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Doherty bandssupplied the music
and great crowds lined the [streets.
'`Perhaps the greatest attraction of
the whole week was the sham battle
— between the vola oteers and Gun Club.
For weeks before great preparations
One More Grand Success. '%ltd been Made for the event, and the
result juetified the expectations of
`' the crowd. Hundreds remained on
Better than all Predecessors. the grounds from the afternoon and
by 8.80 p. m. there woe fully 4000
people waiting to see the event. At
The Universal Verdict. the close of the procession the Gun
Club took possession of the Fort.
They numbered 80 strong and were
-- officered by Messrs W. Fater, J. E.
AN ENLARGED PRIZ3 LIST. Blackall and J. Ryder. The volun-
teers, under the command of Capt.
GENUINE OUTSIDE ATTRACTIONS. Todd and Lieuts. Combe and Rance,
FAIRPLAY TO ALL. took the lower end of the field and
E;PERIENCED AND UNBIASED JUDGES commenced operations, by a rush On
CARRYING OUT PROMISES. the Fort, they were replused by a
tremendous volley from the) Fort,
Two ADMISSION FEES. and retired without any loss of forcee-
FAITHFUL WORK AND ADVERTISING In differeut ways they charged again
and again, and family captured the
These are the seven items which Fort, the fort blazed, the band played,
very largely make the Huron Central the crowd cheered, and Lieut Ryder
the great success it is. There is no was snatched from the fort in time to
longer any shrugging of shoulders in save his life. So ended an event
doubt,'no luke warmness, but all is that gave a great deal of satisfaction
enthusiasm and push. The Directors to all concerned.
may well feel proud of their very
great success in the exhibition of In a few instances objections are
1890. Again the receipts are in ad -J
vance of the previous years, and the still taken to a three days show, but
number of entries doubled. No bet- the number of objectors is getting
ter tribute Oan be paid to the man- twotil y less. Some
maaintaif that
agement than the fact that the com- daysenough.
petitory increased twofold in number, objectors will think for a moment
and the visitors were far more nu- they will see that the show is virtual-
inerous, ly only two days, the first day being
THE DIi eloite taken up altogether with preparation.
have worked like beavers, and a visit Besides the Fair has now got too large
to the grounds any day for a week to return back to its old style of doing
before hand would show the Presi- things, and a little consideration will
dent and his colleagues, with coats indicate this. A good show is made
off, hard at work. One afternoon, by a large exhibition of articles and
whenresent, we observed the Reeve stock. These are brought by offering
and Directors Plummer and Johnston a decent prize list, and the prize list
busy fixing up the grounds and build- is made up largely on the basis of
inge; President Manning and Director gate receipts. Gate receipts are got
Coats, ably assisted by Chief Wheat- by drawing a crowd. This year the
ley, were decorating and arranging,
gate receipts brought nearly ', ..00 on
s than
0 the
Director McKenzie was fitting up the third daysecond,
d er lespoint overlooked
outside building, and, in fact, every is that the,cAnot is only overlooked
admis-
looked
man seemed to have his place and to cion, when other towns charge 25cts.
be filling it. Upon the President and We think the directors have acted
Secretary bas devolved, of course, a wisely in Istating the exhibition of
great deal of the work, and everyone stock and hofrees all on the same day,
says they have done it well. To all so that anyone who does not care for
these gentlemen it must he a matter the sports, can "take in" the whole
of congratulation that their efforts show in one day. The trouble with
have resulted in success. most of our friends, and we are glad
°There can be no doubt that the of it, is that the two days are made so
Huron Central has taken a firm hold attractive that they must come upon
of our people. Every citizen seems each. The second day is now largely
anxious to help, and one had only to recognized as our town holiday, and
drop in while preparations were being as long as it is made enjoyable by
made, to observe how noticeable this innocent amusements, no one will
was. The young men formed a,most rumble.
admirable fire company to compete g with theothere; the volunteers turned THE HORSE SHOW.
out and drilled for over a month; the The drawing of nearly 300 horses
school cadets were formed, and did together made a grand exhibition.
excellent service; a bugle band was Judge Vance, of New Hamburg, well
organized, and contributed greatly to, ,�,1igl,,?. to speak, says it was the et', er)encesfb organ building is the
the proceedings and Thuredpy even- nest display, outside of the Indus- highest notch reached in the science
ing'e tournament; the Gun Club was trial, made in the Province this year. of organ building. Clinton offered
all alive, and did a full share; and In all the classes the entries were no prizes for organs, owing to having
the Clinton, Firemen took hold with numerous. Satisfaction seems to two organ factories,but we understand
a right good will. Private citizens have been given by the judges, and, the piano case organa made by this
were just as anxious to help, and as is well 'known, there was a new firm have carried off first prize wher-
rendered many services. departure in having only one judge ever exhibited this year. The ever
THE MERCHANTS' DISPLAYS in each class. We bave heard many increasing demand for these instru-
in the main building were marvels of the Lorsemen declare that Mr tgguarantees the success of this
of good taste and beauty. The Hodg- Vance did not make a mistake. Inenergetic
m.
ens Estate fitted up a splendid corner, light horses Messrs Kennedy and NOTES.
which reflected great credit upon the Hamilton won the same praise. We The entire absence of fakirs was a
designers, Messrs B. and F. Hodgens. have learned of only two decisions good feature.
W Cooper & Co. made a first class which could be seriously challenged, Doc Blackall's voice was nearly
exhibit of various articles, which Bet and those were made late in the eveu- enough to scare the crowd.
off their corner in good style. The ing, when every one was in a hurry, The volunteers gave the President
two jewellers, Messrs J. Biddlecume and there was much confusion. No of the Gun club a pretty bad scare
and J. B. Rumball, had very pretty prettier sight could be seen than the during the fight.
displays, and must have gone to a lot large number of horses on the move The total entries reached over
of trouble. In their respective lines around the grounds. 1950, and is a very large increase
Messrs Beesley & Co., and W. Taylor Considerable difficulty was experi- over last year.
& Sons filled up a nook very band- enced in deciding the lady's driving• The Manitoba exhibit was late in
comely. The furniture exhibit of The prize list called for no specia-style getting here, but attracted notice
Joseph Chidley and the handsome of driving and the judges were puzzled after it was in shape.
one of Messrs Harland Bros. were in making a decision. The Directors aIr Jas Fair kindly gave his old
well worth examining, and called have awarded Mrs Horton. one of office to the society, and this was us -
forth many a favorable comment from the lady drivers, a diploma, for fancy ed as the fort.
the thousands of sightseers. Mr S. driving, and we are sure this will be A. Johnson, of Zurich, took Jack.
Davis, with his usual great kindness, approved of by all who saw how effi son Bros prize of $3 for the largest
bad erected the fountain which al- ciently this lady handled the lines. number of entries by any one exhib-
ways attracts attention, and continues The horse ring, under the rules of icor, hie total number being 59.
to be A thing of beauty. Mr John the Society, was kept strictly clear all Mr Jos. Vance, cf New Hamburg.
Worsell and Mr Col. Hoare had tasty day, no one but the Supts. and Judges ;judge of heavy horses said that our
stands erected for the sale of their being allowed in. Dr. Blackall did show of horses beat the orie at Hamil-
wares, and were kept busy replying good service in calling the classes, ton this year.
to the queries of the visitors. On the and Messrs McMurchie and Forrester The Directors this year decided on
whole the Directors owe not a little attended the judges. Mr D. Tiplady aone judge plan, and the result has
to those who, byFgoing to a very con- entered a fine team in the general been a moat satisfactory one, there
siderable trouble and expense, helped purpose class, but the Judge ruled it has hardly been a grumble, and on
to beautify the buildings. .00 heavy, and, as a consequence, he all sides great satisfaction has been
THE AMUSEMENTS in
ruled out. He should have been expressed by exhibitors,
in the heavy draughts, but, untortu- "Onlooker" contributes the follow
offered by; the Directors as outside nately, they bad already been judged.
attraction were in every way unob- Some of the horsemen think that ing :-As an onlooker at your show,
jectionable. On Wednesday morn- there is a class still needed between 1 must say that 1 never saw a finer
ing they opened with a monster pro the heavy draughts and general par- lot of vegetables, fruit, roots and
AndiNollowed by bhethe
volunteere le Band
under Attention, no doubt this will receive grain than was exhibited at the Cen
teal Exhibition. The exhibitors may
command of Capt. Todd and Lieuts well feel proud of their exhibits. -
Rance and Combe, the Blyth, Clinton STOCK NOTES. The cauliflowers were up to the
Doherty Fire Brigades, Citizens and The live stock exhibits were far Manitoba exhibit of the same. The
the School cadets and school children ahead of those of any previous year, fruits were well represented; friend
totbe number of over600;upon arriving and, what is saying a good deal, were Holloway was on hand with a good
at the grounds the Firemen's contest ahead of those at any other show in display of plums, although late in
was held, and during it happened the the county this year. The number the season; the show of fall pears and
melancholy accident already referred of horses shown was very large, while winter apples was very good. There
to. The competing teams made good the quality was the very best in the is one point that should be remem-
time, especially the brigade of the county, and the judges had a remark- bered, in exhibiting apples, it is not
Doherty Organ Co, The men have ably hard task in making their deci- always the largest that gets the prize.
done a noble act in donating the en- alone. The fruit that grows on the upper
tire prize money to Mre Miller. The Berkshire sow belonging to limbs facing the south or east are
Goderich township failed to show Mr George Hoare, which won a prize generally, on a well pruned tree, the
up for the tug of war. Hullett and as the Torontolnduatrial Exhibition, best coloreses,do fruit,d cbest or the market
t
Clinton each secured "a pull," the did not compete at the Central, on price hence it ie best to exhibit it
third test being declared a draw, but account of it being required that she pp
rice,
likely be awarded to Hullett. should have littered in 1890. assorted for equal size and color.
The dumb bell exercises by the In thoroughbred cattle there was The following is the prize list :-
classes of girls, under direction of also a large representation, while HORSES.
Miss Struthers, were admirably per- many of the grades were but little in- Imported stallions, -Two year old,
formed, the rhythm of the classes' ferior. Sheep and other live stock J McFarlane. Aged stallions, A Innen,
movements showing how well they were of excellent breeding. J P Fisher, J MoLanghlin. Heavy
bad been trained, and the applause DOHERTY & Co's ORGANS draught Canadian bred one year old
stallions, 3 Barrows, T Cole. Two yrs
that followed was well earned, This W. Doherty & Co. exhibited eight old, R McGregor, Geo Taylor.
is also true of the drilliby organs assorted, representing the dif- General purpose stallions. -One sear
the class of boys, under direction of ferent styles, or at least some of them. old, R McGregor, K Disney. Two yrs
Mr Lough. First was the Student's Pedal organ, old, 3 Southcombe, 3 W Hill. Aged,
In the eveniug there was a grand a powerful little two manual pedal . Go Dale 2nd.
torchlight procession starting filial base' next was their beautiful Boudoir Roadster stallions. -One year old, W
thegrounds and marching through r Clarke, J Proudfoot. Two years old, J
g g Parlor organ, in five octaves, also Churchill, J Landsboro. Aged, T John -
the principal streets. The volunteer) the /Esthetic, Lillie and Gem cases, son, J L Doherty.
Gan Club, Firemen, Sons of Eng- and the six octave organ in Upright Carriage etallione.-Two year old, J
land, Foresters, Orangemen acrd Piano case; this is a very popular Churchill. Aged, L Kennedy's Ike
C,tizens were in line carrying lion- good selling organ, and last, but not Groff.
, dyads of torOhes, The Bugle and i least, their Cathedral organ, for Families of flee colte.-Ileavydraught,
THREE OR TWO DAYS.
CLINTON,, ONT., OCTOBER 10, 1890.
EoBEHT HOLMES••Publlaher
SI Vs a year inadvance.
churches; tin organ with great power J J McLaughlin let prize. Five road- beans -A Johnson, Col Hoare, 1 bash Mrs C Campbell. Pillow shame -Mies I Hurnn Central Fait last ween, and
and variety, capable of wonderful star colts, J L Doherty and prize. red clover seed -S Furse, I Salkeld and Cronyn, J Symington. Knitted cover- •sit •ay it wa the beat Fair that filet'
effects. 'l`he whole exhibit was en-
Heavy draught, imported horses.- sons. 1 hush timothy seed -J Salkeld let -G Nott, J McFarlane. Patch work h
closed in a beautiful canopied pavil- Brood mares, J McMillan, A Innes. a C Scott. -T Beatty, G. Shipley. Patch quilt- ever artrndPd in the county, whia
lion, tastefully decorates' and sus- Heavy team, A Innes, J Snell. Spring raun. G Mair, G Nott, A Johnson highly re "Peak" well fur Charon. Tho thin
tains the good old name of the Wm. colt, W Coleman, A Innes. Two year Six varieties winter apples — Wm commended. Crazy quilt—W H Boyd, locate on Chef 9 he ao0re rxa wae notg 8x at/jag
pany as being "unequalled." old filly, S Smillie, C Dale. Elliott, J Churchill. Plate golden ap- CMentelon, A Johnson.ss Stevens. flannel shirt—E Berlin wool work, ed, but frompresent appearances. ) e.
ART. Heavy draught, Canadian.—Team, J plea—J Reynolds, A Trick. hlortheln
Reynolds, J F Dale. Brood mares, J spiee—G Shipley, J Reynolds. 20 oz raised—J Gardiner, A Johnson. Berlin expect will locate in our village.
The art exhibit, though it did not McMillan & soles, T Carbert, K Disneyi pippins -T Beatty, C H Williams. Snow wool work, flat -Mies Beesley, G Nott. --.
show to as mi ch advantage, by being Year old gelding, J F Dale, J Stanbury apples -J H Lindsay, J Gibbings. Twine work, Mrs C Campbell, J Sym- Mullett.
scattered throughout the building, 2nd and 3rd. Spring colt, W Dale, W Rhode Island greeninge-W Elliott, Mrs ington. Farmer's wreath, Miss Stevens, NOTES. - Mise Lizzie q>1
showed a marked improvement over Anderson, J McMillan &sone. Year S Coate. Spitzenbnrg-J H Lindggy, W H Boyd. Fancy chair in wool work, Hullett, left last week for Webster,r0y
last year. The principal contest was old filly, G. Dale, le Smillie. Two year W Elliott. Baldwins -J Copp, W Wise. J Symington. Woolen socks, Mrs J and Sarnia.
for the $8 prize offered for the best old gelding, J Cornish, J F Dale, W Fall pippins -C H Williams, W Elliott. Gibbings. Woolen gloves, A Johnson,
Strawberry apples -W Elliott. King of 0 Nott. Rag mat, Mrs J Gibbinge, J CHURCH OPENING. - The now
collection of oil and water color pie- Aitcheson. Two year old filly, A Carr,
tures which was won byour own G Taylor, 3 MooMillan & sons. Tompkins county -Mrs S Coats, H B Lindsay. Rag carpet, G Nott, A Burns church, which is almost Comte
General purpose. -Brood mare, Jae Baker. Ribetone pippins -E Cantelon, Johnson. 1 pitted, will be opened on Sabbath,
artist, MO C. Mountcaatle. The VanEgmond, W Dale,J Munro. Team, Mrs W Taylor. Alexanders -J South- FINE ARTS. October 19. Prof. McLaren, of Kuoz
next was a $2 prize each, for oil and M Heffron, H McGregor, J Reynolds. combs, J McCartney. St Lawrence -J Best collection -Miss Mountcaatle, R College, is expected to conduct ser-
water color, painted within the year, Spring colt or filly, Geo Irwin, T Walk- Gibbings, E Butt. Cayuga red streak. Crockett. Oil painting -R Crockett, vice at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. A din -
Mr Crockett, of Goderich, taking er, J Cornish. Year old filly, W Ander ed -W Elliott, E Butt. Fallwater-C Miss Wilson. Water color -R Crockett, nee will be given on Monday evenings
first in both; Miss Wilson, of Landon, son, H Baker, C Dale. Two year old H Williams, H Baker. Ducheea..pf Miss Moantcastle. Amateur list, best ,poatre. Al are
second in oil; Miss Mountcaatle se- filly, R Munro, 0 Flynn, E Butt. Two Oldenburg -R Mason. Gravenstein- colleotion-Mrs C Campbell, Mise For programa see:
cond in water color. We do not year old gelding, J Gilchrist. W Elliott, C H Williams. Best collet- Mountoastle. Oil painting, landscape- are cordially inv.ted.
grudge the artist from the circular Roadsters. -Spring colt, C H Wil- tion -J Salkeld. Montreal crabs -Col, Mrs 0 Campbell, Miss Reeve. Marine ACCIDENT. -Or `r' ursday last Mr
town the prize he won on the oil llama. Year old gelding or filly, W Hoare, Miss Symington. Transcend- view—M H Irwin 1st and 2nd. Flowers Edmund Crawfc with a painful
painting, but think the honor would Smith, W Doherty. Brood mare, C 11 ent crabs—Geo Nott. Clinton grapes— or fruit—Miss Stevens. Portrait—Col accident. He wc at. ng a load of
have been greater if the same picture Williams, W Doherty, R Brock. Two W Fear, J Southcombe. Concord grapes Hoare 1st and F2nd; Water colors, shingles, and same eller:., he fell
had not taken a prize here last year. year old gelding or filly, DCrawford, D -R Govenlock, Sam Cooke. Rogers landscape -Miss Reeve. Marine view, off while trying to fie :,, ' alight-
Diplomas
lighll
Di lomae weregiven to Mies Mount- cTavish. Road horse, J Beacom, J No 19-R Govenlock, S Cooke. Mrs W Coats, Miss Reeve. Animals ing heavilyron his wr,st- It was a
P Miller, T Berry. Roadster team, T Plums -Lombard, T. Holloway, Miss from life, Mrs C Campbell. Sepia, M wonder it was not broken, in fact the
castle for original pencil drawings, Coleman, R Reynolds, E Butt. Fowler. Pond's seedling -T Holloway. H •Irwin, Mrs C Campbell. Pencil or
and to Mie Wilson, of London, for Carriage horses. -Spring colt, Robt Imperial ' gauge -John Cunningham, crayon drawing, Miss Holmes, Miss doctor says it would heal quicker if it
oil portait and pastels. Among the Brock, C Dale. Year old gelding or Thomas Holloway: Bradstreets - Couch. Pen and ink sketch, Mrs. C. had been. It is yery painful, and
amateur artists were those of Mra filly, G McChesney, S Smillie. Two Thomas Holloway. Any variety- Campbell. Pastel, landscape, Mies Lo- will lay him up for some time.
Campbell, Misses Reeve, Stevens, year old gelding or filly, G McMichael, T Holloway, Miss Fowler. Varieties gan, Miss Beesley. Marine view, SCHOOL REPORT. -The following
Irwin. Couch, Holmes, Logan, Bees- A Taylor. Brood mare, D A Purvis, winter pears -H Curwen. Varieties Mise Logan, Miss C Coats. Flowers or P
is a report of S. S. No. 5, for Se tem -
ley, Thompson, C. Coats and Mr J Johns, C Dale. Carriage horse, T fall pears -H Curwen, J Salkeld. fruit, Mrs W Taylor, Mise C Coats
Hoare. It is thought by some that'Tipling, A Innes. Team, A Couch. Bartlett pears -W Elliott, J Salkeld, Portrait, Miss Logan, IM H Irwin ter, the pupils' standing being based
the directors of the fair make a Lady drivers. -J Beatty, Miss Bay, Flemish beauty -W Elliott, J Copp. Hand painting on silk or velvet, R on deligence, defneaner and puncta* •
mistake when they offer prizes for Mrs Spooner. Quinces -H Curwen, 3 Salkeld. Col- Thompson, Mrs C Campbell ; Miss ality, No, on roll and average atten
copies of English and foreign mato Saddle horse, J Avery, J Aitken. lection of fruit—R Govenlock. Any Stevens, highly recommended. ,dance :—SR, 4TH CLASS,—L. Cun-
rial. No matter how well executed Saddle pony, J Reynolds. variety -7 Copp recommended. JUDGES. ningham,G. Cunningham,G. Thomp-
tbey may be nor how pleased we may Best colts sired by Fleetwood, special MANUFACTURES. Heavy Horses.—J Vance, New Ham- son. MVP. �1-,C[ Ase. -5i. Manning,
be, y prizes by Churchill and Wallace—T Home made cloth—Geo Nott, A John- burg. Light Horses,—H B Kennedy, E. WaI1s0 re J. Carter. SR. 3RD
be to see them, they should never Walker, J VanEgmond, T Carbert. son. Home made flannel -Geo Nott, A London, Dr. Hamilton, Harriston. CLAss,'-' ming, S, Brown, H.
come into competition among out Johnston. Home made blanket -Geo Cattle, -J C Smith, Maple Lodge. Wallace.=,_Ad RD CLASS. -11. Jack•
d ceT•r•LE.
professional artiste, as it retards the Durham-Agedbnll-J Snell, A Weir. Nott, A Johnston. Specimen Marble Sheep and Swine, -C Proctor,Belgrave. son, A. Smith, H. 'Huber. SECOND
development of our own beautiful Two old ball—T Carbert. One yr work—W H Cooper, diploma. Implements and Carriages,—J Dorsey, Cites.—M. Hoggart, R. Cunning-
yearcountr One of Miss Mountcaetle'e VEGETABLES.
Seaforth. Grain, -Jas. Fair, W Weir,
y•pfd bull -Elliott Bros., J Snell. Bull ham,W. Vodden. PART II CLASS -
original collection, a small lake it calf -H and W Smith, W Snell. Milch Market gardenerscollection-CAllan- Fruit and Vegetables, -Dr. Sloan, J. Cunningham, L.MeCool, I. Huber,
Kinloss, county of Bruce, was sold cow—J Snell lst and 2nd. Two year son. Best other collection -Sam Cooke, Blyth. Flowers, -H Foster. Ladies
for a wedding present -a very pret- old heifer -J Snell, Elliott Bros. One T Cottle. Potatoes, 2 varieties -J H Work. -Miss Hodgens and Miss ArePART I -taut v Long, Mollie Eidt,hi- Cecile Eidt.
tya.^.dendurieg gift. year old heifer -H and W Smith, Elliott Lindsay, A McKenzie. Early rose -J bald. Fine Arte, -Mrs Flagg, Mitcl�ell,
Bros. Heifer calf -II and W Smith, J Wiggington, A McKenzie. Beauty of SCHOOL REPORT. -The tollowing
OA1 ORGAN EXHIBIT Snell. Herd of Durhams-J Snell, hebron-S Furse, JHLindsay. White Colborne. are tbe Heroes 01 those who
The Oakes Organ Co. were to the' Elliott Bros. elephant -S Furse, W Snell. MangoldWurA DROP. -On Friday evening last, the highest marks, in different
obtained
front, as usual, with an elegant dis- Grade. -Milch cow -W Weir let and sons. l -C Spooner, 1 Salkeld and as Mr Snyder's men moved their classes, in S. S. No. 2 the di t, for
play of Church and Parlor Organs, 2nd. Two year old heifer -A Couch 1st sons. Yellow globe wurtzel-E H Wise, Y
occupying a large space in the centre and 2nd. Yearling heifer -J Walk- J H Lindsay. Altringham carrots -H threshing machine into Wm Allen's August and September -Senior 4th
of the hall; moot prominent in their inshaw, C Dale. Heifer calf -J McDon• Curwen, A McKenzie -Long orange -A barn, the sleepers broke ander the -Minnie Brickender Tunior
exhibit were the beautiful Pianocase old, W Weir. Pair yearling steers -C McKenzie, T Holloway. Belgian—J fore part of the machine, allowing it 4th -George Mair 11.. lyd-
Or ane which are universally admit Dale, Elliott Bros. Herd of Heifers- McRobinson, Trick. r. Swede
to fa through the floor, no injury Alex Watt 258. Jur Millie
Organs, C Dale, J Walkinshaw. Herd sf steers Y beingdone the machine. Churchill 316, Mrud f _ John
ted to be, in appearance, the best -J Stanbnry, C Dale. Pair two year Wipe -I Salkeld and sons, .11 Curwen. .THAT WHEAT BOSINEss.-Mea- Snell 286, John Henery 198. Senior
substitute for an upright piano made old steers -J Stanbury lot and 2nd.
White blood turnip -CAllanson. Short tion was recently made of a certain 2nd -James Mair 243, Lizzie Henery
in the country, and are not only equal Holstein. -Milch cow-Jno Cox, Jno garden carrots -T Holloway, S Cooke. 183,Lizzie Churchill 151. Junior
in this respect, but far in advance of McGregor. Bull, any age—J McGregor, Long blood beets—A McKenzie, S farmer who was caught stealing grain
Cooke. Blood turnip beets for table— from the barn of another. When 2nd—Geo. Aikins 803, Annie Noble
a great many upright pianos. This J Cox, Heifer calf -J Cox. Bull calf A McKenzie, H Curwen. Parsnips- brought to book, we are told that the 242, May Glew 176. Senior 2nd part
firm are now making the Blatchford -J McGregor 1st and 2nd. 8 Cooke, C Allanson. Winter cabbage individual not only admitted his -Lillie Watt 257, Jennie East 207.
patent resonant chamber Organs, and Polled Aberdeen. -Milch cow -James -C Allanson, S Cooke. Rucklingcab-guilt but also admitted that he bad Junior 2nd part -Jeremiah Noble
Mr Blatchford, the patentee, was in McFarlane 1st and 2nd. Bull calf, J 286,Eva Noble 259.
attendance at the exhibit, with one of McFarlane. Heifer calf, J McFarlane. bage-C Allaneon, S Cooke. Cauli-been doing the same thing since he
these instruments exposed in full Year old heifer -J McFarlane 1st and onions -Col flower -C HoarenT CookeYelR w was able to carry a bag. He wasvSCHOOL REPORT. - S. S. No. 8,
2nd. Beatty.given two weeks in which to dispose Hullett, for September, Senior De -
the
without a case)s showing Herefords. -Bull calf --Wm Elliott. onions -Col Hoare, S L Scott- Silver of bis effecte and leave the township, partment -Fifth cissa -Addle Crisp
the operation of the swells, the perfect Bull any age -W Elliott. Milch cow skin onions -C Allanson. Potato oni• and he accordingly sold his farm and 851, John R Bell 714, Dan McConnell
stop action, and the combined recon- —W Elliott.• one—T Holloway, 8 Cooke. Sweet
is now a resident of the States.
Len -
ant chamber which produces suchcorn-C Allanson. Corn, an varlet -675, Orpha Whitley 652, Henry Len
Jerseys. -Milch cow -D McIntosh 1stY variety
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music.
marvellous effect upon the and 2nd. Boli calf —D McIntosh. H Baker,J Walkinshaw. Watermelons DEATH,—Mr W. Tindall, who has Hoz 618, Thomas Adams 613, Jennie
music. Thfe is the result of 20 years —Fat Cattle. Cow or heifer—Elliott —A McKenzie, Geo Nott. Muskmelons been ailing some time died last week, Woodman 600, John McConnell 553,
—S L Scott, A Johnson, Citrons' -7 a 61 years. Deceased was born in Ephraim Grey -494, Bettie. Gray 562.
Bros., J H Lindsay. Ox or aloes --C Southcombe, C Allansbn. Red Aga"- WacideIre, Yorkshire, and 'Came- tot -Ponies. ela9Cl Nelson Bali 86(e: "D' Teti "'
Dale, J Stanbury. too -A McKenzie, C Allanson. Larg- Canada in 1845, living for some time Johnston 559, Raymond-Mc0onnel)
F,ItEEP.est pumpkin—T Cottle, C Allanson. in the township of Clarke. In 1858 524, Frank McConnell 472, Lavinia
Leicestere.-Aged ram -Elliott Bros. Largest squash -C Allanson,J Cunning- he moved to East Wawanosh, taking Brigham 326. Senior third-Lenord
Shearling ram -J Snell. Ram lamb- ham. Celery -T Cottle, S Cooke. upa bush farm and hewing out for Whitley 965, Ida 54, Annie
J Snell 1st and and. Pair aged ewes, Heaviest Potatoes -8 Furse, W Snell, Rileyy
J Snell'lot and 2nd. Pair shearling Collection of potatoes -R Fitzsimons. himself a home. Here he married a Brigham 805, Elva Adams 799, Mabel
ewes, J Snell 1st and ands Pair ewe Heaviest alangolds-E Butt, J B Lind Miss Stackhouse, who survives him. Bell 788, Sarah Hill 783, Florence
lambs, J Snell 1st and 2nd.
lane, J Salkeld. Shearling ram —J Heaviest turnips—I Salkeld and In 1872 he bought a farm in Colborne
, Garrett 768, Nellie Austin 761, Lor-
Shropshires. -Aged ram ---J McFar- say. sos, J B Lindsay. Heaviest carrots, to which place he removed and hoe enzo Brigham 722, Vincent MCCon-
Mc- W Fear, J B Lindsay. since resided. He was a member of nell 491, Ida Bulger 421. Junior
Faslane, J Wiggington. Ram lamb- DAIRY PRODUCE.
the Presbyterian Church,and one who third - Alice Brigham 994, Alvin x
J McDonald, 3 Wiggington, Pair agedlived the principles that he espoused. Brogdon 819, Thomas Wallace 783,
ewes -J McFarlane. Pair ewe lambs- Fifty lbs tub butter -J Izzard, W He leaves four doughters and 2 sone. Lawday Young 699, Harry Allen 663,
J McFarlane. Pair shearling ewes -J Fear. 10ut crock -W FI Scott, S L
McFarlane. Scott. Butter in prints -Col Hoare, D I❑ politices he was a staunch Re- Cora Newton 658, Jennie Roberton lr,
641, Rob N Cole 639, John Moorey'.
Cotswolds. -Aged ram -J Cumming. Tiplady. Butter in rolls -Col Hoare, former. 637, Bella Cunningham 622, Annie
Shearling ram -7 Cumming. Ram D A Purvis. Home-made cheese -A
lamb -J Cumming lot and 2nd. Pair Johnson, J W Hill.Stanley. Nelson 469.
Pair ewe
aged ewes—J Cumming.PLANTS.
A GOOD MACHrNE.-Thompson Junior Department. -Third class
lambs -J Cumming 1st and 2nd. Pair Begonia, flowering -T Cottle, Mrs W Aikenhead, of Stanley, threshed Alice Mountain 886, Lou Ouimette
shearling ewes -J Cumming lst and Taylor. Begonia rex-T Cottle, J H on the farm of John Gilmore, last 836, Bernice Moore 835, Edgar Mog-
2nd. Ram lamb -J Cumming 1st and Worsell. Cactus -J Cunningham, Miss week, using a horse -power machine ridge 704, Lyda Shobbrook 686, Mih-
2nd. Pair ewe lambs -J Cumming 1st
anPair shearling ewes -.7 Gum- Fowler. Caladium -Miss Fowler. Col -
sus -T Cottle, J Cunningham. Cox -
that has seen thirteen consecutive Hie Nelson 671, John Crawford 648,
ming 1st and 2nd. comb -T Cottle, 1J Cunningham. Fu- seasons, and it cleared up the pro- Willie Townsend 629, Ada Brigham
Fat Sheep, any breed—J Snell 1st chsias, single—TCottle. Fuchsias, dou- duct of ten acres of heavy oats in 2 581, Wilfred Crisp 435, Charlie Wat-
and 2nd. --
Cottle, H L Watson. Geraniums, dou- Clinton machine, and shows the dur-
--bleT Cottle. Geraniums, single --T hours and 15 minutes. This was a son 343. Second class -Amelia Brown
rTOS• 800, Carrie Crawford 699, Rose Cole
Large hrecd.Aged boar -P DeCour• ble-R Fitzsimons, 11 L Watson. Ger-
Ag ability of threshers turned out by 695, Robert Townsend 673, Rose
say, 3 Stanbury.0 Brood sow -P De aniums, ivy -leafed -W J Biggins, R the well-known Clinton firm. Riley 648, Alice Oliver 642, Dillia
Coureey, J Stanbury. Sow, littered in Fitzsimons, equal. Geraniums, silver NOTES•-Mra Alex Fraser, of Ailsa •Oliver 627, Willie Garrett 401, Ethel
l90- P DeCoursey.nrsey. Boar, -T Cottle, Miss Fowler. Geraniums, Craig, daughter of lti r Donald Ross, Barr 356, Lizzie Meesmore 256. `;e -
littered in re.—Ag dboar say. golden -T Cottle, Col Hoare. Hanging g, gBand part M Willie Day 821,
Berkshire.—Aged boar -P DeCoursey. basket—H L Watson, T Cottle. Petun- and her children are visiting here this
Maggie Nelson 791, Elva Wallace
Boar, littered in '90—CRoutledge. Sow, ias, double—T Cottle. Collection house week. There were no appeals against 77 2 Fliza Garrett 771, Brig -
littered in '90—G Reynolds, R Fitz- plants, not more than 12-3 Gibbings, the voters' list of this township, this ham 7liz Jessie Willis7,Alvetta ig-
Simons. Mrs W Taylor. Collection house "darts, year. In a few days a certain very Longman GWesley Colborne Harvey
POULTRY. not more than 8--A McKenzie. Collec- popular young lady, although not g
525,
Light Brahmas.-J Stanbury. Grey tion greenhouse plants, professional- taking parliamentary honors, will
Allie Lawrence 434, Wesley Lee 420,
Dorkins-W H Scott, J McFarlane. T Cottle, H L Watson. Hand boquet, become the people's choice, and take Thomas Lee 351.
Dark Brahmas, W 11 Scott 1st and natural flowers -FI L Watson, Miss her removal to Harriaton ; it will be a
TWO -ROWED BARLEY. -Mr David
a
2nd. Golden Poland, W H Scott, 1st Fowler. Cut flowers -Asters -Mise R herr removal
'case Ot securing the keys to Tiplady is known as one of the beat
buryur 2nd. Spangled Hamburg, J Stan- Smith, T Cottle. Balsams -Mrs W matrimonial happiness. farmers in Hullett, and his opinion
let and 2nd. Houdans, W 11 Coats, T Holloway. Chrysanthemums on any matter usually carries weight.
r „
Scott. Plymouth Rocks, W 11 Scott —Mise Fowler, Mrs W Coats. Dahlias, Westfield.
lst and 2nd. White Leghorns, W II double—A Miss McKenzie, W J Biggins. Having had considerable experience
Scott let and `2nd. Brown Leghorns, Dianthus—H K Watson, T Cottle. SCIi00L REPORT.—For September in barley growing before he came to
W H Scott lst and 2nd. Langshans, Single geraniums -H L Watson, Miss marked on written exercises on the Huron, he this spring determined to
W H Scott 1st and 2nd. Minorcan, E Fowler. Double geraniums -HL Wat- various subjects during the month, give the English two -towed barley
Cantelon let and second. Wyandottes son, T Cottle. Gladiolas -Mrs W Coats, FOURTH CLASS. -Jaen Buchannan, (imported by the government) a thor-
-J H Worrell. Game Fowls, W H H L Watson. Hollyhocks, single -Mrs 2,295 ; Etta Patterson, 2,176 ; Bertha cosh teat, and he planted aom®, T4�
Scott let and 2nd. Bantams, W H W Taylor, Mrs 11 Smith. Hollyhocks, Coventry, 1,930 ; HannahStaekhouse, ing it the beet of attention. T
Scott let and 2nd. Pekin ducks, Geo single-Mre W Taylor. Marigolds -T 1 761 ; Willie Fairey, 1,637 ; Phoebe crop looked excellent before harveatk.;
Irwin lst and 2nd. Rouen ducks, W Cottle, Mrs W Taylor. Flox Drum- Densmore, 1,440 ; Otta itueger, 1,270 ing, and yielded 40 bushels of good
11 Scott lst and 2nd. Common geese- mondi-H L Watson, J Cunningham. MaryMcClinton, 988; Samson Carter grain to the acre, but in weight it.
W H Scott, G Nott. Thickens- Weir,cPerennial Drnmmondi-H L Watson, waa Considerably below the required
3 Stanbury, Spring chickens -J Mc- Mrs W Taylor. Pansies -H L Watson, 945 ; Adam C. Hoover. 845. SENIOR
Faslane, W H Scott. Rabbits—R Mrs R Smith. Single Petunia —H L TBIRDCLASS.--Etta:McDowell,•1,074; standard. He gives it as hi poattive.
Mason, Lester Whitely. Collection Watson, Mrs W Coats. Double Petun-Frank Campbell, 1,000; Bella Jack- opinion that Canadian fermata can
singing birds, Geo Irwin lst and 2nd. ias—T Cottle, 11 L Watson. Stocks— son, 955 ; James Redmond, 292. not raise a barley that will be satia+-
Collection of pigeons, E Cantelon let A McKenzie, Mrs W Taylor. Verbenas JUNIOR THIRD CLASS.—David Pat- f flFtQry f0� Sc English market, fol`
and and. Breeding pan—F. Cantelon, —W Fear, H L Watson. Quinneas—17 terson, 1,117; Eva Jackson, �9� ; t110 reason that .�� gngplOp le tOQ, +'
J H Worsell. L Watson, Mrs W Taylor. Boquet short to allow the grao
in �� fill o11�.w ,
natural flowers -Mrs W Coats, II L Charlie Redmond 314 Jennie Arta ,.
cARRrAOER ANI) T;UOOTT:s.strong,154 ; Herbert Henry, 142.'
,o Watson. Basket natural flowers -II L > y, properly. Another farmer, forty years,
of cotters, buggies, sleighs, SECOND CLASS.-Erastus Fairey, 150; resided in this county for years,
etc -J Brnnsdon. Two horse open Watson, T Cottle. Collection of annu- Harve Bucbannan, 129 Harvey
buggy -7 Brnnsdon. Two horse cover- als-H L Watson. y also states that he has repeatedly
' T.APTF,R' woxx. McDowell, 116 ; Annie McDowell, tried to raise a barley that would be
ed buggy -1 Brunsdon, F Harebell. 71 ; Wellington Henry, 53• for the English market, but
One horse open buggy -J Brunsdon. Best collection -.7 Symington, Mrs C „�_ suitable failed for recisel the same sea -
One horse covered buggy ---J Brunsdon, Campbell. Nancy braiding -J MoFar- P y
J Leslie. Lumber waggon --J Brans- lane, A Johnson. Crochet work, cotton Kinbtrrn. sone. The heaviest sample that has,- ,,
(Hon. -.I White, A Johnson. Tatting -G NOTES,-MrJaa. Stanley, our oblig• yet been brought to this town only
IMPLEMENTS. Nott, .1 Symington. Crochet work, ingpost master is about to vacate the went 52 the to the bushel, while the','
Fanning mill --A n.SetMcMurchie.1(:ane wool -Mrs C Campbell, 0 Nott. Lace biling he now occupies and 'has English etandred is 56 tbs. Messrs
plough ---T Coleman. Set of horse work, J Symington. Embroidery, cot-
ton or muslin -W Snell, J Symington. s the rear of D. S. Sutherland place shop but have not yet cleaned it no; lift
plough- T Coleman 1st and 2nd. Embroidery, silk -Mies Ba Mrs S Mr J. A. Stewart who is Co>raider- R. Ranaford thinks that to be a fair'
GRAIN. Coats. Fancyknitting-G Nott, J + test it should be grown under the
Two bash white winter wheat -A Symington. Collection oflaoe-J Sym- able of a dog fancier, purchased at
Johnston, J. Walkinshaw. 2 bush red ington, A Johnson. Embroidery in London, from the famous kennel of same conditions as it is in the old
winter wheat -J Salkeld, A Johnson, arasene-Mrs W Coats, H Plumsteel. D. Shea, a fine newfoundlann dog, to country, but admits that the differ,
2 bush spring wheat -J Salkeld, H Chair Scarf -J Symington, Mrs W replace the one which be bad poison- ence in the climate will make e0tidlO'
Curwen. 2 bush white oats -A John- Table , embroidered-Gdifference.
Ston, W Fear. 2 bush black oats -J NottCoats., Mrs W Coate.coverDarned net -G ed some time ago. Mr John Arm-
strong, who moved to Port Finley, [ A young man who resides on this
Wiggington, A Johnston. 2 bush (1 Nott, Mrs W Coats. Lady's fancy Algoma, about seven years ago, is at 2nd con., of Hullett, who is blttni ',
rowed barley 1 Salkeld and sons, A apron --J Symington, Mrs C Campbell. present paying a visit to his old for writing certain items that appbaff ,`
Johnston. 2 bush 2 rowed barley S Drawing room screen-Miae Reeve, Mre oro cal to
friends here, he reports times good ed underHullett!heeding,lastwee wall '
Force, e, Cnrwen. 2 bush small gone- 5 Coats, T Beatty highly recommended. and thes e this part of not the author of them, nor had hell*
5 Fusee, H J Hibbs. 2 bush large peas Mantle drape -Miss Beesley Mies HP q
J. Salkeld. 2 bosh mnmmy peas—II
Whitely. Carriage afghan, Mrs 0 Ontario, which is saying a good deal. anything to do wi c, them,—ED t EW _„
(,nrwen, A Johnston. 1 hush white Campbell. Ribbon work—Mrs W Coats, A large number from here attended ERA 1