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The Huron Expositor, 1891-03-20, Page 8• TH Eort.--oil EXPOSITOR. - MARCH 20, 1891. DUTIES- ON GOODS. The duties we have to pay on our Spring imports of British and French DresstGoods amount to a good round sum, but we mutat haveem, as our cus- tomers are crying out for them. With pleasure we announce their arrival. Also opened this week Hata and Caps. Another large arrival of Readymacle Clothing in Men's, Youths', Boys and Children's Suits, the best made, trimmed and value in the trade. The Balance of our Overcoats and Furs to clear at cost at the Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House of Seaforth. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seatorth, EDWARD CASH WILL PAY THE Highest Market Price Hides, Sheep Skins and Raw Furs. GODERICIf STREET, SEAFORTH, 'futon Oximitot. DISTRICT MATTERS. • TILE LAST.— Catherine Grieve, relict of the late James Clowting, died at her retidence in Beverley, near Galt, on Sunday last at the age of 89 years. M re. Clowting was a sister of the late Jellies, John, Hugh and Thomas Grieve, of McKillop. She was the second old - Ft of the family and was the last survi- vor, All the rnembers of the family being now dead. She had been only three dap- confined to bed and although so old was tn full possession of all her faculties, FOOT 13A1,se—The Football Club of the Cellegiate Institute is officered for the coming season as below: Honorary c; ident,. G. A. Dewar; President, joint Smith ; Vies -President, J. J. Clennan ; Secretary -Treasurer, George Bethune; Captain, II,J,Crawford. Com- mittee, —C. Willis, J. Shortreed, J. sehton, The club expects to have the asteoance of some creek local players,, who are to be ie attendance this spring, and the team mean to leave nothing un- deoe to gain possession of the Hough Cup, a college trophy now held' by Wieelatock, GOOD HORSE.4 SLEIPPED.—Mr. Samuel Hateuth, of Griswold, felavitoba, who has here fors couple of weeks, left for borre on Tuesday. He took with him a eel.' -ad, sixteen head, of as fine horses as ever left Seaforth station. The lot es; t $2,092.50 delivered here, -/ Among the aumber was a magnificent pair of three-year-old mares purchased from lienry Meson, of Tuckersmith, for $425 ; these took the that prize at Lon- de!, lest fall • also a mare from Mr. W. J Dtekson, McKillop, for $225, and one fr\,,m Mrs. Gemtnill, of Tuckersmith, for $150. Prices still keep up for good' horses. • CENSUS C031‘,IISSIONERS.—The com- missioners whose duty it will be to superintend the taking of the Census in the Province of Ontario, have been. appointed and their names have been made public. The Province has been devided int e four districts. This part of the Province is in Division No. 4.1 Mr. Rufus Stephenson, of Chatham, is the Chief Census officer of the Division. Mr Ephraim D. Chamberlain, of Blyth, ie. the Commissioner for East Huron; Mr. John Torrance, of Stanley, for South Huron and Mr. Thomas E. Case, of Dungannon, for West Huron. Mr; Samuel Fuller, of Stratford, is the Com-. misaioner for North Perth, and Mr. George Leversage,of Fullarton,for South Perth. A NEW SOCIETY.—Mr. P. M. Platt: them, of Waterford, was in town fast week and organized a society_ here, in conoection with the order of Canadian Horne Circles. This order is a benevoli ent one, andhas for its object the social, moral and intellectual advancel meut of its members, and provides q beneficeary fund, from which membera are provided with a safe and reliable; life insurance at the lowest cost consistent with safety to those interested, From the interest shown by those who have become members of the Seaforth circle; there is every reason to believe that the ! new organization is likely to meet with considerable favor here, Ladies are admitted as well as gentlemen, and will no doubt add a social charm to the meetings. Life insurance for ladies is a new and popular feature in this order, -which has, during the last few years, be- come most popular in Ontario. The officers of the Seaforth circle aro: Past loLr, eder Mr. J. M. Beet; leader, Mr. T. G. Allen, M. A. ; vice leader, Mrs. C. W. Papst ; secretary, Mr. W. R. Counter ; treasurer'Mr. C. W. Papst ; firiancial secretary, Mr. C. M. Whitney; chaplain, Mrs. T. G. Allen ; marshal!, Mr. A. Bauslaugh ; warden'Mrs. C. M. Whitney; guard, Mrs. A. Baus- laugh ; sentinel, Mr. George B. Seott ; trustees, Messre. Pickard, _Allen and Whitney. Medical examiner, Dr. smith. The meetings are to be held on the first Friday evening in each month, and there is already the premien of a large Iltembership. \ CAmt•DELL VS.' SCOTT..—This case, which he of some local interest, got an other airing in the courts at Toronto a few days ago. It will be remembered the Defendant, Scott, got an order for his examinatien before trial reversed on appeal before Justice Falconbridge. if he plaintiff, appealing against this de- cision, this appeal was heard in the Di- visional Court before Chief Justice Galt and Justice Rose. The following refer- ence to this appeal is made in the Court reports " Judgment on appeal by the pleintiff from an order of Falconeridge, J., in chambers, reversiog an order of the master in chambers, allowing the plaintiff to examine the defendant for di novery before delivery of the 'state- ment of claim. The action was for slander, the werds imputed to the de- fendant charging the plaintiff, who is a physician, with malpractice. The court - held that the question, at what stage of the cause should an examination for dis- covery be permitted, was a question of tconvenience, and that the examination songht in this case was in the interests of justice and should he allowed under rule 566. Appeal allowed with costs to the plaintiff in any event." Mr. Gar - row, of Goderich is the Solicitor for Dr. Scott, and Mr. Stanley Hays, of this town, for Dr. Campbell. The procuring of such an order from the courts is a very rare proceeding, and the success which has attended Mr. Hay's efforts, as well as skill and acumen with which he has managed his case, shows him to abnepossiei sed of high legal knowledge dab ty, and to be a match for his older an more experienced opponent. • CUR' IING.—A rink match for the St. Marys 11ankard was recently completed by our urling Club. The match was finally on by Mr. A. Wilson's rink. The individual members of the rink then pleyed off with three pairs of st nes, the longest liver to hold the %i ta kard for this year. Dr. Tweddle can e out champion in this contest, and is,consequently, the holder of the tankard.—The three pairs of stones competition for the Seaforth Tankard, and played for by all the members of the club, was finally narrowed down to Mr. William Pickard and Mr. Alex, Wilson. These gentlemen played off on M nda,y, Me. Pickard comiug out vice to ious by one shot, and consequently ha the honor of holding the tankerd fo this Year,—The point game is still to be played. The club have not had many oa side matches this year, but they have had lots; of fun among themselves, and the game has been more popular this winter than ever before, The ice is still in good condition, and the boys would like to try their metal with some outside clubs before it breaks up. Who wi I be the first to "tread on the tail of me coat," t! - , et P./Via:MO; DAY- CELEBRATION.— Th •sae'red concert given in St, James' Roman !Catholic Church, of this town, on Tueiday ;evening last, was a grand su cease Eery 4,vailable seat in the ch rch was lillednong before the pro- ce dings commenced, and there could no have been fewer than 40 = present. Th musical pert of the programme was rendered &at by the full choir, who acduitted 'themselves exceedingly well in he various numbers taken up, the sol s of the individual membere being es ecially noticeable. The choir was 'eh! assisted by Miss Agnes Downey, of Irishtown, and also Mr, Michael Klinkhammer, of Dublin, whose well- kn wn voice is a tower of strength to any body of vocalists. At the conclu• sio of the concert, Rev. Dr. Kilroy, of Str tford, delivered an able discourse of 45 minutes' du ation, which Was moat at ntively list ned to by the large audience. Tb h reverend doctor' has a ver, fine delive y, and, coupled with a co mending p essence, compels atten- tio from even he most careless. It is ma y yeare sine he spoke in Seaforth bef re, and tho e who had the pleasure of 1 ntening to im on Tuesday evening 1 est would like if his visits here were ill ire frequent. Taken altogether, the le affair wa a splendid success, and espected p stew of St. James' has be proud of this, his forth, to duly celebrate of the illustrious patrop wh the eve y reason t first eflort in Se the nniversary of I eland. $'45 in gold f r a wife. We will give to thb first person telling -us before June 1st, 1891, where in the ible the word " wife " is first found 8100 in gold to the next, $50; to the third; 25;8to the ourth, 820; to the -fifth, $15 ; to the sixth, 810 to the next 25, $5 each ; to the ret 25, 82 each. To the person sending in the last correct answer,we will give 8L00 in gold, To t e next to the last $50, and so on same as from the first. With your answer send 25c in silve1 , or 27c in stamps,- for a box of Dr. Cole's Bloo and Liver Pi Is, the best blood, liver and stom ch pill ever made. Sure cure for sick head oho. Don't ripe. Iterneniber the pres- ents re absolute') free, being given away to adve tise Dr. Col 's Perfect Pills and Family Bern dies. At the :lose of the contest the names and 'ddresses of a 1 the prize winners will tip. - pear in this paper. We refer you to the, Traders' Ban of Orillia. S nd at once and be first.' Ad - dreg , lIoNtE Sreci lc Co., Orillia, Ont. 1214)(10 Noxos Drills victorious; over 30,000 Nox on Hoosier Drills now in use in Canada. Call nd see sample drill at John Dorsey's car- riage shop, Seaforth. THOMAS BROWN, agent, Seat rth. i 1214-1 ! L 1.1,03 T'vOL LEES. —The Seaforth Foun- dry i now turning out some of the best improv- ed L nd Rollers, and invite farmers to see them befo e buying elsewhere. T.,T. COLEMAN. 1214 mee Hur Hen cide for Ern libe di p1 etas 25 c to r is a Urn HUBON SPRING SIIOW.—At a ing of the Directors of the South n Agricultural Society helcl. at all on Wednesday last, it was de - to hold the annual Spring Show the exhibition of entire stock at efield on Tuesday, , April 14th. A al list of prizes will be given, and a ma for the best animal he each . Hitherto the gate fee hire been nts, but the directors have decided duce it this year to 15 cents. This hence which will, no boubt, be ap- preciated by ther public, and should bring, out a much increased attendance. Thetje will, also, as last year,be.e, grand parale of all the prize animals, and the shosf promises to be the moat attractive that has yet been held. We understand that the Exeter spring show will be held on t e 15th, the following day, and the Cred ton on the 16th, the day after Exet r.—At the same meeting it was arra ged to hold the next fall show at Exet r, in connection with the Stephen and 1ITaborne Branch, the Branch agree- ing t contribute the sum of $800 and the iding Society to give a prize list of $1 300. :A if,EASA NT EVENT. —A correspond- ent f om Blenheim Township, Oxford coun y, says: I beg space in your • ostee ed jourrtal to put on record one of th most interesting events that has occur ed in this neighborhood for some time. , The occasion was a sort of fare- well 1 arty and presentation to Henry Waters, Esq., who is about to leave' this eicinity and take up his abode in Seafo th. Mr. Waters has been a iesi- dent if this place for some forty-eight long years. Ahcordingly, when he in - time ed his int ntion of leaving us, an itsaminse a8senjblage of his old neigh- bors gathered into his residence on Wed esday evenitig, 4th inst., and pre- pare' to do him honor. • Robert Mc- Grew was Bppoin bed chairman and pre- -8ided throughout the evening with his usual tact and good humor. Rev. Mr. Beatt e, the esteemed pester of our hoat, read long and complimentary address, after which Walter Edmiston, a ven- erabl old neighbor, presented Mr. Wate s with a beautiful goldtheaded ebone cane, bearing the following in- scription: "Presented to H. Waters, by hie Blenheim friends, March, 1891." Mr. Waters is a man of considerable' nerve but his quivering lip indicated an emotien very difficult to contend with, However, he nienaged in a few singular- ly appropriate words to express his heartfelt thapl4e, and with characteristic frankness inti ated that he was being too highly h nored, as he • had never done anything but his simple duty. The chairman then called upon all the gen- tlemen present to make a ,few remarks, or sing a song. Some took advantage of the latter offer, but the majority held forth at rate that clearly stamp- ed this part ox the programme as "a flow ef soul or feast of reason." A sumptuous tea, was next disposed of,after whicii the young people,taking advantage of their host's good humor, induced him to allew them o "trip the light fantas- tic fok a spell, ' while the mild folks fell into politics ad disposed of the N. P. and U. R. a suited their respective creed. Mr. 1ditor, such gatheringil as the above are f more than ordinary in- tereet. In faiji they will soon be looked i upon as 'a in tter of historieal impor- tance, becanselin our boot and his aged neighbors and Compaiiione we are priv- ileged to look Upon perhaps the most in• teresting classj of people that will ever be seen in Caneida, viz.: our pioneere,— men who first saw this country as a howling wildeft. new's, but whose strong arms and brav hearts failed not until they had brought it into its present fair Condition. But they are wearing fast away, and the privilege of convers- ing with one i)f those noble, sterling pioneer fathers or mothers will ere long be past. While we have them, let us honor them. 1= am sure you will join me -in wishing Mr. Waters many happy days around your town, with his cane,—A GUEST. [Mr, Waters has taken up his abode in E mondville. We have pleasure in welcoming him to our midst, and we hope h will long be spared to go Out and in mong us,- Eta] 0--. TILE LATE J NES CARNOCIIAN.— Mr. James Carnoch in, of the 2nd concession of Tuckersmit , died on Monday lastest the age of 77years. Mr, Ca,rnochan was a member f the noble armytof pio- ) neers, whose r nks are being depleted i so rapidly. H was born in the parish of Gerthan, 'dircudbrightshire, Scot- land, He came to Canada ie 1833, and in cbmpany with his brothers and other friends settled in Tuckersmith. He then took up the farm on which he con filmed to liv until the time of his death, After I ving in this country two years he returtied to the old country, but did not sta there long, and rettirn- ing to Tucke smith he soon married Miss Jane Lan sborough, sister of the Messrs. La,ndsb rough, of Tuckersmith, , who still sur res him. They had a family of fou two sons and two daughters, nonq of whom are now liv- -- ing, He has been a severe sufferer from rheurnetism for years, but he has only been seriously i 1 for about a month. He :area a Reforme in politics and a con- sistent and w rthy member of Union Presbyterian C urch; 13rucefield. He was an honorab e, good living man, and has gone to receive the reward of a well spent and useful life. • ENTERTAINMENT.—A musieal and literary entertainment was given in . the basement of the Presbyterian church in i this town by he Christian Endeavor Society on;Mon ay evening last. The basement was well filled, and a very en- tertaining programme was presented. Readings were given by Mrs, Ferguson, Misses Cavan a d Sloan, and Messrs. Crawford and J hnston. Mrs. R. Laid- law and Miss J. Scott favored the audi- ence with a we l-renderedi vocal duet. An instrumental solo was Wen by Miss Ewing, and an i strumental duet by the Misses Wilson. Mr. A. K. Chittenden read e very e tertaining, instructive and well-prepar d paper on "Chist, our Righteousness." Rev. Mr. McDonald was also to have given an address, but as he .did not e pent to be present had obtained a subst tute in Mr. D. D. Wil- son, who gave a vety appropriate ad- dress. The char wive occupied by the President, Miss hompson. The enter- tainment throug out was very pleasing to all, and we re sure that another would be gladly welcomed. This Society is in a peosperous condition, and is doing a splendid werk, LOCAL BRIEFS.—There were 79 votes more polled in South Huron at the last election than there were in 1887. Hay polled 96 more; Hullett, 14 more; Stanley, 59 mor ; and Tuckersmith 10 more. Bayfield polled 6 fewer • Mc- Killop, 64 fewer and Seaforth, 30 fewer. —There will be grand concert in Card - no's Hall on t e evening of Friday, April 3rd, uncle the auspices; of - the Mechanics' Insti ute. Keep yourselves disengaged for tliat evening, as this will be the -great ev nt of the season.—Mr. D. MeRatcliffe, who has been in Ontario for a couple of w eleS purchasing stock, for a ranche and creamery, of which he is manager, at Cochrane, Alberta, left for borne on liVednesday. He took with him eight car lotto a of stock and imple- ments, embraci g ' heroes, breeding mares, cows, she i p, pigs, poultry, wag- gons, plows, & .id r. Ratcliffe is a t hustler and a wo ke , and we are glad to learn that he las ot a good, location for his business a d xcellent prospects of success.—Mr. oh Lounsberry has returned home. 'As laid up with a cancer on the Hp, for which he is under medical treatmen , and hopes soon to be around again. ---i r. M. Tagney, who has been residing in it hell for seine time, has returned to Seaforth to live. He has purchase the beautifili build- ing lot lately own d (by Mr. A, Goven- lock, and adjoini g the property of Mr. Darwin, and will rect a brick :residence on it. -1 -Mr. Aaro Tyerman, brother of Mr. Josiah Tyer an, who hasl been in this vicinity visit ng friends for some weeks', returned ome on Monday. Mr. Tyerman formerl lived in Hullett, but has been a resident of Manitob& for ten years, aud has a 1 rge farm neer Bran- don. ---Mr. T. W. Duncan has been laid up for several da s, but is now able to attend to busin a again.—The Pelee Island correspondent of the Amherst - burg Echo makes the following refer- ence to Dr. F, E ing, son of our esteem- ed. townsman, Mr, C eo. Ewing: "There is a good deal of sicknees on the Island at present, princi ally from colds, ow- ing to the cha geable weather. Dr. Ewing is quite busy. day and night. The doctor is quite su 'celesful, and is well liked here." We opgratulate our young friend on his succ Behind hope he may continue to prosperi—Mr. Lawson, edi- tor of the Finaciiil Times, London,' England, who is &t present on a visit to Canada, spent st night in Seaforth last week with hissiser, Mrs. Robert Wil- son. He intenila 'going as far west as the Pacific Coat before his return home. —The blizzard -of Friday and Saturday last did not improve the roads much, as there is neither good sleighing or wheel- ing. Some plac s the roadi are bare, and other places the snow is piled up several feet deep.—We are pleased- to -learn that Mrs. Wm. Jones, who has been laid up with a severe illness for some time, is now in a fair way of re- covery.—Mr. M. R. Counter has dis- posed of his property on Main street, in which Mr. W R. Counter's jewelry store is situated, to Mr. John Thomp- son, of MoKillop, for $4,500.—Our neighbor, the town of Clinton, is seek- ing from the Legislature authority to consolidate its debenture debts, which amount to $29,000,and issue deben- tures to redeem fthe out -standing bonds as thy fall due.—The handsome secre tary, ffered as a prize to ticket holders at th skating carnival on the rink on Friday evening •last, was awarded to Mr. ,Alexander Wilson, who held1 the luckynumber—Next Friday bring Good Friday, and a public holiday, all the stores and vther business places will be closed. Friends in thecouutry should note this, and save themselves disappointment by coming to town to do business on that day.—Miss Josie Fair, of Clinton, has been visitin at the Manse for t j past week.—Briga ier Philpott and ife will conduct ten days special vival services at the Salvation Ann Barracks, commeneiog! Saturday, Marc 21st. All are welconse.! —On ecount if next Friday being al public holiday, he meeting of the m,ene- bers of the McKillop Fire Insurance. Company has ben changed until the fold lowing day, Sat rday, March 2Sth. CouNcie Doletts,—The town council, met for the tra eaction of business cn Monday evenin last. Mr. James Srnith. was allowed one hundred and ninety] dollars on wo d, and the same was ordered to be aid. Accounts to ;the amount of $318 40 wer passed, andde- benteres ordere to b issued for the same. At the questof Wm, Bad an- tyne, secretary f Pub1c school bo rd, one thousand d liars as placed to the, credit of the s id Pu tic school bo rd, JaMee A. An erson 1 was appal ted sanitary inspect r for 1891, at a salary of $25, By-law No. 2 for 1890, r gu- lating the prices to the users of the Eleotric light, Ives amended so as to make the charges 15 cents for one arc light and 12 cents for each additl nal light, and 5 cents for each incandescient light, and the croon in charge of the electric lights to collectthe amounts from the users weekly and pay the same over to the town treasurer. A debenture for $14 was ordered to be issued to be town collector for taxes not collect We for 1889. On motion, the regular m et - inlets of council for 1891 will be held on the second Monday in each month, at 8 o'clock p. m. The electric light c m- mittee was requested to have the en- gineer at Coleman's foundry examine the engine at the electric light 'station, and also to have Coldan & Co., of Galt, send a practical man to remedy any- thing that may be wrong with the en- gine, providing they find it necessary to do so. Council then adjourned to meet again on the second Monday in April, at 8 o'clock p. m, FOR MANITOBA.—A large number of people left this vicinity for Manitoba on Tuesday last. When the train pas ed Seaforth there were two peasenger c re well filled, and there were also abeut five cars of stock and settlers effects. The following parties went from Tucker - smith and Stanley: George, Albert and William Plewes ; Alex. Forsythe, junior; John Chesney, Wm. Daymen, Henry Dayman, John Elgie, Jae, Mc- Tavish and Donald McTavish. These were all from Tuckersmith, andthose of them who have families had them with them. The following went from Stn - ley: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mustard, As. Aikenhead and sod; D. Wilson and John Robson, with their families; James Little, Thos. Little and wife and Miss M. Little; ,r. Morden, Peter Dodds apd John Craig, of McKillop. Mr. S. Han- nah also returned by the same train, There were others, butwe are unable to get their names. The palty embraced some cf the oldest and beat settlers of Huron, as well as many -splendid younn, men, and, without one exception, they will make the most valuable settlers in the new Province. They go to various parts, and will be distributed pretty well over the Province. While we are sorry to lose them from Huron, we hope their brightest hopes may be more than re- alized in the new land. - --- . Brucefleld. PERSONAL.—Mrs. George Parks, of Goderich, has been visiting her sister, Mi. Alex. Forsythe, for the past Vivo weeks. FARMERS INSthIITE.—The farmers intend holding.a.n Institute in the Royal Teniplars Hall on Friday evening, March 27th. A good programme is being pro- vided, as the billa will show. We hope it will be a grand success. The Foresst- era, who meet in the same hall, haye postponed their meeting until the fel. lowing week. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. Thomas Rose, our popular station agent, died sudden y in his office on Tuesday morning, l7th inet. He had been unwell for some time with heart affection. On Tuescley morning he felt considerably better arid walked over to the office, spoke to his son John a moment, sat down in his chair and instantly expired. He wes the second agent since the road was opened, and had held his office wit marked acceptance for 15 years. He was a gentleman of eterling and Chri tian integrity, and highly esteemed b all who knew him. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Brussels on Thursday, and were followed from his home to the station by a large concou7 of friends. A short service was co - ducted at the house by Itev, Jas. Wall- er, pastor of the Methodist church, 4f which the deceased wee a membet, assisted by the Rev. J. Ile `Simpson, of Union church. He leaves 1a, sorrowing widow and six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the village ari1d community. MANITOBA AND THE N )RTII‘VET. - Six carloads of stock, far ing imple- ments, furniture, etc., left here on Tues- day for Manitoba. Among those leaving were Messrs. Wm. Mustard, Jas. and Donald McTavish, W. T. Plewea and brother; Wm. Robinson a d Mr. Wil- son of Varna; Mr. Jame Aikenhead anceon, Alex. Forsythe an.1. family, Of Brucefield, A large number of friends gathered to say farewell arid ;see them off, and quite a number weet out to Sea - forth where others were Waiting. Onr village loses one family, that of Mie Forsythe, who, though only with us :for .. 1 little over a year, .were highly esteemed. The boys ,i James and Willie, were good boys and general favorites among the lads'alwsys taking an active part in day andSableath School, and the games of foot ball, etc. They all carry ,with them the best wishes of their many friends for their future prosperity. OLD LONDON.—The illustrated lecture on Old London by Mr. D. W. Campbell in the Royal TemPlars Hall, last Mon- day evening, was exceedingly fine. The views by the lime light were simply grand. Some present, who had been ha London, said they ceuld follow the lec- turer from street to street, and from place to place, and the views presented appeared really like London again, i Harlack. MARRIAGE BELLS.—A very pleasant event took place on Wednesday at the residence of Mr. Robert Sinith, near here, at which Mr. Robert McKay, a prosperous young farmer 4f Tucker - smith, and Miss Jane, t e second daughter of Mr. Smith, wer the lead- ing participants. The twain were made one by Rev. Mr. Musgrave, in the presence of a goodly numb r of the ; friends of the young couple. Mrs. Mc- Kay Wa0 a universal favori e in this vicinity, and while heetiende are sorry to lose her from our midet they are pleased she is going to such 4 pleasant home, and all wilt unite in ishing her and her worthy htisband leng h of days, prosperity and happiness. Stanley. COUNCIL,—At the last meeting of the Stanley Council, Mr. Thorpas Wiley was appointed Collector for the present year. The Clerk, was insteucted to procure a book case for township pur- poses and also a copy of Harrison's Manual for the use of the coupeil. The petition Of Mr. Scheibe and ethers re• spectivg the separating certain lots from School Section No. 9 Hay and Stanley, and annexing them to Sell ol Section No. 12 Hay, was laid over, he council adjourned to meet again o Tuesday May 26th next at ten o'clock • m. a Court of Revision and for other general business. • Virest Wawanos NOT10.—Owing to the reckent snoW storm the mail frotn Blyth w s stopped on Saturday. It being the &et time this winter.—Mr. A. Cameron, of the north boundary, has rented his place and gone to join MS SOUS in M nitoba.— The Good Templaes, of St. H lens, held their annual oyster supper o Monday evening last. There was a large turn- out considering the rough Weather,— Mr. Robert Barbour, of Erin townehip, is visiting in the neighborheod. Mr. ice cage, g to take ougheed, he Flynn he price • Barbour ia the possessor of a and dame rumor says he is goi a bird home with him,—Mr. of Donnybrook, has bought farm, on the 9th concession i ; paid s about $3,000. 1 , Zurich. LOCAL NOTES.—Mr. Andre* Gasho, of the i4th concession, has sold his farm to his nephew, Joseph Gasho. He intends to go to IStichigan.—Mrs. Mary Ramsire, 'has sold her farm to Henry Eicher. She intends to move 'to Michi- gan.—MiSs Bloch, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the guest of her uncle, Mir. H. Well --Mrs. Sam. Latta came home from Toronto with her little 4aughter, who had an operation perform d on her throat while there. A piece o a hazel nut shell was found in the thr at. The child was relieved of it, and iS now all ' right again.—Mrs.Sinton Matter started for Berne Junction, Michigan, a few days ago, on a visit to his sister and other friends. — Miss Anpie Fee has quit the dressmaking ;business's, we understand, on account of 41 health. There being no dressmaker here now, there is a first-class opening for one, as the season is coming on, and a good one will find plenty of work. 11 Kippen. i WEisMILLER'S specials in the; tailoring department of 811, 813 and 815 Suits made to order, are claimed to be the best value in the,, county. Stock excellent, fit and wdrkmanship guaranteed ,• 200 pieces of new and st dish Prints jtist opened out, also a large ass rttnent of Shirting's and Cottonades to hand. i We invite inspection and couaparison of prices J D. Wmis- MILLER. ' LOCALS. -/-The exodus still olontieneuinea. Messrs. Wm, Dayman, John Elia and John Chesney, together with their fam- ilies, left on Tuesday last for the North- west. We wish them success in their new honie,—Our popular landiord, Mr. H. Shafer, has taken possession of the Commercial hotel, Clinton and his familiar face is missed on the street.— Mr, John Moffatt intends moving on to his farm in the near future.--eBusiness has been somewhat quiet on steconnt of the stormy weather, but is expected to improve very shortly.—AM agitation, which is to result in the erection of a hall for the village, has been se t on foot, with, we believe, favorable proepects. Ethel. i, 1 1 Nures.—Business has been very quiet for the past few days on account of the very rough weather.—Mr. Thomas Tailor is recovering slowly feom the accident he received some time ago. His many friends wish to see him l around again.—Mr. Wm. Tindall and Wife left last Tuesday for,, the Northweist. His brothers, David and Moody, achompan- ied him. We wish them every isuccess. --Quite an excitement was oceasioned in our usually quiet village last Week by a number of roughs who had goioutside of too much tangle leg, and- emu,sed themselves fighting, yeMng and using profane language, to the great annoy- ance of peace loving citizens. If the like occurs again an example should be made of the culprits. Hullett. Conhcate—At the last meeting of the Hullett Council complaint was made to the Conncil respecting a rail fence on road allowance opposite lot 23,1 conces- sion 12, which is causing an obstruction of the public highway. The clerk was authorized to notify Mr. Andrew Tay- lor, the occupant of said lot, to iave the fence removed forthwith. Ax allow- ance of $2 a week was made to Widow Stinson, of Manchester, and $1.50 a week to Robert Kitty, this to be ex- pended under the direction of Council- lor Churdhill. The tendera accepted for the supplying of Elm plank, were those of Messrs. E. Butt, M. Sprung and L. Macdonald, of Walton. The sum of $400 was voted for township improvements during the year ; $80 to be expended under the directions of each councillor. The auditor -a' statement and abstract of the township treasumr's accounts up to the end of 1890, was laid before the council, carefully examined, passed, and a•copy to be filed in the clerk's office. Varna. FOR MANITOBA.—On Tuesday last the following, with their families left for Manitoba : Messrs. Thomas Robin- son, John Wilson, Charles Wilson, James Aikenhead and Thomas Plow* These are good, energetic men, and we hope they will be successful. NOTES.—On Tuesday evening last a very eticcessful social was held under the auspices of the Royal Templars of Temperance. An excellent progranitne was furnished. Proceeds amounted to $14.—We are very sorry to say that Mrs. Morrow has been laid up for the past week. We hope to see her genial face soon again.—Mrs. R. Haxby and family are visiting friends in this vicin- ity.—We are very much pleased to see Mies Maggie Taylor home from Detroit. She is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rathwell. Grey. ToWNSIIIP FINANCES.—The auditors statement shows the receipts for this townehip for the year 1890 to be $18,516, of which amount the township taxes made $16,878, and the Govern- ment and County grants for schools, $934. The disbursements for : the year amounted to $18,860, being made up in part of the following sums: Roads and bridges, 51,984; gravel, $311 ; officers' salaries $836 ; charity, $247 ; county rate, $4,221 ; railway coupons, 5420; Govornment drain, $507; schools, $6,388. The year was commenced with a balance of $496 in the treasury and closed with a balance of $152. The liabilities of the township amount to $8,685, and the assets to 58,721 Of the liabilities, $7,000 are for railway deben- tures due on the 17th of September next, and to meet these there is an assett of 57,900 deposit in the Bank of Hamilton at Winglsam. Barfie1d. MORE new goods received this week at H. F. Edwards'. New Prints, Sateens and Dress Goode. Aldo a choice assortment of Felt and Straw Hats, 1214 NOTES.—Lieut. McCullough is spend- ing a two weeks vacation at her home in Barrie.—Mrs. Ste her left on Tu ;eday for a few menthe' 1riait to her daughter in Cleveland. Witter Stalker accom- panied her and intends remaining till next winter. He wiH be greatly mined by his many frien s.—Miss Molly Mc- Auley, who has een visiting for some time here, returned to her home . in Southampton this' week.—During the past few days eevejral young people have left for Manitoba 4nd Dakota. Among thein are: Mr, Pollock and Mies Martha Pollock, esers. 8. Hannah, 1h Patterson, Jas, I:h vison and H. Peck,— The Plymouth Br thren held meeting's in the Town Hall n Sunday afternoon and Wednesday nd Friday evenings this week. • Glen arrow. NOTES.—Miss Bila Wylie is visiting' Liends in fiend k this week.—Mr. Bently, of Blyth was here last week vieiting former n ighbors.—Mr. John Green, jr., has go e to Wroxeter, where he intends to reed e during the coming surnmer.—Mr. R ddeway will sell his stock and implem nts by public auction to-morrow.—Owir g to the recent snow storm the roads in a great many places are unfit for the wheels and again in other places there is no sleighing, so that people are placed in a dilemma regarding the proper vehicle to be used. —A social, in connection with the Young Women's Willing Workers' So- ciety of 13luevale Preebyterian church, was held at Mr. Fraser's, on Wednesday evening, 11th inst The bad condition of the roads did not prevent a large crowd from gathering for an evening's enjoyment. After a short entertainment a collection was taken up, which amounted to $17..15. Morris. • PERSONALS.— Mr. Alton Anderson, who has recently returned front Mani- toba, was renewing acquaintencea on the 8th line last week. Mr. Anderson intends -studying dentistry in Brussels. —We are glad to announce this week that Mr. David Moore is slowly recov- ering from a severe attack of congestion of the lunge. We hope to soon hear of his entire recovery.—Mrs. Wm. John- ston, of Port Moody, tritish Columbia, visited some of the residents of the 8th line, previous to taking. her 'departure for her Western home. FOR MANITOBA.—Messrs. James Bol- ger, jr., Adam and John Sholdice and Johnston McDowell left on Tuesday for Cypress, Manitoba, and on the following day MesSrs. John McCallum, Alfred Button and Wm. Clennan left for Bran- don, Manitoba. We wish these young men abudant success in the West. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday even- ing a number of the 'friends and neigh- bors of Mr. Alfred Button assembled at the residence of Mr. George Smith to wish him a pleasant journey and a suc- cessful future- in the Prairie Province, and also to present him with a few pres- ents to ,show the high estimation in Which he is held by the people of this vicinity. • Mrs. George Jackson read a neatly worded address and Mrs. Peter Jackson presented Mr. Button with a Bible, gold chain and fountain pen. Mr. utton, who was completely taken by surprise, made a very suitable reply. The presentation being over, a number present favored the company with vocal and instrumental music, and the even- ing's enjoyment was brought to an end by singing "Sweet Bye and Bye." Roelkerville. A SILVER WI DDING.—One of the j moat enjoyable e enings was spent at the residence of ,r.Gavin Ross,Govean- side Farms London read, on Tuesday ! evening last. The occasion was the celebration of the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Roes. At the hour of seven o'clock -the guests began to assemble from Exeter, Bengali and the many friends of _the neighborhood, till their commodious house was well filled. The numerous and costly presents showed the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Ross are held by the great aasernbly pre- sent. From seven to nine tea was ser- ved, and to which ample justice was done by all, as the tables groaned with fowl and other geed things. When tea was oier popular amusements were kept up till it was time for all to wend their way homeward, feeling sorry that the evening passed aWay so quickly. Before parting all united in wishing Mr. and READ THE NEWS. Our Millinery Opening We have now been in Seaforth 'for several years and most of you have seen, some, or it may be, all of our elegant shows upon opening days. But few, however, are aware of the long, tedious hours of labor entailed upon the assist- ants, and the amount of damage done te the goods in making these variety ex. hibitions. You have seen the graceful hangings of Plushes,,Silks and Satins—you have seen the net work of Ribbons and Laces suspended from the ceiling, and the walls decorated with flowers and beautit ful trimmings, all beautiful to look at, but that was on the opening days, Could you but take a look behind the scene after the opening was overt tile picture would not be quite so enchant - i ing. You may not have though of it this way before, but experience mer- chants know well, that, when these deli. +sate goods are taken from their folds, cards or boxes, they loose their fresh - nese, and in many cases become subse- quently almost unsaleable.As itisourde- sire to have constan tan tly the choicestand freshest goods for our customers, we in- tend for the present to cease from our ;usual elaborate decorations, and give i our particular attention to a first-class show of Trimmed Millinery, which after all is the prime object to every lady on opening day, When It Will Be. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 2nd, 3rd and 4th, our Trimmed Millinery will bo'open to the public for inspection. We shall make a very fine display of hats and bonnets, all ready to look into our large mirror. Tho shapes and styles will be the latest and the materials particulerly good. Flowers will be Seen in almost every variety,and the Mien roses, dahlias, and forget-me- nots, will predominate. Ribbons in gold and silver tinsel effects will be used largely, laces will also have their say as well ae pearls,' beads, span- gles and ornaments. We have a very choice lot of goods in store for you, and our windows, shelves and oounters will be well filled. There will be no famine as far as goods are cSncerned. The tables will be loaded, and upon extend- ing a cordia invitation to all, we may add that it will be NO HALF SHOW, we are asking you to- come and see. All welcome. Edward McFaul, SEAFOR,TH. tasmemetesee Mrs. Ross continuled health and happi- ness, and many were the hopes express- ed that they may be spared to celebrate their golden wedding. Brussels. . BRIEFS.—Business is quiet just now,. but it is the time of the year that such is to be expected.—Dr. W. J. R. Holmes was in town this week.—Mr. Wm..Beirnes, of Henfryn, has sold his hotel, at Walton, to Mr. John Weiss, of Stratford, for $2,700, posseesion to - be given this fall. This is a good sale. DEATIIS.—On Monday morning last Mrs. George flaycroft, tvidow of the late George Haycroft, died at the resi- dence of her father, David Rose. Mrs. Haycroft has been sick for a. long time, She spent last summer in Kansas for the benefit of her health, but with no avail. She died from consumption, the same as her husband. The deceased leaves at family of one boy and one girl.— In Toronto, on the 16th of March, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. F. Stewart, Mr. Robert _Leckie, formerly of Grey, passed away. Mr. Leckie was one of the early pioneers of the township. He came here from the eastern part of Ontario, and hewed out a home for himself on the 12th conces- sion of Grey, a mile east of Cranbrook. This he sold a few years ago to Mr. John Carnochan. He also boat his part- ner in life about this time, and has - sine° been visiting with the family, sometimes with one and then with an- other. While staying last summer with his daughter, Mrs. Garrow, in Muskoka, he caught cold from a wet- ting he got while fishing, and never got over it. His remains were interred at Cranbrook on Thursday. Dublin. MAILS STOPPED.—Mr. John Keefe, of Dublin, purchased a number of cattle from farmers in Hibbert, to be delivered at Seaforth on Monday last. On the - previous Friday he mailed cards to the parties, asking them not to take the cattle in. On adcount of the storm, however, the mail between Dublin and Staffs did not go out that day, and con- sequently the parties did not get their cards, and took the cattle to Seaforth on Monday, as agreed upon, but they were greatly disappointed at not meet- ing the purchaser of the cattle and had to take them home again. On hearing of their diaappointment, however, and that they. had not got the notices sent them, he called on them all, paid for the cattle paid all expenses for their trip and had them delivered at Seaforth again on Thursday, when they were shipped. —Knox Presbyterian church, St. Marys, was burned Monday morning. The fire was first noticed at about 7 o'clock, in the basement. Through negligence of those in charge,both steam and hand engines were out of order and refused to work, and the magnificent edifice was totally destroyed before the eyes of hundreds without the first particle of water being thrown upon it. The fire originated from the furnace, and must have been smouldering nearly all night. The building is insured in the Western for 55,000, and the loss is estimated at about 815,000. 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