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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-06-19, Page 8P 4A• • HE HURON EXPOS Oman& STACKS --OF C1r.i0THING. Just to hand another very large and compre- hensive assortinent of Men's, Boys' and Child- - gens made up Suits. Having purchased aboVe mentioned goods at litrge reductions off regular prices secured by clearing out lines, we are pre- pared to give customers values unsurrissed in the past. Our ! Carpet Department is rep ete with the newest designs in Brueeels, Ta try All Wools, 1.`nions, ttings, Hemps, W . PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seal° h. EDWA D CS Will be prep red to buy F'ne Grass ,Butter in any quantities from this time forward at fill prices. GODERICH STREET; SEAFOR'14. futon DISTRIO (EXPOOi rit• MATTE S. ANOTHER SUC ESSFUL STUDEI, T.—In our list of those ho had passed their University Exa o inations from this county, publishes last week, we inad- vertently omitted' the name of Mr. W. 0. McTaggart, a n of Mr. MeTaiggart, Postmaster at hiselhurst. Mr Mc- Taggart passed hie third year examioa- tion and took lfirst class hon ra in Physics. He attended Seaforth o °neg. iate Institute only one year befor going to the University, and has beer very successful at every examination niece entering that institution. A CHANGE.—Mr. Hugh Rosnwho has been in charge of the businese of : Dun - 'can & Duncan in thie town for several weeks has been recalled to Toronto, nnd Mr. J. 11. Pyper has been appointed manager in his place. Mr. Pyper has been connected with this establis m nt for many years and is so well and favor- ably known to the patrons of the lho se and the general public that few two ds of commendation are required by he. He is a thoroughly competent and reli- able business man, and under his 'Man- agement every interest will be properly guarded, while all those having buhiness relations with him will find him affable, courteous and strictly upright in isil his dealings. A better man for the posi- tion could not be got. • RUNAwAY.—On Wednesday forenoon Miss Katie Broadfoot, Miss Johnston, of Goderich, and a number of children were out driving with a horse and: phie- ton. When about opposite Mr. Joseph Brown's in Harperhey, the bolt I cante out of one side of, the shafts, allowing the shafte on that side to fall down, frightening the horse and causing it to run away. Miss Broadfoot was driving and pluckily held on the lines untilth y got neer the Agricultural grounds, when the carriage upset ' and fortunately the horse got freed from the vehicle. None of them were seriously injured and be- yond a few bruises and scratches and n bad fright were none the worse for their dangerous adventure. Had the horse not get free from the carriage just when it did they might not have got ff So fortunately. The horse ran down Main street, and was caught at the corner of Main and Market streets and taken to its stable. It did not seem to be i Jared in any way. FOOT BALL NOTE-.. —Great disappoint- ment was felt in sporting circles when it was made known that the Dctroit3 had defaulted to both the Hurons and the Rangers. The Detroits had beaten the Rangers and had been defeated b the Hurons, while the Hurons defeated the Berlin team once and played a dravr with them the second time. The De- troit men were determined to win the championship, but four of their very beat players left the city, owing to the stone cutters strike, thus somewhat dis- organising the team. The Hurons had too strong a lead on the other tearit to have any anxiety about the c amp, ionship, and would much rather have played for it than won it by defa A friendly match was played on the Recreation Grounds on Wednesday morning with the Rangers of Berlin, in which the home team were victorious b three to one. This game was watched by a very large number of spectators and the proceedings were enlivened b eelections from the visiting bande.4-Th Hurons are now champions of the West- ern District. The final match fo the championship of Toronto District will be played on Saturday next, between Oegoode Hall and Scots. The -winner of this match will play 'home and hom matches with the Hurons, for the championship of the Western Foot Ball Association, the first in Toronto, on June 27th, the second at Seaforth, o Dominion Day. _ THE LATE ALEXANDER JAMIES 'We have again this week to chr nicle the death of another of Huron's pith neers. These events are recurring wit saddening rapidity. Mr. Alexiind r Jamieeon, of the Huron Road-, Hu lett, passed peacefnlly away on Merida last, having reached the ripe age of i 2 yeara. Mr. Jamier has not • been -in robuet health for e veral years, having, been troubled considerably with an af- fection of the liver He was able to io about, however, until about a week ae , when he caught a severe cold, resulti g in inflammation of the lungs. This at- tack his enfeebled constitution was un• able to withstand?, and he sank very rapidly. Mr. Jamieson was born n Renfrewshire, Scotland, but at the a e of six mouths his parents removed to Dam fri ess hire, anc that is w h ere he spent the earlier ears of his life.1 came to Canada in 1843, coming "- rect to this count, and taking up the arm on, the Hier le Road on whieh he continued to res de until his death. He watt married' in 1853 to Miss Jane Chesney, who has proven a wOr hy helpmeet to him for these many Yealre„ and who still survives him. Mr. Jamie- son was a quiet, unpretentious man4 and took his greatest enjoyment in home and Iaraily associations and occupations. 11e wee honest, industrious and frugal and lived an unspotted and blameless life. He was a good citizen and a kind End Jobliging neighbor, and was much and leleserveclly respected in the neighbor - /Nod where he had lived so long. leaves a family of four sons and one daughter, al of whom are grown up and reside in t e vicinity. The remains were interres in the Egmondville ceme- tery on We nesday. PUBLIC CHOOL NOTES.—The new School Acts are now in force. The regu- lations are• ing revised, and it is ex- pected that he acts and regulations will be prhited a d ready for tistribution to the Board o Public Sc ool Trustees, through the School Inspectors, not later than the end of October.—In the mean- time, the Sc ool Inspectors have been supplied wi h a few copies of the School Acts alone t be furnished to any Board of Trustees urgently needing them.— Only Board of Trustees of cities, towns and villages may collect a fee, or other- wise provid 'funds to buy the pupils books and ther school supplies ;-rural trustees ha e no such power.—Seaforth is a centret is year for examination of candidates r first-class certificates and honor matri elation. The presiding ex- aminer is M . Andrew Scott, who was assistant -e miner for a number of years. His assistant is Mr. S. Y. Tay- lor, Princip 1 of the Wroxeter Public School. T ears appointments have been confirmed y the Education Depart- ment. A PLEASI matrimonial nesday mor James' Chu Keefe, daug of this town, late of Fern ed in the hol Cook,who pr ings upon t enter a new was dressed with pearls _assisted by and the groo The ceremo eight, after gether with ed to the ho where a sum prepareipl. hours tegeth ly married c east. We e happy coup recipient of 1 ents. • G EVENT.—A very pleasant event took place on Wed- ing the 17th inst., at St. ch, where Miss Ella A. ter of Michael Keefe, Esq., and Mr. Joseph Keating, ale, California, were unit - bonds by the Rev. Father nounced the choioest bless - e young couple about to phere of life. The bride cream henrietta trimmed nd lace. The bride was ✓ sister, Miss B. Keefe, by Mr. James Neville. y took place at half -past hich the young couple, to - number of friends return - e of the bride's parent, num breakfast had been fter spending a few happy ✓ with the guests the new- uple took the train for the tend our beat wishes to the e. The . bride was the any useful and costly pres- • I ' 4 GIRL WA 'TED.—Wanted, a good, general servan • Good wages. Apply to Mrs. Arthur Forbes, Victoria Square. 1227 NOTICE.— 11 parties having accounts against the To rnament Committee, must ren- der them to the Secretary not later than Tuesday, June rd. All accounts must be duly certified to. R HAM, Secretary. 1227-1 THE Grea Sale of Dry Goods at Dun- can & Duncan s, Seaforth, will continue just three weeks m re, and in order to clear out the stook bigger bargains than ever will be offered, so that all those in need of choice goods can ob- tain them here l at a nominal figure. Look out for big adverthiement in next week's paper. GARDEN- PARTY.—The garden party on Friday e ening last, under the aus• pices of t e Christian Endeavor So- ciety, meth beautiful lawn attached to Mr. D. D. ilson's reaidence, was fair- ly successfn A more delightful spot could not h ve been selected, and at night when ightod up with chinese and other colore lights, presented a most enchantipg. ppearance. The weather, however, w s quite chilly and there was a heavy de which made the grass damp. These draw backs, no doubt, not only kept some a ay but also interfered with the pleasur of those in attendance. The young 1 dies in charge, however, left nothing undone that could add to the entertai meet of their guests and despite the raw backs alluded to all present sees ed to heartily enjoy them- selves. T ere were refreshments in abundance a d a very interesting pro- gramme of v cal and instrumental music. A liberal su1 was realised, rind we hope the good.fol a of the Christian Endea- vor will haw the good fortune to strike an evening f r their next garden party when "ice e eam and cooling drinks" will be mo e in demand, One for instance, su h as last Monday, COUNTY +DRAGE MEETING.—South -Huron Comty Orange Lodge met in 'Clinton last naturday. The News Rec- ord says : he large hall was crowded with delega es, probably the largest at- tendance at a semi-annual meeting in the history f the county. There was enough beide, ems for an annual meeting, and the esion lasted well on into the evenin . Each District in the county will celebrate the 12th (13th) wherever it esires. It was decided to ask the Iris delegates to the Triennial Ciluncil to a • dress a meeting in Clinton. A committ e was appointed to draft a letter of conolence to the widow and family of t e late Premier of Canada e and e resole ion of condolence was also carried to ti e brothers Soariett and fam- ily in the •eath of their mother. In corporation as discussed at some length and County Master Todd instructed to report on th • matter at a letter period. The County Master was authorized to represent tt e eounty and attend the British A • erica meeting at King- ston. A g eat amount of other import- ant busines was transacted, after which the meetin adjourned. Delegates were present fr m MoKillop, Summerhill, Goderich, oderich township, Homes- ville, Colbo no, Stanley, Exeter, Salt - ford, Clinto , etc., etc., and the meet- ing was ha monious and .profitable in every respe t. CONVER, nual conver stitute has 26th, and a pupils and engaged m rangements finest of a tertainmen school. T in the eve athletic sp Thirty-thir number of After the o gymnastics sium. The ing of Mr. tee that t will be first there will Hall, for w been secure more than t ing the into gramme a rnents will by Mr. A winced stud ing the b line of refr • • ,ZIONE.—The date of the an- azione at the Collegiate In - been fixed for Friday, June committee of the, teachers, there interested are busily king all the neeessary ar- for what promises' to be the eries of very successful en- s of the kind held at our e programme will open early ing with a short series•of rts, military drill, etc. The Battalion band will play a choice selections. outdoors, tdoor sports a programme of will be given in the gymna- pupils are under the train- rawford, which is a guaran- is part of the performance class. Within the building e a concert in the Assembly ich the best local talent has . This alone will be worth e price of admission. Dur - mission in the musical pro - umber of scientific experi- e given in the laboratories, len and some of the ad- nts. Throughout the even- t of everything in . the hments will be served in , A the Jiang rooms downstairs. The grou ds and building will be decorated suits ly for the occasion. This great enter inment, five entertainmentv in one, s provided for the benefit of the publi,, and let everyone turn out and mak it a succilea. ! A TALENTED HURAN LADY.—The London Advertiser of Wednesday says : "Mrs.! Fletchenwife of Rev.C.Fletcher, of the Thames Road, Usix•rne, address- ed a meeting of ladies in the Bible class: roleof St:Andrew's Church last even- ing: 'Her subject was "Notes of a tout thro ghout some of the Presbyterian: field of Manitoba and the 'Northwest Terr tries." Mrs, Fletcheeis evidently a k ee and accurate obeetver and a thrif Y collector of intereiting facts, Wit faultless logic, she makes a Chris tian bilosopher's use of such facts tot pu odes of needed reform and progress. Mr e Fletcher has a oharming fluency o‘ utte mice, finely regulated by a musics tone ftnd almost feultless inflection .The e ! qualities, combined with 4 billi ntimagination, give her admirable pow rs of description. Her account of the n ians, their individual, social Anil trib 1 1abite and customs, the fixity 01 char c r attained by the old, the power of t e ospel in developing the young the leric struggles and trials of the miss onaries laboring among them wrist thro ghout, very toughing and some: time Pathetic. Perhaps the beet par of Mrs.' Fletcher's eloquent address wa, refe encee to the condition of the large Chi esti population in Victoria, B. C. and the West generally. The strong raci 1 prejudices from which they suffer] and the neglect of the Presbyterian! Chu chi which has numerous and expen- sive ienions in the Chinese Empire, to takeprudent advantage of the Mdngon Han iminignition to our Pacific coast,1 wer not too severely condemned. Itl is as nring to find ladies with the cul- ture and ability of Mrs. Fletcher using; thei influence to speed and spread the pow t of Christian truth." Til FIHEMEN'S TOUBNAMENT.i , . A RAND SUCCESS. GO D WEATHER AND LARGE C OWDS OF SPECTATORS. t Th Seaforth Fire Brigade having, in past yeas, -competed at various Tourna- ments he different Canadian and Ameri- can' tewes and cities, and having' been uniformly successful, winning about the beat tecord of any Canadian company, decided, a few months ago, to hold a Tournament of their own. How well they cartied out this resolve we leave the results of Tuesday and Wednesday last to say. That the Tournament has been a gratifying success, and creditable alike to Firemen and citizens, all admit.' The Firemen themselves set to worki With a will and a determination which could pot fail to achieve success and their ff Os have been splendidly sec- onded b the citizens. The people of Seaforth are proud of their Fire Brigade, and &1e lways solicitous for the good reputati n of their town, and any enter- prise th t is likely to advance its inter- ests and alculateci to keep it in th foiefron of Canadian towns, always rel ceives th ir hearty sympathy and sup.i port, Ian on this occasion , they wel austaine their record. IIIE TOWN DECORATIONS. Visitors to the town during the pas two wee a could not fail to see that pre paratons were being made on an exteti- eive seal ter a great event. The good work wa first commenced by the fire- men' an aeon every citizen joined in, eachon, apparently, more anxicine than another to furnish his and her dee quota to the decorations, so that when the finiehing touches were given all around the town preeented such a gay and handsome appearance as it had never done before. Main street, from ead tb end, was a perfect forest of ever- greens, decked off with gay -colored flags, !streamers and mottoes of welcome, while the residential streets bore simi- lar mark of decoration. Every public and usi ess building was thus neatly deco atel, and many of the private resi- denc a aijid grounds were also beauti- fully adorned with evergreens, arches, flags, Chinese lanterns, &c., the whole presenting an appearance which delight- ed t e qitisena themselves, and drew forthfrofn visitors encomiums of praise and admration. In addition to the minor decorations was a shapely and massive arch spannin Main street on the south side of Gode richi str et and another across Mai etree,t at he railway station, erected b the Mem ers of the Fire 'Brigade an Hook an Ladder Company. Mid-wa between hese was a third, and perhap 1 the mos artistic and shapely of th thre , e eeted by the members of th Young. Men's Christian Associatio und r '-t e direction of the President Mr. rr. , Ketnp. Again on Marke etre t opposite the Broadfoot & Bo Fur iture works, was another atatel and uitebly designed arch, which vie Et dos ly ith its competitors for fire hon re, nd-which was erected by th emp oyees of the Broadfoot & Box Com pan • Another very neately arrange and showey arch adorned the front o the fOuridary of Messrs Coleman o Main street, in which were attractieel disp eyed various implements of thei manefacture. Each one of these arche W&8 surmounted by flags and other a tractive ' and appropriate devices an bore mottoes such as "Welcome to ou Town," 1 etc. As already stated, th town looked its best and the man thousands of visitors who favored with their presence Could not fatl bu be struCk with adniiration and to carr away with them the most favorabl impressi ns of Seaforth and the ente prise anc hospitality of its citizens. A an old re ident remarked "If the Quee had been coming,Seaforth could not hay beer ma4e to look prettier." THE FIRST DAY. T esday morning dawned bright, fai warm. and beautiful, and every pereo wa earlr astir. Before nine o cioc eve ythi g was stir and bustle. Peopl canje po ring in by Private conveyance fro all directions, every train as it ar riv d brought its due quota of visitor and the gay uniforms of visiting Fir me and Bandsmen were everywher pro inent, while the various refresh me t boothes which filled every vacane on ither side of Main streenwere drain a t riving trade in diapensing "coo ing drinks" and more solid refree \ ! , . ---: menti to the warm and sweltering passers by, Old Sol having early in the forenoon asserted his supremacy and poured down hie fierce rays so al to be felt by even the moat cool blooded and sparcely clad. The sports of the day were commence by A LACROSSE MATCH On the Recreation Grounds between th Junior Lacrosse club, of Goderich, an the Junior Beavers, of Seaforth. This wail a very interesting match and Rom fine playing was made. It resulted however, in aIT ictory .for the home cl u of four straights. At the close of this match the Seafort Fitemen gave an exhibition 9f ou water-werke. The unearthly sounds of the fire alarm shrieked -out and in a ver few minutes the brigade and hooks wer on the run, and in a surprisingly shor time water was streaming from the hos attached to one of the main atm hydrants. THE AFTERNOON. At half -past one o'clock the mount° Marshals, Officers, Firemen, Bands an visitors were assembled around Victor' Square. The Marshal° were each busil arranging the line for procession, an soon got all the companies in order i their proper places. The procession which was composed of the variou Brigades and Bands, together with tit Goderich Military Cadets, was divide into three sections, each section heir) headed by a mounted Marshal and Bend. It made quite an imposin appearance and was one of the attrac time, of the day. After marchin through the principal streets the pro cession proceeded to . FAIRVIEW PARK. -. On arriving at the Park, Mayo Holmested delivered a neat address o welcome, after which the followin events were proceeded with: Canadian Hose Reel Race, -200 yards —lane Blyth, time 1.13t, $100; 2nd Grand Trunk Railviiity, Stratford, tim 1.151, $50. The third company wa East Toronto Junction, time 1.16. Th Caledonia and Wingham Companie made good time running, but failed i connecting the hose to the hydrant. Canadian Hook and Lsdder race, 300 yards,—lst, Niagara Fell!, time :446seooeds, $75 ; 2ad, Sarnia, time 4,$40. Bicycle Race,—lst, A. Winter, 2nd F. Clarkson; 3rd, H. Clarkson, all o Seaforth. This finiShed the proceedings for th day. There were over one thousan speetatore in the Park,besides numerouS carriage..? The various bands discourse sweet nnisic during the afternoon, an this added much to the life and pleasur of the proceedings. 1 , THE EVENING. The day had been intensely hot, but about seven o'clock a most refreshing shower of rairi fell, as if it had come on purpose to lay the dust and cool the air. At anyate it had this effect, and lir the evening, fterwards, was delightful. The atmospbe e Was pure and delicious; the streets moist enough to make pleas- ant driving And the side -walks were not damp enough to inconvenience ,pe- destrians while the old moon and the electric li hts seemed to vie with each other as to which would give forth the greater brilliancy. It is no discredit to the Electrician to say that the moon lhad the beat of it. The store and resi- dence illuminations and decorations add- ed not a little to the attractions of the evening, The Recreation Grounds at night at - treated seven a larger crowd than did the Park in the day, The grounds were made almost as light as day, and the moving masses- made a rare and animat- ed scene, not soon to be forgotten. The progrannne, in addition to the music of the bands:* consisted of an interesting foot ball tnatch between the Hurons and the Mitchell team ; several well contested foot races and military evolu- tions of Captain Stewart's cadet, corps, of Goderich. This corps is composed of about forty young lads, all neatly dress- ed iu military uniform and bearing arms and torches. This natty little regi- ment furnishes an entertainment of . themselves, and their performances' fairly detighted the many who witneeni ed thein i The proceedingswere brough to a close about eleven o'clock, and th .evening entertainment was by no mean the least interesting and pleasant of th day. s ! THE SECOND DAY. Wednesday witnested one of th largest row& ever seen in Seaforth I Proceed Digs were commenced by a exhibiti, n foot ball match between th renowned Huronsof Seaforth,thechamp ions of Western Ontario, and a picke team from the Berlin and Galt chiles, Large as was the crowd the night be fore, it was much larger on this occast ion, and the people had the pleasure of witnessing one of the nicest and mos scientific games of fent ball ever playe in this Western District. The Huron came_ out victorioua by three games t one. The bands also discoursed sweet music at intervals during the match. The afternoon was commenced by a procession, about in the same order a on the previons day. There must hay been between three and four thousan people in the Park. The followin events were disposed of: International Hose Reel Race, 20 Yards, — Caledonia, Wingham an 1 Myth were ties, making a record t 1.07t, and they agreed to divide the prizes, amounting to $275, ibetwee them. The Stratford Grand Trunk Rai *ay Company made a splendid run to the hydrant, but made a bad miss in un- coupling the hose, which completely threw them out. International Hook and Ladder Race,' 300 Yardie—lst Niagara Falls, 44-t- sec- onds, $100 ; 2nd, Sarnia, 451 second, $50." Other two companies competed, Caledonia making the time 46it seconds, Marie City, Michigan, 47i seconds. Coupling Competitions, — 50 yard run,—let, Crew and Brown, East To- ronto, time 15it seconde ; _ 2nd, Mc- Kenzie & Levitt, Stratford, time 1 t seconds. . Foot Racen-200 yards,—Crew, f East Toronto, let; Newman, of Niaga a Falls, 2nd. Half mile,—Brooks, f Sarnia, 1st; Briefly, of Caledonia, 2n Quarter Mile, Newman, of Niaga a Falls, lst ; Brierly, of Caledonia, 2nd During the afternoon Mr. R. Roa h gave at exhibition trot with Floren a G. aecompenied by a running ma e. The little mare was in splendid trim arid made the full mile in 2.25, witho t a skip, making the fastest time ev r made on Fairview Park. Her best recoid is 2.241; The prize for the best appearing Fite Company in the parade was awarded to the Stratford Grand Trunk Hose Coq. • TOR. pal ny, and they well deserved it. For, while all the companies were neatly got- ten up and composed of fine, athleticicioking men, the Stratford's easily came ii 'first in point of dress and general out- fiThe Baden and Berlin Bands are - t, so well deserving of a word of praise. hey each have a large number of in- s ruments ; they play well, and were h, . t sparing of their music. Indeed all, 1)th Bands and Firemen, were a credit the towns from which they came; t ey not only looked well but behaved ell;• and we hope they were all as ell pleased with our people as our peo- e were pleased with them. The judges and time -keepers were ems. J. A. Cline, Wingham; P. ott, Brussels, and R. 1 Wilson, Sea - f rt he h . T Committees having matters in c arge, and on whom the weight of the burden fell, are to be congratulated on t e results of their laborii. Everything seed off well and without a hitch or ✓ from beginning to end and no unto- ard event occurred to in any way mar i t e harmony or pleasure f the proceed - i go. The crowd also, w s orderly and • ell behaved. There wee not a single b each of the peace, and although six s ecial constables were on duty, one ould have been ample arid would not ve been overworked. it have not y t learned the financial rsidts, but al- t ough the prizes were liberal and " the e penses heavy, we look for a surplue. Locito BRIEF.—The set of single har- n sa recently stolen from I the stable , of r. J. P. Brine, was found last week n atly tied up and stowed away under the platform at the railway freight house.—Mr. George Fitzgerald has srchased the residence of Mr. Sidney e cobs, near Besttie's grove, for $1,100. I is a large, well -finished cottage and ✓ ry pleasantly situated, and Mr. Fitz - g raid will have in it a' comfortable h me. This is the second house Mr. Ja- c be has built for himself and sold within a ew years, and we expect be will now g to work and build another.—Mr. D. D Wilson shipped his first consignment o eggs for this season to the old- coun- trb on Saturday last.;—M(;sars. John lf, cMillan & Sons shipped seventy-five ✓ ry fine steers to the old 'country on 5 turday. Mr. Thomas McMillan went w.th them.—Messrs. Wm. and James hitney are at present here visiting t eir mother and other friends. 'Mr. Wisp' Whitney resides in Bay City, ichigan, where he has been for nine or t n years, and where he holds a respon- i le situation in a large hardware and s ove establishment. Mr. James Whit - n y has a good situation in Chicago. They both look well.—Mr. Morriss S ole, of the firm of Miller & Soole, p inters, Toronto, spent a couple of dye with friends in town this week.— r. Allan S. McLean arrived home from ew York on Tuesday, and will apend a c uple of weeks' holidays in town.—On uesday night the dry goods palace of . McFaul, being brilliantly illumin- ed mid the interior very tastefully dec- ated, attracted much notice and ad- iration from passers-by.— The new reet watering tank at the market is w in oPeration.—The Huron Foot all Club of Seaforth is now the cham- pion club of Western Ontario. They ere to play the final match with the etroit club on Wednesday last, but the etroits having defaulted, Seaforth ears the honors.—Mr. James A. Cline d family, of 'Wingham, were in town is week dewing the two days of the ournament. Mr. Cline's numerous f lends here were pleased to see him 1 oking so well after his recent prolong- e and severe illness. He is not as ro- bust as he used to be, but is gradually proving.—The firat excursion train of is season for Goderich passed up on Friday last. It was composed of a long string of cars all filled with Stratford s hool children and their friends. They ere accompanied by the Stratford mil- ry band.—During the thunder storm Wednesday of laet week Mr. George roat, jr., of the 2nd concession, Tuck -- smith, had two fine eteers killed by htning. They were feeding in the sture with others when struck. They ere the two best in the lot too. ---Mr. ichard Dowling, a former Seaforthite, d one of the most popular and enter- ieing citizens of Harriston was in town is week during the Tournament. Mr. owling has hosts of friends here yet.— n Sunday last a load of the Seaforth S lvation Army went to Bayfield to take p rt in the camp meeting there. When going into the village the wheel of the vehicle colapsed and there was a general Neill. Some were contliderahly scratch- ed and bruised, but none seriously in- Jiired. They had to leave their carriage i Bayfield and charter another vehicle ip which to come home.—Mr. and Mrs. alter Turubull, of Grey, near Brus- h], were in town on Saturday last or t eir way to Stanley to visit friends iri that township. Exeter. OBITUARY.—This week it becomes our ery sad duty to chronicle the death of illiam, only son of Pratt and Mary isher, of this place, which took place It their residence, Huron street, on Friday morning, the 12th inst., at the age of 25 years, 9 months and 4 days. The deceased had been ailing for some Months, having never fully recovered from a severe attack of la grippe, which rminsted in death on the day • above entioned. His death was not expect - .0 suddenly, his ;lister only being srried two days previously. The uneral took place on Sunday afternoon ast to the Exeter cemetery, there being ver 100 rigs in the procession. The erenta and remaining family have the yrnpathy of the community in their ery sad hour of trial. NOTES.—The Guild of the Trivitt emorial Church- held the prominade oncert in the roller rink on Friday vening. It was a grand success in very respect. The Exeter Orchestra endered some very lively muaic. The Queen and Fair s drill was considered ood, also the inging of Little Fairy Morgan. Proeeeds amounted to over •60.—Mr. S. 61. Hersey is at present anvassing this place and adjoining yin ages for the sale of Sir John Macdon- ld's book. He is finding ready sale or it, as people of both aides of politics re subscribing for the work, which will e published in full in a few weeks.— ic-nics at the lake are getting to be unierous.—Mr. D. Johns, our poet- aster, has eeveral summer houses to ent at Grand Bend. liarties intending o rusticate at that pleasant summer re - ort for a few weeks should engage one f these cottages. Mr. Johns' enter - rise should be appreciated by pic-nic rties and others who contemplate II 1 • pending s few days on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron.—Several of our citizens atten ed the Methodist Camp Meeting at K ttle's Grove, Kippen, on Sunday last. Kippen. CAMP MEE ING.—The camp meeting services are fa rly well attended. Very large congreg tions assembled on Sab- bath last. D not forget that Conductor Snider will be present on Sabbath next, 21st inst. El will preach at 10.30 a. m., 2.30 and N d 60 T. 03 spp .0 ME. MEETING D — The Royal Ternplare of emperance will not hold their regular eating on Moodily even- ing next, bo will meet on Tuesday evening, . J. ,June 30 th. NtyET. westhott, of Exeter, agent for the Stone and Well- ington Nurser,of Toronto, is taking orders around his place for the sale of their speciali ies, the Saunders plum and Ritson P ars. This firm has full control 9f this speciality which will not black knot or blight.—Mr. John Copp, contractor of eaforth, completed the contract of pu ting the foundation under Mr. Thompso 's bank barn on the 3rd concession of Lay, near here last week. He is putting foundation under Mr. Mustard's bari on the London Road, Stanley, this freek. itiburn. UNION PIC- IC, —The Good Templars, Sunday Schoo and Public School, will hold a union picotie in Mr. Britton's grove on Frid y, 26th inst. The above combination o promoters is a sufficient guarantee for he muccess of the day. All wishing a leaeant day, a good time, and lots of fun:, don't fail to be present. 011 elhurst. NoTES.—A umber of people of this vicinity visite the camp meeting in Kippen on Sunday. —Mr. D. Sinclair, wife and chi d; of Bi-mingham, Ala- bama, spent few days of last week with Mr. J. Si 'clair, blacksmith, of this place. Their oungeet child had been very sick for a me time, and its life was despaired of, o they left Alabama in- tending to take it to a cooler climate, accordingly th y came to Huron on Tues- day of last we I, but the child being very weak, did on the way. They left their remaini 4 g child with its uncle, hoping to save,its life.—A very pleasant time was spent at the picnic in Meter's grove on Fri ay last, after which a foot ball mate was played between the Eden team an, the Movers, of Chisel- hurst. The tovers were victorious by 2 to 0. They play again on Saturday evening. PATRONS 0 ICNIC11 DUiS177. Y.—F. J. Ben - nest will deliv r addresses at the follow- ing places ne t week with the view to organizing ass ciations of Patrons of In- dustry: Moo ay evening at School Section No. 4; Tuesday, Seperate School, west of- Dublin; Wednesday, School Sectio No. 2; Thursday, School Section No. 7; Friday, School Section No. 9; Siam', ay, at School Section east of Fulton's, ownship of Grey. Meet. ings to begin t 8 p. BASE BAL evening last a ed here betwe teem of this very interesti tested throu score stood Staff& club. romarty., MATCH. —0» Saturday base ball match was play - n the Staffa Stars and the illage. The game was a g one, and vraa well con- hout. At the close the 3 to 23 in favor of the ENTERTAIN lars of this pia strawberry fa here on Thurs the usual seas teresting pro for the occasi will be assist vocalist, Mr. who fail to Strawberries o'clock. inthrOp. r. —Te Royal Temp- e intend having a monster tival in the school house ay, June 25th. Besides nable refreshments, an in- ramme has been prepared n. The local celebrities d by that rising amateur . Floody, of Blyth. All attend will miss a treat. ill be served from 6 to 8 AN ERROR. week in sayin duetry had no contract wit meeting here. that they sign Nightengale Brussels. We were in error last that- the Patrons of In - succeeded in working a any merchant at their We have einced learned d a contract with Messrs Co. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.—During the thunder liter of Wednesday afternoon of last week, he barn of Mr. H. 1'. Wright, of th 5th concession of Morris, three milesfr in this place was struck by lighhtnin . The fluid struck the gabel of the bidIding and splintered the board, sendi g them in all direotiens. A yound Ho! tein bull which was tied in the stable wa. also so injured that he died soon aft rwards. Mr. Wright was sitting in thel house at the time, and did not know anything unusuallied hap- pened until t e storm had ceased and he went to thle barn to feed the bull. The anin•al as not dead, but seemed to be thoroughly paralized and unable to help himself. He died soon afterwards. Mr. Wright soon found that his build- ing had had a narrow escape from de- struction, and was very thankful things were not any worse. Blyth. LOCAL NOTES.—The recent rains have done great good to the 'crops in this vicinity. Hay will be short, but fall wheat and early sown spring grains pro- mise fairly well.—The many friends of our respected townsmen, Mr. Hugh McQuarrie,will regret to learn that he has not been enjoying good health for some time.—The Engliaii Church is be- ing repaired and re -furbished both in- side and out, and when these improve- ments are .completed they will add much to its appearance. On account of this there will not be any service or Sunday School next Sabbath.—Mr. Robert Milne, of the Commercial, is again able to be around after his illness.—Our citi- zens generally are greatly pleased over the success of our Fire Brigade at the Seaforth Tournament on Tuesday, they having taken first prize in the Hose Reel race against some of the best com- panies in the province.—Last week Mr. John Medd, one of our most enterpria- . ing farmers, sold to Mr. E. Watson, 14 head of fat cattle, for which he received $925 and they were well worth the money.—Blyth is going to have a grand celebration on Dominion Day. The celebration is to be under the auspices of the Fire Brigade. There will, be a procession by the ancient order of Cale- thumpians in the forenoon, and at half - JUNE 19 1891. J - U - N MN WE ARE SHOWING THIS -:- VIONTR A VERY LARGE STOOK Skirting . . . Embroideries —IN VERY— Handsome • . Patterns, PRIC,MS 50c, 60c, 70; 80c, 90; $1, Up to the Finest Goods. Now that the warm weather has arrived these goods will be in de— mand call early and secure some of the choicest patterns. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. past one a procession of bands, firemen, base -ball teams, gun clubs, &c., and in the afternoon a lengthy programme of atheletic sports, the whole to wind up with a grand concert in the evening.__ At Barrie races on Tuesday, Mr. E. Livingstone's trotting horse, Dr. Living- stone, won his race in three straight heats, making the excellent record of 2.31, Zurich. DEATH.—Mr. George Hess, telegraph operator and photographer, died cm,. Tuesday night last about eleven o'clock. Some time ago be cut his finger on piece of glass, but this healed up until last week. Thursday night he woke up complaining of his finger hurting him. He got worse, and at last blood poison- ing set in, and this was apparently the ultimate cause of death. The deceased was a good citizen and neighbor and a faithful father, and will be much missed in the community. The remains will be interred in the Lutheran cemetery to- day (Friday). Mueh sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. BRIEFS.—Quarterly meeting will be held in the Evangelical church here next Sunday, commencing on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. S. N. Moyer, of Se- bringville, will conduct the services throughout. —Miss Maggie Miller has gone home to Whitechurch.—Misi Maunders has returned to her horns in Brussels. Mies Matilda Faust left this week for Galt, where she will visit her aunt.—Mr, Signer, of Carrick, is here visiting his son. Fred.—A brother cif Mrs. - Fred Signer, from Duluth, is visiting here at present. —Mr. J. Ruby left for Michigan a few days ago to see hie JOWL —Our public school pic-nic hall been postponed until next Wednesday, on account of Mr. Hess' funeral, which is to take place to-day.—Quite a number from here attended the camp meeting at Kippen on Sunday last. Some were in Bayfield also.—Mr. A. Lohman has gone to Michigan to see his daughter and brother, who live near Caine.—Mr. Elias Weidman is about buying land he Michigan, near Berne.—Mr. John DIA, er, jr., of the Babylon Line, has a one year old colt which turned theacalesa few weeks ago at 905 pounds.—Mr. Joseph Broderick, of the Babylon Line, brought some fall wheat to town the other day, which measured five feet high. Who. can beat this? Harlock. PIC-NIC.—The annual section pionie was held in Mr. H. W. Allen's bush, on Friday last, and being under the - direction of an able managing commit- tee, including the teacher, Mr. Wm, Kerr, it proved a success. At 1 o'clock about 100 feet of table was spread with. the deleoacies which the ladies of -thie. neighborhood know wall how to pre- pare, and it is needless to add that the small boy was not required to be told to help himself. After dinner Mr. IL W. Allen was called to the chair, and a very interesting programme, consisting. of vocal and instrumental music, short addreeses, reading% recitations, Ate., was disposed of. Mr. M. • Floody's comic songs and outfit are worth speciel mention. As the chairman remarked "Mat is a whole team in himself and a dog under the wagon." After the pro- gramme came the gamep, such as racing. Jumping, &c., for which prizes were given in cash. Several swings were. continually occupied until about eight o'clock in the evening, when the crowd. dispersed, having had a good days' recre- ation. NOTES. —Mr. Wm. Knox was unfor- tunate enough to lose a mare last week, she having been kicked by his driving horse.—Miss Bella Neilans has gone to Michigan to spend the summer with her sisters.—Mr. George Best intends going to Manitoba in a couple of weeks.—Fall wheat is a very promising crop in this part. Mr. L. Tasker had- field headed out more than a week ago.—Among those who took part in the pihnic pro- gramme were Miss. I. Britton, Kinbunn Wm. Pollard and sister, afiel Mine; Williamson and Ferguson of Walton; Mr. A. 11. Plummer and wife, of No. 7; M. Floody, of Blyth; G. A. New- ton, of Clinton • and the local talent were John and Riateon Best, Bert and Wallace Allen, Miss A. Morrison, and Mrs. W, Newcomb and daughter. A NEW CATHOLIC PARTY.—The:Irish bishops, finding that the cost of main- taining members of Parliament is a -- heavy parochial drain, are working to secure the return of wealty candidate* at the next general election, who will form the nucleus of a new Caatholie party, ,Ed their zene Pais pen Lan us wOrd vied actin St, dity with molt was a ed. crow rate the gcen seele jur eider Dees ' nen one morn • be dein Pim tam the were 3100 $W, hien Bat sone bait ran or3 the the lay. ea4h lake the littI lath eiii hr Pe ear aro bra fif,o rt.o yoi ray the axe qi