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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1899-11-17, Page 4, I. tat 1 ie.f s e r ' 11 • -.f I ' . fee "'"f0(*VEVBETei' E8,(29 wka Tqc. • eK. 1 2 e7 ta 14:1C..ohr 6` 8 9 10 17 12 I'd 11 1,5 .16 18 /9 20 21 22 24 2ie 2,5 26 2t 28 29 g0 • "'Ar' NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. for The figure between the parenthesis, or eaoh One, denotes the page of ,the paper on which the advertisement will be found. Every Day Bargains-Ileliinnon & Co. -5 Furmture for Xrnaa -Broadfoot, Box & Co. -5 Fear's Condition Powder -I V. Fear. -5 -Skin Foori-Lurneden & Wilson -6 Success -E. Masud Co. -8 Xmas Gifts -F. A. Edwards -8 ray Up -J. A MoNaughton-8 Rare For Sale-MoNaughton & Denison -8 Estray Steer -J. Purcell -5 A. Special for Saturday -R. B. Gunn -4 Poultry Wanted -J. Canning -8 People'e Star 0,•urso-8 Butter Wanted -A. R. Smith -8 Ciaah Gr3cxry-C. Wilson -8 Ettray Heifer -T. Johnston -5 Fowl Wanted -Chesney & Robb -8 Stle-J . Tyerman-5 Free Gifts To All -R. B. Smith -i8 Xtras Cake -A Young -8 Xmas Presents [61-J. F. DalY-8 Poultry Wanted -A. Young -8 Remmal--D. AlcIntyre-8 Bargains In Books -A* Winter -1 Wanted -E. Cash -5 Lost -M. Gardner -6 $5 R‘ward-G. Smith -6 Farm For Sale -S. Lasub-6 Boar For Service -31.J. Blanchard 6 Alarm Clopka-C. A. Humber -8 Farmets' Long Boots -B, Willis -5 :411-t011 Oxpooito. SEAFOTH, FRIDAY, Nov. 17th, 1899 1 The War. There ‘ still little new or reliable to note from the ke%t of war. All that is definitely .1 and offici Ily known is, that the Boers are i still. vig rously bombarding Ladysmith, Kimberle and Mafeking but svith not very serious reeults to them places or to the British fotrces which are pre ecting them. All that has been received mo e than this is simply surmise and speculatio, and is being . published to be read and to in ke a demand for telegrema and daily papers. Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Islafeking are holding out well and ehe hope is still e -pressed that they will be able to keep the a tacking Boers at bay until General Buller c n send rein. forcements. Skirmishes are reported as daily occurring around each pl ce . with few ca,sualties on each side. Tioo s from Great Britain are now commeueing o pour into Cape Town and Durban. By he close of the present week it is expeate Buller will have a well equipped army of 10,000 men a t his disposal with continuous a ditions until the force reaches about eighty or ninety thousand. Judging from appearances he is not disposed to make any offal:sive demon- atration until he has a sufficeent force ready and in good shape for action, that is if the points now threatened are able to hold out until that time, and the prospects are that they will be able to do so. When Buller does take the road he will be able to sweep everything before him and will make short work of the forces of Oom Paul. Britains move slowly and deliberately but when they atart they generally make a clean finish. Next week or the week after may witness some stirring scenes in the Transvaal. That Terrible Tarte. It would be a serious matter for Conser- vative papers and Conservetive politioiarui if Hon. Mr. Tarte were suddenly to drop ont of existence. Ile seems to furnish a theme for rime of their writings and speeches. They blame him for what he does say ; for what he does not say and for what they say for him. And, amalgamating the whole terrible mass, they succeed in making out such a case against him that in their estima- tion they are justified in demanding his resignation from the Government. It does not seem to matter to Mr. Tarte'. accuser!, that of the three elements which go to make up their grounds for attack the first men- tioned is infinitesmal in comparison with th e other two, -they are bound to condemn him any haw. The following from the Kingston Wlaig is a mild sample of the criticism level. ed at Mr. Tarte. The News says : Why does not Tarte follow Mr, Bourassa's example and resign his seat in Parliament ? If he is dissatisfied with the course of the Government and is at outs with his collea- gues, the proper thing for him to do is to give up his position in the Cabinet and go to his constituents. Certainly, if Mr. Tarte is " at outs with his colleagues" the proper thing for him to da is to resign. Every person will agree with that. But, who says that Mr. Tarte is not in perfect accord with his colleagues" Mr. Tarte has never said so and none of ki colleagues has ever said so. It may be true that some of the Conservative papers have paid it. Indeed we know that the Mail and the World and the Moritreal Star have all said so, and so, perhaps, have many of the lesser heights, taking their cue from the big fellowa. But all this does not make it -so. Those who believe that Mr. Tarte says all the Conservative papers say he says, are likely to have a very bad opinion of him. But those who simply pay attention to what Mr. Tarte himself does say, are cer- tain to come to quite a different conclusion. For example, Mr. Tarte is credited with saying that he is opposed to Canada giving any aid to Great Britain in the present or any similar emergency and that Canada ehould not meddle:with Brilltio's wars, and a- lot more such stuff. But all _Mr. Tarte's Statements in this connect ion have been quite innocent and harmless.' He says he is not favorable to taxation without represen- tation, A grand old Liberal, doctrine. He I urther.says he is not favorable to the Government assuming large I pecuniary and national responsibilities without first receiv• ing the anent of the people's repreaentatives. Another grand old Liberal doctrine. For these reasonn, he says, he insists that the action of the Government in sending Canadian volute - teem to the Transvaal without the consent of the Canadian Parliament, and without a voice in the Imperial Perliament, be not made a precedeet for future guidance. This, in substance, is what Mr. Tarte says and all he says, and for saying this the Conservative orgain demand that he be dismissed from the Government because of his disloyal utter- ances. Surely every sensible person will admit the absurdity; the utter childishness of such a position, We venture to say thet [ ' ' THE HURON EXPOSITOR • NOVEMBER 17, 1895 every member of the Government and four fifths of the people of Canada will agree, with Mr. Tarte in the position he has taken. is true the Conservative papers sa,y Mr. Tarte has made other and different state- ments from those which we have just men- tioned. But they can not, and do not at- tempt to produce thetn in any anthorized form. They put words into his mouth and then abuse hirn because of the _utterances which they make for him and which he has never uttered and perhaps never thought or heard of. Mr. Tarte Was a party' to the sending of the volunteers to the Transvaal the same as any other member of the Government and he assented to their goirig, although the action of the GovernMent had net received the assent of Parlianient, nor had the other conditions hel. deems neceseary been complied with. He gave his Orient, very sensibly, because the case was one of 'emergency. But he asks that thia emergent ease be not made a precedent for similar ao• tion in the future. This is the sum and sub- stance of Tarte's offending and thiteis what has brought upon him the fierce ,denuncia- tions of the Conservative press and !leaders. At all events it was this that gavethem an excuse for their attacks, and they added enough to make these attaeks seem justifi- able before the people. But, then, if Tarte was not here to be maligned it would be some person else and it may as well be Tarte as any one. We do not know any person who can stand that sprt of thing bet- ter than Tarte. Hay for the Transvaal. It is an old saying that it is "A poor wind that does not blow any person geed." While the war in the Transvaal Will bring sorrow to thousands of homes and will inflict loss and destitution upon thousan d: more, it is likely to have the result stimulating the markets and improving priees for Canadian farm products. It takes a lot of stuff to feed an army of 90,000 men together With [their horses and mules. Ali this must come from the Euro - f pean countries, much of it from Cana3a and the United States as there i little or nothing grown in South Africa, exe pt for the bare - resit irements of local cons mption. A de- spatch from Ottawa shows what is likely to - bo the result in this direction, even now, and if the war is long continued the demand for food supplies from this country will be pro- portionately increased. Thedespatoh says : Canada in all probability will benefit direct- ly y the war in South Africa, as from pres nt indications it seems likely that a- per anent trade will be opened up in canned goo s and in hay. For the past two weeks Hon Sydney Fisher, Minister of Agricul- ture has been acting at the request of the Imp rial War -Office as their representative in the purchase of 3,000 tone of baled hay for nse by the armies in South Africa. The origimal idea of Lord Lansdowne, the Secre- tary for War, was to purchase only 2,000 tons of Canadian hay, stipulating that the cargo should be delivered at Cape Town by Christmas Day. Upon making inquiries Hon, Mr. Fisher ascertained that a firm in Boston has lately invented a new hay com- pressing machine, which can do the article up in bales that contain one-third as much again as similar bales turned out by the old. style pressure. Upon satisfying himself as to the ability of the Boston men to do what they said they could perform, Hon. Mr. Fisher informed tke War Office with the result that the order was incread to 3,000 tons. To -day -Mr. Fisher opened tenders for the supply of that quantity of Canadian hay, which, on account of saving of time, will be baled at Boston. In the event of the trade being increased the Boston firm are prepared to remove their plant to Canada, so that the energetic Minister of Agriculture has killed two birds with one stone. The consignment of 3,000 tons will be shipped from Boston in the Elder -Dempster liner Montauk, which has been chartered for the voyage by the Minister. Laid down in Cape Town the hay will cost the Imperial Government a shade lees than $50 per ton. The Montauk, which will sail within ten days, will also carry a consignment of Cenadian canned goodie • A° Good Program si e. In Renfrew last week, Hen. . W. Ross delivered his first political speec since his elevation to the Premiership. e outlined the new programme of his Gover ment, and it is one that should commend i elf . to the intelligent and enterprising peo le of this fair province. The report says : He spoke especially of develop ern Ontario towards the Huds means of building railways. and mineral resouroes would al developed. An effort would °pert up the couutry so that On need not wander away, but migh in the province and thus building it up. Old 'Ontario wo atteiaded to, said the Premier. and colonization roads would be needed. Measures would be ta swamp lands drained and made s and to open a better market svit so as to benefit the farmers. grants will be given towards the the finances of the province will A commission, he announced. w ginning an investigation with t view. The Premier stated that strive to have purity in election nouneed that all guilty of irreg the recent bye -elections in West elsewhere would be punished. ng North - n Bay by he lumber o be fully made to ario's sons be locat- assist in Id also be Railways uilt where en to have rviceable, England, Increased schools, if stand it. now be• at end in he would , and an- larities in Elgin and t . .z) Edit rial Notes and Co ments. Hon E. R. Latchford, Ministe of Public Works in the Ontario Govern ent, wart elected in South Renfrew on Tile day last, by a m jority of 238. This co pletes the Ross Cabinet, Hon. Mr. Stratt n having been elected by acclamation. Lord Aberdeen, 'ale Governotebeneral af Canada, never lets lip an oppo tunity to say a good word for , this countr . Speak- ing -in England, a feW days ago, h referred to Canada as the " brightest je el in the British Crown, destined to take a till high- er part in the Imperial Govern ent," and prophesied, an inorease in the br therhood, not only between Canada and Gre t Britain but between Canada and the United States. One of the grievances which the Conserve- . toles have against the Dominion Govern- ment is that they hold to the- N P., and have made no substantial reductions in the tariff. Mr. Foster, however, admits a__re- duction of seven one -hundreds of one per ; cent. We fancy that no person but an ex - Finance Minister could Sgure down so fine as this. We do not know upon What date ' Mr. Foseer bases his calculations, but wo do know that the latest official returns show that malty articles are now free of duty that i formerly paid duty ; also that the duty has been materially reduced on others. At the , rate shown for the quarter ending Septem- ber 30th, 1899, the Canadian people are re- ceiving free, under the Liberal tariff, 125,. o 000,000 worth of goode enema of what 1 they received under the old tariff in 1895. In addition to this, there were collected during the last finaneial year nearly three millions, of dollars less in mato s duties than there would have been paid had the old tariff remained in force. Thr e - million dollars is not a very large sum, bu it is con- siderable, and, in view of the increased im- portations of this year,the differen e will be considerably larger. -Voting machines are now in use in elec- tions in several States of the Ammican Un- ion. At the recent State elections these machines were used in Buffalo arid Utica, and at the last municipal elections Chicago, and in each instance are said to have worked satisfactorily. They are said to effectually prevent .ballot box stuffing, to expedite voting, and to faeilitate the com- putation after the close of the polls. The one thing against them is their expense. It is stated to be the intention of the On- tario Government to bring on the elections ie all the constituencies now vacant on the same day. Elections will be held, therefore, in South Ontario East and West Elgin and South Brant. Atis an appeal is now pending against the unseating of Mr. Breithaupt in North Waterloo, no election can be held in thet constituency. No date of polling has been set, but the 5th of December would, it is believed, be a convenient day, and the elections will, in all probability be held on that date. Another Ontario election has been de- clared yoid, but thia time it is a Conserva- tive and a supporter of Mr. Whitney that bites the dust. At ()epode Rail, Toronto, on Tuesday last, the Court of Appeals gave judgment unseating Mr. Brower the mem- ber elect for East Elgin. Al the trial court the judges dismissed the petition, and confirmed Mr. Brower iu his seat, holding that, although bribery was proven, agency was not established. An appeal was made from this decision on behalf of the Refoirm Association of East Elgia, and# as above stated, the appeal has been sustained, with costs, and the constituency declared vacant, thus rendering a new election necessary. The Maildells the following gdod one on the notorious Nicholas Flood Ditvin : " it is stated that he warninvited te speak at some distance from Regina, but that he could not make the connection owing to a wash-out on tlie Canadian Pacific.- He therefore telegraphed, 'Cannot come ; wash- out ou line.' The telegram, es received, made two words of the word ',washout.' When the kind-hearted chairman read it and discovered that Mr. Davin iwas pre- vented from coming because his lvvash was out on the line, he is alleged to have promptly telegraphed back urging the elo- quent member to horrow some clothes and come anyway." The Toronto World declares that "The country is in considerable polisioal fever," and calla on Sir Wilfrid to quiet it by " an- nouncing that another session of Parlia- ment will be held before there is a general election," threatening that unless he does so " the Conservatives will take it for granted that an election is at hand, and they will increase, not diminish, their activ- ity. This threat is not likely to cause the Premier much loss of sleep. It is the World and others of its ilk that have created fever, if any exists, as they have been telling their readers f r months that we are on the eve of a general election, although there is no rea- son .for ny email event. Now, they are blaming ir Wilfrid for creating a state of things for which they are themselves re- sponsible The D ndas Banner says : " Looking ab the quest on from a striotly constitutional point of iew, there is no doubt that those Who con end that the Government should have call d Parliament tegether before de- spatchin Canadian soldiers to a foreign country, are right, and that Parliament should h ve been consulted. The sending of troops utside of Canada, to say nothing of the mo ey that will have t,o be spent, was something never done before, and the repre. seratatived of the people had a right to be that ther was no mistaking it, and we int - consulted But public opinion was so clear agine tha the Government will not find it difficult, hen Parliament meets, to justify its action in responding to the wishes of the country." The Br ckville Recorder thussays : "The mugwum press shouts loudly about the railway monopolies, and the minute the Government proposes to break the monopely by assisting oompeting lines, the seme paper's protest just as loudly about the ex- travagance." All this is quite true. But is it alact that in any single case these as- sisted railWays have been instrumental in breaking the monopolies ? Hundreds of thousands of dollars of the hard earned money of thg people have been devoted to assist in the tconstructien of competing lines, and, without an exception,every such line, so soon as completed, has been gobbled up by and -become part of the monopoly; and the competition, which the people hoped for and which they paid for, has not been real- ized. In many instances, if not in e,11;1 the money that has gone to bonus competing roads, was, in reality, simply a bonus to the mopopolies and so will it continue until we have some better machinery for regulating railway monopolies than now exists. News of' the_Week. SAVED BY TAMMANY.LTaMmany New York, has agreed to pay $10,000 of the indebtedness on the Parnell homestead in Wicklow, and the property will be saved for the family. A HUGE COMBINE. -The calico printers, and manufacturers of Lancashire, England have combined into a huge concern with ZI0,000,000 capital. The combined firms employ nearly 1,000,000 persons. A Hone Fon LADY SYMONS.-It is an- nounced that the Queen will offer Lady Sy- mons, widow of General Symons, the first vacant suite of ,rooms in Hampton Court, Where, under similar circumstances, now live Lady Napier and other widows of British heroes. - DISTRIBUTED SMALLPDX.-A negro in Brooklyn. Borough, New York, while sick with smallpox distributed 12,000 circulars for a dental institution. Ae a result, Mary Leftus, a domestic, has become infected and the health officers fear that the disease germs have been spread to hundreds of homes in the residence districts of Brook- lyn. THE PRINCE'S Bategnev.--The birthday of the Prince of Wales (who was born No- vember 9, 1841) was celebrated as usual. St. Paul's, Westminater and other chimes were pealed, the public buildings floated the royal standard, saluses were fired at Windsor, the Horse Guards Parade, and at the Tower of London. The Prince oele- brated his birthday at Sandringham, where he entertained Lord Rosebery and other distinguished guests. ROMANCE OF THE -SYMONS FAMILY. -There is a curious romance connected with the family of the late General Sir William Sy- mons the first British general offioer to fall in th'e South African war. In 1780 the great-grandfather of the dead officer mys- teriously disappeared, and the estate was about to pass into the hands of strangers when a claim/tut appeared. He was the son f a man who had lived for years in Liver. pool, working there as a day labourer. The - • claimant, who was the grandfather of Gen- eral Symons, ouoceeded in establishing his claim, and was recognized as the rightful heir to the property. The late general wee created a knight in 1898. A TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT. -- Twenty-six meri were iojured in a wreck on the Fort Dodge Ss Omaha Railroad, nine miles north of :Iowa, Saturday afternoon. A gravel train and a work train con- taining 180 men canie together around a -sharp curve at a deep out in the road. The men were crowded into box (fare, with no chance for escape when the two trains col- lided, without any warning whatever. The engine of he gravel train moll through the box so re filled with their hum n freight, tearing th cars into splinters, she steam from the as they reeked engine scalded the men ndeavored to escape from the splintered ruins. Huron Notes. -There are a number of oases fever in B uncle. -The nion ef the two Methodist churches iL Clinton is being mooted. -Mrs. William Netterfield, Of Lower Wingham, had the misfortune to fall and break her wrist on Sunday 5th inst. -The Wingham Flax Co. 'have had a most auccetsful year. They have disposed of nearly a 1 their stook at a good price. -Before going to Brantford, Mr. ,Henry, teacher in o. 4 school, Morris, was pre- sented wi h a fine easy chair by his scholars. -Percy . Tom, of Goderich, son of In: specter To , won the championship gold medal t e annual sports at the Western University London. -The other day a somewhat unusual fish for fresh water tilis caught near Bayfield, being about 18 in hes long, and having a very distin t bill. -Miss M. Watson, of Nile, left on Monday of last w ek for Bottineau, North Dakota, where rib will become the wife of Dr. A. R. Media , of that place. -Charles*Tebh tt, who is at present at- tending • the Ott wa Normal Idehool, been engaged for he school at Summerhill for next year, as Ir. Wetherell is leaving. -D. F. Hombi k, of Goderioh, suffered a severe loss, the o her day, in the destruc- tion by fire of his vaporator at Port Hope. The loss is in th neighborhood of $4,000 with no insurance '-John Gilmou , Turnberry, is engaged to teach the schoo near Mr. Grassick's in Stanley, for the ming year ; there was a large number of applicants, including 13 ladies. -On Wednesday night, of last -week, burglars attempt d to enter the jewelry store of Mr, R. nox, Gorrie, but were frightened aWay b fore they were success- ful. 1 -A. McDonald merchant at Cranbrook, has disposedl of hi 100 acre farm, lot 13, ooncession 3, -Gr y, to Elijah Jacklin of concession 2,i for t e sum of $2,000. Th'ere is a barn but no h use on the lot. -Mr. Israel Ta lor has disposed of his house in Clinton t Mr. James McClackerty for $1,350. Mr. Taylor, who is leaving Clinton, was pres ntefd with a handsome clock' by his bible lass. -J. Hill, of Su merhill, met with an ac- cident recently whirs going into Clinton ; a fast driver appeared to wish to run over himeas well as meet, and in the darkness John and lady wer thrown out. - The teachers o the North street Metho- dist church GoderOh, have presented Miss Lizzie Campbell, o e of their number with a handsome clock an umbrella. Miss Catnp- bell is leaving God rich for a time. - Wednesday ev ning of last week Mrs. Berfelti, lot 12, a ncession 9, Grey, passed away after a short 'llness, aged 60 years, 1 month and 10 days It appears she caught cold this fall which resulted in inflammation leading Wher dece e. e -From Novemb r lat, 1898, to Novem- ber 1st 1899, there ere 50 interments made in) Brussels oeme ry, 46 of them being adults. -It is surel a fact of man's mor- tality, a record lik the above, an average of *early one buried for every week, for the year mentioned. 1 of 'scarlet 1---, Rev. J. W. Goffin, pastor of the Wing- hatn Congregational church met with quite a Painful accident! on Wednesday, of last week. He was wheeling to Gerrie and when near that place, fell off the wheel and sprained his ankle. He had to be brought home on the train and has sinoe been con- fined to his home. 4 --One day recently Richard Griffith, son of John Crriffith, Elq., of the 6th ooncession of Howick, a lad of about 11 years of age, lighted match into he bottle. Tke result it took a bottle of gu powder to the bush and theta tried the e periment el sticking a was an explosion said a badly scared boy with some outs andi burns. -As a hied of -Winghamites were return- ing from Bluevele, the other -night, they had an unpleasant experience. There was the unlucky thirteen in the vehicle, and when near home the wheel went into a hole and the thirteen were dumped on the ground. Al- though they were out and bruised no bones were broken. [ -Charley Young, of !Porter's Hill, had uite a misfortune one day last week. He ame on a dog unawares ; it seized him below the eye and took a piece of flesh out, nd having got a taste of blood it made t wild, and had it not been for the oy's mother being there to beat him off, harley might have been killed. -It im our painful duty this week to hronicle the death of Henry Kerr, sr., on unday morning, 5th inst., at the age of 88 ears and 11 months. The deceased had ot been feeling very well for about a week, ut took suddenly worse on Friday, and apidly sank until Sunday morning, at 8.10, hen the spirit took its flight. . -Mr. John Agnew, who recently sold his rm in East Wawanosh, and will retire om the activites of farm life has decided locate in Wingham and h'as purchased e residence of Mr. John Stroud near , the on bridge. The property consists of a od residence and four acres of land, and very suitable for a quiet home. The ice paid was $1,180. -Several changes have taken place nong the Grand Trunk Railway em- oyees in this •county during the past eek. William Sutton, formerly of the ingham station, hes been transferred om Tara to Belgrave ; J. H. Moore, of ildmay, goes to Brucefield and J. Rose, of ,ucefield, goes to Mildmay. -A very happy and pretty event took ace at the home of Mr. Deyell, of B line, rnberry, on Wednesday, November -1st, hen Miss Sarah Jane, the second daughter E. J. Routledge, of Clinton, became the fe of W. J. Ramsay, of B line, Turn- rry. The ceremony was performed by e Rev. Mr. Lowe, of :WinghamOin the esence of a large number of friends. -Mr. Erratt, of Auburn, has just re - rued from Manitoba where he was visit - his son. His son has only been in the st two years and has done well, having 00 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of oats d a quantity of barley. He bought his d at $10 an acre and recently refused an er of $15 an acre'for it, which ii a pretty d investment. -It was a matter of sad surprise to ny to, hear on Sabbath, -5th inst., of the ise of John Askin, a well known resi- t of the 14th concession of Grey. He been poorly at times for the past year, heart being the occasion of it, but was e to be up until the Tuesday prior to his ease, on which day he ate his dinner h the household. The end came at 2 p. on Sunday when he passed quietly and dully away, surrounded by the mem- of his family. Deceased- was born in ton county and came to Grey 24 years to lot 10, otmoession 14, which property been taken up by his father a number a fa fr to th ir go is pr az fr Br pl Tu of wi be th pr tu ing We 15 ajl lan off goo ma dem den bad his abl deo wit m. peac berm Hal ago had of years previously.; Mr. Askin foun 'it 0, bush '. and by industry, coorom and kocid management transfeirmed it into as 'g od a farm as is to be found on the line A new briok residence was built this summer and i was only occupied 0 days before the eath summons came to t e head of the Ouse . -In the presence, of about fifty gime ' of Mr. and Mrs, T. Li Jobb, at the r- ho ' e in Wingham on Wednesday aftern on,le Sleet week, their second! daughter, A i na elle, Was united in marriage to k r. enry Woods, a prosperoas young far er Of the vioinity of 8t. Helens. The cere ony ;was performed by Rev, William we. :The bride was attended by her ei ter • Miss Emily Jobb, and Mr. Robins° iVonds, brother of the groom, perfornied he pleae- ant duties of groomsman. -While in Scotland recently r. Donald Murchison, of Lucknow, securer). a nUmber of odd curiosities and among. 'th m Nias a "scat," a Species of fish that i fo nd in the waters of the ooean. It is an o d looking affair and makes no pretence a b ing hand- some, and a man,would certain y e hungry before he eould muster suffioie t ourage,to attempt to eat it. In shape i r sembles a Chinese kite and has a tail abo t 12 inehes in length aud as well armopre ith tusks as a crocodile's mouth, and j st about as innocent, looking. i The fish is ri d and is now on exhibition. Constance. 1 * • NOTES. -Owing to the illnesa of our teacher, Mr. Weir, the scholars are having a holiday. -Mr. B. Riley has m ved into the house recently vacated by Dr Hotham, -The anniversary services held ere were fairly successful, in the Methodis ohnioh. --Misses Eva and Ida Cole, of Et el, ,sPent a few days in the village last we k. --Mies Gertrude Farnham is visiting Lends in Morris and Witighe.m at prom ntes-Our Manitoba boya are expected home hip week. A number from here took in the xcursion. ANOTHER HAPPY EVENT. -The residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. McGregor was very comfortably filled with invited gnests, to the number of about one hundred o the sur - i rounding community, on Wednes ay eyen- ing, November 1st. The occasi n of the assembling together of many friends was to witness the marriage of their third daughter Miss Agnes to Mr. E.- L. Farnham, a well and favorably known young ma , of our neighborhood. He is also a well t do, and prosperous young farmer. The i tereating event took plitee at six o'clock in he even- ing, the Rev. Mr. Musgrave offici ting The bride entered the room, leaning o the arra of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. J. Allen, of Seafarth, aecompanied by Mr, E. Best on the violin. The bride looked very handsome in a, !cos- ingly pretty 'bouquet of natur 1 flovvers. tume of white organdy and wore r exceed - Miss Jennie, sister of the bride, anted the part of bridesmaid, while the gnoom was supported by Mr, J. McGregor °won of the bride. After greetings had been ex- changed, the compeny sat do n to a sumptuous wedding dinner prepar d by the hostess. The presents were umerous. pretty and useful. We congratu ate Mr. Farnham on his choice of a partrier, Mre. Farnham being highly educated, holding a in Hasting county till recently. he even - first class certificate, having tauqt school iog was pleasantly spent in socialichat and various amusements. The happy couple repaired to their own home accompanied by a host of good wishes for their futgre pros- perity. f ! 1 , . Kippen. i POULTRY WANTED. Any quantity, price ;paid for same, delivered at my store Made, dry plucked, undrawn. The hIghest Canning. 1086 CHURCH OPENINO.-The new church at Ki pen, was opened o all Cash J. -1 ethredist Sunday last, Nevem er 12th. Rev. J. ,Ldge, of London, President of the London Confer- ence, officiated, and was assisted I by Rev. W. J. Waddell and Rev. E. H. Long, the pastor of the church. The president, in the on from preached Edge in 21. The morning, preached a suitable ser Nelms 84:10. Rev. W. J. Waddel in the afternoon and the Rev. Mr the evening, from Exodue 5: 20 services were all crowded, many in the af- ternoon and evening not being able to gain admittance. The collections amonnted to $66. On Monday evening tea was !served in the basement to about six hundred people, followed by a pletform meeting in lthe audi- torium where addresses were deliivered by Revs. McKibben of Strathroy; 'Balls of Kirktone Waddell, of Elimville Jewett and Henderson, of Hensall, and Acheson of Kippen. The pastor of the church presented the financial statement giving the cost of the building as $1,826 ; of this $1,117 was al- ready provided for and, together !With the proceeds of the opening services araounting in all to $201, would leave abotd$5190 yet to be raised. Upon appealing to the friends for help, to cover the balance, the response came and in a few minutes nearly all re- quired was promised. The building a handsome and well built structure. The basement is commodioui and conveniently arranged for Sabbath school and prayer meeting purposes. The auditorium will, together with the gallery, aocoramodate about 400 people. The foundation is of stone and the main walls are brick. The interior wood is of ash, oiled and varnished. The platform and choir alcove is ak the beck and adds to the appearance of the inte ior. A stairway from the basement leads u main body of the church near the p all the aisles being in the entrance c The contractors, all Remelt men Patterson Bros., carpenter work ; C mason work ; Stacey, painting and ; to the ittform, rridor. : were, dmere, glazing, and McArthur, furnace and tinwork. The work was well done and refleete credit upon those having charge. The Rev. iVV. ; J. Waddell, of Elimville, late of Kippers, Was the architect and to his 'kill and hardness management and persistent pluck and push is dim more than to all ()there the erects/es of the enterprise. . The members of t e eon- gregation have reason to be satiefie with the results of their toil and generosity and are to be commended for their enterprise at the opening, both, Sabbath and onday and ,christian zeal and liberality. Th4 music evening, was of a high class end mucleapaire- elated. .Mr. Ross, of Clinton, assiated Mies Whiteman in training -the choir and Mr. Rennie, of Herman, and Miss Pyblis, of Chiselhurst, freely gave . their serviees s in helping the Kippen singers in t heir %Vet*: BRIEFS, -Mr. Robert Kettle, of Lohdon,a, former respected resident here, was in toll* during the week, taking in the church open.; ing and calling on friends. Mr. Kettie Was! accompanied by Miss Moore, of Lonelone-' Farni property in this vicinity still keeps! changing hands. Mr. James Mullnollaod: has disposed of his fine 100 acre farm to Mr. John Deitz, who has lately returned i from Manitoba. The price given is 16,300.1 Mr. Deitz has got a good property, well lOcated and in first-olass order. Mr.Deitz, who still , has faith in Ontatio, will make a good eiti- 1 zen, and is to be congratulated on hie en -1 terprise.-Mise Maggie Bell, of Hay, has been enjoying a visit with her sister,' Mrs. W. W. Gooper.-Miss Bishop, of Usborne, was the guest of her cousins, the Misses Copper, during the weeks-Mre. R. Hunt, of Hensall, the past week, has been a,guest at the manse, with Mr. and Mrs.Acheran.-- Mr. James S. Cooper returned home !from Manitoba on Saturday last. Cold weather brings all the boys home. -Mr." -lames 'Smil- lie, of Lambton, is visiting with his mother, Mrs. James Smillie, of this villiage.-7-Mr. Wm. Bison, of Wingham, was this !week spending a few days with Mr. James i Mc- Dougall, and also taking in the church opening. -Rev. Mr.' McKibben, of Stratb- roy, was this week making a cell ainong friends in the village, while visiting alb the home of Mr. :and Mrs. R. hfellis.--tbfrs. James McKee, of Valais, was ON week the The Corner Store with the Bine Front. SPECIA:!.8 FOR OTURDAY. "Ten Lathes' Mantles, rOgular $6, to be ,sold on Saturday. ?r $2.5? ech. AnOth,r lot of Ladies' Mi antles, regular $8.50, for $450 , , Did .you hear your friends make.any comments on our rtew Dress Goods department I First time you are dow: town, or in town., drop in and see it: We think, iwithout any boasting, ther is nothing like it outside the large eitieic Mr. Calvert will be glad to show you !through without the least suggaqion of . buying. ' COME WITH THE CROWDS TO B, . HE 1 GUNN'S SEAFORTH 3 ,OtoovvvolovsolootAmosooloww• .W.T1-1ING STORE • Under the mai agenient of Mr. !James Purcell, is doing business away beyond our mott sanguine ex2pectationa, and on Saturday we offer rare value in. *EN'S SUITS.' Drop i.rt and see At:. Purcell, and we are convinced that the Suits for Men on S turday will surpriee you when you learn the price, It is only a Matter of thi when the masses! will be dealing at Gunn's, p. B. GUNN, Proprietors JAMES PURCELL, Manager. guest of Mr. Amos leiter -Miss Maggie MoLymont, who has been for some menthe in London, with her sister, Mrs. James Grieves, has retur ed! home. -Mrs. Shaffer is visiting he daughter, M re. Jame!" Dick, of Benmiller. Mies Dignan, of Hay, spending a fevv da s VTith Mrs. Redmontly in the village. -Mr. Joseph Dick, of Beni - Miller, is calling am ng friends here. -The Whole proceeds of th Methodist church testi- Meeting, on the Mo day evening, and the Soeial held on Tues ay, evening, amounted eo the snug sum of 158, the greatest sue- ciess in the way of a tea gathering in thii Vicinity, -Rev. Mr. ail, of Kirkton, wars this week enjoyin a visit at the hom Of his brothe -in-I w, Mr. Cudmore.---; Mrs. Redmon , of ippen, who takes the lead in the wa of raising. good stock, thirt iVeek sold a ye r and a half old heifer tO Mr. William" oig, for the nice sum of $30, -I-The many friende of Mr, William Cud. more, who has been doing business in the dld country tor several months, will be pleased to learn that he has returned home, Mr. Cadmore is not n the beet of health, and was detained in lontreal for a week or more on him way home, tin -laugh illness, but we 'tire pleased, to 4ote that he is on the nnencl,.-Why does mit Mr. John McMillan, M. Pi for South Hur n, while on his speech-:• ifying tour, give th people of Kippen a call ?-i-Mr. Lyon, of linton, is visiting abl the home of M . an Mrs. Thomas McKay.i --Mies Ida B 11, of Hensel, visited the Milne' Cooper this week .-Mr. Albert! Taylor, of London, was, during the fore! part of the week, at he parental home, . G. J. SUTHERLANU, notary public, con- veyancer, insuranee agent and issuer of marriage, license'. Office 4 the lost ofilee, Mensal!. Good' village dwellings, and also farm property, for sale ; and grrat bargains to Offer at the present time Money to loan on first mortgage on farm and village property at the very lowest rate of interest. 1660-tf HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SAL10.-A large two storey frame residence and grounds for sale. There., is a first clue cellar under the whole building and ,. good frame stable and driving shed on the premise.. Also hard and soft Water in abundance. There are 4 lots in (manse* ti on which there are some fruit , trees and currant bushee This would be a very de - sizable place for a retiree farmer and will be sold 1 restaonable. Robt. Bell, box 35, Hensel!. I661.-tf STORE To RENT. -A large two storey brick store, with plate glees front, to rent for a term I of yeanr. This is a first class building and is new. It is suitable for a dry goods or general store ; could be arranged with living rooms np stairs if required. For partoulars address Robt. Bell Jr., box 35, Man- sell. 166I-tf onto his father's farm, near Chisel**, which he intends working. His, friends here wish him all saccess.-Miss Pena Shit - ray is in Exeter this week, being called there through the illness of inunedisto friends. -Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. Waddell, of Elimville, formerly of Hensall, was in the village last week, visiting 1-rs. H. Rundle. -Miss Bertha Hodgins and Miss Mary Hagan visited friends this week in the neighborhood of Exeter and Lucans-Mr. Alfred McTaggart, of Hay, has sold his fine farm, 2t miles south of here, en the London Road, to Mr, John Jarrett. Mr. MeTeggart will move, in the -course el a month or so, to his farm, directly south of and adjoining the one he has sold, We are pleased to see Mr. Jarrett settling again on the Huron Tract. -Mr. Alex- ander McKenzie has moved rate Mr. Paterson's house, at the London road corners. -It speaks well for Hemel' that there is scarcely even a vacant dwelling.. In fact, the only drawback is a scarcity of houses, and that netwithstanding that a great many from year to year have been built for selling and renting purposes. - Miss Ward, of Varna, was in the village last week renewing acquaintances. -Mr. J. A. Malcolm, w'ho carried on the milk hug- ness here for several years, left this week for near London, where he has rented a farm. We join with his friends in wishing him all suecess.-Mr. William Buchanan filled the position of chairman at Mr. John McMillan's meeting here on Monday even- ing, and Dr. Sellery that of secretary. - Miss Davis is visiting her brother, Mr. W. C. DairilL-The electric light at the Com- ' metnial hotel corner is a great improvement and our village will never be up-to-date until a few more electric lights are placed, on our streets. The convenience and safety afforded to the travelling public will jast4 the small expenditure.-Villsge, or mud- cipal matters, will, with the near approach of the New Year, soon engage the attention of our ratepayers. -The new etretshes si eidewalke put down by the council during the past year are very much appreciated by pedestrians at this season of the year, when walking on the roadside or even on gravid walks is almost out of the onestion.-Mr. Wilson Wood, of London, formerly of near HingeoirdiaLywoasr st.the village recently epend- LOCAL BRIEFS. The farmers in this sec- tion are improving the fine open weather by getting a large ac sage of fall ploughing dene.-Quite ler e number from Rennin and vicinity atten ed the new church open- ing services, held at Kippen on Sabbath and Monday evening laSt,and report the eervices on Sabbath as being very largely attended, and the sermoes delivered by Rev. Joseph Edge, morning and evening, and by Rev. Mr. Waddell, in the afternoon, as being both able and impressive. The tea meeting was all that could, be desired along that line. Rev. Mr. Weddell, who was archi• tect of the church, is very highly compli- mented on his plant and the very Ene ap- pearance the church makes at auch a moder- ate eest.-Mrs.! WIWI. Mitchell and daughter, Mrs. Wm. Woode, have returned home from a very pleaaant visit with relatives and friends in Centralia Birr and heiehborhood. Larkworth has moved his livery stable. from Mr. P tty's premises, on the west hide of the ra way track, to Mr, Cox - worth's stabler in he basement of his hall. -Mr; John M n, M. P., delivered one of a number of dd eases he is giving to the electors of S th Huron, 0. Coxworth's hall, On Monde' evening last. The attend- anCe was very fair, and the address was listened to tvitili very much interest through. out. Mr. Mc iillan has lost none of his old time force and loquence, and, being thor- oughly alive to ithe importance of hie sub- ject, and wel I posted in ali its details, makes his add 'ess very interesting to his hearers. The coont ha gave of hio stew- ardship and res ewl of the Liberal platform and acts of the sessions, could clean insight a oviernment during the past Hullett. A PROGRESSIVE FARMIR.-It Was the writer's privilege to visit the well known i stock farm of Mr. James Snell. This fann !has been noted for years on account of the many valuable animals it has sent all over both Canada and the United States, to im- 1 prove the standard of the stook in the neighborhood. Indeed, many farmers' herds date their commencement to aniniele from , the herd of the Messrs. Snell. We were pleased to notice that the enviable repute- : tion attained by the late Humphrey Snell 'has been more than maintained by his !Worthy sou and successor, James. Though !it is very apparent that it is in the breed- ing of shorthorn cattle and Leicester sheep ithat Mr. Snell particularly excels, yet he has some very -fine horses, one young dal - Ilion being a model. He had the misfortune Ito lose two imported mares during the past !season. In cattle, he has, indeed, a herd of !which he is justly proud, but, after giving Some presumptuous breeders an expensive lesson, he retired from the show ring, but, 'in sheep, Mr. Snell still shows his marked ability, as both breeder and feeder, lot nf fourteen ewe lambs vieing with others Ise - Please the eye of many, prospective buyers. ,Mr. Snell is now on the lookout for a bull Ito head his herd, having disposed of his noble stock bull to a butcher, some farmer making a mistake in allowing him to go to elm slaughter house. Mr. Snell's strict ate .,ention to personal business does not inter ' fere with him giving the benefit of his coon. eel to the public, as he occupies, at the resent time. the president's chair in the est leuron Reform Association, besides a eat in the eounty council for that division. Grand Bend. ot fail to give the electors Noans.--Mr. Burfett, of Parkhill, ivall in d general knowledge of the . ur village on Monday.-MissAllie Mollard, affairs, not onlyoef the Reform party, but olS„: ited Mends in Varna, on Saturday and the Dominion a large. At the close of the I Sunday last. -Mr, Pierey Mollard left on address a unani ons vote of cenfidence in Tuesday for a three weeks visit to friendsin the Laurier ad. inistration wa4s passed.- I Toronto. -Mr, Bert Holt apent Sunday with Miss VanEgmo d, f Egmondville, was in his brother Willie, of Egmoririville.-Mr- jibe village thiel w ek, renewing acquaint Smith returned home Tuesday after spend- ances.-Mr. Jetties W. Bell spent several I ifig a few days with friends in Oil Springs. days in Strathrey 1 st week,visiting friends. I --The Dashwood correepondent says the -Mr. Thomas S allacombe, of Clinton, Bend football team don't like it because formerly of Hen all# was in the village this tbeir team beat them one goal. Weill if they week, on busine s. -The pulpit of Carmel did we are not aware of it ; it musthave been Presbyterian ch rc will be supplied by the I scime time when they were building air Varna congrega ion on Sabbath morning, elisties. Mr. Correspondenttsays they areask- Rev. J. S. Hen ers n preaching one of the big to get at our team again, well we think sermons in crameetion with the open- they will ache to get away from them main ing of the neiv hurch at Varna. -Mr. ae they have always done in the past. That" Joseph Case has thi week purchesed a very appear to think fifty dollars too small a nice little pony an outfit. --Mr, Kenneth enni and no have doubled it. Our bus 11W Macarthur, of Ailsa Craig, was in the vil- ao much the better. Come again bort 1Iage this week, isiting hia brother.- They &leo object to playing in the 13arkt !Messrs. Willis S eppard made another bush as they term it. Well, we can't blame large shipment of h ge on Monday last.- ' White, have retitrned from visiting relatives them as they are more accustomed to playing I Mr. A. Mchforran and sister, Mrs. James and friends in Lticknoiv, Ripley and vicin- better foot hold in the furrows. The Bend in some farmer's field and can no doubtget a --Mr. R. Patterson is this -week inn -ttehr chhasallenvigeritrornotnheemhusaldifiregd tdhoelYistraaeceP, butt !proving the appeera co; of the Bell block of they don't reply ; they lay low now. Come] `stores, by &billing t ei woodwork along the boys, be men Just for once. Say bori wh" centre of the front. Mr. Trueman Brint- would you'do for a foot ball ground if the nell, who has been a resident of our village farmer should sow peas or barley in hit hae We week moved field next year. for a good many ye OVEM _ini'lgtotog,isiooll'be:171.8:43:hrtihftarrop:jimmt e:eft:osrdt.°1:ira end -of nor villa eak his arm a ft ,,,, _ _, tirdaimtilinel aetheei I.,,. ,141650Peile- deibuiro:thiteeosrworlyottretakiPkilf., .- ,fr _, ogs:eBr. s. Rowoseetkl: awehre i , : - 41::-Eats1411Gasilimalrlirriqe-teuaeedili.ft_etWah:::rttlew:tac‘ ir tor work and ap - . frOln Manitoba recent _ le blear the difference , tirtheen_ ._ regarding th inn& WEDDING.. -.A. very leoe last Wednesday ilenoe of Mr. and _Mrs. Rae, fitattleys being t of their daukhte Yrincis Col WM performed by Rev prosoace of the inune yontrsoting parties. the pests sat down t pared for the occ evening Well ripen inindsome and appr couple are highly resp te before the joins with man them every blessing Drv NOTR.S..--The BMW thin look a little lik inet with a inis lisd his horse tied to While he went in on boys -eame-up behind sued tbe animal. It . away, breaking. the nieeeS.-The Young k.and-Assoehttion hel to divide me the moue -Mr. Charles aeries has returned home veteran threshers M wound up the grain th - -Mr. C. Dueharme 1 tbe big building at . octupy it for a Denomy and C, se horse/1,-W. Ein Zurich recently, and to driye him home. BIEL JOTTINGS. -The eno bet hatleft our reads -A very pleasant eve Blake hotel on Friday bold a raffia in the day night, at which a, vert rit by all preaent.— email, it visiting her in and around Blake. - hare moved onto his fat intends to *tart farmin erigage,d to teeth the the earning year. -Thi Mr. Edie Douglas, c George Diek, of Hems was very exciting. Ti in even, but Edie -George Sparks was Mills last week. -Pete with Mr, Alexander St year. Port II Torynws.—Mra. Soh verton, is here visiting Sehoenhals.-Miss Ten Fagedhip of our school so by the trustes angannon, will take New Yeare. Mr. Ellie elped intends joining hi Slanitobee-J. 1KAW bis home here. -Mise viaiting in, Kintsil.-1 here, visiting at Mr. Je -days prior to a visit he England to see hie re lee, youngest son of Al was married last to Miss Green of nhir)43. They will make oord.-Mr. Thos. Rie Muskoka last week,' derk, is here on a visit -James Soott.-The Far gag will be held ha the on Friday) November !: both 'an niternoon 'Seine able speaker]; wil, ;and in the evening the programme, Good, e Are anticipated. Bayfl Call and itee F. A. 7413037ehIns. for -Christn3all tants. NorEs.---Ivirs. Carle oten, who was visiting Burnside, has returnee Edwards left on Ss.ture 4a Lobtn-Alex. Fergt the summer on the stet tived home last week. - home from ,Goderich.- Belgrave this wiek. - family returned with b visit. -Wm. Parker sr kota last week, haiing in so there. -Wm. Bai Saturday from a three lats.-James Donalda visiting a sister, who if son, jr., left on Mends. he intends establishit plant for Wroxetor suncess and ean residents of' those plea leueiness -man. ' Wing Mtnenerroses Snee -event, which occurred day evening lait, Ise 4 and sympathy arnorn Emma Saint, a young in this tow*, canunigcs fug two ounces (death after takitg the terri most instantaneous. supposed, was the re Vies Saint to commit 1 A NEW RESIDENT. - who recently sold Ins 1 nosh, 'will retire 'Ire Arm life, has decided ham and has purchae Mr. John Stroud, ne Lower Wingham. Th good residence and f is very suitable for price paid was $1,18( Possession in mareh N Bly LOCAL 'BRIEF -S. -Mr Rellar have returned to Detroit, Port Huron A horse belonging to 1 'into an unused Well on PrOPOTty A few -day.s ag Without serious insury Fauna_ n. ef Toront-o, s ..Ke came up to see .,,„dangaromoly but 4:11e people of lily -tie si tate for grsuolitizie et& -lug of the mtepaperi 14