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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1893-01-06, Page 8• rs 5 • • , ree EDWARD CA8F1 Ihliclesale and Retail Dealer in 33-Criuri:t., GODERICEI STREET, SEAFLORTH, Wants a large quantity of finci Fall Butter in Prints and Rolls ; alsO Beef Rides, Tallow; SheepSkins and Furs. OVERCOATS. -AND- S T Men's, Boys' and Children's. Having completed a large purchase of Lovereoats and Suits from one of our leading manufacturers, by clearing out many of his lines at and below the net cost of making, we offer them, together With the whole ot our magnificent stock of made-uP clothing at very close prices. Fur goods, we show this season, a fine range of Men's and Ladies' Fur Coats, Caps, Collars, Capes, Auffs, 4 WM. PICKARD _Seafcirth. Ike $itron itxpoitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. council. Several bridges inns dilapidated condition willihave to be rebuilt, and heavy outlay will be almost unavoidable, as a re- sult of over -economy in the past. 1 Steamer DEATH. --Much surprise and re- gret was felt on Monday afterneon last on its becoming known that Mrs.Jarhes Thomp- son of this town, had died very suddenly and' ubexpectedly. it seems that Mrs. Thompson had been in delicate health for some weeks, but on Sunday she seemed to be nuich better, and was going around all day attending to her household duties. At 'night, however, she complained of neural- gic pains in the head, to which she was sub- ject,. On the following day, as thetas pains continued, the doctor was sent for and he left her some medicine, but did not seem to think there was anything seriously wrong. Just before sitting down to dinner, Mr. Thompson was in the room, and she seemed to be quietly sleeping. While at dinner Mr. Thompson ssked a neighber lady who had been a.ssisting in the house to go into the waren to see if Mrs. Thompson was still asleep. The lady uo sooner eotered the room than she diecevered the dreadful truth that Mrs, Thompson was' no More. She had passed away withont giving! the slight- est warning, and evidently Without a strug- gle. Apoplexy was, undoubtedly, the causeOf death. Mrs. Thompson waa quite a young woman. iShe. was a daughter of Mr. Stong, formerly of Egmondville, She was much and deservedly eateemed by those who knew her, and her sudden death is a terribly severe bereavement to her husband and relatives. She leaves behind a bright little girl of about two years. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and her life was in accordance with her pro- fession. The remains were interred in the Maitlandbank cemetery on Wednesday and the fuueral was very largely attended. • CHRISTOPHER COLU MIMS. -If he were to land in America to -day would go direct to 0. C. Willson's, Seaforth, and buy one of those improved washing machines to wash up his dirty clothes that had accumulated during his long voyage. 1308-2 LOST. -Lost on Friday night, Deeember 30th, between Seaforth and Clinton, a lady's Mink Boa. The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at 'the Methodist Parsonage, Seafortb. 1308-1 SA.LVATION ARMY NOTES. - Lientenant Andrews, who has been carrying on the meetings of the Salvation Army for the last two weeks, has left for London, where the Army is having an officers' council of war. Captain A.nclrews, who was stationed here soiree time ago, will visit_Seaforth corps on the 14th and 15th of January. Mrs. Ana. rews will be with him. -Captain Heat. who has been ill for some time, is noti able to take charee of the corps here ket. The doctor agrises him to rest for some months, and he expects to farewell next Sunday night. There will he a change of officers here shor tly. -Coei. PERSOiNAL. -The Sioux City, Iowa, cor- respondent of the Chicago Canadian American, makes the following reference to a gentleman who was formerly well known to many of our readers : "George J. Kidd is from Dublin Perth county,. Ontario, and has been h'ere four years. Re is en- gaged in the furniture and undertakine businesed and has made it a success. E carries one of the largest and most complel stocks in the West, and has doubled i• • capacity in the last year. life spacious,w, filled stores and outfit would be a credit I. even a metropolitan city." • - GREEN GOODS. -Mr. George McIntosh, of McKillop, the other day received a letter from New York City, offering him a " big thing 'r to diapose of counterfeitgreenbacks, It was the same old letter and newspaper clipping so often seen, and we only speak of -it to warn the public, as it is possible these same sharpers who wrote td Mr. McIntoah, are " working ' all through thia section of country. Any person who will give ear to the plaueible Promises of these rascals is as bad as they ar , and deserves to be taken in and done for as all are who haVe any deal- ings with the • HORSE SHIPMENTS . -Mr. A. White, of Winnipeg, shipped two car- loads of very good horses from here to Winnipeg on Wed- nesday. Mr. White paid his first visit to Seaforth in February last and since then he has shipped from here over 200 horses, for ; which he has paid out over $29,000. This is a pretty good showing for one buyer at . one silo& point in the county and shows that there is life in the horse trade yet al- thouah prices are low. Mr. White, who is one of the largest horse deelers in Manitoba, informs us that during the past year, there was paid out in tVinnipeg t alone, over $120,000 for Ontario horses,and only a small proportion of the trade, of the whole Pro- vince is done in that city. AUCTION SALE. -To nigh from 7.30 to 8.30 o'clock. Six th of Felt and Leather Boots and S Fresh Groceries, china and gl fancy goods, hats and caps, tr George Good's Store, Seaforth. vided for ladies during the safe. the day, as usual, until everyt Gazooav, Liquidator. THE CAl...TADIAN SALT ASSOciATION.-Mr. John Ransford, of Clinton, the Secretary of the Canadian Salt Association, has supplied the following for publication : " The Cenada Salt Association dissolved to -day. Although the prices charged by the Assbciation have been exceedingly moderate, and notwith- standing the fact that the large bulk of traders are fully in sympathy with the ar- rangements, 0) yet owing to the new wells that are coming into operation at Moore - town, Windsor, etc., it was found impossi- ble to continue. The salt .4mariufactueers feel especially aggrieved that re public institu- tion like the Canadian Pacific Railway,which owesita inception andits present existence to the large sums of money that have been given to it by the taxpayers of the Do- minion, should condescend th enter into a needless and wasteful competition in the manufacture of silt. The prices at which salt can be !law obtained will be low enough to satisfy the Meat, patriotid Patron of In- duetry.” BoY W ANTED. 'Watite lad about 14 or 16 years of age, o learn the printing business. Must be a good reader. Apply at the EXPOSITOR OFYIOR, SORfOrth. 0. C. Wirmsoer, Dear Sir : We are well pleased with the (washing machine. It saves more work and gives better satisfaction than; any other machine about the place. We would not like to part with it for double the price if we could not get an- other of ihe same. SANCRI, B1SSETT, Colborne. 1308.2 ' g \-4 _ _ f . ai 1 \ .. 1 ; ...--- . 4'1 i . 1 i.. t iff. a THE HURON EXPOSITOR. 56- PS' e Years', visiting bie father end mother, Mr. and Mrs. B. Adams. He is a former Sea- forthite.-Mbiti Marion McMichael has re - slimed her foriper place at book-keeper for the Messrs. iJacktion, of Clinton. -Mrs. J. Habkirk wtih her sons John and James, and daughter i)ennie, came up from Strat- ford last weeleato spend New Year's with their friends Di Seaforth and nIcKillop,- Dr. William Igastie, of Detroit, ie visiting at the parentfiel residence in McKillope--- Miss Sarabel iiifolman is spending a couple of weeks withafrilnds in Stratford. -Mr. A. K. Chittendeis was away.last week attend- ing the funeral, of his brother, who died at the family hone° indlitantford on Tuesday. -Mr. Kessleil of Ohie, a student in the Cietholic Collelie at Berlin, Oritario,is speed- ing the holidiears in Seaforth, the guest -of, 'Master Johnnie Dorsey. -The Messrs Cole- man expect tO start the machinery in their new foundry to-dayah-Mrs. Irwin Johnston has purchasetV and Moved into th'e brick house on GocAtrich street, formerly owned and occupiee IV Mrs. Wm. Sproat. The price paid foit this , property was $1,625, adrs. Johnstoli has secured a pleasant and comfortable haine, M rs. and Mies Sproat have gone to ;*tve with Mrs. John Thomp- son, of McKitop,-Doctor and Mrs. Mc- Faul, of Toroato, spent New Year's day in town at the Parental home. -Mr. A-. Scott, of the firm of;Scott & Grant, Paisley, spent a couple of cl-.ys with J. R. Aitcheson, his t brother -in -la , at iNevr Year's. -Mr. J. J. Keys, of Pea 'ody College Nashville, Ten- nessee, who km been spending the holidays with friendsin Stanley, was in town on Wednetalay.ti Mr. Keys was a student in Seaforth Colteigiate Institute a few years ago and, lik&most of the graduates Qf that institution, lies done it credit. He hdlds a good positiod in one of the educational Colleges in tNashville. - Mr. John Mc• K.echnie, a itnox College ?tudent; was this week visitin0 at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. M. Thempson, Sperling street. -Miss Alice Neville; who is principal of one of the Ward Schooll's in Smith's Falls, and who' has been grime spending the Chrietmas • holidays, returned to Smith'e Falls,' on Mon- day last, to kesume her duties. -Mr. Charles Powell, of Philedelphia, tipent New Year's Day at Maple Hall, the guest of Mr. T. Case. Mr. ''owell. is an old Seaforth boy, and we are klad to learn that he is steadily prospering in the jewelry business there. - Rev. Joeeph Philp, B. D., of Louden, will preach the anniversary sermons in the Methodist q hurch, oh Sabbath next, at the usual houral and every night usand dollars worth oes, Overshoes Mi., ware, lamps and nks and valises at Seats will be pro - Private sale during ling is sold. J. R. 1308. immediately, a had the Wardenship yet. Honors should go around. --The following officers Were in- stelled by Paat Chief StraChan on Tueeday laet in Ben Lomond Camp, Sens of Scotland : Past Chief, D. Stewart ; Chief, Adam Reid ; Chieftain,John ShaW ; iFinan- cial Secretary, D. C. Ross ; Recording Sec- retary, F. S. Scott ; Treasurer, Wm. „Bright; Chaplain, J. Robb ; I. G., Thos. Ress ; 0. G,, William Robb ; Standard Bearer, Angus Lamont ; Marshall, A. McKay ; Piper, Thos. Ballantyne ; Physicians, Drs. MoNattghton arid Graham, Their concert on Ja,nuary 25th, Burne' night, Promises to be a samosa. They have secured the services of Mr. E. Ramsay; Humorist, Mies Florence Wathing- ton, Elocutionist, Miss Lena Fowler, as pianist, Prcifessor J. Scott and local talent, also an address on Burns and the land of Burns, by Dr. Campbell, of Seaforth. THE TOWN ELECTIONS. -Monday was not a very pleesant day for electioneering, beieg cold and stormy while the snow, especially on the back streets, Wa3 unpacked and deep, making it unpleasant to get around. flow - ever, electioneers are not usually marl iof t an every nters few et -at - been faint hearts who stop at trifles. early hour vehicles were flying 'n direction and being a holiday th turned out well. There were ver votes left unpolled that were at al able. The Mayor and Reeve havi elected by acclamation the principal inter- est centred in the contest for the Deputy- Reeveship. Both candidates worked hard and each made a thorough personal canvas of the town and each was counting iin a good majority, but the final counting of the vote showed Mr. James Watsoa to be the most popular , man. , There are four new Councillors this year, viz : Messrs. John Ward, Robert Colema.n, Robert Scott, aed Josiah Tyerman. The Mayor and Deputy - Reeve, also, although former members of the Council, have not been in for the past two years. The following is a statement of the voteacast in the respective wards : DEPL TY -REEVE. WATSON. 82 94 50 226 • OBITUARY. -Our readers ivill learn with regret of the death of Mr. Thomas J,Lennon en December 29th, at the residence of hie father Mr. James Lennon, Huron Road, About seven weeks ago he was stricken down with inflammatory rheuma- tism, and in spith of the ablest medical AUL that could be secured, the fatal disease reached his heart and he finally succumbed. He was a young ma,n, quiet and unassurnitag in his manner, and was popular and well liked_ by all who ha.ppened to know him. He lived with his father on the farm and was hard working and industrious and was indeed. a promising young man. The funeral took place on Saturday morning last and was largely attended. Tim remains were taken to St. Columbian church, Irishtown, where grand High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Dean Murphy, and thence to Irish-. town cemetery for interment. He was a brother of Mr. James Lennon, Barrister, of this tome North Ward East Ward South W ard Maiority for Watieon 24 cot; NCILLORS. North Ward. --James Beattie, 103 ; B. Gunn, 101 ; Josiah Tyerman, 93 ; ,J. A. Wilson 75. East,Ward.-Robert Coleman, 116 ; John Darwin, 109 ; John Ward, 93 ; IC Robert- son, 90. South Ward. -Robert Scott, 102 ; John Lyon, 93 ; Wm. Sclater, 91 ; James Gilles- pie 71 • John Killoran, 41. Neiman 62 62 78 202 The 'Council for next year will be com- posed as follows ; Mayor, D. D. Wilson ; Reeve, M. Y. McLean ; Deputy -Reeve, James Watson ; Councillore-James Beat- tie, B. B. Gunn, Josiahe Tyerman, Robert Scott, John Lyon, WO. Sclater, Robert Coleman, John Darwin, ajohn Wird. The following is a statement of the votes cast for the Elouse of Refuge : 1 COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER. -The officers and directors of the Tuckeramith Branch Agriculturtil Society, and a few friends, entertained:. the veteran president, Mr. Thomas G-ievenlock, to a complimentery supper at 1.! the Commercial Hotel in this town, on Faiday evening last. Mr. Goven- lock has been president of the society for the past two Oars, and the energy and zeal he has displayed, in its interests have command- ed the adraiiration of all connected with it, and have insulted most beneficially for the society. At the appointed hour about 20 gentlemetef sat down to a neatly spread and sumptuoteily provided table, prepared by Mr. Edeall, the genial host of the Commer- cial. AlPhaving done justice to the good things s4 before them, and the cloths hav- ing been removed, the chair was taken by' Mr. M. 1.'e McLean, and the vice -chair by Mr. Joht,Hanno,h, and a few hours were most enjeyably spent in toast, song and sen- timent. iDuring the evening many and flat- tering weire the compliments showered upon the gueth of the evening, not alone for his zeal in Connection with the Agricultural Society, 'leut for his enterprise and public spiritecleees as a business man and a citizen. In replyYto the toast of the evening " Our G-uest,' Mr. Govenlock, with much feeling, thankee his friends for this recognition of his servines, and in a few eloquent and well. chosen rOmarks, extolled the noble -occupa- tion of the agriculturist. He also laid that although he had frequently been tusked to accept cif the presidency of the society for anotheriyear he did not think he would do eil so, as ho preferred to see a younger an more active *an in that position, but if th feel- ing of those at the supper is any indication of what, the feelings of the members will be at the annual meeting, Mr. Govenlock will again tie president, and it would be difficult to get ii, better man. -.: SERIOUSLY Terid-The many friends of Mr. Henry Allen of this township,neidt Hariock, will regret to learn that he is seriously ill, suffering from a complication of ailments.. We hope, however, that he will soon re- cover. THE ELECTIONS. -The municipel election, especially for Reeve,was this year one of the most hotly contested we have had for years. There was a huge vote polled ana the frienda of each party did their level beat. The result shows, however, that the ,late Reeve stayed in the field just one year too long, a mistake that is very often made 'and that is, sometimes difficult to avoid. How- ever, Rullett will have a good Reeve and a good council for next year. The following is the official statement of the votes cast, : FOR REEVE. Polling Division No. EGMONDVILLE NOTES. --The annual mis- sionary meeting of the Egniondville Preaby- terien Churalf was held on ,Thursday even- ing of last week. It was not largely at- tended, hut the reports of the secretary and treasurer were interesting' and instructive. During the year 75 families contributed to- wards the schemes of the church in sums varying from 5 cents to $13, the average be- ing about $1.83 per family. The meeting was pleased to learn that, notwithstanding our many losses by death, the contributions are still, in 0,dvance of thotie of last year by several dollars. -Sch.00l opened on Tuesday with Mr. Baker, the new Principal, at the helm. He appears to bo a gentleman of energy and ability, neceasary gaalities a successful teacher. -Miss Kelly, of _Blyth public school, spent part of Christmas week in the village, the guest of Miss Maggie Sproat. -The Rev. Mr. Carruthers preached two excellent sermons on Sabbath last. For such a day there wail a good attendance? and we bespeak for the reverend gentleman a still larger heering next Sabbath. -Miss Cumming left on Wednesday for her new home at Corunna, near Sarnia. It is, per- haps, needless to say that she carries with her the very beat vvishee of many friends for her future happiness. Mrs. Wm. Cumming has movectinto the village, and will 000upy Miss Cumming's residence at the eouth end of the village, during the present winter at least.--e-Election day passed with no feature worth noting except the usual good order. Good men, were elected to the council, as usual, but some regret is expressed at the defeat of the West End candidate. Much work is already cut out for the incoming E.• North Ward East Ward . South Ward FOR AGAINST 126 12 129 23 112 16 307 , 51 LOCAL BRIEFS. -Mayor Hohneated was in Toronto this week delivering up the deben- term; issued under the last by-law to raise money to erect the market building and purchase the site,to the party who purchas- ed them. The debentures amounted to $14,000 and they soid Tiat a premium of $750, This is a splendid sale and shows that the credit of S,eaforth still -stands high. -Mr. Andrew Cowan, of Peotone, Illinois, was visiting friends in this vicinity this .week. Mr. Cowan was a resident of McKillop and went to Illinois soMe 18 years ago. He prospered there and has now retired from , the active pursuits of life. He left here on Wednesday for Scotland where he goes to visit the friends and scenes of his youth. - Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Soole arid family, of Belmont, spent New Year's day with Mr. Charles Soole. Mr. Soole is engaged in the mercantile business in Belmont and is pros- pering. -Mr. Edward Rynnt ;of Manitou, Manitoba, is at present vieititig his brother, Mr. William Rana and other friends in Ruh lett. Mn Rynn has been in Manitoba about thirteen years and is one of the lead- ing and most prosperous agriculturists of his dietriet and he looks as if prosperity agrees with him. --The heavy snow storm of Sun- day and Monday last, has made, an abund- ance of snow for sleighing. In fact, in some placee there is now too much- snow, but it will soon get packed down. -The Presby- terian and Methodist congregations of Sea - forth and the Egmondville congregation unite this week in observing the week of prayer. .A union meeting was held in the Methodist church on Tuesday evening, ad - dr • e by Rev. Mr. Carruthers ; on Wed. nenny evening in Egmondville, addressed by Rev. Mr, Galloway, and on Thursday evening in the Presbyterian 4urch address- ed by Rev, Dr. Moffatt. All the meetings were fairly well attended. -At a meeting o the town council on Tuesdak evening, four tenders for the erection of the new town building were laid on the table, but it was decided to -defer - opening them until the next council meeting and to receive addi- tional tenders until Mohday next. A depu- tation from the Automatic Telephone Com- pany, a new company recently formed, asked for the exclusive telephone franchise of the town for twenty years on certain con- ditions, but the matter is still under the consideration of the COLInCil. -Mr. Henry Adams, of Brantford, *as rip on, New 4i ft 66 ft 41 64 64 if 44 44 44 14 if 46 Britton 1-84 2-55 3-37 4-39 5-37 6 -33 7-19 304 Majority for Scott -65 FOR COUNCILLORS. james Snell, 461 ; John Brigham, 440 , John Lesham, 317 ; B. Churchill, 279. THE HOUSE OF REFUGE. For Polling Division No. 1-66 Scott 30 75 42 88 27 59 48 bright,merry days spent among their friends here. -Mr. Peter Gardiner, of Exeter, is now teaching in School Section No. 5. Mr. Hothain, the former teacher; being engaged, - very much engaged, in School Section No. 3. Teaching so near home, Mr. Hothatii will find it convenient in many ways. -Mies Hobbs, of Nissouri, is epending the holiday season with her aunt, hire. Allen. -Mr. and Mre. R. H. Barr, of Seaforth, spent a few days this week with their relatives in Staffa and Cromartea-Mr. John Barr, jr., is vieit- ing his brother in Toronto. -Mrs. Batten- tyne, of Downie, wae•visiting hor parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKaig, thia week. Her many friends were greatly pleased to eee her in their midst once more.-Mre. James Gillespie, who has been confined ta the house for EOTIle weeks with a bruised foot, is now able to go around a little. -Miss Minnie McLaren is in Clinton visiting friends.. 369 44 .4 If 44, 44' 4( 44 64 66 411 f6 64 f t 2-46 3-25 4-54 5- 8 6-32 " 7-42 Against 71 51 68 46 51 24 . 273 349 Majority against 76 Hibbert. THE ELECTIONS, -At the election here on Monday laet Merin's. Feeney and McLaren, two of the old. councillors were re-elected, and Mr. Matthew Miller, a new man, suc- ceeded in defeating Mr. Harris, an old councillor. The cattle by -levy was defeated and an over-whelneing majority piled up against the House of Refuge. Grey. TIIE ELECTIONS. -One of the hardest fought municipal battles for many years waa that fought on Monday last, It has result; ed in the election of the old Reeve, but the second Deputy is among the slain. Mr. Wm. Milne was elected Reeve by a majority of 30 over Mr. Hislop, and Mr. Albert Dames had a majority of 23 over Mr, Bryans. The vote steed as follows : Reeve -Milne, 445 ; Deputy -Reeve -Damen 438 t Councillois-Thomas Ennis, 450 ; James Turnbull, 369 ; Mr. Brown, 361. The coun- cil for next yeer will, therefore, be compos- ed as follows : Reeve, Wm. Milne ; first Deputy -Reeve, Walter Oliver ; second De- puty -Reeve, Albert Dames ; Councillors, Thomas Ennis and James Turnbull. There voted for the House of Refuge, 298, and against, 525, making a majority of 227 against. • Bayfleld. THnieRbEcaions.-The elections here on Monelity last caused lots of fun if not a great deal of excitement. The resnit was as followit : Reeve -George W. Wooda • Coun- cillorde-T. J. Marks, James Fowlie, Dr. Stanbihry, George Erwm. MAttRIED. -On Wednesday evening, De- cembdr 28th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. iWm. Sparks, Dry Lake township, Rameey County, North Dakota, Miss Mary Morgan, daughter of John Morgan, Esq., J. PI, of Bayfield, was married to Mr. Robeat McKay, of Dry Lake. The many friends here of Mrs. McKay extend their coneatulations. Oen ScHogre-On Thursday afternoon, 22nctult. a pablic examination of more than usualinterest was held at the school. There waffle much larger attendance of parents and :friends of the pupils than on any pre. vionS similar occasion. The large room was -verti, tastefully decorated and a programme of speeches, recitations, vocal and instru- mental music, was provided, and every one preeent was delighted with the creditable wait in which the pupils acquitted them- seldes, and the -interesting and instructive addresses made by the speakers. Both teaehers have engaged to teach elsewhere. Mitis Duncan, who has faithfully taught here for the past few years, has gone to BlYth. Mr. Baker has also proved himself a painstaking and diligent instructor and had: done far more than any previous teacher to advance his pupils. Mi80 Duncan was mede the recipient of a handsome plush jeWel case and china cup and saucer from het little, friends. A kindly worded address and a writing desk and copy of Byron's poemstwere presented to Mr.Baker, who hes engaged to teach at Egmondville. Both take with them the best wishes of their many friends. r • a large quantity of dry pine lamber which burned furiously and f•om this the fire spread to the building a• ;gluing, owned by W. Dinnin and occupied • / P. Whitlock, as stable and driving shed, 'filch soon became a mass of flames, the lcr being filled with hay. Next a small house 0 lcupied by T.Bell, caught fire and seemed doomed, but by the determined efforts of the fire brigade was rescued. The store owned by W. Dinnin and occupied by Mr. T. G. Jones, had a close call, but the wind being favor- able,the flame vvere kept under control. The lints will be heavy, that of G. Steacy & Son about. $1,000, with no insurance. W. Din- nin will have about $800, the buildings being insured_ for $300. P. Whitlock will lose about $12. The cause of the fire is un- known, Goclerich Township. THE ELEOTION.-The Reeve and Deputy having been elected by acclamation, there was only a contest for Councillors, which eeaulted as follows : James _Connolly, 208 ; Samuel Sturdy, 194 ; George A, Cooper, 156 ; J. H. Elliott, 136 ; J. Sowerby, 118 ; Jas. Hamilton, 62. The vote for the House of Refuge stood as follows : For, 93 ; Agabast, 300. Leadbury. NOTES. -Mr. and Mrs. Finlay McIntosh had a great house warming on Friday night last. There were guests present from Sea - forth, Walton and Brussels, and the sur- rounding townships, including McKillop, to the number of fully two hundred. Both their new residence and the old one being well filled. Those preaent enjoyed them- selves in differeut ways the chief attraction being dancing. Mr. M'cIntosh and his good wife did all in their power towards making those present feel comfortable and. at home. It was certainly the greatest affair of the kind which has taken place in thiis section of McKillop for some time. Hay. THE ELECTIONS. -The elections of this year have made considerable change in the personnel of the Hay Council and a good deal of new blood will be introduced. The itrote was as follows : Reeve-Mawen, 463 ; Kalbfleish, 310 ; Patteraon, 13 ; First Deputy -Turnbull, 422.; Schnell, 321 ; Sec- ond Deputy -Geiger 320 ; Caldwell, 300. Councillors-MeMerdie, 323 ; Battler, 370 ; Voelker, 292. There voted for the House of Refuge 272 and . against it 459. The Council for the current year will be com- posed of George McEwen, Reeve ; Robert 'Turnbull, First Deputy ; Moses Geiger, Second Deputy and Robert McMorclie and Wm, Battler, Councillors. Tuckersmith. PERSONALS. -MT. and Mrs. Robert D. Bell, jr., and Miss Annie Ford attended it house warmiug in McKillop on Friday night last, at Finlay MoIntosh's, and report hay- ing had a good time.-, Master Ed. Ford; who has been speeding his holidays under the parental roof, returned to Goderich thie week to resume hie studies. -Mr. James 1VIcTavish, of the Kippen road, returned on Wednesday evening last from Meade, Macombe county, Michigan, where he has been Visiting his brother John, whogwe re- gret to learn, is in very poor health, with slight hopes for his recovery. THE ELECTIONS. -The elections in this township on Monday resulted in the return of Mr. Peter McKay as Deputy -Reeve, and Metall* John Reinkie, John McLean Ind John McCloy as councillore. Those named, with Mr. John Shepherd as Reeve, will con- stitute the council for next year. The fol- lowing is the vote polled : FOR DBPUTY-REEVE. - MoKAY. WALKER. Division No, 1, 64 25 " 2, 31 " 3, 57 " 4, 59 - 16 66 26 34 211 102 Mejority for McKay, 109, The following is the vote cast for the candi- dates for councillors : John Reinkie, 186 ; John McLean, 180 ; John McCloy, 135 ; Frank Layton, 126 ; John Doig, 109 ; James Patterson, 70. The following is the vote cast for the House of Refuge : FOR. Division No, 1,, 75 " " 2, 37 3, 40 4, 39 .„ Brussels,. THE ELECTIONS. -The elections here on Monday last created a great deal of interest, ahd every inch of the ground was contested hy the several aspirants. The result shows t ie old conncil to, be susteined, whereas the id trustees are cast out and new ones ih theft' places. The following is a staterdent ef the votes cast : Reeve -Kerr, 148 ; Vanstone 103 ; majority for Kerr, 45. Councillors -McCracken, 168 ; Thompson, 156 ; Ross 136 ; 'Wynn, 134 ; Leatherdale, 109 ; Bael:er, 106 ; Grewar, 100. The first four compose the new council. School Trustees -Rev. Mr: Roes, 143 ; Dr. Graham, 140 ; Adam Reid, 135 • Thomas Farrow, 129 ; Mr. Tayleir, 127 ; 1V'Ir. Gilpin, 118. The three first named are elected. Lou", DOINGS. -The new teaching otaff of the public school are at work and seem to give satisfaction so for. Some of the new Trustees, as Well as some of the old, were there to see the school opened. -The elec- tions being over, things are quieter on the treets, as last week the candidates from the' township came here to do their work of can- seing,and from the number in town it look- ed as if the ratepayers came to be canvassed or to hear the nevie.-•John McDonald and James Newcombeiare here visiting friends. They have been in Newark, New Jersey, for the last few yeare. -Mr, Renton, the evan- gelist, is holding a series of Revival meet- inge in the Canada Methodist church just now. -Reeve Milne, of Grey, will be a cendidate again for the Wardenship, and the chances are that he will get it, as the political complexion is somewhat changed this year. -The township of Grey has never . . • 64 66 191 Majority For, 68. AGAINST. 16 22 34 51 123 Colborne. THE ELEOTIONS.-The elections. in ,this township bave resulted in the defeat of Mr. Beck, who has beeu Reeve of the township since the retirement of the old favorite, Mr. Wm. Young, who represented the township for about a planer of a century. • The vote stood as follows : Reeve -Archibald Mal- loy, 243 ; Joseph Beck, '201. • Deputy -Reeve -Alexander Yarling, jr. 241 ; James Tay- lor, 170. Councillors -henry Morris, 245 ; Samuel Potter, 224 ; Andrew A. Young, 217 ; Nathan Johns, 205. The three first named are the councillors. It will be seen that thie township still retains a etre,* bias for the name.Young, and if the young stock of that name is as good as the old the con- fidence of the people will not be displaced. There voted for the House of Refuge 319, and against it 101. Londesboro. LOCALITIES. -The result of the elections on Monday eves satisfactory to the people of this district. -Mr. Thomas Hill has return- ed from the Northwest. -Mr. John Bulger has also returned from Manitoba. -The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Braithwaite were much pleased to seri them here again. They returned on Saturday. -A Mr. Stickles has been engaged as principal of our school, Section No. 8. He comes well recommended and will, we trust, give good satisfaction. - Mr. James McConnell has been elected school trustee for this section. -On Tuesday next a meeting of the Orange District Lodge will be held in the Temperance hall here. - The following programme was given• at the Good Templars' meeting last week : Organ solo, Agnes Scott ; recitation, Wm. Mc- Vittie ; song, Eva Mogridne ; organ solo, Lizzie A. Shobbrooke The contest which has been going on in this lodge was brought to a close. Ashfleld. THE Counme.-Our elections resulted in leaving the Councillors the sam.e as last year. The following is a statement of the votes polled : First Deputy Reeve-Gir- vin, 431 ; Stevenson, 193. Second Deputy Reeve -Chambers 345 • McKenzie, 326. Councillors-Farb:1a 37'9 ; Kickley, 336 ; Mallough, 291 ; Finnigam,91. There voted for the House of Refuge 151, aud againet it 393. Clinton. THE ELECTIONS. -The following is the result of the municipal elections in this town : Mayor -G. D. MoTaggart ; Reeve -A. Malurchie • • Deputy.Reeve, D. B. Kennedy. Couricillors,-St. Andrews' Ward -Jacob Taylor, H. Armstrong. St. James' Ward -T. McKenzie, John DlcMurray. St, John's Ward -C. Overberry, W. Jones. St. George's Ward -W. C. Searle, S. G. Plummer. School trustees -St. Andrew'e, J. Gibbings ; St. James', T. Jackson, jr. ; St. John's, C. Overberry ; St. George's, J. Cunningham. For House of Refuge, 393 ; Against House of Refuge, 28. Majority for, 365. For allowing oows to run at large, 156 ; Against cows ruhning at large, 267. Majority against, 111. Cromarty. LocAe NEws ITEMS. - Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather on Sunday evening the meeting of the Young People's Society was well attended. It being the monthly minion night, interesting letters from vari- ous missionaries were read by the president and others. -Wedding bells still continue ringing. Last Wednesday Miss Maggie, eldest daughter of 91r. Hugh Norris, was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Butson, of Staffa.-The same day Miss Eliza Rich- ardson, formerly of Cromarty, but now of 'Wincheslea, was married to Mr. George Eamon also of the latter village. Their many 'friends in this vicinity wish them happiness and prosperity. --Several sleigh loads of young folks from here, drove to the Iresidence of Mr. James Hamilton, of Staffs, on Monday evening, and celebrated the ad- vent of the new year in the real old fashion- ed way. -Holidays are now over and all the teachers and students have returned to their several duties, and are, we hope, greatly invigorated by the memory of the few BRIEFS. -Mr, James Wilson has•sold. his sawmill on the. 12th Oonceseion' to Mr. Bower, of Lucknow. Mr. Bower will pay the highest price for saw logs of all kinda. -Mr. Thomas Stothers, of West Wawa - nosh, has sold his farm to Mr. John Bowles, for the sum of $2,500.-Mre James Wilson has bought Mr. Hughes' farm, eituatecl three miles north of Lucknow for.$2,500.- The tea meeting at Zion on idonday was a grand mecum. Able and interesting ad- dresses were given by Rev. Messrs. Crowle, Mille, J. Kenner and W. Kenner. The proceeds amounted to $43.50, which will be spent on Sabbath School supplies. •ia East Wawanosh. . THE ELEOTION.-For this township Mr. Thomas . Taylor was elected Reeve by II acclamat on and Mr. Robert Shiell deputy, Mr. Finl y Anderson having withdrawn. The vote,for the councillors was as follows : D. Pattetson, '202; Walter Scott, 185 ; D. Robertson, 176 ; John A: M.cOlinton, 96. For the House of Refuge, 70, and against it, 213. THE BALANCE Chiselhurst. NOTES. -Miss Jennie Vanhorn, of Lon- don, is spending her Christmas holidays with her mother. -Mr. and Mrs. George Piman, (nee Miss Louise Cave,) of London, are visiting relatives in this vicinity. -Mr. John Shepherd, reeve of Tuckersmith, had a bee hauling brick last week. He intends erecting a brick house next summer. More power to him. BRIEFS. -The funeeal sermon in memory of Mrs. S. Horton , was preached in the Methodist Church on Sunday morning last. -Revivals oommeneed in the Methodist Church last Monday evening. They are conducted by the pastor and people. -The preaching in the Methodist Church is to be at 7 o'clock p. m. next Sunday, instead of at 10.30 a. rn.-111r. Win. Mitchell began teaching at Drysdale last Tuesday. We wish Will success. -The heavy fall of snow has given us eplendid sleighing, and every ontr who can is taking advantage of it. 4 MOKillola! THE ELEOTIONS.-There was 'a Con test only in Ward No. 3, of this township this year. The candidates weree Mr. Richard Common and Mr. William McGavin. There were 89 votes polled for Mr. McGavin and 59 for Mr. Common, thus making the ma- jority of tha former 30. The council for the current year will be compoeed of John Bene - wells Reeve, and Messrs. Archibald, Mc. Gavin, Evans and Manley, councillors. The Deputy -reeve will be elected at the first meeting of the new council. OF MILLINERY MANTLES MANTLE elt!OTHS SEALETTES FURS SHAWLS OVEROOAtTS BLANKETS AND ALL OTHER Winter Goods Walton. PARLOR Some. -On Thursday evening, December 29th, a very pleasant and enemas- ful social was held. at the house of Mr. David Campbell, concession 17, Grey, in aid of the Presbyterian Sabbath School of this place. There was a large crowd. present who thoroughly enjoyed the programme of singiug? inetrumental music, recitations, etc. 'The proceeds amounted to $13. HIGHLY PRAISED. -At a Foresters'. con- cert in Millbank, Perth county, on Tuesday evening, last week, Mrs. and Miss Sage, of Walton, played their unique music on the glasses and bottles, which was something new in that place and proved charming to all. Mies Sage also played skilfully on the organ, her performance beiog very much ap- preciated. Zurich. BRIEFS, -The Christmas tree entertain- ments in connection with the several Sabbath schools on Chrietmas eve were all successful and furnished lots of pleasure for both old and young. -On Tuesday the 27th ult., Mr. E. P. Pitulin, of Bay City, Michigan, and Miss Lucinda Rennie, of Hay, were united in matrimony in the Evangelical church by Rev. G. F. Heist, in the presence of a large congregation of interested spectators. The young couple have the good wishes of a large circle of friends. -Mrs. Joseph Karcher is at present visiting her parents here and in- tends staying until spring, as Mr. Karcher has aold his farm in Dakota and intends re- moving to Michigan in the spring. -Mrs. John Foster, of Michigan is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Zeller, and other friends. -Mrs. Henry Rupp, of Berne, Michigan, is here visiting her parents and friends. -Miss Emma Wurm who has been in Detroit, is here with her parents. -Mr. Arthur Benedict, who has beea in Dakota for the past summer, has returned home and will spend the winter with his father. -Mr. Christian Naftzicker and his somfrom Michigan, have been visiting his father -in law, Mr. Jacob Lendefield.-Mrs. N. L. Peine and her children have been at New Hamburg, to apend Christmas with her mother there. -Mr. Moses Ehnea is here with his parents. He has a situation with a lumbering firm in Bay City, Michigan. Hie friends are glad to see his smiling face. He likes the country well. -Noah Geiger left last Wednesday for Berlin where he in- tends to stay over New Year'a and take in Waterloo county. -Our business men in general did a good trade during the holi- day seapson.-Mr. Samuel Hanch and his sisteraLouisa, left for Wallace to visit their parents. Mr. Hamill will go to the North Western College, Illinois, to take a coarse there. They were both public school teach. era here for a number of yeare. We wish them succesa [The above should have appeared last week, but did not come to hand in time.] LOCAL ITEMS. -Mr. Eicher from near the 14th concession, and Miss 'Mary Ramsie, from near New Hamburg, were married re- cently. They left this week for Elkton, Michigan, which will be their future home. -Mr. Joseph Oesch and Miss Smith, who has been his house -keeper for some time, were married on New Year's Day. We wish them a long and happy life. -Mr. David Ellenbaum, with his wife, has been vieiting his brother-in-law, Mr. D. S. Faust, for nearly a week. They intend to visit friends and relatives in this village for a while, and will then depart for their home in Cavalier, Dakotee-The Public School has begun again. Miss Fee and Miss Turner are the new teachers. -Monday last was the election day for councillors. It passed off very quietly.-iSome of the roads are badly blocked with snow, but are being opened up ag fast as possible. -Mr. David Gottschalk isimaking a great change in his shoe store. The appearance of the interior is very much improved. Turnberry. THE ELECTIONS. -At the elections on Monday last Mr. William Cruik-shank was re-elected Deputy -reeve, and Messrs. Wm. Mundell, John Diment and Wm. Gemmill were elected councillors. The council for the current year will, therefore be composed of these gentlemen headed by Mr. McPher- son, Reeve. There was a majority of 13 recorded in favor of a house of refuge. Lumley. BBIEFS.-On Friday evening last a num- ber of the young people of Exeter came over to spend the evening with Mr. W. Dinnin, of this place, and their willing hands were the means of saving a large amount of property from the fire on that occasion. The people of Lumley extend to them their hearty thanks for their noble conduct. - Another of the old residenta e?f this town- ship paged away on Sunday last, in the person of Joseph Dinnin, at the advanced age of 78 years. For. some time he has been afflicted with paralysis, which confined him to his bed. He was not married but made his home with his nephew, William Dinnin, of Lumley, where he died. The funeral took place on Wednesdey of last week. -The revival services at Bethany are well attend- ed and a number have identified themselves with the church. The interest is still in- creasing, FIRM . -About half past twelve o'clock Saturday morning last the large building owned and occupied by G. Steacy & Son, carriage builders and general blacksmiths, was discovered to be on fire and the alarm was at once given, and although a large number of willing hands were immediately at work, the flames soon took hold ale() of the shop owned and occupied by W. Dinnin, contractor and builder, in which was stored -TO BE_ CLEARED -AT A - SACRIFICE. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. to hear of the result of the election of Mr. McEwen as Reeve, and Mr. Robert Mc- Mordie as Councillor for the township of Elay.--'Mr. George Easterbrook, wife and family, are the guests of Mr. J. T. West- cott, Mrs. Easterbrook's brother, this week. -Mr. Wm. Daw and wife are spending a few weeks at Holmesville.-It is expeeted that the foundry will commence operations - this week. -Mr. Thomas Heamen and fam- ily moved to Brantford last Wednesday. - Mr. Roger S. Crocker, Toronto, who has been holidaying here the past two weeks re- turned- to that city on Tuesday morning last. Wingham. THE NEW COUNCIL. -The town Council for next year will be composed as follows : Mayer D. M. Gordon - Reeve. R. C. Sper- ling ; 'Deputy -Reeve, *. F. Brockenshire ; Councillors, A. Dawson, D. R, Fowler ; J. J. Efomuth, G. McKenzie J. H. Hiscocks, John McLeani, E. C. Clar,k, J., Elder, J. S. Jerome. There voted for the House of Refuge 305 and agaidet it 38. BRIEFS. -Mr. Walter Green, of the Union factory, has 'bought the mill privilege of Lower Winghem, and will erect a building to run the electric light in. -Mr. Inglis has left this place to reside with friends in Wal- kerton. Our curlers will miss the edel gen- tleman, as he is one of the oldest and best curlers in Canada, He is well qualified to give the Walkerton club a few good pointers. THE ELECTIONS. -The eleetions on Mon- day passed off very quietly, as there were no contests in any of the wards for councillors, they having all been declared elected by ac- clamation. The only contest was • for Deputy -Reeve, between W. F. Brockenshire and Wm. Holmes. The result was a ma- jority for Mr. Brockenshire of 48 votes. The vote on the illouse of Refilge was tarried by a large majority, very few votes being cast against it. The political complexion of the houncil is composed of ten Reformers mid five Conservatives. Time will tell whethar or not they will do any better than thelar predecessors. The following is the list : D. M. Gordon, Mayor ; C. Sperling, Reeve ; W. F.Brockenshire, Deputy -Reeve. Councillors, -No. 1 Ward, Wm, Johns, Joseph Golley, Richard Herdsman. Nn. Ward, Alex. Dawson, Dr. Towler, J. J. Hemuth. -No. 3 Ward, George McKenzie, John McLean, Harry Hiscocks. No. Ward, John Elder, J. S. Jerome, E. e C. Clark. • Howick. EXAMINATION . -A very successful ex= amination weir held in the school in section No. 1, Howick, on Thursdayelast week, at which over one hundred visitors and the following teachers were presena, viz : Misses A. Esdie of Huntingfield, Keine, of Gor- rie, and Messrs. J. S, Hall, of Carrick - A. Bremner, of Belmore ; 4. Darroch, of Lakelet •, A. Keine, of Gorrie and C. M. Jones, of Wingham. The dikerent classes were interspersed with recitations, readings, dialogues, songs, organ, violin and mouth organ music. In the evening a grand en- tertainment was given. The school house was filled to the outside domes, The pro- gramme consisted of recitations, r-eadings, dialogues, organ, violin and', mouth organ music, comic and sentimental songs, duets, quartettes and choruses, durninbell exercises and club -swinging. The teacher, Mr. John Hartley, who is leaving, was presented with. a beautiful present as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the people of the section. Exeter, THE ELECTIONS. -Although the' day was cold, the contest, especially for the Reeve; ship, was extremely hot. The old antagon- ists, Mr. William Bawden and Dr. Rollins, fought the battle over again. This time the doctor comes to the front by a majority of seventeen. Considering the circumstances Mr. Bawden made a remarkably good run and he has no reason to be ashamed of the result. The following are the votes polled Rollins, 226 ; Bawden, 209. The following are the votes polled for councillors : T. B. Carling, 274 ; Edward Christie, 244 ; T. 11. McCallum 214 ; W. G. Bissett, 211 ; J. P. Clark, 124'. For the House of Refuge, 268 ; against it, 66. LoOAL RMS. -The snow is over two feet deep on the level in the village. -A Cantata will be held in the Trivia Memorial School Hall this Friday evening, for the benefit of the Sabbath School children. Santa Claus is expected to be present. -Mr. Wm. West- cott and wife, of Seaforth, spent Tuesday last here visiting relatives. -The many friends of Messrs. George McEwen and Robert MoMordie,in this place,were pleaaed Wroxeter. THE NEW CHURCH. -The new Presbyter- ian Church in Wroxeter was opened on Sunday last, January 1st. Rev. 1°rinciped Cavan, D. D., of Knox College, Torontot -preached two excellent sermons morning and evening, and was listened to most at- tentively by a very large audience, the handsome new building -being filled to the doors. Rev. Mr. Rose, from 13ruseels, also delivered a very fine discourse to the Sab- bath School children in the afternoon. The Presbyteriand of Wroxeter have displayed great taste in the durable and handsome building they have erected. It reflects much credit on the architect, Mr. E. J. Fawke, a young ma,n from Toronto, only twenty.one years of age ; also on the con- tractor, Mr. Wm. Da,vicleon, from Mount Forest, a brother of the -pastor of the cone gregation, who seem to be masters of their several occupations. On Monday evening the ladies of the congregation provided a splendid tea in the commodious basement of the church, and again the auditorium was filled to overflowing, when those present listened to a rich intellectual treat from a large number of speakers, who came from a distance, and abeam fine selection of music from the efficient choir of the congregation. -ONE WHO WAS PRESENT. Leeburn. NOTES. -The °pater supper given by the Port Albert Lodge of Good Templars was quite a success. A few of the Leeburn mem- ber' were present. This week au oyster supper is being given by Leeburn lodge. We hope to see menibera from other lodges present, as a good time is expected, -Mr. Young, from Queen's College, Kingston, preached here last Sabbath. MT. Fairhairn, of Dungannon, preaches during the next two Sabbatha.-Mr. and Mr.. A. H. Ca- ton spent New Years at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fothering- ham, Tuckeramith.-Miss E, Horton and her brothers, Henry. and Horace, spent New Year's at their sister's, Mrs. G. H. Clutton's, Stratford, j 1"-1 . 'V.!! - Pr't -X , , . , -;/? - f ; .