The Huron Expositor, 1890-01-03, Page 88
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JANUARY 3, 1890.
EpWARD OA SH
IS NOW BUYING
FINE FALL BUTTER
--In Prints and Rolls.—
Also Tallow, Hides, Sheep Skins and Furs, of
kinds.
Also Two Large Grain Scales for sale cheap.
Goderieh Street, Seaforth. 1117
Grand Clearing Sale
--COMMENCING-- "
Thursday, January 2, '90.
in orclE4 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 Iast 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 fled this an excellent opportunity for
securing them, as this is no humbug but a
genuine Clearing Sale.
WM., PICKARD,
T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth
non it xpoottor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
ENCOURAGING WORDS.—Mr. J.
Keyes, of Nashville, Tennessee, and a
former resident of Stanley township, in
a business letter to the Editor of THE
ExPOSITOR, says: " I can't do without
the dear old EXPOSITOR. I have been
reading itaseaely all my life. Although
its sentiments politically are not exactly
in accord to mine, yet I have always had
& profound respect for the opinion of
its able editor. Tim EXPOSITOR is a
great link between me and the land of
my birth. It keeps burning within me
the fire of patriotic love for Canada and
her people. May it be as useful in the
future as in the past."
A BIG SALE OF HORSES—Messrs. C.
tE.Mason. and Peter McGregor, of Bruce -
field, two of the largest irnportera of
and dealers in stallions in Western On-
tario, have decided to have an auction
sale of their stock at Brucefield on Wed-
nesday, the 29th inst. There are ten
imported Clydesdales, one Shire and one
English Hackney. They are all good,
young animals, and will positively be
sold, as the proprietors are going out of
the business. This sale will afford an
excellent opportunity to any who may
wish to procure stallions for next sea-
son's business, as the terms are most
liberal.
NEW YEAR'S DAY.—New Year's Day
?eased very quietly. The weather wa.s
so wet, raw and disagreeable that near-
ly every person was glad to remain in-
doors. The weather was a disappoint-
ment to all, but particularly to the
younger portion of the population who
had been counting on a good day's skat-
ing. Monday and Tuesday were cold
and everything was frozen up and al-
though there was no snow, the roads
were commencing to get smooth. A
change came early Wednesday morning,
the temperature got higher and a heavy,
drenching rain set in which continued
throughout the entire day. The curlers
had their first game in the forenoon on
the rink,but the ice soon got soft so aste
render further play impossible. Every-
body is longing for sleighing.
RARE COINS.—A collection of rare
coins were on exhibition in the window
of Counter's jewellery store last week.
The coins were gathered by
Mr. Meyer, son-in-law of Thomas
Kidd, .Esq., of this town, while
travelling in Palestine and Egypt in
1887. Mr. Meyer, who resides in Boli-
var, New York State, was visiting in
town, and brought his coins with him.
The collection consisted of silver and
copper currency at present in use in
Turkey and Russia; Turkish coin of
the year A. Da 1165, and rarest of all,
four pieces of King Omar coin. The
latter were taken from,beside a mummy
at the pyramids in Egypt, and must be
about 2,000 years old. Similar aged
coin were aolcl in New York a few weeks
ago, and commanded a fabulous aurn.
Mr. and Mrss. Meyer left for their home
on Th.ursday morning, having spent ten
days in this vicinity. Mr. Meyer was
marsh pleased with Seaforth, and pro-
nounced it a lively little town.
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—The engine
and boiler and other machinery con -
Rooted with the electric light plant are
now all in place and nearly ready for
operation. The pales are all set and the
wires are being strung. The work has
been considerably impeded by the wet
and unfavorable weather, but it is ex-
pected everything will be ready to turn
en the light by the time the next dark
spell comes round. Considerable- un-
easiness has been created in the minds
of some on account of the insulators for
the private service wires having been
placed on the buildings on Main street.
It is a_ condition of the contract how-
ever, that the system must receive the
approval of the- Inspector of the Insur-
ance Underwriter's Association and be
in successful operation for 60 days be-
fore it is taken off the contractor's
hands. This should allay all feelings of
uneasiness such as we have referred:to,
as, if the Underwriters. Inspector is
satisfied there cats not be any cause for
alarm or dissatisfaction on the part of
the citizens. The electric light is dan-
gerous to the same extent that a steam
boiler or other appliance of that kind is
dangerous. It needs to be carefully
leaked after and properly attended to,
and with these precautions the danger
connected with it is reduced to the
minimum.
NoatinterIons,—The nominations for
this town were held in the town hall on
Mouday evening last. There was a
Large attendance of interested ratepay-
ers, the hall being filled. The following
nominations were made: For Mayor,—
Robert Wilson. For Reeve,—D. D.
Wilson, F. Holinested and James Beat-
tie. For Deputy Reeve,—A. Strong, E.
C. Coleman, A. Stewart, 0. C. Willson
and George E. Henderson. For Conn-
eilIora,—North -Ward—james Watson,
'William Smith,R. Willis, Jaines Beat-
tie, John A. Wilson. East Ward—
John Darwin, George Good, John Dor-
sey, A. De.vidson, -.E. C. Coleman, A.
Young, P. F. Coleman. South Ward—
James Gillespie, W. J. Punchard,
Michael Keefe, T. W. DUneetn, Finlay
Rosa, R. Luninden, W. H. Hastings,
John Weir. The time for receiving
nominations having expired, there being
no opposition to the Mayer, and all
those nontinated for the Reev9hip hav-
ing withdrawn except Mr. Wilson; the
Mayor and Reeve weredeclared re-elect-
ed by acclamation. For Deptity-Reeve,
the nominees have all withdrawn,- ex-
cepting Messrs. Strong and Henderson.
In the East Ward all the candidates for
Councilors have retired, except Messrs.
Good, Davidson and Derwie, who are
thus elected by acclamation.; A contest
will take place for the Deputy Reeveahip
and for Councillors in the North and
South Wards. The Returning officer
having retired the Mayor took the chair
and after thanking the people for re-
electing him by acclamation, and briefly
reverting to the favorable financial
standing of the town, he called upon the
Reeve, who dealt exhaustively with
the various questions of interest which
had come up in the County and Town
Councils during the past s year, and his
remarks seemed to satisfy those who
heard him. Each of the other candi-
dates was called on in his I order.
There was quite a flow of eloquence and
town business was exhaustively discuss-
ed, and if the position of town affairs is
not thoroughly understood it is not the
• fault of those who have attained and are
seeking office. The meeting was a very
pleasant and orderly one and the several
speakers were most attentively liitened
to. It is gratifying to Mite that the
townspeople seem to be taking a renewed
interest in public affairanas was evidenced
by the large attendance although there
was no burning issue to be discussed.
There are a number of good men up,
,and whoever the fortunate ones may be
we are likely to have, as usual, a good.
Connell for 1890.
• FITRSE Foussee—Found on Tuesday,
December 31st, on Main &Street, Seaforth, a
purse containing a sum of money. The ,owner
can have the same on proving property, on
application to Scow BKOTHiR'S Music Store.
Y. M. C. A. ANNOUNCEMENTS. —
Annual election of officers on Tuesday evening
th inst., at eight o'clock. A full attendance iii
desired. An interesting progrartime for men
only will be provided for Wednesday evening,
8th hist and on Wednesday, the 15th inst.,
the Anmv( - Open Meeting will be held.
Come ladle d gentlemen and hear of the
work. All 1,ne week night classes will resume
work on their regular nights, beginning with
the music classes on Monday, 6tti inst. We
would cordially invite many more young leen
to avail themselves of the benefits offered at
these classes. Especially would we be glad to
see more attending the Sunday Morning Bible
Class and the Wednesday evening meetings.
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LOCAL BRIE1S.—Mr.. Donald McKay,
son of Mrs. Captain McKay,of Toronto,
and who is well known tosmany of our
readers in this vicinity, and who recent-
ly graduated at Toronto University,tak-
ing the degree of B. A., has successfully
passed in the Strathroy Training Inati-
tute.-411 the pall -bearers at th funer-
al of the late John Grieve, of M Kilo"),
came to this country with him .in the
same vessel 52 years ago. The circum-
atance of their all meeting together on
the sad occasion was purely accidental.
—MraCosens who for a couple of years
has taught very aucceasfully in the west
end school, Tuckersmith, will „ attend
the Seaforth Collegiate Institute during
the preaent year.—Miss Jenny Barr,
daughter of Rev. Mr. Barr has received
an appointment of assistant teacher in
the Kincardine High School at a salary
of $500 per year. Miss Barr is another
of the graduates of the Seaforth Collegi-
ate Institute who has done credit i to
herself, her teacher and the Institute
from which she graduated.—Mr. Smith,
of Stratford, with Mrs. Smith, sister of
Mr. W. W. Hoffman, spent New Year's
with friends in Seaforth.—Miss Hamil-
ton, of Stratford, is looking after the in-
terests of her brother in his shop here,
while he is away on important, very
important, business elsewhere.—Mrs. J.
C. Hoffman and children, who had been
spending a week in town left for their
home in Stratford Monday. — Miss
Maggie Wilson returned home Saturday
after several weeks' absence at earning-
ton,—Rev. James Livingston, of Clin-
ton, preached the anniversary sermons
in the Methodist Church last Sabbath
morning and evening.—Watch meetings
were held in the Methodist Church- and
in the Salvation Army barracks Tuesday
evening. The New Year was ushered
in, in beautiful moonlight and calm,
mild atmosphere and thoee who return-
ed home from watch meeting in the
first hour of 1890 needed no lamp,
neither electric light for the queen
of the Heavenly Arch shone out
with unwonted clearness and brilliancy.
—John McLeod, formerly in the employ
of Mr. D. D. Wilson, and for years
a member of the Presbyterian church
choir, is spending a couple of weeks
here with friends. He is now living in
Detroit, has steady work on the beauti-
ful Belle Isle and is much pleased with
the city.—Miss Rogers, of London, is
visiting at the residence of Mr. David
Johnson. Miss Emma Johnson, now
one of the most capable and valued
teachers in the Institute for the Blind
at Brantford, has also been spending her
holidays at the residence of her brother,
Mr. D. Johnson.—Mr. John McLaren,
of Toronto, was in town this week. His
friends here were pleased to see him
looking well and happy as of yore.—
Mr. James Leatherland arrived home
from the Northwest a few days ago.
He spent the _past eight months in
Manitoba, also visiting Perobina. county,
Dakota, where he earnaa good farm on
whish his tenant is prospering, being
one of the few fortunate farmers who
last season harvested a good crop.—Mr.
Julius Duncan, of Toronto, spent New
Year's Day in town the gueat of Mr.
George Ewing. — Miss Miunie Cum-
ming, eldest daughter of Mr. James
Cumming, of Tuckersmith, left here on
Wednesday for Sacramento, California,
where she (toes to reside with her broth-
dr.m. h
— r. o n Campbell, principal of
the Gorrie Public -School, spent his
holidays with his father-in-law, Mr.
Charles Dickson, of McKillop. --Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, formerly of
Tuckersmith, are at present visiting in
this vicinity.—Miss Fowler, daughter of
Mts. F. Fowler, of Harpurhey, return-
ed home lately, having spent two years
visiting friends in Oregon, Dakota and
Manitoba. ---Mr. Daniel Campbell, one
of Port Elgin's leading citizens', and a
former resident of McKillop, was in
town this week on his way to spend
- New Year's Day with friends in.
Stanley. --Mr. George E. McTaggart,
who has had charge of the White Oak
cheese factory for 'several seasons-, has
returned home for the winter. He takes
charge of the same Ifaetory again next
year.—Mr. George Brown, of the 4th
concession of Tuckersmith, who had his
leg broken a short time ago, is again
able to he about. He was out of bed
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within two weeks of the time of the ate
cident.—Prior to leaving here for -Lon-
don, Fleury Thompson was entertained
by a number of his friends at a compli-
mentary supper at Kennedy's hotel, and
was presented with a valuable meer-
chaum pipe. In Mr. Thompson Lon-
don gets a genial, generous, kind and
valuableoitizen, and alllhere regret his
removal from Seaforth.—The business
office of the Ontario Salt Association,
which has been located at Clinton for
the past year, will be removed to Sea -
forth for this year.—Mrt Henry Adams,
of Brantford, is at present in town visit-
ing his parents.—The thermometer reg-
istered 60 in the shade at 2 o'clock on
Sunday,afternoon last. No need to go
south for a warmer climate.—Mr. An-
drew Calder is now> sufficiently recover-
ed to be around the house, and he hopes
to be able to get back to business again
in a few days.—Mr. E. McFaul leaves
for Florida on Monday.—We are re-
quested by Mr. Robert Willis to say
that he will not be a candidate for
the Council in the North Ward.—All
interested in the Young Men's Christian
Assoeiation and its work in this town
will please bear in mind the annual meet-
ing for the election of officers to be 'held
on Wednesday evening, 8th inst. Also
please read the local notice in our adver-
tising *main to -day. Young men may
read and, benefit thereby.—The next
Horse Fair will. be held in Seaforth on
Wednesday, the 15th inet.—Mr.
Eldridge Kellam has been engaged to
teach in Trowbridge for the present
year. He is a clever young man and
will make a good teacher.
Kippen.
CHEAP goods for two weeks longer
at end of which time efforts will b3 made to
dispose of the stock en bloc, All accounts due
to the undersigned must also be paid at once.
D. WHISMILLER. : 1151
THE Kippen Mills have recently
changed hands, Mr. J. Summerville, the present
miller being still retained, which is a guarantee
that all work will be done in his winal first-class
style. 1151-2
FIRST-CLASS atone ground Flour al-
ways on hand at $2 per 100. Other mill feed
equally cheap. 1151-4
PERSONALS.— Mr. Alden Jones, of
London, spent a few days hare with his
parents and friends. Mrs. Robert
Hunt is visiting her sena and daughter
in St. Louis.—Miss Jemima - Mellis is
_spending a short vacation in Forest,
land Mrs. Watson, of Clinton, is visiting
her parents here.—Mr. Robert Mc--
Mordie leaves to -day on a trip to the
Old Sod.
BASKET SOCIAL.—The young people
of the Methodist Church here will hold
a Basket Social at the residence of Mr.
Robert Kettle on Wednesday evening,
January 8th, to whit& all are invited.,
A splendid time may be expected.
SUCCESSFUL. —We beg to extend our
hearty congratulations to our young
friend, Mr, Wm. Ivison, Jr., who has
so successfully passed his examination
before the College of Pharmacy, taking
the silver medal for general proficiency.
Zurich.
D. S. FAUST has decided to continue
his great discount sale during January, 1890.
A discount of 20 cents on the dollar will be
allowed en all cash purchases of Dry Goods and
Readymade Clothing. Groceries and Crockery
will be Sold very cheap and Jewelry at a sac-
rifice price. Come and get great bargains as
the goods must be sold. 11514
BRIEFS.—ChristmaJ day was cele-
brated in the Evangelical and Lutheran
Churches with good success. On ac-
count of the wet roads theaudiences were
not as large as they would otherwise
have been.—Messrs John Rainsire and
Conrad Fussald returned home last week
from a trip to Huron,County, Michigan.
They like the country well and intend
taking up land near Elkton. — Mr.
Henry Crab returned home from the
Western States a few days ago after an
absence of nearly eleven years. He is
quite a stranger here now.—Mr.Andrew
Ehnes, of Bright, is visiting his brother
August and other friends here. --Miss
Polly Geiger returned home from Dako-
ta a few days ago, where she has been
teaching school during the summer.—
Miss L. Hauch, who his been attending
the college in Berlin, arrived home this
week. She will take charge of the de-
partment in the public school recently
taught by Miss Collins:—Mr. Henry
Deichert arrived home from Michigan
a few days ago.—Jacob Lahmon left for
his home in Cairo, Michigan' the other
day.—Mr. Simon Cook, ofCavalier,
Dakota, returned a few days ago. He
says times are hard in the West.—A
heavy wind storm paesed over this sec-
tion last week, blowing down fences,
and doors off their hinges. It also blew
the smoke stack off the flax mill.—We
had a heavy rain on New Year's Day,
a good start for the new year.—Mr.
Latta, a brother of Mr. J. S. Latta will
take charge of the school' Samuel Hauch
had last year. *
Varna.
CHRISTMAS TREE ENTERTAINMENT. —
pn Monday evening last an entertain-
ment under the auspices of St. John's
Church Sunday School took place in the
town hall, Varna. The evening was
all that could, be desired, and the hall
was literally packed. Notwithstanding
the large atidience there was the very
best of order. The programme, as
usual in Varna, was lengthy, nearly
three hours. Variety and excellence
predominated, and where all did so re-
markably well it is unnecessary to par-
ticularise, suffice it to say that the reci-
tations of the children were well render-
ed and much admired, while the comic
songs of Mr. J: Murray brought down
the house every. time. The proceeds
amounted to $25.'
BRIEFS.—Mesers. Louis and Henry
Diehl are home for their vacation. Mr.
Louis Diehl is to take Mr. Hodgins' ap-
pointments next Sunday.— Mr. John
McAsh is here from the Medical College,
Toronto.—Mr. Henry Lyon from Da-
kota, wife and family, are visiting
friends around here. Mr. Lyon has
' been attending the Veterinary College,
Toronto.—We were much surprised and
pleased to see Mr. Thomas Johnston,
from Boissevain, Manitoba, after an
absenlce of nine years in the Prairie
Province. — Richard Hotham is also
amon the arrivals from Manitoba.—
The rlomunations for Stanley took place
last Monday, when the old council were
re-elected by acclamation. e There
seemed to be no fault to find with the
present officials. — On Thursday last
quite an excitement prevailed amongst
some of our villagers. At the School
meeting for the election of School
trustees, a poll being demanded and a
good old fashioned election took place.
Neither of the aspirants was very
anxious for the position. Mr. John
Johnston, the lucky man, was elected
by a -good majority.—Mr. John Morrow
is going to Toronto next week to
attend the University College. He
is quite< young, and we expect to
hear a good record from him
in the future.—At the close of the
school here Mr. McTavish, our genial
and popular teacher, was presented with
a handsome album and silk handker-
chief, accompanied by a suitable ad-
dress, Mr. MoTavieh replied in a few
brief and appropriate remarks..
Tuckersmith.
TRUSTEES. — The following Public
School Trustees have been appoieted in
this townships viz: Red School,—James
Cummings,David Manson and John Mc-,
Cloy. Broadfoot's School,—Herbert
Crich, John Townsend and J. B. Hen-
derson. Mill Road,—David McIntosh,
C. E. Mason and Robert McCartney.
Tim NoMINATION.—The nomination
for Tuckersmith took place at Dixon's.
Hall, Brucefield, on Monday last.
There was a good attendance of rate-
payers present. Mr,1 McLean, the
Reeve, had previously announced that
he would not; again be a candidate for
the position. He was strongly urged,
however, by a great many ratepayers to
reconsider his determination and at
length consented and was re-elected by
acclamation. Mr. William Elgie the
Deputy Reeve also positively declined
to serve again and consequently this
position was opened for other aspirants.
The following gentlemen were nominat-
ed: George T. McKay, Jacob Weber
and Robert Peacock. They are all good
men and there will be a very close and
lively contest for the position. The fol-
lowing gentlemen, were nominated as
Councillors: J. Sproat, J. Walker, P.
McKay, Jas. Dallas, R. McCartney,
Chas. Mason, James McIntosh and
John Wood. The nominations closed,
Mr. David Walker was appointed
chairman and the Reeve gave a very
clear and explicit statement of the af-
fairs of the township and the business
that had been done during the year.
His address was very well received and
seemed to give good satisfaation to all
present. Each of the several candidates
was then called on and all who were
present made brief speeches.The meet-
ing was a very hartnonious and pleasant
one and closed- with a vote of thanks for
the respected chairman.—Mr. Peacock
has withdrawn so the contest will now
be between Mr. Weber and Mr. McKay
for the Deputy Reeveship. Messrs R. Mc-
Cartney, C. Mason and Jas. -Wood have
withdrawn as candidates for the coun-
cil.
Hay.
Tam REEvESHIP.—To the Ratepayers
of the township of Hay,—Gentlemen,—
Having been urged by a large number
of influential electors to accept the nom-
ination for the Reeveship, I consented
to stand. I therefore ask your influence
and votes to secure my return, and if
elected I shall do all in my power to
further the interests of the township and
county at large.—FRRD HESS, Zurich.
Morris.
'TRUSTEE ELECTION.— School Section
No. 1, Morris, elected James Jackson
trustee, in Wm. Laidlaw's place, resign-
ed, and Wm. Clark in Wm. Marshall's
place„, retired.
APOLOGY.—In last week's correspond-
ence mention was made of a wood bee
held in Mr. Robert Laidlawte hush. The
account given was exaggerated to such
an extent that the parties moskinterest-
ed are deeply offended. We wish to
apologise for having unwittingly offend-
ed partiea for whom we have great re-
spect. We hope that this apology will
be deemed sufficient, and that no offence
will be taken where none was meant.—
MORRIS CORRESPONDENT.
Belgrave.
SuRPRISE PARTY.—On New Year's
Eve a large surprise party made up of
the members of Trinity Church gather-
ed at Mr, McClelland's and presented
Alexander with a fine easy chair. The
matter had been kept very quiet and
Alexander was considerably surprised.
What he wants to get now ie another
chair and some one to fill it.
TEA -MEETING. -- A tea -meeting was
held in the Methodist Church on Christ-
mas night and was a grand success. Af-
ter tea had been served in the Foresters'
Hall an adjournment was made to the
church where speeches were delivered
by Mr. J. M. Godfrey, Rev. R. Godfrey
and Rev. Mr. Law. The speaking was
interspersed by readings'recitations and
solos, and singing by the Blyth choir, all
of which was well received. Dr. Godfrey
occupied the chair. The best of humor
prevailed throughout the whole evening
and a, very pleasant time was spent. The
proceeds amounted to $69.
4- fiensall.
LOCAL 'BRIEFS.—New Year's Day,
like Christmas Day, passed over very
quietly, the weather and roads being
alike unfavorable for pleasure and
pleasure seekers.—Messrs. Cook and
Reith, of the Hensall mills, shippe_d
within the past week no less than font
car loads of flour. Our grain buyers,
despite the bad state of the roada and
the depression in the markets, arereceiv-
ing in and shipping large quantities of
grain, while Messrs. Petty Bros., our
enterprising pork packers, are doing a
rushing business and receiving, in large
quantities of hogs daily both by train
and wagon.—A very interesting service
was held in St. Paul's -church, in the '
last night of the old year, conducted by
the Rector, the Rev. Q. H. Bridgman,
and as the old year was passing out the
bell was, tolled out in slow and solemn
tones, and With the incoming of the New
in fastand lively peals,makingthe belfry
and village fairly tremble under the
spirited ringing of J. C.Kla,uson,who by
the way is no novice in that line,—Mr.
and Mrs. G. F. Scott, of Chatham, were
in the village last week visiting friends.
—Miss Logie, of Toronto, who has been
here for the past week or so on a visit,
left here a few days ago for Goderich to
visit friends.—Mr. T.. Murray, who is
attending' the Toronto University, is
home at present spending the holidays.
—Miss C. Dent, of Mitchell, is spending
a few days with friends in the village.—
Miss Webster, of the' township of Hul-
lett, is also here on a visit.—Mr. W.
Klauson, of Jarvis,' has been spending
the holidays among his old friends who
scarcely knew him at first, such a change
in appearance had time wrought.—Miss
G-ovenlock, of near Seaforth, and -Miss
Johnston, are the new teachers for our
public school in the room of Miss Mur-
ray who resigned, and Miss McEwen
who has accepted a school in Platts-
ville. Both ladies come highly. recom-
.
mended, and we have no doubt will give
excellent satisfaction.—Mr. Pauline, of
Wingham, spent New Year's in Hay
Township dnd this village.—Mr. J. T.
Wren, the efficient principal of our pub-
lic school, has moved into that new and
neat dwelling on King street, west side
of railway treat, recently fitted up by
Mr. W. Pengally.—The Misses Morri-
son spent New Year's in Bayfield, and
the Misses N. and M. Morrison in
London.
Mitchell.
NOTES.—Mr. A. Mulheron, of the
firm of alulheron Ss Bell, who has been
very sick for the past two weeks is
again able to go about.—The Misses
Lizzie and Annie Paine, of Seaforth,
spent Christmas week visiting friends
in Mitchell.—The shops of Messrs. A.
Mulheron St Co., have been shut down
the last few clays taking in stock and re-
pairing machinery.
Chiselhurst.
BRIFTe NOTES.—George Fitzgerald
who is attending the Veterinary C011ege
Toronto, is home spending his holidays.
—A meeting of the ilate-payers of
School Section No. 10./ Tuckersmith,
held on Tuesday last, was attended by
about half the members in the Section.
J. Fisher was called to the chair and P.
McKay acted as Sedretary. J. Shepherd
-.was, elected auditor. The trustees elect-
ed were P. McKay, J. Latta, and James
Connor for three, two, and one years in
the order named. John McLean and
G. Dobson have the contract for furnish-
ing the wood.
PERSONALS,—Mr. Eckmyre, of Ethel,
is the guest of Mr. W. 0. McTaggart.
—The Misses. Oatis and Miss Lizzie
Lattie, are spending their holidays in
Clinton. — Mr. John W. Humeston
arrived this week from Manitoba, look-
ing hale and hearty.—Miss Sophrona
Fitzgerald is home again from Dakota,
• after a sojourn of about ten months.
While away she visited friends in Por-
tage la Prairie, Carberry, and other
places in Manitoba. She :spent Christ-
mas with her -sister, Mrs. Mooney, in
Dakota, and her New Years° at home.
West Wawanosh.
JOTTINGS.—Mr. A. Kerr, who is well
known in this locality .has purchased
the Milne farm;on the 3rd line of Morris,
containing 140 acres. The price paid is
85000.—Reeve Johnston has expressed
his intention to resign this year. De-
puty Reeve Stewart is aspiring to the
office. We hope Mr. Johnston will
change his mind, and come out again
next year as Reeve as he fills the office
very efficiently.—Owen Donnely, hotel -
keeper at Donnybrook, was fined twenty
dollars and coats, for selling liquor to a
boy in sufficient quantities to make him
beastly drunk, This ought to be a
warning to him as well as others.—St.
Helens' Temperance Lodge is still flour-
ishing, they are raising money to build
a new hall.—Our little village has also
a Mechanics' institute established;
they hold their meetings in the Temper-
ance hall.
-Hills Green.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION. —The pupils of
the School in Section No. 7, Stanley,
were examined on Monday December
23rd. Thi t school has been taught very
successfully for the past year by Mr.
Robert J. Richardson. There were
present about 40 visitors. The children
were very thoroughly tested in the
several branches and their ready
answers showed that they had been
thoroughly grounded and well taught.
The ladies of the Section provided a
liberal supply of refreshments which
were duly appreciated by all.- The
day's proceedings were terminated by
an interesting programnie of Music and
readings in which the children acquitted
.themselves most creditably, Mr. Rich-
ardson has been re-engaged for next
year.
East Wawanosh.
DOTS.—Mr. David Scott, jr. who has
been attending the Clinton High School,
is at home spending his holidays.—Mr.
. J. Henry, who left for Michigan some
time ago, has again returned home.—
Owing to the wet weather and bad
state of the road a on Friday, the 16th,
the 6th line Literary was poorly attend-
ed. A literary programme is arranged
for this week.—Quite a number of
tramps have been traveling through
this vicinity lately.
THE NOMIXATIONS.—The nominations
took place on Monday last. The old an-
tagonists Messrs. Thos. H. Taylor and
Robert Currie are again in the field fpr
the Reeveship. Mr. Finlay Anderson,
the popular Deputy -Reeve was re-elect-
ed by acclamation. The following gen-
tlemen were nominated as councillors:
William Roche, Robert Shiells, 'John
Bone, John Coultis and D. Patterson. It
will be seen by this list of names that
there is an abundance of good material
to Bs °El If: Ft fNri omEN
Iota—Mrs. G. Shipley, of
Middlesex, is visiting among her old
friends in Wawanosh.—Wm. McBurney,
a former resident of this township, who
for the last few years has been residing
in Manitoba, has returned home on a
visit. He intends to remain here for
about two months.—Charles Wightman
has returned from Michigan where he
has been for the past few weeks helping
his brother to erect a house.--a-Mr. John
Blackbrough has rented the farm belong-
ing to John Vancamp for $150 a year
paid in advance.—Mr. Joe Stone-
house has already got the contra:It for
building three stone foundations -under
barns in this vicinity. He 41so has the
promise of some' more. He is a first-
class workman.
Westfield.
MISCELLANEoUS. —Dr: Campbell, who
has been visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Campbell, returned home to Mich-
igan last Monday.—Misses Mary and
Martha Coventry are home from Berlin
spending theie holidays. —James -Henry,
who went to Michigan a few weeks ago
to try his hand in the woods, returned
home a wiser and asadder boy. He
says the sight of one of those grey backs
would scare the heart out of any one.—
The Rev. Mr. Godfrey, of Belgrave,
will preach the missionary sermon next
Sunday at half past two.—Mr. John
Stackhouse had atone bee last Satur-
day. He intends moving and putting a
stone foundation under his barn next
summer. Mr. W. Stonehouse has the
job of the stone work.—The entertain-
ment, which was held on December 17,
was a grand success. The proceeds go
to get a new clock for the school.—
The Pvev, . J. R. Morlock will preach
a
next Sunday at 10 o'clock a., m.—Mr.
George Hunter, who has been in Dakota
for the past seven yeers, returned home
a few weeks ago to see his friends.—
The scholars of this school showed
their respect and esteem for their
teacher, Mr. Morrison, by giving him a
beautiful plush album on his departure
from this school. We wish him suc-
cess in his new field of labor.
Brucefield.
Pzilsottae.=-Mr. Charles Tough, stu-
dent in Knox College, occupied the pul-
pit ot Union church last Sabbath morn-
ing with marked acceptance. Mr.
Tough is a young man of promising abil-
ity and of marked love for the Master,
whose gospel he presents. He is a par-
ticular friend of the pastor and. congre-
gation.
FIRE.—Mr. James B. Jameson Itad a
narrow escape on Tuesday last froth- be-
ing burned out.It appears that during
the absence of the men from the shoe
shop conducted by Mr. Jameson, by
spark or otherwise, paper was ignited,
and not till after the destruction of con-
siderable hand -made work was the
fire discovered. The loss is sup-
posed to be nearly 8100. No in-
sprance.
BRIEFS.—The closing examination of
the lst book of Samuel and of the shorter
catechism took place in Union church
Sabbath School, New Year's eve.
Quite a number was present and all
seemed pleased and gratified.—The
Misses Bella and Rachel Jameson have
come home to spend a few well eained
holidays among home friends.—The
ayoung man who acts as hostler at Grant's
hotel was kicked in the face by a horse
last Saturday. We are glad to know he
is recovering nicely.—The Brucefield
Branch of the Equal Rights Association
held a public meeting in Dixon'e Hall
last Friday evening which was well at-
tended. Mr. John Ketchen' the Presi-
dent of the Branch, occupiedthe chair.
Short but instructive addreases were
given by Mr. Joseph Beek, Hensall, and
Layer Scott, of Clinton. Mr. Scott is
well posted on the Jesuit question, and
clearly showed that the members of
Parliament- supporting the Bill acted
contrary to the British North America
Act, and must have "truckled to
Rome."—A full attendance of the mem-
bers of the select degree of Brucefield
Star Council No. 219, Royal Templars
of Temperance is called for next Mon-
day evening.
THE VILLAGE FATHERS. — Nomin-
ations were made here on Monday as
follows: Reeve, George Castle, eleeted -
by acclamation. For Councillors: Geo.
Woods, Joseph Wilds, Alex. Grainger,
John Whiddon, Thomas Cameron and,
James Fowlie were nominated.
BRIEFS.—On Monday evening last a
-number of young folks held a dancing
party at Mrs. James Pollocks, when all
present spent a pleasant time.—Mr. and
Mrs. John King, of Clinton, were here a
few days last Week.—Mr. and Mrs. J.
Reid have been visiting -in Exeter.—
Mr. Jesse Card, shoe maker, has re-
moved here from Varna,- and expects to
soon commence operations.
STILL ANOTHER.—There seems to be
no lack of concerts here this season. On
Friday night, January 3rd, the Royal
Templars of Temperance hold a grand
concert in the town hall, when a pro-
gramme of unusuallmetit will be pre
eented. Excellent' Outside talent has
been secured, and the best home talent
ill be there also. All may feel sure of,
having an enjoyable time. The pro-
ceeds are to go towards purchasing an
organ for use in the lodge.
JOTTINGS. — Mr. John Burgess is
spending his holidays at his home.—Mr.
F. Keegan has been visiting in Seaforth.
—Mr.J.C.McIntyre, ofsStrathroy, spent
Christmas holidays with 11.. F. Ea.
wards.—Professor McLachlan, phren!,
ologist, had a meeting in Mark's hall on
Christmas night, but not many were
present. He felt a few heads and told
them about as much as they knew
themselves. On Christmas Day a shoot-
ing match for turkeys and geese was
held here. The principal winners were:
D. Sterling, 2; George Woods., 3; John
'Pollock, 3; John Newcombe, 5. There
are a number of first-class shots here
who are anxious for a good match at
target at 100 and 200 yards off hand.
ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday . even-
ing last St. Andrew's church Sabbath
School held their Christmas Tree and
concert in the town hall, which was fill-
ed to 'its utmost capacity. The Clinton
choir was present and rendered some
choice anthems, quartettes, etc. An ex-
cellent programme was provided. The
playing of Mrs. Sage and daughter on
the musical glasses was a new feature
here and pleased all. The singing of
Miss Hilda Moorehouse was greeted with
loud applause. This young lady pos-
sesses a rich and powerful contralto
voice, and no doubt will some day oe-
cupy a foremost place among Canadian
singers. Great credit is due Misses.
T. Colloday and Sarah Morgan for the
able manner in which they trained the
echolars, who so well performed their
parts. Proceeds $38.
Exeter.
SCHOOL- TRUSTEES.—The trustees of
the public school elected for this year
are as follows,—Thos. Fitton, Alex,
Dyer, Mr. Huston, Wm. Treble, David
Mill and Mr. Follick.
NOMINATION FOB COUNCILLORS.—The
meeting held in the town hall on Mon-
day evening for the purpose of nominat
ing councillors was very largely attended.
.For the Reeveship Dr. Rollins, the pre-
sent Reeve, and Mr. L. Hardy were
nominated but it is thought that Mr.
Hardy will not consent to be a candid-
ate and in that event Or. Rollins will be
elected by acclamation. The eleetion
for Councillors will be the most inter-
esting at any which has been held here
for years. Those nominated are T. B.
Carling, in council at present, Hugh
Spackman, E. Christie, Richard Davis,
Jas. Oke, John Gillespie and D. Ross.
The deputy reeveship will be closely
contested by Mr. Wm. Bissett, present
deputy, and Mr. Thos. McCallum, who
has been two years in the council.
Canvassing has commenced and great
excitement and anxiety will continue
until after the election.
BRIEFS.—One night last week Mr.
Chas Snell, express agent had a very
useful and valuable dog, run over or in-
jured so, by the train at the station that
it had to be shot.—The funeral of the
late Mr. Jas. Hudson took place on
Monday. The remains were first taken
to the Trivitt Memorial Church, and
from taence to the cemetery.—The fun-
eral of the late Mrs. Thos. Trivitt took
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DRY GOODS
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Millinery House,
SEAFORTH,
Has pleasure in improving this
seasonable opportunity by thank-
ing his numerous customers for
the patronage shown him daring
the year which has just closed.
For the New Year upon which
we have entered, we prodise the
people of Seaforth and community
our very best services..
Or store, as usueil, will be filled
in the early spring with the pro-
ducts of the best home and foreign
manufacturers, and our aim will,
continue to be to placestyle,
variety, quality and quantity on
our eountets at -the lowest possible
price.
E. McFAUL,
SEAFORTH.
place from her late residence on Tues.
day. The remains were removed to the
Trivitt Memorial Church and after ser-
vice, which, was conducted by Bishop
Baldwin, the remains were consigned to
a vault under the chancel of the church,
—Mr.John Atkinson had returned home
from Seaforth wbere he lins been very
ill for some weeks witb inflammation.—
Mr.,Richard Sheldon and family from
Ingersoll, were in town visiting rela-
tives last week.—Mr. Wm. Grigg, Jr.
and family of St. Thomas, formerly of
Exeter, are here visiting relatives.—Mr.
E. H. Johns of Guelph, is visiting at
his uncle's dr.Frank Gill.—Mr. A.A.C.
Denovan'of the Molson's Bank of To-
ronto, is here on a visit.
Marnoch.
Gsteerteee NOTES. Wood bees are ,
quite prevalent in ithe neighborhood,
and at times provide considerable
enjoyment to those employed.—Messrs.
George Robertson and James Scott are
hack again from Manitoba. Each of
them spent a few days in Halton county
on their way home.—Messrs. James
and Peter Porterfield arrived home on
Saturday last from the Western States,
where they have been some five or six
years.—The school boy quite naturally
returns to his holidays, and his sole
wish now is that the thermometer were
20 below zero, and that Ow old women
in the territory of the Aurora Borealis
would stir up their geese and so produce
a downfall of snow unknown in the an-
nals of a boy's imagination.—Mrs. Mor-
row intends removing to Clinton as soon
as she finds it opportune to do so. —Miss
Elsie Robertson has gone to Halton
county to reside with her cousins, the
Messrs. Alexander.—Mr. John Coutta
intends removing to Manitoba in the
spring.—Miss Bella McDonald goes to
Galt in a few days to reside with her
uncle and attend the Galt Collegiate In-
stitute.—Mre James Anderson is unwell
at the present time.—An interesting
time is expected at the township elec-
tion this year.—On Friday last a public
examination was held in School 'Section
No. 8. The school was well filled with
pupils and visitors, and all seemed to
enjoy themselves. A lengthy programme -
of classes, music, singing and recitations
was given and the children performed „
their parts very acceptably. In con -
elusion, on behalf of the pupils Mreiss.
Dalgarno read an address and Mas-
ter George Porterfield presented
the teacher, Mr. E. Richmond, with a
beautiful photograph album and gold
pen.
• • Fordwich.
OUR ScaooL.—In the afternoon of
Friday 20th inst., the pupils of Ford-
wich School held the closing one of a
series of interesting entertainment which
claimed the last hour of each school
week this year. The programme began
with "The shaking of the hand," a song
-which was well sung and accompanied
at appropriate parts by natural and
hearty hand -shaking. Recitation.,
readings and music followed in pleasing
variety, many of the youngest pupils
vieing with their seniors in, making
the closing hour a delightful one. Nine
girls in a well executed song presented
to both eye and.ear the truth "God is
Love." A whistling song was one un-
usual and pleasant feature of the enter-
tainment. Another striking incident
was the closing of the programme with
two readings, so interesting as to merit
a full report. This was the reading of
addresses to the teachers Mr. P. It.
Muir and Miss Walker, And presenting
Mr. Muir with a handsome album and
Miss Walker with a dressing eitee.
Both teachers are leaving the school and
the complimentarily worded addresses
and the beautiful presents are indicative
of the high esteem in whieh they are
held by the pupils.
—The presence of Miss Riddell et thee
Brocksden school examination in North
Easthope, and her rendering of several
Scotch songs, along with an eloquent
address frosn Mr. J. B. Watson, of St.
Marys, made the event one of the most
pleasing and llong to be remembered en.
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VIRD'EN, Manitoba, December 25
Exposmoil.--,Another
passed away, and in renewing 0
scription 1 would say that the p
son has been the most unprop
have ever seen. The spring e
usually early with fine weath
every one was jubilant in antici
an early, unfrosted and abund
vest. And for s time all we
But the fine weather continued
the fine rains 41d not come and
long the crepe began to Ruder.
The grass on the unbroken
around became withered, the
driven from their haunts, came
ands to devour the tenting g
by the 1st July the hopeful ex
to be seen on the fermer's face
had given place to one, of OnXi
in time to give placeifto one
pointed resignation.
On the 28th of June we hada
south wind, (I never felt a hot
fore,) and after that the cro
deemed, and it was quite appar
the yield would be very small.
threshing machine showed th
to be even worse than the ap
and I believe that the ' *Nem
county will not exceed to bu
acre en the land soWed. As,
teuence a great many are in et
circumstances, Ifeed is ‘awfull
and unless the Governments giv
since thousands of acres-- will go -
next spring for want of seed.
I am pleased to state, howe
your old Rodgerville friends
usually fortunate, and have fa
better than most of those ar
Indeed the township in which
us are located Ds called the
one, showing an average of
bushels per acre; and the Ro
squad have an average of shoe
els pea acre.
Now, sir, I am quite well aw
it is looked upon ae an awf
write or say anything whi
appear to be agaiuse this eott
these are the facts, and' when
• my old Huron friends I mean
the truth, eio.ite regardless of
fing land agents, who as a
mighty little for the country;
Besides, I know that I am
sensible men, who know
country has its bad seasOns.
-Stand that you have had a fe
lifurou
Yours trrdys
JAMES EL15
Virdelif