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The Huron Expositor, 1891-01-09, Page 84. e„- 717. HOTto.N. EiPM EDWARD CASH WILL PAY THE Highest Market Price FOR Hides, Sheep Skins and Raw Furs. flODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH. Overcoats and Furs. We have still on hand a good variety of Men's, Boys' and Children's Over- coats. Also Ladies' :and Genes' Fur Chats, Caps, Boas, Muffs, &c., which we are determined upon clearing out during -the next 30 days. Buyers in need of the above will &insult their interests by looking after them at the Bargain,Cloth- ing and DrytGoods House. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth. won xprioitor. 'DISTRICT MATTERS. THE NEW MANAGE. --The Toronto correspondent of the London Advertiser days "On Wednesday afternoon the I :manager's room of the Canadian Bank -40 Commerce, Toronto, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering, the occasion being the presentation of a testimonial 4 the hands of the staff te the popular aiccountant of the branch, Mr. Massey lords, who has lately been tpromoted to the managership of the Seaforth branch. The staff, considering it a favorable opportunity to show their ap- preciation of Mr. Morris' many excellent qualities, presented him with two beau tiful easy chairs as a token of their esteem and regard. Mr. Morris carries with hirn the good wishes of a large etirele of friends. CHURUH WORK AT CHALK RIVEK.- Rev. J. A. McConnell, formerly pastor -of Bayfield Road and Berne congrega- tions, writes frorn Chalk River, Ren- frew County, on December 23rd as fol- lows: "Will you kindly allow space .in your paper for me to say to the many .friende in Stanley and elsewhere, that I 'have enjoyed excellent health since -entering upon my new field of labor in Itenfrew County. The field is more ex- tended than the one inn which I last labored, but the congregation is much smaller; all told there are not more than 50 families. I have 3 places of preaching, but only 2 servieee to attend on the Sabbath. There are 2 neat and 4:00mfortable frame churches, and we bope ere long to see a third building. The people are very kind', and liberal, send all appear attentive to the word :preached. At the communion admin - Mitered 14th inst., 6 were added to the drommunion roll." i INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. - The Templare of this town held an .ppen meeting in their lodge room on Wednesday evening last for the purpose of installing their officere. Rev. R. T. 4.1d1cNaireGraziel Councillor for fIntenio, was present and inatalled-- the folloning officers : J. 11. Piper S. C.; Mrs. J. T.Nee1in, V. C.; R. *allace, P. C.; R. Ilaxby, R. S.; R. 11. Young, Fi S.; t'letin Beattie, Treasurer; F. Broad - ridge, Herald • Miss A. Daley, GMT - min ; S. L. Dining, Guard; T. Murray, -8entinel. Mr. McNair also gave a very interesting address, setting forth the benefits of the Order. The exercises of the evening were intersperced by music iurnished by Mrs. Smith and' Messrs. W. Hamilton R. Hanby and J. H. Pyper. On the whole, the meeting was ei very successful one, and gave the mem - ben encouragement to go on in their kood work. Their wag a good attend- ance of visitors in addition to the mem- bers of the Order. M ATRI 0 N IAL. -On Wednesday last Thomas church was well filled with our fairest women and brave men, the occa.sion being the mairige of Miss Hannah Coldweil, daughter of Mr. W. E. Coldwell, of Constance, to Edward Earncomb, M. D., of Newcastle. Pre- eiisely at 1.30 , the bride entered the &lurch leaning on the arm of her father ailed followed by her bridesrnaids, Mies *Tenn ie Coldwell and Miss Dora Farm Comb. They were met at the entrance to the chancel by the doctor and hid grooms - Men, Messrs. T. D. Allen, Manager of the tank of North America, New Hamburg, alud Mx. Fred Flerncomb, of Exeter, the choir singing the hymn "The voice that breathed o'er Eden." The marriage 4eremony was then proceeded with by the Rev. Wm. Farncomb, of Toronto, Who was assisted by, the Rev. Mr. Hod - _kiwi, 'teeter, and Rev. Canon Farncomb, Of Newmarket. After the conclusion of 4he ceremony the bridal party, having iiignecl the church register, were con- veyed to the railway station, where they took the 2.43 train for the east amid *bowers of rice and beat wiehes for future bappiness. .1 SAIAA:ION ARUY.-Last Tuesday was It red letter dayin Salvation Army cit.- ' cies in this town. Two more interesting vents could not possibly have occurred than the Commissioner's yisit and a flallelujah marriage between two cap- tains in active service in the Army. On -the arrival of the 1 o'clock p. m. train 'from the east, Commissioner Adams was riet by a large contingent of the local army and a number of visiting officers iand privates, who received hien and his et -con -splaying friends with Cheers and elioute and hearty welcomes. A pro - !cession was .formed, which, though unique and striking in some of its tea - tures, as is characteristic of the _Ary, was yet an ecstatic occasion to those I who took part in it. After marching to ;the barracks and holding a short relig- ieue service the assemblyt dispersed for the time being.- In the evening the bar- racks was crowded full notwithstadding el . ; entrance was gained only by a 2a -cent 'ticket. The soldiers' platform seats Avere filled with visiting- officere and :eroldiers. Divisional Officer Philpott I 'irai in charge, assisted by Staff -Captain !,Sweetman. Among those seated -on the 'platform, besides thelCommissioner, were Airs. Adame, Mrs. Philpott, Colonel Young,Chief,Secretary at Headquarters, ;send Staff -Captain Bolton, of the Social Reform department, also of Toronto. Seaforth.-M!1. Thomas Pringle, of Mil- Cominiss'oner Adams gave a brief and waukee, and Mews. James and William ere thiseveek. neral of their of Toronto, Wm. Hawk me .to atten own on Mone for Mr. Gray\ W. J. Dew-, ruith,eof the. from Seattle, ere her bus - electric street ntil spring.-- sappoin tment as a steady arly morning compreh nsive account of the Salvation Army, its work, its wonderful progress and success among the neglected and criminal classes, and its hopes and aims. He referred particularly to the Social Reform and Rescue Work being careied on throughout Canada, and the pressing need for pecuniary aid req ired to carry on this philanthropic br nch of the Army's work. Mrs. Adama edso•spoke, in a clever, practical and leasant ad- dress, on the Rescue ' W rk. Messrs. Young and Bolton told Of i tereating ex -1 periences in theirddepartrn tits. At the close of the Commissioner address a most pleasant and exceedingly interest- ing change in the programie was intro - 7 duced by the candidates fo matrimeny taking seats on the Plat prm, accom- panied by the Rev. A. D." McDonald. The bride, Captain •Tillie Haldane, I is well-known, having been in charge of the Seaforth corps for several months, ' and is loved and respected by all who have been in the habit of attending the rmy meetings. The groom was Cape Ulu A. E. Snider, of Richmond Hill, a pleasant, intelligent looking young man, and to all appearancesj worthy of his amiable bride. The Comm ssioner first read the marriage ritual of the Army, binding the couple to eteijnal fidelity, -loyalty and allegiance to t e :Salvation Army, after which Rev. A. I. McDonald proceeded to bind them firin and fast in Hymen's bonds. After he meeting closed a grand supper was 'yen th the officers and soldiers at the o eerie' quart - era, where hallelujah me riment and joviality i prevailed. - qommissioner Adams is a hearty, active, whole-souled Scotchman, with -the, keen eye and sharp wit dharacterietic of his 'ountrymen. The right man in the right lplace, kind and comeiderate to his subordinates, a just in all his dealings. He and M Adams were the guests ef Mi. W. MeGr while here. -On Monday ireening Cap- tain Haldane wag called hpon, on behalf of some of our citizensa and presented with a complimentary and well - worded address, accompanied by a beautiful plush Longfellow !photograph album, as a small token of the esteem in which she is held•by our citizens. • , THE TOWN ELECTIONS. ,- The town elections created more than the usu 1 interest this year: The several cand didates were astir bright and. early o Monday morning, and vehieles of ever kind were brought into requisition t convey voters to the polls. At nin O'clock the polling booths were crowde with electors all eager to oast their iba a 'lots, and the deputy returning officer and their clerks had a busy time of i for a while. By noon the heat of th contest was over, and by three o'cloc nearly every available vote was polled. Voters were brought from far and near, Toronto, Woodstock, Brantford, Wing - ham, Blyth awl other distant points al contributing some. The principal inter est, of course, centred in the Mayoralt contest. The friends .of both candi dates were confident of victory, but al seemed to feet that whatever the re salt might be, they had done their beet. In the midst of all the rivalry, how- ever, there was no bitterness or ani: moeity displayed,Hell were good -nature and friend and opponent chatted an joked together an speculated upon th probable result, just as if all had been working :for one man instead ot the directions; And ;as soon as the po le many straining every effort in differe t were closed, and the battle was over,the rivalry ceased, and even when themestilt was made known i there' was no und e rejoicing by the victors over the van- qiliafhed,andnot a word was spoken that could wound er irritate the feelings pf the most serteitive. There are some good men left out, but idn the whole, we think the Council is a very fair one. The following is a statementof the votes cast; MAYOR. IlohNigsrEo. North Ward ' 76 East Ward ,•96 South Ward 69 241 Majority ior Holmested.. 29 REEVE. 111c1,74.4t4'. North Ward -- 127 East Ward 72 South Ward os GR_kY. 96 54 i 62 ' 212 • , CA NIPBEL:X,. 47 72. 60, 267 179 Majority for McLean 88 • DEPUTY -REEVE.. COLEM.kN. }UNPERSON. North Ward - 76 ; 87 East Ward .95 ' 51 South Ward 84 44 - 255 182 Majority for Coleman.... 73 Councillors,- North Ward, - James Beattie, 119; J. A. Wilson, -117e Jos., Tyerman, 78; James Watson, 77; Wm. Smith, 58. Ewa Ward, -John Darwin, 113; F. 0. Neelin, 111; G. Good, 104 ; M. Robertson, 76; N. Cluff, 69. South Ward, -James Gillespie; 94.; II,J. pun - chard, 9,2 ; Thos. W. (Duncan, 88; , A. Beam, 69; John Beattie,6, -The Cbuncil for the current- year will be composed as follows: F.Holmes- ted, Mayor; M. Y. MeLean,'Reeve ; E. C. Coleman, Deputy•Reeve. Council- lors,--Jamee Beattie, John A. Wilsont J. Tyerinetn, John Darwin, F. G.Neelin George Good, 'James Gilleepie,, H. J. Punchard, Thomas W. Duncan. 0 • LOCAL iRIEFS.-Mr. Henry Adsms, - of Brantfdrd, was in town this. week. He came dp to vote and pay his parents a visit. -Mr. John Lee intend remov- ing with his family to Louisiana in the spring. He spent the past summer there, and he ',Ikea the clitnate, and says there is plenty of work. -Mr. B. B. Gunn has leased the corner store in Campbell's block, and will remove there in the spring. -Mr. Wm. Campbel1 and Miss Campbell returned home on Tues- day, having spent their holidays with friends in London and Strathroy.--Mr, 0. J. Clark came up from Woodstock on Monday to vote. -Mr. John Watson, son of Mr. W. N. Watson, arrived home froin St. Paul on Tuesday. When he left Seaforth fouryear- ago he was only a lad, and now he has grown td be a stout, fine-looking young man. He has a good situation as stenographer in .a• large railway office. -Mrs. R. L. Sharp, of Toronto, and Mrs. Fred. Shari), of St. Marys, spent Sunday in town, the guests of Mrs. T. ,A, Sharp. We are sorry to learn that the last named lady is till in very delicate health. -Mr. Wrn. Soole, of Belmont, paid his father and other friends in town a visit this week. -Mr. John Horton, of Tucker - smith, has been enjoying townlife for some days, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. H. M. Chesney, of Egmondville, and bis sister, Min. Thomas Dioksoli, of Pringle, of Chicago, were h They tame to attend the,f sister. -Mr. James Love, was also in town. He c his mOther's funeral. -Mr shave,' of London, was in t day. He came to vote and Dr.Campbell.-Mrs. son, daughter of, Mrs. Etta Ward, has returned Washington Territory, w band is manager of the railway. She will remain New Year's Day Was ad to a great many. There down pour of ram from until late at night, and the sleighing was destroe ed, ;Since then, however, the weather has been delightful and al- though there is no snow the wheeling is, , good, the leading roads being as smooth as a pavement. -Mr. T. O. Kemp and family returned home on Monday. When leaving Bearnsville for the Rail- way Station in the bus, an axle breke and the ;vehicle upset. Mrs. Kemp got her face elightly bruised, but fortunate- ly no, further injury resulted to any of the paety, although they had a 'nareow esca Ie. -Miss Coffee, of Guelph, is at t in town, the guest lof M183 ie Killoran. -Mr. Edward Walsh ed to town on Tuesday evening prese Mag retur last, after spending a few days' holidays at the parental home in Toronto. -Capt. and 'Aire. Snider *ill farewell at the barracks here on Sabbath evening next. -Mies Edwards, of Toronto, was ,visi ting friends in Seaforth during the holi- 1 Of tlays.td-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snel , Hullott, were calling on their friends here Tuesday. -Mr. John Cowan, bar- aister, Sarnia, spent New Year's Day landed the Parental roof in McKillop. -7 - Miss Mary Govenlock, daughter of Mr. Rebert Govenlock, of McKillop, who hat been a most successful and popular teacher in this vicinity for the past five or sixl years, left a few days ago for Virden,' Northwest Territbry, where She has accepted a _good situation as I teach r. -Mrs. Campbell, sister of kr. R. Jan ieson, is speeding e few days in town. She is the guest of Mrs. James Scotte-hRev. Wm. Farncomb, of the DioceSe of Toronto, 'will preach both ! morning and evening in St. Thomas churc next Sabbath. -Mr. W. H. ' Cline at's been confined to his house this week hough illness, but is now getting better -The ice harvest is now fairly commenced and Mr. D. D. Wilson' teams are busily employed in drawing ice frein Egmondville - dam.-The1 fifth literary and musical entertainment in conneotion with the Guild will be held in the school room of St. Thomas church en Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock. Every body welcome; good mina ; sil- ver collection. -The Collegiate Institute and Public Scheel opened Ion Wednes- day. Both institutions are well attend- ed. -The annual Convention of the Huron Sabbath School Association will be held at Brussels, on Wednesday and Thursday, January 21st and 22ad. The full programme will be published next week. -We have to add the following names, to those given last week, of the surviving pioneers on the road -between Egmondville and Bayfield; viz.: Samuel Turner, Robert' Reid and James Dun- can. -Ma. Alexender McKinnon, of the 10th concesSion. of Tuckersmith, left here 3n 'Thursday to drive to Lucknovd, where he wiI. spend a few days visiting friends. -Ile eafter there will be skating on the rink every Monday evening, in stead of on Tuesday evenings, as at I present -The Women's Christian Tem: perance Union will meet next Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 p. m. The union haienndertaken to supply three lumber caritps in Mhskoka with reading 'matter during the winter, and would again be pleased to get more contributions in that lin.-Mr. David McDonald left this week for Stratford, to attend the businees cellege there. -Mrs. Bailey Lepton, of Egmondville,, died very sud- denly on Thursday. *bout 2 o'clock Mre. McGee went into the house to call on her, and found her lying,dead on the floor. Mr. Lupton was down 1 town at the time, and it iesupposed she had been dead for some time. -The Emma Wells Comedy Company will play here the first week in February. Theylin ap- pear here under the auspices of nd for the benefit of the band, and our citizens should save up their loose change so as to give the boys a real benefit. was - one of the brightest and most amiable of women, and Wok the deepest interest in every good and worthy work. Her death is a sore bereavement to:her relatives, and particularly to her parents, while word e 'cannot etpress the anguish of heart Which the bereaved husband must feel at having removed from: his home and society such a life partner. In such cases human sympathy can but 1 feebly soothathe bleeding heart, but so far as it dan console the bereaved hus- band and friends of the deceased will receive it from the entire community, while the memory of the departed will be long and affectionately cherished outside of the immediate family circle. Thee remains were laid away in the M itlandbank cemetery on Tuesday, and the funeral Was very largely attend- ed. As a matik of respect to the memory of he deceased, all the stores and busi- ness places in town were closed from the hour announced for the funeral until after the procession had left the town for the cemetery. Blyth. LL ELECTED. -Our Reeve and coun- cillors were elected by acclamation. Chas. Hamilton, Reeve; Frank Met- calfe,- S. H. Gidly, Jas. McGee and An - &w McNally, Councillors. McKillop. CouNcrene-The Coundil of McKillop will elect at Leadbury on Monday, the 19th of Janpary, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. This will be the first meet- ing of the new Council. Varna. { PERSONAL. -41r. William J. Johnston, son ,of Mr. Thomas Johnston, and a former resident of Varna, is home on a visit to relatives and friends. He has been living in Southern Manitoba for the past nine eears, ancI is looking hale and hearty. CHRISTMAS TREE. - A 'cantata and Chrietmas tree ; entertainment was held in the Town Hal1, Varna, on Wednes- day, New Year's eve, under the aus- pices of St. John'il Church Sunday School. Notwithstanding the unfavor- able state of the weather, the hall, vitas literally packed. Santa Claus was the centre of attraction for the little folks. As usual‘e wart loaded clown with hand- some presents and sweeties. The pro- gramme consisted of recitatione.and vocal and instrumental! music. The proceeds amounted to $23. I 1 • Tuckersmith. :t. ENTERTAINMENT.-OnFriday eventeg, January 16th, the scholars of the West End school intend giving a literary en- tertainment. The programme will con - Slat of dialogues,irecitations, reedings, tableaux, instrumental and vocal music by a quartette clOnertc., &c. STILL ANoTHEIR.L-Another of cur prosperous younglfarmere has followed the example of hie fathers, and taken unto himself a wife. We refer to the marriage of Mr. 1 Wm. C. Landsbor ougnof the West pnd, to Miss Mary L. Dick, daughter of James Dick, Esq., o Morris. The hapPy event took place at the residence of the bride's father on New Year's eve. Mrs. Landsborough is not a stranger le; Tuckeremith, and those who know her best esteem her most. The many fyiende of the young couple will unite with Teri EXPOSITOR in wishing them a Song, happy and pros- perous married Wel Lower Wingham. 1 NOTES. -Mr. and Mrs.William Thom, of Dakota, are over for- the winter and are spending the holidays at the resi- dence of Mrs. Thom's parents, Mrd. William Netterfield.---Mise Amelia Net- terfield returned last week from Clinton, where she has been visiting for some time. -Mr. Willie McMullan has re - tamed from King, where he wentito work in a woolen mill. He is on the gck list. There isla great deal of siek- nese in this neighborhpod.-Mr. Archie McAllister, who has been very low with congestion of the iungs, is some better and hopes are entertained of his recov- ery at present. --Mr. W. J. Johnston, of Orangeville, has Purchased Mr. W. B. Hutton's residence in Lower Wingham. East Wawanosh. LOCAL Nceres.-The sawmill owned b Mr. T. H. Taylor on the 5th conceiv- ed n was burned to the ground on SUDDEN DEATH. -Mrs. Alexander Clliriatmas night. The fire is supposed Love of this -town died very suddenly on Saturday afternoon last. She complain- ed of feeling unwell and asked for a I drink. Her daughter went to get it for her and on her return she found her mother unconscious and in a few minutes she passed peacefully away. Apoplexy was the cause of death, this being the second or third attack and she had ' not been well fot some time. She had reached the good age of 75 years. ' Her husband has been dead some years. She wa.s one of Seaforth's oldest residents and was much andodeservedly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a con- sistentmember of the Methodist church, and was in the fullest sense of the term a good woman. She leaves one son and two `daughters to mourn the loss of ope who has always done well' a moth- er's part. DEATH OF MRS. C1L�LES WILSON. - The sad intelligence was received by our citizens on Sunday morning last of the death of Mrs. Charles Wilson, which took place on that morning about five o'clock. The event was not entirely un- expected. For a week her life hung in the balance, as it were, and not even her medical attendants, who were al - Most constantly with her, dared say tvhich way the scales might turn. On Friday she took a decided turn for the better, and it was hoped her naturally 'strong otonstitution would overcome the disease, but on Saturday morning in- flamneation set in, and all further efforts to save the once promising life were un- availing. Mrs. Wilson was the eldest daughter of James Pringle, Esq., of Stratford, and is the second daughter that the bereaved parents and relatives have followed to the grave within a Period of eleven weeks. She was just 31 years of age, and was 'married not yet three years. She leaves behind her a bright little boy of two years and an infant daughter. In her beautiful and happy home, she was surrounded by every comfort and luxury that the kind- est consideration could suggest, and had everything calculated to make it hard tn give up the pleasures of life, bat While she was anxious to remain, she was wholly resigned to the will of her Divine Master, whom she had long lov- ed and faithfully served ii life. She tol have orikmated from a spark from the 'engine. -Mr, Wm. Wrath had a wood cutting bee on Friday last. In the evening the young -folks again as- sembled and enjoyed a social hop until the wee smid hours. -Mr. David Martin, formerly of this township, who is now teaching school near Bayfield, was spending his holidaya in this vicinity. - Mies Bella %tiers of Grey commenced her duties in school section No. 13 on M nday laet-Mr. Austin' Badge is sending his holidays in this vicinity. - C arlie Scott left here on Wednesday fo Milton where he has been for the past summer with his uncle. -' Brucefield. i NOTES. -We are glad to welcome Mr. Proudfoot, merchant tailor, and family, who have come to reside in onr village. - Mr. Wm. McQueen, of Torinato Uni- versity, is spending his holidays at home, and among his many friends here. - Mr. Wm. Graham, teacher of Bel - more, is home for a few holideys.-Miss Rachel Jameson, of Platteville, is spend- ingee few well-earned holiday under the pateenal roof -The week ofrayer will t be observed next week by mt etinge in Upien church. -The latest artivals from Manitoba.ere : Meagre. Wm. Cameron, Wm.,,MuStard, James McTavish and Mr. Thor-hi:non. They all 1°4 hale and hearty. Darns rumor reportt some of the boys Will not go back alone. ANNIYERSARY.-The anniversary ser- vices and soiree of -Union church passed off in an eminently successful manner. The sermons on Sabbath by the Rev. J. L. Murray, M. A., of Kincar- dine, were of a highly intellectual order, and were listened to by a large congre- gation. His lecture on "My Trip to Italy"was one of the finest, in subject matter and rhanner of delivery, ever given in Brucefield. For nearly two hours he kept his large audience spell- bound as he passed from scene to scene and place to place in that historic land. The short addresses given by Rev. Messrs. Acheson, Walker and Needham, were also highly appreciated. The music on the Sabbath, but especially on the Monday evening, was moat excellent. As usual, the viands provided by the ladies of the congregation were abund- ant and of the • highest quality The OR. JANUARY 9, 1891‘ ' ehildren'a tea and Christmas arch in the Royal Templars and Foresters' Hall on the following Tuesday arming was also a grand success. The hall was literally paced. The programme, which was directed by Mr. Wm. Fotheringharn, the Superintendent of, the Sabbath School, was varied and 1 choice. The prelients from parents and friend's were numerous, and delighted the , young re- cipients. Throughout all these services thelpeople all appeared delighted. I - • ; West Wawanosh. i ELECTION. -On Monday quite. an in- tereet was taken in municipal matters. The largeet number of 'notes was polled that has been for some years. The fol- lowing are the names of those elected: For Reeve, A. Stewart ,l majority over Charles' 'Durnine26. Foe Deputy -Reeve, John Bowers, majority lover R. , Lock- hart, 63. For Councillors, Thos. ' Todd, 260; W. Bailie, 245; J. Gibson y 243 ;" Mr, Medd who was alsO in the field for the first time got 209 votes. NOTES. -The trustees of school -sec- tion No. 7 have secured the serviees of of Miss J. Govenlock as teachet.-On Tuesday evening of last Week the Good Templars of St. Helens gave a free con- cert. The hall was croveded tillS there wasecarcely standing room. Hills Green. Enetenseahon.-An examination of the pupils of School Sectien No. 7„ Stan- ley, was held on Monday, Deoember 22nd. About thirty visitors were pres- ent. The pupils acquitted theniselves very well, answering very readily the questions put to them in the varimis sub- jects. The closing hour was oceupied by a programme consisting of readings, recitations, speeches and music. Messrs. Coleman, Wiley, Jarrett and others made speeches, stating that they were Well pleased with the :condition of the school with respect to the order 'main- tained by the pupils, and also their pro- ghess in learning. Mr. Richardson,who is now professionally qualified as a High school assititant, is giving up teaching for a time, in order that he may further qualify himself in the line of Hightachool work. He will take up' a Toronto Uni- versity course. Hay. St cCESSFEJL EXAMINATION. -A publio examination was held in the Hay divis- ion of tbe Hensel' school, taught by Miss J. Govenlock, on the last day of school last year, and the manner in which the pupils condticted themselves, and answered the questions put to them by the several teachers present, reflect- ed very much credit on themselves and their teacher. At the close of the ex- amination a very attractive programme was rendered by the pupils, after which is very pleasing evert took place, and this was the reading of a feeling address and Presenting Miss Govenlock with several rich presents, as a mark of me- gardtfor her services. Miss Govenlock ensile a brief, reply in very touching terms, and all present expressed their sorrow at her departure, as shehas sev- ered.her connection with that school land taken a more lucrative position near `Belenve. Leadbury. BRIEFS. -Our wood drawers are still on the move, busy before daylight and sometimes long after dark. They are • the bone and the sinew of the land. - No municipal contest in McKillop this year. 'This is as it should be, and makes manifest tthe prudence, economy and good sense- of both council and rate- payers. -Mr. Alexander Ross has been engaged drawing stone. He intends building a'large bank barn in the near uture.-Mr. Wm. Smith and Mr. Thos. Davidson, sr. also intend erecting stabling beneath their barns this corn- ing simmer. There are many other signs of prosperity all around, and if we are blessed with a good crop this year we believe the price of land will go up (Lilly ten per cent. -A couple of el- derly bridegrooms have been permed- bulating on the Leadbury. line lately. One of them.who is a resident and who is as large as life and a trifle more so, 18 quite proud, as he has a right to be, over the conquest he has made. Hibbert. THE ELECTIONS. -The elections in this tpwnship on Monday last occasion- ed 'considerable interest. The Reeve and)Deputy were. of course, elected by acclamation and the great *niggle was for the council. The following gentle- men were elected with the :number of votes as given, viz. : S. Harris, 210; W.. J. Cassidy, 176; J. Barbour, 171. Me, Harris is a new man at the Council Bosird. The council for this year will, therefore,be composed ais follows; Alex. McLaren, Reeve; John Ryan, Deputy - Reeve and Messrs. Harris, Cassidy, and Barbour, Councilors, A GOOD ACT. -Mr. Henry Golding, of the 8th concession, had a wood bee on Wednesday of last week, The boys gathered together and mit him fifty cords of wood inside of four hours, This was pretty good work. Having completed their work they went to the house and enjoyed a most sumptuous re- past, for which their work bad given them sharpened appetites. In the even- ing a number of the fair sex gathered in ahd the merry dance was kept up until an early hour in the morning. The boys and the girls too, seem to enjoy " bees " of this kind. Usborne. HYMENEAL. -On New Year's evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrison, Ueborne, entertained a select company of fi#iende and relatives on the occasion of the marriage of their eldest daughter, Mary W., to Mr.. Wm. Somerville, of Clinton. At 6.30 -o'clock the ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Fletcher, M. A., Thames road, assisted by Rev. D. Forrest, Walton, uncle of the groom. The bride was assisted by her sistera Miss Jennie W. Morrison and Miss, Celia Calder, teacher, Brucefield, and the groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Frank Forrest, Mount Albert, and Mr. Giffin, B. A., Science Master of Clinton Collegiate Institute. The bride and bridesmaids were dressed in Mack satin and wore pink corsage baguets. After the company had partaken of tea, an address was made by Mr. Fletcher, in which he, in a very happy and grace- ful manner, congratulated the bride and groom on the occasion of their marriage, and wished them all poseible success in their new , relations. Short addresees followed by Mr. Forrest and others, in which they alluded to the many excel- lent qualities of the bride, and con- gratulated Mr. Somervilleon his choice of such an estimable young lady ler a partner. • A number of handsome, valu- able and useful presents were received by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Somerville departed to their new home in Cliotmi orithlondayecarrying with them the good wishes of their many friends. Chiselhurst PERSONALS.- Wellington McTaggart started for Toronto University on Mon• • day. Success. -Louis Parish, Wesley • an Theological College, Montreal, indent his holidays at home. Ile leeks well. Bnanas.-Mise Williams, the evangel- ist will commence a series of special services in the Methodist church next Sunday morning. -The Rev. T. Scott,of London Conference, preached a very in- teresting and instructive sermon last ,Sunday morning. The reverend gen- tleman is a young man, and we venture to say few can equal him in a sermon. - James Humeston and James Fitzgerald, of Carberry, Manitoba, are home on a visit. The girls always like to see the young men come home to spend the long winter evenings. A HAPPYEVENT.- A quiet but pleas ant affair took place on Christmas at the residence of Mr. John Parish. This event was the marriage of Mr. James Morrison to Miss Minnie, youngest daughter of Mr. John Parieh. The in- tereeting ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Irvine, pastor of Chisel- hutet Methodist church. The young couple left by the afternoon train for St. Thomas, where they will spend a few days before starting housekeeping. We heartily join with their manydriends in wishing them a long, happy and pros- perous life together. Belmore.. Bninnst-While Mr. D. Weir was en- gaged in sawing wood in Mrs. Jeffrey's bush, the chain that holds the saw gave way. The saw, free from the guard, began describing a semicircle for a short time, when of a sudden it broke in three or four pieces, all taking ah upward course. On their return one of them came in contact with Mr. John Terriff's head. An ugly gash was the result, and it was at first thought the injury would be fatal, but on a close examination by the Bellmore physician, Dr. Harrison, it .was proved otherwise. A close cal.- -The Turnberty council consists of the "following members tor the ensuing year: Reeve, Mr. McPherson; Deputy -Reeve, Crookshanks ; Councillors, elliment, -Harris and Maxwell. -On the 25th ult., Mr. F. Ballagh was married to Miss L. .Jeffrey, by the Rev. A, C: Stewart, at the reeidenee of the bride's mother. - Mr. D. Breemer, Of Manitoba, is now under the parental roof. -Miss Annie Breen , has returned from Michigan, where she spent a few menthe with her brother Will. iWingham. BRIEFS. -George Russell has moved his tin shop to the lower end of the town. -Wm. Kydd, V. S. has sold all his property ,to Joseph God' ie V. S. The price paid was $2,500. - Mr. Walter Scott, of Toronto, has sent four fine brooms to the Wingham Cueiing -club, the best rink'to get the broorns. Mrs. John Neilans has also preeented the club with a fine sitver cup to be played for by the rinks. -For the Ontarioe Tankard our curling club will play with the Wroxeter club, and for the Western Tankard they play with Kincardine. THE ELECTIONS. - The elections on Monday last passed off very quietly. As usual some were disappointed, and Bottle good men were left out. Mr. James A. Cline, one of the most prominent busi- ness men of the town, and who has been in the Council for a number of years, was defeated for the deputy reeveship by 22 votes by Mr. II. Kerr. The fol- lowing is the result: Meyor, W. Clegg, 228 -W. Brockenshire, 162. , Reeve, G. Mckenzie, 208; Thomas Gregory, 172. Deputy Reeve, 11. Kerr, 200; James A. Cline, 178. Councillors, -Ward No. 1, -Alex. Daw'' son R. Anderson Thomas Agnew; Ward No. 2,-- J. J. Homuth, 11. Gummet, R. Hill (acclathation) ; Ward 3, -John McLean, Wm. Smyth, R. 0. parling; Ward No. 4, -William Holmes, N. Griffin, W. Armour. School Trustees, -No. 1, Mr. Pettypiece ; No. 2, J. A. Morton; No. 3, Thomas Bell; No. 4, E. C. Clark. Brussels. , IF you want to buy a farm cheap and on easy terms call and see F. 8. Scott, at l3rus- Bele, as he always has a number of good cheap Wins in Morrie, Grey and McKillop for sale. Also a number of Village lots with houses, or if you want to sell your farm see hire. He will also sell your stock by auction, satisf. actiolring9u8ar- anteed. BRIEFS. -Things were very quiet here on election day, our councillers havingo been elected by acclarnation. The Grey elections created some stir, but mostly in the township. -Mr. Anthony Sample, who has been in the Northwest for the past two years, is home on a visit among friends and relatives. He looks the same as of old. -Mr. Stanley Anderson, who has been laid! up for some time with -typhoid fever, is again ahle to i be around, though he. is still looking a lit-, tle shaky. -Sir Richard Cartwright is to address the electors-bf Emit Huron,on January 13th, at Wroxeter. -The old council held its last meeting on Monday night, winding up the business of the past year. ANOTHER FIRE. -On Sunday evening, at 6:15 o'clock, the fire bell commenced ringing, and in a short time the citizens of the whole town were gathered around the Queen's hotel, as the hotel stables were discovered to be on fire. The fire- men were 'promptly on 'hand, and although the stables or thecontents could not be saved it was thought the fire could be confined to that building, but before long the roof of the hotel began to smoke,' and upon examination it was found that the fire had got under the cernice, and that the whole of the inside of the west wing was on fire below the roof in the garret. The firemen at once got the hose into the third storey and commenced the worst fight they ever hadand suc- ceeded in putting out the fire, but not before the roof and partitions of the third fiat in the west wing were destroyed. The front of the house was saved, though badly damaged by water. Mr. Stretton had the buildings covered by insurance, but had no insurance on either the con- tents of the hotel or the stables, and this is where his greatest loss is, as he had a lot of feed, five horses, four cows and some pigs burned, while some of the 'contents of the hotel were also destroyed and the balance damaged by removal. Mr. Stretton is busily engaged in getting things in shape again. The 189tepresen- We open the New 'Year witit a gener- al clearing up of ODDS AND ENDS! Remnants of this -and remnants of that- --this lot t� be sold -and that lot to he cleared out. Not a regular business, but a simple clearing out at eidhat the goods will bring for Cash. 1 FOR THE NEXT FIFTEEkeT DA,Y8 THERE .WILL BE - Where you can buy all kinds of Winter Goods Cheap, ditch as MILLINERY, MANTLES, SilAWLS, FURS, FUR CAPS, UNDERWEAR,. BLANKETS MEN'S OID BOYS' "NTM PLC OA= S - Remember the Goods and the Place. Edward McFaui, SEAFORTH. tative of the insurance comp:111)7e which holds the risk, has been here'settling thd lossNCIsauirilA A MEETING. -The annual meet- ing of the Morris and Grey Cheese Fac- tory was held in the Council Chamber, Brussels, on Saturday afternooe, 27th ult. The president, Mr. Geo. Brewar, was in the chair. The anpual report was read by Auditor Cochrane, and wile adopted. Mews. Geo. Brewar, John Strachan, James Ireland, George -Cardiff, and James Turnbull, were re-elected Directo%for next year, and Mark M. Cardiff was appointed Auditor. The - cheese -maker was appointed salesman on the same terms as last year, and it was decided that the patrons should havethe whey returned. The question_ of when the factory should open and close wale discussed, and it was decided that it should be run until November 1st if the . season will permit. Some of, the er- sons advocated running the factory all the year round, making cheese in ithe. summer and butter in the winter. the following statistics are taken from the annual auditors' report :-Total pound -s- of milk received,- 1,147,854 "'total pounds of cheese mad'e, 105,540; aver- agepounds of milk to one pound cheese, 10-85; average price per gallon for haul- ing, 9t- milia; average price per pound for the season, 9 1.40 cents, number of patrons sending milk in 1890, 89. Fac- tory opened May 12th and closed Octo- ber 31st. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, Geo. Brewer was re-elect- ed President; D Stewart, re-elected Seoretary ; and A. Strachan re-elected Treasurer. A meeting to let the milk drawing will be held at the Town Hall, Brussels; on Saturday, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock p. m. * -1 Bergrave. SHOOTING MATC11.-On ChriStMaS day Mr. Wyllie held a very successful shooting.match, at which some twenty- five Christmas dinners were disposed ef in the shape of turkeys and geese. The favors were very evenly divided, no one gettingmore than one or two birds. THE CirmsTmAs ruRE.-This ezter- tainment, in connection with Trinity Church Sunday School, came off on Christmas eve, in the Foresters' Hall. The programme consisted for the most part of singing and recitations by the children. One of the best features of the entertainment was the singing of the quartette from our flourishing sub- urb. The proceeds were $33. PRESENTATION. -OR -Monday evening a large number of prorhinent citizens. gatheredht the residence of our amiable and respected blacksmith, gr. James Stewart, 'who having disposed of his business intende removing from the town. Mr. and Mrs: Stewart were each made the recipient of a handsome pres- ent, and even baby was not forgotten. In a few well chosen words Mr. Stew- art thanked thecompany for their tokens - of esteem, and expreseederegret that he was compelled by the force of circum- stances to leave a place where be bad experienced so much kindness. Several more speeches were delivered, and the oyster supper was then taken under neri- ous consideration. The people of Bel - grave regret very much Mr. Stewart's. departure. During his residence here he has proved himself to be an honest, etraightforward business man and a eonsiderate neighbor, ever willing to help and oblige. We wish him God speed and the very beshhofits,uocfceessiintan, PERSGw NALS.-Mrs. is visiting with her sister, MrseeeKin- tenon. -Mr. W. Potter, who rmerly trained the young Belgraviterd Meas to - shoot, but who has now obtained that stage in the embryo medicine man, known as the 3rd year, was in town last week.-dir. Robert Agnew ha e been in Clinton for the past week taking Mr. Cooke's dental practice. -We under- etand that Mayor McRae intends stand- ing for another term of offiCe. While his worship's administration has not been without its faults, nevertheless it has on the whole tended to promote the best interests of the People. He will in all probability go in by acclamation, as ap- parently no one can be found sufficiently popular to oppose him. -The nomine ations for the municipal electione took plaed in the town hall in Morris on Monday. A considerable amount of eloquence was wasted on the question of the treasury deficit. There was a lot of rank personality indulged in which, however, did not ,have nauch effect on the sobAr minded voters who expressed their confidence in the old council by giving them another term of office. eaarrnehet oa tb ou ,%1; ed too w asiait en t e„ nded for 12,5t week, but e NC the eler ter neci run etih' vat r#1. = (if rec ab nu, ncip 411'.V4 tOt.4 - ter, titS"; arr, be: 11:1 be th 4i4 it 1 t