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The Huron Expositor, 1880-01-02, Page 88, puton txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. A Ram Gtetsen.-A beautiful $450 "Heintzman " piano, RS good as new, and a $225 organ. will be soltlby auction with the other house- hold furniture, at the residence of Mrs Weather - tad, Sr., Goderich, near the station, on Tuesday the 6th of January, 1880. Sale tmreserv d. 1 am still going to continue the sewing mach ne busi- ness. J. W. WfaxiiiittALD. 630-1 FOR THE best value in Green, Black and. Japan Teas, Fresh, Pure, Roasted Coffees, Pure Sugars, Pure Spies, Fine Table and Cooking Raisins, Fine Currants, and General Groceries, do not fail to see D. D. Ben's mices before purchas- ing elsewhere. No trouble to show goods, and you -wont be bothered to buy goods you don't want. 62E1 WILSON & YOUNG have just reeeived a very large lot of New Season Teas, which they bonght before the recent advance, and. will offer thorn for a short time at old prices. To parties buying in quantities and paying the cash, we guarantee satisfaction or will refund the money. Lo ST. -Lost On Sunday evening,'Dee 21st, between the PresbYterian Church and the r Temperance Hall, a Mink Boa. The finder wf4 be suitab13- rewarded by leaving the same at, tbe EXPOSITOR OFFICE. 630 ' LOST. -Lost on. Saturday Jaest, on Xohn or Arabi street, a folding office, door key_ The finder legi oblige by leaving it at. tba Exreei- ToR OFFICE; Seaforth. • LEFT OVER-On.accotdat Of having to go to press a day earlier this week than usual, a large amount eq loCaland other news, including mil -rotes of McKillop Council, is unavoidably left over until next weekewhen OA will be attended to. NEW TRUSTEE S. -At •the nomination for schopl truatees on Wednesday, Mr. James -Hatt and Mr. R. Lumsden were ncreeinated for the North Ward., Dr. Colema.n was re-eleoted for the East Ward, and M. Y. McLean was elected for the South Wa,rd. • • SARBA.TH &nom. FESTIVAL. -The an- nual Sabbath Sehootsfestival, in comae& tion with the Methodist Episcopal Sa,b- bath School, will be held in the church' on New Year's night, pommeneing at 6:30 p. na. A pleasant time is antici- pated, and all are -cordially invited. ANNUAL DINNER. -The annual dinner under the auspices of the Huron Far- mers' and Mechanics' Reaping and Mowing Association, will be held at Kaser's Hotel, Brucefield, on the even- ing of Wednesday, January 14. The annual dinner was a. grand success: last year, and we have every reason to be- lieve that it will be equally seccessful • this time. - • MISSIONARY MEETING. -The annual services on behalf of the missions of the r Methodist church of Canada will be held in the Methodist church, in this town, on Sunday, 11th January, when Rev. T. D. Rice, D. D., of St. Marys, will preach at the usual hours. On the Monday evening following, the annual . missionary meeting will be belle when addresses will be delivered by Rev. Mr. Rice and. Rev/Mr. Clement, of Strat- ford. Ward and Kyle, were returned. 'Thug far there are two new members, Messrd. Willson and Hill. They are both as good men for their positions as coal A be found in the town, and will be a vain_ ableeecquisition to the Councils, The North Wardites are the only will enjoy the luxury13- f reties that a ecinttnt. in this ward there are six aspirants: Messrs. James Beattie, N., oesee, James Hatt, Graham William .don, S. West and Wm. Campbell. Ill'Aey are all good men, and the ratepe 4..ers of this ward will not have rauc'st difficulty in select- ing a good team erom the number. Mr. Wm. M. Gray, one of the former repre- sentatives of this ward, declined again being a can, teasste. - Accm- tal-r,-Mr. Charles Lawrie,' of this t awn, met with a painful acci- denton Friday of last week. On thide , day he, in company with _mem Lawrie, went out to Hul- tett to visit a daughter. When re - taming home they called in at the re- sidence of Mr. James McMichael. The snow had accumulated on the soles of Mr. Lawrie's boots, and the floor in the. entrance TOM in. Mr. McMichael's house having been newly painted, was very slippery. Not noticing thifa,Mr. Law- rie•did not take any extra precautions to retain his equilibrium, and while welk- in°. across the floor his feet slipped, and hjfell heavily to the floor on his back, receiving a severe shock and breakiug two of his ribs. He was, With some difficulty, conveyed home, and ha's since been confined to bed, but we hope he will soon be around. again. MASONIC. -The following members of Britannia Lodge, Seaforth, were install- ed in office for the ensuing year on Mon- day evening last: Charles Wi 'son, W. M.; H. Cameron, S. W.; D. D. ose, J. W.; R. Wilson, Secy.; Alonzo Strong, Treas.; R. N. Brett, Chap.; T. Hill, S. D.; R• Fulton, J. D.; J. Gib • C, I. G., J. Ritchie, Tyler; W. E. Cal ,ell and Dr. Hurlburt, Stewards; lemmon, Director of Ceremonies. -After labor in the lodge room the brethren repaired to Sharp's Hotel for supper. The dining room of the hotel was ;tastefully decorated with appro- priate mottoes, and the supper was got- ten ulp in the excellent style for which Mrs. and Mr. Sharp have become fa- mous. The ch.air was occupied • by Worshipful Master Wilson with his usual grace and affability, while the duties of vice were equally efficiently perfornied by •Senior Warden Cam- eron. The evening passed off very pleasantly, and was one of the most successful and enjoyahle of the many pleasant eyeuings spent by the breth- en of Britannia Lodge on St. John's day i• TI4it HURON EXPOSITOR. JANUARY 2, 1880. ink and handiomely mounted. Mrs. Willia.mson also reeeived hone quilt the *am time. Bodgerville. ImMitaler MEnrixos.-All those in- terested in the Rodgerville Cheese Fac- tory, would do well to observe the no- tices of meetings given in • another column. The patrons. are to meet at the factory at 10 o'clock on. Wednesday, January 7th, for the purpose of making arrangements for next year's business. Hay. NORINATIONS.-The following wer nominated as members of the munieip Council of Hay for 1880, viz.:. FoIr 'Reeve -George Buchanan, M. D., an John B. Geiger. Fqr Deputy Reeve John C. Kalbfleisich and Daniel McCol For Councillors -1-J. F. Moritz, Wnl Snider, Henry Heyrock, Wm. Charter, Noah Fried, Wm. S. Wilson, Robert McMordie. • Walton. OFEICERS ELECTED. -At the amival meeting of -Loyal Orange Lodge No. 252, held at Walton on Dec. 26th, the following Officers were elected for the ensuing year: W. M., Jas. Fulton • D. M, R. H. Ferguson;chap., M. dorri- son • Sec., James ilcKibbin ; Treas., H. Hamilton ; D. of C., J-. Berry; lst Com. E. Driskel, 2d Johnson Rind, 3d D. Crawford, 4th W. Biernes, 5th R. Connors. MORI op. THE ELECTIONS.-Municpal politics do not make much stir in McKillop this year. The Reeve and all the old councillors were re-elected by acclama- tion, except Mr. Holland, who is to be oppose& by Mr. Hillen, his opponent of last year. Those elected by acclama- tion are: Thos. E. Hays, Reeve; Alex. Kerr, Win. Grieve and . Wm. Evans • councillors. This township being di- vided into wards, the Deputy Reeve is elected. by the Council. • SPECIAL SERVIC- ES. -On next Tisesday, January the 6th, special services will be held in St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth. In the morning at. 10:30 o'clock, High. Mass will be cele- brated by Rev. Dean Murphy, of Irisla towinst the close of which Rev. Father O'Ma oney, of London, will Preach a Herm Ih the eveningat 7 o'clock Gran Vespers will take place, afte which a -lecture will be delivered by Father O'Malioney. The Reverend gen dome-la:is favorably known in this and -elsewhere as a first-class lec turer, anel we have no doubt but that the subject he has chosen for next Tues- day evening will bring out in full his oratorical powers. An intellectual treat is in store fqr those who attend. The church choir will give some choice se- lections of music specially arranged for the OCCD.S1.011. The proceeds of the lec- ture willhe devoted to the benefit of the church fund. All are cordially in- vited to attend.. • Br• ussels. C. R. COOPER; Brussels, Conveyancer and Insurance Agent, will, on and after Thursday next, the 6th November, be at Tuck's Hotel, Oran - brook, every Thursday, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Money to Loan. 621 TRUSTEE ELECTION. - Messrs. Dr. Holmes and W. B. Wilson were elect- ed trustees for Brussels Public Scheel on Wednesday. BAZAR. -The Melville Church bazar closed on Tuesday evening, and has been a perfect success, owing to the efficient management of the ladies of that congregation. Clinton. • NTRANCE EXAMINATION. - The fol- Successrue CANDIDATES. -The follow- ing is the list of those candidates at the recent entrance examination .for the Seaforth High School, who have been provisionally Omitted by the Local Board. The number of marks required to pass was 280. There were 36 ca,ndi- dates : Dolly Sparks, 487, school 'sec- tion No. 4, Stanley; Robt. Sperling, 482, No. 2, McKillop ; Jas. Delgaty, 467, No. 4, Stanley; G-eo. Anderson, 461, No. 8, Tuckersmith ; John Kerr, 408, No. 4, McKillop ; Mary Govenlock, 389, No. 4, MeKillop ; Nellie Livingstone, 385, No. 3, Hullett ; Geo. Ball, 375, No. 1, Grey ; Wm. Fraser, 368, No. 3, - Trickersmith • Sarah Booth, 359, No. 7, Tuckersuaith ; , MONICIPAL.-The people of Stanley Jas. Ireland 34'7 No: 8 Tuckersmith • r Thos. Lo hart, 341, No.- 4, McKillop; Matilda Dougall, 328, Seaferth Pub- - lic School Sarah Wright, 326, Seaforth • Public Sc ; Maggie Smith, 322, No. - 8 , Tuck naith ; Alice -Neville. 320 Seaforth Public School; Maggie Bal- lantyne, 318, •Seaforth Public School; John _Henderson, 318, No. 4, McKillop ; 'Kate Henderson, 307, Seaforbh Public School; Annie Palterman, 297, Private School, Stratford; Wm. Bethune, 292, Seaforth Public School; Hugh Melo- • tosh , asa, No. 4, McKillop • Teen Peon. -We are -requested t statethat a meeting of t e ladies of th town willbe held in the own Hell, o Tuesday f n next; at 3 o'clock for the purpose of devising a schem for the relief of the deserving poor o the town. There are here a number a poor people who . are actually sufferin for the commonest necessaries of life and some, we regret to leaen, have been on the verge of starvation ere relief ganization, the necessities of these poor people might be liberally supplied from the abundance of their more fortunate fellotvs, and au immense deal of suffer- ing avoided.. In a Christian community and in a time of plenty such as thip, it is inonstroue. to -think that any deServ- ing or innocent persons should suffer from want of food, clothing or 'fuel. The ladies are deserving of the thanks of the coramunity for taking the initia- tive in this importaht matter, and we are sure that any scheme they may de- vise will be prosecuted with prompti- tude and zeal. The whole work, how- ever, should, tot be left to the ladieP. There is also abundance of room for the lowing s a list of the successful candi- dates at the late entrance examination to the Clinton High School: Mary Cronyn, Jane Duncan, Lizzie Dey, Kate Grant, Maggie Hanna, Francis Holmes, Fanny Lovett, Jennie Mc- Lennan,' Christina McDougall, Ida unie ar, er, Maggie Purvis, Aliee Sloan, Alberta Thomson, Walter Baker, Joseph Farrow, James Grant, i Thos. Hanlon; Allan Hurtt, Charles ; Holland, Arthur Irwin, Archie Mathe- son, John McLennan, Jas. B. Muir, Wm. C. Muir, Harry Rance, Fred. Sevinbank, John Taylor: Stanley. , ANNiVI,RSARY SOIREE. -The anniver- sary soiree, in connection with the • Ttfethodist . church of 1 this town, was held on Christmas eVening, and was, as usual, an entire success. There was a geed. attendance, and 'the tables, which. were ti g p elms base- ment of the church, were liberally sup- plied with that,wh.tch satisfies the crav- ings of the inner Man. The repast over, the audience:loom was soon filled, and the chair was taken by Ma,yor Beattie -who delivered a short :opening address, and performed the duties of the position in a cheerful and affa•ble manner • pe - 'culler himself,.and. immensely_ pleas- ing to the audience. Excellent addresses were delivered by, Rev. W. Baugh, Rev. A. D. McDoneld,-Rev. Mr. Graham, and Messrs. Wm. M. Gray and C. Clark- . son. The church their -gave a num- ber of srausical seiectious, which were well' executed and- duly 'appreciated by those present. Our „Methodist friends would,. we think. get •a ,larger- attend- ance at their annual -soiree if they would change the date of holding it. On Clnistmas night a great many peo- ple have soeial and other engagements elsewhere, who 'would •attend if on an ordinary night, but who' are prevented from being present on Christmas night. THE NOMINATIONS. -As we antiespated matters. .manicipal were got through with very quietly in Seaforth on. Mon- day last. -Proeeedings elicited very little i ateresteand there were only about three demi ratepayers at the hall dur- ing the nominations for Mayor and Reeves.- Mr. John Beattie and Mr. D. D. Wilson were elected to the offices of • Mayor and Reeve respectively by ac- clamation, ether candidates having been uominated..; For the office of Deputy Reeve. Mr. James I. Carter,' James Beattie and Ale& Stewart were nominated. Mr. Stewart distinctly de- clined having any connection with mu- Mcipal matters this year. As the gen- eral feeling seemed to be to get 'oyer the electioue this year with. as little tur- moil and excitement as • passible Mr. Beattie, rather than make a conteet,. withdrew also, so that iMr. Carter will: have the honor of Deink first Deputy Reevonnopposed. Mr. 13eattie's gener- oils and patriotic couduct in withdraw- ing for the reasons he did, entitle him more than ever to the esteem. of his fellow citizens, there are few who now possess that more fully than he. The nomination.s for Councillors passed. over .even more quietly. For -the South _Ward Messrs. A. Strong, 0. C. Willson and Win. Hill were elected by acclama- tion ; for the East Ward the three old Members, vie.: Messrs. McNaught, n ,• Goderich Township. e EXAMINATION. -A very interesting ex- amination tee place in School Section f No. 9, on Monday, 22d December. The g pupils were examined in the various branches by the teacher, Mr. E. Floody, Mr. M. R. Elliott, of the Toronto School of Medicine, and Mr. Kelty, of S. S. No. 9, Hullett. The conduct dur- ing the examination was excellent, and the general, proficiency manifested re- flected great Ctedit on the teacher. Af- ter the examination speeches owere de- livered by a number of gentlemen pres- ent who expressed themselves as highly satisfied with the progress of the school. Mr. Floody has-been re-engaged for the current year. are to have a regular stand-up fight over municipal matters this year. Mr. Thomas Simpson has retired from the field this year, and his position as Reeve is ta be contested for by Messrs. Wm. Graham and Hugh Love, Sr., while Messrs. George Castle and Wm. Camp-. bell are to fight:it out for the Deenty Reeveship. There are two new candi- dates for the Council. The candidates are Messrs. James Aikenhead, Peter Douglas, John McKinley, John Tor- rance and John S. Horner. The three first named were in the Council last year. There will be lively. times in Stanley for a few days: • reached them. With some proper or - philanthropic efforts of the "lords of creation 'as well, and we hope they will profit by the exernisle so, nobly set them by their fairer fellow -citizens, and that they, the, will be up and doing at once. • PERSONAL7-T-h(T.i.;;;i0; Advertiser refers as follows to a gentleman who a few -years ago, occupied. the position of Prin dip 1.1 of the Seaforth Publi6 School: Mr. Win. O'Connor, M. A., who has for seven years acted as mathematical mas- ter of the London Collegiate Institute, has -been. -appointed head, master of - Harristen High School, at $1,200 per annum. Mr. D. Smith, B. A., of Duns das, has also been appointed to the staff of Harriston High Schee/. Mr. O'Con- nor, since he has become connected With thelligh School, has made himself ex.- eeedingly popular by his gentlemanly and genial bearing, and his efficiency in teaching. He is one of the best tealeh- ers of mathematics in the Dominion, and. his losswill Le severely felt in he efficieucy of the -school. and deeply re- gretted by a large majority of the c ti- zens. It is to be regretted that the malign iuflueuce, which has so often. de- prived Loudon of 'tome of its very best talent, has once more succeeded in in- flicting a great injury upon •our High School, which, during Mr. O'Conner's association with it, has occupied an/en- - viable position in the examinations, in mathematics. -Rev. S. Williemsou, formerly of Seaforth, but now of Hamilton Metho- dist Episcopal church, was- receutly presented by tlae ladies of his church with his Own picture painted in e1ndian • Dublin. PLENTY or Woon.-At the rate the wood is now coming in,- Mr. Kidd will have in a full supply for the salt block this week. GOOD FOR JERRY. -About 175 tickets were sold at Jerry Fletcher's ball on Christmas night. Another ball is. talked of for New Year's Eve. - CONCERT. -The concert at the Metho- dist Church on Tuesday night of last week was a success. The Sunday School has decided to secure a good - library- with the money. CIIILD BURNED. -A child belonging to Mr. sJohn Carpenter fell out of a chair on to a hot stove on Sunday last, burning itself very severely. At the present viriting it lies ia a critical con- dition. Sunshine. BUILDINO.-Mr. John Stewart, who got his dwelling house reduced to ashes about the beginning of December; has got a new one in course of construction. It will be a larger and more substantial one. When Mr. Stewart gets his build- ing completed, he intends making weav- ing a business for the winter. RETTRNED.-Mr. Martin Dwyer has recently returned from near Saginaw City, Michigan. Martin had been em- ployed. in the lumbering business, at which he was getting $24per month, and liked the work splendid. He was suddenly taken ill, and being 14 miles from a doctor, with everything incon- venient for a sick Mall; he decided to take a ticket for the village of Blyth. He intends to return to Michigan as soon as he is well. CRISTMAS DAY. -The day was spent in a pleasant manner by the people in getting things arranged for the tea - meeting that took place at night. A goodly number of speakers were pres- ent'. Among the number was Rev. W. T. Wilkins, of K.D.OX Church, Belgrave ; • Rev. Mr. Edwards, Belgrave ; Rev. Mr. Phillips, of Holmesville; Mr. Jas. New- combe, Mr. Thos. Brown, Mr. j. Roger- son. Mr. F. Clegg acting as Chairman. The Sunshine choir, led by Professor Salter, of Clinton, was in attendance. The proceeds amounted to 28.30, and are td be devoted to church and Sunday School purposes. About 10 p. m. the meetingt.broke up, when each per- son departed for home well pleased 'with the evening's performance. West Wawanosh. COUNCIL.- At the last meeting the collector's bond .*as presented and ap- proved. Account of J. S. Deaves for daamage to crop in taking in gravel, $12, Paid $4.50. Ashfield agreed to pay an equal amount, which it was considered would cover all the damage done. Moved by John Washington, seconded by Wm. Kinahan, that this council re- turn the sum of $32, mit of Peter Fish- er's job, on the authority of notice served on this,Council by the bailiff of Division Court in Bruce County -Car- ried. The clerk presented $10,060.97 of cancelled debentures given in aid of Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway, and paid, by Municipal Loan Fund money. Ordered to be filed. • By-law appointing polling places and Deputy - returning officers was read and passed. A large -number of email accounts were paid, when the Couucil adjourned to meet again at the call of the Reeve if necessary. Howick. EXAMINATION. -The annual examina- tion of the pupils of Union School Sec- tion No. 16, Howick and Grey, was held on. Friday, the 19th ult. There was a large attendance of parents and visitors, and the pupils conducted themselves in a manner which reflected great credit both ou themselves and their teacher, Mr. Wm. Doig. The examination was conducted bythe teacher in charge, assisted by Messrs. Shearer and Spence, teachers from neighboring sections, and judging from the manner in which the pupils answered the various questions put to them by the teachers present, they apPearedto have been thoroughly and systematically trained. The ex- amination was enlivened by singing, dialogues, recitations, &c. At the -close of the examination, M. Spence was ap- pointed Chairman. He enumerated the qualities of a good teacher, and thought Mr. Doig possessed these, after which short addresses were delivered by Messrs. Shearer, Sharpin and Mc- Tavish, all of whom expressed them- selves well satisfled with the condition of the school. We believe that Mr. Doig, who has taught successfully for the past two years in his section, and who has else been run iing a farm for the past year, intends to quit school teaching and devote all his Mine to his farm. • Tuckers 'th. THE Scnooe ELECTS() .-At the trus- tee nomination in Tnc ersmith, Mr. R. N. Brett was re-electe for No. 1 ward, Mr. George Sproat an Mr. Peter Mc- Tavish contest the postion for No. 2 ward, and for,Nos, 3 id 4 Messrs. Doig and Dobson were re -e eeted for their re- speotive wards. THE NOMINATION. ceedings passed off ve township on Monday. of Tuckersmith are b omination pra- y quietly in this The good people means fickle - minded respecting „their muoicipal of- ficers. They know when they are well served, and they are us ally content to let Well enough alone. Following out this principle they have re-elected their former Reeve and eputy, Messrs. Walker and Hannah, by acclamation. There is to be a contest for council- lors, but this is not due to any dissatisfac;tiou with any of the members of the old Council, but simply because last year there was no representative from the Southwest section of the township. Mr. Rcibert gie formerly represented this por- tion. of the township, and he has been again chosen as a can - deflate • this year. The contest, will, therefore, be between Messrs. S. Lands- ; borough, Nigh, Mundell and Elgie, for ' Councillors. • Winthrop. • TEMPERANCE. -The Good Templars of this place will hold an open meeting in VMS very in _ Plunkett, o eft at the • service. A their hall on Tuesday evening next commencing at 7 o'clock, when ad dresses, dialogues, readings, music, dec. will be given by the members of this and Kiuburn Lodges. The public are cordially invited to attend. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. - A grand entertainment was held in the Winth- rop school on Tuesday evening, the 23d ult., on the occasion of the teacher, Mr. David Drost,- leaviug to pursue his studies in --the City o St. Catharines. The entertaiment com rised a good se- lection of dialogues, readings, recita- tions, and vocal and instrumental mu- sic, which were given in ;great variety. -About three hours were most Pleasantly spent. Messrs. Geo. Scott aad Fred Foster, of Seaforth, took part in the en- tertainment. Mr. John H. McCasey, of Sunshine, delivered a lecture on Phren- ology, which was an able address and was well received. Mr. 11. J. Baines also made a speech, taking for his theme the subject of ." Patent Medicines." Mesers. H. Clark and SI Taylor, from Sunshine, took part in sheet sketches. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Drost for _ the excellent manner in which he had prepared the evening's entertainment, and the audience dispersed, Gossirreo MEN. --=Mr. Editor: Allow me a, few words in reply to an article which appeared in the columns of the EXPOSITOE of the 19th ult, under the caption. of "Gossiping Men." The writer says that it is impossible foi young people to go out after dusk with- out hearing of a scandal." If for every time young people went out after dusk a scandal arose, it would keep the neighborhood in a eontinual state of excitement and there would be no end to evil reports. But this is not the case, and as far as we have learned we have not yet heard of a scandal arising from this cause, Then the men are de- scribed as hiding behind fences and wood piles to hear what is said. This is a new piece of information to us, and of which we had, not heard the slightest rumor until it appeared in the Winthrop news. Any one acquainted with human nature na ust know that it is impoesible for persons to remain con- cealed behind woodpiles and fences in such inclement weather as we have at present. Perhaps on an occasion or so some individual unfortunately happen- ed to be seen behind a woodpile or fence, and of course it would be taken for granted that he was listening to their conversation. And as many peo- ple have no control over their imagint§- Mons, every rustle or poise caused by the wind or otherwise would by them be supposed to be the movements of mean, skulking, hiding men. It would be far better for young people to remain in the house after dusk, and by so do- ing it will remove the cause which, as the writer says, leads to such scandals, and in the next place they would not run the risk of being taken sick by be- ing exposed to the night air. As for our experience we can positively say that the people of this neighborhood are not ahead of other parts for gos- siping. -A WINTHROP M. Hensall. HErrsni., MILLs.-Chopping done for seven cents a bag if good clean grain. Corn and corn chop on hand. Mall/noon &1311tortranT. 629 • PRESENTATION. -0.11 the OCCD•SiOU of closing sbhool for the Christmas holi- days, Miss Ferguson who has acted as assistant here for the last three years, giving the most entire satisfaction to all, was made the recipient of a handsome present in the shape of a very fine photograph album • and ink -stand, accompanied with the following ad- dress: Dear Teacher: We feel truly sorry that our relations as teather and pupils are about to be severed; and that we are about to be deprived of your talents, counsel and society. You have led us with so gentle a hand, that it haP been a pleasure to meet with you day , after day, having our difficulties remov- ed and our minds stored with truths for our temporal end eternal welfare. But we cannot allow you to depart without asking you to accept this small memento which our affection and gratitude prompt us to present,hoping that where - ever in the providence of God. your lot may be cast, His choicest blessings may be showered upon you; and wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, we are your loving pupils of No. 101 Hay. To which Miss Fergu- son made 'a very feeling reply, thanking them warmly for their kind consideration. She retires from the profession and carries with her the respect of all who had the pleasure of her society, to whom she was endeared by her candor, affability and lady -like deportment. . Varna. TEA -MEETING. -One of the most suc- cessful tea -meetings that ever occurred dasthis county, took place at Varna, o Tuesday, the 23rd inst. It was got up for the purpose of raising funds fo supplying the English Church Sabbat tude and duly appreciated. My labors in your behalf have been labors of love, undertaken with the hope that by the blessing of God they may prove instru- mental( i building up the kingdom of God in your vicinity. These labors have been performed with smne &gee of discomfort to me, as you say in your address, but they have been cheerfully, rendered with the hope that God's blessing may attend them. When I entered upon this field I was uncertain how my services would. be receive-.. I am glad to inform you that the ser -ices have been largely attended, and my hope and prayer is that they may be blessed to your souls. 1 convey to you the thanks of myself and Mrs. Lochead for your expression of respect and ap- pretiation of my services. After the presentation was made and the ad- dresses delivered, the company sat down to a sumptuous repast, which had meantime been prepared, and a _very agreeable evening was afterwards passed in social converse, &c. At a seasonable hour the Khaburn party set out for their homes, feelina all the bet- ter satisfied with themselves that they had participated in a laudable under- taking. Belgrave. ACCIDENT. -Mr. IS8,110 Nicholson, of Morris, while working in Mr. E. a. Bell's saw mill, met with a painful accident. He was in the act of remov- ing a slab from the saw, when the slab broke into three pieces, catching. on the saw. Seeing his danger Mr. Nicholson attempted to get out of its way, buthad. not time, and the missile struck him with great force on the upper hp, cut - tines it severely and displacing some , of - bus teeth. A couple of large splinters were extracted from his lip after the accident. He was conveyed home, and will, we hope,soon recover. Fox HUNT. -Some days ago five spoitsrnen left Belgrave for the purpose of having a fox hunt. They had only gone about a quarter of a mile when their hounds commenced to give tongue. This indication of sport ahead was greeted with cheers by the sportsmen. The dogs chaeed their victim for over a mile, when he took refuge in a log pile, and it was with some difficulty he was dislodged. fron his hiding place. He was ultimately started out, however, and Mr. Thomas Brooks beina the 1 NEW WINTER GOODS. c. McDOUCALL & GO, ARE TODAY OFFERING- RGAINS itt Every Department of their Ho e. Stock is Never Better As- sorted than it is to -day. The Stock of Silks, Dress Goods, Es - ties, Millinery, Hosiery, Gloves, Laces, Trimmings and Staple Goods is unequalled in the County. MILLINERY -New Trimmed Hats, 75 cents, $1, $1.25, $1.50, and up. Real Beaver Bonnets -and Hata •from 52.50 up. M A N TLES-warm Beavel. Mantles from $-2 up, -Meters from. $2.50 up. :German Pattern Mantles positively half price. Wrap Cloaks, Dolmans, Circulars, Ac. DRESS GOODS -We 'are cleating out the entire stock at prices which convince everybody that we -carry jeatteoru.r advertisement to the very tn a popular prices. HOSIERY -Most carried,a complete Stockwe Our sales in this department amply prove this GLOVES - Warm Winter Gloves, Mits, glee. 'variety best shot, took him down with his gun. After proceeding further into the bush the party started a second. The bush FLA.p.,very ea NveELeSFancy Wool G-oods, h ----p, was speedily surrounded, and. this one u also, was captured. by Mr. Jackson. The party :was only 'away from the vil- ed. with two foxes. There has been r lage about two hours when they return. Pu Y C RCHASE OUR OTHING School with a good library and fo s about fox hunting. Thus far, Mr. Brooks has come out best, he having, brought home two foxes in twbdays' furnishin a other necessary accessorie for the ch.urch, as a chalice for the com- 1 minion service, &c. But,although thus r considerable excitement here '` lately got p for the benefit of the English Cht rah, it was far from bein den nainational in other respects as all other denominations in the neighborhood lent a helping hand and thus made the meeting a success in every respect. Mrs. Beattie, Mrs Joslin, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Plunkett were appointed a com- 1 mittee to take charge of the ediblesefsc. and right well did that committee ex- ecute its functions. Its members work- ed industriously and harmoniously and never hesitated or wavered tillu the last y was performed. The spread eves both bouutiful and rich. The waiters had a very difficult task to perform as the large hall was so densely crowded that they had to push their way_through , with the utmost difficulty. But good , order and kind feeling permeated --the • whole crowd, so every one was satis- fied. Mr. Johnson, floor manager, deserved credit for the skill 'with which all arrangements were carried out. The platform was occupied by the following ministers: Rev. Mr. Denby, • Presbyterian Church of Canada; Rev. Mr. Mathews, of Clinton, English Church ; Rev. Mr. Livingston, Metho- dist ; Rev. Mr. Moffat, Presbyterian, in connection with the Church of Scotland. Rev. Mr. McCush acted as chairman.. The speeches were of a high order, Your qorrespondent, fearing his imper- fect report might distract from the good impression left, forbears to touch them. The music was got up by the choir of the church and gave good satisfactionse- Miss Tens joslin's solo ch lauded. Miss Eva V. ganist of the church, presid- rgan and rendered good the close a very fine story cake was auctioned. and bid off by Mr. Plunkett, who presented it as a Christmas box to. Mrs. McCosh. Votes of thanks were voted to the choir, the speakers and the chairman. The pro- ceeds are about 560. Milburn. hunting.-Co. Hibbert. • NOMINATIONS. -The nominations in this township took place on Monday with the following result: Reeve, Robt. Gardiner and Alex. McLaren; Deputy Reeve, John Burns, elected by a,cclam- ation. Councillors - Francis Olver -FROM- A. G. MCDOUGALL & CCL • • • They keep the largest stock to Select from. All their goods are thoioughly well made and finished, and their price are fully 30 per cent. lower than those of any other house. , Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Hurlburt, Peter VISIT OUR SALE. • PRESENTATION. -A number of the members of the Presbyterian congre- gation in Kinburn proceeded. to the ;manse of the Rev. Mr. Lochead, at ILondesborough, on Wednesday evening of last week, and presented, him, on be- half of the congregation, with a purse and a complimentary address. For some time Mr. Lochead has been hold- ing Sabbath services in. Kinburn for the accommodation of the people in that section, and, this presentation was made as a recognition of the services of the reverend gentleman in this respect. The address was read by Mr. Donald Sutherland,'aud the presentation was made by. Nies. Hugh Cameron. The following is the address : To the Rev. John Lochead,-Dear Sir: Permit me, on behalf of the inhabitants of Kin - burn and vicinity, to convey to you the feeling of satisfaction and the debt of gratitude you have placed us ander, by the service ,you have rendered in ad- ministering to our spiritual wants, at great inconvenience to yourself and family; and in appreciation of your - voluntary service in coining amougst us, we beg of you to accept of this small present, not for any value it may possess, but only as a token of our ap- preciatioer of your disinterested and untiriug service iu the good work in which you are engaged. And we hope the blessing of the Divine .Master may attend all your efforts, and that you and your amiable lady may long be spared, and your labors abundantly blessed. Mr. Lochead made the fol- lowing reply: My Dear Friends, -I ac- cept with gratitude this token of your appreciation of my services with which you have presented. me. I am happy that my labors in your behalf have been so well received. by you. There is nothing gives a faithful minister of Christ greater pleasure than to know that his labors for the spiritual welfare of his people are received with grati- • • Campbell,. Andrew Caldwell. PEESENTATION.-A very intere:stia meeting took place in Cromarty Church on the -evening of the 26th ult.., which will be long remembered bythose in terested m the circumstances which led. to the assembling of se many friends at the social on that evening.. Me. Douta las MeTavish„ who has taught four , years with much acceptance in Section No. 6, Hibbert, closed his term of labor . in that place a day or two previous, to the sincere regret of all concerned. I Ills friends desiring to -present him with some memento Of their apprecia- tion of his services, and the respect in i which he was heldin the section, .toolt advantage of that evening to present Mr. McTavish with a well filled purse. • A most flattering address was read by Mr. Thomas Lang, and the purse was presented to Mr. Jas. Gillespie. We are sorry that want of space compels us to omit both the address and reply, both being well veorthy of perusal. ENTERTAINIIENT.-A .public exanaina- • tion of the. pupils of •schoOl section No. 7, was held on the 19th ult and f the prompt and intelligentanswering of the pupils on lessons selected by strange , teachers, it is quite evident that • this section is blessed with a competent and energetic teacher. In the evening of the same day was held an entertain- meut, which surpassed. all expectation.' The pieces were so well acted that they brought forth frem the audience -cheers., shouts of encore and roars of side-split- ting laughter. The collector on count- ing the dimes`found he had rocei - d $17.85, which sum, will be expended in the.purchase of a tower bell for the - school. Mr. Harding, of. St Marys, • ably -discharged •the duties of the 'chair, Btnd when he declared the. programme ended all went . away, feeling satissfied that they had received more than value for their money. Both the examination and the entertainment reflect .great credit.on the teacher, Mr. W. F. Rob - Ig We have marked down the whole of • - our immense stock of Men's, Boys' and Youth's Clothing - See our New Style .Overcoats, beauti- fully lined and finished. This is the best value itt town. Price, $6.75. See our New Style Ulsters, newest materials. We know this to be excel- lent value. Price, $7.50. * Bluevale. TICE CHEESE FACTORY. -The cheese manufactured during the season in the Blnevale factory, was 163,000 lbs., at a total cost of 1.550. per lb. The earn- ings from all sources were $4,182.95, and total expenditure $2,533.40, leaviug a net profit of $1,649.55, from which a dividend of 75 per cent. on the sub- scribed stock was declared, payable on demand. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. -The Foresters met in their hall on the evening of the 24th ult. The election of officers re- sulted as follows : D. Stewart, C. R.; j. S. Johnston, V. C. R.; D. Moffatt, F. S.; J. Burgess, R. S.; Jas. Aitcbieen, Treas.; Geo. Hughes, S. W.•'G. Rich- ardson, J. W.; W. McIntosh, S. B.; J. Pugh, J. B:-; T. Currie, Chap. This court is in it flourishing condition. Meets every alternate Wednesday. THE TEA -MEETING.- On Christmas Eve, as forrnerleiannounced, there was a grand display got up for a tea meeting in the Canada Methodisk Church, but was rather spoiled on account of some misunderstanding about the speakers. Those who remained away, however, missed a treat. The eatables prepared by the ladies were first cle.ss. The speakers were j. B. Watson, and Rev. A. Edwards, of Beldrave, Rev. Mr. Briers, of Wingham, and. Rev. Mr. Waddell, of Liacknow, all of whom did credit to their cloth by their intelligent and excellent addresses; while vocal music was dispensed in grand profusion by Miss Farrow' bliss Shannon and SPLENDID WINTER SUITS. We have five hundred Suitito select from, m all the newest and best ma- terials. Price, from $9.50 lip. BOYS' AND YOUTHS'. can be suited. in Boys' and Youths' Clothing at our establishment. All sizes are kept in stock, and the prices will suit the most economical. see and judge for yourselves, Bo Gifts. No Discounts. Plain. Figures and Net Prim Only. A. G. MCDOUGALL & 00.1 Importers of and Dealers in. DRY GOODS Only. others, assisted by the organ. The chair was occupied by T. Farrow X P. Proceeds of the evening $-30. GRANGE AI -FETING -The menabers of Bluevale Grange held their annual jubi- lee in the Foresters' Hall; on Friday afternoon. There were about 200 pres- ent, being composed of the farmers, their wives, sons and daughters. Din- ner was served at- 2 o'clock. Their an- nual election and installation of officers came off. Mr. Robt. Currie, of 'East Wawanosh, was elected chief ; Mr. IV. Walker, vice do.; Mr. D. King, &ere, tarp ; Mr. Thos. Hislop, Treasurer, &c. After spending considerable time over this pleasant performance, the following gentlemen were called on to ad.dress the meeting on agricultural eubjects, Mr. Thos. Farrow, M. P.; Mr. Samuel Black, Reeve of Turnberry ; Mr. Currie, Mr: Walker and others, which continued. till after 10 o'clock. There being a lively band in attendance, composed of Mr. Andrew Grey with violin, Robert Anderson with violin, and Mr. James Timmins, who did honor to the occa- sion with lively strains from the organ, the older people 'iidtieing the splendid music "wasting its sweetness on the desert air," gave way to the young peo- ple, who tripped it on the light fantas- tic toe, until after the "wee sena hotirs." OAK HALL. -Your attention is direct- ed to the new and fashionable fur caps just received at the Oak Hall Clothing Establishment, consisting of Sea Seal, • Persian Lamb:Mink and Otter, with and without peaks. --Full lines ha imitation Seal and Coney. Also a full range in boys goods in imitation, Seale Lamb, Coney, Hair Seals, Plush and G-rey Lamb. Also a very large variety of men's Hair Seals in all styles with or without peaks. The above goods are first class and need only to be seen to be fully appreciated. Gentlemen about to invest should net fail to inspect them before purchasing elsewhere. ANDERSON. 1.• THE $1tazols) an4 ress Sell 1111 A VA e S CHEAP Men's'S best Flannels Ghee value.