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The Huron Signal, 1883-08-03, Page 1EVOTEn a coUN THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR. , WHOLE NI'`.titt-1; :Lr_ .�ra�a�•aa.ma. I/ GENERAL INTELLIGENCE GO1ERICH. ONT., FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1883. rr� i t 1RBYVg■?ie)4YFAIAANCE 1• w AtlrerU.e o.•ud. TSI. nu.e S. NB%V ABOUT HOME I SIG Wood, of Torente, Salle "O'Sslu- Delo, y -al. N.cholrn:. NEWS - -v ' naris," by Jaaluin, leery acceptably at gir00.1:, s -R. Peewit x,•. "A oklel'saivaug ye. Lakin' notes. I St. Peters Oil Sunday ()veului last. lien 1'riutt ",l'u:e. • :' Au' faith he'll prem It." Pbia : g Al ill -1:u.,1 a•,.ti , la,.+vn d• Itobin- Dentistrti. `.f NICHOLSJN, LD.S, SURGEON lient9a;. oat • :u, l re.idoncc. Waal +trot t,•r•e tido-e , ' , .• ltuu't of Montreal. (loderich 1732 S 1� e)) ' = LCA!umn. WANTED --A i)OOD GENERAL servant short the 11th August. No washlr.,r. linferences required. MRN. T. F. McLI•.AN. 1901-!w. rti0 TNRESHEiti-FOR SALE, A 1 hood steam thnvi.er, cheap. Apply to JOHN Mc('ALLt'M. at the foundry. - GwleriA. July 19, I. 19004f. AGOODFAMILY iBOAT, BUILT BY \Verre.', Toronto. catppable of holding rix Persons. fur sale. price 455. Apply for par- ticulars at UEO. Sil EPPA RD'S bookstore. Fd1RAY STEER -CAME ON THE J pre noises of the subscriber, about the first of June. • red steer two years old. Thr own- er 1s requested to prove property pay chatg es.an•ttaketote animal away. lit GH 011t- • \IN. Lct 1/ con. 2. Ashfield. NOTICE TO DEBTORS --NOTICE IS hereby given that all parttime Indebted to Hs* undersigned by note or bock account are requested to settle the same et once and there- by save an enforced collection. I mean busi- ness. ABRAHAM SMITH. 1NeY- SPLENDID CHANCE FOR A Blacksmith.- Owingto ill -health I desire to rent myblacksmith sop opposite the 'Te- cumseh House. Brussels. for a tern[ of years, Three sets of tools can be had if desired. There are three forges, and all the necessaries to in�ess is beinngneral done. Ib Jobbing also leaseb he wood and paint shops in connection if wanted. The above is a splendid chance for a than with push. For full particulars enquire of W. T. HL NTER, Brussels. 1001 -at rj1W0 THOROUGHBRED DURHAM BULLS FOR SALE -The animals can be seen on lot Y.S. 3rd con. of West Wawaaosh. Will be sold ata bargain. For further par - (colors apply to JOHN WASHINGTON, Au- urn P. O. 18e4 -4t. rFor Sale or to Let. FARM FOR SALK-WEST PART Lot is. Lake Shore Haase, Township of Ashtiell, containing MOeetas.>l5 acres cleared and under cultivation. The remainder good standing bush. Two good frame barns, frame 'nobles. sheds. Ac., commodious frame house. First class orchard The soil is clay loam. A on the Premises, to HECTOR Me - I TOWN TOPICS. J.uues Saunders & Son want 5*O) quart, each of raspberries ,std ...berries, for which lacy will pay the highest price in cash. No.u• Oetsalsa S 'ALLOW. -Highest prices Kwill for all kfutls at the factory, corner of ingston and Cambria streets. tiodrrlch. Hutron Soap ('ouipany. 1892-3n.. O. T. 1t. Exet•usiox. - .trot her cheap excur- sion will be rsa to'rervsto, on Taewlav'. Au- yu+e rob Tickets for following day. Few partl.•ttlars eve hills. Youcaa preserve M6 Ins. of fruit. tomatoes. &c. with a package of the American fruit pre- serving powder and Houk'. with- or without sugar. For sale at forte's Book Store. 0. U. Robson he. not gone to the seasiqe f6r vacation. He is at his .tndio every day. and putting his best toucher on the stylish photographs bearing lei. Imprint. See his cabinet finish. The display in the beaveus on :ittnday might was very attractive, but It was fleeting. Sal• lows photographs are enduring and finished l in a style which commands a.miratiun. It. Hallows, the Goderich fotografyer. Some people think that in warm weather It is not imperative to have good liquor, bet aU experienced travellers will tellon that sons flier Is tee time when good liquor is mast needed. You can get the best at W. L. Itor- tun's. Saunders & Sun have the beat and cheapest s'ox k of Fruit Jars, and Granite Iron. and En- ameled Preserving Kettles In town. Their stock of Cooking Stoves is complete and a fresh stock will arrive next week. The Chesp- emt House Under the Sun. Iko oar be tacked Into buying an inferior sewing machine, and then regret it rveraftcr, but call at Sheppard's book store and see these White and New Williams machines. It will cost you nothing to try one. 12 you want a first clams piano or Drools consult N4 eatherald at Sheppard's book store Goderich, or Watt's old stand Clinton. A Zito Day. -The Excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo on the 17th will make it the greet Excursion day of the year. Train leaves Goderich at &4.S. Tickets only $2 .00 good for four days. Don't tailtosee the Falls under the Marvelous Electric Light at night. Crowds are going to improve this grand chance. Won't thts be the best time for our civic holi- day- t What about the civic holiday Miss Platt has gone to London. The town council meets too -night. Rev. B. J. Watters has gone to the seaside. Miss Mullen is visiting relatives in Quebec. Mrs. Gee . Acheson has taken a trip to Portland. - Mrs. Geuryte Brown has returner? from Manitoba Mr. HughJohnstou, we -regret to learn, 7RTCGOR. Kintall P. O. 11101-3t -_ 'ARM FOR SALE IN HULLETT-- of Lm 411n the 1111* Con-, containing 100 (-res. This lot Is situated i • mike east of the village of Blyth. 85 scree are cleared and in at goal state of cultivation. the balance is well wooded with hardwood. there 1s erected there- on a frame house 18x2& frame barn I0x80.frame tr 'attic ,,able 9;x31. and then, art Sao 2 good sells on the remises. For particulars, applyo the under nod. os GA Int, .. & PROUDFOOT. Solicitors. Godcrleh. 3 cl v V. 1Rgl. 1901-13.1 of VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE - Lot No. ,. in the hayfield con. township or ,( Goderich, 85 acres. 10 to SO acres cleared and tree from stump+ -balance well timbered. has frontage on Bayfield river and on the Clinton road. and 'idiots. the incorporated village of tc Bayfiel1 For tomos --farther partictslars and conditions of sale apply to LEITH. KiNG- STON& t ARMOL R. Holicltort. 1S king w street West Toronto. Or to John Morgan Hotel keeper, Rayfield, 189942 . t FARM• FOR SALE -BEING THE easterly 130 acres of block lettered "10'." in d the 7th Concession of the Township of Col- borne. About 85 or 90 acres are cleared. The growing timber consists of maple. beech and elm. A frame house, a large frame barn and Stable are on the premises. Fences . Only four miles from Goderich by a• ggrrnn vet road. Por particulars apply to JOHN fl BRRCKENRIDOE, Goderich. or to SEAGF.R & MORTON. Solicitors, Goderich. 1896 t� FOR SALE. --THAT DESIRABLE t, residence. corner Brittania road and Mc- Donald street. opposite the High School, with two 'etc. The house 1s In good repair with o carriage house and stable and other out r minding*. The garden is well stocked with reit trees, grape vines, shruber' . etc., H. 11. ('1 tZZENS. .. For terms apply to Davison of. Johnston, \ Barrlsters. 14OR SALE OR TO RENT. -THAT beautiful brick residence occupied byE Mr.Rlce,and formerly occupied by Mr. f Italcomson, at the head al, Newgate street. Possessbn given In OctoMA1 For_particulars apply to the owner. J. iIItECKKNRIi)OE, u Newgate street. Ooderlch. 1893. t FOR SALE OR TO RENT -THAT Valuable Property known as the Shep- � pardton Store and Post Office. with quarter of an acre of land. 1s offered for sate or to rent. e Stock in store all new and fresh this year. The proprietor has other business which will re- quire his sole attention. Also the west hail of t of 5, con. 3, F..D. Ashfield : all new land : two 1 good orchards. two good wells, and comfort- able frame houses. The lot eontalns 100 acres, of which 50 are cleared and all well fenced. , Remaining 5.0 acres heavily timbered with hard wood. For particulars address : R. T. 86'2- HAYNES. Sheppsrdton P.O. 1862- 1 RENT. TO That large brick house on the corner of Elgin and Stanley'greet& it contains eleven rooms, pantry and cellar. hard and soh water. For particulars apply to l -tf MRS. GEORGE. CATTLE HOSE TO RENT. WF.LL- fiO Deese en Kest street, near WO sato ore gyp gs, to the . contains of Capt. wllrsrl r M rent It oontalru Mght closets and other con - 14=e , reasonable. Apply to ®AL=Ma. East street. 1lilltt4*. FARM TO RENT. • 30 scree, near) fm of stumps. flood harts and other tmlldings. Brick with ret- ie.. Good orchard and all well ended. En- quire'of R. T. RAYNER. Ah.ppardton. 1888-4t. A WIN Mas Webs Fees Mfar. (ttawa,July29. Pretty's Idand,near Pembroke, has a 'sensation in the shape of a wild man eight feet high sad cover- ed with Meek hear. His home is said to be on the island, and two raftsmen who were bold enoovh to go in march •.f him ha4 a narrow escape of being killed, one of them haying his arm fractured by the (t to very ill. Mrs. Jackson of Chatham, is the guest Mn. Croft. bliss Grace Fraser is visiting friends KincaSdine. Miss Annie Hincks returned from De - it, last month. Miss Nellie Tighe is spending her vc- tion at Sandwich. Mrs. Aleck Saunders is visiting friends Drayton and Galt. Mn. Hayes, West at., died suddenly \Vednesday night. E. J. Hayhoe, the evangelist, was in wn during the week. A number of bicycler' front Lo,:don, ere in town on Sunday last. Mrs. Dr. Robertson, of Stratfprd, is o guest of Mrs. Looney, South st. Mr. and Mrs. George Quick of Lon - on south are visiting relatives in town. George Thompson, is filling an en - emetic, at the stone works, Hamilton. Mrs. Elijah ,Moore returned last week om her visit to Montreal and Quebec. H. S. Holmes, of Thetford, was in ten during the week. He looks )?oar - Geo. Stewart, formerly an employee f R. B. Smith & Co., is visiting Gode- ich. Mrs. R. Radcliffe, who has been visa- ing at Ottawa and Gattanx lug the to.iet few weeks, returned home en ihura-lay. Il+olrtrt Stewart, of Saginaw, and his si-ter, Miss Stewart, .f Sarnia, paid their old friends in Goderich a visit last The West Lynne, Man., MSC/ says : have fully considered the matter, and The Laermse t1aasslossrlp. "Mr. H. Tenant, member for Dlorris, decided which they will recommend for heft for Goderich, 'int., on Wednesday a loptim. The intention is to have the "One of the Dauntless." of Clint. t writes to the Globe and -It/ contradict night. He will be absent about six relative merits of the two carefully con-: . week,." Mr. Tennant is now enjoying sidered toy' comtnittees to be appointed ing the truth of the item which recently himself on his farm, and by occasional in those papers saving that he tripe to our beautiful town. A fishing party e.mitNesed of Messrs. R. L Sharp, Alex. Cletnu,ois, C. W. week. Papet, H. Thompson, D. D. Ross, D. blies Hato Shane, of Lapeer, `.lick., More, Thus. G-,venlock, nil of Seaforth, cuuaiu of 1dr Samuel Shears is the guest A. McAllister, of Durham, and Henry ted of her twice Miss Lydia \\'nano, Maple Etupire on\Vetlnesday,Horton, of tioderich. lfJuly tab hU,11f r street. Mrs. J. C. Harrism returned from a a tuhine excursion. They go to the td Woodstock, ac Sault, and probably thence to Nipegon. visit to Ingersoll s *emended by her cont, Mrs McKerzie, The \Vnvt(ham Time' remark. :-"Our of Lorre. Goderich Mends may expect an immense erowd frees here and other places on the line on Hatt day, (Aug. 13th), and we think it could to a gea.d idea if they would hold. their civic holiday on that day also, and [unite with us fora good time." A Punch and Judy show has been ex- hibited on the Square during the past day or two to the delight of the young- sters. Souse difficult feats in heavy balancing were also done by one o,f the performers. Punch's chirpy re .ark, "That's the way te. do it" will likely be- come a slang phrase around town. - 3lessre. W. H. Cooper, G. FoiaytLe and J. McCarthy, wheelsmen belonging to the London club, arrived in town on Sunday mousing. In the afternoon, es- corted by members of the Goderich club, they visited the Point Farm where they partook of the evening meal. The gen- tlemen left by train 00 Monday for home. G"Deaten It-WM.-The au:nmor ra-oet- inu under the auspices .4 the turf club association will be held on Melton park on the 15th and 16th inst. Purses to the amount of $539 will be offered for competition. Some toted goers are spok- en of as -tieing likely to participate in the races. Entries will be taken addressed to the secretary, John Butler, up to the 14th Aug. at 10 a.m. Mies IJ incite, of Detruit, formerly of (luderich, is managing the business of Miss Stewart during the absence of the proprietress. Mr. John McVicar has returned from Mexico,the contract there being finished, and will be engaged on work in the Lake Superior region. The Seafurth cricketers had practically a walk over on Saturday, defeating the Goderich club in a game of one imungs by a score of 137 to 35. Mayor Forrester,of Clinton, has bought the bicycle of Mr. H. McLean, of Gode- rich, and is able to ride about as well as any of the rest of the "boys." Miss Teena Watson, a little daughter of James Watson, baker, while playing on the pier, fell into the water, and but for timely assistance would have been drowned. Mrs. Charlton, front Chico, with her daughter, and her niece Miss Drysdale, front Hamilton, are on et visit at her sisters Mrs D. Framer, vrife of the deputy Registrar. Mrs, 0. C. Wilson and children, of eaforth, aro the guests of Lockman Vilson. Miss Bela V. Reid, the Point Feral teleftraph operator, was called. to London head office on Thsrsday last. The "plugs" there didn't seem to be giving satisfaction. The hanging lamp presented to Mrs. George Rhynas last week was the gift of The marriage of one .4 our leading Saunders & Soon, and was net given by milliners on Monday. was the topic which W. Davis, as reported in the list of pres- occupied the feminine mind for it day or ants last week. Tke embankinent at the corner of the South street and Elgin street drain is ailing in. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickson and child - en of St. Louis, are the guests of wirer - or Dickson. The plumbers have been at work re- medying the leakage caused by the in - meant rains. The crop of red cherries in this sec- tion has been a comparative failure this year. Black cherries have oorne heavi- ly. The price of cherries has averaged 9 cents a eluant. Our post office has been getting posted Mn Glasgow, of Colborne, an 'Ad resi- ent of the county, died last week at a ood old age. A. Smith met with a slight acci- ent some time ago, which threatens to rove serious. two this. week. The happy bride and her husband left on the noon train for a lengthened tnp east, and we wish them all the happiness of their new es.ate. There is a flutter in millinery circles as to whit is going if next. Rumor has it that th, next name on the tablets of Hymen is that of bliss thoroughly in the hoe of improvement. A new floor has been laid, and what was Th schooner Nettie 1Ve..dward, which a want long felt, a lamp is suspended had been secured to the north pier, broke from her fastenings swing to the snubbing posts being rotten, and was knocked violently against the south pier near the cut -water. The pier was con- siderably shaken up, and the schooner was damaged not a little. The piers need a thorough inspection and repairing There is considerable feelingamong ship- owners as to the poor attention bestowed upon the piers by the authorities. over the post office box. James Wilkinson left a couple of fine bass with us on Tuesday, a portion of his catch on the morning of that day. He is an enthusiastic angler, and spends many an hour by the water -side. John Crawford and wife of Ayl- er, are visiting Lin. •Crawford, con- uctor G. T. R. R. Pre.udfoot, the grocer, is out in a spicy advertisement, and promises every satisfaction in the line of groceries and provisions. His stand, near the agricul- i SAD Be1tr.Av I yteNr. -It is our sad duty tural grounds, is a well known epee this' week to record the death of Mrs. The venerable John Denison, uncle of John Wallace, which took place on Fri - Wm. Campbell, town clerk, is again day night after a long and painful illness. settling in Goderich, after a residence of The funeral took place on Sunday after - three years in Iowa. He is 82 years of noon last and was attended by a large age, but has lots of energy left in him ,Lumber of friends and acluaint.utes, be yet. sides the members of Luckno'w LO, (1. F. At 9.45 p.m. 00 Sunday night last the who walked in a boly, Mr. Wallace be - aurora borealis presented a very fitie ing a member of that Order. The re - sight, extending from west to east, like mains were interred in the Kinloss moue - an arch. It only remained vivid for tery.-[Lucitnow Sentinel. about 15 minutes and then gradually dis- appeared. Mrs. H. H Dickenson and two child- ren, of Detroit, is the guest of her unc'e Wm. Campbell. Miss Hollis and Miu Coleman, of SC Marys, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Lawrence. Mrs. Hanna of London, and Mrs. R. SWIMMING MATCH. --,--We know of no place in Canada where a swimming match could be witnessed to ,treater ad- vantage than on the piers of Goderich harbor. Who is the champion swimmer of Goderich, anyhow 1 \Veatherald, the sewing machine moan, is making things interesting for rival agents' in Goderich and Clinton His White machine is used in our home, and we can recommend it for suporier work and ease of running. We direct attention to the advertise- ment of Buchanan, Lawson & Robinson, who, as well as attending to all business of the planing mill, make a specialty of school desks and seats. The firm is an old and reliable one, with plenty of push. Rev. D. J. blactonnell, of Toronto, preached an admirable sermon in Knox church on Sunday morning last. There was a large Congregation. He preached in the 1 nion church,Goderich township, in the afternoon. He is the guest of Rev. Dr. L -re. Capt. D. McLeod died on Monday. He spent the winter in California in the hope that it would improve his health, but consantption appears to have had too great a hold upon him, and he returned weaker than he left. He was buried with Masonic honors. John Winchester, inspector of Govern- ment offices, paid a vast to a number of Hunt of Ki were the guests this offices of Court House officials, last week, week of Mrs.gran. sag foand matters all O. K. He was John Dona$h, of the Detroit Peet, s the roast d Crown Attorney Lewis. He former °edetttish typo, has been visiting 1411 as the staaeaer Masitobs ors Friday his acts---- in town. mooting forSoathsopton. NMI /treat Methodist 8. R. will hold The Glee Aub usaats for practice every its amid pima at the Point Farm on Thumbs, mak August 9th. Wingham elinrrwioniets will Sued ear town on the 1M1 Inst , on the seMflia• of the civic Weir el that tows. Among the limas d the imides ile at Toronto Uidecaly weeleerm d J. Reginald Shannon, arm 0Dlk `Mw. There will be a big maths AIMS along the Stratford and Point lyse line on the 24[x1 int., to Oeie deb. ender the auspices of the I.0: (). F. by the associations at their .meeting in October. SILVER JUBILEE. -The silver jubilee of Rev. Dean Murphy, of Irishtown, was celebrated on Wednesday last at the Parochial residence. Hia Lordship, Bishop Walsh, of Lindon; also a large number of priests frutn different parts of the diocese, was present to do honor to Rev. Dean Murphy, on the ocesaion of his completing the 25th anniversary of his ordination. The presents front his friends were of silver and of handsome design, and exquisite workmanship. The address was read by Mr. PfleConuell, sit Hibbert, and was a very lengthy and ttatterine one. After partaking of re- freshments congratulations were indulg- ed in, and a sociable time was spent in general. With his other many friends we bell leave to congratulate the Rev. Dean Murphy on the completion of his 25th anniversary, and trust that he will Huron Lacrosse club of teiderich had not been Neaten this seas et, The Clin ton writer states that they were defeat ed in Clinton by the Dauntless club on 24th of May. without getting a goal This is not true. 'Tho Hurons have not played out of town this season, and have downed the Clinton, Tavistock and Sea forth clubs in the three games they have played. The Clinton team was beaten in three straight gameq hens ors Dosain- s n Day. There was a hippodrome match played at Clink!' on the 24th of May, but not by the Hurons. The Dauntless club sent sticks up to Goderich to a number of base ball playereand others to play a thatch, and • crowd was roped in for gate money. This is the club they call the Hurons, but it was a snideteem, and not the (Jodetich champion?, 'Phe genuine Huron Lacrosse Club had no meeting or game this season wad after he long spared to enjoy the fruits of his the 24th of May. well-earned and honorable career. --(sea- Lacrosse geaoes- forth Expositor. DR. Srew-ART. -In a private letter f ram I We've got 'eon again -The (k,dbrieh Club. It's a true bill -The Ssafortk Hewers. Clinton 1eela sick yet -The champions. "Do they mise me at homer ' in the language of the poet. -Charlie Roes. I got iu some nice lung throws. -Mc- Phillips. And I sett the daisies through the tiags.-Bitty Ellard. Dr. Stewart, (late of Brucetield,) to D. Worthington, dated from Vienna, on the 22nd of June, he says : ''I often thought while I was snug and comfortable in my room here during the past winter, what a time it mast have been for the poor country deetor of Canada. I will leave here about the 1st of July for home, go- ing to Londou via Venice, Milan and Switzerland, and remain some time in the Highlands of Scotland, so that it will I put in some hard work running. - be the middle of August before 1 reach Stanley Hays. Canada. I will have a little time to And I.-Jinimy Henderson. spend with the friends around Brucetield It was a warm time ,tonne whoro-1 but not much, as I must be in Montreal was. -Tummy Graham. by the middle of September. I feel vett' sorry to leave all the friends I have made in the west, for it will take me some time before I get as well acquainted in Mon- treal as I ant in old Huron.' Our read- ers are aware that Dr. Stewart is now It was my first day on the big field-- "Professer Stewart" by virtue of the I Ed. /NIL!. position he will hold in McGill Collette, I made a splendid "roll" out of to Sea - forth man, and bust hos crust. -Billy Watson. Three Moats are better than two any day. -Lagan. You bet. And we got then[ by a clew majority. -Capt Perry. When are you going to let upon this racket ?-The boys to the Editor. But an awfully cold day for us. -Por- ter of Seaforth. - I bear a victor's scars. -Perrin. A little brick. -The Spectators. Montreal, filling the chair of Materia Medica " THIS COMPLRTa HOPE. "-This is the title of • valuable work designed for general circulation in families, which is being published in good form by Moser. Bradley. Garretaon dt Cep., of Brantford, Ont. The suher is Mrs. Julia McNair Wright, a lady who is well and favorably known as an instructive and entertain - mg writer on domestic and family topics. The information contained in " The Complete Home" is given in narrative form and embraces every topic in connec- tion with the complete and careful mak- ing of a happy home. The subjects of girder, economy, the care of children, home adornment, industry in the home, literature in the home, accidents in the home, religion in the family, hospitality in the home, friendships, the value of good manners, methods of doing work. The unity of the home, the use and abuse of money, attention to dress, mistresses and servants, ancient and mediaeval homes, model lemur, and things that all should know. The work is a handsome volume of nearly six hundred pages, well bound, illustrated, and of gond letter press, and will be a desirable acquisition to any library or book shelf. The agents for Huron are now on their rounds in this section and will shortly wait upon Mr. Thos. Stinson, of Stanley, called the residents with the view of introduc- on us on Tuesday, says the Clinton New ing the valuable work to mothers and Ent. He carte to this county in the wives of Goderich and vicinity. year 1834, and can therefore justly claim ama to be one of the oldest settlers ; the first People drink too copiously of ice-cold ten years of his residence here was spent in Goderich, and he expressed the belief that the county town did more business 50 years ago than it docs to -day. Al- though 75 years of age, he is yet vigorous and hearty. One of his earliest and warmest friends is Mr. W. Rattenbury, of this town. Holiday *vasilSR at the resilience of members d the Ina 0a 1/osJay last tsar (4the ieedeei s tel Rt. Andrew's ward were (Imolai M s feast of mono. as the dab 1d1 its wseki reheaal in tI.e =lento Dimity- 'vim Fraser. itiaL Foote appears to rsve the club gra tit lead- We hope the first concert IOU M Wild tarty in the fall, and that it will be shown by a large a4ewienee that the *wpb of Gewlegieh are willing to m- emoir the cultivation of a gond c?aas d ES Mfe. water, and every summer the list bf deaths from this cause is a long one. Excessive drinking of ice-cold water be- comes as much of a habit as some other forms of drinking. If ice-cold water be used to reduce the temperature of ordi- nary well -water, "half and half," it will he found to quench thirst quite as readily AlmaLtdies'Cellege,St. Thomas, Ont., as when talon into the stomach at the opened Oct. '82. Attendance last year inciting point of ice (32"), and there will 165. Full staff of 13 experienced and be no danger of sunstroke and sudden skilful teachers. Courses in literature, prostration in the hay field," Still bet - music, tine arts, commerci.l training, ter tha1L it» -water is wmo prepared drink, to be taken in moderate quanti- ties. Nothing is better for those who work in the hay and harvest field than the old-fashioned "Switchell." This is water sweetened with molasses, to whioh is added vinegar and ground ginger. We do not know of any definite propor- tions, as the ingredienta are usually trlttx- Principal Austin, B,D., tit. Thomas, nix- ed to taste." It is a moat Ont. refreshing draught, and if cooled by A letter from P. Lynn, of Goderich, adding a moderate quantity of ice, the y ginger prevents any unpleasant effects. who is visiting his sons in California, Another capital drink for men in the field has been shown us. The Ivy. appear to is • Tea Punch." Make strong tea, be doir.g well, as ono of thein has jest sweeten it, and then squeeze into it the bought another large farm for $140,000, juiee , 1 one or more lemons. This may and a second boy is starting in life with also be cooled by adding ice in moderate a 300 acre farm for which ho paid $18,- quantities, and those who like tea at all, 000. The reaper on young Mr. Lynn's will prefer it t e ani other harvest drink. big farcuts a swath 16 feet wide, is run Stro c,.?ee, with wear and milk by seven men, twenty-three horses and p MI ice until well cooled, is an ex- cellent drink for the field phonography and telegraphy. Special attention given to intermediate work, and junior and senior matriculation. Rates from $38410 to 145.00 per term for beard, room, light, laundry and tui- tion in all literary subjects. Yearly rate for the same with music and drawing only 0190. For circnlars, &c., address Legislative MIgr boreal tirttat. The following circular has been receiv- ed by thd secretary of the high school relative to the legislative grant under the new act :- Toaolcro, Julyy., 1188.2 Sia, -I am directed to inform. you that the following amount is payable to your Board, being the apportionment foe the last half-year, via : Fixed .allowance at the annual rate of $500, halfyear ... ..825000 Grant of 45 per cent. on $1,300 annual salaries $583 half year.. 892.50 On average attendance, pupils. .. 13,30 Special grant three waggons, and 40 acres a day aro cut. Eighteen men and sixteen horses are running the thrashing machine. Mr. Lynn sr., says he is enjoying himself among his sons and nephews in their new and prosperous home. THE NEW RCHoot. RaADERa. -The two public school inspectors and a number of the leading teachers of the county met at Clinton on Wednesday, to consider the question of making a choice between $hey the two new aeries of school readers just d the Esglith ethlelte, At the Crystal authorized by the education depart m int. Palace ftsterday night there was • greed The matter was pretty fully discussed, exhibition of firwworke which had been and the unanimous conclusion come to, long in preparation. The whole audi- to request teachers and trustees not to once herd the Am picture of Niagara introduce any books of either of the new Fails became it didn't contain s psrtesit • •ries until both of the county associations of Webb $555.80 Proportion deducted to bring the grant within the appro- priation 33.34 $522.41; Meteor'. grant .... 1J0.00' $612.46 The requisite prooedure fur payment will be taken by the Treasury Depart- ment iwithout further application. 1'c ur obedient servant, ALEX. MARLING, Secretary. The professional swimmers sof London hare arranged • series of perfornianees for the benefit of the w4ow 04 Capt. Webb. The common people were pereud of Webb, particularly because of his sue - ems in swimming memos the Channel, and they have made nsany manifestations of grief over the Mss e.f the mss whom regarded as the finest development Meterellgleal topers. Rainfall in month of July, 1883. It rained on 20 days during the month Quantity of rainfall, 53.8 cubic inches, or nearly 54 inches on the level. Greatest rainfall on the 97th, during $4 hours, 27 cubic inches, equal to 2; ince- es on the level. Greatest velocity « wind during 24 hours, on the 1st, 820 miles,•or 20 miles per hour, wind 8, W. to W. Thunder and Halpin. es 13 days. Aurora IxorealA o cf the 8th and 29th. Nolle Or nights, 13 ; number of clod4y 15; number of hazy night, 2. Heavy tenseils on the 2d and 27th. For the sake of comparison we also, publish the quaatity of rainfall for the oorresponding months in the four pre- vious year, as follows : -- July, 1882. -It rained on 9 day., 1111.7 cubic inches, equal to 14 inches on the 1 aval. July, 1881. -It rained on 14 19.5 cubic inches, nearly 2 inches on Use level. July, 1880. - Rained no 17 days, 41 cubic inches, equal to 4 inehee es the level, July, 1879. Rained ..n 8 days, 34.2 cubic inches, equal to 34 inches its the level. G. N. blactirxray,A Guderieh, Ault. 1st, 1$9f1. 8111121111142111111. Ii. Delmo a bed d W. Rome ere, old Ames Robe Nava w is reeks ii , the %domicil few brnthsv-in lent . (7apt, spent A 'ww Clift. last weak cow 1