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The Huron Expositor, 1891-03-06, Page 88 DUTIES ON dOoD Se The duties we have to pay on otir Spring imports of British and French ;Dress Goods amount to a good rhund sum, butwe must have em, as our in - --Omen' are crying out for them. With pleasure we announce their arr val. Also opened this week Hats and QpL Another large arrival of Ready tide Clothing in Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Suite, the best made, trimmed and value in the trade. The Balsa e of our Overcoats and Furs to clear at cost at the Bargain Clothing and Dry G ode House of Seaforth. WM, PICKARD, T. Rald's old stand, seat rth. E D WILL PAY THB Highest Market Price FOR Hides, Sheep Skins Raw Furs. GODERICH STREET, SEAFO TH. ARD CA nd won &mite DIS+RIOT MATTERS. BAD ACCIDENTS —On Monday fter- noon last a little daughter of Mr. en- neth McLeod, of this town, met w th a very serious accident. She was f ding on a -load of sa.w logs, and when in ront of the Methodist church she by fisome aneaas slipped, and the hind bob o the sleigh past over her leg, causing a sim- ple and compound fractuce and s mill- ing it ba.dly. The little girl was t ken borne, medical aid procured and t e in- jured member dressed. 1She bor the paieful operation bravely,'and isJ now getting atong as well as ' could b ex- pected uoder the circumstances. This should be a werning to all children who indulge in such dangerous pra.ctic a as -hanging en sleighs.—On the sam day Mr. Henry Allan, of Harlock, in Hut - lett, was loading some cars at th rail- way station here, when he got two of his fingers so severely crushed tha one had to be amputated. He I will have a -pretty sore hand for a long time. . •„,, GOOD TEMPLARS' ENTERTAINMEN S.— On Monday, Tuesday and Wedn sday evenings of this week entertaint ents were gtv n in Cardno's hall, nude the auspices of the Independent Ord ,r of Guod T rapiers, of this town. ,Mrs. Gilmour, the talented ledy lawyer ''and dratress, was present and delivered ad- dresses ach evening ou temperance. Mrs. Gil our is a pleasant, fluent and forcible a eaker and every personwho had the leasure of hearing her apoke very high y of her lectures. Professor Morgan nd his daughter Fairy were also on t e programme, and fully sus- taiaed th ir reputation as first etas mu aficians. hey gave some very fine Bolds and duets each evening, and Mies 1ai6r, who is a rising young elocutioniee, fa- vored the audience with some good 'reci- tations. The attendance at these Meet- , inge was very fair, considering th un- favorable weather we have been hiving and the number of other meetings that were being held at the same time. _ SALVATION ARMY NOTES. -- Lieuten- ant LeDrew, of the Salvation. riny , here, left on Thursday morning for lesg• remunt, Wellington county, on a few week' rest, as she has not enjoyed very good health lately. We hope she will reaurn much improved.—On Wednes- dty evening last the Salvation Army ha 1 a "big go." Songs, solos, duets, li quartettes and speeches were the order ot the evening. - The audience wa not very large, owing, no doubt, to the un- favorable weather, and also on aqcount of ao msaiy other meetings in total on 1 that evening. The army quartett club geve dome very choice selection, and the speech of the evening, "The' Old F ag, rhe - Old Policy and Th Old Leader," was given by A. Cra ,ford. Aliogether, the meeting was a ver good one.—The army are making ar ange manta to have ,with the for their special musical and Seri Aural meeting on Wednesdaennight, "S iling Lizzie," the sweet singer, late 01 Mor - dee, Manitoba, also Miss Mary rani - late of Creernore, eupporte by a tut of local talent. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Good second. The judging of the dos- tumes came next, and the prizes were awarded to Miss Campbell, of Goderich, first, and Mr. W. Shosenburg, of Sea - forth, second. The drawing for the spectatore prizes came last. The 4ne- cessful ones were Mr. C. Kruse, Eg- mondville, and • Mr. John Weir. An- other carnival will be held on Friday evening, 13th inst., when a good time may be looked for. ELECTION•DAY IN TOWN. — Election day in Seaforth passed over without any undue excitement. The -weather was favorable, and the sleighing good. Sleighs and cutters were flying around in all directions, bringing voters to the pollee The friends of both Mr. McMil- lan and Mr. Weistniller worked hard, each side being determined, if possible, to prevent the other from getting a large majority. The strife, however, was good-natured, and although every avail- able vote was got out, no person seemed to be any ways sanguine as to which way the majority would go until the final re- sult was made known. Mr. Weismiller polled the straight Conservative vote..; Mr. Mc illan likewise got the regular Reform v te almost solid, and the mid- dle elem nt which sometimes go one way ad Ieometimea the other, was di- vided, although we have no doubt but Mr., Weis iller's profeesions of inde- pendence 1 won a good many of them. The foll wing is a statement of the •votes cast!: Weismillen North W rd 911 38 East Wa d 55 59 South W rd 55 61. 201 158 Majorit for McMillan. 43 —Mr. eith polled four votes; two in the Nath Ward,and two in the South. RENNIE S SEED CATALOGUE. — We, have knit re eived a eopy of " Rennie's Illus- trated Guid ," issued by Wm. Rennie, the well- known. 8 edmIn of Toronto, and i ie certainly he most complete publication oif the kind hich has reached us this seaso 'gr. Rennie offers a general list of Vegetable Flower and Agricultural Seed, Seed Grain anil Potatoes, a d in addition to a large collection cf standard va ieties has a number of sterling No- velties, whi h are worthy of a trial from our pa- tron& This handsome Catalogue will be mailed free to all upon application to Wm. REssul, Toronto. 1212-1 GIRL WANTED.—Wanted a good gen- eral servant to do the work of a small famil3. Apply to MRS. I. V. FEAR, Seaforth. 1212 THE GENERAL VERDICT OF EVERY- BODY.—I do not see how I got along without it so long I What? A Bissell Carpet Sweeper. For sale by Jr FAIRLY, Seaforth. 1212.1 TEAS A SPECIALTY.—Any who- have not tried our Teas should do 80 at once. They are giving excellent satisfaction. Give us a call. Post Office Grocery, J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth. 1212-1 • INDUCTION OF A MINISTER.— 1 e in- ductiun of Rev. T. G. Thomson a pas- tor of the Locke Street Presb terian Church, Hamilton, took place Th rsday night, 26th ult., before a large con rega- time., Rev. Dr. Fletcher preside , and indueted the new minister. Rev. IJ. W. ofiThorold, preached; I ev. S. Lyle addressed the minister, and l Rev. r. Laidlaw addressed the congre ation. The church was organized as a lesion under the MeNab street Fresh terian d.hurch, and was made a self-aup orting oongregation on the 13th of °Acts r last. Rev. Mr. Thomson, who was fo merly of Waterdown, begins his pastorat with his church free from debt. .The reterend _gentleman above mentioned is, well known in this county, having been Rev. Mr. Musgrave's predecessor in McKillop and afterwards pastor for a:number of years of Brucefield congregatio Go leaving the latter place he becai e the pioneer of Preebyteriani m in Van- couver, British Columbia, vhere he did graed service in the cause cif his ?aster, and proved himself a faithful labo er. FROM *R. WILLIAM DORRENCE, — From a private letter recently received from Mr. 'William Dorrence, formerly of Seaforth, We extract the following in- teresting particulars relative to the country. The letter is dated, Joseph, Wallowa county, Qregon, February 3rd. He ays "This is the North- East Coun y of Oregon, a land of hills and valley • The valleys are very fer- tile and ar covered with bunch grass, a very rich and nutritious, food. lhe land along the creek bottoms is very rich, the a il being from three to four feet in depth. On the high, or table lands, the but still it On the Pa have the c • -CARsTvAL.—A fancy dress and racing carnival west held in the skating ink in town on Friday evening laats There was a large crowd of spectators p esent, arid the ice was in firetsclass con ition. The costumes were both numero s and good. The band was present a d en- liveued things with sorne good music. The first thing- to come off WI s the three-mile open race. Messrs. 3,eorge Baldwin, George Ewing and 'illiam _Adams were the only contestants. The race was not a very excitint one. About the end of the second mile Adams fell, and shortly aft dropped from the race. Ewing a And was unable. to catch Baldw had by this titne a good lead a _Baldwin an easy winner. The Aloe race was lots of fun for th tators, bat a good deatmore work than fun for the racers, MI they foun great slifliculty in propelling on the ice. The sace was won by Wm. Kidd, George rwards so fell, n, who •d left snow- spec - oil is shallow and rather dry, affords fine grazing for stock, ific side of the , State they ntinuous rains that give the title of 'Webb -foots.' The winters are very mild,and in this one there has been less snow than usual. I am told that there never is more than a few inches' Of snow, and up to a week ago I saw cattle, horses and sheep grazing, and all in good condition, There is no more grain grown in this county than is need- ed for home consumption. Many farm- ers do not radios their own seed. This is not owinglto not being able to do so, but every one raises more or less stock cattle, horses or sheep, and so raise hay inetead of grain. Rye, oats, wheat and barleY, are cut green, and afford the best kind of fodder. Sonic farmers I have seen herd told me they cut ttwo and a -half to three tons to the acre, that is rye hay. The good farmers feed stock usually -from Christmas to the middle of March, but many cattle are all, but are driven down near r, and are left to rustle for themselves. On the =home ranches where the stock is fed, such a thing as sheds or barns for stock are unknown, and the fermers who have a few alder bushes or a few pine trees, think their stock well sheltered. This shows you that the climate is mild, for all thea atock I have seen are really ' in good, condition. Most of tbe settlers herel started in by commencing from ranches in a small way, Fome having only a few head, and, now have over one hundred and fifty head of cattle. The most of the settlers came from Kaneas, Nebrast ka, and mime from the Northwest and other blizeard cuuntries and started in a small Way and seem to be holding their own. A good many, however, have four or five thousand sheep, and there are some of the old settlers here that have six and seven hundred head' of eattle, besides as many horses. 'The older settled portion of the country is airing the Wallowa river, which is th outlet of a lake a mile wide and fou miles long. I am told it is a beatitifu sheet of water nestled aindng the moun tains and filled with trout, and in th spring with salmon. Between the rive aud the foot -hills the ranches ehosj more signs of prosperity. Good house and buildings, with, young orc just coming into bearing. Ther two flourishing towns, with good stores, banks and roller mills, turn out most beautiful flour. town has two churches and good houses, and in fact school house \plenty through the county, butem not fed at Snake riv Dorrence will be -pleased to learn that he is enjoying good health, and that he likes the country, although, of course, he finds a great difference in the people and has not yet got so well acquainted as he was in Seaforth. • LOCAL BRIEFS.—The O'Banyorm Jubi- lee Singers gave an entertainment in the Methodist church on Wednesday even- ing last. There was a very fair attend- ance conttering the roil* state of the weather nd that severaVother meetings were being held the same evening. Those who were present enjoyed a rare treat.—Miss S. Campbell, of Goderich, who was visiting at Mr. 0. C. Willson's for a few daye this week, returned home on Tuesday night. She was accompan- iedl by Miss Maud Willson, who will spend a short time visiting friends in Goderich.—We understand that Mr. Hugh Grieve, who has been carrying on a -feed ;and seed store in this town for some years past, has disposed of his business to Mr. Ed. Hinchley. Mr. Hinchley is well known in this part, and will no doubt do a good bueiness.— Mr. Robtl Logan now sports around with a fine new driver, which he pur- chased in the vicinity of Brantford.— Mr. Barry Willis, of Mitchell, son of Mr. Robtt Willis, was in town on Wed- nesday.—Mr. Robert Logan shipped from here on Monday last a car load of splendid breeding mares. They were good, yoong, sound , hlockey animals, just the kind suitable for the Manitoba market, and were as good a lot as left here this season. They were sent to Carberry, and will be solpl out to farm- ers in that vicinity. They were ship- ped by way of Chicago, and Mr. John Steele went with them.—Mr. Robert Jamieson,, of the Golden Lion store, re- turned home from his semi-annual trip to the Old Country markets on Saturday evening lat. He had a very pleasant trip across the Atlantic botn ways, and beautiful weather while in the Old Coun- try. Be enjoyed the trip very much, and it hat done him good. Ne doubt his numet benefitted Mr. C 'sso that, 1 re tation of Metho itI church, he has consented to remain fof a third year pastor of that congregatton, subject, of course, to the approval of Conference.—Rev. Dr. Han- non, of Guelph, will preach missionary seignons next Sunday in the Methodist church.—A large number from this town went to other parts yesterday to vdte. A large load went to Brussels to vete for Dr. McDonald. Mr. D. D. Wilson went to Fergue ; Mr. James S ott to Listowel; Mr. John Hannah to Kirkthn ; Mr. .Allan, to Brockville ;Mr. V. 0. Reid, to Oekville ; Mr. Clarkson, tc St. Marys, and so on. They are n arly all Grits.—It looks ao if we are .ging to have winter when we should be having spring. We have now a greater depth of snow than there has been at any time dur ng the winter,and if it were only mo uted, there would be —The congregation o wil hav ehu 17t by uti customers will also be --The many friends of Rev. will be delighted' to learn ponse to the unanimous invi- the official boaild of the ards are b 'ick ich ach chool are let of the districts have only three °months school a year. But there are bu few children, there are so many old ache- lors, and there is a grand chanc for husbands here. If any of the girls in on around Seaforth, who are hard to lease, will come here they will find lots f rich old bachelors out here living -in thisery for want of a helpmate. There ar also a good many husbands that have their wives divorced. A man, can et a divorcefrom his wife for a small fault, or a woman can get a divorce frona her husband for a mere trifle. It seems to me that people here have too much liberty. They have liberty to break the Sabbath day, and also to ptit away their wives. In manyPlaces one could not tell the Sabbath from any other day, but in other places the Sabbath is well observed. It dePends on the people themselves." The many friendsjof Mr. e evenly distrib. plendid sleighing. St. James' church celebrate St. Patrick's Day by ng a concert a d lecture in the oh on the evenin of Tuesday, the inst. The con ert will be given he church choir, &dated by the best local talent. The le ture will be deli- vered by Rev. Dr. K lroy, of Stratford, who is one of the mo t able and eloquent divines of the church Those who attertd may anticipate areal literary and muSi- . cal treat. —Mi. Wm. Carnochan is no sufficiently recovered to be able to dri out nearly every day, but he is not y able to discard his crutches.—A go many of our corre pondente have fail ii to connect this week. We presu they are busy eleotioneering and will dil be fresh and ready for work by next week.—There will be •a special open meeting in the Young Men's' Christian Association rooms next Wednesday evening, when the Kingston delegates will give theirtreport. Ladies and gen- tletrien are cordially invited. i 1 Bru.oefleld. IRIEFS.—T I e Young People's Society of Christian 1indeavor of Union church, intend havin a public meeting in the church on Thursday evening, March 19th. The Rev. W. J. Clark, of Lon- don, is to deliver the address. Music will be fOrnished by the 'Quartette Club of the Christian Endeavor Society of Ontario Ifitreet Methodist church, Clin- ton. Foll particulars next week.—Dr. Elliott i4. expected home next week. Ile has leen away attending the funeral of his rottierin-law. Dr. McTavish has beez successfully attending to the doetbr's p actice during his absence.— Mies B. . Jameson is • attending the milliner openings in Toronto this week, as is also' Miss Bella McDonald.—Poli- ties halve been:very quiet this week. They tire like a jug handle, i all on one side lire. t There %Pais a largely attend- ed meeting iri Mr. McMillan's interest on Wednesday eveuing, but by the time this item sees print, the whole , matter will be settled for a•few years again. • ,c1 MARCHO, 1891. J. E. Tom, Public School Inspector, ief Prizes will be given for the best lady's Goderich, -vinited our Public School fancy costume; gent's fancy costume, here during the beginniug of this week. girl's fancy costume, boy's fancy cos- -Mr. W. C. Manning, a former real- tume, and gent's comic costume. The debt of this place but now f Cleveland, 3rd race for the medal will then be Ohio, spent the letter part skated and will no doubt be very inter - in town visiting relatives.— W. Hamlin, of Owen Soun Parkinson, from Muttkoka, in town. Rensall. NOTICE.—To the Elect Huron. W. C. Davis is in the fie the most complete, best assorted and Shoes, outside of the city. Cash, thereby taking advantage Tounts, therefore we are prepare some rare bargains. Don't fail fore buying elsewhere. Regardi Department it's needless to say as it's an established fact, and a " Go to Davis' you are sure to g tion we have justly earned by kee usually kept in a first-class city g right priees. Thanking our ma their very liberal support in the half years; we hope, by square ing to still continue to merit Special inducements to cash buy BRIEFS.—Sleighing is o f last week r. Thomas , and Mr. J. is at present rs of South d with one of stocks of Boots ought for Spot f all the die. to give you see them be- g our Grocery uch about it, ousehold word, t it," a repute-- ing everything ocery, and at y patrons for est three and upright deal- s fair share. rs. 1211-2 ce more the order of the day, and gran, wood and logs are fairly pouring into the market.— Mr. G. Cook, of Clinton, who has been Practising dentistry here fdr some time as given ex- t his increas- to visit this . D. Reith, of near-iSaginaw, Michigan, and formerly past, and who, we believe, cellent eatiefaction, finds th -hag business requires him village every Monday.—M of Flay, was in the villag Mrs. L. Harold returned t affa, where she had ,recently.— is week from een . visiting fr ends.—Master 0. Allison, who has been here on a visit for th past week or so, has returned to ondon.—The on, assistant village, will has so far recovered from his r cent llness as to resume his labors in the c urch work. We hope he will soon lregaia his wonted accustomed health and strength.— Miss H. Sutherland, who bias been away on a visit for the past fe weeka, has returned home. —A mong were recently away spendi so among their friends w mention in last issue the n and Mrs. J. E. Troyer and Fulton. The first meutio Shelbourne and vicinity, a in St. Marys.—The Forest Ivy Green, of this village, leg a grand concert in Cox on Tuesday evening, Marc Wm. Stark of Manitoba, at ho has been onths, left home. —M r. s also here s among his ed home a- Stark.—Mr. many friends of Mr. )3, Cas to Rev. J. S. Cook, 4f this be pleased to learn tl at he those who g a week or omitted to mea of Mr. Mrs. R. W. ed were in d the latter rs of Court ntend hold. orth's 10 th —M r. here spending the winter on Wednesday last for his Robert Laminie, who w spending the winter montl relatives and friends, retur few days previous to Mr. David H. Wilson, of Minne polio, Min- nesota, United States, whb has been home on a visit for the pastiew weeks, _returned this week,—Mr. I. Millar, V. S., who is one of our elde t residents, and who, together with his family, have been good residents and h ld in high esteem, left this week for Exeter, where Mr. Millar has purchased the veterinary business of Mr. Sweet, who has moved away on account of il1-he41th. While we do miss, and will miss Mr. Millar and family from our village, we heartily recommend them to the god people of Exeter and wish them all happiness and success in their new home.—The Re- -formers and Conservatives have been holding meetings here during the past week, and both Mr. Weisnailler and Mr. McMillan appear to be working very hard preparing for the corning contest of March 5th.—Mr. J. McFarlane is this week moving into his own dwelling on west. side of railway track, and Mr, G. Kidd is moving into the dwelling • vacated by Mr. D. Mi1lar.—Mr. Wm. Colwell, our enterprising carriage maker, has recently put in the largest stock he ever had of carriages, buggies and road carts. --Mrs. Wright, of Brus- sels, has been here, rec4itly, visiting relatives and friends,—Mrs. W. R. Hodgins is visiting in tetroit,--Mr, F. Arnold, of Mitehel was here this week visiting his father and brothere, Messrs. G.D. Arnold and T C. Arnold.— The Ladies' Aid Society in connection with Carmel Presbyterian; church held their second meeting this week.—Mrs. Brock, of Strathroy, was this week the 1 guest of Mrs. James White, of this yil- I lage.—A large number of our villagers left by the morning trains on Thuraday to poll their votes at their former places of residence. • Exeter. NOTES.—Miss Alice Price, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Peter son, the past few weeks, returned to her home at Hyde Parkon Saturday last.— A large number of our local sports were out for a rabbit hunt on Friday last.— Mr. J. Copp, of Seaforth, epent Sun. d y last in town.—Mrs. Samuel Greens, ve'oed, of London .South, is at present spending a few days visiting her sistert/ Mrs. J. T. Westcott, of this plice.— There Was a large turn -out on Tuesday evening at the lteform meeting, in the Opera Reuse, here.—Mrs. John Morse - head, of this place, is visiting her daugh ter, Mrs. James Loftusesef London.— Mr. W. J. Stewart, of London, is home on the sick list. —The Dominion Jubilee Singers will hold a mammoth entertain- ment in Ithe James street church, this Friday thight.—Mr. fa Miller, V. a., of Hensall, has removed to this place to practise his profession. We welcome Mr. Miller to ohr itown.—Mr. Sweet, V. Ss, was banqueted at the Commercial Hotel, on Friday evening last, prior to his removal to His numerous fliende wish him success in his new field of labor.—McDonell & Co. shipped a car load of horses, from this place to Manitoba, on. Wednesday, last.—Mr. Robert HeamOn left this' place for Detroit on Mond4 last—Mr.1 John Saell spent Monday and Thesdatd last at Foreet, purchasing holaes.— Dances and politics have been the order of the day of late.---Nlaster Willie J. and WeBington, sons of Mr. J. T. Westcott; spent a few days visiting their uncle, Mr. Wm. Draymen, Tuckeremith, during the beginning of. the week,—Mr, esting. Messrs. Baldwin and Adams, of Seaforth; McLeod, of Goderich ; and W. Erwin and C. Dresser, of Bay- field, will again compete.' Be sure and come. Morris. TOWNSHIP BUSINESS.—At ths last meeting of Morris Council, held on the 25th ult., Messrs. McClellan and Johns- ton presented the auditors' report, which, when examined by the Council and com- pared with vouchers, it was moved by 8. Caldbick, seconded by George Kirk- by, that the report as now read be adopted, and that tbe abstract be pub- lished in the Brussels Post and Wing ham Advance—Carried. Moved by James Proctor, and seconded by C. A. .Howe„ that the Treasurer be instruct- ed to deposit $1,200 in the Bank of Hamilton in Wingham to the credit of this corporation, els° to deposit accrued interest on $10,000 now in the bank— Carried. After passing a number of ac- counts the council adjourned until the 30th of March. Walton. NOTES.—Miss Janet Simpson, who had the misfortune to break her leg, recently, is doing as well as could be expected.—Mr. David Campbell re- ceived a telegram on Monday morning, telling him that Ms 8on1Doneld was dead at Ann Arbor, Milthigan. Mt. Campbell started for Ill chigan that day.—A very successful e tertainment was given in the Orange Itt 11 on Tues - ay of last week, under th auspices of he Lady True Blues. Th programme was all that could be desire- d, consisting of speeches, dialogues, readings, reci- tations, songs and instrumental music. Weet Wawanosh. JOTTINGS.—On Friday evening, the 27th ult„ a fruit social was held in Bethel church. There was quite a large attendance. Rev. Mr. Geddes, of Wbitechurch, gave a short address on "Nothing." A number of recitations were given by the young people. Music was furnished by the Bethel choir.—Mr. and Mrs. George Tisdale were called away unexpectedly last week to attend the funeral of their stster-in-law, the late Mrs. Brooks, of Howick. Mr. Brooks spent many of his younger and spliced days in this township. In his s'ad bereavement he has ° the &sympathy Of his many friends here.—Mr. W. Wellwood sent a carload of horses to Manitoba last Week. His son Robert went in charge of them. Among them W88 his imported stallion " McGregor" and. a number of fine meres for breeding purposes. • Stanley. - FARM SOLD.—Mr. Thomas Robinson has sold his farm on the Babylon Line, Stanley, to Mr. Amos Keys, for $3,500. The farm contains 100 acres, with a ,good frame house and barn. It is, cer- tainly, a very cheap property. Mr. Robinson intends going to Manitoba this Boring, and will have an auction sale of his effects on the 10th of March. NOTES. —The united congregations of Bayfield Road and Berne have recently held tea -meetings at their respective churches. So far as we can learn both tea -meetings were highly successful.—On Monday evening, February 21st, a social was held at the residence of Mr. William Rathwell, Goshen Line. A very en- joyable time was spent. The social took place under the auspices of the Meth- odist church of Varna.—Another gone ; the great army of Stanley bachelors has lost one of its members. •• Mr. William Bates was a few days ago united in the holy bonds of matrimoey to Miss Pen - found, of the 2nd concession. We wish them a pleasant voyage through life. McKillop. 1 COUNCIL Dossios.—At tbe last meet- ing of the McKillop conncil, held on the 23rd ult., at Crawiorers Hotel, Dublin, by-laws appointing officials; exempting all assessed parties froin taxes on one dog; adding five per ent. on all taxes not paid by the 14th of next December, and appointing J. J. McKenna, engi- neer, were read a third time and paroled. The auditors' report Was received and ,finally audited by-couticil and adopted, and the treasurer's bonds ccepted. Ac- counts were passed and c eques issued for $182.23. A petition presented by Wm. Alexander and Cha les Dolmage, and signeti by James ampbell and about 150 ethers, request' g the council to discharge J. J. McKen a as engineer and put in a competen and efficient engineer, was filed for the present. The clerk was authorized to otify Robert Hanna to remove his f nce off road allowance opposite lott26, concession 9. Dr. Smith was appoi ted Medical Health Officer, and Win. McGivin, Sanitary Inspector. Bernard O'Connell, Thomas Murray and 'John McElroy were (appointed meniberii of the Board of Health. - Council adjourned to meet .in Fultona Hotel on Monday, the '23rd 'February, at le o'clock. Parties having business had better attend early, as the council adjouros early!. Bay-B.01d. Bniess.—Messrs. Hugh and John Gilmore and Misses Jennie and Maggie Gilmore were visiting friends and rela- t'IJ here last weela—Miss Maggie Fa kner is visiting in Seaforth.— Father Chiniquy deliv red an interest- ing lecture in the towi brill on Friday etening hist. Although the night was rorli a large number were present.— °cTnesday evening 1 et very success- ful oyster supper, uncler 1he auspices of the Methodiet churc Bayfield, was held at the residence 4fJsrnes Switiser, Goderich township. lrhere was a large attendance, and a pleasant time was spent. A most bogntiful supply of oysters was provided.—The Foresters had an oyster supper at their hall on Tuesday evening and had a very enjoy- able time.—The propeiet rs of the Star rink purpose holding t e next carnival on Tuesday evening ne. t, March 10th, Zurich. GOOD WORK.—Mr. Amos Overholt and Mr. George Goble, sawed, split and piled five and three-quarter cerds of maple wood in the short space of three hours and eight minutes. They are a pair of smart boys. What of Dashwood now? Speak out or forever after hold your peace on the wood -cutting ques- tion. BRIEFS.—Mr. Alfred E. Faust left on Wednesday last for Hamilton, where- he ill attend business college. He is tak- ing a step in the right directioti, and w ope he may succeed. He will be miss d in town.—The Misses Leutz and 'lis Lizzie Truemner left a few days ago or Detroit.—Mr. C. Heist, who has been in Michigan for sofrnetime past, is here -at present the gue t 4f Mr. D. S. Faust, his uncle—Mrs,. Rauch and her two sons left for their bome near Listowel on Wednesday.—Mr. John Hauch and his wife have gone to Crediton.—Mr. Jacob Hauch has returned to his home in Illinois, where he has charge of a public school.—Miss Maggie Lippert has gone to Chealey to work for her uncle there. cess in his new enterprise.—The Meth- odist church was well filled last Sunday to hear the sermons preached by Rev. W. J. Campbell, in connection with the anniversary of John Wesley. On Tues- day evening the Epworth League follow- ed up the same line and bad essays by Miss E. Young, Mrs, L. Jameson and H. A. Christie. Also hymns composed by Wesley. Alltogether a very profit- able time was spent. Winthrop. ENTERTAINMENT. —The poblic enter- tainment given by the Royal Tempters of Temperance of Winthrop, on Feb- ruary e0th was a grand success, so far as the programme alone was considered, but owing to the intense' humidity of the weather the audience was small and consequently financially it was a failure4 However, at the request of a great nunt bet- of the friends of ternperauce it boa been decided to repeat the programme on Friday evening, March 13th. And we feel confident that a very enjoyable evening is in store for all those who Will attend this intellectual treat; Come one, come all, with bright anticil pations, and in this case the participa- tion will undoubtedly be quite equal to the anticipation. The entertainment will commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Belgrave. CONCERT.—The people here are look- ing forward to the announced visit of the "old O'Banyoun troop of negro singers , " on March 12th, in the Metho- dist church, Belgrave. These Jubilee Siugers are very favorably noticed by the presa throughout the Province. A large crowd is expected. TRUE BLUE TEA 4EETEs;(1.—A most auccessful tea meeting, under the aus- pices of the Orange Lady True Blues, was held in the Orange Hall, Belgrave, on the eveniug of February 27th. The attendance was large and the tea excel lent. After tea a public meetiog %yea held in the Foresters' Hall. Mr. B. Gerry, of Brussels, occupied the chair, and conducted the meeting in a most satisfactoryemanner. Vocal and instru- mental music, recitations and dialogues, also speeches of a most interesting na- ture were delivered by Revs. Godfrey, of Belgrave, and Hughes, of Wingham. On Seturday night a deputation of Lady True Blues called at the Methodist parsonage, Belgrave, and presented Rev. Mr. Godfrey with a splendid three- storey fruit cake; as an acknowledge- ment of his services to the order. Varna. MORE POLITICS.—On Tuesday after- noon, at 3 o'clock, Mr. Weismiller and Mr. John McMillan held a meeting here in the town hall. There was a good at- tendance. Reeve Torrance occupied the chair. Both gentlemen spoke one hour, and got a good, attentive hearing. FARM SOLD. —Mr. Thos. Robinson, of the BabylontLine, has sold his farm to Mr. Robt, Keys, and intends remov- ing to Manitoba in about two weeks. We all regret losing Tom and his estimable lady, as they were good citi- zens and obliging neighbors. POLITICAL MEETING. —On Saturday evening last Mr. John Reith, the poli- tical candidate, who was billed to speak in the town hall here, was on hand, but rather surprised the intelligent electors of this municipality by opening his meeting with prayer and reading a por- tion of Scripture from the Book of Joshua. Be stated that he wished to be honest, and occupied about an hour in attempting to point out the errors of Reformers, Conservatives and Roman Catholics, and closed by singing the doxology. THE OLD CHAMP4ON.—On Thursday last, Rev. Father Chiniquy delivered an Blyth. MONTHLY FAIR.—The monthly fair which was held on the 3rd inst., was a grand success. There were present a large number of buyers and a number of horses and cattle changed hand. WEDDING.—At the residence of Mr. Hugh McQuarrie, on Wednesday, 4th inst., Miss Janet McQuarrie was united to Mr. Robert D. Dunbar' of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, UnitedStates, by the Rev. A. McLean. The happy couple left on the -4.15 train for the south, amid showers of good Wishes -and rice. BURGLARY. — One night last week some person or persons -unknown broke into McKinnon & Powell's; T. Wat- son's and A. Taylor's stores and sup- plied themselves with the necessaries of life in the shape of groceries, clothing, etc. Accineses.—On the Fair day Master David Sellars wae kicked by a horse. He was picked up and aupposed to be dead, but by the skilful treatment of Dr. Sloan he is irnproving.—Miss Cum - tang fell one day last week and broke small bone in her ankle. We are pleas- ed to hear she is improving as well as can be expected.—Mrs. Curtis, who fell going home from church Sunday before last, is not improving as fast as the doctors would like, but we hope sips will be around in her usual health in a ahort time. Nora.—Mr. Samuel Beatty has mold his livery business to Mr.: Wm. Bell. Mr. Bell took possession on Monday, and as he has been a icitizen of thie ton for a long time, vrt Wish him suc- able address to a large audience oa the subject of "Dangers ahead from Roman - ism." His address was very instructive and was listened to With rapt attention. He pointed out that tnany of the dan- gers of Romanistn, were at our very doors, but itstreated those present not ta think harshly of the Roman Catholics, but to pray for them that they might be brought out of ignorance and darkneis into the love and light of the glorious gospel. After the lecture was over he presented or sale a large number of 4 books, of ' hich he isthe able and au- thentic author. The books were ren.dilg sold. 1 Hibbert. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death, of an old aettler, James Hills. Though Mr. Hills w/o; not one of the pioneers of this county, he was an early settler, and has resided here for a great number of years. He was born in the Parish of Greenlaw, Berwickshire, Scot- land, in ,the year 1810. In the year 1832 he married Jane Fairbairn, and in 1856, with their family of five sons and three daug ters, they came to Canada. Mr. Hills flrjat settled in Nianouri on a farm owne4 by his brother-in-law. Four years 1 ter he came to Tucker- eneith, and rented the farm now owned by Mr. Joseph Ward, on which he lived other four years. During that time, with the help af his sons he cleared hie farm in Hibbert, and thenremoved to it. In 1871 he built a fine brick house, and had only been in it a few weeks, when his partner in life died. Since that. time he has lived with his youngest son. He enjoyed good health up to two years ago, when he had a stroke of ap- polexy, from which he never fully re- covered. He was able to be about, how- ever, until two weeks previous to his ,death, when he took another stroke, to which he succumbed on Thursday morn' ing of last week. His family all survive him, with the exception of the youngest daughter, Christina, wife of Mr, George Caldwell, whoidied in Dakota seven years ago. Ti e deceased Was a consis- tent member of the Presbyterian church, and though never taking an ac- tive part in politics, always voted Re- form. CONGER. T. -1 -The concert given in Dub, lin last Ii'riday evening by Professor Scott, ofi Stella, and his pupils, Wa8 the best we ivere ever favored with. The chairmart, Thomas Ryan, Esq., opened b y a fevel suitable remarks, introducingl the Professor and pupils in the first chorus, '1 The Emigrant Ship." Thirty voices in four parte sang this and the other six; choruses in a manner which surprised and delighted the audience, considering the pupils have had only one term of lessons in the tonic -sol-fa reading. The voices blended admira- bly, the shaded and pianissimo effects being very artistic and effective and re- flecting great credit on the conductor.' The solos by the Misses O'Dea, Robbins, PRINTS. A couple of hundred pieces are now' in and every piece a different pattern. FLANNELETTES. Several good patterns in plaids and stripes, selling cheap. GINGHAM& Neat and choice patterns in goed qualities, fast colors. COTTONS. All widths, fine or heavy in white or grey, splendid value. SHIRTINGS. Good wearing goods, fast in color, and down at the lowest prices. OOTTONADES: The best makes in the best patterns, and in the best colors, the kind to give our customers satisfaction. 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 IVIcFaul, SEAFORTH. Hotham and McIlharghey were finely rendered and received much ap- plause. Miss Hotham sang, " We'd Better Bide a wee'," and responded to the hearty encore with "Tit for Tat." This is -Miss Hotham's first appearance in Dublin, and we hope to have the pleasure of hearing her again. Misit McIlhargy sang Jock o' Hazeldean, and responded with "Robin Adair.' This young lady's voice is very flexible and eympsthetic and readily lends itself to the demonstration of songs requiting expressive power. Miss O'Dea gave careful rendering of that favorite Iristi song,"Barney O'Hea," and fairly brought down the house. • She sang for en; - core, " Barney Take me Home Agaitar The quartettes and duets were also welt sung, especially the duett, " Gipey Countess" by Miss Hotham and Profes- sor Scott. They responded with "A B. C." The Professor himself has. a rich, full baritone voice of good range, and gave an effective rendering of that beau- tiful song, " The Midshipmite." He also gave us the comic Irish song, " Bat- lyhooly," and responded with " Ennis- curthy ;" being renalled again he gave, "They all Love Jack." Stephen. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.—CottriCil as- sembled as per adjournment on March 2nd, All members present. Minute* of last meeting read and signed. L. Deitrich gave notide that he would ap-- ply next meeting to have both his farms added to School Seetion 11. Trustees of School Section No.6 may govern them- selves accordingly. Mr.Ilicks to look after the welfare of the destitute in Centralia. Moved by H. Eilber, seconded by I. Sheritt that a by-law be passed to raise $12,000 in 6 years of $2,000 each year at 5 per cent. per annum. Debentures to be in market by July ist, 1891. Moved by J. Sherritt, seconded by 11. Eilber that permission is hereby granted to a certain Telephone Company to erect a line along road allowance across so much of Stephen as may be necessary to reach Grand Bend. After passing the follow- ing order a the council adjourned to meet again on firet Monday in April at 10 =o'clock when the path masters will be appointed.—F. Holtzman, use of house for election, $3; G. Keys, D. R. C., $3; V. Ritter, wealsC. R. $1; W. Brenner, gravel and damages,$5.70; I. Kenny, error statute labor, $1 ; L. McDonald, error assessment, $i; W. Eagleson,keep of indigent, $5; C. Falmer, tile across road, $2; municipal miscellany, $1; Mrs. Newcombe, $10; G. Brownentlary, $85; W. Mitchell, charity, $5; G. Brown, extra in collections, $4. C. PROUTY, Clerk. —Mr. Henry Squires, of Whalen, had. two of his little girle bitten by a ma& dog. It seems they were playing with. be, Td _ingRemv*• the animal and were not aware of it& N Campbell, of St. Mary's, has beenlinvited to become pastor of the - Cambridge Methodist ehurch in Lindsay, - and has accepted, subject to the action of the transfer committee. —Mist; Maggie Betteridge, of Downie, fell down some steps on Friday while carrying a crock. One of the broken fragments lacerated her wrist, severing. ' some of the chief arteries. —Mr. Alexander Cameron, of Mit- chell, was called to Oxford county on. Saturday, 21st ult., to see his dying mother, who passed away on the follow- ing Wednesday morning. Mr. Cams eron's father died- about two years ago. —Jai. Holman, of near Monkton, mot with a Very aerious accident- the other day that might have proved fatal. While drawing out .of the bush a log, it slipped and struck a sapling which flying back with great force struck Mr. Hol - man's knee, breaking his kneecap across the middle. —On account of ill -health, Mr. James Wilson, butcher, Mitchell, has decided to retire from active business. He is slowly recovering ftom a severe attack of typhoid fever, but his constitution has been badly impaired, and he does not expect omeyears.cattoberugged enough for work again - —An old folks party was ;given by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dickson, 8th con- cession, Elma, Tuesday night last week. 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