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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1890-01-10, Page 8THE FlUAIDIST EXPOSITOR. 4 JANUARY 101 EDWARD CASH IS NOW BUYING FINE FALL BUTTER —In Prints and Rolls.— Also Tallow, Hides, Sheep Skins and Furs of Also Two Large Grain Scales for sale cheap. Goderich Street, Seaforth. 1117 Grand 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 eur en- tire store to last fdr 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 them, as this is no humbug but a genuine Clearing Sale. WM, PICKARD, T. Eidd's old stand, Seaforth #nrott txprottor. DISTRICT MATTERS. wesided. The principal subject under consideration was, by what means can work be procured for the unemployed men in the town, especially those who have families depending on their daily earnings and who are suffering consider- able privation on account of difficulty; or impossibility of procuring work.—A large number, of books are being added to the library of the Presbyterian church Sabbath School in this town. As soon as these are ready for distribu- tion there will be ample reading for both the young people and their ameiors.— Mrs. A. M. Johnston and her daughter, Mertie, of Gederich, were in town this week visiting friends. --Captain Drew, of the Salvation Army corps here, in- tends leaving for her home in Orillia on Saturday for a week's vacation. --Cap- tain Gage, of Stratford, will conduct the meetings I in the Salvation Army bar- racks on Sunday afternoon and evening. —Major Morris and his two sons held farewell meetings in the Salvation Army barracks on Sunday last. He leaves on the 13th of this month to take charge of the Manitoba Division.— Toe Sabbath School of the Presby- terian Church, of which Rev. D. Mc- Donald,, is pastor, some time ago undet- took the support of one- pupil at the Pointe -Aux -Trembles school. The fee' required this year was $50, which sum was forwarded a few days ago. This school also contributed a few months ago, $40 for the benefit of the Knox College students' Missionary Society.— Mr. Edward McFani hift on Monday for the South. We trustthat the mild and sunny atmosphere of Florida may prove entirely beneficial to Mr. Mc- Faul's health, and that he may return fully restored.—Miss Minnie Campbell, of Aurora, daughter of Mr. A. M. Campbell, of this town, returned home, on ,Tuesday last for her holidays.—Mrs. Sage, and daughter, of Walton, re- turned yesterday from Mount Bridges, where they were assisting, with the music - :al glasses, at a Foresters' concert.— Mr. Samuel Scarlett, of Calgarry, Northwest Territory, is here at present on a visit to his parents and other friends in McKillop. Ele has -a large stock rancho in • the Northwest and is still enthusiastic over the country.— Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, preached in the Presbyterian church last Sab- bath. Mr. McDonald preached in Clin- ton.—The South Huron liarmere In- stitute will be held in Heneall on the 20th and 21st of this month. The meeting promises to be an interesting one and. will, we hope, be s largely attended by the fermers of the riding. —The heavy rains of Sunday and Mon- day last flooded the south part of the town . and many cellars were well filled with water.—Mr. Alex. Sproat, young- est son of Mr. William Sproat, of this town, is at present home from Manitoba on a visit.—The Annual Meeting ef the South Huron Agricultural qociety will be held in the village of Brncefield on Wednesday next.—There is a good deal of sickness iu town and vicinity just now, due no doubt to the very change- able and unseasonable weather.—Mr. John McMillan, M. P., and Mr. John Hannah have been away this week speaking at the Farmers' Institutes.— We are glad to • see that Rev. Father Shea is sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to be around again.—Mr. W. Doherty, the Organ • manufacturer, having been elected Mayor of Clinton, will surely not be so ungrateful as to leave that town end go to London.—Mr. T. E. Lockhart, B. A. who graduated at Manitoba College, Winnipeg, a short time ago, and who has been visiting friends in McKillop for some weeks, left on Thursday of last week for Colorado, where he intends to push his fortune.— Mr. Romaine Callender has resumed his classes after the'Christmas holidays.— The Public School opened on Tuesday and the Collegiate Institute resumed work on the same day, with three new teaehers, Messrs. Crawford,Prendergast and Allen.—Mrs. Wellington Barber, with her children, left here for her home in Manitoba on Monday last. — Mr. Henry Cresswell, of Kansas City, is at present at his brother's, Mr. G. E. Cresswell, of Tuckersniith, and: is laid up with an attack of la -grippe. OUR ALMANAC.—We this week send to each subscriber a copy of THE EXPOSITOR Almanac for 1890. This Almanac will be found to contain a great fund of useful information and will be valuable as a book of reference. If any subscriber fails to get a copy "with his paper this week he may con- clude it has gone astray and by sending na a card notifying us to that effect, we will send him another copy. BOX SOGIAL.—The Box Social held by, the Huron Lodge, No. 308, Independent Order Good Templara, in the Temper- ance Hall, on Friday evening last, was a success in every respect. Theprogramme was complete and, well rendered. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Beattie, who, as usual, admirably filled the posi- tion of chairman as well tia auctioneer in setting the boxes. The social was a fin- ancial success, and was enjoyed by all present. FIRE COMPANY MEETING. —The an- nual meeting of the Seaforth Fire Brit gade was held in the council chamber on Tuesday evening last. The Brigade consists of 40 members and is divided into two companies, a Hose Company consisting of 25 members, and a Hook and Ladder Company consisting of 15 members. The following officers were appointed for the year 1890: For the Brigade: Geo. Murray, Chief • Geo. A. Sills, Treasurer'and De J. Dever- eaux, Secretary. For the Hose Com- pany; D. Smith, Captain; W. Shaw, Secretary; 3. Davis, 1st Lieutenant.; McCosh, 2nd Lieutenant For the Hook and Ladder Company : J. Stew- art, Captain; H. Strong, Secretary; 3. Powell, let Lieutenant; W. Ireland, 2nd Lieutenant. The Company is now in first-class order, and we think our town can -boast of having as good a fire company's there is to be found any place outside of thecities and judging by their selection of officers the Com- pany will be kept up to its unial ca- dency. considerable new blood in the Council this yeatii the Deputy Reeve being a new man, and there being a new Coun- cillor in the North Ward; one in the South, and two in the East. The fol- lowing j8'statement of the votes cast: Deputy Reeve. N. E. S. G. E. Henderson 90 83 34-187 A. Strong 49 68 88-173 MATRIMONIAL.—We find the follow- ing in the Stratford Herald of this week : "Friends and relatives made merry at the residence of Mr. James Macdonald, Cambria, street, on New Year's night. The evening had more than the New Year's jollity about it, owing to the fact that it was the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Macclonald'e daughter, Mary E., to Mr. W. J. Hamilton, of the firm of McIunes & Hamilton of Seaforth. The bridesmaid wee Miss Jennie Macdonald, sister of the bride, and. the groomsman was Mr. John Ham- ilton, brother of the groom. The cere• money was performed by the Rey. A. 'F. Tully, of Mitchell. Many elegant wedding tokens testified to the high esteem in which the bride is held. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton left on the evening train for their home in Seaforth." We may say that Mrs. Hamilton is a native of the township of Tuckersmith, her father, Mr. James Mecdonalci, having been a prominent resident of that town- ship several years ago. She is also a neice of Robert Elgie, Esq., of Egmdind- vine. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton will join us in welcom- ing her to Seaforth and in wishing them both a bright, happy and prosperous future.—A happy event of the same nature took place at the residence of L. L. McFaul, Esq., Seaforth, on Wed- nesday afternoon, when Miss Mary Er McMillan was united in marriage with Mr. John Donaldson, of Winnipeg, but formerly of Goderich. The bride is a daughter of the date Mr, Lachlan Mc- Millan, of McKillop, and has a large circle of friends and well-wishers both in town and country, whose hearty good wishes for her future welfare and happiness will follow her to the big capital of the Prairie Province. Quite a number of invited guests attended the marriage service and. took part in the wedding festivities. Majority for Henderson comicuiLoss—North Ward. James Watson James Beattie J'. A. Wilson Wm. Smith SOUTH James Gillespie H. J. Phnchard T. W. Duncan R. Lumsden W. H. Hastings ST ACCLAMATION. Mayor—Robert Wilson. Reeve,—D. D. Wilson. East Ward,—A. Davidson, George Good, John Darwin. 14 117 .06 93 60 WARD. 92 79 78 - 49 19 Hibbert. NEW -Beata—Mr. John Rice intends improving the appearance of his farm by erecting thereon a new bank barn this coming summer. Mr. George Mil- ler, of Cromarty, has the contract of the carpenter work, and Mr. George K.ydd, of Rennin, has the contract of the stone work, Both are fine workmen and a good job may be looked for. NEW STORE KEEPER. Mr. Coleman, formerly .of Kinburn, has opened out in Mr. Miller's new store in Cromarty. Mr. Coleman is not an entire stranger, as he clerked for 'some time'L- with Mr. Hislop when he started first in Crom- arty. Stops are getting pretty thick. There are now two stores in Staffa and two in Cromarty, one mile and a quar- ter apart. THE CoUNCIL.--,--The following is a summary of the votes polled for each. Councillor at the recent munieipal elec- tions for this township: Messrs. Cassidy, 197 ; Norris, 142 ; Barbour, 139 e Hoggarth, 126; Jefferson, 70: The Council for 1890 will therefore be Messrs, McLaren, Reeve ; Ryan, Deputy Reeve, by acclamation, and Cassidy, Barbour and Norris 'councillors. The retiring • member, Mr. Hoggarth, owes hie defeat more to over -confidence than to the voice of the municipality. CHASE'S RECIPES.—Dr. Chase's third and last Receipt Book is now being offered for sale. Mr. Woodley, of Seaforth, is taking orders for it. It is a book which should be in every family. It contains valuable receipts for almost every kind of disease that human flesh is heir to, besides receipts for all manner of other household requisites. It is much larger and more complete than any former similar work of the kind and will be found well worth the money asked for it. Mr. Woodley is now tak- ing orders for it and will no doubt call on miny within the next few days. 1152 LOCAL Bases.—Messrs. Lumsden & Wilson telegraphed a wholesale house in Toronto on Tuesday night at eight o'clock, for e quantity of goods'and the order was filled and received here by express at 8:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning. This isino exceptional odour- rence of the kind either.—The' Caledon- ian concert, in honor of the birth of Robert Burns, will be held in Cardno's hall on the 24th hest An excellent programme has been providech—Mr. and Mrs. Win. Snell, of Hullett, were in twain on Wednesday' This being the week of prayer meetings throughout the Province, meetings have been held nightly in the several churches in town and have so far been largely attended. The meeting this (Friday) evening will be held in the Methodist church.—Itee. Arthur Trott, of Michigan, son of Mr. n. Trott, of this town, e ill preach next Sabbath morning and evening in the Methodist church. Mr. Trott is spend- ing a couple of weeks with friends here. He is accompanied by Mrs. Trott.— The members of Mrs. Kirkman's Bible Glass presented her on Christmas eve with a handseme , easy chair. Mrs. Kirkman is a most devoted and pains- taking teacher, and this was a graceful acknowledgment on the pert of the • Tating men of her faithful efforts in their behalf.—There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Women's Chris- tian Temperance Union last Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. B. Smith, President, meeting of the Agricultural Society is heing held this week, and that of the cqieese factory company next Monday. --hLast week Constable Scott took Alex. Iiskimmons, a dangerous lunatie, to j il, and Constable Ainsley took a vag- rant called Wm. Hurley. He is an old an in his dottrige, not knowing where he came from any more than that,in his Younger days he lived in Eunston, near Napanee. It is high time our Reeves got a little humanity and decided on having a fit and proper place to house he poor and destitute and not have hem sent to jail., Morris. SCHOOL NOTES.—Mr. J00 Stalker re- turned to his school on Thursday twit. There must be some attraction in Wawanosh for this is Joe's fourth year. —Miss Annie Marshall and Master John Laidlaw go to the Clinton Colleg- iate Institute to prepare for 3rd class certificates.—Miss Annie Taylor, teach- er, Brussels,,, spent her holidays around home.—W. J, Tough, of Bayfield, has returned to do justice .for No. 1.—Mr. E. Richmond, late teacher at Marnoch, goes to Clinton in the meantime to enter upon a University course. LOCALS. —Schools have reopened after Christmas holidays.—Mr. B. Morrison, of Walton,takes charge of school section No, 9, fOr this year and Mr. W. Sloan, of Blyth, takes charge of No. 4.—On New Year's eve, a number of friends as- sembled at the reeidence of A. McCall, on the 7th concession where all enjoyed themselves until daylight threatened to appear. The New Year was danced in by twenty-two couples.—Wm. Moore, of Toronto, spent part of Christmas holidays with his parents on the 9th concession. —The new house on the 3rd concession received a general " warm- ing " on Tuesday night last. —Henry McA.rter, of Harriston, spent a few days last ,week on the 8th concession.—At the trustee election in school section No. '6, Wm. Cochrane was elected in the place of R. Armstrong, retired. Mrd Armstrong has put in 15 years as trustee and wants to take a rest now. Zurich. 1 BEAR in mind that we are still con• tinuing our Discount Sale during January. Twenty per cent. off on Dry Goods,- ten pert cent. off on Hardware and Crockery. HAPPI (7.1,B011ORN. N. B.—All parties indebted will save trouble by settling prior to the 15th. 1152 - THE ELECTION—The insult of the election for the council on Monday las was as 'follows: Reeve Fred Hess Deputy Reeve, Henry lifeyrock •'Coun cillors, Messrs. Moier, J. H. Schnel and John Voelker. Although the road were badtthere was a good turn out o ratepayers. BRIEFS.—Miss Lizzie Geiger, arrive home last Tuesday from Ann Arbour Michigan.—Air. Brownshinge and wife of New York, are visiting relatives an friends here.—Miss Lizzie Hess left fo South Bend, Indiana, last Tuesday. Mr. Geo. Schatz left for Cavalier, Da kota, on business.—Albert Fee is horn from Dakota. He intends 0 eta a while.—We understand that I Mr Henry Ortwein is an heir to the iFishe estate in Germany, $51,000,000. The went to Goderieh to attend a meetin there. SETTLE persona indebted to me will please settle up their accounts at once as I cannot possibly carry accounts over from one year to another. All accounts unpaid on 1st of February next will be charged ten per cent. interest until paid. TuobtAs COVENTRY, Seaforth. 1152-2 PIANOS AND ORGANS. —A few second- hand Pianos and Organs for sale or to rent cheap. Call at once. Scuff Baos., Seaforth. 11524 give an account of the standing of the School. He showed that there had been _a steady increase from an average of 40 to an average of over 60. After this followed some select music by the teachers of the Sunday school. (-The singing of the Misses. Dobson s and Messrs. McKay and Dobson was ap- preciated by all. An interesting read- ing, on." The Power of Kindness," by Mr. James Landsborough, and an in- structive address by Rev. Mr. Acheson concluded this part of the programme. Santa Claus then took presents from the handsome tree and gave one to each Sunday school scholar. The proceeds amounted to over $18. East Wawanosh. BRIEFS.—Mr. John R. Edwards has eturned from 'Michigan, where he has een for some time past. He says he ould rather live in Ontario yet.— Mr. . S. Scott returned to Clinton on Sat- rday last to resume his studies.—The eavy rains of the past tew weeks have wollen the creeks and rivers to an ense size. THE ELECTIONS. — At the recent loctions held in East Wawanoah Mr. hornas Taylor was elected' Reeve by majority of 106 over his opponent, Mr. Currie. The following Councillors were elected : Messrs. Patterson, Shiels and Roach. The elections passed off very quietly. a West Wawanosh. ELECTION.—The election took place on Monday for Reeve and Deputy - Reeve, and notwithstanding the very bad roads a large vote was polled. The following is the result: For J.' John- ston, 225; for A. Stewart, 210. Ma- jority for J. Johnston, 15. For Deputy- Reel/a, R. Lockhart, 236; J. Bowers, 199. Majority for Lockhart, 35. We are pleased that two as able and 'worthy men as Messrs. Johnston and Lockhart are elected to represent this township at -the County Council, although a hard canvass was made by their opponents. THE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION.— We would again remind our readers of the meeting of the Creamery Association to be held in Seaforth on Tuesday and Wednesday next. As will be seen by the official announcement in another column, there will be a large number of eminent men present who have made the business of dairying a special study and who are thoroughlwcompetent both to instruct and interestarmers must, hereafter, if they wish to succeed, de- pend more upon dairying and less • upon wheat growing and hence everything in connection with the business is of the greatest importance to them. At this meeting they may get information that will be worth to them many times more than the time and cost of attendance will amount to.—In this connection we may also state that the second Horse and Cattle Fair will be held on Wednes- day, the second day of the Association meeting, so that a good many may kill two birds with one stone by attending the Fair and the Association meeting too. it is expected that there will be several feriseign buyers in addition to the local men at the fair and parties having stock to dispose of should not miss this opportunity. There was a large busi- ness done at the last fair and theretis likely to be more done at the one oh -- Wednesday next, Brussels. ELECTIONS. —There being no °teal° in Morris, Grey and Brussels,, all t municipal officers being electeby accl mation,last Monday did not seem righit. This is the first time in our history th t no elections were on hand, aid some of the old 'election war horses by gone years looked as if somethi g was wrong. Bat It saved a gre t amount of enthusiasm and a corresporuli- ing amount of depression, a lot of ,ex -1 citement and a lot of free drinks, and the corporations a lot of expense. T old council met last Monday eveni and wound up the business of 1889 passing all outstanding accounts. Mesonic INSTALLATION. —The follo - ing officers of St. Joha's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., are installed for . the present term: W. le Sinclair, W. M.; Strachan, S. W(.; J. T. Pepper, J. J. Shaw, Secretary Thos. Fletch Treasurer; W. 11. Moss, S. D.;._ Th Kirkconnell, J. D.; W. B. Dickson, I. A. J. Howick, S. S.; Thos. Edgar, J. J. Y. S. Kirk, Tyler; W. H. Moss' a J. T. Pepper, Auditors. . BRIEFS.—Business is dull on aeco of the bad roads and wet weather. .C. Rogers, our largest merchant a salt manufacturer, is just now in troub having made an assignment, but it is be hoped a settlement may be speed ,effected so that he oars resume busin as leeqeire ; should he' net it will be seriousiloss to the village.—Our second horse fair of the season was 'held on Thursday of last week, but the wesit er was so wet- there was not aelarge atteed- ance, still a number of horses sold at good prices, one reaching. $210,—Rt. MolZi 11 Op. - A GOOD SALE.—The auction sale on the farm of Mr. James Campbell on the 14th eoncession,on Tuesday of last week was -attended by a large crowd , of peo- ple. The horses were not sold, but most of the other stock and implements realized very satisfactory prihes. Mr. Thomas Brown, of Seaforth, acted as auctioneer. THE Eaenimers.—The only municipal contest in this township was for the Dep.uty-Reeveship, and resulted in the election of Mr. John Beeneweis by a majority of 30; The following is a state- ment of the votes cast: Benneweis. Murdie. Polling Sub -Division No. 1 .67 1.7 " " " 8 87 1 41 gi gg 2 61 it 14 Sg 7 25 44 44 44 3 30 gg IC 4 36 .44 61 as 5 15 I. 6 24 50 62 63 24 75 43 Hullett. BBJEFs.—Mr. Henry Kelly, of the 13th concession, entertained a number of the young people at his residence on-' Friday evening last. * A very enjoyable, time was spent. —We welcome baok to our midst, • in his new aspect, Mr. Plummer, teacher. We wish him suc- cess in his new venture and hope the ln little' cottageik of the road may be the scene of muyh happiness.—The contract for building Birrnsi church, Hullett, has been let. to Messrs. Cluff & Bennett, of Seaforth, for $1,125, Mr. John Copp - has the contract for the brick work. Chiselhurst. LOCALITIES. — Mr. Geo. Fitzgerald left for college this week.—Mrs. Jas. Davey leaves for Wingham this week where she intends to reside.—Mr. and Mrs. W.Davey intend starting for MOun- tame View, California, next week:, Mr. Davey will be greatly missed as he is a respectable, obliging neighbor. i We sincerely wish them- a pleasant journey and success in their new home.—Some of the farmers of this vicinity are still ploughing, though the land is very wet. —While Mr. Jas. Connor was in Kippen the other day -he left his horse and rig in the shed while he went about his business. A team belonging to Mr. Dayman, tied at the hotel, broke loose, ran into the, shed, struck the buggy and totally destroying one' whe-el. This is the second accident Mr. Connor's buggy has suffered inside of a few days. 335 306 SAD INTELLIGENCE.—On New eYear's day Mr. Wm. Somers, of this township, received a letter informing him of the death of his third son', Richard Somers, which to6k place near Drayton, Dakota, on the 21st of December. The deceased was an industrious, steady young man,. 25 years of - age. He went to Dakota two years ago last summer and Was do- ing well there. He had been attending to his brother William who was laid up with typhoid fever. The brother got, better, batiltichard contracted the dis- ease and succumbed to it as above stat- ed. The sad news was a severe blow to Mr. Somers and his family. Tuckersmith., Couricue—Council met at Brucefield, December 27th, Councillor Walker be- ing absent. A few accounts were passed. Return of collector's roll ex- tended to January 15th, when it is hoped all taxers; will be paid; they should be paid by December 14th, every year, and if this ,good law were rigidly enforced it would greatly simplify the accounts and be in every way more satisfactory. There is, this year how- ever, less unpaid taxes than for a great many years past at the same time. The rate of interest on certain mortgages held by the corporation was reduced, making a uniform rate of six per cent. and taking effect on the first of March. S. SMILLIE, Clerk. THE ELECTION. —The following is a statement of the votes polled in this township on Monday last: DEPUTY -REEVE. THE TOWN ELECTIONS. —The town elections did not create a great deal of excitement this year. The principal aontest was for the Deputy Reeveship, and as will be seen the voting was pretty clean The day was wet and disagree- able, and the roads about as bad as they could be, so that it was not very pleasant getting around. There will be • r, s. • 7 • ; nt F. ad to ly SS a Graham, Reeve elect, .has donated street lamp to the village to be place the bridge. The main street is now lighted on dark nights.—The ann a on ell al Sub -Division No. 1 46 it 44 2 .1 14 46 3 44 pieces in his own inimitable manner and received a hearty encore, to which he good-naturedly responded. The recita- tions as given by the Misses M. and M. McLean were excellent and much en- joyed, as were also the reeitations given by Mr. E. Roedding, and MK. D. L. 'Thomson sang a solo which was well ieceived, but we would make special mention of the readings and recit- ations as given by Mrs. Ganld, of London, the well-kmown elocutionist who more than delighted the audi- ence, holding them spell bound at times with emotion, and again con- vulsing them with laughter by her humorous manner and spicy selec- tions. • Zetland. NOTES.—Rev. Mr. Shortt, of Wing - ham, took charge of the Young People's Christian Endeavor meeting last Thurs- day evening.—Mrs. Pelton and Miss Felton, of Atwood, are visiting at Mr. J. Pelton's this week. --Another of those happy events when every one seemed to be enjoying themselves, occurred at .the residence of Mr. Robert Kennedy last week. Mr. Newton A. Menagh, of Oshawa, led Miss Susie J., third daughter of Mr. Kennedy, a blushing bride of eighteen, to the altar. May prosperity be theirs in the journey of life.—Mr. Richard Sutton, formerly, of this place, but lately of Drayton, was married on New Year's eve to Miss Jane Thcrnton.—Scarcely a house in and around Zetland, but has from one to three down with measles. Some are pretty bad cases requiring a 'physician, while others are getting along without. (The above was received too late for last week.) McKay Weber.' 19 117 22 35 49 57 • -42 58 • — Majority for geber COUNCILLORS James Dallas, 105; James McIntosh, 143; ieter McKay, 202; James Sproat, 276; James Walker, 216. The Council Will therefore be Mr. R. McLean,' Reeve ; Mr. Jacob Weber, Deputy -Reeve ; and Messrs. McKay, Sproat and Walker councillors. 3 A PLEASANT SURPRISE. —On Friday evening last a large party of yountpeo- ple, mostly from Chiselhurst and vicin- ity, drove to the residence of Mr. Thos. Shillinglaw, teacher in ...SchoOl Section No. 7. Hibbs"' but who resides in Tuckeramith, and took possession of his large abd commodious house. After -receiving ainost cordial welcome from 'Mr. and Mrs:=-Shillinglaw, and having deposited their well filled 'baskets, dancing Was' the text in order, which was kept_up until an early hour. Mr. Samuel 4teacy, of Lumley, acted as "Knight f,the Bow," while the call- ing off was ably attended to by Mr. Fairbairn, 'Of Hensall._ As the lads and lassies tripped the light fantastic with all the buoyancy of youthful enthusiasm, the hours -sped on and when "the march of the constellations showed the near approach ef the time, when the roosters would be -commencing their morning hymns the happy company departed, feeling that they had spent a most en- joyable eiiening.—A GUEST. CHRISTMAS TREE AND ENTERTAIN- MENT.—A very successful Sunday school entertainment was held at the Red School, on the evening of Monday, De- cember 23rd. About two years ago a Sunday school was opened here, with Mr. Johnston as its supsrintendent, and the great progress made in the work shows the interest taken in the Master's cause by the young people -of the Sec- tion. After the chair was taken by Mr. Fotheringharn, the Rev. Mr. Acheson opened the meeting with prayer, and -then Mr. Johnston was' called upon to 132 '267 132 135 St. Helens, A LECTURE. —The second of the course of lectures in connection with the Mechanics' Institute of St. Helens, was delivered in the Presbyterian Church here by Professor J. Stenhouse, of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Toronto. Rev. Mr. Anderson introduc- ed the lecturer, who took for his sub- ject "Mesmerism." After a brief his- torical sketch of the art, Professor Sten- house explained the physological condit- ions of the mesmeric state and their re- lation to the powers of the mind. The lecture was illustrated in a very inter- esting manner by diagrams and dissec- tions. 180- E. McFAUL, Wroxeter. THE OLDEST INHABITANT. — There died on Sunday morning last the oldest resident of the village, and one of the oldest inhabitants of this section—Mrs. Margaret Dunbar, mother-in-law of Mr, George Barnard. Mrs. Dunbrir was a native of Banffshire, Seotland, hnd died at the ripe age of 93 years and, days. THE Emictions.--There was a good deal of quiet excitement on Monday last over the village' elections. The vote resulted as follows: Thomas Gibson,Jr., 83; W. M. Lee, 64; Thos. Hemphill, 62;'J. B. Vogt, 59; James Paulin, 39. The first four, with Mr. T. B. Sanders, re-elected reeve by acclamation, form the Council for 1890. The features of the day were the large vote polled by •‘ Tommy" Gibson, who scored a total of 83 out of 89 votes cast, and the de- feat of Mr. Paulin, who headed the poll last year. SAUGEEN FIRE 1N8URANCE COMPANY. —A number in this vicinity are inter- ested in the ill-starred Saugeen Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Mount Forest, whose affairs, are being wound up by the sheriff. Several parties were assessed by the Company, w hile it was under the management of the late Secretary, upon premium notes long expired, and obliged under, threat of legal iiction to pay the assessments. It now appears that these assessments were illegal, and all who have paid to -the Company assessments on account of premium notes made more a than forty days after the expiry of the notes, are entitled to have their money refunded. The liquidators of the Company are William Grover and Mr. James Mur- doch, Mount Forest, to whom claims of this kind should be made. Grey. BRIEFS.—James Cusic, of the 16th concession, had a wood -bee on the 3rd inst., followed by a lively hop at night. The young folks turned out in full force and made both a success.—Peter Mc- Intosh and his men were very busy last week getting out timber for their barn. —Neil Duncanson and Jas. Cuthill, and their respective families, have lately re- moved into their new residences,—Mrs. Logan, of St Maui, a (former resident of Grey, is around visiting her old neigh- bors and friends on the 14th and 16th concessions. She is quite hale and hearty as of yore.—There was a surprise party at Peter Sinclair's on Christmas night, and the young people went in for a night's fun, responding merrily to the lively strains of the violin by "tripping the light fantastic toe" to their hearts' eontent. The utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed. Nothing unpleasant occurred to mar the pleasure of the even- ing, and it was kept up till dawn of the next day.—School re -opened in school section No. 1 on. Friday of last week. Mr. Pickard and his little school re- ceived a visit from Misses C. Calder and Jennie Ritchie on that day, These ladies are teachers, and they will begin to reign in their own little kingdoms on Monday of this week.—Mrs. John Mc- Intosh is very ill with diabetes. Rensall. FARMERS, ATTENTION.—S. C. Klau- Ben wishes to remind you that Harness is down below barley prices. Good team harness at $25, single harness as low as $10. Give me a call and -see what 1 can do for you. J. C. KLAUSRIti. 1152-3 Mn. COOK, Deritist,iof Clinton, will visit Hensall for the practice of his profession the -second and fourth Monday in every month, commencing with Monday next, January 13th and will be found at A. Murdock & Oo's Hotel. 1162 ANOTHER THOROUGHBRED. —Mr. Jas. Berry, of Heiman, has recently purchas- ed at a high price the thoroughbred running stallion, "Edinburg," from Kentucky, the ,'bast bred and fastest running stallion ever Ilrought to this country. BBIEFS.—Quite a number of our vil- lagers ab attacked' with "la grippe" but we -are pleased to say the grip is as yet not very severe.—On Sabbath morn- ing and evening last ballets were hand- ed in on the collection plates in Carmel Presbyterian Church for the election of three new elders and the following men- tioned gentlemen received the highest number of votes, viz t) Wm. Moir, A. McPherson, and John McEwen.— Mrs. Humeston, of London, and Mr. J. W. Humeston, Of Manitoba, were re- cently the guests of Mr. S. Hurneston, of this place.—The Revs. E. A. Fear and J.S. Henderson, of this place, were in tendon this week hearing Mr. Moody, the, great evangelist, and speak in the highest terms of his earnestness and power.—Mr. Wm. Hood, of Palmerston, is here at present among his old friends. CONCERT --The concert held here on Tuesday evening of this week in Cox - worth's hall under the auspices of the Foresters of this place, known as Court Ivy Green Lodge, was a decided success, . the programme being excellent, the at- tendance large, and the proceeds fully up to, if not even more than anticipated. Space would forbid us giVing an extend- ed report of the same, but we would just state that the music as supplied by the Harmonica Band of Exeter was alike well selected- and well rendered. The solos as sung by Mrs. Cook were as usual wall rendered and much appreci- ated. Mr. Westcott also sung a couple —OF THE— AM E RI CA.N DRY GOODS —AND— Millinery House, SEAFORTH, Has pleasure in improving this seasonable opportunity by thank- ing his nulnerous customers for the patronage shown him daring the year which has just closed. For the New Year upon which we have entered, we promise the people of Seaforth and community our very best services. Our store, as usual,, will be filled in the early spring with the pro- ducts of the best home and foreign manufacturers, and otir aim will continue to be to place style, variety, quality and quantity on our countets at the lowest possible price. E. McFAUp., SEAFORTH. Porter's Hill' Council were all present - with the exception of Bro. Charles. Wallis, who was delayed in Goderich ort most important business. Snienez.--On Wednesday evening, New Year's night, the people of this usually quiet place were startled on hearing that Mr. Wm. Brown committed. suicide and had been found in his barn, hanging f dead: A Coroner's Inquest - was held and no reason could be assign- ed for the aet. Deceased was well- known as a quiet, peaceable man, and was highly respected. BRIEFS.—Mr. John A. Ferguson visiting in Goderich.—Mr. James Hus- ton has moved from the Sauble Line to Louisa street. —Mr. Archie Jones has• moved from the Sauble Line to Main street.—Miss Annie Beattie, of Clinton, hias been visiting friends here,—Miases Hattie Jordan Maggie Connell, Mary Parker, J. liofley, and Mr. George Jones, of Clinton, spent Sunday here. --- Mr. A. Erwin is the proud possessor of the finest teamiin Huron county. While driving in Goderich township on Mon- day they became alarmed at some ob- ject on the road, but were unable to, escape. We are pleased that the acci- dent was not more serious.—Miss Emma Erwin is visiting in Clinton. PERSONALS.—Miss Lottie Kerr, of Clinton, has been visiting Miss A.nnie Miller.—Mrs. T. J. Moorehouse left last week to visit in Penconning, Michigan. —Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Reid have been spending holidays in Exeter.—Mr. and _ Mrs. G. H. Hewson 'were in Henan last Sunday.—Mr. Andrew Roth Taylor, of Zurich, was home last Sundays—Rev. Mr. Mitchell preached very acceptably in St. Andrew's church on Sunday morn- ing.—Mr. L. Deihl, of Varna, occupied - the pulpit of Trinity church on Sunday morning, Rev. Mr. Hodgins being in Brussels. Kinburn. PERSONALS.—Mr. G. S. Stanley, of the Soo, has been visiting`friends in this vicinity.—Mr. M. McNeil. of Fullerton, also spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. F. J. Coleman.—Mr. John McNeil, who has been clerking for his brother- in-lew, Mr. F. J. Coleman, during the inset year, left permanently a few weeks ago for his home in Fullerton to the sor- row of the people in this neighborhood with whom Mr. McNeil was a general favorite.manwhBUSINESSo as carried on a successful Cmences.—Mr. F. J. Cole - mercantile business in our village, has leased a store in Cromarty, and left last week to open his new shop. Since open- ing business here Mr. ;Coleman has, by his Courteous manner and honorable dealings,gained for himself many/friends who, while they regret his removal, wish him every success in his new sphere and congratulate «the Cromarty people on sesuring so worthy a citizen. Mr. Coleman's business here is being ably attended te by Miss Sohoales. SOIREE.—Notwithstanding the in- clement weather the soiree held here on New Year's night was, to say the least, a success. Some disappointment was occasioned by several ministers who had promised to be present sending an ex- cuse at the eleventh hour, consequently' the number of speakers was somewhat limited, but we think when we mention that addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr. Ramsay,of Londesborceiand the pas- tor, Rev. Mr. Ferguson, it is a :sufficient guarantee that the intellectual part of the programme was a treat. Suitable music was furnished by the choir, Several recitations and readings were also given with acceptance. Mr. R. Stepheneon superintendent of the Sab- -bath School, occupied the chair, and filled the office with his usual ability. The eatables served in the hall were all that the most avaricious epicure could desire, which is another indication that the ladies are bound to retain the envi- able reputation that Kinburn:teas have enjoyed. The proceeds, which amount- ed to upwards of $40, are to be devoted towards enlarging -the library. '-Bayfield. NOTICE.--8ubscribers of THE Exeosi- TOR should call on F. Edwards and leave their subscriptions. HYMSNEAL.—On Thursday evening last one of those pleasing events which seldom occur her took place, when Mr. David Dunlop and Mrs. Rickey Dresser were united in the holy bonds of matri- mony by Rev. Mr. Hill. It is needless to say that the presents were both num- erous yan d ocuOsNortly. T BRITONS. —The Young Britons of Bayfield purpose holding their annual tea -meeting and concert in the town hall on Wednesday evening, January 15th. Rev. Messrs. Hodgins and Hill, Bayfield; Rev. Mr. Hart, Varna; and Mr. Todd, Clinton, are to speak. Messrs. Shane and Tanner, of Blyth, are expected; also Porter's hill string band and Bayfield band. ROYAL TEMPLARS' CONCERT.—On Fri- day evening last the Royal Tempters of Temperance held. a concert in the town hall, when a fairly sized audience was present. Members of Porter's, Hill Lodge furnished the programme of musi- cal selections, chorines, solos, readings and recitations. The singing of Miss McLeod was well received Rev. Mr. Hill made a short speech; Mr. Tomlin- son gave part of a reading, and seemed to be wound up for all night. The house clapped him down. The members of Hills Green. Ncsrits.—We regret to learn of the death of Miss Mau Hill, which took place on Thursday last in the very prime of life from that fatal disease, consump- tion. She makes the fourth in Mr. Hill's family who died from the same disease.—Mr. George Maines, who had been out in the Black Hills for several years returned home about a week ago to die. He lived only a short time after reaching home. He was 24 year. of age. —Mr. Dick Hotham is visiting friends in and around this vicinity before he again leaves for Manitoba, where he has a good "sit."—' -A wagonload of our boys and girls attended the party given in Hensall at the residence of Mr. James. Troyer. Messrs. J. Jarrott and Ned Shafer supplied the mimic to the satis- faction of all present.—Mr. Peter Hagan is expected home from Dakota soon.— Eddie Hagan, son M. James Hagan, Esq., is in Clinton attending the- Col- • legiate Institute.—Mr. Harry fdcLyn- -chie has moved into the house lately 'oc- cupied by Mrs. Anne Troyers Sunshine. BRIEFS.—Mrs. Conery hae gone to ve- sicle in Winghaire—Mr. Henry Clarke formerly of the 5th concession of Morris, but now a successful farmer in. Mani- toba, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr. Clark speaks in favorable terms of the prairie province, and as he has been there about eight years he should know something' about the country. He in- tends leaving this week to visit friends in Michigan, and from thence to his home in lifanitoba.—Mr. Downey, pro- prietor of the Bodmin Lime Works, has purchased the house formerly occuPied by J. DeForeat and will move it, to Boclmin on skids as soon as it comes snow.—Mrs. Miskimmons intends going to Toronto to reside during the winter. —Mr. James Hall has returned home frem Toronto where he has been visiting friends, —A spring colt belonging to John Healy received a bad kick from one of the older horses which got loose in the stable one night recently.—Mr. Thomas Russell has the first young stock we have heard of this year, being a litter of 12 pigs. Can they be called. spring pigs.—Mr. James' Seale purchased a pair of spring colts at 'Tames Smith's sale for $130. • The colts belonged to Pi 3. Kelly of the 5th line of Morris. 1•10.1•1••••••••••••1•011Mt . TWENTY-SECOND YEA WliTOIJE NUM BE 3.0.5 Great Bailgaii —AT THE— Cheap Cash Stc HOFFMAN 8E. 00 Great Bargains going in good and suitable articles for Holiday ents at our, CHEAP SAL Of which the following are' -'a few: Goods, Mantles, Mantle Cloths, Blankets, hawls, Clouds, Scarfs, Caps, Hooda, Corsets, Gloves, - Hose, Collars, Cuffs, Handkep Laces, Ribbons, Lace Curtains, nery, and a host _ of other antic numerous to mention here. Piete and take a look through the etc fore completing your purchases, al Cheap Oash Si —OF HOFFIVIAN CARDNO'S BLOC SEA FO IT SCIENCE Has COnciuei And made it possible to ResttO tive Eye Sight to Normal Vi J. S. -Babel Is happy to announce that he has Patent Dioptrie Eye IA which will enable him to fit all defect ASTIGMATISM, - IIY PERM ETROPIA, MYOPIA, PRESBYOPIA, OR ANY COMPOUND DEFII Astigmatism is due to irregular shii and is usually congenital. Many SC1M with this defect are -called stupid, bi perly fitted glasses they may becOme est of scholars. This is quite a co dangerous defect.—Hypermetropia iS ation which keeps the ciliary muscle whereas in a normal eye it is al Looking at a distance This defect may result in nervous deprssiorr even prostration.----Myopia3eatlis bas - of the eye, which should be very ea to prevent an increase of the defect, -ultimate blindness.—Presbyopia is a aortunedation in the eye, which may act unless corrected by misificlid aid. Frequently nervous or !sick h also serious illness, are brought o more of the above defects. Re charge for testing your eyes. J.S.ROBERTS, Chemist& CARDNO'S BLOCK, SEAFO —A despatch from Havirses Scotia says: About midnigh day night a cottage, in an ino about three miles from H occupied by a woman and thr was discovered to be on fire. pante barely escaped with and didn't save a stitch but clothes. Tile nearest house mile distant, and the mother ren almost per bed before th, it barefooted. _ destroyed. WSW own Stevenson, who was absent a —The Badger Mining Co era of Badger silver mine Arthur, have just declared dend, payable January 15th per share on 50,000 shares stock of 1250,000-3 This is to ten per cent. on the remarkable when it is con the mine had previously ret proprietors all the original ted in lands, buildings, machinery and mill, bes ample -cash for ordinary we sea still left in the treasury. aTnijair Blirtahmeptoarrival oft Thutr lady, accompanied by a boy p months Railway sfioklaliaygh directions that her trunk b Canadian then drooped dead upon t Drs. Patullo and Moore h at the depot and did all th hie'but they quickly pr dead, heart disease bei It has since transpired til her way to Shelbourrae, wh santedwatrhta.t her name was has it that Pro the dairying expert at the cultural College, Guelph, his position as comfortable desire it to be, in conseque strained. n d relations himself. eis bet we Mills salary of $2,000 per an said that the Dominion will give all this and a th more if he will transfer h the ,experimental farm is further stated that Pr has decided to accept, offer, and that he has sent tion to the Ontario Gaire