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enlivened by choice
ung One the scholars.
who LS retiring
was presented by
atiful album as a
entertainment was
he evenii& when tlfe large
ge of N was crammed with
. The Redgerville Choir was
nee and furnished musie in
tity and Of such quality as to
heir greatly very high repute.
eir rendering of one piece—
ring Sea."—was particularly
A great number of recitationa
;nes were given by the aniline
d style, frequently eliciting up-
ipplause. Rev. Mr., Cameron
trt addrese, bringing out many
interesting ideas on matters
with edaeatien. Several of
itisitors 'present also spoke
emplimenting the teachers on
ing of their school. Rev. Mr.
brought the meeting to a dose
aour by pronouncing the bene-
Usbornee
LT. — Mex. e were three can-
•,orainated and placed in the
tee Reevestiip of Ushorne,but be.
of eleotion Mr. Alexander
elle of the three, withdrew, and
Junter mid Mr. James Eider
to tight the battle between
The following is a state -
he vote polled : For Reeve—
"
249 ; Elder 138. For _ Coim-
ortli-west Ward- -Millar 52 ;
d, 32; North-eaat Ward—Kay,
rantyne, 45. The Council for
nt year win, therefore, be com-
E. Huotee, Reeve ; and Millar,
IIsand 'Shire. The Deputy
ill be elected by the Coun-
t_
first meeting. It is likely that
a- will be agaiti chosen for the
TRF 4 —An entertainment
pleasinge as well as of an in -
character, was held in the
t Churchtf dimaille, on Christ-
ie in conneetion with the Sab-
ad in that , place. Though the
was stormy during the day, yet
epproached it appeared milder,
g before the appointed hour
re wending their way towards
•ch, and before the time had ar-
nommencine the exereises the
as crowded. to excess, and still
te, until fbe number amounted
rds of hear hundred, inchidin• g
✓ en of the school. On enterine
trch, the - first thing that at':
atm attention was the ietto,
ie," emblazoned, in gle rig
ts, arid then, as we castj our
rard, a magnificent looking tree
d itself to our view. This tree
orily laden with all manner of
'Gm a tin ithistle to a sterescope,
/ a pair of infant's stockings to
r dress, and when illuminatecl
aumber of candles had, a very
appearance, almost dangling the
spectatorwith its splendor.
rrch wee- 'nicely decorated, and
and all the surroundings showed
•eat deal of taste had been die -
A platform was erected, on
ere seated nearly one lanid-
ioua loolting children, waiting
r for t/ee plucking of the fruit.
-cises were opened with flinging
-er, after which a number of re
were given by the children, in
singing., The children
eebe encl4vied with a spirit of
sra, and performed their parts
e really took a delight in them.
•etary then read a very favorable
the school, and aftet COD:Taring
he report of last year, showed
tse which was very satisfactory
ficers and teachers. T. Green-
lee then took the platform and.
el the audience for a short time.
3tieceecled: by Rev. W. Walsh,
-et minister, giving a Scottish
e These gentlemen both ex-
heir- deep- regret M regard to
val of the Superintendent, Mr,
:towing the great lose which wilt
ned, not only at Elimville, but
entralia Circuit at large, by his
e, but hoped that his efforts
rarowned with success in the
iere he is about to go. The
a tree was then stripped of its
fruit and the presents distri-
mong the children. '`Good
As sung by the children, and
El to their homes highly grati-
the proceedings of the evening.
ant realized was thirty-one dol -
eh will be appropriated to the
Scheel fund.
Huron Notes.
,nery on a large scale is shortly
rib:fished in or near the village
pn.
k's Hotel, Cliatore was sold by
a few days ago, for $9,100, and
4 and lot on which it stands for
Adam Scott, of Lot 15, Con. 4,
est week 'sold a spring pig in
'which, when dressed, weighed
T. Os.
T. Duncan; veterinary sure
deride, Ilea been elected second
eident of the Ontario Veterinary
en.
Gabriel Elliott has been elected
Goderich township over his
t Mr. Vent, by a majority of six
week Ma Elias- Lear, of Hut-
.-tiht to Clinton. market five hogs,-
reighed 2,200 Ibs., reeeiving
gi per ew t.
Itatz it Sone, of Crecliton,
i.hased a numbeitof lots in that
:and inten.c1 erecting a new
rn the spring.
ie of Mr. Wm. °eats, of Clin-
' days ago Was badly scalded
a a dipper of hot water acch-
epilled °a his face.
annual meeting of the West
'gricultural Society will be held
`ewn Hall, Smith's Hilt, on
ay, , 17th January, at 2 p. m.
t businesa'witi be transaeted.
°Hewing resalution was adopted
t meetiog of the Brussels Coun-
iat all clergy -men assessed on
less then $2,000 receive a de-
er of their taxes."
/ugh. MICartney. well known
tion, haelpurchased the Bruce -
se factorone of the best in
ry, and Will take possession in
or two May saeceis attend
aturday man tiSmedt, Samuel
o came" to Goderich 11.4.06 -ug
about three months ap,
in• a? state ;of ,inteticication,
e of his yi gee ula the
The injury receive resulted
/
in death the following evening. As. the
blow was not given with intent to injure
Cowen has not been arrested.
—Richard Howard, of Seaforth,
on Friday last 'committed to Goderich
Jail to await his trial on a charge of
breaking into a house and committing
4111 indecent assault upon oft, woman
:therein.
—Robert John McCutcheon, the lad
who was committed to jail by a Brussels
'magistrate fel. the theft of a small sum
of money from his sister, has been sen-
tenced to one month's imprisonment in
-the county Jail.
—Vt e are pleased to learn that Mr.
Alexander B. Ross, son', of Col. Ross,
M. P.P., and a pupil of the Goderich High
School, has passed a creditable examina-
tion for admission to the Kingston Mili-
tary College. •
—The latest bar -room swindle in Brus-
.eels consists in taking three pennies out
of your pocket, shaking them in your
closed hand, and asking the » victim
whether there are !foyer or under three. ?"
He never thinks of guessing- exactly
three.
----The annual. meeting' of the Hullett
Branch Agricultural Society, will be.,
held at Cole's Temperance House, Clin-
ton, on Wednesday, Jan.. 10, 1877, at 1
o'clock P. M. for the election of officers
for the ensuing year, and the transaction'
of other business in connection with the
society. ,
—The annu.al meeting of the Morris
Branch Agricultural Society will be held
in the Temperance Hall, Blyttg, on Wed-
nesday, Jan. 10, at I o'clock !P. M., for
the election of officers for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of ' other busi-
ness in connection with the Sodety.
—One day last week Mr. Stephen
Halstead, of the Maitland c n., »Oodcrich
Township, was engaged i feedieg his
stock, and while climbing on a beam
by some means fell, the f 1\1 rendering
him insensible for some t nie • but we
are glad to learn that he i able to be
about again.
=Some tie ago a Clinton, carpenter
was injuredd by falling from a building.
Be was taken to a house near by, where
he was attended through his illness by a
female domestic, a stranger to him.
Her attention warmed his heart, he fell
in love, and after his recovery, pro-
posed, was accepted, and they are now
• man and wife.
—The Rev. Elector MeQuarrie was in.
ducted over the Wingham Presbyterian
congregation on the 28th Dec. Rev.
John Ferguson, of Brussels, presided
.. and addressed the people, Rev. Mr. Mc.
. lean, of Blyth, preached, and the -Rev.
Mr. Young, of Manchester, addressed»
the pastor. In the evening a tea -meet-
ing was held, presided over bir 'Rev.
John Ferguson. Addresses were de,
livered by the nainisters of the Methodist
Churches and by members of the con-
gregation. Proceeds about $120.
—The examination of the Public School
in Section No. 3, Grey, took place on the
.2Ist of December• it was conducted by
the teacher, Mr. Peter McKinnon, a
young man of rare qualifications who has
lately mitered the profession of teaching,
in a manner which showed he was master
of the situation. He was assisted by
Miss A. Smith and Messrs. Taylor and.
Gibson, the» pupils answering in a credi-
table manner. The ladies of the section
provided an ample feast for all present,
for which they deserve much praise.
There was a great number of visitors
present, showiog by their presence that
they took an interest in their children's'
-education,- which many would do well to
follow, as it nerves and stimulates the
teacher to greater exertions. The exam-
inetion beiug finished, addresses were
given by Messrs. T. Strachan, Taylor,
Gibson, and, others; when all dispersed
satisfied that their school was in a pros-
perous condition.
—On Wednesday of last week Mr.
Thomas Dearing, of Exeter, had a most
neiranulous *ape from death. He was
ald, Goderich Central School, 905 ; Wm.
J. Young, No. 1, Colborne, 326.
—Rev. Dr: Lachlin Taylor Was a -pas-
senger by the .Sarmetia.n from' Liverpool
last, week. Dr. Taylor was on a three
years' special lecturing mission in Scot-
land, in the interests of emigrationefo
Canada. He was employed by the Do-
minion Government. It is said that for
some time his services will be tktilized
in connection with the Education Society
of the Methodist church of Canada.
BiRTHS
WILSON. —In Howick, on Dec. 22, the
-Wife of Charles Wilson, Deputy Reeve,
of a daughter.
,
Joses.—In Seaforth, onlJan. 1, the. wife
1,
of Mr. Robert Jones .0 ' a son.
CARDNO:—In Seaforth, on Jan. 2, the
wife of Mr. A. Cardno, of a daughter.
BELL.—In Stanley, on Dec. 28, the wife
of Mr. RobertP. Bell, of it daughter.
ALLEN.—In Seaforth, on Jan. 3, the wife
of Mr. Wm. Allen, ofa son.
NEWALIN. —In Seaforth, on Dec, 20, the
wife of Mr. Wm. Newmsn, of a daugh-
ter.
DODDS,—In McKillop, on Dec. 18, the
wife of Mr. James Dodds, of a son.
STUART. —In McKillop, on Dee. 15, the
wife of Mr. Jacob» Stuart, of a daugh-
ter. ,
• engaged in drawing wood from Captain
Howard's bush, and shortly after 4
o'clock in the evening was walking
alongside of the loaded eleigh. On pass-
ing a root the sleigh slipped down of the
jut, and upset one of the large logs upon
him.. Providentially it fell in such a
way as not to crush but merely to hold
him fast. When the load. upset, the
team started. for their home at a rapid
gait, which they reached about dark.
Mr. Dearing's son, suspecting something
was wrong, obtained assistance, and
about 9 o'clock reached the almost per-
ished and» crushed man. His joy can be
better imagined than described, on being
released from his five hours' bondage.
He would no doubt have frozen before aid.
could have readied him, had he not had-
presende of mind» to seeare a horse blank-
et which had fallen off at the time that
the load upset. •
—The following is a list Of those »who
successfully passed. the entrance examin.
aticri to the Clinton High School, and.
the number of marks made by each :
Archie Buchan n, 229 ; James Combe,
291; Frederick E. Corbett, 249; Chris.
topher Dickson, 275; Edward Fee, 344;
Samuel Ferrie; 27; Frederick Folland,
248; Albert E. Hooper, 314; Frederick
T. Jackson, 260; John Charles Link.
later, 318; Alexander Matheson, 227 ;
Henry Isaac Pearen, 291; ' Frederick
Pearen, 292; Albert Rumball, 251;
Gilbert Wall, 289; Sarah Barge, 256;
Sarah Bean, 255; Lizzie I:Calloway, 303;
Mary Angeline Holmes, 276; Mary Jane
Irvine, 250; Maty Jane Laird, 235 ; -
Frances Porter, 325; Minnie Renton;
242; Barbara Scott Robertson, 282;
Isabella, Margaret Ross, 270; Mary B.
Straith, 276. John Essery, heving fail-
ed to obtainitone-third of the 'marks in
MARRIED.
DELMAG-E—COMMAVORD.—On Dec. 28,
• by Rey. A. MeLean, Mr. John Del-
, • mage, to Miss Annie Commaford, all of
Blyth. » .
McGme—Emas.—At the » residence I! of
the bride's father, on Dec. 28, by key.
J. Philp, Mr. J. McGill, of Blyth; to
Miss Lettitia Ellis, of East Wawan-
osh.
IRWIN —MILLER. —In Clinton, ortJam 1;
by Rev. R. T. Courtice, Mr. Josiah
Irwin, to Miss' M. J. Miller, of Hui-
. lett.
MeLeeN—MoDeemin.—In Mount Pox.-
- est, on Tuesday, Dec. 17th, by Rev:
II. L. Yewani, MretJames K. Mc-,
Lean, P.L.S„ to Nis Kate Mee -
mid, daughter of Mr. Duncan McDer-
mid, of Minnesota.
HARBOTTLE4--YEO. —At the residenee of
the bride's father, Turnberry, on Dec.
the 27th, by -the Rev,. C. E. StaffOrd,
Mr. Thomas Harbottle, of Grey,; to
Miss Agnes Yeo. •
MC/k1BBIN — BROADIE. At Brussels,
Dec.; 25th, by the Rev. J. Ferguson,
James til•cKibbin, of the township of
.McKillop, to*Jessie Broadie, of the
township of -Morris.
BOA—BRINTNELL.—At the residence of
the bride's father, Chieelhurst, on
Nov. 3, by Rev. W. Yokem, Mr. W.
J. Boa„ to Miss Margaret Brintnell,
both of Hibbert.
BONE—SottcH.—At Wroxeter, on Jan.
1, by Ptev. George Brown, Mr: Henry
Bone, to Miss Sarah Souch, all of the
township of Mortis. t
REID—MpBEATH14t the residence of
the bride's father, on Dec. 29, by Rev:
John Ross, of Brucefield, Mr. flector
Reid, to Jessie, duly daughter of John
IVIeBeath, Esq., ill of Stanley. ,
MURDOCH,--MANNING.—At the parson-
age, Londesboro, On Jan. 1, by Rev.
R.. Davey, Mr. John Murdoch, to
Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. James
»Manning, all of Hulled.
Russ ELL—M01a.—Att the residence of
the bride's father, on Dec. 25, by Rev.
H. Gracey, William Russel), of» the
Thames Road, Usbome, to Jane, sec-
oncl daughter of Mr. R. Moir, Of Us -
borne.
*Geography, but having taken a fair pro-
portion in the other subjects, and having
Secured. 271 marks, is recommended to
the Central Boarci by the Provisional
Board of Examiners.
—The- examination of candidates for-
entran.ce to the Goderich High School,
took place at the Central School' on
Tuesday a,nd Wednesday of last week,
when the following obtamed the neces-
sary nuMber of marks ; Lizzie Acheson,
Goderich Ceiatral School, 287 '• E. Bailie,
• School Section No. 1, West Wrawanosh,
260 ; Mary W. Dunbar, School Section
No. I Ashfield, 291 ; Lillie Henderson,
Goder'ich Central School, _302 ; Kate
Jamieson, Goderich Central School, 339;
Mary Keefe Goderich Central School.
,326 ; Isabella Maxy Ralph, Goderich
Central School, 305; Maggie Wilkinson,
Goderich Central School, 317 ; Maria -A.
Young, No. 1,- Ashfield, 285 ,• David
Dobie, No. 5, Hulled, 293 ; Cameron
oderich Central Scho0,,318- •
George Gordon,'11a.wkins, No. 1, Athield; 't92
TAatatas 3to to1bor
atfletild Re' Sbifoitlit
Ruitkimaint. IGiedltrich » Cigitttal r School,
74ei Alex. Rusk, Goderieli Centyal
chool, 274;.Isaac Salkeld, Goderich
Central School, 304; Thomas Wether-
THE MARKETS
SEIFORTH, Jan. 4, 1877.
Fall Wheat » . 1 20 to 1 25
Spring Wheat, per bushel 1 16 to 1 20
Oats Der bushel
Peas per bushel
Barley per bushel
Butter,No. 1,Loose
Egge
por barrel •
0 40 to 0 42
-0 68 to 070
0 50 to 060
018 to '0 19
0 17 to 018
6 50 to 6 00
8 00 to - 8 50
5 00 to 5 50
0 50 to 180
0 76
Hay
Hides.
Sheep skins.
Salt (retail) per barrel
Salt (wholesale) per barrel-- .. 0 65
Potatoes, per bushel 0 45 to 0 50
Oatmeal r brl » 0 00 to 5 00
Wood 0 00 to 2 50
Lard 0 10 to 012
Pork 7 00 to 756 1
NOW GOING ON •
THE GREAT
ANNUAL
STOCKTAKING SALE
AT
HOFFMAN
BROTHERS'
CHEAP
CASH STORE,
SEAFORTH.
CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT EX-
TRA BARGAINS IN ALL KINDS OF
!DRY GOODS, MILLINERY,, MAN-
TLES, &C.
rt
CLINTON, Jan. 4. 1877.
Fall Wheat, per bushel............ 1 20 (4) 1 23
Spring Wheat,•perbusliel » 1 15 @ 1.18
Oats, per bushel
Barley, per buehel
Peas, per bushel
Batter • .
Potatoee
Eggs
Hay, per ton,
Pork
040 (47 0 43
0 50 @ 060
0 68@ 0 70
0 19 (43'. 20
050@ 055
0 16 @ 0 17
8 00 (4I 9 00
6 50 to 7 87
NEw Yoac, Jan. 4, 1877.
Gold is quoted in New York at 107.
' BLYTH, Jan.14, 1876.
Fall wheat, $1 18 to $1 20; spring,
$1 13 to $1 15; barley, 48c to 55c; peas,
67c to 70c; flour, $5 50 ; butter, 19c to
20c; eggs, 16 ; hay, $8 to $9; pork,
$6 50 to $7 20.
LONDON, Jan. 4, 1876.
Spring wheat per 100 pounds, $1 85 to
$2 00; barley, $1 to $1 35; peas, $1 13 to
$1 18 • oats, $1 15 to $1 19; treadwell
wheat:$1 80 to $2; red winten$1 70 to $2.
Pork, $6 » 50 to $6 90.
Grand Trunk Railway.
Trains leave Seaforth Station as follows:
GOING WEST—,
Day Express
Night Express
Morning Mixed 10:25 A M
Afternoon Mixed 5-00 P M
GOING EAST—
Morning Express 7.55 A M
Day Express » 1.30 P M
Morningt; Mixed 10:25 A M
5-00 P M .
2-08 P 11
8.55 P M
Afternoon Mixed
London, Huron and Bruce.
GOING SOUTH --Mail Mixed
Wingham, depart.... 800 A M 10.50.A M
Belgrave » 8 19 A M 11.20 A M
Birth 8.37 A M » 11.50 A M
Londesborough...... 8 49 AM 12.15 A M
Clinton .. 9 10 A M 1.15 P M
prtwefLeld. ,
41gall
e
9 25 A. M 1.40P M
9 86 A M 1.55 P M
9:45 A ma» 2.05P M
10 00 A M 2.45 P M
don, arrive 11 15 A M 4.45 P M
GOENG NORTH—Mixed. Mail,
London, depart 780 A M 5.00 P M
' Exnie » 10 50 A AI 6.20 P M
Hensall. 11.15 A. M. 6.33 P M
Kippen 11.130 A.111 6.41 P M
Brucefield 11.45 A. M 6.52 P M
Clinton 12.40 A. M 7.10 P M
Londesborough 1.05 P. 7.26 P M
Blyth.1.25 P. M 7.88 P M
Belgrava. -1.50 P. El 7.56 P M '
Winghannatrive.... :' 2.20 P:Ild ' 815' 1' a
•----- . . ,
Gretiettiestern lItailwn.y.' • ' ' '
. .. i
Treinidetivig &lige% station, nortlrand south;
as under :
CALL AND SE THE GOODS AND
PRICES FOR YOURSELVES, AND
WE KNOW IT WILL RESULT IN
YOU GIVING US YOUR»» ORDERS
FOR ALL THE GOODS YOU RE-
QUIRE.
HOFFMAN BROTHERS.
ESTRAY STOCK.
ESTRA* STEER. --Came into the premises of
:the subscriber, a year old red and white Steer.
The owner ie requested to prove properey, pay
chargee and take it away. MRS. GREER, Brun-
stoLLiner, Stanley.' 1471
STRA
'a-4 pre
owner is
and take
EWE AND LA.MB.—Came into the
lime of the undersigned, Lot 26, Con.11,
In July last, a Ewe and Lamb. The!
°quested to prove property, pay charges '
nem away. HENRY HAUT, Si. 47114
ESTRA SHEEP.—Came into the premises of
the undersigned, Lot 15, Con. 9, Stanley, dur-
ing the fall, a Sheep. The (miner may have it by
proving property and paying expenses. GEORGE
STEP NSON. 474-4
E• STRA. CATTLE.—Strayed into the premises
of t e subecriber, Lot 7, Con. 12, Stanley, a
Heifer an1 Steer coming 2 years old, both spotted
red and hite. The owner san» have them by prov-
'inn pro rty and paying expenses.. DANIEL B.
STIOJiLtI. 472
ALLAN MITCHELL.
GREAT BARGAINS
DRESS GOODS
Mixed.. ...
49PIGII:tug.k.1;i1
Accom.. .... 8:55 P. M. Acco
.ifft t't.'gr,9c:18 3).1:
THE Cheapest Coffees
Momnsoiss. 4784
.... 6
m 2:57 P. M.
k.i6J5i.tritr
in Town at M.
WINCEYS
FLANNELS
GLOVES
SHAWLS
WOOL SQUARES
LACES, St.C.
SPECIAL BARGAINS
—IN
TRIMMED HATS
BONNETS
-1.113 SETTS
FLOWERS
FEATHO3S
ORNAMENTS, &O.
NEWEST STYLES
IN
LADIES' JACKETS..
• 4,
•
+4
»Z
the Undersigned,
Dr about
coming 2
prove pr
FRANCI
1. F7J-Aux4x1,--vna.uu u.aw wuu v.,,........vu ......
Lot 11, Con. 8, McKillop, on
he first of October, a small red Steer,
years old. The owner is requested to
party, pay charges and take it away.
O'HARA. c'' 47214
ESTRA
the
Tuckers opith,
Heifer, 2
prove pr 'party,
ALEX.
HEIFER.—Caine into the premises of
o ndersigned, Lot 2, Con. 10, L. R. S.,
about the first of September, a red
years old. The owner is requested to
pay charges and take her away.
ULE. » 469
VSTR
'1"4 the
or about
years.
pay char.
Hallett.
STEER.—Came into the premises of
I dersigned, Lot 10, Con. 10, Hullett, on
the first of October, a red deer rising 2
he owner is requested to prove property,
es and take him away. JAMES RE11),
471§4
ESTR
of t
Tuckers
two whi
prove pr
WILLI
Y CATTLE.—Came into the premises
e undersigned, Lot7, Con. 3, L R S,
ith, about the beginning Iof November,
e cattle. The owner is requested to
perty, pay charges and take them away.
HOR TON. 47114
EST
the
or about
red nee11
quested
her away.
HEIFER.—Carne into the premiaes el
unllersigned, Lot 11, Con. 11, Hullett, on
the first of November, a grey Heifer with
,, rising 2 years old. The owner is re•
to prove property, pay charges and take
JOHN REID. 46
1 .
ESTRAY
the Undersigned,
McKillo
piece b
quested
her awe
COW.—Came lute the premises of
South hal f, Lot 2C, Con. 12,
on December 3rd, a dark red Cow—
oken off one horn. The owner is re.
o prove property, pay charges and telt
THOMAS- D. GRIMOLDBY. 471p
-p, STR
-1-.4 of
in the la
steers a
Y CAT 3 LE.— Came into the premise
he undersigned, Lot 25, Con. 1, Hiboert
t week of November, four yearlings, t
d one heifer, three of them red in color,
_ _ . _. . _
the other red and white. TLie» owner San
them by paying charges and identifying the same.
THOMAS MeCANN » ,t71*4
-fi` STRAY DOG.—Lost, in Seaforth, on Moliday,
Dec mber 11, a black Coolie Dog, answering to
the nam of "Raglan." He has a scar on each
hiud leg and has a lump on, the nigh, front foot.
Any per on giving such information to the under-
signed o at The Expositor Office as will lead to the
recovery of the above animal will be suitably re-
warded. W. J. SHANNON. » » 472
TItA ED.—Strayed 1TOM the preraises of the
un ersigned, Lot 10, Con. 9, Hullett, about
She 12thI of October, three steers two year old
past—oiie gray, on a dark red, and the Other
spotted ed and wlliite, having stag 'horns. Any
pereon iving sncl information as will 1 d to
thereco ery of the above animals will be suit-
ably rewarded. 07IN WARWICK; Con tance
P. 0. 471f4
VSTR »Y CATTLE.—Strayed from the pr raises
-" of t e undersigned, Lot 16, Con. 6, McKillop,
in May I st, two Heifers and one Steer, all cOming
2 years Id, each one of them has a large white star
on fore ead, with a white spot on the shOulder,
'mostly .ed along the sides With some White on
their bellies. Any person giving itformation that
-will lea td their recovery will be suitably reward-
ed. • ' D NALD McG-REGOR, Seaforth Post Of-
fic,e.
473-4
WANTED.
firet-class Boot and Shoe Maker.
TV Constant employment will be given. None
need arIply but those of temperate habits. JAS.
STANLEY, Constance P. 0., Kinburn. A large
stock of General Goods always on hand and for
sale cheap for cash.» 464
STA"
4 BOLTS WANTED.—Wanted at Trott's
Tub Factory, Seaforth, a quantity of Oak,
WhitaAsh,Reech and Rock, Elm Stave Bolts, 34
inches long ;1 also a few good Pine logs suitable
for making sap pails. The highest price in cash
will b'e aid. S. TROTT. 471-4
TENI ERS WANTEDL—For the hauling of milk
Eon and 'West of Egmonaville to the Wet End
Factm . Also for the Alexander route from Broad.
foot's •ridge to Walker's, thence to O'Brien's.
Tender: to be received on or before the 17th of
Januai . A. if a.V.Y, Secretary of the West End
Cheese » anufacturing Company. 473
114 '&o$9.‘ (.6 1§.9id, a4,
?ljLozd-
est
est Priges,.
6 dIYTLaI
ALLAN MITCHELL.
THE AULD SCOTCH' SAMOS
TOWN HALL; SEAFORTH,
THURSDAY EV'G, JA:N. 11..
MISS ISA ROBERTSON
AND MR. JAMES LUMSDYN.
it
In theix Grand Scottish Ballad and Comic Enter-
tainment.
MISS JESSIE LUMSDEN,
Admission, 25 mute. Reserved Seats, 50 cents.
Doors open at 730. Entertainment to commence
at 8 o'clock. » 474-1
EX_ECUTORS, NOTICE.
ELM1V1M1V113M1R.,
AUCTION SALE
GOLDEN LION,
TO -MORROW,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH. Millinery and Jackets
All to be Slaughtered.
CHEAT AUCTION SALE
OF
TO KEEP out the Bailiff MR. DENT has con -
eluded to take in the Auctioneer, and will
sell by Auction his
SPLENDID STOCK OF DRY GOODS
On FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
JANUARY 12 AND 13.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET
A Set of _Furs,
A Nets Dress,
A Pair of Blankets,
A Lovely Shawl,
A New Suet of Ckthes,
Underclothi4g,
Or anything else that you want cheap.
J. P. BRINE, AUCTIONEER.
CHEAP CASH GROCERY i
IS OFFERING
REMEMBER THE TIME AND
PLACE.
GEORGE DENT.
docoi) NEWS.
•
T HAVE come to the conclusion that I will sell
-a- those Two Dozen Sewing Machines at Factory
prices. Come now if you want to make
GFIZO
( A BIG BARGAIN
"L'' XE UTORS' NOTICE TO CREDITORS.—
j" The creditors of Isaac Rattenburry, late of
the Town of Clinton, in the County of Huron,
Esquire: -deceased. who died on or about the 19th
day of September, 1876, are, on or before the lith
day of ebruary, A.. D. 1877, to send by letter
post-paid to Messrs. Ge.rrow & Radenlinrst, of
the Tciwn of Goderieh, in the County of Huron,
&lie is for the Executors of the said Isaac
Rattenbury, deceased, their Christian nanies and
stunantes, addresses and dtscriptions, the full
particulars of their claims, statement of their
accounts, and the nature of the securities if any
—held by them. And immediately after t e ,said
llth day of February, the assets of the es ate of
the said Isaac Rattenbury, deceased, will e dis-
tributed among the parties entitled there o, bay-
ing regard onlyi to the claims of which notice
shall have been received. And the said Executors
shall not be liable for the assets so distributed, or
any part thereof, to any person of whosd claim
notice shall not have been received by them or
their said Solicitors at the time of distribution
This notice is given in pursuance of the Statute,
29 Vie., Chap, 28, Sec. 27. Dated at Goderich,
al nt.,this llth day of November, A. lii. 1876
VI...ARROW & RADENHURST, Solicitors 'for the -
Executors. 467-14
SPECIFIC ARTICLES.
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.—Any person wtoat-
ing Sand, Gravel or Stones, can leave their
orderslat THOS. LEE'S Grocery,and it will be de-
livered on the shortest notice. THOMAS CUR -
RIE. 438
DRESS MODELS FOR SALE.— Miss, Quinlan
as in her possession the right to sell Mad-
am D Land's Patent Dress Model or Pattern
This System is the best that has ever been
broug t into Seaforth. instructions will be
given pon lying at MISS QUINLAN'S Dress
Me.ki7 Ito , over Johnson Brothers Hard-
ware tore, Seaforth. ' 45'7
2
CEDAR POSTS FOIt SAT.—The
0 00
• subscriber has for sale about 20,000
Cedar Ifence and gate Posts, on Ins farm, ;near the
Village of Londesborough, in the Township. of Hun
lett, 15.1 of which are of the best quality, and will be
cut and taken out of the swamp during thapresent
winter and. piled in lots to suit purchasers' on dry
land, -Where they can -be easily loaded and, teamed
away. Terms, cash oz credit until the first of Jan -
nary, 878i.secured by approved 'notes bearing in-
terest at the rate of 8 per twat, per annum. JAMES
BEAII HWAITE. 1 » »473
AT
REDUCED »PRIOES
01\TM
'FOR
T E 4—Four pounds" for Ong
I kw.
SUGAR—.Eleven poUnds for 097. 1
DR1ESSMA KING.
E OVAL.—Miss Quinlan has removed to the
-1-4) rooms over Johnson Bros. Hardware store,
wher she will continue to carry on dress -making
in all its branches. A gocd fit and perfect satis-
factio • guatar-iteed. Apprentices wantedinimedi-
ately. 464
_Dollar. » • •
CANNED FRUIT—Five Cans
One Dollar.
MACKEREL—Five Cans for
-
SALMON—Five Cans for
LOBSTERS—Five Cans for
Dollar:
'PICKLES—Six Bottles for
Dollar. »
GROUND COFFEE—FoUr
for One Dollair.
SPEbIALITIES.'
A FRESH LOT OF
And save your money. Come soon, as they are
going out fast, and make
A BIG:DAY'S WAGES.
I still hq14 the Agency for first-class machinea.
For furtl%r particulars apply at T. Kidd's Liquor
THOMAS D. O'CONNOR,
STtheirdre. do
or south of the Post Office, Main Street,
145
Seaforth.
HURRAII FOR CALDER
, THE BURNT OUT PKOTOGRAPHEL
PALDER is in full running order again, and the
N--/ generous public has placed» him in a better
position than ever, and he is prepared to give you
better satisfaction than ever, his accommodation
is better, his light is better, -his fixings are all
new and of the best quality-. As he is at present
under the instructions of Inglis, of Montreal,
• and F. Paltridge, of, Galt, Calder feels thankful
O'ne that there are men of ability in the business who
lend a helping hand to roll himup the hill -again,
1 where he expects to meet his old friends and
many new ones. Pietures copied and enlarged.
ei Paltridge, Galt, and j. Inglis, Montreal, please
accept my thardts for the valuable receipts and
Oinstructions you have givenme. Yours,
1--"€.° 444 A. CALDER.
oizel DISSOLUTION PF PARTNERSHIP.
rim Business bitherth carried on in Seaforth
lb and.
dD MStationers,cGregorIkisSOdills.sBolovoeki.
bj'induncrds,erPtrhientnearmes,
All debts due or contracted by the firm will be
. settled by the undersigned.
DANIEL MeGREGOR.
T WOULD return my sincere thanks to the mer-
-a- chants, farmers and others 1 or the very lilt-
eral patronage received. Hereafter the business
; will be carried on at my own place, in. Harpurhey,
and as soon as the shop now building in- Sea-
. forth is finished it will be rented and fitter tip to
snit a tenant.
474-4 D. MeGREG011.
$100.04 REWARD.
Canned Pears, Peaches and
Plums,
Pkup pound for poUnd—Warranted the Best in
the Market. These Goods obtained the
INTERNATIONAL PRIZE
At the late Centennial Exhibition. No hampui.
NEW MILLINERY SHOW ROOMS. -1 beg
I leave to inform my many friends of the Town
of Seaforth and surrounding country that I have
again resumed busivess over Allan Mitchell's new
store, opposite the Commercial Hotel, and will on
Saturday, the 28t1i inst., open out a Complete
New Stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods, com-
prising all the Novelties of the Season. An early
call solicited. -MISS LEACH. 464
STOCK 'FOR SERVICE.
ALWAYS ON HAND,
OATMEA
CORNMEAL, &c.
IT having been reported to me that certain evil
disposed parties in the same Tine of business,
but rmlicensed, circulated the report that I own-
ed and had in my stables horses having the
Glanders. t hereby offer a reward of One Hun-
dred Dollars to any party furnishing sufficient
evidence to convict one or more of said parties.
474 D. D. ROSE, Hotel Keeper.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
NUTI-E is hereby given that the partnership
'LI hitherto existing »between the undersigned
' under thafirm name of Jordan & Adams, Plas-
terers, in the Town of Seaforth, has this day been
I dissolved by mutual consent.
I J. JORDAN.
• ; THOS. A. ADAMS.
Seaforth. Dee. 29, 1876. 474-4
MEETINGS TO BE HEED
just Arrived,. a Lot of Lake ituron Herrings,
Trout and White Fish. » TIJCKERSMITH BRANCH AGRICULTURi.le
"L" SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the mem-
Isere of the Tnekersmith Branch Agricultural So-
ciety will be held at the Commercial Hotel, Sea-
' forth, on Tuesday, San. 9, 1877, at 1 o'clock P. M..,
FREE DELIVERY. for the purpose of electing Directors and Officers -
mud for the transaction of other business. Jomi
I'Ff A NNAH, Secretary; JAMES LANDSBOROUGH,
President. 473-2
.A_ P
CHEAP CASH GROCERY,
SEAFORTH..
REAT EXCIT. 9V1ENT
AT THE
SEAFORTH
FLOUR AND SEED
A•oR §EtRAC,E,—Rhetuntaeesigued
ieeliorAtve,istiriicie ottsOds..&ribghllisfelea-
' eon t_his- residence Lot 15, Con: 9, MaKillop,
a pure bred Suffolk Boar. This animal' took the
first.prize from all pigs of his clam under one
year old, he not being six months old, at the Sea-
orth fail show', and was purchased from Mr.
Thonaaa.,,Wal4enin .Lendern, ..,11.9941„e‘Stanleh
t-'
E5betaid iltivettaseiff t1ce, witli
th;privilege of returning dnring the season if
ne nary. SAMUEL SMITH. 471+4
- • •
srroTtp_
iQGUTH HURON AGRICULTUHAL SOCIETY,.
1.-7 —The annual meeting of the South Huron Ag-
ricultural Society for the election of Officers and
Directors will be held at Brucefield, at McGregor's
Hotel, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1877, at 2 o'clock
P. M. A meeting of the Directors will be held at
10 o'clock A. M., on the sanie day, for the purpose
of -winding up the business a the past year.
SAMUEL SMTLLIE, Secretary; GEO. ANDER-
SON, President. 473-2
•
and Tenants of the Township of Tuckersinith wiil
be held at School No. 8, Egmondville, on Wednes-
day, San- 10 1877, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M.,
for the purpose of electing thrce» fit and proper
persons to serve as School Trustees, two In the
room and plaee of James Mahaffy and Wm. Mc-
Connell, whose term of office then expires, and one
to fill the unexpired term of David. Sproat, who has
resigned his office. WM. McCONNELL, Secretary
Publie School Board. 473-2
0
NOTICE. -A meeting of the Resident and Non -
Resident Assessed Freeholders, Householders
-
Groceries, Crocker?' -and Glassware NOTICE TO DEBTORS
20 Per Cent. Cheaper than Ever.
NOTICE TO 12EBT0RS.—All parties indebted
to Mabee & McDonald, Lumber Dealers, Sea -
forth, are_requested to settle the same on or lee -
fore the first of February, 1877, and save costs.
I
MABEE & McDONALD. 471
PARTLES Wishing to procure any hing
-1- above lines will find it to their advantage to
call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
ALL KINDS OF ,FEED
Constantly kept on hand.
'
GOODS DELIVER.ED iFREE
OF CHARJGE.
Remember the Place—Sign of the
• 9 9 9
OPPOSITE THE COMMERCIAL
-1010AY UP.—All parties indebted tome either by
note or book ,account must make prompt pay-
ment. All accounts not settled. on the first day of
February: next will be put into other hands for
collection. My loss in the late fire compels me to
'take this course. T. COVENTRY. 474
MISCELLANEOUS.
OTICE.—A new Blacksmith Shop in Hensel!,
-a- • opposite G. Beverly's Carriage shop, Which will
be in full operation by the New year. Blacken:tith-
ing done in all its branches, aa» first-class shoer kept,
repairing done with neatness and dispateln G. C.
DY:GRAM. 473x4
aIR1i0W, MEYER & RADENHURST, Barris-
‘ -A ters, Jittorneys-at-Law, Solicitors itt» Chancery,
1 &c. Private funds to loan at it low rate of inter-
; est, and on terms to suit borrowers. 001ces-
1 Goderich and. Wingham.
HOTEL- J. T. (FARROW. E. W. C. 3IET.En.
W. J. DADENNUDST. 474
A W. EAT"
SPARLINGI . —
..
• .
.7R CLEANING OR RENOVATING---
F
• The .9persigned is nOW engaged. in the above
Successor to Thomas Lee. ' ' business ui Seaforth, and will be glad to 'receive
ordera from any who may require -work done in his
-GREAT AUCTION_ SALE
hrE ADY M AD E; P17.9T.1.11t491
1-1A-ISICAPT
Pup' Y*
UltDAY, AN'teLit 8th, 1877.
478 5. 1'. BRIKEi Anotioneer.
Ai the
line. 'All orders left at the shop, McKay's oli
stand, first door north of the egg empoilum, will
reeeive tirerropt ' attention. -Reference made to
Mrs. » Wflitney, McNaught, Mrs. Stephens,
Mrs. 3?",1:11 Filson Fa -others.., 411 •Worlt,guamA.4-
• tad ttu, gtve.„eatlejactiort .,A& pen, !tilted. E. F.
• SPENCERle • • g • ••
;Ii181,4-w-WILSON 44, YbuNG:have just
teetMsial Ifirge 40k.„.31'144141or Bring, Yoke
Huron,Herring, take Superior White Fish end.
Trout; all fall catch, and warranted first-class,
inileh they win sell at the lowest price for cash.