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Some of the fair sex went along the beac4.hunting pretty stones and shells; othutia took off -their shoes and tried who could wade out the farthest in the lake without wetting their clothes. In the after -noon when the lake got calmer a row boat CAMS down the lake and the boatmen in charge were kept busy most of the afternoon. As the breakers rolled :pretty heavy on the beach, a good many got a wetting and we saw more than one white dress that was not white. When the sun began to decline in the west tea -was again served .by the ladies, the tables as before fairly groaning under the weight of the good things, and to Which all seemed to do ample justice. After tea the picnickers started for 'some seemingly well pleased. with their day's outing, the horses apparently as anxious to show their mettle as the pleasure seekers were to get home. .ELeneall. BR1EFS.—Haying is the order of the day •now`and the crop is very heavy in this neighborhood.—Our public school closed =Friday last and the scholars are now revelling in their holidays while we vil- lagers look forward to our Civic Holiday which no doubt will shortly be appoint- ed.—Miss Ada MoGreen, daughter of Mr. John McGreen, of the township of Hey,and who is engaged as public school teacher at Plattsville is home Spending her vacation.—The Misses J. Govenlock and T. Johnston the lady teachers of ° this section have also returned home to .spend their vacation.—Mr. G. C. Petty, of the firm of Petty Bros., has recently purchased a very fine Heintzman Piano -through the Seaforth agent of the Efeintzman firm, we believe the instru- ment is an a No. 1 in every respect. -- Miss M. Norris, of Wingham, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. J. T. Wren and Mrs. L. Harold, of this place.—Mr. and Mrs, -James White are in Detroit this week visiting their daughter, Mrs. McLeod. -- Miss Davis, of Aylmer, has been spend- ing a few days with her brother, Mr. W. C. Davis, grocer, of this village.— Mr. and Mrs. R. Coad and family re- turned home last week from Detroit, where they had been visiting, feeling much pleased with and benefitted by their trip.—Mr. John Wood, of the township of Tuckersmith, is this week in the neighborhood of Duluth and Apostle Islands visiting old friends among W120111 he once lived.—The Rev. J. S. Henderson, of 'Carmel Presbyterian church, will preach his regular quarterly sermon to the young people on Sabbath evening first, July 13th, subject "Re- bellious Absalom."—Rev. E. A. Fear, who preached with much acceptance on the Hensall North Circuit during the peat 3 years and who was riff earnest faithful and successful worker in the Master's Vineyard, was at the last meet- ing of Conference, appointed to the charge of the Nile congregation, where • the best wishes of his many friends follow him. Rev. Mr. Irvine, late of Nile, is successor to Mr. Fear and we believe he was held in high esteem by hia Mae charge.—Miss A. Murdoch is this week visiting relatives in St Marys. —Mr. James Coxworth, of the Centen- nial House, is greatly improving and enhancing the value of his property by putting a good foundation under the main part of . the bonding and making other improvements.—Trade is very quiet here at present owing to the farmers all being so busily engaged.— A grand union picnic of all the village Sabbath schools was held on Thursday, June 26th, in Mr. J. Gilchrist's fine woods adjoining the village. At an early hour in the afternoon all the scholars and teachers of the schools met at the Presbyterian church, and forming in procession,with banners flying, marched to the grounds, singing hymns as they went. Arriving there all proceeded to make the afternoon one of mutual enjoy- ment, and with swings, games, tugs of war and other innocent and manly sports, the hours glided swiftly and pleasantly by, and when the evening shades closed in and a move was made for home, all felt that they had indeed spent an enjoyable time, and that union was not only strength, but pleasure it- self.—Mrs. A. Weseloh, who has been in Berlin for the past month on a visit, has returned home. Efills green. NOTES. —Mise Martha Forrest is this week in Clinton writing on Third Class teacherscertificates examination, as also are W. Hagan, Thomas Jarrott and George Foster. We wish them all suc- cess and expect they will feel very maximal till the returns come in.—Mr. Colin Smith had a good bee last Friday having get about 30 cords of wood teamed. •Colin knows Low to treat the boys to get the work out of them.—Our Orange Lodge is now practising for the ath, to be held in Clinton. They have secured the services of Mr. John Max- well for drummer and John knows how to handle the sticks to perfection.—Mr. John G. Troyer's house is now nearing completion and when finished will be one of the nicest on the townline. Tuckersmith. PLOWING BE.—Mr. S. Cluff, who recently purchased and moved on to the Kyle farm on the 6th concession, had a plowing bee on Thirsday of last week. .fhere were 20 teams at work, and they plowed 25 acres of summer -fallow. Thie will give Mr. Cluff a good start with his surnraer's work, and he asks us to ex- press his sincere thank a to his new neighbors and friends for their kind and neighborly act. The plowmen were very hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Cluff. ENTERTAINMENT.—A very successful literary and musical entertainment was held in No. 1 school house on Friday evening, 4th inst. Ever since the meet- ings closed last spring, the young folks - had been looking forward to this as a great coming event and on Friday even ing their fondest hopes were realized, _ as everything went off like a marriage bell. Shortly after eight o'clock the school Was filled to its utmost capacity and Mr. Henry Horton was called to the chair, which he filled in his usual pleasant manner, adding much to the enjoyment of the evening. Among the beat features of the entertainment might be mentioned the songe of Messrs. Scott Enid Money. Mr. Money is a profes- tional actor and the rendering of his various character songs fairly brought down the house. Mr. Scott comes from Glatigave and delighted the audience THE HURON EXPOSITOR. with several good old Soottieh airs. The harmonica selection by Messrs. Wood, Ingram, Beatty and McConnell was well received. The veteran wield- ers of the "bow" Horton and Stacey, sent the blood tingling to the very toes of all, and to keep the feet still during their performance was an utter impos- sibility. The dialogues and recitations were all of a very high order and showed both training and ability on the part of the performers. Great credit is due Mr. Beatty and the young people of the section for the zeal with which they worked and the excellence of the programme they presented. After pay- ing all expenses the- committee' have over $21 to the good, with - which ' they intend to purchase a bell for the School house. Kippen. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. —Much sympathy is felt for our genial and enterprising neighbor, Mr. Taylor, on account of the heavy lose he has suffered through the. death of his best imported stallihre— Mr. Weismiller still continues to give the highest price for eggs. The duties not besting been put on yet.—Our schools have now closed for the holidays, and teachers and scholars will enjoy them- selves this hot weather.—Haying is about over now and fall wheat will be ready to cut in about a week. The prospects look good for a heavy harvest. —Judging from the number of mowers and reapers standing around T. Mettle' shop to be repaired one would thin* he kept a foundry, but he is a good Work- man and people know where the Y ean get the best job done. PERSONALS. —Mr. W. C. MeMordie, who has been visiting friends herel for some time, left on Monday for Chidago. —Mr. Thomas McGregor, accompanied by his niece, Miss Rosie lidcGregor; left toba We M r. this week for a trip through Mani and the North West Territory. wish them a pleasant holiday.— John Mehl urtrie has returned from his trip to the Old Country, looking well after the voyage.—Mrs. Deichert, of New Hamburg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Weismillea—Master Sidney Weis - miller is home for the holidays.--Ve are pleased to see our genial miller, IMr. J. MeNevin, able to be about again after a severe illness.—Rev. S. Acheson tended the Presbytery meeting at G rich on Tuesday. at- de - Wroxeter. A DASTARDLY ACTION. —The meanest theft on record was committed a short time ago when the money box of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Soeietyl of the Presbyterian Church, was robbed 4 its contents, amounting to some dollars. It is thought that petty abstraotins have been niade at intervals for s me time past, but the thief proving bolder, a week ago confiscated the entire s'um in the box. The money reached the heathen, no doubt, but not those it as intended for. A HEAVY Loss.—Mrde Samuel 1- ker, of this place, on Thursday morni • g of last week,dropped a parcel containi • g $342,in bills, and a promiaory note p y - able to herself for $600. Mrs. Wal er was going from her own house to r. Marks' store, and on discovering •er lose, immediately retraced her ate s, but with no effect. A reward is offer d for the retnrn of the valuables, but o far Mrs. Walker has heard nothing of them. The citizens sympathize with h r in her loss. \ SERMON TO ORANGEMEN. -00 Strad y afternoon last the Orangemen aid Young Britons, of this neighborhood, gathered in force at the town hall, and marched in procession to the Engliiih Church,where Rev. Mr. Wright preach- ed an excellent sermon. The visiting brethren were from Gorrie, Fordwich, Orangehill and Belmorei and with the local Orangemen in line, regalia arid sashes in full display, made a fine pro- cession, and one calculated to impress the minds of beholders. The Orange contingent from here will celebrate the 12th at Harriston. TEMPERANCE REVIVAL. — Mr. and Mrs. Bernan, of the Royal Tempters of Temperance, are holding a series of meetings here with a view to revive the temperance sentiment of the place, and organize a council of the body they re- present. Their meetings, including one on Sunday evening, have been well at- tended, and as a number have expressed their willingness to join the order, it probable that a branch will be organ z- ed before Mr. Beman's departure. Tie hne singing of Mr. and Mrs. Beman is much appreciated. Chiselhurst. BRIEFS.—Miss Drover who has been attenting Seaforth Collegiate Institu' is home for the holidays.—Mr. James Morrison has been appointed superih- tendent, and Wm. Craig librarian of the Presbyterian Sunday School.—The far- mers of this vicinity are busy haying, it being an extra crop.—Fall wheat has been somewhat damaged by being lodged,—Mr. George Fitzgerald, who is practising with Mr. Sweet, V. S., Of Exeter, is home for his vacation.—The Chiselhurst foot ball team met and play- ed the Eden team at Elimville pic-nic on the lst. Three of the Chiselhurst regular players were unable to attend therefore they were obliged to play a defensive game. As they were late in starting the time agreed upon was one hour. During the first half the Eden boys scored one goal. In the latter half the ball remained most of the time at the Eden goal yet no goals were scored. Shortly after 8 o'clock time was called leaving Eden victorious by 1 to 0. They will play after harvest again. Mr. L. Parish acted as Referee. Leadbm7. GOOD STOCK.—WO are pleased to re- port that our enterprising and progres- sive neighbor, Mr. J. T. MeNamera,has introduced a very fine and highly -bred Holstein Friesian bull which he pur- chased from the noted herd of the Messrs. Bollert Bros., of Cassel, Ontario, This is a valuable acquiisition for theim- provement of our cattle. This breed is deservedly becoming very popular throughout this country and' is making rapid strides to the front. As milk and butter producers they are unequalled, and with these are combined beefing qualities of a very high order. We trust that our friends will make the best use of this opportunity to improve their stock and encourage Mr. McNamara in his enterprise. NOTES.—Dr. McKibbon, of Michigan, and Rev. Mr. litici(ibbontl of Tees - water, were visiting relative's' in Lead - bury and Walton, on Dominion Day.— Mr. MeGavin has erected a large ba' on his farm a short distance weat fro Leadbury.—A great number from th section intend going to Clinton on t 12th of July. They anticipate having grand time there.—A large swarm bees came and clusteredon a tree in th orchard of Mr. .° J. J. Irvine hne da lately. They were, taken doivn an safely housed, and have beenindu triously at work ever since.—Many o the farmers commenced cuttir* thei hay last week. The crop is abeve th average, and all that is needed is fine dry weather to get it secured in goo order.—The school picnics held; in thi section lately have been both pileasan and interesting and should be ' encour- aged as they are beneficial to our young people. I rn the morning and had gone into the n; country and was taken sick before noon. The doctor was sent for and pronounced J e the sickness a case of poisoning ,and a cotkid not trace it to any other cause ex - of eept the meat, which be said was e tainted. Remedies Were administered. y and the following day the family were d all right again. a- —Miss Hamilton daughter of Rev. f Robt. Hamilton, Hamilton, received ✓ the proficiency medal in the junior year, ei- at the examinations in connection with , the Brantford Ladies' College, Miss d Mitchell, of Atwood,seoured the Alumni a Scholarship. t —Mr. A. J. Ferguson, son of the former publisher of the Listowel Banner, has been promoted to an important posi- tion, that of electrician of the Wabash ' telegraph system. Mr. Ferguson will be located in Moberly, where he will have charge of the entire wire system of the Wabash. —In the death of Mr. .Anderson Me- Whortee,whioh event occurred on the25 of June, St. Marys loses its only color- ed citrzen.He lived in the town for marry years, having esoaped from slavery and came to Canada previous to emancipa- tion. Deceased was an -honorable man . and respected by all who knew him. Big Storm on Tuesday. Uxbridge, July 8.—The heaviest thunderstorm ever known in this section s.b1 dam- iiassed over this town between 2ic and 3 o'clock to -day, doing consider age. Mr. Daniel Munroe, living near the eastern -part of the town, waslin the cellar, accompanied by his wife churning at the time. Re. was struck by light- ning and instantly killed. He was one of our most prosperous farmers, and was married last fall. The lightning also struck the house of Mr. A, Spar, hard- ware nierchant, on the west side of the town, completely knocking down the chimney, tearing off shingles, and even the sheeting. It also eet fire to the tele- phone office, but the lady attendant, Miss Hamilton, being on hand, pluckily poured pitcher after pitcher of water on the flames till they were subdued. The storm was accompanied by heavy rain and light hail, and only lasted a short time. During the stoma lightning struck the barn of Joseph Watson, in the township of Reach,' about five miles from here, killinghis hired n an, Norman David- son, an seriously injuring Davidson's brother, ho stood beside him. It set fire to tbuilding, which was liirned, together with eleven head of thoroughe i bred young cattle. The damage s about $4,000 and there is no insurance.i , Cartwright, July 8.—A heavy thun- derstorm passed over our little town this afternoon, accompanied by the severest hailstorm ever known here. Some of the hailstones were said to be eight inches in circumference. It 'made short work of the glass in churohes and dwellings. , Sr. Jc,ass, Que., July 8--A heavy thunderstorm set in this afternoon about 3:30 and continued for some time, up- rooting treee and playing ha'voc with telephone wires, poles, etc. A young man named Gadbois, in attempting to cut out the telephone instrument, was struck in the face by lightning and slightly injured. i - PETERBOR0', July 8.—The thunder and wind storm did little damage' in town beyond the lightning, destroying some trees in the park and the wind blowing down the walls of the Hamilton machinery works, left standing by the late fire. At Keefe, near town, the new Presbyterian Church was partly unroofed, the wind taking the north- west corner clean out and lifting it over the .building. Several persons were stunned by lightning and a few animals killed. Ottawa, July 8.—Shortly after 1.30 to -day an unusually heavy thunder- storm .broke ovor the city. The rain descended for a time like a cloud bent, while the vivid lightning, closely fol- lowed by peals showed that the city waS ahnost in the centre of the storm. As far -as can be ascertained no place was struck, but many were afipalled at the intensity of the storm. Perth Items. —A Dominion day picnic at Boy's church, Fullerton, netted the suin of $70. —The Catholic pic-nic at Kinkora on on Dominion Day proved a "comPlete success. Nearly $900 was taken in, —Mr. William Hogg, of near. Avon - ton, and one of the pioneers of that sec- tion, died on the 23rd ult. — Mr. and Mrs. Flagg, with a number of friends left Mitchell, Saturday for a month's stay at Grimsby Camp, —The abutments for the new Fuller ton bridge are rapidly approaching Com pletion., and soon will be ready for the new iron top. — At the recent examinations in To ronto Miss M. D. Eby, daughter of Dr. Eby, Sebringville, successfully wrote for a first class grade B. certificate. —Mrs. John Kelly, a resident of Ellice and Logan townships since 1861 died on the 20th ult., having attained her 82nd fear. —A horse tied opposite Messrs. White & May's store, St. Marys devoured a number of straw hats whiel were on ex- hibition outside the door. —Mr. George McGormen, son of Mr. T. McGormen, of Mornington'haaob- tained the second scholership in medi- cine, in his third year at the Toronto University. " —Rev. D. Rogers, of Atwood, attend- ed the Moorefield camp meeting and de- livered a temperance address to a large audience. About 3,000 people atterad- ed the services 011 Sabbath 29th ult. I —Miss Harrison, daughter of Dr. Harrison, of Neepawa, Man.; who is 1st - tending a ladies' college in Ontario, , is staying with her relatives in St. Marys during the holidays. —The Loretto Academy for yoJng . ladies, at Stratford, closed for the term on Thursday 27th ult. There was a very large attendance of visitors at the closing exercises. —From a large number of applicaots the St. Marys Collegiate Institute Boerd have selected Mr; W. C.Ferguson, B.A., of Uxbridge, as Modern and English master in the Institute, at a salary of $900 per annum. —The other night son -le miscreants en- tered the bake house of W. H. & Fred Davis, Mitchell, and spoiled the spoege of a large batch Of bread by putting; a quantity of creana-of-tartar in it. The whole batch had to be thrown out. i —The Mitchell Recorder says: On Saturday last Mr. John Farrow piir- chased a roast.of beef and had it cooked that day for Sunday's dinner. The family partook of the roaat on Sunday and found it all right, they also had it for dinner Monday and although the weather had been extremely 'close and hot they didnot notice at their Mon- day's dinner that the meat was in may way tainted. Shortly after dinner,how- ever, the whole family took sick with vomiting. Those who were at schpol had to leave for home, but were- prim- trated on the sidewalk by the way. Mr. Farrow had eaten some of the meat iu Local Notice's. AGENTS WANTED. -11 you want to make money, take hold and sell our choice Nursery stock. Now is the time, write us at once for terms. MAY BROTHERS), Nurserymen, Rochester, N. 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Address—The Canadian Queen, Toronto, Ont. 1177-6 THE MARKETS. _ SNAFoaTH, July 10th, 1890 Fall Wheat per bushel..... ... .. 0 93 to 0 96 Spring Wheat per bushel.... .• .. 0 93 to 0 96 Oats per bushel 0 37 to 0 88 Peas per bushel 0 55 to Barley per bushel 0 40 to Butter, No. 1, loose.... .. .. 0 12 to Butter, tub 0 13 So RE§ 0 11 to Flour, per 100 lbs 2 75 to Hay per ton 6 00 to Hides per 100 lbs 3 00 to Lamb Skins, each 0 86 to Pelts. 0 20 to Wool 0 21 to Potatoes per bushel, 0 40 to Salt (retail) per barrel.. .... 1 26 to Wood per oord (long) 2 50 to Wood per cord (short) 1 50 to Ai" Per bag 0 90 to Clover Seed 3 76 to Timothy Seed 1 75 to Pork, per 100 !Ds 575 to • 0 56 0 42 O 12 O 14 011 300 600 4 60 O 40 O 30 O 22 050 125 800 200 1 00 400 225 600 Warm!, July 10, 1890 Fall Wheat per bushel. 0 93 to $0 95 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 93 to 0 95 Oats per bushel ..... 0 37 to 0 38 Harley per ...... 0 40 to 0 40 Peas per bushel Butter Eggs Hay per ton Potatoes per bushel,' Hides per 100 lbs ' Cordwood ' 3 00 to 3 00 Wool per lb . 0 20 to 0 22 Pork, per 100 /be 5 00 to 550 0 64 to 055 0 12 to 0 13 O 10 to 0 11. 5 00 to 700 O 40 to 0.50 8 00 to 400 Toaenrro, July 10.—Fall wheat, $0.96 to $0.98 ; spring, $0.94 to *0.95; oats, 42o to 44o; peas, 590 to 600; barley, 50c to 57c; hay, per ton, $8.0010 *12.00; butter, 180 to 20o; potatoes, per bag $0.70 to 60.75; ego', per dos., 150 to 17e; dressed hogs, per cwt., $6.00 to $6.50. LIVERPOOL, — Spring wheat, s 2d • red winter, 71100d ; California No. 1, 7s 3d California No. 2, Os 00d; oats, Os 00d ; bMIey, Os Od ; peas, 6s 61d, pork, 64803d ; oheeae, 431 06d. Horse Markets.- MONTIMAL, July 8th.—There is still consider- able business doing n the way of purchasing horT3es for the American market, and during the past week the shipments from here to the United States were, 137 horses, costing here $9,671.50, or an average of $11L17 each. But by deducting three fast horses, which cost $1,150, from the others it would leave the average of the rest $101.44 each. The highest priced large lot were 20 horses which cost $2,290, and the lowest priced lot were 18 horses, which cost $1,610. Dairy Markets, TORONTO, July* 9th—Butter—Receipts were fair and the market was barely steady. The range of prices was the same, 12c to 15c for med- ium to choice sweet tubs. Most of the sales were made /it 18c to 140. A lot of selected old sold to the local trade at 8c in tubs. We quote : Butter,—Creaineries per pound, 19c to 21c Re- frigerator rolls,13c to 16c; dairy tubs, 12c to 15c ; old. tubs, 4c to 7c. Cheese,—New, 9c to 91c. Eggs,—The market is steady, with offerings liberal. Sales generally at 13c per dozen. MoNeemee, July 8th.—Chcese,--There appear- ed to be little or no movement in cheese on this market this morning and values as heretofore are about 81c to 9e for finest colored; 8c 8 for fair to fine white. Butter.—Dull and un- changed. We quote to -day as follows :—Creara- ery, 18c to 181c ; Townships, 14e to 170 ; West- ern, 14c to 15c. Eggs.—There is very littledoing at 12c to 1210. Benue° ---July 7th,—The cheese sales to -day were :—Marshfield, 1,830 boxes, at 81c; Clover - field, 2,300 boxee, at 810; total, 4,130 boxes. Lima; FALLS, N. Y., July 71h.—Transactions, 11 lots at 7}c, 54 lots at 710, 34 lots at 71c, 4 lots at private trade, 11 lots commission: total, 8,834 boxes. The sales of farm dairy cheese amounted ' to 1,040 boxes and the prices are 7s to 71e, with the bulk at 710. Butter.—Thirty-five packages of creamery butter sold at 15c, and 14 packages of dairy butter at 15c to 17e. UTICA, N. Y., July 7th.—Transactions: 5 lois, 550 boxes, 71,c ; 6 lots, 601 boxes, 71c; 87 lots, 9,192 boxes, 7/c ; 38 lots, 3,476 boxes, 71c ; 42 lots, 3,838 boxes, 80; 1 lot, 250 boxes, 81c; 2 lots, 200 boxes, p. t. ; 11 lots, 909 boxes com- mission ; total, 191 lots, 19,016 boxes ; ruling price, 7/c. Transactions same date last year aggregated 20,770 boxes, ruling price 71c. BELLEVILLE, July 8th.—Offerings at the Cheese Board to -day were 3,562 boxes ; sales, 797 boxes at 810: 258 boxes at 810. IriouitsoLe, July 8th.—At the cheeee market. held here to -day 23 factories bearded 6,900 cheese, last part of June moire Wiry little business wee transacted. Sakes sepooted as fol- lows :-830 at /31c ; 700 at 81c. Live Stock Markel'. MONTREAL, July 8th.—Trade was active with a brisk demand for the best cattle, and Most, sold at from5c to 51c per pound; pretty gpal grass-fed steers and dry cows sold at about /a. do., with common dry cows at about $30 each cs 310 per pound. A few thrifty young cattle were bought at about 4c per peund,'to ship to Britain as stockers. Three car loads of ranch cattle from Maple Creek, North West Territory, arrived last night at the Canadian Pacific Railway stock- yards. They are in very fair condition consider- ing that they had to hustle for their feed alllast winter, having received no hay or other food during the most severe weather. Calves were in demand at from $3 th $9, according to size and condition. Mutton critters were in better de- mand and brought higher prices than on Thurs- day, as the sepply was much smaller than on that day, but the shippers continue to pay only about 4c per pound, or from. $5 to $6 each for suitable sheep. Lambs sell in lots at from $3 to $3.50 each for good ones, and about $2.50 each for common Iambs. Fat hogs are rather duller of sale and bring from 41c to 410 per pound, for large lots of mixed hogs, but choice small pigs bring nearly 6c per poutad. Borneo, July 8th.—Cattle.—Sales of extra. keen, $4.25 to *4.50; choice, 1,350 to 1,460 lbs., $C15 to $4.20; good, 1,200 to 1,320 pounds, $4.10 to $4.20 ; good, 1,050 to 1,175 pounds, $3.85 to *4; light butchers' 900 to 1,025 pounds, $3.35 to *3.60; fat cows and heifers, $2.75 to 18.25; common to grad cows, 81.76 $0.50. sales ot good to choice stockers, $2.90 to 18.25 feeders, 13-20 to Pm; yearlings, 82 to 82.50; cows and springers, mostly selling at $26 te, i35per head Extra, $89 to 840; eta* to good butchers' bulls, $2 to *2.50; extra heavy, $2.50 to 82.90; Veal, $8.50 to 85.25; grass &Ives at from $2 to $3125. Export Sheep—Cboice to extra, 95 to 105- 11ns., $5.25 to 65,50: do, 85 to 90140., th $5.251;- do, 70 to 80 lbs., $4.:25 to $4.75. Culls and comtnon —Thin sheep, $2.75 to 84; yearling iambs, $4.25 to 85.50; spring Jambe, $6.50 to $7. Hogs—The best york weights sold at $4.20 with good light lots 84.15; medium weights bringing $4.15 to $4.20, mostly the latter figures. Pigs and light weights, if fat, sold at $3.90 to $4. illtravearoob, July 8.—The market this week re- flects some improvement, and prices have ad- vanced about ic per lb. all round, beat steers be- ing quoted at 12 to 121c. The better state of trade is due in some measure to a falling off in receipts, although supplies are yet anything but small. The demand, which last week was very dull, is now steady, and with this there are fair receipts of Canadian and United States cattle and fair general supplies. The following were to -day's quotations, being calculated at $4.80 to the (sinking the offal) : Finest steers, 12 to 12c; good to choice, 111 to 120; poor to medium, 101 to 110; inferior and bulls, 8 to 10C. TORONTO, July 9th.—Cattle.—A few Iota of choioe stall -fed cattle brought $4.80 per cwt. Most of the grassers that are coming in at pres- ent are only fit for stock, as they are very thin and poor, and the prices they fetch are low. Among the sales worth quoting to day were the following :—A lot of 27 head, averaging $00 lbs., sold at 4o per pound; a lotof 11, averaging 970 pounds, sold at 41c per pound; a lot of six aver- aging 900 pounds, sold at $35 each; n lot of four averaging 925 pounds, sold at 4c per pound ; lot of three, averaging 750 pounds, sold at 32e per pound; a lot of 20 head, ea eraging 800 lbs., sold at 34e per pound; a lot of 14 head, aver- aging 850 lbs., sold at $3.55 per cwt. •, a lot of 20, averaging 1,070 lbs., sold at $4.30 per cwt. Sheep and Lambs.—Both are active, firm and wanted. Lambs aold well at from $4.50 to $4.75 per head. Sheep sold at from $5 to $6 each; the supply was small ; about 350 export sheep sold at about these fig-ures. Both sheep and lambs are sure to be in steadily increasing demand from now. Lambs were in very goeol demand at as high as $5 each for extra fine, which was a good price considering their weight. A bunch of 32 sold at $4.75 each; a bunch of 30 sold at $4.85 each; a bunch of 20 sold at $4.75 each; and a bunch of 20 sold at $4.50 each. Hogs.—Good light fat hogs are wanted at $5.25 per cwt.: stores are wanted at $4.76. Light fat were in good demand at $5.25 per cwt. All sold readily to -day. Births. KNOX.—In 11111ett, near Harlock, on the 20th June, the wife of Mr. George Knox, of a son. WR1GHT.—I11 Seaforth, on the 7th inst., the wife of Mr. James Wright, John Street, of a SOIL HODGINS.—In Biddulph, cn the 261h ult., the wife of Mr. William Hodgins, of twins—both boys. EASTEB,BROOK.—Tn Exeter, on the 2nd inst., the wife of Mr. George FAsterbrook, of 9, daughter. BROWN.—In Hullett, on the 24th of June, the wife of Mr. Robert Brown, of -a daughter. TIPLADY.—In Tuokeramith, on the 26th June, the wife of Mr. Ralph Tiplady, of a daughter. • Marriages. CANTELON—HOLMES.—At the residence of the bride's mother, Hohneeville'on the 2nd inst., by the Rev. H. Diehl, Mi-.. Peter Cante- ion, Sr., Clinton, to Miss Mary Holmes, third daughter of the late Samuel Holmee. Deaths. KENNEDY.—In Seaforth, on the 7th inst., John Archibald Franklin, youngest son of H. P. Kennedy, aged 16 years, 5 months, and 12 days. McCUAIG.—At Keewatin, on the 23rd June, 1800, Nellie, beloved wife of Mr. Win. Mc- Cua.ig, and second daughter of Mr. Andrew Melcolin, of Dauphin Lake, Manitoba, for- merly of Seaforth, aged 21 years. -U-OUSE FOR SALE.—For sale. cheap, the I residence on John street at present oce cupied by Dr. Mackid. It is pleasantly situated and contains all modern conveniences. There is also a large stable, also horses, buggies, cutters, harness, robes, &c. Apply to DR. MACKID, Seaforth. 1177 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.—As Dr. Mackid is removing to the North West, the part- nership between himeelf and Dr. Bethune is diasolved on the lst of July, )890, and all Accounts due the firm must- be settled imme- diately, as they a'ill be placed in Mr. Holmsted's hands for collection. II. G. MACKID, M. D„ A. BETHUNE, M. D. Seaforth, July 2, isgo. 1177-4 PARIS GREEN! ID The bugs are on the run because we can rely on getting- Pure Paris Green at the Medical Hall, which will fix them, every time. Something new, MANDRAKE BLOOD BITTERS, the workingman's best friend, because it takes away all that tired, heavy feeling, sharpens the appe- tite and makes hard work easy. Large pint bottles, 75 cents each. It becomes at once a popular medicine with those who try it. Ask your druggist for it and take no other. V. FEAR, Druggist, SEAFORTH. AUCTION SALE ----OF VALUABLE -- Farm Property —IN THE— TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP. • UNDER the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage made by Francis Klein mai which mortgage will be produced at the Ohne of sale, there will be offered for sale by Public Auction in one lot at HAWKSHAW'S HOTEL, in the TOWN OF SEAFORTH, on Saturday, 26th day of July, '90, At two o'clock in the afternoon by Mr. Charles Hamilton, Auctioneer, Lot No. 10, in the 9th Concession of the said Township -of McKillop, containing 100 acres more or less. The pro- perty is about nine miles from Seaforth and has about 96 acres cleared. There will be a reserved bid fixed by the vendors. The purchaser shall at the time of sale pay 10 per cent. of the pur- chase money and the balance within one month thereafter, without interest or at the pur- chaser's option. A large part -of the purchase money may remain secured by a first mort- gage on the property, payable at the end of live or ten years, with interest In the meantime yearly at 61 per cent. Further particulars and conditions of sale will be made known at the time of sale and may be obtained in the mean- time from the vendor's solicitors. MeCARTHY, OSLER, HOSKIN & CREELMAN, Vendor's Solicitors, 23 Toronto St., Toronto. Dated 24th Juno, 1090. 1178-3 FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS DUNCAN & DUNCAN WILL OFFER THE ENTIRE STOCK OF Men's Ordered Clothing, Men's Readymade Clothing, Boys' and Children's ReadymadeiSuits Less than the Manufacturers' Prices. We have now on hand a larrge stock of Men's Summer Coats and Vests, which we axe prepared to sacrifice. Come and, be made cool; it won't cost you much. Black Russell Cord Coats at wholesale prices. Men's and Boy's Straw Hats at half price; they must be all sold, so call and get a bargain. Men's 4 ply Linen Collars at 10c, worth 20c. Men's Summer Underwear from 25c up. One case of Sample Under- wear to be sold from 30c up; Socks five pair for 25c. One case Men's Braces for 25c, worth. from 50c up. Men's Summer Striped Overshirts from 50c up. Men's White and Cambric Shirts at 75e; worth $1.50. Everything will be sold at a reduction. Call and examine,. we- must make room. Montreal House, Seaforth, DUNCAN & DUNCAN, The Leading Dry Goods Dealers, Seaforth, Offer the following lines of Summer stock to clear: Yet in stook sold at 7c, 9c and Yet in stock Yet in stock per yard. Yet in stock Yet in stock Yet in Yet in stock Yet in stock Yet in stock offered at ten per Yet in. stoek duction in price. Throughout the whole store a liberal discount given off the price - of all summer stock. a few lines -of light Prints, worth 10c and 12iertolie 10c per yard. a few Seersuckers, to be sold at 6c per yard. some of those pretty White Checked Muslins at 5e a few Stripe Flannelettes at 10c and 121c per. yard. a splendid line of Embroidery at 5c and 10c per yank, a line of Lisle, Taffeta and Silk Gloves, from 50 up. Hosiery at considerably reduced prices. a few Parasols to be sold at 15c, 25c, 50c and Mc. a beautiful range of fashionable Dress Goods, will be cent. off regular prices. a nice assortment of summer millinery, at a great re- _Duncan & Duncan, Seafortb CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, STRATFORD, ONT. Re -opens after Vacation on Monday, September lst, 1890. This institution has just closed the most successful rm 01 148 existence, and during the yelp - between 300 -and 400 students were enrolled. Nearly all tbe graduates of the last term have le - cured good paying positions. All young men and women who are interested in commercial work are invited to correspond with us. This is the most progressive and prosperous business training - school in Canada. it is established and conducted for the sole purpose of training young men and wn men in the principles and methods of burliness life, and it is to -day the moot successful exponent of this important work. Siff' Handsome catalogues free. W. J. EIIIOTT, Secretary. 1182 W. H. SHAW, PRINCIPAL. We Pay For This Space Because { interest to practical people. We have something to say that is of We want to reach the knowing and pro- gressive people of this vicinity. BecausePeo{ tradpe we desire to win. we of this class are the people whose Because{ The Best People are the Thinking People, They know what they want. They buy the best of goods, and it -is a pleasure to do business with them. Just now we are offering a broken line of Suits at $9, worth $14. They are manufactured by ourselves, and are a bargain worth, looking after. JACKSON BROS., CLINTON. THE FAMOUS CLOTHIERS. IMPORTANT NOTICES • MO PIG BREEDERS —The undersigned will j_ keep for the improvement of stock dur- ing this Reason a GOOD BERKSHIRE PIG, on Lot 12, Concession 17, Grey, to which a limited number of sows will be taken. Terms—$1 per sow, with the privilege of returning if necessary. A. DUNCANSON, Walton. 1178-3 "CIARM FoR SALE. —Being Lot 11, Conces• X sion C, liowick, County of Huron, con- taining 100 acres, 75 under crop, balance good hardwood bush, good frame house, bank barn and bearing onhard, 34 miles from Wroxeter station. Easy terms. Apply to WILLIAM BRYANS, Brussels Pe 0., Ont. 1178x20 NOTICE ---Any person wishing to pick ber- ries in Robert Turner's berry patch, Parr Line, Stanley, can have the privelege of doing so by paying ten cents each time for each pick- er. No person allowed in back ways into the patch. If known to do so will be punished ac- cording to law. All are invited to come past the door; no one allowed in until we get enough for our own use. ROBERT TURNER. 1177x2 ATOTICE TO BREEDERS OF GOOD STOCK. IA —The undersigned ,will keep during the season at Leadbury, a thoroughbred Holstein - Friesian bull by Lady Collins Nepthune," No. 16667, sire, " Maud Banning'Neptune," No. 5870: dam, "Lady Colin," No. 3734, milk record 85 pounds per day; butter 214 pounds In seven days. Terms. 11.60, payible on, the Int of January, 1:0.1. J. T. lioNAlas 117841 —VALUABLE -- Farm & Village Property —FOR SALE IN THE— VILLAGE OF EXETER. Tenders are invited and will be received up te Tuesday, 15th July, 1890, For the purehage of the following valuable properties, belonging to the Estate of James Pickard, Exeter. PARCEL 1.—Part farm lot 20, first concession, Usborne, containing about 20 acres. PARCEL 2.—Farm lot 19, first concession, Usborne, containing about 85 acres, splendid two storey brick house and barns thereon. PARCEL 3.—Farm lot 18, first concession, Usborne, containing about 60 acres. PARCEL 4.—Two brick stores—three storeyes high, fitted for Dry Goods, (occupied by Brame n Bros.) and Hardware and Gro- cer', -upied by J. N. Howard.) PAR( ' Village lots 4 and 6, Main street, and - • ,i two storey brick dwelling thereon. ALSO • lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Main street, Nertl., • •-•ter Mill Road, lot 10, Mil Road • lot A. Audrew street, north. Lots 78, 79 and FO. Ifnrou street, and Lot 60, Amelia street, • north. -gbest or any tender not necessarily &Wept(' Ai. Further particulars on application to Ghi E1389011..0E SAMWELL, Assignee Exeter. Jena 12t 1174-4