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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1892-05-20, Page 8r- ;.„ „: • ' ee. a'r . 4,4! s EDWARD -:- CASH, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 323.A.IRar- 331711"IMR., GODERICH STREET, 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 stock a big purchase of made up Clothing, consisting of Men's, Youths', Boys' and (;hil- dren's Suits, from the largest and best manufacturing in the Dominion, at prices in clearing lots which the makers claim they are lOsing money on. We otter the whole, together with our own stock, at large reduztions 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. VVM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth. titeXurrin ttxpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. GUILD.—The Guild in connection with St Thomas' church was held in the School room, on Tuesday evening last, and was largely attended. The programme consist- ed of choruses, songs, duetts and an ad- dress by the Rector, Rev. Mr. Hoclgins, which waa delivered in his usual pleasing manner, being both interesting and instruc- tive, and was interspersed with Irish wit and humor. The subject of the address Wit9 Sights and Scenes in Ireland," and it was listened to with marked attention by those present. A collection was taken to aid the choir, at the olose of which all joined in the National Anthem. FOOTBALL.—Last Saturday the " Hurons" journeyed to Galt to play the club of that place for the Western Football Association championehip. Unfortunately the " Hur- on'a " harward line was very much weaken- ed by the illness of Crawford and the ab- sence of Smith, which necessitated the plac- ing of Dewar in centre. Under these cir- cumstances suecese could not be looked for, nor was it, but the smallness of the defeat, -ems to none. shows that the boys held their own very well. To -morrow, the return match between these clubs will be played on the Seaforth Recreation Grounds. The Galt team play good football, but the " Hurons " will put on a strong team against them, and are confident of victory. Should they be successful they will play Detroit home and home matches on May 28th and June 4th. Two CLEvER YOUNG LADIES.—Misses Janet and Isabella Barr, daughters of the Rev. Mr. Barr, of this place, have just re- turned from Kingston where they spent the College year at Queen's. The class lists show that they have both passed with honors in French and German of the first and sec- hnd years, and that Miss Janet has almost finished the two years in one session. lack- ing only the pass examination in Latin. This might be considered arare achievement for most stu.dents, but readers of TILE Ex- rosiron will recall the fact that Miss Barr passed the first-class examination at the Col- legiete Institute in one half year, and the Training Institute the next. Both young ladies are graduates of our Institute and of the Normal School, and they are now on the way to University degrees, and are already eligible to compete for specialist certificates, as assistant teachers in any Collegiate Ins stitute. We heartily congratulate them on their present success. CONVICTED OF BIGAMY.—The Goderieh -Signal of this week says : Richard Wainstell, of McGillivray township, who has spent the last six weeks in jail, charged with bigamy, was tried before His Honor Judge Toms on Wednesday last. Richa.rd had been mar- ried in 1849 to one Susannah Cook, who is atill living, and on March 19, 1889, had a second ceremony performed by Rev. Mr. Clement, at that tinte Methodist minister at Exeter, to Ann Cobleigh, of McGillivray. The certificates of both marriages and other conclusive evidence were adduced. It was shown, however that the prisoaer and his wife had, not 'lived happily together, and that some five years ago she left him and . went to Michigan. In February, 1889, Wainstell went to Michigan to induce Su- sannah to come back to his bed. and board, which she refused to do. lie then made overtures to Ann Cobleigh and was married to her on the 19th of March following. His Honor found the prisoner guilty, and, under the circumatances set forth, allowed him to go on suapended sentence under a bond of $500 to appear for sentence within five days when called for. TILE EGG TRADE wITH BRITAIN.—The Ot- tawa correspondent of the Toronto Empire says " Mr. C. Howe, chief clerk in the employ of the Continental Egg Company, of Grimsby, England, had a conference with the Minister of Finance to -day on the egg trade, The company which Mr. Howe re- presenta is °tee of the largest importing con- cerns in the mother country, having agencies and branch offices in nearly all the leading cities from Glasgow to Swansea. The at- tention of the company has been directed to the handling of Canadian eggs, and Mr. Howe has come out here with a view to con - suiting Canadian dealers. He says that the selected Canadian article will hold ittelown in point of color, size acid quality with any foreign eggs imperted to Great Britain, and is equal to the beat Irish. Mr. Howe will be in Canada for some weeks. He will be at the St. Lawrence hall, Montreal, for a week or ten days, after which he will proceed to Toronto, Ingersoll, Seaforth and Strathroy, and subsequently to Halifax, St. John - and Charlottetown, where be will be glad to meet with all those interested in the build- ing up of this trade." E0MONDVILLE NOT„Es.—The many friends of Mr. Wm. McCaa and Mr. Samuel Car- nochan will learn with regret that both of these gentlemen have been rether seriously ill for the past week or two. We trust, hawever, that they will soon be around again in the enjoyment of their usual health. —The din of war has about ceased in our village, and we no longer see the female portion of the community dressed in uni- form, with dusting cap and powdered face, arrned with every imaginable sort of weap- on, making vicious attacks on duet and dirt in every form. Such periods of distnrbance are a,bsolutely necessary in civilized life, no doubt, but our gipsy cousins who peddle their wares from door to door must look upon such things with supreme contempt, compared with their free and easy method of clecampieg when floors get soiled.—Since his return from Winnipeg some monthe ago, Master Willie Kyle's case has been consid- ered hopeless, and on Monday he passed peacefully away at the early age of 17 years. A tinge of sadness always clouds the tomb, but particnIarier so when its occupant is youthful and has given promise, ae in this case, of a bright, useful future. There are, however, sadder thinge than early death. Youthful sensualists, whose conduct brings shame to many a home in our country, and frequently ends in blighting their own fu- ture, are more to be dreaded than the early closing of a virtuous young life. Willie was alwaysa good boy,and one of his nobleattraits was his devotion th his mother, especially during her last illness, and by her bedeide. —Rev. W. T. McMullen, D. D., of Knox Church, Woodstock, will deliver a lecture on " Scepticism," in the interests of the Egmondville Branch of the Women's For- eign Missionary Society,on Monday evening, May 30th. The reverend gentleman's well- known -abilities as a lecturer, the choice of such a subject, and the worthy object of the lecture, with good musical selections com- bined, should ensure a full house. A silver collection will be taken as admission. MORE GREEN GOODS. —Mr. D. Campbell, of Walton, has received a circular from a green goods man in New York, similar- to that received by Mr, McTaggart, of which we made mention two weeks ago. The private instructione given Mr. Campbell are somewhat different from those given Mr: McTaggart and aro as follows : " When you " are ready to come and see me send me the " following telegraph despatch : G. Lewis, " 1,986 Third avenue, New York City. " Send duplicate engraving of highness, No. " 906, and sign your telegram Tom, George, " Henry, Frank or any other name you " choose. I will understand who it is from. " Caution—In sending telegram be sure and " send the right words and number, as it is " absolutely necessary. Without these I " would not know who it is from. Remem- " ber write me no letters. I will not re- " ceive or answer them." In transmitting us the circular Mr. Campbell says : " En- closed please find the_ contents of a letter I got .from New York a few days ago. It speaks for itself. But why any man in New York should send me such a letter con- founds me. The writer made a sad mistake by sending to me. Why did he not try Ottawa ? Lots of boodlers there, and the bueiness is no worse than some of them do _there. I am afraid the Green Goods men are flooding the country with their letters and you will do a good thing for the country by warning the public against such black- legs. I understand their work is almost perfect and hard to detect." REMEMBER the great cash sale now going on at Mullett & Jackson's Seaforth, for 20 days, in in stoves, tinware and house furnishing, before mov- ing to their new premises, Andrew Kidd's old stand. 1276.1 SEAFORTH is the cleanest town in Ontario and the people of Seaforth and vicinity wear the cleanest clothes of any people in Ontario, because they are nearly all using the Standard Washing Machine, for sale by 0. C. WILLSON, Seaforth. 1275-2 ALL Parties, who have Caps or- other property belonging to the 33rd Battalion Band will kindly oblige by returning them to me by Saturday evening next. JAMES A. ANDERSON, Secretary and President. 1275-1 Own day last fall I very reluctantly allowed an oily tongued agent to leave a washing machine at our house agreeing to try it not expecting anything but the old story, good for nothing, but say, that washing machine is genuine, a first class washer, all that Mr. Oily -tongue represented it to be and 1 would not like to part with it if 1 could not get another. Its name i8 " STANDARD," for sale by 0. C. WILLSON, Seaforth. MRS, RODGER PEPPER, Tuckersmith. 1275-2 REMEMBER Mullett & Jackson, Seaforth, keep everything to be found in a first-class stove and tinshop and our bargains for 20 days will open your Pyes. Come and see for yourselves. 1275-1 Now is the time to get milk cans, cream cans and anything in the tin line at Mullett & Jack. son's Seaforth, before they move to their new12mm- ises. GOOD HORSES SOLD.—Mr. Thomas Laps - lie, of this town, has sold another splendid carriage gelding. He was purchaaed by Mr. Cotton, of Toronto, for $175, the price asked by Mr. Lapslie. lie is four years old, but is not broken to harness. This colt is a full brother to one which Mr. Cotton pur- chased from Mr. Lapelie two years ago. He told parties in town that that was the best horse he ever took across the Atlantic. He took first prize at Maachester, England, last fall as a hurdle jumper, and was enter- ed for a hurdle race in Belfast, Ireland. He has changed hands several times in the Old Country, and each time at a greatly in- creased price, and is now held at a fabulous- ly high figure. Having done 80 well with this horse, and having heard that Mr. Lapslie had a younger brother of it, lid r. Cotton came here purposely to purchase him, and had Mr. Lapslie asked a higher price he would, no doubt, have got it. Mr. Cotton also purchased a very fine four year old geld- ing from Mr. George Whiteley, known as the "Bissel colt," for $150. We also learn that Mr. John Common, of McKillop, sold to Messrs. Mason & McGregor, of Bruce - field, a four year old gelding of the same breed for $195. All these horses were sired by Carliale and were purchased for the .Old Country market. Carlisle is making a splendid colt record for himself. His colts are of the right quality to take the market, and all that have been sold thus far bring good prices, while his colts are in good de- mand, Mr. Wilson having applications on hand now for several for carriage purposes and can't get them. A good, heavy, clean limbed, stylish, free stepping, well bred horse:suitable for saddle or carriage pur- poses, seems to be the kind that takes the market just now. Such horses are in active demend and bring good prices. Oeiruaav Norrcese—Once again has the Great Reaper been busy in our midst. Dur- ing the present week four of our citizene have been cut down. The aged, middle- aged, and young are represented. The first was Harriet, beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Trott, of this town, who passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Monday, after a long and distressing sickness,which she bore with such meekness, patience and unmurmuring resignation as to excite the wonder and ad- miration of all who witnessed it. The im- mediate cause of her death was a hem- orrhage, but her dieease was that peculiarly painful one—cancer of the throat. She was of an extremely kind and gentle disposition, and, although very quiet and unostentatious in her manner, allowed no opportunity of doing good to those around her to go unim- proved, and her memory will live as a sweet fragrance in the minds of numbers who were the recipients of her kindnesses. The family, though attached to her by ties of the strongest affection, are sustained in their affliction by that resignation which is the outcome of knowing that with her it " is far better." She was 61 years of age. Thirty- one years of her life were spent in Bristol, England, her birth place, and almost all the rest in Seaforth. She was a mehaber of the Presbyterian church. Besides her„bereaved husband she leaves a family of two sons and two daughters The eldest son, Mr, W. D. Trott, is now a resident of Ridgetown, On- tario, and the youngest, tbe Rev. Arthur Trott, is a minister of the Methodist church and is stationed at Bavgor, Michigan. The daughters are Mrs. John Daly, of this town, and Miss Alice, who is at home. —Early on the following morning, Mrs. John McCosh, or 38 she was more familiarily known " Auntie McCosb," passed peacefully away after a very brief illness. Mrs. McCosh wae eighty years of age -and was a remarkably active, robust woman for her age and often re- marked to her friends that she felt better this spring than she had done for years. On Sunday before last she attended church twice. On Wednesday evening she was in the garden picking rhubarb and when she came into the house and was in the act of sitting down in a chair, she fell over on the floor. She immediately became unconscious and helpless, and although it is supposed she was at times conscious she never after- wards spoke. A severe attack of paralysis was the cause and one side of her body W38 completely paralysed, Her illness, so far se human eye could see, was painless and thus a long and useful life was closed in peace, with a sure hope of a glorious resurrection. Mrs. .'NIcCosh was of Scottish birth, but came to Canada when quite young. She waa the widow of the late John McCosh, of THE 'HURON EXPOSITOR. Paris, who died manly years ago. She has been a resident of this town for about fifteen years. She was a sister of Mr. John Logan, of Toronto, and aunt of Mr. Robert Logan, of this town. She was the eldest of a family of 13. She never had any family of her own. She was a lady of more than ordinary intelligence and was a kind-hearted and sincerely Christian woman. She was much and deservedly ,beloved by all who knew her, —On Monday, Master Willie Kyle, only son of the late James Kyle, passed away at the residence of his grandfather, Mr. James Forsythe, of Egmondville, at the early age of 17 years. About a year ago Mr. Kyle went to the Northwest, where he procured a good situation as telegraph oper- ator. In some way or other he contracted a severe cold, which ultimately seteled on his lungs and turned into consumption. He was confined for a time in the hosPital at Winnipeg, but as soon as he could' be re- moved his grandfather had him brought home. He never rallied, however, and de- spite all that kindness and skill could do he gradually sank until he was relieved from his sufferings on Monday last. He was a remarkably bright, intelligent young man, and was very expert as a telegraph oper- ator. Previous to going to Manitoba he was in the office here with Mr. W. Somer- ville, and his gentlemanly manner and obliging disposition made him a universal favorite with all the business men in town. Had his life been spared his natural ability and ambition to excel in whatever he under- took,would almost certainly I have won him success if not fame. Both father and mother died a few years ago, leaving but one boy and one girl, and now only the sister of a once happy family survivee. That she will have the sincerest sympathy of all goes without saying. —Another victim of consumption was Mr. Sebastian Deitrich, who died at his residence, in this town, on Tuesday last. Mr. Deitrich was 36 years of age. He was a blaokemith by trade, and had resided in town for several years. For several years he was a leading member of the Scaforth Fire Brigade and was enuch esteemed by his comrades. - He was steady and industrious, and his death, in the full prime of manhood, is a subject for deep regret to all who knew him. He leaves a widow but no family, his only child having died a few months ago. The sincerest sympathY that heart ean be- stow will be extended to Mrs, Deitrich, who is thus doubly bereaved. The funeral took place on Therday, and, as a mark of respect to their deceased comrade, the members of the Fire Brigade attended in a body and marched in the procession to Maitlandbank cemetery. DEATH OF MR. JOHN CARROLL.— The Globe of Saturday last makes the following reference to the death of a former resident of this district : "Mr. John Carroll, eontract- or, formerly of St. Catharines, died at his residence, 61 Robinson street, last night after a very short illness. Four days ago he was seized with chills, followed by inflamma- tion of the bowels, and despite the best medical attendance he continued to grow worse until he expired. He was a hale man, although 66 years old, and none of his friends thought for a moment that he would sucumb to the attack. Five minutes before his death he was able to sign his will. Just a little over two weeks ago his wife died and since then he has beeig low-spirited." Many of the older residents of thie vicinity will recollect John Carroll. Twenty-five years ago he resided on a farm on the Huron Road near Irishtown church. He was a promin- ent Liberal politician and took an active part in Municipal matters, having been for several years Reeve of Hibbert. Of his career after leaving Hibbert the Globe says : " He had been an extensive contractor for the past 25 years, and bad helped to build nearly every railway constructed since that time. In 1875 and 1876 he constructed sev- eral sections of the Welland Canal, and at a later date had the contract for enlarging it. He was one of the firm that built the Ni- agara Central Railway. His eame will also be remembered in connection with the build- ing of the Toronto, _Grey & Bruce, Whitby & Port Perry, Grand Junction, Kingston & Pembroke, Ontario & Quebec, Canadian Pacific and many other roads. For the past three years he has been engaged construct- ing the irrigating canal at Utah. When in St. Catharhaea he was chiefly known as the owner of Clandeboye Stock Farm. He was very fond of good horses and stocked this farm with 801118 of the best bred animals he could procure." LOCAL BRLFs.—Mr. John McMillan, M. 13., came up from Ottawa on Saturday last. Mr. McMillan came up to lend a helping hand to Mr. Grieve in North Perth.—Mr. William Oke, of the 8th concession of Hui - lett, has an -Oxforddown ewe which gave birth to three lambs. He has seven lambs from three ewes and all doing well.—Mr. Robert Broadfoot, of Abilene, Kansas, is at present visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr. Broadfoot says prospects are good for a splendid crop 'in his part of Kansas this year. —Mr, William Carnochan, of Tuckersmith, last week sold a very superior thoroughbred bull, 15 months old, to Mr. John G. Camp- bell, of Hullett, near Constance. Mr. Car- nochan has good cattle.—Mr. C. E. Mason and Mr. Peter McGregor,of Brucefield, pass- ed through here on Monday evening last with sixteen very fine looking carriage horses for the Old Country market.—Mr. William Pinkney met with rather a serious misfortune on Monday last. He was driving on North Main Street with a spirited young horse and when opposite the creamery the animal got frightened at some lumber on the side of the road and bolted suddenly to one side. Mr. Pinkney was thrown out over the front of the vehicle, but he held on pluckily to the horse and kept it from getting away, although he was considerably cut and - bruised. Dr. Bethune mended him up so well that he was able to be out driving the same horse the next morning.—Mrs. D. S. Campbell, of Mitchell, is at present visiting her sister, Mrs. Donald McGregor, of Mc- Killop. Mrs. Campbell intends spending the summer:in Michigan with her sister, Mrs. Aicheson.—Mr. J. T. McNamara, of Leadbury, has disposed of his store business and stock in that place to Mr. B. B. Gunn of this town and left on Tuesday for Hough- ton, Michigan, where he has taken • a good situation as manager of a lumbering business. Mr. McNamara is a steady, well-to-do young man and will be sure to give a good account of himself.—Mr. Thomas Bell, of Wingham, was in town this week.—Mr. A. D. McDon- ald, a former Huronite, but now of St. Thomas, was in town this week. Mr. Mc- Donald represents the Duncome Medicine Company of St. Thomas and was here intro- ducing the medicine ofs that firm. Aside from the merits of these medicines we know of nothing better calculated to popularize them with the public than the advocacy of the genial McDonald.—Adjutant Thomas Michael, of the Salvetion Army, Toronto, who has been quite frequently before Sea - forth audiences in the barracks here, was married in London on Monday, to Lieuten- ent Clara Busby, of Oakville, who has been for years a valued worker in the Army.— We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Jessie McLaughin, daughter of Mr. John McLaughlin, of Grey township. The deceas- ed lady was a resident of this town for a number of years, , where she followed the dressmaking business until compelled by declining health to retire from the business, She had a number of friends here with whom she was held in the highest esteem and alio greatly regret her early demise. She died at her home in Grey township. —Mr. James Landsborough, student of Knox College, and son of Mr. James Lands - borough, of Tuckerstnith, left this week for Maganetawan to spend the summer in mis- sionary work. Mr: John Muldrew, of Eg- mondville, also a student at Knox College, . leaves shortly for the Northwest where he will take charge of a Mission .station for a yeer.—Mr. J. W. Neville, of the Seaforth Marble works, has at his este lishment sev- eral very handsome red grani e monuments, which he is gettin ready for rection in the cemetery.—Hon. ohn Dryde , Minister of Agriculture for Ontario, and a Mr. Bruce, from Darlington, England, a prominent stook breeder, spent Tuesday night in town, the gnats of Mr. and Mrs. Dt D. Wilson.— Rev. Dr. McDonald was in i Toronto this week attending a meeting of the Foreign e Mission Committee.— Miss M Elroy, 0 Mc- Killop, is having A neat new esidenee erect- ed on North Main street y Mr. James Sleeth.—A three-year-old st Ilion, " Black Oliver," the property of Mr. Donald Mc- Kinnon, of the 10th conceesio of Tuoker- smith, took first prize at the ildmay spring show in a ring of 13 other ho see. This fine young animal was raised by le MoKinnem, and is being travelled in t e vicinity of Mildmay this season. He weighs 1900 pounds.—The recent rains and the last few days of warm weather have had a magical effect on vegetation. The trees are coming out in leaf nicely, and the gross is getting quite long, Fall wheat has picked up won- derfully and a poor field is an exception, while the earlier sown epring graius are coming forward nicely.—Mr.B. C, Coleman is having a verandah erected Found his resi- dence on his farm adjoining the town.—Dr. Smith is haviug a lerge addit on erected to his handsome brick residence When this improvement is completed he will have one of the most comfortable and commodious residences in town.—A number of the mili- tary men of the town attendepl a meeting of the officers of tho 33rd Battalion held at Clinton on Tuesdaye—Messre. Sharp & Livene, grocers, have had their delivery wagon neatly painted. -The little daughter of Mr. Hugh Grieve, of Gorierich street, who has been ill for some time, is etill in a criti- cal condition, and is not making much if any progress healthwards.—Dr, Bethune of this town, was called to WroSeter on Wed- nesday to see a patient. Quite a lpag drive. —Mr. Thomas Govenlock wept to Brussels on Wednesday last to vote for Mr. W. H. Kerr, for the reeveehip. -7 Miss Maud Thompson, of Brussels, is at present visiting in town, the guest of Miss Maud Jones.— Word has been received frem Mr. George Turnbull who left here for tbe old country a couple of weeks ago with a car load of horses. He got them all acrose the big -pond safely and disposed of them et satisfactory prices on his arrival,—Mr. White, Winnipeg horse buyer, offered Mr. Jas. ,Reynolds, Hui - lett, $400 for a team of heavy horses, but Mr. Reynolds stuck at $500, so there was leo sale.—The recent warm mina will ensure an abundant hay crop for this season.—Some of tho mischievously inclined youths turned Constable Dunlop's Cow into 'the street and then placed her in the pounde—Miss Hannah Kidd, of Toronto, and formerly of this town, was visiting friends in town this week.— Mr. Joseph Abel, who went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, a couple of months ago, has re- turned to town and taken his old position in Mr. William Pickard'e dry 'goods store.— A number of the young people of the town enjoyed a social hop in Cardno's hall on Monday evening last.—Ma A. White, of Winnipeg, has been here for the past week or so and has purchased another car load of horses, which he will take to Manitoba.— Meseta. Mullett & Jackson are having the old Kidd etore newly painted and otherwise improved prior to their occupying it.—The Sunday school sermons will be preached in the Methodist church, Seafortle, next Sun- day morning and evening by Rev. Bert Cas- son, of Fullerton. Rev. W. Casson preaches the anniversary sermons at Bethel, Fuller- ton circuit, next Sunday.—Mrs. M. Thomp- son, of Sperling street, left on Wednesday for Orillia., where she will remain for a time with her son, Mr. John B. Thompson, who has been in poor health for some time.— Miss Kate Cowan left on Saturday for To- ronto.—Mrs. Scott, Grand Superintendent of Juvenile Templars, gave a very interesting and instructive address in Kidd's hall, last Monday evening. The attendance was not very large, but those who were present were well repaid for the effort by the information conimunicated by Mrs. Scott.—Lieutement Woodward,of the Salvation .Ar my farewelled ofi Thursday night and will leave for a new station shortly. Captain Beker will remain in charge here for another teem. He is very popular with the corps and a general favorite. —Mr. Fred. Johnston, brother of Bert Johnston of this town, is spending a ,- few days in town, the.guest of his mother, Mrs. A. M. Johnston. He was employed in Dow- ling'a furniture factory, Harriston, which was completely gutted by fire on Sunday night last, and, in consequence, is out of work as well as of topls, etc., which were all consumed in the fire.—We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Bauelaugh has been confined to her residence for a couple of ' weeks with a severe attack of illness, but !hope she will tsoon recover.—There should be n crowded house to -night in Cardno's hall to see the gymnastic exhibition and Competition for prizes. The hour is 8 o'clock, sharp—Tne EXPOSITOR extends its coegratulations to brother Kerr, of the Brumeels Post, who was elected Reeve of that burg on Wednesday last, by the very handsome majority of 52 votes. Exeter. THE 24TH OF MAY IN EXETER.—The 24th of May will be royally celebreted in Exeter by a grand demonstration and Farmers' Picnic. At 9.30 there will be a tradee and calithumpian procession, headed by the Blyth Brass Band. Valuable prizes are offered for best outfit. After the procession a foot -ball match will take place on the Agricultural grounds ; prizes 810 and $5. Next a tug of war be- tween any 6 men of any township within 20 miles ; let, 89 ; 2nd $6. There will also be a epecial prize of $4 to the person drawing the greatest number of people to towirin one vehicle, to take part in pro- cession. Following is an additional prize list : Cross- cut sawing match 1st 83, 2nd $2 ; Bicycle race,1 mile, best two in three, and a valuable cup to winner, 1st 83, 2nd 82 ; Farmers' race one-half mile, 1st $3, 2nd 82 ; Retired farmers' race, 200 yards, let $2, 2nd $1 ; Fat man's race, 200 yards, 1st $2, 2nd $1 ; Sack -race, 50 yards, 1st $2, 2nd $1.; 200 yard race for champion- ship of Exeter 1st $5 ; Hurdle rece, 100 yarde 1st 82 2nd $1 ; Firemen's race, 200 yards,1 1st $2, 2ud $1 ; Egg and spoon race, lst $2, 2nd 81 ; Lady and gentle- man in rig (best outfit), lst $3, 12nd $2 ; Lady and gentleman riders (in couples), 1 t $3, 2nd $2,• Obstacle horse race ; the driver to hold o e by forelock, and on the word 'Go' to harness an itch to rig ; (no enaps to be used in connection it harness); to trot first half mile, walk seeond half aad go as you please third half mile ; heats beet two in three. (81 to enter) four to start, or no thir Money, 1st $8, 2nd $4, 3rd 83 ; Ten or more d ill d scholars of any 'school, 1st $2, 2nd $1 ; Women' ra e 26 yards 1st $2, 2nd 81 ; Boys' race under 15 yeare, 200 yards, 1st $1 2nd 50c; Girls' race, under 15 years, 1st 31, 2nd 50c ; Boys' race, 100 yards, 1st L, nd 50c ; 200 yard race, open to the world, lot $2, nd $i. Also a special prize of $5 will be given lot th belet comical dressed Calithumpian from the country who passes the in- spection of the Judges in t e procession. Meals furniehed on the ground tor th se desiring to spend the whole day there. Fetch al ng your lunch basket tea and coffee eupplied. Free ay will be furnished Adinission 25c ; children 10c ; carriages free. W31. for horses. All come, a plea at day is Eteeiunr5ed. BAWDEN, Chairman. OBITUARY.—It is with eelings of regret that we are again called upon to chronicle the death of a former Ex teeite, in the per- son of Wm. H. Beaman which took place at his late residence, 265 , albot street, Lon- don, on Friday afternoon last, at the age of 38 years, 3 months and 2 _aays. The de- ceased was a son of the late Wm. Beaman of the 3rd concession, 'tephen. He had been ailing since last August, with that dread disease, consump ion. He learned the harness -making buein 88 with Mr. Chas. Eacrett, of Exeter, and leiter eerving his apprenticeship worked as! a journeyman for Mr. George Eacrett for ,Eometitne. After- wards he secured a situ ition as commercial traveller for the western istrict for Mr. T. Herbert Marsh, of Lo don, and latterly with Mr. Trees, of To onto, He was a member of the Commer ial Travellers' As- sociation and was held high esteem by his fellow travellers. file bore his sickness with Christian fortitude land died trusting in a loving Saviour. The deceased leaves behind a wife and two ittle boys, besides MAY 20, 1892 his mother, Mrg. Ann Heaman,"of this p ace, and three brothers. George and Thomas reside in Exeter, and his sister, Mrs. John Ching, who resides at Srdland, Manitoba. 1 All have the gym - p thy of this community in their sad hpur of trial, The funeral took place on Monday afternoon last from his late resi- dence to the Woodland cemetery, London. SHOULD BE STOPPED.—On Tuesday last taro or three urchins from Exeter were on their way to the river to catch fish, and in crossing Mr. Penhale's fields in Stephen, a Ow happened on their track, which they at Once attacked and stuck a spear into her leg. he animal, in r great pain, ran frantically round the field with the epear in her leg, nd it was semetime before they could Oapture her tol get • it out. Finally they Succeeded in getting it out, but a very ugly Wound was thel result, and from which the Blood flowed profusely. Such misOreants tould be punished to the full extentiof the 1 w as this not the only act of this kind that they have committect—Coet, NOTES.—A grand concert will be held in the opera house on Tuesday evening next the 24th, in which some of the best city talent will take part. The -committee has een to a great deal of expense in procuring idea, -LA mass meeting Was held in the Tosn t all on Monday evening last for t e pur- , ose of discussing the object of putti g in a s itch from the London, Huron and Bruce Railway station to the Verity Plow Works. There was a large gathering of ratepayern and it was a unanimous wish that atirange- ments with the Grand Trunk Railwayphould he completed at once and the work com- menced. This we consider is a wise step, teken in the right direction, and when com- pleted we may expect a boom, as unity once More reigns supretne in this place. — Zurich. s BRIEFS.—Mrs. Philip Bauch retained a few days sae from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Wing, in New Dundeee—Miss Menges, of Baden, was here viaiting her ,ir ncle, Mr. 11. Gies. She left for home a few aye ago.—Mre. McQuin, wife of Mr. cQuin, one of the contra:3ton for °the big wamp drain, has arrived here and intends eemaining the summer with her husband.= Ir. M. Wing, of Berlin, was here visiting friends end relatives. From here he went o Dashwood. Tuckersmith. BUILDINC.—Mr. George Nott, of the London Road, has let tho contract of his pew house to M . T. MacKenzie, of' Clinton, ho expects to commence operations at an arly date. Picaeic.—The annual pic-nic will be held n Mr, James andsboro's grove pn the 4th. These pi •nics have been very sue- essful in the pas , and this one proirlises to urpass any prev.ous entertainment of this kind, We hope o see a large repiesenta- tion of both youn and old. : ullett. HURON ROAD OTES.—On Fridazy last, When Mr. Hugh cDermid was sta ting to the barreraiaing of Mr. John Reynelde he left the horse sta ding while he shut the gate, when the ho se ran away with the buggy, and at the rst corner ran between a elegraph post and the fence, breaking away rom the rig. The buggy and harness were badly broken, butl the horse escaped with a few slight scratches.—Mr. Edward Jones has secured an incabator and intends to raise hens on a large scale. • Hills Green. NOTES. —Mr. William Richardsen and family have moved to the farm they have rented in Hay. They take off this eeason's crop from the farth eold to John C.onsitt.— Mr.Albert Tiffin leaves the Par line school, June let, to attend Conference in Guelph ; Mr. Moir, Hensall, takes the school fel. the rest of the year. enterprising furniture denier, is very much improving the appearanc' of his fine brick dwelling on Richmond , geet by adding a good substantial brick l sehen.—Mr. James Berry has sold his neat s isidence on Queen Street to Mr. McKay, of Tucitersmith, whose farm adjoins the one Mr. Berry is now living upon. We are pleased to learn that Mr. McKay shortly intends moving into it,—Mr. Wm. Reid had the misfortune • recently to get a fine two-year-old colt bad- ly injured by corning in contact with a barb - wire fence.—Mr. Kellam, who formerly taught echool near here, was in the village recently renewing old acquaintance and friendship,—Mr. .McEwen has very much improved the appearance of his fine brick block occupied by Mrs. King as a fruit and. confectionery shop, and by Mr. Thomson ns a barbee shop, by having it nicely painted. also intends adding an awning.—Mr. R. Paterson, Sr. our respected contractor, and proprietor of 'the Howell Planing Mills, is one of the happiest and proudest men in the village, his wife having a few days ago pre- eented him with a fine bouncine son.—Mr. R, Bullard and Mr. Wm, Bell are setting our villagers good examples in the way of erectidg neat fences. ; - Ashfleld. . NOTES.—The growth of vegetatibn has been something remarkable during the past few days. —Mr. E. Andrew, of the 12th Concession, who has been very ill, lis now convalescent.—Mr. Thomas Helm, of the 13th concession, has been very ill. At one time the doctor held out no hope for his re- covery.—The fall wheat in this vicinity pre- eents a beautiful appearance, after the re- freshing showers of the past few Weeks.— The Sunday School Convention of the Ash- field circuit will be held in June, . Leadbury. , NOTES. — Messrs. John aid Robert Mc- Keown, of Seaforth, formerly of :Forest, 'spent a day or two at the residence I of Mr. j. J. Irvine this week. These gentlemen are cousins of Mr. Irvine's and it is twenty years since they last met.—The fine growing weather of the last few days has bropght on vegetation well, Grass and fall wheat es- iecially are doing remarkably well. -T -Build - ng operations are going on in a number of laces on the Leadbury line. The leng con- inued spell of wet weather retarded mason vork to a great extent.—We hear that a num- er of weddings are likely to soon take place ns this section of McKillop. As there are no More excellent girls to be found anywhere, this is in no way surprising. Varna. PASSED Awaxa—Many will regret to learn pf the death of Mrs. John Galbraith, of the Bayfield road, near here, which sad event took place on Tuesday last. Mrs. Gelbraith Was 50 yeara of age. She had been in deli - pate health for some years, but her last ill- ness was only of a few weeks' duration.: Her death makes a sad blank in a happy family circle. She was a most worthy, Chrietian woman, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The siacerest sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved husband an0dRfaAniNGilEy 0. FFICERS ELECTED.—The Stanley District Scarlet Chapter met in the Orange hall. Goshen line, on May 14th, wIsen the following officers were duly elected : Sir Kt. Com., Robert Nicholson, Corn., in Com- mand • Sir Kt. Com., Joseph Foster, Excel- lent dom.; Sir Kt., James Colwell, Chap.; 4obert Pollock, Treasurer ; J. R. Balfour, Scribe ; Wm. Pollock, Herald in Arms ; R. 'AlcKinley, Inner Herald ; John I Parks, Outer Herald. 1 Hensall. CHOPPING done every day in the Week at the Mansell Grist Mills. Bran, $12 per ton ; Shorts, 14 per ton. COOK BROS. 1272 ' BRIEFS. —There will be no public) celebra- tion here on the 24th of May.—Mr. II. Don - belly is having a large number of fipe box italls fitted up for his use as horse trainer in the building recently occupied by W. B. Mc - Leen as an implement wareroom. Mr. Don- pelly is an excellent driver and caretaker, and will shortly have a number of fine horses in his hands for speeding on the race- eourseae- The Revds. H. J. Fair, of this vil- lage, and W, McDonagh, of Exeter, ex- changed pulpits on Sabbath morning last.— The Oddfellows of this place intend shortly putting down a handsome carpet on the floor of their line hall, and will also add some good furniture. They will then have one of the nicest halls to be met withinclud- the large shop they have for renting pur- poses on the first flat, and that free of all debt or encumbrance.—Mr. W. Mitchell has just moved into his fine new residenee, and is already getting the grounds in nice order. Mr. John Coulter, who recently purchased a couple of lots from Mr. D. Millar, V, 8,, of Exeter, and formerly of this village, is busily engaged in erecting for himself a neat dwelling. Mr. Coulter has already built and sold a couple of fine dwellings here, and we are pleased to see that he is still so enter- prising in adding to the appeaeance and size a our village.—Mr. James Beverley, our Chiselhurst. NOTES.—Mr. William Mitchell and wife have moved to their new home in flensall. We are Beery to lose so goods a neighbor.— George Mitchell shows more signs of recov- ery now than since last Auguet. His pros- pects for ultimate recovery are good.—Mrs. ,Horton, sr., is very much better than when she came home from Seaforth.—At a meet- ing of the Epworth League held on Tues- day evening it was decided to postpone the -proposed entertainment until Monday, May 30th, instead of holding it on May 24th.— Mrs. John Glen, jr., is very poorly, and the phyeicians sTarcely seem to know what is the- matter.—Mr. Louis Parish has come home from the Wesley College, Montreal. Mr, Parish expects to enter the Methodist minietry in Manitoba.—Rev, 11. Irvine preaches on the fourth commandment next Sunday morning.—Mr. William Sinclair at- tends the District meeting in Clinton, on Friday of this week. 0- )Lippen. NOTEs.—The Royal Templars of Temper- ance held an open lodge last Tueaday even- ing, in their hall.—Mr. William Cudmore is very busy shipping and packing hay. He cannot supply the demand, EO great is it.— , Mr. Albert Tififin filled the pulpit of the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon.— The crops in this district are looking well, fall wheat could not look better. Some fear the continued rain will keep the roots till late in sowing, but they generally have some fault to find with Providence and the ar- - rangement of things.—Mr. Wm. Ivison is improving hie property by the addition of stone foundations to his barns for stable purposes.—Mr. John Jones intemis making extensive improvements to his property, by raising his barns and placing stone stables beneath them. Brussels. THE REEVESHIP.—The election to fill the vacancy in the Reeveship, caused by the resignation of dAr. McIntosh, took place on Wednesday. The candidates were Mr. W. H. Kerr, of the Post, and Mr. George Baeker, a leading grocer in town. The re- sult wee the election of Mr. Kerr by the very handeome ipajority of 52 votes. The fight was keen, and the result was consider- ed doubtful until the final vote was made known, It is three years this month since we bad a -municipal election here, the repre- sentatives having always been appointed by acclamation, and a good many thought that this one should have gone the same way. Mr. Baeker and his friends, however, thought differently, and as this is a free country and in the enjoyment of free institutions, they took advantage of their privileges, declared war, fought a battle and were defeated. The following is the result of the voting : Poll No. 1—Kerr, 77—Baeker, 53 2— " 71— " 43 - 148 96 Majority for Kerr, 52. At the last elec- tion for the Reeveship, Graham and Baeker being the candidates, Graham's majority was 25. BRIEFS.—Tbornas Govenlock, of McKil- lop, who is always on hand at an election, was in to poll his vote on Wednesday, and he has polled as many votes as most men in this county, and always on the right side.— The hotels of Brussels were up to the mark and kept the bare closed during election.— Miss Donovan, of Seaforth, is vieiting at -the Queen's.—The planing mills of Smith, Malcolm & Gibson are offered for sale. This is a good investment for a business man, as a first-class business can be done. At the meeting of creditors the following parties wore appointed Inspectors : A. Cousley, C. P. Scholfield and A. M. McKay.—The Committee of Management for the races and games on the 24th are getting things in shape, and a good time may be expected. The track is in good ehape and good races limy be looked for.—The band ie again un- der full swing, under the leadership of Mr.. Craig, of Guelph. Ct Drysdale. NOTES, —The trustees of union schcol sec- tion No. 1, Hay, have engaged au asaistant teacher, in the person bf Miss Hannah Mc- Gee. The average attendance of the school •last month was 72, and there will be an in- crease this month.—The many friends of Miss Maggie Oben will be pleased to hear that she is slowly but steadily recovering from her recent serious indisposition. CHURCH.—Rev. H. Irvine preached here last Sunday evening to a good-sized congre- gation, on the moral condition of children and how they should be treated by the Christian church. We understand the Kip - pen Quarterly Board has petitioned the G-oderich District meeting to place this ap- pointment on the Bayfield Mission. Hensall circuit has taken the same action with Lake View. The idea is to get a young man on Bayfield mission and give Zurich, Lake View and Drysdale preaching every Sun- day. This seems very desirable. Aeciaarr.—A very serious accident hap- ' pened to Messrs. James Ducharm and Peter Masse, by which the feimer suffered painful injuries. Both were engaged hauling stumps in a field. Having hitched their team to a large stump with long roots they were haul- ing it away when the stump tipped over on the whiffietrees. Leaving the lines on the ground they got in between the home and the stump to tip it back again. It seems that the horses got frightened and started, and both men fell to the ground, the stump running over Mr. Ducharme, but Mr. Masse, who fell sideways, escaped the stump but the whiffietrees grazed his leg, leflicting a painful wound. Happily Mr. Masse was able to walk and helped Mr. Ducharme into the wagon. Dr. Buchanan was immediate- ly sent for and has since been attending them.with favorable reaults, and it -is hoped tahgaatin.they will soon be able to be around Wroxeter. BILIEFS.—Mr. Castles, from Paisley, is practising with Mr. Fortune, our efficient veterinary surgeon. We think he has struck the right place for Mr. Fortune is fast working into a fine practice, being here so short a time. Mr. Castles goes back to Col- lege at midsummer, he having attended one session of College only.—J. Martin, V. S., of Walkerton, was in town Saturday and Sunday, looking up his old friends. Be is well pleased with his home, and is working into a fine practice, He returned on Mon- day last.—Mr. F. S. Scott was in town on Monday last on bueinees in connection with The 24th of May, We are showing a splendid variety of goods, specially suitable for this season of the year. Our stock is cora_ plete in.every department, `and will be found more than usually attractive in RIBBONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LACES, CORSETS, SCARFS, BELTS, (1-c. FINE SELECTIONS. DRESS ROBES, COSTUAIES, GREN ADINES, MUSLINS, CHALLIES, ZEPHYRS, &c. THE NEWEST HATS, BONNETS, PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, CIR,CULARS, &c. EXCELLENT VALUE, LACE CURTAINS, CURTAIN NET, ART MUSLINS, OIL CLOTHS, CARPETS, &e. BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS, YOUTHS' SUITS, MEN'S SUITS, UNDERWEAR, FURNISHINGS, &c. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. the Smith, Malcolm & Gibson estate.—Mrs. Charles Simmons, sr., and Mrs. James Orr, who both have been very ill, are slowly re- covering.—Mr. John Bray has bought Mr. Wilaon's property on Mill street, lately oc- cupied by Mr. W. Howson. We hear he got it at a bargain.—Mr. John Earner has bought out Mr. John Walden's wagon business, also his house and lot. He goes back into his old business. Mr, Walden in- tends going to Manitoba, we understand.— A union meeting of the Christian Endeavor and Epworth League was held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening last. There was an unueually large attendance. Rev. Mr. Shaw led the meeting in the ab- sence of Mrs. Shaw, who was appointed to that position. These two societies are pros- pering and doing a good work among the young people.—Mrs. John Green and Miss Jessie Green intend going out to Neepawa, Manitoba, in about two weeks, where they join Mr. John Green, sr., who went out about a month ago. He likes the country well and speaks highly of Neepa,wa and its prospects. • Morris. NOTES.—Mr. Jamea Watson, of Sunshine, lost one of his working horses on Monday of this week, it having dropped down on the road. Paralysis was the cause of death.— Mr. A. Speir lost one of his imported breed- ing mares. This is a heavy loss even though the horse market is not very good at present. —Mr. John Agin, of the 6th line, has bought up a number of cattle which he intends feed- ing on the grass.—Some of our farmers are very bad off for feed. A few warm days and then cattle will have plenty of grass.— Thomas, son of A. Nichol, of the 6th line, has been dangerouely ill with inflammation of the lungs. We are pleased to learn that he is getting some better.—Next Tuesday will be a holiday in the public schools. This will give the students a chance to go fishing.—Where are the lamb buyers this season. So far they keep very quiet.— Every farmer should sell his lambs by weight ; this is the best way both for buyer and seller.—Mise Julia Lynn has gote to California. She will be greatly -missed around here, but what is Bushfield's loss will be California's gain. We wish her suc- cess in that far away land.—Mr. A. Nichol, Jr., has bought a new Brantford binders This will be a good help, Rumor says Mr. Nichol is going to get some more help before long. Now, girls, get on your beat smile, for when the cage is built a bird will have to be put in it.—Mrs. Win. Anderson, mother of Mr. Quintin Anderson, 3rd line, is very ill at present. She is in her 83rd year, and her trouble iterbeumatism. Very little hope is entertained of her recovery. Cromarty. Bansie.—We learn that the Perth county officials of the Patrons of Industry will hold an open meeting in Mitchell on Monday, June 6th, in the interests of the 'Patrons' Order, when addresses are promised by C. A. Mallory, grand president, and others. No doubt Hibbert will be well represented, —It is stated that the Staffa base ball team intend going to Mitchell to play a match on Queen's Birthday.—Will Robbins, travelling talesman for Porter, Kemp & Teakey, of Montreal, has been spending a few days with his parents and friends here before starting on au extended trip to the Pacific Coast.—The population of our village is making steady growth. Last week a small company of infantry under the command of General Middleton arrived and will likely stay for a while. Mr, Middleton has the care and management of John White's farm. —The pupils of School Section No. 6 intend spending the 24th in the village. A pro- gramme of games and races will be the order of the day. Mr. Thompson, teacher, hag made arrangements to take the pupils to Goderich on June 3. Dublin and Staffs schools are invited to join.—Minnie and Maggie Wilson, of Stratford, who have been spending a few weeks here, were among the successful pupils at the Easter examination. —Mr. John McLaren, of the 12th conces- sion,near here, bad a mishap a few days ago which might have resulted seriously. He was riding on a roller when the horsett got frightened and ran away, throwing him off, and, his foot getting caught between the roller and the frame, he was dragged a con- siderable distance. Fortunatelyethe tongue broke and the horses became freed from the implement, and Mr.McLaren escaped with a. few scratches and bruises.—Mr. Thomas Stacey has gone on a trip to the old country. May he have a pleasant time. .—The Monkton public school, under the management of Mr. 3e W. Beard, is doing first-class work. At the reeent promotion examination 23 out of a class of 25 pupils passed. • TWENTY- I:14E10LE N FANO We are showi of Fancy Caps shapes, somet They're the n trade made, Itoti wear. Blue Tam White College 0 Turkish Oommod Yacht Oa Bicycle Oricket 0 Lacrosse We also In order, suitable JACKS Fashionable THE ISLAN Toronto is a eit plenty to look et joya,ble time can the different pUbl bag through the d which the city h of beautiful altreet have their eurioti walk along any Jarvis, Gerrard, dine Avenue. T mast aristonratic The sidewalks ar road is asphalt - street -are all am believe, having lege. But to 00 and parks *pa visiting are : General lioSpital and gardens ; new Parliament of Ontario are be the monument to Hon. George Bri3 one to the memo fell at Ridgeway Riverside Park a Last, but by no should not negle Island and Haul ing point is but , Taranto Bay f Your correspond in f avor of this p vestigate for him street wharf g and after twon landed at 14 This Park is is and there I ea hard at work k pair ; the trees beautiful green fro among the tr ing at ease on t eta parts of the of the trees, are gentlemen enjoy sting breezes of singinjg of the b general 'thing, u. Sag well adapte walka, winding Park, are of we feet wide and While wa'lleing of speed, enjo.yi eye -caught sigh painted the wor merits," a hand As B3Ou AS r ion that n heat was very s arrived at the tion pointed h freshment Stain rnodiOul conee dining -room, it with two or building is v after removing 11#11 excellent open one, ther being supporta • side. 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