lynwood, is at pres nt visiting her parents and friends in his vicinity. Walt n. "ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meet- ing of the conaregatio of Duff's church was held on Tuesda , January 10th. The day being rather unfavorable the attendance was not large, however, those who were pres nt managed the business in a very a reeable and ex- peditious manner. The meeting opened with devotional exercises, after which reports bearing on th several depart- ments of work carriec on in the con- gregation were read an discussed. The financial statement gi‘ en by the treas- urer was very satisfact•ry, showing that after all demands hail been fully met there was still a sma 1 balance in the treasury. The report f the Missionary Committee was next r ad, which show- ed much that was em couraging, there being $168 collected during the past year for the great miss on work. In the congregation Christian liberality seems to be extending more han ever before. The Sabbath School re-30es, read by the librarian, was interesting. This de- partment of work is fast becoming a JANUARY 27 18-8. Edw. McFaul —IS STARTING— THE NEW Yr: WITH BARGAINS In Dress Goods, Mantle Cloths, Ulsters and Jackets, Fur; Blankets, Overcoats, &c. Our Spring Goods Will be here in a few weeks, and the balance of our Winter Stock must be sold. E. McFAUL, SEAFOItTII. very important part of our Sabbath" re- ligious services. How pleasant it is to meet together Sabbath after Sabbath for the study of God's holy word. The num- ber of acholars on the roll is 136, with an average attendance of 78. The total amount given for all purposes during the past year has been more thin $1,000, which is quite a step in advance of any- thing hitherto done by the congregation, and while the congregation has reason to rejoice at the outward signs of pros- perity, it is believed there has likewise been progress in the deeper things. BRIEFS. —Mrs. Torrence wife of the Rev. Wm. Torrence, has been very sick of bronchitis, but we are happy to say that she is recovering and will soon be around again.—There have been two marriages in our neighborhood this week, one in Morris arid one in Grey, and a prospect of more coming. Don't give up the good work.—We noticed in your last week's correspondence from here that some person regretted the de- parture of Mr: McIntosh, school teacher, but the good done need not be attri- buted to him, as those who passed with honor were two who were only a little while with him, and the others did very well considering, and the idea was conveyed that alhwho went for examina- tion passed, but that is not so. I do not think that there is any person in the section who regrets his leaving, although we wish the young man success in his endeavor to become a first-class teacher. Miss M. J. Hillen is doing good work as principal, and all the pupils in her room are satisfied with the change. FOOT BALL.—The match between the Walten School and No. 2, Grey, came off last Saturday, the 21st and resulted in a victory for the latter. The first half time the Walton boys seemed to have rather the best of it, although no goal was scored by either side. In the second half time the Greyites having now got the advantage of the grounds, kept the ball pretty well upon their opponents goal, although at times one of the Waltoniaus would make a good run to the other end with it, then within about fifteen minutes of time the Grey Club secured a goal, much to their satisfaction. ,The game went on ex- ceedingly quiet until within a few min- utes of the close when a dispute arose and I am sorry to say that some louts took part in it thereby leading others on who did not know the difference be- tween the duty of an umpire and that of a referee. However, I will just mention a couple of rules I have taken from The -rules and regulations of the West- ern Foot Ball Association of Ontario for 1888." In all competition matches an umpire shall be stationed at each goal, who may at the request of the referee, assist in deciding matters of fact, but who shall exercise no control over the game. In the event of an appeal for any supposed infringement of the rules, the ball shall be in play until a decision has been made. B.russels. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS.— The annual meeting of the Grey Branch Agricultural Society was held in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Thursday, January 12th. The auditors' financial report was read showing receipts to be $486.73; disbursements, $335.25; bal- ance on hand, $161.47. The following were elected as officers and. directors for the ensuing year: President, James Ferguson; Vice -President, Thos. David- son; Directors, John Sibben, W. H. McCracken, Alex. Stewart, Jonathan Moore, Conrad Michiel, John Forbes, A. K. Robertson, Thos. McLauchlin and Chas. Hingston ; Auditors, Alexander Strachan and F. S, Scott. At a meet- ing of Directors held immediately after the President and W. H. McCracken were appointed to negotiate with the East Huron Society, with a view to hold the shows in Brussels this year. —The annual meeting of the East Huron Society convened in the Brussels Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon of last week, Donald McLauchlin, Presi- dent, in the chair. The Secretary, D. Stewart, read a synopsis of the annual report, which showed the receipts to be $1160.93 and the expenditure to be $1051.03, leaving a balance of :415 when all the prizes are paid. The following officers were elected : Donald MeLanch- • lin, President ; Wm. Grieve, 1st Vice - President; Robt. Gibaon, 2nd Vice - President; A. Gardner, Robt. Miller, Jas. Ferguson, Alex, Stewart, Thomas Davidson, Thos. Kelly, D. Milne, A. L. Gibson and It. McKee, Directors; F. S. Scott and W. H. Kerr, Auditors; Representatives to Provincial Exhibition, D. McLauchlin and Thos. Kelly; Repre- sentatives to Western Fair, Jas. Fergu- son and Robt. 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