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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-04-10, Page 86 • • ' • • 1 • -- E HURON EXPOSITOR. CLOTHING. The LARGEST STOCK in the County; The BEST FITTING arments The BEST TRIM ED and MADE, " And the CL4pSEST PRICES are to be found at Pickard's. CARPE T S. Our Stock of Carpetslw And select, embracing th colorings in Br4se1s, Unions, Cord Mattings a gain Clothing and Dry G 11 be found large, new newest _designs and tapestries, All Wools, d Hemps. The Bar - ods House. WM. ICKARD, T. Kid 's old stand, Seaforth. EDWAR WILL P Highest Ma FO Hides, Sheep Raw .GODERICH STRE CASH Y T HI, rket Price Skins and. urs. T, SEAFORTII. poitor. DISTRICT ATTERS. EGMONDVILLE LAC OSSISTS.—A well attended and enthusieetie meeting of the lacrosse players of Eg ' ondville was held on Wednesday venin4 for the purpose of re -organizing for tIiis seasons cam- --pitign. The following cfEcers were elect- ed : Honorary Presi ent, George E. l Jackson • Honorary iVice-President, Jacob McGee; Presideet, W. McDou- _ gad' ; Vice -President, IR. E. Jackson; Captain, F. Dorsey; SecretanyeTreasii- -rer W.Elliott ; Committee, F. -Weiland, C. kruse, W. Calleghan, J. Jackson, J. Ferguson; H. Jackson was appoint- ed Field Captain. It i was decided to iced" the club "The Shemrocks," and. to enter the competition for the flags. Tnet CONGERT.—The concert in aid of the Mechanics' Institute, on Friday -evening laat, was fairly well attended, considering the rough and unfavorable !nether. The concert on the whole was a very good one. The singing of Maggie Barr was rea ly excellent, her -rendering of The Land o' the Leal" being alone Well wo th the price of admission to hear it. She is a splendid ainger of Scottish slangs ; she enters thoroughly into the spirit of her selec- tion, articulates plai ly and does the Scottish dialect correc ly and naturally. Mr, Edward Walsh, in his first appear- ance before -a Seafortle audience, won much favor, and he bids fair to become a popular singer. He has a clear, sweet, -powerful voice, and wel are sure that all who listened to him Friday night will be pleased to hear him again. Mr. George ni`leott and Mr. John Murray, in their comicalities, brought down the house every time. The quarrttes by Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Mies Killoran and Mr. •James Scott, were 'w ll rendered and were very pleasing to t e audience. Mr. -Crawford gave an exce lent reading, and the chairman, Dr. Oar pbeil,recited the Bettie of Killicrankie n excellent style. The Ocarina ' duette, by the McLeod Brothers, were among he most pleasing features of the enteetainment. The music produced on th' se novel instru- ments is sweet and clear and they were skilfully piaye4l. Mies Ewing and Miss Brett presided at the piano and played the accompaniments. The en- . teetainment fully justified the expecte-, tions formed of it, and netted about $201 lot the Institute after paying all ex -1 p nses. . TIIE MILLINERY IOPENINGS.—The several millinery establishments in Sea - forth had their opening da.ye on Friday and Saturday last. The weather was anything but favorable for the occasion, but notwithstanding this drawback a large number of the ladies both from town and country, being unable no doubt to resist the temptation, braved the storm and- mud to come out and see the numerous nice things on exhibition. We are sure they were well repaid for their time and trouble, as a finer display of millinery goods than was on exhibition at the establishments of Messrs. Mc- Faul, Duncan, Pickard and Hoffman, was never seen in Seaforth before, and that is saying a good deal. The estab- lishments of Seaforth have a wide and enviable reputation for the variety, style and excellence of their millinery goode, and as a result they annually draw a large patronage not alone from their own immediate sphere of custom - ere, but attract patronage fro= other towns and villages, and some from ?on- siderable distances. The &di -actions this year being even- greater than ever 'before, we have no doubt but the repu- tation of Seaforth as a great emporium for millinery goods will be increased and the trade of our millinery houses correspondingly enlarged. In no; place outside of the large cities can 'better satisfaction be got than in Seaforth, while here better goods can be obtained for less money than in the large and more pretensious city establishments. Hunan STEDENTS.—We are pleased to observe that the young men of Huron have taken good rank, in many instances taking a foremost position, at the spring -.examinations of the various institutions of learning which they are attending. In the first piece we notice that Mr. J. D. Edgar, son of Mr. James Edgar, of Ifowick, and Mr. D. M. Buchanan, a rative of Usborne, have both graduated at Knox College Toronto, with honors, each taking' a scholarship. Mr. J. W. McMillan, although strictly speaking, is not a Huron boy, many Huron people will be pleased to learn that he has graduated at the same institution, and has taken a scholarship. In the depart- ment of medicine "our boys" have been as succeesful as in Divinity. At Trinity University, for the degree of M. C. M., Mt, Charles McKay, of Sea - forth, and Mr R. Knechtel, of Brussels, passed with fist class honors. while Mr. el. W. Shaw, of Brussels and Mr. J. J. Denby, formerly of S-aforth, passed -with second ciass honors. At the Fel- lowship examtnation at Trinity Medical College, Mr. McKay passed his final ex- amination, wtnning the gold medal; Messrs. Kneel -4e' and Shaw had a stand- ing of over 75 per cent., taking first class and certificate of honor, while Mr. Denby had a standing of over 70 per Dent, in the first class. The very high --litanding taken by these young men is all the more creditable to dem in view of the fact that they have all had to work their own way and have secured their education through their own ex- ertions, and the pluck and _industry which have enabled them, unaided, to reach not only succeas, but high Col- legiate honors, will stand them in good stead'in aiding them to secure equally creditable positions in the ranks of the profeesions they have chosen. We con- gratulate our young friends on their well deserved success, and we hope their futures will be useful and brilliant, and that they- will- yet adorn the pro- fessions of their choice. MORE GOOD STOCK.—Quite a number of the stock breeders of. this vicinityrat- tended the auction sale of thoroughbred Durhams, made by Mr. J. S. Smith, of Maple Lodge, McGillivray, het week, and as a result several valuable animals have been added to Huron's already fine collection. Mr. David Milne, of Ethel, bought a cow and calf for $120; also a two year old heifer 1for $96; Mr. Wm. Chapman, of Tuckersmith, near Bruce - field, bought a ten months' Old red bull, for $119, and a two year old heifer for $67; Mr. Duncan McLaren, of Glenquaich farm, Hibbert, bought a two Year old heifer for $76 Mr. David Hill, another well-known ifibbert stock breeder, bought a yearling heifer for $46; this is a full sister of the two year old boright by Mr. Milne. Mr., Smith has one of the best herds of short horns in the Province, and we believe all of the above gentlemen have made good pur- chases and have got animals that will make valuable additions to their already good herds. WANTED.—A Skirt Maker—first-class only—none other need apply. Miss NAIIRGANG, at McFaul'a Dry Goods Store. , 1217-2 WE expect in a few day from the Eastern Townships, Quebec, a quantity of choice new maple syrup, guaranteed pure. Wthsox & YOUNG, Seaforth. 1217-2 FOR SALE CHEAP.—A 50 inch Bicycle, Rudge Light Roadster, in good State of repair. Apply at MEDDLE'S Dental Rooms. 1217-3 GEORGE GOOD is in Toronto this week attending the sale of the Wholesale Stock of Boots and Shoes, belonging to the Estate ofthe Sorel Shoe Compa,ny. 1 WAITED.—Apprentices to Dress and Mantle Making, must be good with the needle and smart to learn. Miss NAMEGANO, at Me- Faul's Dry Goode Store. 1217-2 HOUSE -OLE NEES .ATTENTION.—Before commencing Huse Cleaning, buy a cake of Sapolio. It cle ns paint, window glass, silver- ware, tinware, brass and anything that needs cleaning. For sale by J. Fairiey, Piast.10r7ce Grocery, Seaforth. 2 NOXO'N DRILLi.—I have just received a number of Combined Hosier Drills for the - convenience of all parties requiring the same, as seeding- is now at hand. Call and get one of these Drills ab they are the most perfect Drill in the market. THOMAS BROWN, Agent, Seaforth. 1217x1 SEEDS.—For choice new Field and Garden Seeds at lowest Prices, including the best varieties olf Mangold, Carrot and Turnip Seed, try WthsoN& YouNG, Seaforth. 1217-2 DREssMAKI — Misses Ballantyne and Brett havin started a Dressmaking busi- ness in McGinnis Block, will be pleased to see all the ladies and receive their orders. 1218x1 FOR good v lue in Sugar, Teas and General Groceries, you cannot -do better than go to WILSON & Y0U1NG, Seaforth. • 1217-2 - NOW is the time to buy a Fibre Pail, Basin or Washt ib, and a Self -wringing Mop.' For Sale by J. FAIRLET, Post Office Giocery, Seaforth. 1217 OBITUARYIoTICE.--It is ' with feel- ings of the de pest regret that we have to record the deata of Mrs. George M. Chesney, which took place" at the resi- dence on her son -in law, Mr. William Dale, Huron 1Rod, Tuckersmith, on Thursday the idnd inst. Mrs. Chesney had been in poor health for some time, still no immediate danger was anticipat- ed until within a few weeks of her demise. Sheas a lady who possessed very many mia le qualities, and is much rued deserve ly regretted by all a who had the pleita ire of her acquain- tance. She was t ie third daughter of the late Mr. Willi m Pearson, of Castle Douglas, Scotland and sister to Mre. Hugh Chesney anc Mrs.lienry Cheneys of Tuckersinith. he came to this coun- try in 1850, and w s married to the late Mr. George til. Ch sney in 1852, whom she anevived 12 years. They had a fetidly of eight chi dren, six • daughters and two sons, 11 of whom are living. Two daughtersand one son are in Mani- toba, one daughter in Washington Territory, the �the four are living in this vicinity, and, were privileged to minister to the w nts of their loving mother ;on her d iug bed. She was a member of the resbyterian church, Seaforth, and while her health permit- ted was a regular attendant at public ordinances. S e responded to the Master's call with Christian submission, and six* candy to those around ,her, 'telling them not to mourn for her, for 1 she knew she was oing to her Heavenly home, and urged t em to help one an- other to prepare to follow her. She never inurmuted, but was patient throughout all her sickness, and so greatfull for every little attention be- stowed upon her. It is not her family alone that will nilas her eweet einile loving words and deede of kindness; but many Who were went to meet withi her I in her journey thrbugh life. 1` A 1 recious one mom, us has gone, A voice we los ed is stilled, A lace is vacan in our home Which never an be filled." -. LOCAI, BRIEr. Mr. George Baldwin, who hen been fort e past couple of years learning the titian ithing• business with Mr. Ch ries Whitey, of this town, left on Tu sday last or Toronto. George is a ate dy, incite Inoue young man, and will no doubt do ell in the Queen City. --Mr. ohn Mc aren, formerly of Sea - forth, ut who I 3 now traveling for Ogilvice& Co., wa in town on Sunday and M nday last enewing old acquaint- ances.-. Miss B. Sase returned home on Wedne day from an extended' visit to Philad 1phia. --, Mr. C. E. St. Clair Simps, who ha been accountant in the Bank of Chni erce here for a num- ber of rears pas , leaves next week on a trip to Ithe old c untry. Mr. Simpson will be much rides d in town, especially in the church, wh re he was a most ac- tive member. V wish Mr. Simpson a safe and pleasant rip, and hope he may in due time return to Seaforth greatly benefitted by labile ting.—Mrs.T. Baum - stark, formerly o Seaforth, but who removed a couple uf years ago with her husband to Miehig n, is visiting in town. Mrs. Beurnstark , aye she would not 'care to bee in thi country again.—On Saturdar evening last a hanging lamp in the jewelry st re of Mr. R. Mercer fell don. The oi caught fire, but was smelly extinguish° . The only damage done was the braking of a showcase and a little jewelr caused by the lamp falling on them.—The -cenaus enumera- tors are now on the war path.—Mr., David Mcconnell, of Hibbert, returned from Deloraine, Manitoba, a few days ago. He spent the winter there.—The members of the Christian Endeavor So- ciety in connection with the Presby- terian church,intend having an At Home in the basement of the church next Wednesday evening.—Mr. Robert Wil- son has sold it pair of very handsome and well bred three year old colts, a gelding and a filly, to Mr. J. B. Mather, of Winnipeg, for the snug sum of $375. They will be shipped to Winnipeg next week.—Although the weather still keeps cold the roads are drying up nicely, and the dust is commencing to blow on Main street.—The Oddfellows are having an addition erected to the rear of Mr.Jam- ieson's Golden Lion store.—Mr. Norman MeCo,sh, a most worthy and promising young manof this town, died Sunday last of consumption. He had been an employe in the Broadfoot & Box Furni- ture factory, and the men of that estab- lishment showed their respect for the deceased by attending the funeral in a body Tuesday afternoon.—Mr. M. Rob- ertson has been laid up for a couple of weeks with a severe attack of la grippe, .but is again able to be around again.— We notice that Miss Grace McFaul, daughter of Mr. L. L. McFaul, of this town, who has been a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, has been winning golden laurels as a vocal- ist at recent musical entertainments in that city.—,A ballot for the election of seven elders was taken in the Presby- terian church last Sunday and resulted in the eiection of the following gentle- men, viz.: George Duncan, John A. Wilson, J. C. Smith and C. Bethune, Seaforth; Wm. Cartiochan, Tucker - smith, and John Wilson and James Cowan, McKillop.—The annual Spring Show of the South Huron Agriculture.' Society will be held at Brucefield on Tuesday next. — Mr. James A. Ander- son, Sanitary Inspector, is keeping a keen eye on the hack yards just now, and it would be well for our citizens to have them properly cleaned up as soon as possible.—Mr. Grant, formerly of Brucefield, has leased Bell's hotel in this town, and takes possession this month. --The curlets of this town indulged in the luxury of a game on the rink on Tuesday, 7th inst. The ice was in fair cOudition.—Mr. John G. Wilson, of this town, has heen gazetted Lieutenant- Coloriel of the 33rd or Huron Battalion of vohinteers, in place of Lieutenant- Colonel Coleman, who retiree retaining his rank. We congratulate Lieutenant- Colonel Wilson on this additional mark of the eeteem of his brother officer", , and the fitting appreciation of his mili- tary skill ley those in authority, and we, feel confident he will fill his high of- fice with dignity and efficiency. — The autograph quilt got up by Mrs. Chas. Lowrie, for a bazaar in aid of a new church in Musselburgh, Scotland, is almost completed„ Any one wishing to see it before being sent away can have an opportunity any time by calling at her house, Victoria street.—Capt. Mc- Kenzie, of the "Stratford Rescue Horne," will conduct a special rescue meeting in the Salvation Army barracks on Tuesday evening, April 14th. Silver collection at the door.—Mr . J. S. Roberts left this week for a two weeks sojourn in Detroit.—One of the census enumerators in town has come across a family of eleven children, the parents being married about fourteen years. It is almost unnecessary to say that they are of the,Teutonie race.—Mr. Richard Clark had the misfortune a few daysago to get one of his fingers very badly cut with a saw in the stave factory while he was at work.—Miss Campbell, who was in the drese-making business here some tine ago, but who went to Toronto, ,is corning back to Seaforth again to resume 'businees, and will have her rooms in the new addition to the Golden Lion store.—The Rodgerville Cheese Cont- pany have secured the services of Mr. G. E. McTaggart, of this town, to man- age their factory this season. Mr. Mc- Taggart has conducted the business of the White Oak factory for the past three seasons very successfully.—We have on hand an ably written paper which was read at the last meeting of the East Huron Farmers' Institute at Bluevale by Mr. Thos. Strachan, of Grey, and which we will publish next week. Ashfleld. NOTES.—The fall wheat in this vicin- ity looks very well. If the, weather is. only favorable for the next few weeks there will be the prospect of a good yield.—There was quite a, number of' promotions made in the different classes in the recent promotion examination in school No. 5. The attendance in the above school has been very irregular during the last few weeks owing to the mumpsbreaking out in the section.— Quite a number of our young men hank) gone to try their fortunes in other , lands. We wish them every success in their new sphere of labor. . Brussels. NEW BANK.—The Standard Bank has this week opened an agency in our town. The office is in the Stretton block, and the agent is Mr. Scholfield, his assistant being Mr. Mudent. They expect to do a good business. ELECTRIC LIGHT.—At the last meet- ing of the council a contract was made with the Electric Light Company, by which we are to receive light at the rate of $40 per arc light per year, 'or about 11 cents pet night The contract to date from Jaeuary 1st, 1891, with option of continuing for 3 or 5 years. This is considered a good arrangement. , DRWING PARK.—A meeting was held on Tuesday Ifst, when it wee decided to ,form a Joint Steck Company to be call- ed the Brus els Driving Park Associ- ation, with a capital stock of $2,000, in 200 shares of $10 each. A stock book was opened at the meeting and $300 'subscribed. The company is to be in- corporated u der the Joint Stock Com- 'pany Act, vidth the following provisional il directors : P. Scott, President ; A. Kooning, Vice -President ; R. Graham, R.' Leatherdalle, R. Beattie, A. Currie, R. Williams, A charter will be applied for at once; as the building of the track will be procieede'd with as soon as the weather will! permit. BRIEFS.—!'WO young men cif Brussels had to app ar before the Reeve this week, on a Charge of trespass, laid by the Captain! of the Salvation Army. There has been a deal of rowdyism inand around the Army Barracks of late, and unless the Ai -my does something towards maintaining better order by having those disturbing punished, means will be adopted t see if we cannot get rid s of thi" adjunct, as of late the benefits of the Army are of a wrong kind and it is time ,a halt was made.—David Shine was awarded the contract 'of scraping Main !street at $25.—L. McDonald & Company were the lowest, tenders for the corpoeation lumber.—The new band- mastei has arrived, and the band reor- ganised.—Mr. D. Stewart, the assessor; is going his rounds, and dogs are scarce in his presence.—The census enumer- ators are at work. The enumerators are: jlaBruseels, R. T. Hingstone Mor- ris, mes Proctor and Thomas Code; Greye C. Cousins, D. Robertson and R. Bohm. Chiselhurst. Beene's. —Rev. Wesley Casson, of Seaforth, delighted the Methodist con- gregation with hie sermon on Easter Sundey.—Mr. Albert Tiffin, teacher, filled the same pulpit acceptably last Sunday .—Mr. James McTaggart,dfDe- troit Medical College, is • home on a visit.He is looking well after his wintet's Work. Cromarty. DE ATE.—The Cromarty Literary So- ciety closed for the season on Monday eveni g last. One of the most interest- ing d bates of the season marked the proceedings of the evening. The cap- tains 'were, Mr. Alexander Campbell and Mr. Joseph Speare, who both have avery fair share of talent for debates. 'The subject was, "Resolved that coun- try life is preferable to city life." Mr. Campbell had the negative aide, and won by a few points, thus ending the pro- ceedings of the Society for the year. Bayfield. H. F. EDWARD'S is DOW ready for the opring Trade with a fine new stock. New Ooods received this week. Call and inspect. 1217 BRI.FS.—Mr. D. Wilson left on Wednesday morning on a trip to British Columbia. —Miss Thompson of Clinton s the guest of Miss Jennie Erwin.— r. James Rose and his bride of Gode- ich township,were in town last Sunday. 1—Mr.1John Pollock is busily engaged taking the census of Bayfield.—This week Messrs Hs Colloday, Jeffroy. F. „Baker ir and C. Dresser left for the summer to fish at Goderich.—Jarnes Walwin left on Tuesday fur Cleveland. —W. 1 Jewett and- .Chris. Dreseer ijaave been busy building new boat 4ouses:—On Saturday evening the Sal- vation Army had what they called a Dutch concert. The boys say they had lots of fun.—On Saturday and Sunday next Captein McKenzie, of Stratford, is hxpected here and will lead the Army Meetings.—On Sunday last Rev. Mr. Henderson preached a very interesting and instructive sermon te young men, Hills Green. THE HOELDEN FARM.—The farm of 'the late James Houlden was recently sold by auction at Hensel!. It was pur- ehased by Mr. W. T. Farquahar, of ;Mullett, for $5,525. It is- a splendid arm, contains 100 acres, is well situated nd has on it fair buildings. • Mr. Far - palter has got a good farm at a very easonable price. He has already taken posseesion of it, and Mrs. Houlden has moved into Mr. Joseph nucleon's house In the village. In Mr. Farquahar the People of Hills Green and vicinity will have an obliging neighbor and a good, riseful citizen. Blyth. NOTES.—There is nothing of much im- ortance transpiring in town these days. he roads have been bad and business eomewhat dull.—The farmers in the tioinity are complaining that the wheat has been considerably injured by the eecent frosts and cold winds.—Mr. W. Moutraythee recently shipped several ar loa-ds of 'tricks to distant towns. He ,akes a good article and meets with ready sale for them.—Mr. E. Watson is doing a large business this apring in the eattle lineie shipped a car load of ery euperioij a,nimale this week,—The alvation Army here has been disbanded fter several Years of hard fighting to aintain an existence.—A patent medi- eine compan , advertising their wares, ilave been fu nishing amusement and en- tertainment f r the gemming and boys hy giving m ideal entertainmentein In- dustry Halle The concerts were very fir, and the succeeded in disposing of a good many bottles of medicine. I ' Varna. i BRIEFS.—Mr. John Ashton, our gen- ial patent fen,ee builder, with an eye to ap increase of business, has purchased r. Andrew Reid's steam threshing -Machine. As Mr. Ashton is a hustler We expect to hear about some big work after a while —Mr. Samuel Hanle, one of our much respected citizens, has rented a farm near Seaforth and moved there this week. We are all sorry to 'nose the "god gentleman," but hope himself and kis estimable wife may make *eir fortunel and come back in the near glade and li e retired.—We were all much pleas d to see the genial and smiling counhenance of Miss M. Blair, a gornier teacher here. She spent a few days visiting among her many friends nd had a gond time. She went back to 'oderieh on Tuesday, where she is at - ending school. - • i Brucefleld. J. B. JA4ESON has on handl a large supply of Gentle, Women's, Boys' and Children's Boots and Shoes, and as times are hard he is tielling very cheap. Farmers produce taken in exchange. I keep nothing but the best of goods. Call and exaininp, 1216-2 ! BRI FS. —Mrs. D. Hays is moving in-- • it Mr Wm. Forfeit's house, having given dp the mail from Egmondville to Sehforth, and also the stage.—Quite a 1 umbe ' of homes in the village, and sev- ral of he inmates in some of them, are eying an attack of la grippe or some- thing of that nature; no serioue cases re yet reported.—Do not forget Mr. D. W. Campbell's lime light illustrated ecture on "Paris," in the Royal Tem- plars' Hall, and under their auspices, ext hursday evening, April 16th. ,['his i Mr. Campbell's second visit. [lie p evious lecture OD London was ousid red of the highest order, there - ore grand treat is in store.—Mr. Moses Dixon leaves next week for Port Huron taking with him the celebrated young horse, "General Gourley." We wish him every success in his new en- rpris .—Mrs. Alexander Nevins, who as be n very ill for some time, we are lad ti know is improving.—We are lad t see that Mr. J. A. McIntosh, of his vi lage, who is at present, owing to - al seve e sprain, unable to proses:lite his situdie from home, has commenced the 1 ' i . practice of conveyancing here, fer which he is well qualified, having had four ;years experience at such work in a law 'office, and be is neve prepared to draw deeds, mortgages, wills, &c., on shote notice. Thts will prove a great connen- ience to thelpeople in this vicinitys who have for some time been forced to travel miles before being able to get such busi- ness attended to. We wish Mr. Mc- Intosh ever' success in his undertaking, and hope he will soon be able to resume his studies and complete his law course. Leadbury. FrEms.—We are glad to learn that Mr. Wm. Pollard, who has beenseri- ously ill with Pneumonia for some days, is recovering, though slowly.—Mr. W. J. Dickson had hie hand run into the gearing of his grain crusher a few days ago, and it was hurt so severly that one finger had to be amputated at the second joint.—Mrs. Diekson, who received a severe fall, while coming from the barn, in the early part of the winter, is not able to be around yet. Logan. NEAREST AND DEAREST MUST PART. —Five of Logan's young men left on Friday last for Vancouver, British Col- umbia and Washington Territory. They were M. J. and E. Byrne, J. Buell - field, T. Edmondson and B. Bush, for- merly of MoKillop. They:went by the Canadian Pacific Railway.- They left their wives and sweet -hearts behind, but if they like the country and see a prospect of doing well they will return for them in the fall, Glenfarrow. NOTES.—What about having a- few taffy pulls during the sugar -making sea- son.—Mr. John Gemmin has returned from a trip to Michigan.—Preserveyour patience so you may be able to answer all the crooked questions regarding the taking Of the census.—Mr. Hugh Mc- Dougall has gone into the sugar -making business very extensively this year. Having placed a fine vaporator in a splendid furnace he can now make large quantities of sugar in much leas time than by the old method.—Ploughing commenced here on the 7th of April last year. This spring has not put in so early an appearance, but it may prove earlier and pleasanter than the spring of last year. Kippen. NOTES.—Rev. W. Cassel?, Seaforth, who filled the Methodist pulpit on Easter Sunday, will be welcome any time he can return.—Rev. H. Irwine is making preparations for a large Metho- dist carnpmeeting to be held at Kippen beginning June 14th. Several clever speakers and evangelists are already engaged, and definite notices will soon be printed as to the place and pro- gramme. RENNAWAY. —Mr. and iMrs. Ivison had the misfortune of a rcinneway .last Saturday. While on their way to • Hensail, their horse took fright at a pile of wood on the road, and turning round, threw them both out. Mr. Ivison had several ribs broken, and got a general shaking up. Mrs. Ivison escaped with a bruised wrist, and a severe nervous shock. The simpleton who put the wood on the road for con- venience, has piled it up a little farther off. It is a marvel this is the first acci- dent. Hundreds of horses have shied at the same place. If our pathmastere had any life in themthey would teach people that roads were made for traffic and passengers,not for woodyards. From Hensel' to Zurich one has to pass 33 wood piles of various sizes, placed for convenience on the road side. Tuckersmith. FARM RENTED.—Mr. Wm. Hudson, who for several years has been on Mr. Eberhardt's farm in Hibbert, has rented the old McBride farm in this township, from Mr. Thomas Connolly, for a period of seven years, at an annual rental of $300. He takes possession in Septem- ber next. Mr. Hudson 'has got a good farni, and Mr. Connolly has secured a good tenant. SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—A public ex- amination was held in the school in sec- tion No. 3, Tuckersmith, on Friday last. Although the day was very dis- agreeable, and the roads in a very muddy condition, there were upwards of ninety visitors present. The several classes were examined by their teacher, Mr. Thomas Forsythe, assisted by Messrs. Shillinglaw and Scott, teachers, and Rev. S. Achison, and conducted themselves in a manner alike creditable to themselves and teacher. During the afternoon several selections of instru- mental music were given by the.For- sythe Brothers on the violin, accompan- ied by Mrs. H. McGregor on the organ. In addition to this a -number of selec- tions on the mouth organ were given by Mr. and Miss Cumming, accompanied by Mrs. McGregor on the organ. At the close of the elimination Mr. John Cooper took the chair, when a number of recitations, disloguee and songs were given by the pupils, and short addresses by a number of the visitors, who each expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the teacher, pupils and general condition of the schooliproperty. Sunshine. h DEBATE. —On Thursday evening of last week a very interesting debate took place in the school house section No. 3. The subject being "Resolved that Capital Punishment should be abolish- ed." The affirmative was upheld by Wm, Brydon and M. Black The Negative by Wm. Sloan and C. Michie. Mr. J. Nichol, teacher in section No. 1, occupied the chair, and after hearing the arguments on both sides gave his decision in favor of the affirmative. Owing to the night being very cold, all the speakers did not appear, and the audience was very small. DISTRICT ITEMS.—Mr. James Watson, post master of this place, has secured the contractfor carrying the mail from here to Belghave and return. The old mail route as from Buehfield by way of here to lielgrave. But as Bushfield post office has been closed, the mail will be carried between here and Belgrave for some time, when an effort will pro- bably be made to amalgimate Sunshine and Bushfield and locate the post office half way between the two places.—Mr. Adams, of Lcindesboro, was here this week looking after his farm.—A great many horses in this vicinity are afflicted with distemper.—Mr. D. MeQuerrie, of the 6th -line of Morris, lost a valnable cow last week. The animal was all right at bed time and was dead the next :eke i- rnorflU'._Fa11 wheat is said to be all rigll'h yet, although the freak nights vied sunny days have made it look very brown.—Farmers should mow be getting things in shape for spring seeding, the season is already pretty well advanced and to prevent any further delay when fine weather sets in everything should be in readiness for starting.—Meeers John and Adam Smith and Thomas Hanna, all of the 6th line of Morris, have gone to Manitoba.—Mr. John Smith and family, who have been resid- ing on the Newcombe farm on the 5th line of Morris, have moved to another farm on the 6th concession.—Mr. C. Bains has gone to Manitoba. His youngest sistereMiss Jennie Baines, has gone to Pennsylvania, where she will make her home with her aunt. —Mr. Wm. Armstrong, of Petrolia, has been visiting his parents and other friends here. Zurich. D. S.F UST'S Millinery Establishment is now un r the management of Miss Maunders, who will IN able to nive satisfaction to all ladies who niay give her a call. The stock is a very complete one, having in it all the latest styles. He has also received a large stock of Children's and Boys' Suits which will be sold very cheap. 1217 BRIEFS,—Mr, Wm. Hartman, of the 14th concession of Hay, and Miss Mary Middleholtz, of the Babylon line, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony on Tuesday last.—Mr. John °etch and wife left On Monday for Elkton, Michi- gan, where they will make their home in future. We are sorry to lose Mr, and Mrs. Oesch.—Mr. Dennis Derstein has sold his barbering business here to Mr. Reuben Haimaker, and has gone ,to Saginaw, Michigan, where he has a, job at $50 a month. Dennis was a free trade mau, and by not getting free trade he made up his mind to go under the Stars and Stripes. He says annexation will come soon anyway. His wife will fol- low shortly.—Mr. R. Haimaker would like to see all give him a call and get a shave and a hair cut.—Rev. J. Strump- fer moved into Jacob Happel's house this week to make room for the new parsonage, which will be built this sum- men—Quarterly services will be held in the Evangelical church next Sunday, commencing on Saturday at 2 p. m, Rev. St N. Moyer, presiding elder, is expected to conduct the services throughout.—Rev. G. F. Heist will leave next week for Crediton to attend the yearly conference,- which will be held there. 411. Wroxeter. CONCERT.—The school concert, held on the evening of Good Friday, scored a success, notwithstanding the inability of the performers to appear. Miss O'Connor and Mr. H. L. Jackson, of Brussels, were much admired in their singing and violin playing respectively. The club swinging of a class of young ladies was also much applauded. BREVITIES.—Mr. John Eamer has sold his. wagon -makers' shop and busi- ness to Mr. John Weldon, and removed to Manitoba. —Messrs. Thomas Hemp- hill and W. Weir have returned from the Prairie Province, whither they went with a carload of horses. They report having had good sales, and say business is brisk in the West.—Rev. Mr. David- son, wife and family leave for Scotland next Monday. They intend spending the summer in Scotland.—Mr. John Hamilton ie shipping large numbers of cattle these days.—Mr. John Sanderson returned to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, last Tuesidats. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sanderson, who has been visiting 'here for a couple of weeks. [The above was intended for last- week, but was not received in time.] BRIEF NOTES.—The proverbial " bor- rowed " day's at the beginning of this month maintained their reputation, be- ing windy, wet and cold. --One of the saw mill teams ran away on Monday morning, being incited thereto by a load of lumber they were drawing slipping forward on the wagon. They smashed the front axle of the vehicle and spilled out the teamster, Sam Willis, but for- tunately without inflicting serious injury upon him.—Miss Jennie Gibson is open- ing out a fine stock of millinery and fancy goods in Sanderson's block. They are all fresh from the wholesale ware- houses, and therefore of the latest fashions and designs.—Ignatz Keiffer, of Carrick, has bought the McKenzie farm on the gravel road, Howick, 109 acres, for $4,000.—An agent of the Sep- tennial League has been to organize a branch here but so far with- out success. It is the general feeling that there. are societies enough repre- sented in our midst, and that any one wishing society insurance has already sufficient choice.—Mr. John Sanderson has -rented hie farm, on the gravel road, to James Paulin, and that on cencession 6 to John Barnard. DEPARTGRE.—kev. Thomas Davidson, wife and family,lefi here Monday after- noon for New York, whence- they sail on Thursday for Glasgow by the steamer State of Nevada. The heather will probably bloom on the Highland hills before they start on the return journey. Rev. Mr. Davidson's brother, a student from Knox College, will have charge of the congregation during his absence. SUDDEN DEATH.—lhe Community was startled Monday morning last by the newt, that Mr. Robert Montgomery had that morning been found dead in bed. Mr. Montgomery occupied a farm on the outskirts of the village, of which he had been a resident for many years. He had been feeling a little unwell on Sun- day afternoon, but was about as liana', and retired to rest apparently in good enough health about 10 o'clock. He was found in the morning quite dead, having apparently passed away while asleep, the bed clothes not being in the least disturbed. Mr. Montgoinety was a native of Ireland, aged 67 years, a good,industrioue citizen, and a coneistent member of the Methodist church. Exeter. , 1 BRIEFS.—Mr. William Ball ntyne, License Inspector for South Huron, paid this placeanofficial visit on T esday and Wednesday last.—Mr. Edmund XVItiting and Mr. Wm. Parson , Sr., are at present seriously ill. --Mt John Leathorn, proprietor of the 1Mansion House, who has been laid up for the past three weeks with rheumathim, is able to be around again.—Moving and house-cleaning are the order Of the day now. --Mr. Samuel Truemner'who ha has been hostler at the Central Hotel for the pest year, intends leavinglor Petro- lia in 'a few days, where he will, with his brother, carry on the marble busi- ness. He will be succeeded by Mr. George Smith, a young gentlemen well and favorably known to the tr yelling , A short time ago it was antiotince,n one of- our advertisements that morn particulars would, be given later in Tee erence to our Dress and Mantle Making - Department. Here are the particulars: Our Dress and Mantle Rooms aremove open, and in charge of one who under- stands her business in all its details, from "measure to finish," a thoroughly competent lady in the person of Mae Nahrgang, who is at present busy la bringing out new ideas in costumes and wraps for the Spring and Summer wear. To be sure, Dame Fashion has long ere - this, heralded abroad her decisions aa‘ to what will be the correct styles for the season, but any artist of prominence has more or less originality of theirown, and this is just now being brought into play by our lady in charge. Sometime& ladiee have certain "crude ideas" which they wish to have developed in their - Dress or Mantle, and it is in the effort - to please these " would be designers,' and at the same time to produce gar- ments which will be becoming and. acceptable, that the first-elass dress- maker shows her ability as an artist. We have much pleasure in introducing Miss Nahrgang to the ladies of Seaforth- and vicinity, and in doing so feel satis- fied that any orders placed in her charge will be attended to in a professional manner. A word now about our Dress Goods: We haee lately added several new things, and our stock now comprises Henriettas, Tamise Cloths, Cheviots, and other popular weaves. Greys and Fawns, however, are the most astractive as to novelty effects, and seldom has the array of patterns from which to select been so comprehensive and striking as this season, Serges, Diagonals, Stripes,. Plaids, Dot and Ball figures and small checks are prominent among the latest, novelties.- Call and see our selections. We think you will be pleased with the' goods, and we know you will be pleased, with the prices. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. public. We wish them both success their new occupations.—No fewer than three dog fights in town on Tuesday last. A sure sign of spring.—Messra. A. J. McTavish & Co., of St. Marys, have etarted a bankrupt store in James. Pickard's old stand. They did a rush- ing business on Saturday last, their opening day.—There were four millinery openings in town on Saturday last.— The Exeter Board of Trade met on Tuesday evening last. —The Rev. S. F. Robinson, rector of the Trivitt Memor- ial church, preached at St. 'Thomas in the St. Johns church on Sunday last,— Mr. Christopher Baldeon left for St. Thomas on Tuesday evening, where he - has secured a position in the tailoring establishment of Mr. Broderick.—A large number of our villegere attended the assizes at London last week.—Mr. David Manning, who, intends leaving for British Columbia in infew days, held an, auction sale of his furniture at the town hall on Thursday last. Mr. A. J. Rol- lins was the auctioneer, OBITUARY.—It is Our very sad duty to chronicle the death of Mr. Thomas, Ching, Sr. which took place at his late residence, road, gay, near this - place on Saturday last at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 23 days. The de- ceased had been ailing for some months with lung trouble. He was one of the pioneers of this vicinity. He leaves be- hind a large family of grown up sons and daughters to mourn his demise. They have the sympathy of the vicinity in, this their sad loss. Then funeral took place on Monday last to ;he Exeter. cemetery, and was attended by a large - number of friends and relatives -' show- ing the very high esteem in which the de_certeida alsowaw s held, feelings of regret we are called upon to record the death of an old and esteemed friend and neighbor,. in the person of Ann, beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Pollard, which took place at her husband's residence, Andrew street, on Tuesday morning last, the 7th inst., at the age of 76 years and 6, months. The deceased had only been confined to bed about four weeks with a. complication of diseases, when death came and relieved her of her isufferings.. The deceased lady had lived in the. township of Usborne for many yearn and moved to this place about ten years, ago to live retired, after enduring manys hardships of pioneer life. The funeral took place from her late residence • on Thursday afternoon last to the Exeter cemetery. The Rev. A. L. Russell, pastor of the James street Methodist church, conducted the burial services.. The deceased leaves a husband and three married daughters to mourn her death, and they have the sympathy of the villagers in their esti hour of afflic- tion. The funeral was largely attended,, showing the nery high esteem in which, the deceased lady was held. SAWING MATCH.—A sawing contest, will take place at the Victoria Opera - House, Sarnia, on Tuesday evening next for a purse of $50 and the receipts of the house, between Mr, Isaac Wallace, of -Sarnia, who claims the championship, of the world, and J. T. Westcott, who claims the same distinction for Hum county. This contest was to have taken place here on Wednesday, the let inst., but Mr. Wallace failed to pet in his api pearanee, hence the match at Sarnia. Success, J. T., hope you will be able te keep up the reputation as a wood-sawer and claim the championship, as its poor man that'a not fit for something. —Major Grenny, who has been iden- tified with the Brantford poet office for 21 years, has resigned his position. —Robert Murray, who killed bis neighbor, Wm. A. Rbwe, in a quarrel, near Stratihroy a few weeks ago, Was tried at the recent Middlesex Assizes, and found guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to seven years in the Provincial Penitentiary. 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