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THE HURON tXPOS1TOR.. JUNE 20, 1890.
EDWARD CASH flounced his prodigal manner
and became an honest 4c1
citizen, living a, life Of rectitu
doing his utmost by precept
ample to forward the cause o
ance and morality. His Own
its issues form the text of
He'has a powerful voice, a g
anee and speaks well, very
sidering he has had scarcely a
tion except what he aoquired by rough
contact with the world. he lecture
this (Friday) evening will be the last
and the best of the seriesr verybody
should go, and show by thei presence
and influence that they,oppos the liquor
drinking .and traffic and fay r temper-
ance and morality. A good choir was
in attendance each evening a d favored
the audience with choice mu ic at inter-
vals. John Beattie, Esq., oc upied the
chair.
—WILL BUY FINE—
New Made Dairy Butter
—ON AND AFTER JUNE 2nd, 1890.—
tar Must be uniform in color and sweet.
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,Attron txpooitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
DUFFERIN. DEAD.—On Friday last
Lord Dufferin,one of Mr.Geo. Whiteley's
trotting horses, died. He had a spavin
on one leg and in order to remove it Dr.
Elder was going to burn it. To perform
the operation more easily it was thought
advisable to throw the horse. In doing
so the horse received such injuries as to
cause death. On examination it was
found that the back bone and two ribs
were broken. ihis will be a heavy loss
to Mr. Whiteley as he refused $600 for
.kim last fall. Duffed], was probably as
widely known as his owner and was a
,great favorite on the track, and will be
much missed by those who take an in-
terest in fast horse flesh. He has taken
many good places at races throughout
the country.
THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS.—Ar-
rangements have been completed for the
annual Caledouian Games and Concert
of the Seaforth Caledonian Society.
The games will be held on the Recrea-
tion Grounds here on Dominion Day.
Large prizes in money and medals are
offered, and all the leading professional
athletes and heavy -weights, pipers and
dancers are expeeted to be present. A
grand Scottish Concert will be held in
the evening. The gathering, promises
to be the best ever held in this vicinity,
and all wishing t*have a good time can-
not do better than come to Seaforth on
Dominion Day. The attractions for
that day are varied enough to afford en-
joyment, sport and pleasure for all who
may come.
LAW ExAMINATIONS.—Many of our
readers will be pleased to notice that
Mr. T. M. Higgins, B. A., an old stu-
dent of our Collegiate Institute, has
passed his Second Intermediate Exam-
ination in law, recently held at the
law school at Osgoode Hall, Toronto,
with high honors, having succeeded in
carrying off a echolership of $40, out of
an exceedingly large and clever class.
We congratulate our friend "Tom" on
this high, honor, which. is well merited
and after one more examination he will
be called to elle Bar. It is said that he
is one of the ablest debaters in the Os-
goode Legal and Literary Society,
which is the gladiatorial forum for Law
students in Toronto.
Count' Couttrolle—The County Coun-
cil of Huron is in session this Week at
Goderich. No doubt the distinguished
heads and deputy -heads of our muni-
cipal corporations will be enjpying the
cool and refreshing breezes of the lake
town, and sandwiching in not a little
pleasure and enjoyment along with
their official deliberations. Under such
circumstances it need scarcely be won-
dered at that the business of the session
should require all the wisdom and in-
telligence of some forty odd minds for
four days. Probably one of the most
important transactions which come be-
fore the present session is the appoint-
ment tof a echoed Inspector for North
Huron, to fill the place of the late Mr.
Malloch. The position has been con.
ferred upon Mr. David Robb, Princi-
pal of Clinton Public School. We will
give a full report of proceedings next
week.
LAID TO REV.—The funeral of the
late John Collie took place on Saturday
afternoon lasafrom his father's residence
to the Egmondville cemetery. There
was a large attendance, many friends of
the deceased having come from Galt and
other places to show this last tribute of
respect to the memory of a valued friend.
The Rev. Mr. Needham conducted the
religious services at the house, after
which -the Masons, of which body Mr.
Collie was, a member, took,charge of the
remains and conveyed them to the
cemetery, where the beautiful and
touching funeral rites pertaining to the
Masonic Order were performed and the
mortal remains of an honored brother
and friend were consigned to the grave,
there to await the resurrection of the
righteous. The Court of the Ancient
Order_of Foresters in Seaforth, accom-
panied by a number of members of that
Oider from Galt, attended the funeral
in a body, Mr. Collie being a member of
the Galt Court.
THIO HESS. MEETING& —Joe Hess, the
reformed saloon -keeper, pugilist, &c.,
opened a series of meetings in Cardno's
Hall last Sunday afternoon under the
auspices of the Good Templars of the
town. The hall was crowded with at-
tentive listeners on Sunday afternoon
and evening. Since then there has been
a fair attendance each evening, but
owing to numerous other interests and
attractions about town this week, the
attendance has been smaller than it
would have been at a ' more favorable
season, or than the merits of the lec-
turer deserve. The most striking char-
acteristic about Mr. Hess is his great
earnestness. Whatever his former life
may have been he has now undotebtedly
got the right trend, and is apparently
following it in all sincerity. A
chequered life of intemperance, gamb-
ling, and all their profligate concomi-
tants, has left its mark upon him, but
his ever present regret for a misspent
life, and his abhorrence of it under the
enlightenment of a Christian spirit,
should be a powerful recommendation
to the sympathy of all good people. It
is now five years since Mr. Hess re -
of living
honorable
e. He is
and ex-
temper -
life and
lectures.
od utter -
'ell, con-
y educe -
PROPERTY CHANGES. —M . Michael
Madigan, of this town, ha sold his
house and acre lot, at 'the corner of
Victoria and Crombie stree s, to Mrs.
Richard Cluff, receiving the um of $1,-
500 cash. The property is ell situat-
ed and has on it all necessa y conven-
iences and is a very desirabl place, and
Mrs. Cluff has secureda go d bargain.
We -have not learned' whethe Mr. Madi-
gan will build again this su mer, but
we are pleased to know that he still in-
tends to reside in Seaforth. Mr. Samuel
Cluff has purchased the Kgl farm, be-
ing lot 1, on the 8th conoessi n of Tuck-
ersmith, paying therefor the um of $4,-
000. The farm is one of !t e best in
Tuckersmith and contains 10 acres, and
is also in good conditionMr. Cluff
will remove with his family! o the new
place next week.
FRUIT WANTED. —Wm. iorries, Of
the half prioe plant store will pay the highest
price in oash for all kinds of fruit. 1175x2
CALEDONIANS ATTENTION-. All the
members and friends of the Seafort Caledonian
Society are requested to meet lin the Orange
hall at 8 o'clock, sharp, on lilondiy evening the
23rdinst., to make final arrangem ntc for the
Games and Concert. A. Dawes S cretary ; J.
CAMPSRLI., M. D., Chief 1 1175-1
- GARDEN PAE.TY. —The W . M. A. of
St. Thomas Church intend havin a garden
party at the residence of, Mr. Wmi. anEgmond,
Egmondville, on Wednesday next th 25th June.
Ten cents admission fee to .entdr, the grounds.
Ice cream dm, extra. The band w 11 be in at.
tendanoe. 1176-1
AGENTS WANTED.—If ypu want to
make money, take hold and fiell our choice
Nursery stook. Now is the thnle, rite us at
once for terms. MAY Mumma urserymen,
Rochester, N. Y. 1176-6
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FOOTBALL,- ‘On the ecreation
Grounds to-mortow, Saturday afternoon
at 2-30, will be played orie f the final
matches for the challen:ge cup and
championship of Ontario, between
"Toronto Scots," champions o Toronto
League, and "Seaforth •" cham-
pions of Western 0ta io. This
promises to be the best exhibit on game
of football ever given in Seale th. The
following Saturday the Huron play the
return match in Toronto. Th majority
of goals taken in the two mate ses decide
the championship. As the 11 rons are
put to considerable expense o er these
-
matches„ any financial help given by
friends of the club will be grea fully re-
ceived. Ticket holders who iave not
yet paid for their tickets will blige by
doing so at once. The boys ar anxious
that everybody should att nd this
match. They invite merchant , clerks,
mechanics, teachers, lawyees,inisterse
doctors, and, last .but not by a y means
least, the ladies. A large turn -out of
spectators would add greatlr to the
interest of the game and encourage pure
gentlemanly sport. With l a poor at-
tendance
at-
tendance at ia
in -morrow's game and with-
out donations by friendsl the Hurons
will have to give up their match in
_Toronto, thereby losing all they have
been struggling for, for so many Years,
when it is almost in their grasp
A COMPLIMENTARY ENTERT MENT.
--One of the most pleasing andi success-
ful social entertainments of th season
was that which took place at t e rooms .
of the Young Men's Chriatian Associa-
tion on Wednesday evening 1;t. The
officers of the Association had i vited,in
a friendly way, the Huron F ot Bali
team, together with reprern tives of
the Lacrosse Club, Cricket Clu •, Fire-
men and Collegiate Institute, t _spend a
social evening in their rooras. A coin •
mittee of ladies in connectiPn « ith the
Women's Christian Temperanc Union
presided over the refreshments About
nine o'clock the assembled corn any sat
down to neatly spread tables, nd were
served with ice ;cream, cake, bananas,
lemonade, &c. The tables heir g cleared
off, short addresses, sparkling ith wit,
jollity and good humor, seaso e•d with
good sense, were delivered by Rev-. A.
D. McDonald. Messrs. C. qlar.on, Dr.
Campbell, John 1eattie and e r. Hess,
the latter gentIeman hevi g come
in after clost g • his ow meet-
ing in Cardno s Hall. 1 ur. Hess
expressed his hearty pp oval of
athletic games played foi the purpose
of developing made, giving strength
to the physical system a d clear-
ing a befogged brain. II thinks
boxing the best game knOw for exer-
cise, and club swinging the ext best.
The Quartette club sang in heir best
style a couple of piecls, and the
Young Men's Christian Aasoc atioa Or-
chestra played a couple m re, which
added greatly to the pleas re of the
evening. Mr. Crawford, of the Col-
legiate institute, Mr. Gemige Anderson,
and Messre. George Dewar a d W. W.
Meredith thanked theirl e tertainers
on behalf of those they reipre ented, in
graceful and hearty terms for the kind-
ness and courtesy shown t em and a
very pleasant evening was br ught to a
close.
THE EVENT OF THE SEA 'ON. —Th e
Collegiate Institute Con ers zione on
the evening of Friday, Jun 7, prom-
ises to be an eutertainmeia f unusual
merit this year. The pro ra me begins
at 6.30 p. m. with a foo b 11 match,
atter which the followin e rents will
take place: 100 yard r ce open to
Collegiate Institute ; guar r mile race,'
open to Collegiate Institut ; sack race,
open ; long distente foot b 11 kick, open
to members of Hurons sm Seaforth
Collegiate Institu e clubs ; or all of
which liberal prizes will be o ered. At
the conclusion of these sports an exhi-
bition of fancy drill will be given on the
lawn by the young ladies Of the school
and a programme of athletics in the
gymnasium by the boys. h band will
be on the grounds and willi pl y num-
ber of choice selections duein the even-
ing. At nine o'clock 'th musical
and literary part of the pro-
gramme will begin in the Assembly
Hall ; the best local taleitt has been
secured for the occasion. Nobody
should miss the concert. At the end of
the first part en intermission of half an
hour will be allowed, during which the
audience will have an opportunity f of
seeing a number of interesting and in-
structive experiments in chemical and -
physical science, or of visiting the re-
freshment rooms, where the choicest
delicacies of the season will be served
by the young ladies. The second part
of the concert programme will conclude
the evening's proceedings. Thcebuilding
will be lighted up in every part and
tastefully decorated, in fact everything
possible will be done to make the en-
tertainment the best thing of the kind
ever given in town. Each separate
part of the programme is worth the
price of admission to the whole. We
want to see everybody in town turn
out so that the committee may at least
make their own out of it.
SEAFORTH VICTORIOUS.—The first
lacrosse match of the season was played
on the Recreation Grounds here on
Wednesday afternoon'between the
Beavers of Seaforth and the Stratford
team. The weather was all that could
be desired and the attendance was very
fair, but not so large as on some previ-
ous occasions. Stratford were certain
they would beat our boys, and some of
them thought they would get four
straight goals, but great was their dis-
appointment. When the ball was faced
off it went straight down on the Strat-
ford goal where it staid for some time,
but was at last - forced to the Seaforth
goal end Stratford succeeded in scoring
the first goal. The ball was again faced
off and Stratford had the best of the
game for awhile, scoring one more goal.
Things now looked blue for Seaforth
but the boys were not discouraged, and
after some hard playing succeeded in
scoring their first goal. After this our
boys had decidedly the best of the
game, scoring another goal just before
time was called. When the time was
called the score stood a tie, 2 to 2. In
order to decide the game the teams
agreed to play half an hour longer.
This part of the game was very excit-
ing as it decided which should be vic-
torious. Seaforth, however, had the
best of the play and shot after shot
went to the _ Stratford goal -keeper,
but he succeeded in keeping them out
until twenty minutes had passed when
the ball succeeded in going through,
thus giving the game to Seaforth by a
score of 3 to 2. The game was well
contested and very exeiting throughout.
Some fine playing was doneon both
sides. The next match here will be
played on the miming of July let, be-
tween the Beavers and the St. Marys
club. This promises to be a good
match and there should be a large at-
tendance. The following are the teams:
Strati ords. Beavers.
J. Wright.
W. H. Neil.
W. Miller.
J. A. McFadden.
T. J. Downs.
James Duncan,
A. Buohfield.
R. M. Cassels.
C. Van Allen.
W. Whitcombe.
W. S. Watson.
C. M. Tille.
Goal.
Point.
Cover Point.
Ist Defence.
2nd. "
3rd. "
Centre
3rd Home
2nd "
1st '
Outside Home
Inside Home
G. Bethune.
J. Smith.
W. McDougall.
H. Jackson.
D. McDonald.
F'. Freeman,
J. Davis.
0. Neil.
W. Meredith.
C. Dowling.
R. Jackson.
R. McCosh.
Referee, J. A. McKay, Woodstock. Umpires,
Gunn and Crawford.
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LOCAL BRIEFS. —Mr. Bert Casson, son
Rev. W. Casson, of the Methodist
church here, has been appointed - assist-
ant minister at the Hensall circuit.—We
have just received from our old friend
and correspondent, Mr. James Smillie,
of Adelaide, Australia, a neatly bound,
well printed volume, entitled" Descrip-
tive Australia and Federal Guide." It is
published by Mr. Smillie, and contains
a large amount of most useful and val-
uable information concerning the Island
Continent which that gentleman has
made his adopted home.—Our thanks i
are due Mr. John E. Wright, of Seattle,
Washington Territory, for a mammoth.*
issue of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer;
containing twenty pages, and contrast-
ing the present prosperous condition of
Seattle with its state after the great fire
just one year ago. Since June 7th, 1889,
130 buildings have been constructed on
the burnt district, of brick, stone .and
iron, ranging in height from three to
eight stories,and costing over $6,000,000.
—The sale of surplus magaziliee and
papers, at the Mechanics' Institute last
Friday night was very thinly attended,
but all offered for sale were disposed of
at prices which, while not impoverish-
ing the buyers, still added something to
the exchequer of the Institute.—Mr.
Harry Willie, of Mitchell, spent last
Sunday with his parents and friends
here.—Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald,
of Stratford, were .in town this week.
They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Hamilton.—Miss Agnes Goven-
look, of Blyth, was in town Saturday
and her many friends here were pleased
to meet with her.—Registrar Dickson,
ef Goderich, spent last Sabbath with
friends here.—Mr. Hugh McIntosh, of
Leridon, was in town this week. He
came here to attend the funeral of his
father-in-law, the late Roderick McRae,
of McKillop.—Mrs. Wm. Robb return-
ed home on Monday from St. Marys,
where she had been spending a couple
of weeks with friends. She was quite
ill during her visit, but we are pleased
to learn she is fast recovering.—Mrs.
Thompson, of Georgetown, is the guest
of Mrs. Robert Lumsden this week.—
Mrs. W. Bleasdell, of Winnipeg, ar-
rived Friday, and will spend the sum-
mer with the Silver Creek friends.—
Mrs. T. 0. Kemp has a plant in her
conservatory of that rare species, the
night -blooming Cereus, which has just
produced three blossoms. One was in
full bloom last Sunday evening, and
another beauty on Tuesday evening.
Both attracted the attention and admira-
tion of all favored with a sight. The
blossom is beautiful, but frail,
lasting - but one night. — Mr.
Thomas Fowler, West End, Tucker -
smith, has sold a three-year-old driver,
sired by "Royal Revenge," for a good
figure, to Mr, James Burgess, Seaforth.
Archibald BiallovEsq., M. P. P., was
in Seaforth on Tuesday. He expects to
start on a trip to the' old sod and has
arranged to sail from Montreal by the
Vancouver on July 2nd. He will visit
England, Scotland and probably Ireland
before his return. He expects to be
away until the latter part of August.—
Mrs. 'Barber, sr., left Seaforth station
Tuesday on an excursion train for Mani-
toba. She was accompanied by her lit-
tle grand -daughter, who has been spend-
ing a few months with her aunt, Mrs.
George Chesney, of the Huron Road.
Mrs. Barber goes to viait her four sons,
who reside in Manitoba.—Mr. J. E.
Hodgson, M. A., of Toronto, High
School Inspector, spent Tuesdey and
Wednesday in Seaforth Collegiate In-
atitute.—Samuel Dorrance, youngest
son of Mr. Wm. Dorrance, of this town,
has gone to Woodstock, where he has
got a good job at bis trade of brick -lay-
ing. Sam is a good, steady -boy, and
will do well wherever he goes.—Mrs.
Wm. Trott,of Ridgetown,is here visiting
relatives. She is the guest of Mr. S.
Trott and family.—Miss Willis, neice of
Mrs. S. Dickson, is in town this week
spending some days with her aunt and
family.—The officers of the Salvation
Army here have received marching or-
ders, and will farewell next .Sunday.
Captain Hunter will be removed to the
United States, and Lieutenant Card has
been asked to go to India to engage in
the work there. They are both faithful
and efficient officers, and untiring in
their duties for the benefit of the corps.
Captain Hunter has been a good friend
and leader, and the soldiers greatly re-
gret his removal. -2 --Messrs. James and
Joseph Collie, of Houghton county,
Michigan, who were called here on ac -
Count of the illness of their brother, the
late Mr. John Collie, left this week to
return to their homes.—A cricket club
has been organized in town with the fol-
lowing staff of officers : President, F.
Holmeeted; Vice -President, fleltPunch-
ard ; Second Vice-Preaident, John Lyon;
Treasurer, Robert Wilson; Secretary,
R. S. Hays; Committee of Manage-
ment, T. F. Coleman, J. S. Roberts, R.
Deem, Alex. Wilson and W. 0. Reid.—
The Salvation Army officers and some of
the private soldiers went to London on
Saturday to attend the meetings of
Commissioner Booth -Tucker and the
other officers from India, all of whom
are acquainted with Captain (Miss Susie)
Copp, daughter of Mr. Wm. Copp, of
this town. They report her one of the
most efficient and devoted missionaries
in India.—Dr. Kobayashi, the Japanese
delegate, had a very kood audience in
the Methodist church on Thursday even-
ing last week. His address was deliver-
ed in a fltient and accurate style, al-
though his English is somewhat tinged
with foreign accent. His ideas were
keen and sensible.—We are pleased to
report that Mrs. M. Thompson and. her
daughter, Miss Thompson, have quite
recovered from their recent illness.—
Miss Stevenson ham opened a fancy
goods store on Main street, in the build-
ing formerly used as an express office.
Having had considerable experience in
this line she will no doubt do well.—
Mr. A. McDonald, formerly of Egmond-
ville, but latterly of Sault Ste Marie,
is at present visiting friends and ac-
quaintances in town.—Mr. G. F. Bel-
den, dentist, of this town, attended
convocation at Toronto University last
week, and had the degree of dector of
dental surgery conferred on him.—Mr.
John Brigham, of Toronto, is here - at
present, and his old friends are pleased
to see him looking well.—Mrs. James
Richmond, of Washington, who has been
the guest of her brother, Mr. Andrew
Young, left for her home on Thursday.
_-2Mr. Andrew Little and his mother
left for Manitoba on Tuesday.—Keep in
mind the foot ball match to -morrow
afternoon between the Scots of Toronto
and the Hurons of Seaforth.—The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
will meet next Wednesday afternoon at
4.30 p. m. in the usual place. — Hon.
James Young, of Galt; John D.Moore,
M. P.P., of North Dumfries; John King,
Q.C.,Berlin ; James Livingston, M. P.,
Baden, and George H. Wilson, Bank of
Montreal, Toronto, were amongst those
from a distance who attended the
funeral of the late John Collie, at Eg-
m ondville.
VICTORIOUS. —Our Fire Brigade, of
which Seaforth has just reason to be
proud, returned from the Galt Carnival
last Saturday morning covered with
honor, having won two first prizes and
one third prize. The hose reel race of
200 yards to a hydrant, attach and lay
300 feet of hose, take out a third length,
replace with the last length and attach
the nozzle, was accomplished in the in-
credibly short time of one minute and
twenty-four seconds,five seconds quicker
than the next best company. They also
won first prize in the hose reel race of
400 yards, time 59 seconds. The hook
and ladder department took third place
in a race of 300 yards. There were in
all six competing companies, so that
Seaforth brigade had considerable mus-
cle to strive against, and deserve com-
mendation accordingly. They. were
met at the station on their return by
the brass band and a large number of
citizens and were heartily cheered and
presented with a welcome motto. They
then formed In procession and, preceded
by the band playing lively airs, marched
up Main street and down;again as far as
Mr. Counter's jewellery, store, where
they left their silver trophies to be in
.spected by the public in Mr. Counter's
show window. The first prize for the
coupling race was $75 in cash ; first in
the 400 yard straightaway race, Silver
Tankard, valued at $75; and for the
hook and ladder race, 15 shirts, (adjust-
able fronts, given by patentees.) This
is a record of which the " boys " are
proud, and we think- the people of Sea -
forth should be equally elated at their'
success. For years the Seaforth Fire
Brigade have been the envy of 'compet-
ing companies at tournaments, and those
who have followed out the record are
free to concede that Seaforth has taken
more first prizes than any other com-
pany in Ontario. The crowning triumph
was at the tournament of 1888 at Sarnia,
when our boys won the International
hose reel race, and broke the world's
record for time. Then again the con-
querors came( out heroes the next year
at Mount Clemens, in Michigan, in the
International contest, and this year win
trophy and renown. The wish of every
good citizen will be that our boys shall
continue "conquering and to conquer."
The Brigade speak in the highest terms
of the courtesy shewn them by the peo-
ple of Galt, the hospitality being of so
generous a nature as to call forth the
unanimous decision that Galt is par
excellence the town for strangers to
visit.
McKillop.
OBITUARY. —A very sudden death oc-
curred on lot 1, concession 7, this town-
ship, a few days. ago. Mr. Roderick
McRae, an aged resident, received the
hasty summons on this occasion. He
had been a strong, robust man all his
life until about three years ago when he
had a severe attack of rheumatism, and
from which he has since suffered con-
siderably. About ten days ago he had a,
worse attack than usual, but was still
able to work around. Last Friday
night he retired to bed in his usual
health, and in a few moments he was
dead. Mr. McRae was a carpenter by
trade. He was born in Glengarry in
1819, and moved to McKillop in 1868.
He has lived on the farm where he died
for twenty years. He leaves a widow,
7 sons and 3 daughters. Three boys
are in British Columbia, one in London,
and three on the homestead. The
daughters are Mrs. Jos. Bushfield, Me-
Killop ; Mrs. H. McIntosh, London;
and Mies Harriet at home. He was 70
years and 5 months old. The funeral
took place on Monday to the Egmond-
ville cemetery.
Zetland.
PERSONALS.—Miss Bella MoKibbon,
of Walton, and Mrs. Wm. Smith, of
Toronto, are visiting at their sister's,
Mrs. Fred Thornpson's.—Mr. George
Thompson is attending the county coun-
cil at Goderich this week.—Mise Gar-
diner, of Bluevale, is visiting at her
brother's, Mr. Wm. Gardiner.
Stanley.
MAKING A CHANGE.—Mr. Charles
Tigner, of this township, has purchased
from his brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas
Warner, a 100 acre farm in the township
of Adelaide, Middlesex county. Mr.
Tigner intends to remove to his recent
purchase next fall, and the good wishes
of his Stanley friends will accompany
him. Mr. T. Warner intends to become
a citizen of London when he retires from
the farm in Adelaide.
Blake.
Pec-Nec.—The Blake public school
will hold its annual pic-nic on Friday,
June 27th, On the lake shore, in Mr.
Wilson's grove. The public are cor-
dially invited. A good time is expected.
Both teacher and pupils will cordially
welcome all desiring to spend a pleasant
and happy day at the lake shore.
East Wawanosh.
BASE BALL.—There was a'very inter-
esting base ball match played one day
last week between the sixth line team
and the Stars of St Helen's. The latter
gaining the victory by scoring 30 runs
to 3. There were only four innings played
on account of rain. Pretty good for the
Stars.
W alton.
A Re-Ecuo.—A Milverton correspon-
dent says: Rev. W. Torrance, of Wal-
ton, having been on a visit to friends
here, preached very acceptably to a
large congregation in the Methodist
church last Sunday evening.
Wingham.
HIGH COURT OFFICERS.—At the High
Court of Canadian Foresters, held in
Kingston last week, Mr. John Neelands,
Wingha,m, was appointed High Treas-
urer, and Mr. R, Elliott, of Wingham,
one of the Executive Committee.
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Brussels.
WOOL, WOOL.—Wanted any quan-
tity of Fleece Wool, for which the very highest
market price in cash will be paid, ----Tam buying
as usual all kinds of grain. R. GRAHAM, Grain
Dealer, Brussels. May 27th, 1890. 1172.
PERSONAL. —Rev. Ghoaen Howie left
this week for Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
He is an Ontario delegate to the Inter-
national Sabbath School Convention to
be held there on the 24th inst. During
August he takes charge of the pulpit of
St. Andrews church, Perth, Ontario.
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Winthrop.
BRIEFS.—Mr. Archibald Campbell,
brother of Mrs. James Kerr' has re-
turned after spending severalmonths
in Scotland, the land of his nativity.
He looks as if the climate of the old
country agreed with him.—Mrs. Alex,
Johnson, with her little girl, and Mr.
John H. Kerr started for Manitoba On
Tuesday last to visit friends.—The
Royal Templars of this village intend
having a ,strawberry festival on the
evening of June 26th. The new church
sheds, which will then be completed,
have been secured for the occasion and
a large attendance is solicited. After
the festivities have been partaken of,
an attractive programme will be ren-
dered. An admission fee will be
charged.
Cromarty.
Pic•Nec.—The Cromarty Literary
Society will hold a pic-nic in the. Moun-
tain Grove on Wednesday, the 25th of
June. An exciting tin:L.34a expected at
the base ball match which will take
place on the pic-nic grounds early in
the afternoon, between the clubs of Ful-
lerton and Cromarty. Tea will be
served in the grove at 5 o'clock, and
there will also be an entertainment con-
sisting of music, readings and speeches.
A small admission fee will be charged.
SHEEP WORRIED. —Mr. John Worden,
near this place had several of his sheep
worried by dogs a few mornings ago.
When his hired man went to the field
in the morning the dogs were busy with
their work, and when interrupted,
showed fight. It seems as if people
will never learn to keep their dogs
housed or tied up at nights, and as a
result a great number of sheep fall a
prey to a horde of useless curs that run
at large both night and day, involving
a loss to the owners of sheep, and the
owners of the dogs get off scot free,
nearly every time.
Hibbert.
A JOLLY HOEDOWY.—Mr. John Rice,
of the 10th concession, who raised a large
frame barn last week, gave the boys a
jolly hoedown on Tuesday evening last.
The contractor, Mr. George Miller, of
Cromarty, had the new building closed
in, roofed and floored, and everything
in readiness for a "hop." As the even-
ing was fine there was an unusually large
crowd of boys, while the fair sex was
also very well represented. As soon as
the " fiddler " was announced the time
honored custom of escorting the girls to
the floor was observed in the usual way.
The process as it appeared to us is some-
thing like this : The fair ones, dressed
of course, fit to kill, and looking as be --
witching as possible, are arranged in a
circle around the room like art statues
placed on exhibition. The boys on the
outside crowd and jostle up to the door
and critically examine every face, but
no one seems able to muster -the neces-
sary courage'to make a break until after
a lot of coaxing, and when the girls are
are almost beginning to frown some
youth braces his nerves to the ordeal,
like a soldier going up to the cannon's
mouth, and with an air of triumph
bears away the object of his affection.
The bow was wielded by that renowned
player, Mr. Samuel Horton, of Lumley,
while the calling off was done in right
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royal atetIe by Messrs. Fairbairn, Mc-
Connel and others. The best of order
was kept throughout, barring the con-
duct of a few "bummers" from a dis-
tance, whose movements were somewhat
eccentric, and whose breath gave us a
faint suggestion of "bauld John Barley-
corn." The young people tripped the
light fantastic with unabated zeal un-
tilthe feathered songsters of the barnyard
from their midnight perches were
arranging their toilets preparatory to
their morning devotions,when the happy
company broke up to meet again next
time, every one pleased with the even-
ing's fun.
Kippen.
MOWER REPAIRING.—The under-
signed calls the attention of his many custo-
mers and farmers in need of their mowers re-
paired, in all lines of repairing, Or brushing new -
knives or guards or sections, to bring in their
mower3 at once. This line of trade ha in-
creased to such an extent upon myself that I
find it impossible to attend to all in a few slays.
Farmers wanting pea harvesters had better apply
to me for them, for which the best testimonials
Gan be given of the manner in which they do their
work. Warranted to work on the roughest ground
and do the work cleaner than can be done with
scythes. Parties wanting such, send in bar
with one side shoe on. THOMAS MMUS.
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RETURNED HOME.—Mise-Lizzie Blair,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
McAllister, of Fairgrove, Michigan, for
the past six months, returned home on
Friday last.
STARTLING, IF TRUE.—It is rumored
that two young ladies who left this vi-
cinity some time last year for Uncle
Sam's domains, have entered a partner-
ship which will permit them to return
only as visitors. When we receive -fuller
particulars, we will give the names.
NOTES. —A peculiar kind of Air has
been hovering a little south of Kippen
for some time past. One day last week
he took a notion to keel (er) a certain
young man over, but this young man
not being ready to take a thrashing
took to his heels. One of our young
ladies is said to be the cause of this
skirmish.—Mr. Willie McMordie and
sister, Miss M. McMordie, have gone on
a. visit to Detroit and Niagara. They
intend to be away for some time.—Mr.
John Dimsdale, of this vicinity, is build-
ing a new frame house. Mr. Alexander
McBeath has the job, and will push the
work with vigor and execution.—We
are pleased to learn that Miss Kate Mc-
Donald. is recovering from her recent
illness, and we hope to see her around
again in a few clays.
Brucefleld.
DIVINE SERVICE. —Rev. Mr. McMil-
lan'B. A. of 'Seaforth, will occupy the
pulpit of imion Church next Sabbath
morning, the evening service is with-
drawn.
WELCOME.—Mr. A. Swan, and his
daughter, Miss J. A. Swan, have re-
turned from their visit to Grey, looking
hale and hearty. We are glad to see
tnetn back.
TEMPERANCE.—The open temperance
meeting on Mitnday evening -was well
attended and the programme very ac-
ceptable. The Royal Templars should
be encouraged to continue open meet-
ings occasionally.
FORRESTER'S.—The new court of
Forrester's, lately organized here by
Mr. Grant, intend holding their meet-
ings over Mr. Hart's store. We wish
the order ever success.
GONE TO PITTSE13RG.—Rev. J. H.
Simpson, who was elected by the On-
tario Sabbath School Association, as
one of the fifty two delegates to the
International Convention held next
week, started for Pittsburg, Pennsyl-
vania, on Saturday. We wish him
a happy time and a safe return.
FOOT BALL.—The Rovers played the
Clinton Collegiate Institute foot ball
team last Friday, and suffered defeat.
They speak highly of the kindness of
the Clinton club, but were much dis-
pleased and disgusted at the conduct of
some of the Clintonian on -lookers. The
juniors. played Egmondville, not near
all juniors, on Tuesday at Egmondville,
and sustained their reputation by mak-
ing it a tie.
OBITUARY.—We are sorry to chronicle
the departure from this life of one of our
young men, Mr. Harry O'Neil, which
tcok place in Cleveland, Ohio, on the
11th inst. at his brother's tesidence. Be
had been in Alpine during the winter
months, but in the early spring went
across the lake to work with his brother.
He was not long there till he took sick,
and being bed -fast only six days he
passed quietly away of typhoid fever.
He was unconscious during the last few
days, yet at times when his faculties re-
turned he was heard to say "1 am an
Oddfellow." His brothers, William and
Frank, went over to try to get his re-
mains conveyed here, but were unable
as he had died of typhoid. So he was
buried in Cleveland cemetery on `the
13th inst. He was 26 years old, was a
general favorite with both young and
old, and when passing through here
about two months ago seemed quite
strong and robust, yet how quickly we
may lose our strength and have to go
the way of all the earth. His relatives
and near friends have the sympathy of
the community in this their sad bereave-
ment.
Heneall.
BRIEFS.—Trade is somewhat quiet in
our usually stiring village at the present
tinue—The crops, and particularly the
spring, are looking very promising
while the fruit yield will also be good,—
Mrs. Ross, of Clinton, was here this
week visititing her daughter, Mrs.W.IB.
McLean.—Miss B. Murray, of the same
town, is also here on a visit.—Miss M.
Kernigan, of the township of Colborne,
who was here on a visit, returned home
this week.—Mr. James White, one of
our village pathmasters, has already
put down a couple of good substantial
crossings and we believe intends still
further following up the good work.
There will also shortly be a good plank
sidewalk laid down from the corner of
the Post Office on King Street, across to
Queen Street, which will make a good
walk to the Methodist Church.—
Quite a number of Oddfellows, of this
village, went down to London this
week to attend. a grand ceremony held
there in connection with the Order.—
Dr. Maca.rthur, of London, was in the
village this week visiting his brother,
Mr. 3. Macarthur.—We made mention
in last week's issue that a committee
had been appointed to try and arrange
fcr a union pic-nic, and make arrange-
ments with the Railway Company for a
special train to Goderich on Tuesday,
June 24th, but it appears the committee
up to 9- a. m. Thursday morning have
not arranged anything definite with the
company. This being the case, we are
E. McFAUL
Is now offering the Balance of this
Season's Purchases at
Reduced Prices for Cash.
EM BRO I DERI ES
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRIM;
DRESS GOODS
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRICE8
PARASOLS
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRICK
MILLINERY
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRICES
PRINTS & SATEENS
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRICES
BOYS' SUIT'S
(TO CLEAR)
AT REDUCED PRICES
CARPETS
There are yet a few ends which will be
Cleared at WHOLESALE PRICES.
Oar Bring your Cash and secure the
best of what is going from our BAlt-
G-AIN COUNTERS.
E. McFAUL,
SEAFORTEL
unable to say whether the pie-nia wiil
be held as proposed or not, but as the
committee are waiting to hear further
from the company, we hope the pie-nie
may yet be Leld.
Zurich.
D. S. FAUST is Still receiving Door
and Window Screens. Get your doors and ida.
dowe protected in titne before the files get is
your house. 1176.2
Acononaor.—An accident, which miglit
have proved fatal, occurred last Frithey
at Mr. David Stekk's funeral. Mr. J.
Johnston had his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Solden in the buggy to go to the cote.
tery with the procession. A number
of teams were in front of him when s
crush occurred, caused by some one
breaking into the procession. Mr.
'Johnston's horse became frightened and
turned clear around, upsetting the h
and throwing oat both occupants.
Solden received a severe shock, but we
are pleased to say she is recovering And
able to be around. Mr. Johnston et
-
caped without injury.
BRIEFLETS. —Mrs. D. S. Faust and
son Alfred arrived home from their
visiting trip to Michigan a few days
ago, also Miss Gertha Webs. came home
the same time. They enjoyed their
trip very much. ---Miss Bella Wilson At.
tended the funeral of her sister in Cen-
tralia a few days ago.—A. T. Roth,
tailor, has returned from- a trip to Lis-
towel, where he was *Siting relative,
for a few daya —DivisioCourt was held,
in Peine's° hall last Wed esday, Judge
Doyle presiding. There was only one
case and that case was over in a very
short time, The world must be getting
better.—Statute labor has begun, milk-
ing things lively on the streets.—Rett
S. N. Moyer left laet Monday for Dash-
wood.—F. Hess, reeve, and H. Her
rock, deputy -reeve, left for Goderielt
last Tuesday to attend the county COW
cil, which waa postponed two mete
ago on account of the elections.—Mr.
H. Heppe], of Berlin, has been here le
few days looking after his bustness. He -
left for home again this week.—Mra
George Baker, of Brussels, is here yisre
ing her mother and other relatives. --
Zurich public school pie -elle will be held:
in Taylor's grove to -day. A good filo
is expected. Each scholar sports area
badge marked "Public School upward -
and downward."
Wroxeter.
ALMOST A. CATASTROPHE.—While Mr
John Griffith's barn was being enlergeft'
and raised last week, a heavy unsupport-
ed bent toppled over and fell upon the
workers beneath it, Fortunately etli
four were injured, and those but slight.
ly. Mr. Robert Ireland and Mr. hilif
Sanderson being among the number.
THE CROPS. —Prospects for the crops -
are 86 far exceedingly good, but in the
face of the eleventh hour disappoint`
went last year, confident predictions ent
unwise. Hay will apparently bass howl
crop, unless something now unforeseen
happens within the next two weeks.
Most of the fall wheat is looking wells
and the spring grains are all promising
big returnee which, it is to be herat
will be realized when harvest time
conies. A feature of animal life thie
year seems to be the unusually lerge
numbers of birds, such as robins, black-
birds, &a, to be seen.
DOMINION DAY.—The anniversary ef
Confederation will be celebrated here le
our usual gala way. There will be eali-
thumpians, it base ball tournament for
senior and junior clubs, athletic sport,'
&c. Large money prizes are being,
-offered in all the competitions. A gooi
brass band will be in attendance, ana
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pleasure bent will find it to their 111.
Dominion
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