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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-02-10, Page 88 Edward Cash °crier al Dealer in Hides, Sheep skins, Furs an Tallow, at the Old Stand. E:CASH. Sitoderich Street, Seaforth. ri non xpooitov: 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. • FOOT BALL NOTES.—The High School foot ball club has been reorganized for the 'spring season. Mr. J. Livingstone was unanimously elected captain in place of Mr. McKay, resigned. Our club would like to hear from any of the neigh- boring clubs, especially those they chal- lenged last season. As yet they have bad no practice on account of the depth of snow. • THE ICE.—There was a good attendance at the skating carnival on the rink on Friday evening last. There was quite an array -of costumes, but the principal interest centered in the two mile race between Masters Charters, of Hensel!, and Fairley, of Seaforth. After a hard contest the race was won by the Hen - sell boy by about two yards.—In the curling match for the district medals which was played on the Stratford , rink on Tuesday, between .Brant- ford and Goderich, and Forest and Simcoe, Goderich beat Brantford by 12 shots and Forest took the game from limcoe by 4 shots.—Two rinks from the Beaforth club went to Hensall on Thurs- slay to play a friendly match with the dub of that place. Music.—An effort is being made to erganize a Musical Society in town to be ander the instructions of J. Ross Mc- Kay. Such a Society is badly needed, and we hope the effort will be crowned with success. The work taken up will be "sight reading" through the Holt Method, the only true educational prin- eiple on which music is taught; also theory and harmony. Those contem- plating taking up the profession of music should take up this course, as it will prepare them for admission to the Royal Canadian Society of Musicians. Those interested should attend a meeting to be held in the basement of the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening of next week. CANADIAN ORDER OF Fo R -RE. TERS. --- This society held an open meting in their Assembly Hall on Thursday even- ing February 2nd. Each member in- vited a few of his friends, and in all there must have been no fewer than 150 persons present, including brothers from Kinburn. There was a fine dis- play of eatables, and after ample justice had been done to the inner man, a good programme of speeches, readings, reci- tations, and music was successfully carried out, although the members were a little disappointed in not being able to get the assistance of brothers Elliott, Kigh Chief Ranger, and Dr. Campbell. Brother Mayor Beattie acted as chair- man and fulfilled his duties very eaciently. This court is rapidly in - greasing and has now a membership of about 10. The order has made rapid strides during the last .two years, in- creasing their funds from about $3,000 to over $48,000. We trust this worthy society -will give us another such meet- ing at no distant date. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. ly to atraet ittentie this useful in rooms call an tel phone b baikwar'd doe elot derange the striking as t with repekt. It ca s also be set to .answer Ole pnrpose qf an alarm clock ' niamils These Oven - Especially is here there are lis. Turning it THE DUMB AND BLIND. —There were last year in attendance at the Ontario Institute for the deaf and dumb at Belleville, 264 pupils ot whom 151 were males and 113 females. Huron sent 15, being the second highest on the list, the county of York being the highest, it having furnished 21. The following are the names of those sent from this county: Ellen Agnew, Blake; Newton Black, Dungannon; Gleorge Engle, Oranbrook ; Mary A. Hayward, Clinton; Xames Henderson; Ethel; Ilepzibath • Hoggard, Londesborough; Henrietta i Krause, Crediton; Mary E. McCulloch, ! Iseadbary ; Lovilla Pettypiece, Wing- ' hair) ; Mary Pettypiece, Wingham ; Arthur Sperling, Kirkton • Wm. I. Sperling, Kirkton ; John Wm. Small don. Cranbrook ; Nelson Wood, Ereter Mabel W. Thompson, Dungannon. Th following are the names of those attend iug from the county of Perth: Mai -gar Fuller, Mitchell; Margaret Kenned Mitchell ; Claudia C. Moore, Sebrin vile ; Thomas McLaren, St. Marys Charlotte Rice, Fullerton; John Trac eel, Shakespeare; Barbara Wolf, Gow anstowia ; Arthur S. Fuller, Stratford ; Hugh A. Pringle, Staffa ; Lily Cum- ming, Stratford. At the Blind Institute at Brantford there were 155 and of these the county of Huron sent 4, but their names are not given in the report. The county of Huron have had 12 educated at this institution since it opened. • A CLEVER INVENTION. —We notice that our former, young townsman, Mr ! W. E. Counter, now of Three Rivers, Michigan, and brother of Mr. M. 14 Couiater, the well known jeweler of Seaforth, hes invented and had paten ted an ingenious device for regulatinie, the striking of clocks. This clock- etriking mechanism, says the ihree Rivers Tribune, is an arrangement by which a clock can be made to strike at any given hour and to remain silent at other hours-, and, by an additional or red hand, can be adjusted so as to strike at any number of minutes sooner or later than hadicated by the regular hands. Thus a clock that keeps stan- dard time may be made to strike mer- idian time or vice versa. This contri- vance is useful with larger bells in locks located in school houses, factories, etc., for striking office hours only, ac- seorcling to their various requirements. One does not become so accustomed to hearing itas he does to a clock that strikee regular hours, and hence it is more like - when oceasion d tages are secur ditional 'cost anc cleck's dial -is re. It is readily adjustable clocks as well ae to th w ights or springs. B us ful in various vvaes no elty and 'las al indch attention from j out the country} as we and, described in the of the- Nev IYOrk Je We congrathlate doubt not that he will re urns from his inven 1 UR C LE AMINO 8 ets.—We beg draw 51) d w it the p dered TI. fol an Fu Me Sh 'Al.o Ladies' tilsterS and ja kets. JAMES PICK - AR ), North and So ith Steil -es, Seaforth. 1052 -Vito-Vito1 O WANTS MONir.Y ?—Money te loan on first mortgage on F" r term desired, at the low r interest payab e annually. erate, and eiveryttling gtia Parties desiring loans sho there is only a litnited so and first come first served'. EXPOSITOR Offile, Seaforth. but little ad- pearance of the ore attractive. to self-winding se operated by sides being very it is a genuine eady attracted vvelers through- nd it illustrated anuary number elers' Weekly. Counter, and ealize handsome n. EE STILL CON- --,cial attention to the owing linds of goods w ich we now offer at below rock bottom cost: Men's and Ladies' Coats, Caps, Muffs,, Vs and Ws' Overcoats wig, Hoods, Scarfs and hibets, Goat .Robes, Woven and Knitted! ther Knitted Wear, A eferivereseuer Serie odist church, ,. eaforth, wit Sabbath, Febr iary 12th, at by the Rev. 13.IF. Austin, b ts of Alma Laeli ' Collegq, colleotions in ad of the Tr lie are respectf lly invited. [the ninth editi can be procnre CHANCE. cost, thus affor of becominchpossessed of t A Goo volumes of Britannica,' the original excellent o cost. Appl THE L next being t who have no to take the c A LARG hand at J. L. time left to s, every day tel day. No r SMITH'S, Seal' Rooms T to rent over rear entranc vete residen Street, Seafo SEEDS the Seaforth Seed Store, wi amount of Timothy, Clover port -unity of at the Exeos WARNI e 5th day of ettled their sequences. tock of D mith's, Seat° 11 then; We . Low prices now the order of the asonable offe refused at J. L. rth. Property fOr any te of 61 percent., Charges vel mod• anteed satisfactory. Id apply at once, as ply at this low rate, Apply at or address z 1052 us in the Meth - be preached next 11 a. m. and p. m., . A., B. D., P4ncipal t. Thomas. Special st Fund. The pub - 1p62 -1 The first ten n of " Encyclopedia for less than half ing any one eSirOil8 is valuable Work oing so at n sm oR °like, S aforth. 1 1052 "G.—Wednesday ebruary, all persons ccounts shall have WiLits. 1052-1 yl Goods still on h, and only a short rh bound to make 1052 RENT. —T ree front rooms . G. Ault's st re, with front and , suitable for Iressmakers or pri- e. Apply to p. AULT, Goderich th. 1062-t. f. ANTED.4--0 C. Wilson Of 1 pay cash for any nd all ether Seeds. 1052 T -T A CUR FOR n.ARD iS Selling three C ns of Tom Syrup for 454. per gallon ; 2 $1. ; 12 tbs. olj JapAn Tea (Sit of good one hole of Ke bored Japan pthorne's Boo em es. —G. GOOd toes for 25c ; gno d tbs. of Prunes for ings) for $1 : 6 tbs, ea for $1, and the s and Shoes at cost. 1052 i 'GOOD Eedeuon.—A rie.rid has handed ee the following extract from: a private letter received from a lady in Ottawa, which he thinks is deserving -of refer- ence. The lady says : " There have been great revisal meetings going on in .both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches here. The celebrated revival- ists, Crossley and Hu iter, are holding nightly meetiegs in, the Methodist church and Meikle, from Nova Scotia, in the Presbyterian. Sir John A. Mc- Donald gees to the Methodist church ;Ind I hear it stated that he stays for he after meetings. I can tell you here has not been anything like. such a shaking up in religious matters 'n .Ottawa for marry a day.' And while he lamp holas on to burn, &c. There re few places where the people more need a "shaking tip" in religious matters than in the Dominion Capital and there are few individuals who stand more in need of regeneration than the eminent gentleman above named. If, .. therefore, the revivalists have succeed- ed in making a convert of Sir John, they have no doubt not only done him a great personal service, but they have also laid the people of this country under great and lasting obligations to thein, and if he stands the test- of the neXt session of Parliament we may well bel lou ein his er Of the people' S representatives with rai way and proyincial grants, as he has persistently done in the past, -the public will be forced to admit that he has become penitent at lasjeand that he is a Ch istian indeed. flf, however, he pursues the tenor of his old weys, his sinperity may well be questioned, as the arements of office together with the fore of old habits, will have proven stronger than the sweet persuasions of Messrs. Crossley and Hnnter and the prospects of future reward. eve in his sincerity. Actions speak ler than words, and if Sir. John races the firSt opportunity to repeal iniquitous Franchise and Gerymand- cts and refuSes to buy the -support debt although they cost considerably mor than the money voted by the Wm en's Foreign Miss onary Society and the Foreign Missi nary Society. We receive from the G vernment $30 per annum per capita and about a dozen Sabbath Schools a d individuals have undertaken to hel to support a child to the amount of $2 or $25. All this, from Sabbath Scho Is and others, has come unasked for. I expect that $50 together with his ow industry will sapport a scholar for ope year." We may state in further explanation of Mr. McKay's letter, that this institution of which he spleaks is a mission board- ing school or academy. The Indian children are here received, clothed, fed and educated; It is found that this is the best and surest way of civilizing and christiani ing the noble red men. They commence at the oundation and build upwards. THE LITTLE INDIANS. ----X short time ago Rev. Mr. McDonald, of this town, sent to Rev. Mr. McKay, who has charge of an Indian mission at Whitewood, Manitoba, a chest of medicines.''hese t medicines cost $50, and Mr. McD nald devoted the moneys he, received a the proceeds of his lectures delivered under the auspices of the Nlomen's Foreign Missionary Association to this object. The following is an extract from a letter rebently received by Mr. McDonald IcKay, and it will be of inter - g the good work that is being the Indians of the district. frOm Mr. 14 eat, sho win d ne amon Hie says; • On Christmas I received the bOx of medicines, and on opening it found then' all safl only one bottle of ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—It is sad- dening to think how rapidly, one after another, the old settlers of this district are being removed by the hand of death. Within the past year an unusually large number of familiar faces have been taken from the places where, fer so long, they ell but where More forever. ith five of these long home, viz: kersmith, Mr. Ross of Stanley, Mr. Taylor of Hullett, Mr. Fowler of Harpurily, Mr. Richard Thompson of MoKillop, nd now we are called upon to record the death of a sixth, Mr. Wm. McG+h, of Tucker - smith, who passed peacefully away at his residence on the 2trdsconcession of Tuckersmith, on Saturday last, at the age of 66 years. Mr. McGeogh was a native of Kirkcudbright and came to Canada in 1 in Tuckersmith on the continued to reside until death. About 34 years Grace Carnochan, a siste Carnochan, of Egmond survives him. They ha have been known so they will be known n Even within the last mo have been taken to their Mr. McConnell of Tu Fir broken I need we appreciate your that we have had t then, which I believe fatal were it not for sent. Our. new mis shire, Scotland, 44, and settled farm where he the time of his go he married of Mr. Samuel ille, who still a family of six children, three sons and three daughters, all of whom are now groWn up. About a year ago he had a slig lysis, from the effects o fully recdvered, but was go about until the Wed to his death, when he w a second attack, which scion proved fatal. He was a man of the strictest rectitude and of strong convictions, and nothing could tempt him to sWeave from that which he perceived to be right. He was a consistent and active member of the Egmondville Presbyterian church, and although he never took -a very active part in public affairs he was always known as a staunch Liberal in politics, and was a man of more than ordinary intelligence. The remains were interred in the Egmondville cemetery on Tues- day last. We are sorry to learn that the family haye been seriously afflicted during the past few isonths. In the early fall a 8011, who had been in Cali- fornia, came home suffering from typhoid fever. Shortly after several other mem- bers of the family took the disease, and lastly Mrs. feleGeogh was prostrated with it. She had barely recovered when the husband and father of the family was stricken down and removed. We need not say they have the sympathy of all in this their last great and severe trouble. t stroke of pare - which he never always able to esday previous s prostrated by ot say how much ift. I may mention cases of inflamma- would have proved the medicines you ion school buildings are now complete atel we are enabled to conduct our work with more comfort and satisfaction. 1 "e had a good time at the opening, which took place on the 30th December. H. yter Reid and Mr. McRae, from Regire , were present, also Colonel McDonald end Mrs. McDonald and others who a e interested in our work. We expecte I Professor Hart and the Governor, but they were both de- tained by illness. Our buildings are large and comfortable. The hot air ar- r4,ngement works well, every part of the building was comfortable when the ther- mometer stood at 40 below zero. If you passed through our Sleeping apartments you would see how much the ladies of Stratford and Huron Presbyteries have added to the comfoi t and success of our school. If you sat n our school parlor you would see how nicely it had been furnished by the Sabbath School of St. Andtew's 'church, Winnipeg. I may say that these buildings are now free of LOCAL BRIEFS.—We are requested to say that Mr. John McMillan, M. P., is expected to address the Gospel remper- ance meeting in the temperance hall, in this town, on Sabbath afternoon next, at 4.15 o'clock. A eordial invitation is extended to all to be present.—Mr. David Johnson, is having the bricks de- livered for his. new residence. He is (letting them from the kiln north of Clin- ton.e.—The London Advertiser of a recent date says: " Ge9. R. Thompson, jewel- er, left for Winnipeg Tuesday to reopen in business there. During his sojourn in London, Mr. Thompson made a host of friends, who . will regret his departure. Mrs. Thompson and family will remain here till spring."—On Sunday evening last as people were going to evening ser- vice in the churches three blackguards were driving west along Goderich street at a furious rate. They were hooting and yelling, and amused themselves by striking every person they could meet. Several gentlemen were struck severe blows by one of the reseals as they drove uld be ascertain - e an example of. , of Paris, will Id at the corn - past. If their names c ed they should be ma —The Rev. Mr. Wylli assist Rev. Mr. McDon 'munion services in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath, and will preach again on the following Monday evening at half -past six, after which the annual congregational meetin Mr. Wm. Bissell has dairy stock and busine Mr. Bissell, who was with all his customers, intends devoting his attention hereafter to market gar- dening, for which his place is admirably adapted.—Rev. B. F. Austin, Principal of Alma college, St. Thomas, will preach the anniversary serm dist church in this to at the usual hour. P an able preacher, and be listened to with by a large audience.— now in full operation. son has had six or sev from the Egmondvil weeks, filling his la Mr. R. Common is lay ply from Silver Ore; dispense to the citizen ing heated term, and also filling their ice h used for dairying pnr clean, solid, and of ex season.—A little dau favorably known to the public.—We understand that Mr. Thomas Brown, of Clinton, intends locating in this town and. engaging In the implement agency and auctioneering busiiiess.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson returned home on Wednesday evening last and have since been receiving the hearty congrat- ulations of their many friends. They had a rapid and pleasant passage across the Atlantic and both enjoyed their wander- ings in the old land very much, although they are now quite ready to settle down to the sterner and more practical reali- ties of every day life.—Messrs. A. Strong and George Patterson go to Hamilton on Tuesday to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the United Workmen, as delegates from the lodge here.—The thermometer stood as low as 22° below zero on Wednesday night and the mercury vibrated from 10 to 12 below all day Thursday. This degree of frost with a stiff wind from the west made it omewhat uncomfort- able for the noses of out door pedes- trians.—The northern- road from Wal- ton to Seaforth has been in a wretched state this winter, sometimes almost un- fit for travel. A number of men turned out on Tuesday and by their labor im- proved it considerably. The condition of this road is a disgrace to the author- ities of McKillop and they should adopt some means of improving its condition. The wear and tear occasioned to teams and vehicles, to say nothing of the loss of time, amounts to more than it would cost to keep it in decent repair. The Kippen Road, south of Seaforth,is almost as bad, and should be looked after too. —Miss Jessie Thompson returned home from London on Saturday last. All her old friends here are pleased to see her back again.—Mr. Wm. Logan and Mr. John Robb attended the Provincial Con- vention of the Young Men's Christian Association in Toronto last week as rep- resentatives of the Seaforth Association. They report having spent an interesting and profitable time. will be held.— disposed of- his s to Mr. S. Cluff. general favorite ns in -the Metho- n on Sunday next incipal Austin is e will, no doubt, leasure and profit he ice harvest is Mr. D. D. Wil - n teams drawing e dam for two ge refrigerators; ng in a large sup - k, which he will during the corn - any farmers are uses, the ice to be )oses. The ice is ellent quality this hter of Mr. James ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni- versary services in oonnection with the Egmondville Presbyterian church were .held on Sabbath last. The sermons were preached by Rev. Dr. Battisby, of Chatham. The congregations were large both in the forenoon and evening. On both occasions the church being filled. All were highly pleased with the services, the sermons being earnest, practical and instructive. Dr. Battisby is 'not what might be termed a showy preacher but he is one who will wear. He has a fluent, deliberate delivery and is eminently practical while he gives one the feeling that he is intensely in earnest and feels and believes every word he says. His discourses on Sun- day were of a high order and were well calculated to have a lasting and bene- ficial impression. The tea -meeting on the following Monday evening was; as usual, successful, although the attend- ance was scarcely equal to some former years, but in every other respect it was fully up to the merk. The tables, which were spread in the basement were bountifully provided with the best the land could afford and the spread was a credit to those who got it up. The chair was taken in the audience room at the appointed hour by the pastor, Rev. Joseph McCoy, and it is needless to say that he performed the duties with ur- banity, skill and ability. - Mr. McCoy enters -upon the tenth year of his pastor- ate in this congregation and the success which has attended his ministry must be encouraging to himself and satis- factory and beneficial to his people. Short but pointed and useful addresses were delivered by Revs. Messrs. Simp- son of Brucefield, Musgrave of Mc- Killop, Martin of Exeter, Howell and McDonald of Seaforth, and Dr. Bat- tisby. A choir under the leadership of Mr. Stephenson gave several nice musical selections in a manner that showed good musical ability on the part of the several members and careful training by the leader. The proceeds of the Sabbath collections and the tea - meeting amounted to something over $130. The speakers were considerably disturbed and the audience annoyed by the continued disturbance of a number of boys in the gallery who are old enough to have better manners. It would be well for the managers, hereafter, to keep this noisy element better under control either by excluding them from the gallery or having the worst offenders punished as the law provides under such circumstances. Aside from these in- terruptions, everything passed Off most satisfactorily and the congregation are to be congratulated on having passed another mile -stone so successfully. C. Laidlaw had a severe fall on Tuesday evening, having fallei over the bannis- ter of.the -stairway, striking heavily on the floor below. Sb; was pretty badly shaken up but not.ser ously injured.—A full attendance of me Then,- of the Cale- donian Society is ret uired at the socie- ty's rams this, Frida , evening, at eight o'elock.—Mr. P. .1 oran, eldest son of Mr. D. -Moran, is t present visiting friends in town. Mr. Moran has been a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, for about twenty years. He i on the editorial stall' of one of the. leading journals of that city, and is an accomplished and cle.Ver writer.—Mr. I °ran is one of the many Canadians who has made his mark in the American Rep tithe; and has done well for himself and leen a credit to his native country. He c me here to attend the marriage, of his sister, which took place on Tuesday.--1Mr. 0. C. Willson has disposed of his feed ane seed busi- ness to Mr. ‘Vrn. Grieve. Mr. Grieve understands the business and is well and • for services rendered as—pro tern Clerk. The collector was ordered to have all taxes ,collected on or before the 20th inst. A by-law was read and passed de- finiteg the duties and responsibilities of the treasurer. The Clerk was instructed to direct the auditors to close all open accounts of the late treasurer and pre- sent an abstract statement showing the income and expenditure under the usual heads. The sum of $10 was voted by way of assistance to Wm. Gilmour, who, through sickness, has been unable to provide for his family, the money to e ex ended by the Reeve. The council adjourned to meet at the call of the Reev REGISTRATION OF VITAL STATISTICS.— There have been fourteen marriages celebrated during the half year ending with December. Entries of births, 19. Deaths, 12; of these 3 died of old age at 82, 91 and 92 years; 2 died of heart disease, one each of pneumonia, :para- lysis, spinal disease, diarrhoea and con- sumption ; 2, cause of death not giien. The small number of entries seems to point to.a neglect of proper attention to the imperative commands of the law. Only accurate returns are valuable, all others are worthless. The registrar of Tuckersmith is determined to spare no pains to secure complete returns even though prosecution should be necessary. Registration blanks may be had at the registrar's office and at all post offices, and returns go free of postage when not sealed. The registrar asks all good citi- zens to assist him in securing accurate and complete returns of vital statistics for this division. BULL SOLD.—Mr. G. E. Cresswell has sold a very fine thirteen months old Durham bull to Mr. Hartwell Cook, of McKillop, near Winthrop, for a good figure. This animal was sired by "Duke of Kent," and Mr. Cook has got a very superior bull. Morris. BRIEFS.—The Jackson Brothers, of the 8th concession, have taken the con- tract of drawing to McDonald's mill, Walton, all the pine on lot 19, conces- sion 8, Morris, at $1.25 per thousand. — Measles are spreading very rapidly in School Section No. 1. Among the af- flicted families are Walter Way's and Robt. Way's. The Newcombe family, reported last week, are all down with them. —Another of those pleasant events, which are now so common in Morris, took place on Wednesday of last week at the residence of Mrs. Ann Smith, of the 7th concession, when Miss Mattie Smith was united in marriage to Mr. Benjamin Stuart, of Manitoba. The happy couple will leave shortly for their future home in the Northwest. Who comes next? Brussels. BRIEFS.—On Wednesday, February 15th, a meeting will be held in the town hall here to discuss the question of un- restricted commercial reciprocity. The speakers billed to be on hand are John McMillan, M. P., E. E. Wade, Thomas Strachan and Dr. McDonald, M. P., but a cordial invitation is extended to others who wish to discuss the subject from either side.—The Emma Wells comedy troupe are playing to good houses here this week,under the auspices of the band. —The Charles Kelly troupe play here on the 17th inst. under the auspices of the Workmen.—Division Court will be held here on the 23rd inst.—The Owl Club ball was a decided success.—P. A. Black, of Owen Sound, 'is here just now canvassing for life insurance, as is also Mr. McGregor, of Stratford.— P. White and family, who have been visiting at Thos. Hall's for some time, returned home to Port Elgiu this week. —The first outside curling match was played here in the primary competition for the Ontario tankard on Wednesday, the 8th inst., between Listowel and Brussels, the latter winning by 9 shots. Brussels made a score of 47, and Listowel 38. Brussels and Harriston play shortly at Listowel for the Caledonian medal.— A meeting will be held at the Queen's hotel on Monday evening next for the purpose of purchasing the land occupied by the old race course and converting it into a driving .and agricultural park. The present owners, Messrs. Living- stone, have consented to sell as much land as required at $110 per acre. A large meeting should be held of both' villagers and farmers.—Richard Living- stone and son have purchased the tin- smith business of Welsh & Co., Wing - ham. They intend removing there shortly: Robt. Armstrong is busy get- ting material for the building of his new house on property lately bought. Tuckersmith. FOOTBALL. — The pupils of school section No. 9 and those of No. 10 play- ed a game of football at the red school on Friday the 3rd inst. At the end of half time the score stood 4 to 0 in favor of No. 10. In the last half hour No. 9 scored one goal thus giving the victory to No. 10 by a score of 4 to 1. NOT COMING OFF. ----An advertisement appeared in THE EsasosrroR last week announcing the sale of the farms of Mr. W. S. Muedell under a mortgage. Mr. Mundell Wishes us .to say that the sale will not take place. The advertisement was the result of a misunderstanding between Mr. Mundell and the par- ties from whom he had some money, but thisthas been adjusted and consequently the announcement was withdrawn. Mr. Mundell is still desirous, however, of disposing of all or either of his splendid farms by private sale. Cousen MEETING. —The Council met at the call of the Reeve on Friday, Feb- ruary 3rd. All the members were pres- ent except the Reeve, who was too sick to attend. The Deputy Reeve took the chair. A motion was passed appointing John Young assessor for 1888, at a salary of $85. The auditors handed in a par- tial report, which was accepted, and held over for further consideration. The Clerk was instructed to draft a by-law defining the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer, and present it at next meeting for adoption. The following sums were voted in charity : Mrs. Slaughter, -$10 ; Mrs. Comber, 810 ; Mrs. -Calaghan, $10 ; and that Mrs. Hart be paid $1h, for keep of baby, for De- cember and 'January ; Si was remitted Jacob Smith, error in dog tax. The Council adjourned to meet again On February 7th at Brucetield. —The Council met at aboiye date and place, pursuant to adjournment. All the members present. Health officers were appointed as follows : W-111. Robert Elgie, Simon Hunter, with the Reeve and Clerk ; Dr. Scott, medical health officer. The sum of $10 was or- dered to be paid to Mr. John Young, • pion skaters, Master W. Charters, bad the satisfaction of beating his wort6y rival W. Fairley. Our boys are so modest that they do not sometimes like to beat those who skate against them on the home rink but when on another rink they lose all that feeling and forge right ahead.—The concert as given by the Pigott sisters, of Detroit, in Cox worth's Hall on Wednesday evening of this week, under the auspices of the In- dependent Order :of Oddfellows of this lace proved a very successful and in- teresting one. The hall ori the occasion was well filled and the rapt attention given throughout and the hearty ap- plause, unmistakeably showed how imuch the concert was being enjoyed. Winthrop. DOTS. —Mr. D. McFadzean, formerly of this place, but who has for the last few years been teaching in Wasvanosh, left last week for the Southeria, States, where he means to push his fertunes. Dan has always proved himself to be a clever student and teacher, and whatever ihe puts his hand to in the,smany south is sure to prosper.—Quite a number of ;our teamsters turned out on Monday and Tuesday with plows, shovels, etc., and made a vicious attack on the innumer- able pitch -holes. They have done a good work. Chiselhurst. I HYMENEAL.—Our gossips were startled on Thursday evening when they learned that Mr. James McTaggart had been married nearly two weeks and they had never heard it. The next question was, who did he get? After tonsiderable suspense they learned that the fortunate one was a very estimable young lady from Zurich. The naives can now understand why a certain house which they supposed was vacant was lit up some nights and which Was supposed to be haunted by ghosts or witches but now the mystery has been solved and their superstition has 'vanished. The young -couple have the best wishes of the entire community for their happiness and prosperity. .ZuriCh AUCTION Sale of Bankrupt Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, &c., at Happle's store, Zurich, every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday—afternoon and evening—at and 7 p. m. All must be sold. No reserve, look out for it. First sale on Monday, February 6th. HARRY ARNOLD. 0 BRIEFS.—Mr. Daniel Wing, of Wil- mot, and his son John have been here on business and a visit among friends. John Wing took Mrs. Wm. Kreh's two little girls back with him. They left for home last Monday.—David Heist and family are the guests of August Ehnes. They came from La Crosse, Wisconsin, and intent tel stay a while and visit other friends. --Angus McCor- mick, of the 12th Concession of Stephen, and Miss Holhein, of the Bronson Line, Hay, were made man and wife last Tues- day. We wish the couple much joy and happiness.—Mr. Q. L. Lippert, mer- chant tailor, moved into his new shop last Saturday.—Mr. Denis Derstein has moved his barber imisiness into the shop formerly occupied by C. L. Lippert, next door to the postbffice. He has a first- class barber shop, and we hope he will do a good business. tarna. A GOOD DRIVE has sold his drivi Sparrow for $185. was sired by Rat and is one of the the district and bi Mr. Sparrow has flesh, SORE AFFLICTI ter, sister of M place, died at hen home in Wisconsin, United States, on the 16th of January. ed to Wisconsin with d family about five as an estimable lady s and neighbors here Rensall. WE have on hand the very best Coal to be had in the Market, which we can supply either in wholesale or retail quantities and that at rock bottom prices. Call and be convinced at MCDONALD & WAnon's Hardware and Tinware Emporium at Hensall. CARD.—Miss M. Morrison desires announce to the people of Hensall and vicinity that she is now prepared to receive pupils for in- struction upon the piano or organ. Arrange- ments for teaching may be Made with her at her residence, or at R. Molutiso3's Store, Marshall's Block, Hensa.11. 1052-3 HAVING bought by anction the bank- rupt stock of George Murray, of Hensall, at 64c on the dollar, I am offering great bargains, and am clearing out the whole stock at almost half the usual prices. The stook must be sold within 30 days, as the store is rented by other parties, and I cannot retain possession longer, conse- quently I must clear out the whole stock at once. Come and secure great bargains at Murray's old stand, Hensel], for 30 days. IIssav ARNOLD. 1050 BRIEFS.—We are .pleased to learn that Mrs. Wm. Moir us recovering from her late serious illness.—We believe that Miss M. Morrison, of this. village, at the solicitation of a number of her friends, has decided to give music lessons on the piano and organ. Miss Morrison being an excellent player, and thorough- ly understanding musio, will make a good teacher. —At the close of the weekly prayer -meeting held in Carmel I'resby- terian church, and at,a special meeting called for the purpose of considering and arraneine. for the annual anniversary b o services and tea -meeting, it was decided to hold such anniversary services on Sabbath, February 2G, and tea on t Ton - day following, the 27th, and to that end a strong and efficient committee were. appointed to make the necessary arrangements, and we are _certain that the said committee will spare no pains to make the tea one of, if not the most succesSful ever held.— We believe our respected townsman, Mr. E. R. Evans, merchant tailor, in- tends going to New York next week in order to learn some of the newest and latest cuts and fashions in the tailoring line. Mr. Evans bound to be, up with the times.—At the recent carnival held in Seaforth one of our local chain- .—Mr. Thos. Wyllie g colt to Mr. John It is coming three ; n berry's "Revenge," handsomest colts in s fair to be a flier. correct eye for horse )Ns.—Mrs. John Fos - 's. Campbell, of this Mrs. Foster remo her husband a years ago. She and her old frien will be deeply grieved to learn of her demise.—We haiTe also to record the death of Mrs. L daughter of Mr. ley: Mr. Stenzel them part of the obert Stanzel, eldest V in. Turner, of Stan - removed to the nor - County of Bruce over a year ago. Since then he lost one of his hands by having it come in contact with a circular eaw and on Tuesday last week buried his wife. He is now left with the care of six small children. His lot is certainly a hard one. The remains of Mrs. Stenzel were interred in the Bayfield cemetery on the 7th inst. GOOD HORSES.+—Mr. Wm. Anderson, son of Mr. George Anderson, of the Parr Line, Stanley, left for his home in Grandin, Dakota, on Thursday of last week. While here he purchased several very fine horses which are to be sent there to him. He purchased a five year old etallion from Mr.' John Cochrane of the town line. This horse is from im- ported stock on both sides and has proved -himself an excellent stock horse. Mr. Anderson also purchased from Mr. Frank Coleman, the well known import- er and breeder, a yearling filly for which he paid the price of two first class horses; also a brood ware and a two year old filly from Edwiard Rath - well, of Goderich township, making in all; four heavy draught animals, of the pure Clydesdale breed, and a blood colt which he purchased from $is father. These are as fine a lot of ho#ses as ever left this district. Mr. Andea•son is an extensive farmer in Dakota and has purchased these animais foe breeding purposes on his own farm. We hope he may have the best of good luck with them. FEBRUARY 10, 1888. Edw. IVIcFau STARTING— THE NEW YE1 / • • ' WITH BARGAINS In Dress Goods, Mantle Cloths, Ulsters and Jackets, Furs, Blankets, Overcoats, &c. Our Sprihg Goods Will be here in a few weeks, and the balance of our Winter Stock must be sold. E. McFAU SEAFORTIL Miss J. Mellis and Mr. Geo. Taylor; M ieses J. and G. Mel I is also singing. The 'recitations by the Juvenile Glee Club were highly appreciated. This pro- gramme was interspersed with instrumen- tals by Messrs. Reynolds and Hess, of liensall, who delighted the audience with their duetts on the mouth organ, and guitar and selections by the choir who were ably assisted by Mr. 3. Moody, of Brucefield, and Mr. Rennie, of Hensall. Miss G. Mends prasided at the organ. Proceeds amounted ro,,318.25. Owing to the lateness of the hour part of the programme was not rendered so that we are that far ahead for the next, and we are confident that those who enjoyed this one will not miss it. This pleasant gathering was clismived by all joining in singing the doxology, and Mr. Acheson pronouncing the bene- diction, Corbett. NEW CHURC11.-0u the 22nd of Janu- ary was opened for public worship, esti Corbett, in North Middlesex, net far from Grand Bend, the handsome brick church which had been in course of erection since June. Without being ostentatious this house of prayer is a neat, tasty -structure that will coet about $2,000. The site was given free by Mr. Corbett, a liberal friend of the episcopal church, The pews are very comfortable and well arranged with a seating capac- ity of 250. To the satisfaction of whom- soever may be called to preach here the pulpit is a most commodious one, and the echo such that it presents no diffi- culty to the speaker or hearer. The audience room is lighted with good win- dows, and two powerful chandeliers afford plenty of light for all at evening services. This is the first Presbyterian e church that ever was built in this com- paratively new part of the country, and when we consider that it is not yet two years since missionary work was first be- gun in this vicinity,the congregation de- serves credit for their activity and liber- ality in the beginning of their history. On the morning and evening of the opening services the :a Rev. James Pritchard, of Forest, -preached two appropriate and stirring sermons, and in the afternoon Rev. John S. Loches.d, of Parkhill, preached with eloquence and acceptance. The attendance at the three services was overflowing, the collections amounting to $72.66. On Monday evening, January 23rd, a tea - meeting was held, presided over by John Waters, M. P. P., when addresses, were delivered by several clergymen and others. Excellent music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir of the neigh- boring town, Parkhill, thus rendering the programme very interesting. The. proceeds of the evening were By tickets, $139.90; gifts by a few friends, $100. Total for both days, $312.56. The debt of the church is almost cov- ered by subscriptions payable in two years. This congregation was organized under the pastorate of Rev. S. A. Carriere, who is the present pastor ef the congregation. It is sincerely hoped that the present activity and prosperity may long continue and that this new church, erected to the service of the great Godhead, may be the means of bringing many souls to Christ. —Com. Kippen. GoLDEN WEDDING.—Mr.! ard Mrs. W. Cooper, sr., celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day on the 2nd of February. Many relatives and friends were present and enjoyed the good dinner and social afternoon. That this worthy couple may enjoy their golden gifts and many happy days is the sincere wish of their friends. A PLEAsANT Soese 1... --The social at J. Jones' on Monday evening was a decided success. After the large com- pany had partaken of the sumptuous repast provided by the hostess the spacious dining hall was cleared of tables and seats were arranged. The Rev. A. K. Mustard was elected chair- man and addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Acheson, of Kippen, Rev. Mr. Fear, of Hensel' and Messrs.:McLennan, of Hensall, and Sinclair, of Chiselhurst ; recitations by Mrs. Fear, Miss F. Ivison, Mr. O. Gram and Mr. C. Red- mond; readings by Mr. W. J. Jones; solos by Miss Mustard, Hensall, Mr. McKay, of Woodstock, Mr. Hess, Hensall and C. W. Jones ;.cluetts by Hibbert. OUR WARDEN.—The Cromarty cor- respondent of the Stratford Beacon says: We were pleased to hear last' weekthat our worthy reeve, the Laird of Glenquaieh, had been promoted to honorable position of warden of the county of Perth. That the duties of his official position. will be properly attend- ed. to there can be no doubt. There are few members et the county council, wa fancy, better 'posted on township and county matters than Mr. McLaren, When comparatively a youug man, and when this district was an almost un- broken forest and but sparsely settled, he was an active member of the town- ship council of Hibbert and was a ream' sentative in the county council shortly after the county was separated from Huron and Bruce, and from that day until now, has taken a deep interest IU the welfare and prosperity of his adopt- ed township. lie is well deserving Of the honor conferred upon him. Mr. McLaren is the oldest rm-mber of the county board and is one of the most de- servedly popular ----which nobody can deny. He wa:, born under Scottish skies, about three score years ago, and though his hair, " once like the raven a wing, is now mixed with siller threads, and his step has become leas sprightly —[aha ! our correspondent hasn't seen the Laird under the inspiration of Prof. Moon's pipesl—he still bears his 01d - time laurels—a friendly hand, a heart, an upright reputationandspotlesf warni character. The Beacon correspondent extends his congratulations. "Reach out your hand and gie's a shake Just ance for auld acquaintance sake."