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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1892-05-13, Page 8A • a 1—, TY ;f: 1;2. ; A t ;71 f 4 - rf , • ..* e '" •t •• t;' ^ • ,e 15r • - 1 :c .8 , THE HURON EX 1 OSITOR. MAY 13, 1892 PDWARD -:- CASH, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in J31:7`1"I'MR., GODERIC STR,EET, SEAFORTH, Will buy Dairy Butter in any quan- tity and shape, if well made and good color, from_ May lst, 1892. Stacks of Made Up Clothing. Having just completed and placed in stook a big purchase of made up Clothing, consisting of Men's, Youths', Boys' and Chil- dren's Suits, from the largest and best manufacturing flan in the Dominion, at prices in clearing lots which the makers claim they are losing money on. We oiler the whole, together with our own stock, at large redintions off regular prices. Now is your golden opportunity to secure a good Suit at a low price at the Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House. WM. PICKARD, T. Kiddis old stand, Seaforth. hr futon (6xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. FOOTBALL.—In the second round of the Western Football Association matches, which was played last Saturday, Galt defeated Woodstock, Berlin defaulted to Seaforth, and Detroit played one of the home and home metehee with Essex Centre ; the other will be played to -morrow (Saturday.) Sea- * ferth plays in Galt to -morrow and Galt plays in Seaforth next Saturday, May 21st. These teams are more evenly matehed than any that have met yet this season, and an ex- citing game is expected. The winners of the Galt Seaforth match will play the win- ners of the Detroit -Essex Centre match home and home games on May 28th and June 4th, and finelly the winners in this contest will play home and home games with the winners of the Toronto group. ANOTHER EGG FREAK.—Mrs. Alfred Mc- Taggart, of Hay, near Rodgerville, writes us as follows ; "Having seen in a recent bustle of riTE Enrosieon an account of a singular freak of nature in the shape of an egg which had within it another naturally shaped egg, thoughtI would tell yon that I had one which could match it. Last sum- mer I got an egg 'eyed by one of my hens which was the shape of a pea fowl's egg. When I broke it, to my surprise I found within it another perfectly formed egg which had on it a, hard shell. It appeared as if it wae the yolk of the large one. The inside egg was- the size of a brown Leghorn hen's egg. Some years ago I read in a paper &boat an egg similar to the one I got, but I never before saw one and I think such freaks of nature are very rare." A MONSTER EGG.—Mr. Alex. Stehle, who gathers eggs in the Southern part of this county for Mr. D. D. Wilson, ha3 pre- sented us, on behalf of Mr. D. Steinbach, one of Zurich's leading and most genial merchants, with a monster hen's egg. This specimen —product of the most useful of domestic fowls, weighs over 4 onnces, and measures 8 inches one way by tit inches the other. If this egg is one of the results of buying by weight it speaks volumes for the system, arid if it is a sample of those laid by the hens in the vicinity of Zurich, their owners need not fear their ability to com- pete in the Old Country markets with the egg producers of any other country in the world. This egg was layed by a hen owned by Mr. Wurm, and was brought to Mr. Steinbach in the ordinary way of business. • RARE SKINS.—Mr. R. N. Brett, of this town, has shown us the skins of a number of rare animals,.which had been captured by our correspondent, Mr. R. J. Dunsmore, during his sojourn in Central America. Among the number are the skins of a mon- key,an ant-eater,s. fawn and a black panther. The latter is the skin of the panther shot by Mr. Dunsmore while he was lost in the jun- gle, a glowing description of which adven- ture will be found in another column. These skins meke a nice and interesting collection, and have been beautifully tanned by Mr. Brett, who is an expert at such work. We hope our esteemed friend, Mr. Dunsmore, may live to be privileged to show these skins to his grand -children as trophies ef grand- father's youthful adventures. the reception of Revs. Joseph Broom, M. Lowry, J. Elliott, A. Gray, B. R. Malmon, J. W. Nelson of the Presbyterian church of the United States, and S. C. Graeb of,the Evangelical Association of North America, and E. Pelletier of the Congregational church, as ministers of this church. In the afternoon the Rev. J. A. Hamilton, B.A., was inducted into the pastoral charge of the congregations Hullett and Londesborough and received a hearty welcome from the people. The next meetieg of Presbytery is to be held in Knox church, Goderich, on the 12th July at 11 ann. Moderation in a call was granted to the congregations ' of Manchester and Smith's Hill. ANCIENT RELICS. —M r. Alexander Thomp- son, of the Bagfield road, Stanley, informs us that he has in his possession two very in- teresting and ancient relics. The one is a horse-shoe that was found on the babtlefield immediatelyafter the battle of Bannockburn, and it must now be over 500 years old. Al- though considerably rusted it is still in a good state of preservation. It is- made in the same way tbat horse shoes are now made and would fit an ordinary eized horee. He also has a Hawk's cap. This is a cloth cov- ering that was in olden times used on the head of a fighting hawk. The fighting. of hawks was at one time a very popular sport. The heads of the fighting birds were kept covered with these caps, the bills only be- ing allowed to protrude. Before being set to fight the cap was removed and the bird wae ready for battle. This relic must also be about 300 years old. Mr. Thompson got these on the occasion of his visit to the old country a year or two ago._ TOWN COUNCIL. —At the regular meeting of the town council held on Monday evening last, accounts to the amount of $176.71 were passed and ordered to be paid. The street committee reported recommending street improvements this year to the amount of about $2,300. The report, with a few slight amendments, was adopted. The Court of Revision was ordered to meet on Friday, May 27, at 3 o'clock p. m. The town con- stable was instructed to see that the provis- ions of the caw by-law are rigidly enforced. The tender of Thornas Downey for lumber, viz Pine, $13.50: cedar, $12 ; elm, $10.50 was accepted. Several tenders were received for gravel. The lowest was that of Mr. Stephen Downey, but owing to some indefin- iteness in the figures the council accepted it conditionally. In the event of hie not accepting the action of the council,Lthe tender of Mr. Geo. Murray of $5,09 for screened and $2.65 for unscreened is to be accepted. After some other business of minor importance was transacted,- the conncil adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor. • PRESBYTERY OF HURON.—This Presbytery held a regular meeting in Londesborough nn the 10th inst. Revs. Messrs. Ross and Hamilton being presented, were invited to sit as corresponding members. Mr. Fietcher was appointed convener of the Horne Mission Committee. The fullowing students were reported as residing in the Presbytery : Mestere. Wilson, Anderson and Richardson. The Presbytery extended its congratulations to Rev. Dr. McDonald for the honor of D.D. conferred upon him by the Presbyterian college of Montreal. Mr. Robert Henderson' submitted the report of the Financial Com- mittee, showing the average contributions per fa.mily of all the congregations. The report was received and ordered to be printed, Metiers-, Fraser, of Blyth, and Kerr, of McKillop, having resigned their cammissionerships to the Assembly, Messrs. McQusrrie and Andrew Govenlook were elected in their place. Circulara wete read intimating that applieation was made for 0 THE KELLY CONCERT.—The entertainment given here on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Seaforth Cricket Club, by Mr. Charles Kelly, the well-known and popular vocalist, assisted by Miss Louise de Lorimer was, in point of merit, fully up to expectations. The evening was wet and disagreeable and as a result the attendance was not very large. Mr. Kelly, edways a favorite here, strengthened his hold upon the appreciation of the Seaforth people. His guitar solos, to say nothing of his vocal selectione, formed an entertainment in themselves, the Spanish Retreat being alone worth the price of admission. As a finished and, accomplished singer he has improved since his last visit here and it is doubtful if a voice with such power and sweetnees is possessed by any vocalist of the day. Miss de Lorimer did very well, but coming so soon after Mrs. Sara Lord Bailey was against her. Miss Hattie Kelly is evidently an accomplished pianist, but the instrument for use in the hall ie so sadly out of tune, that even the most accomplished could scarcely produce in it pleasant sounds. Mr. Kelly himself, hewever, is the drawing card of the company and he is deserving of a crowded house at any time. The cricket club are deserving of all praise for the treat they supplied the people and the only pity is that they were not more favored in the matter of weather as they would, almost certainly, have had a crowded house. — — — Ox GALL SOAP takes stains ont of carpets, silks, flannels, etc., without injury. For sale at ROB - Kam' Drug Store, Seaforth. Price, 16 cents. 1274 SERVANT girl wanted. Apply to MRS. D. Jomisos, corner James and Wilson Streets, Sea - forth. 1274 YOUR attention is directed to Hoffman & Company's advertisement in another column regard- ing special bargains in Parasols and Umbrellas. 1274 FURNITUI4 CREAM fills up scratches and makes old furniture look like hew. At RonEliTs' Drug Store, Seaforth. 'Price 36 and 26 cents a bottle. 1274 SEAFORTH ROLLER MILLS. — Patronage grciwing and still room for improvement. Best efforts will be made tO please in every branch of milling. Choice baking flour and all kinds of feed for sale. 1274x4 JAPANESE PARASOLS tO fill Stove Pipe Holes, at ROBERTS' Drug Store. Price 25 and 50 cents. 1274 • MONEY TO LOAN.—The undersigned have a large amount of private and company funds to loan at lowest rates of interest. Terms to suit borrower. Apply to HIGGINS & LENNON, Barristers, Seaforth. 1274-4 CRARY'S AMMONIA, large bottle for 25 cents cleans woodwork, eroekery, silverware, etc. Sold at Roinums Drug Store, Seaforth. 1274. CYCLES.—The Comet Cycle Company of Toronto have appointed Mr. W. R. Counter, of this town, as their agent for Seaforth and vicinity for their celebrated Comet -Bicycles, the reputation which these wheels have attained elsewhere should enable Mr. Counter to-do a good trade in - them dur- ing the season. W. R. CouNTER, Seaforth. 1274. Dimmer LACROSSE MEETING.—A meeting in the interests of the Western Junior Dis- trict of the Canadian Lacrosse Association was held at the Commercial Hotel in this town on Wednesday afternoon, representa- tives being preeient from St. Marys, Strat- ford, Mitchell, Clinton, Goderich and Sea - forth. The principal business was the arranging of a schedule and the appointing of official referees for the season. There being six clubs entered to compete for the championship, it was deemed necessary to divide the district into two /sections, scheduled games to be played until July, and the two clubs winning the greatest number of matches to play home and home games on the 5th and 12th of August, the Western election to play game at home first. The following is the schedule : Western section,—June 15th, Goderich at Clinton ; June 24th, Clinton at Seaforth ; July let, Clinton at Goderich ; July 12th, Seaforth at Goderich ; July 20th, Goderich at Seaforth ; July 28th, Seaforth at Clinton. Eastern section,—June 1st, St. Marys at Mitchell ; June 15th, Mitchell at Stratford ; June 28th, Stratford at St. Marys ; July 6th, Mitchell at St. Marys ; July 14th, Stratford at Mitchell ; July 27th, St. Marys at Strat- ford. The following were appointed to act as official referees for the season : J. A. McFadden W. Miller J. Leary, Pe, Rumsey, J. Boyle, Ryan, it. McCeish, P. Free- man, W. P. Spaulding, Dr. Shaw, F. J. Pridham and G. Price. SUCCESsFUL CANDIDATES. — The names have recently been published of those who have been successful in the examinations of 1892, in Sabbath School and -Higher Re- ligious Instruction under the auspices of the Presbyterian church in Canada. The fol- lowing are the successful candidates in the county of Huron : Junior Biblical,—Bella Bonthron, Vine Kerr, Maggie McLean, Efeneall ; Agnes Richardson, Dora J. Smith, Brussels ; Janet Anderson, 'Myth ; Vera E. Wiggins, Alice S. Brown-, Robert A. Merton, Adelaide M. Stiven, Jane J. Craigie, Jessie M. Bell, Ruth A. Wiggins, Goderich. In- termediate Biblical,—Annie Murdock, Jen- nie Buchanan, Hensel' ; Jas. C. McLaughlin, Ainley, Margaret Routledge, Brus- sels ; Amelia M. Anderson, Blyth ; Bertha Bain, Rose J. Strang, Florrie Robinson, Ella Stewart, Goderich. Senior Biblical,— Christian Menzies, Maggie C. Stewart, Brussels. Senior Doctrinal,—Mrs. -John Stewart, Mrs. Jennie Tufts, Edward Garvin, Alexander L. Stewart, Daniel Stewart, Bruasels. Junior History,—Maggie Rose, Anabella Rose, Brucefield; Henry J. Blaine Brussels. Intermediate History,— Maggie M. Burge, Fannie F. Fotheringham, Lydia Landiborough, Gilbere McDonald, Bruce field ; Mary E'. Laing, Kippen. Intermediate Essays,—Henry W. Anderson, Bessie Rom Brucefield, establishment, and as they are thoroughly practical and enterprising business men, there is no doubt but they will continue to prosper.—Mr. John Beattie is getting in material for the erection of a new bank barn on his farm, adjoining the town.— Some parties are finding fault with Con- stable Dunlop, because they think he is not " severe enough with the boys " who raiee a ruction on the streets at night. They think he should introduce all such disturbers to the Mayor, who will levy on them a special tax for the benefit of the town.— Rev. Dr. Fletcher, of Hamilton, preached two very able sermons in the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath. Dr. Fletcher has been the esteemed pastor of McNab street church for twenty years, last Sabbath being the twentieth anniversary of his induction. Rev. Dr. -McDonald, of this town, preached the anniversary services.—The contract for the erection of R. Beatty & Company's new store has been let to Messrs. F. Gut- teridge and Wm. Sleeth, the fortner taking the stone and brick work and the tatter . the wood work.—Mr. Wm. Campbell, of North Main street, met with a painful ac- cident on Monday evening. He was up in an apple tree, removing some of the limbs, when he noticed a cow coming into hie lawn. In hurrying down to drive out the cow, he missed his footiug and fell head foremost to the ground. He was stunned by the fall and had his face badly cut, but was not other- -wise seriously injured, and we hope to see him around again soon.—Mr. David Scott, of McKillop, near here,lost a valuable breed- ing mare last week, and soon afterwards the foal died too.—As will be seen by notice in another column, Mr. John Elannah has as- sociated with him in the creamery business, Mr. Aaron Winger, of Ayton, Ontario. Mr. Winger is a gentleman of long experience in the business and has ample capitel, and the amalgamation will be in the interests of the patrons of the several creameries interested. —Mr. Richie Common, of McKillop, near here, has been commissioned to organize lodges in connection with the Patrons of In- dustry. Mr. Common is a most reliable gentleman of good ability, and will make a competent organizer.—Mr. R. J. Dunsmore, who arrived here a few weeks ago from Central America, and who was suffering from malariaLfever, having nearly recover- ed from his illness, left on Monday for Tor- onto, where his -mother and other friends reside.—Mr. S. Jacobs, of Winnipeg, is at present in town, enjoying a holiday. He likes Winnipeg very well, but says that he one feel the cold last winter.—We are sorry to learn of the serious Mimes of Mrs. Han- nah, of Bayfield, mother of Mrs. S. Dickson, of this town.—A very pleasant and inter- esting gymnastic exhibition was given, on Friday eveninglast, by the class of boys and girls which have been under the tuition of Mr. E. Hallett, for a few weeks. The pro- ficiency and ability of the little folks in the various beautiful evolutibne and exereises shows Mr. Hallett to be an efficient instruc- tor. At the request of several citiz,ens he, with the consent if his class, has agreed to repeat the entertslinment on Friday evening next, the 20th inst., when, we hope, they will have a very much larger audience, as both instructor and pupils are desetving of encouragemente—The wet weather! of the past few days has retarded farming and gardening operations. Farmers are now anxious for dry weather, so they cap get on with the preparations for the root seeding.— heir Mr. John McNamara, of Harpur y, has been. very ill id the past five w eks and was in a very critical state, but is now slow- ly recovering.—Mr. John Copp has been confined to bed for some days, with an at- tack of inflammatory rheumatism—We re- gret to learn of the death of Mr. Andrew Grrey, son of Mrs.' Grey, of the Mill Road, Tuckeremith, whieh took place somewhere in the States. The remains are to be brought home for intermegt. Mr. Grey was one of the most tikilful stenographers in Canada.— Mrs. Scott, Grand Superintendent of Juven- ile Templars in connection with the Inde- pendent Order will give an address in Kidd's hall, on 'Monday evening next, the 16th inst. Addresses will also be given by Mr. Metcalfe, Grand Templar and the local ministers. The speeches will' be intersper- sed with music.—Ree. W. T. McMullen, D. D., of Knox Church, Woodstock, iz expect- ed to deliver a lecture in the interests of the Egmondville Branch of the Auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society, of which notice will be given later on.—Mr. W. Wallace, head miller at the oat -meal mill, is taking a month's holidays. He left Saturday for London.—Mrs. Christopher Johnston, for many years a well-known resi- dent of this town died at the residence of her neice, Mims Ifturie, in Derby, England, on the 25th of April. The old lady went to England about six years ago, to spend her declining years- with relatives there, and was well and kindly cared for, Mrs. John- ston had no family, but a step -daughter re- sides near Teeswater,--Rev. Arthur Trott, of Bangor, Michigan, eon of Mr. S. Trott, will preach in the Presbyterian Church, in this town, next Sabbath evening.— We are sorry to learn that Mrs, Somerville, of Rox- boro, and mother ,of Mr, W. Sotnerville, of this town, is seriously ill.—We regret to learn that Mrs. McCosb, of John street, has suffered from an attack of paralysis, and that her recovery is doubtful.—Mrs. An- drew Young returned home on Wednesday evening, from her trip to Toronto and other places East. —Mrs. Archibald Scott return- ed home on Saturday, after spending 'a pleasant holiday in the Queen City. 4—_______ LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. A. S. Dickson, of Mr. Stanley Hays' office, in this town, passed his second intermediate examination before the Law Society, at Toronto, last week. Mr. Dickson ie a clever young man, who may fairly look forward for a creditable future.—Mr. H. L. Kennedy purchased the residence of the lat0Vm. Payne, in Eg- mondville on Tuesday last. It was sold by auction, and was knocked down to Mr. Kennedy for $1,075. It is pleasantly situ- ated, and will make a comfortable home.— Mr: A. S. Chrystal, of the Goderich Boiler Works, is putting in a new boiler and en- gine for the Menus. Sproat Brothers, of the Tuckersmith Brick yards. The work could not be intrusted to a better man, and with - these and other improved facilities the Messrs. Sproat will be able to turn out brick and tile eetsurpassed in Canada for finish and general excellence,—Mr, Wm. McDon- ald, yoengest son of Rev. Dr. McDonald, returned home from Winnipeg, Saturday. He was laid up for several weeks with a severe attack of inflammation of the lunge, and has come home to recruit.—The town debentures, issued under the authority of the last by-law, have been sold by the Mayor for ion This is the best sale that has ever been made, -and ehows how high the financial standing of Seaforth is in the commercial world. The debentures bear five per cent. interest, payable annually, and run for 20 years.—Messre. Mullett & , Jackseen have leased the Ettore on Main : street, recently occupied by Mr. Andrew Kidd, and will move into it shortly. They will have a very convenient and commodious EGMONDVILLE NOTES, —Evidences of taste and improvement are seen in all quarters of our village just now. 1Mr. T. Hill is having his residence thoroughly renovated internal- ly, and a new verandah is being built to the house now occupied by Mr. Samuel Mc- Geoch. Mr. Hill is a worthy landlord, and spares no pains to make his tenants comfort- able.—Mr. John Dobic is putting consider- able repairs on his residence, Besides a new tin roof, he is leaving it nicely painted, which will add very Much -to its appearance. Though well advanced in years he is still hale and active, and, We trust, will be spar- ed many years to beriefit by his outlay.— Mr. J. S. Porter .has put up a nice, tasty woven wire fence in front of his lawn, which gives the place a tidy look.—Mr. Alex, McCaa spent several days last week in To- ronto, visiting his brother, Mr. Andrew Mc- Caa, who has well regained hie strength and is quite hearty, but is unfortunately, un- able to use his leg yet. --We are pleased to note the interest manifested by the members of the singing class in,the weekly meetings, several from the country finding time to at- tend regularly, even during the busy season of seeding. This is one good result of hav- ing an organ and a skilful organist, who knows how to direct e class.—Mr. T. Hill's nightly sentry duty in the stable is at last ended, and his faithful vigils have been re- warded with a fine Ayrshire calf and a splendid foal, which' is, no doubt, destined to create a sensation in the show ring.—The Payne residence was sold on Tuesday to Mr. H. P. Kennedy, for $1,075. Egmondville will extend a very kindly welcome to Mr. Kennedy and his amiable family, and trust that -they may be long spared to enjoy their new home.—Mies Ruby Adams spent Mon- day night in the village, the guest of Mrs. Hicks, She was on her way home from St. Marys, with her sister, who has been spend- ing some weeks there with relatives, in the hope of benefiting her health. We regret to say, however, that but slight improvement was realized. They left for their home in Teeswater on Tuesday morning. r • Walton. NEWS NOTEs. —M las Bell McKibbin has gone to Wingham to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Fred Thompson.—The Wal- ton Union Cheese and Butter factory will comnience operations on Monday, May 16th. Patrons and milk -drawers will govern them- selves accordingly.—Mr. S. Cade, who has been employed in Walton for the pest year, has returned to hie home in Hullett. Sam will be missed, as he had a great many friends here.—Rev. 'William Ottewell and wife were visiting friends in Kincardine last week.—Mr. William J. Hamilton, of Mil- verton, and Mr. C. Wynn, of Atwood, spent a few days this week visiting friends in Walton and vicinity . —Mr. Hamilton, who has been a student of McGill TJniversity for the past Year, occupied the pulpit in St. George's Church last Sunday very acceptably. His many friends in Walton were pleased to have the cipportunity of hearing him. He is an able and eloquent speaker and holds the attention of his heerers. Mr. Hamilton will preach at Manitowaning, Manitoulin bland, during the summer months and reture to college in the fall. He is a son of Mr. ichard Ham- ilton, Milverton, and a bro her of Mrs. John Sibbins, McKillop. Glenfarrow. NOTEs.—Mr. Thomas Epplett has erected a new blackemith shop on his farm, and is now prepared to do work in that line.— Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Croeshill, and her brother Mr. .11.IcKay, are visiting friends here.—Messrs. J. :McTavish aod J. McMil- lan, of Hampstead, spent a feee days visiting friends here.—Mr. D. McTavieh, and his sister, Miss Elle. McTavish, of North East - hope, have also been with us fOr a few days. Leadbury. PERSONAL.—Mrs. McEwen, of. the post office store, has been doing a rushing busi- ness since moving to her new quarters. Her store has been a greet convenience to the people of this section for many years. We wish her suceess. OBITUARY. —It is with feelings of regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Leem- ing, wife of Mr. John Leeming, which took place on Sabbath, May lst. i The deceased had been suffering with inflammation of the lungs, having been attacked with this com- plaint one week previous to her death. She was about 65 years of age, but was exceed- ingly active, being of a lively disposition. She was held in high esteem iby those who had the pleasure of her acqoaintance, her kind heart hiving endeared! her to many. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family in their affliction. Mrs. Leeming was a native of England. Usbome. NOTES.—Mr. Charles Harvey, of the 3rd concession, is making preparatiotes for a hedge fence ifi front of his farm.—Mr. John Down intends building a fine frame house on hie farm on the 2nd concessign.—Mr. John Fray ne has recently planted a young orchard on his farm. He purchased the trees from the Stone & Wellington nursery.—Some of our heavy weights intend contesting for the tug of war prize which takes place in Exeter on the 24th of May. This township is com- posed of the right kind of !material for a good strong pull. • Tuckersmith. • COUNCIL DOINGS.—The -council met at Dixon's hotel, Brucefield, on May 5. The members were all present. Tbe chief busi- ness was arranging the usual list of jobs to be let, and for which tenders are asked. For full description of the work see posters. The tenders will be opened at Kyle's hotel, May 26th, at 2 o'clock. It will be observed by reference to the posters that the gravel for jobs 1 and 2 is to be taken-, from Mrs. Gemmill's pit. The fine gravel formerly put on is considered of little worth where there is much -heavy travel, and the council will insist on contractors using mane gravel where such is available. The first meeting of the Court of Revision will be held at Kyle's hotel,May 26th,at 9 o'clock, a.m. As- nistance to the indigent to the amount of $35 was voted, and the couneil adjourned to meet as above ked.—S. Smieniz. Clinton. frame buil ings, owned by Mr. Sheppard INCENDIAr FIRE.—A deUple of small and occupiett by Mr. Blackall, V. S., and Mr. Evans, barber, were hurned out on luesda,y morning, about 2,30 o'clock. The contents were destroyed. The 'old Royal Hotel was also badly damaged and rendered untenable before the fire wae put out. As two previous attempts have been made to fire this block, it is not doubted that incen- diarisen caused this fire. Mr. Sheppard, owner of the building, had oply a small in- surance. • tWelve o'clock, when an excellent repaet was ee ved in first-olass style. After a feW min - u es rest the young people resumed_l their m rry amusement until every persort was s tisfied, and then they left for their respec- t' e homes, all feeling assured that Mr. and rs. Ritchie and Mr. Cade are hospitable e tertainers. Mr. Cade will be greatly m seed in this locality, as he was a general favorite with all. He goes to Kinburn for the summer. "Q Winthrop. , TEMPERANCE.—The Royal Templer° of Winthrop Council intend holding an open meeting in their Council Chamber On the e ening of Friday, the 20th inst. The man- s ing committee has determined to make t is a successful meeting, and all are invited t visit the Lodge on the above date, when they will doubtless receive an intellectual treat. . , • . Londesboro. , A COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTION.—At the regular Quarterly Meeting of the Londes- hero' circuit of the Methodist church, held on the 4th of May, -1892, the following reao- lation was unanimously passed : " That in- asmuch as our esteemed pastor, Rev. J. Fer- geson, must leave this circuit pursuant to Methodist rule at the close of the present c nnexional year, we hereby put on record oar high appreciation of the services he has rendered this circuit by hie able and faithful p eaching and wise administration ;of its a airs during the three years of his pattorate here, and pray that God may abundantly bless him and his family wherever hereafter his lot may be cast."—JAMES BRAITHWAITE, Recording Steward. Blake. NOTES.—Mr. Jacob Baker recently eold two very superior stallions to a gentleman in Kincardine, and purchased from the seine man a very nice driving horse. Jakethinks he can now make it warm for local sphrts.— Ii. new industry has- lately sprung up in our village, viz., that of converting cattle into heef. It is being run by two very good men, Mr. Lamont and Mr. Nicholson, arid the public may rely on getting their eef in good condition and at reasonable r tes.— Fishing at Drysdale's will soon be under -ray and many are anxiously waitin to lay ip supply.—The late rains have improved considerably the appearance of the fall heat in this neighborhoocine.-Mr. Ballan- yneeof Hensall, has been buy- ing quite a number of fat cattle around here. 1 • Zurich. D. S. Faust's Millinery stock is now:complete in all • lines of ladies' head wear of the latest. style, He in- vites all the ladies to call on him , and examine his stock. Any lady having a last year's hat which she wishes trimmed over should bringit along. He has also received a splendid line of boys' and youths' clothing which is worthy of inspection, Come and get some Pure Bone Meal and make your garden stuff grow. D. S. FAUST, &TRIM. 1274-1 BRIEFS.—Mr. Benjamin Short, who has been employed with Mr. David Genteel:talk for the past year or so, has one to Exeter, where he has secured_a situation at ehoe- making.—Mr. David Rowel ff, of the grist mill, has gone to Exeter where he will work in a grist mill,—Mr. Charlee Fritn, who has been with Mr. F. Keibler, ehoemaker, for a number of years, has purchated a stock in Dashwood, and will start businees there in a few days.—Mr. August Guhr, who is en- gaged on the ditch in the big marsh, narrow- ly escaped a serious injury the other day. Efe, escaped, however, with only a slight bruise.—Mr. Conrad Faseal and family, who have been living in Chesley during the past 17 months, have moved[back to Zurich, and the family will stay with Mrs. Farmers father, ,Mr. Andrew Smith. Mr. Faasal intends going te Bay City, Michigan. . 1 Morris. •• NOTES, —Mr. and Mrs. George McCall left on Tuesday on an extended Visit to Toronto, Kingston and Carleton Place. It is twenty- one years since Mr. and Mrs. McCall left Lanark county and they will no doubt see many changee in and around Carleton Place. We wish them a safe and pleasant visit.— Invitations are out for a viedding. in this locality next week, but we will not say any more.—Owing to the recent cold weather, the fall wheat has gone b ck so much that some of the farmers of t is townehip are plowing, it up and sowing spring grain instead.—Messrs. Kelly Bros. lost a valuable mare hist week. Indigestion being the cause of death. LOCALITIES.—Mr. ThoMUS Russell, jr., of the Gth iine, started on Monday of this week to help Mr. William Thuell to build the; stone foundation for Mr. J mes Kelly's new ' unfortunate and needy, not only in, but barn.—Owing to the wet weather of the ! past few days stonemasons as well as farm -11 lecture the brethren all repaired to their outside of the Order. At the close of the ere are; delayed with their work.—Mr. J. Kelly has got 76 head of cattle to feed 0111! teh arltl a, i an ne dd , t ahfetevri *jai tisnhgorbtr e tmhereetnintgo ath esruep, pe enr- the grass. If warmer weather does not came soon and cause the grass to grow they : will have a poor chance.—Many farmers are out of feed for their stock end, as a conse- quence, ;numbers of cattle are running on the public _highway, contrary to law as BRIEFS. —Mr. Thomas Berry, of 'Jensen, sheep only are allowed to run on the roads. I has been very busy of late around this vicin- -Mr. D. Fleming, of sunshine, is feeding ! ity buying up a large number of geed horses. up some pige on potatoes. Very cheap feed Among those that he purchased was a team at the preeent time. Some seem to think of geldings from Mr. Wm. Berry, London the pork will have lots of starch in it. This road. They were a handsome team and is a new theory, but whether' it is right or brought a good price. Some of our leading men had their eyes en this team. Mr. Butts wrong is yet to be seen. FAREWELL PARTY.—On Monday evening, aleo sold Mr. Berry a fine general purpose previous to taking his departure front this horse. It is encouraging to raise good horses vicinity, Mr, Samuel Cade, who has been in i when such buyers are about.—We still hear the employ of Messrs. L. McDonald & Co., 1 the sound of the scrubbing brush and the of Walton, for the past two years, gave the beating of carpets, and hear some of oily young people a farewell party at the resi- young men say, " When shall theee thinge deuce of Mr. Charles Ritchie, concession 8. end.' —The Christian Endeavor Society of The fore part of the evening was spent in Union church have changed their meeting social chat, and ,-,Professor Hawkins, the night from Wednesday to Sabbath. Since Stanley. ANOTHER PIONEER DEPARTS. —On the 4th Of this month, at 8 o'clock in the morning, another of Stanley's honored pioneers took her departure from this life to sojourn in the ipetter land. We refer to the death of Mrs. lexander Sparkle, of the Browneon line. rs. Sparks was !the fifth daughter' of the ate William For , Pattin Mill, Berwick - hire, Scotland. he came to Canade about arty years ago nd was shortly afterward married to Mr. 'Sparks. They lived in the township of Blenheim, county of texford, ebout nine years. They then remeved to Stanley, and settled on the farm on which Mr. Sparks still resides, and where by thrift, weakness. We wish them prosperity, and economy and good management, they sue- we have no doubt they will get it, for it is ceeded in becoming possessed of a beautiful estate of 300 acres, Mrs. Sparks had a family of six sons and two daughters, all of whom are living, except the youngest son, who died a short time ago. Abopt two years ago Mrs. Sparks got injured by being thrown from a buggy, and she never fully tecovered from these injuries, but gradually grew worse. She was, however, a patient !sufferer, and with firm trust in her Saviour the passed peacefully away from all worldly pain and care. She was a kind and obliging neighbor, a faithful and loving wife and Mother and a worthy Christian Woman, whose infiuence will long be felt, not alone by her own family,but by the community in which she so long resided. The funeral took place on Friday, that being the sixty-sixth birthday of the deceased. Mr. Sparks and family will have the sincere sympathy of their numerous friends in their bereavement. -4--- Rensall. tack of paralysis, is still in a very critical condition.—Mr. Peter M Gregor and Mr. Oharles Mason leave her( n Monday with a car load of carriage orses for the old Country. This is a trial ehipment, and if successful these gentlemen may continue in the business. They have some very good enes.—The Children's Mission Band have again resumed their weekly meetings under their president, Misa Mustard.—The Chris- tian Endeavor Society in connection with Union church, have on hand a full report of the Christian Endeavor Convention lately held in Winnipeg. The reports have been received from Miss Calder, of that nity. It may be interesting to many Endeavorers to know that the convention was a great suc- cess. Mr. Clark, the founder of the En- deavor Society, was present.—A number of ()lir townemen ate now in possession of new bicycles,—in fact there seems to be a bicycle epidemic. However, we wish all a pleasant time with their wheels and only a few f` headers." Hullett. MATRIMONIAL.—One of those pleasant and ever interesting events which unites the for- tunes of two individuals for life took place at the residence of Mr. John Leiper, of the jOth concession. This was the marriage of Mr. Leiper's eldest daughter, Miss Margaret, 'to Mr. Albert Trewin, a prosperous young farmer of the same vicinity. The ceremony was performed by Rev, Mr. Ferguson, of Londesboro, in the presence of a pleasant company of the friends of the contracting par- ties. The esteem in which the fair bride is held was amply manifested by the number of handsome and useful presents she receiv- ed. Mr. Trewin, sr., intending to retire from the more active duties of life, has pur- chased a comfortable residence in Blyth, where he will in future reside, and he leaves the homestead to the care of his son and his bride. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Trewin will unite in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. Wroxeter. THE NEW CHURCH BUILDING.—The ex- cavating for the foundation of the new Pres- byterian church building was commenced on Tuesday morning last. The work of ex- ,cavating is being" done by "bees." Every 'one is supposed to take a hand at the work. r We noticed quite a number of the prominent citizens of the place with their coats off, , the party including an M. P. P., a C. P. R. official and a respected attache of the Great oNorth Western Telegraph Company. The farmers that are through seeding are in with t their teams, and businees is just being rush - !ed. The work is to be pushed forward at !once, and we have no doubt but ere long the , operations of stone and bricklaying will be commenced. BRUSHING UP.—The Oddfellowe are to be commended on account of the improvements they are making in their hall, such as new curtains, carpets and kaleomining th,e ceil- ing. The hall will really look nice when they get this work finished. This lodge is progreising finely now having made large ad-ditione to the membership, and they are getting in a very substantial shape. Some of the older members are to be commended for carrying the lodge through its season of CreoprING done every day in the week at 'the Hensall Grist Mills. Bran, 812 per ton Shorte, 1272 VI4 per ton. CoOtc BROS. BRIEFS, —The weather during the past week has been uncommonly wet for this sea- son of the year, so much so that the farmers and gardeners cannot work. the land,—The Kickapoo Medicine Conipany have Wren up their headquarters here for the present, and are holding concerts nightly in McIntyre's Hall.—Mr. Wm. Colwell, our enterprising carriage maker, has his new large shed already well filled with vehicles of ell kinds and material for the construction of new ones. His main carriage emporium is also well stocked with buggies, carriages and bicycles of the newest and latest designs.— The Methodists intend holding a grand con- cert, in their Church, on Friday evening, of ;this week. They have secured Edison's !phonograph for the occasion, with an at- tachment which can be made to serve a whole audience as well as a private indi- , Ividual. Surely man has sought oet many inventions.—Rev. J. S. Henderson ex - !changed pulpits with Rev. C. Fletcher, of !Thames Road, on Sabbath evening last,— IThe Misses Macarthur, of Ails& Craig, who, 'have been here visiting their brother, Mr.' i John Macarthur, returned home this week., I—The Misses Wilson, of this village, were in St. Marys last week. attending the fun- ! eral of their sister.—Mr. Sundercock, of- ;Londesborougb, was here last week, visit- ! ing relatives. Mrs. Wilkins, of the same village, was also here visiting her 'mother, Mrs. Wilson.—The Mimes Eacrett, of Exe- ; ter, were in the -village, recently, visiting friends.—Mrs. Wm. Caldwell, of tbe town- , ship of Hay, was in Goderich part, of last week and this on a visit. ODDFELLOWS' SERVICE.—The Rev. Mr. McDonagh, of Exeter, delivered his promis- ed lecture to the Independent Order of Odd - fellows in the Methodist church, on Friday evening last. There was a very large at - tenderises of the brethren both film home and visiting lodges, while the public attend -1 ed largely. The spacious church was well filled. The lecture was well delivered, and abounded with wit, humor, instruction and, facts from beginning to end, and wait listened to with much attention and pleasure by all, and was one long to be remembered by the brethren, giving, as it did, a clear and in- teresting account of the formation of Odd - fellowship, and of its growth and progress, the blessings it has dispensed to the poor, gotten up in good style by Brother R. A. McIntyre, of the Hensel' House. Brucefleld. well-known musician, recited several humor- ous selections, besides singing a nuenber of his favorite songs. About ten o'clock danc- ing cornmenced and was kept up until about the change the meetings are very much more largely attended.—We are sorry to learn that Mrs. McBeth, sr., of the 4th concession of Stanley, who was prostrated with an at, an old and tried order, whose membere work together for the good of each other. BRIEFS.—The Methodists are re -building their shed that was blown down some little time ago.—Rev. Mr. Torrance, of Gorrie, was in town on Sunday last. We would like to have heard him preach but he is resting, trying to recruit himself after his long sickness. We hope that he may be soon restored to his former- health and strength.—We are sorry to learn that the Smith, Malcolm & Gibson business here and in Brussels is to be wound up. Mr. F. S. Scott, of Brussels, has been appointed assignee and under his management we are sure the interests of all concerned will be properly looked after.—Monday last was Arbor Deer at the school and under the superintendence of Mr. Moore and Miss Hazlewood things got a general cleaning up. Trees were planted, flower beds made, sod- ding done, and as soon as warm growing weather comes we may expect to see the fruits of the labor on Arbor Day. Exeter. TBIE OLD MABKET GRO1ONDS.—On Satur- day afternoon the old market ground was put up by auctioneer L. Hardy, and was purchased by Mr. Wm, Bawden, Reeve of Exeter, and Mr: R. S. Lang, implement agent. Mr, Lang has put on the grounds a new weigh scales for the convenience of the farming community, to be placed at their disposal free of charge. Mr. Lang should control a large amount of the farmers' pat- ronage in the implement line for his enter- prise in getting up such a useful and handy set of weigh scales for the benefit of the public. They intend building a cattle yard for the use of shippers, in connection with the scalee, The price paid for the market grounds was $805, which we consider a bar- gaiu, as there is no better business stand in the village. No doubt the village will boom as the grounds have fallen into the hands of thorough business men, who, no doubt, will erect large buildings thereon at no distant date. NOTES.—A large number of farmers are busily engaged getting the agricultural grounds ready for the 2eth of May.—The services of the Blyth band have been secured for the Queen's birthday celebration. They are the beet brass band in the county.—The Brucefield, Chiselhurst, Eden, Exeter, Mc- Gillivray, Heneall, and Kippen foot ball teams will try for the prizes here on the 24th of May, The committee are working hard to make the 24th celebration the best ever held in this place.—Mrs. Bear and family, of Woodstock, and Mrs. Jennings, of Clin- ton are visiting at Mrs. Wm. Daw's this week.—Mrs. Ed. Roberts, of Toronto, is visiting her parents in this place, Mr. and Mrs. George Blatchford.—The Kickapoo In• dian Medicine Company left on tWednesday last for Hensel', where they will hold con- certs for the next two weeks. The Lexing- ton brothers, as acrobats, cannot be excelled and draw good houses every night.—Reeve Bawden is this week planting ornamental trees and otherwise beautifying his beautiful grounds. • Blyth. BRIEFS.—On Tuesday our popular stock buyer, Mr.Ted Watson, shipped from Blyth station four car loads of cattle to Buffalo. He went with them. The farmers like such men as Mr. Watson.—Miss Sadie Emigh en- tertained her chums to a birthday party one evening last week.—Rumor has it that a number of our popular young ladies are go- ing to be married. We think they must be going to patronize foreign industries.—Miss Cooper, of Clinton, speht a few days, visit- ing the Misses Floody last week.—Miss Small land brother, of Brussels, Sundayed with their sister, milliner at the Mammoth House.—A number of our merchants have secured awnings for their stores, They greatly improve them. --The last -of the series of lectures given by the League will take place on next Thursday night, It will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Hincks, of Strat- ford, and every person may expect a rare treat. The title of the lecture is " Snobs." —William A. Aloffatt was in Clinton last week . —Blyth Brass Band have decided to go to Exeter on the 24th to furnish music for the celebration there.—Mr. Frank Met- calfe was in Hensall on business last week. —Our new hotel keeper, Mr. Watson, of the Mansion, has now got nicely moved in and is ready for lensiness.—Large numbers from town and the surrounding country in- tend driving to Point Farm on the 24th of May.—Mr. Dever, now tailor in Wing - ham, spent Tuesday last in town,— Mien McDonnagh returned homeithis week Fast Black Stockings THE KIND THAT Wont Stain in Wearing, We have made a very large pur. chase of this kind of Hosiery, from the ordinary every day wearing Stocking up to the finest quality of Lisle Thread Hose in Ladies', Misses' and Children's sizes. Keep in your mind where the big assortment is to be found, and, that every kind and size is there at a very moderate price. Fast Blacks for Boys and Girls, - Boys—Stout Strong Hose. Boys—Double Ribbed Hose. Boys—Solid Stitch Hose. , Girls—Fine Ribbed Hose. Girls—Ifeavy Ribbed Hose. Giils—Merino Made Hose. FAST BLACK PRICES. Fast Black, 10c ; Fast Black, 15c ; Fast Black, 20c Fast Black, 25c; Fast Black, 30c .; Fast, Black, 35c; Fast Black, 40c .; Fakt Black, 45c; Fast Black, 50e. NEW I-6RRIVALS. Gloves, Frillings and Ribbons. An- other new lot of Hats and Millinery Goods, and a very choice lot of Pat- terns in American Prints and Challies. Edward McFau I, SEAFORTH. from a week's visit with her parents in Wingham.—Miss Ray, of Auburn, is at present visiting her sister, Mrs. M. 11, Barnmond.—The market weigh scales un- derwent a thorough overhauling lazt week and are now in good order.—Mr. George McElroy left for Woodstock on Thursday to take his old situation there. We are very sorry to lose him as he was a general favor- ite with all.—Miss Colotian, who has been visiting in Stratford for the last few weeks, returned home on Saturday last.—Mr. Oliver Moore, of Clinton, was visiting friends in Dover last week.—Messrs. Kent and Young, bicycle riders of Clinton, spent Sunday in town.—Miss Wilson, of Wawa - nosh, returned home this week from an ex- tended visit in town.—At present there is a subscription being taken up in aid of Mr. John Platzer, who, come months ago, had his house burned, and more lately got his leg broken. It is being well patronized. Stephen. HAPPENINGS.—Mr. Samuel Sanders de- livered his bunch of stockers, the other day, to Mr. John Matheson, -of Exeter, which averaged considerable over ten hundred pounds each, and sold for four cents per pound. Mr. Matheson intends grazing them and preparing them for the English market. —Miss Martha Dearing, who has been visit- ing her sister, /gm Henry Heist, of Mar- lette, Michigae, for the past three months, returned home on Saaturday. She reports Mrs. Heist, who has been dangerously ill for some months, to be convalescent,—Mr. Wm, Welsh, sr., of lot 12, concession 3, is at present very ill, and small hopes are en- tertained for his recovery,—Mrs. John Sen- ders, of the 3rd conceseion, received the sad intelligence from Gorrie on Tuesday, last week, of the death of her mother, which sad event took place on that day.— Mr. John Hicks, his wife and two of Mr. John Sanders' girls met with a misfortune recently which threatened for some time to be serious, They were driving from Mr. Sanders' when the front wheel of the rig broke, letting that portion of the wagon drop with a thud, and there being several spokes left in the hub, caused the wagon to jump, frightening the horses, which dashed frantically along the road for some distance, throwing the occupants out, but, fortunate- ly, they escaped without serious injury. .Mr. Hicks clung to the lines and managed to bring the horses to a standstill without any further damage being done. • Greenway. BRIEFS.—Union Tent, No, 48, Maccabees, made Mrs, J. R. Wa.tson a present of $70, This speaks highly of the honor and benev- olent spirit of the members of their tent, as they were under Do obligation to give any amount. her husband not having passed the medical examination before his death.—Mr. - Richard Webb and Mr. W. Milne have each bought 50 acres of Canada Cornpany land, two and a half miles north of here,—The Ladies' Band of Willing Workers of the Bos- ton Methodist churob,have decided to have a lemonade and 10 -cent lunch tent at the lake, near Grand Bend, on the 24th of May,— Mrs. F. Alens received the sad news of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Elects Hol- lenbeck, of Elk Rapids, Michigan. She was one of the early kettles.' of this place, and resided here until about eight ye -ars ago.—Miss Ada Mollard returned home front Detroit last Saturday ; she intends to remain home this summere—Miss Holt, of Dash- -wood, visited friends in town last week.—A large number of letters offering green goods for sale have been received at Greenway P. P. We haven't heard of any person sr peesene green enough to buy.—Mts. 0. H. Wilson and sieter, Mrs. A. Pollock, and Misses Rose and Lillie Brophey spent last Monday at Grand Bend, assisting Mise Al- vina Mollard completing_ a large number of quilts. If the weather cotatinues ag cold as it has been for the past few weeks we expect to hear of several young ladies having quiltings.—Mr. Louis Luther's house caught fire last Monday, and only for the - timely aid of several neighbors it wouldhave burned the house and barns; one end and side was burned out. No insurance ; cause, stovepipe.—Mrs. Jennie Aitken and her mother visited Mrs. Charles Neil in Exeter last Saturday ; she has been sick for a long time, and the doctor has very little hope of her recovery.—The engineer engaged to settle the water course dispute between Mr. W. Eagelson and Mr. T.N. Hayter, decided that the water should go down the line and the ditch be deepened.—Mr. and Mrs. H. Manning and daughter Jennie attended services at Boston Methodist church last Sabbath and spent the afternoon visiting the the Boston House friends. —There is a hitch in the negotiations for the purchase of a plant, by the - Perth Flax Mill Company, of Stratford, for the manu- facture of binding twine, and there are proepects of a big law suit before the trouble is ended. 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