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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1897-02-19, Page 1, . TART It 'Ts zioxt rly Sprin howing a splendid asottnne of new conoNs SIIEETINGS PILLOW COTTONS - LINENS FLANNELETTES CANDSOME PRINTS TTY EMBROIDERIES' mou-SE kATERIALS:.. ul things in Ss GOOD frill be here next week, 41 in a very short tune ar Old Country pur- iases are expected to. Tive. fitoFAITI. Dry Goods Company, Greatett Cash Dry Goods Ste machine, and anything d` Bathe- ys to the contrary, I eharacteriz agination, having no foundation fudging from his epiatle, 1 woul ie conclusion that his knowiedgee I matters in Usborne is a good ;am Weller's knowledge of London, and extensive." Thanking yon or, for your valuable spacer tars truly, GEonoR W. 1101411 -VN Usborne. Philadelp hia -The smile on Mr. J. Reichert's- lig amounted for, Hin wife haie him with a bouncing baby girl.— Ibricht, who was seriously 111 withi is alowly reetwering.-A load of e *Mended a wood sawing be: at tend, on Tuesday afternoon, an& ppy evening dancing till an early a namming.-Me James Hannah, Ka, gate 113 a. WI on Wednesday_ his KIeinsteiner, of Dashwood, test of Mr. Louis &hilt on Sun-- • DaShWOOd. 'gGS..-Nt.r. Arthur Stelek is og, id.' We hope soon to heac of his -Mr. Chris. Willett was last week Mrs. Gralte, of Ligan,, and they ul into the honse recently purt xi Me Charles Fritz, on Main *re will be no service in the 1 church next Sunday, owing to - don of the new church at Credie val meetings are still going on in mlical church. Mr. Eby is this aseisted by Rev. gr. Brandt, of Ilse Tillie Fabler, of Zurich, is fevr days with her aunt, Mrs. J. -Me Charles Hartleib, of Zur- the village on Saturday. -Me A., with a painful accident on Mon- tilla working in Mr. H. Willert's He was trying to remove a sliver me in contact with the saw,when 'A caught in therapidly revolving ng one of the fingers from his 1. -Remember the L. a T. M. ier on the rsth of this month. e is expeeted.-The flax mills - on Monday, on account of the - r. -A very sad event occurred 'rack, at the home of Me Adam rxiday last, when his wife passed a age of 24 years. Mrs. Mentz Ighter of Mr. Andrew Birk, of Eind was caly married about two IMEtts' LisriTME.-The meetings ;h Huron Farmers' Institute held „ge 013. Wednesday afterneott and. lest -week were ainortg the most d this year's seriee. The after- ag was largely attended by the• nethe surrounding counti7, who. ir iaterest in the addresses &illy - f close attention paid and the in- estions put to the speakers. In e of the president, Mr. Donekl if Ueborae'presided. All the t practical farmers and the ad - re, -therefore, of an eminently - tura and were all the more use- '. account. Mr. R. Thompson, of tee, siiolte on "The Cultivation tees and Small Fruits;" showing. , 4thods of raising these, and the imaile front them, if properlw Mr. Shearer, of Bright, Gm- , took as his subjects, "The ex - Practical Dairy Farmer," an& orn for the Silo." Mr. Robert t of Tuckersmith, took as his ew can the Conditions of the t be Improved," while Mr. a -scussed " General Farming."' eases were interesting and int d an inunenae deal of useful (based upon practical experience tl. evening -meeting,, the hall was. e number of ladies being !litres-- imouraging feature of both the- ind evening meetings was the , ✓ of bright, intelligent looking • present, ani the very close at - paid to all that was said. At the chair was occupied by Mr. aster, who presided in a man- greeable to the audience and * himself. He opened era meet - ,1 neat address, after which ae engthy programme was taken Ian, the well 'known blind mu - a coaple of well -rendered solos, fg himself ou the melodeon;. of Crediton, who has a beanti- - tell cultivated voice. delighted! , with two• well -rendered solos.. and Weber ante; band gave2 executed instrumental seme- Morlock, of Crediton, who is, ! natural elocutionist, gave a a Scottish reading, so true to. iuld think that in each case a manor born. Addresses were 1 by Messrs. R. Thompson, of s; W. C. Shearer, of Bright e P. for North Middlesex, MX., le Id. for South Huron, an& is, of Crediton. The pro - concluded about eleven o'clock it seemed pleased and satisfied,. night be, as a more pleasing entertainment is seldom lis- le directors of the Institutenittee wlio got up the enter - to be congratulated on the teem which -hes attended their ie are sure that both the aftem ening meetings were not only ose who attended them, but be productive of good in the. TpaRTIErni dyEAR. WHOLE NUMBER, 1,523. SEAFORTII, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1897. CADY'S BLOCK. CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S SHOES..mssommik Beginning - to -morrow (Saturday) and continuing one week, we will clear out our well -assorted stook of Men's fine and medhun Shoes (exoepting the Slater" shoes), at a ffiscount of 20 phr cent from our regular selling prices. We offer this great inducement for one week in order to make room for Spring purchaamenow on the way. If yon need a pair of shoes soon, you can- not afford to nue' s this opportunity. It mesas- - All $4 shoes reduced to $3.20. All $3.50 shoes reduced to $2.80. All $3 shoe, reduced Ao $2.40. All $2.50 shoes reduced to $2. Ali $2 shoes reduced to $1.60. All $1.50 shoes reducedeto $1.20.. From Saturday, February 20th, to Saturday, February 27th. TERMS OF SALE -CASH. SEAFORTI-L Opposite f TWO Opposite Expositor Office -MORES ITown Building EAST HURON Farmers' Institute, supplementary meetings ot the East Huron Farm- ers' Institute will be held as follow.: FORDWIOH, Foresters' Hall, - February 2Ath. BELGRAVE, Foresters' Hall, February 25th. LEA.DBURY, Jones' Hall, Feb- - ruary 28th. f•Pill11 TEE FORDWI011 MZZT1NG.-John C. Morrison, Common sense in fanning ; L. Patton, Butter 'stak- ing on the tum; James Yawing, Necessity of eye- - Unmade and thorough week : M. Bturell, Supersti- tions of the farm; Alex. Gardiner, Her raining for poi; L. Patton, How to divide money among patrons of dome fautegice.ranitahly. TILE BLOIAY 11ILGRATZ -JAR 0. /Unison, Profile ea the firm; antes Mewing, Why w• should nederdrain ; L. Potion, Maintainieg the ter. zility of the fans ; M. Burrell, Mice of the market; _Javan Meilsg, Necessity of systematic and titer- ough work ; atton, Butter making on the farm ; Z. Burrell, Superstitions of the farm. • Z LEADBURE IIKETING.-Jamee Hinchley, Bees M. Burrelli.Superstitione of the farm ,• Jame MeEWthg, Why we thould underdrain ; L. Patton, Dairying as compared with other branches of farm- ing ; 11. Burrell, Ethics of the market; James Me - Ening, Necessity of systematic and thorough work; L. Patton, now to divide money among patrons of cheese factories equitably. There will be three eessions on each day of meet- ing, commencing at 10 a. m., 1 p. m. and 740 p respectively. In the °mange the addressee will be interspened with selections of vocal and instrumen- tal music: All are invited. THOMAS STRAOHAN, - ARCH. HISLOP, President.. Secretary. 15234 • ABSTRACT OF RECEIPTS. Balance from 1895, . ...... $ 515 00 Hallett Townxhip boUn--- - -. boundary expenditure for 1895 andAtf96, 94 43 Morris Tow.ship, 2 50 County treasurer non-residint, tax and hotmdary line, 192 81 J. R. Nellie, licenee fund,.... .. .. • .1... ... 60 11 Notes disoonnted in bank, .. 1,971 00 Government school grant, 869 00 Lumber and atone gold, . 1500 Collected ender ditshes and wat'erceurse act Ili 35 ColleotOr's roll, total tax 9,120 se 6 per cent. in taxes,not paid 14% December 2 00 Intereat from vouniripal fund- 869 50 • Total receipts ... $11,651 08 ABSTRACT OF EXPENDITURES. Salaries Miscellaneous Werd No:1 in roade • • •• Ward No. e in roads. Ward No. 3 in roads Ward No 4 in roads Boundary lines -expenditure.. Bridges. Gravel Charity. Engineers' fees and expeilses Schools County rate Paid notes discounted in bank .... . . Balance in hand 1st January 1397 • • 4. 826 00 204 48 98 40 166 51 460 89 148 37 269 58 434 09 651 83' 50 49 9725 1,608 40 2,640 92 2,00000 4223 83 -$18,651 03 Total. Liabilities -re Ore; Township for outlet 3290.80. Assets-Ma.rtgages $12,704.00. Municipal fund in hand $1,b8200,sotal $L4,582.04 ADAM DICKSON } W G. SMITH Auditor& 1623 PROD UCE WAN TED. We are open te buy Dressed Hogs, Hides, Tallow, Poultry, Butter & Eggs.. Cali before disposing, as we want your pro- duce, end um please you with a price. BEATTIE BROS., South Main !Street, - SEAFORTH. The Brueefield Saw Mili 1 As I have leased the Bruesfield Saw Mill for a number of years, I am in a liosition to give the beet of satisfaction. , Custom sawing done on the shortest notice. All siaes of. tile and the best of shingles always kept on hand. CHOPPING Chopping done by stone or grinder. Satisfaction Guaranteed. LOGS WANTED. For any quantity of good Soft Elm and Basswood Logs, and all other timber, I will pay the highest Cash price. I will be pleased to have all my cad customers and as many new ones as will favor rue with their patronage. Josiah Watson, Brumfield Saw Mill. 152$3m •IT IS vorybod ECIE THAT A.o At this season of the year; peo. pie hold off from buying winter goods, thinking that they will be able to pull through till 461g. a general rule, we think this is good policy, as a man is not justified in buying that for which he has no immediate use, or the prospect of 1180. Baying • simply because a thing is cheap, is poor economy. Buy when goods are cheap, but buy what you want and when you want, ,or buy at a time when you may 113* at reduced price, and at the 1 'me time having good prospect of use for what you buy. There are lots of people who are actual- ly in want of heavy winter goods, but who are simply hold ing off till Spring. Now this is even worse economy than buyiug what ia not of any im- mediate use. The man who needs heavy goods new, ean get almost , his own: price, and we have yet two whole months of winter ahead, so we will qupte our list of prices on heavy winter stuff: The balance of our all -wool $1 and $1.25 a suit of Underclothing, at 95c a suit., Two pairs of Men's Wool Sox at 25c, Our. Storm Caps that sold- at 659 and 75c, for 50c now. A few Fur Caps left at $2. At $2 two white Lamb Caps. A few BoyeOvercoats at $1.75. A line of Men's Overcoats at $4.76. • Boys' Reefers, special, at $3. Heavy Wool Pants now $1. And now we come to the last item, fur wets. If you need a fur coat, or if ' you, intend buying one next winter, we have a few select coats left in coen, bat and wallaby. These coats may be had at prices that to the most casual observer will be very low. We will not carry over a fur coat if price will help us out. WE HAVE ONE PRICE TO ALL MONEY BACK IF WANTED. GREIG c. MACDONALD CLOTHIERS. On the Wrong Side of the Street, in the Strong Block. SEAFORTB, - ONT. Dominion Express. Money Orders. Are being used more and more every day. Are you insured in a reliable accident com- pany ? -The Canada Ac- cident Assurance Com- pany is sure. For promptness aid - courtesy, use the C. P. R. telegraph. R. J. MACDONALD, C. P. R. Telegraph Agent. 5. MeLEAN BROS., Publishers. I $1 a Year in Ad.vanoe. FIRE IN PARLIAMENT BUILD- INGS AT OTTAWA. .0111••••••••••••• About 4 o'clock me Thursday afternoon of last week, Ottawa was startled by an out- break of fire in the west block of the Fed- eral buildinge on Parliament Hill. At first it was evidently a small blaze, but there W&5 no water available to put it out, and it spread until at least $100,000 werth of dam- age waii done to the building, net to speak of the loss to furniture, apparathe and docu- ments. The west block consists of the old original portion facing partly west and partly south, and the new portion built by Mr. Mackenzie. The fire burst through the roof close to the new wing, but the event proved that the Mackenzie wing was fireproof, and stopped the progress of the are northwards. The flames then steadily travelled south and east until it became a regular conflagration. Owing to the ineffi- cient condition of the fire apparatus on the grounds of the building, the flames gained considerable headway before water could be applied with much effect, and by 7:30 the fire had run along under the roof, and was bursting out at the top of themiddleblock. The front of the mansard roof was cevered with slate, which stubbornly resisted the progress of the fire, but it worked along under the slates, and the interior, which was a mass of woodwork, including heavy timber, furnished fierce food for the flames. The glow of the conflagration was now so bright that the reflection was seen at Brook- ville, 77 miles away. This was owing to the fact that the building is on such an ele- vation that it stands in bold relief against the sky. The crowd around the fire now numbered about five thousand. The city fire engine and the Hull fire brigade were called out, and succeeded in subduing the devouring element after considerable hard work. The Marine and Fisheries offices werehadly wrecked, a number of important public documents were destroyed by both fire and water, and woodwork and furniture destroyed. Theorigin of the fire_wasdn the heating apparatus. The fire wasrunning in the wall and beneath the floor, .but was not in any . room. This, is the first big fire which has ever visited the Canadian public buildingt in Ottawa. There have . been little office blazes from time to time, but they were checked before reaching any dimensions. They always occurred in either of the two lower stories, where the building Is fireproof. Although the value of the roof destroyed would not probably exceed $100,000, the -expense of replacing it with a counterpart of the upper portion of the Mackenzie wing, which will doubtleso be duplicated, will probably be a quarter of a million, and this it the sum which it will draw from the public exchequer. ..4e..%•••••.•••••• Canada. • -Free Sunday morning breakfasts to needy men have been resumed in Toronto. - The Winnipeg Public School Board has asked the council for $123,256 for the cur- rent year. - -The entire force of workmen at the Springhill mines, Nova Scotia, is out on strike. -The Dominion Type Foundry Com- pany of Montreal, has gone into liquida- tion. -3. K. McCulloch, of Winnipeg, is now the indisputed world's amateur champion skater. . -Dr. Thomas -O'Hagan the well-known Canadian poet, has been lecturing to crowd- - ed houses in Florida, on Canadian poets. -Zion Presbyterian Church, Brantford, Dr.Cochrane, pastonraised for all purposes last year the sum of $12,400. - The•amount of cash contributed in To- ronto to the Indian famine fund from various sources has passed the twelve thousand dollar -mark. -The Hamilton Board of Education has a deficit of $20,000, wibh a. prospect of $10,000 or $15,000 more when the Collegiate Insti- tute building is completed. -Albert Hess, of Ipswich, Mass., disap- peared . suddenly with $7,000 of , other people's money. He sent his wife word to return to her parents in Toronto. *-Lady Aberdeen's plan for the founding of the Victoria Order of Home Helpers in honor of the Queen's jubilee was heartily endorsed at a•public meeting in Ottawa. - -The Misses Hall, well -known evangel- ists, hare begun a term of three weeks' meetings -in ' Glencoe. Thence they go to Owen Sound for a similar period. . • -Miss Lizzie Ratz, of New Hamburg, at- tended the wedding of her brother, Mr. Valentine Rate M. P. of near Crediton, which was celebrated at the family residence on Monday 5th inst. -A Smith' i Falls lady, on her return latel3 from her bridal trip, had 115 callers •on the first three days of her reception, 'and. 65 of these called on one afternoon. -It is caleulated that it will cost about $300,000 to repair the damage done to the western wing of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa by the recent the. -Dr. Gray, Dominion Medical Officer of Winnipegehas received notice Of his dis- missal for having been too active a partisan in the June elections. -The will of the late Miss Margaret Isa- bela Blaekwood, Of Meant'', bequeaths $200,to the General Hospital, and $200 to tae Protestant Orphan Asylum in that °Hy. -Mr. James Smith, ,grain and produse dealer, and one of the best:known citizens of Walkerton, died the _other day at the age of 69 Years. He was very successful in business. ' -Lieutenant - Governor Kirkpatrick, while not yet able to leave the hospital in London, England, where an operation was recently performed on him, is progressing' favorably. -A convict in the Kingston penitentiary, named Trey, who is serving a twenty years' term, has made confession that in Septem- ber, 1893,he shot and killed Angus McLeod, I of Napanee. -Berlin has gone hockey crazy. . Two thousand people in that town Tuesday 'night saw their pet team defeat Barrie for the semi-finals in \the intermediate ' chain.- pieniship. -P. Campbell, of Tilsonburg, had his sleeve caught in the gearing of the MAR - mill, but the.belt slipped and he escaped with the loss of his coat sleeve and a piece. of flesh from his arm. ---An old church in Dundee has be- come a favorite resort for sleighing parties born Hamilton and Ancaster. The building has been remedelled into a large dancing hall; with dreesing rooms, etc. - '-Mies Clara Brett Martin has begun her professional life by entering as a partner in the law firm of Shelton, Wallbridge & Co., Toronto. The new firm will be Shel- ton, Wallbridge & Martin. . -An aged pauper is in the cells at police headquarters, Chatham, without a cent in the wprld or a relative or friend on whom he can all for assistance. He is John Oliver, 76 ears old, formerly of Port Hope and St throy, but more recently of Nebraska. H has been choring around farm -houses in the adjacene townships until he found it necessary to apply to the city police for re - lief. The old fellow had been 48 hours without food when Chief Young brought' him a meal. What to do with him, in the absence of a county poor -house, is puzzling the local authorities. . '-The farm of Thomas Morrow, one mile and a quarter: east of Burgoyne, Bruce county, hes been sold to Wm. Atkinson, for the sum of $2,800. The farm consists of 100 acres, and on the premises is a large bank barn. -While Mr. Samuel Piper, of Lambeth, was at his stable attending to his horses, he slipped and fell under one of the animals. The horse kicked him, breaking three of his riba, besides inflicting other injuries on his body. -Among the many callers on London's mayor on Saturday was an able-bodied man who milted for relief, but declined to out wood, because the weather was too damp, Re was told to do the work or do without food. -The Soho cheese factory, north of Princeton was destroyed by fire the other night, Princeton, occupied part of the building as a dwelling. The whole structure Was consumed. Mr. Blaokmore lost all his household effects. --Part a the Messner estate, Formosa. was sold by auction at 75 cents on the'dol- lar. Tony Messner was the purchaser. The store will be opened up in a week, I under the firm name of Messner & Co. The joint stock company idea has fizzled out. -A farmer named W,ashburn,while chop- ping wood on his farm near Strangfield, was accidentally struck full in the eye by a piece of wood, and rendered totally blind, the blow seeming to affect both eyes simul- taneously. - Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Pew, of Port Rob- inson, celebrated their golden wedding at their present home'on Friday last. An elaborate wedding dinner was iserved the. numerous guests. Mr. Pew has been en- gaged in active business at • Port Robinson for more than half a century. , - The Rat Portage Record:says a new steel steamer is being built in Toronto for a syn- dicate, to ply the :waters between Rainy river points and Rat Portage. The steamer is to be 125 feet long, 30 feet wide, with the speed of 14 miles per hour, lighted by elec- tricity, to cost $40,000 and to be ready as soon as navigation opens in the spring. -The Canadian Home Journal for Feb- ruary is of special interest to Canadians,con tinning among many other bright features a half -tone portrait and sketch of Mr. Alex- ander Muir, as well as his popular patriotic song, "Tho Maple Leaf Forever," words and music complete. . =-Acton public school board advertised for tenders for the year's supply of wood. The lowest tender was at $88 for thirty' eords of green body wood, four feet long, mostly maple, delivered at the sohool. One tender at p6 offered to supply all maple in case the contract was secured. -Lady Aberdeen; wife of the Governor- General of Canada, will be convocation ora- tor at the commencement exereises at the University of Chicago, on April 1st. Lady Aberdeen enjoys the honor of being the first woman chosen for such an occasion in this country. • -At Owen Sound the other evening, A mastiff dog belonging to Mr. Burrows, bill- poster, and a Newfoundland, owned by Dr. Brown, had a couple of rounds in front of D. A. Cameron * Co.'s drug store. The former throne his partner through a plate glass window, smashing. half of it. The glum is valued at $65. -The funeral of Mr. Wm. Sutherland, aged 21, took place at Woodstock the other day, and was attended by a very large num- ber of young men. Deceased was exceed- ingly popular. He was a 'member of the Woodstock hockey club, and might the cold which resulted in death at a recent league game at Ingersoll. -Peter Carpenter, a young man employed at the Guelph litorwaylron and Steel Com- pany's works, met with a serious accident. He was placing the semi -molten metal under the gigantic hammer, which strikes a blow of 2,500 pounds weight. He gave the sig- nal too soon, and the hammer fell, crushing his hand in a frightful manner. -As the caretaker of the Methodist church is Millgrove, Wentworth county, was _extinguishing the lights, five lighted lamps fell from the ceiling, and in a few seconds there Wes a lively Nese in She ehureh. The burning eil ignited the carpet and the pews. The blaze was smothered out with overcoats and horse blankets. The loss is about $150. -There died in Elora on Friday, 51h inst., Janet Watson, wife of J. M. Taylor, of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Mrs.. Taylor, who was a Miter of Hon. Robert Watson, Manitoba's Minister of Public Works, was well known in several parts of Ontario, and had come over on a visit to friends. e. -Miss Jane 'McCrea, who died at Chat- ham, on Tuesday, 9th inst., was the third daughter of Wm. McCrae, of Raleigh, M. P. P. for Kent at the time of the union of the provinces hi 1841-eand one of the oldest and best known felbilies on the River Thames. Deceased was born on the old homestead, and lived there and in Chatham her whole lifetime of 84 years. -Mr. George taunts, near Hawkesville, was, until recently, the owner of probably the largest horsein Waterloo eounty. He was raised on Mr. Kuntz's farm, and the following measurements were 'recently made: The height was 78 inches,19i ban& high, 99 inches around 1collar, 98 inches around body, 107 indium ! in length, and weighing 1,740 lbs. He was six years old and was sold to a party near Listowel for $125. --During the past year the Allan line car- ried from all ports in America to Great Britain no less then 61,008 cattle, 33,162 sheep, and 5,897 beeves'the percentage of loss on which was 0.354 00 cattle, 0.392 on sheep, and 0.983 on horses. The shipments were all nuele to Glasgow, Liverpool, and London. The greatest lomes were 38cat- tle, on the Nestorian, on a winter voYage from Boston to Glasgow; and 23 on the Sarmatian on a similar trip. -kIrs.' Margaret Jeneings, widow of the late Rev. Dr. Jennings, at one time one of the most conspicuous ,figures among the Presbyterian clergy of Toronto, died last week, having attained the ripe age of 85 years. , She was a native of St. Boswell's, Scotland, and was married to the late Dr. Jennings in 1838. They had a family of three sons and four daughtere, among the former being Mr. W. T. Jennings, formerly City Engineer of Toronto, and Mr. Bernard Jennings, of the Imperial Bank, -The late Moses Shantz, who died re- .cently near Berlin, was born m 1819. His wife, who was a daughter of the late Jacob C. Snider, of Waterloo, survives him, as well as "his family of six sons and tux daughters, all of whom reside in Waterloo, eteept one. The sons are: Mr. Tilman S. Shantz, ex -reeve of the township, Messrs. Aaron S. Shantz, Frenklin Shantz, Amos Shantz and Allan S. Shantz, all owners of beautiful farms in close proximity to their father's old homestead, and Mr. Menne S. Shantz, the busman of Berlin. The daugh- ters are, Mrs. Franklin Shuch, Mrs; Henry B. Eby, of Berlin; • Mrs. David Hoffer, of Floradale ; Mrs.Benjamin Horst, of Berlin; Mrs. Henry Groff, of Iowa, and Emma, who is at home with her mother. The number Of grandchildren born unto 'Mr. Shantz is thirty-isix,, and an unusual oo-incidenee in connection is, that of such a large family Of children and grandchildren -48 in all -not a s i n g l eredt.eath has occurred, the father being the -On Saturday evening a fileighload of young people left Berlin for a trip to Tavis- took. When near Petersburg the horses became unmanageable and ran 'away. The sleigh was upset and destroyed and a num- ber of the young phi badly bruised. Mists Wismar, of rlin, formerly of the, Waterloo Button factory, had the misfor- tune to break an arm. A rig was secured and she was conveyed to a doctor's to have the fracture set. She was put under the reinfleouveeno ce f chloroform from which she never red. -About three years ago a son of Mr. Procknow, of North Brant,had his eyes par- ralysed, since/which time he has been un- able to open them either day or night. Three weeks ago his parents took him to Mr. Fox, of Walkerton, to see if anything Icould be done to enable him to open them. After some experimenting a 'set of glasses was found by wearing which the boy was enabled to ' keep his .eyelids raised. The moment, however, the gleams are removed the eyelids cies° as before until they are put on again. The case is a most peculiar one, and Mr. Fox has reason to feel proud of his SUMS. -The second annual conversasione of the Western University, London, took place last Saturday night. Upwards of 500 peo- ple were present. A fine programme of music was discoursed, and a pleasant social time enjoyed in the promenade and refresh- ment room. Thirty-four years have passed. and gone since the Western University was founded, but among those present Saturday evening were menet who attended the first reception at the institution, and the same_ kindly, feeling and warm grasp of the hand were met within the wane -Two farmers near Se Thomas, John Scott and Daniel Patterson, had a diapute about their horses, whieh subsequently found its way into the law courts, and cul- minated at Osgoode Hall. Farmer Patter-, Son's horse followed Farmer Scalfd's into the latter's hay field. Farmer Patterson fol- lowed to catch his horse, and got the two horses in the inner field, and shut the gate. Farmer Scott's horse jumped the gate, and was killed, and Farmer Scott sued Farmer Patterson. An Elgin jury refused to gill" damages on the ground that Patterson had a right to follow and catch his horse, and that shutting the gate was not a negligent act. The Divisional Court refused to dis- turb this verdict, and dismissed the plain- tiff's appeal. -Alexander lifeLean, a man about 80 years of age, living in his house alone in Garafraxa, near Fergus, was suffocated. A neighbor on entering the house found the kitchen floor burned all round the stove, the oven of which had fallen through the burned hole. The fire was still burning slowly, the house was full of smoke, and the old man was lying unconscious in his bed. A doctor -was sent for and every ef- fort was made to resitseitate him, but with- out avail, as he died without having recov- ered sufficiently to tell anything about what had happened. He was a Highland Scotch - Men, and although he lived in Fergus for 40 years, Gaelic was the language that he could speak most 'readily. His wife died a few months ago, since which time he has lived alone. Huron Notes. -Owing to the weight of the snow the Clinton skating rink caved in one day last week, -The Howl& union Sunday School Con- vention, was held in the Methodist church,. Fordwich, on Tuesday. -Thomas A. Walker parehased the 60 acre bush farm in Colberne from Mr. Lind- say of Toronto, and has since sold it to Mr. Michael Swouse, whose farm adjoins it. -A team of horses belonging to an East Witwanosh farmer ran -away .in Wingham: the other day. They collided with one of the waterworks hydrants and smashed it. -Miss Barfield a trotting mare with a record of 1'14, belonging to Mr. G. B. Roe, of Wingham, has been sold to sada- . troit gentleman at a good figure -e-Mrs. John W. Walker, of Turnbetay, died on Wednesday of last week from the effects of la grippe. The deceased lady was in her 67th year. Mr. Welker is also eery 111 --Mr. James Henderson, one of the early pioneers of West Nissouri and father of Mrs. Hugh Ross, of Clinto:n, died op•Wed- nesday, 3rd inst., at the age of 85 years and 6 months. -Lilly Holmes daughter of Mr. W. J. Holmes, of Clinton, passed away on • Thurs- day of last week, after a lingering illness, caused by a complication of -diseases. De- ceased was 20 years of age. . -At theseleotion of officers for the Medi- cal society of Toronto 'University, held re- cently, Mr. J. C. Lindsay was elected presi- dent, and Mr. Frank D. Turnbull vice- president. Both these gentlemen are ex - pupils of the Clinton Collegiate Institute. -On a recent evening Mrs. D. McDmialt ef Clinton, met with a pleasant Xurprise, it being the unexpected arrival of her sister, MTS. D. Siewart, of Manistique, Michigan. The two +deters had not seen each other for about ten years. -The following have been elected officers of Trinity church Sunday school, Fordwich, for the current year: -Superintendent, J. Donaghy; Assistant Superintendent, Wil - limit Waters; Secretary -Treasurer; J. Scott; Librarian,. Immo Gamble. -Miss Jennie Wade, daughter of George Wade,of Turnberry'left Wingham on Wed- nesday of last week for Buffalo, New York, where she will be joined in the bonds of wedlock to Robert Collier, a well known former Winghamite. . -Maria Green, wife of Mr. George Ford, of Exeter north, passed away on Wednes- day of last week, after an illness extending for some time. Deceased was 42 years of age and leaves a husband and five small children. . -George Cox, of -Goderich, has pamed over to -the silent mahnity. Deceased was 11111 an old time red - wain. veteran printer, d with the Goderich paeities of compositor, or ever fifty years. 71 years of age; he , dent of Goderieh,an He has been °mime Signal in the various foreman and owner, -Mr. and Mrs.J Joseph Peasant and daughter Edith, whi have been visiting at Mr. Joseph , Lyon's and other relatives in Hullett, for the ast few weeks, left on Monday morning, last week, for St. Cather - lam, Niagara and other parts, before 're- turning to theirthome in Qu'Appelle, North- -west Territory. ' -Ernest Hill, son of Mr. George Hill, of Stephen, had rather an unpleasant experi- ence recently and was in a very critical state. It seems the lid, who had been working for Mr. William Dearing, We, out in the stable attending the stock when, it is supposed, he was seized with an epileptic fit and was found prostrated underneath one of the horses. It was thought at first that he had received a kick from a horse but there was no visible argn of such, and on regaining consoiousness he said such was not the cue. He was remoaed to his home when a continuation of the fits followed and it was thought that he was going to die, but he has since shown signs of a change for the better snd is now rapidly improving. He suffered in all twenty-four fits. -Mr. Jervis, Copp, of Clinton, has some superior beef cattle which he is preparing for the British market. While cleaning out the "tables the other day, a fine steer kick- ed, it* lower tendon striking the spade or shovel which severed the sinews. The animal had to be slaughtered, --The other evening while Harry Brewer, artist of Brussels, eras in the set of taking a flash light picture at the residence of John Hill, 10th concession, Grey, his left hand received the force of the explosive and the result was a badly shattered forefinger on his left hand and the splitting open of his thumb. -Rae D. Millar, formerly of Brussels, has tendered his resignation of the Presby- terian church at Cobticonk. A farewell .social in' the form of a supper and entertain- ment was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Millar on the occaeion of their leaving. Dr. Laurie read a beautifully worded address to Mr. and Airs. Millar, and Mrs. Bain presented them with a well filled purse. -Mr. A. P. McLean, merchant, of God- erioh, and Ms son Charles were the guests of Mr. E. Annis and family, of Zion, on Sun. day, 7th inst. Mr. McLean drove the pret- tiest span of ponies that has ever been around Zion'. They belonged formerly to Mr. Scott, of Stratford, but Mr. McLean purooehreir - them and has taken them to od -Mrs. Louisa Barnes, relict of the late Rev. 'Robert Barnes, aged 88 years, mother of Thomas Barnes, of Harwich, and John E. Barnes, of Exeter, is dead. Mrs. Barnes had retired in fairly good health Saturday night, and Sunday morning when a mem. ber of the family went to waken her, it was found she had passed quietly and peacefully away in her sleep. -By the Grandin (North Dakota) Chron- icle of February 5th we learn of the death Of James W. Bell, eldest son of the Andrew Bell. Deceased was horn in Lower Winghain. on July 21, 1878, and died at Grandin on February 2nd. He had been in poor health for -about seven yeans; being subject to epilepsy. The family were well known in Wingham. - -The following item, appeared in the To- ronto papers reoently:--"James Weir, a farmer of the township of Scarboro''died January 26th, leaving an estate valued at $17,000, made up in this way; Real estate, $8,000; promissory notes, $3,875; cash, $1,- 640;' mortgages'$2,188; ether property, $1,000. The estate is divided Among the widow, the childrea and grandchildren." The • person here referred to was the father of Mr. William Weir, of Clinton. -Mr. Chas. Peacock, of Hullett, was the defendant in a suit in the County Court of Yoiki at Toronto last week, andsucceeded in winning his case. He bad been treated by an alleged specialist in that city, and paid what wee considered an exoesreve sum for the treatment. The specialist sued for a balance of $175. The judge not only gave judgment in favor of the defendant, but ordered that $25 of the original &MOUS paidishonld be refunded, _ -A most painful and much regretted accident occurred, on the farm of Mrs. James Fulton, 16th concession, Grey, on Monday, 8th inst., when William, the 'eldest son, had his right arm badly mangled in a grain crusher, necessitating ampptation of the ann above the elbow, As he was perform- ing his work around the machine, the sleeve of his jacket _caught in a set of cog -wheels, thus drawing me fore -arm into the wheels, causing the fracture. -What might have been.. serious acci- dent happened to John Davidson, of Wing - ham, the other evening. He was unloading baled straw at McKenzie's feed stone in that town when the hook slipped and he face down first between the horses "striking his fOreheafion the centre pin of the whiffle - trees and inflicting an ugly wound. He was picked up badly dazed, but reoovered in a few minutes sufficiently to walk to the doctor's office, where stitches were put in and :the wound doted up. -Simplennintary meetings of East Huron FarmeratInstitute will be held at Fordwieh on Wednesday, 24th inst.; 13elgreve on Thursday, 25th; and Leadbury on Friday, 26th. Threesessions will be held each day, commencing at 10 a. m., 1 and 7.30 p. m. Interesting , addresses are expected from John C. Morrison, L. Patton, James Me - Ewing, M. Burrell, A. Gardiner and others. At each - evening session a musical pro- gramme will add to hhe pleasure of the audience. -The annual meeting of the Holmesville cheese company was held on Saturday, 6th inst. Considering the weather a large num- her of the stockholderm Were present. The annual reports of the direotors,secretary and auditors were received, thawing the Com- pany to be in a flourishing condition. The stockholders were so well pleased with the work sif the past year that they elected all the old officera for another year, and ten- dered them e hearty vote of than)* for their pelt services. —4 very sad death occurred. in. Colborne on Tuesday, 9th inst. A couple of months ago Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrish, of Boissevain Manitoba, caine down to visit their old friends, and expected, to return in the course of a couple of weeks. Mrs. Mor- rish took sick, however, and on Tuesday of last week passed- away. She eras very high- ly respected indeed,and the funeral on Wed- nesday was, largely attended. She vies a sister of Mr. James Stevens, who resides near Clinton, and Mee L. lamming, of Clinton. Two daughters and several sons are left. -The annual county meeting of the Or- angemen of South Huron was held in Qin- ton on Tuesday of last week. There were 175 present andthegreatest unanimity pre- vailed throughout the whole meeting, and every Lodge was represented. Officers elected: -W. M.,John Neil • D. M., George M. Kilty ; s Chaplain, Rev. IN. Stout; Hon. Chaplains, George ifenley and John Reid; F. S., A. Nevin ; R. S.'P. Canteron; Trea- surer, John Beacom ; D. of C., R. Scarlett; Lecturer Albert Anderson; Deputy Lec- turers, F. Davis, G. B. Hanley. A. M. Todd P. C. M., conducted the election and in- stallation. -The annual meeting of Silver Corners cheese factory, Grey township, was held in the factory on the 5th inst., and from it we glean the following report: -Total amount of milk received, 1,496,495 pounds; total amount of cheese manufactured, 137- 389 pounds; total amount of money reeeiv- ed, 111,726,03; average pounds milk to pound of cheese, 10.89; average price for season, 8.53 cents; average cost of maxim factiwing 1 pound of cheese, 1.23 cents; average cost with milk hauling, 1,59 cents. William Bell was re-eleeted salesman and George Richmond, Secretary -Treasurer, Auditors -Joseph Whitfield and Amble Cruden • Committee -George McKay, Thomas Sinith and Samuel Love. thinee Morrison has disposed of his business to N. S. MoLatichlin, of Brussels, who comes very highly recommended. He was present at the meeting anti voluntered to mike the cheese for the coming seaman at 90 cents Der hundred pounds, which was accepted by the patrone -A very happy and interesting _event took place at the home of James Martin; Whitechuroh, -on Tuesday, February 9t11, when. his fourth daughter, Mews, was united in marriage to W. A. Magill, a pros- pennie young farmer of Merida The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. McNabb, of Whitechurch. The bridegroom was assisted by his emuiin, William GtheOris of Winnipeg,Manitoba, and the bride by her sister, Miss Mary L. Martin, of Farge, North Dakota. About one hundred friends witnessed the oeremony and heartily wished the principals a happy and - prosperous married life. -After reaching considerably more than the allotted. "three score years and ten," Mr. Edward Twitchell, of Clinton, pence away on Thursday of last week, at the resi- dence of his son J1141109, ill that town, sged 92 years and 3 months. No more unosten- tatious citizen resided in Clinton, and to say he enjoyed _ the respect and exteoni of everybody is imperfluous. He was born lin Frome, Somersetshire, and came tCanada. about the year 1832. He lived at Kingston for some time, and than went to Biennia, New York, where he remained for several years. About the year 1856 he removed to Groderich, where he followed his trade as. carpenter. In 1858 he removed to a farm ill Ashfield, which he worked for some years, subsequently moving to Clinton, and mak- ing his home with his itOrt -• he also newt some time with his daughter, ler, now in California, formerly of Walker- ton. He has been a widower for 15 years, and leaves one daughter and six sons, two of them, James and Arthur, being highly respected residents of Clinton. -The death of Hugh McDonald, an old resident of Clinton, occurred on Tuesday.of last week,. at the age of 87 years. Deceased had been uti failing health,for some time, and his death was not unlooked for. _Born in Inverneis, Scotland, he carnets) this -country when quite a young man, living for some time in Richmond, guebeo province. By occupation as a railroad builder, he did con- siderable work of this natant, until the year ,1856, when he bought sr fann on the 2nd concession of Tuckersmith. There he lived until a few years ago, when he bought * property in Clinton, and be has since re- sided there with his nelfe. In his earlier years he was such a istrapping big man that he was jocularly known as " big Mao," and was of that sturdy elees that did so muck to make Huron *hat it is to -day. He was popular with all who km* him, and highly respected. He leaved wife, oneson itt the west, a ds.ughter itt Orme, Mem. E. Crich, and Mra T. Mustard, oV-Ransse. Another eon died several years ago. He was a staunch Liberal and a Presbyterian. 5. Perth Notes. —The death occurred on the 8th inst., of Mrs. Anderson, relict of the late John An- derson, of North Fifethope. Deceased was one of the pioneers of the township and was well known and highly respected. She leaves the following family Mrs. James D. Kisan, Russell, Manitoba; Mrs, Waiter Me y,Silver Creek, Manitoba; Mrs.. John Bell, Muth Easthope ; Mrs. Wm. MeNsb, North Easthope, and Mary and John on the homestead. —Philip Seebach, of Fullanion, was charged m the Stratford police court the other day, with inhumanly treating his horse while driving home from Stretford on February 1st.' The chine WAS isid by Humane Officer George Durst, and proved by a number.' witnesses along the Huron reed. The magistrate imposed a fine of $60, part of which is bob. paid at once and the , balance allowed to remain, pending the fus ture conduct of the defendant. Overdriving was the charge against Mr. Seebach, and the court considered it necessary to impose a penalty that would serve as a warning to others who indulge in that kind of Attie, of dumb animals. -The' Methodist church, Listowel, was the scene of a happy event, on Thursday last week, when Mr. John G.. Stoneman, of Mitchell, was united in marriage to Miss Evelyn s Williams daughter of Rev. Dr, Williams, foemerfy patter of the Methodist chunk, Mitchell. Miss Gertie Hampton and Miss Georgie Flemming, of Mount Forest, were bridesmaids, and .Mr. William Stoneman, Mitchell, and Mr. Herbert Wil- liams, Listowel, assisted the groom. The knot was tied by Reeitdr.Lansley,of London. After returning from the wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman will take up hones.; keeping in. Kirkton. - . -The Ladies' Auxiliary Foreign MissiOn Society of the First' Presbyterian ehurfile St. Marys, had a•moat enjoyable An well as profitable session the other day at the farm residence of Me Fergus McMaster. Some 23 ladies, with Mr. john Hedley as driver, 'filled the large and hospitable home. A goed meeting, a good programme and A good tea were the order of business pursued, the ear - dial hospitality of their Irian; meking the afternoon so enjoyable thee it WAS the wish of all present that such sleighing welt% could be continued thronghout the summer. - Recitations were given by Mrs. Meserip and Mr. McMaster, music by Mrs, J.W. Woods, Mrs. D. Maxwell and others. -The St. Marys Journal says; Dr, Lan of Granton, was m towatondFriday last. It was the first time Doe." was so far from home in years, ai•id although he hung out ithe forenoon fairly well, when it got near . dinner hour no a,mouet ed persuasion eould induce him to remain. So he hurriedly bade good bye to his Stone Town friends, and from the time he tressed the Queen street bridge until he dashed deem Prospect Hill the flying snowballs from the retreat- ing heels of his fleet -footed driver, looked at - from Se Marys in the Western sky, re -d sembled the famous shower' of meteors seen at Niagara Falls in 1812. -Mrs. Eliza Mitchell, widow of the late Charles Mitchell, died at the residence of her son, Mortimer Mitchell, of Lekesider on January 31st, aged 93 years, 11 monthsand 15 days. Mrs,. Mitthell was born in Mania. ehusetts. Her father was Captain Joseph Parker, uncle of Theodore Parker, the noted American preacher. - Her mother was Abigail Whittier, aunt of John <dreaded Whittier, the lath American poet She was married to Charles Mitchell in 1826. The following year they bought a smell farm in East Zorra, where in their humble log cabin • they entertedued the first two 8eotehmen that settled in that toivnship, Iti 1833 they came to East Nissouri, and settled on the banks of the little lake where Mr. Mitehell - died ha 1887. Mrs, 'Mitchell was well known and 'unweraally respected. She wail (noted for her amiab e disposition and her. ' great kindness to the new settlers.