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The Huron Expositor, 1879-03-14, Page 8• •41 - ) • - -t THE. HURON EXPOSITOR. puron expooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. implements more extensively than ever cou ple of Yankee bayers. They were mostly of the heavy class and ranged in price from $95 to $125.—Messrs. Mal- colm Monroe & Brother intend going into the manufacture of plows and other WHEAT.—MR. WM. REIIILL has now on hand and for sale any quantity of the Russiau Siberian Lost Nation, and Arnecta Wheat, for Spring sowing. He has also a small quantity of the 'White Russian. Parties wanting good reliable Be' should call on him before purchasing else- whe le . He also offers a prize of $30 for the best sp g wheat grown from seed purchased from him --said wheat to be shown in a special class by it- self at the next County show, and to be judged by the egular judges on wheat, and to be open to *rowers in the Comities of Huron, Perth and Bruoe. 588 SEED WHEAT AND SEED OATS.—For sale, Lost Nation and Golden Drop Spring Wheats. Also a limited quantity of White Australian Oats, the most prolific white oat grown. W. H. Mc- ' DorruALL it Co., Sign of the Mamnioth Turnip, Main Street, Seaforth. 588 TM: SEED STORE.—Webeg to call the attention of Farmers and others to our prime stock' of Clover and Timothy Seeds which for quality and price cannot be beat. W. H. MoDocoAti. & Co., Sign of the Mammoth Turnip, Main Street, Seaforth. 588 i CANNED GobDS in Peaches, Pears, Pine Apples, Apricots, Plums, Tomv.toes, &c. Also the celebrated Dundee Marmalade at Lk.IDLAW & FAIR- ives Central Grocery, Main-st., Seaforth. 588-2 • I4AIDLAW & FAIRLEY have received and opened out a choice assortment of Jellies, com- prising Black and Red Currant, Strawberry, Pine Apple, Lemon and Orange. 588-2 EVERY VARIETY of Field, Garden and Flower Seeds, pure and fresh at W. H. moDeu- GALL & CO.'S, Main. Street, Seaforth. 588 ' FlilESH CLOVER and Timothy Seed at LALIDLAW & FAIRLEY'S, Seaforth. 587-2 . THE ASSESSMENT OF SEAFORTH.—We are indebted to Mr. E. Cash, the town assessor, -who has recently completed his labors, for the following information: The total -Value of real property assess- ed in 1878 was $493,270; in 1879, $480,- 580; of personal property, $64,300, as against 884,000; taxable income, $5,600, against $7,825; thus showing a decrease this year in the value of real property of $12,650, and an increase in personal' of $19,700, and in taxable income of $2,225, or a total increase in the assess- ed value of $9,235. ' PRIZE WHEAT.—Last summer Mr. Wm. Rehill of this town offered three prizes for the best yields of spring wheat grown from seed purchased from him. The first prize was awarded some time ago to Mr. Carlin' of McKillop, of which mention was made at the time. The second prize has been awarded to Mr. W. S. Mandell, Concession 8, H. R. S., Tuckersmith, and the third prize to Mr. Mathew Clark, of Hay. The wheat grown by Mr. Mundell was of the Nevada variety and yielded 30 bush- els to the acre; Mr. Clark's was the same wheat and yielded 25 bushels to the acre. These are eXtraordinary yields, especially for last season. I • . . THE SABBATH_ SCHOOL CONVENTION.— The ,County Sabbath School Conven- tion which opened in the Methodist Churoh, in this town, on Wednesday last, was only moderately ' attended, by delegates. This lack of attendance is due to the bad roads in the country and the consequent, impossibility of getting out except where there is, railway com- munication :et The several subjects in the programme were, however, taken np by the parties selected, and were dealt with ably and in an interesting and profitable manlier. On Wednes- day and Thuesday evenings the audi- ence roern of the church was filled by a highly interested audience. The music by a selected choir under the leadership of Professor Jones, wee really excellent and was well appreciated by the dele- gates land auditors. On the whole, and considering the unf4vorable circum- stances already alluded to, the conven- tion was entirely suceessful. Tal LITERARY SOC TT.—The regular meeting of the socie y was held on Tuesday evening last. An excellent programme of reading's and recitations was filled. Readings were given, by Messrs. J. Leatherland, pr. Campbell, Wm. V. Maelise, Al x. Wilson, and Wm. Sperling, and a recitation by Master Willie Career° . Dr, Campbell was eritic. The absebce of the ladies who were expected to ive readings, oc- casioned much disa pointment. So much interest has been taken in the doings of the society this season by the ladies, one should be inclin- ed to . suppose that they should be willing to lend theta aid in encour- aging it, thus adding much to the pleasure and. efficiencyj of an evening's programme. While many ladies have very kindly favored the society with readings and music, there are yet quite a number of rat,ular attendants, who are quite competent to entertain, and who should be induced to take part. Bear in mind the de ate on Tuesday • evening next on the resident's veto of the Anti -Chinese bill. LOCAL BRIEFS.—T e Arst thunder storm of the season to k place on Sun- day evening last. T e lightning was very vivid, and the r in fell heavily for a short tinie.—Mr. Henry TOWn has started in the painting business on his own account.—The sl ighing is all gone but the snow drifts ,in places on the roads still remain, Making travel al- most inipossible, as the snow is so soft and rotten that horses' sink through. Either greater heat or more snow would be acceptable.—We le rn that the title deeds trensferriug V' aorta, Square to the town have been prepared. and are ready for signature.—On account of the bad roads business is very !dull in town, and merchants have got' the blues.— There will be a large migration from this section to Manitoba in the spring as soon as navigatio opens. Nearly ; every second man t •eatens to " go west."—Mr.Hugh Cameron, formerly of Kinburn, who went to Colorado last fall for the benefit of his health return- ed home last week and is now __staying at Brucefield. He eomplaius of the severe winter in Colorado. --Mr. John Ward has sold his residence and the two lots on which it sands to Mr. Wm. McNaughton for $1,200.—The salt dele- gation which visited Ottawa for the purpose of conferring with the Finance Minister respecting the imposition of a duty on salt returned horrie on Satur- day night. - Thee- got about as much satisfaction as other similar delegations. —The Council of 1878 went into office with a balance of over $-700 in the treasury, and, they left dace with a balance of over $300 out of it.—Mr. Wm. McNaughton has sold his livery stock and business to Mr. John Ward who intends carrying on both the livery. and harness business hereafter. — A , arge number of hortee ' have been ' ought in Seaforth (luring the past two I • eeks for the Ameridan 'market by a ; - this season. Their implements are well and favorably known among agri- culturalists.—The call from the Sea - forth Presbyterian Church to the,Rev. Mr. Macdonald, of Elora, will come be- fore the Guelph Presbytery for final disposal on TuesdaY next.—Mr. John Brigham has disposed of his share of Ithe _hotel business of Brigham & Sharp, ' to Mr. R. L. Sharp, the other member of the firm. Mr. Sharp is now sole pro- prietor.—Mr. Strong; land. agent, has sold the house and lot owned by Mr. Robert Esher, on Chalk Street, to Mr. John Ward for the slim of $800; he has also sold the Lusk preperty on George Street, to Mr. James Edwards for $400. There is a house and lot. DOINGS IN COUNCIL.—At the last meet- ing of the Town Council, held on Mon- day evening, the Street Committee was instructed to have the streets scraped. Tlee work has accordingly been done. The Clerk was requepted to give a state- ment at the next meeting, showing why street watering tax ati accounted for is so much deficient of 1.meeting expendi- ture. The auditors' report and abstract was submitted for the approval of the Council. A committee, consisting of the Reeve and Councillors James Beat- tie, G -ray, McNaught and Strong, was appointed to wait upon the Auditors, and obtaintexplanations with regard to the liabilitieltand assets of the town, as set forth in their report ; also, to wait upon Mr. J. Duncan, late treasurer, and secure the transfer of the town books and accounts from him to the present treasurer, Mr. Elliott. Councillor Strong gave notice that at the next meeting of Council he would introduce a by-law to • repeal the existing cow by-law and vari- ous amendments thereto, and also a by- law in substitution of the same. Leave was granted to introduce a by-law at next meeting, for the purpose of more efficiently collecting the dog tax within the municipality. The Council meet again on one week from next Monday night. • Howick. FIRM SOLD.—Mr. Joseph Overend has sold his farm being composed of Lot 22, concession C. Howick, to William Doig for the sum of $3,200. This farm is considered to be, one of the best farms in the township, and ,judging from .the menner in which land is selling it was certainly sold cheap. CONCERT.—A concert was given at Scarf's Corners, on Monday evening, under the auspices of the Independent Order of Good Tempters in their hall. The entertainment consisted chiefly of music, vocal and instrumental, and was highly appreciated by a fair audience. EDUCATIONAL.—The names of those who received. the highest number of marks in the several classes of the school in section No. p, for the month of February, may be seen by a perusal of the following: Fourth class—Susan M. Evans 173, Ada Neilson 164, John Hyndman 152, Sarah _ Armstrong 150. Third class—Jane Barr 150, William Campbell 145, Joseph Wallace -144, Wm. Wallace 140, Mary Barr 128, Annie Leonard 124. Senior seoond— Rebecah Eves 144, Alex. Johnson 140, Noah Buchert 130, Isabella Clarke 122; Wm. Lowes 114. • Junior second--Aus- tace Armstrong 135, George Gergens 134, Henry Roe 134, Peter Leppard(133, Selbey E. Foster 123, David Douglass 116. First class --Fred Gergens 126, Walter Leppard 117, Adam Whitehead 121, Annie Foster 108, Louis Armstrong 106. —The following is the standing ob- tained by the Union Schbol Section.No. 16, Howick and Grey,for the month of February. The report is based on proficiency and good conduct: Fourth form — 1st Martha Atinstrong, 2nd Graham McDonald, 3rd John Mont- gomery, 4th W. Sharpin, th Marincla Sharpm. Senior third -71st Manuel Armstrong, 2nd 'Saraji McAllister, 3rd Bella Hislop and E. harpin, 5th Robt. Armstrong. ,Juetior third—lst Jane Farrel, 2nd Peter Fisher Doig, 3rd Helen History, 4th Annie Robertson, 5th E. McLennan. Second form—lst Herman Gituse, 2nd E. Fisher, 3rd Wm. McLennan, 4th John Doig, 5th Robt. Hislop, and Wm. Doig. Hensell. BUSINESS.—BusinesS has been check- ed considerably on acepuut of. the thaw. Our road running east and west has, not the slightest appearance of winter. It's all mud. CLOSING UP.—The last of the series of winter assemblies takes place Thurs- day evening. These gatherings have been very successful during the winter. They close by a grand ball and supper. Dancing in Rannie's Hall and supper at Purdy's Hotel. -' FOR MANITOBA.—Nearly all the con- versation one hears now is about Mani- toba. There ere quite a number of families leaving here ,in a very short time and among them some of our best farmers. R is a pity that we should lose them, but we hope they will bene- fit by the change. A NUISA.NCE.—There is at present a large hog, weighing between three and four hundred pounds, lying on a lot in the centre of the village, which, if not removed soon, will cause a fearful stench and will be apt to cause sickness. The path -master should have the nuisance removed. ENTERPRISING. — Jackson Brothers, merchants, have done quite a ,business in wood here this winter. They have just closed a contract with the Great Western Railway for 200 cords: They have been .shipping regularly through the winter to London and have a large, quantity on hand yet. They are ens terprisieg business men. They keep everything from a needle to an anohor, as the saying is.—Our bending factory' is in full blast at present manufacturing wooden hand -rakes for the Coming season. The proprietors have large orders ahead, which will keep them busy in this line alone for some time. -Oun Scuooe.—The folloWing is the standing of the pupils in School Sec- tion No. 10, Hay, for the month of Feb- ruary: In junior department $ first book, part first—lst Fred Maims, 2nd Frank Snell. Fart second — 1st Catherine Blackwell, 2nd Hugh McEwen, 3rd Jane Rennie. Second class, junior - 1st Jas. Leslie, 2nd Lucinda Rennie, 3rd Oratio Reynolds. Second class, senior—lst Henrietta Bell, 2nd Wm. 13onthron, 3rd Wm. Bell. In senior department, third class, jetnior-16t Wm. Blackwell, 2nd Geo. Blackwell, 3rd Maggie Marron and Jno. Gilchrist. Third. class senior—lst Robert Car- lisle, 2nd Wm. Buchanan, 3rd. Jessie Paterson. Fourth Class—lat Louisa Reith, 2nd Chris. Paterson, 3rd Eldon Rennie. Fifth class — lst Hannah Weir, 2nd Annie Weir, 3rd Jessie Bell. • Stanley. Goon.—The collectors' roll for the township of Stanley was returned to the Council at its last meeting. The entire amount on the roll has been col- lected except 99 cents. This ehows that the late collector of that township understands his business and that the ratepayers, despite the hard times, are in a good position financially. Hills Green. EARLY WORK.—Mr. James Hogan plowed on his farm, lot 12, concession 7, Hay, on the 12th March. This shows the • advantage of good underdraining. BIG WORK.—John Garrott sawed for Maurice Rife 40 cords of beech and maple wood in 4 hours. Mr. Garrott would like to know who c n. beat this. Newbridg DISCONTINUED. --The reVival services in the Canada Methodist Church were closed last week. They, r suited in an addition of about twenty to the church, principall ple. TEMPERANCE MEETING. was held in this place on the 3rd of Feb., to take the organization of a Tem of the Independent Or Templars. It is quite pro good society will soon be lin operation. Forestvill ew members young p00 - A. meeting he evening of teps towards erance Lodge er of Good able that a A SLIGHT IVIISTAKE.—T ing a certain person living ity of Forestville determin party, and invited his frie and participate in it—no light, fantastic toe—but t oldkissing party. All we til that pray known as " Dark" was proposed, a were consequently put ou individual in the dark tho ner was a blusing maiden but lo and behold! whe were lit, it was found to b His chagrin may be- bet than described. e other even - in the vicin- d to have a ds to come to trip the have a jolly t serene un - Love in the d the lights e A ceitain ght his part - n her teens, the lights her mother! er imagined Colborne. OBITUARY.—We have to chronicle the death of one of Colborne's oldest and most esteemed citizens in the person of Mr: J. Butt, who, after a lengthened and severe illness, breathed his last on the 7th inst. Deceased was well and favorably known in this locality. He bore his illness patiently and. died con- fiding itt the faith which had sustained him through his sufferings. He was a netive of Dorgetshire, England, and came to Canada.some 36 years ago. He first settled in Darlington, and in a few years moved west to Colborne, where he lived up to his death. He was always a God-fearieg man and a class leader in -thaBible Christian Church for a num- ber of years. At the time of hisdoath he was 74 years of age. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his death. His remains were. ,followed to the grave by a -very large number of his friends on the following Sunday. • Brucefield. SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. — A. tea meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Marche 18th, in the --Canada Methodist Church, Brucefield. The following speakers are expected to ad- dress the meeting: Revs. Jas. Broley, Livingstone, Thompson; Campbell and Treleavan. Music by the choir and Sabbath School children. Tea will be served. at half -past six o'clock. Do not miss it. REMOVAL.—Mr. Wm. O'Neil, harniss- maker and saddler in the village, ey- ing purchased the new building on Front street, lately completed by Mr. McGregor, has now removed his stock into his new premises, where he pnr- poses carrying on the business for the future. Mr. O'Neil has the reputation of being a good and obliging tradesman, and we trust that the enterprise he has shown in thus enlarging his business may result in a large increase of trade. Wroxeter. JOURNALISTIC.—A short time ago the inhabitants of Wroxeter were consider- ably agitated over the proposed estab- lishment of a full-fledged newspaper in their midst. Mr. J. B. Williams, of Arthur, who had purchased. the plant of the Howick Enterprise, was on the point of removing to this place, provid- ed the municipality would grant him a stated sum during the first year. How- ever, the arrangements seem to have fallen through, as we notice the paper is again being published in Gorrie. CURLING RINK.—The curlers of this village are at present actively engaged in the organization of a joint stock company, having for its object the erec- tion of a curling and skating rink, to be completed some time during the com- ing summer. Shares are placed at the low figure of $2.50 each, and Will be payable in either cash, work, or ma- teriel. Under these advantageous cir- cumstances, all who have the inclina- tion will be enabled to aid the enter- prise to a greater or less extent. Tuckersmith. FARMS RENTED.—Mr. John Hannah, Deputy Reeve of; Tuckersmith, has rented Mrs. Ramsay's farm for three years. Mr. Hannah pays $1,000 for the use of the place for that time. He now has three hundred acres. Mrs. Ramsay intends selling off her farm stock and implements by auction on the 22nd inst. —Mr. Alex. Yule has also rented his farm on the 10th concession to Mr. Simon Hunter, of Usborne, for five years for $250 per year in advance. There are 80 acres cleared. on this farm. ENTRRTAINMENT.—The musical and literary entertainment held .in Miss Reid's school house, Tuckersmith, one evening last week, turned out to be a grand success. Notwithstanding the unpleasant state .of the weather and roads, the house was crowded, showing the culture of the neighborhood in pat- ronizing such a deserving object. A short but very excellent address was given by Rev. Mr. Cameron, of Kippen. Readings were given by Mr. Samuel Hicks and Jas. Grassick, and music by the Kippen Presbyterian Choir, with Mr. Blair as leader, assisted by Mr. Thoth and Miss Lizzie Jitekson, of Clinton, whose musical abilities are too well known to need commendetion. The chair was ably filled by Mr. Jas. Mo Ewing, trustee,who added not alittle to the success of the entertainment by his genial!smile and good-natured iemarks. The proceeds—something like $20—are to be applied towards procuring ap- paratus for the school. Aftee the en- tertainment proper, unanimouti votes of thanktewere tendered to those who had assisted, including the worthy chair- man, which were duly respbnded to. Mies Reid should be congrathlated on the success of her entertainm nt finan- cially, and in the manner in sfrhioh the programme was executed. Noie present could help being- highly sati fied, and those absent missed a musical and lit- erary treat, such as is seldom received. Lakelet. Ravivia. SERVICES.—A seriea of meet- ings are beiug held in the Methodist Church, conducted by Revs. Messrs. Fessant and Gear, assisted by neigh- boring ministers. A gracious wofk is in progress. TEMPERANCE. Petitions are being circulated praying the County Council of Huron to submit the Scott Act of 1878 to the electors. We hope it may be largely signed and that the Act may be adopted, trusting that temperance men will in that case see that the law is enforced, which is something, we confess, about which we . have some misgivings. SOCIAL.—A very successful Oda was held last week at the residence of our townsman, Mr. A. Teskey, Superin- tendent of the Lakelet Sabbatb. School. A goodly number were present, and all seemed to enjoy themeelves and to be well pleased with the entertainment. The Misses Gibson and some other friends from Wroxeter were present and contributed to the entertainment of the evening by rendering "Bonny Dun- dee" and other selections. The other entertainment consisted of instrumental musk' by the Misses Young, and songs by the, Brothers Efalliday. Proceeds, 8J3.70,Jin aid of the Sabbath Sehool. Brussels. PRIVATE Money to Loan on first-class farm security. Interest, 8 per <rent. annually, nOt in advance. Apply to 0. R. 000PBR, OMR ty Auctioneer, Brussels P. 0. 583-3 AN EARLY Feowen.—A fresh blown daisy was pioked In the garden of Mr. C. R. Cooper on Sunday last. We think we are safein saying it was the first of the season. SPRING Snow.—The spring show of entire stock under the auspices of the East Riding Agricultural Society, will be held at Brussels on the , llth of April next. A good prize Ea is of- fered. HEAVY STORM.—A very heavy rain storm accompanied with a great deal of thunder and lightning passed over this section on Sunday last, about 8 p. m. The roads are now in a Very bad state. FOR WINGHAM.—J. D. Ronald, of the Brussels Steam Fire Engine Works, took a fine steamer to Wingham on Tuesday last, to give the authorities a trial. This engiue is larger than usual, it being built with two engines and two pumps, and is a fine powerful article. We are sure the town of Wingham, if they purchase it, will have an engine that will give them entire satisfaction in case bf need. Ethel. ENTERTAINMENT.—The Good, Temp-- lars gave an entertainment to a crowd- ed house on Friday evening last. Every body expressed themselves highly pleas- ed. with -the performance. PRESENTATI0N.-0II Tuesday evenin g a number of the friends of Mr. Wm. Spence met at his house and presented him with a purse containing:818 ac- companied by an address. MSpence replied in a very feeling Manner, after which about 60 sat down to a samptuous repast prepared by the ladies. All en- joyed themselves well. The party broke up about 12 o'clock. The follow- ing is a copy of the addrese : Mr. Spence,—Dear Sir,—The members and adherents of the Ethel congregation, feeling grateful to you for the able and efficient services rendered by you for a number of years as leader of the Psalmody, desire to manifest by some tangible expression their warm attach- ment to you and their appreciation of your service, would beg leave to present you this puree as a small token of their appreciation of said service. Hoping that you may be long spared to sing the praises of Gbd in the sanctuary, and also wishing your partner in life, and all the members of your fantily, the blessing of God, which makethrich and addeth no sorrow. Blyth. Bee Rous.—Business is at a stand still, on account of the bad roads. Mer- chants and others are living in hopes of better times coming. IMPROVEMENTS.—MT. John McMillan, grain merchant, purposes building a flour and feed store, on the vacancy ad- joining the " Smylie shop," on Dinsley street. The material is now on the ground, and will be completed in about three weeks. Bt -Lew CABBIED.—The by-law in favor of granting Messrs. Gray, Young & Sparling, of Seaforth, the sum of $3,300 of a bonus for the erection of salt works in this place, was carried by 67 of a majority. Work has already commenced. MARKETS.—Treadwell, 90c to 95o; red. chaff, 80c to 83c; Fife, 85c to 880; peas, 55c to 60e; barley, 45 to 50c; oats, 350 to 40c; hay, per ton, $8 to $10 ; apples, per bag, 50c to 60o; pota- toes, per bag, 75c; butter, 12c to 13c; eggs, 12c. PERSONAL.—We are pleased to state that Mrs. John. Laidlaw, who has been ill all winter, is able to get up town again, though somewhat weak yet. —Miss Mary McQuerrie, who has been ill for the last two weeks, is able to be mind again as usual. —Mr. Samuel Gra cey, of the firm of Lawrence & Gracey, left for Hamilton on Saturday, to be absent a few days. Soceees.—A social was giveu by Mrs. Wm. Govier, on Tuesday evening, in con- nection with Trinity church; amount realized, $13.60. —A social was given on Wednesday evening 'at the residence of Mr. Andrew Taylort13th concession. of Hallett, in connection with St. Andrew's church, and roved a success—financially and otherwise. —The spring show of entire stock in connection with the West Riding Agri- cultural Society will be held at Smith's Hill on Thursday, April 10th. The best prize list that has yet been 9ffered will be issued in a few days. Huron Notes. —A daily mail -between vxeterand St. Marys is talked of. —Mr. John' Brunsden, f Londes- boro, is doing good work in aiu crush- ing. —At Watson's auction s in Hallett a few days ago, a mare w s sold for $141. —Wm. Haddon, the svleaver, has removed from Ethel, back o Brussels again. Diamond,of Wingham,while wrestling in sport, one day last week, broke his leg. —The employees of Clirt4n foundry presented the wife of Mr. S. arter with a purse of $20. — Londesboro village wa te to have school accomodation. The illage has a school population of about 70. —Messrs. Robt. Moffatt and John Hooey, of Turnberry, are go ng to Mani- toba. They have rented, th ir farms in Turnberry. —Messrs. D. Stewart and have been appointed agen Ayr Agricultural Works fo and vicinity. —Building operations promise to be brisk. Larg of material is deposited in v of the village. — Thirteen loaves of light confiscated. from the Wingh last week, and distributed poor of the town. —A number of the Ba men have suffered heavy los count of the ice breaking up ing away their nets. —No fewer than six rai sentatives attended Hagyar ilullett last week, to look a wishing to go to Manitoba. —Mr. Wm. Stevens, of t cession of Grey, has sold his sisting of 100 acres,, to Mr. . of the same township, for $3 — kr. John Ross has p farm of 100 acres on the- th sion of Stephen, from Dr. Philadelphia, for thd,. sum of and dollars. —A great deal of saw -log done in the vicinity of The Messrs. Leech, of Blu Mr,. McAllister, of Grey, ar great many logs. —Messrs. D. McQuarrie, rie, John McIntosh Sr., Smith, all of Grey township, prospecting in Manitoba,. T back in about six weeks. —R. Ferguson and G. Stuart, of St. Helens, cut on the farm of Mr. John Gaunt, of West Wawanosh, cords of maple wood, in 8 hears, wit a cross- cut saw, on Tuesday, the 4t inst. —Mr. C. Hamilton has so d.his entire mercantile stock in Blyth, d Wends retirin g from that branch of hasinese. He will still continue the insgra,nce and real estate agency and au tioneering business in Blyth. ' —Mr. John Nott, V. S., hs decided not to remove from Brussels as he had previously intended, and has lea -sed the large stone house on Turnberry street, formerly occupied by Mr. Mat. Richard- son, and will continue to ca ry on the practice of his profession. —The parties from Hensa 1 and Ex- eter, who held a variety shof at Zurich oneevening lately, "varied r the pro- gramme by a fight among hernselves behiud the scenes. The audience were Jas. Smith s for the Brussels n Exeter quantites rious parts •read were m bakers mong the eld fisher - es on act and carry- oad repro - '8 Bale in er persons 2nd con - farm, eon - m. Smith, 700. rchased a rd conces- Down, of six thous - ng is being amestOwn. vale, and getting a . McQiiar- nd John have gone hey will be 11 , not favored with this di the subsequent row over the -a-Mr. Daniel Wilson of play—nor roceeds. he Sauble Line, Stanley, near Bayfier, has an ox which weighs about -3, pounds. This is one of the largest an Deals ever reared in this part of the country. The same gentleman has this win er fattened, over forty head. of good cat le for the European market. --e-In spite of the dull time , prepara- tions for building are being xtensively carried on, on the 2ud and:3 d conces- sions of Hay. Messrs. D i cColl, C. I Eacrett, and Mr. Loutit, are preparing to erect brick, and Messrs. McMahon and O'Brien, frame d.welliag . Several barns are also to be built. —One day last week w le James Denman, son of Mr. Georg: Denman, of Grey, was driving a tea u for Mr. Harbottle, with whom he is employed, drawing saw logs, he accicl ntally fell from the load, having in hi hand an axe, upon which he fell, i i fficting a severe gash in his knee, whic will lay him up for some time. —Mr. James Lowrie, of East Wa- wanosh,!received a severe ki k from a horse one day last week, whe hauling saw -logs out of the bush. T e accident was nct discovered until bout four hours after the occurrence, hen Mr. Lowrie was found lying in the snow nearly dead. Under proper are he ifs on a fair way to recover. e —A concert in connection with the Church of England, came if in the Orange hall, Bayfield, on F day even- ing, 28th ult., and was well attended. Some friends from Clinton dontributed very much to the amuseme' t of the • evening by their vocal and nstrumen- tal performances. Altogeth , the con- cert was a decided success. ,—Mr. Richard White, of tie 1st con- cession of Grey, near Jamestown, lost a valuable horse a few days since. It ap- pears that the animal got lo Ise in the stable through the night as. strayed behind his mate and receive. a kick on one of the forelegs breaking the bone close above the fetlock. T . e animal was shot the next morning t ) put him out of suffering. —Between 80 and 90 sat d wn to the supper given in honor of I. essrs. Ady and Hagyard, of HuLlett, at Bell's Ho- tel, in Londesboro, on Wedu sday even- ing last week. The chair w s occupied. by Mr. J. Biggins, vice -chairs by Messrs. H. Snell and J. Mason. , Aftr the cloth was removed toasts were giv n and re- sponded to, intermingled wi h singing; the company not breaking up till about 3 in the morning. —Blyth has four licensed etele, and among the landlords there are three of them who can make the be m of the scales go up jumping at s' hundred pounds. A friend remarked 1 the other day that he believed those tiree land- lords could out -jump, ont-ru or throw down any other three landlo cls of their weight, carrying on business in a village of the same size as Blyth, in he county, and be good natured over it. —Last week a number of fat cattle were brought into Clinton most of which were shipped to T ronto by Messrs. McLean. Brothers, of 1 Goderich. Some were retained in towul for ship- ment to the old country a soon as navigation opens at Montreal and Que- bec, among which was a Durham bull weighing 2,500 pounds, and a yoke of oxen of 3,700 pounds, brought intby Mr. John Govier, and sold to Messrs. Spoon- er, Mooney & Co. —The barn of John J. Finkins, far- mer, Goderich township, was struck by lightning on Sunday evening and burn- ed to the ground. The balk of his last crop; farming implements, three sheep and a threshing machine were also de- stroyed. No insurance. —Mr. George Currell, of Ashfield, has purchased the three year old general purpose stallion King Tom from Mr. John McLennan, of the same township, for $650. Mr. W. L. Ferguson, of Car- low, has purchased. a fine four year old heavy draft stallion called. Lord Lorne, which he will travel in Colborne this season. —Irt a place not a thousand miles from Clinton a marriage occurred a short time since. Some young men thought they would charivari the newly - wedded couple. They had. just begun their imitation of Bedlam, when the ledy of the house unceremoniously ap- peared on the scene with a revolver in one hand, and a lighted. candle in the other. The youths thought discretion the better part of valor, and "made themselves scarce" in a little less than 110time. —Vle the tea meeting at Elimville on the evening of the 1st inst., was in progress, a numberof free fights occur- red, when men—no, not men--descend- ed-to the basest immoralities, giving utterance to the foulest of language. Such conduct should be put a stop to, and the culprits punished to the utmost rigor of the law. Several parties from neighboring villages drove out with the intention of going to the tea meeting, but turned back in utter dis- gust. —A son of M. Richard Rupp, lot 28, eighth concession of Grey, met with paint pi accident one day last week, while cutting logs in the bush. It seems et some previous time a tree had fallen, bending over a sapling beneath it. On the day mentioned the boy was chopping on the aforesaid tree, and as he cut it in two the sapling sprung up, striking him a severe blow in the face which sent him to the ground. Other parties workina'''near filially succeeded in getting iiimhoine,and Dr. McKelvey was called, when it was discovered that he was quite severely cut about the face. He was doing well at last ac- counts. —On the 17th ult., a sad gloom was cast over the village of Cranbrook, by the sudden news of the death of Mrs. Wm: Dames, the landlady of the Albion Hotel. Her removal was sudden and unexpected, although deceased had been ailing for the past four months. The funeral, which was largely attended, was on the following -Wednesday. The stores were closed and all business sus- pended. The remains were interred in the Cranbrook cemetery. The late Mrs. Dames was a native of Prussia, emigrat- ed to this country with her husband, Mr. Wm. Dames, in 1853, and was a re- sident of Cranbrook during the past 18 years. Her genial and smiling counten- ance will be greatly missed. —Itt the report of the state of the militia for 1878, just issued, we notice that Lieut. -Col. Taylor, who inspected the 33rd battalion when in camp at Goderich last autumn, speaks well of our Huron, lads. He says: "This battalion, under commaiid of Lieut. - Col. A. M. Ross, encamped at Goderich, on the 23rd of September, for their an- nual drill. Considering that several companies had not drilled for two years previous, and that they have a large number of recruits, the inspection was satisfactory. The County of Huron has always had a good battalion, composed of a very fine body of men, active and capable of undergoing more hardship than the majority of the force." —The anniversary services in connec- tion with the Bible Christian church at Elimville, took place an Sunday and Monday, 1st and 2nd ina., and was a decided. success. The collections on Sunday were very good. The tea on Monday evening was all that could be wished, and reflected great credit on the ladies of the church. Mr. T. Werry occupied the chair, and several gentle- men addressed. the audience, after which a subscription paper was passed round for the purpose of raising suffi- cient funds to wipe out the church debt, and we understand it received. a large number of signers. The choir rendered the entertainment very pleasant by their numerous selections. Mr. W. E. Collins presided. at the organ. On Tuesday evening a social was held, to "destroy" the remaining eatables. The proceeds on both occasions were consid- erable. —A very sad accid.ent happened. to a young man, son of Mt. Henry, of Logan township, who has a contract for taking the pine off one of the lots itt Grey township owned by Mr. Wright, Guelph. The young man had just left the skid - way when the load shied to one side, striking a tree which knocked. the butt end of the binder from the chain, and doubled it up. It flew back, and. struck him on the side of the head, knocking him off his load. The horses went on until stopped by one of the men -who went to look for the driver, whom he found. scrambling towards the load on his hands and knees, in an insensible condition. He was conveyed to the boarding house, and 'soon after was taken home. It is said that the load was about the largest which had. been taken out of the swamp this season, and that owing to its width extra cau- tion was needed, but apparently was not given. —A' resident of Fordwich, Mr. J. Matthews, lost his pigs a few weeks ago, and "couldn't tell where to find them." He wason the point of resolving to advertise for them, when he happen- ed to pass near the Methodist chapel, and hearing a peculiar noise inside, curiosity prompted him to push open the door, and, lo, and behold! his pigs, grunting in perfect content. It hap- pened that a social had been held in the church a short time previous, and the door had been inadvertently left open, and the pigs followed their natural in- stinct to get into mischief, walked in, the door closing after them, making th.-em prisoners. Resolving, however, to made the best of it, they proceeded to enjoy themselves, some overhauling the carpet inside the railing, others gather- ed up the fragments, and one who had an ear for ra-u.sic tried to master the organ, while one who had a taste for the sublime, devoured a whole copy of Wesley's Hymns. Matthews' pigs MARCH 14, 18'79. 101 were of course coaxed to leave, whether they are any more christion- by being to church is a question yet ta be solved. Coming events will add new light on the subject. —Grand Opening -of New Goods the Oak Hall Clothing Establishment The most select and varied stock al Woolens it has ever been our privilege to offer—Prices ranging from $12 to 12;„ New Worsted Coatings and New Prete Pantaloon Goods. Arrived to -day, ear new stock of Burlock Shirts. These goods are made of the best Amerielie Cottons (noted for their purity) and the best Irish Linen. In style, fit and. fenteh theyeannot be beat. Just to hand, ttea cases of American Soft Felt Hats, in - the Leading Styles. We make a special. ty in wide rim American Hats, at vaet. ouse prices. HAT LY & A.NDERBON, 54, forth. 777 MA.R/01-1. 771 IMMENSE OFFERINQ 1\T -VCT GOODS A. C. McDOUGALL & COIL'S OTJR PRICES, AS USUAL, WILL FOUND THE LOWEST. 1R.0.A.33 r111 -1 -IS: Purchasing in large quantities, awl from first hands, enables 118 to get t4e inside track, and OUT patrons the benefit Opened and now offering of AMERICAN PRODUCTIONS Consisting of Grey Cotains and Bleak. ed Cottons in all the most desirable makes. TICKINGS, DUCKS, SHIRTIN4, PRINTS, PILLOW COTTONS AND SHEETING& !! IN THE DRESS AND SO( Department, last week, we opened. fear cases of Novelties in Dress Goods, un- .precedentea in value,. Nice New Goods from 121-c. to 30c. ' Black and Colored Silks cheaper than ever, Complete Assortment of Shades. CARPET DEPARTMENT. 1 TAPESTRY CARPETS A Large Variety, Best Makes, at Lower Prices, Also Crumb Cloths, Rugs, Mats, Oil Cloths. Ac. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. The question is repeatedly aska, "Why our Clothing, quality consideretil is so Cheap ?" We answer that we We Purchase Our Clothirq DIRECT from the Engliih Manufacto. ers, saving the wholesale /comfit, &OIL giving our customers the benefit. OPENED THIS WEEK t - A Complete Assortment of sizes # Boys' Clothing, to suit all ages fromi:4- years to 15 years, at prices from. $3 50s suit to $6 75 a suit. Men's Suite _ equally low prices. Another Lot of those Extraordinary' Cheap. BROWN HOLLANDS'$ Warranted Pare Linen, at from 10 '40 20 cents per yard—regular price 15 and 25 cents. Every Housekeeper shofld have a whole piece. NEW GOODS In Every Department at the Lowed' Possible Prices will be found at A. McDOUGA.LL & Co.'s, Seaforth. Call arra See for Yourselves, A. G. MCDOUGALL & 004 Direot Importers and Dealers 1-11 Dry Goods Only. 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