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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1889-12-27, Page 8- 8. 70007.-- t 0 THE "HORON EXPOSITOR EDWARD CASH IS NOW BUYING FINE ,FALL BUTTER —In Prints and Rolls.— Also Tallow, Hides, Sheep Skins and Furs of kinds. Also Two Large etrain Scales for sale cheap. Goderich Street, Seaforth. 1117 &and Clearing Sale —COMMENCING— Thursday, January 2, '90. In order to clear the balance of our fall and winter purchases. we commence on the above date a general slaughter throughout our en- tire store to last for thirty days previous to stock taking. Parties desirous of making their dollars go a long way in purchasing Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Furs, Millinery or Car- pets will find this an excellent opportunity for securing thern, as this is no humbug but a genuine ,Clearing Sale. WM. PICKARD' T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth DttrOlt txpcoitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. was able to proceed home with Mr. PASSED, THE MODEL.—M eaSr8. El- dridge Kellam,. of Seaforth, Hector Elliott, of Egmondville,, John Hogg, James Dodds, A. Simpson, Robert N. Hays • and Miss Bell Dickson of Mc- Killop, who have been in attendance the Clinton and Goderich Model Schools, have all passed creditable examinations and are now full-fledged certificate A. teachers. Ai1 the above are graduates of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute. Connors. The horse ran up the street, turning the •conaer ot the Royal Hotel and made for the hotel sheds. Here he came to a stop and was rescued. The buggy was pretty badly wreeked, but the horse was uninjured, and ,Mr. 'Con- nors borroweda buggy from Mr. John Dorsey and started for home. t made a zood.siure Christmas dinner for our genial friend.—A short time ago Mr. Thomas Livingstone, of Hullett, ,near Alnio, had his leg severely in- jured by having it run over by the truck wheel of sithreshing machine en- gine. He was driving the machine out of the yard, and the horses being wild started off, throwing him down, the wheel passing over him: It is awonder his leg was not broken, and, although he was limping for awhile, he is now nearly recovered.—The hook and ladder company entertained the firemen to an oyster supper at the St. Julian restaur- ant on Monday evening last. A very pleasant,evening was spent, and the de- licious bivalves were served up in friend Burgess' approved style. The company broke up at an early hour.—The many friends of Rev. Father Shea, of this town, will deeply regret to learn that he is still confined to bed" with a severe attack of bilious fever.—Mt. Thomas Soole, of Toronto, spent his Christmas with his father and friends in town.— Meesrs. James Lennan and T. M. Hig- gins, law students. of Osgood° Hall, Toronto, are at present spending their holidays in town.,—Mr. W. D. Bright was elected by acclamation as school trustee for the East Ward, on Wednes- day last, in place of Mr. F. G. Neelin, whose term expired. In the North Ward an election will take place On Wednesday next, thecandidates being Dr. Hanover and Mr. R. Lumsden, the present member. Mr: M. Y. McLean was re elected for the South Ward. „ A r Lox M the 1i3R SEAFORTE. —M r. -James Livingstone, M. P., of. Baden, Ont., the Flax King of Canadpe; was Seaforth on Saturday last and while here arranged with Mayor Wilson for the purchase of the flax- mill property. He ' pays $1,500 for the property and agrees to _erect a nnill and leavoit ready for next season's crop, providing the town grants him exemption from taxes for- ten years. A special meeting of the council was held on Monday evening and a resolution was. passed giving the required exemption. This is a good arrangement for both Mr. Livingstone and the town. He gets the property for About the value of the buildings that era on it and there is not a better sention in Canada for a large and profitable flax business than this is. On the Other side the town , will have a much needed industry, and ' one of the most extensive growers and dealers in flax, a, man who thoioughly understands every branch of the busi- ness and who has ample means to make the most of it, at its head. We expect, thetefore, that before -this, time next year we will have established in this town a large and valuable industry, giving- employment to many who have now little work, although they are most Willing to labor could they get it • to do. - SUNDAY SLHOOL ENTERTAINMERT.— The annual Christmas entertainment for St. Thomas' church children was given in the Sunday school rooin of that Church last Friday evening. It was a grand success. The programme con- sisted of music, singing, readings, reci- tations, dialogues, tableaux, &c. After the,entertaining part the distribution of books and toys took place. The ichool room was crowded to overflowing, which was quite a surprise owing to the very dark and stormy weather. • ; NEARLY A FIRE. —On Tuesday even- ing last the family of Mr. Roderick Gray, in MoKillop, near Seaforth, were startled by the sudden clap of thunder and sharp flash of lightning. From the severity of the concussionthey were sure some object near by had been struck by the lightning, and on looking out, they were, startled to notice the implement house in a blaze, the fluid having struck one corner and set it on fire. Fortunate- ly the pump was close by, and , by the applieation of water the fire was ex- tinguished without rnuch damage hav- ing been done. This.building is attach- ed to Mr. Gray's other large barns and stables, aud had the fire not been no- ticed just when it was there is no doubt leut the whole would have , been burned, as there was a laigh wind blow- ing at the time. e PRESENTATION.—At the close bf the school on Friday • afternoon last, Mr. Hicks, of Egmondville, was presented with a handsome easy chair by his pupils. The address was replete with expressions of regret the papile felt at parting with their teacher, and earnest wishes- for happiness in his retired life. Mr. Hicks has decided to drop out of the profession for a time at least, too close attention to work during the many years he has been teaching having necessitated a rest. We are pleased to know he intends to rerna.in in Egmond- ville and that the Sabbath School will not be deprived of his labors, and the influence of •an ever -ready helper to everything useful will still be felt in the community. Miss Barr, who also closes her conoection with the school, for the purPose of attending the Nor- mal, was made the recipient of a very beautiful dressing caae. • CHRISTMAS.-- Christmas day passed very quietly in town. The weather was more like the early part of October than the latter part of December, being sun- shiny, balmy and very pleasant over- head although 'somewhat muddy under foot. The lack of sleighing and skat- ing made it duller for pleasure seekers than it night otherwise have been. The day before was one of the wettest and most unpleasant of the season, and there was little stir in town in comparisola with what there would have been had the roads been good and the weather favorable. Notwithstanding this, very untoward circumstance, howevet, our merchants say that they have done a very satisfaetory holiday trade, but it is light in comparison to what it would' have been under more favorable circum- stances.- However, the Seaforth mer- chants always get their full ° share of what is going and when they complain of light sales we may be sure they are very much worse in most other places. THE wet weather did it. It spoiled business on Christmas Eve A special effort will be -Inade for New Years to dispose of surplus stock. Come and see us, we will satisfy you as regards prices in every department. GROROR GOOD, Sealorth. 1150-1 A PIG TEST.—In order to test some of the statements put forth at the Brussels Farmers' Institute, Mr. Alex. Gardiner, of the 14th concession of Mc- Killop, experimented with a pure bred Berkshire pig he killed on Monday last. He weighed the animal just be- fore tailing it and after it was dressed. The pig was 13 months old and before being killed weighed 340 pounds. After being dressed it weighed 307 pounds, there being just 33 pounds shrinkage. The width of the pig in the inside just at the first rib was 2t inches and at the widest part of the ribs 13' inches. Mr. Gardiner thinks that if a. Chester White pig of the same weight can be found with a smaller in- side and less waste than this Berkshire shows the former must be a pretty good pig: Experiments such as this, how- ever, is the proper way to find out the value of the respective breeds and the profits m animals. , If record kee operations instead of working at hap- hazard, as too many do, they would meke more money. in producing the is would practise eir general farming LOCA;L BRIXFS. —Mr.Crawford , the new Collegiate Inetitute teacher, was in town last Friday on. his way to Chicago, where he intends spending his holiday. —.Several of the teachers in the public. school, including Miss Kate Cowan and • Mies Elder, received Christmas SOUVe- nirs from tbeir pupils .before the school closed for the holidays. This is a graceful acknowledgment on the part of the pupils of the labor and patience bestowed upon them by theic teachers. —Mr. Anderson Coulter, of Ingersoll, is spending his holidays visiting his mother and other friends here.—Mrs. Kirkman aod Miss Tytler left , 1 or Guelph on Tuesday to visit their brother, Mr. W. Tytler, principal of Guelph- Collegiate Institute. — Messrs George Hammill, Orville Jones, W. Govenlock, J. Mul - drew, F. J. Ewing, C. McKay and Jos. Prendergast have all returned from To- ronto to spend their Christmas holidays with home . friends, as have also Messrs J. Kerr, Of McKillop, and W. McQueen ,bf Brucefield.— Mr. and Mrs. Meyers, of Bolivar, Pennsylvanimare in town spending their Ckistmas holidays, the guests of ,Mr. aid Mrs. Thomas Kidd.—Mr. -John A. Sinith, of Toronto, ind Miss T. _Han - t drahan, o Guelph, were in town spend- ing Christmkii dav, the guests of Mrs. John Darwin.—Miss M. Killoran, of Cairo, Michigan, is spending the .holi- days at her home in town.—We are pleased to note that Mr. Edward Cash, is again. sufficiently recovered to be able to attend at his office.—The ancient Order of Forresters, of this townintend giving a bell in Carclno's hall, on New s ear's eve. The proceeds will be de- voted to charitable purposes.—The Rev. Mr. Livingston, of Clinton, will preach the anniversary sermon.s in the Metho- dist church in - this town on Sabbath next.—Douglas-and James McDonald of Winnipeg, Manitoba, sons of Rev. A. D. McDonaldSare spending their Christ- mas holidays at the manse..—Mr. Thos. Brown,s of this town conducted a very auccessful auction sale in Wingham on Saturday.—Mr. Smith, brother of Dr. Smith, of this town, and who is practis- ing law in Kansas, spent Christmas with his mother and other friends in town.— The Sabbath School class of Mrs. -„John Henderson, waited on her at her *resi- dence on John Street, on Monday after- noon and presented her with a hand- some present. Mrs. Henderson was much gratified by this mark of appreciation on the part of the young ladies who . com- pose her class.—Mr. AltonAnderson,of 'Egmondville, and who" has: been a very successful' teacher in Morris for some time, leaves n here to -day for Pilot Mound, where he pursues ,/his former prefession. Mr. Anderson 'is a clever young man, and will do well in the far west.—Mr. James Aitcheson, of the EXPOSITOR office, spent Christmas with friends at Paisley.—Mr. James ivlurray, of London, was in town on Chriettnas Day. Mrs. Murray and chil- dren are vititing at the residence of her father, . ei Alex. Scott.—The young No 9, Mr. Wm. McCloy ; No. 10, Mr. ladies' Iowan 'held at the residence of J. Fisher. The accounts as certified by Mr. D. D, 'Wilson last Friday evening, .the auditors were ordered to bertprinted in aid. of the Women's Foreign Mission and *circulated. The board having for- Seciety, a d ender the management of warded a letter of condolence to the Miss Wine re was quite a success con- parents of Miss Isabella ihIcEiven., the sidering the very dark; rainy nieht and young lady who Wet engaged as teacher muddy -str sale were goodly su Mr, Thomas Carter, of the Huron Road, Mr. A. Buchanan brought in a motion Tuckertmith, brought to Fairley's store which was carried unauhnously by the onTuesday a dreesed turkey, which board that a certificate of good charac- weighed 26 pounds. This mo-nsternof ter be forwarded to Mr. Benjamin the turkey breed was the wonder and Smillie, the retiring teacher in No. 1 admiration of all who saw it. It was section. The Secretary -Treasurer was purehesed by Dr. Mackid, and no doubt ordered to hand over all monies which may be in hand on 1st January 1890, to the Township Treasurer, and all books, -documents and other property which the different new sections may be entit- led to,be given over when called for. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. W. G. Broadfoot, the chairman, for the in- terest he has taken in the board and the close attention he has given to the eduties connected with, his Office. The board then adjourned sine die. Thus isrought-to a close -bhe exist- ence of the Board of School Trustees for the Township of Tuckersinith which was inaugurated in January, 1875,. Under its management the schools have been much .improved ; teachers of ability have been employed and a generatian of young people educated and sent out into the world, who are a creditto the Town Ship of Tueltersatith. The Board has always labored under the disadvantage of being opposed by a few, but implac- ably determined enemies, actuated by a selfieh and contracted. spirit. They have left undone nothing to make the Board unpopular. The Local Legielature has changed the law twice to suit their pur- pose, and the Township Council will once more have their meetings the cen- tres of bad feeling and *tendon. The total cost of. supporting the schools in this township for 1889 is $4,862, of which arhount the ratepayers have but contributed $2,159, the balance being made up of statutory grants and interest on school funds which must be divided according•to average attendance.—G. E. JACKSON. MISFORTUNE TO A FORMER SEAFORTH- 'ITE.I—Ma4 of our readers will deeply regret to learn of, a very serious mis- fortune which has befallen Mr. An- drew Malcolm, a once .prdininent resi- dent of this county, and the pioneer cheese manufacturer of this district. The Galt Reformer of last week has. the -following: On Saturday night laet Mr. John Malcolm, of Galt, re- ceived word that his brother, Mr. An- drew Malcolm, of Minnedosa, Mani- toba, had been badly frozen on the prairie and was lying in Winnipeg Hospital. On Monday morning Mr. Malcolm received a- letter giving full particulars of the unfortunate adven- ture. It seems that in company with his son and three other men, Mr. Mal- colm was driving a number of cattle from his home to Dauphin, a distance of about 60 miles. The road which they took was a new one through the woods, and they _lost their way. They had two teams and two ponies with. them besides the cattle, and after wandering aboutfor two days and two nights, during which it snowed most of the time, they had to retrace their steps to one Carlson's, about twenty miles from home, where they put up for the third night, reaching home the follbwing day. The cattle were all found safe and sound a couple of days afterward. Mr. Malcolm was the . only one of the party who had his feet frozen. At the time he wrote the let- ter to his brother he was in the Win- mpeg Hospital. The doctors had very little hopes of saving the lame foot, but thought tacit probably the other foot might be brought around without re- sorting to amputation. —4. Ruieetvem IslonsEs.—It is - not of ten we have to chronicle such exciting events astwo runantays in one week. On Fri- day morning last a team of horses be- longing to Mr. Henry Colbert, of Eg- nnondville, got frightened'at the station and gaining their liberey made up Main street at a furious epee 1, The front wheels of the wagon p rted company with the rest of the rig, ard the infuri- ated horses with this part of the wagon still attached to them kept well to the middle of the street until they got near- ly opposite Wilson & Young's grocery store, where they mounted the sinew:ink and were jut making things lively, along in front ot Johnston's hardware store when they were caught by Mr. E. Iiinchley. No serious damage was lene.—On Tuesday evening a horse be- :onging to Mr. James • Connors, of llibbert, neer Chiselhurst, also made eome excitement by running eway. :. Mr. Conners drove up in 'front of Laid - law's grocery store with a shirited horse in a bugy. He had just a ighted froni the veliie when a boy came along ringing a bell for an amnion sale. This so frightsued the anined as , to make him utatianageable. ' l't young man who was hclding the horse by the head hung on well and Was carried a short -distance by the horse when he lost his hold and fell in the mud. He was slightly, but not seriously injured, and. Chiselhurst. SETTLED. —It may be of interest to our readers to learn that the two actions for slander of Parish vs. McGill have been settled by the defendant paying to each of the plaintiffs the sum of $300 ahd their costs and ;handing them an ainple apology. i 1 NOTES. —A raffling 'and shooting match was held in this place on Christ- rras day.—Mr. George onnor returned i om Michigan last w ek ; he reports di•ti 11 times over there.—Mr. C. B. Latta, who was recently attending the Mitchell Model School, has' been engaged as t acher in the second department of _the urich public school at a fair salary. Mr. and Mrs. James Hackney arrived here on Monday last from Dakota, hav- ing been five years in that place. They both look, as though the far west agreed. with therri. = Tuckersmith. Brucefield. THE uudersigued wishes to inform the public that as he is woing to retire from the busi- ness, he is now offering the whole of his stock of Groceries at cost. Gso. HART. 1149-2 Cranberry farm, county of Wellington. Dam, 3rd Duchess of Castramont, from _the herd of James Dickson, Tucker - smith. "Lord of Gilsland " is a dark red, of fine symmetry and weighs 2,000 pounds. Mr. Stephenson intends keep- ing him for service. This will give the stock raisers in the East part of Elul - lett a good opportunity for improving their stock, Harlock. A PEASANT OCCASION. — A very pleasant affair tookPlace a short time ago at the residence of our genial friend, Mr. John Mills, of the 14th concession. This. was the marriage of his eldest daughter Louisa to Mr. Wm. Oke, a prosperous young farmer of this town- ship. The knot was firmly tied by Rev. Mr. Torrance, of Walton. The bride was beautifully attired in garnet satin, and was attended by Miss Oke, of Exeter, and Miss Henter, of Blyth, while the groom was supported by Messrs William and John Mills, brothers of the bride. Ths esteem in which Mrs. Oke is held by her friends was well ex- emplified by the large array of beautiful and useful presents made her. HOME ON A VISIT. —Mr. and Mrs. Heury Clark are in this vicinity just now visiting friends. Mr. Clark has been in Manitoba for six years and gives a good- account of the country. He has done well there. This year his Wheat averaged 27 bushels to the acre ahd his threshing cost hirri $240. Their many frienda in this vicinity are pleased to see Mr. and Mrs. -Clark looking so well. STREET Leeirs.—Our village is like- ly to be nicely lit up by street lamps shortly. Our enterprising townsman Mr. Thomas Kennard, has taken the -matter in hand, and is rneeting with good encouragement. GOING TO LEAVE. —We are sorry to learn, that we are soon going to miss the genial face of one of our respected townsmen, ip the person of Mr. Thomas Carr, who fair several years has been the faithful keeper of Mr. t Peter Mc- Gregor's stables. He goes to take up land in Algoma. May you elways suc- ceed Tommy. CHANGE OF BUSINESS.— Mr. Wm. Kaiser, who has carried on a very sac cessful blacksmithing business here for the past fourteen years, has disposed of his business to his brother John, and intends retiring for a time. Mr. Kai- ser is not only a skilful and careful workman but was popular as a business man, and all will be glad to learn that although retiring from busincos he still intends to reside in the village. .flis brother w ho takes the business, is not a, stranger to the people here, as he has been a workman in the shop for many years. He has had a good training and has made good use of his opportuuities, and will well sustain the good reputa- tion so long arne by the establishment of which he now becomes proprietor. Mr., Wm. Kaiser will•have an auction sale of his horses, vehicles and other effects on the 10th of January. CHRISTMAS EVE. — The Christmas Arch, in connection with the Union Church Sabbath, -School, which was held in the church on Christma.s Five,totves a grand success. The attendance,%nsid- ering the very dark and stormy evening was large. The singing by the choir, and of five little girls under the care of Miss Annie Campbell, was very fine. The examination on the first book of Samuel, for prizes, was close and criti- cal, only four out of the ten classes could be heard. The remainder, along with the class competing for prizes in the shorter catechism, will be heard shortly. The presents, which were numerous, decorated the tastily built arch. The pastor, on behalf of the Society of Christian Endeavor, present- ed the Sabbath School with a Library of 101 volumes and case, and the congre- gation with a clock. PRESENTATION. —Mr. B. Smillie, who for the past two yeats has taught with great acceptance in section No. 1, being about to retire to pursue his studies t at the Normal School, was presented' by, his pupils with a complimentary address • accompanied by a very handsome album a memento of the good will and esteem of those whom he had so long and faith• fully instructed in the school romp. i\r BARN UNROOFED. —During the high hide on Thursday morning about half f the roof was blown off the barn of Mr. W. J. Chesney, on the farm lately owned by Mr. Wm. Sproat. The old saying that "Misfortunes seldom come singly," is being exemplified in Mr. . hesney's case. During the past fall he ad a number of good sheep worried by oga, and recently a tramp broke into is house during his absence and stole about $30 in money. THE TOWNSHIP, BOARD. ---The la§t meeting of the board of school trustees of the township Of Tunkersmith was held in Kyle's hotel, on the24th inst. The balance of teachers' salaries and various other accounts amounting to $1,770 were ordered to be paid. The claim of Miss Dick, ' teacher in number sijc,was not allowed as her absence on an e cursion during the summer waspermit- ted on condition that she provided &sub- stitute. The action of the chairmtinand secretary underehe advice of the County School Inspector in posting notices in the new sections for the annual school meetings was eatified by the board. The following gentlemen were Oquested to preside at these meetings as the man- ner of conducting them will be new to; most of the electors of the township:, No. 1 section, Mr. Alex. Buchanan;, No. 2, Mr. Geo. McKay; No. 3, Rev. J. II. Simpson; No. 4, Mr. R. Peacock No. 6, Mr. W. G. Broadfoot; No. 7 Mr. Wm. Carnochan ; No, 8, Mr. R. Hicks; No. 5, Mr. Samuel Wallace :ets. The articles offered for for number sie section, who has since rapidly disposed of, and a died, the correspondence connected realized on the profits.— therewith was ordered to be filed. Bayfleld. PASSED AWAY.—On Thursday morn- ing last, after long illness, there passed away at her home, Mrs. George Lawra- son, in her 51st year. receesed, about five years ago suffered s. paralytic stroke from' which she -Ober recovered. A husband, two daughters and a son are left to mourn their loss. PERSONAL. --n-Misses Martha 'Pollock, Lizzie Whiddon, and Lizzie Huston, of Detroit; Messrs. John Sta,nbury, Tor- onto, Charles Logan and Albert Os- mond, Michigan, are home for the holi- days.—Mr. Thos. Johnston; Sauble line, who has spent the past summer in Dakota, returned home last week.— Mies Maggie Marks spent Sunday in Hensall.—Mr. G. Stanbury, who is at- tending school in Clinton, is home for Christmas holidays.—Mise Lottie Mar- tin has completed her course at the Clinton model school and titer vacation assumes her position as teacher in Front road school. Kippen. }LIVING increased our staff in the tailoring department we are now better than cver able to 1111 all orders for clothing psoniptly and at prices away below anything in the county. Every snit guaranteed to fit or no sale. D. WHISMILLER.. 1150 A WORD OF CORRECTION. —ID justice to my many customers allow me to correct the statement which appeared in the columns of last week's Expositor, in regard to Money wanted. Having too many long standing accounts for a year back on my books and for which the money would bo more useful, the following note was sent in,which appears correctly in this issue, asking for all old standing o.Ocounts and notes up to December, 1888, and not asking for accounts, for 1889. Hoping this explanation will be oatisfactory to al; and will give offense to none, I Remain, THOMAS Kippen. 1150-1 CHURCH ENTERTAIN — The Church of England Christmas tree and entertainment on Thursday evening last was a most decided success. The larg- est audience ever assembled in the town hall was there present. A most en- joyable programme was ,provided. The singing of the choir, Mrs. Hodgins, Miss Nichol and Miss Lily Morgan, tires well received. Miss Gemeinhardt gave a recitation in a very creditable manner. The comic songs of Messrs. Tanner and Shane, of Blyth, brought down the house. Mr. Terry sang two solos ia fine style. The young ones who took part did very well, Proceeds, $36.70.—The Metho- dist Sabbath School had a very good Christmas tree and concert on Monday evening. A splendid programme of anthems, solos, quartettes, trios, recita- tions and readings and instrumental music was given. Goprich talent fur- nished a part of the programme and their efforts were highly appreciated. Mr. Fred. Brown, Jolin Bawden and Fred. Down are spending Christman at home.—Rev. Mr. Crews oceripied•, the pulpit in the Main Street Methodist church on Sunday.—CV. Mr. Whit- ney, of St. Thomas, preached in the James Street church on Sunday. Mr. Clement took his place at St. Thomas. —We are deeply grieved to record the death of Mrs, Thomas Trivett, which sad event happened on Tuesday. Mrs. Trivett had not been real well for some few weeks but every one was sadly surprised on hearing of her sudden death. She was walking around the house only a short time before the last, and she died quite calmly in her chair. In the death of Mrs. Trivett the town loses one of -its best and most loved residents. Being possessed of means, she was liberal, and kind to all who had dealings with her. PUBLIC SCHOOL.—The school closed on Friday, after successful examina- tions during the week,ewhich were held for the benefit of the public. They were well attended and many expressed satisfaction with the way the different departments were being taught. To assure the teachers of the thanks -of their scholars, several presents were made. Miss Belle McCallum, teacher of the 3rd department, was presented with a 'oeautiful plush glove box and plush satchel. Miss McCallum leaves _ this school at New. Years to teach- near Clinton. Miss M. Croley of the 5th department was made a present of a large book. Miss Croley leaves at New Years, having :Secured a school near London. Miss M. E. Gill of No. 6 room will be promoted to the 4th de- partment. She was presented with an address zind it valuable silver cake has- ket,by her scholars. Mr. Thomas Greg- ory, who has been a very successful principal here for a great many years, severs his connection with the school and retires to enjoy well earned leisure, and Mr. Gregory Tom will be his suc- cessor. Stanley. DIED. —Mr..William Agnew, an old and respected resident of Blake, in this township, died on the 8th inst. at the early age of 43 years. He was much respected by all who knew him. A more extended reference to the sad event will be published next week. Ceitinon NOTES. --Rev. Mr, McCon- nell, pastor of Bayfield Road and Berne congregations, had a rest last Sabbath. In the forenoon the pulpit in the Bay- field Road church was occopied by Rev. Mr. Davie of the Congregational church, North Dakota. In the afternoon Mi. Charles Tough, son of Mr. John Tough, and a student of Knox College, preached in Berne. Both gentlemen preached ex- cellent practical sermons. Mr. Tough is a native of Stanley and bids fair to do her credit. 314 ON EY W ANTED. —The undersigned after long experience, finds it a difficult matter to carry on busineso without mo ey, and in order that he may keep the Sheriff away and keep himself from being shut up in the big stone house at Goderich, he has to request all indebted to him either by note or book account up to December, 1888, to settle the same at once and relieve one in need. Tnomes Mmuts. 1149-2 PERSONALS. —Mr. D. Weismiller spent Christmas with friends in New Hamburg. —Mr. Maitland Anderson returned home last week after a year's sojourn in Michigan.—Mr. Howson, of Clinton, has been engaged as coatmaker in Mr. Weismiller's tailoring department which is crowded with orders. CHURCH NEWS. —Tho -s.nnuai congre- gational meeting of St. Andrew's church was held on the 19th inst. The best of harmony prevailed. The finances of the congregation are satisfactory. Although there have been many removals ,yet the membership has increased, the attendance and liberality of the people being in ad- vance of former years. It is, very' en- couraging to note progrees all along the lines. ' EQUALatIGIITS ASSOCIATION. —As the Literary Society meets on the same night as the above Association the latter have decided to hold their next regular meeting on the evening of January 7th. Just in connection with this and with- out stooping so low as to make mention of the sinister motives which prompted a correspondent in his communication in last week's EXPoSITOR to speak, as he did, of the Equal 'Rights Association, I wish to say, that said Association has not fizzled out and that his statement is a deliberate falsehood, and one wholly unbecoming a gentleman.—Com. Hullett. BULL PURCHASED. —Mr. George, Ste- phens, of Hullett, near Kinburn, has purchased from Mr. Braithwaite, of the same township, his three year old Durham Bull, " Lord of Gilsland," sited .by "English Prince," from the eelhbrated herd of J. 5. Armstrong, ') Leadbury. FARM SOLD.—Mr. J. J. Irvine has purchased the farm of Mr. Simon J. Barrows. The price agreed upon is $5,100. There are 40 acres ploughed on it including 8 acres sown in fall wheat. It is one of the nicest and best 100 acre farms in the township and is adjoining Mr. Irvine's other property. It is Mr. Barrows'intention to buy a larger farm and remain in Ontario. Exeter. STOCK SOLD. —The grocery stock of Mr. S. Hersey, assigned, was sold by auction on Tuesday, to Mr. T. B. Carling for 27 cents on the dollar. Mr. Carling gave Mr. Hersey the priv- ilege to redeem it if he chose in three days. MARRIAGES. —TWO of those happy events which are so common in life, took place as follows during the past week. On Monday at the residence of Mr. James Oke, Miss Lillie Oke to Mr. H. L. Billings, both of Exeter. Miss Ida Gould was bridesmaid. The Rev. S. F. Robinson performed the ceremony. The happy couple took the train in the evening to spend the honeymoon.—On Christmas day at the bride's residence on the London Road, Exeter South, Miss t Etnily Wood to Mr. James Greeves, After the _ ceremony was over, the whole family went in for an evening's merriment. ' Ru NAWAY. —On Montfay night a runaway happened near ii the market, which nearly proved°. fatal. The horse which ran away was driven by Mrs. Monteith, daughter of Mr. Alliston, Thames Road, Usborne. She was thrown out with considerable force, crushing her skull aud breaking one of her arms, and also receiving lesser bruises and injuries. She was picked up apparently without life and carried into the Metropolitan House and Dr. Browning was telephoned for. She has not yet been well enough to be re- moved. The prospects for her recovery were very doubtful at first, but more encouragement is given flows though She is still very low. BRIEF NOTES.—Mr. Isaac Cettling, of Toronto University, is home flit'P,Christ- ma,s holidays.—Mr. G. Weeks is home to spend a few weeks with his rela- tives.—Mr. David Mill and family left here on Monday for London and in- tend to visit a month before returning. —Mr. John Gillespie reports as having his dog, cat and a tame crow poisoned within a few days of each other. He says he knows the neighbor who did the meaness and will punish him by law.—Misii Biganden, of Clinton, is visiting friends in town.—Miss G-regory, of Blyth, is home for Christ- mas holidays.—Mr. John Atkinson, TEA MEETING.—The 16th annual tea meeting of the Walton Methodist church, will be held on the evening of New Yeat'a day. Tea -will be served from 6 to 7.30 p. m,when the chair will be taken by the pastor, Rev. W. Torrance. Addresses will be delivered by the following clergymen, Messrs. Cas- son Seaforth; Sellery, Brussels; Forrest, Walton and others. The Brussels Methodist choir will be in _attendance. All are cordially invited. SCHOOL EiAMINATION.—The examin- ation in the school at Leadbury took place on Friday, 20th inst. Notwith- standing the unfavorable weather and bad roads there was a good turn out of rate -payers and visitors. The teachers, Mr. Hogg and Miss Pollard, were ably assisted by Misses. Hillen, McDougall, Govenlock, Campbell and Simpson and Messrs. Pearen, McLeod, McGregor, Govenlock, McIntosh and Dorrance. The school room was decorated with mottos and evergreens. Refreshments were awed and everything done that coold add to the comfort of those pres- ent?, The examination exercises were interspersed with recitations, dialognet, vocal and iustrumental music. The club swinging by a class bf seven girls, to the time of instrumental music, was worthy of more than a- passing notice. The examination did credit ono both teachers and pupila. At ethe-close of thetexamination Miss Polaid was pre- sented with a handsome present from her pupils, accompanied by an address, _which was responded to by ,her father. Mr. W. McGa,vin was then called to the chair by the teachers and others present, and an enjoyable time was spent. EOEMBER -27 1889. Closing Sale OF THE BALANCE OF— Our Winter Stock. Inventory will be taken between Christmas and New Years and ,we .want to clear out all our TWEEDS, MEN'S OVERCOATS, BOYS' ,QVERCOATS, REAYMADE SUITS, GENTS'''FITR CAPS, ' GENTS' GLOVES & MITTS, LADIES' FUR CAPS, BOAS AND SETS, MUFFS, JACKETS, ULSTERS, JERSEYS, CARPETS and FLOOR OIL CLOTHS. The above goods are all marked at close prices, from which we will give Liberal Discounts FOR CASH In order to clear them out by Christmas. E. McFAUL, SEAFORTH. of Seaforth's most accomplished musici- ans, was much admired as it deserved to be. "The UppeitTen and Lower Five," presented by Messrs. Haxby and Murray, was of itself a whole entertain- ment, combining both amusement and instruction.. Mr. Murray, in his cOmie songs, captivated the audience. • His rendering of the "Irish Christening," would do credit to any son of the Emerald Isle. Hia "John Chinaman" must be heard to . be appreciated. Of course Mr. Murray was rapturously en- cored,and responded with credit to him- self and unbounded delight to the au- dience. "Will he no come back again," would be the expressed wish of all here if their thoughts could be gathered into one sentence. The singing of Mr. Wal- lace and, the cornet playing of Mr. Daley, were pleasant features of the evening. When we come to describe the "Allow me to move a vote of thanks" of Messrs PiPer and Haxby we feel that no description,however graphic, or minute can convey any idea of the merriment created in the audience en one after another of our local celebrities were held up before the audience. A temperance recitation given by Mr. Piper was well received. We might tay that the members of the Varna Cour iil, though taking a less prominent r at than their friends from Seaford), gave s good account of themselves. Mrs. Blair as usual read with clearness of ex- pression. Mr. W. JOhrtatort's hUMOr01111 , reading appealed and not in vain to o sense of humor. "Are we forgotter, when we're gone," will not soon be for- gotten by those who listened with ee- light to that beautiful song as rendered by Miss Maud McNaughton. Mr. JA. McConnell's mouth -organ music was as usual highly appreciated, as was i.trio the violintplaying of Mr. Alexander Mc- Kenzie. The readings giving by Messrs ' Armstrong and McTavish were very ap- propriate and were heartily applauded. After the entertainment the friends from Seaforth were treated to a sumptuous supper at the residence of Mr. Wanton's. We congratulate the Royal Tempters of • Temperanee, of ;Varna, on the position cif their society and the success of this their latest effort to furnish literary and musical food for the public. Brussels. LOCAL BRIEFS. — Things are very quiet now for Christmas times, caused by the -bad roads and disagreeable weather.—The river has risen as high now as it generally does in spring.— There is no one in the field against the old council. All appearances point to an election by acclatnation.–LThe coun- cil have issued their 'annual statementn which makee a good showing. There will be about $800 in the treasury after all liabilities for the year have been paid, and they have made more improve- ments this year than on - former years, and yet the rate is one of the lowest for years, being only 2 cents on the dollar. —The Women's Christian Temperance Union wee busy thia week supplying the poor for Christmas. Mr. Ronald assisted them very materially.—As no candidates are yet in the field for school trustees why not elect both council and school board by acclamation this year for a trial.—J. W. Shaw and Robert Knechtel are home from ithe Medical college for their holiday.—Atexander Shaw, M. D., of e Wattsetown, Da- kota, who has been here on' Si visit for the past two weeks- has gone to Europe, where he intends taking a course in the colleges there.—Division Court was held on Saturday Of this week. The docket is a large one, there being three jury cases. -1 he young people enjoyed themselves by having a ballin the town - hall on Christmas evening. Varna. TEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT.—The literary and musical entertainment which was held in the Temperance hall, -on Friday eyening last, was a splendid seccess. The Rev. J. A. McConnell, S. C., occupied the chair with his usual tact and ability andwe are pleased to say that Belgrave. PERSONALS.—Every Christmas brings to telgrave a large number of students . who come home to partieipat Yule Tide festivities. Clint legiate Institute sends it's re tives, Mr. A. L. Budge and Mr. T henna Agnew, who with a sigh of relief have thrown aside their ponies and eribii for a short tin-lei—Our, two enabryo medicine mem Mr. James Johnston and Mr. Wm. Potter tell blood-curdlieg stories of the dissecting room, ete, Mr. Robert Agnew is again in our midst- ready to operate with anything from Van Vannorman's tongs to a pair of gun moulds.—Mr. Fred. Pearen fit home from Mitchell High School where he has been teaching.—Mrs. Tovell left for Guelph on Tuesday morning to spend Christmas with her mother.— C. Harriilton, the Affable auctioneer front Blyth, is conducting the auction sale of Mr. Detlor, merchant" of Clin- ton. The business is now under the control of Mr. Fred. Keam—At the the audience was one of the largest and closing exercises of School Section No. most orderly we have ever seen in 5, Morris, the pupils presented Mr. J. Varna. Addresses on such occasions Nichol with a handsome watch chain as are usually voted a necessary evil,not so e token of respect.—The Christman on Friday evening. The speeches de- tree in connection with Trinity Church livered by the Rev. Mr. Hart, Varna, was held on Monday eveniug. The Rev. J. W: Hodgins, Bayfield, and Rev ' programme, which was given mostly by J. H. Simpson, Brucefield, were brief 1 the children, was excellent and a very interesting and in full accord with the pleasant time was spent. advanced -temperance sentiment of the - day. Varity and excellence were the =Francis, son of • Mr. Alexander features of the proceedings. A large J Doherty, 9th concession pf Logan, is number of the members of the Seaforth succeeding well in his studies at St. Council of Royal Tempters of Temper- Marys College, in Kansaii. He entered once were present, and contributed very the College a little over a year ago, and much indeed to the success of the en- at a late examination be swept the col- tertainment. "Prohibition is Marching l lege in mathematics and took second. on "and "Royal Revival Pledge Song" J prize in Greek, in a class of 225students. as rendered by the Seaforth choir would On all his other studies he made an aver -et revive any one'aofaith in the prohibi- I age of 94 per cent. He was formerly tion movement. A duet given by two student of Mitchell High &boo', en the n resents- - 1.