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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1892-03-25, Page 8•, • is 8 te—ehett—t—te.. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. EDWARD CASH, Will continue to buy any quantity of Fine Rool and Print Butter. Also Furs, Hides, Sheepskins and tallow at his old stand GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH. Does Spring Suit. Does yqur Spring Suit suit. If not why not get a suitable Suit. We can always suit you. Spring Suits. If it suitayou to get Suited elsewhere it aoes not suit us, but we must feel suited, for what suits you mtu3t necessarilly suit us. Now in Spring Suits We have an inamense range of the best makes to be found. in America at bed rock prices in all sizes, lien's, Boys' and Children's. Our Clothing to order will be found in price, quality and style second to none in t'he trade, a the Bargain Clothing Dry Goods House. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Sesfort h. ?At futon Cxpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. farmers votes that contribute to keep our present amiable rulers -in power, I suppose others have no right to grumble.—An organ has not yet been purchased for the Sabbath School, as it seems rather difficult to pro- cure a suitable instrument. There is, how- eve,r no need for haste as the one in use at present serves the purpose very well. FOR YOUNG MEN.—The Young Men's Christian Aesociation held their regular Gospel meeting last Wednesday night in their rooms, with a very good attendance, a.nd we again wish to urge the young men of Senforth tie' come ; it will do them good. The subject for next Wednesday night will be : "How can I aid in the work ; how am I liable to hinder it." A member of the Association will teke charge of each part of the subject, allowing a short, general dis- cussion at the close. Book-keeping class on Monday nights in future.—TnE Siwarriar. PPOPERTY FURCHASED.—Messrs. Beattie .Brothers, of this town, have pnrchased from Mr. Wm. Hawkshaw a plot of ground situated between his hotel and Mr. Stew- art's blacksmith shop, and iatend erecting, during the coming summer, a large store thereon, with all uecessery conveniences for the carrying on of their extensive pork packing business. The price paid for the land was $400. We are glad to notice this evidence of prosperity on the part of this enterprising firm in extending their busi- nest, besides adding to the appearance of South Main Street by the erection of a sub- stantial structure. AN AGREEABLE SURPRISE.—ReV. A. D. McDonald, the respected pastor of the Pres- byterian church in this town, received quite an agreeable surprise a few days ago. He received a letter from the Registrar of the Senate of Montresl Presbyterian College, la. forming him that at its last meeting the Senate had unanimously resolved to confer upon hint the degree of Doctor of Divinity, if he would accept the honor, and in the event, of his acceptance asking him to pre- sent himself before the Senate on the 8th of April in order that the degree may be form- ally conferred. We presume that Mr. Mc- Donald will c3mply with the request of the Registrar, and that after the 8th of April he will be known as Rev. Dr. McDonald and will be privileged to add the letaers D. D. to his signature. The honor will be all the more gratifying to the recipient in se much as it comes entirely unsolicited and was unexpected on his part. The wish of the reverend gentleman's many friends will be that he may be -long spared to enjoy and adorn the honorable title that has been so denervedly conferred upon him. THE WEEKLY OUTPITT.—The weekly out- pnt from here to the Northwest on Tuesday was not so large dais week as formerly. Mr. J. J. Parish, forrnerly.of McKillop, and family ; Mr. Wm. Cooper and the Messrs. McKay, of Tuckersmith, were the only gen- uine colonists. Mrs. Cooper and the smal- ler children will remain here until Mr. Cooper has a home prepared for them in the Northwest. They all took a lot of Lorries with them, and other settlers effects. There were five cars, mostly laden with horses, from other points north and south, on the train when it passed here. Besides these, Mr. Wm. Smith shipped two car-Ioada of horses to Manitoba, and Mr. A. White two" to Winnipeg. If we are to judge of the number of horses that have gone from this section to Manitoba this spring, we should sty that the Manitobans will not lack for this useful animal. FA.RMERS' INSTITUTE. — Meetings of the Bast Huron Farmers' Iostitute were held in the village hall, Wroxeter, on Tuesday last. The attendance was small at the af- ternoon session, caused no doubt by the rather bad state of the roads and wet, dis- agreeable weather. The various addreeses given were, however, very interesting and mstructive,and much information and bene- fit was to be derived both from the papers and the discussiene thereon. In thit even- ing a fair &zed audience was present and a pleasing programme of music, reeitations and speeches was carried out. On Wednes- day meetings were held in the township hall at Gorrie. The morning seesion did not materialize on account of the slim at- tendance, but at the afternoon session there was a good turn -out. An entertainment was also held in the evening. An extended report of the meetings and the various pa- pers and addresses given will appear next week: Tim ICI RINK.—There was a very large crowd of pleasure seekers at the rink on Friday evening last, and the ice was in excellent shape. The race between George Baldwin vs. H. CreeswelI, G. Abell and F. Dorsey, was the principal attraction. Baldwin was to skate three miles while each of the others skated one mile consecutively, and at the same time Baldwin was to gain two laps. He did this and more, gaining three and a half laps, and that without ap- parently exerting himself to any great ex- tent. lie is a good, steady skater, and it will tako a pretty fast man to beat him. The band was in ateendance, and with its very appropriate music added greatly to the pleasure of the akaters.--On the pre- vious evening a curling niatch was played between a riak from the Wingham curling club and a junior rink of the Seaforth club, resulting in a victory for the Winghain club by six ehota—During the past two weeks the mernbera of the curling club have been busily. at work playing off the rink and three stones competitions, for each of which there is a. tankard. Both of these are now finished. The final draw in the rink tank- ard competition was played between Messrs. George Patterson and John Lyon, two of the oldeist players in the club, and the tankard was won by Mr. George Patterson, and the trophy will adorn his side -board for the next year. The final draw in the com- petition for the three pairs of stones match was played by Mr. Wm. Pickard and Mr. Andrew Young, and was won by Mr. Young by one shot. This was a moat ex- citing game. At the last end Mr. Pickard was three ahead, and had his stones well placed for two more, but Mr. Young, in his final end, took four points, thus winning by one. This will, likely, about close the curl- ing season. EGMONDVILLE NOTPS.—A very comfort- able and Styr -Rah garment may be seen at the store of Mr. G. E. Jackson in this village. It is a subatantial ooat made of beautifully prepared calfskin, tanned especi- ally for the purpose at Mr. Jackson's tannery. It is an experiment in that line, but one that should prove entirely success- ful, as it can be sold very reasoneble and fills every requirment of a first-class fur coat, with the advantage of being much more darable--alist Cumming and Mr. Iticks went to Wingham on Tuesday to at- tend the funerel of Mr. J. R. Adam's daughter, Ida, who died on Saturday morn- ing laat. She had been ailing for about a yeer of consumption which developed rapid- ly during the laet few weeks, and carried her off at the early age of nineteen. The bereaved psrents and other members of the family have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in this village, in this their time of sorrow, for the loss of a much loved daughter and sister.—Mias Bell Kains, of Byron, has been spending a few days with her uncle, Mr. Hicks. She left for home on Wednesday.—Mr. G. A. Sproat, et Tucker - smith, and son of Mr. George Sprhat of thia village, went west with the multitude on Monday last, his destination being Dakota., where he proposes to reside in future if the eountry suits him. How many more years of boodle and monopoly rule will it require to depopulate this Canada of ours ? Well, as it is mostly farmers sons who go, and HOUSEKEEPER WANTED.—Wanted,H011se keeper, middle aged, where there is one of a family. Apply to PETER GRANT, Kipper,. 1267.2 SPRING MILLINERY OPENING DAYS.—Wo take pleasure in announcing that our Miss McCaughey and sussistants in the Millinery Department, will have their new,. novel and artistic display of line Millinery ready for inspection on opening days, Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd. Wm. PICKARD, Seaforth. MILLINERY OrEatero.—Our display of Trimmed Milline7 for the spring season will be on Friday and Saturday, lstand 2nd of April, particulars of which you will find in the last column on this page. All are cordially invited. B. ?denim. 1267-1 Two tilone.—Sinoe our last issue two more of Huron's honored pioneers have gone to rest. Mrs. John Gaetsemeyer died 011 Thursday last at the home of her son George, near Seaforth, having reached the good age of 80 years and 3 montha. Mrs. Gaetzemeyer was a native of Germany, and came to this country about 45 years ago,and with her husband aad family settled on the farm on which abe continued to reside until her death. Her husband died about 14 years ago. She enjoyed the best of health, and was in the full possession of all her faculties until about a month ago, when she had an attack of paralysis, which rendered her helpless and finally resulted in death. She had a family of ten children, nine of whom are krill living. The only two in this country, however, are Mrs. Davidson, of this town, and George, of McKillop. The others are all in the States. She was a kind-hearted and obliging woman ; a good neighbor and an affectionate mother. She belonged, however, to a generation that has now nearly passed away. —The second death is that of Mrs. Murdo McLeod, mother of Mr. Angus McLeod and Mrs. Alee ander Gordon and Mrs. Duncan McGregor, of McKillop. Mrs. McLeod. died on Monday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Gordon, with.whom sbe had resided for several years. She had reached the great age of 88 years. Her maidee name was Mary McLean, and she was a native of Rosshire, Scotland. Her husband and herself were among the first residents in McKillop, and she acted well her part in life's drama. She was a person of strong individnslity, and was intelligent in a marked degree, but above all she was a consistent Christisn. To her, and others like her, this young country is indebted for much. She was also ail affectionate and tender mother, a kind and obliging neigh- bor, and her memory will long ire- affection- ately cherished by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. She retained all her faculties until the last and suffered from no particular disease, but simply succumbed to exhausted nature. The remains were interred in the Egmondville cemetery on Tuesday beside those of -her departed husband, whose joys and sorrows she had ahared for so many years. Low, BRIRPS.—Mr. J. W. Love, a for- mer resident of this town, but who has re- sided in Joliette, Illinois, has returned to Ontario with his family, and is now visiting friends in town. He intends remaining in Ontario, and will, perhaps, locate in Sea- forth.—Mr. Monies Ward, of Varna, has rhubarb growing in his cellar, the stalks of which are over two feet in length. It is no wonder our old friend is growing corpulent, as he can feast on rhubsrb pie all the year round.—Mr. Joaeph Hodgins and family, of Grey, left here_ on Tuesday for Ogenaw county, Michigan, where Mr. Hodgins has purchased a large farm, and intends resid- ing there in future.—The omnibus, used for many years in carrying passengers between the railway station and the Commercial Hotel, having been purchased by Mr.Joseph Williams, of Brussels, was taken to that village on Monday.—Mr. Robert Leather - land, of Tuckersmith, south of Egraond- ville, lost a good horse a few days ago. The animal got its hind foot canghtin the halter, and when found in the morning was nearly dead, and after being relieved only lived a few hours.—Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, preached in the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath, Rev. Mr. McDonald and he having exchanged pulpits.—Dry wood is very scarce in town this spring, and Mr. Richard Clark has brought in several car loads from outside points, which he disposed of rapidly at a fair profit.—One night last week a cool thief broke into the stable at Coleman's salt works, took out a team of horses, hiteh- ed them into a sleigh and drew away about three cords of good dry wood, returning the team to the stable when the work was done. —Mr.T.O.Kemp lost his valuable and hand- some driving horse on Saturday night last. It succumbed to an attack of inilammation of the lungs.—The special sermon, which was preached in the Methodist Church last Sunday night, by Rev. Mr. Casson, on tho subject : " The influence of Scepticism on Character," was listened to bye& large con- gregation. He took as his text the words : " Wherefore, by their fruits ye shall know them," and delivered a thoughtful, con- vincing and eloquent discourse.—Poor, old Luke Kelly, departed this life at McBride's Hotel last Saturday night. He has been in poor health and indigent circumstances for some time. He has lived in this vicinity for over twenty-five years, and was a character in his way, being brim full of native wit, and always overflowing with good nature.—Word has been received from Mr. Joseph Scott and family, who left here for Dakota, on the 15th inst. They had a good trip, and arrived at their destination all right.—A team of horses belonging to Mr. Clark, the ba,ker, and attached -to the bake eart, made things lively for a little while on Tuesday; afternoon. They started from the residence of Mr. John Darwin, on Coleman street, and ran up Main greet to Goderich street, and then along the latter to their stable in rear of Dr. Scott's office. They did not do any serious harm, althoueh Godench street was filled with children com- ing from the publtc school at the time.— Several of the members of the Christian Endeavor Society, of this town, paid Mit- chell Society a visit on Monday, and took part in an anniversary meeting there.—Mr. Matthevr Beattie, of British Columbia, for- merly of Brantford, Ontario, who was in this vicinity recently, returned to his home, after visiting friends and relatives in On- tario for the past six months. He first left for the West about five years ago, where he has been very successful in teaching up to the peat year. He now owne a large farm near Warnock, and also property in Now WestminsterCity. He thinks British Col- umbia is the best Province in Canada, and. says any young person who goes there is sure to prosper. His friends all wish him suc- cess, and hope to see his genial face among them soon again.—The G-rafton, North Da- kota, Advocate of the 17th inst., says : " Mr. Wm .Landsborough and wife returned from Ontario last- Saturday. His father, mother and shiter accompanied him."—Mr. Orville Jones left here for 'Portage la Prairie on Wednesday.—Mr. Alex. Winter, whe has occupied a position in Mr. C. W. Papst's book and stationery store for eight or nine years, his taken a position as sales- man in the store of Mr. Wm. Piokerd.— Mr. George Whiteley's great auction sale of thoroughbred horses and livery stock takes place this, Friday, afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clook.—Judging from the number of seats already taken, the Arion club concert, under the auspices of the town band, this evening, will be largely attended.—The heavy rain of Tuesday did good in the way of replenishing Borne of the nearly empty cieterns, but it has made the roads almost impassable,being neither sleighing nor wheel- ing.—Next Friday will be the first of April. - —We are glad to see that Mr. John Dorsey is sufficiently recovered from his recent se- vere illness to be around and attending to bueiness.—Mr. John Thompson of Mc- Killop, near leinburn, has placed the Editor under obligations to him for his thoughtfulnees in presenting him with a luxury in the shape of some grapes. They were grown by Mr. Thompson himself, and had been kept- in his cellar during the win- ter. There were samples of two varieties, and although he bad given them no special treatment they were nearly as fresh and well flavored as when laid away last fall. Fresh grapes in the middle of March are quite a luxury.—The annual meeting of the Seeforth Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society will be held in St. Thomas Church school room this evening, when ad- dretses will be given by .Paev. Mr. Simpson, the agent of' the society, and the local olergymen.—The annual meeting of the Huron Foot Ball club will be held in the Young Men's Christian Atsociation rooms on Tuesday evening next, at 7.30 o'clock.— There is a larger attendance at the Sea - forth Collegiate Institute now than at a-ny other tittle during its histoiy. This speaks well for the popularity of this institution.— Dr. Bethune and Messrs. Robert Carmichael and John Murray, of this town, took part in the St. Patrick's celebration at Dublin on Thursday night, last week.—The first sod'of the Goderich and Wingham branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway was " well- and truly turned " at Goderich by some of the local dignitaries on Tuesday last. When will the road be completed ?—The band, dressed in full uniform, will be out this afternoon, and will march to the station to meet the members of the Arion club, and escort them around town. In the evening ahnost every person intends going to the concera—Miss Tena Wileon, who has been in Toronto for several weeke, receiving treatment for her eyes, returned home thie week, and we are pleased to learn that the treatment has had a most beneficial result.— A public debate, under the auspices of the Seaforth Mechanics' Institute, will be held in Kidd's hall on the evening of Friday Eext, April let, when the following sub- ject will be discussed : " Resolved that Free Trade as in Great Britain, with direct taxation, would be the policy most bene- ficial for Canada." There will be three speakers on each eide, and a very interest- ing debate may be expected.—Miss Marion McMichael, who has been spending a few weeks with friends and relatives hereabouts, returned yesterday to Clinton, to -resume her place in Jackson Brothers' store.—Mrs. Kirkman, who was indispomed for several - days, has, we are pleased to learn, so far re- covered as to resume her duties at the Col- legiate Institute,—Remember the Salvation Army anniversary meetings on Saturday, Sunday and Monday next.—Mr. George A. Dewar, ot this town, has passed his inter- mediate examination at the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Toronto, and has been admitted to the senior class. Brussels. BAD ACCIDENT.—Marsden Smith, a farm -e er liviug about two miles from town, was at the station on Wednesday forenoon with his horse and cutter. The horse was one he lately purchased,and he had some sheet tin in his cutter, and it being very Windy the noise of the tin frightened the Lone and ensued it to run away. Mr. Smith had the horse by the head, and tried to hold him, but it being very slippery, he lost his feet and fell down, and was dragged some dis- tance. He had dive ribs broken, hie arm splintered and his -face badly cut, but at latest accounts it was hoped thatno injury of a fatal nature had occurred.—The tame afternoon a shed fell in on Mr. John Grieve and broke his leg. John says he could have held up the died until some one came had hie leg not been broken. BRIEES.—On Friday of last week, Ben Lomond Camp of the Sons of Scotland was organized and started off with a good mem- bership. The charter meMbership was over 30. The following are the officers elected and installed : P. C., A. Strachan ; Chief, Donald Stewart ; Chieftain, Adam Reid ; Recording Secretary, F. S. Scott ; Financial Secretary, D. C. Ros3 ; Treasurer William Bright ; Marsheli, George Robb ; 'Standard Bearer, William Barrie ; I. G., Thomas Ross ; 0. Guard, William Rutledge • Chap- lain, D. Hogg ; Physician, Dr. McNaugh- ton ; Piper, Thomas Sallentine. They meet on the let and 3rd Tuesday in each month, in the Oddfellows' hall.—John Tait has opeeed out a shop in the old Post Office building, where he is prepared to purchase eggs for cash.—The Salvation Army had a big time last Wednesday night.—It is re: ported that I. Martin, formerly of the Brunswick House, Wingham, has leased the Queen's hotel, and arranged to purchase the furniture, eto., at a valuation. He oughe to make a good landlord.—The Brussels Driv- ing Park Asseciation have decided to hold razes and other sports, on the 24th of May. At a meeting of the Directors this week, J. D. Warwick wite elected Secretary, and Adam Koenig, Treasurer. Morris. - EXAmINATION.—A very nice examination was held in the school in Section No. 3 on Friday of last week. The children were neatly attired, and the room tastily decor- ated. The teacher, Mr. Black, was assisted by Messrs, Rose, Tough, McFadden, Hogg, Smith and Taylor. The school seems to be in excellent running order. During the day two gamca of foot ball were played. No. 3 tied No. 5 and defeated No. 1. LOCAL ITEMS.—Mr. Wm. Newcombe has returned from Newark, New Jersey, where he -was visiting his wife and family. He says everybody is very busy and can scarce- ly get time to talk. Mr. Newcombe eays that Ontario is the place for hina after. all, and that he intends to live and die a British subject.—Mr. Wm. Thuell and Miss Smith, of the 6th line, were married on Wednesday evening of laet week at:the residence of the bride's mother. We wish Mr. and -Mrs. Thuell long life and prosperity.—On Wed- nesday evening of last week a parlor social took place at Mr. john Douglas', where a great many kinds of games were played. All enjoyed themselves until a late hour, when all sterted for their homes well satis- fied with the kind manner in which they were treated by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas.— Mr. Thomas Russell, of ithe 6th line, has purchased a heavy brood mare from a farmer near Blyth for a good figure. Mr. Russell will be able to send some fine young horses to the American market after a while if nothing happene.—The last horse fair of the season will be held in Brussels on the 31st.— Mr. Robert Yeung, jr., of the 6th line, was married on Wedneaday of this week to Mies Jennie Craig, of the 7th line. We wish the MARGE' 25, 1892 young couple a safe and pleasant voyage over life's troubled sea.—The roads in marty places are bare, especially the concessioes, but the aide lines are full yet.—Mr. George Parker has got some fine young cattle which he intends to fatten on the grass in the summer.—Miss Janet Hood has returned from Grey county, where she was engaged for a few months. Grey. TOWNSHIP ITEMS.—Mr. Samuel Shine has engaged to work the farm on the Hill concession, lately vacated by Mr. James Holmes.—Mr. Thomas Watson and family have moved from the 16th concession to the farm owned by Mrs. Shine, on the 12th concession.—Mr. C. Bowerman, teacher of School Section No. 1, has sent in his resig- nation, and will leave on the firet of May. He has matriculated as a student of dentis- try, and will enter the office of Mr. S. An- derson, L. D. S., Mitchell, Ontario. No one has yet been engaged to take Mr., Bowerman's place, but advertisements will appear this week. W alton. NEWS NOTES.—Mrs. Ottewell is at pres- ent visiting her mother in' Kincardine.—We are glad tolearn that Miss Bell McKibbin is recovering from a severe attack of con- gestion of the lungs.—Mrs. Lewis McDorie ald has returned home from Arthur where she has been visiting her sister.—Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Unionville, is at present visiting: her father Mr. Thomas •McKibbin.—Mies Allie Smith who has been visiting her uncle, Wm. M. Smith, for some time returned to her home in Pakenham on Wednesday of this week. • Leadbury. NOTES.—Mr. Peter McEwen, who has been a promineut man in some respecte, and oue who was eeteemed by a large circle ot friends, has removed to Dakota. We wish bim success in his new home.—Wood-cut- ting bees are the whole go in this section of McKillop at present. Tbis shows a neighs borly feeling, besides helping to inculcate habits of industry in the young.—One of our excellent young men, Mr. Egerton Roe, was married on Wednesday last to Miss Hol- land, daughter of Mr. Robert Holland. Mr. Roe is to be congra.tuleted upon having won such an 'amiable young bride. We wish the young couple the fulkst measure of happi- ' nese and prosperity. Glenfarrow. JOTTINGS.—Mr. Alexander McPherson has returned home from Kent. Hie sister, Miss Jessie McPherson, who has been there for some time, returned home with him.—Mr. S. Frezer has returned home from Michigan. Sandy's many frisuds are pleased to see hitn beck.—Miss M uir, of Lanark, is visit- ing at Mr. William G —Miss Martha Langley, of Wingham Junction,' spent a few ()eye last week at Mr. McKersio's.—Miss Maggie Henning, of Lucktiow, spent a few days this week with her brother,—Mesers. John Wylie and John Fitch left on Tueeday last for Manitoba. --Death has again visited our midst and called to her eternal home an old aud respected resident of Turnberry township, in the person of Mrs, Thompson. Her remains were interred in the Bluevale cemetery. Leeburn. LOCAL 17MM—A very large number turn- ed out to attend the sale of Mr. H. Itelton's farm stock and implements. Cattle and sheep ranged high, but horses, as nasal, proved to be rather hard to sell even at very low pricee.—Mrs. R. Morris intends stare- ing back to her home in Dakota in a few weeks, to jein her husband, after a very pleasant stay of four months with her par- ents, Mr, and Mae MeManus.—Mit Edith Horton paid a visit to her sister Mrs. G. H. Clutton, of Stratford last week, Miss Mary Relton taking her place as organist on Sun- day la,st. She is a good substitute, and when she leaves here will be very much misted by her many friends who were drawn to her by her genial manners gad winning amilett— Mr. D. Fotlseringhaid and his brother Thos. spent a short time visiting their sister, Mrs. A. Itit Glutton, last week, We were pleased to have them in oar midst. Greenway. NOTES. —Mr. John Spackman, real estate agent, of Exeter, visited the Hub last week. —Mr. W. H. English, Fred English, James Luther and wife, started from here to Man- itoba on Tuesday.—The concert over the telephone from the phonograph last Satur- day morning in Parkhill, was well received by the residents of the Boston house.—Sev- eral of our towospeople are laid up with la grippe.—Mr. James Brophey was appointed Mayor of Greenway by Mr. Thomas Jen- nings on Tuesday. The appointment has supplied a long felt want,—Mr. Bloomfield -paid Brinaley a visit last Friday, and took in the concert in Downing's school house. He reports a splendid time.—Mise Lillie Brophey, of the Boston house, is at present away spending a few holidays at Brinsley. She is expected home on Thuraday.—Mrs, Sarah Watson, widow of the late James R. Watson, wishes to tender her most sincere thanks to the Many friends, especially the Knights of Maccabees, who so willingly and kindly stood by and helped her in her sad bereavement. Cromarty. NOTES.—Miss Mary Allen has returned home after a three weeks' visit among rela- tives in London.—Wilson Hobbs, of Nis- souri, epent a few days with- the family of Mr. Allen last week.—George Barr, cheese maker at Black Creek factory, was married on Wednesday of last week to Miss Kerr, of McKillop. After the cerernony the couple, accompanied by a number of friends, went to J. Barr's, 10th concession, Hibbert, where an enjoyable evening was spent.—J. Armstrong, who has been ailing 'for some time, is slowly convalescing.—We regret to record the severe illness of Herbie, son of P. L. Hamilton. Partially recovering from the effects of the grippe he commenced attend- ing school, but was compelled to stop; and is now lying in an unconscious state. 'The vital spark may take its flight at any time. —There is a good deal of talk throughout the township as to whe shall be the succeP- sor of the late Reeve. It is said that Mr. Thomas Ryan has resigned his position as Deputy -Reeve with the view of becoming a candidate for the Reeveship, and that Mr. James Barbour has resigned his seat as coun- cillor with the view of becoming Deputy - Reeve. They are both good men, and the people could not do better than elect them by acclamation. MCKillop. FARM RENTED.—Mr. Wm. Wright has leased his farm, one unile west of Winthrop, to Mr. Hugh Ross, for a term of six- years. Mr. Wright is retiring from farming, and will dispose of his stock and effects by auc- tion on the 31st inst. .He could not place his farm in better hands than with Mr. Ross. Mr. Wright intends going to New Jersey, where he was before coming to McKillop, and will engage in the silk business there. MATRIMONIAL.—A very pleasant and joyous affair took place at the residence of Mr. Robert Holland, near Walton, on Wed- nesday, last week. Thie was nothing less than the marriage of Mr. Holland's eldest daughter, Miss R,osella A., to Mr. Edgerton Roe, son of Thomas Roe, Esq., of the same neighborhood. The ceremony was perform- ed at 3 o'clock, by Rev. Mr. Ottawell, and was witnessed by about seventy of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The congratulations over, the eom- pany sat down to a ntost sumptuous repast, prepared by the amiable hastess and mother of the bride. Mr. Roe is a prosperous young farmer, and he has taken s his life's partner one of the most handsome and ,ac- oemplished young ladiee of the townsaip, and the high esteem in which she is held was abundantly manifested byl the large namber of beautiful and costly !presents' of which she was made the recipient. They intend epending a few weeks visiting frieeds io various parts of thet country before'ket- fling down to the stern realities of life on their own farm in McKillop. Their many fiiends will -unite with us in the hope that t e union so auspiciously begun May be long and happy. Zurich. BRIEFS.—A meeting ef the directors of,the Hay Branch Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday last, when the list was revised and some changes made. It is the intention of every director to get as many members as possible and do all in; his power to make the next show one ofi the moat succeasful ever held. The datesixed for the show! are September 12th and 13th.—Mr. John Rose left this week for Mount Forest to worla in ie cabinet factory.—Mr. Samuel Swazzie, who has been in the employ of Messrs. IL & .1. C. Kalbileisch for the put 14 or 15 yearst has gone to Lapeer, Michigan, where he will re- main for the summer.—The peornetion ex- amination was held in our school Thur4day and to -day (Friday),—Mr. Louie Reine, from New Hamburg, has been here visiting his brother, anct on insurance bueinees.--Ifiss Emma Demuth and her sister Maggio left this week for Read City, Miohigan.--eMr. • Elias Weidman and family and Mr. J. Reist and family moved thie week be near Berne, Michigan, where they have taken up land. Kinburn. AN "AT HOME."—A very pleasant even- ing was spent at the residence of Mr. Wm. McIntosh in this village on Monday evening last. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church held an "At Home " there. A most interesting musical and literary entertain: ment was given and all present enjoyed themselves to the full. The proceeds amounted to about $10. NOTES.—The examination of our 'mho& takes place on Tuesday next. Mr. King, the very effieient teacher, never spares labor to make the examinations pleasant and profitable to both pupils and spectator's, and the examination will, no doubt, be largely attended by those interested in the school. —Miss Mary Soboales leaves next week for Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she goes to visit friends end we hope she may have an enjoyable time.—Mr. F. J. Martin, one of Kinburn's most popular and industrious young men left on Tuesday last for Moosomin, liorth-west Territory, where he will spend the summer, and if he likes the country will beocme a permanent readout there. He will be greatly missed here, and eepecially by the Kinburn choir, of which he has been the competent lettler for several years. His many friends here will wish him success in his new home. Belmore. SORE BEREAVEMENT.—It is our painful duty to chronicle - the death of William Inglis, youngeet son of Mr. George S. Inglis, of Carrick, which sad event took place on Tueaday last. The deceased was a young man who was held in high esteem by all who knew hies as was shown by the largo number of friends who followed his remains to their last resting place in McIntosh's cemetery on Thursday last. Tho sorrowing family have the full sympathy of the com- munity, in this their third sad bereavement inside of a very short space of time. MATRIMONIAL—Ou Wednesday evening Last about one hundred of the friends of Mr. Jalni211 Weir, of Turnberry, assembled at his residence to, witness the marrisge of his daughter to Mr. Colin Eadie. After the nuptial knot had been securely tied by Rev. A. C. Stewart, of Belmore, all sat down to a sumptuous repast. After this very im- portant part of the proceedings had been gone through with, the tables wore removed from the spaeious dining hall, and the young people present began to trip the light fan- testi° to the very melodious strains of music which were furnished by Mr. Wm. Fryfogel and Misses Eadie and Tucker. Pleasing features of the dancing were the scotch reel by the bridegroom and the bride's father, and the sword dance by the bridegroom. The young couple were the recipients of a great number of handeome and costly presents, Berman. SUDDEM,DRATH. —Mr. Robert Houghten, the eldest eon of Mr. John Houghton, ex- pired very Isuddenly On Sabbath evening last. The ?leeeased,whos was a strong,active young man ef 17 years, was in his usual Murdock's livery stable he suddenly fell 1 good health in tho evening and while chat- ting with mite young friends in Mr. T. back and in a few minutes life had passed away. It 4ras not thought necessary to hold an inqlsest. The perents and family have the heartfelt !sympathy ot the com- munity in their ead bereavement. The re- mains were buried at Staffa. on Tuesday, and a short service was first held in St, Paul's church, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Sermon. Verily, in the midst of life we are in death and this is a solemn warning to one and all. BRIM. —Mr . George Fee, who recently graduated as a full-fledged M. D. from De- troit Medical College, passed through here on Wednesday on hie way to his home near Zurich.—Mr. S. Hunter left this week for Bradgate, Iowa, where he intends making his home if pleased with the country.—The entertainment held in connection with the Young People's Mutual Improvement So- ciety, On Monday evening last, was very well attended and an interesting programme was carried out. The closing meeting for the season will' be held in two weeks from last meeting.—Mr. William Colwell, our enterprising carriage maker, has received a large new stock of buggies, carriages and road carts, as well as bicycles, and intends building a large addition to his shoPto pro- vide room for bis increasing stock.—Miss McGarva, of Clinton, who was visiting friends here has returned home.—Mr. Thos. Coureey, of'Lucao, wbo was vieiting her sister, Mrs. Miller Edwards has aleo re- turned home,eahlr. R. A. 'McIntyre, pro- prietor of the Hensel' House, was in Lon- don and Toronto part of last week 0t1 a Yisit.—Mrs. Smallaeombe is visiting relatives aud friends in Berlin.—Mr. W. R. Hodgins was in London laet week visiting his daugh- ter, Miss Bertha, and other relatives.—The Misses Carlisle were in Gerrie and Brussels this week on a visit. SOCIAL AND LECTURE.—The social aid lecture given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of Carmel Presbyterian church, on Tuesday evening last, proved to be one of the best and most intereeting ever held. Despite the very unfavorable state of the weather and roads the spacious church was comfortably- filled to listen to the lec- ture which the pastor, the Rev. J., S. Hen- derson, had promised to give, entitled ". A Ramble through Wonderland." During the whole time of the lecture the closeat atten- tion and keenest interest and pleasure was shown by all present, and as the lecturer carried his audience from Hensall right out to the Pacific Coast, taking in all the cities and enjoying the beautiful and changing scenery, so vividly real and life -like and points of interest along the roudteid„, hiet would seem as if one and all were viewing make everything appear, while his happy hits, humorous incidents and stirring elo- quence, held the audience in the very height of pleasure, attention and interest. The Rev. H. J. Fair ably and pleasantly dis- charged the duties of chairman, while the Rev. W. B. Sermon occupied a seat on the platform. At the close of the lecture' a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the Rev. Mr. Henderson for hi f very able and interesting lecture, and al J to the chairman for the pleasing manner i which he dis- charged his duties. The arocceds of the social, lecture and social h ad the followieg evening amounted to $84, which wee cer- tainly very gratifying to the Ladies' Aid Society under whose auspices the entertain- ment was given. This report, however, would not be oompleto without meking men- tion of the excellent music, which was dis- coursed throughout- the evening by the church choir under the able leadership of Mr. Charles McAllister, with Miss Aggie Murray presiding at the organ. Bayfteld. NOTI18.—Mr. and Mrs. Cowan and son Jamee, who moved a few weeks ago to Eg- mondville, have returned, and purchased Mr. James Whitten's house.—Mr. Wm. Bates has moved to his new home, which he purchased from Mr. John Cowan. Mr. Cowan has rented a farm in Goderich town- ship.—The Salvation Army had a largely attended meeting on Monday evening last, when Ensign Woodgate and wife and Clin- ton officers were present, and a good meet- ing was held.—The Royal Templars' tea meeting, whicit was held on Tuesday even- ing last, was slimly attended, owing to the very uninvorahle state of the weather ; how- ever, those present had an enjoyable time.— By a rnieunderstanding the advertisement of Messrs. Rebert Orr & George Slack's stallions for sale was wrongly reported. Porter's .Goderich Chief should have been McM ordie'a Scottish Chief.—Miss Mary Os- mosid is visiting at Colborne.—Miss Kate Parke is spending a pleasant time at Tor- onto, Parkdale, ete. Varna. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday evening last the members of St. John's church, Varna, assembled at the residence of Mr. Charles Logan, Parr Line, and presented Miss Mary Ann Logan with a well-filled purse, accom- panied by a very highly complimentary ad- dress expteseing the sincere thanks of the congregation for the valuable services ren- dered them by Miss Logan as organist. A very enjoyable evening was spent. A COLD Thattra—On Tuesday last Mr. James Booth, of the Goshen Line, walked from his father's place to Mr. Andrew Reid's, Parr Line, a distance of nearly six niiles, bare -headed and bare-footecl,and with- out a coat. Hie feet were so badly frozen that inedical attendance had to be given him. He was removed to Goderich on Fri- day last. Insanity is the cause of this poor fellow'e eccentricities. NOTES.—Mrs. Walker, wife of the Rev. Mr. Walker, who has been seriously ill is, we are glad to say, improving, We hope soon to see her around again.—There is a big boom in eggs+ at the Post Office store. Mr. Morrow took in last week over 800 dozen eggs, and he is calculating to sweeten up the people, as he has received a car -load of sugar. Morrow is a hustler sure.—Mr. Robert Ward and Mr. W. lien left for Manitoba on Tuesday last.—Mr. John Ash- ton, our genial patent fence builder and thresher, is smiliug_all over. Cause, a baby boy at his house. --Mrs. Hamilton, who has been attending her brother James at White- church during his late illness, returned home on Sunday last. Her brother has Sold his farm and intends living in our neighborhood in the near future. - Stanley. A SAD CASE.—Mr. JittneS Booth, son of Mr. Wm. Boeth, of the Goehen line, whose mind has become deranged, was on Thurs- day last removed tie Goderich gaol. The circumstance is a -very sad one. Mr. Booth was a very promising young man, and much respected in this neighborhood. COINCIL.—At a sleeting of the council held on Saturday, the clerk read a com- munication from the Minister of Education relative to the interpretation of Section 109 of the Public Schools Act of 1891. The claim of trustees of School Section No. 4 was laid over for further consideration. The pathmasters appointed were the same as hat year with a few exceptions, the new ones being George Dewar, Wm. Thirsk, Abm. Snider, R. Peck, John Douglass, R. McBrien, S. Ward, G. Elgie, Jamee Nelson, jr,, J. Pierson, Joseph Harvey, Wm. Eggle- son, W. Purdy and G. Hart, Poutidkeepers and fenceviewers the same as last year. The clerk was instructed to notify the county treasurer to deduct $6 from the amount of back taxes on lot No. 4, concession 11, for the year 1890, proof being given that the statute labor bad been performed. The council meets again at the call of the reeve. A GOOD SEND-OFP.—Learning, of the intended departure of Mr. Henry McGavin and family, from the Goshen line, his many friends in the Methoditt Church,and others, assembled at his residence on Friday even- ing last, to pay their respects and to spend a social evening. The visiters, to the number of 50, brought their " family groceries " with them, and it is needless to say they were right royally entertained. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation of _a beautiful china dinner and tea set, together with a suitable address, to Mrs, McGa.vin. Mr, Robinson, in making the preeentation, spoke in flattering terms of Mh. andrIrs. McGavin'a many sterling qualities as neigh- bors and friends, and of their untiring inter- est in church work. Rev. Mr. Walker also made a few remarks in the same strain. Mr. McGavin, who was taken by surprise, in replying for hitneelf and Mrs. McGavin, returned his thanks to those present for their costly gift, and for the many kindly references made towards himself and family. He would always entertain kindly recollec- tions of his many years' residence on the Goshen. He leaves in a few days -for his new home near Seaforth. Exeter. FROZEN TO DEATIL—News reached here on Friday night last that William, son of Mr. Wm. Hand?, Lake road, Hay, who has been in Manitoba the past three years had been frozen to death during the blizzard in Manitoba last week, while he was in search of fuel. He -was married to a Miss Perkins, sister of Mr. S. Perkins, Chiselhurst, who survives him and is left to battle with a family of mall children. Mr. Harris was about 35 years of age and had good pros- pects before' him. Hie relatives here have the sympathy or those who were so well acquainted with the deceased. MARIEBT SITE.—On Wednesday even- ing of last week a very lengthy discussion took place in the Town Hall between the Reeve and councillors of the village with re- gard to disestablishing the old market grounds. The Reeve wanted the council to assist him in passing a by-law to let the free holders take a vote to decide whether the old market grounds eliould be left for a cattle and hog market, as it is a suitable place, and he censiders the grounds should not be dispoied , of, but should be kept for that purpoee, as he believes it would be a benefit to the village financially to have such a place, The Reeve offered to pay all the expenses Of holding an election to let the free -holders decide, and if the council would not accede to his request he would resign and have a new election. iWe trust that the matter will be amicably settled without any further disagreement or discussions on this market subject. I Nooes.—Mr: Thomas Oke, of this place, shipped a car lead of hay to Toronto from Hensall on Tuesday last.—hfr. A. J. Rollins leaves on Saturday next with a car load of horses for Killarney, Manitoba. Among the number are three splendid registered brood mares which Mr. Rollins paid high prices for. This is Mr. Rollins second shipment since New Yeataie—Mr. A. Cottle, of the ixeter turning factory, will have an auction sale of rollers, gates and other implements SPRING. Miss Nahrgang back from Chicago.... Brought with her lots -of new ideas from that busy bustling city. DRESS AND MANTLE ROOMS NOW OPEN. New Robes — New Suitings New Black Dress Goods -- New Mantle Materials — Everything new. Whatever the weather is outside, it's spring inside with us. One would think we had the spring fever to see the assortment of New Spring Goods we are showingsoearly,but its our busi- ness to be early,never late. We have not been for years in such good shape for early spring business as we are at pre- sent. We have any amount of new things, and the new goods haven't stopped coming yet. They are coming all the time. If you want to see The Cream of New Styles, It's now that you should be looking around. It takes time to make lip the Spring Dresses and Wraps ; they can't be made up in a day, so if you would not be caught with your winter gar- ments on in the warm, bright spring sunshine, make your selections and place your orders early. VT co mg Hee of Oirr. are within t are going auplicated wonderfull - don't miss have all si": ready we ha and you sho one. OUR Millinery Opening My ! how the time flies. We are right on the threshold of another Spring Opening ; seasons seem to come and go quicker than ever, but some- how or other we are always prepared for them. We have decided to make Friday and Saturday, APRIL 1st and 2nd, Our millinery opening days, and here take much pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to all. It's the earliest and best chance you will have to see the newest things in Millinery, and you know from past experienoe that we always try to look our best at these times. The season is new, the millinery is new, and we feel new our- selves, so taking all these statements into consideration, you know what to expect. Our store throughout will be as bright as the beautiful spring, so come yourselves and bring your friends to enjoy the sunshine of our spring opening. Edward McFau SEAFORTII. On Wednesday the 30th of this month.— Exeter will have a monster celebration here on the aelth of May, when the best pro- gramme of sports that hits ever been held in Exeter will be given.—The members of the Royal Templars of Temperance, Exeter, in- tend having an open meeting in the base- ment of the James street Methodist church on Monday evening next, when a very lengthy programme will be disposed of con - 'dating of speeches, singing, etc. All the lodges from the adjoining villages are invit- ed to attend. A silver collection will he taken at the door.- The proceeds will be given to aid the distressed of the village.— Mr. Thomas Sweet, of the south end of the' village, had a monster'wood bee on Tuesday last, when a large quantity of wood was cut. —Mr. C.Sanders and Mr.J.Sanders with his wife" and family, of the 5th concession id Stephen, left on Tuesday last for Manitoba. We wish them all prosperity in their nevr homes. Gorrie. BRIEF3.—The Misses Carlyle, of Hensel!, are the guests of their cousin Mrs, Nelson McLaughlin.—Mr. John *ott returned from Manitoba. this week.—Mr. Willoughby occupies the pnlpit of the Methodist church here until the Rev. Mr. Torrance recovers from his illness.—Miller McLeod has moved` into the old post -office building, lately vacated by Mr. John G. Edgar, who has gone to Tara.—Mr. William Dane, " mill owner," has moved into his house in the village just south of the Methodist church. —Mr. Vittie and his son Thomas have gone to Manitoba, There are now four of the family in that province.—Mr. George Hor- ton, Ira has moved into the house vacated by Thomas Vittie.—Mr. James Lennox, of Mount Forest, formerly of this village is visiting friends here.—Mrs. James A'rite strong has been very during the past week.—Mr. T. B. Hamiltoia, ex-teaoher is school section No. 4, Howick, was in our village on Monday last. His healtk is in- proving.—Mr. R. G. McLaughlin has sold his farm, and intends to move into our vil- lage at an early date.—Mr. Frank Wil- liams, eon of Mr. J. R. Williams, of our village, arrived home from Michigan a few days ago. Frank has gone into Mr. Taman's shop to learn tailoring.—Mr. Robert Mit- chell, son of Mr. James Mitchell, left for Manitoba on Tuesday last. We wish him success in that cold country. THI1 PATRONS OF INDUSTRY.—The Pat- rons of Industry held a meeting in the towat ship hall, in war village on Saturday last, at which interesting discussions took place. Mr. Wm. Montgomery, of Orange Hill, saki that the farmers represent seven-tentbs of our population, and that the remaining three -tenths ruled the seven. It is truer that the manufacturers and the Canadian, Pacific Railway rule our country—a result of the National Policy. Mr. James Mitt chell made a good speech, in w.hich he re- ferred to the platform of the Society, and explained the objects of the organization, The speakers were admonished to avoid the dangerous ground of party' politics, and it was quite apparent that some of them labor- ed strenuously to steer clear of this sand - I bar, , From the tenor of the speeches f I would infer that the farmers are the most gullible of all classes—aspecielly about election time. There certainly is some hope for them, when they begin to see that in the paet they voted for the benefit of others and directly against their own interests. —John Drennan, of Lanes, Ashfield, met with a serious accident one day last week, while engaged in cutting straw. 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