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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1890-04-11, Page 8• 1 • THE HURON EXPOSITOR., EDWARD CASH —IS STILL BUYING— Hides, Sheep Skins, Tallow, and Raw Furs. las Two Gra n Scales for sale cheap. Goderich ltreet, Seaforth. 11117 Clothing. Clothing. Our Clothing Deparitment is now full to over- flowing. Raver so coMplete :before. Sults for old men, suits for young men, suits fer big boys, suits for small boys; suits of all colors, sti?,t,s of all kinds. Bring along your boys and don't forget yourselves and we will surprise and open your eye fillet make you feel wise if you purchase a pri e. Never before have we shown the splendid ra ge we show this season. Men's suits from $3. 5 up; boysand children's from $IM up. We have also an excellent variety of tweeds, worste coatings and fancy pantings which we mak to order and guarantee to fit or no sale. The Bargain lothing and Dry Goods House, corner Main and Market Streets, Seaforth. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth Itr0 txpooitor. DIST ICT MATTERS. A Glees CI 1313.-A meeting was held at the Qaeed a Hotel, on Monday even - ing 19,st, for the purpose of organizing a gun club for Seaforth. The following officers were elected : President, E. C. Coleman; V ce-President, A. J. Bright; Secretary, T a omas Stephens, jr. ; Treas- urer, E. : Mobley. Committee, -T. Stephhens, a Iiinch:ey and James An- derson. Dr prospects are most en- couraging for a large and prosperous or- ganization. The club has all the neces- saries for trap shooting, and those wish- ing t� become members should apply to the Secretar or Treasurer. • PRESENTATION. -A few evenings ago a number of the members of the Cana- dian Order of Foresters in this town, waited on their Bother, Mr. Andrew Calder, at his resience and presented him with an address expressive of their deep sympathy with him in his present affliction and also expressing the hope that he wil soon have a permanent recovery andi be enabled to resume his ordinary oc upation. They also pre- sented him 4rith a purse of money con- tributed by individual members of the lodge, thus roving in a practical way their sincere sympathy. Mr. Calder wishes ue in this public manner to ex- press for him his appreciation of their kindness and good will, and to thank them and all other friends for their great kindness to him during his illness. We are pleased to say that Mr. Calder is recovering, although very slowly. He is not yet able to leave his bed, but his injured leg is progressing favorably, and the prospects for a permanent cure are encouraging. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. -Th p enter- tainment given by the pupils of Eg- stondville school, in the school house there on Thursday evening last, was in every way a success. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather the room was crowded. To say that the songs, crialogues and ta,bleaux were performed creditably to beth pupils and teachers would be scant praise; to enumerate those well done would be to enumerate all. At the close of the entertainment there was a novel feature in the forrn of refreshments, which was appreciated by all, after which all dispersed well pleased with the evening's performance. The pupils and those concerned in the programme are greatly indebted to the kindness of Mr. Papst, music dealer in Seaforth, who furniebed them with a fine organ; which added greatly to the evening' S entertainment. -Com. FARM SOLD. -The farm of Mr. John Hogg, on the 5th concession of McKil lop, was sold at auction by Mr. J. P. Brine, at the CommereiaP Hotel in this town, on Tuesday last. Bidding was very slow, and the farm was ultimately knocked down to Mr. John Beattie for $7,425. The farm is one of the beat in the county. It contains 160 acres, has on it a large stone house and good •out- buildings, and is within three miles of Seaforth. One would naturally think that Mr. Beattie has got a great bar- gain, but as farm lands are now going it is hard to say what is a bargain. A lit- tle over a year ago Mr. Hogg was offer- ed $9,000 for this farm, but was then holding it at $10,000, and even at this figure it would have been snapped up readily a few years ago. And yet in the face of such examples as this, which could be multiplied many fold even in this county, some will still insist thst farm lands are not depreciating in value, that the country is prospering and that the farmera are growing rich and are happy and contented. DEATH OS REY. MR. MAGAHY.-Muoh regret was felt here on Friday last on re- ceipt of the sad. new of the death of Rev. T. W. Ma,gahy, late rector of St.Thomas Church in thief town. Mr. Magahy died' at St. Marys on Friday forenoon of in- flammation of the bowels. On the pre- vious Sabbath,although not felling well, Ie conducted both' services as usual. On Monday, medical aid was called' in, but was unable to check the disease, which proved fatal on the following Friday. He was a comparatively young man, being only 44- years of age. Re leaves a wife and four young children to mourn his loss. He had been rector of St. Thomas Church, Seaforth, for about three years and resigned that charge a few months ago and accepted the incum- bency of St. James' Epiacopal •Church, St. Marys, and left Seaforth to assume the duties of his new charge only about the ist March last. He preached his farewell sermon here on the 23rd of February. Previous to coming to Sea - forth he had been pastor of a church in Lucan for over nine years. He was an able preacher, a genial, christian gentle- man and was highly and deservedly esteemed by oll claases of the coMmuni- ty. Feeling reference was made to his death by the paetor in St. Thomas Church last Sabbath and the church was draped as a mark of respect to the deceased and in accordance with thefeel- ings of sorrow cherished by his former parishioners. The remains were inter- red in the cemetery at Clandeboye, near Lucan, on Monday. Messrs. F.flolmes: ted and J. Aird of this town acted as pall bearers at the funeral and several f his late con regation here and other final examination at Trinity Medical Seaforth players returned home by the og friends attended the funeral. The sincerest sympathy is felt here for the bereaved widow and friends on account of their very sad affliction'. EASTER SUNDAY SESITICES.-The Ser- vices in St: James' Roman Catholic Church, in this town, on Sunday last, were of an unusually impressive nature. Both morning and evening the church was filled to its utmost seating capacity, more especially was this so in the even- ing, extra seats having to be provided in order to acOmmodate the large at- tendance. From the fact that this was to be Rev. Father Shea's last Sunday in Seaforth, a larger number of strangers than usual availed themselves of the opportunity of listening to him for the last time, and it is not too much to say that they were treated to one of the finest discourses that has beep delivered in St. James' for some time, The rev- erend gentleman's ease of delivery and simplicity of language was most striking, and could not rail to carry conviction even to the most uelettered. The altar decorations in the evening were beauti- ful, the numerous colored lights adding very materially to the appearance of the other surroundings, while at the same time were moat pleasing to the eye. The music by the full choir was render- ed in a manner seldom excelled outside the cities, and reflected credit on the talented organist, Miss Annie Downey, tinder whose tuition such admirable re- sults were attained. • The other mem- bers of the choir also executed the parts assigned them in a most creditable manner, and, taken altogether, the musical part of the service added not a little to the successful carrying out of the day's proceedings. • SPRING WHEAT. -Just arrived at the aeatorth Seed Store a large quantity of Manito- ba Red Fife Wheat. This variety gave good re- sults in Ontario last season. Try it. H. Gaizva, Seaforth. 1165-1 CAUTION. -We have heard of some farmers ordering Mangold Seed from Taranto at 30 cents per pound. It is not worth it. We are selling the best varieties new seed at 15 cents per pound. Wthsom & YOUNG, Seaforth. 1165-2 Wthsoer & Yduesa Will have in a few days a quantity of choice new Maple Syrup from the Eastern townships, which will be sold in quantities at $1 per gallon. Thirteen pounds of the best Granulated Sugar for $1 at WILSON & -norm's. 1165-2 To PHOTOGRAPHERS. -For sale a first gases landscape out -fit, consisting of "Marvel " Camera, (5x8) tripod, printing 1 Tame, dry plate holder, etc. Everything unused and in perfect order. Cost, (with duty and express), $27. For sale at $12. Address Drawer 14, Seaforth, Ont. , 1161-1 SHAWL FOUND. -Found on Saturday, April 6th, on the road between Seaforth and the residence of John McMillan M. P., Hullett, lady's shawl. The owner can have the same on proving property and paying for tnis notice on applying at THII EXPOSITOR office, Seaforth. 1165-2 THE LIFE BOAT Cxaw„ unAer the auspices of the Royal Templars, of this place, will open a series of temperance meetings in, the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Thursday evening next, April 17th, at 7.0. On Sunday, April 20th, meetings will be held in Cardno's Hall, at 3.80 p. m. and 8 p. m. The Life Boat Crew is made up of Prof. J. T. Mills, Elocutionist; Mr. Hugh McDonald, Vocalist, and Mrs. Hugh Mc- Donald, alto and organist. No admissiOn • fee. Collection at close of each meeting. • 1165- _ • PROF. DORENWEND TO BE HERE.— The requests of various customers has induced Prof. Dorenwend, the Hair Goods manufacturer, to arrange for a visit here. To dwell upon the merits and advantages of his Hair Goods s is hardly necessary, a few remarks will suffice. Prof. Dorenwend has visited here for Some time -this proves that he must sell considerable or be would stay away, and as a natural con- olusion there must be quite a number- of our people wearing them; next, since so many wear them, there must be some great virtue in them. Final oonolusion, what many find beneficial, surely all must find advantageous more or less. _Bear these facts in mind and when Prof. Dorenwend comes be sure to call on him. He carries with him an immense stook of Hair Goods, Ladies' Bangs, Frontpieoes, Wigs, Switches, &c.; Gent's Wigs, Toupees, &c. All shades, all sizes, all prices. His stop here will be short so don't miss him. At the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday, April 23. 1165-2 LOCAL BRIEFS.- William Broadfoot, son of Mr. J. H.Broadfoot,who has been spending a week with friends here, left for Calgary yesterday morning. -Miss Lottie Lattimer, o Elora High School ; Miss Barr of Thronto ; Mr. Harry Beattie, of Brantford Collegiate Insti- tute, and Mr. Eldridge Kellam, of Trowbridge, spent the Easter holidays at their parental homes here. All are graduates of Seaforth Collegiate Insti- tute, and all aee making excellent records for themselves abrisad as well as doing credit to their alma inater.-The Easter hymn service at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms last Sab- bath morning was of a very pleasing and edifying nature. The service was con- ducted by Mr. T. 0. Kemp, and con- sisted of singing, with short addresses from Messrs. Kemp, W.M. Gray and L. L. McFaul. There was a large attend- ance. -Mrs. Coulter spent Easter with friends in Ingersoll. -Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, of Woodstock, were in town last week. -From a private let- ter from Mr. L. Thorne, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Seaforth, we learn that he is doing well in the Golden State. His many friends in this county will be pleased to know „that he is pros- pering in business and is consequently in comfortable circumstances. -Miss Armitage; eldest daughter of the late A. Armitage, who has been spending some Weeka with frioends here, left yes- terday for Buffalo, where she has a good situation as telegraph Robt. Logan is spending a a ,uple of weeks at her old' home in !oronto.- The Salvation Army here inte d having a grand four days' convocation in the way of celebrating the sixth anniversary of their &but in this town. The vari- ous meetings will commence to -morrow, Saturday, and be continued until Tues- day evening, when they will close with a grend banquet in the old town hall 1 and an indescribable meeting afterwards. in the barracks. -We are sorry to learn of the death of Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr. James Scott, of this town, which took place on Thursday. She has been ill for a long time, and in her ease death was a happy release, as her recovery was hopeless. She was a .bright little girl of eleven, and was intelligent beyond her years. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of all. -Mr. Enright shipped from heee for 'Manitoba on Tuesday two cars of very fine 'horses. There have been five cars of horses shipped from here this week,and this is alrnost a week- ly occurrence, and there are many yet left. -Mrs. John Fairley and Mrs. John Lima were at Hamilton this week at- tending the Annual meeting of the On- tario Women's Foreign Missionary So- cie4, as delegates from the Seaforth auxiliary. -We are pleased to notice that Mr. F. J. Evvinga-son of Mr. Geo. Ewing, of this town, has passed his College, Teronto.-Dr. Washington, the lung specialist, of Toronto, was unable to keep his last appointment here owing to family afflictions, but he expects to make his regular visit on Tuesday next, the 15th inst.-The contract for erecting the new fence in front of the Agricul- tural grounds has beenawarded to Mr. Little at $2.40 per rod. -Mr. G. E. Cresswell, of Tuckerarnith, recently sold to Mr. E. C. Coleman, of this town, a fourteen months' old colt for the sum of $225. This colt is from a Clear Grit mare and was aired by Carlisle. - The many friends of Mr. Robert Jamie- son, of the Golden Lion store,will regret to learn that he has been unable to at- tend to business for some time on ac- count of illness. We hope, however, that he will soon be around again. -Mr. J. R: Clarke was unable to give his pro- inised lecture here on Wednesday even- ing owing to illness. -The Life Boat crew open a siege here, under the auspices of the Royal Templars, on Thursday evening next and on the fol- lowing Sabbath afternoon and evening will appear in Cardnos' Hall. Their Meetings are well deserving of liberal patronage: -Mr. McMillan, the new as- sistant in the Presbyterian Church, will preach next Sabbath e4ening at the usual hour. -Dr. Smith gave his address on his trip across the continent in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on Wednesday evening last. Notwithstanding the stormy evening there was a good attendance. The ad- dress was a most interesting one and was deserving of even a very much larger audience. It would bear repeat- ing. -Mr. John Winter, one of Sea- forth's pioneers passed"peacefully away on Thursday evening last and the re- mains wet -re interred in Egmondville Cemetery 6n Sunday. He had reached the good age of 78 years, had resided in this town for over thirty years and was universally known as a genial, kind hearted citizen. -Mr. R. L. Sharp, of Torooto, is in town the guest of his brother, Mr.IT. A. Sharp, and seems to be enjoying life as usual. -Mr. and Mrs. Northgraves' intend removing to Gode- rich to reside. Mr. Northgraves al- though removing is etill in very delicate health. -As far as we can learn from diligent enquiry, the fall wheat throughout this county, is looking fairly well and has improved much within the paat few days. Early sown, on goo and SOM oth land, is generally healthy promising and there are really excellent fields, while in r localities it is still delicate, and portions of. it entirely killed out. The young clover in most places is good and with favorable weather will be all right. -The roads, owing to the long con- tinued wet, are in a terrible state, in some places being almost impassable. In many spots the gravel is cut through and the black clay is being brought up from beneath by the wheels of vehicles. -The balmy and spring-like weather of the beginning of the week gave place on Wednescle.y evening to a genuine bliz- zard, and on Thursday the ground was white with snow. This won't improve the roads. -The millinery, openings in. the several establishments of this town take place to -day and to -morrow. All the ladies who desire to feast their eyes on the most beautiful things they ever saw should attend those openings. -The Spring show of entire stock will be held at Brucefield on Wednesday:next. If the weather is favorable, this is expected to be the largest and best show ever held there. -Rev. Fathers Ronan, of Wallace - burg; Cummings, of Bothwell, and Lotz, of Goderich, were in town this week, the guests of Rev. Father Shea. - .Mr. Hector Cowan and Mrs. Cowan, of Paisley, spent Easter at the parental home in McKillop. -M4. C. W. Papst is away visiting friends in Georgetown. - Mr. Andrew Gray an experienced steno- graphic reporter and an efficient teacher of phonography is at present in town getting up a class for the study of thie subject. It would be a moat useful ac- complishment for young men in almost any branch of business and would also be advantageous to young ladies, and Mr. Gray should succeed in getting up a good class here. -We thierweek publish' the annual report of the Sun Life Insur- ance Company. It wilt be foetid on the 6th page ,.of -Sathis issue and will make interesting reading to the many p?licy-holders of the Com- pany in this mean y, andauseful reading to those contemp ating taking a life in- surance risk. Mr. Robert Scott ie the general agent of tlhe company for Huron, and Mr. John Fairley is local agent for Seaforth.-Mr. Wm. Brine, of Uxbridge, and son 'of Mr. J. P. Brine, spent Good Friday with friends in town: -We are glad to see Dr. Bowie, father of Mrs. R. Coleman, back to town again, and still looking hale and hearty. -Miss Maggie Killoran, of Detroit, spent the Easter holidays under the parental roof here. -Dr. Scott has recently purchased a very handsome Shetland pony, which is intended for the use of; .Master Harry Scott. -A communication from -Mr. Jacob McGee, of Egmondville, on the protectian of fish in strearea, will appear next week. -We are glad to learn that Mr. Joseph Brown, of Elarpurhey, who has been laid up nearly all winter, is recovering and is now able to walk around some. -A meeting of the Busi- ness Men's Association will be held in the town hall this 'Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, when important business Will come up for consideration. -Mrs. A. Dewar, of this town, who has been in poorehealth for several months, is again much worse, and her condition is ex- tremely critical. CHECKERS.-Nne members of the Seaforth Checker Club went to Mitchell on Good -Friday to -play a: match with 'the club of that town, On Good Friday of last year the Mitchell Club came to Seaforth and played a match With our club. The match ,of Friday last was, therefore, the return one. The follow- ing were the Seaforth players Dr. Coleman, Geo. E. Jackson, Alex. Wil- son, Charles 'Wilson, R. Lumsden, D. McIntyre, John McDougall, A. Young, Dr. Phillips. Each pair played 6 games; making.54 games in all. Mitchell came out victorious by three games. Mitchell also came out victorious last year, 80 that the odds are largely infavor of that club, although both clubs are very even- ly matched, as was shown by the num- ber of draw games. The Seaforth play- ers speak in the highest terms of the hospitable manner in which they were entertained by the Mitchell players and are unanimous in voting them all jolly good fellows. At theoortiflusion of the match the players partOok of a splendid supper at the Royal Hotel, and all en- joyed the occasion immensely. The 9 p. in. train, and say they would not mind being beaten again if they could have such a good time. SABBATH SCHOOL' ANNIVERSARY. -The Methodist Church was well filled- on Friday evening last on the occasion of the anniversary entertainment of the Sabbath School. The children of the School had previously been entertained at supper in the basement of the church. The chair in the audience room was taken by Mr. Wm. M. Gray, the Super- intendent of the school. The little folks gave an excellent programme- of music, recitations, &c., and acquitted themselves alike creditably to ,,,them- selves and their teaches. Suitable addresses were also given )coy the Rev. Mr. Edge, of Clinton, and , ev. Mr. Hill, of Be.yfield. The entertainment throughout was a most enjoyable one and was highly appreciated by all, both old and young. The anniversary ser- mons on Sabbath were preached by Rev. Mr. Sellery, of &assets. There were good congregations both forenoon and evening and the sermons were able and convincing gospel expositions. The Methodist Sabbath School is a moat prosperous one and is continually grow- ing in strength and usefulness. Hensall. H. C. DOAN, Veterinary Surgeon, Graduate of Ontario Veterinary College,Toronto, Ho, ary Member of the Ontario Veterinary Board. Calls from a distance promptly attend- eto. Veterinary Medecine kept constantly on hand. Office, opposite E. Bossenbery's Hotel. N. B. -Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery a specialty. .2 Buy your Boots and Shoes at the leading Shoe Store,. where you can get the latest styles of all kinds of footwear. Having just received and opened my spring stock, I now offer great bargains in all lines. Ladies call and see my flue French kid Gypsy Balmorals, no seams to hurt your corns and they fit like a glove. Call and be convinced that you can buy goods at right prices. Ordered work a specialty and repairing promptly attended to. A good stock of Trunks and Valises always on hand. Butter and eggs taken in exchange fol. goods. No trouble to show goods. Sign of the Big Boot, opposite A. Murdoch & Co's. Hotel, Hen - sail. A. Wastuoir, Proprietor. 1165-2 - GEORGE R. SWITZER, Veterinary Surgeon, Graduate of Ontario Veterinary Col- lege and Honorary Member of Veterinary Medi- cal Society, has opened out an offi.ce in Hensall. Calls day or night promptly attended to. Office -Colwill's Wood Shop. 1165-2 N. CASE just -received this wee1ka1 car load of choice Potatoes. 165 - BRIEFS. -The weather during the past week has been very changeable, one day spring. like and the folleWin'Y"'winter- like, and the reads are in a verybad state. - Mr. James Stoneman, of Staples, Essex county, who was here on a vieit during the past week, has returned home. -Mr. H. Doan, Veterinary Surgeon, and who is well known in this neighborhood, has decided to move from Zurich to this village, and as he is a skilful veterinary who has had large practice in Zurich and to the west of us he will no doubt soon even establish a larger practice here. We wish him all success. -Mr. T. -J. Berry, of this village, and Mr. E. Rust, of Saginaw, recently shipped away 13 fine mares in foal. The average price paid was $1,98. The mares were first-claes and six in foali to Golden Crown and four to McBean. -Mr. Sam'. Smillie, township clerk of Tuckersmith, purchased a colt 11 monthe old from John Gould of the townshipl of Hay, for the sum of $125. This colt was aired by Golden Crown.-Mra. J. C. Stoneman, who has been in Lambeth on a visit to her parents, has returned home. -Our new sidewalk is now laid from the post office to the Presbyterian church and presents a very fine appearance, being well laid, and it is even more useful and convenient theft ornamental, and Messrs. Waugh and White, and the gentlemen who gave of their means and labor in the way of raising the required amount and laying it, are entitled to very much credit, and we believe their -good ex- ample will soon be followed ili different quarters in our village. -Mr. A. Arnold, barrister, of Toronto, was here this week visting relatives and friends, also Mrs. F. Arnold, of Mitchell.- The closing meeting of the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society for the season will be held on Monday evening, 14th inst., and will be an open one. -- The annual meeting of St. Paul's church was recently held, at which the follow- ing appointinents were made: Church Wardens, J. C. Klausen and W. Clegg; Treasurer, G. C. Petty; Lay delegate to Syftbd, R. Morrison; Sidesmen, John A. Mitchell and G. C. Petty; Auditors, W. A. Waugh and W. A. Morrison. The annual statement given. show- ed the church as being in a very prosperous state. -LA choral ser- vice will be held in the Methodist church, of this place on Sabbath even- ing next. -Mr. James Wbite, of this vil- lage, ehipped from Londdn on Tuesday, of this week, a number of very fine horses, paying the aum of $500 for sev- eral matched spans. -A public meeting of the Equal Rights Association was held on Tuesday evening last. Mr. John Reith occupied. the chair, and addresses were given by the Revs. Cook, Hender- von and Bridgeman, and who were re- plied to by Messrs. J. H. Beek and Levi Weismer. The attendance was fair. - Miss A. M. Green, of Plattsville, was home last week for her Easter holidays. -Miss Pelly and Miss Wright, of Lon- don, have been visiting their relatives and friends here. Chiselhurst. -- (By an Occasional Correspondent.) NOTE& -S. J. Perkin removed the old sawanill from the rear of his lot, and in- tends using it for a commodious wood- shed. -The many friends of Mr. Justice Parish will be glad to learn that he is recovering from injuries received by his team running away. -Mr. W. H. Kers- lake moved ,to his new residence this week, on. Mr. McDonald's farm, to re- tire from farming pursuits. While here Mr. Kerslake did a large business and won the approval of the people by his kind disposition. His place is to be filled by a Mr.,Sinclair, of Clandeboye, who comes well recommended, and while we regret the removal of Mr. Kerslake and family, we also welcome Mr. Sin- clair to our little village. NEWS NOTES. -We notice some good fields of fall wheat in thie neighborhood, and also some that look rather sickly. The early sown on new land or good summer fallow as a whole being all right, but the late sown, and es- pecially that sown on stubbled land without manure, looks pretty weak. - Meetings for the practice of singing have commenced in the Presbyterian church. The meetings are held on Wedneeday of each week, and the singing is led by the pastor, Rev.Mr,Martin.-One of the toughest tramps we have ever Been pass- ed through here some time ago. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was not one redeeming feat- ure about him. Instead of shoes he wore old dirty rags tied ao his feet, while the dirty clothing, which partly covered his body, was patched till it looked like a crazy quilt ; his hair Was long and unkempt, and his face dirty and decidedly ugly, his mouth resem- bling nothing so much as a crack in a dried water melon. Morris. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT. -011 the first inst. Mr. Geo. Scott, of the .7th line had his leg broken, just above the ankle, While unloading logs et Calder's mill. It appeara he had two logs on the boat, and while attempting to pry off the one farthest from him, the nearer one rolled off dropping on his leg with the above result. A doctor was called, the limb set, Geordie was taken home and is doing well. -Messrs. Felon and Thuell whose accidents were reported two issues since are doing nicely. • Eeter. EXPLANATION. — MR. EDITOR,— If you will kindly permit -me the space in your paper 1 would like to make the following explanation. I have been accused quite often lately and during the past winter of being the author of the news You receive from Exeter each week for publization, by different personewho seemed to have been very much displeased at having their names used in connection with such, and in order that I may be saved hereafter from such undeserved abuse I want to state here that I am not the Exeter correspondent for THE EXPOSITOR and I do not know who is, and further if it is necessary to add, I do not send news to THE EXPOSITOR, or any other paper and I am determined not to do so. Hoping this will be quite sufficient to satisify the most curious and thanking you for this space in your splendid paper, 1 remain, Sir, Yours Respect- fully, LUTHER T. GILL. 41 - Cromarty. ° NOTES. -Mr. George Wilson com- menced plowing on Friday last, the first in this vicinity. George is a hustler. - Mr. John Miller, of this place, has se- cured a summer's job with Measra.Brown & Clark,of Hensel!, as blacksmith. John is a good mechanic, and the firm is for- tunate in securing his services. - Mr. Josiah Ezzard has moved into the house lately vacated by Mr. Pardon. The carpenter and shoemaker staffs have in- creased. Times must be looking up. LITERARY. -The Cromarty Literary Society, which has been carried on so successfully during the winter, held its last meeting for the season on Wednes- day evening last. The debates through- out the winter were interesting and in- structive. The entertainments were also very .good. These debates and entertainments are a very good way of instructing the young people to speak and act in public, and deeerve every encourage- ment. It is hoped when they again meet, about the first of November next, that the same good will and harmony will exist that has been in existence since the society opened last fall. • Bayfleld. H. F. EDWARDS has a fine choice as- sortment of Spring Hats. Soft Felt Hats f rom 50o to $2. See those fine Crush Hats at 75c. 1165 BRIEFS. -Mr. John Esson, of London, was here last week on his regular busi- ness trip.-Mre. Martin has been in Toronto attending the funeral of her son. -Mr. Harry Pollock, of Wheeler & McLean's hardware establishment, London, spent Easter holidays here. - Mr. Jonathan Hogarth has seeured a position in Hamilton as gardener and he moves there shortly. -Mr. Ed. Rutledge has returned from a trip to Hamilton. -- The fishermen are busily engaged get- ting ready to go up the lakes. Fishing is very good here at present. -Miss Minnie Armstrong, of the -Brownson Line, is in town at present studying -music with Mrs. Dr. Stanbury.-Quite a number of our townspeople attended the azzizes at Goderich last week. -We are pleased to learn that Miss Lizzie Huston is recovering from her late illness. Stanley. GOOD HORSES SOLD. -Mr. Jas. Ross, of the London Road, last week sold a two-year-old filly, bred from one of his imported mares and sired by McAlpine, to an American for the handsome sum of $325. Mr. Ross has been very suc- cessful as a breeder of horses and has never lost but one colt. Mr. George Stanbury, also of the London road, sold a pair of fillies to the same buyer for $487. These animals were purchased for breeding .purposes. BRIEVS.-A few days ago Mra.Madge, of the Brownson line, went upstairs in the dark and in stooping down to reach something on the floor, ran a wire deep into her head, missing the eye -ball only by a hair -breadth. We are glad to learn that she is recovering nicely. -A little boy of about three years, son of Mr. -John Campbell, was missed from the house the other day. His mother went out to look for him, and hearing his cry at the barn she went and found him al- most down the well, but manfully hold- ing on to the pump. She asked him where he would have been if she had not found him? "In Heaven, Heaven is a. nice place," was the cool reply of the little fellow. -Mr. James Donaldson is building a bank barn this summer. - Messrs, S. Montgomery and F. Mossop have left for Dakota, taking., with them a number of first class horses. East Wawanosh. NOTE. -Mr. Joseph Dunbar, an old and respected resident of this township, died on Monday of last week. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of his death. His remains were interred in Brandon's cemetery on Wednesday and were followed by a large crowd of sor- rowing friends. -Mr. James Brandon, of the 10th concession has also passed away and was buried on Friday. Deceased was in his 83rd year. -Mr. John Coultes, Sr., has been laid up for several days by getting his knee hurt while working in the bush. For this reason his mill has been shut down, but he expects to be able to work again in a few days. -Miss Annie E. Scott is sick at present with inflammatory rheuma- tism. -Mr. John Ellis, of Westfield, was married to Miss Coventry cf the same place on Wednesday of last week. We wish them a pleasant journey down the pathway of life. -Miss Mary Littlefair, of Morrie, was visiting at Mr. S. Fells for a few days lately. -Miss Lou Bur. wash, of Underwood, was visiting friends on the 7th concession last week. -Mr. T. H. Taylor sold a horse at the Blyth Fair last week for a good figure. -Mr. Wm. Roach, one of the present councillors of this township, has resign- ed, as having sold his farm he intends moving elsewhere, so there is talk of another election. The nomination is to take place on Saturday. -The general enquiry is how are the roads. Well, just send them down the seventh and they will find them away down. -The members of the 6th line Literary Society intend holding a free entertainment. on this Friday night, which will close the Society for this season. All are invited to attend. Cranbrook. THE PULPIT.—Rev. T. G. Thomson preached an able and impressive sermon in Knox church last Sabbath. The reverend gentleman's discourse was taken from John xii, 35 : "Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you." Rev. Mr. Thomson is an earnest advocate for the truth. Hibbert. GLENQUAICH NOTES. -Mr. William Henry, of the 12th concession, has taken unto himself a young wife. - They are spending their "Honey Moon in the usual way, and so far they appear to wish they could make it stand as long as possible. -There is a farm on this concession which is daily becoming more offensive to the public. We atiude•to the practice of the portly owner of cart- ing offal and other vile waste products of the unclean animal upon his land as a fertilizer. The stench arising from these heaps of decomposing corruption is so intense that the most loathsome carrion vulture that ever swooped down upon a carcass, would turn away from them in disgust. Perhaps the owner imagines other people have no olfactor- ies, as we suppose he himself has be- come so thoroughly inocculated with the element in which he wades, that he is altogether insensible to the disgusting aroma. Perhaps some of our health officers whose duty it is to see that the public health is protected will "rise and explain." McKillop. BACKED OUT. -We announced a couple of weeks ago that Mr. Robert G. Ross had exchanged farms with Mr. Cornelius Delaney. We understand that since then the trade has been declared off at the request of Mr. Ross, and that each gentleman will still remain in possession of his respective farm. FARM RENTED. -Mr. Thomas Mc. Grieve, son of Mr. Wm. Grieve, of this township, haa rented the old Nash homestead on the 3rd concession. It contains 150 acres, is a good farm and Mr. Grieve being a careful, industrious young man will do well on it. The lease is for 5 years and the rental is $350 per year. AUCTION SALES. -The auction sale on the farm of Mr. R. G. Ross on Thurs- day of last week proved very successful and satisfactory. Cattle brought good prices, but horses, as 'usual this year, were somewhat dull of sale. The whole sale realized $1,044 and the property sold only represented a portion of Mr. Ross' stock. -The sale on the following day, Friday, at Mrs. John Thompson's, also proved satisfactory. There was not a very large attendance present, bat good prices were realized and every- thing offered was sold. Cattle brought exceptionally good prices and the whole sale netted something over one thousand dollars. It was only surplus stock and implements that were disposed of, as Mrs. Thompson still intends to carry on both farms. Mr. W. G. Duff wielded the hammer at Mr. R.oss' sale and Mr. J. P. Brine at Mrs. Thompson's. Wroxeter. BUSINESS NOTES. -Miss Newton Gib- son opens the millinery season in the Post Office store with a well assorted stock of fashionable millinery, and those of our young ladies, and old ones aoo, who wish to keep their bonnets in slyle should give her a call. --The newly formed dry goods firm of Sanderson de McLaughlin, has been already varied by the withdrawal of Mr. McLaughlin and the entrance into the firm of Mr. Thomas F. Miller. The latter gentle- man was for a number of years secretary of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Company and has hosts of friends in this locality. We wish the new firm every success. -Mr. Robert Miller is shipping a large quantity of timber of various kinds over the Canadian Pacific Rail- way, and has taken a contract to de- liver oat) hundred thousand ties from points on the line. The loading of the ties will be at least a six weeks' job. . SCHOOL CONCERT.- Mr. S. Y. Taylor and his pupils of the public school are to be congratulated upon the success of their concert held in the town hall on Good Friday. 'Mr. T. W. Gibson occu- pied the chair. The principal feature of the concert was a tempetance recite tion contest for a silver medal presented by Mr. Demorest, of New York. This gentleman is well -know as an ardent advocate of prohibition, and takes this means of awakening an interest in the temperance cause among the youth of the United States and Canada. The number of contestants was eight, and the unanimous vote of the deciding com- mittee awarded the medal to Miss Jessie A. Gibson, Other participators in the programme were Mrs. T. Gibson, T. Gibson, Jr., R. Young, G. Brown and Mr. Taylor. sThe proceeds of the con- cert, some $20, go towards the decora- tion of the school house., Sunshine. LOCAL NEWS. -Mrs. William New- combe and her youngest Boa and daugh- ter have gone to Newark, New Jersey, where they will reside in the future. - Some of the farmers in this vicinity have commenced plowing. Bat owing to the recent rains the grou d in gen- eral is rather wet yet: -Wm. ichie, jr., left on Tuesday for the county of Hal- ton, where he will work duriag the sum- mer. -Albert Cole, of the Elth line of Morris, had a very successful wood -bee on Saturday of last week. A god pile of wood was cut by the young men of the neighborhood, while some of the older hands did thesplitting.-John Mc- Carter has rented the Smillie farm from Mr. Chambers, the present occupant. - Wm. Scott has rented the .Adams farm for another year. -Mrs. Adam Halliday, of the 5th line of Morris, is, we are glad to eay, recovering from her recent ill- ness..—Wm. Scott had a wood bee on APRIL 11, 189(fe SPPIG -- MILLINERY OPENINQ —AT— E. McFaul Friday & Saturday, APRIL 11 and 12. Vir A Cordial Welcome s extended to all. E. 1VicFA SEAFORTH. Monday. -Adam Scott is moving the old saw mill to his farm on the 7th line of Morris, where he will convert it into a barn. -Miss C. 11. Halliday, who is at present attending school in Goderich, spent Easter with her parents on the 5th line of Morris. -James Seale had au auction sale of farm stock, etc., on We. nesday. Mr. Seale intends going to reside in Brussels, and will follow the agency business in connection with the St. Marys marble works. -Eggs are likely to be as common on the farmers' table this summer as potatoes, as that class of fruit is now selling at 8 vents per dozen. -Wm. Russell has gone to Detroit. -John Hanna, of the 6th line of Morris, -intends building a new barn this summer, 40x60 feet, with stow stabling under jt. -Mr. Wm. Cameron, of the 5th line of Morris, intends mov- ing to Nova Scotia,shortly.-The Smith. Brothers have leased Wm. Newcombe's farm for one year. Grey. EXCELLENT Eamatemosr.--Thursday of last week was a gala day in the his- tory of the school in section No. S, the epoch being marked by aia excellent public examination of which the teach. er, Mr. C. Bowerman, may justly feel proud. The walls were tastefully decor- ated with evergreens, enclosing within their .wreaths encouraging and inspir- ing mottos. One of these, "Our Mewl School Days," carries the visitor back to the time that is past and gone, and calls to Memory the poet's lines : "Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise, We love the play -place of our early days." The classes were rigidly examined by the visiting teachers. Many thoughtful and searching questions were asked the pupils, but were accurately and concise- ly answered. A noticeable feature the scholars exhibited was the power of thought. They seemed to grasp the mean- ing of the question propounded with ease, and answer it in correct and con- cise form. This careful and thorough training reflects, the true teacher, whose aim is to unfold the power of thought, discipline the will, inspire the whole being with a love of truth, of vir- tue and excellence. ` The bell rang for noon,. The good ladies passed round baskets, which groaned under the weight of delicious eatables. All enjoyed them- selves with this lesson -s sort of object lesson -for big and little, old and young were in the same class. The inner mean being satisfied the eye of the visitor was delighted with drawinge of maps, and specimens of writing and busing* forms, all of which were well exe- cuted. After the classes were resum- ed and finished, a spelling match, conducted- by Miss Mary McNair caused a ripple of excitement. Francis Woods and Alex. J. McTaggart were captains, One by one the pupils slowly diminislusi until Ellen Shiels and Dan McNeil were masters of the respective aides. It was 3 p. m. when Rev. Mr, Davis, of Ethel, was called to the chair. He filled the bill to a nicety. The pupils presented:a programme of readings, songs, recitation and dialogues. It was lengthy, inter - eating and entertaining. The Inhalers did credit to themselves and honor to their instructor. Mr. and Mra. George Forrest sang a duet at this stage which was, encored and responded to, parents, who numbered over 50, be sides ex -pupils, were delighted by the pleasing performance of the pupils. The roll showed an average attendance of about 60. The teachers congretu- lated Mr. Bowerman on his success as *- teacher, He is an ornament to the sec- tion and adorns the proud profession of his choice. The school has prospered under his painstaking and jeadefatigable labors. Two lady teacheV who were once his pupils shine as precious gems in the noble calling. The subject on whiek the teacher operated was not matter but mind; mini made in the image of Gode but capable of vast jmprovement,and dee- tined to exist fw-t-ver. Long may Mr. and Mrs. Bowerman and Ada be spared to teach and guide, to train and cheer the pupils, parents and people of School Section No. 8.. -On Tuesday of last week A. Hun- ter, J. P., E. E. Wade and it 1, Tor lor, of Brussels, went to Detroit to meet A. Veal, who absconded from thst village a few weeks ago, to secure hie evidence in connection with the reeelit sale of furniture, dee, Mr, Hunter the commissioner, Mr. Wade,represents the creditors and Mr, Taylor went la behalf of Miss Montgomery, the claim- ant. -A pleasant event occurred at the residence of Mr. Joseph Crowther, 30 Ridout street,London, the other veil' beg, being the marriage of Mr. Alm Shute, of Usborne, to Miss Jennie Speare, of Hibbert. The ceremony WO, performed by Rev. W. Gene, .01 Lyons, an old friertd_of the contract parties. The bride and groom are veri highly esteemed and have hoste friends who will wish them every haPP nese in their married life. 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