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The Huron Expositor, 1879-10-17, Page 8THE HURON EXPOSITOR. tem On it • mee him a moral favorite with all Fitt Xlia !Alt w o knew him. He leaves a, widow and. three children. His remains were taken to Toronto for interment on Fri- DISTRIGT - MATTERS. "Ye MEETING OF Ounereis.—A meeting for Inteacrioxi IN TELEGRAPH RATES. the reorga,nization of the Seaforth Curl - The Dominion Telegraph Company have reduced. ing Club. Was held at the Commercial the rates on inessagei of tea words to 9.0 e/mts/ Hotel, on Monday evening last. There between all their otices in Ontario and Quebec, also in offices between: Ontario and Quebec, aud Buffalo. Dare/it, Oswego and Ogdensburg. C. W. rinse, agent, tis BRAN AND SHORTS at the Big Mills, t scan:et:1e One ton of Bran for $S; two tons for I *15. Shorts, per ton, 9, fola short time. Farm - was a large attendance, and much en- thusiasm raanifeeted. Negotiations are now on foot withethe object of effecting an anialgamation between the two clubs. These negotiations not being completed, it was deemed prudent to er!ean get their neighbors to take a ton of bran I adjourn the Meeting until Friday even - and soave two tons tor $15. A.. w.. omarre ne, tit ing next, at half -past 7 o'cloek. Should order fOr $12. These are very ehosp and should. be, I there, is now every peoepect, it would be SEE OAK IIALLOVer0081S, made to the proposed union be effected, of which E. seen to be tune &pp:Mated. HILLY Alilgin• greatly to the advantage of both clubs, so -s. 619 ati:2 Would make in this town a• very Etna -rime OF SCHOOL TRESTEE.—All strong etetb, which would soon be able ,,election, for school trustee, will take place in, th.e South Ward, on‘trednes- day next This has beea rendered to put forth a couple or . more rinks which would test the plaYlng qualiti.ea of the best clubs in the conartvt. „ necessary by the resiguation of Mr. • . . e- .• .: eNtcholas Young, who h,t -----eoto LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. T:hdraas Adams, . . . wheat 241 inches in length.—It is the ' Petinesenet-Mr. James lt, Aitchison,. intention ot the Seaforth Fire Brigade who has been an employee �f the Ex- to hold a .series of dancing assemblies nosirou office for the east seven years, • . this season. A full meeting of the Bii- , left here on Monday morning test to ' gade is called for this (Friday) evening. push his fottuue in Chleago. .Mr: —Mr. Themes Greenway was in town Aitchison is a,stea.dy, industtious Young - on Wednesday last.. He is busily en-, . man, aud is possessed of no little ability gaged getting up another party for We wish him every success in the me- Manitoba. He expects that this will tropolis of the West. - . • be the largest party he has yet taken • out.—Mr. John C. Steele has returned MORE CORRECTIONS:—At the Brussels from a short tour in 'Manitoba. He Show Afr. A:- Caidwell, of rarnberry, was well pleased with the country- and was awarded the first prize for a two- reports settlers there as prosperous and .year old road and carriiee gelding. .happy.—Mr. Creswell, Secretary of the At the Seaforth Show, Mrs. r'T. Mc- South Huron Agricultural Society, will • Michael received the first prize for a . be _at Carmichael's Hotel, Seaforth, heavy. draught brood mare. These : each Saturday, until further • notice, prizes were erroneously- attributed to from 11 o'clock, a. m. until 5 o'clock ether parties. p. m., for the purpose of paying- prize ------• moneys.—The Seaforth LiterossetClub NORTH HaRen TEICHMIS' Assome- has been disbanded for this season. TtOf'..—The semi -aim -aid nieetiug of this The club.has made a ,good record., hay - association will be held in the Publie ina won every match played this year. School, Seaforth„ on Friday and Setae- . 0 dry, Oct. 24th and 2.5the On the even- NEW INVENTIGSZ. — We have. been Mg of Friday Mr. j. A. McLellan., LL. shown the model of a new drain plow, D., will deliver a lecture on' Caua.da's the invention of Mr. Wiee Hunter,of elements of national power." The. Wawanosh. It is designed to be work - programme for the two days embraces ed 'either with horses ar by steam power. a variety of subjects calculeted tab° - of Mr. Hunter thinks it - can be made interest to the profession. - - • , available ,for a variety of purposes. Blyth. •Sea.forth, has shown us a bunch of fall - • Not only will it be suitable for opening PRIZE LISTS:—We suppose our read.- drains on cleared farms, but it will be ers will regret to learn that with this a great advantage for railway purposes, week the slow season closes, and that especially in prairie countries like the there will be no more prize lists to read North-west, and besides,. by a slight -until next year. We give a pretty good chancre in the mechanism, the inventor dose this week, however, which, if prp- expects it can be turned. into a puller perty made use of, will probably last and gatherer of turnips and other root until the next season comes round. We crops. The machine has been patent - this week publish the Blyth, Belgrave, ed in Canada and a.pplicatiou is about Gonne sant Dublin lists, to each anon to be made for a patent in the United all of which we hie-ite e careful per- States. • Mr. Hunter informs us that he has entered into arrangements with Cerium, AT LAST.—Old Billy White- the Messrs. Munroe, of this town, for the construction of a machine in ac - ford, who has been evading the ofdoers cordance:with his model and designs, of the law for some time, was captured and that it will be finished in tune to on Friday evening last, at a farm house be tested this fall. If this invention in the township of Tuckersmith, by Chief of Police Dunlop. Dilly is sus_ should turn out equal to Mr. Hunter's pected of having set fire to the barn on expectations, it will be a very useful and. the McLeod farm near Brucefield, and valuable implement. a reward of $20 dollars for his arrest • Sim o TING Kenn. —The annual shooting has been offered for some time, but , until Friday a sight of him could not recently put up an. addition to his house. It is about one of the most commodious dwelling *houses to be found. Hard and soft water under cover. • match under the auspices of the 33d or 1,,Turon Battalion, was held on the be had. He was brought before the r magistrates on Saturday, and was com- ange in Seaforth, on Friday last. The mitted to stand his trial at the next weather was very favorable, the day be - Court of competent juriedictioning calm., but the light was defective, . - making it somewhat difficult to make good. shooting. The attendance• of Roar Cuors.—The judges for root g crops, under the auspices of the South marksmen was not large. The follow - Huron Agricultural Society, having ing is a list of the successful competi- completed their labors have given the tors : . . following awards, viz.: Turnips -1st, First Match.—Range, 200 and 500 Samuel Cernochan, 2d, James Dickson, yards, five shots at each—lst prize $8; 1 3d, Robt. Carnochan, Tuckersmith. N. Robson, score 2d $7, 3. G. - i Mangolds—lst, Samuel Carnoehan, 2d, son, 42; 3d $6, C.- Wilson, 40,; 4th $5, James Dickson, 3d, Robt. Carnocha,n, M. Monroe, 3); 5th $4, P. Hawthorne, Tuckersmith. Carrots — lst, James 38 ; 6th 63, Alex. Wilson, 38; 7th $2, Diekson, 2d, Robt. Oarttochan, 3d, Sam- W. Young, 37; 8th, $1, Captain Shep- herd, 36 , ' Second Aratch.—Open to mernberstof the Association—Range, 500 and 600 yards, seven shots at eaeh—lst prize $15, James Young, score 52; 2d $12, W. •S. -Robertson, 52.; 3d $10, Alex. DOINGS IN Coin:are—At a raeetitia of Wilson 52 ; 4th P. Captain. Shepherd, uel Carnochan. The judges report the cultivation good. The following gentle- men acted its judges t Geo. Walker and - Wm. Murray,' Tuckersmith.„ and Geo. Anderson, Stanley. • ° 51; 5t1; $7, W. Young, 49; 6th 16, W. Murphy, 46; 7th $5, M. Monroe, 46; 8th $4, T. Best, 44; 9th $3, D. Stewart, 43; 10th $2, A. Campbell, 41; llth $1, C. Wilson, 40.. For the highest aggregate score in both matches, 1st prize16 aud the On - Council. The fire and water commit- tario Rifle Association's badge, A. Wil - the Town Council, held on Monday evening, Councillors Gray, Kyle and. Strong were appointed a dommittee to confer with the property holders at the proposed terminus of the proposed main pipe of waterworks, and buy sufficient land, and report at next meeting of • Stanley. LARGE MANCOLDS.—WM. McQueen, of the 2nd concession of Stanley, has man - golds growing on his farm of the Lang Red variety, which measure from 20 to 22 inches in circumference. They were planted. about the middle of May. •-•-••••• s Green. MR. EDITOR: Business is brisk in Hill's Green. Mr. Henry K. Pfaff, boot and shoemaker, is so busy that he has had to hire a man. J. Lovegrove, black- smith, has employed another appren- tice. Next comes the cider mill, which ' is doing a big business, too. There are often teams there befdre daylight in the morning, and they sometimes have 100 gallons of cider made before the citizens are gut of bed. Walton. DEBATE.— The Walton Debating Society met in Smith's Hall, on the evening of Oct. 7th, Mr. Wm. Smiley in the chair. The debate Was on " Which is better for an intending settler; the prairie, or the bush?" The speakers on the Prairie side were, Messrs. L. Me- -Millen'R. Henderson and C. Dickson; 'on the Bush side, Messrs. J. Fulton, J. McMillan and G. Sage. -Those on the Prairie side were victorious. Adjourn- ed- to meet on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21st, for Readings, Recitations, &c., at 7 o'clock. Ethel. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the correct standing of the pupils in Ethel public school No. 11,.Grey, Thos. Leishman, teacher, for the month end- ing September 30. The standing is based on prefipiency and good conduct: Fourth mass—Thomas Ratcliffe. Sem' km third class—lst Geo. Dobson, 2d Eph- raim Cober, 2d Jas. Baer. , Junior third class—lst Anna G. Crich, 2d Mary A. Slemmon, 3d Mary E. * Gill. Senior second class—lst Wakefield Love, 2d Rebecca Spence, 3d Eliza A. Tindall. Junior second class-nlst Geo. Gill, 2d Wm. Sanders, 3d Thos. Dobson. Senior first class—lst Wm. °rich, 2d Adelaide Milne, 3d Charles Willis. Junior first class—lst Mary Stunns, 2d Aaron Co- ber, 3d Colonel Sanders. t nth tl "A • I t ncted. to sore score, 90 ; 2d $3, Captain Shep- ee, te ayor, we're 118 I fl have plans and specifications for water- herd, score, 87; 3d. $2, James Young, works prepared at once. Messrs. Mar- shall & Welsh, contrantors for the drain at Ament's cooper works, were allowed $5 for extra. work. After passing a few accounts, the Council adjourned till next Monday eveuing. • - A Cueno•sire.—Mr. _Grummett, well - digger, showed as on Taestlay aecurios- ity in the shape of a lizard, which he ftshen up from a spring in the •bottom of „It well. The Messrs. Grunamett had just completed the digging of a well on the farm of Mr. Thomas Fear, near Loadesboro. They had dug 37 feet through send clay when they reached a - sand bed, auchstrack a very stroug flow- ing spring of exceedingly cold water. On takiug up the last bucketful of we -- ter end mad, they discerned, in the bot- tom of the bucket a seotted lizard about au iach in length, which laadebeeu dip- ped out of the weter. - How it got into the water at that deptham,der tbe earth. is e Mystery- for the curious to enquire t into. When taken out the little reptile wanquite lively, and Was very savage?, When a -etre -et was put to - its mouth it . bit at it savagely. It only lived a short time, however, after being exposed to • the air. TII4 LATE WIIARTuN HoLGSON.—Many of our readers will learn with deep re- gret of the death of Mr. Wharton Hedg- sou, which took place at his residence, in Exeter, on Thursday eveuiug of last • week. Mr. Hodgson has been in declin- ingehealth for several months, and for the past six weeks has been confined to hee bed, so that the sad eveut was not uneapected. Coneumption was the cause of his death. Mr. Hodgson Ints been a resident of this Couuty for about eight. years, and took a most active in- terest in many public enterprises of service to the community. He repre- sented Ender as its Reeve for two years, and much of the progress attend- ing that town during the past few years has beeu due in no small degree to his enterprise and energy. He was also among the. pioneer thoroaghbred stock importers of this County, and did much to encourage the improvemeat of farm stock generally and especially of horses. His genial, whele-souled disposition score, 86. , Morris. THRESHING.—Messrs. Geo. Rands & Brothers are doing a big stroke of threshing. They are almost taking the township of Morris by storm with their new end. shake climax. ACCIDENT. -011 Monday last as NE. W. H. Cloaky was assisting Messrs. Cloaky & Papst in threshing, he got, his foot caught in the horse power-- and had one of his toes alnaost taken off. WEAVINU.—Parties .wishing to get weaving done on short notice would do well to call and see Mr. James Ander- son at his residence in Morris, condos- eion 6, lot 25. James stands among the faithful. PERSON'AL.-3. C. McCasey, of Sun- shine, intends shortly to go to Owen :Sound for the purpose of finishing his education. Mr. McCasey. is deserving of the utmost credit for persevering to obtain that which is so easily carried, and. which surpasses all other things in the letiown world. We join in wishing Mr. McCasey success. Rouen USAGE.—On Wednesday last • Mr. Jam es Thompson, of the 4th con- cession of Morris, went to Belgrave fain and was having a ,good time, with some of his friends. As soon as one of Belgrave's noted pugilists saw that Mr. Thompson was not quite him- self, and while he was standing upon Mr. Thos. Brandon's steps, ran up and seizing him pulled him down and cut his face badly. Belgra,ve does net deserve much credit in allowing such work to go on. IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr. A. T. Cole, of Morris, has lately erected a splendid dwelling house. Mr. John Stacklioriee did the work. John deserves credit for his workm auship.-Mr. D. Eighen, of Morris, has lately erected a spleedid dwelling house 18x26. D. J. MeCney, contractor, did the work, and we must say that Mr. NI cCa,sey ieserves the utmost credit for the excellent manner in which he completed his oontract.— John Johnstoa, of the township of Morris, Lot 24, Can. 7, intens shortly to move into his new house. We joie in , wishing himself and family prosperity. • —Wm. AlcCutcheon, of Morris, has Winthrop. SPELLING MATCH.—A spelling match was held at Winthrop last Friday even- ing. Mr. Robt. Burns and Miss Maggie* Sales were elected as captains, and about 60 took the floor to spell. Mr. D. H. Drost, teacher, gave out the words and. Mr. W. Atcheson was elected. as critic. The side chosen by Mr. Burns came off victorious, although great credit must be given to Miss Sale, .as she kept the floor until all her follower's had de - sorted her. When the spelling was over, Mr. Drost gave a reading eatitled "The Country Pedagogue." kr. J. Broom was then called. upon for a song, which he delivered in his usual elegant style. Mies Jessie Calder, Mr. John Dodds aud Mr. Joseph Dodds also con- tributed to the harmony Of the evening. After some music from the ladies and schoolchildren, the meeting separated, to meet again on Friday evening, 25th inst. • salary of $370 and $10 for taking charge of school—Carried. Moved. by Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Brett, that the application of Wm. Rodgers, of Tuckersmith, be accepted at a salary of $365 and $10 for taking charge of school —Carried. The teachers are now all engaged for 1880. There are eight sec- ond class and three third class. Aver- age salary, 1400 per annum. Movedby Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr. Peacock, that the petition of Robert Bell, Sr., and 15 others, praying for •a school house to be built at Kippen on, account of extreme distance from existing schools. In so far as distance from school is concerned, the parties are little or no worse off than a good meny others that can be pointed out in the extreme outskirts of the different school sections of the township, therefore this Board feels itself in duty bound, in the interests of the township as a whole, to most respectfully decline granting the • request of said petitioners—Carried. The Board adjourned to meet again on the last Saturday in November, at Eg- mondville, in the school house, at 2 o'clock p. m.—Geentoe SPROAT, Secre- tary. • Brussels. ATTACHMENT.—On Wednesday last a writ of attachment was issued against Mr. Geo. Ament, baker and grocer. FOR ALGOMA.—MT. Wm. Harris, our worthy J. P., left with his family, on Wednesday last, for Algoma, where he has taken up land. MILLING.—Mr. Vansione & Sons are runuing their flouring mill night and day, and have a gran buyer on the market all the time. THE MARKET.—A large quautity of grain was: brought into market during the past Week, and the following prices werepaid : Fall wheat $1.10 to 11.18, spring wheat $1 to $1.12, peas 55 to 60c., oats 25 to 26c., barley 40 to 500., butter 10 to 150., hay 17 to $8. A Goo]) Move.--e-At a meeting of the School Board held last Friday, a resolu- tion was passed instructing the Secre- tary to notify each department in the Public School that the Board would. not allow presents to be made to any teacher in the school from public sub- scription from 'citizens of the town. Tuckersmith. A.CCIDENT.-011 Monday last ME. Jas. Houston met with a painful accident. lie was chopping with a hand axe, when he struck his wrist, making a deep wound, which bled profusely. Medical aid was procured, and th.e injured limb was properly cared for, and is now do- lma well. 'Sloe Soraa—We were misinformed in respect to the pale of his steam thresh- ing machine by Mr:Arthur. Wanless. Wanless now informs us that he has not disposed of his machine, and furthermore, that he has not now nor ever had any intention of selling it. We regret having fallen into this error, but the fault was not ours. FOR MANITOBA..—MT. Wm. Latta, ot the Fourteenth Concession, has just ret turned from a prospecting t,our in Mani- toba. Mr. Latta was so well pleased with the country that he intends to sell out and remove there this fall, with a view to settling in the neighborhood of the Portage. A son of Mr. Latta's settled about 60 miles west of Portage la Prairie and is doing well. Mr. Latta's farm, together with his stock and implements, will be sold at auction on Thursday, 23d inst. FINE LEICESTER R.131.—Mr. Michael Heffernan, of Tuckersmith, at the re- cent Southern Fair in Brantford, bought - the first -prize Leicester ram frctu Mr. D. McEwen, of Mount Pleasant. 1Icr. McEweu is a well-known breeder of fine stock, and had a large number of prize animals on exhibition, Mr. Heff- ernan's enterprise in securing so Mae Hay. COUNCIL MEETING.—The COMICil met 011 Saturday, Oct. 4th, members all present. Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Marrity, that W. J. Donaldson be re- lieved from Statute Labor for 1879, the same having been preformed in 1878. Moved and carried that E. Bossenberry be paid the sum of $10 for opening a draM leading from Zurich, as soon as the work is satisfactorily' corapleted. Moved by Mr. Heyrock, seconded by Mr. Kalbfliesch, that the sum of $20 be be granted toviards repairing sideline between lots 2,5 and 26, Lake Road. The collector having furnished snfficie-nt security, it was movel and carried that his bonds and securities be accepted. Councillor Morrity was empowered. to let contract for a ditch opposite Lot 20, Con. 11. Moved. by Mr. McColl, Second- ed by Mr. Morrity, that the- sum of $8 be refunded James Howard for Statute Labor performed in 1874 and 1875, and charge to Canada Company, carried. A number of accounts were passed and orders granted for the payment of the Same. eloved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Heyrock, that the Council do now adjourn to meet on Saturday the 29th of November, when parties having accounts against the Council are re- quested to present them—Carried. • • SoceueneA social in cmmection with the English Church was held at the residence of Mr. Charles Hamilton, on Monday evening, and proved. a success, spme twenty-two dollars having been realized. NEW Beitenten-Mr. Wm. Drummond has rented the premises adjoining his store, and the same is to be filled up without delay as a bakery. Mr. Drum- mond is an energetic. citizen and. de- serves to meet with success. REIWOVED.—Mr. Thos. Bawden has removed to M. Thos. Conab's residence, and became detached from the horses. The harness and. whiffietrees were broken, the children well shaken up, and their parents nearly scared Out of their wits, were the total results,—a most providential escape. These cattle, however, do not seem to be favorites with our breeders. Al- though excellent milkers, they are of small size and. are short for beef. The _ only one sold as a neat little cow, "Helen," which was purchased by Mr. - A OCTOBER 17, 1879. 7 SEAFORTH. 777 SoLD OUT.—Mr. Joho Campbell has MeTaggart for $60. . t 1 IA LL & CO sold his harness business to Mr, S. There was not much demand for a Stevens, of Chuton. Mr. S. eomes well sheep. Several very superior Cotswolds recommended, aud we hope he maY and Leicesters from the well known prove himself as worthy a citizet as 'flocks of Messrs. Snell and Cumming Mr. Campbell, whom, by his courteous were offered, but only a few sales were manner, fair dealing and. attention to made. Mr. Nicholas Cumming, of business -secured the very highest re- Hullett, purchased a pair of Leicester spect—in short, in losing Mr. Camp- ewe lambs for $22 ; Mr. John Cum- bell, ming, Hullett, purchased - a- Cotswold bell, Blyth loses one of its most worthy [The above was intended for last week's paper, hut was crowded oat.) ACCIDENT. --AS Mr. Hogarth, of Hib- bert, was engaged in putting a barrel pf salt into his wagon, he stepped on the edge of a plank, which tipped. over, causing him to stumble and fracture the fibula near the ankle. Dr. Mc- Diarmid was called and set the limb, and under skilful treatment he is now doing as well as can be expected. NEW, SCEIOOL HO'USE.—The trustees of No. 10, Hay, have decided to erect a new school in the village of Henna, for the accommodation of pupils, and have awarded the contratt to Mr. Chas. Aikins and. John Patrick, both. of this place. From their well known abilities as workmen, the public may expect a good job. The school will be of frame, brick foundetion, and will accommo- date about sixty scholars. BIG POTATOES.—Mr. Wm. Buchanan, of Hay, brought into town ten potatoes of the Early Rose variety, which made exactly a peck. One of the num- ber weighed two pounds. These were not extra specimens, but picked at ran- dom while digging. Bushels might be got as large or larger. Mr. Buchanan evidently °knows how to grow such "spuds" as would make the heart of an ordinary Hibernian quake for jey. LEG BROICEN.—On Saturday last as Mr. James Huggard, of the 10th can - cession of Hibbert, was walking along the sidewalk in Hensell, he tripped on a loose plank, falling heavily to the ground, and fracturing his leg. He had the fracture set in Hensall, and was taken home the same evening. He will be laid up for some time. MY. Huggard will have a good. action for damages against the corporation of Hay. NEW CIIIIIICH.—The Rodgerville con- gregation have decided to build a new Presbyterian Church here at au early date, and for that ,purpose were so- liciting subscriptions in our village for the same. They succeeded in getting some five hundred. dollars subscribed', which they consider as very liberal contributions from the villagers, and Should the country do proportionably well, they will have no trouble what- ever in raising the necessary amount. • The Live Stock Sale. The live stock sale, under the aus- pices of the Huron Live Stock Associa- which the latter lately vacated, and tion, was held at Clinton, on. Wednes- Mr. F. McKinnon has domiciled in Mrs. Foy's house, she having fitted up a portion of her store and removed thereto. REMAINING.—Mr. M. A. McNaughton has changed. his mind. as regards re- moving from Blyth, and. now intends remaining, a circumstance indeed • pleasing to the people of the village. J. McNaughton's health is improving. day last. The sale was, on the whole, fairly successful. The weather, al- though warm, was most favorable. The attendance of spectators was large, but buyers were somewhat bankward, and. seemed loth to come up to the prices sought by owners of stock. There was a very fine selection of stock offered, and some really fine animals changed. FRIGHTENED.—Messrs. McKinnon at hands. With one or two exceptions, McMillan were somewhat frightened on Monday evening, owing to their store- house burstiug out, from the immense quantity of grain in stock. The event proved of minor importance, however, as but little grain was lost. A NIGHT IN THE LOCK-IIP.—A young man named Robert Turner was arrested on Monday, charged. with indecent as- sault by Mrs. Mary Ann Higginson, of Morris. He was confined in the lock- up for the night, but was liberated the the stock purclrased will be retained in this and the adjoining counties. There were not many foreign buyers preeent. The entire stock advertised in the cata- logue was offered. for sale, but such ani- mals as did not reach the price set upon them by their owners were bid in. Of these it is not necessary to make any mention. The following are the bona fide sales made, and are given in the order in which they were pur- chased : following day in consequence of the " Lady of Fairview," the property of prosecut7ix failing to put in'an appear- M. McTaggart, a three year old heifer, allCe. purchased by Mr. George Fulton, now Lo+' SOLD.—The farm belonging to of the United States, for 175. the estate of the late James Armour, situate on the gravel road two and one- half miles north of Blyth, was effered for sale by auction on Tuesday. Four yearling ram for 135 ; Mr. H. A. Baker, of Goderich, purchased a second. ram of the same breed and age for $15 ; Mr. William Granger, of Hullett, purchased ".0 P T 0 a ehea.rling Cotswold ram for $24 ; Mr. Donald McLauchlin, of Grey, got a two year old Cotswold ram for 135 ; Mr. Hugh Love bought a ram lamb of the COTTON GRAIN BAG ARRIVED THIS WEEK ANOTHER LOT OF THE " Moss Rose," also the property of Mr. McTaggart, a very handsome red cow, was purchased by Mr. Geo. Sproat, of Tuckersmith, for $125. TIME" „ same breed for 115 ; yearline Leices- ter ram was purchased by Robert Cul - At $3.50 per dozen. The Best and th.e loch, of Goderich, for $35, and a Lei- cester Tam lamb by Mr. Charles Mc- Cheapest Grail). Bag in Canada. Intosh, of Clinton, for O. A couple of very fine Berkshire sows were with- drawn. The sale was conducted by Mr. Francis Graham, of Goderich. As an auctioneer of thoroughbred stock, we ALSO•ARRIVED can cheerfully commend him to any who May in this capacity desire his services. He is an excellent judge of New Scarlet and White Flannels, stock, is thoroughly versed in pedigrees and. strains, and is competent to form an accurate estimate of values. It will not be necessary for any of our Cana- dian breeders, hereafter, to incur the enormous expense of procuring from the United States auctio eers to con- duct their sales, as we are sure that none of them, whatever their reputa- tion may be, can give b tter satisfac- tion than Mr. Grahatn. Whether or not the Association will New Laces frora one-half cent per yart continue these annual sal we are un - thousand and fifty dollars were bid for "Sir Roger," this was the fine two it, but the executors filed a reserve bid year old bull purchased last spring by of $4,400, and no further advance was George Sproat, Esq., from Mr. John offered. AN IMPOSING FUNERAL—The funerals of the late Mrs. Wilson Hunter and Thos. Ellis, of Wawanosh, took place on Saturday last, and were a solemnly Scarlett, Esq., of McKillop, for iraposing sight, the two being held con- „ Tolono," a handsome bull calf, five jointly, one procession forming imme- months old, sired by "Magnet," and diately in the rear of the other. It was bred. by George Sproat, Esq., purchased the largest ever seen in that section of the country. SHIPPED. — Messrs, McKinnon & Mc- Millan are shipping six cars of wheat and one of barley this week. They complain very much about being unable to obtain the number of care which him, ringing him to of, Mr. A. Knox, of Holmesville, buying they require. In fact, such is a general months' old bull, red color, sired. by sup away wit the ground and. disloca lig his shoulder. the phreton, Mr. Cox, of Goderichtown- compla,int at this station and should be " Baron Louan '3rd," and bred by Mr. obviated, if at all possible, by the rail- ship, the covered buggy, and Mr. W- MoTaggart. This was one -of the finest Shipley. He is a splendid animal, weighs 1,820 pounds, and is well pro- portioned. He is good. value for the money. He was purchased by Sarauel by Mr. John Cumming, of Hullett, for $45. sprained. He was -the "Mayflower," a nice red and white in the crowd and the o cow, the property of Mr. John Kitchen, they say.—Mr. Stoke of Stanley, was purehased by Mr; John while painting on a la Shepherd, of Londesboro, for 175. . two ago, on a job he w "Sir Richard," a beautiful nine had the misfortune to h . . . New All Wool Shirtings Plain Greys. and Checks. New Linen Tablings, at 30c., 40c., saa, 50c. a yard. New All Wool Table Covers. New Frinings, from 2e. a yard to BOn U p to $i. able to say. That will li eiy be deter- mined at the next meetin of Directors. New Velveteens from 30c. to 11. We hope, however, that they will. The result of that just closed, although per- New Fringes and Buttons, all prices. haps not satisfactdry to some, is more encouragiug than other ise to the As- sociation, and. by perseve mice we have , little doubt but in -the c urse of time the Huron annual sale ev. 1 become an M institution that will dra, both buyers and. sellers from far and ear. 17V:roxeteJ. The Villinery Departraent tts filled with the the Choicest and L.VSD PUTICHASED.—Sir. TT; Whelan of the Wroxeter foundry, has purchased the cottage on Queen St eet owned by John Sanderson. A CHANGE.—Business ing a trifle shorter in. th the prices have gone up a, report a pretty fair yield Genie COMING IN:—Mr. Of the Wroxeter mills is quantities of wheat sinc the price here, and the ux day and night. Mr. A. also getting in a large qu as he is paying higher pr one round. The Wroxet rising rapidly in the estmation of the public. Friend Sandy li -es his „ par - radii gude," and therefo e makes a good Feathers, Flowers, and Ribbons. artAicloeB. APTE-R OF ACCIDE -TS.--Air. An- thony Wynne, of Carrie paid a visit to our town on busines on Saturday last. After imbibing fr ely , of tangle - leg he started for home. The whiskey however had rendered ire. somewhat mixed, and having mad a wrong turn on the road, be found maself on the approach to Day's bridg In attempt- ing to rectify his error, either drove or backed. his horse dow the embank- ment, which is there p etty high and unprotected by a railing When found by Mr. Thos. Malloy th re was present- ed a rather curious m xture of man, -buggy, horse, and me odist hymns. Strange to say he e coped_ himself with a few trifling bruises and sonack slight breakage to harness and buggy.—Mr. Sb:Alan Hooper, of Turnberry, while assisting at a threshing on Mr. W . Thompson's en are becona- visage since d the farm ers f grain. In Trimtned and Untrimmed Robert Clark • NEWEST NOVELTIES. etting in large the raise 111 HATS AND BONNETS. - 111 is running L. Gibson is ntity of oats, VELVETS AND SILKS I/4 ALL ces than any THE NEW SHADES. r oat meal is OD farm on the 6th concess on of Howick, got caught by the tum • ling rod of the machine near which h was working. By the exertions of Mr. Thonapson and Mr. John Ball. who scot a firm hold of him, he was kept fro going around the shaft, but be ,lost hi inexpressibles which were jerked ether uncere- moniously off his le, , leaving him ready to go to bed. He was pretty severly bruised about t e legs, from the effects of which he is till confined to his bed.—Mr. Thoma Hogg, on his return from camp at alkerton where he had. been putting n his. quota of annual drill with the B lutore Company of the Bruce Battalion gotthrownout of the waggon and •ad his wrist only sober man ly man hurt, so Mutual for $500. , , of this place, —The buggies and wagon manatee - der a, week or tura by Messrs. Cantelon Brothers, of as working at, Clinton, which have taken prizes at the ave the ladder different shows, have all been disposed ON 'MONDAY NEXT' We will Offer a Lot of Readymade Clothing CHEAPER THAN EVER, AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL CLASSES OF BUYERS. SPLENDID ALL WOOL TWEEDS At FIFTY CENTS A YARD at A. G MCDOUGALL & CO:Ss Importers of ,Dry Goods. .1 been stealing the pears, and had fired. the barn, as a bag with some pears is had been found about the spot where the man was seen. We understandthe property was insured in the Howiek animals sold, and was purchased by waaon. Cudmore, of the London Road, the way Company. PURCHASED.—Mr. LOI1SOD Shane has Mr. Alexander Mitchell, of Stanley, for purchased the new livery stable lately $130. 0 erected by Mr. Jos. Carter, together "Victor," another neat bull calf of —A. few days .a.„ao Mr. E. Corbett, of with the business, and has fitted it out Clinton, met with a serious accident the same age as the above, also bred by while engaged in his factory. Whilem, in first-class style. His horses are good Mr. McTaggart, was purchased. by Mr. in the loft he accidentally fell giro* are that he will drive a profitable busi- a, trap door, striking, on some aztiele tohfastevberroakebr Huron Notes-. On Saturday last a two year old child of Jacob Doerr, of Dashwood, up- set a saucer containing a few drops of hot coffee, which sealed the child slightly on the breast. Medical aid Donald. Murray, of Ashfield, for $8r. was called in, but the child died on "Red Rose," a very fine red. two year Monday. old heifer, got by "-Duke of Hamilton," —The farm of Mr. William Stone - the property of _Mr. McTaggart, was man, in Tuckersmith, -which was offer - purchased by Mr. George Fulton for ea for sale by public auction last week, $140, and goes. to the States. was not .disposed of. There were sev- " Toledo," a neat light roan calf, five eral anxious to purchase, but none and his rigs all new, and the prospects even more serious. auirisebsrdHine iffis catedilvynunimbersa, ness. Lome is "hale fellow well met" succeed there is no use of any one else and it is 4 wonder his injuries were not with the boys in town, and if he don't disgrace to the County. Prisoners have months old, bred by Mr. Geo. Sproat, came up to the desired figure. It was Graham—This was an action brought following : Legal Item—Hob:nes nn —By special request we publish tb.e trying. Ouu Locx-us.—This institution is a, week one escaped before the constable§ brought $40, and was purchased by Mr. bid in at $S,300. It is an exceptionally by Dr. T. Ge Holmes, of Brasselg, broken,its bars with impunity, and last were out of sight of the building, aftergainst Dr. Graham for slander. It Alex. Canapbell, cif Hullett. 'fine farm. "Doris" Doris Barugh," a very pretty red —Mr: Simon Forsyth, contractor, has was settled without goingto court Dg. Last winter a prisoner Was confined and white yearling heifer, bred by Mr. recently erected, a 'very handsome resi- Graham tendering an ample arta satift having provide him with !his supper. therein, and he amused himself by MnTangart, and got by "Duke of Ham- deuce for Mr. John Johnston, $f Mor- factory apology, acknowledging big' -ilton," was purcha.sed for $96 by Mr. ris. No better indication of the progress statements to be unfounded, and agree' kicked the stove to pieces. Now, when Thos. Russell, of the Thames Road, and. increasing veealth of the township ing to pay all costs. breaking the bars of his cell and then any party is confined therein, a con, Usborne. This was one of the choicest can be given than. the large number of —The new Methodist Church st animals sold, and Mrt Russell may handsome farm residences which have stable is detailed to staled sentry out Hohalesville was formally opened hot If an investigation does not take place "Duke of Athol," a particularly fine —A spleudid oyster supper was given, 0SfulithdeaYIJORndeovi; WC.onSie?eriiiificen,"aPnrdesiBecierr- side, as was the case last Monday night. well be congratulated on his purchase. recently 1-•een erected. help him in maintaining the reputation by Mn MoTaggart, and sired by borne, on Thursday evening last. A very large congregations. e, Dr. Williams, of Goderich,.preached to' A. tea meet - an entreat is praiseworthy, and will we think it ought to. , eight months' old roan bull calf, bred by Mr. Somers? at hip residence, Us - lee has so long sustained of keeping and A RuNAWAY.—Mr. Wm. May's horses "Baron Leuan Bra," was purchased by largenuraber of that gentleman's friends ing was held in the lecture rata raising good stock. took a chase from his store at the sta- Mr. George Moffatt of Turnberry, for partook of the rich repast and spent a of the church cn the previous- , Seinen, Boum MEETING.—A meeting a mile—on Wednesday. Mr. May's lit_ fine herd, and "Duke of Athol" will be gatherings should be more common among our country friends. Fjliavrised.r:oydainevbveyeilia,iniptge.rv.sw..A.Ddi:iraeGras.ssessaiereeilet.nitt 'Eon to Hawlinhaw's hotel—nearly half 61020. Mr. To offatt It as already a very verv pleasant evening. Such social of the Public School Board was held on tle son and daughter, and Xr. Enaitgh's a valuable addition to it. re from 1300 to $500 per annum for second. gation sibly le' Saturday last, at the Tillage of Egmond- little girl, the eldest of whom is prob- It is much to be regretted that the On Saturday, the 27th ult., the new Griffin. The congre _ad vine, at 2 o'clock p. m., All the mem- ably not over seven years of age, were in, splendid herds of Messrs Snell, Dick- frame barn, with contents, beknaeing to sponded to the requests of therevert.e bers present. Applitations were re- the wagon at the time and fortuuately , son and Biggins were left intact. Sev- Robert Greentvay, of the 16th C0Eces- gentlemeia, by subscribing betw. ler ceived from 21 teachers for the vacan- cies in Nos. 2 an& 11, salaries ranging elass certificate holders. Moved by Mr. Peacock, seconded. by Mr. Mc - Ewing that the application of Miss McGaw, of Clinton, be accepted at a• the wagon came in contact with a post TWELFTH YE- 1QMOLE NUMBE. • esca,ped unhurt, a circumstance which might not occur again in a thounead times in a like event. The horses were discovered in their career by Dr. Car- der, and he giving the alarm, they were turned into Hawkshaw's shed, where erel excellent animals, both male an el , female, from these herds were offered, burned. Late in the evening a man but although well bid up, the prices was seen crossing the fields from the did not meet the views of the barn, and soon after an alarm of fire owners of the aninaals. A number of was hoard. It appears that Mr. Green. - nice Ayrshire cattle from the herd of way had some pear a in his granary, Mr. Burnett, of London, were offered. and it is supposed, some sneak thief had wick. -and seven hundred dollars, whic the proceeds of the tea, some one 1L1kt dred and thirty dollars, the very liberal - collections of Sabbath, and the amotin.t of the subscriptions on hand, will Pit - the building committee in a very now fortable position. ...OR • • • • 1/.1 • II R.E.AL ESTATE FOR • BABE afANCE.—Twenty-five with 1101108 and barn for fitale property is well iiituated for o yeadell purposes. Title indivuta IOBERT BRBT. SAX.—For Sale a first Mill, nearly new and in good situated in the flourishing Town will be sold .Cliesp. Terms east, 000s COSSETS'S & CO.,Oodea VABM FOB SALE.—Lot 20, Ce J: containing 100 acres ; 80 aeres WI wheat ; -tWO Ana relies fi- cienvenient to schonis and obure vie premises or to 3 OHN ADAM, office. reBn AND TOWN PROPEUTY • PRICES TO SUIT T en the Ilth ct,meession, McEillop; aere, Building lots in different sown of Segforth; purchasers can tents a payment, at 8 per cent. BEATTIE, _ _ VALUABLE FAUM FOB SA '• the east half /of Lot No. 4, -Co Tiskersmith, County -of Anton, Ores, miles from the Town of sonvenient to school, The land. best quality. For further partie DI/ES PICKARD, opposite the p 1graoraville 0. 'LIAM AND TOWN PROPER rT • CBE. Jot No, 24, Con. 2,• sores; north half Lot SO, Con. 2, acres ; north halt of north ball Inicillop, 25 !acres ; residence o Ibacohnson on Orminlock Silty building lots tin SUTVIS' and F:6- $ te7a- Apply to GRAZ 'YOUNO At. fleaforth. -WARM FOR SALE.—For Sale, th L Lot No. 1, Con. 17, Grey, tont& 1&o! which are cleared, well fenced, aped eultivation. There is a goo good. orchard and plenty of water, gravel road leading, to Brussels and adjoins a, aural and school. It telt a mile of the Village of Walton premises or to Walton Post Ofllt 7411111CHLE. VABM FOR: SALE. ---For sale • Tuckerstitith, :containing 100 *cleared, the balance well timbere stone house and good frame barn, ed and Underdiained„ There is a orchard_ It is about seven and four from 3Erensill, and is Wiwi. Two ;good walls of wate given at any time. Apply at the office, Seatnth. ivrAltF, YoUlt FORTUNE.— Au- dollars in -.cash, and $500 on ipurchaser with interest at 7 per 1100 acres of good farming lima ill V- 10acres eleared, and a good haus Ins; witithi 11 miles of a realize steamboat landing, within half read, and within one mile of school house and post office. _ WILLIAMS, !Constance 13- 0, VAR1ii FOR SALE.—For gaie, Lot 38, Cpa, 5, Atetillop, _con over 40 of which ate eleared and frt. There 1E11 good frame bum, loghou The soil is heavy clay fit for raisin erops. i isgituated withiu font of Seaforth. :For further particola proprietor, limle P. , or apply p residence within one and ahsIf nta railway station.. OEORGE DIC PROPERTII FOB. SALE.—For Con Id, +'rey ; West half of With cheese factory complete; ail -south half of Lots 16 and 17 el"ef Morri4 ; Lot 22, Con. B, an B;Owaship of Howick, all good ' together with,several 50 acre farm "fortis, and honses and Iota and the village of Brussels. Priees le and title good. Apply to ;TORN I, eels. VARM FOR SAIa.—Forsale Lo '4= 8, Stanley, 100 -saes, 80 dem and hi a good state of cultivatio well timbered with maple. Frain andsheds. Five atresof good bes and two never failing webs- Is MI road within. 2 o.tjles of Varna, 6 mil - Add station, Great 'Westeni Wive, from Seaforth. and: C.inton, For f tars apply to the proprietor on the . Varna. P. O. 140= REDMOND.. A HOUSZ AND LOT FOR $ signed Will Sell a neat Imago tage in Egan:ow/v.111e, situated op) for $200, there is a good lot, cella other onvenlences ; easy terms not sold it will be rented, with pr Reniso offerfor sale the building. eupied by Mr. Jacob .51eGee, be commodious tore, dwelling 3u attached, sitpated. en Main &rot aud rent low. Apply to A. g Agent, Sea forth. VAI1M FOR SAVE.. ---For Sale, 11. R. S., containing 100 acres in it first-class state of cultivati being good hardwood bush, log he cellar under, and Wen finished S6x60, with stone stabling mid tearing orchard and 8 good wells abuTth, Ballad and post nee; is luau Seaforth and 5 from 11--e veraroe1rtooaroa d.Fotlep rifurtnir peatis V8VAltellildurFsOt P44.°SA.. 14;E7-1:00:131.7 Grq, attil part of Lot 1, Con, lawn 129 a4res,aboot*S0 of -wbi and und.er good cultivation. The - liinbered with butdwood. There house, and fihatte barns shells an sitinaleooddonbeaagri:oga angrarei attdcz °IWalton tgevea1:Vth GeatWrstrnilwa:1 Beaferth, On the 0rand. Trunk B choice of markets. For further p to the proinietor on the premises: P. o. 301LS/ McFADZEA.N. - Vaal FOlt SALE.—Fou - Township of Tuckersmith, L lug 100 acrea, about 70 of whielt a good state of cultiv/ttion ; the hardwood bhsh ; good frame Stable; excellent water on the fenced; goo4 young orchard, as ' *lace appertaining tl it farm,FTs • frOttt SetiturtLI1 2 from. NIP Ilrucefteld, nn the London - Railway. The land is Arst-elass further partioolars apply to the p premises, or if by letter to -WI LES MeMELL.A7N. _ WARM FOit SAT.E.—North hal - hIe Line Make Shore BoadjS 10 Bores cleaved and In good mill good bush ; 9 acres fail vbeat; 1 Ad; three-quarters of a mile fro and store OrA-elass land; -coin* and thur42.;• brick house, 20x30, . Anished, with gooa cellar; b auc streainiof running water e splendid orchard of beating tm raade to suit,:pgrehasers, if time toreash a good bargain will be the farm or to NS ELSON MOUS P.-0. FABM IMoRITILOP FOR S , the Noith part of Lots 8 and Kiu0, eontaining 112 acres; th mated, 'well fenced, underdrabae state of cultivation, the balgoce 'with hardwood; good dwelling, barn 50x57, with stabling under tratbuildings, also a go O4 you water.1610 nineslrom alton and 12 from Seaforth, roads to eath place; convenien selaools will be sold as a whole or will 1;e exchanged for a small Walton P. 0- or to the proprietor WILLIAM IMMES.