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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-02-13, Page 85 4 Vvercoats and Furs. We have still 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, Seatorth. EDWARD CASH WILL PAY THE ▪ ghest Market Price Hides, Sheep Skins and Raw Furs. GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH. 21turon expeoitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. BUSINESS OPENINGS.—In renewing his subscription to tee Expositor, our old friend Mr. J. C. Catlin, formerly of Seaforth, now one of the molt respected settlers in the Whitewood district, North-Weet Territory,' says "We are enjoying a balmy winter here, cattle are out feeding on the prairies yet and only about two inches of soow. This little burgh is thriving well, being surrounded by a good agricultural country. There is room for a good,live Canadian to open a general store. We also want a grist mill badly. If you see any one looking -up a location in these two branches of businessisend them along." • Fine.—On Monday afternoon last our einzens were startled on hearing the fire alarm. After a good deal of ex. eitement had been created the fire was found to be in an old stable belonging to Mr. John Si Porter, in the rear of Mr. Creorge Ewing's residence. By the time the firemen were on the scene the build- ing WAS all in flames, but after 'a short delay getting water the fire was extin- _guishecl and kept from spreading to the neighboring buildings. The stable was prcaty well burned, but will. not be much ofa lobs. It was not being in use, except as 'a hen house, and the cause of the fire is unknown, unless it origin- ated from an ash barrel. • THE CARNIVAL.—A fancy dress carni- val was held in the rink in this town on Friday evening last. There were quite a large number in costume, and a big crowd of spectators present. The weather previous to the carnival was most unfavorable to the ice, which was -consequently soft. Notwithstanding this drawback, however, all seemed to enjoy themselves. The band was also present, and enlivened things by some very appropriate selections of music. _The following were the prize winners: "Gent's character costume, let, B. Cress- well ; 2ad, J. Ferguson. Ladies' char- acter Costume, lst, Miss Marie r Kidd; 2ad, Misr; M. Haxby. -A handsome easy chair was offered as a !spectators' prize, and this was won by Mies Minnie Wetson, COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE NOTES.—The tell -irises at the Institute this winter are the largest since the school was founded eleven years ago. There are 159 stu. dents on the roll, and -10 of these are doing firstelass and University work. There is also a fine class preparing for the matriculatien of 1892.—James Pur- -cell, a student in the third class has had -a eevere Meese, but is now reported con- va_lescent.—The Literary Society has b n divided into two ,sections. A ,seueral meeting is held fortnightly, and the Junior Section holds its own special meeting on the alternate Wednesday. All these meetings are open to the pub- lic, and the friends of the school would do well to encourage the young people by dropping in now and then at 3 o'clock 4)I1 • Wednesday afternoons. The pro- gramineii are short and well carried out; the juniors held a very successful meet- ing on Wednescley. COUNCIL DOINGS. — Council met on Monday evening last, when the follow-, ing business was done: Messrs. M. Y. McLean, John A. Wilson, H. J. Punch- arcl, I. W.Duncan and the Mayor were appointed a court of _revision. Mr. E. Lusby was voted $5 for the time he de- votedE to the electric light lamps. Mr. Wm. Elliott was appointed treasurer for this year at a salary of $60, and Mr. John Beattie was appointed Town En gineer. Messrs. E.C. Coleman, G. Good and H. J. Punchard were appointed a committee on printing, land requested to report at next meeting.- Mr. John Har- gan was appointed merket clerk for 1891 and his offer of $50 for the use of the market scales was accepted. The Mayor, reeve and J. A. Wilson were ap - pointed a committee to draft a petition to the Ontario (lovernment, asking it to amend the municipal act so as to lengthen the term of service of members of municipal councils and other such changes a8 they might think would be in the interest of the ratepayers, said peti- tion to be submitted to . the council. essrs. Nichael Keefe, NVm. Smith and Miehael Hurley were appointed fence viewers. The report of the Fire, Water and Light Committee was adopted and the Mayor and clerk were authorized to enter into a contract with the Grand Trunk Railway in accordance with the seine. This contract is a renewal of the contract for the pumping of water.; The - report also recommended deferring final aet-ion on the petition of the electrie light consumers untid the council gains information that is being sought from other towns as to chargee for lights. The report of the Finance Committee was also adopted, and debentures order- ed to be issued for the paynient of the accounts recommended in it. Mr. Wm. Ballantyne was re -appointed assessor at the same salary as lase year, and Mr. E. Lusby was re -appointed constable at the "Jame salary. The appointment of elec triciau and engineer was left over until it further ineeting.to gee what arrange- ments could be made with the Ball Elec- tric Light Company, The Reeve and Councillor Gillespie were appointed a committee to arrange with Mr. Cardno for the use of the titan clock fer 1891. The Deputy -Reeve and councilfors Nee - lin and Puncher& were appointed a committee to find out under what con- ditions and cost the creek under the railway bridge could be deepened, and also how Jarvis street might be opened across -the railway, and to repeat, at as early a date as poseible. Accounts to the amount of $137.84 were passed and ordered to be paid. A special commit- tee composed of the Mayor, Reeve, Deputy -Reeve, and councillors John A. Wilson, Geo. Good and Jas. Gillespie, was appointed to ascertain, 1st. The probable cost of Baying tiles placed in all the existing open drains and having them properly covered in ; also the cost of constructing a sufficient number of tile drains to secure the thorough drain- age of the town. 2nd. The probable cost of stone paving Main street from Goderich street to the railway station in the same manner as the equitre in front of Scott's block is paved. 3rd. The probable coat of erecting a totvn build• ing on Main street, with a hose toWer, said bailding to be sufficiently large to provide a suitable place on the first floor for a fireman's Hail and storeroom, and on the second -flat a division court and council rem and clerk's office. 4th. The probable cost of replacing the pres- ent watermains with 10 inch pipe and extending the water pipes so that all parts of the townacan have the protec- tion and benefit of the waterworks. 5th. The probable cost of procuring a' new steam pump for the waterworks. Said committee to report tie the council as soon as possible. Council then adjourn- ed to meet at the call of the Mayor. CURIANG.—Two rinks of the " green " curlers from Seaforth tried cienclusiona with two of the Stratford rinks of like composition'last Thursday, on the ice of the latter. The result, as seen below, was in favor of Seaforth by a majority of 19 shots. TheeStratford rinks enter- tained their visitors in the best style, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The boys _here look forward to the pleasure of a return match. Following the lime ) STRATF'ORD. SEAFORTH. W. J. T. Knox, - H. J. Crawford, James Stamp Jno. Livingstone,' J. F. Palmer, W. McDonald, R.M.Ballantyne,skip--13 F. Tweddle, ship -15 H. B. Parsons„ G A.Dewar, Dr. Belden, J. Watson,- K. Turnbull, A. Forbes, Dr. Hawke, skip -10 W.Meredith, skip 2/ • PERSONAL MISNTION.—The gentleman referred to in the - following paragraph from the Listowel Banner of last week, is well known to many of our readers: " At the February meeting of the quar- terly'board held in the Methodist church Mina, the following resolution was un. animously passed. We the members of this official bound, desire to place on record our appreciation of the earnest, faithful and very efficient labors of the Rev. T. W. Cosensaand we also tender to himaa cordial invitation to return next year, Conference permitting. Mr. Comma made i few remarks expressing himself as being satisfied with the cir- cuit, delighted with his Superintendent and thankful for such an expression of the appreciation of his labors. Brother Cosens came among us last July highltr recommended by the Hensel' and Sea - 'forth people, among whom he had been laboring. Our brightest anticipations have been exceeded. He has more than sustained his reputation and if returned by the stationing committee will receive a hearty welcome." SERVANT WANTED.—Wanted at once a good general servant. Highest wages to corn -1 petent person. Apply to Mit. JAMES Gibbssrts, Main street, Seaforth. 1209xl t.TIRE WANTED. —At once a good cap- able girl for small family. Good wages. Apply at EXPOSITOR OttiCe. 1209-'2 LADIES, ATTENTION.—M lee Arbuckle has removed her knitting works to the shop for- merly occupied by the McGinnes grocery, on Main Street, near the station, where she is ready to give prompt attention to all orders. Best yarns kept, or will knit yarn furnished by customers. Work fully equal to hand -knitting in both wear and appearance, and far cheaper) House formerly occupied by Mrs. Arbuckle to rent, apply at Knitting Works. 1209-1 LOCAL BRIEFS.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with ' the Youug Melds Christian Association, will be held in Cardno's Hall this, Friday, even- ing, commencing at 7.30 p. m. with a song service. We have been requested to say that all will be most cordially welcome, whether they have received an invitation or not.—We would. again re- mind our readers that the Emma Wells Comedy Company will appear in- Card - no's Hall next week, commencing on Tuesday evening, February 17th, and play for six nights, under the auspices of the Seaforth band. Every person should, turn out and give the bopa real bene- fit. Tickets for sale at Cr W. Papst's. —Mr. David Sproat left here this week for Ethel, where he takes a responsible position with Mr. Wm. Milne. In Mrs Sproat Mk. Milne will have a thorough- ly competent and reliable assistant, and the good people of Ethel will have a most worthy citizen and a genial gen- tleman in every sense of the term.—At the recent examination of the Law So- ciety at Toronto, Mr. Archibald Dick- son, son of Mr. John Dickson, of Rox- boro, McKillop, passed. his first inter- Ildiate examination in a highly credit- s e manner, coning out second in I'a large class. This is all the more to Mr. . Dickson's credit, as he was laid aside by illness for A long time last summer. We have to congratulate our young friend on his success, and hope this is sinnily an index of what his future career will be. — Mr. Samuel Hannah, of Birtle, Mani- toba, was in town last week.—The many friends of Mr. F. Case, of this town, will regret to learn that he is again confined to his eesidence through illness. — Mie Archibald Chisholm, of Griswold, Manitoba, is here just now purchasing a couple of cars of horses to take backwith him.—Mr. W. G. Duff has been appoint- ed Secretary of the Tuckersmith Branch Agricialtural Society.- He will make most • a meat efficient officer.—Mr. Thos. E. Hays, of McKillop e Mr.. Whiteley, of Clinton ; and Mr. Dickinson, of Wing-. ham, have been appointed Returning - Officers for the South, West and East Ridings of Huron respectively.—Mr. John Meyer, of Calgary, was in town this week. He looks well.—The Sea.. forth Banking Company have leased the premises first door north of Reid & Wil- son's store, and will move into their new quarters about the lst of March.—Mr. D. D. Wilson has sold to Messrs. Innes & Scott, of Stanley, two very fine im- ported Shropshire ewes and three lambs. These gentlemen intend going into the' breeding of this class of sheep somewhat i exteniively, and they -are making a good begin ing.—The Musical , Musketeers held forth in the Salvation- Army bar- racks here, on Wednesday and Thurs- day eveninge, to very . fair audiences. The playing and singink of the Muske- teennwas all that could be desired. Cap- tain Brockenshire, with his violin, and Captain Boyler with her autoharp, were especially good, Staff -Captain Grif- fiths, leader of the Miisketeers, spoke each evening in a very clever and forci- ble manner on Salvation Army matters. Richard III, with his violincello, al- though only a lad of 13 years, pleased his hearers by his wonderful /playing and singing. Solos, duetts and ehorusee followed each, other in rapid suecession. A great deal, of disappointnent was caused through the non appearance of Lieut Emma Lee, the colored singer and ,guitar player, who was not able to be Present on account of illnese.—The- officers of the Stratford Rescue Home for Girls, will hold forth at the barracks to -night, Friday, and speak on the Work which is being carried on in that city. —Mr. Wm. Grieve, of McKillop, had an unpleesant experience on Wednesday morning. He was coming to town driv- ing a span of horses in a buggy and leading another. When opposite Mr. , •Habi irk's farm the breast strap broke, alio„ing the pole to fall down, thus frightening the horses so as to cause the to become unmanageable. For- tuna ely, however, they diid not get awe from him, and further than dam ging the buggy no other injury resullted.—The rain and thaw of Mon- day has spoiled the little sleighing there was, but wheeling is splendid and the weather delightful.—Mr. J. B. Goven- lock ' and Mrs, Govenlock, nee Miss Leat erle.nd, of Tuckersmith, left last Mon ay for thaiir home at Neepawa, Man toba.—Mrs. Currie, from near Ayr, was his week visiting the family* of Mr. Rob rt Riehardeon.—Slies Ida Arbuckle has emmied her knitting works to the est aide of Main street, near the Rail ay Station. Mothers with child- ren jittle or big, would do well te call and ee what Miss Arbuckle can The 4evival meetings in the Methodist chur h are being continued and are prettr well attended. Mr. Nethercott, pninc pal of Mitchell Public school, as sise4 Rev. M. Casson on Thursday ) eveni g.—Our , esteemed young towns- man, Mr. W. R. Counter, left for -Tole o, Ohio, this week, where he ex- pects to become a' beneclict. He was acco panied by bilii T. F. Coleman,who went to &Said in the important oeremony as g oomsman. We wish our young frien and his amiable bride a happy future, and excen to Mrs. Counter a hearty welcome to Seafor .—Rev. J. - S.1 Henderson, of HjensaII, fwas in town on Thursday, and his many friends were 1 great y pleased to see him around after his il ness. At*IVERS_VRY SERVICES.—The anni- vereary services in connection with the Egmondville Presbyterian church were held on Sunday last. Rev. J. L. Mar- i ray, f Kincardine, preached very able and nstructive sermons ' both morning and eieening, the church being well fill. ed on 'both occasions. On Monday even- ing the anneal, tea meeting was held. Therelwas a large turnout of the congre- gational, as well as a goodly number from Seaforth. Tea, was served in the base- ment of the church, by the ladies of the 4o.gregation, from six to eight o'elodk, anda, bountiful repast it was. After supper all adjourned to the body of the church. Instead of the usual tea -meeting speeches, Rev. Mr. Murray gave his very interesting and instructive lecture on what he .saw in Italy. The chair was occupied by the pastorellev. Mr. Needham, who after the usual open- ing etderciseso introduced the lecturer. Mr. Murray is a pleasing and entertain- ing speaker, and meat vividly described the various places of interest in Italy, es well as giving a brief description of his trip on the way., The Seaforth Pres- byterian church choir gave some choice selections of music during the evening which added greatly to the evening's en- tertaiament. The proceedings through- out were very successful and must have reeliz d a liberal sum for the church funds, as well as affording instruction and profit to all who participated. The order was not as good as it might be, and there are some youngsters, as well as a !ew who are old enmigh to know -bette ,, who should remain, away from such places until they learn to behave, themselves and not interrupt the speak- ers and annoy the audience by their rudeness. • , A Suseicious-Ace.—On Monday laet, as some of Mr.D.D. Wilson's men were working around his.premises in the rear of the egg emporium, they came across a coal oil lamp in one of the sheds. The top was off the lamp, coal oil had been spilled on it box, and then the oil in the lamp had evidently been set on fire and had ignited the oil on the box and burn- ed a hole pearly half through one side. In another shed near by was found an- other lamp, and a fire had been kindled in precisely the same way. It seemed also, that in both instances the fires had been trampled out after they had. been ignited, as with euch a start in inflain• mable material, they would scarcely have died out. Both lamps were left and were identified by Mr. John Car- roll, of the Royal Hotel, as lamps that had been taken from his house. Mr. Carroll, it seems, has been in the habit of leaving the back door of his hotel open for, the accommodation of his boarilers, and at an early hour Monday mori,ing he was awakened by a noise dowa stairs as if some person had opened _and closed the door. He got up and came down stairs, but not seeing any person his suspicions were not further aroused until next morning when he missed the lamps. The wick and burn- er of one of the lainnis was also found near Mr. Carroll's jeood pile, showing that it had either been - taken off 1 and thrown there, or had dropped off as the party was carrying the lamp away. It J is scarcely possible that the person guilty meant incendiarism, as if be had really desiled to destroy Mr. Wilson's property he need not have gene , to so misch trou- ble. A few feet from where the second lamp was placed was a pile of cut straw, which by simply opening a door and throwing a lighted match into it would hate accomplished his purpos4 much better and with less trouble. The es- capade is, no doubt, the work of some mischievous crank who wished to give alarm and cause a talk, Vyrinthrop. Aseiveastinea—The Royal Templars of this place will hold the anniversary of their organization in their hall here on Friday evening, February 20th,, cam. meaning at half -past seven. The Com- mittee have a lengthy programme pro- vided for the occasion, consisting of ad- dresses, rea ingsedialogues, instrument- al and vocal music, etc. An admission fee Of 10 cen swill be charged. E NOTES.-- numbheL erof the young folks of this s lace spent a very enjoyable evening at r. Jas i Lindsay's on Thurs- day last.—A number of the Canadian Order of -For eters of this place attended the lodge at ruseels last Monday night. —The Conservetives had a little meet- ing here last Saturday night.—Mr. W. Whaley is s ending a few days with frieade at iluevale and Winghana.— Mini. Geo. Imlay has been away to Wat- ford attending the funeral Of , her mother. 1 - McKillop. Sprioot, El:TERTAINMENT.—On Friday eveeing last a very pleasant entertain - mer was he d in the school, near Pi in- thr p, taugh by Miss Simpson. The chair was ec upied by Rev. Mr. Mus - gra ie in his ueual genial manner. ' A lengthy programme, consisting of-m4ic, reacings, reoitations &c., by the pupils, assisted by t le junior QuartetteClub of Seaforth an others, were given, m ch to the deli ht of the large audience. Abut $20 was ' realized. The amiable teacher andIt who took part she to be 1 congrittulate On the success of the enter- tainineet. At the conclusion the pbr- forrilters werelentertained to supper by iMr. and Mrin John Grieve, and a pleas- ant hour was spent underblir. Grieve's hospitable roof. • Leadbury. BRIEFs.—Mr. Thomas Roe has pur- chased the fe.tm of Mr. A. Crich, on the l4th. concession. This place contains 50 acre with good buildings, and adjoins Mr. Roe's other property. We have not eard the price paid. We congrat- ulat friend Roe on his continued pros - peri y.—While many hard working far- mer have not cleared fifty cents per day for the last five years, our connty councillors value their holiday outing eery ces at three dollars per day. If neit er Governments can control such acts we imagine the people can if they choo e to. -4r. Robert Gray is all amil s. The ause is based upon' the fact that his good wife has just present- ed h m with it fine little son. Robert is a pr ud, pleatied and happy nrian and don' you forget it.—The quarterly ince mg and communion services in con- nection with the Methodist church, Walton circif t took place at the church one Mile norti of this plate on Sabbath last. It Erni) aced love feast and testi- mony, sermor by Rev. Mr. Ottewell ; after which about 100 members partook of sieerament.1 The love feast and testi- mony meeting was conducted by Mr. JohiParish. The services throughout l were both pie sant and profitable. . T ckersmith. TEMPERAN E WORK,—An entertain- ment, with a iew to organizing a Coun- cil of the order of Royal Templars,l will be held in Turner's Methodist church, Tuckersmith, on the evening of Friday, Febrnary 20th, 1891. A good pro- gramme of temperance selections in solos' duetts, ecitals and addresses, is bein prepared, and will be participated in b the following persons from Sea - forth : J,H.Pyper, D.D.G.C., District of Huren ; Mrs. Pyper, Miss Annie Pyper, Miss A. Daley and R. Haxby. Rev. J. Edg , of Clinton, is also expected to be pres nt to deliver an address. A pleas- ant and profitable time may be expected by al who may attend. Entertainmeht will egiu with a song service at 7.30 o'clo .k. ' COluNOIL.—Council met at Kyle's hotel on the 6th inst. Mr. Jno. Shep- herd i who !wee prevented from attend- ing the last meeting of council by an accident, and Who is now so far recover- ed as to be able to move around a little, was) resent and made the necessary declarations. Tenders for the supply of cede.if and ro k elm for township pur- pose were opened, and the offer of Mr. P. D Bell waS accepted, it being the loweet. Cedar e.t $9.70, per M., and rock elm plank_ at $8.80 per M., deliver- ed in both cases at the residences of the Members of ' the council. A petition, signed by fivelretepayers of school sec- tion No. 8, wee presented, praying that all t e lots emit of lot No. 5, on the 2nd and rd concei. inien, be removed to sec- tion o. 5, and all Lots west of Int No i 6 be removed to section No. T. The petition was held Over till next meet- ing. ' The account of McLesn Bros., for prin4nin advertising, and blank forms, amonnting to 549.75, was ordered to be paid. 1 The following suns . were voted as alisistance ! te the parties named : Mrs. P. Marsh, $3.50; D. Grummett, $5; ecter'a hill, Mrs. Cislaglian, $10. Couneil vill meet at Brucefield on March 20th.) ---S. &MILLIE, Clerk. , I ayfleld. BRILEFS.—Mr. M. McPherson and Miss G. Morrison, cif Hensall, Were in town on Sunday. -r. George King and bride have retuned from an extensive wed ing trip. ; We wish themes long and happfr life.—Mr. Yeo, of Goderich town- -I ship; very acceptably occupied the pul- pit a the Methodist church last Sunday and 'reached to a large congregation.— Begi ning Wednesday evening, Febru- ary 11th, and hointinuing each Wednes- day 4vening daring _Lent, service will be held n Trinitti ehuech commencing s'at 7.30 p. in.—,On Saturday afternoon ther was an iateresting curling match eh th Star Riok between T. J. Moor- hous , skip; H. F. Edwards, K. Moor- hous and D.! Wilson. 4 A. Graineer, skip , d. Mclioriald., Jas. Whitten and W. Baker, the former being winners by the ii4re 21 tO 16—Despite the mild weat er on Menday, the carnival at nigh at the Star Rink was at success. As it was iniia all day, people in the sure undirg cou:ntry expected the carni• val ould be poetponed, but the ice was exce lent. Several were present from God rich. The prize for gent's fancy 008 t me was Won by C. Sythone, Gode- rich, Bohemian ; gent's comic, J. Jef- frey, Negro ; girl's fancy costume, L. Faul ner, Child. of the Regiment. The ladie ' in costume were all dressed as nuns and no distinction could be made. The Teeing was the main feature of the eeening. Thefirst race was between C. tire's er and Jno Winddoe. Chris. fell twicq soon after starting, and left John an easy winner. The first race for the silvexf medal was contested between Wesley Erwin, C. Dreseer and Mr. Mc- Leod, of Goderich, Wes. winning easily. It was a close race for second place until McLeod's skate came off. The medal is a handsome one, and may be seen at F. Edward's store. As the proprietors are anxinus to have outsiders race, and Wesley Eewin wishes to meet some of the fast skaters, entries will again be taken for the race for the medal. Par- ticulars will be given later.—On Tues- day evening -the Musical Musketeers of the Salvation Army, gave one of their musical entertainments in the Town Hall, which was well filled. The pro- gramme presented pleased all. Brussels. PROPERTY CHANGES.—Mrs. Turnbull has sold her house on slechanic street to Jas. Hogg, who again sold it to Robert Henderson. Mr. Henderson sold his house to Mrs. Holmes. HORSE FAIR.—The last horse fair was a decided success, and was nearly equal to the ones held other yea. There was a good turn out of both buyers and sellers. Twenty horses changed hands and at fair prices, considering the state of the market. There was one sold by Duncan McLachlan for $200, but she was a very fine animal, being 3 years old and weighing 1,650 lbs. Our next fair will be held on the 2ad Thursday in March, as the first Thursday is election day. Hullett. Goon SALE.—Mr. John Riley had a sale of surplus stock on Tuesday of last week. Although the day was rough and stormy it was fairly well attended. Cattle sold at high prices, grade cows going as high as 545 cad], and horses sold fairly well. The proceeds of the sale amounted to 5780. Thos. Brown, of Seaforth, wielded the hammer, Mr. Riley still continues farming. Sexsmith. BASKET SOCIAL.—A very interesting basket social was held at the residence of Mr. Wnii Northcott, on Friday even- ing, the 30th ult. After supper was enjoyed by all, Mr. Robert Lammie, of Manitoba, a former resident of. this vi- • cinity, took the chair. There was an excellent programme got 'up by Mr. W. H. Johnston. It consisted of music on the organ by the Misses O'Brien, McGregor, and Holden, and on the violin by Miss H. O'Brien and Mr. C. Eacrett, also ,club swinging by Miss Eacrett, which with readings, recitations and isongs filled the evening with excitement. The amount raised was 514,15, to pay off the debt on the organ, which it did. Zurich. BRIEFR.—Mr. John Geiger has arrived home again from Michigan. While away he was married to Mies -Maggie Matter. He is going to take carge of the old homestead. We Wish them much joy and prosperity.—Mr. Jacob Schluchter, of Sebewaiitg, Michigan, was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Rosa Brawn, of Crediton. The young couple spent it few days here with Mrs. J. G. Schluchter and other friends.—Quite a numberifrom here at- teaded the Reform convention 'held in Brucefieldi on Wednesday.—The con- tract for building the Lutheran parson- age was let last week. Mr. Chas. Shoe, maker has the, contract for the brick work, and Messrs. H. & J. C. Kalb- fleisch, the carpenter work. The whole wilt cost about 51400.—Division Court will be held here next Wednesday. --Mr. Peter S. Geiger died after a short ill - nese, and was buried last week. The cause of death was blood poisoning. He wee in his 66th year. Stanley: c,BiTutu—It is 01.11' painful duty thii week to'record the death of Annie, belayed wife of Mr. George Elgie, which sad event took place at his residence on the 5th concession of Stanley, -on Satur- day the 7th inst., at the early age of thirty-four years. Deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Angus Mc- Kay of the tow.nahip of Tuckersmith and sister of G. T. McKay and D. L. McKay of the same place. She leaves behind a amily of five small children, the young- est itf whorn is only three years old. Deceased wee a consistent member of the Preebyterian church at Kippen, and died with a full assurance of it glorious future beyond the grave. During. an illness of upwards of three weeks dura- tion, which was borne with christian fortitude, and resignation, nay, even cheerfulnese, and when at last it was seen that the worst fears of tho attend- ing physicians were going to be realized, she expreesed her willingness to obey the Master's call. The remains were fol- lowed to the place of interment iu Baird's cemetery by it large concourse of sorrowing 'relatives and friends who took this opportunity of showing their respect fot the departed, end sympathy for the husband and family in their affliction. The funeral sermon will be preached by the Rev. Samuel Aitcheson, in the Presbyterian church Kippen, Sab- bath next, at 11 o'clock. Gorrie. , FORESTERS' CONCERT:—tourt No. 57, Canadian Order of Forest rs, will give a concert on Friday, the 27th inst. The committee are sparing no pains to make it it success, They have secured Prof. Rameay, of -Toronto and Miss Strong, of Mount For•est, hesides the very best local talent available. Miss Strong is a great faverite in Gorrie, having sung for the Foresters on it former occasion. All who embrace this opportunity of hearing some of Canada's best performers will receive good value for their money. POLITIbAl..—A number of the leading Coneervithivee from our village went to Wingharn on Saturday evening last on important political business. —A number of the leading Reformers of Gorrie went to Brussels on Monday to attend a poli- tical meeting in thathillage.—The cam- paign may now be said to be in full blast, and we may say good-bye to peace and friendship until after the 6th March. Of course the climax has not yet arrived, but it will come in due thee. Then row- diee will be regarded as gentlemen, and gentlemen as rowdies. The transition will take place in the least possible time. Nonse.--Miss Walkenassistant in the postallice, gets a month's leave of ab- sence to visit her relative, and leaves , for the east to -morrow. Miss Walker ' well deserves her vacation.—The Wells Company is' performing in our village this week.—Mr. Samuel Greer, who lives at the south end of our village, is suffering from bilious fever.. We hope he will soon recover.—The Rev. Mr. Coburn returned hoe on Saturday last. He intends to move to Itarkdale this week. May he prosper in his new home.—Mrs. Armstrong returned from her visit to Stanley on Sattiedar last.— Mr. "Will” Torrance, son of the Rev. Mr. Torrance, has secured a position in the McLaughlin store.—Dr. Tuck, Mir popular physician; paid Toronto a visit last week.—Mr. Wm. Stinson, cattle buyer, has been ill for a week or two. He is reported as being on the mend.— Grippe is said to be going its rounds again. Gelds are very prevalent. A CLEVER STUDENT.—Willerton Toung, son of Mr. Toung, Gorrie, has been engaged as assistant book-keeper in Chatharra. We think we are quite safe in saying that the choice of the firm could not have fallen on it more com- petent young man. Will. received hia training for the 3rd class teachers' ex- amination at our public school, and ob- tained his certificate of that grade at the early age of 14 years. He then attend- ed Chatham Business College, and suc- ceeded in winning the gold medal in competition with some second-class teachers, one of whom was it Matricu- lant of Toronto University. Will may be characterized as energetic, persever- ing and strictly honest. Mr. Toung is proud of his son, and he has a right to be. as has also our whole village. Such it Tonng as this is a credit to any com- munity. Glen arrow. BRIEIS.—Mrs. Campbell has returned from a visit to relatives in Wellesley.—. Mrs. McLaren, of Wingham junction, was visiting friends here this week.— Word has been received that Mr. John Green, jr., is on his way from Australia, where he has been spending the past three years. His many friends will be glad to see him after his long absence.— Mr. John Coutts, of Manitoba, son-in- law of Mr. Green, left for the Prairie Province on Tuesday last. Mr. Coutts took with him a car load of horses, which he bought from the farmers of .this vicinity.—Hugh Green and Mrs. John Fortune, jr., and ifamily, left on Tuesday for Neepaws'Manitoba. May success attend their labors in the West- ern Province.—Mr. and Mrs. Bolt, Eva Bolt and May Reddeway lately spent a few days in Grey township visiting relatives and friends.—It is rumored that we are to have it tea -meeting in the Methodist church in the nein future. We hope it will soon be held. —Quite a number from here attended the Reform Convention'which Was held in Brussels on Monday last. , Varna.. PRESENTATION AND : ADDRESS.—On Saturday evening of last week a com- mittee, appointed by Loyal Orange lodge No. 1,035, met at the residence of Mr. John Johnston, and made Mrs. Johnston the recipient of it well-filled purse, ac- companied, by - a very complimentary address, in recognition of her many acts of kindneas to the lodge members. NOTES.—Mr. W. J. Johnston, of Ninga, Southerniblanitoba, eeturneci to his Prairie hol4e last Monday, after spending a few weeks visiting his many relatives and friends here.—A large number of, the members of the Royal Templare. of Temperance visited Bruce - field last Monday evening. There was a good programme and a crowded house. —Mrs. J. R. Balfour, wife of the princi- pal of the Varna School, is at present visiting at her parental home in Gordo. We ivish her a pleasant time.—Reeve Torrance, president of the South Huron Far ers' Institute, is at Toronto this wee 0 ITUARY.—We have this week the pain al duty of recording the deaths of two residents of Stauley. On Sunday t last s r. Gilmore, father of Messrs John and ugh Gilmore, at the ripe old age of 96 years, passed quietly away to the abode of the bleseed. The deceased was probably the oldest mail in the -.County of Huron, and strange to say nearly up to the time of his death, was hale and hearty, and possessed the use of all his faculties to a wonderful, degree.—On Saturday evening last, Mrs. Geo. Elgie departed this life after a short illness. She leaves a husband and several "child- ren to mourn her loss. Both were inter - ed in Baird's cemetery on Tuesday last. Wingham. 'LOCAL NOTES.—Mr. Alexander Kelly brought a lead of pine logs to the Un- ion factory the other day, which meas- ured 3,500 feet. —On Friday last Mr. Robert Orr, of this place, telephoned to Montreal for some gooda, at 5 o'clock p. m., and the goods reached here on Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m. This is pretty quick work.—The social, under the auspices of the Canadian Order of Foresters, on Tuesday night last wag a grand success.—The British hotel, here, has been sold to Mr. Alexander Orr, of Belmore. Mr. Orr takes possession in about three weeks.—Mr. James Currie, of F.ast Wawanosh, has ph -chased it fine Ayrshire bull and heifer from Mesabi. Guy Brothers, of Oshawa.—Wingham curlers played with Walkerton, for the Ontario Tankard, at Listowel, on Fri- day last. After 22 ends had been play- ed the score was a tie, so each rink played one more end, resulting in it vic- tory for Walkerton by two shots.—Dr. McDonald spoke in North Wellington last week, in the interests of. the Reform party. He speaks at Owen Sound this week, for his son-in-law, Dr. Horsey.— Mr. A. H. Musgrove, carried the Tory Convention la.et Tuesday. He has re- signed his position in the echool here. Blyth. JOTTINGS.—M T. John Denholm, our busy towntman,has it beautiful Shetland pony. Itis very ,small and handsome. —Messrs. J. Clark & Hill are buying cattle in this vicinity. They were in town last week.—Miss Mary Mcituarrie is home on it visit. We are glad to see our old friends returning now and again.—MiseHeenilton and Miss Moore, who are visiting in town, were out at Walton, one evening lately,accornpan- ied by some friends.—Our Cop arrested one of Auburn's fair lads laett week, for furious driving on the street. '—A select party from here drove out to Mr. Harry Kelly's , on Friday, and spent a very pleasant evening lin tripping -the light fantastic.—Our foot ball club visited No. 1, Morris, on Friday, and gained it victory by one goal. They intend going to Londesborough on Saturday, 14th. I —A number of our young. people at- tended the taffy bee, given by bliss Greer and Miss Moore on Saturday 1 evening.—Mias Brickendon, of Clinton, was visiting in town last week.---i- Mr. Herbert Symonds, of Buffalo, is 1 visiting in town.—Mrs. McCrae and son I John, of Cranbrook, are this week visit- i ing at Mr. T. Watson's.—Mr. A. Rob- i PRINTS. A couple of hundred pieces are nett in and every piece it different patent FLANNELETTES Several good patterns in plaide lien stripes, selling cheap_ GINGHAMS Ncat and choice patterns in good qualities, fast colors. COTTONS. All widths, fine or heavy in -whiie or grey, splendid value. SH1RTINGS. Good wearing goods, fast in color, an clown at the lowest prices. COTTONADES. The best makes in the best patterns, and in the best colors-, the kind to give our customers satiefaction. All the above goods we hold in large. quantities, and the public may rely up. on getting them at the very closest prices for cash. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. bison is away for a week's holiday.._. Mr. Alexander Taylor intends remaining in town till spring; he is at preeent at home.—Mr. George King is about pur- chasing the right. to sell a patent dog ' churn. George is popular, and will im- doubtedly do welL—Mr. Thomas King had it large bee drawing wood to town on Saturday. Blyth is flourishing.— Mrs. Walter King intends moving to Cleveland shortly.—The Ladies' Aid of .Westfield church intend holding a social on Friday evening to defray some of their expenses.—Miss Ellen Porterfield was visiting in Belgrave, at Mr. John Geddes'.—A number from Belgrave in- - tendtaking part in the entertainment to be held in Mr. Blackwell's school shortly. Bruceileld. BRIEFS.— The preparatory and Thanksgiving services in Union church, conducted by Revs. G. Needham'of Egmondville, and P.- Musgrave, of. Mc- Killop, were highly appreciated by the large congregations.—The public Tem. perance.meeting, under the auspices of Brucefield. Star Council No. - 219 Royal Templars of Temperance, held in their hall last Monday evening was a grand success. The hall was literally packed. , The:programme, which was taken part in by members of Kippen and Varna Councils, consisted of choice selections of music, readings, recitations and two - excellent addresses by Revds. Messrs, Walker, of Varna Council, and 8. Ache- son, of Kippen Council.—The Foresters. of this village are going to g e an en- tertainment in the Royal Templars of Temperance hall, on Friday evening, the 20th inst. An excellent programme by foreign talent, consisting of music, addresses, recitations, etc.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ranton and family have gone on a visit to their friends in Bruce county for a short time.—The eleventh - quarterly convention of the Sabbath school association of Stanley, Tucker - smith and Ray, will be held in the Methodist church, Varna, on Thursday, the 19th inst. A good progremene is. prepared and a large gathering is ex- pected.—Messrs. Wm. Dower and Fredi Cooper leave this week for Manitoba: We wish the boys every success.—Mr. James McQueen, sr. , is very Ill.—Miss Mary E. McCowan, of Brucefield, who - attended the Sabbath School Convention at Brussels, and who was visiting friend - in Morris, has returned home. SACRED CONCERT.—Thoee who attend- ed the free musical concert, held- in Rev. Mr. Fletcher's church on Friday even- ing last with the expectation of having: a • good time, were not disappointed. Although the recent storm spoiled the - roads in many places, leaving neither sleighing nor good wheeling, yet the unusually fine weather brought out a large crowd, and_ the church was well filled. The chair was occupied by the pastor, Rev. C. Fletcher, who officiat- ed in his usual happy manner. The different solos and recitations were well rendered, and showed, careful training - as well as marked natural ability on the - part of the performers. Solos were sung by Mr. Hamilton, of Seaforth ; Mies Park, of Cromarty; Mrs. Manaon, of Exeter, and others. Choice recitations were given 'by Miss T. Bishop, Mrs. Manson and Mr. Gilfillan. The church choir did their part nobly as usual, and their choice and well rendered selectiona added in no small degree to the success of the evening's entertainments - The concert oroke up at a healthy hour, and every one went home feeling tha.t they had enjoyed themselves. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. ---The Society of Christian Endeavor of the Thames Road Presbyterian church, held a meet- ing on Thursday evening last. The - occasion was the celebration of the anni- versary of the formation of the Society. Most of the members were present, as well as a goodly representation from the sister eociety of Kirkton. The evening'a topic was well handled by the different speakers, and a profitable time was vent by all. At the close of the meeting a number of suspicious looking baskets, which, had been kept in reserve by the ladies, were opened, and their contents appropriated. After all had done ample j ustice to the good things, the whole 'company joined in singing that grand Christian Endeavor hymn, "God be with you till we meet again," after which - the meeting was dismissed. awlawies Tvg lharg inn fer our eto and tin Cons Ed THE PA1 t3A:Y, The an add follow The whose year, The nailed the 11 The upon of viti questi peals judgni ernme coneid1 the m been d, lution It is donalc by Mu strei icausell appeal is invo can ai would loyalt have which eter ciples eo that -I the w sham Excelt they h the brieket people By Act It taken prepai uerve House Heti ides ft Itsee 731 leaat tliat t COMila ights 1)111 intrnd prep& ae June With. WAI place, June sumo the i vropo • ni that a ie by la! nied 1 a his F when linine ths.C1 given be vi, at -an name prop( wouli e houl it i etanc not h meet ns. et' tra place judge neigh appel but b not e of th :hey te 4-1 alens a tt teree to jr the 1: hisTIt iente thosi tion w hie 0 'LN - SIV0111 terifid Min WAS Ulti Wad e.