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THE HURON 'EXPOSITOR,.
FEBRUARY G 189r, -
Overcoats and Furs.
We have till on hand a good variety
of Men's, Boys' and Children's Over-
coats." Also Ladies' and Gents' Fur
Coats, Caps, Boas, Muffs, &c., which
we are determined upon clearing out
'during the next 30 days. Buyers in
need of the above will consult their in-
terests by looking after them at the
Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House.
WM. PICKARD,
T. Kidd's old stand, iseatorth.
EDWARD QASH
WILL PAY THE
,Highest Market Price
FOR
Hides, Sheep Skins and.
Ra,w Furs,.
GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH.
*Joon txptioitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
—On Friday everring last, at the regular
meeting of the Independent Order of
Foresters, the following officers were
inetalled for the ensuing term: W.
Rabb, C. R.; W. Somerville, V.C.R.;
J. Liviegstone, R. S.; A. Winters, F.
S.; It. W. Bruce Smith, M. D., Opti-
cian ; J. Abell, S. W.; F. Kestle, J.
W.; 11. Lloyd, S. B.; Dr. Belden, J. B.;
J. Robb, chaplain; J. Robertson, treas-
urer. This Court is steadily increasing
in nambers, and will doubtless share in
the prosperity which is, in a signal
nuinner, attending the whole Order.
PERSONAL MENTION.—The Ayr Re-
corder of laet week says: "Mr. Thomas
Collie, who has been foreman printer on
the Recorder for nearly two years past,
.severed hie connection with the office
last Saturday. He intends going to
British Columbia on the excursion of
February 6th. Mr. Collie is an excel-
lent workman'and. one of the finest
young men in the business. We trust
that success may attend him in whatso-
ever direction his steps may be turned."
_ Mr. Collie is a graduate of Trie ExPOSI-
SOR office, and we are glad to note that,
like his predecessors, he does credit to
his early training. He is at pres-
- -ant staying at the residence of
his father, Mr. Joseph Collie,
of Egmondville. He has changed
his mind about going to British Colum-
bia, as his parents are adverse to his
going so far away from them, he being
the only son left in Ontario.
THE WORTHY PIONEERS.—DEAR Ex-
nosieon,---I noticed in your EXPOSITOR
of November 28th, 1890, that Mr. Wm.
13alkwell, near Exeter, claims that he
is the oldest resident of the county who
has lived continuously on the same farm
on which he was born. Let me juet say
that there are two,to my knowledge,who
have lived liksiger on their native farms
than he. These are Alexander Ross,
near Brucefield, who will in March have
lived fifty-three years on the farm on
which inewas burn; also James Broad-
_ foot, eldest son of the late Alexander
Broadfoot, who is past fifty-six, and is
still upon the farm on which he was
burn. We have still a few in Tucker -
eolith who voted for Dr. Dunlop fifty
years ago, and who have never missed
voting at each election since and that
upon. the seine property. I wish you
a very successful New Year.—AN OLD
SETT LER.
HYMENEA L.—A very pleasant secial
event took place on Thursday at
the residence of Mrs;- Wm. Somerville,
Roxborough, McKillop. This was the
marriage of Mr. J. W. Whittaker, head
salesman in the silk department of
Eaton's establishment, Toronto, to Mia
Mary, youngeit daughter of Mrs. Somer-
ville. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr. Musgrave in the presence of a
goodly number of the friends of the con-
tracting parties. The groom was sup-
ported in the interesting ceremony by
Mr. Archibald S. Dickson'while the
bride was attended by Miss Annie
Somerville. The bride was noteforgotten
by her friends as the many beautiful and
eusefirl presents abundantly testify. Mr.
and Mrs. Whittaker will spend a few
days with friends in Goderich and other
places before returning to Toronto. The
Teeny friend, of the bride in this vieint-
.. ity will unite with us in wiehing them
A prosperous and happy married life.
Gone STEERS.—Mr. D. D. Wilson, of
this town, has three steers of his own
raising which he is now feeding, and
which give the following weights: Two
are a year and ten month old, one
weighing 1,350 pounds, and the other
.1,230 pounds; the third is- a year and
seven months old, and weighs 1,060 lbs.,
making a total of 3,640 pounds for the
three. The cattle are all high Durham
genies, and are sold for first of May de-
livery at five cents per pound. If they
inorease in weight for the next three
snoeths at the same ratio as they have
done the last tWQ,r they will then weigh
.1,110 pounds, and at the price named
will bring about $70 per head. That
will be a pretty good figure for two year
old. This is the point which cattle
br,..eders and feeders should strive to
.-rve.ch, viz.: to make a. two year old yield
as much as a three year old now usually
does. It can be done, and those who
take the trouble will be well repaid,
ENT ERT N M ENT. —The Canadian Or-
(1,n- of Foresters, of this town, held an
entertaintnent in the Oddfellows' hall,
n Wednesday evening. The chair was
mcupied by Rev. Mr. Hodgins. Mr.
thr(Igins makes an admirable chairman,
and kept his large audience in constant
good humor by his witty remarks. Mr.
..tdward Towe, of London, High Chief
toger, was present,- and in an inter-
esting speech explained the objects of
the Order and showed the benefits to be
derived from belonging to it. He also
showed that the Canadian Order of
Foresters aen in a very prosperous
econdition, both financially and other-
wise. Short and interesting addresses
were also given by Revs. A. D. IslcDon-
Did and (I. Needham, And Mr. McCor-
mick, of London. The following inter-
esting and entertaining musioal and I
erary programme Was also given:
strumental solo, Miss Ewing; readiig,
Mr. W. G. Duff; vocal solo, Mrs. R.W.
B. Smith • reading, Dr. Campbell ; °-
cal solo, Air. W. J. Hamilton; inst u
mental solo, Miss Ewing; vocal solo,
Mr. James Scott ; vocal solo, Mr. W
G. Willis; instrumental olo, Mr. ad
Miss Doble.
GONE HOME.—Mrs. W. M. Ak ne
died, en Saturday morning last, at tlh
reeidence of her brother-in-law, Mr. 41
Y. MeLean, where she had been at yr
ing for the past two months. Whpe
residing at Atlanta, Georgia, about thie
years; ago, .Mrs. Akins caught a sestr
cold, from which she never recover d,
and which ultimately turned into cipm
sumption, resulting in ,her death on fie
abovedate, at the age of 32years. Ie
Mires@ was long and tedioue, and to
wards, the last her sufferings were m18
intense,ibut throughout it all; h
never repined or complainedi and a
ever -cheerful, her great desire alw y
being to -save the feelings of those i
attendanee upon her. She had long
given up all hope of recovery and
anxious to be relieved from the suff
ings of this life and be removed to n
home above as soon as her Divine M a
ter might see fit to consummate h
change. She was of a bright, cheerfu
disposition, a kind end generous natlre
and *as -most beloved lajlr those h
knew her beet. Her husband d e
about three years ago, and she had n
family!. The remains were interred in
the Herpurhey cemetery n Monday
last, beside those of her niother, sjho
preceded her by about two J and a h lf
years, ' Her memory will log be iffec
tionately cherished by all " ho enjo e
her acquaintance, and particularly p
the members pf her own family 't
whom she was especially endeared.
.e. I
STILL THEY COME AND THERE'S Romi
FOR Moit.g.—Wo wish to return our thanks to he
Farmers and others in this vici ity for thei
very liberal patronage during th past the
months. We are now in a better shape tha
ever to attend punctually- to o r largely lin
creasing gristing and chopping trade. %V ar
pleased to find our efforts to give aatisfaction i
both quantity and quality have proved- satisf
tory to our patrons. To those who have not re
given US a trial we say by all rueans do so andib
convinded this is the best place in the coun 0
to get ybur gristing done. We 1ave on ha,n
and to arrive a lar e quantity of fd nitoba wheat
which we hope wi I add to our ate dtly incre 64
.in flour trade. e guarantee ou flour as g o
or better than an manufacturodl in 018 p il
of the country, pd will continne to sell at
prices which wiIlJ defy competition. Deal rr
and others call and see us, and get quotati n
before pnrchasini elsewhere. Remember he
place, Seaforth Ito ler Mills, near the Railway
freight sheds, torn erly known as the Rad man
W. H. Coos & Co. 1 12,08 -
THE Popula Grocery have jiret re-
ceived this week a new line of Japan Tea, wh'ch
v. ill be sold at 25c er pound or 5 pounds for 01
try it and be cow/need that it is good value
The person who ‘ -as seen taking the can , of
maple syrup iron our door on Tuesday even
ing will greatly oblige by returning tile ca
when empty. Estate of H. ROBB. MS -
GRAND CONC
keteers consisting
ers, will be in the alvation Army
Wednesday and T ursday evening
10 cents.
RT.—The Mpsical Ms
of eight firet•class perfoijni
arracks n x
Admiss o
1208-
A SHORT CA EER.—A8 6 veral p T-
eens in this vic nity are interested i
the company be ow named, we publi
the following remarks oencerning it
the Budget, a well informed financ al
paper of Toront : The Alliance Bo4id
and Investment Company, of, Outer o 1
(limited), was o ganized last ummer 41
the transaction of a gener 1 financ al
busineas, such a the compan 's title i
plies. The dom inny has bee e most un-
fortunate,from t e start,in its managers.
They have had t o in succeesion. Te
first was extrav gent, and i t e seco d
proved to be incompetent for tie
position. ' Each was over-pai . and n]
steadof benefitti g,injured th compai
cm
; y.
ll
From the condit of affairs laid ei
fore the sharehol ere at a me ting qe'te
recently held, it wins decided o put t ei
company in lig idation. . Judge M c
dougall granted he application, endlap-
pointed Mr. Geo go Edwards of tha
city as liquida or. President Stop
'states that all th transactions of th
company have ben straight, and latl
everything Is ope for the mo t sear h-1
ing investigatior . Also, t at evelLy
full
bond and claim will be paid i , a
that the loss to he shareho dere 11
not exceed 5 per cent. It would ap-i
pear that the she lc:holders have been ti ol
timid ip so soon after itsorganizati n,i
'I
el
placing the compa y in liquidation.
--• ,
THE BRUCEYIELD M EET ING . —T
meeting of South Huron Reformers h ld
at Brucefield, on Iluesday, was well ts
tended,- and the n61W8 of dissolution el
salved that day added considerable sp Cfril
to the proceedings ;and, perhaps, chang
the programme slightly. Mr. Jo
Hannah, Tuckereinith, was re-elect
President; Mre A. T. McDonald, BtiI-
lett, Vice -President ; Mr. Thos.Fraser,
Stanley, Secretary, and Mr. Gem*
Forest, Brucefield, Treasurer. The fel-
lowing municipal chairmen were p -
pointed : Stanley, John Ketche ,
Hay, Dr. Buchanan; Tuckersmith, Go.
Walker; Seaforth, D. D. Wilson; H '-
lett, D. McGregor; Maintop, Geor e
Murdie. The following were appoint d
delegates to 'attend the Toronto Conven-
tion : Geo, Watt, Robert i Scott, D.
Tiplady, Arthur Woodman and Geo.
Stephenson, Elullett ; Geo. Black, John
Malone, John McDowell, P. DeCantC1-
lon and Thos. Murray, McKillop; Fred
Hess, Geo. McEwen, N. Shirray, Alex.
McLaren and D. McColl, . Hay; Dr.
Smith, M. Y. McLean, Win. l, Gray
Jas. Watson and Wm. Ballant ne, S a
forth; W. i;. Broadfoot, Jos . LanIs
bore, Peter McKay,Samuel S illie a
John McNevin, Tuckersmith; Pe1e
it3
McGregor, Thos. Ward, Alex. IMustarld
James Campbell and , John Manstin
Staley; John Morgen, 'Jas. McDonis. d
Dr. Stan bury, Alex., Grangerand Josepi
Wild, Bayfield. It was decided to h I
a convention for the selection of a canelt
date at Brucefield on Wednesday mix
.at one o'clock. The repreeentetives il
be three delegates from each polling 8 b
division, together with the chairmah of
each municipality. A 'lumber of re o-
lutions were adopted. (1) Condemni
the dissolving of Parliament and the
bringing on of a general election befere
the proper time, and on voters' diets t 0
years old, and recommending the passi
of an act of Parliament forbidding t
shortening of the regular Parli menta
term, in, long as the Governme t ha el
the support of a majority of the peopl 'al
representatives ; (2) approving of t e
policy of unrestricted reciprocit , col -
mending the honesty and inte rity of
the Reform leaders, and promising th m
every possible support in the comi g
struggle ; (3 affirming the principle f
equal righ:s to all and special privileg s
to none, and condemning all tegislation
having for its aim the advancement of the
intereste of one particular class at the
!expense of the masses; (4) congratulat-
ing the Ontario Government on the suc-
cess of their appeal to the people, ex-
pressing confidence in the ability, hon-
esty and integrity of the Government,
and expressing the hope that the hon-
ored leader may long be spared to con-
tinue in his 'present position. These.
resolutions brought forth spirited ad-
dresses from several gentlemen present,
and it was resolved to forward copies of
them to the Secretary of the Central
Reform Associattion at Toronto. A very
pleasant meeting was closed with a vote
of thanks to the President and, Secre-
tary, and three cheers for the Queen
and the Reform party.
A PECULIAR AND PAINFUL ACCIDENT,
We mentioned last week that MEJames
Warwick, foimerly of this town, had
thie misfortune to have his left hand so
severelyinjured that it had to be am-
putated. We have since learned the
full particulars. 16 seems that Mr.
Warwick, who was visiting at his moth-
er's, in Hullett, near Kinburne had
caught,a fowl and was about to cut the
head off it [with an axe. He was hold-
ing the fowl in his left hand, and had
the axe in his right, and placing the
neck of the fowl on d block was about
'bringing down the axe upon it, when his
feet slipped and instead of striking the
fowl the axe struck Mr. Warwick on
the wrist, completely severing the hand
from his arm. Strange enough, the
blade of the sine entered the wrist at
the joint, dissecting the joint and re-
moving the hand without cutting the
bone.Had the blow fallen aiixteenth part
of an inch either to the one side or the
other of where it struck it is not likely
the consequences would have been nearly
'so serious, as the instrument would have
come in contact with the bone, which
would probably have prevented it from
cutting through, seal the worst would
have bees a serif:Me wound. Medical
aid was promptly secured and the in-
jured limb was properly 'dressed and
cared for, and we are pleased t� learn
that the patient is getting along as well
as can be expected under the circum-
stances. Mr. Warevick'e many friends
throughout the 'county will sympathize
with him in his sad misfortune, andwill
unite in the wish that he unaeysoon
recover.
—Although Mr. Warwick was unfor-
tunate in losing his hand he was for-
tunate in another respect. In January,
only a few weeks befote the accident, he
effected an accident immurance for $5,000,
the policy for which he received since
the accident, and whieh entitles him to
a cash payment of $2,000 for the loss of
his hand and $25 a week while he is
laid up.
THE HURON REGISTRY OFFICE.
ing the past year coesiderable changes
and improvements halve been' made in
the Registry office building at Goderich.
The vault aecdinmodoteion had become
entirely inadequate foil the requirements
of the business- ttansected, and in order
to provide for the safety of the many
valuable documents kept there a large
addition had toi be made to the vault.
While this was being done, other much
ineeded improvements were also made.
The outer, or business office, We* rear-
ranged and enlarged, and the whole in-
terior remodeled, thus increasing the ac-
commodation for the public, increasing '
the facilities for the more prompt dis-
patch -of business and addiug to the se-
curity of the documents kept thein.
The offices and vault() are now, also,
heated throughout with . hot water,
making the whole place thoroughly dry,
warm and comfortable. The whole
building is fire proof, and the interior
arrangethents are just about as complete'
as they can be. During the session of
the County, Council last week, a num-
ber of the Councillors, in reeponso to an
invitation from Registrar Dicksen, visit-
ed the office and were shown over the
entire premises by the courteous deputy
registrar, Mr. J. T. Dickson. All were
highly pleased with the neat and meth-
odical manner in which the arrangements
anima& and the thoroughly secure and
convenient way in which the numberless
docurnents,and books are kept. There
is a separate department for each muni-
cipality in the county, and the docu-
ments of each municipality are kept in
tin drawee's' or boxes, resting -in an iron
frame. These boxes are all labeled, so
that if any document, no matter how
old, or to w at part of the county it be-
longs, is re uired, it can be got at at
once: It is surprising what an immense
accumulatio of documents there are.
There are t ere title deeds and other ti-
tles to land rom the time the county was
first eettled now many years ago. Mr.
Diekson ee me to have model and
methodical way of early ng out every
detaie of t e interior w rking of his
office', and employs ever facility cal-
culated to cure accuracy and despatch,
while neat ess and good order prevail
everywher . Mr. Dicke n says he
wishes the Ontario Government would
offer a Orel ium for the neatest and best
keet regist y office in the Province, and
we are au e. if they did, the Huron
office woul be almost certain to come in
a good first 4.
LOCAL Bnievs.—The Collegiate Insti-
held their first meeting for
Wednesday night, and re -
Thos, Kidd chairman, and
Johnson, Secretary. -.--Two
Seaforth Curling Club went
this week and played a
teh with the Stratford Club,
victorious by eleven shots.—
..Mrs. C. Mt Whitney, who ABS been ab-
sent for a 0ouple of months -in Bothwell,
returned h me on Thursday evehing of
last week, and we are pleased to learn
that she is much improved in health.—
Miss Caeh daughter of Mr. E. Cash,
having co pleted a very successful musi-
cal course, is now prepared I to give in•
struction t a few pupils in piano and
organ mus c.—Mr. B. 13. Gunn has pur-
residence of Mr, John Lee,
it the aum of $45, 'Mr. Lee
possession of the property
until May next -IL -Mr. 'Thomas Garey, of
the Hibbert and Tuckersmith boundary,
ha a a ewe which presented him with
twin lambs on the 3rd of February. We
are afraid the youngsters will have [con-
cluded ere thisthat they have come to a
,cold climate, -Wednesday next - being 1
• Ash Wednesday, there will be Divine
service in St. Thomas church at 11 a. en.,
and every Wednesday evening during
Lent at 8 p. m. --Messrs. Robert Fairley
and A. J. Willson -have gone to King-
aton to attend the meeting of the Pro-
vincial Young Men'n- Christian Associa-
tion as delegates from the Association
tute Board
this year o
elected Mr
Mr. David
rinks of th
to Stratfor
friendly m
coming ou
chased the
paying for
retaining
of this town --The snow storm of Tues-
day last has made good sleighing around
town and on some of the country roads,
while others have been blown bare and
wheels have still to be used. There is,
good sleighing between here and Brus-
sels, and soarcely any between here and
Brucefield.—The Young Men's Christian
Association anniversary will be held
on Friday evening, February 13th. Mr.
S. Caldecot, of Meer& Caldecot, Burton
& Co., ex -president of the Toronto Asso-
ciation, and an active and earnest work-
er, will addrees the meeting. Further
particulars later. All will be cordially
welcomed. A fall attendance of young
men particularly desired, which will no
doubt prove to their interest.—The
Musical Musketeers, consisting of eight
musicians, as follows : Staff Capt. Grif-
fiths, the Welsh Minstrel, violinist;
Captain Brockenshire, violinist Lieu-
tenant Lee, the colored singer and guitar
player; Richard 111, violineIlo; Cap-
tain Boyler, autoharp; Lieutenant Kel-
ler, cornetist; Lieutenant Pettit, grand-
pa bass, and Cadet Haldane, organist,
will visit the Salvation Army, Seaferth.
on Wednesday and Thursday, Februar y
llth and 12th.—Rev. 'Father Shea, for-
merly pastor of St. James church in this
town, was here this week and called on
many of his numerous friends and former
parishioners, and all were pleased to
see him looking so well.—The Emma
Wells Comedy Company are billed to ap-
pear here under the auspices, of the
Band from the 17th to the 23rd inst.
—Mr, Anderson Couleer,i of Ingersoll,
epeht last Sunday with friends in town.
Anderson is now a partner in the pros-
perous firm of John Morrow & Co.,
Ingersoll, and he is another Seaforth
boy whose success we are pleased and
proud to record.—Mr. James McDonald
and Mrs. McDonald., of Stratford, were
visiting their daughter,Mrs. %V. J.Ham-
ilton, and family here last week.—.Mr.
James Dalziel, of Chesterfield, and Mr.
Thomas McLaughlin, of Brussels, both
well-known horse importers and breed-
ers, were in town on Tuesday last, at-
tending the annual meeting of the Live
Stock Insurance Company,—We are
'sorry to learn that on account of ill
health Mr. David McIntosh, V. S., of
Brucefield, has been obliged to resign his
position of general agent of the Live
Stock Insurance Company. Mr. Mc-
Intosh was an excellent man for the I
position, and his place will be hard to I
fill.—A meeting of the Reformers of 1
Seaforth will be held in the rooms of the f
Young Men's Liberal club, on Tuesday 1
evening next, at 8 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to attend
ithe Convention at Brucefield.—Mr.
Roderick McLennan, who has been in
Winnipeg for the past 4 years is home
on a visit.—Revival meetings are being
held in the Methodist church at present.
Rev. Mr. Cason, the pastor has been
assisted this week by Rev. Mr. Richard-
son, of Goderich, ad Rev. Mr. Cook,
of flensall.—Mr. J. F. Landeborough,
of Pembina, Dakota, is at present here
visiting hie brother and other friends in
Tuckersmith. He has been in Dakota
six years, has a large farm near Pem-
bina town and is doing well.—Mr. John
Weir, of this town, has been appointed
license commisioner for South Huron in
place of the late David Walker. A bet-
ter appointment could not have been
made.—Mrs. Rolland, of this town, has
gone to Iona, near St. Thomas, to at-
tend the funeral of a cousin.
Walton.
M EETI NG. —There Was a tea..
meetingin Duff's church, on Monday
evening last. This was one of the most
successful tea meetings held in this
church for a number of yearls. The
music was all that could be desired.
Excellent speeches were delivered by
Revs. McDonald, of Seaforth, Simpson
of Brucefield, Ottewell, of Walton, and
Mr. W. H. Kerr, of Brussels. The pro-
ceeds amounted to $57.
Loom. Nones.'—A number of our Wal-
ton Oraegemen attended the County!
Lodge of North Huron, in Belgrave, on°
Tuesday last. At that meeting it was
decided that the celebration on the 12th
of July should be held in Brussels this
year.—Mrs. Geerge Best, of Brandon,
Manitoba, was visiting friends in town
last week.—Messrs. Matthew Morrison
and Henry Hamilton are visiting friends
in Milverton, Perth county, this week.
Brucefield.
• LOCAL NOTES.—The Royal Templars
intend holding an ppm publidl meeting
in their hall next Monday evening. A
good, programme is being prepared.
Doore open at 7 o'clock.—Mr. Wm.
Cameron left for his home in Manitoba
lase Monday afternoon. A large com-
pany of young people were at ;the de-
pot .to bid him farewell. He carries
with him the best wishes of a large cir-
cle of friends.—Mr. Frank O'Neil! and
family are visiting for a short time at
Mrs. O'Neil's parents. We are glad to
see them again in our midst.
• Ethel.
LOCAL NOTES.—The boneless Yankee
gave an entertainment in Burtod's hall
on the 23rd of January. We are sorry
to hear that it was'not a success''on ac-
count of its being the evening for the
Templars toi have their meeting.—The
sawmill,haSlots of work at present, the
yard being nearly filled up,—Mr. W.
Whaley has got his contract of loading
wood at the station finished.—Mr. J.
M. Davis has been on the sick list for
the past two weeks; we hope to see hint
around again soon.—Mr. W. Milne i
putting in 300 cords of wood 'at the
station for the Grand Trunk Railway,
Miss L. McConnell who has been (spend-
ing a few weeks at her home at Blyth re
turned on Saturday last—Mr; Wm.
McLeod took a partner to himself o
the 28th of January.
Wroxeter.
13nEv vri Es. — Wednesday mornin
last preaented to the eyes of eerly riser
, the firstglimpse of "Canadian winter'
1 we have had this season. A heavy fal
Iof snow had taken place during th
night,and all fear of " no sleighing " thi
winter has vanished.—An extra rneetin
1 of the council of Royal Templars wa
1 held Friday evening last week.—Th
proceedings were enlivened by a debate,
Isubject, " Resolved that the !seen
has suffered worse treatment at the
hands of ' the white man than the Id-
dian." Messrs T. Alex. Gibson and Geo.
French upheld the flirmative, while J.
J. Gibson and John Davidson junior,
argued contra. Decision was rendered
in favor of the negative.—The board of
school trustees °have engaged a third
teacher for a limited term, in the person
of Misa Hopper, of Toronto, who takes
?ha ge of part of the second and third
classes.—Townsmen and neighboring
farmers are taking quantities of beauti-
ful icd from the surface of the mill pond.
—The summons for a general election
has taken this part of the country some-
what by surprise, notwithstanding the
hints thrown out by the press of late.
Exit peace and quietness, neighborliness
ad concord, and enter hatred, sladder
and roorbacks until after the fifth of
March.
Wingham.
BRIEFS.—Mrs. James Lee, from iear
Seaforth, is visiting her father, Mr.
James Ross, of this place. Mr. Roe is
at present in poor 'health. --Mr. Pa ter -
eon, watchmaker, of Listowel, has start-
ed business in town.—The bachelors'
ball held in the town hall here on T es -
day night, was a grand success, a out
200 couples being present. —On Tuea ay
last the Brussels curlers came here to
play with our club for the Ontario tank-
ard, and were defeated by a score of 38
shots to 31. Wingham has now to play
with Walkerton, and the winners go to
Toronto. Walkerton were victorious
last year.—The elections come on March
5th, but we are ready for them'and no
doubt Dr. McDonald will again be elect
ed by a good majority.—Mr, Wm. Scott
and sister Bella, of Teeswater, are vide-
ing friends in town this week.—Rev. 11
McQuerrie preached in Rev, H. M. Par
son'e church in Toronto last Sabbath.
ANNIYERSARY SERVICES.—The anni-
versary Services of the Wingham Pres-
byterian church were held on the 1st o
February.—The Rev. 11. M. Parsons,D.
D., of Toronto, officiated and preached
eloquent sermons to crowded funnies,
morning and evening, besides address-
ing the Sabbath School in the afternoon.
On Monday eyening Dr. Parsons lectur-
ed to a delighted audience upon "The
Latter Day Glory." This year instead
of holding the annual tee -meeting the
congregation are determined to depend.
upon voluntary contributions, and the
experiment has proved very gratifying
as the collections amounted to $232.
Tuckersmith.
yEYORM MEETING.—A meeting of Re-
fo mere will be held at Broadfoot's
school house on Monday evening next,
at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of appoint -
in for that polling sub-divis-
io , to attend the convention at Bruce -
field on the followieg Wednesday.
Hills Green.
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NOTBS.—Miss Emma Troyer, who has .
been spending a few months with her 1
parents, left this week for Toronto, to :
fill the position she has held there for ;
several years. She will also attend the
Dominion Academy where she will take
up book- eeping arin
id usic.—Mr.
)li
Henry 8 ' th spent a few days this week
visiting riende in Exeter.—Mr. J. H.
Troyer who has been visiting !deride, in
Wingham, returned home last Friday.—.
John Consit wears a pleasant smile
these days, it is all on account of his
wife presenting him with a young
dapghter a few weeks ago.—The Sab-
bath School Union Convention will be
held here in the Methodist church next
Tuesday, 10th.—Mr. H. J. Smith has
been on the sick list this week.
Kipp en .
LOCALS.—Quite a nVmber from here
attended the revival servicee at Chieel-
burst during the week, and also the
quarterly religious services on Sunday,
at the same place.—Church services will
be held in the Methodist church here on
Sunday next at 2.30 p. m., instead of at
6.30 p. m.—At the regular meeting of
the Kippen circuit, quarterly board,
last Monday, in the Kippen Methodist
church, Drysdale was taken up officially
as a regular appointment. Mr.' James
Stephens was appointed etewarrin the
place of Mr. James McTaggart, and
Mr. John Jones was elected as record-
ing stewart for the circuit. The circuit I
has prospered greatly during the quar-
ter just pawn Quite a number have
been added to the membership by con-
version. The quarterly board added '
$50 to the Rev. H. Irvine's salary for '
the present year.
Chiselhurst.
SPECIAL MEETINGS. —The special !
meetings at this place are still being !
carried on by the pastor, Rev. H. Irvine. !
Miss S. J. Williams was here for three
weeks, end won the love of all. She is !
a good ,preacher and a successful ex- ,
horter. During the three weeks about [
a score of Sabbath S.chooi children, and
fifteen adults sought religion. The
church and congregation gave Miss
Williame an offering of $36.40 in retir-
ing, for her services. This young lady
will be welcomed any time she can re-
turn to Chiselhurst. The people expect
a glorious work to be accomplished yet.
A strong warfare is being waged against
the mazy dance, tobacco, , and alcohol.
BRIEFS.—Mrs. R. Gilligan' continues
very sick.—Mr. John Shepherd is get-
ting quite strong after his recent nod:
dent, much to the delight of his many*
friends.—Prohibition petitions are be-'
ing circulated in this neighborhood, for -
presentation to the Senate and House of
Commons at the next Session. Ale
should sign.
4.
Exeter.
DR. C. H. INGRAm, Exeter, Ontario,
has bought tho county right, and guarantees
dental plates secured firmly in the mouth by
Yeinens' Patent Valve. 1208-1
• LOOM. BRIEFS. —Mr. H. Billings',
Peterborough,spent Sunday last in town.
—Mr. Thomas Oke purchased the resi-
dence of the late James Oke by auction
on i Saturday last, paying the sum of
•$610. for it.—Mr. Thomas Dearing,
merchant �fi this place, is at present
holding auction sales at Centralia. Mr.
David Dickinson, auctioneer of Clinton,
is wielding the hammer for him:—Mr.
J. 11. Landes from Pennsylvania, is at
present purchasing horses in town for
shipment to the United States market.—
Mr. Smith, of Blyth, is purchasing a cm'
load of horses in and around this place
for shipment to Manitoba.—The Souti
Huron county Orange Lodge held their
annual meeting here On Tuesday last.
There was a large crowd of Orangemen
ft,pm the different lodges in the county
present.—Council ' meeting 0 -night,
Friday, when the balance of the officers
for the town will be elected, and a
lively time is anticipated.
OBITUARY.—This week it is our sad
duty to chronicle the death of Ann,
beloved wife of Wm. H. Sanders, of the
3rd concession of Stephen, near this
place, aged 43 years and 8 months. The
deceased had only been sick a few days
and her sudden demise leaves a blank in
the family. Her death took place on
Saturday lad the 31st ult. She leaves a
husband and a large family of small
children to mourn her ead and sudden
death. The funeral was large and took
place on Monday afternoon last to the
Exeter cemetery. The Rev. Jasper
Wilson, of the Main street Methodist
church, officiated. The husband and
family have our heartfelt sympathy in
this their sad hour of trial.
Varna.
NOTES.—Quite a number of the Varna
Council of Royal Tempters of Temper-
ance visited the Brucetield Council last
Monday night. A good programme
was provided and an -enjoyable evening
spent.—Mr. Joseph Noble, jr., of Sea -
forth, is at present visiting friends and
relatives here.—We are pleased to say
that Mrs. Thomas Ward, who has been
seriously ill. for some time past, is; re-
covering.
Aecniene.---On Saturday last as Mr.
Wm. Elliott, an employee in the ser-
vice of Mr.George Beatty here, was cut-
ting straw with the horse -Power, the
tumbling shaft, by some means or
other, came apart and struck him with
such violence in the abdomen that he
was knocked insensible. He remained
this is the best country.
In the previous match Bruseels won by
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ed by the club of that town by 7 shots.
ably of the Sunny South, but thinks
Wingharn on Tuesday, and were defeat -
Father time had, however, wrought such
relatives and friends the other day.
a change in his appearance, that none
of his old acquaintances were able to
eleven years ago suddenly called on his
f
recognize him. He speaks very favor-
ablytreatment of Drs. Elliott, of Bruce -
field, and Wright, of Bayfield.
SITRPRISE.—Mr. Wm. Armstrong, son
of Mr. Thomas Armstrong, who was
but a small boy when he left here with
irf this unconscious state several hours.
We are pleased to say, however, that
he is rapidly recovering under theskill-
his parents for the State of Missouri,
CURLING'. —Our curling club went to
;
Brussels.
— All the excitement now
is election. Reforniers are ready for the
fray and confident of success in East
Huron. A Reform Convention to place
a candidate in the field is called to take
place in Bruseele next Monday, and no
doubt our present popular representative
will again be the candidate. A public
meeting will be held in the town hall at
night, when the first gun in the cam-
paign will be fired. The meeting will
be in the interests of Dr. McDonald.
The Conservatives meet here on Tuesday
foilowing.
REFORM MEETINGS. —Meetings will be
held in the following places and -on the
thaws- named, for the purpose of selecting'
delegates to attend the Reform conven-
tion at Brucefield on Wednesday next,
the llth iuet., to nominate a candidate
to contet4 the riding of South Huron at
the coming election: On Saturday,
February 7th—In polling sub division
No. 5, at School House No. 2, at seven
o'clock p.m.; polling sub -division No. 3,
at School House No, 4, at 7 o'clock p.m.;
polling sub -divisions Nos. 4 and 6, at
Leadbury, at 4 o'clock. Monday, Feb-
ruary 9th—Polling sub -division No. 8,
at Manley's School House, at 2 o'clock
p. m.; polling sub -division No. 7, at
Grange Hall, at 4 o'clock. Tuesday,
February 10th—Polling sub -division No.
2, at Beechwood, at 5 o'clock; polling
eub-division No. 1, at Separate School
House, at 4 o'clock. It is desirable that
each of these meetings be as largely at-
tended as possible by the Reformers of
the respective divisions, in order that a
thoroughly , representative ,delegation
may be sedured. — GEORGE MunD11-:,
Chairman.
Rensall.
As the old year has gone and the new
one has fairly begun we would thank our num-
erous customers for their very ilberal patronage
during the past, and by fair and honest dealing
and right prices would solicit a continuance of
the same, and as many new ones as could favor
us with their patronage. Our stook will be lar-
ger and better assorted than ever as we are add-
ing a. Jame stock of Boys' and Men's Readymade
Clothing, which will be sold at startling prices.
All our heavy Winter Goods consisting of Wool
Shawls, Hoods, Underwear Blankets, Caps,
Muffs and Boas, Fur Sets, Coatings and 12U0l7s-t4e r
Inge, Overcoats, Ladies' and Men's Overshoes,
Felt Boots, Boys' and Men's Long Boots. All
those goods will be sold at cost for cash only/.
CO" RANNIB & Youxo. -
BRIEFS.—Considerable grain is being
daily brought to market, and meets with
good demand and good prices.—Mrs. H.
Arnold has been visiting in London dur-
ing the past week.—Mr. F.G.Meyers, of
the City Resteurant,has this week ripen-
ed out a barber shop, and new, with two
barbers in our village, there will be no
excuse for the young men going with
unshaven faces or unkempt hair.—Miss
Dick is at The Nile,' visiting Mrs. Fear,
wife of the Rev. E. A. Fear.— We
are pleased. to report that Mr. J. Blatch-
ford, sr., who has been confined to his
bed through illness, is recovering and we
hepe he may,. speedily regain his wonted
health, and that we may soon see his
cheery face in our midst again. —
Mr. John Dick returned recently from
Thornbury, where he has been for some
months'looking hale and hearty—Mr.
Daniel Wilson, son of Mr. Win. Wilson,
of Fannsville, and who has been in the
States for a number of years, in the
railway service, and has proved himself
a good And efficient employee, returned
hoine this week on a visit looking the
very picture of health and strength,—
Mr. S. Fairbairn, ,of Minnedosa, Mani-
toba, and formerly of this village, was
here this week spending a day or do
among his friends.—Mr. F. O'Neil, who
recently started for Muskoka for the
benefit of his health, was obliged, on
account of ill health, to return home
after he had got as far a Sudbury. We
believe he intends starting again in the
spring, and we hspe the chenge of cli-
mate will then prove beneficial.—Mr.
C. McCallum, druggist of London, was
here part of last week and this visiting
hie sister, Mrs. Arnold.—We believe
our contractors have already secured
contracts for the erection of a number
of new dwellings. This speaks well for
our goahead village.—Mr. D. Urquhart,
accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Bessie, wee in Chatham last
week, visiting at his father's.—
Mrs. Turner, of the township of Tucker -
smith, is the guest of Mrs. R. Coad.—
Mr. J. Berry, of this village has re-
moved to the township of Tuckersmith.
---The sleighing of laet week made our
village very lively. The prospects are
good now for more aleighing.—Mrs. J.
S. Cook's niece from Lecole, Quebec, is
visiting at the parsonage.—Revs. J. S.
NEW GOODS.
During the past week we knocked off
the lids of several cases of New Spring
Goods, such as
NEVI! PRINTS,
GINGHAMS,
NEW SHIRTINGS,
NEW COTTONS,
NEW COTTONADES,
-
NEW TICKING,
NEW LINENS,
NEW MUSLINS,
NEW EMBROloERIES,
NEW GASHNIERES,
And an immense stock of small wares.
Also several pieces of
NEW CARPETS
In beautiful patterns, bought at a sacri-
fice, and will be sold in the same way.
Call and sea them.
Edward McFaul,
SEAFORTH.
Cook and H. N. Casson, opened special
meetings in the Methodist church here
on Sunday evening with good prospects
of success. They intend holding them
every evenieg in the week excepting
Saturday evening.
Farquhar.
ACCIDENT. —On Tuesday of laet week,
as Mr. David Cottle was driving a load
of saw tog4 to the mill at Staffsethe load
upset catching him underneath, giving
him a bad squeeze, but luckily no bones
were broken.
THE CoNcEnT.—The Foresters held
their annual coritert in the hall here on
Friday evening last. The ball was-
crowded,and the entertainment was well
worthy of the audience. The programme,
which was literary and musical, was an.
excellent one. Exeter's talent con-
tributed a fair share to the even-
ing's enjoyment. The parts taken
by the fine string band and glee
club, and the readings and recita-
tions of Mr: McCallum, Scottish humor-
ist, were very much appreciated. The
singing of Mise Parker was particularly
good, and drew from the audience much
applause and many encores.
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Stanley.
PERSONAL.—The many friends of Mr.
A. M. Oam1pbell5 formerly deputy -reeve
of the townahip,i will regret to learn that
his health is very precarious and he is
again laid up with asthma. We hope
he will soon recover.
REFORM MEETING.—A meeting of
the Reformers of polling sub -division
No. 1, fltanley, will be held in the
school hose on the Bayfield Road, west
of Brueefield, on Monday evening next
at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of selecting
delegates to attend the convention at
Brucefield on the following Wednesday.
A large attendance of the Reformers of
this district is desired.
GRANGE SOCIAL. —The Stanley Sun
Grange held their annual social on Wed-
nesday evening lest at the residence of
Mr. John Gilmore, 3rd concession. Not.
the cold night and the un-
favorable w-eather, there Was a large at-
tendance and a most pleasant evening
was enjoyed by all. The ladies had
not neglected their part and had a most
sumptuons repast prepared for the occa-
sion. Interesting addresses were deli-
vered by John McMillan, Esq., N. P.;.
Robert McMurdie, Esq. and others.
There were also several nice instrumen-
tal and vocal musical selections. The
chair wae:very efficiently filled by Mr.
John Ketchen, Master. This Grange is
doing a good social and intellectual
work and the pleasant gathering of Wed- -
nesday evening will tend to considerably -
increase its popularity as Well as its
membership roll.
Hullett.
A WORTHY ACT.—The people of
Burns' church have .now had time to
satisfy themselves thattheir new church
is eminently suited to their needs, and.
it is gratifying to be able to say that this
result has not involved them in a heaver
debt. On the contrary, at their late
annual meeting, It was found that after
providing for all liebilities ,they had
still a balance on hand., Accordingly,
not contented with paying the stipend
of their pastor, the Rev. D. M. Remsay,
before the 'stipulated time, they resolved
also to present him with the handsome
eum of $50. One hardly knows whether
pastor or people is the more to he con-
gratulated on such evidences ofliberality
and good feeling.
REFORM MEETING.—Mr. D. Me -
Gregor, chairman of the Hullett Re-
form Association, has appointed the
following named persons chairmen of
their respective polling sub -divisions,
and has arranged for meetings to he
held for the appointment of delegates to
attend the Convention at Brucefield, on
Wednesday next. The meeting in each
polling sub-divieion will be held atthe
place where the voting' is usually held.
The following are the names of the sub-
divisions chairmen, and th ei dates at
which the meetings will be held: No. 1,
George Stevenson, Monday, February
9th; No. 2, Thomas Neilans, Tuesday,
February 10th ; No. 3, '0, McIntosh,
Monday, February Sal ; No. 4, J. Snell,
Friday, February 6th ; No. 5, A. Wood-
man, Monday, February 0th; No. 6,
Campbell, Monday, February 9th;
No. 7, A. Waite, Monday, February ;
9th. Each of these meetings will com-
mence at 7 o'clock in the evening.
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