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The Huron Expositor, 1875-01-29, Page 8ii THE HURON EXPOS1TQR. non xpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. 1. Messite„ Beira- & Coo, Oermicliael's, - Brook, have on hand e large and well assorted stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, which they purpose for the nexttwo weeks at Greatly "Redtroed"Prices, to, enable them to make room for their Spring purehaeee. They also hold a large and varied Stook of Fresh Teas,Canadia.n and Ina- perted Wines and Liquors, which they Offer at very o drtiga of all kinds. Forty Thousand Cigars- of To_diet Church, of this town, was highly low figures. All Liquors guaranteed free r. rions brands just maiNed, sac,cessful in every respect. The tables COMMERMA.T, HOTEL, SEAFORTH,:--- This house is the best in Seaforth for commercial travelers and farmers, as, its accommodation is first class, while its prices areas low as the cheap est hotels. The rooms are large, well furnished lend perfectly clean, e•bile the best attention is eivea to all who patronize the house. There is large staffing in connection, and. attentive host- lers.-AeuxennanDevnason, Proprietor. This decrease in attendance during the latter part of the year is accounted. for by the pievelence of contageous diseases in the village, which we are glad to say, have now almost entirely dissappeared. There are in the village 260 children between the ages of 7 and 12 attending school, and 4 who are not attending any. The total number of children in the village between .,he Agee of 5 and 16 is 521. The repeat coricludes by urging upon parents the adVisability of visiting the schools accordingly, thereby showing an inteeest in the educational welfere'', of their child- . ren, and encouraging the teaehers in the responsible and onerous duties which de- volve upon them in prepanrig our youth to take their parts in the . battle of life. • f Too Menrene.-The tea Meeting held in the Town Hall, on Monday evening, in connection with the Episcopal Metho- TH.tm nee been treroenclous: leash were supplied with an. abulida,- ace of ex- eroekery end ohina ware. Parties still wanting to' was done by ;those. present. 'Shortly at Wilson & Young's the last two weeks for cellent provisions, to which full justice bay will find atto their advantage to call eaily be- after eight o'clock the "feast of reason fore the splendid bargains they are giviog are all ag- epane. They just etpened out a few orates of was commenced, which was of a very cupied the chair, and performed the yellow and Buckingham ware, the best article enjoyable nature. Mayor Armitage 0O - made to stand fire. FARMERS, ATTENTION_ -WM. ROBERT-- clunes of the position in a graceful and SON & Co., Sign of the Circular Saw, can sell you a splendid Platform Scale, warranted correct, meauted on wheels, to weigh 1,000 pounds, for $17 cash -A better article than is sold by pedlars going around. the country at $22. MONEY. -Money to lend at the lowest • rates, and mortgages bought by W. R. Sqnier, Barrister, Goderich, and by Squier & Macdonald Barristers, Brussels. DYE STUFFS -Finest Madder, Indigo, Magente,Logwood, Cochineal and. all other Dye Stuffs, producing Rioh and Bright 'colors, at R. Luarsiansf's Corner Drug Store, Seaforth. Goerrs' WOOL Shirtings, line value and. large assortment, at the Farmers' Store. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Violins, Con - cations, Accordeens, French and German Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Jewel Cases, Dressing Cases, Fancy Goods of all sorts, Toys, &c., for Christmas and New Year's presents, at II. LUMSDEN'S, Sea - forth. KNITTING Metcerrnos.--Mr. Wm. N. Watson has been appointed Agent for Franz and Pope's celebrated 4.itting machine. VTi ern& YOUNG den' t sell water and haptar manner. The programme con- eisted of speeches and music, the first by several reverend gentlemen who occu- pied seats on the platform, and- the lat- ter by an'efficient choir and the Seaforth band, No. 1. • Rev. Mr. Rose was the first speaker called on, who gave a most eloquent and impressive eddress on the subject of time, and the. obligation of the human race to improve 'the period allot- ted. on this earth in making itself worthy of the heaven .which God has provided for his elect. He alluded to the trials encountered by those who took tip the cross; but -whenfouncl their reward in participation in the joys of the angels in the great hereafter. Ile appealed t� all to improve the passing hours in order be work out their own salvation. Rev. Mr. Goldsmith then came forward, and, as usual, was particularly happy in his remarks. He indulged in a few reflec- dye staffs -with their liquors. Alllaqaors pure., tions on tea -meetings, and their effect in TEAS, SUG,SRS and. Fruits, fresh at the promoting the cause of religion, bothpecu- Farmers' Store. niarily and socially. His remarks on this BIBLES, BIBLES. -A large assortment of point were humorous and well put. and Bibles, Pocket, Family and Pew. Also, Testi- he concluded a 'very interesting address meats, Prayer Books Church Services &c., in by honing the time was coming When various styles of binding, suitable for Christmas - - • sectional differences would be obliterat- and New ISSX'S gifts, at n. Laxsorte's. CANADIAN COTTONS, all brands, at Te- ed. and the wlutoC.31.hurch of God would u duced prices. ORAY, YoNG Sr anrerace. ignore them and k harmoniously to - FOR THE best Brandies, Port And °. P \ ether for the advancement of the great • • . - Sherry Wines foreign and Canadian, Ales and cause of salvation of wildsHe was fol Porters in woo'd and bottle, Wilson & Young still lowed- by Rev. Mr. layal, who also in stand at the top of the list. They have Carling's terested the audience very mock, and ale et qwerter barrels, hal barrels, barrels and pointed out some useful lessons which bottles, all in aplendid order, might profitably be learned by all who WusoN & YOUNG have jest received a would make the gospel a means of say- . large lot of choice fruit for Christmas and New Year's, comprising Layers, Valentias, Sultanas, ing grace. The achleesses were inter and loose Muscatel Raisins, Currants, &c., all new spersed by inneic from the choir and season trait of the finest quails:. A lot of prime band, and at the close Mr . Cutler ten- heese an hand, dered the thanks of the meeting to all CONDITION POWDERS. - Keep your Horses in health and good order by ming Lams; den's Condition Powdere, the best in the market. Prepared only by D. Lamsome, Druggist, Seaforth. REMOVED. -Wm. Allen has removed across the Street to the Shop lately occupied by Strong & Fairley, and intends keeping fall lines , ODDFELLOWS' CONCERT. -Tile concert of Groceries, Feed a,nd Provisione. Goods livered promptlyin the OddFellows' new Hell, under the . . . auspices of Fidelity Lodge ;Seaforth on LA.DIES, CALL at J. S. Roberts' Drug '.; ' - Stare and, get a sample bottle of Sozodont for the Wednesday evening, was a Success in ev- teeth, free. THE AsSEMBLIES. -The Seaforth Dancing Assemblies wia be held this- 1'4day-evening, in the Town Hall, as usual. There should he a large attend- ance. REMOVAle--Messrs. Logan. & Jamie- son intend. removing to their new store in the Oddfellows' building on Monday, and will he open and ready for business in their new stand on Tuesday morning. DIRECTORS' Meeenec.-A. meeting of the Directors of the Tuc,kers.mith Branch Agricultural Society will be held at Knox's Hotel, Seaforth, on Saturday, 30th inst. at 2 o'clock ERIN AND THE BRENNANS. -This Com- pany will give enteraimn.ents in the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1 and 2. The Breanans have achieved a wide reputation in Canada, and as the present entertainment inch -ales many new features, we predict for them full houses. who had contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. The meeting broke up in good time, well pleased with the manner in which the evening had been spent. READINGS. -Our readers will not for- get the readings and recitations to be given by Mr- P. C. Bell, under the aas- pees of the Mechanics Institute, in Davidson's Hall, this (Friday) evening. The pieces selected are of a very enter- taining character, and under Mr. Bell's able treatment will no doubt prove doub- ery respect. Long before the hour an- nounced for the opening of the proceed- ings, the spacious room was filled 1-.9 the door, and by 8 o'clock every available foot of standing and sitting mote was oc- cupied. The hall is a very handsome and spacious one, capable of seating, we should judge, nearly 500 people. The ceiling is high and tastefully ornament- ed, from which two large and 'elegan bronze chandeliers are suspended, each containing six lights. Tbe stage is plac- - ed at the western end, and is sufficient- ly large foie all ordinary purposes. At the eastern end is the anteroom, in which the regalia is kept, and which is used as a wardrobe. The walls of the ball are hung with choice pictures, among them several peculiar to the Order. - Altogeth- er, the hall is one of the finest belonging to the Order in Canada, and ' an honor, i not alone to Fidelity Lodge, ut also to the town. The dedicatory ceremonies were conducted by Mr. John Gibson, Grand Representative, and were of a very impressive nature. At the conclu- sion of this part of the proceedings, Rev. Thomas Goldsmith Was called to the chair, the duties appertaining to which he performed in his usual happy manner. Owing to the unavoidable absence of sev- eral of those who had. promised to take part in the concert, several changes were made in the programme. The first piece was an instrumental trio, the "Danube Waltzes,t' by Miss • McDonald, and ly so. . -Messrs. Collins and-PacIdiam, an exceed- mgly beautiful piece of music and well Tow ti OPFU'ERS a -At tae last meeting rendered. Dr. Campbell, Of Stratford, of the Town Council Mr. S. Stark was next made a few remarks on the rise and appointed Assessor, Mr. James Ratt, . progress of Oddfellowship, explaining its Collector, Mr. J. Duncan, Treasurerobjects and its method of accomplishing Mr. WIE. Elliott has been reappointed them. His address was listened to with Clerk. John Wilson, S. Kennedy anet much attention. This was followed bly Thomas Adams were appointed. Fence- a duet, "In the Starlight," by Mre. viewers. The appointment of Market Thexton and Mrs. Fairbeine of (leder- .: Clerk has yet to, be made-. PER!O:CAL.-We learn from the Cana- da Christian Advocate that at the close of the special services held in Arthur's Ap- pointment, AI the Mount Forest Circuit, the congregation presented the Rev. J. H. Moran with a set of harness, worth $26, as a token of regard for him, and manifestation of their appreciation of his service amongst them as a minister of Christ. Rev. Mr. aferan Was at one time a well-known resident of Seaforth, rpindering. A most deserved. encore awl his many friends here will be pleased greeted Miss Johnson's efforts. An in- to hear of this manifestation of esteem staumenta,1 piece by Miss McDonald and on the part of those with whom his lot is Messrs. Collins and Peckham, and a no w cast. song, "The Young Recruit," by Mr. Thomas Joslin,• concluded the musical -Mr. and Mrs. William Hee 1 1e pe er ft ! part of the entertainment Notwith- Seaforth on 'Wednesday last for Winni- standing the disadvantages under which peg, Manitoba. They go by way of St. the Committee labored, through the ab - Paul and Moorehead. We trust Mr. and Mrssence of Mr. George W. Cline and others, . Respeler may have a safe and who intended: to take part in the pro - speedy journey, end we are sure that the ceedings, the result of the concert was many Frieda of., Mrs. Respeler in this highly satisfactory, not only to the audi- town and vicin4 join us in withing ence, but to all who participated. her a long and Eappy life in her new and far off home. ich, which so pleased the audience as to elicit an enthusiastic encore.. Mr. T -hos. Joslin, of Clinton, then gave the " Brit- ish Lion," with admirable effect, which was encored. A reading by Dr. Camp- bell, of Seaforth,, "Betsy and I are Out," was well received. Miss Emma John- son gave a couple of solos very » sweetly, that entitled The Blind Girl te her Harp," being especially worthy of men - time not only on account of its beauty as, a compcisition, but also by its effective EAFORTII P B LTC 8CHOOLS. -The an- nual report ,,of the Keaforth Board of Public School Trustees for 1874 gives us some interesting statistics with regard to our public schools. The year was com- menced with five teachers, but owing -to • the increased attendance it was found necessary in May to employ &sixth. The salaries of these teachers, in the aggre- gate amounted to 82,060. Several of the teachers have received an increase of sal- ary for the current year, bringing the ag- gregate for 1875 up to $2,165: The re- port shows that the aggregate attendance during the first half year was 29,6701 with an average of 219 ,for the half year ending 31st December the aggregate attendance was 23,422, with an average of 234. }Myth. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. -The annual meeting of the Morris Branch Agricultu- ral Society was held at Blyth, on the 20th inst. There was a fair attendance of members and others interested in the Society, and the- reports of the officers showed the Society to be prosperous. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President -John Cum- ming. » Vice -President - Jame e Logan. Secretary -H. McQuarrie. Treasurer - James McGowan. .Directors - W. Shane, N. Cumming, S. Wilson George Rood, John Richmond, Robert Laidlaw, P. Kelly, W. Govier, and George Mc- Gowan. TEMPERANCE CONVENTION% - The County of Huron Convention of the In - depenient Order of Good Templars, was held in the Temperance Hall, Blyth, on the2lat inst. A large number of d.ele- gates were present. The County was divided into -two District Temples, and officers were elected for each district. The officers of the Western District Tem- ple were installed by Provincial Deputy Bro. S. Yates, of Gederich, and those of the Eastern 'District by Provincial Depu- ty Bro. H. McQuarrie, of Blyth. Turnberry. , • SERIOUS ACCIDENT. -As Mr. A. Gar- ner, of Lot 15, Con. 12, Turnberry, was_ retoining from Teiswater lately, accome paniect by his wife and son Thomas, Mr.. R. Campbell, of OnlrOSS, and: Mr. John Scott, of Turnberry, they were thrown out of the sleigh and some of the badly injured. Young Garner was driving, and. when nearly home Mr. Thomas Camp- bell drove up and wanted to pass. Hav- ing but a short distance to go, Garner hurried on his team, and refused to let him pass. When turning in at the gate Gaoner's babs run off the track and . up- set the sleigh, throwing out all the occu- pants. Mrs. Garner came in 'content with the gatepost, and is so set-iv:ay in- jured that her recovery is doubtful. Scott was also seriously. injured, and R. Campbell cut about the face. Bum FIRES. -The Turnberry Town- ship Council authorized C. Tait Scott, Coroner, to hold am inquest and, if pos- sible, ta find out the origin of » the --fire which destroyed's° much valuable Clu- j ber and other p operty adjacent to the village of Win ham in the month Of August, 1874. A jury was impannelled, and after a large number of Witnesses had been examined, the jury rendered the following verdict: "That in their opinion the spreading of the fire which caused so much injuty to property- be- longing to Messrs, Wileon, Baxter, and Deans and. others was the result of a little negligence on the part of Mr. Deans who was cleaning up land on an adjacent lot, but they exonerated him from all inten- tional- blame to injure the property des- troyed." LOWER WINO HAM SCHOOL.s-A public meeting was held in Lower Wingham last week by those interested in the new School arrangements, for the purpose of choosing a site whereon to erect a school house, or, we might say, for making ar- rangements towards the purchase of the old Baptist Church for a 'school house. A deputation went and examined, the building and found it rather dilapidated; but notwithstanding this, the meeting passed a resolution offering the sum of $350 for it, with One-fifth of an acre of ground. Mr. Fisher offered to let them have as much more ground, as may be re- quired at the rate of $50 per. acre. - Advance. Board, viz.: -Leonard Hunter, Reeve; Messrs. Brock, Halls, Miller, and Mon. teitho Councillors. Moved,by Mr. Mon- teith, seconded by Mr. Brooke that Mr. Miller be Deputy Reeve for 1875-Caree& Moved by Mi. Miller, seconded by Mr. Halls, that N. J. Clark be one of the auditors for 1875 -Carried. The Reeve appointed j. Bonthron the other auditor. Moved by Mr. Brock, seconded by Mr. Halls that R. Pincombe be Treasurer for 1875 at a salry of $80 -Carried. Moved ,by Mr. Monteith, Seconded by Mr. Mil- ler, that the returning officers for the -late municipal election receive $3 each, 'arid that $2 be allowed for the use of each _house in which the polling took place -Carried. Moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Monteith, that the Clerk's salary for 1875 be $120 -Carried. Moved by Mr. Halls, seconded by Mr. Monteith, that T. Allin and W. Harding be Tavern Inspectors for 1875 -=---Carried. Moved by. Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Monteith, that A. Smith be Collector for 1875 at a salary of $65 -Carried. Moved by Mr. Brock, seconded by Mr. Miller, that Wm. Routley be assessorior 1875 at a salary of $55 --Carried. Moved by Mr. Halls,secondedby Mr. Miller, that the Collector return the roll to the Township Treasurer on or before the third of February next, and that all taxes not paid by that time be collected with costs- Carried. Moved by Mr. Brock, seconded by Mr. Halls, that Mrs. Smillie receive $7 for relief -Carried. On motion Council -adjourned to first Saturday in February. S. P. HALLS, Clerk. • Belgrave. - AGRICULTURAL MEETING., -The- An nual meeting of the East Wawanosh Ag- ricultural Society was held at Belgrave on Tuesday, the 12th inst., when the fol- lowing officers were elected.' for the cur- rent year: President, John RoVertson ; Vice -President, J. Coultes • SeCretary, J. McCallum Treasurer J.1\deCrae ; Di- rectors-dorris-T. Clegg, W. Allison, F. Hood and J . G-allaghar ; East Wawan- osh-T. Black, T. McLaughlin, J. An- derson, R. Cureie, and J. Potter. Aud- itors- James Owens and F. Andersen.' The reports of the Secretary and Treas- urer showed the Society to be in a pro's- perous condition financially, and the So- ciety promises to be a useful and healthy institution. Stephen. NEW SAW Mren-A. new steam saw- mill is being erected. in the township of Stephen, on the Lake road, betweenthe Sruble and Black Creek. It was needed, as one day lately over 100 teams were waiting for lumber at Becker's Mill, in this township. Morris. Varna. BROKE HIS Loo. -We regret to record a painful accident which occurred on Thursday afternoon last, to Mr.: Thomas 'Walker, of Morris. While engaged- in a ood-naturedevrestle with Watson Am- ey, in Parker's Hotel, Mr. Walker fell, or was thrown. and the result was that one of his legs was broken near the an- kle. No ill -feeling is known to have ex- isted between the parties, and the affair may be set. down as purely accidental. But we trust that it will be a warning to many who are always itching for a friend- ly scuffle. We hope to see -Mr. Walker aeound again in the spring. -Poet.: • Cranbrook. . ACCIDENT. -Mr. John Zimmer, of Cranbrook, was severely- kicked by- a horse one day last week. He is recover- ing as rapidly as can be expected. APPOINT3f ENT. -Mr. John C. Cope- land, of Cranbrook, has been appointed township auditor, and Mr. Alex. Mc- Nair,, Treasurer. . Soto MILL. -Mr. Garrow is daily re- ceiving a large number :of saw logs, and. with the first appearance of spring will proceed to erect the min. CHANGE IN MAIL ROUTE. --On and after 1st February the conveyance of the mail from the Grey Post Office to Ethel will be discontinued, and service from. Brussels to Cranbrook and Monerieff only will be continued: Petitions are being largely signed in favor of a daily mail from Brussels, which Would- be a .great .convenience to business men in CranbroOk. SUFFOCATED. —Mr, Win. Logan, of the township of Grey, while on a visit to his friend, Mr. Francis Anderson, of Mit- chell, was suffocated by a piece of meat lodging in his throat. Before medical assistance could be procured. the sufferer expired. -Pot. Bluevale. Sot:lee-D. Stewart & Co, have sold their woollen and shingle factory in Bluevale to Messrs. Blodgett & Doan, of the village of Listowel, for $1,500. We understand Mr. Blodgett is second to none as a tradesman, having had a twig experience in the business of manufa,c- turing cloth in Listowel. 0We hope they may succeed in Bluevale, and be Well patronized by the people of the -vicinity. IMPROVEMENTS, - Messrs. Bailey & Thyme, who have had the management of the shingle factory for the last two years, are going to erect a new steam sawmill at the station. They bought the mill site from Mr. James Henderson, and expect to have the mill running in May. A_ number of saw logs have been already delivered, and left on the gronnd near Where the mill is to be built: WEATHER. -The weather has been so intensely cold and stormy here for some two or three days, that -the people are scarcely able to get out to do any Work, and on Monday last it stormed so that the trains were delayed during the whole day-. Usborne. PRESENTATION. -On the 22d inst. Rev. M. 'Denby was happily surprised by the people of one of his etations calledBerne. Several sleigh loads of them came to his residence at Varna on the afternoon of the above date, and presented to him a. racoon -skin coat -of excellent quality, and also an excellent dress to Mrs. Denby, and other things that would amount in all to about $50: In connection with the presentation -of the coat And dress, Mr. Corner, in behalf of the people, gave in a few words a suitable address, expressive of the friendly feelings of the people to- wards aim and his family. Mr. Denby then, in a feeling way, responded, thank- ing them for the valuable presents, but more especially as these presents were so - expressive in themselves of the esteem and christian. sympathy that the people entertain towards him and Mrs. Denby. He hoped that the Lord would abundant- - ly reward them, and make him more use- ful among them as their pastor. - - • Tuekersmith. MEETING OF COUNCIL; -The Council met this day pursuant to Statute, when the following gentlemen made and sub- scribed the declaration of office and qualification : G. E. Cresswell, Esq., Reeve; David Walker, Esq., Deputy Reeve ; _Messrs. James Lang, William Spread, and James McDonald, Council- ors. The Reeve having taken the chair, the minutes .of last meeting were read - and approved, when it was moved by D. Walker, seconded by James Lang, that Win. McConnell belappointed (leek of this Municipality, at a salary of $125 per annum; also Treasurer, at $65 per annum; also Registrar, at $10 per an- num; that James Dallas be appointed Auditor by the Council; and- Archibald Dewar by the Reeve, and that the Audi- tors be paid_ $5 each for their services; and that David Manson be appointed. Tavern Inspector at a salary of $12 per annum. - Carried. Moved, by William Sproat, seconded by J. McDonald, that the Clerk be instructed to procure such books as may be necessary for his office. --,--Carried. Moved by James McDon- ald, seconded by Win. Sproat, that Wine Gibbings be paid the sum of four dol- lars for cutting tiVO drains through side road between Lots 25 & 26, Con. 1, H.R. S. -Carried. Moved by D Walker A Goon CHURCH. -Tho Bethesda Bible Christian Church, township of » Us - borne, is a structure 34 x 48, with a base- ment underneath nearly the same . size, all built with white brick. The body of the church is well finished, and so ar- . ranged as to accommodate the most peo- ple possible, having gallery seats aocross the back end designed for a choir. The best part in connection with its construc- tion is that it is paid for and furnished, and the congregation has a surplus. DEPUTY R EEVE. -At the first meeting of the Iisborne Township Council Mr. David Miller was nominated. Deputy - Reeve. Mr. Miller is a good man and in conjunction with the Reeve will faith- fully represent the interests of Usborne in the County Council. COUNCIL MEETING. ---Council met at - the Township Hall, on Jan. 23. - The fol- lowing gentlemen having been deolared duly elected and having made and sub- scribed to the declaration of qualification and office, took their seats at the Council , seconded by ;Tames Lang, that- the Oerk be instructed to give Dr. Orem-us an o eler for 100 lbs. of flour per mouth for tl ree months, and 'also to provide such n cessaries as he may deem needful for Jeseph Shaver, and render an account of the' same to this -Council.- A petition from. the ratepayers of Egniondville was read, praying the Council to open out and, remove- all obstruction's from the streets in said village; to commute the - statute labor of the parties residing in the village, and to place the money at the disposal of one person to be used for the purpose of building sidewalks -and other necessary improvements. It -was moved by J. Lane, seconded by J. McDonald, that the Clerk be ipstructed to notify all perties to remove obstructions within the village,- providing the original maps are submitted to him in order that he may ascertain the streets obstructed as above stated. -Carried. A letter from A. Dewar, Esq., Inspector of Schools,' was read, notifying the Council that at meet- ings of the ratepayers of the various School Sections in the Township, called. for the purpose of determining whether a - Township Board should be adopted, the majority of sections required by law had decided in favor --of a Township Board. The Clerk was ordered to draft a by-law in accordance with the above, which was read and passed. Moved by' David Walker, seconded by Wm. Sproat that the/Clerk eall a meeting of the School Electore of this Township to be held i the Town Hall, at Beucefielde op. the 6th deer of February, . at the hour- of 10 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of electing five trustees to serve as a Township Board as provided by law. -Carried. Moved by Wine Sproat, seconded by D. Walker, that the Reeve be .instructed to obtain the services of a competent lawyer to draft a by-law to enable the Council to appropriate their share of the Municipal Loan Fund for a Township School Fund, with conditions as to the due security of the said moneys.-Oarried. Moved by Sproat, seconded by J. Lang, that this Council do now adjourn, to meet again at Elliott's Hotel, Brucefield, on Saturday, the 6th day of February, at 2 o'clock P. M. WM. McCook:zee, Clerk. VARMERS' CLUB. -The regular weekly meeting of this Club was held on Mon- day night, ,Jan. 25. Subject : f.' How to Make a Farm Pay Best." In the ab- sence of the President, Mr. Wm. Robb occupied. the chair. Essay by Appleton Elcoat. Calvin Campbell spoke in favor of rotation in cropping, but found great difficulty in getting a good catch in seed- ing down of late years. He considered Mr. Elcoat'e estimate of 25 bushels of wheat rather heavy, toning. one year with another. .Mr. Eaoch Turner ap- proved of the essay. Erskine Broad - foot found great difficulty in rotation, by reason of the dry summers. He believ- ed peas were best adapted for sod land, and that wheet was the most profitable grain to grow, only that it was hard on land. Thomas Thorp said sowing at a certain stated time was necessary for sure crops. He believedin making wheat a speciality, lthough a little of everything was 'commendable. He thoueht sheep a profitable investment if eoperly managed. Hugh Alexander could not agree with Mr. Elcoat, in not growing fall wheat. He advocated fall wheat growing, and also seeding clown with it, and in order to keep the land in a proper state for wheat growing, buck wheat should: be grown for more than simply to plow down as a fertilizer. Mr. Robb, chairman of the meeting, en- dorsed the views as advanced, in the essay, except in two or three points. He considered Mr. Elcoat's estimate of 30 acres of land for hay and pasture wasetoo little ; also, that 25 bushels of -wheat to the acre was rather much, taking one year with another, as wheat had so many enemies to contend with ; but his estimate of 40 bushels of oats to the acre, might safely be put at 50 bushels. Mr. Robb said that Mr. Elcoat made a great mistake in making no mention of a wife as he considered no young man could' make a successful start on a farm without one. • Goderich. [EROBI THE SIGNAL.' • DOG DISTEMPER. e"dog is em - per " prevails in town, and the canines -ate being decimated. Jen. lefonovaneerts.--The jail is be- ing renovated by carpenters, and a great many needed improvements are being made. MISSIONA.RYMF.ETING.---Rev. Mr. Tan- ner, late principal of Point Aux Trem- bles Institute, Quebec, addressed an audience in Knox's Church, on Monday night. The address referred to the work of evangelization in the Province of Quebec, and pourtrayed its success and progress. The mission work was divid- ed into three departments -mission sChools, colportage anclmission churches. An interesting acceunt of the Guibord case was given fromits inception to the present time. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken up in aid of the mission work. Mr. Tanner has been very successful -in his tour, having collect- ed upwards of $200 in the past two weeks. _ COMPLEMENTARY SUPPER TO Mn. Ilowtrents.--On Tuesday evening, the 19th inst., the Reformers of Goderich and vicinity entertained Mr. J. J. Hawk- ins, of Brantford, to a complimentary- sepper at the Colborne Hotel. The sup- per was a spontaneous testimony on the part of the Reform party to Mr. Hawk- ins for his able assistance to their candi- date in the West Riding, -assistance which was as cordially and freely render- ed as it was valuable and effective. The tables were crowded with the influential neformers of the neighborhood, indeed side tables had to be set to accommodate the large number present. Mr. Sinclair, President of the West Riding Associa- tion, occupied the chair; and, after the toast of the " Queen " had been duly honored, he proposed, in a very flatter- ing speech, tae health of Mr. Hawkins, the guest of the evening, which was warmly seconded with a " three times three." Mr. Hawkins was loudly -cheer- ed on rising to respond, and in a very eloquent speech returned thanks for the honor dope him in the splendid enter- taiument tendered him by the Reformers of Goderich, and the warm manner in which his name had been received by them. He referred to his old record as Refortnee and his temporary severance from the party when with other Reform- ers he was led away by the no -party policy of -the Conservative supporters of Salidfield's Ministry. He said the Re- formers had reason to be proud_ of their victory in West Huron, and spoke in warm terms of the ability and character of Mr. Ross, their newly elected repre- sentative. He sail he should always 're- member the kindness of the Reformers of West Huron, and, would always be happy and willing to come and render them any assistance in his power in foture contests. A number of other teasts.were proposed and responded to and the party broke up about 1 o'clock. Clinton. 1FROU THE NEW BRA..] Atilt ICULTU IAL S 0 cIETY.-A meeting for the formation of a Riding Agricul- tural Society in West Huron, will be held in the Town Hall, at Smith's in the ,-township of Colborne, on Thine- itlay, the 14th of February. . Soeitrunto UNUSUAL -Rather an un- common scene was witnessed in Clintmi the other day, it being a yoke of oxen hitched to a double cutter. The animals were, of course, slow of foot, but their owner appeared to enjoy if just as much as if he had a span of 2.40 trot ter, and why shouldn't he? LARGE Lo. -One day last week Mr. John McDonald, of Hullett, took to the Stapleton saw mill a soft elm log that measured four feet six inches at the thio end. It was eleven feet long, and contained over sixteen hundred feet, board measure. This is the champion log. HULLETI IMMIGRATION AID SOCIETY. .-This Society will meet in the Town Hall, Clinton, on. Monday next, at 2 P. M., to which a general invitation is given, as it is intended to' consider the subject of converting it into a County Sopiety,so that its .beneficial effects may have a wider circle. A N..k.RROW ESCAPE. -On Tuesday evening, as a gentleman from Clinton was coming home by way of the Lon- don Road, he found a man lying in the snow by the roadside, not a great dis- JAN. 26,1875. tame() from the town, who had taken a. drop of the ardent too much., He took him 'to a house near by, where he was properly cared for. Had he not been found it is possible he would, have per- ishreitdEbsZr,eumiooNr.n_inAgie r. A. Steelton, sta- tion agent at the railway depot, Clinton, was the happy ,recipient of $50, a few days ago, with a testimonial letter; from a number of the shippers of that town, as a token of the esteem in which he is held, and the assistance' he has rendered endeevoring to facilitate the shipping of produce from the station; both in the - interest of the shipper and the railway. I have much pleasure in recommending the Florence Sewing Machine, I have -used one, purchased from 0. C. Willson, of Seaforth, for three years. I consider it the best in use. . - Mrs, JAMES 1-1, BENSON. Snaronan, July 20, 1874. Brussels-. [O. R. Coonan, Brussels, Agent for the Ex- POSITOIL NeWSptipel and Job Printing Office.] ELF.,610-er OF SCHOOL TRUS'ITES. -The annual meeting of the ratepayers of Brussels and Morris School Sections, took place on Wednesday lash Mr. Mooneywas elected Trustee in place of Mr. Wilson ; Mr. Kerr was re-elected. FIRE. -Messrs. Halsted. & Co,, lessees of Vanstone's grist and flouring mills, Brussels, suffered a loss Of abont $30,000 last week by having their stave ac tory, grist and saw mill burned, in Jtowei. • CHEAP ;FREIGHTS. -Our por mer- chants are shipping their pork via Grand. Trunk Rdil way from -Sealprth to Montreal, there being a war in freights, and the Grand Trunk sooner than loose all the Northern trade, are carrying the pork from Brussels to Montreal for 8 cents less per hundred than they are carrying the same freight from Toronto to Mon- treal- We should judee that they will have tci use fresh lar for axle grease from Seaforth to Toronto, for their rates won't allow the Company to buy oil. BRUSSELS MARKET. -Fall wheat, 84c to 85c; spring wheat, 83c to -85c; bar- ley, 90c to 95c; oats,- 35c to 39c ; peas, 65c; butter, 20c ; eggs, 160 to 18e ; tatoes, 65c to 60c; beef, .$4 to $5; pork, a7 25 to $7 -75. - • INSTALLATION. -The following officers of Western Star Lodge, No. 1-9, I. 0. 0. F., Brussels, were installed in their respective offices on the night of the 7th. of January, by Past Grand_ D. McDone old : Bro. H. R. Srnale, N. G.; Bro. John Nott, V. G.; Bro. F. S. Scott, S.; Bro. C. R Cooper, P. S.; Bro. John Leckie. T. Bo PSott,W; Bo J. P. Hay- - burst, C.; Bro. J. Duncan, 0. G.; Bro. G. Russell, I. 0.; Bro. W, a Moss, R. S. N. G.; Bro. W. Graham, Jr. S. N. G.; BM. T. Smith, R. S. S. ; Bro. D. Dob- son, I,. S. S.; Bro. McFadden., It. S. V. G.; Bro. Charles Harris, L. 8. V. G.; Biedn,P. .Goe,rry, Chap.; Bre. D. iticDon- a. REVIVAL.- The Presbyterians of Brussels are holding prayer *meetings every night, arid the Methodists meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings- a AGRICULTURAL MEETING.- -A public meeting will be held in Parker's Hall, on Friday, Feb. 5, at 2 o'clock, for the pur- pose of organizing an Agricultaral So- ciety for the East Riding of Huron in place of the North Riding society, which has been virtually abolished by the re- distribution of the County. The matter is an important one, and. merits a large attendance at the meeting. PE.NNY READINGS. --The Penny Read- ings which were held last Thursda,y evening were a decided success ; $20 were realized. BALL. -The citizens' ball and. supper, held at Parker's Hotel last Friday even- ing passed pleasantly. EXTENSION OF » PREMISES.--0-Wing to the increase of business in the drug line and Post Office department, the ever obliging P. M. at Brussels has found hie present building too email for the an- comniodation of his customers. He has therefore enlarged his quarters, taming the old log building next door to the drug store into a Post Office. The building, which has been highly finished. with -undressed lumber, presents quite a grinning appearance. Strangers passing through will have no difficulty in finding the office if they enter the most dilapi- dated looking building in Brussels. Mitchell. CHORED TO DEATH. -Wm. Logan, son of David Logan, at present residing in Seaforth, and formerly of the town- ship of Grey, met with a fatal - accident here on Tuesday evening, Accompanied. by his wife on. a visit to Blanshard he called at the house of a friend on his way thither. He sat down to dinner with a. good appetite and in the best of health, but had hardly commenced his meal when he became choked with a piece of meat. At first he refused to h.ave doctor sent for, but becoming rapidly worse his friends sent for medical aid, but too -late to save his life. Carronbrook. BACK AGAIN. -Mi. John Crawford.has again taken posession of the Commercial Carronbrook, and will be pleased. • to havii a visit occasionally all from his old friends. After trying and. rejecting several of the leading Canadian sewing machines, I was induced to examine and purchase a Florence, and now, from nearly a year of almost daily u -se, I can say that any ex- pectations arc more than realized. I find it easy to tread, easy to learn, and its work, even in inexperienced hands, beautiful in the extreme. The hemt neer is unrivalled, and. the reversible feed of great importance. All the other ma- chines I haye tried have the same faults -they are noisy, draw a fine fabric, drop" stitches, and the seam is disfigured with, zig-zag stitching. The Florence has none of these. In a word, to any over-worked wife and mother who wants a perfect and ever -ready helper, that will do its - work swiftly, beautifully and silently, I would. say, get a Florence.Arsi . MILNE. KINLOSS, Bruce County, July 20, 1874. -The rumor that the Earl of Dufferin is about to resign the Governor -General- ship of Canada has been officially contra. - dieted.. Grand Trunk Railway. Trains leave Seaforth and Clinton Stations as follows: GOIkG Morning Day Express... .... - Afternoon Evening Mixed, . . ... cionio Morning Mixed Day Express... Afternoon Mixed. Evening Mail. . . EAST. Seaforth. Clinton. . 7:55 A. IL 7:85 A,M. . 1:45 P. M. 1:5P.M. . 12:10 P. ItL 11;15P. M. . 5;10 P. M. 4:30 P. AL WEST. 7:55 A.11. 8:85 A. M. . 1:05 P. M. 1:25 P. M., 5:10 P. M. 5:50 P. M. . 8:55 P. M. 9:20 P. M. maserentatteetaiewee G:1i%11 11:184,31.1 No. 374. r Aval '.8,5 -tate r FARM FOR, SALE, Lton. 6, Haat; loo acres, 6:7; cats ° 38' cleared, remainder wooded with beech and maple; frame dwelliog; River Maitland and a , good epring on lot; SI miles from Rinburo and miles from Clinton. Terms to suit purcheeere 'For part ienlars apply to L. MEYERe Harparbere, Zra'l in• BENSON & MEYER, Seaforth. . FARM FOR at.n FOB: Sale, Lot ail, Can. 7. I: iininx 74-acrev. 5;5 of which are elearet 11 from Seafarth and V from 1;'..xeter. Per frirtheli partieulars apply to the proprietor on the premiseet -351 WILLIAM DINLumley Jr., ' P 0: . :stai t.:. grlivel road, is conveniently eituated 'to eclioloiI.S.s, of good. cultiva Lion. There is a nee') and !iTABLE. The, farm le lecatei on A goo 11 churches and post office, and is witbin 13 an lesfi healing orcheadovell 'watered ; situated withi-al illlitIle6eiteiliti/b, frfteudnewitsbtatrsiet==-S3Orag l'14)10°14fs-7------;78:titol;e1-- cultivation,. Apply oat the prenaises or to the prei miles of Seaforth and a like distance horn Cline prietor at. Brucefield P. O. Iii:.1:R, SALE, CIA 2, Con. I. Loudon loud , ton, Farm -well underarairied and in tint seleake'l -I= ley, 100 atres,130 eleare4 and under f , ANDREW leEENT.,IE. FARM FOR SALE. . FARM, FOR SALE, -! 1 T OT 4, Con. 5, Halleit, 125 aeres of firet-elase -1--1 land itexcellent eondition; well fenced'. ; good' . buildirgs,orehard, AS:ta spring creek trOSSeS th0 lot, The Umbel on the 20 acres of bush land iel very :valuable. The prep:let-or would. seri : riz, leo or , 125 acres. Poetill Oee,'Sehools, &-e., e avenij int. The property is situated on a good1- gmtle; road cal -miles from. Seieforth. Apply to 362 ANDREW SLOAN. Corietence P: 0. -FARM FOR SALE IN BRUCE. VOR Sale, Cheap. Lot No. 30, Con. 6, Townslnij of Bruce, County of Bruce, containing VIS1 acres, 3.0 of which are cleared. This farm ia ated within live miles of the rapidly growing vil- lage of Paisley. The uncleared portion is well Umbel -el. There is also a Spring Craek ramble through the plata. It is a ...1.esirelile property', Por further particavrs apply to the Proprietor Box 21, Seaforth P. O. 352 'A. M. CAMPBET3-4 BUILDING LOTS IN SEAFORTE FOR SALT DR, coLE-A1A.N,, hIvirg ISI4 oat the grounds reeentl,yoccapied as a Driving Park iaito 13nisl ins; Lots, is prenared to ;Repose of lots -Os reaso - able terms to env whe may deisiee them,. Parti lteseirinatiognto purchaee should make laneaerat. iln, FARM FOR SALE. 'PIM sabseriber effere for see the west Lot SS, Com 2, Hsaliett, containing 50 acres, If which are cleared and in a good stateof enitive tion. There le a new tram house 41'ut1 young o chard on the farm; also 10 acres of fall whe The above pilots is situated .5i miles -from Oh ton; two miles from Londesboro, and one Mil and a. half fnoli grist and saw min; tonne libens Apply to . JOHN MURDOCYC, 37244 • Loodesboree FOR SALE. A llouse and Lot, with large stable, well a, 'La- pump, in the viliege of Rexhorongh, nbe two miles from &Worth. Apply to BENJAM 1 DEN, Bar puthey. 372*4 DOG LOST. T OST, on the 24 of January, a o,„ack. sheep De with a white breastand the point of tail whit He anewors to the 1.111MV of " Rover," and was in seen near Leslie's Hotel, on the MeRillop Ceriv Road. Any person harboring the said dog aft this date will be prosecuted as the law direct and any informatitm that lead to his retove will be suitably rewerded. .1171*4JOHN HERB, Con. 7, Ma:Mop, HORSE FOR SALE. VOR sale, or will be exchanged for a goo -1-= sound driving horse, a young mare with fo: For particulars apply to Mr. James Rerr. 3-1 Eillop. 871 Emmy STEER ( tal\IE en the premises of the Undersigned, L ki 18, Con. 8, Morrisobout the 1.4 of Decemb 1874, a vearling steer, all white. The owner is quested to pay expenses and take the ion S WA y JOIINJACIISON, 37114 Walton, P. BULL OALC FOR SM.E. VCR Sale, a. thorough bred. Dralerro Bun ce. one year old, of dark red color-. IRs pc i.t.ee is first class, and can be examined by int ding purehasers. Apply to G. M. CHESNEY Huron Road, Tnelminn" oEDAR, POSTS FOR SA1E„ A NY quantity of Cedar Posts may be had—It eqn.m.e timber -on Lot 6, Con. 4, Flullett, on application to D. 'MoGREG-OR., :3784 HarPurhe„ FOR SALE. THE -undersigned has combined Reaper Mower, manufactured by Messrs, THOIIS S: WILLIAMS, of Mitchell, which he now o for sale. It has been only two years in use, will be sold to snit purehasere. Apply to JA3 31eRENZIE, Lot 12, Con. 14, Hibbort, FOUND. IIETWEEN Cox's Tavern and Egniondville -1-3 SUNDAY, women' i woolen DRE The owner can have the same at my residene Zurich, by paying for this advertisement. 672 REV. A. NOCKROD lESTRAY PIGS. IAMB into the premises of the tinders* kel Let 6, Con. 4, Hollett, two smell PIUS. - owner can have the same by proving property paying expenses. 372-4 IDANIEI, MeG REGO ESTRAY -CATTLE. j iAME ori the preraiees of the undersigned; SS. Con 11, Hibbert, about last Novembett. red HEIFER and one roan STEER. The o an have them by identifying the a:eh/1211e paying expellees. NICHOLS- 3731'3 Cromarty - ESTRAY HEIFER. QTRATED from the premises of the nude of, Lot 6, Con.12,11ullett, last Vail, s. white HEIFER, rising three years old. An, son giving information that will lead to h comely will be suitably rewarded. :173-4 TILOS, Harloek NOTI GE. s, Meeting of the Resident and non -reside 3- sessed Freeholders', Householders and Te will be held in the Town Hall, in the "a ill Ilruceileld, on SATURDAY, Feb. 4, at the h 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of electin Timstees to serve as Public -Seliool Beard ' 'huSlfl3? WM McCONNELL. Ci CANADIAN PACIFIC RAI_ Teuders for Grailing—Fort to Sitebondowate. ‘4EATIED TENDERS, addressed to t 1-3 signed, and endorsed. -"Tender Pad! AVIV will be received up to noon of SATU the '27th of February next, for the Bridgie Grading required -on that Seetion of the Pailwan.extendbal,-,r from the Town plot 'William, near Thandar Bay. 'Lake Super" Lake Shebandowan„ about 4.5 Miles in iengt For plans, specifications, approximate lies, forms of tender and other information at the office -Of the Engineer in Chief, Otta Plans and specifications for that part line between Lake of the Woods and Red will be ready in the course of two or three BY Order, erBRA-'2t' SAere Departm' of Public Works, I Ottawa, 16thTanuary, 1875. I