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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1890-03-14, Page 8.3 4 - te, - S.. 43 •O !THE H CRON EXPOSITOR. MARCH 14 189(,. EDWARD CASH, —IS STILL BUYING— Hides, Sheep Skins, Tallow, and Raw Furs. tor Two Grain Scales for sale cheap. Goderich Steeet, Seaforth.' 1117 Clothing. Clothing,. Spring Stock now Complete. — GENTLEMEN,—The excuse "1 can't afford to buy a New Suit " is a very lame one, when we assure you that we can sell you a perfect fitting, well -made and trimmed, and warranted to [wear suit of clothes,for thesrnall sum of $3.75. Men's uits, all prices, up t3 $15. Ten dollars wit buy beauty. Boys', Youths' and Children!8 in endless variety and prices. We eelip e all former seasons in clothing. The Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House, orner Alin and Market Streets, Seaforth. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth non zpooitor. DISTRTOT MATTERS. PROMOTION EXAMINATION ?—Mr.Tom, Inspector of Public Schools for South Huron, wishes us to say that the Huron Uniform Promotion Examinations for the Public Schools will be held on Fri- day, March 28th. Teachers mast send to the Inspector at once for the number ef papers required for promotion from the second to the :third and fromj the third to the fourth elasses. Papers Will be mailed to the the teachers on the 24th inst. • ANOTHER CHAMPION CURLER.—The members of the Seaforth Curling Club completed on Friday last the competi- tion for the Seaforth Club Tankard. For this trophy each member played a three stone game, man against man, the longest liver being entitled to hold the tankard until next season. The two last to play were Mr. John Weir and Mr. John Lyon, the holder of the tankard for last year. In this final match Mr. Weir came out victorious by four shots, and has the honor of holding the tankard for this season. He also won the jubilee medal in a point com- petition, making a score of 33. Mr. Weir thus closes the season with the hest curling record in the club: THE CARNIVAL.—The first carnival of the season was held in the skating eink on Friday evening last. The attendance Was not large, but the good ice and the 1111usic of the 33rd Battalion band assis- ted greatly in meking those who *ere present enjoy themselves. The first race was for boys under fifteen and Was wou by Frank Dorsey, A. Currie, 2-nd. Next came the barrel race, which after affording great amusement to the spec- tators was won by W. Hawkshaw, Harry Watson 2nd. The three mile open race came last. After a hard con- test it was won by W. Adams, Egmond- ville, G. Baldwin, 2nd. The set of dishes_offered as a spectators' prize was got by Mrs. James .McMichael, Sea - forth. - e MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT.*—The Music Circle concert, under Professor Callap- der, on Monday evening next, promises to be a very successful affair. The choruses are very pretty and will be rendered by one hundred voices.. The (i. other numbers througlaout Wit all excite pleasure and satisfaction, eying been carefully selected by Mra attendee to cause a first-class entertainment. Mrs. Callender and Dr. Hart, of Brantford ihetheir numbers will convey to our town the reputaeiou that city has for first-class soprano and bass singers. Stagear- raingeraenta and decorations are also be- ing made that will add much to the en- joyment of all. We hope to see a large house on Monday evening. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL—From the re- ports of the teachers presented at the last meeting of the Trustee Board we learn that the Public School is again filled up almost to overflowing and if the increase continues it will not be very long until it will be necessary to employ a tenth teacher. The number on the roll during the past month was 534 and the average attendance was 435 and this notwithstanding an unusually large number of absentees and theclosingof some of the departments for iieveral days on account of la grippe. The fol- lowing is a statement of the average at- tendance in each of the several depart- ment, viz: Mr. McFaurs, 43; Miss A. Cowan's, 55; Miss K. Cowan's, 50.; Miss Elder, .42 ; Miss Killoran's, 50; Miss A. Watson's 44; Mrs. Campbell's, 45; Miss B. Watson's,48 and Mrs. °potter's, 56. grew 80 lbs. This product he planted again last year and realized 15 bushels, which he is mow selling Mit for seed at $2 per bushel. Two years ago Mr. Stafford cleared over $300 on the sale of garden vegetables, and for last year he expects his profits,veill be a good deal larger. Besides running his garden he carries on all other kinds of farming. He always goes in for the best, and rarely has a failure, and he is making money. *e, 0 PRESBYTERY OF HURON.—This Pres- bytery met in Clinton on the llth inst. Session records were examined and at- tested. Reports on the "State of Re- ligion" and Sabbath Observance were given by Messrs. Musgrave and Hender- son, respectively. In the absence of Mr. McConnell, indisposed by la grippe, the report on Temperance was read by Mr. Acheson. ,Mr. Fletcher stated that the congregatien of Carmel Church, Hemel', raised the stipend of their minister to $1,000 and gave a month's holiday , yearly. This Presbytery ex- pressed satisfaction with the commend- able action of the Hensall congregation in the matter. A call was taken up from Bayfield and Bethany in favor of Rev. Robert Henderson. A letter frbm Mr. McConnell was read, stating that he moderated in thecall in the usual way. The call was sustained, after hearing Messrs. Simons and Torrance in support of it, testifying to its unanitn- ity, etc. The congregations promise an annual stipend of $450 and the Presby- tery agreed to apply to the Assembly's Home Mission Committee for a supple- ment of $300 to make the stipend $750. It was also agreed to ask that the sup- plement of $250 be continued to Grand Bend and Corbett. Reports of mission- ary meetings held andmissionary sermons preached and given:, Mems. Hender- isl 'son and Simons we re appointed mem- bers of the Synod' Committee of Bills and overtures. 'Dr. Laing, of Dundee, was nominated as the next Moderator ef the General Assembly. The following motion was unanimously passed with regard to Sabbath Observance: "The Peesbytery, in view of the persistent attempts made bx railroad, canal, steam. - boat companies and other commercial corporations to rob the community of the boon of a well kept Sabbath, and being iimpressed with the importance of pre- serving the sacredness of the day, (both from an economic and religious t - ;point of view, would express its decided satisfaction with the bill now before the Dominion Legislature to secure the bet- ter observance of the Lord's Day, and would further express the hope that our representatives in Parliament give the bill their hearty support, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Charlton and the members who repre- sent this county in the Dominion House of Commons." Next meeting of Pres- bytery to be held in Blyth in May. : 0 I • --.. BELL ORGANS.---NOTIOE—Any of the above Organs not sold by Scott Brothers or their agents in Seaforth or vicinity will not be guaran- teed by us. W. BELL & Co., Guelph. 1161-3 NOTICE TO Hou FEEDERS.—The under- signed will buy hogs till the warm weather sets, t in. We are now paying $5.50 for choice light hogs and it is quite possible they may be higher ' before spring opens, so that all who have hogs from 125 pounds to 200 pounds will find it pays better to fatten and sell them now than hold them till the fallSeaforth Pork Packing House. ESTATM OF H. RV313. G-ENERAL Servant Wanted, one able to (took preferred. Small family. Apply at EXPOSITOIL OFFION, Seaforth. 1161x1 HARRY SPEARE, Graduate of the Cleveland Cutting School, has opened a tailor shop above Good's Grocery Store, where he will be pleased to see his former customers as well as new ones. All workguaranteed and prices moderate. Your patronags solicited. . 'Yours Truly, H. SMARM, Seaforth. 1161 SOUTM HURON AGRICULTURAL SO- glETY. —At a meeting of the Directors of the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety, held at Hensall on Monday last, it was decided to hold the next Fall Show at Seaforth, in conjunction with the Tuckerenaith Branch. It was also decided to hold the Spring Show at Brucefield on Wednesday, April 16th. In connection with the Spring Show it was decided, if the weather be favor- able, as an additional attraction to the spectators to have all the animals enter- ed for competition on the grounds before the judges commence work, and at the conclusion of the judging a grand par- ade of all the prize animals will be made in the show tring. In this way all who attend the show will have ample oppor- tunity of seeing and examining all the animals both before they are t shown and after the judges -have given the awards. PROFITABLE FARMING. — Mr. John Stafford, of the 13th concession of Mc Killop, is a farmer who devotes a good deal of attention to gardening, and the manlier in which he makes it .pay may be judged from the following: Last year he sold. 200 bushels of onions, at 75 .cents per bushel; 3,000 heads of cab- bage at $6 per hundred, and 1.700 heads of cauliflower for $30. All this stuff was grown off one and three-eighths of an acre of land, and as will be seen re- alised $360, and Mr. Stafford did all the work himself besides attending to other farm work. This pays better than growing fall wheat. Mr. Stafford also grew 170 bags of potatoes from an acre and a quarter of land. Two- years agp he planted lte lbs., of seed of the Empire State variety of potatoes from which he fte - 9. LOCAL BRIEFS. —The weather is once more mild and spring like.—Mr. C. Clarkson will address young men in the Young Men's Christian Association. Rooms, on eVVednesday evening next.— Mr. Robert McCartney, of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, intends leaving here on the 25th inst., with his family • and effects for Moose Jaw, Northwest Terri- tory. We are sorry to lose such good men as Mr. McCartney, but :wish him prosperity in his new home.—Mr. John R. Paul, manager of the Messrs. Living - stone's flax business in this town, is at present hereto give out seed and make arrangements for the growing of flax this season.—Mr. R. Gray, milk -man, has put a handsome new covered milk van on the road.—Miss Cavan, neice of Mrs. A. D. McDonald, who has been visiting at the Manse for several weeks, returned to her home in Paris on Mon- day.—Some boys and girls, intent on helping in a good work, arranged to give a concert on a small scale, in aid of the benevolent fund of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. The con- cert was held last Friday evening at the -residence of Mrs. A. Cardno, and, as a result, a goodly sum, considering the juvenility of the donors, was handed to the ladies, and for which the ladies desire to tender their best thanks.— Captain Hunter and Lieutenant Carr have been visiting the different families and raembers of the Salvation Army during the past week, and the soldiers are well pleased with the interest shown in their welfare and the good advice giveh them. — Mr. John Hannah will run four creaaheries during the coming season, Seaforth, Londes: bon', Goderich and Kirkton.---Miss Hoffman'who for the past few years has been head matinee in the establish- ment of Hoffman & Ce., left town this week for Waterloo, where she has taken a similar position in a large establish- ment there. Her successor here is Miss Doble, and the patrons of this old and popular establishment will find her fully competent to give them the most ample satisfaction.—On Monday last as Mr. R. Roache, of the Commercial Hotel, was driving a young horse along Main street the animal commenced to kick vieiously, and in a few minutes had knocked the cart into smithereens. It mounted the sidewalk in front of Laid - law's grocery, but was secured before any serious damage was done.—The ladies:of the Women's Christian Tem-- peranbe Union are circulating petitions asking Perliament to pass a Prohibitory, Liquor Law.—The semi-annual meeting of the Town -Foot Ball Club will be held at the Queen's Hotel on Saturday even- ing next at 8 o'clock sharp. There are some newiplayers who are expected to put new life into the club,' and some old players back to town to see the boys through ; so that every one who takes an intereet in the club ishould be on hand. The club made a iplendid record last season, and no doubt/they will do as well next.—We are glacKto learn that Mr. Keetle, of Goderich street, who has been seriously ill for some time with la grippe, followed by typhoid fever, is, again sufficiently recovered to be around and hopes to be able to resume work ,soon. His wife and sister-in-law, who were also down with the fever, are re- covering.—Mr. Alex. Neilans, of Mc- , Killori, has been seriously ill with an t attack of inflantmation of the lungs, but: is now recovering.—On Thursday morn ing, while coming out of his house, Mr. Thomas Darwin slipped and fell. For- tunately no bones were broken, but is he is a heavy man and over 80 years Of age he received a severe !shock, butr We hope no serious results will ensue. , Tome COUNCIL. — The Council held its regular meeting On Monday evening last. The sum of $1,000 was placed to the credit of the public school board, and a like amount to the credit of the Collegiate Institute Board, for the pur-- pose of meeting current expenses. A committee composed of the Reeve, T. W. Duncan, John A. Wilson and James Watson, was appointed to devise a scheme to improve our fire protection. A motion to have an electric light :lamp placed at corner of John and !High streets, and one at Bell's hotel, was lost, but a motion to have a lamp at the cor- ner of John and High streets was carried. The Clerk was requested to forward our representative in the House of Com- mons, Mr. John McMillan, M. P., a communication, asking him to support the bill before the House "for compel- ling railways under Dominion control to deepen their culverts under railway tracks for the purpose of giving munici- palities better draining facilities." Ac- counts to the amount of $572, were ordered to be paid. In -compliance with a request of the Business Merei Associa- tion, ie committee composed of COuncil- tors Beattie, Duncan' J. A. Wilson and Good, was appointedwith, a view to the purchase, leasing or renting of a suitable market site on Main street. The Council agreed to pay Mr. A. Cardno the sum of $50 for the use of the town clekle for the current year, and to keep the clock regularly wound, Mr. Cardno to 'keep the clock in thorough and efficient repair. The Waterworks Committee was instructed to place an assurance of from three to five thousand dollars on the waterworks building. A committee composed of Messrs. Darwin, Davidson 'and John A. Wilson was ap- pointed te devise a scheme to further the idea of the Local -House amending the statutes so as to make it compulsory to have the tires of vehicles carrying heavy loads of not less than a certain width, so as not to injure the roads as at present, and report at next meeting of the Council. The Deputy Reeve, George Good and John Darwin were appointed a committee to devise a scheme to have the financial statement of the Town Treesurer, Treasurer of Public School and Treasurer of the Collegiate Institute printed or put in shape so that they will be more conveniently access- ible to the ratepayers, and report at next meeting of the Council. The Coun- cil thea adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor —A special meeting was held on Wednesday evening. A motion in- structing -the Fire and Water Committee to advertise for tenders for the position of 'engineer at the waterworks, was lost. Ad amendment was carried, however, to the effect that the application of R. S. Roberts, of the waterworks, for an advance of salary, be received, and that this Council agree to continue the salary as it is at present, viz.: $400 per annum veith free house, firewood and light, and that on account of rumors about said engineer, a committee composed of the Mayor, Councillors Darwin andDuncan, was appointed to enquire into the ru- mors, and report to the Council at the earliest possible date. The Council meet again on Tuesday evening next. Bonsai'. BANKRUPT STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. —Frank O'Neil & Co., of Hensall, have just re- ceived over $2,000 worth of Boots and Shoes of all kinds which they will sell at. less than cost" price. H you want Boots and Shoes cheap just come right along. ,The old stand, Hermit. F. & Co, 1161-2 BRIEFS.—A very interesting song ser- vice was recently held in the Methodist church in this place.—Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, of Ailea Craig, are in the vil- lage this week visiting their son and daughter, Mr. IL Arnold and Mrs. Mac:. arthur.—Mr. George Forrest and sister, of near Hills Green left here this week for Manitoba. We wish thein a safe trip and all success.—Mr. James Berry, the Well-known horse dealer of this vil- lage, has recently purchased b fine 50 - acre farm near Clinton, and intends once more living the independent and happy life of a farmer. We wish him sucoess.—The annual tea - meeting of St. Paul'i•ehurch, on Thurs- day evening of last week, was well at- tended, and was a pleasant and success- ful affair. An extended report will ap- pear next- week.—The Rev. Mr. Hod- gins and wife and Mrs. Nichol, all of Bayfield, were in the village this week visiting friends.—Mr. W. R. Hodgins, of Kincardine, and formerly of, thie vil- lage, was also here this week for *few days looking hebaand hearty and in his usual good ,spireleleas-qhe new iron bridge is to be put in peffeeftten Thursday of this week about iii'semuire south of this station.—Mr. H. Cook, of the Hensall Mills is shipping away a large number of carloads of flour.—Mr. Jas. White recently shipped for the American market a carload of very fine horses. Farquhar. lambs this season.—Mr. Wm. Towers and Mr. Thomas Rundle, of the bound- ary, have each sold a horse for the hand- some sum of $200.—Mr. George Sander- cott, of this locality, has gone to his brother in the prairie province.—Mr. Walter Gardiner hag had a very severe attack of la grippe, but is now eonvale- seent.—Mr. Wm. Brimacombe has bed' visiting his uncle in Exeter, and return- ed a few days ago feeling much improved in health.—Mr. Simon Campbell, of the Thames Road, has a fol a few days old, the earliest in this locality. Wroxeter. SCORE A DEFEAT.—Two rinks of the Curling Club met a like number of op- ponents from the Walkerton Club at Harriston on Tuesday last. The Walk- erton players demonstrated that it was really their good play which won the Tankard at Toronto by beating the Wroxeter team by 19 points. BRIEF NOTES.—Mr. A. Cromwell has purchased the coopershop at Mount Forest from Mr. Gardner, and will re- move thither next weeki--Mr. Peter Earner and son left for Manitoba on the colonists' special train Tuesday, taking with them several horses.—Mr. Thos. Pope is about to resume farming, and will shortly enter upon his own place in Turnberry, Mr. McPherson'his late tenant, having given it up. --Mr. John Moffatt was united in marriage to Miss Isabella Barnard on Wednesday of last week. T,he young couple went direct to Norfolk County, where,Mr. Moffatt will begin farming. Zurich. D. S. FAUST begs to announce to the public that he has received the bulk of his spring Atock. He has a nice assortment of Ginghams, Skirtings, Cottonades, Tweeds and Dress Goods, which he will sell as cheap as any one in the trade. Sixteen pounds of good yel- low sugar for one dollar. A large assortment ef teas also on hand. 1161-1 BRIEFS.—Mr. Conrad Soldan, of Fan - town, moved into our village last week. We welcome him to pur village.—Our snow is all gone again and mud mud • is the general talk. —At a meeting of the Hay council held on Saturday fast they decided to build a new town hall. Mr. Hess, Mr. Heyrock and D. S, Faust are a committee appointed to receive tenders and otherwise look after the af fair.—Mr. M. Zeller and Edward Appel have purchased Happel & Cleghorn's store.—There will be no service in the Evangelical . Church next Sunday fore- noon as quarterly meeting will be held in Dashwood on that day.—Mr. Kipper, of Kansas, has been here visiting his son.—Mr. H. Greb left this week for _Kansas where he has been living for some years. LOCALS.—A successful operation was performed on the farm of Mr. Jehn Hackney on the 14th concession of the Township of Hibbert. A young cow became bloated on account of indiges- tion, and Mr. Shillinglaw, V. S., _of Staffa, was called upon to attend the sick animal. 1 He gave her medicine, and finding that it was of no use he emp- tied her stomach by making an openipg in her side. The animal has almost re- covered.—Quite a number of farmers in this locality -are intending to make erne provements on- their farms the coming summer ; Mr, John Fulton is going to split and raise his barn, putting a stone wall under it; Mr. John Stewart in- tends building a --brick hog -pen gr. James Stewart intends overhauling his barn; Mr. Joshua Ashton and 34, Thomas Rundle intend putting found*. tions under their barns. All living eh' the boundary between Hibbert and Usborne.—Mr. Andrew Bruce, of the Township of Grey, was visiting; his father and father-in-law last week— Mr. John Fulton, of Hibbert, has traded horses with his son-in-law of Grey. Theneboth seem satisfied.—Mr. - Stewart, of the boundary, has three prolific -ewes which have yielded six - 1 McKillop. BOARD OF HEALTH.—The Board of Health for the township of McKillop met at the Queen's Hotel, Seaforth, on Monday last, for the purpose of organiz• ation. All the members' were present. It was resolved that each member looks after the schools in his locality and sees that wells and water closets are kept in proper condition, and that they be put in this shape before the first of May, also that, the Secretary publish the names and addresses of the Sanitary Inspector, and Medical Health Officer in the Town- ship Directory for the convenience of those who may require to refer to them. Brucefleld. NOTES.—Theentertainment given in Dixon's Hall, under the auspices of the school in section No. 10, Stauley, under the direction of the teacher, Mr. Grant, was a decided success.—The social under the anspices of the Royal Tempters, held at Mr. James Dallas's Tuelteremith, last week, was be every respect a perfect success.— Mrs. D. M. Ross daughter of Mr. John Stewart, of Stanley, came home from Colorado last Saturday, and will remain for a couple of menthe. PARTING TOKENB.—The matinees -of Union Church, with the Pastor and their ladies, had a very pleasant social gathering at Mr.Wm. Moffatt's,3rd con- cession,Stanley,last Monday evening. A suitable address was read by the Pastor, expressing the high appreciation inj which Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt are held bpi the entire congregation and regret that after fourteen years of active service en the Board they are going to leave for Manitoba. A handsome Bible was pre- sented to Mr. Moffatt on behalf of the Board of Managers, and a silver pickle cruet to Mrs. Moffatt. These were pre- sented by Mr. Hector Reid and Mrs. Peter Campbell. On the previous Fri- day evening the neighbors at Mr. Mof- fatt to the number of about 150, met at his resideuc,e and presented him with a fur cap and a pair of spectacles and Mrs. Moffatt with a solid silitsr "auger bowl. Bayfleld.• NEW Dress Goods this weekeet H. F. Bevesotese jlayfield. 1161 NOTES.—Mr. W. A Morrison and Mrs. Robt. Morrison, of Hensall, were in town last week.—Me. R. Cameron, of Goderich,was here one day last week. —Mr. A. Murray, and Miss Fanny Townsend, of Clinton Collegiate Insti- tute, spent Sunday here.—Mr. V. Roth and family removed to Listowel last week.—Miss Consitt, Parr Line, and Miss Dawson, Babylon Line, have been visiting friends here.—Mr. John Davison had a party one evening last week when a pleasant time was spent dancing.—Another successful carnival was held on Wednesday evening 5th beta, when a large number were in at- tendance.' The costumes were very good. The races were too one-sided to be interesting. Prizes were taken by Messrs. John Feeguson, R. Erwin, A. W. Stalker; Misses. W. Moorhouse, M. Walwin, A. Whidden.—On Thurs- day evening 6th inst., Rev. Jas. Living- ston, delivered his popular lecture "The Human Voice," to a small but well pleased audience in the town hall. The Reverend gentleman displayed very/ good elocutionary powers and gave a very interesting lecture.—It was lately announced that Dr. Wright had about eompleted his purchase of Dr. Nichol's property and practice and seemed very anxious to locate here but after giving a good deal of trouble and no money on the bargain he concluded he would not deal and departed for other parts where ' he might again work the same game.— On Friday last about noon the barn and stable in connection with the Rectory ,ewere discovered to be on fire and -quickly consumed with part of the con- tents. Cause unknown.—On Sunday -morning 23rd, the Rev. J. W. Hodgins, -will deliver his last sermon before leav- ing to assume the pastorate of St. 5 Thomas Church, Seaforth.—Mr. Frank McLean, of Goderich, was in town last Sunday. Frank seems to have taken a remarkable fancy to Bayfield.—Mr. Edward Rutledge is having his store painted and arranged for Mr. Huston who will move his book and drug stock there as soon as the necessury changes have been made. Tuckersmith. - MISTAKE IN THE NAME.—In our obituary column last week was publish- ed a death notice of Archibald Kennedy. This was a mistake'it ,should have been Angus Kennedy. He was an esteemed resident of the 9th concession, and pass- ed away on the 19th ult., at the age of 65 years. A SAD DEATH.—Many in this town- ship were greatly surprised and pained last week on hearing of the death of Miss Agnes Broadfood, youngest daugh- ter of Mrs. Alexander Broadfoot, of the 4th concession. She died on Friday after a few days' illness. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her, and the sincere sympathy of all is ex- tended to the bereaved mother and other relatives. A GOOD SALli.—One of the best auc- tion sales that have taken place in the township was that held on the farm of Mr. Thomas Simpson, llth concession; • last week. Mr. Simpson was a good stock -keeper, and all his animals were of the best and -in prime condition, and ccinsequently they sold readily and brought, in some instances,fancy prices. Grade cows went at from $50 to $70; a pair of horses sold for $300 and other stock atproportiouate prices. The whole sale realized over , $1,000. This for the stuff on a 50 acre farm is pretty good. Mr. Simpson is -going to live re- tired in Hensall, where he has purchased a snug home, and his old neighbors will all unite in wishing him good health and long life and happiness. MORE THOROUGMBREDS SOLD. — Messrs. John McKay & Sens, the well- known breeders of this township, have this season sold four youpg thorough- bred bulls and two heifers. They sold a bull and a heifer to Mr. T. Luker, of Hay; a bull to Mr. John Webb, of Hib- bert; a bull and heifer to' Mr. Wm. McArthur, of Morris, and a bull to Mr. 41exander Buchanan, of Tuckersmith. The bulls ranged in age from 6 to 15 months, while one heifer was a year old and the other six months. The prices paid ranged from $75 to $100. Messrs. McKay have now disposed of all their bulls except one, a nine months' old animal. They have still a herd of ten thoroughbreds with feu/. _mows yet to calve. ANNIVERSARY. — The Anniversary sermons of Turner's church, were preached on Sunday lest by Rev. Mr. Cosens, of Seaforth and Rev. J. Edge. Both rendered excellent service and the congregations were rauch pleased with the discourses. On Monday even- ing a tea was served in the basement of the church, all the delicacies that could tempt the appetite being provided for the material wants of those who par- took thereof. A good crowd gathered upstairs to enjoy the intellectual part of the exercises, where they listened to excellent addresses from Revs. W. Cosens of Seaforth, E. A. Fear, of Hensall, and II. E. Hill, of Bayfield; a few remarks ,were also made by R. Holmes. The pastor, Rev. J. Edge, occupied the chair and made happy al- lusion to the pleasures of the occasion. A quartette from the choir of Ontario Street Methodist Church, under the leadership of Mr. W. McKay, furnished excellent music. There was not the slightest thing to mar the pleasure of the evening, and the announcement that the proceeds were nearly $60, brought a pleasant social gathering to a close.— New Era. Staffa. BRIEFS.—A large number of saw logs have come to Mr. Sadler's saw mill dur- ing the past two weeks. People who were waiting for sleighing appear to have given up all hope and are hauling their logs on trucks.—kr. Saddler is do- ing a rushing business with his grist mill this winter, being kept busy all the time and is giving good satisfaction.— A good deal of the fall wheat and clover is badly damaged around this neighbor- hood.—Some idea of the mild weather we have had this winter can be learned from the fact that a certain woman of this village has been seen on the street most every day this winter with her husband's straw hat on her head.—Mr. Wm. Chubbs intends erecting a' black- smith shop on the corner of Hotham's farm, and will run opposition to Mr. Nichol.—Mr, Wm. Fell, son of Mr. Thomas Fell, who lives a short distance west of the village, had the misfortune to break a bone in the back of his right hand a short time ago., - Brussels. THE undersigned has taken out an auctioneer's license and is prepared to attend auction sales of farm stock and ether chattels in any part of the eounty. Satisfaction :guaran- teed and prices liberal. F. S. Scow. 1159-4 BRIEFS.—The only thing very plenti- ful the present week is tramps, no less than three were here on Tuesday night .and they- • were all heading for Owen Sound.—One of our citizens,who wished to leave us bilis week, was requested by the Sheriff's officer, Thomas Grundy; to tarry still a while longer.—Business is dull just now, yet merchants are busy receiving their spring stocks.—Council met last Monday evening and accepted the auditors, report. It shows a balance of cash on hand, of $1,067. The audi- tors, were J. A. Kendall and J. Y. S. Kirk, and they have done their work well.—The Morris auditors get through their work some time ago and reported everything all right, yet the council at a special meeting on Tuesday last found, that their treasurer was a defaulter to the amount of over two thousand dollars and that it had been going on for some time. It is about time the Government stepped in and appointed an auditor who would thoroughly audit all munici- pal accounts, as the present system is in a great number of cases a farce.—The. Conservatives hold a Convention here on Friday this week, to select a candi- date for the Legislature, Mr. Musgrove having resigned on account of ill - health, though it is hinted that the guarantee given him was not fulfilled. Who the candidate is now to be is the question. Some say they intend getting Mr. Creighton, of the Empire. He is to be present at the meeting. He will make a good sacrifice, as the candidate, whoever he may be, can be nothing else. W. H. Moss has sold his house to W.F. Stewart, and not to IL Dennis as re- ported lest week. The price paid was $625.—The horset fair was again a de- cided success, a very large number of horses and people being out and a fairly good number of buyers also. 'Although the number of sales was not so large as at the previous fair still ae large number were sold, the prices seemed a little lower, which probably caused the short- age. The next fair will be held on the first Thursday in April. Hills Green. Nos.—A horse belonging to Mr. H. Smith dropped dead of heart disease while leaving Exeter the other eday. It was a high-priced animal, and much sympathy is felt for Mr. Smith in his heavy loss.—Mr. Joseph Foster received a very severe kick from a Colt last week while in Varna, which will 'be the means of keeping him in the house for a few days, but we are pleased to learn he is progressing favorably, —Owing to the hurry in getting out sawlogs to the mill while the sleighing lasted, Mr. J. Hud- son beat the record by drawing two sleighloads, one behind the other, with one team. It presented quite a spec- tacle.—We are pleased to learn that Mr. George Marshall is imeproving in health since he came home fl'om the west. Hibbert. GLENQUAICH NOTES. —Mr. Daniel Mc- Naughton, of this place, was made the recipient of a beautiful present a few evenings ago from his wife as a token of affection. It is a sweet baby girl, and weighs nine pounds. Of course Dan feels awfully jolly and is very proud of this his latest acquisition. Both mother and babe are doing well.—John Stewart, Jr., of Grand Forks, Dakota, is home on a Mit. We learn that he intende staying only a week or two, and will take a carload of mares with him when he returns. Grey. TOWNSHIP NOTES.—Jacob Steiss, who lately bought the butchering business in Ethel from Samuel Shine, has sold out again to a butcher hailing from Water- loo county, gaining $15 by the transac- tion. He has gone into the hotel busi- ness, and will make himself useful in ac- commodating the traveling public, who will, we believe, receive good treatment at his hands.—Miss Maggie Stewart, daughter of Alex. Stewart, of the 16th concession, is seriously ill with inflam- mation of the lungs.—We were in error in a former communication in stating that owing to the scarcity of snow no logs were got out from the swamp this season for the saw -mills on the 16th con- cession. Mr. Querengesser has on hand a large quantity that were got out fresh this winter,and is pushing on with much vigor the work of sawing them up and supplying the public with everything they want in his line. Kippen. NOTES.—Mr. David Miller, of St. Louis, Missouri, who has been visiting his brother for some weeks, left for his home on Tuesday. — Miss Adair and Mr. Osborne, of Bowmanville, are this week the guests of their cousins, the Misses Sanders.—Mrs. T. Mellis has her mother visiting here at present.— Miss McLean, who has been suffering from a severe cold, we are pleased to learn, is recovering.—Rev. S. Acheson is again able to attend to his pastoral duties.—Rev. E. A. Fear has anhouced for his subject for next Sabbath, So- cial Amusements.", Service at 2.30 p. tn. SOCIAL.—One of the most successful basket socials held around here took place at the residence of Mr. John Jar- rott, on the town line, on Wednesday night last week, for the purpose of rais- ing money to defray the expenses of the organ lately purchased from Mr. Oakes of Clinton. After the selling of the inviting baskets the evening was spent in music and speaking, instrumental solos being given by Messrs. Hart, Jarrott and Steilk, accompanied on the organ by Mr. Oakes. Recitations ,were also given by Dollie and Robbie Parsons and speeches by Messrs. Henry Smith and Wm. Consit. Proceeds amounted to $11.84. West Wawanosh. Oarrusur.—On Monday of last week a very large procession followed, to the Dungannon cemetery, all that was more tal of Thomas Woods, of St. Helens. He had been unwell for some time, but dur- ing the latter part of his illness has suf- fered very severely until death relieved his pain on Friday, February 28th. The sorrowing -friends have the sympathy of all. JorTINGs.—The St. Helens Temper- ance Lodge is still flourishing, nearly all the young folks in the neighborhood be- long to it.—Mr. R. Lockhart, Deputy- Reee-e, has been for some time in the township of Clark, attending to busi- ness.—Mr. J. Taylor, who for the past eight years has made his home in Da- kota, was visiting his friends here since Christmas. He again left on Wednes- day last.—Mrs. John Barbour spent a week in Wingham visiting friends.— Mr. W. R. 13arbour and Misses Emma J. and Mary C. Barbour have returned from a two weeks' visit in the township of Erin. Varna. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday evening last Mr. Joseph Foster, near Hills Green, met with a painful accident while in Varna. His horse, a spirited colt, became ,loosened from its tying, upturned the outter and became so en- tangled in the harness that it wvas un- able to move. When Mr. Foster found it in this predicament, he set it free, but in so doing he received a kick on the side of the knee, which will likely lay him up for some months. Dr. Elliott, of BrucefieM, was at once sent for. Somare—A very successful and en- joyable social was held on Friday even- ing last at the residence of Mr. Joseph Morrow, under the auspices of the Methodist Church, Varna. An inter- esting programme consisting of music, recitations, readings, &c., was disposed of. The proaeeds &Mounted to $11. Another social will be held this, Friday evening, at the residence of the Rev. J. Hart. An excellent time is expected as the genial smile of the Reverend geatle- men cannot fail to put all who come, in a happy frame of mind. LOCAL NOTES.—We are sorry e that Rev. J. McConnell, Presbyterian Minis- ter is at present indispoeed.--We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. Geo. Ste- wart Sr., father of Messrs George and James Si4ewart. The death occured on Friday morning at the residence of Mr. James Stewart, Kinburn. The remains New Spring Goods —AT E. McFaurs For the past week we have been daily receiving shipments of new goods, and expect in a few days to be able to show to the people of Seaforth one of the finest, best assorted and most complete dry goods stocks west of Toronto. In our Dress and Mantle Departmente this season we have endeavored to eclipee all former efforts, and will be in a posh tion,to show such a range of fabrics, both home and foreign manufactures, as that every castoraew can depend on "be- ing suited in quality, style or price. Our Staple and Clothing Departmente have also received our careful attention, and will be found by intending pur- chasers to contain the very best goods at the lowest possible prices. In our Print Department the geode Are simply beautiful. Ladies, see them for yourselves, The Millinery Department has receiv- ed more attention, if possible, this !sea- son than ever before. Miss Stobie spent the whole of the millinery opening week in Toronto, devoting her time, taste, and energies to the securing of what oho claims to be the finest and most varied selection of Millinery which it was ever her pleasure to bring before the ladlea of Seaforth. Every effort will be made to make this season's display the most attractive in our history. E. McFAUL SEAFORTH. , were interred in the Varna Cemetery on Sunday last. He had attained the ripe age of 81 years. Besides the two sons he had two daughters 'living one in De- troit and the other he Orangeville.—Mr. Alexander Foster, near Varna, has a very fine hierse, Young McAlpine' age two years and five months, whichtips the beam at 1,520 pounds. He is a bay with star and has a registered pedi- gree. Farmers of Stanley pride them - in having good horses. This is &dandy. Exeter. LOCAL BRIEFS.—On Tue.sclay the first of our monthly horse fairs took place, and was attended with more than usual success. Buyere from London, Sea - forth, Hensall, Lucan, Clinton and numerous other places were on hand, and horses to the number of about 26 were disposed of privately and by auc- tion besides some cattle and sheep. Thee sales should be taken advantage of bly the people around here, as it is a ver,6i good way of getting rid of any seeplus stock they may have.—The funeral of Richard Box passed through here the other day and was largely at- tended by relatives and frienda.—Mr. Charles Jackell leaves for Toronto in a short time.—We are very sorry/ to hear of so many failures around here among the farmers. This week we have to re- cord the inability ef Mr. James West- eott, of Usborne, to conduct a farm with profits. --Your correspondent this week took a look through the foundry and im- plement works of Messrs. W. H. Verity & Son and it is indeed se busy hive of industry. The Messrs. Verity are to be congratulated on the success their implements have attained abroad and at home. They were last week detained in the shipping of some of their imple- ments by the inability of the Grand Trunk Railway to furnish them with cars, but they have beep furnished with them thig week. There is a great de- mand for their impletnents in the Mani- toba market.—Messrs. CoIquhoun and. Dow will leave for Manitoba shortly and take with them several carloads of horses, amongst them the celebrated stallion "Charming Charlie."—A team of horses belonging to Staulake Bros, on the Lake Road, ran away one day last week and one of the horses was very', severely cut and several stitches weed put in the cut by Dr. Tennant. Hay. COUNTY MEETINAL—At the call of the Reeve the Council met on Saturday, March 8th. The members all present. Moved by Mr. Moir, seconded by Mr* Voelker that the application of the trustees of school section No. 11., to en- large the boundaries of their section be granted and that the Clerk notify allthe parties to be affected by the proposed changes. The auditor's' report was laid before the board, examined, accepted, finally passed and the Clerk instructed to get 200 copies for distribution. Moved by Mr. Schnell, seconded by Mr Voelkerthat the practice of plowing up the road sides for the purpose of bank- ing wire or board, fences and left un - seeded, is hereby Prohibited except nay on application of. parties to the council for such purpese. Moved by hte• Schnell, seconded by Mr. Voelker theta committee be appointed eomposed of the Reeve, Deputy -Reeve and Clerk, to prepare plans and specifications for the building of the new town hall and that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for . tenders for the work. After passing le number of accounts the council adjourn- ed to meet on the 26th March. —On Tuesday of last week, Mr. Elijah Jory, of the 2nd concession of Stephen, met with a somewhat painful accident while opening a barn door on his premises. 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