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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1888-02-24, Page 8AO' re, 7, , , 1 8 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Edward Cash General Dealer in Hides, Sheep skins, Furs and Tallow, at the Old Stand. so- I am prepared to buy-sany quantity of Clover and Grass Seeds. E. CASH. aderich Street, Seaforth. tivon xproitor DISTRICT MATTERS. Our Clearing Sale STILL CONTINUES. We beg to draw especial attention to the fol - owing lines of goods, which we now offer at and below rock bottom cost: Men's and, Ladies' Fur Coats, Caps, Muffs, Thibets, Goat Robes; Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Woven and Knitted Shawls, Hoods, Scarfs and other knitted wear, Ladies' Iiisters and Jacketa. JAMES PICKARD, North and South Branch, SEAFORTEL THE NEW SCHOOL HoUSE.—The Public School Board met on Tuesday wight last for the purpose of awarding the contract for the new building. There were three tenders for the whole work and several for various different parts. On account of some defects in several of the tenders the Trustees deemed it advisable to return them to those who sent them in and to call for! mew tenders, requiring them to be more specific. The new tenders will, there= fore, be received until Monday next at noon, and the way in which they a.re to be sent in will be seen in a notice else- where. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION NOTES.—Dr. Campbell's lecture in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms on Wednesday evening last was very instructive and interesting and moderately well attended. All there were pleased with it and we have no doubt profited. It was a free gift of inatruction and advice calculated to do good and it cannot possibly fail of such a result.—Last Sunday's Bible lesson, subject "Forgiveness," will be taken up again in class order next Wednesday evening, 29th inst., in the rooms at 7.30 p. m. sharp. Mr. L. L. McFaul will lead. This is a beautiful and important artabject and proved too fruitful of thought for one hour on Sunday hurt. All are iiildted, especially young ladies and gen- tlemen. Bring bibles. SERVED HIM RIGHT. —One- evening last week as Mr. Alex Wilson, of the .irm of Lumsden & Wilson, was return- ing from Dublin with a horse and cutter he was met by two men in a wood sleigh who were running the horses at full speed. Mr. Wilson, hearing them corn- iug, got out of the way as far as he could, but the wood men kept right On their way and the rack of their sleigh caught in Mr. Wilson's cutter and wrecked it considerably. The reckless rascals paid no heed to the mischief they had done and continued on as if nothing had happened. The night was dark and Mr. Wilson could not dis- tinguish the parties, but on corning to town he institutued enquiries which re- sulted in discovering the _driver of the team. His name is O'Sullivan and he lives on -the Huron road near the Irish - town church. Mr. Dunlop was sent to interview him, with the result that he owned up to the offense and paid all damages and expenses amounting to over $12. This should teach him a, lesson to behave himself in future and it is a pity that more reckless drivers are not pulled up and taught a similar lesson, Had Mr. Wilson met these parties on many places in the road where there is little or no turning out room, the consequences might have been much more serious, but as it happened, he was able to get out clear of the track and had it not been for a wide rack they had on their sleigh, which should have- osa.de them drive more easily,they might have passed him by without touching. llonsEs Sou:.—There has beers un- usual activity in the horse market dur- ing the past week. Buyers have been numerous and many sales are reported. Among others we may mention that Mr. Murdock has sold his imported stallion, "Davie Lad " ; Mrs Robert Martin, of the London Road, has also sold his im- ported horse " Gallant's Model," while Messrs. McFarlane & McEwen, of Stan- ley, have sold their "Pride of Tine." All these horses were sold to American buyers, but we have not learned the prices realized. We understand that Mr. Alex. Forsythe, of Tuckersmith,has also sold his "Ralston Jock" to Mr. George Fowler, of Dakota, for $1,200,' and that Mr. Fowler has also purchased a four-year-old Canadian -bred from Mr. C. E. Mason and nother from Mr. Carlon of the Huron road, McKillop, and one the same age from Mr. Dale, of Hullett. Mr. Robert McGowan, of Tuckersmith, has sold to Mr. John McKay, of the same township, his fine young imported breeding mare for $800. This mare was imported with the horse "Davie Lad" a couple of years ago and • she took the first prize at the' London Fair last fall. She is a splendid animal, and we hope Mr. McKay will have good luck with her and that she will prove a profitable investrnent. Mr. Thos. McLaughlin, of Grey, has sold to Mr. Fowler his two- year-old imported stallion " King of The Isles," and delivered him to the buyers in Seaforth on Thursday. This colt is an extra good one, was imported by Mr. IVIeLaughlin last larch, and is the last of the lot he then imported. He was sold for $1,000, Mr. McLaughlin in- tends going to the Old Country again this spring. As Oeo REnns—We have been shown by Mr: Wm. Robb, of this town, a book which, to say the least of it, is a curiosi- ty. This book was found in the founda- tion of a church which was torn down in Lendon, England, a short time ago. It is entitled, "The lheatre of God's Judgments," and is described on the title page as being of incomparable use for ministers, though we fancy it would be rather out of date for that purpose now. The book was published in 1648, and is remarkably well preserved. Be- low is the substance of the title page, which is printed in black and red, and I was no doubt in those days considered a masterly piece asf worts : "The Theatre of God's Judgments: Wherein is repre- sented the admirable justice of God against all notorious sinners, great and small, especially against the most emi- nent persons in the world whose exorbi- tant power had broken through the bar- riers of Divine and Human Law. Col- lected out of Sacred, Ecclesiastical and Pagan Histories by two of the most rev- erend Doctors in Divinity, Thos. Beard, of Huntington, and Thos.. Taylor, the famous late preacher of Aldermanbury in London. , The incomparable use of this book for ministers and. others is largely expr `ssed in the preface. God hath wooden feet and iron hands.—Lon- don. Printed by S. J. & M. H., and to be sold -by Thomas Whitaker'at the signe of the Kinges Armes in St. Paula churchyard, M DCXLVHI." 0- I HEREBY, testify that I have used King's Specific for Dyspspsia, and found it to be in my case a most valuable remedy, For six weeks I was suffering intensely, and cotild get nothing to allay the pain till I used this specific, when I found immediate relief. I have had no symptoms of Qthe disease returning, and.I.have used no medicine for over a year. I can also certify that to many persons to whom I spoke of this Specific, and who were induced by me .to use it, have been relieved, and some entirely cured of it. All of which is certified by A. D. McDoNALn, Presbyterian- Minister, Seaforth. King's Specific is sold by I. V. Fear, druggist, Seaforth. 1054 THE Hone Knowledge Association is a society of pnblishers and book manufacturers, duly incorpotated and organized, for the pur- pose of supplying standard authors at rates that bring good literature within the reach of all classes. Its membership is composed of some of the best men -in the Province, and is endorsed by leading educationalists such as Thomas Kirk- land, Principal of the Normal School, Toronto; Dr. Burwash, President of Victoria University; Rev. John Langtry, Rural Dean of Toronto, and many others. 1054 FOR extra fine quality in Photographs go to NVade's Photo Studio, Main Street, Sea - forth. A full line of Frames and Mouldings al- ways on hand at pricea to defy competition. I 1054 2 DWELLING HOUSE TO RENT.—Former- ly occupied by Mr. Cull, on Main street, Sea - forth. Apply to W. SOMERVILLE, Seaforth P. 0. 1054tf MONEY TO LOAN.—to loan on farm mortgage security about 51,500 at -6 per cent. per annum, private funds. Apply at Tug Exposiroa Office, Seaforth. 1054 RED Letter Sale of Kempthorne's Stock of Boots and Shoes still' going on. No reasonable offer refused. Goods [narked in red figures. GEO. GOOD. 1054 BARLEY AND OATS.—At the Seaforth Seed Emporium, 0. 6. Willson's old stand, Main street, a car load of Seed Barley and Oats, per- fectly clean and free from all foul seeds. Call at the store and see them, Wm. GILIF,WE. 1054 • THEY LIKE TO COME BliCK.—It is not a bad sign of our boys that when they go from home to, seek their fortunes in the wide world, they like! to come back once in a while and see the old folks at home and look upon the old friends and familiar sights of former days. We fre- quently chronicle incidents of this kind and it always affords us pleasure to do so. =During the last week we have had the pleasure, of a visit from two of these. The first sks Mr. Joseph Townsend, of R-ounthwaite, Manitoba, son of Mr. Wm. Townsend, of Tuckeramith, who is at present in this vicinity visiting his father and other friends. Mr. Townsend has been in Manitoba eight years and he has prospered fairly well. He is situated about twenty , miles west of Brandon which is his nearest railway station and market. He is surrounded( by an excel- lent agricultural coantry which is thick- ly settled with a thrifty and prosperous people. Eight years ago when Mr. Townsend went to- Manitoba he made the journey from Winnipeg, to his pres- ent location in an ox cart, which was then the most ,fashionable mode of travel. Now the ox cart is superseded by the steam engine and the comfortable rail- way carriage, and he has a railway with- in twenty !miles,' aind before the clOse of ,next sumer he expects a railway with- in two miles of hs farm. Every section in the entire aettlement is taken up and settled upon, - and post offices, stores, school housessand other marks of civil- ization are as 'oenvenient as in old Huron. There is a school house on the corner of Mr.: Townend's farm. He had ene hundred acre's of fall wheat last seasidn, and it preduclecl an average yield of forty bushels per acre, and other crops were proportionately good. Most of the farmers there now have good, comfort- able buildings both for themselves and their stock, and many of -them have their' farms divided into 'fields with wire and pole fene0s, th prevalent fence being one wire trung on posts, the same as here, with a pole run along on the itop of the posts. His brother Samuel has a farm adjoining his and Messrs. William and Thomas Corey also former residents of the West . End, Tuckersmith have splendid farms in the same neighborhoods Mr. Thos. Corey has as good farm buildings as can be seen op most farms -in the County of Huron. Mr. Townsend says that where he is, is exclusively a grain country and he thinks it will never be adapted fOr stock dn ac- count of the !scarcity of grass' and hay. IBut for all kinds of grain and roots it cannot be surpassed and their have been very little traubled with frost. He in- tends going back to Manitoba about the first of March;—Thesecond return we have to chronicle is that of Mr.. Samuel Scarlett, jr., of Calgary, Northwest Ter- ritory, son of Mr. Sarnuel Scarlett, of McKillop, who has als,o returned to get a glimpse of the old fireside and the dear friends at home, About eight years ago Mr.- Scarlett left the parental roof and started put to -fight the battle of life on his town account. 1Since then he has seen a good deal of,the world. He 1rst went to Califorhia and then to Bri ish Columbia where he remained some time. Five years agl) himself and three com- panions undertobk to cross 'the Rocky Mountains with the view!of seeing what there was "beysalt." Ra_cli had an out- fit of two saddle horses and a ,,,pack horse. They eft' British Columbia about the first of May and arrived safely at Calgarry aboht the first of August, the journey toikiog about three months. It was rather a: perilous undertaking, but they were ol.11 young, strong and courageous and they enjoyed the adven- ture. Mr. Scarhi:tt located on -a stock ranche near the foot Of the Rockies about forty miles south of Calgarry, which is his nearest rail way station, and haa remained there ever since. He likes the country, clinia,W aud business, is doing well, and hopes now to make that his permanent home. The summers are delightful, and although here are occa- sional cold spells there i, no great depth of snow and the winters re very agree- able. The.Stock, neithe herses nor cat- tle, need any hand feedi g, but live and thrive on the open praiti on the natural grass all winter and com out sleek and fat in the spring. Ther is also an abun- dant supply- of excellent ater. He says a better stock country could not be de- sired, the stock men are all doing well and the herds are increasing rapidly. All the business there is done on horse- back and distances are not thought so much of as here. Mr. Scarlett says he would not think more of riding from his ranche to Calgarry, forty miles, than he would of coming in a buggy the seven miles from his father's place to Seaforth. He expects to return about the first of March, and if rumor speaks truly he will have with him a very agreeable traveling companion who will hereafter share his joys and sorrows. He could not possibly do better. LOCAL BRIEES.—Patrons of the Win- throp Cheese Factory can now receive their milk cheques by calling at the store of Messrs. Charlesworth & Brownell in this town.—Mr. John McMillan, M. P., left for Ottawa on Tuesday last to be on hand at the opening of Parliament on Thursday.—Mr. George Murray has sold his dray team to an American horse buyer.—Mrs. Sage and Miss Annie Sage, the well-known musical glass per- formers, of Walton, have been engaged to give entertainments in the Horticul- tural gardens, Toronto, next month.— !Mr. Wellington Barber, well-known to the readers of THE EXFOSITOR, has been appointed Post Master at Snowflake, Manitoba. He will, we are sure, make a competent and popular official—Mr. Thos. Hodgins, of Stratford, an old Seaforthite, was in town this week re- newing old acquaintance.—Mr. J. L. Smith has purchased a lot in Decatur, Alabama, and has decided to remove there as soon as he can dispose of his business here, and will erect a store on his property there and go into business. He was there two weeks and formed a very favorable impression of the city and its surroundings. Messrs. J. Abell and C. Gibson have leased a boarding house there and are doing a large busi- ness.—Mr. Alex. McLaren, of Hibbert, and Warden of the County of Perth, was in town on Wednesday. He seems to bear his honors very gracefully.—Mr. Edward Hinchley has received the agency for Watson's implements and now occupies the wareroonas on Gode- rich street, formerly occupied by Mr. James.A. Wilson.—The weather has been exceptionally pleasant for some days and the roads around town are begin- ning to -look the worse for the wear.— Mr. F. G. Sparling talks of going to Wingham to live and offers his hand- some residence here for sale.—Mr. J. S. Miller, M. P. P., for Addington, spent Sunday last in town with friends. —Mr. John G. Wilson has sold his heavy draught imported mare to Mr. White of Exeter.—Rev. Mr. Howell preached an able sermon in the Method- ist church, on Sabbath evening last, on the subject of "novel reading."—All lovers of the " roarin' game" should not forget the Bonspeil which opens in the rink here on Monday next.—The musical event of next week will be the Band concert on the evening of Wednes- day, which promises to be one of the most attractive affairs of the season, and should be largely patronized by our townspeople. The grand vocal waltz, " See -Saw " in which upwards of fifty children will take part, is a new feature and will be very nice.—We have on hand a report of the Stanley Sabbath School Convention held on 'Thursday of last week, but as it came to hand too late we are forced to hold it over until next week.—About half -past five Thurs- day evening the lumber in the dry kiln in connection with Mr. Broadfoot's handsome new factory was discovered to be on fire and immense volumes of dense smoke burst from the building. The firemen were promptly on the spot and soon had two streams of water pour- ing into the building. In this way the fire was soon extinguished. The dam- age done was not serious. Kippen. SOCIAL.—A cordial invitation is ex- tended to readers of your columns in this neighborhood and surrounding vi- cinity, to a social to be given by Mrs. W. Ivison, at her family residence on the town line, about half a mile west of this village, on Wednesday evening next, February 29th. An excellent pro- gramme is being prepared. Mrs. Ivi- son will welcome all with a stnile and well-filled tables, she is second to none in this respect. Exeter. HORSE SOLD. —Messrs. Willis, Col- quhoun & Dow, of Exeter, have sold their noted imported Clydesdale stallion, " Lothair " to Mr. James Young, of Rossburn, Manitoba, for a large sum. He is a splendid horse and we hope Mr. Young will have the very best of good !trek with him,and that his enterprise in taking such a horse to the new Province will be more than amply rewarded. RUNAWAY.—OU Thursday afternoon last as Mr. Samuel Brokenshire, who resides on the 9th concession of Stephen township, was going home with his fine trotting celt in a cutter the animal be- came frightened at a deg on the corner of Carling and Huron streets and ran away, but was caught by Wm. Trebble just west of the railroad track on Huron street. The cutter was smashed considerably but Mr. Brokenshire escaped without any injury. BRIEFS. —Sleighing very poor at the beginning of the week.—Our village assessor, Mr. James Beet, is on his rounds this Week, so you had better get your clogs out to pasture in the country or tie them up securely until he passes. Look out for him and don't be guilty of allowing him to catch you with a dog.— Considerable rain fell on Sunday night. —Our market is quite brisk this week, hay is selling at $9 per -ton, wheat at 80 cents, oats at 13 cents, all of which are con- sidered good prices considering the very hard times.—Mr. Joseph Smith, who at one time carried on the carriage businces in this place, but now of Strathroy, intends coining to reside in Exeter, and again open business in his old stand on Main street. - Mr. Smith ,is a firat-class . workman and will be welcomed back to. Exeter. He says there is no place like Exeter.—Our pnblic school is very scarce of pupils at preaent en account of so many of the seholars being laid up with measles. 1 here is one case of diphtheria reported 1 the north end of the village.—Our village constable is kept very busy il plating up placards for the measles, Inearly every house in the village is adorned with one.—A large number of our young men and maidens held a leap :year surprise party at the residence of Mr. Charles Charles Dinney, 10th concessiori of iStephen, on Thursday evening last, ithe " swallow " taking . the lead. The farmers report that there isnow ascarcity of feed in the vicinity of that place.— The Exeter salt well company have on hand a large supply of soft wood which they purchased at $1.50 per cord.—Mr. P. Curtin sold a stallion last week to Mr. J. A. Crawford, of Ainesville, Iowa, for a handsonie figure.—Mrs. George Easterbrook ha,s a quilt in her possession which she patch- ed recently, which contains four thous- and three hundred pieces. It is of the ocean wave pattern. This beats the quilt spoken of by the Biddulph corres- pondent of the Exeter Advocate which contained 1,700 pieces. — Mr. M. Heffernan, Sr., of Seaforth, was in town on Monday last.—Mr. Edward Hunt, of Seaforth, who deals in wet goods for Mr. James Weir of that town, spent Sabbath last in this place with his parents.—Mr. Reginald Elliott of the Molsou's Bank, London, is holidaying in town.—Mrs. James Hill, of Crediton, is spending a week in this place with relatives. —Mr. Edmund Hill and wife, of Atwood, spent a few days the beginning of the week at Crediton and Exeter visiting friends. Brussels. GOOD WORK. —One day recently Mr. Robert 1Viattice, of Brussels, with Mr. James Lawrence as helper, turned fifty horse shoes in one 'hour. This is the fastest time on record and the - boys say they can do it again. They also wish us to state that they are prepared to challenge any two men in the County of Huron for both quick and neat turn- ing and they are prepared to show their good faith by putting up a liberal sum of money. Come on Maccluff Zetland. NOTES. —Last week while working in the bush Mr. Will Gardiner had the misfortune tngive his foot a very bad cut. Mr. Fred Thomson also met with a similar accident while chopping; he cut his leg just below the knee. They ar,e both laid up for a while.—The union prayer -meetings are being well attended; we are glad to see so many trying to help along with this good work.—Our new teacher, Mr. Wilson, is giving the best of satisfaction, and our school is progressing favorably. Lower Wingham. BRIEFS.—Mr. Jas. Netterfield has re- turned home from Montreal where he has been employed as foreman on the Canada Pacific Railway for the past five months.—There was a good turnout to the Thursday night prayer -meeting which was held in the school house here. The Rev. Mr. Moorhouse conducted the service.—Mrs. Phippen was called upon this week to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mansor, of Teeswater, who ,has been dangerously ill, but we believe that now she is in a fair way for recovery.—We are glad to hear that Mrs. R. Eadie,who has been very sick with diphtheria, is getting better. McKillop. FARMS SOLD.—Mr. John Weir, of Seaforth, has sold his farm on the gravel road in this township to. Mr. George Dorrence for $6,500. Mr. Weir pur- chased it about two years ago from: Mr. Hugh J. Grieve for $6,000. It is a good farm and is very conveniently situated to Mr. Dorrence, being directly opposite the one he now lives on.—Mr. Robert McKerachar has also sold his farm on the 4th concession to Mr. John O'Rielly for the sum of $6,000. This farm con- tains 100 acres. Mr. O'Rielly owns the adjoining 50 acres and now has a very fine farm of 150 acres. Mr. McKeracher purchased it about 8 years ago for $5,800 and has notmade any improve- ments on it since. These prices do not indicate that farm property is decreas- ing in value in this township. Zurich. BRIEFS. —Mr. Andrew Thiel has moved from here to the 14th concession near Kalbfleisch's saw and planing mill. —Mr. Charles L. Shoemaker, of Dash- wood, has traded his house and lot for Mr. N. Hartung's 50 acres at the north town line. We wish both -parties much success in their change.—Joseph B. Geiger and his brother-in-law, Mr. Heimbecker, are making preparations to leave for Dakota before long.—Miss Carrie Well is here on a visit to her brothers and sisters.—Our village was lively with farmers last Wednesday ,being insurance pay day.—The weather is very fine and warm but is hard on our go9d sleighing.—Some bears have been shot alread.—Mr. Chris. Eilber, who has been laid up with quinsy, is around again.—Mr..Truemner, of the Babylon Line, who has been on the sick list, is improving fast, 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 & Waron's Hardware and Tinware Emporiutn at Hensall. 1052 CARD. —Miss M. Morrison desires to announce to the people of Hensall and vicinity that she is now prepared to recoivpupils for in- struction upon the piano or organ. Arrange- ments for teaching may be made with her at her residence, or at R. MultaisON's Store, Maah2a3ll's Block, Hensall. HORSES WANTED.—Wanted a number of good Horses or Mares, which I will pa130- 5t3he highest prices for ; always at home on Saturdays. TLI08. BERRY. SAD MISSION, —Mr. and Mrs. Coad, of this village, left this week for Ottawa, there to attendthe funeral of Mrs. Coad'a sister. _ _ NEW DwEnuNos—Messrs. Blatchford & Brown, our old established and reli- able carriage makers, are having material placed on the ground for the erection of another new dwelling in the spring. Mos-I:sin—Our enterprising hardwar6 merchauts, Messrs. McDonell & ‘Vaugh, are this week moving their stock to the shop one door east of their present stand and in the same block, vhere they will have cOneiddrably more room for -dis- playing their large stock and carrying on the business. - Cliencii ANN IVERsARY. —The anni- versary services in connection with Car- mel Presbyterian church will be held on ;iabbiali first, February 26th, when the Rev. Mr. a.'impson, of Brucefield, wili conduct services at 11 a. in.; thei Rev. Mo. McDonald, of Seaforth, at 2.30 p, m.; and the Rev. Mr. McConnell at 6.30 p.- m. On Monday evening following the annual tea -meeting will he held when a large number of clergymen will be present to give short and interesting addresses. We say short and interesting addresses as the clergymen who are to be present, we know, do not believe in taxing the pa- tience of their hearers with long ad- dresses on an occasion of this kind, but on the contrary believe in holding the - a FEBRUARY 24; 1888. undivided attention and interest of their audience by giving short and interesting addresses on the different subjects they have chosen. In addition to the ad- dresses the church choir and others will render a number of fine musical selections, in short the programme for the evening will be fouind an excellent one. Cranbrook. THE SICK.—Mrs. James Cameron, who has been in poor health for some time, is improving nicely and will soon be completely restored to health again. —Wm. Bird has been very low during the past two weeks. He is improving a little this week, however, and we hope to see him around shortly.—Mary, daughter of Auctioneer Raymann, has been confined at home the most of the winter with pleurisy. We hope she may speedily recover. CuuRcir NOTES. — The niinisterial meeting in Knox church (on Tuesday, last week) was fairly well attended, not- withstanding the stormy evening. Many useful suggestions were kindly pointed out which will prove beneficial to con- gregations. Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, of Walton, spoke on financial matters; Mr. Stewart, on schemes; Rev. Mr. Ross, of Brussels, on spiritual matters. The pastor, Rev. Mr. McRae, occupied the chair.—Plans are set on foot for the erection of a new Presbyterian church in this place. It will be built of brick and completed next fall. This is a move in the right direction. We wish the com- mittee abundant success. Usborne. COUNCIL DOINGS.—At the last meet- ing of the council the resignation of T. Andrew as auditor was received and Mr. Wm. Miners was appointed by the reeve in his stead. A motion by Mr. Cameron, seconded by Mr. Kydd,to re- scind the motion of the previous meet- ing, appointing Thos. Heywood assessor for the current year, was negatived by !jam amendment made by Mr. Halls seconded by Mr. Shier and carried by the casting vote of the reeve, to the effect that the appointment of Thos. Heywood as assessor for 1888 be confirmed. On motion of Mr. Shier and seconded by Mr. Halls the by-law ap- pointing municipal officers was amended by striking out the names of A. Duncan and T. Andrew as Auditors and insert- ing in lieu therof the names of James Jones and Wm. Miners. It was decided to receive tenders until the third of March for the building of a bridge on the 6th and 7th concessions, opposite Mr. John Hunter's. George Ferguson was granted $9 for 6 weeks' board of T. Bennett and Thos. Brimacombe was granted $6 for keep of A. Carmichael. The Tseasurer's bond was accepted as satisfactory. The next meeting of the Council will be held on the 3rd of March at 11 o'clock A. M. Wroxeter. SUDDEN DECEASE.—Friends of Mr. George Gibson, formerly of Wroxeter, but now of Michigan, will learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Gibson, who departed this life on Sunday last, after a very short illness. The deceased lady was a daughter of Dr. Worthington, of Clinton. ALMOST WON.—The two rinks of the Curling Club who went to Toronto last week to cOtnpete in the Ontario Tankard contest, returned home crowned, if not with victory, at least with well earned laurels. They were pitted in the first round against the Toronto Granites, the crack club of the metropolis, and handsomely defeated their opponents by eleven shots. In the next round their match was with the Belleville Club who also succumbed to Wroxeter prowess by one shot. This left them with the Toronto, Galt and Thamesville clubs to play the final round for the trophy. They were then drawn against Thamesville (who eventually won the tankard) and beaten by only nine shots. Reeve Sanders and Mr. Bone may well feel proud of the gallant band which under their guidance so nearly grasped the victory. An oyster supper at Gofton's hotel awaited the curlers on their return and was disposed of on Friday evening last. Mr. A. L. Gib- son was in the chair and. a pleasant, sociable curling night was spent. Since its organization the Wroxeter Curling Club has played 40 matches of which they have won 33. They hold several Caledonian medals, and are apparently the permanent possessors of the Gibbons gold medal, as no club in the county seems to have courage enough to chal- lenge a contest for it. Walton. 'DIED. —A two year old daughter of, of Mr. Wm. Carter, of this place, died on Saturday of diphtheria. The parents have the sympathy of this neighborhood. FOR MANITOBA.—Mr. George Best and wife, Thos. Morrison, and Geo. William- son and sister left here on Friday morn- ing to go to Manitoba. They took the train at Gorrie, and had with them Six horses, a quantity of farming - imple- ments, and a lot of other stuff. We wish them success in the new homes which they intend making for them- selves. They intend settling near Bran- don. THE TOURNAMENT. —Last Saturday a very successful foot ball tournament Was held on the Walton foot ball grounds. There were eight competing teams pres- ent, viz: Brussels, No. 1 Grey, No. 2 Grey, No. 6 McKillop, No. 9 Morris, Winthrop, Leadbury and Walton. The Walton pupils and friends had a very nice lunch servedi to the players in the school house. The day was fine, the number of spectators large, the games were well contested, and the best of good feeling prevailed. The following is the result of the several matches : Walton vs. Leadbury, a tie, 1 goal each; No. 1 Grey vs. No. 9 Morris, No. 1 Grey victorious, score 1 to 0; No. 2 Grey v8. Brussels, No. 2 Grey victorious, score 2 to 0 ; Wintheop vs. No. 9 Morris, Win- throp victorious, score 1 to 0; No. 6 McKillop vs. Brussels, Bruasels !victori- ous, score 2 to 1 ; No. 1 Grey vs. Wal- ton, a tie, no goals. At the close of the tournament a meeting was held to con- sider the desirability of forzning an asso- ciation. It was decided to form an as- sociation to be composed of school teams. from the townships of Morris, Grey, Mc- Killop and Hullett. D. C. Dorrance was appointed president and G. A. Dev% ar, secretary. It is p oposed to ar- range the teams joining thb association, for which a small fee will be charged, in pairs and play winners against win- ners until one team is left as the cham- pions of the association to whom some trophy will be presented, said trophy to be provided from the funds of the asso- ciation.; A meeting will be held as soon as possible, of which notice will be sent to the, several schools, for the purpose of drawing up a constitution, &c,, and to provide for the playing of the champion- ship matches. Blyth. LADIES AND MISSIONS.—The Blyth Auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Mis- sionary Society held their regular meet- ing on Tuesday of last week, when the officers for the year were appointed as follows: Mrs. McLean, President; Mrs. Phillips, 1st Vice President; Mrs. Elder, 2nd Vice; Mrs. Curtis, Secretary; Mrs. D. B. McKinnon, Treasurer. The So- ciety is in good working order, Dele- gates were appointed to attend the an- nual meeting to beheld in Egmondville in March. PERSONAL.—The Chicago Canadian American speaks as follows of a former well-known and popular resident of Blyth. It says: "Mr. M. A. McNaugh- ton, formerly of Blyth, another Cauuck, is still on deck and has filled the position of manager of the Brooks & Ross LuMber Company's general store in Schofield, Wisconsin, for eight years, an institution doing a ;business of over one hundred thousand; dollars per an- num. NOTES. —Miss Wallace, of Goderich, is attending the millinery openings in Toronto in the the interests of D. B. McKinnon's great millinery house here. She will take charge of his millinery de- partment this season.—For some time past the Women's Christian Temperance Union have not met. But owing to the repeal of the Scott Act coming up about the 15th of April, they thought it would be well to organize again. They held their first meeting Ott Wednesday last, and it was a grand success.—Mr. A. Mc- Nally has purchased the Combes proper- ty lately occupied by John Drummond. —Mr. Sans Barr is busily engaged in delivering ice around town. We un- derstand R. B. Keeler has secured a large quantity and intends running an ice cream parlor next season.—Last Sunday evening a chimney on E. Kache's house caught fire and raised quite an excitement as some of the ad- joining houses were in considerable danger. However, it was extinguished and -very little damage was done.—The Rev.. Mr. Burwash, of Belgrave, and Rev; Mr. Yonge, of Blyth, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.—Division Court No. 12 was held in the Orange hall on the 20th inst., Judge Doyle presiding. There were not a great number of cases to come up and the court adjourned at an early hour., THE LATE; MRS. MoGowaN.—The subject of this sketch, whose death took place at her residence in this village on the 14th insp., was born in Perthshire, Scotland, and with her husband, the late Robert McGowan; emigrated from Blairdrummond in the year 1826, leav- ing the old land in the month of May, the next day atter being married, and land- ed in Canada in August. The mode of traveling at that time up the canal was by the old Durham boats, drawn by oxen. With her husband she settled in what is now the township of Esquesing, in the county of Halton, where as one of the pioneer families they endured many hardships. As an instance it may be mentioned that they lost their three first crops by the severity of the frost. After living 40 years in Halton, where by hard work and perseverance they made for themselves a comfortable home, they moved to Blyth and retired, their chil- dren having all previously come to this neighborhood. Mrs. McGowan's hus- band died seven years ago at the ad- vanced age of 83 years. Mrs. McGowan was 85 years and 5 months of age, and had been a resident of Blyth for 22 years. The deceased had a strong con- stitution, but during the last few years, owing to her declining strength, she seldom left the house. In disposi- tion she was kind, and freely offered her hospitality to the stranger. Her last illness was short. After a few days of sickness she passed away on the 14th of February, to the land that is fairer than day. Seven sons and one daughter survive her, five of the sons being farm- ers in the township of East Wawanosh and the surviving daughter, Mrs. Hugh McQuarrie, lives in this village. Two sons live in the Northwest. One is en- gaged in farming and the other, the youngest of the family, is at present on the provincial police force. He was for a number of Years sergeant of the Win- nipeg police previous to being appointed to his present position. The family con- nection is very large, there being 37 grand children and 10 great grand chil- dren. With the exception of the two sons in the Northwest, the children, grand children, and great grand chil- dren all live within 20 minutes drive of Blyth. Hallett. A GOOD COLTS ISOLD.—Mr. Thos. Mc- Michael, of the 2nd concession of Hul- lett, has sold his young stallion to Mr. Men -al -chic, from Dakota, for the sum of $300. This colt is just one year and eight months old, and weighs 1,385 lbs. This is the colt with which Mr. McMichael took first prize'at Seaforth and second at London last fall. ARM BROKEN.—On Monday afternoon last as Thomas lsIcAl Ulan , son of Mr. John McMillan, M. P., was assisting in- lift- ing a straw cutter from the barn door to the sleigh, the machine slipped and the whole weight coming on hie arm frac- tured the bone of his rigI4 arm mid -way between the elbow and shtsulcler It is a bad break, and he will likely be laid up for some time with it. Mr. Jam Mc- Michael has also sold his three ye stallion to a man in Exeter for $30 Corson, DoiNos.—At a meet the Hullett Council held on the 3th inst., at which .all the members were present, the treasurer's accounts for 1887 as audited were passed and 50 copies ordered to be printed and pub- lish -ed. The treasurer's bond was ex- amined and accepted. The clerk was instructed to order a carload of cedar timber for culverts, R. Scott and J. Lashatn to pleasure sald timber when delivered, and if satisfactory give an order on treasurer far payment. The following tenders were accepted, viz : .las. Young, for building _Morgan's bridge, 8610 ; Foster & Kincaird, for building Hannah's bridge, $195 ; II. McBrien, for 2,100 feet elm plank at Morgan's bridge, $l8.75; J. Govier, for 2,000 feet elm plank at W. Grainger's at $9 per M.; J. Govier,r,for 1,000 feet elm plank at John,Govier's, at $9 per M.; E. Butt, for 1,500 feet elm plank at B. Churchill's at $11 per M.; M. Sprung, for 1,500 feet elm plank at R. Scott's at $11 per M; $400 are to be expended on r old New Arrivals —FOR— Early Spring Trade PRINTS, G GHAMS, COTTON s, SHIRTINGS, TICKINO S, COTTO-NADES, CORDUROYS, MOLESKINS, TWEEDS, -cC6c. E. McFAULI SEAFORTH. roads and bridges in 1888, viz.: $80 on each road division under the direction of the respective councillors and the treas- urer to pay the same on the orders of said respective councillors. The follow- ing accounts were passed, viz. H. Met- calf, for stationery, $4.18 ; john Ains- ley, for ma -kind plans and specifications., $5. Council adjourned to nieet again at Londesboroughlwhen called by Reeve. Hibbert. IMPROVEMENTS. —Mr. Fell, of the 8th concession, is putting up a new bank barn. Mr. Wm. Morrison, of the 9th concession, is also putting up a fine barn.—Mr. James Morrison, of the 9th concession, is raising his house and add- ing a kitchen. Stanley. COUNCIL DOINGS. —The Stanley Coun- cil at their last meeting, after passing sundry accounts, granted Mr. George Brownett $52 for keeping John Bartley for the year 1887; the deputy returning officers at the last municipal elections were also granted $6 each for their ser- vices, and the school sections were al- lowed $2 for use of school buildings. The auditors were paid $5 each for the work of auditing the books. The tender of Wm. Milne for furnishing cedar was accepted. The auditors' report was re- ceived and 50 copies ordered to be print- ed and circulated. It was agreed to grant the sum of $10 towards opening the ditch opposite Weismiller's store, in the village of Kippen, providing the townships of Tuckersmith and Hay grant an equal amount. The next meet- ing of the council will be held on the 17th of March, at one o'clock p. m. BRIEFS.—Mr. Peter Cameron, of the 4th concession, has the material mostly on the ground for a new bank la;aria.— Miss Kitty McDougal, of the 3rd con- cession, has been for the last week visiting friends ha Clinton.—Mr. Joseph Wood, Sr., of the second concession, has been laid up for the last few weeks -with a sore hand but is able to be around again.—There is a large quantity of gravel being hauled on the townline between Hay and Stanley, for the pur- pose of putting on the road next summer. —Messrs. William and John Hart are busy eutting wood for Mr. Cameron on the fourth line. -44r. Roderick Ross, of the 3rd concession, who was so unfor- tunate as to lose hie, pocket book has found it again with contents intact,— Mr. John Harvey left the parental roof on Thursday, for Michigs.n, to forward. his welfare there. May he return with his pockets well filled with riches, Notes by p, Rambler. HAY.—The many friends of Miss Ching, daughter of Mr. Thomas Ching, will be sorry to hear that she has been afflicted with paralysis in her right side, which has completely laid her up. The doctor says she is improving, but very slowly.—Mr. Samuel Foster, our town- ship clerk, is teaching again. The trim- teea of the section where he lives came to him and offered him the school. Re is a good teacher and should not be left out of the work, and we Oink the trus- tees did very wisely in-ffering him the position. CriEILSMITII. --Mr. James Moir, of the 2nd concession, intends to start with his family in a few weeks for Manitoba. He has taken up land near Snowflake, in Southern Manitoba.—Mr. Duncan Mc- Lean has been troubled for some time with bronchitis. Rumor says his son John is making preparations to take a partner for better or for worse. We hear it is one of the fair daughters of Usborne, and feel sure it will be for the better for both parties. HENSALL.—Hensall is situated on the London, Huron and Bruce Railway, 12 miles from Clinton, 6 miles from Exeter, 10 miles from Lake Huron, and 12 miles from Seaforth, in the midst of one. of the best farming sections in the coutIty of Huron. There is one planing tojil, two carriage shops, one flouring and grist mill, one oatmeal mill, one pork packing house second to none in the county, one sail well, two tin shops and hardware stores, three general stores, two drug stores, one bank, four imple- ment agencies, three grocer ies, two shoe- makers, one watchmaker, one fnrniture store, one sale and exchange stable, two milliner shops, two tailor shops, three churchea, Presbyterian, Methodist and English, four lodgea,'Aiasons, Oddel- lows, Foresters and Orange, and three 'hotels. The material is partly on the ground for live new dwellings, three of which are to be Imilt of briek, and one store. There is no doubt but there are others who intend to build next fit'a-ian who have not made their bar naive known. At present things look brit4ht for a good season's work here. • —Mrs._ Eliza I.ievers, of IIibbert, widow of the late George Dever, died on Tuesday last week. She had beet' a resident of the township for thirty years, being one of the earliest settlers. Ca a