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The Huron Expositor, 1879-02-28, Page 84 ,11 THE HURON EXPOSITOR. seeemeemeeemseamomeme fitvon txpeoitov. DISTRICT MATTERS. DESERVING OF SUPPORT.—Mrs. Reu- ben Cady, returns thanks • to the London Life Insuranae Company, of London, Ontario for the satisfaCtory andprompt payment of a polLy of $1,000 on herlate husband's life—the company having settled within one week fiom the time tho claim papers were forwarded to .them. Mr. Cady had only insured with the Compiany in September, 1874, and made four- paymontli of $39.60 each, and has been ill for nearly three years of that time. Mrs. Cady might have had the money a month sooner had the claim papers been forwarded, as the Company seldom if ever pit the 90 days allowed, and they always pay wi hout any deduc- tion. The London Life is a ;purely Canadian Company and only does businesism this Province-. The capital amounts to $500,000 and a sum of $50,000 is deposited with the Ontario Govern- ment SR a guarantee. The Company does a general life and accident insurahce business, and such great core has been shown in their selection of risks that they haie only had eight losses in five years. Their shareholders 9;nd directors com- prise many of the leading bueiness and profes- sional men in Western Ontario, They do busi- ness- on the low rate all cash plan and they claim they are thus enabled to give theif patrons the benefits of thorough security at much less expense than the great majority -of ComPanies now doing ;business in Canada. As there is now a growing feeling anion& Canadians that tour own life in- surance companies should. be patronized in pref- erence to the American ones, the people will begin to inquire more particularly into the standing of home companies, and the London life guarantee that the more information obtained of their com- pany, the more will people be disposed to pat- ronize them. We would adviselany one wanting insurance to examble the advantages and low rates offered by the London Lifet ' and have a per- sonal interview with A. Strong, Who is the Local agent for Seaforth. 586-1 NEW TEAS.—Received this week at wiisoa a Yo', a large consignment of Extra Choice New Season's Black., Greeh and Japan Teas, bought direct from the importeks at the lowest cash prices. For quality and price we can confi- dently recoraniend them as the lx st value in town. Call and exanline our Stock befora.opurchasing—We guarantee satisfaction. 686 . CROOKERY AND Greasswias. —Parties wanting to buy anything in prockery or Glassware will find our stock complete and well assorted, and prides lower than in any other house, quality con- sidered. Tea Sets from $.2 up, Toilet Sets, $1 15 and upwards. WILson & Youxd. 586 IT WILL PAY " busiliess men and others who use quantities of Note 'Paper and En- velopes to call and see the samples at LUSISDEN & WILSON'S. 586-1 - FREE OF CHARGE., --.11 your horse has broken wind or heaves come and get a sample of ,heavp remedy. TIVMSDEN & WILSON. 586-1 TO CoRBESPONDENTS.—Several coin- municationron various Subjects of in- terest are unavoidably held over this week on account of leek of roora, They 'will all receive attentiou -next -week., SaUrri Hearne AGRIALTURAL SO- GIETY.—A. meeting of the Direators of the South Huron Agrieultural Society will be held at Turner's Hotel, Bruce - field, on Wednesday, March 5th, at 11 o'clock a. m., for tlaepurpose of making arrangements for the spring show' and the tr°ansaction of other business. A full attendance of Directors is par- ticularly desired. Tag SEIFORTEEgra ud skat- ing tournament will be held en the rink, here, on Wednesday evening next, when valuable prizes will be offered for the best lady and gentlemen Skaters. The band will be in attendancei This will be the only tourna,ment of the season. The rink has been well patronised this sea- son, and we are sure Wedne§day even- ing will be no exception. Hopes Huna.—On Saturday last, as Mr. Joseph Abell was i crossing the track, giving as much roa4 ae.possible, a man. coming the other1-way -with a light cutter and team, ke t the whole 3 road and caught one of : Brownell & Abell's dray horses with the end of his whiffietree, cutting it very bad. The horse will be laid up for; some time. The man left in a big hurry, a,nct saved an introduction. to thItla,Yer: SEAFORTU AHEAD AGAIN.—We were shown the other day a sample of pen- manship executed by Mr.. J. W. Elder, of this town, the like of Which can be done by very few. It consisted of the inscription of the Lord's Prayer, on the space occupied by a five cent- piece. The writing, although dense was -per- fectly legible, commenting on the out- er edge and continuina in eircles to the centre, and in the centre Was inscribed Mr. Elder's name and address. Mr. Elder had noticed that some person in an Eastern town had performed the seine work on the space occupied bY a ten cent piece, and was bound that Seaforth, should not as it never has, take a back seat in anything that can be be done anywhere else, THE LITERARY SOCIETY.—The most successful meeting of this society held this season Was that in Cardno's Hall; on Tuesday evening. There was an unusually large audience, and the en- tertainment was of the meet iateresting character. The readings and musical selections by the several ladies and gentlemen were well rendered, and were pleasing to the audience and cred- - itable to those who so kindly gave their "services. The chair was occupied by the President, to whose indefatigable exertions the unprecedeiat Success which has attended the Society this season is mainly due. On Tuesday evening next the subject of Tai Exemptions ,will be discussed in the old town hall. Mr. Wm. Campbell. supported by Rev. Mr. Warner and Mr. E. Cash will oppose exemptions, while Mr. Wm. 111. Gray, •assisted by Messrs. D. MeNaughb and E. -West will uphold them: The debate will be One of unusual interesg. as the sides are well chosen. • Fine BaIreuie MEETING.—The last meeting of the Seaforth Fire Brigade was a particularly pleasant one. Af- ter the introduction of the new Chief Engineer, Mr. Jas. A. Cline, and the • general business of the Meeting- was passed through With a Committee on behalf of Ph.cenix Engine Compa,nv pre- sented the late Chief, Mr. John damp - bell, with a, valuable meerschaum pipe aud all address. The same Comm ittee, on, behalf of the Sa1110 Company, also presentee' their late Captain, the new Chief Engineer, -with a beautiful and costly- watch -chain, with seal attached, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the Company. The presenta- tion was accompanied by .an appropri- ate address, to which Mr. Cline made a suitable reply. He thanked the mem- bers for the kindly manner in which: they had honored him. While under his command, he had. always endeavor- ed to do his best for the interests cif the Company, and was glad to learn that his efforts were so highly appreciated. He hoped to still merit the same atten- tion from his old company and receive he hearty co-operation of the mem- ers of the Hook and Ladder Com- pany in his new position in the future. air. Cline is a general favorite with th " 13oys," and has Proved. hirnself to be dihgent and reliable officer, and th Council did well in ratifying the re commendation of the Brigade an placing him at the head of the Fir Department in Seaforth. _ • TEAT BAG OE WHEAT.—At a meetin of the Directors of -the. Tuckersmit Branch Agricultural Society held o Wednesday, it was resolved to pay M Alexander McEwen, of Hay, the priz for spring wheat awarded him by th judges at the lastfall show. This the prize which was in dispute betwee the Directors and Mr. McEwen. Th prize is a sulky hprse rake and wa handed over to Mr. McEwen by th donors, Messrs. Campbell & Stewart, o the order of the Secretary. PERSONAL.—Mr5.! Charles Moore, f Seaforth, has been elected to the' offic of Grand Vatohmen in the new Caen Lodge for Ontario in connection wit the Order of United. Workmen. Th Ontario Grand Lodge was formed la week in London, and as soon as ther are two thousand members in this Pr vince, the business of the order for 0 tario will be under the direction of ou own Grand Lodge, instead of that the Supreme Lodge in the Unite States. —We notice that the Aldermen f the city of Detroit, by the • approval f the Mayor, have appointed Dunce McLeod, M. D., formerly. of Kippe , member of the Board of Health at large for said city. ! CCRLIANA.• —On Friday last a mai& Match was played on the Rink here b tween two teams of the Wingbam Clu and two of the Seaforth, resulting in Victory for the home prayers of 1 shots.—On Tuesday the return mato between two rinks of the Seaforth me bers of the Club and an equal numbe of those from Egmondville was playe resulting in a victory for the Seafort players of 9 shots. J. Hatt, skip, Se forth, 23; R. Fulton, skip, Egmon ville, 14.—On Wednesday a thirdmatc was played. This match was betwee the Wileon Rink and all comers, .an resulted as follows : WILSON. ALL COMERS. J. G. Wipou • A. Halley A. Wilson • R. Fulton C. Wilson A. Green J. A. Wilson, skip --211 • J. Hatt,skip-1 Majority for Wi1sons',.3. .1 SABBATR SCHOOL CONVENTION. -7Th sixth annual Conve tion under the aus pices of -the Huron a,bbath School As tieciatioD. will be hel4l in the Methodis Church in this tot n, on Wednesda and Thursday, 12th nd 13th of March. The following is a sumblary of the pro eeedings: 'First day, morning session Brief reports on the condition of th work in the county; conversation o reports. Afternoon session — Presi dent's address and appointment of com mittees ; "What are the best means a maintaining an interest in Sabbatl School work," by J. R. Millar; "Ex ample of intermediate class teaching, by Rev. P. Musgrave; "When ghoul( the scholar 'join the Church, enc through what ageuey," by Rev. R Davey. Evening session—" How ca the home aid the teacher in his work, by Rev. R. J. Warner, B. A.; Prima cal suggestion 4 to the Church in th interested flit Scheel," by Rev, G. A Mitchell, B. AL; " Lesiions for -Sabbat School ,workeis from the methods the Great Teather,?' by Rev. John Grey Second Lday, Morning session—" Ile should the teacher study the lesson,' by Rev. J. Broley, D. D. Wilson anc W. Callandar ; "What kind. of litera ture," by Rev. Richard Thomas; "Th Superintendent in and. out of School,' by Mr. James Thompson; "Th. teachers' weekly meeting," by R Lumsden. Afternoon 'session — Elec tion of officers and arrangements fo next Convention; "The importance o music in the Sabbath School," by Ma jor Thomson; mase Meeting of chil drem to be addressed by Rev. A. Mc Coy and Rev. W. Bryers. Evenin session -- Opening question drawer "The Sabbath School workers' re ward," by Rev. j. Preston; farewel addresses, by Rev. T. G. Thomson an Rev. James Graham. The' above pro gramme promises a most interestin and. instructive Convention. We trus it will be -largely attended, not by Sab bath School teachers and delegate. alone, but by as many others as ca possibly make it convenient. The ob ject of these County ' Conventions is most laudable aile,-.and their promoter. :should receive the most hearty 'supper from the public in general. • " Low, Bniers..—Mr. Wm. Routledge brother of Mr., ChM. Routledge, o Ttickersmith, whit was lately employe at the Grand Trunk refreshment room in Stratford, and who is well known i Seaforth and vieinity; takes the posi tion of manager of the , refreshmeu robms at Sarnia. --A. Vacency occurrin in the Captaiuship of • Phcenix Com pany by the appointment of Mr. J. A Cline as Chief aEngineer, Mr. W. H Cline, the lst 'Lieutenent, has. bee elected Captain; Mr. Joseph Abell, th 2nd Lieutenant, was elected lst Lieu Item:et ; and Mr. • D. McCloy, 2n .Lieutenant. Aiwa Messrs. D. Curr and Geo. bills, Brauebrnem—Mr. 11 Watson has been elected Secretary o the Seaferth Fire Brigade.—We ar glad to notice that Mr.. Runciman, ha- re -opened the new foundry, and is not prepared to attend to the manufactur of mill machinery and agricultural im plements Of every description. Ther isi doubt that he will very soon buil up a large' business, and the Huro touudry will become What it was in t nded to be, one of the leading indus yes of the town.—A sermon will b preached next Sunday evening in th Canada Methodist Church, Seaferth, b the pastor, Rev. Mr. Graham, in con ulection with 'tho present temperanc Movement. Subject—." Law and th Liquor Traffic."—The Seaforth Dis triot Teachers' Institute will meet o Saturday, 8th March, at 1.30 p. m., in the Seaforth Public School, when Mr. S. Hicka,will take up the second class grammar of the De_cember examina- tion, and Mr F: Sellars the second class philosophy.—Mi. John Ward's auctiou sale of harness, &c., on Tuesday last, was largely attended and was very suc- cessful. A cousiderable amount of stuff was sold and fair prices realized.— The ladies of Peterboro make a practise of attending the meetings of the Town Council. We make a note of this as a hint to the ladies of Seaforth, as we can assure them that our town fathers are ae good looking and as gallant as • • any similar body of men in the world. We are sure the presenc of the ladies at their semi-monthl deliberations would. not in the least fluster" them, but would, on the cont ary, have an invigorating effect. Th laws we would then have !--The annua supper on St. Patrick's Day, ill hen r of Ireland's Patron Saint, will b held in the Queen's Hotel, S,eafor h, on Monday evening, the 17th of Ma 'ch. Full par- ticulars next week. • • HURON LIVE S4*OCK SSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Director of the Huron Live Stock Associatioi was held at Brucefield on Monday lst. There was a good attendance of Lireotors. After winding im the affairs, 'onnected with the late sale, the advi ability of Con- tinuing the sales was cafefnlly consid- ered. It was determindl to make an- other effort to get am a 4e in the fall, when, if the project d1oels not receive the required encopragern nt, the Asso- ciation will be dissolved. We may say that after paying all expenses connected with the last sale; there ie a deficit of over thirty donors.. This is not as it should be. Theublic, end especially that portion of it interested in improved stock, should afford the enterprise greater encouragement than they have done in the past. 1 They will have one more opportunity,of doing so. If they are wise they will embrace it. Every person says the scheme is a good. one and deserving of encouragement, and yet only a few even attempt to lend it their aid. Tuckersraith. COUNCIL MEETING.—The Council met on the 25th inst. at Daly's Hotel, Eg- rnondville. All the members present. Minutes of last meeting read and ap- proved. The treasurer presented his bond, which was accepted as satisfac- tory to the Council.- The auditor's re- port was laid on the table, examined and finally allowed. The clerk was in- structed to have 150 copies printed: in pamphlet form apd an abstract of the same inserted in the EXPOSITOR. Plan of a bridge to be built on the 2nd con- cession was examined, the specifications read and considered, when it was de- cided to make the payments as follows: one-fourth the amount of the tender when the material is on the ground, and the balance when the contract is com- pleted., The Council then adjourned to meet again, to open tenders for bridge, at Daly's hotel, on Saturday, the 8th of March, at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M. Abstract of accounts will appear next week. • Lumley.. SOMETHING. Natv.—Some of our far- mers in this vicinity are getting up wooden collars to Use du their horses. ENTERPRISE.—Mr. James Horton, of the boundary line, and Mr. McEwen, of McKillop, have gone to Quebec, for the purpose of purchasing another Freuch stallion. DIED.—After a lona and severe ilre ness, the wife of Mr. Rt. Kydd breath. - ed. her last at her husband's residence, a little south of this place, on the 22nd inst. Deceased was well and favorably known in this locality. She bore her illness patiently, and. died confidina in the faith which .had sustained °her through her sufferiug. She was thirty- nine years of -age, and leaves a husband. with five small children to mourn her loss. This is a severe blow to Mr. Kydd, who has `the heartfelt sympathy of the neighborhood. Her -remains were followed to the grave by a large number of her friends on the following Tuesday. - • PRESENTATION. — On the evening of Wednesday, February 20th, a number of the members of the Tipperary and Holmesville appointments met at the residence of Mr. George Stanley, Kin - burn. After taking tea together, the Rev, j. Philp deliverech a short address, and Mr. Henry Young presented Mr. Stanley with an easy chair valued at $12, as &method of expressing their re- gard to him. Mr. Stanley has been a class leader for the last twenty years, and the service he has rendered in this and other similar ways will cause his removal from the township to be deep- ly regretted. The people a that circuit have great cause to be -sorry in losing their old friend and helper, as he was esteemed by everybody who knew him, and took a forward part in evetrtlaing 'that was good. After Rev. Mr. Philp had finished his address, Mr. Stanley rose in reply, being utterly astonished, saying he did not know as the people were under any obligation to him, as he thought he bad done only his duty. At about 10 o'clbck the company left, having spent a few social hours together, and we sincerely hope Mr. Stanley may be long spared to enjoy his easy chair. Mr. Stanley hag lived in Goderich town- ship for the last 45 years. St. Helens. Fer.sreas' MUTUAL.—telieviEg that they are competent to conduct their own affairs in a larger measure, and to effect'if possible a saving in expense, the farmers of this township are active- ly engaged in organizing a fire insur- ance company, having this village for a, centre., LECTURE.—Rev. James Carrie, Epis- copal minister to this place, delivered his lecture on " Manitoba " on Thurs- day evening lasts in Christ Church, which, notwithstanding ,the weather, was largely attended. The lecture was a very pleasing and interesting one, con- taining many incidents of 12 years' mis- sionary - work ill that country. The proceeds were aPplied to the church fund. OUR Towte—Many readers are doubt- less strangers to the name and situation of this place, and from this they will readily infer that at any rate it is a place of very little. importance. How- ever, as it has never gained any marked historical prominence, neither aspired for a comity seat, nor has any of its in- habitants performed any wonderful feat which would render it notable in the minds of the outside public, it should not be thus lightly regarded. For in its own quiet way it is a verytssential part of the world to those -within a con- siderable distance 'on all sides. Situat- ed as it is, not far from the centre of ! the township of West Wawanosh, in one of the richest agricultural districts of ethe county. and containing within 'its unincorporated bounds many of the in- dispensable requisites for the accom- modation of the surrounding commun- ity, such as churehes. store, post office , and telegraph office, saw mill, smiddy. Grange, shoemaker, tailor, and such • worthy individuals as money lenders, commissioners, issuer of marriage li- censes, ministers, school teachers (to the number of a half dozen), and let us not forget, a justice of the peace, to- gether with many retired giantlernen, who, as advancing years silver their locks and the toils of life have well nigh worn out that which is mortal, have here sought and found a haven of rest upon earth, in which to spend. the re- mainder of their days. Not knowing of the many evils' to which mar is sub- ject, on account that we have lio tavern, our village may well be con idered a safe retreat for that unruly an'mal call- ed man; a place of the vey purest morals, a,nd where, under t e direct enpervision of the man ..of egrace, the s ul is calculated to become early fitted r its final abode. But let tins suffice for details regarding the inhabitants and r occupations. Your readers will now understand the situation of the village, much of what it conteins, what it is epecially adapted for, and the ser- ' vice it renders to a wealthy and intelli- gent community.—Com. , , . • . Brussels. A COLD SNAP.—The thermemeter on Thursday' morning was eig t degrees below zero, the coldest mornhig of the winter. EXPLANATION.—The paragraph that appeared in this department; a t ouple .of weeks ago, anent the Moore, assault, was not furnished. by our regular cor- respondent.—ED. , Mianceas.—Fall wheat, 90t to 95c; spring, 80c to 90c; peas, 504 to 55c; barley, 40c to 60c; oats, 28c to 32c ; pork, 44.50 to $5 ; hay, $7 to 8. DIVISION COURT.—Division Jourt was held here on, Friday last, and, a large docket was got over. His Honor Judge Toms presided. One man was fined $5 or ten days in jail, for contempt of court.. ' . JEBTLEE SINGRBS.—The Sheppard ju- bilee troupe (colored) give their second entertainment in the Town , Hall, on Saturday evening, lst inst., Under the auspices of the Canada Methodist Church. ' Tows PROPERTY SOLD.—The property of Mr. M. Richardson was sold by pub- lic auction on Saturday last, and was knocked down to Mr. James :Ferguson, of Grey, for $975, and was.considered a very fair price. VILLAGE OFFIOIALS.--At the Council meeting, on Monday last, Those Kelly was reappointed Treasurer at a salary of 30;$James Knox, collector, $40; Themes English, constable, 60;$ D. Stewart, assessor, $40, FINED.—Four young men were cited before W. Harris, J'. P., Brussels, on Tuesday last, for shooting ducks On the river in violation of the game laws. They were fined $5 and costs each. Thi? Should be a warning to others who may be disposed to violate these laws and kill game of any description out of season. THE MORRIS " SALTS " CASE.—It was reported that the medicine that Mr. Pierce Clennan took for salts and turn- ed out to be saltpetre, had been got at the drug store of Mr. Deadman, Brus- sels., but such is not the case. The medi- cine having been a long time in the house, the parties did. not know where it had been got. • evale. CONVALESCENT.—It affords us sincere pleasure to see many of our Bluevale friends.once more in the open air, who, through long and protracted illness, were eonsiderably emaciated in body and debilitated in mind, during which time some of them have sustained bralvely the terrible and excruciating 'pain that generally attaches to a severe case of sickness. 0BITITARY.-011 Monday evening of • this week Turnberry lost • one of her oldest residents, in the person of Wm. Young, who as approximating the ma- ture age of 70 years. So far as has been aacertained in regard tohislife it ie but little, and it appears to have been somewhat secluded and retired. Great credit is due to the Turnberry Council for the individual attention and. care they bestowed on the old man. READ IT.—Any person wishing to purchase goods at low rates can do so by calling at the store occupied by Mr. William Messer, of this phice. 'His display in the various lines to which he directs attention is of the highest order, and as he is disposing of his •goods at bottom prices in order to clear out pre- paratory to laying in his spring stock, we claim they stand second to none in the village, either in paint of quality or cheapness of commodity. • DECTURE.—A lecture was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Husband, of Fordwich, assisted by the Revds. Gray, of Wrox- eter, Mr. McKay, Incumbent of the du- ties of the Presbyterian Church, Blue - vale, in the hall of Jno. Farrow, on Friday evening last. The attendance was large, owing chiefly, no doubt, to the clemency of the weather and. the far famed popularity of the above gen- tlemen. The platform was also sup- plied by local, heists, who, if they did not wear broadcloth and white ties and were not Minutely acquainted -with ethical , philosophy and homilies, ac- quitted themselves admirably by giv- ing utterance to many exhilaratina thoughts. Upon the whole, the ad"- dresses were most suitable and highly appreciated. HOME INTERESTS.—As being of a primary importance to the interests of our village that farm and domestic as well as hortulan productions should have a ready sale, we assert that the absence of a pork market is. a subject which demands the earnest considera- tion of the leading men of our village. We are also enabled to state from in- telligence ascertained that a consider- able quantity of grain has been found wending its way into adjacent towns and villages, solely because of their be- ing no pork market extant' in our vil- lage. For competitiveness and prices, our grain market has generally ruled as high, arid frequently higher, as was at the same tinbtainable in any of the neighboring markets; but as the far- mers' perk forms no unimportant fea- ture in the resources of his prosperity, and he (the farmer), being unable to dispose of it easily, has been necessi- tated to prosecute his journey further, and, in many instances, with his grain, fare worse. Hence it is quite obvious that our village has suffered much through this lack, and must eventually result in retarding the commercial pro- gress of our, or any'place. As a matter of couree, everybody says, "Oh, we ought to have a pork market," but that a number of our leading men who are in possession of a fair amount of afflu- ence and facility quietly fold their arms and behold the arena of action. We would remind our business iaculty that the principle of necessitatin our near - 'est farmers to travel to °the centres in the way alluded to is an nmitigated evil. Let our village becom possessed of the reputation of a wan of energy and zeal amongst our basilic ss menatnd we wil soon retrograde ins ead of, ad- vance. Some of our enter orising aid far-seeing men tell us there s 120 use of strenuously opposing surr•un4ing op- position. We cannot see how those men are working for the, p emoting of the welfare of our villa e. Ahnost -every commodity required the pub- lic can be had. within our illage just as cheap as in any of the eighboring towns, Although some of o ur citizens are still waiting with brigiit anticipa- tions the arrival of that wave of pros- perity which they thought had dawned on the seventeenth of September last, but, alas! their findings are not Com- mensurate at all to their wants. Com- paratively speaking, trade ie 'prosperous and healthy, and it would bp unwise to permit any inauspicious ci cumstances to mitigate against our int rests with- out endeavoring to create a einedy. PROLIFIC.—A somewhat $riking and rather unusual occurrence as present- ed. on, Sunday morning oi. the farm owned by Mr. Samways Pa 1, of Mor- ris—an event that will h reafter be hailed as a wonder of the p st, namely, a young heifer belonging to the above named gentleman gave birt to a calf consisting of one body, two heads, two back -bones extending thew ole length of the body and fitly forme and loca- ted. The legs of the same nimal were six in number, four pending prpendicu- larly, the remaining two emanating from the right and left shol4.der rather obliquely. There was also the appear- ance of a second tail merging from the vertebrte, each part bein perfectly formed and permitting its 4ioinplicated and varied movements. T ere can be no doubt, had the animal 'n question been properly attended to itIwould. have lived. • Blooming FENCING.—Mr. D. Stew rt has for the past few - weeks, been pneaged in hauling posts for a fine new fence along the front of his premises, wh ch will add greatly to the general appea ance of his farm. PlIRCHASED.—Mr. Peter 1iorrison, of this place, has bought the t rm of the MoTaggart estate, in chan ery, at the low figure of $4,150. Mr. orrison has the well wishes of the co 'nullity in his new enterprise. - CONVALESCENT—Mr. jos ph Couch, who has for the past mont'been sub- ject to inflammation of the limas, that enemy to Canadians, is 't .'ow about again, looking pale, and tho gh improv- ing, he should take the utmost care of h imself during the changea o le months, -which intervene between now and spring. . ALMOST A SERIOUS AFFAI .—As Mr. John Latta was driving his II other and sister up his lane to his resi enee, there being some rather lerge drifts, the horses commenced plunging ancl.crowd- ing ip a frightful manner aljniost over- turning the conveyance, and hurling them headlong in the snow • Luckily no one was hints but all were badly frightened. DOGS.—This village is in elated with such a set of furious curs, a 1 pedestrian cannot be out after the sha&es of the evening have settled down into night, without being accosted by some of these courageous brutes, and perhaps they will seize the south end of hs coat tails and leave them minus. Su-ih was the fate of a young gallant, whlo had been payibg his attention to, ne of the fair sex in this neighborlabld, but he quietly shrunk from the Qombat, ve- hemently cursing the owneils of these insolent curs as he did so. wners of dogs should take heed and keep your dogs tied.' so as not to molest any person on the highway. LECTURE AND EXHIBITIOSt. Ganley gave his very spirit address on the Annimal in the schooliouse, on Th 20th inst., to a small attend building was lighted up at one dim and smoky lam doors were formallyopened at few gathered to spend the best they could.. He dre tention to the various kinds and after discussing ably for 20 minutes, he wound u t‘ We had better take up After this, the most importa far, he gave several v his magic lantern, w highly didactic and amus' young people, and conclude the nursery song, entitle road to ruin," and the crow as he hoped highly please nights entertainment. 6-0 • Mr. IL N. and able Kingdom," rsday, the lace. The 6:30 with , and the. ?o'clock. A evening as their at - )f animals, he subject by saying, the fees." t -part by ews from ich were ng to the by singing " Pussy's dieperse,45--- with the Ho -wick. DozNGS IN COUNCIL.—A the last meeting of Howick Council, it was re- solved to limit the number sf tavern li- censes to ten. All the taxe of Widow Walker, with the exception of her school tea, were ordered to be remitted. The Clerk tv-as instructed to notify the Trustees of .0range Hill School Section that Mr. Wm. Cheves had - lo ade appli- cation to have his lot taken from that Section and added -to Lakel t .Section. An account from Messrs. Garrow & Meyer, barristers, of $117.8 , for de- fending a suit on drainage b -law, was ordered. to be paid. The p th -masters fence -viewers, and pound -k epers will be appointed at the next•• eeting of Council, which will be held t Gorrie on the third Wednesday in Mar h. • _a -Lanett. MILK. DRAWING.—The mil routes for the Kinbilrn cheese factor ,, for 'this year, will be let at Stanley's hotel, Kin - burn, on Monday the 10th of March. VITAL STA.TISTIOSt---4)Urill the year 1878 there -were registered , ith japes Braithwaite, Esq., townshi registrar for Hullett, 104 births, 26 marriages, and. 28 deaths. Hibbert.' ANNEAL MEETING.—The a ing of the Hibbert Plowina will be held at Page's Hotel Tuesday evening, 4th of lt o'clock. Hay. HORSE HI:RT.—MT. Alexa las lost a good mare the ot being gored by a cow. Profe was 9btained, but it was of n bowels were protruded to s nual meet ssociation Staffa, on arch, at 7 der Doug- er day by &ions) aid u -se.• The ch au. ex - 0 tent that she was tramping them on the ground. She died in a very short time. This is the second horse the seine cow has gored for Mr. Douglas. The other was not fatal. Such cows should be scarce. Dubrm. HOTEL LEASED.—Mr. John McCon- nell has leased his hotel, ill the village of Dublin, to Mr. Thomas Page, the proprietor of the hotel at Staffa, for a term of five years, for $375 per year. Mr. Page takes possession on the lst of - April. The Seed Show. s The annual seed showatmcler the auspices of the Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural So'ciety, was held in the Agricultural Hall, on Wednesday l•ast. - Considering the stormy weather there was' a very large attendance of both spectators and exhibitors, and to look at the large display of excellent grains of various kinds, one could hardly be- lieve that there had been a failure in the grain crop last year. Considera,ble seed changed hands. The following is g, lid Of the successful competitors: Wheat.—Red Chaff -8 entries—lst John Cameron, Tuckersinith - 2d Alex. McEwen, Hay; 3e1 Roderick Ross, Stan- ley. Fife -8 entries—lst S. Dickson, Seaforth; 2d. John C. Steele, Tucker - smith ; 3d Alex. McEwen. Any other variety -12 entries—Ist R. Govenlock, MCKillop ; 2d Alex. McEwen, sa James Landsborough, Tuckerstnith. Oats—Common White -11 entries.— lst John Malone, McKillop; 2.d Robert Brock, Tuckersrnith. Black -6 entries —1st Charles Routledge, Tuekersmith ; 2d James Landsborough. Large white —2 entries—lst R. Brock, 2d T. Car- ter; Tuckersnaith. Barley—Two Rowed -2 entries -1st James Dickson, Tuckersmith ; 24 Jas. Landsborough. Six rowed -4 entries —1st David Ferguson, Tuckersmith ; 2d. John HannahaTuckersmith ; 3d j. Malone. Peas—Small-3 entries.—lst George Murdie, McKillop; 2d Robert Beattie, McRillop. Potatoes—early-3 entries—lst Jas. Landesborough, 2d Robert 13rock. Late —5 entries—lst and 2d James Lands - borough. Clover Seed -1 entry—James Kerr, McKillop. Timothy -1 entry—George Sproat, Tuckersmith. Judges.—james Scott, McKillop; Humphrey Snell, Hullett; George Walker, Tuckersmith ; Robert Hunt, Kippen. Shoddy Pedlars. Mn. EDITOR: The gullibility of a por- tion of mankind is truly marvellous. The man who understands the art of deception, and how to bring it to bear on his victims, will always outstrip the honest dealer who relies on truth and integrity. Quacks fatten and make money when holiest practitioners too often languish in neglect. This county has for some years past been pestered with a lot of shoddy pedlars, who go from house to house with boxes of their -1 worthless wares, selling them in lots at from $46 to $60, and. even $100. «These goods, the innocent .farmer is a-&Sured, are part of a, bankrupt stock fromeaome of the leading cities, bought of course at a mere trifle, and must be sold for anything they will bring—but which are quite innocent of ever having:been inside a respectablestore, but are shod- dy goods made to be sold in this man- ner, and. depending solely for their sale on the lying faculties of their unscrupu- kus sellers. Year after year the farm- ers are taken M in this way, but it is strange that these hucksters still find so Many again willina°to be sold. They are treated again to the same tune, with a slight variation. One case among the many has come to my notice recently. A farmer out north is waited. on by -one of these oily -tongued pedlars, who offers hint a lot for $40. The farmer sayshe doesn't want any, but after beina°shown- some factory ootton worth 8 or 9 cents put in at 3 cents he begins to reason with himself. The cotton is cheap, and believing everything else is equally cheap, buys the lot on the assurance that he will get his own time to pay; Th d pedlar induces him to sign a paper, payable next fall, and. the ped - ler leaves, well satisfied. The farmer gets notice .a week after from a- certain gentleman in Seaforth, that a certain promissory note made by him to so and so, at 3 days for the sum of $70, instead of $40, is now in his hands and that the same must be paid at once. Her the farmer finds he has been sold. in two ways. The paper he signed. was a note for nearly double the amount he was to, pay for the goods, and at 3 days, when he thought he -was getting—till neat fall. ' The goods that areeasold in this tier are'generally notworthmanufac- turing and all the money' expended in them is just so much thrown away. It is surprising that the farmer don't learn to treat these travelling liars and deceivers as they deserve. Every farm- er should keep in his house a good shot- gun, well charged with peas or salt, and whenever a shoddy pedlar presents himself at his domicile and. refuses to " vamoose the ranch" upon the first invitation, give him the contents of the shot gun. It would pay. Yours, ANTI-SHODDT. • —The Hullett correspondent of the New Era says: Since it became known , that a number from Ilullett township were going to Manitoba, railway agents without number have been besieging the members of the party. So far, Mr. Prittie, of Toronto, has the lead in low- ness of terms offered. He offers to take them through at abeut $22, but if a party of thirty were going, &special car would be provided for them from the station of departure. It is expected that a railroad agent will be present at Mr. Hagyard's sale, on the 4th of March, and if any others. think of going they shoeld communicate before then with some members of the party. It is said that about 5a farmers of this township contemplate visiting Manitoba during the summer, and should the country meet with their views, they—will sell out and "go west." - —Huron Division Grange, No. 27, held its annual meeting in the Queen's Hotel, Brussels, on Friday, the 7th of February. A full representation from the different subordinate granges were present. This division is composed of sixteen subordinate granges, and is quite alive to the advantages of the Order. After the opening exercises the election of officers was proceeded. with, which resulted as follows: Brother Robert Currie, Master, Wingbam ; Brother Juo. Whitfield, Overseer, Cranbrook ; FEBRUARY 281 1879. Nuelleftes Brother John W. Walker, Leettuieri Wingham ; Brother Wm,. Hogg, &Aiwa ard, Brussels, Brother Jas.' Snell, Assistant Steward, Clinton; Brotkea James Armstrong, Chaplain, Itlohaier worth; Brother II. A. Baker, Treasta. • er, Londesboro ; Brother Alex. Ste*. art, Secretary, dranbrook ; Brother Peter Fowler, Gatekeeper, Binevale ; Sister Whitfield, Ceres, Sister Stewart, Pomona, Sister Baker, Flora, Sister Hewitt, Lady Assistant Steward; Robt. and 11 A. Baker, Delegates to DOttlia. ion. Grange, Executive Conamittee— Brothers A. McDonald, John Curning, and John J. Irvine; Auditors—John Wilford. and John Hewitt. —Just arrived at the Oak Hall Qloth ing Establishment, the celebrated Chris-, ty Hat in square and round crown ; the latest novelties in Areexican Hats, both stiff and soft, at lower prices than ever. We have also received this week the new Oro paper collar. -The advan- tages of this collar over alothers are as follows L It has an open apace in. front for the tie to sit in. 2. A space between the folds to enable the tie te be adtusted after the collar is buttoned. 3. It is folded on the lower edge as *fa as the ends. 4. Having an open spate in front, it can be buttoned velth grOat ease. 5. It has a spring shape at the back of the neck, making it the easiett sitting turn -down collar ever offered to, the public Area/ & ANDERSON, Sea -- forth, Ont. 1879 1879 NEW 'DRESS GO 00,3 ARRIVED THIS WEEK AT A. C. McDOUC,ALL & COIS 5 CASES AND BALES NEW COOPS Ex-S.S. 'Siate -of Vir. • 1 1 FROM GLASGpikt Comprising a Beautiful Assort. metin, D MS.:3 (21 -Co .0 -JD New Designs and Color gs. DRESS BUTTON hi Silk, Gilt, Bone and Ivory. .A.SITM=RiMS BLACK AND COLORED. Table Linens, Towellings, Stai Linen and Crumb Cloths., Tapestry' Carpets, and lower prices. 22CW pattern ; ALSO OPENING , - NEW AMERICAN COTTONS, NEW AMERICAN TICKING, NEW AMERICAN DUCKS ?urchased by OUT MR. A. G MCDOU GALL in SEW YORE-, at TWENTY PERCENT -LOWER IN PRICES - Call and See for Yourselves, G. 'MCDOUGALL & Direot Importers and Dealers 1. DryGoods Only. fans Win , SEC 33xl itb AVIS $500. Tale. F0 *0 HilTO vifl titlb S-0116 .nynn sol4 _ ectntd: *Mos -emit eood lama - Brig ✓ forn ta: goaa the on SO tle of c term Nees or On AAR V n. acre.e 00/0 bet 451013, ta,41. trOet This. the abCti. -unae • erte Trip We‘st P1000 xvIth. 11.114. shi B, togst Mort the FA1 an build Beene 43reek" lent ttvati 11X10 forth I 'Corm whit hous and Irate Tow- parti STE tor, ••• I./Ot • train that ROOd" train ontb neve furth 24, 1. itngts; to A. Killo clear state' with =OVIth *01 un tono ex ton ises. ley, ▪ ed an knee one h acres - acres . a vat i is thr bar neat farm the apply r to