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The Huron Expositor, 1874-12-11, Page 88 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. DEC. 11 1874. non txpoitor. _a— •! see that not one farthing of the money be paid. out without receiving full value for it, it is also necessary that they should keep up with the times, and be prepared to offer every encouragement to enterprises which will tend to build up our town, and create within itself a sub- stantial and enduring trade. In the first DISTRICT MATTERS. COMMER0 I AL • 110TEL, SEAFORTII.•-- This house is the hest in Seaforth fo-r commercial travelers and farmers, as its aeconnnodation is firsteelaes, a-hile its prices are as low as the ()heap - est hotels. The rooms are large, well furniehed and perfeetly clean wh ile the best attention is given to all Who patronize the hone°. There is large stabling in eonnection, atul attentive host- ers.-Axxxxxn ER. DAVIDSON, Proprietor. — • FALL TRADE. -BEATTY & CO. have now their Fall Stock complete, and axe pre- pared to meet the public end their numerous cus- tomers with the largest stook of new Drv Goods, Readynnide Clothing, Fars of all kinds, Boots and Shoes, Grocer ' ies Imported Wines and Ligncois, they have ever yet offered. Buyers! If you want Cheap Goods call at Bmarry & Co.'s, Carmichael's Block.- Main Street, Seefoeth, and they can there be found in any quantity. CONDITION PowDEas. - Keep your Horses in health and good order by using Lums den's Condition Powders, the best in the market Prepared only by R. LUAISDEN, Druggist, Seaford' DYE Stures.-Finest Madder, Indigo, Magenta, Logwood, Cochineal and all other Dye Stuffs, producing Rich and Bright oolors, at R. Lmusties's Corner Drug Store, Seaforth. Wilson & Young have just teceivecl one car load of Carling's XXX and amber Ales in Wads., bbls.. hbls., and grt. • KNITTING MAGIIINES.-Mr. Wm. Watson has been appointed Agent for Franz Pope's celebrated knitting machine. N. end Crockery. Parties wishiia, to purchase China, Stone or Glassware will ffn' d at Wilson & Young% the largest; cheapest, and bast ss orted stock over offered in Town. French and English China sets from $5 to $20 per set; Stonewarelrom $3 te $7 ; Toilet sets from $2 to $7.50. - MONEV.-aMoney to lend at the lowes rates, and mortgages bought by W. B. &viler, Barrister, Goderich, and by Sqaier & Macdonald Barristers, 13rassels. • • NEW LTBSCRIBERS.-The EXPOSITOR will be supplied to new-sabseri6drs from now till Jan 1,1876, for $1 50, payable in advance. Wilson & Young have the best value in Teas offered in Seafarth. - . OWEN Soneen AeaDeere,Readers will note the advertisement Of Owen Sound Academy and Preparatery School in another column. NEW COAL OIL.- Waterman'e "Head Light" oil, the safest and best oil now in nee. Price, 45 emits per gallon. -E. HICKSON & CO. For Fresh Family Groceries, Choice Wines and Liquors suitable for Christmas semen, Wilson & Tonng's is the place to go. XaLIS AND NEW Yeeta's presents are now opening at McKay:els Call and see them. The finest lot of. both useful and ornamental - goods ever imporied to this part of the Dominion. XuAS AND tNEW Y.E..‘,RiS Goods at M. B. COCTNTER'SJ The fined stock a Watches and Solid Gold Jewelry ever brought into Seaford": A handsome assortment of Plated 1Vara, Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Desks, &c., suitable for •presentations. AYER'S and -:other Almanacs, gratis, now An for 187.5. Also another lot ofL that fino - Bordeaux Vinegar, nearly double the strength of cemmon vinegar, and much purer, at ti-rox.soa's Drug Store. ,e.a • C. B. COOPER & Co., Beutse s. have just opened out a very large stook of X.Mas an d New Year's Goods. Watchee, Clocks and Jewelty 'repaired and cleaned for the coming season. You -will need them. All work warranted at HicKsox's new Jewelry Store.. SUBSCRIBERS to THE EXPOSITOR, WEEKLY' GLOBE, Men, and London HERA.LD who receive them at Brussels, should leave their orders at G. R. Coopei & Co., Brussels, where they will receive them. free of postage. , PUBLISHERS' iN °TICE. -THE Rennet EXPOSITOR and. Weekly Globe will be fur- nished to new snbscribers from this date • till the First of January, 1876, }for $2 75, paid in advance. To old st4Ieribers of THE EXPOSITOR. the two papers- will be furnish.ed for the year 1875 at former 4 rates, viz.e $2 75. Soap 0. -Mr. Corbey has sold his store to Messrs. Gray, Young & Spar- SCTfOOL EXAMINATION. -The regular quarterly examinations of the Seaforth Public Schools will •commence on Tues- day next, ancl continue throughout the week. The four j unior divisions will be examined Ion Tueselay and Wechiesdate and the two senioe divisions on Thurs- day. and Friday. • BEARS KILLED. -Mr. Wm. Newman, of this town, killed his two tame bears, a few days ago, for the purpose of ' ob- taining the oil. From the two animals he obtained over four gallons of oil. He has now prepared this oil for use on the hair, and parties desirous of obtaining some can get, it by applying at lila bar - her shop. place,,then, we- went men of integrity and- reliable judgment, and in the second place we want Men of independence, who will not be afraid to adtteate any meas- ure or scheme which they may conscien- tioaslyJeel will be for the good of the place, lest their course iray be unpopular and may lose them a f w votesat the next election. With su h men to con- dact the affairs of our young town, we have no fear but our fu tire will be as prosperous as our past. -Since the above was in type we learn that Mr. D. D. Wilson has announced himself a candidate for the Reeveship. We also learn that Mr. Benson will not be a candidate for the'Mayoralty. Thus far, therefore, Mr. Armitage stands alone. • COURT HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS. ---SinCe. the June meeting of theCounty Council, Considerable improvements -have been made on the Court House aGoderich. The whole of the interior has been re- painted and whitewashed, and now pre- sents a very clean and neat appearance. An unused ball on the first flat has also been converted into a comfortable and corconochous office. for Judge Toms. These improvements have been made mainly under the supervision of the County plerk, Mr. .Adamson, and are creditabFe to his taste and management. While on this subject, we might men- tione however, that other quarters should be provided for the keeper of the Curt House. At present that official, With his tamily, oc.eupy a conple of rooms on the second flat adjoining the entrance to the Council Chamber. These rooms are in no respect suitable for household pur- poses, and must be very uncomfortable ter the occupant, - while the occupation of them for such° purposes Makes it particularly unpleasant for those having to pass to and from the Council and Court Reoro. • A TEMPERANCE HOTEL. - Arrange- ments are in course of progress for the formation of a joint stock company, with a capital of $20,000, for the purpose of establishing a nest -class hotel, to be con- ducted on purely temperance principles. The scheme is a highly commendable one, and will, we trust, sncceed. We believe that a first-class temperance hotel, under competent management, ancl- backed by sufficient capital, could be made, in. a. short time, a paying institu- tion in this place. In order to be suc- cessful, however, it must be a temper- ance hotel in reality, and not in name only. An hotel, presumably conducted on temperance principles, but clandes- tinely on principles the very opposite, as 3oo many "temperance hotels" are, no matter how well conducted in other respects, Would be I a fraud, and would not succeed. EGMONDVILLE CHURCH. -The ordina- tion and induction of Rev. Mr. Scott to the pastOrate of the Egmendaille Church took place on Wednesday last. Quite a number of clergymen were present, and the proceedings throughout were most interesting and impressive, and were listed to with naarked atttention by a levee 'audience. Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Maillop, preached an: excellent dis- course. The minister Was addressed by Rev. Mr. Goldsmith, of Seaforth, in a fluent and impreseive manner, and Rev. Mr. Denby, of Varna, very earnestly and ably addressed the congregation. Rev. Mr. Ross, of Brucefield, presided in his usually efficient manner. . -A soiree will be held in the church on the evening of F iday, the 18th inst., when able adclresse may be expected, and sweet music wilil be discoursed by the choir of the Se forth Presbyterian Church,, under the 1 leadership of Mr. James A. Cline. -A Most proritable and pleasant evening is anticipated, and the soiree will, no doubt, be largely at- tended. Varna. _ TEACHERS' MEETING. A meeting, in • connection witlithe Teachers' Institute, was held -on Friday evening last in the Temperance Hall. James Wardess oc- cupied the chair. The object of the meeting was to raise funds to procure a library for the Institute. Mr. Miller, inspector of SChools, gave a very interest- ing account of the working of theschools in his district. Readings were given by Messrs. Baird, Moir, Foster and Strang, of Goderich, which were very amusing. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, gave seleetions of inusic at intervals during the evening. After the usual vote of thanks the meeting . closed at ten, every one being highly pleased with the night's entertainment. On Saturday the teachers met in the School liouse and discussed several GOOD COLTS.-MrPepper, of Hibbert branches of education. The next meet- ., recently sold a five months' old .00lt for $95. This colt was sired by Mr. Peter McEwen' S imported -stallion, Enterprise. -Mr. John Avery, of Stanley', also sold a colt from the same horse to an Ameri- can buyer, for $150. The colt aus eight raor.ths old. This speaks well for Mr. MeEwen's horse. • ing was appointed to be held. in Febru- ary, of which notice will be given by the Secretary. - • NOTICE.-- A convention of the rate- payers of the Township of Stanley will beheld in the Temperance Hall, Varna, on Friday, the 18th inst., at 6:P. M., to discuss an iniportant matter Which will be laid before the meeting. • MUNICIPAL PoLITIcs.--Munioipal poli- tics are now causing some little talk in town. The question is frequently asked:, • "Who is to be Mayor?" We have heard the names of seyeral aentlenten mention- ed as probable candiefates, ba so' far 416_ • we can learn only two of the many are likely to try for the honor of be,ing first Mayor of Seaforth. The contest will peobably be between Mr. Ben:On - and Mr. A. - Armitage.' For the Office of • Reeve, we do not know who the aspir- ants will be. We have heard. the names of Messes. John Beattie, James Beattie, D. D. Wilson,' F. Seegettiller and others mentioned, but whether any of them will be willing to accept of or try for the po- sition we cannot say Who the Coun- cilors for the coming year will be it is impossible to predict. We presume that the members of the present Board, -who do not aspire for higher posit -lone, -will be. again in the field. As we will require nine Councilors, besides the Mayor and Reeve, it is likely that at least half of those of our citizens who thirstfor muni- cipal honors will have their ambition gratified. Bat, whoever the candidates may be, we trust that those chosen will be men of 'progressive and independent views. While we do not believe in ex- travagant or reckless legislation, we be- lieve that there is such a thing as being penny wise and pound foolish. While 4 it is necessary that our public men slioulcl rigidly guard the public excheqher, and Brussels. [c. E. Coorra, -]irussels, Agent for the Ex. rosmon Newspaper and job Printing °face.] SCHOOL EXAMINATION. -Thesemi-an- nual examination of the Brussels public school will be held on Wednesday and Thurtday of next -week. The Senior Department will be examined en Wed- nesday ; the eecond department on Thursday forenoon, and third depart - meat on Thursday afternoon. „ TELEG RAM OFFICE. -The -Dominion Telegraph is located in an office second door north of the Post Office.' SUNDAY SOICOOL • FESTIVAL: ---- The scholars of St. John's Sunday School, are to be entertained on Christmas Eve at a Fruit Festival. Christmas Tree will also be provided. Prizes atcording to merit'iwill be distribu ted. AN OPERATION. --On ThurStlay last, a large tumor, about the size of a teacup, was excised_ from the boq of a lad named Turnbull. Dr. Graham, of Brus- sels, assisted by Dr. Gracey, of Ethel, performed the operation. THE 'RAILWAY. -We believe we are fully justified in infotming the public I that the opening of the Southern -Exten- sion! from Palmerston. and Kincardine,' may ROW. be confidently expected to take place at an early date. The agreement between the Great Western and the Wel- lin n, Grey and Bruce Companies, we un erstand, is completed; and. all that is now wanting is the passing of a bill by the Ontario Legislatute, ratifyin such agreement. We are informed that the Groat Western i8 prepared to per- form its part of the agreement, and to take the lino out of the hands of the con- tractor as soon as the necessary legisla- tion shall have been effeeted. The bill will be before the House this week; and although some little 'UM may yet elapse before the final arrangements are made, there now appears no reason to doubt that the line will be opened and in full working -order by the first of February, -Post. Wroxeter. CHRISTMAS BEEF. -Mr. Wm. Carnegie shipped this week from IVroxeter station two caeloacls of prime fat cattle for the- Toronto Christmas market. They were worth about forty (tellers a head at Wroxeter station. WaoxrrEn. Manaters.-,Fall wheat, 88c to 90c; spring, 86c; oats, 380; bar- ley, $1 00; peas, 65c to 70c ; butter, 22c to 230; potatoes, 60c; eggs, 15c; hides, $6.; flour, ; pork, $7 50 to $8 25; cordwood, $1 75 to 2;$geese, 6o per lb. ; turkeys, 7e. • Exeter. SCHOOL OPENING. -The opening of tl4c new School House in Exeter tooia pla, e on Wednesday evening, December -, with great eclat. A grand musical en- tertainment was given by the scholar's and others, and about 600 people were present. The programme was rendered in excellent style, and comprizecl vocal and instrumental nausie and an address by Mr. J. R. Miller, Inspector. Alto- gether the affair was an nnmense suc- cess, and will long be remembered by the people of Exeter. • The new building is a handsome one of brick, commodious, and ccmplete in all its arrangements. There will be seven teachers. Winthrop Cheese Factory. A,meeting of the patrons and others interested in the Winthrop cheese fac- tory .took place on Saturday, Dec. 5. Mr. James Kerr was called to the -Chair. The report was read, showing that 820,986 pounds of milk was received, from which there was made 80,038 pounds of cheese. The following are the averages aud prices for the various months: May, 10.51, at Hie per pound ; June, 10.53, at litc.; July, 10.58, at llete.; August, 10.10, at 12e.; Septem- ber, 9.90 at 1!„31c.; October, 9.10, at 134. The -ainount of money distributed. among patrons of the factory for 1874 was $7,658 54. Moved by S. Smith, second- ed by A. Murchie, and carried, that the %rely. satisfactory report be accepted. The proprietors stated that they were able to manufacture cheese at the pres- ent rate, but were unable to draw the milk and manufacture at the price al- lowed for 1874, the cost of drawing milk much exceeding the amount estimated, and they would prefer the patrons- of each route paying the actual cost of de- livering the milk to the factory. It was moved by S. Smith, seconded. by H. Tyerman, that three cents per pound be paid by the patrons for the manufacture of cheese for the season of 1875 -Car- ried. Bluevale. GRANGERS. -The farraers of Bluevale and vicinity, thinking they were im- posed upon by the merchantmen, have recentlyformed themselves into a Grange, in order -as they say them- selves -to bring every other class of men under their sway. A meeting was held in the public school house on Sat- urday, November 28th, evhere a lecture was delivered by a Mr. Thompson, from the State of Vernaont, on the above sub- ject. It is said he delivered a very ex- cellent speech in favor of the Grange, and converted a number of the farmers to his way of thinking; in fact he al- most made some of them believe they were able to live,. and prosper, without any other class of -men except them- selves. • After the lecture was over all who did not wish to become members of - the Grange had to. leave theyoom, while those who wished to join the-orgainza- tion stayed some time longer to go 'through a forin of initiation. When the initiation was over they left for their re- spective places Of- abode, to return the following Frid_ay for the purpose of in- stalling the required officers for the Grange: When they met on Friday, the 4th . inst„ a few preliminary remarks were given by -their leader, Mr. Thomp- son, with respect to the future welfare of the farmers if the Grange would work - satisfactorily, After a little laudation about what they would be some day, and some rubs at the merchants and middle- men, who were not present to defend themselves, the following, officers were installed • Mr. S. Black, Worthy Mas- ter:; Mr. Joseph McCartney,- W. Chap- laM a Mr. Thomas Hislop, W. Secre- tary; Mr. John Farrow, W. Treasurer, and a number of others about whom we " could gain no information.-Coet. • Howick. GrelleGES. - A delegate from the Grange is in this neighborhood explain- ing the drift of the Society. Among otber things, one particular feature in the programme is " No middle men." With regard to the cost of supporting the Granges, it is not worth talking about." On entry to the branches a man pays $3, and his wife, if she wishes to be a Granger, has only to pay 50 cents. As far as I have learned the far- mers want to dispose of their produce at headquarters and buy at headquarters - "No middlemen." Now, I cannot well see how that can be arranged. Suppose for example we sent to China for our tea. You write a note enclosing say $1,000. Well, this has to be mailed.. There ." middlemen" are required. The order is forwarded all right by ship or rail. Some one or more have to receive the packages and distribute them. Now it would be unfair that the parties re- ceiving and delivering the orders should not receive c.orn.pensation for their time and. expenses. Well again, in sending our products somewhere, where there is I a wholesale market, some one must be I employed to transact the business, audit only looks reasonable that he should be I paid for his trouble. This requires "middlemen." But the very fact too that an agent is sent out by. the Society (or :whatever you like to call it) does away with "No middlemen." ACCIDENT . -A few days ago William Goon, shoemaker in Gerrie, had the top of his thumb and a portion of three fingers accidentally cut off. COUNCIL MEETING. -The Howick Municipal • Council met in Ketch- ura's Hotel, at Fordwich, on the 18th ult. Members all present • the Reeve in the ehair. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. A number of ac- counts were passed and ordered to be paid. Moved by. Mr. Gibson, peconded by Mr. Weir, that Widow lkincode Wil- liani Mini, John _McArlarn and thbert Russells' township tax for the year 1874 be remitted, and that the Collector be notified of the same --Carried. i Moved. by Mr. (4i egg, seconded by Mr. Evans, that the motion passed on the 16th day of September_ last, appropriating $2,000 out of the Municipal Loan Fund to pur- chase debentures of the villages of Gorrie and Wroxeter, be resdinded. Upon -the names being called for, there voted for the motion, Messrs. Gregg and, Evans; against the motion, Messrs.' Gibson, Weir and Perkins. The motion wss lost by a majority of one. Moved by Mr. Gregg, seconded. by Mr. Evans, that the $2,000 given to pa the sectional bonuses of Gerrie and Wr, xeter, be divided as follows : Wroxeter, $1,200 ; Goi•rie, $800 -Carried. Mr. Joseph Driver made ap- plicatioe to the Council- asking them to take steps to obtain the .amouat coming from the Land Impro-vement Fund on the town plot lauds that is still - unre- turned. Moved by Mr. Gibson, second- ed- by Mr. Weir, that the Clerk be au- thorized to write to the member of Par- liament at Toronto, asking him to ascer- . tain what is the amount per Cent. com- ing to the Town Plot of Elowthlc, on ac- count of the Land Improvement Fund and how it is paid -Carried. The Coun- cil adjourned till the third Wednesday in December. WILLIAM DANE, Clerk. (ED. Noeig.-It will be noticed that the meet- ing, of which the above is a report, was held on the 18th of November. We would like Clerks to furnish the minutes earlier, as a report of a meet- ing held nearly a month ago is rather stale read- ing.] _ Hullett. - NEW ScHoore-The trustees of No. 6, Hallett, finding that the increase of at- tendance at school necessitated the erec- tion of a more commodious echool house, have given a contract to Cooper & Mc- Kenzte, of Clinton, to erect a school house of the most modern style in their section, to cost $1,248. It is to be a frame building, with good stone founda- tion, 50x28 feet, and to be fully com- pleted on or before the 15th day of Au- gust, 1875. -- • I also a, couple of excellent heifers. In aheep there was a large display, and. in quality they were almost equal to the cattle. Messrs. James Simpson, of Grey, Dime= McEwen, of Stanley, 0. Dale, of Tuckersmith, and Roderick Gray, of McKillop, were the principal_ exhibitors in this class. There was not it very large number of ppigs, but those sho-wn were of the best quality. Messrs. James McDowell, of McKillop, Timothy Pepper and Robert Elgie, of Tucker - smith showed superior animals in this. class. Strange to say there Was no poultry offered for exhibition. There was quite a number of buyers in the yard, and most of the stook that was not previously sold, was disposed of at good prices. The following is the prize list: ; Fat Ore Or Steer, -1st, James :Dick- , son; 2d, James Dickson. Fat Ox or Heifer. -1st, Duncan Mc- Laren ; 2d, Win. Charters; 3d, Wm. Charters. Pair of „Fat Sheep.-lat, Jas. Simp- son, Grey; 2d, Duncan Maleven ; 3d, Roderick Gray. - • Fat Hog.-lst, J ames McDowell; 2d, Timothy Pepper; 3d, R. Elgie. We understand that a good many of the animals shown were disposed of be- fore they were brought to the ground. This caused some little dissatilsfaction aud disappointment .among the buyers, The exhibitors, Were not altogether to blame for this, as on previous years far- mers had frequently to take their ani- mals home with them unsold. This year, fearing that the same might be the case, many of them disposed of their stock by private eale before bringing it to the fair, a circumstance which, in view of the large number of buyers present on this occasion, was unfortn- nate, as the sellers have probably not got as good prices for their stock as if they had kept it until the fair, and the buyers were disappointed in not having an opportunity of purchasing as muck stock as they expected, Great. A NEW SAW MILL AT CRABROOK.:-- Messrs. *John and Edward Garrow have purchased '0, lot of land from Mr. Cope Land, situated near the river at Oran - brook, in the township of Grey, and. ii - tend erecting thereon a new saw mil . It is expected that the mill will be i working order 'about the first of May next. The Messrs. Garrow will, in the I course of a few days, be prepared to pur- chase all the logs that may offer. ' Messrs. Garrow are, in every respect, first class men, and we have pleasure in recommending them as such to the peo- ple of Grey. OBITUARY. --In our obituary column this week will be found a notice of the death of Mrs. Turnbull, relict of the late John. Turnbull, mother of Mr, James Turnbull, of Grey, -and sister-in-law of Mr. Hollingshead, of Hay. Mrs. Turn- bull died at the residence of her son, on Thurday of last week, after a short ill- ness. She was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to this country with her husband in the year 1833, anti set- tled, in the village of Ayr, County of Waterloo, where the deceased continued • to live until within a few 'years ago, when she came -s) reside with her son in Grey. She was a person of kindly dis- position, and ha,d many friends and no enemies, and although of a quiet and re- tiring disposition, she never allowed an opportunity of assisting the needy or of doing good where she could, to pass un- improved. LEG BROKEN. -A painful accident happened to Mr. Hugh McCartney, lot 19, Con. 3, Grey, on Thnrsday last about noon. He was killing an animal for beef, and had just hit it when it fell, strikiug him violently with one of its feet: The consequence was that his right ancle was dislocated, and the outer bone of the leg fractured. He also sustained several other injuries of a like nature. We hope to see Mr. McCartney around shortly. ---Post. Staffa. ANN IVERSA.RY. -e-The anniversary of - the Wesleyan Sunday School, Staffa, will be held in the Town Hall, on Tues- day, Dec. 22, when Rev. Mr. Lavell, of Seaforth, and others, are expected to address the. meeting. There will also be ' good music, and dialogues and recita- tions by the children. On the Sunday previous sermons will be preached at 10:30 and 6:30, respectively, by Rev. Mr. Bristol and Rev. Mr. Gracey, in the interest of the Sunday School. Stanley. HORSES SOLD. -Mr. Alex. Innis, of Stanley, has sold his three entire colts -7 - one imported and two Canadian bred - to Mr. John Avery, of the London road, Stanley. One of these colts has taken 11 first prizes; one has taken 9 first prizes and one second, ancl the other was imported last fall, and has never been shown in this country. They are said to be three as fine colts as can be found in Ontario. We wish Mr. Avery success with them. Tuckersmith. CHEESE FACTORY MEETING. -As will be seen by a notice elsewhere, a meeting ef the patrons of the West End Cheese Factory, Tuckersmith, will be held on Tuesday, the 1.5th inst., for the purpose of settling up the season's business. We learn that Mr. Malcolm, who has been the lessee of this factory for the past two years, has given up his lease, ancl the factory has gone back again into the hands of Mr. Fowler, the proprietor. The Christmas Show. The annual Christmai Show of fat stock, under the auspices of the Tucker - smith Agricultural Society, was held in Seaforth on Tuesday last. The attend- ance of spectators was unusually large. itt cattle there was a very fair show, so far as numbers we -re concerned, and as to quality many .of those on exhibition coulcl starcely be surpassed. Mr. James DicksorP had two very, superior- steers, which were sold to Messrs. Case for six cents per pound, live weight. Each of these steers would bring about $100. Mr. Duucan McLaren, of Hibbert, showed one of the finest heifers ever shown in Seaforth. This animal is five years old, weighs 1,500 lbs., and was sold to M. Heal, of Fullerton for $105. She has since been purchased by a butcher in Mitchell for Christmas beef. Mr. William Charters, of Tuckersmith, had • McKillop. PE/ISO:NAIL-Mr. John Elliot has re- turned from the States. He has pur- chased a farm of 120 acres in. Illinois, about 21 miles from Chicago, and adjoin- ing the fame purchased by Mr. Walter Cowan. Mr. Elliot intends removing about the 1st of April. FARM SOLD, -Mr, Robert GrovenIock has sold his farm to a gentleman recent- ly out from the old country. This farm is situated about a mile and a half from 8eaforth, on the Northern. G -ravel Road. It contains 175 acres, and has on it `one of the finest brickresidences in the town- ship. It was sold for $13,000. Goderich. [FROM TIM SIGNAL.] COUNTY COURT. -The sittings of this Court opened on Tuesday before Judge Toms. There were ten civil cases on the docket, six of which were disposed. of by consent. The jury visited the jail in the afternoon. . TAX SALE. -The sale of lands for ar- rears of taxes took place at the Court House on Wednesday of fast week. The attendance was not large. The bidding was pretty brisk, especially on Iota in Brussels, Wroxeter and Francestown. No lots were sold in the town of Gocle- rich, some doubt having arisen as to whether the town or County Treasurer had the' authority t� sell them. The sale was adjourned until 5:30 in the evening, and then further adjourned un- til the 28th of January, 1875. PERSONA -L. -A. M. Polly is makina a trip through the Southern and Westje'rn States, combining pleasure with busi- ness.- Thefollowing officers of Gode- rich Masonic Lodge have been elected for the ensuing year : Bro. Henry H. Smith, W. M ; Bro. (fames .Craigie, S. W. ; Bro. harry Bolton, J. ..W. ; Bro. Stephen Yates, Chaplain ; Br6. Samuel Sloan, Tyler; Bro. William Dickson, Secretary. • TheHowick Council and. the Villages. To the Editor of the Huron -Expositor : Sin: Would you kindly give me space in your columns for the following: The subject is one which at present is creating quite a sensation in the Town- ship of I -Io -wick, and has reference to that root of all evil, money. At a meet- ing of the Township Council of Howick, it was resolved thatowing to the villages of Wroxeter and Gerrie paying a section- al bonus of $5,000 to the T. 0. & B. P. over and above the township bonus, of which they also pay their share, that they were entitled to an extra share of the laud improvement fund granted by Government to the Municipalities, and they therefore voted a sum of two thou- sand dollars for that purpose, to be di- vided aecording to the assessment of the two villages named. This, the ratepay- ers of the rest of the township have taken umbrage at, saying that it was -voting away the township money for the exclusive benefit of those two villages. The red of the money obtainable from the same source being applied. in payment of the railway debt of the township, the two thousand. dollars was to go towards the extinction of part of the money granted. by the sectional bonus assumed by those two villages. Now, I intend to give la few facts, based on a careful examination of the assessment of the township, to show that the villages were m reality only getting their just share, and, itt fact, not even that, and that the ratepayers in the township are not justified in the cry of injustice which they have raised againat the pre- sent Council..., At the time that the railvtay bonurwas submitted, of $35,- 000, for the township, and $5,000 ad- ditional for the villages above mentioned, the whole township was assessed, in ro-und. "lumbers at $489,000. Of that ainount the two villages pay $43,000, or nearly the eleventh of the whole. Towards the bonus of forty thousand dollars the township pays $31;923, and the two villages $8,077, or a little more than a fifth of the whole amount. At those rates the township pays on its assessed property 61 cents on the dollar, and. the two vil- lages 18i cents, or three times the amount. Yet the whole cry through te township is, " oh l those greedy lagers, they are never satisfied." The township gains from the villages in the ratio of three to one, and they only pay into the treasury of the township one- half, their rate to the township being 4 cents and 2 mills on the dollar against 9t cents fromthe villages, and even after the two thousand dollars voted is paid, it still leaves the thing in the following shape: the two villages have to pay seven cents on the dollar as against three from the township. Another thing is that the township 'receives on account of the W. G. & :B. bonus the sum of $4,363.64, a single cent of which they would not Have received bad they not got the additional $5,000 bonus - from the two villagee. I think that if one individual pays three times the amount paid by another to a epeiefied object, he is entitled to a correeponding benefit, and. if that ie true of individuals it is certainly true of communities. But such is not the reasoning adopted by the farmers of Howickwho, as a class, if they can not get all the rneney into their own_ clutches, raise a terrible howl. However, I think that a. cae dal perusal of the above facts ought to convince any right-thinking man that the action of the Council was siMply justice to the villages, and nothing more. Hoping that you will forgive this intrusion. on your valuable space, I remain, yours &c., JUSTITIA. Howick, Dec. 8, 1874. Come early to the Great Animal Sale of Dry Goods, Fare, ami Millinery that begins at Dent's on December 3rd, eontinuing until Cheist- mars. Now for Bargains. The Cheapest sets of LadieeFurs in the Dominion. Mr. Dent has more shawls, nicer shawls, and cheaper shawls than can be got elsewhere. Best Cornwall Blankets at the mill prices. Piles of Plain and Fane y Flannele. Heavy Twilled Fancy Union Flannels at 25 cents, If you want a Cloud, a breakfast shawl, a HoOil, Sontag orkit Jacket, steer right for Dent's and get it. Lovely dress :goods at Dent's. Whacks from 10 cents np. Fancy Drees Goods from 15 es up. Fancy Merinos at 48 cents. Black Lustres at 18 cents. A line stock of Millinery -cheap and- . choice as usual. The biggest:Stock of Mens' and Boys' fur and cloth eaps. Splendid, all wooly heavy Canadian Tweeds for 70 cents. In fact everything you want at bottom prices during the sale. The goods are here and MUM be sold. No surer way of making money than buying at Dent's sale, Try it. - -GEORGE DENT, Seaforth. 'Ullalgela4C12•12111111111t - MARRIAGE LICENCES OK CEBTIVICAT S , (Under the new Act,) issued at the EXPOSITOR OFFICE, SEAFORTH, Under authority of the Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario. Grand Trunk Itetillaray.. TrainsItave Seaforth and Clinton Stations as follows: • Day Express. Afternoon Mixed Evening Mixed Morning Mixed Day Express, ..... Afternoon Mixed. Evening Mail. GOING lilAST. Seaforth. ........ 7:55 A. M. , 1:45 P. M. 12:10 P. M. 5:10 P. M. GOING wEsT. 7:55 A. M. 1:05 P. M. 5:10 P. M. 8:55 P. M.. Clinton. 7:85 A.M. 1:25 P. M. 11:]5P. M. 4:30 P. M. 8:35 A. 3L 1:25 P. M. 5:50 P. M. 0;20 P. M. OWEN SOUND ACADEMY. TEACHERS preparing for Teaching -Young -IL Men seeking ea good Business Education, or preparing for the Professions; aleo. Ladies' de- sirous of studying Music, French, German, and Drawing, should send for circulars before attend - hie, elsewhere. A. D. CAMPBELL, 666-3 Owen Sound. NOTICE. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY: PRESIIIIZNT1S OFFICE, BUFFALO, December 1, 1S74. ON the evening of November 13th, nit., there was stolen from a meseenger of this com- pany, near Port Credit, Ont.. TH_R,EE BONDS OR, DEBENTURES of one thousand dollars each, issued by the town- ship of Grey, ont., dated November 15, 1871, pay- able September 18, 1801, at the Royal Canadian Bank, Seaford', Ont.'and numbered One, Two and Three: Attachedto each are semi-annual in- terest coupons, payable first day a January and July in each year. ALL PERSONS are hereby cautioned not to purchase or negotiate said Boucle, as the pay- ment of the principal and interest on the same has been stopped. A LIBERAL REWARD -will be paid for in- formation that will lead to the recovery of said Bonds or Debentuires. WM. G. FeteRG-0, . 866-4 President American Express Co THE OLD ESTABLISHED ACRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT EMPORIUM, SAPOITI O. C. WILLSON DESIRES TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To the Met that he has on hand a Large Stock of those well-known STRAW CUTTERS AND GRAIN CRUSHERS, R01627 CUTTERS, SAWING MACIHATES, HORSE POWERS, FOUR SIZES, PITT'S PATENT. All marinfactured by D. MAXWELL, of Petit. These herse powers are suitable for delving ail kinds of Machinery, such ae Straw Critters, Grain. Crashers and Sawing Machines. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SEWING MACHINES On hand as usnal. THE FLORENCE Still takes the lead, over -500 of them having been sold in the Comity within the last S months. anolMnStenigier otemuezezaareneras E NTH WHOLE Noe 367. settee=met- - _Ata ,„itatt FA.R1t1 FOR sAT-7 i-ItsInABLE ferm ter sele, eiu -1--f COIL 4 ii,i7;11,1.1ip of teeeloe 59 aeree, 31 eeree eleaee1 anol free the balance well limbere.l. rt.la well watered, Aprly to R. piietor, Ort-, 357-'3 FARM FOR SA 'REINS- S. .11 Lot 25, on. 11. ereitlapenzaining ;levee, 44 are cleared., without eternape, wel fencee, and in geed working Orq !ramie barn. goo I stable:a go -T1 A with heel kitchen, geod bearliet are atm two :pumps on the Iarrrf, situated within a quail el- o u e road, 5 miles from Seafertle am' eh;nvir7ch: airl'schools. Apply te) FARM FOR SAT; OT Ne. 5, Cun, 4,1Iullett 140! leFs, )11) ROTS -cleared.. Plenty north thetahbril) ateb 'fre tith3;gd 11iietolfl '11 I the premi.;vs to th.: ploprietor, or a ddreee R&M FOR. S T OT IS, Con. 6, Hallett; 1013:. ji-j -cleared, remainder woutled maple; frame. dwellieg; Meer good eprin 4 OD lot; 2; 'nil:a Tiv,ni: miles from Clinton. Terths tex, For particulars apply to L. NEI or BENSON & `..eIEYER, Seaforth STEAM SAW MILL AND FAE INO Lot 34. Con. V. Malik)) acres, all cleared, with good bi two gooderehards in full bearie. ing spring; -which supply the raj Con. 9 , ant ai ning 48 aeres bael is situated 6 miles from Seafor gravel roe a thereto. For farther I on the premises. If by post, to SON .0 nistance P. 0., iiinburnet 1. FARM FQR sAr. VO.1148.a3e., Lot 28, Con. 7, trabl I- 74 cres. 55 of which ate detail oe goo-gultivation: There is a and 8PARLE. The farm 15let gra vcPrOad, is co:event:cab- sittli chnrchei and post office, and is from. SeafOrth end 74rom Exeta: particle:11re- apply to the proprietor WILLLVII ;i FARM FOR SAL Lot 2, Con. 1, Loni ley(400 :tares, 80 cleared ana balaneeiimbcred with first-eleeesii barn 114z10, frame stable '18i40.: bearqprehard, well wateiva ;si miles Veaforth and a like dist ton. ;Tim well underdrairied eultiNntion. Apply on the premisi prietoitit Brucefield P. O. 362 ANDREW' -,,, FARM FOR SAL T OT 4, Con. ii,ifullett, 125 serf. -1--i in Ian, excellent condition i -0 buildill . ,s,orthard„ &c.; sluing ert lot, ‘11 "'e timbei. on the 20 eetts 4 veri- vatrable. The proprieter -svoi or 125zres. Post Office, Sehoolt tilt. 'Lie property is situated on road 5miles from Seaforth. ' 862 ANDREW SLOA..N T,A.R.M FOR SALE VOR Sale, Cheap, Lot No. 38,-C of Brack. County of Broke, acres, 60 of which areeleared. uted within ivt, miles of the lage el Paisley. The unelea timbered. There is also a Sp through the plate. Ito is For further particulars appl Box 24., Seaforth P. 0, 332. FARM FOR SAI VOR SALE, the westhall of I half of west ballot Lot 23,c coutaithAg ric.) acres, 60 Rues de and niadet goodcultivation,balai hardwood. There is agood frar barn :Ind frame stable. There orchard; a spring creek ratan' and a nes et well at the hi miles from Seaforth, and thyee-, tast of Sohn Goveulock's saw lil scres4:4 fall wheat which Nvillbe AmpIpnityhtreopp thejam:dersigned en tin 863 J0111 •), Oil LOTS in one in SL C4Alemis Stirvey, and comer:log on Apply to 361 H HOUSE AND 1..OT IN the village of Boxboroagh., forth, ft lot containing near ismai with a good -frame house stahm There 3! also a gOOd AVf it. It vin be saidOlean for ca for a pnvate residente. -Apply t ni Harpurhey. • egeBEN Ilarrarhey, Nov. 25the 1874- N 7g170311:rSd.VIS"; opnoLtitrrrter< house, with woodshed, eue re0a will,garelen planted with tr in rear of Mr. jobee Logaat,fbi" Apply to Mr. Peter Cowan, in It, orte 6e5the proprietor.--s BUILDING LOTS IN SEAFO havireghit A-7 lecentlyeecupiedas a De-iiiJ hag Lets, is peepered to dispes able terms to any who may deg' -desiring to purthase idiom% Ina plietttion. THOROUGHBRED BEBE 113E First Prize Thoroughbr( the property of Mr. Wra, -will this season be keptfoil ti Stock, on Let %Cola 1, Rani This is one of Inc best end put leigs in this section of the eean per sow, peyable at the 6104 privilege of returning if xtecesse W31. BLAIlri 11,ERKSBIRR 13, R. PETEB MeGBEGORe .1'1- thoroughbred Berkshhe - keep during this season for . Stoek. This Boarbeas taken South Nurou, St. Ilars 0Da0 non, TERMS-eele to be paid - vice, with the privilege of retu Also for sale,5 horoughbred nionths BOAR nEatabscriber hits pul Ott burl Esq. Perth, a Limn . Boat of tile lea:ge breedge leet No. 23, Con. Feasort, smith., and will ee.ree SOWS St Iceee of being returned if ix eee864-8, NOVO order Of 1-cnn1 the sabse is befeby given that it pu . held in Salem Church, On th 5, con, 10, in Hay, onethe t8 lat lio'clock, p. en., for the name and style to Fire organized; 2nd. Of eh Of eleciding wham to loca Hay, Dec. 11, 1874. . 865 4 rola A LL book Accounts and no settled by 1st Zaunieret reetut ter eallectiou. 36614