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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-05-22, Page 8z tttt I • 8 - • • 7 'STACKS } CLOTHING. Just to hand another vety large and compre- hensive assortment of Me's, Boys' and Child- ren's made up Suits. Ha ing purchased above mentioned goods at large •eductions off regular prices secured by clearing out lines, we are pre- pared to give customers values unsurpassed in the past. Our Carpet Department is replete with the newest designs n Brussels, Tapestry All 'Wools, Unions, Matting's, ilemps, &c. WM. FiCKARDI T. Kidd s old stand, Seaforth. EDWARD -CASH Will be prepared to buy Fine Grass Butter in any quantities from this time fel-ward at full prices. GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH. fun expooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. SENIOR SERIES.—At meeting of the senior lacrosse clubs el f the Southern District was held at Brantford on Tuem day last, when an interesting schedule of matches was arranged. The District is COmposed of some first-class teams, and most interesting games of lacrosse Inv be looked for. The following is the schedule: June 3rd, Ingersoll at _Brantford; June 24th, Paris at Sea - forth; July let, Paris let Ingersoll and Seaforth at Brantford t July 15th, In- gersoll at Seaforth '• July 29th, Brant- ford at Seaforth ; August 5th, Seaforth at Paris ; August 12th, Paris at Brant- ford ; August 19th, Ingersoll at Paris ; Seaforth Civic Holiday, Seaforth at Ingersoll' Brantford Civic Holiday, Brantfordat Paris ; P ris Civic Holi- day, Paris at Brantfor FOOT-BALL.—OU Th recley next, 28th inst.,, a picked team fr rn the Chicago Foot -Ball Association ill play a friend- ly match here with t e Hurons. The Chicagos are captained by Mr. T. Gib- son, formerly of Berlin and Toronto, a well known foat-ball player. The Chicago aggregation lay in Toronto against a team chose from the city clubs, and in Berlin on the 25th inst., against the Rangers, who will be strengthened by eeveral outsiders. Sea - forth is the only place in which they will meet the represent tives of a single club. The Hurons are little ambitious in tackling them alone, ut we are con- fident that they will m ke the game in- teresting for the visitor . The Hurons play a championship m tch to morrow, (Saturday), in Detroi . The match which was played here n Saturday last, between the Hurons nd the Berlin Rangers, resulted in a victory for the home players by thre goals to one. Thi e is another important triumph for the Seaforth club, as the Rangers have hitherto been considered one of the best clubs in the Province. THE QUEEN'S BIRT IDAY.—As the twenty fourth of May fa Is, this year, on Sandey the following M nday will be observed as, a holiday. Business will, therefore, be suspended on that day. The only public demons ration in this town will be on the Recr ation grounds, but Ithere will be a ood day's pro- gramme there for all loy re of athletic sport. In the firat plac there will be a base -ball match at 9 o'clock in the forenoon between the Stare and Hooks, of the Fire Brigade, to be followed by a lacrosee match between the Scots, of Little Scotland, and the Oaks, of Sea - forth This matoh will be for the juverdle championship flags and - promises to be an exciting contest. At '2 o'clock in the afternoon the grounds will again be opened when several mate es in the public a hool foot -ball comp tition will be playe e. As an ad- ditio al inducement to vi itora a hand- some plush covered loung will be offer- ed a a ticket holder' prize. It will thus 1e seen that there ill be ample amusement for both youn and old. If the weather is favorable, he Recreation ground is a delightful pl ce in which to spend; an afternoon and we expect it will be laegely patronized on onday. CATTLE SHIPPED.—Mr Robert Win- ters shipped from here o Wednesday, three car loads _of ver superior fat cattle,. They were fed y the follow- ing Partite, : John Mode and, Tucker - smith, 5 head ; Jas. Scot , Roxboro, 8; Thos. E. Hays, 11McKi1lo , 10; Charles Dioksion, McKillop, 2; antes Cowan, • McKillop 5 • Dr. Scott Seaforth, 4 ; John Reinkie, Tuckersm th, 5; Robert Leatherland, Tuckersedth, 3; Wm. Efenderson,McKillop, 5; John McLean, Mill Road, 2 ; George A. Sproat, Tuck- ersmith, 3. Theo cattle veraged 1,35O lbs. each and were boug t for 5 cents per paund. They were shipped to the Old Country and go via toston, as the vessel rates are cheaper f one that port than from Montreal.—M . Winters got in 14 eattie on Thursday hich were- fed by Mr. Wrn. Graham, of the 3rd Con- cesaioe of Stanley. lie a ye they are the beet cattle that will b shipped from this county th is season. There were 13 three -rear -old steers and hey averaged 1,500 bs each,and Mr.G-r ham reoeived fit cents per pound for t ern. This is the hi hest price we heart- of being paid title a ring in any part. In the lot also Was oee bull which weigh:;d 1,840 lbs., and WINS bought at 4, cens per pound. These are the weights of t ese cattle in Seaforth, after having bee driven from r. Graham's place, about nine miles from here. They attracte the admire - firm of all who saw them. ' FROM PRINCE ALREIV Wm. Miller, of Prince Alber , Northwest Territery, was in town on Tuesday. Mr, Miller is at present in Ontario look- ing up settlers for the Pri ce Albert dis trait, - hich he thinks is the very beat in the Northwest for mi ed farming. .Hc is ant here as the repr sentative of the Fri ce Albert Coloniz tion Society, end a better, more intellig nt, or more enthusiastfeerepreasentative it would be hard to get, -He has received a good deal of 0ncoara,,gement whe l i been, a d expectei a conside tion to that district from 0 near fut re. Mr. _Miller w test eettlera.,in the Prince ; - 1 ever he haa able emigre, tario in the s one of the Albert die. I trict, having gone there from near - Wroxeter in this county. When he went to Prince Albert he, with his fem. 1y,drove all the way from Wroxeter. He has been engaged in farming, and has done Well. There is now a railway running tol the town, and the district is ikely to have a boom. Mr. Miller was a prominent figure during the troublous times of the rebellion, and because he exposed the misdeeds of the Hudson's Bay and Government officials who were robbing the settlers to enrich them- selves, they dubbed him the "white rebel." He says the settlers are now receiving roper treatment and are 1313 much mor oontented and prosperous; that the rebellion was the means of forc- ing the Goeernment to take cognizance of the wrongs of the people and have them righted. and in this way resulted 'in good. Mr. Miller also made mention Of a former Seaforth boy who is located In Prince Albert, Mr. Jas. L. Johnson, brother of Mr. D. Johnson, of this own. Mr. Johnson . is engaged in the ardwareb siness there, its doing a large end prosper us trade ;is Mayor of ithe town, and e leading man in the district. These Hum, ites will come to the top Whermier t ey go. 4. CHAB.LES CLUTIIE, 134 King Street West, Toront4 Ontario, may be consulted at the Mansion Ho e, Stratford, on Saturday, June 6th, 1891. Mb. Cluthe's reputation as a me- Chanical genitt for overcoming all cases of de- formities, sue as Club Feet, Spinal Curvature, Paralysis, Bo v Legs, etc., is well known throughout t e Dominion of Canada. Any - will hear and see something they ould be done. A revolution in aching. Come and see. 1223x1 body rupture never dreamt Trusses is appr WOOL, W liVool. I will a cash, whiqh wii t ge of the oho long your whe iember the pl JAMES BEATTIE ; TURNIP 5 1 ost Office Gre L EXACTLY ie Post Office Er, one door SAVE time sell Carpet Stre ing the carpet i J FAIRLEY, POS WOOL WA buy good clea. price, in eith EGSIOND'S SONS SACRED (10.NCERT.— Don't forget the COncert to-nigl t in the Egmondville Presby- terian Church. We have no doubt but that all lovers of song will receive a grand musical treat. Taere will also be given readings and recitations by- the best local, talent. Proceeds to be de- vqted to the ladies' aid branch of church work. 1223-1 1DR. MCFA L wishes to state that all calls after 9 p. n•, will be answered at the real - deuce of L. L. M Faul, Goderich Street, west. 1223-1 GIRL WAN1ED for general house work. - Citiod wages give to a good girl. Apply MRS. Ja:(311:14 SPROAT, C n. 4, Tuckersmith, or Egmond- vi e P. 0. 1228 OL.—Wanted 51,000 lbs of usual, pay the highest price in enable the seller to take adviin- p sales now going on. Bring: t, oats, barley and peas. Re- ce, No. 6 Warehouse, Seaforth, 1224x4 EDS of all varieties at the ery. J. FAIRLEX, Seaforth. - 1223-1 o.—There is no place like rocery for Fine Teas. J. FAIR- uth of the Post Office, Seaforth. 1223-1 and labor by, using a Bla- mer. Noting like them for keep - 1 good condition. For Sale by Offict Grocery, Seaforth.. 1223-1 'TED.—We are prepared to Wool at the highest Market r cash or trade. A. G. VAN eaforth, 1223-1 0 i Cotetom lof the to te ening, after the titreet c previous meet not more tha expended on drains for th be expended f be expended where the str most require the firing of c in ball of _ streets of the jority of tine. giyen by a me at the next m have this by -1 the scope of it Odin inittee a the Ball Elect ported' havin manager, and tlernent, subje coencil, the to CoMpany the mending the raise funds f amount. A r the effect tha and that the fureished, be ply the town free of charg corepany send trician to adju Md, Ingram is this work. T some time ago port as to the permanent im their report, gi mates of the c Prdviding pro $S,000; macad Goderich atre $4,000'; suitab town hall, ch nging wate wa er works s put tp for wate pleee the ele making in all Thi committee council conside mitttink a by -la payers for th mo ey to care co mittee's ree ove until next sid ration. M ed to have a lo town gerbage h clei1k Was instr ed prostiding th in t e municipa !flaL1ent improv assessment on and' not exemp said by-law t couecil and electors as soon as possible. Accounts to the amount of $33.51 were paseed when t e Council adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor. I — At a meeting n council on Monday considering the report of rnmittee submitted at a ng, it, was resolved that two thousand dollars be treets and sidewalks and current year; that $900 r gravel, and the balance or sidewalks and drains, et committee see that it is . A by-law prohibiting tapults, air guns or play- ny kind on any of the own was carried by a ma - Notice was afterwards ber of the Council that eting he would move to w amended so at to limit operations. The Special pointed to arrange with ic Light Company, re - a conference with the ad decided upon a set- t to the approval of the n being atilt due the um of $1,995, and recom- ouncil to take steps to ✓ the payment of this solution was carried to the report be received alt Company's account as aid, providing they sup- ith an automatic register , and further that the properly qualified elec- t all the lamps, in case ot fully competent to do e committee appointed o enquire into and re- robable cost of certain rovements, handed in ing the following esti- at of the works named: er drainage for the town, mizing Main street from t to the railway track, e building and site for re hall, etc., $11,000 ; mains ancrextending the stem,$5,000 ; new steam works, $1,000; to com- tric light plant, $3,000, ✓ these works, $32,000: recommended that the the propriety of 'ob- oe by-laws to the rate - purpose of raising the out these works. The ort was received and left meeting for further con- . Anderson Was instruct,. d of time spread over the ap ix Egmondville. The ctedl to have by-law draft - t all future expenditure ity for the purposSof per- ments shall be by special the property benefitted by law from assessment, be submitted to the ,L)CAL BRIEF.. —Mr. Wm. Parnochan, wh hers been 1 id up all winter with a bra en leg, is n w so far recovered that he as ,discarde his crutches and loco. mot a With the id of a cane.---MeJohn Gib on, of the 'nd concession of 'Stan- ley, received a ery nice young Durham bull here on Tuesday. He came from a w 11 Inown b eeder near Guelph. ,Itle is thirteen mon hs old, is of red color and twill be a va uable addition to Mr. Gibson'e herd. The other day while working in his arden, Mr. Win. Copp, of this town, du out a Canada thistle which was som what of a curiosity. , Front the one ro it were growing twenty- six separate th stle stalks, the whole makieg e large si .ed cluster. If thistles could, only be pu to some practical use. what •a lot of mo ey could be made out of them in this ountry.—Sunday next beingthe 24th of May, Rev. Mr. Hodg. ins, pastor of St. Thome' church, will improve the occailion by preaching a special sermon in the evening on " Our duty to Our Sovereign."—We wou1,1 again gife a reminder of the concert i the Egmondville church this evenin , There is a splendid programme, and w hope the entertainment will be larg ly attended.—Mrs. J. S. Miller, wh has been visiting friends here for so e Weeks, left on Wednesday for Stratfor . After spending a week there she will g to Manitou, Manitoba, to join her hu band, who has located near that plac . —A hive of bees belonging to Mr. Ro ert Scott, of Harpurhey, swarmed o Tuesday last. This is the earlie t swarming on record for this season. 1 Mr. 'Wm. Fairley, second son of Mr John 'Fairley, left here on Tuesday fo Carberry, Manitoba, where he goes t take a responsible position in the bank ing office of Logan & Co., of that place Mr. Fairley is a clever, steady, reliabl young man and will be sure to occupy good position wherever he goes.—Mr John Latimer, an old time resident o Seaforth, was in town this week. Fo the past six years Mr. Latimer has bee travelling for the wholesale house o Frank Smith, but Mr. Smith having re tired from business Mr. Latimer ha takeia up with a new house, and wil travel through this district.—Mr. Wm Efawkshaw-was in town this week. Mr Hawkshaw has disposed of his busines in London and will resume businesa i his hoeel here on the first of June. Mr. Hawkshaw can't stay away long froi Seaforth.—Mr. Wm. Somerville, of th Great North western Telegraph office hereeeeceived a cablegram from Gibral- tar the other day addressed to " Walter Fitzgerald, Southwick Vickerage,' Sea - forth." The message contained only the two words, "Good Luck," and 'was signed "Godfather Bill." As there is no place in this vicinity bearing the high sounding cognomen, "Southwick Vickerage," and thinking there was no person in this town so lucky as to have a rich relative die and ' leave a large legacy, and learning that there ill a town 'somewhere in England called Sea - forth, Mr.Somerville mailed the message to that place, With the hope that it will, have the ' good luck" to reach its prop- er owner.—We have not learned that the severe frosts of Saturday and Sun- day nights last- have done any serious damage. Saturday night boys were sliding on the sidewalks.—Mr. Wm. J. Dawson, who has been in Seattle, Wash- ington Territory, k where he has had the management of the cable car companyl'a plant, returned home on a visit,on Tuen- day night last, after an abonce of near- ly three years. " Will " looks well,and seems to be none the worse for his pro- longed stay amoT g the Westerners.—In the Publie Soho° s Foot -ball competition, Itl 2 ocV1 o Greyni ts rui ar dY a yN;o .N90.T1u cllkue rnsentiti t hp,l play No. 3 Tuckersmith at 3.30 on the same d 7. This wiil leave four clubs in the competition to play off on ,Monday, the 25th. , • Leadbry.r, Locermesm-From preitent appear- ances the apple crop will bp very slim in this section this year. There is . but little bloom on the trees, and we cannot expect freit without blossoms first,— Cold weather, with frost at night, was the rule 1 st week. As a consequence I vegetatio is nearly at a etandstill.—It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. James Rinn, which took place on Sunday of last week at the age of 62 years. Mr. Rinn-was a native of the province of Ulster, in reland. He came to Canadaabout45 y ars ago and settled in Blanchard, wh ee he lived until:about 20 years ago, when he moved to McKillop. He was an honest, unas- suming man and was a meMber of the Church of England, and i' politics a staunch Consersative.—M ny in this section were pained to hear of the death of Jane Gilgan. Mr. Gilg n's family, of which Janey:was the pldest, have lived here for some }mare, dud the de- ceased young girl, who was jut budding into youn?; womanhood, was a favorite with all her young friends. We convey to the bereaved parents the sympathy of the people of thio oommunity. , Kinburn. ' PASSED AWAY.—Mrs.Raphael Steven- son died at her residence near here on Monday last, at the age of 77 yearie Mrs,Stephenson's maiden name wasMary Boddy. She was a native of Yorkshire, England, and came to Canada in -1852 and with her husband Bottled on the farm adjoining this village, on which she continued to reside until her death. She was a severe sufferer'from rheumat- ism -rand las been a helpless invalid for seven or eight years. She was a most worthy, c3ristian lady and ,was much beloved id the community where she had so long lived, and despite her long illness and severe suffering she was never known to complain bat was al - weirs cheerful and resigned to her posit- ion. She leaves behind her aged partner it life and a family of three daughters and one son all of whom are grown up. 1 She was a consistent member of the Methodfsh church. Her memory will long be affectionately cherished by a large circle of friends and particularly by the members of her Own family. - _ Bayfield. H. F. Eire -aims has this week receiv- ed another large shipment of New Goods. The finest select on and best values in Prints, Flan- nelettes, Dress Goods, Curtain Nett, Cottons, Shirtings and Cottonades. At this season large quantities of Carpet Warp are used, and I am prepared to supply it at the following special prices for Cash : white, 81.25 ; colored, orange, blue, red, g een and broWn, 81.60 per bunch. This is no c eap brand, but the genuineN23ew Brunswick Varp. 12 NOTE:3- Misses. Annie itnd Chris)? Murray, ho have been visiting here for a sho t time, have returued to De- troit, ---M ssrs. Donaldson & Perdue are doing a ushing business with their portable awmill on the Sauble opposite Mr. Charles Parker's.—Mr. Daniel H rrison is busily engaged in the work f paperhanging, painting and kalsomini g in our town and vicinity. He is an xpert hand, and I parties re- quiring au h work done shmild not fail to engag him.—Frank M Lean and D. Johnst n left Goderich 4n bicycles Sunday orning, and aft r several headers re ched Bayfield. Cameron and A; M Lean drove. If t e Seaforth boys are n t pretty sharp th Goderich boys will cut them out. —Rev. Mr. t'arriere, f Grand Bend, ocqupied the pulpit of St. Andrews' Church last Sun- day both orning and evening, and de- livered ex (silent discourses.—Laat week One of Ba field's old and well-known residents passed away te his long home, John Simpson was run over, on , May 1st, by a wagon in his garden, and two weeks after died from the effects of the injuries then received. Deceased was born at Glentinar, Scotland, on April 27th, 1819, and came to America in 1854, in which year he was married, his wife dying some twenty-one years ago in Stanley. Mrs. McDougall, of Prince Albert, and Mary , Simpson, of _Bayfield, are the surviiiing family. The funeral _took place on Friday and was largely attended, showing the high esteem in which deceeeedi was held.— We understand the Members of St. Andrews' Church purposn celebrating their anniversary by having special services on Sunday, May 31st., and on the following evening having a grand tea -meeting in the town hall. Revs. McDonald, of Seaforth ;1Simpson, of Brucefield, and the resident ministers will give addresses, and an excellent programme of music, etc.,1 will also be provided.' The Presbyterians always have successful tea -meetings, and will, no doubt this time, excel all previous efforts.—A memorial service was con- ducted in the Salvation Army Barracks last Sunday evening, by Lieutenant Mc- Cullough, in memory of the late Captain Richards, •a faithful worker,who recent- ly died at St. Marys.—Rev. Mr. Ryan and sons, of Florence, were in town this week. Usborne. 1 THE THAMES ROAD ENTERTEINMENT —The musical and literary entertain ment given under the auspices of th Thames Road Presbyterian churchChoi Tuesday evening, was very:successful every respect. There was a good a tendance and the programme was we I carried out. Every person was de1igheil with the splendid elocutionary efforts o Miss Knox, while the Exeter Quartett club did themselves credit by their ex cellent musical selections. The pro ceeds amounted to over $50. -Morris OBITUARY. —Mr. Robert Armstrong? of the 3rd concession of this township( died on Saturday last after an illness of lees than a. week, inflammation being the cause of death. Mr. Armstrong was 61 years of age and unmarried. Th eddy afternoon a. in Brussel funeral took place on Mo the remains being interr cemetery. BRIEFS.—"Ja.ck " Ireland, of Tucker smith, Sundayed on the •ded lioe.—Mrs French, of Hamilton, 1 attended th funeral of the late Mr. 14rmstrong, o Monday last, Mre. French is a titter o the deceased.—The yoongest child o Mr. David Moore, of the 8th line, wa severely bitten on the faee and neck, on Friday last, by a neighbor'e dog.—Me. Wm. Sloan, our genial pedagogue o Section No. 4, is now goal keeper for th Seaforth foot -ball teain. —Mr. Jas. Bulger, of the 8th line, has gone for tour through the Old Country, Blyth. NOTES. —The Blyth Firemen intend to compete at the Seaforth Tournamen next month and it is expected the will pull their share of he plunder. Our citizens generally were much re- joiced to learn that Mr. D. B.McKinnOn & Son, having made a satisfactory ar- rangement with their creditors, will re- open their store on Saturday.—Mr. Alex Smith has returned from Manitoba. Two car loads of potatoeill were shipped from here to Cincinnati this week by Mr, Denholm.—There- /1 be no cele- bration here on Mond y although the day will be observed as 4 holiday.—At a very pleasant social held under the auspices of the Women's •IGuild of the Episcopal church at the residence of Mr. R. Howard, the snug eum of $17 was realized.—On Saturday evening last the English church had e fire. There was choir practice going on and by some means or other one of the lamps on the organ fell to the floor of the choir gallery which Was enveloped in flemes in an in- stant. Several of the • citizens were quickly on hand and with a few pails of water kept it under control. The fire company with their etmine were at the tank on the square in quick order but their services were not required. The seats, floor and windows got a bad scorching. Rensall. MARVELS OF A_ WATCII.—The average watch is compoeed of 175 different pieces, re- quiring 2,400 separate and distinct operations , in its manufacture. The balance makes 300 vibrations every minute, 432,000' every day, and 1157,788,000 every year. The same wheel travels 7 feet 1 4-5 inches every minute, 91 miles every lday, and 3,561 3-16 miles every year. Few people realize.these facts, and wonder why their match gives edit, never remembering that it has 1,1not been repaired, cleaned or even oiled for four Or five years, whereas it should be cleaned oz - piled every 18 months, or it will begin to wear and become unreliable as a time -keeper: When ..equiring an expert in this line, call at J. C. -Stoneman's jewelry store, Hensall, and he will arantee you satisfaction in all cases. He is lso offering great bargains in Clocks, Watches, pectacles and Jewelry of all kinds. 1223-2 LOCAL BRIEFS.—The weather contin- nes very dry, so much so indeed that the crops and pasture fields are suffer- ng.—Building operations are going on uite lively. The last two in course of erection are the dwellings of Mr. Mit- dhell and Mr. D. Stewart.—The Rev. J. S. Cook delivered an interesting lecture the /Methodist church, on Tuesday vening last, in connection with the ,pworth League. His eubject was, Wesley and his Times."—The evening service in Carmel Presbyterian church, *ill commence on. Sebbath first to be beld at the hour of 7 O'clock p. m. in- stead of 6.30, to continue during the simmer months.—We now have another nfrdical practioneer in the person of Dr. cLaughlin, who hat taken up his office the Commercial hotel block.—On riesday evening of last week Mr. and Erre W. A. Waugh and family left here f r Kausat. A very large number of t reir friends assembled at the station to se them off, and many were t e expressions of regret at their d parture, and good wishes for their f ture happiness and prosperity. Mr. 'augh until very recently Was a mem- hr �f the firm of McDonnell & Waugh hardware merchants, and was one of t e oldest and most reopected burliness m n in the place. He will be missed in t e village, as he always primed himself or4e of the most enterprising citizens, tbc4h in the matters of business and the welfare of the village. He intends en- teiting into the . hardware business in Kensa,s.—Mr. George McEtven, our en- te prising and go-ahead salt manufac- tu er, finding his salt well grounds too small for his increasing business, has re- cently purchased another acre of land froM Mr. William Moir. --- Mr. and Mrs. J. T. O'Brien, of New- bury, and formerly of this village, are here visiting their relatives and friends, • Sots teee. all of whoni are plearsed to see, them back again after an absence of some time.—The Rev. Messrs. Irvine, Cook end Casson, left here on Wednesday morning to attend the conference being held at Goderich.—Messrs. Wm. Cald- well, Wm. Sinclair and J. C. Stoneman left on the evening train as representa- tives from the Fansville, Chiselhurat ond Hensell appointments.—Mr. J. Macarthur,I of the firm of Macarthur & Co., Bankers, is this week in Sault Ste. Marie.—Mss Smith 'has moved her fine stock of millinery from Dr. Buchanan's block to Me. G. Ingram's nearly oppo- site.—Mr. E. Rennie, of the firm of Coed, Rennie & Young, is having his dwelling painted and neatly fenced in.— Mr. James Logan is enlarging his already commodious dwelling and mak- ing it A No, 1. Grey. PATRONS pF INDUSTRY.—On Monday evening, F. J. Bennest gave a lecture.at Turnbull's sehool house, at the close of which the audience manifested their ap- preciation of the principles of the order, by forming an association of _Petrone of Industry with 60 members, to be called "Monarch of Grey Township," The following officers were duly elected : Alex. Stewart, President; Arch. Dun- canson, Vie-Pretident ; Jas. Harris, Secretary; John Harris, Treasurer; Maggie Stewart, Minerva • Annie ' Douglas Demeter; Jas. dampbell, Guide; Hugh Stewart, Sentinel. At the close, quite a number confessed that they had come to the meeting pre- judiced against the Order, but the point- ed and unanewerable arguments advan- ed by the ledturer had caused them to change their minds. It was one of the best meetings held in Huron. Kippen. NOTES.—The Royal Tempters gave their second open meeting on Monday evening the llth inst. It was in every way a success. The most interesting feature was an essay on Woman's Rights by Miss Jennie Murray, of Hensel!. A number of the Hensel! council also as- sisted with the programme.—Mr. H. N. Casson, of 'Jensen, will preach in the Methodist church here next Sabbath. Service at 2.30 p. m.—Mr. Will Ivieon, of Toronto, is home on a visit. —Mr. D. Weismiller has engaged Miss Brownlee, of Clinton, as clerk in his store.—Mrs. Amix McEwen'who intended starting for Manitoba about the first of June,was last week vieiting friends in this vicin- ity. When at her brother's'Jas. ll ,. Mus- tard's, she was suddenly taken ill,where she still lies. We are pleased to hear she is slowly recovering, Glenfarraw. NOTES.—News items are at a discount this week.—Miss Bella Findlay is visit- ing Miss Wylie.—Miss Ellen McDougall has secured a position in Wingharn, and has gone there to reside during the sum- mer months.—Miss Ella Hastings left on Thursday for the County of Kent, where -she will reside during the sum- men—Andy Gemmill made his firet trip of this reason to Bluevale cheese factory. Monday last. —A fine specimen of the trout kind was caught by Elijah Higgins last week. It measured over 14 inches in lengtha and weighed slightly over two pounds. Joseph Kiegaid, of Lucknow, also caught one weighing almost two pounds. Lumley. NEW STORE.—Mr. Burns, formerly of Toronto, has rented the store in Lumley, from Mrs. Dinnin, and will commence business here about the first of June. Mr. Barna received consider- able notoriety in this county during the recent Dominion elections, as he was acting as the Conservative agent from head quarters. However, politics aside, he is a good business man, and as the people of Lumley and vicinity would just as soon buy goods from a Tory as from a Grit if they get them cheap and good, no duubt Mr. Burns will do a good business .here. Zurich. D. S. FAUST, Zurich, is selling west- ern White Horse Tooth Corn for green fodder. He has also a fullpateck of Grass, Mangold, Carrot, Swede TuraP and general Grass Seeds, which he is selling very cheap. 1223 Mn. H. Vtlar,s, of Zurich, always has on hand a full 'stock of the celebrated Bell Organs, also one ef the handsome organs manu- factured by the Clinton Organ Company. He has also received a new and fresh supply of window shades for the spring trade. Call 3-aind see them. BRIEFS.—Mr. D. Steinbach has purch- ased from H. Wells, one of Evans Brothers' handsome pianos.—Mr. Chas. Greb has begun framing his barn. He is laying out the timber himself.—Mr. A. Heideman has begun statute labor in his ward.—The Zurich base ball club in- tend going to Crediton on Monday to play with that village. We hope our boys will come out victorious.—Mr. H. Dumert has put another storey and a new roof on his tenement house, which greatly improves its appearance. — Mews, Happel & Johnston finished sowing flax. They have sowed about 320 acres, and if things turn out favor- ably they will have a big crop.—Rev.G. F. Heist held quarterly meetings in Dashwood on Sunday last, consequently there was no service in the Evangelical church here.—Mr. G. Holtzman hassold' his young horse to a party in Seaforth for a fair :price'.—Mr. W., Truemner, of the 13th concession, sold a fat cow the other day, netting him over $56.—Mr. P. S. Geiger had a sale on his farm on the Brownson line last Saturday. Brussels. ‘Voor.,, WOOL -50,000 lbs. wanted of Fleece Wool, for which the very highest market price in cash will be paid. Farmers will find it to their advantage to sell for cash, and trade where they please. In the market as usual for all kinds of grain. R. GRAIIAM, Grain Dealer, Brussels. 1221x4 LOCAL BRIEFS. —On Thursday of last week a friendly match was played on Victoria Square here betweenthel3 urons of Seaforth and the Brussels foot ball club, which resulted in a victory for the aurond by 4 goals to 0.—T. Gundry is here this week serving witnesses for the case against Lewis Smith and Wm. Hendricks for the burglary of the Brus- sels post office. The trial fakes place before His Honor Judge Toms at Code - rich on May 27th. Detective O'Leary, of Ottawa, is working up the case, assisted by the local peace officers.— russels Court of Revision will be held n the 1st of June.—D. Shine and Chas. lderson have taken the contract for the grading of the Brussels Driving Track, to be completed by July. It will be one of the beet in the county when completed. The opening races dee = will be held on August 21, when liberal purses will bei offereds—J. I. Lowick, of the firm of Stewart &Lowick, has fgone for a holiday trip to the Pacific. He will enjoy hiineelf.—The Rev. S. Sel- lery, incumlaent of the Methodist church here, eeceived the degree of M. A. from Victoria College last week.— The 6rick work on the American hotel is being pushed along in a hurry.—Ed. Grimoldby and Robb. Thomson have gone into partnership as house painters. They are good workmen.—The apple crop does notipromise to be very heavy this year if the show of blossoms is an indication, there not being nearly as many as last season.—John Pugh has commenced the brick work on Beattie Bros., new livery stable.—Postmaster Farrow is busy removing the old house on the lot he lately purchased from John Somerset.--Oer sports are busy landing the . apeckled beauties these days. Some very fine ones have been caught. Jas. Ross secured one last week that weighed 13 ounces.—A number of our citizens are troubled with attacks of la grippe just now.—Farmers are crying for rain, and Unless it comes soon the hay crop will be a light one this year. Past4re will also be short, which will interfere with the dairies.—Reeve Mooney, of Merris, is away at Ottawa this week in the interests of his town- ship on a deputation asking the Domin- ion Government to refund the -bonuses granted by the different municipalities to railways now assumed by the Domin- ion Governmeut as Dominion roads. It is only right that these monies should be refunded, ars the townships of Morris; Grey and others have as much right to $3,200 per mile for the roads they built as-Turnberry had for the line built into Wingham 4 years ago. The former are morin the intereats of the country at large than the latter.—Brussels will have no doings on the 24th this year, i but on the glor ous and immortal 12th of July they will be to the front.—A new restaurant has opened out in the old stand formerly occupied by Mrs. Sims in the Graett block.—Win. Deubon has the contract of supplying gravel for Brussels at the fellowing rate: Screened, 75 cents ; and nscreened, 50 cents per yard.—The new sidewalk at the bridge has been completed, and is a good job. —Mr. R.. Knedhtel, M. D., who recent- ly passed his fined examination at Trin- ity Medical College, Toronto, so suc- cessfully, has decided to locate in Rip- ley. We bespeak for Dr. Knechtel a lucrative and extensive practice. Tuckersmith. STILL ANOTHER,—Another-of Huron's honored pioneers has passed over the river. Mr. Wm. Elder, Sr., of the 10th concession, died on Monday last, at the age of 63 years. Mr. Elder has not been in vigorous health for some time, but few thought his end was so near. U,ntil recently tie was a most vigorous man and bid fair to live to a much greater age. He took greatdslight in walking and with his long, familiar stride,hecould cover a good distance in a short time and with apparent ease to himself. He thought nothing of walk- ing to Seaforth, Hensell and other points, where he might have iusineas, and would often rather do soj than be bothered with a, horse. He wa an ex- tensive reader, a deep thinker, and in this way seemed to live much within himself. Aside from his books,his prin. cipal amusement was an occasional game at curling,' of which he was very fond, and at which he was quite an expert, having learned to play in the old coun- try. He was Shrewd and careful in bus- iness mattcre and had accumulated con- siderable -property, and leaves his fam- ily well provided" for. He was strictly honest and upright, and was one of those men whose word would be taken as readily as his bond. He was a Liberal in politics. He leaves • a widow and grown up family of three sons and one daughter. The remaimi. were interred in Rodgerville cemetery on Wednesday, and the high esteem in which the de- ceased was held in the neighborhood was abundantly manifested by the very large number who attended the funeral. Wroxeter. BUSINESS CHANGES.—The firm of Robineon & Lee, general merchants, is to dissolve partnership on the first of July 'next, the interest•of Mr. Lee be- ing purchased by Mr. Robinson. The latter gentleman has Plc) bought the stock of Messrs, Rae & Dane, and will assume the bueiness and -occupy the premises of that firm on the above date, associating with himself Mr. George Thine, of the firm of Rae & bane. Mr. Robineon has long enjoyed the confi- dence of the community, and will, no doubt, continue to prosper and do as big a 'easiness in the future as he has done in the past. BREVITIES.—The present dry spell is doing much to injury the prospects for heavy crops this season, both hay and spring grains, as well as fad' wheat, are standing much in need of a shower, of which at present writing there is little indication. Seeding is finished, and turnip -sowing and potato -planting are the next items on the agricultural pro- gramme.—Mr. John Gemmill, late of Louisiana, thinks of moving to Michigan ere long, whether a large number of Canadians, including several former residents of Turnberry, have preceded him.—Mr. Joiseph Marks has returned from the Pacific Coast, having found employment scarce and times dull on the slope.—Mr. Robb, Public School In- spector, paid our school an offiCial visit laat Tuesday.—Mr, Wm. Wright, of Turnberry, is at present on a visit to British Columbia for the benefit of his health. -.-A young -people's prayer meet- ing has been begun in connection with the Methodist Church.—Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ireland, of Gourock, are en- joying a holiday here just now. 4. Exeter. BRIEFS.—Mr. George Knight the enterprising station agent at Ilderton spent Sunday last in town.—Mr. Robt. Leathorne, who has been spending the past week at London, returned on Thursday last.—Mr. Wm. 13alkwell shipped a car of splendid fat cattle from this station on Saturday last. Five of them were purchased from Mr. Harry Samwell of this,place, which weighed 8,000 pounds on the weigh scale at the market. —Mr. George Cudrnore had a potato planting bee on Monday evening last, and & large crowd was present. Those present report that George used the boys well.—Mr. Chas. Verity has a new fence erected arounclir his lot on Main street, which he recently purchas- ed from Mr. Wm. Martin.—The frame- work for Mr. James Ramsay's new ven. - NEW GOODS moRk - NEW APRIVALS a. NEW GO TO 1 DS SELECT FROU, LADIES' HATS, LADIES' BONNETS, CHILDREN'S and SAILORS.. PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS WAT - and !,RPROOF CIRCULARS. KID GLOVES, FINE HOSIERY SKIRTI4G EMIIROIDERIES. . and , . - BLACK SILKS, BLACK BROCADES COLORED DRESS and . GOODS. Choice Selections. Edward SEAFOR VieFaul, H. _ eered residence near the Sauble is erect- ed.—Mr. L. Hardy is having his tene- ment house on Williagt street painted. — Mr. John T. Westcott 18 canvassing the the sale of fruit n flrm of Stone & to, and reports s and others in should give him adjoining townships fo trees for the well-kno Wellington, of Toro great success. Farme need of first-classestoe their order. • Dungannon. NOTES.—Miss Fane y Anderson, of this place, who spent tie pest winter in Kingston, returned to' her home last Thuraday.—Mr. R. Co k and his sister, of Goderich, are visiting friends in thie village.—Rev. J. W. qarrie and Mrs. Carrie have returned from London.— Miss Minnie Thompson t of Chicago, is visiting her mother ihere.—Miss L. Bettie, of Toronto, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. Fairbairn.—The remains of Mrs. R. McElwain, !Nile, were in- terred in the cemetery here on the 14th inst. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.— The masons have commenced work on the foundation of the new barn on tha farm of J. audit. Davidson. The barn, when completed, will lea one of the fin- est in this vicinity.—The stores in this. village close at seven o'clock on Mon- days, Wednesdays and l'ridays. On the other days of the week hey are open as usual,—Planting potat ea is now the general pastime of the day. Chiselhurst. LOCAL NOTES.—Mr, John Grey Was this vicinity last week lIvisiting friends and relatives.—Mr. WM. Dobson left here on Monday for Chatham, where he. intends learning engine riving.—Seven members of the Pres yterian chutch. were nominated as elders, but three of these, Messrs. Gilgan nnor and Eyre,. have declined to act, leaving Meter& Jas. Morrison, R. Elobk irk and Daniel and John McLean, to stand the election. —Mr. John Fitzgerald and his man, J. Tinneg, were building ai fence one day last week. The former was holding the, stakes while the latter, standing on a• Wagon, was driving thej with a large knot mall, in which the handle had not - been wedged. The arties engaged were on opposite sides o the stake, and as the mall descended the head slipped off, striking Mr. Fitzgerald on the fore- head a little above the le t eye, inflict- ing a very ugly and jainful wound. Had Mr. Fitzgerald be n two inches - closer the blow would u doubtedly have: been fatal.—Three valu ble dogs and a number of cats have bee poisoned by some malicious person wliose name we withhold. If anyone wishes to secure, the reward offered for hi4 conviction it. will be a rather expensive affair before it is settled, as there seems to be te double value on dogs, as property and. the protectors of property, and as the- oWner of a dog is the only person who• koows its value, it is quite likely that.. the doge would not be eetimated very low in a case of this kind. Greenway. NOTES.—Mr. Fisher, oat-0ffi co In- spector, of London, passed through here - t last Tuesday making his nnual official visit. —Miss Laura Baker nd a number of her pupils are laid off vtork with the- mumps.—Mrs. F. them; left here last - Saturday for Oil Springs du a vieit to Miss R. L. Wilson.—Our fishermen are unable to supply the home market with. fish on account of the unfavorable weather.—Mr. J. Foster had a bee haul- ing timber last Monday for his new barn.—Mr. D. Brophey purchased (t a- new wagon last week from lr. J. R. Me- Phersore—Messre. Wm. orbett and V. Ratz, Reeves of McGillivr y and Step- hen, passed through here last Monday examining the roads. They have ar- ranged to meet at Mount Carmel on Wednesday, May 27th to let contracts for gravelling the Town line.—The Bos- ton HOuee will be closed every Wednes- day evening at 5 o'clock after June ist; open other evenings till 9 o'clock, . —The Mitchell Recorder says; The Court of Revision is likely to have six weeks' busy sitting this summer. Rev. Mr. Tully has appealed against the in come assessment in behatf of himself and all other professional men in town. Dr. Wood has appealed against the as- sessment of all the businees portion of the town, and Mr. R. H. -Coleman, in behalf of the Canada Company, has ap- pealed against nearly everything that was left The aim is to compel a geii. eral revision. 1 att. , BO You Assort BO AImo�- every You see for Ed The Listow —Di valent have —A Strati -dons il protes —Ki dispels which The nine —T chell v owned and th plants —W the Y gym, Frenk. shakn pated. —M reoeut toms, o This i Davis alway --A an ex after ed in measu stood height purch from of $13, ity, w the m• bank —13 on Th the re tynt, ful th aphis Mrs, James WI i sayS : man, ham, emplo but w wart d able, tdokd fx) rim Coemi stkeiell *Mee. MU A ed of on .fel was b of w Airs.S who short to the her eh her li thellag ing-le th p faNkOr the i Lowy al • New Ame fhlr =