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The Huron Expositor, 1892-04-15, Page 84 • t, t, ' t• THE HURON EXPOSIT R. Ts en, - 1 , APRIL 15, 1892 EDWARD -:- CASH,1 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. -D oes your Spring Suit suit. If not why not get a en Italie Suit. We can always suit you. _ Spring Suits. it a suits you to get suited elsewhere it does not suit us, hut we must feel suited, for what snits you must xceoeesarilly snit us. Now in Spring Suits We hav-e an immense range of the best makes to be found in America at bed rook prices in all sled-, lien's, &aye' and Children's. Our Clothing to order will be found in price, quality and style second to none in the trade, at the Bargain Clothing Dry Goods House. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth. ght fon (fxpeoitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. A RERVE FOR Banssars.—In view of the departure of Mr. McIntosh, Reeve ef Brus- sels and the improbability of his return to resume his municipal duties, Mr. W. II. 'Kerr, of the Post, publishes a card offering himsdf for the poeitiou of Reeve, The rateepayera of Brussels should accept his offer and elect him by acclamation. Mr. Kelm would make an efficient and consci- entious nennicipal head for the municipality and would represent it creditably both at home and abroad. OOMING TO TOWN. —The Fullerton corres- pondent of the Mitchell Recorder gays : "Mr. James Doble has decided to retire from farming, and has rented his farm to Mr. Wm. Pridha.m for a term of years. He is goiug to move to Seaforth, where he has secured a situation as book-keeper with his brother -in law, Mr. Bright, who keeps a large gent's furnishing store there." We shall be glad to welcome Mr. Doble as a citizen, and hope we may receive many more additiotill to ovr population of his stamp. THE BENEFITs OF ADVERTISING.—Mr. David Milne, the well known thorough -bred stock man of Ethel, who frequently makes use of our columns as a medium between him - serif and the public, writes as follows : " I have sold all my young bulls but one, 11 rnonths old ; that I intend to use a little in my own herd. I have 12 bull calvee this eeason and 5 cows to calve yet. I must say that the EXPOSITOR. is the best advertising medium in the county, as I have had en- quiry fer stock and seed grain all the way from Manitoba and Nova Scotia. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Nones —Next Wednesday evening Rev. Mr. Casson will give his celebrated lecture on " The British Empire, its Extent - and Resources," in Kidcre Hall at 8 o'clock, to which we urge every one to be preaent, as a treat is undoubtedly in store. A collection will be taken up for the Women's Christian Temperance Union work in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association. Special Rester service Sunday morning at 9.15 ; suhject, " The Risen Saviour." These meetings are well attended and very inter- esting, and an earnest invitation is extended' to ail to be present.—Tne SECRETARY. DEATH OF A FORMER SEAFORTHITE.—Mr. T. D. Prendergast, of Stratford, at one time a resident of this town, died last Sunday morning after an illness of more than a year and a half. Deemed was born in Prince Edward Island, but spend the greater part ef his boyhood in Tuckersmith. When quits a young man he removed to Toledo, Ohio, and afterwards to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he remained until about ten years ago. He then came back to Can- ada and became a traveller for Wade Bros., music dealers, in whose employ he was up to the -time of his death. He was fifty-nine years old. A widow and a family of seven survive him. — • ST. THOMAS CHURCH. —Workmen are en- gaged this week putting in the beautiful stained glue memorial window, bequeathed by the late Ann Dunkin. The window will be unveiled on Easter Sunday, when services appropriate to the day will be held. Holy Communion. will be celebrated at 9 a. m., and also at 11 m. In the afternoon there will he a children's service at 3 o'clock, and the usual service in the evening at 7 p. m. Servicee during the week and on (hied Fri- day morning will be held in the school -room. The annual Vestry meeting in connection with St. Thomas church will be held on Monday night at 8 o'clock. DEATH OF MRS. JOHN BRO w N. --The Galt Reformer of this week says : Mrs. John Brawn, of Cedar Creek, Waterloo county, died on Sabbath last after nearly a year's illneas from Bright's disease. Deceased, whose nuiiden name was Habkirk, was born in Roxboroughshire, near Kelso, Scotland. She came to his country with her parents, and settled on a farm in the township of McKielop, Huron county. In 1834 she was married to her now bereaved husband, and removed to Cedar Greek, where they have since resided, She was the mother of six children, only two of whom survive, namely John and Mies Agnes., both of whom reside at home. Deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church, Galt, where she had attended regularly during and sub- sequent to the ministry of the late Rev. J. Strang. - TOWN` COUNCIL.—At the regular meeting of the town council, held on Monday even- ing last, the Street committee were author- ised to advertise for tenders for the lumber and gravel required for street improvements for the current year. The Fire and Water committee were also instructed to advertise for tenders for the watering of Main street. James A. Anderson was inatrueted to have the Meade trees on the public streets proper- ly trimmed as soon 03 the time for such work arrives, also to have dead trees re- moved and replaced by others, the whole work to be done under the supervision of the street committee. The Mayor, Reeve and Deputy -Reeve were authorised to pro- cure and have fluted up a suitable place for a temporary lock-up. The sum of $1,000 was ordered to be placed at the credit of the Collegiete Institute Board. The sum of $275 waa ordered to be placed at the credit of the Fire and Water committee, for the purpose of procuring new uniforms for the members of the Fire Brigade, the old ones having been burned in the town hall. In accordance with the recommendation of a Speoial committee, appointed to enquire in- to the matter, the sum of $25 was granted Alt Mt. George E. Henderson, to partly re- imburse hirn for goods belonging to him, which were destroyed by fire at the time of the burning of the old town hall. These goods had been stolen from Mr. lienderson's prem:sea, and having been recovered by a constable were placed in the hall building for eafe keeping, to be used as evidence against the thief ot his trial. In the mean time, however, the goods were destroyed, hence the claim. The usual by-law, pro- viding fur the watering of Main street, was paseed. The Mayor, Reeve, Deputy -Reeve and Councillor Beattie, were appointed a committee to look out suitable sites on which te erect a lire hall, hose tower and ,ck-ap, with the view in future of increas- ing these buildings for town hall and mar- ket purposesdasoertain the prices for which such sites can be purchased, and report at the next meeting of the Council. On the recommendation of the report of the Elec- tric Light committee tho Clerk was instruct- ed to advertise the Electric Light plant and franchise for sale. A petition from Messrs. Cluff & Bennett for certain street improve- ments, was referred to the street committee, to be reported on at the next meeting. Mr. W. M. Gray was granted $25 for office rent for the Clerk. The Sanitary Inspector was authorised to procure a garbage ground for a period of five years, at an aunual rental not to exceed $5. Accounts to the amount of $325 were passed and ordered to be paid. A petition from between sixty and seventy ratepayers, asking that no change be made in the cow by-law, was read! and received. This by-law, in accordance with a notice given at a previous meeting, was amended so as to preclude cowe and all en& animate from running at large on the public street's, seven of the members voting for the amend- ment and four against it. The names are as follows: For—Messrs. Darwin, Neelin J. A. Wilson, Lyon, Beattie, Sclater and ide- Lean. Against—Messrs. Gunn, Good, Gil- lespie and Coleman. A resolution, author- ising the Mayor to procure suitable pasture for the cows of those who are unable to pay for pasturage for their own cows, and providing that the cost for such pasturage be defrayed out of the town funds, was lost LAGROPE Marrato.—There was a largely attended meeting of those interested in lacrosse in the Young Men's Christian As- sociation rooms Nast eFriday evening, the principal business being the reorganization a the Beaver Lacrosse Club. The follow- ing officers were elected for the coming season : Hon. President, George E. Jack- son • Hon. Vice -Presidents, Robert Logan and'H. J. Crawford ; President, Dr. C. B. McKay ; Vice -President, R. E. Jackson ; Secretary-Treasiirer, P. Freeman ; Captain, John Smith • Managing•Committee, W. Mc- Dougall, 0. itTell, H. Jackson and H. Crew well ; Honorary Members, W. W. Mere- dith, J. Aird, W. McKay, W. J. Hamilton, J. 0. Rose and W. O. Reid. It is the inten- tion of the club to put a strong team in the .field again this season and do their best to bring the championehlp to Seaforth once more. ir, —The Junior Bea erg met on Monday evening, and reorgani ed for the season with the following offic, rs : Hon. -President, George E. Jackson ; llon. Vice-Predidente, Robert Logan t and H.! J. Crawford ; Presi- dent, Dr. C. B. McKay ; Captain J. Bell ; Secretary -Treasurer, C. Campbell. Com- mittee, J. Abell, G. Boyd and W. Elliott. THE Mortgage Bank and Investment Com- e pany, of Fargo, North Dakota, write us that they have farms for sale which they have obtained at very low prices under foreclosure, which they will sell at from $4 to $7 per acre, accepting $50, when the c on - tract is made, the belance to be paid In yearly instal. ments. Most of these farms have considerable of the land under cultivation, and houses and barns already built. They also say that they will lease sheep and outdo on shares to the partiee purchasing the farms. This would seem to be a pritne opportunity for am- bitious young men to obtain a start in life. They will send description and prices to any one who write theme. 1270x2 EGYPTIAN OATS.—Farmers should bear in mind that the Egyptian Oats are nob a satisfactory oat for minim and should sow Banner and other kinds of thheshelled oats that are not of a late kind. D. Miquelon., Hensali Oatmeal Mill ; D. D. WIlsoos, Seafortk Oatmeal Milt. MEN WANTEO.—Wanted at once, a num- ber of men or boyin (over 16) to work on the brick yard or farms. Apply to JOIlti Or SPROAT, Tuckersmith. 1270-1 Bons WANTED.—A few more boys can get work at the woolen wills.. A. G. VanEglinwoorl's Sons. THE FINANCES OF TURTLE MOUNTAIN.— A friend has sent us a printed copy of the auditors' report for the municipality of Tur- tle Mountain, Manitoba, for the year end- ing February 29th, 1892. A few figures from this report may be of interest to our readers here as showing how municipal matters are conducted in that new district. The total receipts for the year amounted to $23,119. These were, made up in part of the tollowing items : Taxes collected, $18,936 ; statute labor, commutation, $600 ; hotel licenses, $300 e Provincial grants, $1,211 ; money collepted on seed grain notes and interest, $1,534, The disburse- ments for the year amdanted to $22,732,and were made up in part of the following 41 items : Indemnity to councilors, $359 ; printing and atati ziery, $483 ; salaries, $872 ; roads and bridges, $2,866 ; schools, $8,621 ; deatruction of gophers, $300 ; municipal commissioner, $8,073. The year was closed with a balance in the treasury of 81,243. This munidipality seems to have plenty of money, and the authorities are not niggardly in its expenditure. The as- sets of the municipality amounted to $23,- 022, and the liabilities to $9,505, leaving a surplus of assets over lihalities amounting to $13,517. Among the assets We notice the following items : Arrears of taxes, $13,230, and seed grain notes and interest $6,542. Judging from this etatement we should say that if all the municipalities in the infant Province are in as good a financial position as this one,they will compare favorably with the beet managed municipalitity in Ontario. THE INQUEST.—Dr Smith, coroner, held an inquest on the body of the man who was found dead in the Q een's hotel stables in this town on Thursda morning of last week, and of which we ma e mention in our last issue. The inquest as held on Thursday night, Dr. McKay ade a most careful post mortem exami ation. He found the skull fractured behi d the ear ; the back bone broken and seve al ribs fractured, and the only doubt existing was if the man could sustain such injuries y falling from the loft to the floor. After a searching enquiry the jury returned the foll wing verdict : " That the deceased came to his death from con- cussion of the brain, aused by violent con- tact with a hard, sna oth, slightly rounded surface, but whether euch injury was inflict- ed by a weapon in the hands of some per- son or by a fall the jhry cannot determine t was aleo ascertained his name as Hogg- - about noon on Wed - was a carpenter by ed in Seaforth about years ago for Mr. in the carpentering s no doubt a tramp m of over -indulgence from the evidence." I that the man had give bin. He came to tow nesday. He said he trade, and had wor eighteen or ninetee Walsh, who was then business here. He w, and was another vied in whisky. It was stated in evidence at the inquest that he had ad several drinks in - the hotels on Wedn sday afternoon, but there was nothing to s ow that his being the worse of liquor was tl imcnediateicause of the accident. He seer ed to be quiet and harmless. The remains were interred in the Maitlandbank cenieter on Friday. EGMONDwILLE NOTE".—The music class has not been disbande or " turned to pas- ture," as some would ie wits would have it, hut the class will meet regularly for practice every Tuesday evening, as several of its members are deemed quite capable of taking the lead, and, h ving the use of an organ, our young peop e can surely put in a pleasant, and profit ble evening once a week.—Mr. T. Hills, ho is said to have made and sold more cu ters during the past season than any maker n town, is again to the fore with a num er of new buggies, which he will, no doubt, readily dispose of to his numerous custemers.---Mr. Robert Dobie, an extensive chdeee manufacturer of Waterloo county, is spending a few weeks with his father and sister in our village. He will return to his factories about the first of May. —We notice in the last week'a issue of THE EXPOSITOR that applications for tavern licensee will be considered by the Board on Wednesday next. Now, vvould it not be in the interest of the public and for the general welfare, if a number of houseiewhich are net required. by the t emoting community, conld be closed. Many of these Places, such as Blake, Drysdale, Devon, Egmondville, the Red tavern ho le and one at Centralia, serve no other pu pose than mere drinking saloons, where th youth of the vicinity con- gregate and form habits which curse their future life. We in Eginondville, realize that our proxim ty to Seaforth renders a tavern entirely u necessary, and if the com- missioners would take this view of the mat- ter a blessing w uld be conferred on the village.—We are orry to say that several places al ng the iver are poluted by heaps of rubbis , evidently the refuse from some tin glop. Surely some more imitable dump- ing place could be found than where' young and,old so frequeptly ramble. It would be well for property owners to keep an eye on such vandals wh seem to have no regard for the beauties of n ture.—Some of the remarks of your versatileiorrespondent, Mr. J. C. Morrision, on the Poor House question, are to the pointo Better ,stop the source of supply, the liquor traffic. Every town and township auditor knows that at least three- fourths of the charity account comes direct- ly or indirectly from that source. Yea, that cause is operating every day in our own village, causing some who have a little means for use in old age to waste it, until in the end they`drop into a drunkard, pauper grave ; while others are spending their meagre earnings for that which is not bread, and are destined to become objects of charity at no distant day. Stop the supply, if not a gaol is the last resort good enough for per- sons so criminally carelees of time and means. d Artoenen Plefenito GoNe.—Mr. William Townsend, of the West End, Tuckeramith, passed peacefully away on Monday last. Mr. Townsend has not been in robust health for several months but his condition was not considered serious until within a few weeks. The immediate cause of death was heart failure, together with other complica- tions. He was not a very old man, being only 64 years of age. He was a native of Nottinghamshire, England. When only a few months old his parents emigrated to this country. They first settled in Chingua- cousy, Peel county. In 1834 the family canie to the Huron tract, their mode of con• veyance being an ox team. Mr. Townsend, sr., purchased from the late Mr. Ransford three hundred acres of land on the 2nd con- cession, H.R.S., Tackersmith, this being a farm for each of his three sons. That part of the country was then almost a dense wilderness, altheugh it is now one of the best and most productive portions of this fine Province of Ontario. The family settled on the farm which was afterwards owned and occupied by the subject of our sketc'n, and on which he spent over fifty years of his life and where he breathed his last. He leaves his aged partner in life and a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters, to mourn the loss of an affection- ate husband and worthy and ever kind parent. Mr. Townsend was a man of in- domitable perseverance and great industry. While able to work, he could never bear to be idle and as a result he prospered in worldly matters. And although of a retir- ing nature, he had a lively and mirth loving disposition and was a genial host and most sociable companion. He was,also, just and upright in all his dealings and leaves behind him the white flower of an unblemished reputation, and of him it may truly be said that he did his best, both by precept and example, to leave the world better than he found it. He was in politics a Liberal, and was a consistent member of the Methodist church. The remains were interred in Turner's cemetery on Wedneeday. Local. BRIEF8.—Last week Dr. Scott of this town sold ', to Mr. Robert Winters, a steer one year ;and 11 months old which weighed 1,310 pounds ; he also sold to the same gentleman a heifer, one year and nine months old, which weighed 1,070 pounds. Both these an male wece raised on the iiv Doctor's farm i Harpurhey. It is evident the Doctor knoi a how to raise good stock as well as how to heal the sick.—At the last meeting of the directors of the McKillop Mutual Fire Ineurance Company, 90 appli- cations for ins ranee were submitted and accepted. Thee applications covered an insurance of $ 09,000e and were for the month of Mar h alone. This is a pretty good record for one month and shows the position the cOmpany occupies in public esteem.—Mr.Wrn.Hawkshaw has rented bis hotel to Mr. Walper, jr., of Exeter. • Al- though retiring , from business Mr. Hawk,- shaw does not intend to leave town.—There was a large audience at the Couneil meeting last Monday night. The cow by-law was the drawing card.—Mise Lou Moxley and sister Aggie, daughters of Mr. Wm. Moxley of this town, left here on Tuesday last for Winnipeg, where they intend to reside in fattire.—Mrs. Pierce, of Chicago, spent a few days in town this week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. George A. Sills.—We are in receipt of a yrell written communication from Mr. J. Munroe, of this town, in which be very emphatically deniesea rumor to the effect that he was- the writer of a communi- cation in the Sun in favor of the cows being prohibited from running at large. He says that he never saw or heard of the communi- cation until after it appeared in print and, moreover, be avers that he is very decidedly opposed to the law requiring the cows to be restrained frond being free commoners.—Mr. Samuel Townsend, registrar, of Brandon, and a former Sgaforth boy, was in town this week. Mr. Townsend was called borne to attend at the death -bed of his father, the late William Townaend, of Tnekerernith. Mr. Townsend has-been in Manitoba for thirteen years land is DOW one of the oldest residents in thp Brandon district. He has grown up and prospered with the country and is, of course, loud in its praise. He re- turns next weeki—A letter has beee received here from Mr. iZenas Beam, who left a few weeks ago for! the North-weet. He is en- gaged working he a midi' and door factory in Calgary and receives $2,50 per day. He is well pleased with the country so far. His brother, Amandus, who went with him, has not settled edowo to anything yet but ie taking a general survey of the country.—At the North Perth Stock Show held at Strat- ford this week, Mr. Robert Wilson's cele- brated stallion,Carliele, carried off the first prize in the standard bred class in a ring of five. Carlisle is hard to.beat either for show or stock. :--The many friends of Mrs. Wm, Shaw of this town will be pleased to learn that she is now in a fair way for recovery from her recent 1, severe Hine:ie.—The cold, raw weather of the past week,has increased the demand for emit and wood, but has checked seeding, gardeniht and house clean- ing operations. : Appearances noW look more favorable.-4The Alma singing clase, under the leadership of Professor Oakes, intend giving an entertainment in the Alma church on Friday, evening next, the 22nd inst. The programme will consist of read- ings, recitations and music,and the entertain- ment promises to be a very interesting one.— Mr. Roger Roberts, the blind musician of Stratford, and brother of Mr. J. S. Rob- erts, of this town, was run over by a sulky rig and fast horse while crossing a street in struck cn the sho Eder and knocked down. tu that city last Monday. Mr. Roberts was The shoulder was dislocated and he received some severe bruisea, but it is hoped he will soon recover.—The Misses Scott, of Mount Forest, are at present visiting at the resi- dence of Mr. D. p. Wilson, the guests of Miss Nettie Wilsoa.—The Camille Towns- end Company-, whd played here on Friday and Saturday evenings last, were greeted 'with very slim houles. —Mr. James O'Leary, who has been clerk in tbe Commercial hotel here for a number of years, has purchased the Queen's hotel in Brussels, and took pos= seseim there on ;Monday last. As Mr. O'Leary is a pushing young men and under- ' stands the business, he will, no doubt, do a large trade.—Mre. M. Thompson, of Sperl- ing street, has gone to Orillia to visit her son, Mr. John Thompson, who has been i poor health for some timeod-Mrs. Horto sr., of Usborne, and mother of Mrs. Thom s Dickson, of this town, who has been at h r daughter's for two weeks, is still very il She wag on her way home from Miohiga two weeks ago, where she had been visitin a sick brother, and took ill on the way horn . She was taken from the train here, an conveyed to Mr. Dickson's where she h s since remained. She is well advanced 1 years, and her friends have grave fears th t she may not recover.—Mr. Alex. Card o arrived home from Manitoba on Monde , He says that country is loaded up wi h horse flesh, and somebody is bound to lo e money.—Rev. Dr. Potts, of Toronto, via preach in the Methodist Church on Sand evening, on behalf of the Educational ciety in connection with the Chure —;Bir. D. D. Wilson intends buying eggs weight on and after the 25th inst. Mr. D. Moore, of St. Marys, and Mr. Richer son, of Walkerton, are now buying in t is way. The reason for this change is th t small eggs are not wanted in the old cou try markets where eggs have now to e shipped.—The following subject will be d a - cussed under the auspices of the Mecha,ni s' Institute on Friday evening next : " solved that Political Union with.the Unit d Stetes would be beneficial to Canada." T gilts have not yet been aelected.—M s. Coulter has gone to Ingersoll to ape d Easter with her son, Mr. Anderson Coult r, of the firm of Morrow & Coulter, of t at town.—On Thursday morning the reside ee of Mr. Simnel Stark, of this town, was he scene of a very interesting and happy eve t, when his daughter, Miss Clara, was uni ed , in marriage with Mr. Florence 0. Houst n, of Tweed, County of Hastings. The new y - wedded couple left on the afternoon tr for their home, followed by the hearty g od wishes of their numerous friends, a num er of whom bad assembled at the station in a farewell look and a kindly handshake. he bride was _ the reoipient of many ha de some, costly and useful presents.— Ir. Hugh Grieve has purchased the r si- dence of Mr. James Stewart on Goeler ch Street East. Mr. Grieve is now the o ly agent in this vicinity for the Massey -Ha Hs Implement Company.—Mr. F. Gutter; ge has purchased one of the Cauavan houses and lot near the market.—Mr. A. L. An eer- son, of the Toronto Mail, is in town j et now. He wants to write up and illustr te the town for that journal if he can get he necessary inducement. He is a bustler, :nd if he don't succeed no person need ry. Seaforth would show off to good effect i lu- strated.—Mr. Wm. Payne, of Egmondvi le is very low, and hie death may be expected at any moment.—The Christian Endealvor Society, of the Presbyterian church, and he Epworth League, of the Methodist church, held a very pleasant and profitable u ion meeting in the latter church on Tues ay evening. • Wroxeter. FULL LINE of the very lateet designs in American and Canadian Wall Papers juet receive at Fox's drug store, ranging in price from 5 to 40 c nta per roll. Call and see them before purchasing Wei where. JAmas Pox, Wroxeter. 1270 1 BRIEFS, —The contract for building he Presbyterian church in this place has b en let to Mr. Wm. Davidson, of Mount For st, for the sum of $4,785. Mr. Davidsoa is a brother of the pastor of the church, and we beliehe a very capable and trustwierthy m n, and we have no doubt they, will get a good . job done, as he has had long experience in the building line. The building is to be completed by Oetober next.—Mr. W. L. Henry arrived home from Alexand r, Manitoba, on Saturday last, where he been grain -buying during the winter. He looks well and as if he got three meals every day.—Mr. William Sanderson has also jest arrived home this week from tbe Prai i Provin,ce, where he went on a visit. was highly pleased with the conntry, thou it was rather a gloomy time of the ye r. He says he does not blame young men or going out there.—The special meetings in the Methodist church in this place are s ill continuing with unabated interest. church is crowded every night, and the n terest taken is remarkable. A great nuim ber have signified their intention of living a new life. The Misses Hall are to be com- mended for their earnest zeal and devctien to the Master's work.—It may not be knoten to all that services are held in the Town Nall every second Sabbath by the Rev. Mr. Osborne, Baptist minieter of Gerrie, -We have not heard the reverend gentleman, but we understand he is an earnest and eloquent speaker. FEED.—A quantity of mill feed for salJ cheap at the Hensall Oatmeal Mills. D. UxeutialtIr. 1270.1 THE Hensall Implement Shop is where you will find the best Riding, -Walking or Gang Plows, such as Wilkinson, Fleury, Patterson, Whitby, Exeter Copp Brothers, Mitchell, Waterloo, Cock shutt, 'Ayr. Repairs kept in stock for all Plows. Windsor Sulky Plows $16 each. W. ELDER, sales, man. 1270-2 WANTED.—The undersigned hoving con- tracted to supply over 3000 bags of Flour, wants at once a large quantity of good wheat, and for wbichl they are prepared to pay as high prices as can bel ob- tained in any neighboring town or village. Q001i. Hensall Mills. 1269-2 Go TO A. WESELOH, Hensel], for good and cheap boots and shoes. We have just received our spring and summer stock of all kinds of fashio able footwear, right direct from the best manufacti rers for cash, which enables us to sell yon boots and s oee cheaper than ever, a call will convince you that we are leading the trade, and always to the front, and won't be undersold by anyone. As was said be ore, others may come and go but no are here to stay. As boots and shoes is our specialty, we carry the la est and best selected stock in town. Boots and s oes made to order on the shortest notice. Repel ing neatly done ; rips eewed free of charge on all g ods bought of us. VVe will give until further notice ith every 92 sale of boots and shoes, one bottle of silk edge oil dressing together with a solid, Victoria si ver spoon. Call early for they are going faet. fin er, and eggs taken as cash. Thanking you for past t - renege. A. WEERL011, sign of the Big Boot. 12 ai BRIEFS.—The cold weather of the past1i week or so has muted a back set to farming, and tgardening.—House cleaning is now hoe coming the order of the day, and the Mae- culiee sex have to patiently suffer that dreadful ordeal, while the fair sex wield with unlimited sway and high carnivat — The Revs. Irvine and Magee will exchangel pulpits on Sabbath first.—Mr. Adam Berry, one of the pioneer settlers of the township of Hay, passed peacefully away on Saturday afternoon holt at the advanced age of 76 years. He hed an attack of la grippe in the early part of the winter from which he never really recovered, although able to go around until within a few days before his death. He leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn his lose, hie wife having departed this life some eight years ago. Deceased was A native of Ireland and was possessed of many good social qualities. His remains were in -1 terred in the Fansville cemetery on Monday afternoon last and were followed from the Commerical hotel here to their last restin place by a large number of relatives an friends.—Miss Bertha Hodgins returne from London this week to attend her grandi- father's death, the late Adam Berry.—Mrl Adam Berry, of St. Clair, Michigan, wee .also here on Monday attending his father's funeral.—Mr. Thomas Scott, precentor of the Wingharn Presbyterian church, was in the village last week visiting his friends.— Mr. and Mrs. James White, of this village, left this week for Detroit where they inten spending a few days with their son-in-law, Professor D. McLeod, of the Detroit Medi- cal College.—Mr. George McLeod, the well- known and veteran blacksmith, of %Rodger- ville, and who has been a resident there lo over thirty years, left this week for Virden, Manitoba,' where he intends working and making his home for the reat of his life with Mr. James Elder, a former resident of Rod- gerville. Mr. McLeod is a very active man for his years and is a master hand at his trade. We unite with his many friends in wishing him continued health and all hap- piness in his new homm—Mrs. H. Arnold is visiting relatives and friends in London.— The Hensall Flouring Mills, under the able ilanagement of Messrs. Cook Bros., are and 'leave been for some time running day and night. —Mr. and Mrs. Roach, of Wingham, have been spending part of this week in the village.—Mesers. Dardis and Berry ship- ped a oar load Of fine horses for the Boston ,market on Wednesday of this week.—Mr. iA. Arnold, barrister, Toronto, wile in the lvillage this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Arnold.—Our milliners have this week been holding grand openings. Chiselhnrst. NOTES.—Rev. J. S. Henderson, Hermit, delivered his lecture, entitled "Rambles through Wonderland," in the Presbyeerian 'church, on Tuesday evening. All present I were delighted.—Mr. Justus Parish will oc- ' cupy the Methodist ohurch pulpit next Sun- day, Mr. Irvine preaching at Drysdale.— The Epworth League is still being largely attended here, and is a beneficial institution for the young people of this community. Kippen. TO OUR PATRONS. —Vte are still here, still in business, still buying eggs, still paying clash for them to each and every ono desiring it, and still as anxious to do business as ever. Do not let smooth stories deceive you. D. Vesuunerme 1270 LOCALS.—Mr. B. Blair is now in the em- ploy of Mr. D. D. Wilson, buying up eggs direct from the farmere.—Miss Gretta Mills, after an absence of three years in the Northwest, returned home on Monday last, accoinpanied by her sister Lizzie, who spent the winter visiting friends in that country. —Mrs. Wm. Blair was summoned by tele- gram on Tuesday to Michigan, *here her daughter Jane ie seriously ill. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.—Mr. -George Logan has begun work on, the barn of Mr. Thomas Mellis, and is rapidly push- ing it forward. George is mhustler and is bound to be successful.—Rev. H. S. 'Magee, of Hentrall,preaches in the Methodist Church next Sunday, at 6.30 p. m.—Rev. H. Ir- vine is completing plans for the camp meet- ing in June next. Zurich. BUGGIES, CARTS, WAGONS AND CARRIAGES. —A good stock of the above Vehicles will be found during the season at my show rooms, made from the best material procurable, and built by experieueed workmen, and which I will sell at as low figures as is coneistent with good material and workmanship. Intending purchasers of the above lines will find it to their advantage to see my stock before buying elsewhere. Painting Buggies as usual, Trimming and Recovering Tops a specialty. Give me a call. FRED. FIR88. 1268x3 To THE LADIES, —My Millinery Depart- ment,under the management of Miss S.Mapes, is now complete in all its branches, and I would advise all the ladies to come and examine my stock and prime A full stook of Hate, Laces, Flowers, Ribbons, etc in the latest stylefl and shades always on hand. Sat- isfaction guaranteld. D. S. FAUST, Zurich, 12691 BRIEFS.—Confirmation took place in the Lutheran churcih on PalmSuriday. Eighteen were added to the church.—Rev. J. W. Or - twine preached in the Evangelical church on Sunday evening last to a good audience. He will stay this week visiting old friends.— Quarterly meeting will be held in the Evan- gelical church on Sunday. Service also on Saturday, at 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. S. Moyer, presiding elder, will officiate at a the services.—Fred Kibler and wife attended the funeral of Mr. Kibler's brother-in-law's child this, week.—Rev. G. Habit will leave on Monday for Compton, to attend the so- nnet Conference of the Evangelical church, being held there next week. Revs. S. N. Moyer and J. W. Ortwine will also accom- pany him . —We are glad to learn that Mr. Heneffer is improving fast, and expects to be around shortly.—The ditching machine was started in the swamp on Tuesday. It is a monst,er and looks more like a vessel than anything else.—There will be services in the several churches here to -day, Good FridaY. —Mrs. George Baeker, of Brussele, is heee visiting her mother and other friends.—Mr, Smith and Mies M. Witmer have been joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. They moved to Bright, where Mr. Smith has e farm. We wish them auccess.—J. A. Wil- liams & Co. have their grist mill in running order again, It is all in first-clase condition and is giving good satiefaction.—The nettle of the milliner employed by D. S. Faust is Miss S. Mapes, and not Miss Malta; as re- ported last week.—Louis Thiel was here from Berne, Michigan, and not Louis Shiel, as in last week's issue, Bayfleld. H. F. EDWARDS has received a fine variety of Summer Hats, which are very oheap. His new Prints, Shirtings, Cottonades, Cretonnes and Flan- nelettes are acknowledged to be the best values in Hayfield. Remember the great shoo eale is now going on. 1270) DEPARTED. —On Friday last Mr. J. E. Morgan, Jr., son of Mr. John Morgan, Division Court Clerk, left for Fairport, Ohio, where a lighthouse by the sea and a sweet face waits for his coming, We wish him success in his new home, as he says he intends to make Uncle Sam's country his home in future. There is no doubt he will get on wherever he goes, as he is a smart, in- telligent young man. He will be greatly missed by our young people, especially by some of the fair sex, as +here is no doubt some of them will have Knox on the brain. Bames.—Tommy Uprichart has returned from Ireland. He thinks Canada the best place.—John Pollock, John Erwin, John Morgan, Frank Keegan, James and Wm. Fergueon, have gone to Cleveland.—James McDonald has sold his property and moved to Goderich.—Mrs. H. Greer and Miss Mary Parker, of Chatham, are home on a visit.—The Royal Tempters held a neck -tie social on Friday evenieg last, when a pleas- ant time was spent.—Charles Gairdner, of McGill College, Montreal, and Charles Logan, of Detroit Medical College, are home for vacation.—His many friends will regret to hear that Mr. Esson is yet unable to leave his home at London.—The Salvation Army had special meetings on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last, when Ensign Woodgate and Mrs. Woodgate were prole eat. A banquet and jubilee was held on Monday evening. Officers were present from Clinton and Seaforth, and the meetings were largely attended.—Mrs. John Swartz, of ,Wingham, made a flying visit here oo Tuesday. Exeter. FINE HORsE. —Mr. John Willis, of North Exeter, returned from Douglas, Manitobe, on Thursday last, with a splendid imported stailien, " Bhent Chief," which he intends travelling in this vicinity this season. This animal was imported here to this place some four years ago by Messrs. Colquhoun Dow, and has been travelled in the vicinity of Douglas, Manitoba, the past three years, and hae proven himeelf to be first-class every respect. He is five years old and of beautiful dark brown color with white 1 points. He, no doubt, will be pf much . benefit for the farming community of this : district toward improving their steck. Wieh Mr. Willis much succees in his en- terprise and trust he will meet with a largo { share of patronage. BRIEFS.—Mr. Thomas _Murdock, Hensall's noted horseman, had two of his high -bred stallions, Scabbard and Brown Billy, me exhibition at the Central hotel stables oie Tuesday last.—Mr. James Petty end Mr. Thomas Ballantyne, of Hensall, were the judges of bulls at our spring fair on Tuesday last.—Mr. S. Hoggarth's horse ran away oo Tuesday evening last and succeeded in smashing two other rigs in front of the Commercial hotel stables. Mr. Hoggarth pluckily held on to the :reins or serious re- f sults might have followed.—Special servicee are being held in the Trivitt Memorial Church every evening this week.—The Royal Templare of Temperance intend hold• ing a social on Monday eveeing next in their hall. The Heneall and 0 , diton Tempters are expected to be preen! assist in the programme,—Mr. and Mi. Henry Harris, of this place, returned ft ai their honey- moon trip OD Tuesday et -ening last.—Mr. George Bawden, of the Exeter and Parkhill Marble Works, has juet completed the erection of a large red granite monument at the Exeter Cemetery for the late Richard Hunter, of Usborne.—A large number of Exeterites attended the Spring .heir at Credi- ton on Wednesday last.—Mr. John Harris, of Usborne, disposed of his young stallion, " Fear Not Chief," tp an American buyer, who shipped him froin this station on Tues- day last.—Mr. A. Aubrey, of Montreal, was buying horses here this week. Exeter Spring Show, The spring show, under the auspices of the Stephen and Usborne Branch Agricul- tural Society, was held on the Agricultural Grounds in Exeter on Tuesday last. The day was bright but cold, and the attendance was rather slim, caused no doubt by the busy season among farmers. There was, however, a fair display of stock, especially in the aged classes. The following is a list of the prize winners : HORSRS.—Clydesdale,—Aged,=Hewitt & Kay, " Scottish Hero " ; Bean & Balaton, " McCrombie " ; B. Burns, " St. Stephen." Three-year-old,—Wm. Harris, " Charming Charlie "; B. Allan, " Young Columbia." Two -year -old, --John Essery, "King Wil- liam." Aged Carriage,—Dow & Tennant, " Pasha." Aged Roadeter,—Thomag Hay, " Four Lines " ; Thomas Bissett, "Bonner " ; Robert Barbour, " Gold Bird." Blood Horse, James Berry, " Edinburg." Beet Heavy Draught, diploma, Hewitt & Kay, " Scottieh Hero." Best Light Horse, diploma, James Berry, "Edinburg." Bon.os,—Aged Durham,—C. Aldworth, " Grand Trunk " ; Thomas Shapton, "Wil- low Lane Jack " ; S. Hoggarth, " Ameri- cus." Two-yeer-old, — Thomas Coates, " Hero." Oneyear-old,—Thomas Coates, "Usborne "; Richard Delbridge, " What's Wanted." Special Claes, diploma, W. D. ES.—Herses,—A. Aubrey, Montreal ; Kramer, Mitchell. Bulls,—T. Bal - GS en Jo i 1:;t ghr lantyne and James Petty, Hensall. BelgTave. NOTES.—Mrs. Tuft's store will soon be oc- cupied by a gentleman from Atwood.—The United Workmen are adding largely to their number here, additions of from four to six being made at every fort -nightly meet- ing.—Robt. Sterling, our wagon -maker, has given up bueiness and removed to the farm of Mr. McLean, which he bas rented for a term of years.—Wm. Bone is seriously in- disposed at present, suffering from a severe attack of sciatica. Bluevale. NOTES.—Mrs. Charles Wamsley, of Bay- field, is visiting old acquaintaeces in Blue- vale,—The Grand Trunk Railway station here is undergoing extensive repairs at pre• sent,—Mr. Wm. Beattie is at present try- ing to organize a lodge of Sons of Scotland. The Temperance lodge is adding to its num- bers.—Mumps are plaguing the small boys in Bluevale and vicinity.—Mr. Robett sWinters, of Menistako, Michiganti visiting friends in Bluevale. Stephen. OUR Conti-cu.—At the last meeting of the Stephen council, Messrs. Welder and Yeager presented a petition asking for a new union school section to be composed of eection 811 and 812 in Stephen and a portion of Hay, the school house to be located near Wade's corner on the lake road. The petition was received and Mr. -S. Hog- arth was appointed as an arbitrator 011 be- half of Stephen. Meagre. Sherritt, Eilber and Wnrth were appointed a committee to attend to having the lock-up at Crediton made more habitable than at present. The Reeve W88 appointed to attend to a com- plaint of Mr. Patton on account of water overflowing into his premises, and if neces- sary to call iu the engineer. After passing a number of accounts the council adjourned until the afternoon of the first Monday in May. Londesboro. BRIEFS BITS.—Mr. Will Bruneden re- turned from Menitoba on Saturday.—Mr. R. Wallace intends leaving for White - mouth, Manitoba, in a few days. He will be accompanied by one of his sons.—The cold weather of the past week has consider- ably retarded seeding operations.—Mr. D. Fell has removed to Auburn, where he has got a situation.—Rev. A. Stewart, of Clin- ton, preached in the Presbyterian church here last Sabbatto—The Good Tempters Lodge here is doing a good work and is steadily increasing its membership. The membership list min not be too large for the good of the community. —Mrs. John Smith, of Manitoba, daughter of Mr. William Brunsden, hr., is here just now. She came on a melancholy errand. Her mother died on Saturday after a long illness. Cromarty. A SAD PARTING.—It iS our sad and pain- ful duty this week to chronicle the death of Mr.Geo. Hoggarth,which occurred on Thurs- day morning last week at the dawn of day, About the beginning of January he was tak- en down with la grippe, from which he never fully recovered, but his friends hoped that the warm, spring weather, would re- cuperate him to his usual vigor. About two weeks ago he contracted an attack of Bilious Malarial fever, which proved too great a strain on his already weakened constitution. Through all his troubles he never murmured or complained but bore his sickness with the greatest fortitude, trusting in Him who has the power to deprive or bestow, and his end being perfect peace. His sad demise has east a gloom over the entire neighbor- hood, be being of a pleasing disposition and a general efavorite with all. His rematns were interred in the Cromarty • burying ground on Friday last, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. His age was 26 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was the second son of Mr. Robert Hoggarth and was unmarried. His untime- ly death is a sad bereavement to his aged parents and is very deeply regretted by all. He was a well -doing young man and had his life been spared his genial Manner and , good abilities would certainly have won him a good position among his fellows. Gorrie. BRIEFS.—Mr. George Walker and Mr. Wiggins hare bought the livery bueiness from Mr. Matthew Dane. They intend erecting a new stable in rear of Mr. Bean's store.—Mr. Putland, who has managed the Albion Hotel for some time, is moving to Brussels this week. We are informed that, Mr. William Dane, township clerk, who owns the hotel,is moving into:it.—On Satur- day last a enowetorm set in, and the weath- er has been much colder since.—On Monday of la.st week two Wingharit dentiste,Messre. Jerome and McDonald, visited our town.— Rev. Mr. Torrance preashed in the Meth- odist church both morning and evening on Sunday last. His health is improving, though slowly.—Rev. T. A. Wright is to leave for Brantford early in May. Mr. Wright will be greatly missed, as he is very popular, not only with the members and ad- herents of his own congregation, but atm) with those of other denominations. He was always ready to render valuable assistance in promoting any good cause,—The many friends of the Rev. Thomas Muir will be pleilsed to learn that he has reoeived a call from a congregation in the Provinee of Que- bec, the stipend being $750 per annum. Mr. Muir preached in Gorrie and Fordwich about THE PLACE. Sailor Hats- by the Hundreds A great selling line at Twenty-five cts. each assorted colors. FOR SUNNY DAYS We are showing a large variety of Sun Hats, from the good strong cheap article for everyday wear, up to the elegant. Our store this season is a regular Millinery Mine, any or alL may be supplied with the newest things, low priced, medium or expensive. If you are seeking the right place to make your spring purchases, you can- not afford to pass us by. OUR NEW PARASOLS. Dozens and dozens and dozens of them, an uncommon variety ! plain and fancy, new handles, new shapes and value more_ than ordinary. We sold a great many last year, but we have put in more than double the quantity for the present season. This ragans a large assortment to select BE WELL GLOVED. To be well dressed,you must be well gloved. There is a pleasure in select- ing Gloves where everything in the Glove line is almost sure to be kept. Our Glove stock covers a big catalogue of kinds and prices. Nothing is over- looked, from the common low priced wearing glove up to the finest Kid, to match any spring costume. STAI N LESS H OS ERY. The Stainless Black is the most sat- isfactory to buyers, and our_ stock of the Stainless for Ladies, Misses and Children is without doubt equal in every way to most of the city houses. We never had so many good kinds to- aether before — Cotton, Cashmere, 0 Lisle and Silk, all sizes, good in color, good in shape and good to wear. Even. our lowest priced goods upon examina- tion will he found an agreeable sur- prise. GREATER THAN EVER. We are a long way ahead of former seasons in our variety of Embroideries, Laces, Ribbons, Friltings, Scarfe, Belts, Buttons, Trimmings, &c. VERY SELECT PATTERNS. The Delaines, Muslins, Sateens, Prints, Ginghams, &c., that we art showing this spring are really hand- some, and we are glad to say that in most cases, they are decidedly fast in. color. We are adding new things daily, so that you will find our stock always fresh and attractive. BOYS' CLOTHING. The new Suits are in. Large Stook. Closest Figures for cash. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTIL ten years, ard was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, As a preacher he was fearless in condemna- tion of wrong -doing, and always lent his influence on the right side.—We understand that no steps towards organizing either a foot ball club or e. base ball club have yet been taken. Young men, now ie the time to arrange for eummer amusements, and we know of no more manly sports than. foot- ball and base ball. Young men and boys of from ten to fifteen years of age, will field it to their advantage to spend the time on the ball ground in the evening, rather than at a street corner, criticising passers-by. If a ground were procured for the young where they could exercise themselves, there' would then be no excuse for playing on the streets. —The Prembyterians of Gerrie and Ford- wich have not yet called a man to succeed Mr. Muir. Mr. Linton, of Teeswater, preached on the two last Sabbaths, and is to officiate ne*t Sabbath. Were each con- gregation strohg enough to support a pastor of its own, there would be little difficulty in selecting a suitable man. It seems a great pity that so much valuable time is wasted. I am of the opinion that little or no good is accomplished during the time that proba- tioners are employed. The hearers. pay greater attention -to the personal appearance of the minister, and his manner than to his matter, and they attend at church to act as critics. Again a minister can do more good during his visitations than while in the pul- pit, and the probationers often do little or no visiting. Until the Presbyterians get e new way of settling minieters, the fewer changes the ministers make the beeter for the churches.—Mr. Alatthew Dane intends to move on to his:farm again.—Our band is not making the progress that we expected it wonld make. Probably the weather hes been too cold for it, and that the warm weather of May will restore its vitality. So mote it be. - Wingham. Bamvs.—Mr. Robert Tennent was a judge on horses at the Palmerston spring show.— Mr. Walter Taylor has been adding more fowl to his already large stock, He now has five different varieties and all first-class birds.—The salt -works are running steadily now.—James Cline & Co. have the contract for supplying the new water pipes,—The seenery for the new hall is about completed. Mr. John Hanna, ieur popular Reeve, is superintending the worla—The flood is past, and there is now no danger.—Dr. McDon- ald will be at home during Easter.—Mr. Alex Ross has purehased a fine driver, He intends stocking his farm with steers.—Mr. Jelin A. McEwen has purchased a fine Hol- stein bull from Mr. James Elliott, of Turn - berry, at a good figure,—Our implement agents are rushing, things theee times,— There was a slight error in your issue a few weeks ago regarding the implement dealers of this town. It Ohould have appeared, Thomas R088, agent for the Massey ayndi- cate, and George Garnett, for the Smith Falls, Ayr and Seaforth works.—Mr. George Fretwell has retired from farming and has moved into one of his houses in town.—Two of our citizens were brought before the Mayor on Tuesday dud fined $10 and $5 costs, respectively, for being drunklon Sun- day. It is time our hotel -keepers were be- ing looked after as it is no uncommon thing to see people drinik Imre ou Sunday. TV7WEIENOLT for is ev( ab! BO tO soil AC 11 The - Bop Another , (wall The followii force on Apra York via C. P 100 lbs.; Mio and water, 30' to Halifax be Minneapolis 1 mileh, 45 coat York vie G. 31 100 ilea; Chic 1 20 cents per , via C. P. R. 13 cents per 100 via Suspeosim per 100 lbs.; l R., 1,6 milt ham to tfalife 100 lbs.; Wi 1 ton via C. P. Farmers migh day Sunday ; M they did t railways that money are ca. Chicago to NI 100 Dm. less t ham, Conseil Province out eat position el farmer to tem wanted to ,bril the Inter Stsd this Provineel natural advet can freights i are times whe per 100 lbs. f Canadian rat Medes and Pr there is any r American li panies. Sir Tupper Canadian pre sea ports the be -done whet holds the Gel hands, so toi to the Araeri 100 lbs. less t be forced to r forced out of both such na ages. le its t Intercolonia; crooked as a poses, an a :short this 1 working exi deficiency hi peyers of thi to hand this " great Atitte money and w not careful t conda " will eolonial Rail whole DerIiii that Sir Joh power, are n are runniug inept for the expense of worth from years him ii then the VA be wondere from Ot Leave the full pow the people o over their c removed to Arthur high Tories will in a prosped he.ve been over since S There wont joicing if eii prosperity ; mese, Faro country, wt Tories,has d value withi of farmers, rich, have t - eof treaturee on their wi tife's blood ducers ant milder:miry Annexat' free trade 1 tinent. It when Ame protection land and ti menufactui States cont ea.pacity to quiremente well moat far malt.< f lecturers a restrict the the consurt put the am their own all that faa do to protl bery, is to England. the greatei country, al