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The Huron Expositor, 1890-05-09, Page 8, . • '‘A 11'fEI , • I, " eS THE HURON EXPOSITOR No x q's4 u 2 b8habby our selection of Suits suitable to the re. ring season. Just to hand, another large con- ment of Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Suits, which were bought at special job prices. Are you fully fitted out for the spring season? If. not, call in and inspect the immense variety and specitil values we are prepared to show. atak to see 'cur perfect fitting warranted to Nyoar Ken's Suits at $3.76. The Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House, orner Main and Market Streets, Seaforth. WM. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth. nvon txpoottor. DISTRICT MATTERS. REFORM MEETING. —Mr. Wm. M. Gray, President of the Seaforth Reform Association has called a meeting of the Reformers of Seaforth, to be held in Campbell's hall, this Friday evening at $ o'clock, for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the Reform Conven- tion at Hensall on thefollowing Tuesday. All who are in favor of the Mowat admin- ietration are cordially invited. We hope there will be a large attendance. Len AGAIN.—The three Whitehead brothers, Andrew, James and Charles, sons of Mrs. Andrew Whitehead, Sea - forth, and formerly of Tuckersmith, left here to -day for Montana. They have been in Montana some three or four years engaged in the mining business, end being steady and industrious young mew are doing well. They were called home by telegraph some weeks ago on acoount of the dangerous illness of their mother, but as she is now in a fair way to recover her ordinary health, they are returning to the Rocky Mountain min- ing ,district of Montana. LAEROSSE. — A meeting was held in Stratford on Wednesday last, for the purpose of arranging for a series of la- crosse matches for the Western District. Seaforth, Stratford, St. Marys and Bright will be the competing clubs. The following is the schedule of matches: Jane r6, Seaforth at Bright; St. Marys, at Stratford. June 13, Seaforth at St. Marys. June 18, Stratford at Seaforth; July 1, St. Marys at Seaferth ; Bright at Stratford. July 16, St. Marys at Bright. August 12, Bright at St. Marys; Sea - forth at Stratford. August 22, Strat- ford at St. Marys; Bright at Seaforth. August 29, Stratford at Bright. The club has now commenced practice, and all admirers of the game are requested to be present at the practices every Mon- day and Thursday evenings. A CORREGTION.—MR. 'EDITOR.—As an editoral item in your last issue seems to point to me as being the author of an article which appeared in the Sun of the previous week, in reference to the town printing, I have to say that I neither wrote,nor indited,nor caused to be writ- ten, or indited in part, nor in whole, one sentence of the article in question. I can also say that up to date I have not even had the curiosity to read the article through, it being in reference to a quar- rel in which I was not interested and did not feel called upon to interfere. In conclusion I would say that Mr. Neelin never even asked me to assist him in the writing of the article in dispute—nor do I know by whom it was written. By giving insertion to the above you will . disabuse the minds of your readers of the false impression which your item conveys, and at the same time perform an act of common justice. —Yours &c., J. CAMPBELL, M. D. IIIGHER RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION .— About a year ago a committee appointed for the purpose by the General Assem- bly- of the Presbyterian Church in Can- a* issued a series of questions bearing on higher religious instruction and in- vited answers and papers on the various subjects embraced by this list of ques- tions. Prins and medals were also offered for those whose answers quali- fied. them to pass the prescribed examin- ations. The invitation thus extended was very largely accepted and the re- sults of the decision of the examiners have been published. In the list of the successful competitors and prize winners we notice the names of several from this oeunty. Thesis are as follows; Jane A. Oalder, - Crambrook ; Agnes Scott, Londesboro ; Mary J. Simpson, James- town; Malcolm Black, Brussels; Robt. H. Cutt, Jamestown; Katie Dutton, Brussels; Mary S. Scott, Londesboro ; Henry Wt Anderson, Brucefield ; Bessie Asa Anabella Ross, Brucefield ; George R. Smith and Wm. J. Stewart,Brussels; Christina Menzies, Peter McArthur and John D. Stewart, Brussels; A.L.Budge, °Raton. THE DEATH OF MR. WHITEjIDES.— The following particulars concerning the death.of the late Thos. Whitesides, of Seaforth, of which we made brief mem- tion last week, and the finding of the body,we take from the St. Thomas Jour- nal: "The manwas found about 10:45 a. in., on Tuesday, April 29th, by Mr. James Henry Thomson, employed by Mr. Duncan Ferguson, farmer, 12th con- eteirrien, Yarmouth. Mr. D. C. Fergu- eon had passed the spot about an hour and a half before, and the body was not there. When Mr. Thompson found the ntan the body was quite warm, and the feet that he was seen alive some distance from where found, by Mr. James Geary, about 10 a. m., showed that he could not have been dead many minutes be- fore being found. A Journal represen- tative was tie first person from the city to arrive on the scene. When he- arri- ved at 4 p. m. the dead man was lying in the same position as when found, and Mr. Thompson, who first discovered the body, was on duty, and had been all day watching that the body should not be disturbed till the arrival of the coroner. The body was against the fence, on the eorth side of the 12th con- cession road, Yarmouth, in front of the farm of Mr. Duncan Ferguson, and al- most directly opposite the residence of Mrs. 1VICBain. The body was in a sit- ting posture, toppled over to left side, the head resting on the ground. Marks of foot prints were plainly visible in the field, and mud from his boots on the fence boards showed that he had walked through the field, and climbed over the fence. Taking off his coat, he folded it carefully, lining side out, and hung it over the top of the fence, sat down by the side of the fence, and his mouth and mustache being eovered with crumbs would indicete that he was in the act of eating when he suddenly dropped dead. No one in the neighborhood; or who have since seen him, know who the man is. On Monday night, about 7 o'clock, he was seen coming through the woods into the barn yard of Mr. Charles Mc- Coll, farmer, 13th concession of Yar- mouth; and was given some milk to drink and cakes to eat. The man acted queerly, as if partially demented from illness or drink, but the fact that no liquor or liquor bottles was found on him, and the respectable ap• pearsnce of the man, would tend to dis- prove the assurnption that he had been drinking, and the strongest probability seems to be that his peculiar actions were caused by illness. The man left Mr. McColl's without asking to be al -- lowed to stay all night, and went south to Mr. James Geary's farm, where he arrived about 8 o'clock and asked to be allowed to sleep in the barn behind the horses. Mr. Geary gave him a buffalo robe, and made him comfortable in the straw. Mr. Geary also noticed that the man acted strangelteand talked incoher- ently and to himself. He staid in the barn till 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, took a drink of water from the pump, and crossed the fields in a southerly di- rection till he reabhed the fence on the 12th concession, which he climbed over, sittingdown on theroadsidetoeatsome of the cakes given him byMr. McColl, and fell over dead, while in the act of eating." An inquest was held on the remains on Wednesday by Coronor Gratin, of St. Thomas, and a verdict rendered in ac- cordance with tbe above facts. The re- latives here heard of -the death through a paragraph in the daily papers, and on Thursday Mr. Henry Town went to St. Thomas and identified the body and brought the remains home with him., They were interred in the Maitlandbank Cemetery on Friday. The funeral was under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Foresters of which the deceased was a member. The members of the court here attended in a body, and thus show- ed their respect for their deceased brother. BICYCLES, New and second - hand. Lacrosse sticks, Foot Balls, Tennis and Base ball supplies, cheap at Papet's Bookstore. 1169-1 PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT, and when you want anything, such as Deeds, Wills, Con- tracts, Agreements, Letters, ,eto., copiedin neat print on the type-writtir., at reasonable rates, you will know that the place to go to is the Shorthand and Type -writing School in the Cady Block, Seaforth. Also agency for the " Caligraph " Type writer ($100), " Rival' Fountain Pen (fitted with the best gold pen, $3); each of these is the best of its kind in the market. 1169 m To CRICKETERS. —A meeting of the members of the Seaforth Cricket Club and all interested in the noble game, will be held at the Commeroial Hotel, on Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock. A large attendahce is desired. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT. 1169-1 BABY CARRIAGES, Nobby and cheap at Papst's Bookstore, 1169-1 FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES.—W. N. Morries, of the Seaforth Green House, has opened a store on Main Street, opposite Scott's Block, where he will sell flowers and house plants of all kinds at half price. He will also keep on hand a full supply of all kinds of vegetables in their season, choice and fresh. He has 'also a building at his Green House specially for hardening plants which makes them much better -and surer growers, W. N. Moaning.1169-2 Rat SALE. —A qnantity of 4 inch pine plank, salt .soaked and verydurable for bridging or other out -door purposes, also several hundred feet of one and a half inch iron pipe suitable for underground conduits or other °purposes. All cheap. A. W. Oonivin & Co., Big Seaforth. 1162-2 NO.TION.—As I am leaving town I have arranged with Mr. W. G. Duff to act as my floaneial agent and all accounts must be paid to him before the Ist of June next: W. J. FEAR, L. D. S. 1169-2 WANTED. — Three good salesmen, either on salary' or commission. Independent territory given to each. Write at °nos for terms and seoure,ohoice of territory. The more the merrier. Address MAY BROTHERS, Nursery- men, Rochester, N. Y. 1169x3 WALL PAPE/t, Window shades, Car- pet felt, olies.0 this week at Papst's Bookstore. 1169-1 • YOWNG LLBERAL CLUB. -4. well- attendedeneeting of those favorable to the re -organization of the Young Liberal Club was held in Campbell's Hall on Wednesday evening last. On motion Dr. Mackid was appointed chairman, and Mr. Wm. McKay secretary. The chairman in a few pointed reroarks ex- plained the object of the meeting, and solioited an expression of opinion as to whether it would be advisable to re- organize or not.. The concensus of opin- ion was most favorable towards organiz- ing, and after nominations were called for the following were 'elected officers of the Club : Honorary President, M. Y. McLean Esq.; President, James 'Wat- son ; Vice -President for North Ward, John A. Wilson; for South Ward, Dr. Mackid ; for East Ward, Peter Klink - hammer ; Secretary, John Darwin; Treasurer, Wm. Robb. After,some dis- cussion anent the work to be done dur- ing the present campaign in the course of which all expressed themselves will- ing to bear their share of the work, the meeting adjourned. The Club did most effective work during the last campaign, and contributed not a little tothe suc- cess attending the triumph of Liberal principles in both South and East Huron. We need not fear- but that similar good work Will be done during the present campaign. other members, 168. The Secretary con- cludes his report as follows : "It is grati- fying to be able to report that the mem- bership is higher; that the number of books issued from the Library has been much larger and the attendance of member!' in the reading room greater than in any one year during the fifteen year I have been your Librarian." DEATH OF MR: JOSEPH KIDD. —Last week we mentioned the serious illness of • Mr. Joseph Kidd, formerly of Dublin. This week it is our painful duty to announce his death, which took place at Sioux City, Iowa, on the 3rd inst. He had been suffering front poor health for some time, buteven those around him did not think the end so near. For many years he was one of the leading business men of Western Ontario, and had many excellent quali- ties of head and heart. His death will be deeply regretted by many of his former friends in this vicinity. THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.—The an- nual meeting of the members of the Seaforth Mechanics' Institute Was held in the Institute rooms on Tuesday even- ing last. The following officers were elected for the current year: President, Dr. Campbell; Vice -President, James Craig; Treasurer, F. Hohnested ; Secre- tary and Librarian, Wm. Moore; As - Blatant Secretary, John Darwin. Com- rnittee,---Rev. A. D. McDonald, Wm. Prendergast, Wm. Elliott, Geo. Good, R. Lumsden, D. D. Wilson, Wm. Mc- Kay, Isaac Langstraith. The Treasurer's report shows the finances to be still in a satisfactory condition. After defraying all working expenses, adding a large nutnber of new books to the library and reducing, the standing debt by $100, there was still at the close of the year a balance of $80 in the treasury. From the Secretary's report we learn that 236 new books have been added to the Library during the past year, and the library now contains 3,734 books. During the past year there were 15,614 books issued from the library, this being an increase of 2,082 over the previous year. The principal increases were in Voyages and Travels, Fiction and Re- ligious literature, the issues in this last class being more than double that of last year. There are at the preeene tirne 401 rnembers, being an increase of 47 over this time last year. The mem- bers are classified as follows: Farmers, 62; Ladies,55 ;Youths,30; Mechanics,96; THE DEBATE.—The public debate in the town hall on Monday evening last was very well attended, - and there would, no doubt, have been many more present had the weather been more favorable. The debate was held under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institute, and for its benefit, and although the fee had been placed at the modest fig- ure of ten cents, a very nice little sum must have been realised. The chair was taken by Dr. Campbell, President of the Institute. The subject was, "Resolved that Free Trade would be more beneficial for Canada than Protection," the Mitch- ell debaters taking the afrmative, and Seaforth the negative. The Mitchell debaters were Messrs. Elliott, Ormiston, and Race; those for Seaforth, Messrs. Dr. Bethune, T. E. Hays and George E. Jackson. The debate was well sustain- ed throughout, both sides putting for- ward the best and strongest arguments. The speakers_ on both sides were fre- quently interrupted by applause. The speeches of Mr. Race for the affirmative and Mr. Jackson for the negative were particularly good. The debaters had themselves decided that no decision should be asked for, and consequently it would be out of place for us to say which side had the best of the debate. At the conclusion a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered the debatersospecial mention being made of those from Mitchell who had so kindly and cheer- fully given their services in aid of the Institute, and we have no doubt but at some future time the Seaforth men will respend as cheerfully to an invitation from that town. LOCAL BRIEFS. — Some kind friend has sent us a post office order for $1.50, but neglected to send his name. The order is from Brussels, and is post marked 1st May. If the sender will let us know his name, we will give him credit for the amount.—Communion services will be held in the Presbyterian church in this town on Sunday, May 18th. Arrangements have also been made to have Gaelic services in connec- tion with the usual English services. Rev.A.F.McQueen, of Ripley, will take charge of these services, and time and place will be announced later on.—Mrs. George Brooks and family arrived here on Friday last from Montreal, and are at present visiting in elcKillop at the residence of John Campbell, Esq. They intend making Seaforth their future home.—We are gorry to state that Mr. Robert Lumsden has been laid up for the past week but hope to see him around again soon.—Rev. Mr.Wyllie, of Paris, who has several times preached in the Presbyterian church, Seaforth, and who was much appreciated for his ability and eloquence, has accepted a call from a church in Chicago. — The Rev. John Fairlie, who was present at the last anniversary tea -meeting in Egmondville Presbyterian church, and who there delivered a practical and in- teresting address has received a call to a church in Lansdowne,county of Leeds. —There was snow on Tuesday last, and on Wednesday morning there was ice. —Mr. S. Barton has made a considera- ble addition to his blacksmith shop. He has the contracts for the erection of fences of this description around the handsome residences of Messrs. W. D. Bright and C. Clarkson. — Rev. A. D. McDonald has been in Toronto this week attending a meeting of the Foreign Mission Comnoittee.—Mr. D. D. Wilson and the Misses Wilson left on Wednesday morning for New York from whence they sail OH Saturday for the old country. Their many friends here will wish them a safe voyage and a pleat - ant time in the old land.—The Apron• Bazaar held under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, on Saturday last was well attended, and a large number of articles were disposed of, The tables were also liberally pat- ronised. The venture was a success in every respect, and about $50 were realized after paying all expenses.Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Johnson, of Brandon, Manitobaewere in town this week spend- ing a few days with their brother, Mr. D. Johnson.—The Drumho &cord makes the following reference to a form- er Huronite, who is also a brother of Mr. A. Young, of this town: "George Young, the well-known Blenheim bridge builder and contracts'', has leased the Lamberton farm at Chesterfield, con- taining 150 acres, and is going to carry on farming on a big scale. He still re- tains control of the 50 -acre homestead also, and owns some property in Platte- ville. The Lamberton farm is one of the finest in Blenheim township, having been sold about three years ago for $12,000. Mr. Young is a pusher, and his friends everywhere will wish him prosperity in his new venture."—As.will be seen by notice elsewhere the partner- ship hitherto subsisting between Messrs. Robert Logan and John Weir, proprie- tors of Logan & Co's. banking house in this town, has been dissolved, Mr. Logan having purchased the interest of Mr. Weir and will hereafter continue the business himself., Logan is well-known ferso-higs 'Witness ability, honesty and probity, end is possessed of abundant meanseand we have no doubt but the large measure of confidence and business extended to the Logan Banking House heretofore will be continued un- impaired in the future.—We under- stand that Stanley's new book, "111 Darkest Africa," will soon be out. It is published by Charles Scribner Sons of New York, sole publishers.— Miss Kay, of Brussels, was in town this .week, and was the guest of Miss Elder. —A meeting of the Seaforth Cricket Club will be held at the Commeecial Hotel, on Tuesday evening next, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of reorganizing and making arrangements !for this -sea- gon's play.—We understand that Mr. W. J. Clark will preach in the Egmond- ville Presbyterian church at; the usual hours, morning and evening, on Sab- bath, the 18th inst.—Dr. Grabam, o Brussels, was in town on Monday last.— The ladies of the Women's Christian Association will meet next Tuesday evening at half -past 7, in the usual place.—Rev. Mr. Muir, a young man re- cently from Scotland, is in chargeof the Egniondville church services for a couple of weeks. —We are gorry to learn that .Mr. Thomas Hendry, recently of Sea - forth, now of Huron county, Michigan, Is gradually becoming weaker as the painful malady with which he is afflict- ed advances. He is now confined to bed, and at times suffering great pain. His sons Albert and George were re- cently over visiting their father.—Mr. John Kay, of Detroit, nephew of Mrs. A. D. McDonald, is this week visiting at the manse.—From the report of the closing exercises at Manitoba College, Winnipeg, we learn that Mr. George Lockhart, son of Mr. G. Lockhart, of McKillop, passed his third year .with credit to himself, and in good standing in his -classes.—Miss McNaughton, of O'Brien County, Iowa, who with other members of the family left McKillop for the West some seven or eight years ago arrived here yesterday on a visit. Miss McNaughton is a niece of Mr. John Cowan, and her many former friends will heartily welcome her back to McKillop. —The Seaforth Creamery will be started on Thursday next when the cream gath- erers will start on their regular rounds. We are glad to state that there are twice as many patrons to commence with this year as last. The butter for the first three months has already been sold, and will realise to the patrons 16 cents per pound.—Thirty-nine commer- cial travellers registered at the Commer- cial Hotel on Monday and Tuesday last. This speaks well for the House, whieh is one of the beet fitted up public houses in Western Ontario.—The Infant Class in the Presbyterian Church Sabbath School in this town have, during six separate collections, contributed $4 for Mission purposes, the special object being to as sist in the building of a girls' school at the Point -Aux Trembles Mission. This is not a bad showing for the infant mites. —Mr. W. J. Fear left yesterday on a trip west to St." Paul, where he will spend a few weeks with relatives before settling down to business again, in To- ronto—On and after Monday, 19th May, all the drug stores in Seaforth will close at 7 o'clock every evening except Saturday.—At the last meeting of the Public School Board it was decided to again put the junior division on the half-day syttem until the holidays, as the attendance has grown so large that one teacher can not attend to all at one time.—Mr. John McMann sent a load of very fine horses to Detroit on Monday. In the lot was a gelding which weighed 1,560 lbs. About a week ago he shipped a four year old colt that weighed 1630 lbs. During the past month Mr. Me - Mann has sold out of his stables here over 75 horses, the most of them going to the States. That represents a good lot of money. Brucefleld. Does.—Mr. John Jamieson has re- turned home from Granton for a few days prior to his departure for Dakota. —Rev. Mr. McMillan, of Seaforth, oc- cupied the pulpit of Union church last Sabbath with marked acceptance.— Business is very dull here just now, and news is scarce.—Most of the farmers are through seeding, and are preparing the ground for the root crop. The fall wheat is not as promising looking as all would like to see it. On good, strong land it looks pretty well, but that on stubble or undrained land is rather sickly looking. Bayfield. You should see those new shoes at H. F. Edwards. They are reliable and prices right. Special values are being given And you make a great mistake if you Ao not see them. That 8 cent Bleached Cotton sells very fast. Ask to see it. 1169-1 PERSONAL. — The Rev. Professor Scrimger'of the Presbyterian College, Montreal, and son-in-law of our respect- ed postmaster, Mr. Gardiner, and Mrs. Scrimger, have sailed for Europe. They were the recipients of a handsome pre- sentation from a number of friends prior to their departure. BRIEFS. —Service was conducted in St. Andrew's chureh on Sunday last, by Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Blyth, who gave two very interesting discourses.—A run- away accident, which might have re- sulted more seriously, happened on Sat- urday afternam last. A horse and car- riage was in -front of Mr. Hewson's drug store, Mr. Alexander Sparks and a child were in the buggy when the horse dash- ed off at a furious rate across the square, the rig upset and threw the occupants out, and the horse fell. _Dr. Wright was on hand, and Mrs. Sparks was car- ried to his office, when she was found to be badly bruised, but was able to be taken home.—The Reyal.Templars held a very interesting open 'lodge on Friday _evening last, when a good programme of music, singing, dialogues; &c., was pro- vided. The subject for debate, "Re- solved that women have more infinence than men," was ably discussed by both sides, but resulted in a victory for the affirmative. Dr. Stanbury was referee.— The Salvation Army had a grand tea meeting and banquet on Tuesday even- ing. Several big guns were present, and they had a big time. --Mr. Edward Elliott moved into the Albion last week, and will be pleased to see his oil friends in his new stand. Wroxeter. NEW WATCHMAKER. —The store in Sanders' brick block recently vacated by Mr. 'Flack', jeweler, has been taken by Mr. Hamilton, from Harriston, who has opened out therein a stock of clocks and watches, and is prepared to do all kinds of watchmaking and repairing. SUDDEN DEATH.—The community in general learned with deep regret of the death of Mrs. Wm. Eagleson, Chneession 4, Turnberry, Which occurred on Sun- day morning last, after two or three days' illness only. Mrs. Eagleson was a member of Wroxeter Presbyterian Church, and her funeral to Wroxeter cemetery on Tuesday was largely at- tended. Mr. Eagelson and his family of four small children have the sym- pathy of all in their affliction. BRIEF NOTES.—Mr. Andy Gemmell, of the township of Turnberry, com- plains of the theft from his baggy on the evening of Saturday, the 26th ult., of a horse collar and some harness. Andy was on his way home from Wrox- eter at the time, and thinks a thief who could capture the articles from a baggy on 1 the trot a pretty smart fellow.—The Presbyterian manse is being re -roofed, painted and overhauled generally.—The voting for elders in the Presbyterian church last Sunday resulted in the election of Messrs. L. Lovell, T. W. Gibson, W. L. Henry and J. Knutson.—Now that the Conservatives have at last persuaded a man into the field, political matters are getting more interesting, and lively tminionet. s hmay be expeoted for the next Leadbury. A FALSE RUMOR. —ED. EXPOSITOR. - 1 understand there is a rumor in circu- lation to the effect that I did not at- tend the funeral of the late Richard McKee. This is false. I did attend the funeral. I met the proceesion at my own corner and came with it to the cemetery and was one of the last to leave the grave. There was no reason why I should not attend the funeral. Mr. Mc- Kee and myself had been friends for over twenty years, and I with others deeply mourned the sad occurrence which so suddenly terminated a useful • life. All such malicious rumors as the .above are false and I wish to inform my friends to that effect.—F. McCueee. Dashwood. BRIEFS.—Rev. Mr. Yager has return- ed from attending Conference; he will remain " in our village another year.— Mr. R. Cook has taken a trip to Algoma to look after some timber lands and a saw-mill.—We understand that Mr. Joseph Mason, of Port Blake, has secur- ed license which will permit him to use pond nets in the lake for the purpose of catching fish. Joe is an energetic fellow and will no doubt do well.—Many of the farmers in this vicinity have finished seeding.—Mr. George Kellerman intends erecting a new dwelling house during • the summer. Kinburn. GOOD COLTS. —Mr. George Dale, of this place' who is one of Huron's most successfulhorse breeders, has several good colts this season. One, which is now about three weeks old is a particu- larly promising one: When foaled it weighed 200 lbs., with 6i inches of bone on the front leg and 7i inches behind. This colt is from Mr. Dale's celebrated prize mare and sired by Rankin Boy. Competent judges say that this colt is a better one than Mr. Dale's prize colt of last year, which took six first prizes at the fall shows and was never beaten. A colt from the same sire and dam, sold last year by Mr. Dale and now owned in Iowa, weighs 2,000 lbs. and is only three years old this spring. Gorrie. PERSONAL, —Mr. James D. Edgar, son of Mr. James Edgar, of Howick, and a studerst of Knox College, Toronto, is stationed for the summer six months' at New Dundee, in charge of the Presby- terian congregation there. Mr. Edgar is an earnest and promising young man, and is fast winning his way to the esteem and affection of the people of New Dun- dee. Chiselhurst. NOTES. —Miss E. McTaggart has been very sick for some time, and although better, is as yet unable to be up.—Mr. J. Brintnell lost a valuable mare and foal the other day. ----Mr. and Mrs. Eyre, of Elimville, were visiting friends in this vicinity this week.—The ma- jority of farmers of this vicinity have finished Needing, after being much de- layed .with the recent wet weather.— From the appearance of the fruit trees at present we have the prospect of a very large crop. Sdppen. BRIEFS.—Owing to some disagreement in the bargain, Mr. Watson, of Clinton, will not run the hotel here. ----Most of farmers have got through their seeding about as early as most other springs,but owing to the cold and backward weather a good bit of fall wheat had to be ploughed up.—A good many of our friends are in the habit of going down to Bayfield where sucker fishing ie boomiagat this time of the year, they report the water . in the river as being low. When Mr. Thompson puts in his apron we will be able to fish nearer home. —Mr. R. McMordie is busy rais- ing his barn and expects to have every- thing completed in a few weeks.—We are sorry to learn that Mrs. H. Shafer is confined to the house. Wingham. NOTES.—Messrs. john T. Linklater, John C.'Currie, Henry Green and Wal- ter Dunbar left here on Monday to seek their fortunes in the Northwest—Poli- tics are all the talk just now. The delegates from here to the Reform Con- vention at Goderichlon Monday wore: Robert Elliott7John Neilans, John Mc- Lean, D. M. Gordon, George McKenzie and J. J. Morton. The Conservatives also had a full representation of dele- gates at their Convention at Smith's Hill on Wednesday. —There is Some prospect of Watson of Ayr establishing his Agri- cultural Works here if Wingham would boom them. Mr. George Gleeson, son- in-law of Mr. John Geddes-, of Morris, is here on a visit at present.' Morris. PASSED AWAY.—At the residence of Henry Richmond, early Sunday morn- ing, Janet Richmond departed this life, at the age of 72 years. She had been unwell for some time, but dropsy was her final ailment, and very singularly on the following Monday evening her sister, Mary Richmond, aged 71 years, calmly passed away, after a lingering illness of some years. They were sisters of the Richmond brothers, near Blyth, and came to reside with theits some twelve years ago, from Moetgravewood, Ayr- shire, Scotland. All who knew them could see their perfect reliance- upon a risen Savior, and could say "for them to die is gain." Bmves.—Arch. McCallum, who has been working for the last four years in the mines in Algoma, arrived home on -Saturday last for a three weeks' visit. Mr. McCallum does not intend return- ing to the mines, his intention being to go to the Northwest in the course of a month or so.—Rev. G. B. Howie, of Brussels, conducted prayer -meetings at Quintin Anderson's, 4th line, and 'Alex. McCall's, 7th line, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of last week.—Miss Jennie Kelly, of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute, spent Saturday and Sunday last at her home on the 9th concession, —The Union Sabbath School, which is conducted in Section No. 9, opened on April 27th for the summer months.— Mrs. D. Livingston and family, of the 5th line, have moved, to the vacant house at the corner, one and a quarter miles north of Brussels.—Seeding is be- ieg rapidly finished by the farmers, but there has been very little growth yet. Tuckersmith. Rumex MEETrNos.--Meetings for the appointment of delegates to attend the Reform Convention to be held at Hen - gall, on Tuesday next, will be held in Tuckeraniith, on Saturday evening next, at 7 o'clock p. m., as follows: In poll- ing sub -division No. 1, Egmondville school house; No. 2, Broadfoot's school house; NO. 3, Elgie's school house; No. 4, Red school house, We hope the Re- formers of these several sub -divisions will make it a point to attend these meetings, and that a full quota of dele- gates will be sent from each. • Fon. ALGOMA.—Mr. John Doig, Sr., a well-known resident of the township, having disposed of his farm and stock to his son, William Doig, teacher, left Kippen station en Friday last for Algoma, A Liege number of his old friends and neighbors were at the sta- tion to see him off. He went by rail to Wiarton and took the boat from there. Mr. Doig has been a resident of Tucker - smith for nearly forty years, and in all his dealings, whether public or private, he was always noted for his honesty of purpose and strict integrity in business. We hope he will have health, happiness and success in his new home. COLT KILLED.—Mr. James Long- worth, of the 2nd concession, had a very valuable twe-year-old colt so injured a few days ago that it had to be killed. The animal got out of the yard and ran out to the Huron Road at Irishtown, and in jumping over a picket fenoe got impaled on the pickets. The poor brute remained in this position until seen by a neighbor, who had to break down the fence before he could relieve it. MUNICIPAL STATISTICS. —The asseele- ment roll for this township has been completed by Mr. Ross, the assessor, and a very good, neat roll he makes. The following information from it isfur- Dished by the genial clerk and will be of general interest. There are in the town- ship 52,079 acres, valued at $1,802,755; taxable income, $1,600 ; days statute labor, 3,614 ; dogs, 298; bitches, 8; population, 2,839; children between the ages of 5 and 16 years, 439; between 7 and 13 years, 258 ; between 16 and 21 years, 197. There are 5;387 cattle, 2,598 sheep, 1,232 hogs, and, 1,797 horses. There are 3,107 acres under fall wheat. The qualifiedevoters num- ber 780. The council have appointed 118 pathmasters, or one for about every six men. Brussels. DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. — Mr. William Vanstone, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Brun - gels, died on Friday last; after a long illness. The remains were interred in Brussels cemetery on Sunday last, the funeral ceremonies being conducted under Masonic auspices, of which order Mr. Vanstoue had been a member for many years. The funeral was attended by a large number of Masons from Brussels, as well as many front the neighboring lodges,who walked in procession in full regalia from the residence of the deceased to the ceme- tery, thus testifying their esteem for their deceased brother. For many years Mr. Vanstime was extensively engaged in the milling and lumbering business in Brussels, and was widely known as an enterprising, honorable business man. He was also a good and worthy citizep, and was well and widely respected for his many good qualities of head and heart. By industry and good manage- ment he accumulated considerable prop- erty. and leaves a grown up family well provided for. His death removes from our midst one of the pioneers who has done well his share in building up his adopted country. He was 56 years of age. Rensall. BANKRUPT STOCK.—In order to clear off our large Bankrupt Stook of Boots and Shoes we will sell for thirty days at prices never be- fore heard of, and give ten per cent. discount for cash, as we are selling cheaper than.; our other friends here can buy. We will give high- eet pews for eggs in trade, FRAME. O'NEL & CO. 1168-2 Beenes.s—Our village was enlivened during the past week by visiting Italians and bagpipe musicians.—Seeding being pretty well through ia this neighbor- hood the farmers have been drawing in their surplus grain to market, and as prices are also better than they were during the winter both the stand and surplus grain is being brought into market in large quantities.—The Rev. Mr. I:lodging and Mrs. Hodgins, of Sea - forth„ and formerly of Bayfield, were in the Village on Wednesday,the guests of Mr. it. Morrison merchant.—The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in Carmel Presbyterian chureh on Sabbath first, the lith inst, at the usual hour, 11 o'clock. The Rev. Mi. McMillan, assistant minister. in the Presbyterian church, Seaforth, will conduot services in the eyening.--A:Dis- trick meetingsof the Hensel,. North. Cir- cuit was held at the parsonage this week. A report of the meeting will appear in next week's issue.— Mr. James Coxworth has sold his neat dwelling house on Queen street to Mr. James Berry, of this village, who in- tends moving into the same shortly.— Miss A. Ferguson was in Clinton dur- ing the past week visiting friends.— Our townsmen, Messrs. Colwill, Elder and Waugh have recently been vieing with each other in the way of building neat sidewalks around their premises. —The Reform Convention for the South Riding of Huron will be held in Bossenberry's Hall in this village on Tuesday, May 13th, to choose a stan- dard bearer for the coming election.— Rev. E. A. Fear, of thie village, was in Brussels this week visiting his father who is in ill -health. -l --Miss Charters, of near Seaforth, has Wen here during the past week or so visiting friends.— Mr. L. Herold, railway agent of this place, who was at his home in Shakes- peare visiting for a few days, returned home on Wednesday evening and re- sumed his duties the following day. Mr. Jeffrey, of Londesboro, who is well and favorably known here, acted as rail- way agent.—A meeting of the subscrib- ers to the Mechanics' Institute was held on Tuesday evening last when offieere were duly elected and a committee of MAY 9, 1890. NE W •ARRIVALS ALMOST EVERT DAY AT E. McFAUL'S DRY GOODS, Millinery and Mantle Rouse, UR .p:T.,ock Will be found very attractive in e MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, PARASOLS, MANTLE GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LACES, RIBBONS, • SMALLWARES, We are also showing a large range of' Patterns in Prints Ginghams, &e„ see our shelves are well filled with SHIRTING S, COTTONS, TICKING% COTTONADES, TABLE LINENS., Just opened, a fine assortment of Boys' and Men's Clothing,. WHICH WILL BE SOLD CHEAP, 181" All goods -sold at the lowestpose Bible prices for Cash or Produce, E. McFAULI SEAFORTII. nine appointed to select books. A cone. mittee was also appointed to secure roome,.. as the membership is already considerably over 100, and is being adst. ed to daily, and we expect will 1100E. reach over 200, and as the Government alone grant $300 for every $200 sub- scribed it will be readily seen that with say 200 or more members a splendid lib- rary would be assured.—A hrgely at- tended convention of the Conservetives of South Huron was held in this village on Tuesday last, when Mr. J.G. Hohnee, of Toronto, and formerly of Winghatn, was unanimously chosen to contest the Riding in the interests of the Liberal Conservative party of South Huron, Sunshine. BRIEF Nos.—Wm. Clark's sale on Thursday of last week was attended by a large crowd of people, considering the busy time of the year. Fairly good prices were realized for the stock, bat the implements and small articles were, as usual, sold at low prices. The ferny containing 150' acres was sold to Mrs Joaeph Clegg for $5,310. It is an ex- cellent farm and would have been con- sidered cheap at that price a few years, ago, but the way land sells at present it is considered a fairly good figure.—Jas Newcombe Jr., so well and favorably known as men carrier between here and Belgrave, has gone to Newark, New Jersey.—F. J. Baines intends enlarging. his barn and putting a stone wait sad, stabling under it this surnmer.—Mr. Russell's goose is still following up the egg business, having piled up 25 to date, She evidently intends to beat the record. —Mr. Wm. Michie intends putting an addition to his barn, and roofing the main building all over new this coming, summer. --James Harrison of the -Sir • line of Morris, lost his mare and foal about a week ago.—Fishing is the most fashionable sport just now. Our Nim - rods report fairly good success. —Jrintel Hall has disposed of one of his working horses to, a gentleman in Mitchell for the sum of $135.—Times are very dulla and things in general are quiet, As tbs farmers have not yet got out after seeds ing. Amberley. Nos.—Mr. Alex. Johnston has mov- ed his family to David Carr's farm IleIF Hemlock city.—The telegram that reit- master Campbell, of Goderich, receive& from Wisconsin on March 12th, concert -- In one John McKenzie having been killed in Hayward,in that -state, rafters to John McKenzie, son of the late Capt. Peter McKenzie, who sailed the famous Maitland from Goderich. John woe the youngest son. He left eight yeast ago and went to Dakota, where he tesek up a large farm which he worked summer, and in winter he went to th, woods with two spans of horses, whert this fatal accident happened. It WIDE he was top loading and his hook alipp�d and the log rolled back on him and kiuid him almost instantly. He had no papers or anything to tell eithere he was from, only his associates had hod him talk of Goderich. He was a very steady youpg man in all his habits. Hi leaves one brother who liveis on the 1st concession, Huron township, Lochs -Ms and three sisters, one in Muskoka, two in Coppermines, Lake Linden,Mieha —The other day, when Ralph Bugle11 let out his fine shorthorn bull, he brats through the platform of the well, whioll is over 25 feet deep. The neighbor' were soon on hand and got hint out alive. It would have been a heavy loss to the owner, alsco to the settlement, if the accideat had resulted otherwise. -- Mr. Frank Bayne has bought a *le young bull from a gentleman iu Guelph. —Mrs. Wiley departed this life on tit* 18th inst. Although she was in her. seventieth year she was strong um, hearty, and two days before her des= she was at a neighbor's visitinghi' flammation was the cause of her deaths She was much respected by all mil* knew her. Her remains were intern in Kincardine eemetery.—Angtei 31,0' Donald died on the 21st inst. tie boa been ailing for some years with cancer in the breast and bore his trouble pee gently. His death was notexpected ;Act midden was it that it gave his family quite a shook. His remains were litr torted in Kincardine cemetery. _ Tv?' Ne Feath 1,Tew -Laces; openel S tions day, • 1 were Noge ing o show of th able I, reade retun trip, Why Fieri farm &tut ford, Univ &MO As freqi Carr 23rd pou dent Smi ford, has itio Ex Strai Mr. impc abon Nor nim iron au • day yea chil Szei BO ian Ma chin 14 of b set , th lon ,tor heft Ler Int po me 1111- bu °He St Bid ab: th of R8,,