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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1895-01-23, Page 4I;+ IMPORTANT NOTICE rfr CONSERVATIVES. All Conservatives whose names are on the Dominion Voter's' Lista for the .'own of Clinton, and who have receiv- ed from JAMES SDI1T11 to notice of application to strike their names off, are requested to call at Trim NEws- REooro Office, Clinton, without delay, where all inrorination as t.o the neces- sary qualification will be given, arrrpo not fail to call. rhe Huron NewsiRecord 51.25 a Year—$1.00 in Advance WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 231'(1, 189:-. SOLID SENSE' IN VERSE. Extract from a letter lately received by one of our citizens from a one-time Reformer :— some more our Dominion meat mourn a premier, Yernot in despondency goon will,.ppear.t' Any one of his colleagues eau garuiah the place And wield the gold sceptre 1n wisdom and grace. Sir Jphn, and Sir John and Air John may expire But the torch ever g'o•ve with its own latent fire. From the world's greatest dynamo, 'dent of the sea," All Britons are brothers, 'the brave and the free', a Sir Richard has missed his vecatlon,'tie plain, He should be a piper like good Allan Bain, To chirp the some ditty vein and again, d And ne'er be a booby en , reby and vain. But the Grits, how they flounder and splatter and whizz, Cock a doodle, doodle do, what a laughable fizz! Taxation and exodus. all thut they know, Save a banker to take up their baggage and go, To yoke with a nation of ewindlere and brags, ' Whose ster•epgngled Banner to falling t0 raga; The Union's cohesion hi fact giving way, And lynchers at ncontide are bearing the sway." Canadian. wand pulp has succeeded in gaining a foothold in England, and some 30,000 tons have already been sold in the British market. To' retain its good name, the pulp must be .made entirely of virgin wood. It is reported that the Government of Newfoundland is in correspondence with the Canadian Government re garding terms for Newfoundland's ad- mission into the Canadian Confedera- tion. The whole question, it is under- stood, will be presented to the Colon- ial Legislature this week. •The Gover- nor is in constant cable communica- tion with the Imperial authorities. The Salvation Army is about to in- vade Iceland, and the c'ointnanderof the first corps is to go from Caanada. This is Lieut. J. Davidson, a convert of the Winnipeg Salvation Army, who has completed his course at the training home in Winnipeg, and will sail immed- iately for Iceland, accompanied by a few workers. He is a native of Iceland, having left it for Canada several years ago. The price of wheat is affected to a considerable extent by the increasing shipments from Argentine. One pro- vince—Santa Pe—which had 1,670,000 acres in wheat a year ago has 4,750,000 acres seeded down this year. This formidable competition has evidently come to stay and the days of dear wheat, and large profits aro over. The wheat raisers on this continent, like the cotton growers of the South, will soon have to face the question of a more diversified agriculture. Some years, ago a five-day passage across the Atlantic was thought to be madness. Now it is seriously proposed to build ships that will do it in three and one half days. Several shipowners have said that the paying limit had been reached in the Lucania and Campania and no larger boats would he built. Mr. Glynn, chairman of the Liverpool Dock Board, replies that the talk about the paying limit, ns exem- plified by the Ctunpania and Lucania, is ridiculous. Twenty years ego the boats employed in the. Atlantic trade were 220 feet long. Now they are 600, When Sir John Thompson was being smiled because he was a Roman Catholic, L'Evenement laid down the octrine that a public man should not )e ostracised because of his religious opinions. It repeats it now when Sir Mackenzie Rowell is being attacked because he is a pronounced Protestant. L'Et'eneruent is a Conservative paper, It defended Sir John Thompson against the Liberal Witness; it defences Sir Mackenzie Bowels against the Liberal L'Electeur and the Liberal Patric:. It represents the spirit of nationality and toleration set against the spirit Of bigotry and faction. CURRENT TOPICS. The Reformers of West Huron are shaping themselves to give their solid support to the Reform Patron nom- inee, Mr. D. A. Forrester. The London, Eng., Daily News re- marks that M. Faure is the first Pro- testant ruler of France, Henri IV having turned before ascending the throne. The South Huron protest and cross petition are things of the past and Mr. M. Y. McLean is the serene M. P. P. The general impression was that the protest would go to court. Dominion voters' list court will be held in Clinton on the 4th of February, cornmerrcing at 9 o'clock in the morn- ing. Every Conservative whose name has been appealed against by the Re- formers should not fail to put in a de- fence. Particulars as to qualification, etc., may be hod by calling at T1tE NEWS -RECORD office. When Sir OliverMowatsubmitted the plebiscite on the prohibitionquestion to the electors he knew he was "playing cards" and that he would never be able to comply with their demands. The Supreme Court has said the Ontario Government has no power to grant prohibition, and, unless the higher courts determ;ne otherwise, Sir Oliver will sleep sound for many a night to cornea. Our esteemed friends, the Grits, are busy these tine January days circulat- ing the lying report that the Hon. J. C. Patterson will not contest 'West Huron. Would it not be a wise proce- dure for our Grit friends to ascertain just who their own candidate is likely to he? Mr. Cafnei'on has not yet ac- cepted the nomination of his party, Mr. Forrester has accepted the Patron nomination and he is a good enough Grit to suit the majority of Reformers. Dr. McDonald, the erratic M. P. for East Huron, is endeavoring to "ic.ad lip" the honest electors of that, Riding. He is actually telling them that the ('anaditn Consefvative party is re- sponsible for the American McKinley Bill. We may next: expect to learn of the Doctor declaring that the Con- servative,part.vof Canada is responsible for the election of M. Felix Faure to the Presidency of the French Republic. The electors of East Huron do not be- lieve anything of the kind. The indomitable editor of the Gode- rich Signal received a thrashing on the public street there one 'day last week. It seems that the editor turned his `gag linsrs" on I)eptrty Reeve Holt in comparing hire with "Bill Postic'. til waits.`," insinuating that the Deputy. Reeve was not as popular as "Bill." The "gag" was a very unhappy one and Mr. Holt's friends were not sur- prised at the pugilistic encounter be- tween Daniel and Goliath of tnodern times. Post lethwaitemetMcGillicuddy on West Street and struck out in Sul- livan style. The final result wase case before the Police Magistrate, when Pos- • tlethwaite was fined for licking the editor and the latter severely lectured for wantonly bringing the name of pri- vate citizens into public ridicule. Dishonest Apple Packers. In a recent, number of the Canadian Gazette, publishe.i in London, Eng,. land, appears the following letter from Professor Sheldon : Sir—A week or two hack I bought a barrel of Canadian russets, and bought theist because they Were Canadian. 00 opening the barrel, at hone, I found the cop Layer to consist of really beautiful fruit, and the next one was almost as good. But on going lower 1 found a very inferiar class, some of which were unripe and immature, whilst the bulk of there were spotted with some kind of parasitic disease, which, in each spot, penetrated about a quater of an inch below the rind. I was rnlrch disappointed for at Least three-fourths'of the russets were al- most worthless ; and I was painfully surprised, for I had never entertained the idea that any Canadian farmer wombs be so far false to the high repu- tation which his class have won as to pack up a parcel of apples which ought he thrower to the pigs, It is most earnestly to be hoped that this unto, whoever he is, enjoys the distinction of being the only Hurn in Canada who would, for a trifling pro- fit to himself seek to do an injury to the fame of Canadian apples. The act., which is one of great meanness, ought to go home to roost, and the roosting - place ile published. I write in the in- terests of Canadian reputation, for there is a traitor to it in the Dominion. Your obedient servant, J. P. SileLnox. The Gazette explains that Professor Sheldon, who is an agricultural ex- pert, is a warns friend of Canada. It will be observed that he had a geocl opinion of Canadian apples, for he says that he bought she russets because they were Canadian, It is unfortunate that his confidence in Canadian fruit and the honesty of Canadian packers should be shaken by the purchase of the rubbish he describes. If Cana- dian fruit growers are to have the benefit of 1 he British market some effort must be made to crush out the dishonest packer. A few packages of such rubbish as was purchased by Prof. Sheldon are enough to destroy, in .Eng- land, the good name of the entire Canadian apple crop. Some 11100118 nnlst 18' ndt•ised to i,ut a stop to dis- honesty in packing apples or the ft nit growers of Canada will be heavy losers. inspection nncl heatvypenalitles for dishonesty alight do it. Barfield. The annual rneet.ing of the members of the Stanley Branch Agricultural Society was held in 13atyfielf1 recently. '1'he following officers and director's were elected : John McNaughton, Stanley, President ; Richard Penhale Stanley, Vice -President; H. W. Erwin, Bayfield, Secretary; John Morgan, Mayfield, Treasurer. Directors -Joseph Wild,Roht. Snowden, John Parke, Wil- liam Townsend, John Johnston. John Sparrow, William Elliott, H. R. Swarts and .Iarl)es Burns ; Auditors, W. 11. Woods andJanles Burns. The receipts for the year amounted to $471, of which amount, $203 was derived front mem- bers' subscriptions, and $128 from ;ul- mission fees at the exhibition. The dishurscrnents for the year amounted to the treasu412, ryt thefall show leaving atwnce of 8 here were 637 entries, made up as follows Horses 62, cattle 41, sheep 65, swine 20, poultry 26, dairy produce 32, grain and seeds 46, roots and hoed crops 96, orch- ard and garden produce 44, implements and k 141. The sum nof $1361) was offeredres 53, d tin/tl prizes and $296 paid. Slanl�y, 1• Miss •l,',iliott of Mitpitoba, 18 fist pre. sent visiting tier sister, Mrs. R.oi- locl(. Mr. 1. Peck is busy preparing for the erection of a new barn next sum- mer. Miss Martha Taylor, of Detroit, is home for a visit. There is very good sleighing just now, and farmer's are husv taking in logs to the various saw -wills. Mr. James Stevenson, Goshen Line, has purchased the farm of Mr. John Parkes. An old resident in the person of Mr. Alexander MCKeiver has passed away. Summerhill. Our new minister, the Rev. Wm. Stout, has tnade a very favorable im- pression on his parishoners here. We wish the rev. gentleman every success in this new fleld of labor, and hope that all will pull together as hertofore. The Women's Auxiliary met aE Mrs. Cautble's on Thursday last. Mrs. Geo. Christopher, of Walton, paid a short visit to her brother, Mr. Wilson Bingham and other friends here on Friday, the 18th inst. Mrs. George Glasgow, of Dakota, is visiting her father Mr. Win, Bingham and other friends in this vicinity. There was an oyster supper at Mt'. Wallace'son Wednesday evening last. Mr. Wallace makes a genial host and all present enjoyed them- selves splendidly. The I. 0. G. T's met on Wednesday evening and had a nice pr'ogramtne. A full attendance of the members of L. O. L. No. 028 is rerjuestecl at next meeting, which takes place on Monday, Feb. 4th. Holmesville. Rev. E. A. Feat' lost a valuable cow one day last week by becoming entangled in her tie -rope. Mr. A. 'Oshaldeston, who has been spending a few days in the neighbor- hood ot St. Thomas on business, returned on Wednesday. Mr. S. Winters and wife left on Wednesday last for Newettstle, county of Durham, to attendhe funeral of the mother of Mrs. Walters, who died at the ripe age of 88 years. They will probably he absent three weeks. Mrs. C. Cole has gone to Michigan to visit her daughter there previous to the removal of the latter to the State of Indiana. Rev. Mr. Currie, of Hensall, occupied the r ulpit of the Methodist church Mere on Sabbath list, Rev. E. A. Fear being in Hensall. An "At -Houle" is arranged to beheld in connection with the Methodist church here on Feb. 13th, the object being to raise the apportionment of the superannuation fund belonging to the circuit. Rev, \V. W. Baer, secretary of the B. C. Conference, will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday evening next. Mr. W. Stanley left on Tuesday last for London on business. ro Leadesboro. Miss Clara Teyysley is renewing old acquaintances here at present. Mr. William Young,. of Whitby towns. tip, was called here last week by the death of his mother, Dr. Young. He returned home on Saturday. Mrs. G. A. Newton and her daughter Cora, of \Viughani, were in the village Last week. Mr, \V. L. Ouimette left on a busi- ness trip to Calgary on Monday morn- ing. He expects to be gone about three weeks. Don't forget to hear Miss Phelps in the temperance hall to -night. George Williams spent Sunday in Wingham. DEATH OF Dia. YOLNO.--\V( are called upon this week to record the death of Dr. Oliver Young, which occurred on Tuesday night, Jan, 16th, at 0.45 o'clock. The deceased, who wits a victims to consumption, had been poorly for. some time, but was nut confined to the hoose till about ten clatys before he died. The late Dr. Young was a leading man in his profession and was known and respect- ed by a large circle of friends. The funeral was the largest ever seen in this locality and was conducted by the Freemasons, of which order the deceits - ed was 0 prominent member. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. A Hamilton. In religion the ,]creased was a Presbyterian, in politics a Reformer. He leaves a. widow and three daughters, the eldest 14 and the youngest 5 years of age. The family have the heartfelt sym- pathy of the whole neighborhood in their sad affliction. - rs Dungannon. The Driving Park Association held their annmal meeting on the 14th inst. The Clerk's report showed the Associa- tion to he In a prosperous Condition. Mr. T. Smiley and Jas. Whyard retired from the directorate. George Berly and Alex. Stuart, Reeve of West Wawanosh, were elected in their stead. The shareholders tvet•e unanimously in favor of having a celebration on May `lith. The Meeting closed by a hearty vote ofthanksto the chairman, Mr. A. Stunk. Mr. Jas. Murray died at his father's residence in West Wawanosh cm Mon (lay, the 1lt.h, from heart failure. De- ceased was 31) years of age. He had rehired from Portland, Dokota, ton (lays previous to his death. His sister Helen, who was teaching school in Minneapolis, received a telegram on Monday, at 3 p. rn. and was home fur the funeral on Wednesday, which took place to Dungannon eerhetery, follow- ed by fa large eoncout•se: of sorrowing friends. Miss Maggie Bedlnond was united in the bonds of matrimony to M. Me- ('ourt, ot Montana, on ' Wednesday the ]lith. Mr. Me('on't was formerly of East Wawanosh, but now holds the position or foreman on a large ranch in Montana, for which place the young couple left. ort Monday , followed by the hest wishes of their runny friends in this locality. Charlie Moss has purchased a farm of 100 items on the 7th con., W. \V., for the sem of $l,800, Char'le's eyes are always open fora bargain. Mrs. T. (1. Anderson arid family are the guests of Mrs, (lrawford. Mrs. Anderson intends taking up house- keeping in this place in the spring. Mrs. I3. J3uchalian, of Yorkton, Manitoba, mats in the villiage on Fri- day last. Broken in Health That Tired Feeling, Constipation and Pain in the Back Appetite and H Ie h Restored by Hood's Sarsaparilla. AA life. Chas. Steele St. Catherine's, Ont. "C. I. flood & Co., Lowell, Mass.: "Fora number of years I Savo been troubled with a general tired feeling, shortness of breath, pain in the back, and constipation. I could get only little rest at night on account of the pain and had no appetite whatever. I was that tired In my limbs that I gave out before half the day was gone. I tried a great number of medicines but did not get any permanent relief from any Hood's P"lila Cures source until, upon recommendation of a friend, I purchased feel better at once. $ Irhavor con- tinued its use, having taken three bottles, and 1 Feel Like a New Man. I have a good appetite, feel as strong as ever I did, and enjoy perfect rest at ntgllt. I have much pleasure in recommending Hood's Sarsa- parilla." CHARLES STEELE, with Erie Pre- serving Oo., St. Catherine's, Ol(tarto, Hood's Pills are prompt and efficient, yet easy in action. Sold by all druggists. 25e. Goderich. 8nbsorlberg Indebted to Tee I:Sw,•RRcoan oaa pay' their eubecriptinno to Sin. N. W. BALL, who is authorized to receive the aameand grant receipts. A number of Conservatives attended the convention in Clinton on Friday, the proceedings of which will be found on another page. Mr. J. B. Kennedy, of Clinton was in the circular town on Sunday, Mr. R. G. McCosh, of Seaforth, was Goderich on Thursday, Mr. D. Coleman, of Clinton, was in town this week. Mr. S. G. Sipiny, of Wingham, was in Goderich on Sunday, Mr. A. Beldeon, of \V ingha m, visited Goderich this week. Some of our young people sleighed to K. Morris, in Colborne township one evening last week and had a veru pleasant evening, Miss Morris and other members of the family doing everything possible to make their guests comfortable. Last week some six or seven of the intellectually weak ones were taken from the County jail to the London asylum. There was a Meeting of St. George's Church Missionary Society in the school room on Monday afterttttt)nl._.. To-uiiorr'ow-ev`ening week Jno. Ross Robertson, heads of the Boyal Arch Masons of Canada,. will officially visit Huron Chapter at the ball, East street. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Coleman, of Sea - forth, were in Goderich this week. A team of Huron lodge, No. 62, I. O. O. F., visited Clinton lodge on Tuesday evening of last week and worked some of the degrees. Those present speak in the highest terms ot the brotherly ttevatnienL accorded thein, The snow plough wars out scvau'al tinges last week and made travelling easy feir pc�! strians. .Judged h the tliunber's'of cutters out on Saturday a , 'ge number of horses must be owned by our townspeople. There was a lr.rge attendance at the meeting of the ('olle'iate Institute Literary Society on F ridgy evening, the programme being :—Norninations to office; chorus, the Glee ChM; read- ing, Mr. Russell; solo, MissOra Wilkin- son; selections, Mr. Dickson; piano solo, Miss Aiken; question drawer, Mr. Strang; solo, Miss Eva Acheson; dialogue, Messrs. Beckett and Bailie; violin solo, Miss Laura Acheson; address, Mr. J. H. Colborne; chub swinging, Miss Farrow: recitation, Mr. McBurney; God save the Queen. Mr. A. M. Todd, of this paper, was in the circular town last Wednesday. At the last regular meeting of Gociet•- ich Council, No. 157, Canadian Order of Chosen Friends, P. C. Joseph Beck was elected Grand Representative. On Saturday while standing, in front of Armstrong (i('o's dry goods stets., 7 sleighs were abreast, three going each way and one stopping at the store. Can other towns to Western Canada show streets wide enough for 7 vehicles < s to pass abreast with room between them for at few nldr•e. Next. Friday evening the Goderich A theletic Club will give an entertain- ment in the Grand Opera House, In ruldition to an exhibition by the club under the leadership of instructor R. W. Logan the following well known local personages will take part: -•Miss Acheson, solo violini.st; :Hiss Or'tt \Vil- kinson, Miss MStr'utchrtn, Campaigne, sobsts. To give every one tan opportunity of attending. the re- served seats have ie'en placed at 25c., the other parts of the hall 15e. and 20c. Having recently visited the club on a practice night we can I(9 Slee our rend- ers that there is as treat in preparation. To -morrow evening the McGillivray Mission Rand will entertain in the lecture room of Knox church. There will he a choice programme and a candy table will he spread the whole evening. The County Council of 1805 stet yesterday afternoon and after roll call by the Secy., organized by selecting reeve McPherson, of Turnherry, as Warden. The statutory meeting of the school hoard was held 'hist Wednesday even- ing, the following members being ab- sent. :—Trustees Acheson and Chrystal. On motion of Messrs. Nicholson and McLean, Mr. Bitchaanan was chosen chairman for 1895, and Mr. Colborne representative on the Collegiate In- st►tnte hoard. The committees for last year were re-nppointed, Mr, Nicholson taking the place of Mr. Buchanan. These are as follows: Contingent, Messrs. Ball, Colborne and Price; School management, Messrs. Acheson, Nicholson and McLean; Finance, A fine Sealette Mantle this Win- ter ? If so you can't afford tae pass by this Store ; the finest qualities of Sealettes, the rich- est linings and the best Man- tle Maker in this place are all here. GILROY & WISEMAN: 4*.R---OUR ENTIRE STOCK_-.. UF -- Christmas Pepfumes -AT-- ACTUAL, COST PRICE. CALL AND SEE THEM, J. H. COMBE, The Druggist. Messrs. Chrystal, Colborne and. Ache- son. The hoard will meet, as usual, on the flrst Monday in each month. The statntory Meeting of the Town Coundl was held on Monday ;present —Mayor Butler, Reeve McLean, Deputy P. Holt, Councillors Campion, Dunlop, Johnston, Murney, Nal tel, Nicholson, Saunders, Swartz, Thomp- 5073, Wilson. After organizing, Dr. J. R. Shannon was re -appointed on the Collegiate institute Board, and Messrs. H. W. Ball and Geo. Sheppard elected auditors. The following were ap- pointed a Striking Committee: Holt, Thompson, Campion, Wilson, Naftel. An adjournment was made for a short time. On the Council re -assembling the Striking Committee reported as follows, the report being adopted by "the Council : — Finance — Campion, Holt, Johnston, Dunlop, Thompson ; Court of Revision— Daniels Naftet, Wilson, Campion, Johnston ; Fire— Smith, Johnston, Saunders, Murney, Swartz ; Harbor—Murney, Nicholson, Dunlop, Holt, ('antelon ; Market—Mc- Lean, Wilson, Swartz, Neftel, Conte- ; Relief—Mayor, Thompson, Swartz, Dunlop. Saunders; Public \Vorks— Thompson, Naftel, McLean, Nicholso Murney, Swartz, Smith ; Waiter at Light --Holt, the Mayor, Thon'pso McLean, Naftel ; Special—Nicholson, Cantelon, Campion, Johnston, Holt, Smith, Sannder:s, McLean, the Mayor. The first named member on each corn- mit'tee is chairman. Sheppard too. He got it where the chicken got the axe. Who? McGillicuddy. Lots of land people making gooduse ofit)hautliriwood and logs. Frank Hawkins spent a fete days in Kincardine last week with fr•iendsli`. Mr. James Carr'ey, of Douglass, Man., Is spending as few months with relatives here. Mr. J. B. Hawkins, wife and son, accompanied by Miss Elia Smith, of London, passed through here a few days ago en route for Port Albert, where they will stop for a short time before going to British Columbia. A sleigh load of young people of this place and Port Albert, who belong to the Episcopal rongregatron, gather r •a load of oats and oil Tuesday evening drove to Dungannon to the parsonage, where were gathered several members of the congregation of the latter plae, and presented theta to thepastor, Rev. H. W. Jeanes. The congregations also jointly presented Mrs. Jeanes with a handsome chair as a token of the ni esteemin which they are held. A pleasant evening was spent in which r) games, music and recitations were enjoyed in. Before the company dis- persed Mr. Jeanes thanked them in a very kind and appropriate rmannerauul closed by all singing God salve • the Queen. Tuckcrsmith. The Young; folks of this neighbor- hood spent a very enjoyable time at the residenee of Mr. I. Dodd, of Clinton, on Monday evening last. Mr. Robt. Plewes treated his many friends to an oyster supper on Friday evening last. Young and old were gathered there and tripped the nmtz dance to the strains of the violin til the wee 8111a hours of the morning when all went home feeling the bett.e for their evenings entertainment. Mr. Haywood, London Road, treated his friends to at social hop on Monday evening last. Miss Fannie Townsend has been laid up the past week with neuralgia. Mr. John (.'rich is busy painting the interior Of the church. Service is now held in the basement. The other part will he ready in the course of a couple of weeks. Mr. Robt. Plewes is busy getting the material on the ground for the pur- pose of building a foundation under his horn. The Epworth League have their pro- gramme for the first half of this year alld will have them reaady for distribu- tion 111 at week's time. There will he a meeting at Port '*Albert Episcopal church• 01-1 Tuesday evening to decade about what time the annual tea -meeting wi11 take place. MI•. Beddingsfie ld, an evangelist, has started a series of revival meetings in the Methodist church of this place. y East Wawanosh. 1 The ann,ial meeting of the members of the East Wawanosh Agricultural So - r ciety was recently held at Livir.gston's hotel, Belgrave. There was a fair at- tendance of members. The Audi ra' and Secretary's report was read, widest showed the Society was prospering f)n- ancially. The receipts :unmounted to $479.83; payments in prizes, etc., $387.87, leaving et balance in the treasury of $92.46, rind $07.00 retained membership for 1895. Both the reports were adopt- ed on motion. The following officers were elected for the curre'ntyear: Chas. Proctor, re-elected President; Jas. Owens, Vice -President; 'Directors—for East \Vawaanosh—Roht. Currie, Wal- ter Scott, Roht. Scott, John Armour and John ('oriltes; for Morris—Thos. Bridges, B. Wilkinson, Roht,. McMur- ray and Jas. Proctor; Auditors, P. \V. Scott and M. H. Harrison; Treasurer, Chas. McClelland; Secretary, Finley Anderson. The annual meeting of the Tricker - smith Branch Agricultural Society was held in Seaforth recently. There was a fair attendance, and additional inter- est seems now to tie taken in the affairs of this old and useful society, besides what has been the ease for some vear•s in the post. The reports of the officers shows the affairs of the Society to he in a very satisfactory condition. Last year the Society had had a list of near- ly 400 members, which is very gond, and shows that the oflie'('r's and direc- tors have exercised due diligence dur- ing the year. The following is a list of the officer's elected for the current year : (4. E. Cresswell, Tuckerstnith, President; John (4. Grieve, .SIcKillop, Vice -President ; Thomas M. Hays, Mc- Killop, Secretary ; Robert Logan, Sea - forth, Treasiirer. Directors—Peter Me - Kay and John Dale. Tucker•sntith George Dale and \V. E. Caldwell, Hail - lett ; R. Armstrong, \Villiam McIntosh and R. Common, McKillop ; Thomas Stephens and James Dick, Seaforth. Auditors -D. Johnson and F. O. Neelin. Mr. Wm. 1•Iolmes, of McKillop, was in Brussels one day last week with a horse and cutter, and picked up an old lady on the road aged 83 years, who had never before been in a cutter or sleigh. She was recently from ,Scot- land and is a relative, of John Ewan, of Grey. Eheneezer. Mrs. Wm. Eckart, of Blyth, has returned home after spending a week visiting friends around Crowfoot point. Miss Effie Myatt has !Timmer] to her home near 1,(mdon after spending a few weeks visiting friends around Ebenezer. Dante rumor reports than. Mr. John Mills, jr., has taken to his home at ('crowfoot point 11 life companion in the person of Miss Robertson, of East. Wawanosh. Taylor Bros. are busily engaged supplying M. Si. No. 2 with wood. Most of the farmers are taking ad- vantage of the excellent sleighing by drawing sate logs to Auburn mills. Prayer meeting has again started in the church here. Bobby still makes his regular trips to the cottage below the alps. Be wends his way o'er hill and rill, To see what beauty, lies there still. Mr. H. Thompson, of Bloomington, is around through this neighborhood selling teas for G. Marshall & Co., London. Om' amiable neighbor, lnndy, has let the contract of building the stony wall ,ander his new barn to Mr. Purvis of W. Wawanosh. Ftort.ereic. 6