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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1893-01-20, Page 84. JANUARY 201184 THE' HURON EXPOSITOR EIDWARD -:- CASH Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 3:).AL ITT= P., GODERICEt STREET, SEAFORTH, Wants a large quantity of fine Fall Butter in Prints and Rolls ; also Beef Hides, Tallow; Sheepskins and Furs. ,CLEARINC SALE. We now offer tho balance of our Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters and all Mantle and Ulster Cloths at one third off regular prices. We now offer BOYS' OVERCOATS And Ladies' Fur Capes at off regular prices. On Men's Overcoats, Men's and Ladies'.Fur Coats, Caps, Collars, Muffs, &o., we will give liberal discount for Cash at the Bargain Dry Goods and Clothing House. WM. PICKARD Seaforth. tilt futon t xpooitor. DISTRICT ATTER& DIED IN CALIFORNIA, —The Galt Reformer of laat week makes the following reference to a native of Seaforth : Intelligence has been received of the death in Los Angeles, California, on the 2nd inst, of Mr. Frank Paltridge, jr., formerly of Galt. Deceased had been Luling for some time, having con- tracted diseaae of the lungs while engaged in business conneOted with mines in Cali- fornia, He was a bright and promising young man, and his early death will be much regretted. • To CORRESPOISDENTS. —For SOMA reason Or other, presumably the blocked up state of the meths, most of our local correspond- ence was late in reaching us this week, and we had a perfect avalanche during the clos- ing up hours. As a result we had to omit mime and cut others down, but all will re- ceive attention next week. No doubt some will be diseppointed, but the disappoint- ment is unavoidable. We cannot control the weather. We have also several inter- esting letters on hand, which will receive Otention in due course. THE FARMERS' ASSEMBLY. —The Farn - ere' assembly, held in Cardnots Hall, Se - forth, on Friday evening last, was favo - ed (?) with exceedingly stormy weather se bad roads, consequently the attendance wai not so large as it would otherwise have been. However, those wk.? did brave the elements enjoyed themselves 63 the full, tripping the light fantastic. The music was furnished by Messrs. Chesney and Forsythe on the violin, and Mrs. Thomas Grieve on the piano, and under the sweet strains of each music who could remain still. A bountiful supper was spread in the dining room of the hall, gotten up by Mr. Garda°. We are sure that the young people are deeply grateful to the enterprising gentlemen who provided them such an enjoyable evening's' amusement THE Towle COUNCIL. —The first meeting of the town council for 1893 was held on Monday. The several members took the necessary declaration and the new Mayor, Mr. D. D. Wilson, briefly addressed the Council. Mr. Wat.Elliott was re -appointed town clerk, and Mr. J. 0. Rose and Mr. W. G. Duff were appointed town auditors, the remuneration to be $12 each. Councillor Tyerman was instructed to examine the market scales, and if found defective, to have them pat in proper shape at once. We may state that the scales have been thor- oughly tested, and they are absolutely cor- rect. The Council meets again next Mon- day night. Before closing, Mayor Wilson extended a cordial invitation to the Coun- cillors and officials to his residence on Tuesday evening, there to partake of the hoepitality of Mrs. Wilson and himself. It is needless to say the invitation was ac- cepted in as cordial a manner as it was given. ..,—. A SUNDAY SCHOOL IN MUSKOKA. —In the Aspdin correspondence of the Free Grant Gazette, published at Bracebridge, we find the follewing paragraph : " At the annual Christma3 gathering, the Presbyterian church of this place wan crowded with the children, parents and friends of the Sabbath School. Through the kindnees of friends in Seaforth and othere, a beautiful Chrietmas tree was loaded with presents for the ohildren. A splendid programme was pro- vided for those present, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, dia- logues, etc., by the children,b which, to- gether with the refreshments peovided by the friends of the school, made a pleasant - time for all present." In reference to the above we may say that a box, containing c books, cards, papers &c., was ma e up by Miss Tytler, Mrs. Kirkman and a ew other friends, and forwarded to Mr. A. Sproat, of Aspdin, Muskoka. That the gifts were fully appreciated is testified by the above notice. - TVOKERSMITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The annual meeting af the members of the Tuckeremith Branch Agricultural Society was held at the Commercial Hotel, in this town, on Thursday -Oast week. The Society are a little behind this year, financially, on . account -of the bad weather at the fall show and the' coneequent light gate receipts, and the auditors' statement shows a balance due the Treasurer of $43, but the South Riding directors, at their last meeting, gave the society a rebate of $50, which will put it in better shape. This year the society ainalga- mated with the South Riding society for the purpose of holding the fall show, giving the Riding society a bonus of $750, they paying the prize list and other expenses. The following officers and directors were elected : Thoma,a E. 'gays, President ; Rob- ert Charters, Vice -President ; W. G. Duff, Secretary ; Robert Logan, Treasurer. Di- rectors.—Henry Chesney and John Ge Sproat, Tuckersmithif; John Watt, Thomas 1; MeMillan and Pete Hawthorn, Hullett ; Joseph Morrison, Jo n Benneweie and John Grieve, McKillop ; . S. Beattie, Seaforth. Messre. D. Johnson and G. E. Creeswell were re -appointed auditors. Mr. Thomae Govenlock, the late President, declined re- election. . EGMONDVILLE NOTES. — Thomas Lea - *Lorne, for many ,years a resident of this village, left suddenly one day last week for parts unknown. Our street will miss his shambling gait, as he made his frequent pilgrimages to the south end of the village. Poor fellow, he was usually a sinner against no one but himself.—It is not often that man or horse gets the better of Mr. John McMann, but his black pony landed him in a big snow drift on Monday last, making its escape from the veteran and leaving him to make his way after it aa best he could. It was rather humiliating, but we are glad to learn that no damage was done.—We regret having aroused the ire of our worthy ex -reeve, a gentleman for whom we have great respect, but Mr. McLean must remem- ber that public men, like newspaper scrib- blers, are open to critieism, and it does not mend mattera to exhibit temper. Why does he pose as the champion of our late council when no personal charge was made against any one member ; surely " over- eoonomy " must be a tender subject with him, and in fact is the only point on which he is said to have erred in the administra- tion of municipal matters, if _error it can be called. Of this he can obtain full proof by consulting his old associates in office. As to loss sustained and dilapidated bridges, by this " over-econorny," examples ,clan be oven, if desired, quite sufficient to substan- tiate the truth of the assertion. We might say also that, when Mr. MoLean entered office he doubtlead found plenty of work " out out for him," not by any municipal tailor, but by ordinary wear and tear. In regard to the " juetice and truth " of the articles penned by your Egmondville Soribe, he will deem it a favor if Mr. McLean will be eo-good as to name an instance in which he found your correspondent, knowingly, at fault in either of these respects.—The an- nual congregationel meeting of- our church was held on Monday afternoon, with Rev. P. Muegrave, moderatorein the chair. The reportseof the different committees and so- cieties showed the congregation to be in a prosperous condition. The moderator was requested to ask the Presbytery for permis- sion to moderate in a call as soon as a suit- able candidate oan be selected. It was also decided not to hsve a tes-meeting this year in connection with the annivereary services. As it is usually a festive 000a0i00, it Was considered proper to dispense with it out of respect to the memory of those of whom death has so lately deprived us, as well as out of consideration for one who is so sadly afflicted, and who easy almost be called the father of our congregation. At any rate it is, perhaps, a very questiona,ble way of rais- ing church funde, and really more costly than by direct contribtitiong. The Midland Free Press says of the Ethel Armstrong Concert CoMpany : Those who had the good fortune to be present at the Telgmann-Artn- strong concert enjoyed mire treat indeed. Mr. Telgmann played an ovarture on the piano, with such ease and finish as to elicit the greatest applause, while Miss Jackson won [(Olden opinions directly eh e appeared on the stage. With natural grace and dignity and the most portent self-possesion she took her place before the audience. Her masterly rendi- tion of " Jack the Fishern:an," "The Elf Child" and " How Reubenstein played on the piano" marked her as a dramatic reader of a very high order, and was worth more than double the price of admission. Ethel Armstrong won the hearts of the audience at once and during her rendition of a violin solo a pin's fall niight have been heard. Should this compitny revisit Midland the monetary condition of the town will be at a very low ebb, if the hall holds the crowd. 1310-2 PAY Up.— All parties who have not settled their last year's accounts with me will please call and do so at once, and oblige.—THOS. COVEN- TRY, Seaforth. 1310-2 MR. W. H. Willis is prepared to take pupils in vocal and instrumental music. Will visit Seaforth every Monday and Tuesday. As only a limited number of pupils can be taken those intend- ing to take lessons should apply at once. Terms very moderate. Leave our name and address at R, Wilzig's Shoe Store. . 1310-2 THE SEAFORTH SEED AND FEED STORE. — A. Crozier, successor to E. Hinchley, begs to state that he has any amount of Flour and Feed of all kinds, baled hay and Straw which he wants to sell at low prices. He also keeps a full line of the choicest and cleanest seed zrains including all the best vari- eties. He is paying the highest price in cash tor Clover and Timothy Seed.. Farmers bring it right along. RemeMber the place, The Feed and Seed Store, Royal Hotel Block, Main Street, Seaforth. 1310 THE ETHEL ARMSTILNG CONCERT COM- PANY, conaisting of Miss Ethel Armstrong, the juven- ile violinist° ; Miss Rose McCartney, Soprano, pupil of the great Bjorkstein, of New York ; Miss Alida V. Jackson Bachelor of Elocution and Dramatic Reader of the 'National School of Oratory, Philadelphia ; Herr Teigniann, of the celebrated Telgmann Family, of Kingston, Director, has been engaged by the Me- chanics' Institute te appear on Wednesday, February lst,in Cardno's Hall,Seaforth. This is one of the best Concert Companies travelling. Admission 25 cents and 35 cents. Plan of Hall at C. W. Papstle. Doors open at half past seven, concert to commence at 8. 1310-2 GOOD girl wanted at once, in email family Apply to Mits. I. V. FEAR. 1310 PERSONAL, he Hemel' Observer of last week we notice the following compli- mentary reference to former citizen of Seelorth : " Last Friday afternoon our public school, in respon'ee to the invitation of the learned principal, Mr. Wren, was visited by Mr. Cameron Smith, Hensall's lawyer. Upon the school being called to- gether in Mr. Wren's room, he requested the newly elected trustee, Mr. J. C. Stone- man, who was present, te take the chair and preside. Mr. Stoneman having taken the chair, celled upon Mr, Smith to address the school. Mr. Smith on rising was re- ceived with considerable applause. He spoke at considerable length, dwelling upon the duty of the scholars and urging upon their attention many important matters. He was listened to throughout with rapt attention. At the conclusion of the address, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the' eloquent speaker for his ad- dress. , It wan one of the ablest addresses of the kind ever delivered in Herman. Quite a large number, on learning of Mr. -Smith's proposed visit to the school, availed themielves of the oppditunity of hearing him." ,1 l'HE MASONIC CONVERSAZIONE. — The members of Britannia Masonic Lodge, Sea - forth, with their wives, sisters, friends, &c,, spent a very enjoyable evening in their lodge room on Monday evening. They had a sort of a social gathering to which the brethren were permitted to take their lady friends. There was a liirge party present, but there wag ample rooml for all, Small tables had been set around through the lodge rooms and games of all kinds were indulged in. Worshipful Master Hodgins and his Stewards were unceasing in their efforts to make every person feel at home and make all enjoy themselves, and they seemed to succeed admirably. At intervals during the evening musical selections and readings were given and at the appointed time the tables were spread and refreshments served. Musical selections were given by Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Dr. Smith, Mrs. Somer- ville, Miss McFaul and by Messrs. James Scott and W. D. Bright, while Mise Ewiree presided tit the piano. A reading was also given by Mayor Wilson. The affair was a marked success and we hope to see Britan- nia branch out in this way more frequently. It will have a beneficial influence on the members,by increasing the spirit of sociality and will cause increased Interest in the. lodge. WOMEN'S WORK FOR MISSIONS. —The annual meeting of the Huron Presbyterial Women's Foreign Missionary Society was held in Knox Church, Goderich, on Tues- day last. There was a fair attendance of delegates, considering the unfavorable weather and bad roadie At the forenoon session the election of officers took place, re- sulting as follows : Mrs. a Fletcher, Us - borne, President ; First Vice PresidentMrs. Anderson, Goderich ; Second Vice Presi- dent, Mrs. Henderson, Hensell ; Secretary, Mrs. J. Lyon, Seaforth ; Treasurer, Mrs. M. Y. McLean, Seaforth. Mrs. Thomas Fair, Clinton, who had been President since the organization of the society, now some eight years, much to the regret of the members, declined again taking that posi- tion. The interests of the Society, how- ever, will not suffer under the care of the newly -elected President, as she has many times proved herself competent for the position and worthy of it. At the afternoon session the address of welcome to the dele- gates was read by Mrs. Anderson, of God- erich, and responded to by Miss Graham, df Egmondville ; the reports of the various officers and auxiliaries were read and con- sidered. Addresses were delivered by the President and others. These various items of the programme were interspersed by ex. cellent music by the- lady members of the church choir. A largely attended public meeting was held in the evening, when an address on Missionary work was delivered by Rev, Mr. McKay, Missionary Secretary, and an excellent musical programme by the church choir. This was Mr. McKay's first public appearance in this part of the coun- try since his appointment to his present po- sition,and his excellent address and thorough acquaintance with the work proves the choice of the- Assembly to be a good one, and that he is the right man in the right place. The meetings throughout *ere the most interesting yet held under the a,uspices of the Society. The reports of the officers showed that the sum of $1,199.69 had been oontributed by the severel auxiliaries and mission bends under the jurisdiction of the society during the year. In addition to this the Society contributed over $400 worth of olothing, which was sent to the India= of Bird Tail Reserve, Manitoba, making the total contributions for the year over $1,600. The following are the amounts contributed by the several auxiliaries , and Mission Bands : Gotierich, $115.52 ; Clinton, $227.62 ; Seaforth, $222.44 ; ' Thames Road, Usborne, $110.50 ; Brucefield, $118.26 ; Manchester, $38.68 ; Kirkton, $35.87 ; Smith'e Hill, $28 ; Egmondville, $93 ; Duffs Church, MoKillop, $8.50; Blyth, $124,41 ; Hensall, $60 ; Bayfield Road, $16.89. These amounts will all be devoted to purely mis- sionary purposes, and are over and above expenses. The delegates and their friends were moot kindly and hospitably entertain- ed by the ladies of the Goderich auxilisry and Mission bands, who are also entitled te credit for not a little of the success of this most interesting and profitable meeting. s A PLEASANT EVENING.—On Tueeday evening last the members of the town coun- cil for the present year, as also for the past, were entertained at a complimentary supper by the new Mayor, Mr. D. D. Wilsonnet his palatial residence, " Ingleside." It? is needless to say that the memhers of the council were there in full force td partake of the hospitality of Mayor Wilson and his estimable wife, and were treated to one of tho finest spreads that could tempt the ap- petite of an epicure. Everything was clone for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests, and to say that all present were more than eatisfied at the handsome treatment receiv- ed at the hands of their host and hostess but faintly conveys the feelings of the guests. After all had dose justice to_ the inner man, the tables were cleared and a feast ot reason and flow of soul followed, the speeches being short and to the point, inter- spersed at times by vocal selections by mem- bers of the company. After passing a very pleasant evening, and voting the new Mayor a jolly good fellow, the company broke up at an early hour, all pleased with the good time they had spent. SOUTH HURON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The annual meeting of the South Huron Agricultural Society was held in Dixon's hall, Bruoefield, on Wednesday last. There was a fair attendance. The chair was taken by Mr. Thomas Fraser, of Stanley. The affairs of thiasociety, as disclosed by the Treaeurer's and Auditor's reports are in a very satisfactory condition. The receipte for the year amounted to $1,686.39, and the disbursements to $1,618.60,1eaving a surplus of $67.79 on the year's transactiens. Thd year was commenced with a surplus of $297, - in the treasury and closed with a surplus of $365.08 which is deposited in the bank fol. safe keeping. There was paid out in prizes for horaes, $359 ; cattle, $209 ; sheep, $66 ; pigs, $50 ; poultry, $26.50 ; dairy pro- duce, $16.50 ; grain and seeds, $36.50 ; roota and other hoed crops, $23.40 ; fruit and vegetables $60.50, implements and manufactures, 61.50 ; fine arts $8 • ladies' work, $72.75, making a total of $1,009.25. The annual report of the Directors, which we will publish next week, was read and adopted, The following officers and Direct- ors -were elected for the current year, viz : Leonard Hunter, Usborne, President ; Alex Rens, first Vice -President ; Robert Mc- Mordie, second Vice -President. Directors : —Goderich township, John Ketchen • Stan- ley, John Murdoch ; Hay, Robert dcAllis- ter ; Stephen, George Penhale ; Exeter, John Hunter, jr.; Usborne, Thomas Rus- sell ; Tuckersmith, Hugh McCartney ; Sea- fot•th, Robert Wilson. Robert Love, Hay, was appointed the extra director. Meesra. Thomas Fraser, Stanley, and James Swan, Brucefield, were appointed auditors. At a meeting of the new Board of Directors sub- sequently held, Mr. M. ,Y. McLean, Sea - forth, was re -appointed Secretary -Treasurer and the spring meeting was appointed to be held at Coxworth's hotel, Heneall. PRESBYTERY OF HURON.—The presbytery met in Goderich on the 17th inst. Mr. R. Henderson was appointed moderator for the ensuing six months. Messrs. Geotge Swal- low of Clinton, William Carnochan, of Sea - forth, and James Aikenhead, of, Goderioh, being appointed repreeentative elders by their respective Sessions in place of Messrs. James Scott, James Cowan and James Buchanan, Were accorded their places in Presbytery. Session records were examined and attested. Authority was granted to Mr. Musgrave to moderate in a call at Eg- mondville when.the congregation is prepar- ed jfor it. Stipend proidsed $800 with Manse and four weeks holidays. Reports .weregiven in exchange of pulpits and mis- mionary aermons preached. Aftor hearing delegates from Leeburn, Union Church, Goderich township. Bayfield, and Bethany, it was agreed to take no further action in the direction of making any changes in tbe preeent relations of the aforeseid. congrega- tions. Moderation in calls were granted to the congregations of Bayfield and Bethany. The annual report of the Women's Presby- terial Foreign sission Society was preeent- ed and read by Mr. Fletcher. • The number of members as reported is 504, being an in- crSase of 74 ovail ant year. The following is • the deliverance on the report. " The Presbytery having read the report of the Women's Foreign Mission Society, would express their gratitude to God for the con- tinued success of this society, commend it to the confidence and liberality of all our peopleand strongly recommend that auxiliar- ies be orgenized in all the congregetions with-, in the bounds and pray that the Divine bless- ing may attend the labours of our devoted women more and more." ' LOCAL BRIEFS.—We notice that Mr. Ar- thur Atkinson, of Winnipeg, formerly of this town, hae been elected President of the Winnipeg G -rain Exchange. We congratu- late our old friend on this advance step, and we hope Boon to see him a member of the Government, —Mr. Wm. Coates, son of Mr. James Coates, of McKillop, returned from Manitoba last week. He intends going back in the spring.—Rev. P. Musgrave, of Duffs church, Maintop, preached the anniversary sermons at North Mornington Presbyterian churchslast Sabbesth.—The committee hav- ing in charge the ball of the 33rd Battalion, to be held in this town on the evening of the 27th inst., have decided to reserve the gal- lery for invited guests.—Mr. Jamee Cum- ming, of Egmondville /eft on Saturday last for Sacramento, California. We wish him a pleasant' trip.—At the annual meeting of the Ontario Creameries Association which was held last week et Harriston, Mr. John Hannah, of Tuckersinith, was re-elected secretary.—The ice harvest has commenced and Mr. Wilsoll has a number of teams en- gaged in drewing from Egmondville dam.— Not in the memory of the oldest inhabitant has there been such a protracted spell of severe cold weather as this year. For ten days the mercury was hotering between zero and 20 degrees below, and frequently there was high, cold wind as well as frost. —The Bancroft, Nebraska, correspondent of the Chicago Canadian American says : " Francis Swedholm was born in Hanover, Germany, and moved to Canada in 1852, to Seaforth, Huron county, then came west and took up a homestead in this, Cumming, county. Five years age be opened up a general store here, has a good trade, and likes the West"— Mr. Thomas.Govenlock shipped several car loads of lamb,: from here to Buffalo on Sat- urday last. Mr. John Shepherd, reeve of Tuckereinith, shipped two cars to the same place on Friday. Buffalo still reinains the -market for iambs despite old McKinley and the N. P.—We understand that Lieutenant - ,Colonel Smith, Deputy Adjutant General, and the officer', of No. 1 Company, Canadian Regiment of Infantry, London, have ac- cepted invitations -to the Military Ball to be held here on the 27th inet—The following gentlemen from this county have passed highly creditable examinations at the On- tario Agricultural College : Final examina- tion, John Atkinson, Seaforth ; John Bu- chanan, Hensall ; Second year, James At- kinson; Seaforth ; R. McMordie and W. W. Cooper, Kippen, and J. H. Burns, Kirkton. —The Mechanics' Institute has secured the celebrated Ethel Armstrong Concert Cdm- pany for Wednesday evening, February lat. From what we can learn this company gives first-elass entertainment in every respect, and they could not appear under better or more deserving uuspices.—The Rev. R. T. IdoKay, B. An, Secretary of the Foreign Mission Committee • of the Presbyterian church in Canada, will preach in the Pres- byterian ohuroh, Seaforth, next Sabbath, 22nd inst., morning and evening.—By a late issue of " The Statesman of Indiae" publish- ed in Calcutta, we notice that at a levee at Government House, among those presented to hie Excellency, Lord Lensclowne, Vice- roy of India, by Lord Melgund, Military Secretary, Were Mr. C. A, Conolly and Mr. Walter TroPStevens, both former residents of Seaforth.—Mr. Harry Willis, formerly of this town, has disposed of his boot and shoe business in Wingham and intends teaching vocal and instrumental music. He will probably start a class in Seaforth in the near futurte—Mr. M. Robertson has now got comfortably settled in his new store in the red. block. He has as lerge and as well stocked a furniture ware -room as can be seen in this part of the country.—Mr. J. C. Davis, M. P. P., for North Yorke accom- panied by Rev. Dr. Woodsworth, Superin- tendent of Missions tp the Northwest, will conduct the anniversary miaeionary services in the Methodist church in this town on the first Sunday in February .—The handsome suite of new rooms of the Young Men's Christian Awe:dation in Strong's blook wilt be formally opened on Wednesday evening, February 1st, by a public " at home " to all friends of the Association.—Captain and Mrs. Andrews, who were recently joined in wedlock by Commandent Booth, in London, were here Saturday and Sunday and led the meetings in the Barracks. Mrs. Andrews is a etranger to the Seaforth Salvationists, but she won golden opinions on account of her modest demeanor and cleverness.—On Thursday $9 per hundred pounds was paid for dressed pork on the Seaforth market. This beats the record.—Those of our read- ers who enjoy Scottish music, in fact good muaic of any kind, should bear in mind the Burns' anniversary entertainment, in this town, on Monday evening next, under the auspices of the Caledonian Society.—In the Tankard curling match at Stratford, last week, the Seaforth club was badly beaten by St. Marys. The St. Marys club visited Seaforth on Wednesday night. They were entertained at a complimentary supper by our boys, and on the following day played a - friendly match, which, this time resulted in a victory of two shots for Seaforth. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING.—The Annual Meeting of the members of the Dominion Agricultural Society, Hensall, will be held on Tues- day, January 24th, 1893, at 2 p. m., at the Commer- cial Hotel, Hensall, to receive reports and elect officers for 1893. L. HAROLD, Secretary -Treasurer. 1310-1 SAW LOGS WANTED. —Highest cash pricwo paid for an unlimited quantity of good 43ound logs, Custom sawing promptly attended ,to during the winter months. Ronan. Babb, Ja.., Heni3all. 1310 G. J. SUTHERLAND, Notary Public, Con- veyancer, Commissioner in High Court of Justice, Insurance Agent and Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Deeds, Mortgages, Leases, Agreements and Wills carefully drawn up according to law. Charges mod- erate. Office at the Post Office, Hensall. 1309-1 NOTES, —Mr. James Coxworth has flood- ed his rink and is now in fine shape for skating and curling.—The prices paid for grain here 'during the past week have been on the upward scalet—Mr, William Campbell, our enterprising carriage maker, bar sold the dwelling he recently_ erected, near the Methodist church, to Mrs. George Moir, of Usborne, who we are pleas- ed to say intends towards spring, moving int() the same.—Mr. and Mrs. McAlpine, of Glencoe, who were visiting relatives and frieude here returned home this week.—On Saturday afternoon last Mr. James Dal- rymple of this village,was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mies Betsy J. Fairbairn, youngest danghter of Elliott Fairbaire, Esqs, of the township of Tuckeramith. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev, J. S. Henderson, and the happy couple left by the evening express on their bridal trip, followed by the beat wishes of their many friendcwith whom we unite in wishing them ail happiness and prosperity.—Mies Davis, of Clinton, has been spending the past week or so with her brother, Mr. W. C. Davis, merchant of this place.—Miss Eacrett, of London, is visiting relatives and friends in this neighborhood. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, —The Anniver- sary services of Carmel Presbyterian chur were held on Sabbath laet when the Rev.D. Currie, of Glencee, oconpied the pulpit morning and evening, delivering two very fine and practical discourses, and on the Monday evening following a free social was held in the basement of the church from 6 to 7.30 p.m., which was very largely attend- ed, and it inneedless to say that the rich and bountiful repast prepared by the ladies was such as reflected the highest credit upon them, as excellent cooks end bountiful providers and was much enjoyed by allt The social ended, a move was made for the body of the church, when the annual meet- ing of the congregation was held, the pastor Rev. J. S. Henderson, occupying the chair. As a financial report is to be given we will not attempt to enter into any details here but would simply say that the meeting was one of the best ever held, and the different reports showed the congregation to be.in a most prosperous condition. The money raised for all pur- poses was in advance of that of any year, and that notwithstanding that the debt of the ohurch and manse was being paid off, and is new completely wiped out, and a balance to the good in the Treasurer's hands of nearly $50. This is certainly a most creditable and encouraging state of things, and shows what a liberal congregation can do. One of the reports submitted showed that nearly $30,000 has been raised during the past eight years for all purposee, includ- ing the building of the church and manse. Brucefteld. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary services of Union Church, conducted by Rev. Rob- ert Hamilton, of Motherwell, were of the highest order. Mr. Hamilton's lecture, My Trip Through the Holy Land," is a rare treat; as he carries you without manu- script, step by step, and by mind picturing makes very real the scenes he brings before you. Rev. C. Fletcher, M. A., of the Thames Road, in his usual happy manner, presided. The music by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. J. B. Jameson, was excellent. The weather was exceedingly stormy, yet the attendance was large. Proceeds were not so good, as Alexander, the Coppersmith, was too busy. BRIEF5.—Rev. J. H. Simpson!, of Union church, has been seriously ill for the past three weeks. We are pleased to learn that he is recovering, although slowly. The church services will be held in the afternoon until Mr. Simpson's full recovery.—Shovel- ing sidewalks ia now in order. Our genial townsman, Mr. Rattenberry, with team and snow -plow, Cleared the snow off our streets after the recent storms. This is a work hisschly appreciated by all the villagers.—On Friday of last weekthe Odd Fellows treated themselves and friends to an oyster supper in their hall. All present heartily enjoyed thetnselves.—The annual busineti meeting 1 of Unien church was held laet Wednesday afternoon. The reports of the finances of the preceding year were read and approved of. All present were well satisfied with the various reporte. Much credit is due the ntanagere, eapecially the treasurer, Mr. Ketchen.—The Women's Foreign Mission Society held their annual public meeting on Thursday of last week. The °heir was very ably taken by Mr. Higgins. Oa account of Rev. Mr. Simpton's illness, Rev. Mr. Ache - goo, of Kippen, vet), kindly came to the as- sistauce of the ecciety. He delivered a speech on the work of missions, which was highly appreoiated by the assembly. The seciety realize the importance of the work entrusted to them, and for it they work heettily, relying upon Him who alone can bless all efforts for good,—Mn John Allen, of Ox Bow, Manitoba, is now viaiting at the home of his parents, in Tuckersmith.—Mr. William Cellender, of the North West, is visiting friends in our villege.—Miss Jennie Jamieson, of St, Marys, is spending her acation at her home. Morris. PERSONALS. —Mr, James Moore attended the district meeting of the Royal Ternplars of Temperance heldin Varna on Tueeday. He was a delegate from Walton council, — Mies Minnie Kelly is home on the sick list at present, from the Seaforth Collegiate In- stitute. We hope ehe may soon be able to resume her studies.—John McCall, of the 7th line, has taken a position in Mr. James Walker's carriage works in Brunel's. We wish him success in his new work. Beachwood. NOTES.—The roads in this section have been so blocked with snow for tho past week as to be almost impassable.—Mr. Michael Tulley is home on a visit. He looks hale and hearty.—Mr. G. R. Holland, our genial store -keeper, has purchased a bran new Bell organ from Mr. John Mooney, agent for Scott Brothers, Seaforth.—Miss Annie Doherty has commenced her third year as teacher in the brick school, section No. 5. Miss Doherty is au excellent teacher, and has made a great improvement in this school during the time she has had it in charge. •. Varna. LOCALS. —Mrs. R. McCoal and Miss Jennie Darling, of Harrington, are visiting friends in Varna.—Several of the Varna folks took in the Odd Fellows' oyster supper in Brucefield last Friday eveniog and report it a grand success. ANNUAL MEETING. —The annual meeting of the Stanley Branch Agricultural Society was held at Bayfield an Thursday last week, when the following officers were elected : John MoNaeghton, President ; John Beacom, Vico-President ; Henry Er- win, Secretary ; John Morgan, Treasurer. Directors, Joseph Wild, Thomas Harrison, R. E. Snowden, George Erwin R. Penhale, John Parke, Join Johnston, VIT. Townsend and W. Bates. Auditors, James Donaldson and W. H. Woode. Mr. James Armstrong, who has been the Secretary of the Society for twenty years, positively declined re -ap- pointment. By Mr. Armstrong's with3 drawal, the Society loses an ever attentive, obliging and most efficient Secretary Who always had the welfare of the Society at heart. Drysdale. Ion. —The lake is now cempletely cover- ed with ice and it is expected, as soon as the storm abatea, that fishing will commence at once. RETURNED. —Mr. Paul Durand, of East Grand Forks, Dakota, has lately returned to spend the winter under the parental roof. We are pleased to see his genial face in our midst again, as he is looking hale and hearty. He reports the thermometer being about 40 degrees below zero when he left Dakota. SNOWED UNDER.—A genuine Northwest blizzard passed over this place on Tuesday of last week, completely burying everything to a depth of five or six feet. Tke roads were blocked in all directions. The storm continued Ne that traffic, for the most part of the week, was at a complete atandatill. Our worthy postman who is ever prompt at the call of duty, determined at all haz- ards to supply the public with the latest news. Being armed with a time bill, a blowhorn and a scoop shovel, he made a strenuous effort to combet with the disturb- ed elements but without avail. Alt efforts were baffled', and not even Her Majesty'', mails were permitted to pass • Hibbert. ANNUAL MesTettu.=-The annual meeting of the Hibbert Agricultural Society was held in the township hall on the 12th inst., when the following officers were elected for the current year : President, D. McLaughlin ; Vice -President, John G-. ; Directors, Wm. Butler, George Wren, Hugh Norris, Win. Kerslake, James Barber, Edward Cal- houn, Robert Fuller, John Vipond and Ed- ward Hamilton. PERSONALS.—Mr. John Larner, former teacher of School Section No. 4, left on Sat- urday for Hamilton. He in- tends taking up a course in the Business col- lege there.—Mr. James Long arrived home last week from California. He comes to visit his friends on the 7th concession. He resides in Eureka and is doing well there.— Mr. Thomas Geary, of the 8th concession, entertained a number of hie friends at an .oyster supper one evening last week. It is useless to say they had a good time, as Mr: and Mrs. Geary have the happy faculty of always making their guests feel at home. Hills Green. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. —Whereas Mr. W. C. Sniith stated in a recent issue of the Ex- rosrroa that 1 had acknowledged making certain offensive statements regarding Mr. John Berry, I publish herewith the only letter containing an apol- ogy ever received by Mr. Smith from my solicitors : W. Cameron Smith, Esq., Barrister, &a., Hensall Qatari°. Dear Sir—Mr. Troyer, of Hillsgreen, has consulted us respectini a letter written by you to him on the 16th day of November, instant. On be- half of Mr. John Berry,you threatened in your letter to bring an action against him for slander in stating that Mr. Barry had stolen his bees. Mr. Troyer telle us that he never made use of any such language, never charged Mr. Berry with having stolen his bees or said anything that could by anypossibllity be con- strued to mean that, and be, therefore, cannot apol- ogize for what he never said, but if Mr. Troyer at any time said anything that could be construed as offen- sive to Mr. Berry, we hereby, en his behalf, and by his instructions, Ing to withdraw the same and apol- ogize therefore. If you see flt after this explanation to take proceedings against Mr. Troyer, we will ac- cept service of any writ you may issue against him. Yours truly, Cameron, Holt & Holmes, per M. C. Cameron. CHAS. Tama, Hillsgreen. 1310-1 HAPPENINGS. —A -grand dance, in which the young people of the Par line, Varna, and severaltfrom a distance took part, was held at the, residence -of Mr. WM. McAllie- ter, Stanley, on Thursday evening of last week. A very pleasant time was spent un- til " the wee ama' hours of the morning."— Mr. John Hudson returned to Marlette, Michigan, on Tuesday of last week, after having spent several weeks visiting his many friends in this vicinity.—Mrs. Samuel Britton and family left for Sault Ste. Marie, on Monday last. —Mr. August Ehnes, of Zurich, who purchased the Ferguson farm on the Zurich road, paid $5,450 for it.—A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr, William Curry, on Wed- nesday evening of last week,—The regular Foreign Missionary collection will be taken up in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath next. —Mr. Ja.mea Jarrott, Sr., has been confined to the house the past couple of weeks with a severe attack of bronchitis.— Through an advedtisement which appeared in last week's tune of THE HURON Ex- rosrroa, Mr. James Janda has secured the Irl. estray animal the ein mentioned.—Mr. Jo- seph Foster bete ds, enlarging, and other - wine improving his barn the coining sum- mer. Mr. Wm. Sherritt, of near Grand Bend, who has the co, erect, has already commenced preparing tl, timber for the same.—Mr. John Tro r, who has been in Toronto hoepital the p . couple of weeks, is, we are glad to learn romewhat improv- ing, -:-Mr. Robert Mcleinley, of Blake, was the guest of Mr. Wm. Baker on Sunday last. —Mr. Peter Hagan arrived home from Detroit on Monday last. Mr. Hagan occu- pies prominent position in the Detroit Fire 'Brigade, and is doing well in Uncle Sam's key city.—Shea Brothers are engaged in drawing saw logs from Mr. Chapmants farm, 5th concession of Stanley. Bluevale. NOTES.—Miee Huggin, of Wingham, is visiting at Mr. Walter Rutherford'e this week.—Mr. W. A. Elliott, of Wawanosh, spent Monday at R. W. Duff's.—Rev. A. y. Hartley was unable to preach last Sab- bath, as he was suffering from a severe at- tack of la grippe.—Mr. James Timmins and bride have returned from their honey- mobn trip.—Mrs.G.Wray,of Elmeeis visiting relatives . and friends at present. — Miss Jennie Thynne is visiting in Elma. CHEESE Meennen.--The annual meeting of the Bluevale oheese factory was held in the Foreaters' ball on Tireeday afternoon. The village was orowded with the backbone of the country, who came in to attend the meeting. The Direotors for 1893 are : John R. Miller, James Elliott, William James Johnston Thomas K. Powell and John Di- ment, Messrs. Powell and Diment, taking the place of Messrs. Maxwell and Iebister. Mr. Dillon, former cheesemaker of this village, and Professor Miller, milk inspector of this district, were preient and discussed whether it would be better to pay for the milk according to the butter fat contained in it or by the pound. Usborne. BRIEFS. —Mr. Samuel R. Horn, of Us - borne, last week threshed an acre of Alsike clover and got a return of seven bushels of the very best sample. Four buehele is supposed to be a good yield.—Last week a large number of the young people, on behalf of Zion church, assembled at the residence of Mr. John Brock, 9th concession, and presented Miss Carrie Brock with an album, fruit basket, ink -stand and- pen, as a token of their appreciation of her services as organist of the church during the past year. Misses Fanny Mills and Sarah Brook made the presentation. A very pleasant evening was spent. Cromarty. Lonens.—After being almost snowed in by the two weeks' storm, everybody is out again looking freah and cheerful, In ex - exchanging opinions, all agree that .we have had the coldest and most stormy " snap " there has been for some years.—The vil- lagers are getting anxious about their supply of fuel. A number of them talk of getting coal stoves ae wood appears to be rather scarce, and the price is gradually increasing. Tbe farmers are only getting a beggarly price for wheat, and do not care to part with wood, unless they can get a reasonable price for it—Messrs. Bunion are running their crusher on 'Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week.—The neW council of Hibbert met on Monday and appointed Mir. William Cassidy as Assessor, Mr. Jas. Hamilton, Treasurer, and Messrs. James Gillespie and F. R. Hamilton, Auditorsase The Checker Club met for re organization on Monday evening. They appointed as President, W. W. Thompson ; Secretary, George Hamilton ; Treasurer, Alexander McLachlan. They meet every Wednesday for praotice.—Mr. George Barr, of Culloden, has been visiting hie relatives here. Brussels. COU CIL MEETING.—The new council met a cording to statute last Monday, and organ' ed. Very little business was done, excep te the appointment of auditors and committees. The auditors are, J. A. Ken- dall and J. S. Kirk. The charity and finance committe are : Kerr, McCracken and Thomson, and the street committee, Kerr, Ross and Wynn. DIVINE SERVICE. —On Sunday next, 22nd inst., divine service will be held in the Ro- man Catholic church in this town when Rev. Father Kennedy, the new parish' priest will officiate. The reverend gentleman will Arrive on Saturday afterncon, and will be at the church in the evening, so as to give an opportunity to his parish- ioners to prepare themeelves for the worthy reception of the sacrament on the following Sunday morning. Service will also be held in the church on Monday morn- ing, the hour of which will be announced on Sunday. BRIEFS.—F. S. Scott, assignee for the estate of Smith, Malcolm & Gibson, this week sold the planing mill to Oliphant Smith for $4,600, and it will be in full run- ning order in a few weeks. He also sold the south half of lot 18, concession 4, Mor- ris, to Malcolm Black, for $2,606. This is the second farm of the Joseph Scott estate. —The. Canada Methodist church is having an overhauling in the shape of a new ceil- ing. The old plaster is being removed and replaced by an ash one, which when oiled and varnished will be a big improvement. R. G. Wilson has the contract. OUR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The Grey Branch Agricultural Society held their an- nual meeting on Thursday of last week in the Council room here. The meeting was called for 1 o'clock, but on account of the farmers' institute being in seesion upstairs, the most of the members in town were there. Near the close of the institute some cf the members went to the Council room and transacted the business of the annual meeting. The auditors' report shows a balance on hand of $244, a very good show- ing considering the bad day they had at the fall fair, and now that the Board of Direc- tors are again elected, they want to get some life in them and get their magnificent grounds into decent shape, and also make more improvements in the shape of some buildings for stock. The following are the officers and directors elected : President— Alexander Stewart ; Vice-President—Jas. Ferguson. Directors—W. H. McCracken, Wm. Pollard, Thomas Strachan, Peter Rob- inson, Amos Smith, A. Koenig, Thomas McLachlan,Alexander Gardiner and Thornas Davidson. Tuckersmitli. Messrs. Kennedyl& Murray are now prepared to do Chopping in the most satisfactory manner, at Kyle's Corner, Tuckersmith, from now until May. They will run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Terms—Five cents per bag. 1308x4 ENTERTAINMENT. —On Friday evening, January 270, the " Knights' of the Mac- cabees ' of "Kearn's Tent" No. 66, intend holding a public entertainment at West End school Wo 4. From what we can hear, we believe it will be a very enjoyable affair, as a long and interesting programme is being prcepoaurNeda.L. —The council elect met as di- rected by statute at 11 o'clock on Monday, 16th inst., and having made and subscribed the declarations of qualifications and of of- fice, sat for business, the reeve, Mr. John Shepherd, in the chair. The clerk gave no- tice that he desired to be relieved of his office. Messrs. Elliott and Hicks were re- appointed auditors. The reeve and clerk, together with Mr. J. MoGee, Egmondville, D. McIntosh, 17. S. Brucefield, and John Latta were appoint:1d a local board of health for 1893. The treasurer was instructed to pay to the persons in charge $2 remunera- tion for the use of each polling place for holding elections. The deputy -returning officers were allowed $5 each for services holding elections. The elerk was instructed to ask for tenders for the supply of lumber for township purposes, 8,000 feet of cedar and 6,000 feet of rock elm, delivered; ten- • •-:.twv...s= THE BALANCE OF MILLINERY MAN T LES MANTLE CLOTHS SEALETTES FURS SHAWLS OVERCOATS BLANKETS AND ALL OTHER Winter Goods —TO BE— CLEARED —AT A— SACRIFICE. Edward McFaul, SEAFORTH. dere to be opened at Kyle's hotel on Febru- ary 7th, at 1 o'clock. The claim of Mr. E. Sibbens for alleged illegal removal of gravel, was settled by paying Mr. Sibbens $50 in full for gravel and damage. After voting some assistance to the needy, the council adjourned to meet at Kyles hotel at 10 o'clock a. m.lon February 7th. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of an- other of Huron's pioneers, in the person of the late Mrs. John MoNaughton, who pass- ed peacefully away on Christmas morning at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 13 days, to join the great silent majority., Her maiden name was Mary Airth, and she was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and sailed for Canada with other members of the family the day the Queen was crowned. She first lived in the vicinity of Hatnilton, where she was married to her late husbiuid, who died 15 years ago. They moved to Tuckersmith in the year 1862, where she continued to reside until her death. She was a good neighbor, au industrious woman, and a kind and loving parent, and was beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. She was a Pres- byterian, having joined that body over 50 years ago. She had a family of seven, two sone and five daughters, ail of whom sur- vive her. Belgrave. AORICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The meetirg of the members of the East Wawa- nosh.a.gricultural society was held on Thurs- day of last week. A number of members were in attendance. The President, Mr. Charles Proctor, took the cheir and opened the meeting. The minutes of the laid an- nual meeting were read and adopted, The auditors- report was read, showing a balance on hand after paying all liabilities of $143.26. The adoption of the report_ was moved by Mr. Herrison, seconded by Mr. Scott, and carried unanimously. The following damn were elected : President, Charles Proctor ; vice-president, James Owens ; directors— Robert Currie, W. Scott, Thomes Bridget, Thomas Forbes, James Harrison, John An- derson, jr., Robert Scott, John Coates and Richard Corley ; secretary, Finlay Ander!! son ; treasurer, Charles McLelland ; audit tors, James Proctor and Wm. Wray. Preeit dent Proctor returned thanks for the honor conferred by cleating him the third time. Mr. Robert Currie congratulated the society. on their success in the pant, and hoped they would continue to advance the same in the future. The meeting then adjourned. Exeter. NOTES.—Mr. Thomas Dearing, who has been visiting his son and daughters in Illi- nois end Michigan during the past two months, returned home on _Friday evening last.—Ten members of the Exeter Royal Template Council attended the District Council, which was held in Varna on Tues- day last, and speak highly of the kindness and hospitality shown them by the Varna people.—Mr. Mack Vincent, of this place, who sang at the Royal Templars entertain- ment at Varna on Tuesday last, was en- chored and appreciated by the large audit ence.—Mr. John Farmer took a trip to Chicago this week.—There was a very ex- citing meeting held in the town hall last week by the Stephen and Usborne Agricul- tural Society. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The an- nual meeting of the members of the Stephen: - and Usborne Branch Agricultural Society was held on Thursday of last week. The auditors? statement shows this Society to have done remarkably well during the past year. It commenced the year with a deficit of $23.38 and closed it with II surplus of $47.65 and besides ordinary expenses they paid $400 on new grounds and buildings and $112 on mortgage debt They paid out $906.20 in prizes at the fall show and the gate receipts on that occasion amounted to $657 and the membership for the year foot- ed up to $363. The people of Exeter and vicinity have good reason to be proud of their Agricultural Society. The following officers and directors have been elected for the current year, viz : John Delbridge, Usborne, President ; S. Saunders, Stephen, Vice -President ; Alex. G. Dyer, Secretary ; W. G. Bissett, Treasurer. Directors,—D. McInnes, James Banantyne and William White, TJaborne ; William Elliott and Henry Eilber, Stephen ; John Willis, Hay ; Edward Christie, Henry Jones and Wee. Haw-kshaw, Exeter. Meagre. S. Hoggarth, Stephen, and W. Eacrett, Exeter, were ap- pointed auditors. • Royal Templars' Meeting. On Tuesday last there was a meeting of the District Council of the Royal Templars of Temperance held in Varna,which was one of the largest and most successful ever. held in this section. The committee on creden- tials reported 87 officers/and:delegates pres- ent, representing 12 councils in all parts of the county. The committee on temperance gave a very encouraging report of the prac- tical temperance work being carried on in the county. The following District Officers were elected : J. E. Tom, Goderieh, Disttiet Councillor ; R. Haxby,Seaforth, Vice -Coun- cillor ; T. C. Pickard, Hohneeville, Chap- lain ; W. Lewis, Crediton, Treasurer ; N. Kinsman, Exeter Herald ; E. Reeding, Hensel', Guard ; 'N. Monteith, Brumfield, Sentinel ; John Wanless, Varna, and W. Kay, Wroxeter, Trustees. In the evening* large and enthusiastic temperance meetiag was held, which was presided over b7 Mit John Beattie, of Seitforth, who was m his best vein. The hall was packed to the doors and a good programme, consisting of musical and literary selections, speeches: etc., was rendered. The next meeting of the District Council will be held in Exeter in June. stool good You' oxou: with Shiri Coil! Fr ICi Tait Colla Robe tion. Meal serve SPE SC mrdotst lioliaTturTde:hinf;11- fonfrusith. ITgbmivibiTE16:hlyalihh, gut euoeTre. neee'utePaetlitas:4:1'1 coheir ing, EthAnnten I The ceiveg ganwl to: 3: -del eion Wa's 11°n 1 111 In: addr eetf To] crowS jam 43 try If ti WHOM livelt into fug ehoul hold progr releM and i wiz= propi Head Mr. : at Z-11 Audi instil a nil not in tien out, 1 that • th a th senci nan, betel ^ a t kep H. 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