The Huron Expositor, 1880-02-06, Page 8cv*
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THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
num expooitov.
DISiTitICT MATTERS.
NOTICE OF REMovAL.—W. N. WATSON
Tia ; removed his office into Campbell's Briek Block,
next door to Mr. Wm. Campbell's Clothing Store,
earner of Main and Goderich streets, Seaforth,
where he will continue to carry on, as usual, the
insurance Agency and Money Loanin,,r, Business,
Also Agent ,for first-class English; and Canadian
insurance Companiea; Loans to any amount may
he obtained at low rates of interest on improved,
real estate. alko wbere, a. stock of first-class
Sewing Machines for family use and Manufactur-
ing purposes will be kept for sale, as well as every-
thing in. the Sewing Machine trade, which will be
supplied. Repairing promptly attended to.. W.
ie. WATSON, Seaforth, 6ST)
• HICKSON & Br, ..k.gParr, 'have i closed
their Auction Sale, and have a balance a Crockery
Cutlery. Plated. Ware and Fancy Goods, which'''.
they'will sell at their old shop, at the lowest pos-
sibliiiprices. Must clear them nut at once. So
those who cam first will get best choice and
bargains. 665
EDWARD CASH is now prepared to enter
into contracts for the delivery of the following
Grains and Seeds, at his Warehouse; Goderich
Street, Seaforth, by Sample: Fife and White
Wintef Wheats, Clover Seed and Peas. Enw.um
CASK. 636-3
To BE LET AT ONCE, Mr. Dent's first-
class Store on Main Streit. Also his desirable
Dwelling Henn on James stieet. Both will be
Jet on very easy terms. Enquire of GEO. DENT,
Seaforth.. 634
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Haanirox CORBETT.—This gentleman
gave an en tertainna en t, Cardn e's. Hall ,
on Tuesday evening 141t, to a large and
appreciative audience:a- Ifis songs were
as well rendered and his stories as 'hu-
morous as ever. It is the general opin-
ion.of these competent to ja-dge .that
Corbett as Alelineator of Scottish song
ia alaead of Kennedy, while he is much
more modest in manner and a great
deal less pretentious. The majority of
those present on Tuesday evening were
from the country.
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Fen awa Poon. ----The Seaforth Dra-
matic Club have very kindly consented
to give one of their popular entertain-
ments ip aid of the poor of the town, on
the evening Of Tuesday next, in Gard..
no's Hall. Thexlay seleeted for this
occasion, ."The Two Orphans," is one
of the lest and most interesting ever
given by tlae club, and as an additional
attraction they are to be assisted by
some -of the ladies of the town. The
. proceeds will be handed. over to the
Ladies' kid Society. We expect to see
the hall crowded..
TO CO.RRESPONDF-NTS.—We have on
hand aalarge-aroortat of interesting cor-
respondence an, a variety of diferent
sobjects, which owing to the length of
our County Council report, we are forced
to leave over this week, but the roost of
which will receive insertion in our next
issue. For this time we crave the in-
-diligence of our friends who have so
kindly contributed, and hope they will
continue in the good work, as we are
always anxious to receive sensible and
readable letters on any subject, and
those now on ha-nd are all of this
character.
Tua WARDEN'S SUPPER.—On Thurs-
day evening of last week Mr. J. T. Gar -
raw, Warden elect for the County a
Huron, entertained the M. -ambers of the
- County Council, the members of God-
erich Town Council, the county officials
said a number of friends at a compli-
mentary supper at the British Exehange
Hotel, The chair was occupied by the
Warden, and the vice -chair iby the. ex -
Warden. The spread was in keeping
'with the excellent reputation Of this
popular house, and. the evening was most
'pleasantly and profita.bly spent; the
speeches beiag good and. the singing
fully up to the mark.
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FORESTERS' SuppER.--Court Sherwood
. Ancient Order Foresters, of this town,
[s was visited by a -number of brother
Foresters from Mitchell on Thursday,
28th ult. After the transaction of the
usual court business the visitors_ were
invited to the Mansion Hotel where the
_ popular proprietor had prepared an
oyster supper which seemed tobefally
enjoyed by the partakers. The evening's
enjoyment was further increased by
numerous - songs; reeitations, toasts,
responses, &c. After -congratulating
their Seaforth friends oo the flourishing
condition of their court,, the visitors
returned.—Com.
A GOOD HORSE SOLD.—Mr. Charles
Mason has sold his imported heavy
draught stallion, "Donald: Diianie," to
Mr. E. B. Harris, of Pine Grove, town-
ship of Vaughan. This is the Same
township from - whence adr. Mason
brought him two years ago, and it
speaks well for the horse that he is
taken back to his old field at an en-
hanced price, after having made two
sriccessful seasons here. He ha S left
behind him here some splendid Stock.
We underatand that Mr. Mason intends
purehasing another horse to take the
place of "Donald Dirone," and. we may
be sure it will be a good one, as Charlie
never has a bad horse,
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STOCK PURCHISES.—Vr. Geo. Sproat,
of Tuckersinith, has purchasedfrom
Mr. Richard G- '
ibson of London itown-
ship, a year and a half old Durham
. bull, for the sum of 0140. He is red
and white, and is a very fine appearing
animal. Mr. Robert Goverdock, of Mc-
Killop, purchased at the. Bow Park sale,
at Brautford, last week, a bull calf 14
months old. He is a dark roan, and. is
also a splendid animal. He also pur-
chased a Cotswold ram and a Berkshire
pig. Mr. James Diekson, of Taicker-
smith, has sad one of his best bull
calves to Mr. Thomas McLauchliii, of
Grey, for $135 a'nEr Mr. James Vergu-
'son, of Grey, 8.113Cr purchased. from par-
ties near Brantford a young thotough-
bred bull.
THE AGRICULTURAL GROUNDS.—At a
meeting of the Directors of the Tucker -
smith Branch Agricultural Society, held
on Tuesday, in this town., the final ar-
rangements were completed for the can-
celling a the lease between the Society
and the Driving Park Association, so
that the grounds are now once more
solely under the control of the Society.
• We understand it is the intention of the
Directors this year to make a special
effort to have a larger and more attrac-
tive prize list for the fall 'exhibition
than there has ever been before. We
hope their efforts towards this end will
be cheerfully seconded by the people of
Seaforth as well as by those of the sur-
rcamding townships. Every busiless
and professional man in Seaforth, and
every farmer in the townships of Tuck-
ern:nth, MoKillop and. Hullett should
be a naenaber of this society, and they
should not wait to be asked for 1 their
subscription, but should take sufficient
interest in the society to come forwsiIrd
voluntarily` and cheerfully Reid give
their names in as members. It only
costs $1. If this were done thie-Direc-
tors would.be enabled to offer_induce-
rcients which Iwould make this show
brie of the best local shows in the Pro-
.,
Nance, and it would be a credit mid a
profit to every one connected with the
'Society. At the meeting it was also
deeided to hold the spring seed show on
Wednesday, February 25th. The prize
list has been revised and increased, and
we may exneot a fine show of seed grains.
Mr. James Landshorough w a' appoint-
ed a director in place of, Mr John Mc
Lean, Who deolin d. to act.
BOAfONDITILLE nuacn.—On !Sunday
last Rev. Dr. Ura, of Goderich,; preach-
• ed two' able serm Ins in the Egmondville
Presbyterian chu ch, to large audiences.
On- Monday eve ing the anniversary
soiree was held, a d was eminently suc-
cessful •n „every espect. The refresh-
ments ifrereserve ; in the basement, and
Fere aljundant a a d -pod; the -attend-
ance w s large, t e church being filled,
while t speechzs were short, spicy and
interestiing, and t e music was worthy of
commendation. Ihe chair was occupied
by the pastor, Re'. Mr. McCoy, who per-
formed the dutie pertaining to the po-
sition in his asua, pleasing and affable
way. • Speeches ere delivered by Revs.
Messrs. Denby, arna ; Cameron, Kip -
pen; Fletcher, U borne, and Graham,
Edmunds and McDonald, Seaforth.
The ellen' was le by Mr: Jamieson, of
Kippen.
THE LITERARY SOCIETY. At the
meeting •a the Literary Soeiety, held
on Wednesday e ening, the national
currency subject was discussed. The
attendance was ot large, which was
somewhat surpris ng in view of the im-
portance of the s bject, more especially
to business men. The national cur-
rency side was t ken by Dr. Coleman
and Messrs. G. . Jackson and Thos.
Kidd, and they ere opposed by Mr.
M. P. Hayes an Mr. William Camp-
bell. The subje t was exhaustively
discussed, and thz, debate was the best
of the season. T e decision was given
by the audience ia favor of the "solid
money" side. • )n account of the
Dramatic entertaa ment being. held on
Tuesday evening, the readings will take
place on Monday evening. Readings
will be given by Misses Palterman,
Mabee,LRoss and Shaw, and by Messrs.
Mulholland, McCaughey, Renaud, Mc -
.Cloy, Maclise and Congdon. As the
above ladies and -gentlemen have all
promised to attend, there will be a, real
literary evening, and we hope to see the
usual good audience.
TOWN COUNCIL.—At the meeting of
tho Town Council, on Monday evening
last, the following standing committees
were appointed for the year, viz.:
Finance—The Reeve and Councillors
Hill and Strong. Streets and Drains—
Councillors Beat e, McNaught and 0:
C. Willson. Fir and Water—Coun-
cillors Strong, ' ard and Campbell.
Court of Reviaio .—The Mayor, Reeve,
and Councillors : ill, Beattie and Car-
ter. Relief—The Mayor, Reeve and
Councillor Kyle. Mr. Wm. Dorrance
was reappointed market clerk, &c., at
11.15 per da. r. C. Ma -Dunlop, was
reappointed poli eman, tax collector,
&c., at a salary of 0350 per annum. Mr.
Samuel Stark-wa appointed assessor,
at a salary -et 060. Messrs. Charles
Lowrie, Donald oss. and Samuel Stark
were appointed fe ceviewers. • Petitions
from the hotel ke pers and liquor deal-
ers were read, as ng that the hotel and
shop licenses be r duced. It was re-
solved not to gran the prayer of the
petitions. The si4m of 0500 was order-
ed to be paid to the Treasurer of the
High School Board. - The sum of $2,200
was ordered to be paid to the Treasurer
of the Public chool Board. After
passing a few acc unts, the Council ad-
journed for two sveeks.
ECCLESIASTICAL.
noinacement is m
church circles th
sels, which hith
Irishtown raissio
prise a separate
;Father O'Shea, 1
be the new pas
change we , are
Bishop Walsh co
the wishes of his
move will certain
His appointment
The important wee
de in Roman Catholic
t Seaforth and Berns-
rto belonged to the
, will henceforth corn-
arish, and that Rev.
te of. Goderich, will
r. in making this
sure His Lordship
id -not have consulted
people better, and the
Ly be pleasing to all.
f Father O'Shea will
especially be a g eat source of joy, as
the -Reverend ge tlenuen is well arid
favorably known t many of our citizens.
As a speaker he Is very fluent, and his
style of ielivery is such as will com-
mand attention from—even the most in-
different. -His personal qualities are
no less engaging, as those who have had
the pleasure of his company can testify.
PsHirdeoetwnecisletla, mna Protestant
brethren
Seaforth aresItr
jeoxiinetueds in b eet ,:teeerindi tnhge to liims
ment thus made, and trust that the
amicable relations, which have always
welcome. We congratulate our Roman
Catholic fellow citizens on the advance-
s aandhetahretiry
ehisthpaltaceallof.wriell.
Continue,- and
from a personal know/edge of their new
pastor we an confidently anticipate
that, so far as he is concerned, he will.
endeavor to cultivate that fraternity of
feeling which should always exist be-
tween the different denominations.
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LOCAL Berars.::-:.The office of the
Canadian Bank ,ief Commerce has been
removed to the new premises, making
things look like old times in banking
eircles.—Mr. Hayes' new bank is to be
called "The Farmers' and Mechanics."
It will be open for business in a few
days.—There is now sleighing in these
parts. Snow fell to the depth, of two or
three inches OD Tuesday; may; it con-
tinue for two months and a half. The
storm was very severe in some parts
East of this,-Tand we seem only to have
got the tail end of t here.—There is to
be a meeting of th members of the Sea -
forth Mechanics' 1 stitute in the rooms
this evening. Let t ere be a large at-
tendance.—The Myor and Reeve have
gone to Toronto to sell the town deben-
tures for the raisin of money to pay
for the water -work .-111-r. W. S. Robert-
son shipped a num er of good. driving
horses to Manitoba this week.—Parties
intending to go to ti Manitoba during
the cdmIng season, would do well to
make up their min. s to go with some
one of the parties t. be gotten up by
Mr. Greenway, full laarticulars of which
will be seen elsewhei e.—Employment is
very scarce in to n just now for
mechanics and labo r• men. --Judging
by the-a/Tay of em ty barrels period.-
ically displayed by Mr. Ryan, liquor
merchant, when emptying his cellar,
the people in this section are not all
tee-totalers yet by a good deal.
• Cranproak.
An ENTERTAINMENT. "7 -The Brussels
hews band purpose giving a grand vocal
and instrumental concert in Tuck's Ho-
tel, Cranbrook, on Wednesday evening,
February llth. 'Besides the band
talent, a number of Oxsteclass vocalists
have been secured, and the affair
promisee to. be the greatest musical
treat of the season.
Grey.
COUNCIL A.ND- MUNICIP, OFFICERS.—
At the last meeting of Grey Township
Council, Messrs. Alexander Stewart and
James Livingstone were appointed au-
ditors, and Mr. Wm. Bishop was re-
appointed assessor at: the same salary
as last year. On, application of Wm.
-.Milne, the Council agreed to expend
$30 on the Mill Road, Ethel, on eondi-
lion` that Mr. Milne expends $20. The
Reeve was instructed to attend to the
application of R. Ross for the gravelling
of concession 5, at lots 24 and 25. After
passing a number of accounts, th'R
Council adjourned until the' 17th of -
February to meet at Oran rook.
Gree •
• . ANNUAL MEETING.—The annual meet-
ing of the members of th Union Hall
Company was held in the hall on Tues-
day night last, the date fixed. by the
constitution. The attendance was not
so large as it should have jbeen. After
heering and adopting the report of the
trustees for the past year, the following
were elected trustees for the current
year, viz.: James McLeod, H. Love, Sr.,
Wm, Hill, Joseph Hudson and Thomas
Coleman. The meeting then adjourned
to meet again, at 6 P. M. on the first
Wednesday. in March next, when busi-
ness of importance will bel brought be-
fore the meeting. A larg attendance
of all interested is request a.
Crediton.
Qu AR TERLN MEETING.—Mhe fourth
Quarterly Meting was held on .Sunday
last in the German Evaugelicalchurch.
The services were conducted by Rev. J.
ITrnbach, Presiding 'Elder of Sebring -
vile District. The services were large-
ly attended, and the collection amount-
ed to $21.75.
ANOTHER RAILWAY PROJECT.—Now
that all hope of obtaining a branch of
the Grand Trunk Railway for this
section seems to be gone, a petition has
been forwarded to the Credit Valley
Railway Company asking for an exten-
sion of that line from St. Marys via
Crediton to Port -Frank. No reply has
yet been received.
1\fc•Fril lop.
Sonooe .REPORT.—The following re-
port, based on proficiency and good.
'conduct, shows the correct standing of
the pupils .in the Roxboro' sch000l for
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the month of January: Fifth class -
1st A. Dickson, 2d Jane Blac , 3d 3.
Hays, 4th J. Black. Fourth ciass—lst
James Dodds, 2d G. Brown, -3d T.
Dodds, 4th Jos. Engin.. Senior third
class—lst Jeanie Dicksoa, 2d J. Mc-
Clure and Thos. Dickson, 3d Jos. Scott,
4th Mary Dorrance. Junior third class
—1st Annie Dodds, 2d G. Dickson, 3d.
J. Rankin, 4th R. Dodds. Second class
—1st J. L. Brown, 2d Bella Dickson,
3d J. Dorrance, 4th P. DOdds. First
class--lst Adeline Sparlinu, 241 A. Spar -
ling, 3d C. Dodds, 4th Bela McChire.
Hullett,
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EnuCATIO&
NAL.—The Lowing is &
correct report of the standing of *the
pupils of School No. 7, Hallett, or the
month of January ., Fourth cla —1st
Selina Floody, 211 Wm. Floody, 3d
Thos. Moon. Senior third— st Mar-
garet Cuming,2c1 Ruth Wells, d Robt.
Bryant and Catherine Little. Junior
third-4st Mary Kelly, 2d Jlizabetjh
Chobbrooke, 3d Charles Ca nag and
Charlotte Chobtrooke. Senio second
—1st Frederick Bryant, 2d John Cum-
ing 3d Robert Colson: Junior second
—1st Charles Chobbrooke, 2d Wm.
Wells, 3d Elizabeth Sanderson. Senior
first—lst James Coming, 2d John- Col-
well, 3d Wellington Lundy. Junior
first—lst Annie Cuniing, 2d. Elizabeth
Brown, 3d Alice Livermore.
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Stanley.
THE • PIONEER LA.MB.—Mr.. George
DifcNairn of the 3rd concession of Stan-
ley has a ewe which gave birth to a
lamb on the 27th of January. This is
the pioneer lamb of the season. and is
thriving spleedidly:--
TEA-MEETING.—A tea -meeting will be
held in the Presbterian Church, Bay-
field road, on the evening of Wednes-
day, February 18, when addresses will
be delivered by Revds. Messrs. McCoy,
McCosh, Johnson, Patterson, Living-
stone, Howey, Thompson, Jamieson
and Thompson. There will be present
a choir under the leadership of Profes-
sor Jones, and Mr. Thos. Joslin, of Sea -
forth will give a number of solos. The
pregramme is extensive and varied, and
a splendid evening's entertainment may
be expeoted. Tea -will be served at 7
o'clock.
• Walton..
DONATION. — While the Rev. Mr.
Baugh was from home on Tuesday, the
27th ult., Mr. A. Morrison and Mr. W.
Dennison, brought to the parsonage for
the use of the Rev. Gentleman's horse,
upwards of 40 bushels of oats. They
were presented by the Methodist fami-
lies in connection with the Walton ap-
pointment. This is a practical expres-
sion that harmony and a mutual
sympathy exist between the minister
and his people.
THE LITERARY SOCIETY.—The next
meeting of the Walten Debating
Society will be held in -Smith's Hall on
Tuesday evening, February 10 at 7,
o'clock P. M. • The subject for debate
is, "Which is the most independent
the farmer or the tradesman." eOn
the farmer's side are Jas. --Ful-
ton, leader, supported. • by George
Morrison, A. „Morrison, J. McMillan
and R. H. Henderson. On the trades-
man's side are R. II. Pattison, leader,
supported by Chris. Dickson, 3. Bulger,
D. Johnston and L. McMillan. A full
meeting is requested.
A PLEASANT OdC.ASION.—MR, EDITOR,
—Sir: On account of the sleighing not
being good and times not beinghurried,
I have more leisure to give you an ac-
count of a social gathering at the resi-
dence of Mr. Peter McDonald, Grey, -
on the gravel road near Walton, on the--
29bh of January, to commemorate the
old gentleman's birthday. There was
a nice gathering of both frien.dnd
neighbors, who spent the time chiefly
With social chat, whit% stirred up
pleasant memories of the past. There
were various knotty subjects discussed
in regardelo past and present from the
higher specimens .of humanity down to
John Chinarn la his manners, mode 'of
living, his qu ue or pigtail, &c.; but the
talk was out short when the order was
given to warbb to the dining room,
where supper awaited. tb.e company. It
was got up by the Aliases McDOneld in
first-class style, and after the cravings
of the inner man were limply satisfied,
your correspondent can certify that the
table was considerably relThvedl of its
load. At an early hour the company
separated, each wishing ever so many
returns of the occasion, when all
wended their way to their respective
homes.—Oen OF THE PARTY.
Blyth.
WILL IT Coem.—Very little snow
without wind would. make excellent
sleighing here.
PERSONAL,—Miss Mary Gracey, who
has been spending a few -weeks with
her friends in Blyth, left. for home on
.Tuesday morning.
COMPLIMENTARY.—Mr. Wm. Hawk-
shaw, late of the Commercial Hotel,
was entertained at a complimentary
supper on Monday evening, at Mr.
Emighis Hotel; Blyth, prior to his
leaving for Exeter.
CHANGE CP DATE.—The entertain-
ment in St. Andrews' Church will be
held on the evening of the 10th inst,
instead of the 9th, as stated last week.
Rev. Mr. McQuaerie, of Wingham, is
tweeted to be present.
THE NEW SAW MILL.—Mr. Meant -
castle, of Clinton, has got the ground
almost ready for the foundation of the
new steam saw mill, which he intends
erecting in this village on a portion of
the Myth estate, which he has leased
for fifteen years.
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TliekerSblith.
• DISCUSSION AND EXPLANATION.—There-
will be a discussion in Egmondville
Grange on Friday, February 13th, com-
mencing at 7 o'clock P. M., on the cul-
tivation of root °rope, and the advisa-
bility of growing sugar beets for feeding
purposes instead of mangolds. After
the discussion an explanation of how
animals and vegetables feed will be
given, with an illustration to show one
source of carbon in the atmosphere.
The public will be welcome.
EDUCATIONAL.— The followine is the
' *standing of the pupils of School Section
No. 1, Tuckersmith, based on the
onthly written examination, combin-
ei with the class marks obtained by the
p pils during the month: Senior Fifth
0llass—James A. Ingram, 587 marks;
nnie McArthur, 585; Wm. Bell, 564.
J nior Fifth Class—Agnes Murray,165 ;
Wm. Ford, 153; Duncan Wood, 143;
Ajnarew Murray, 135. Fourth Class—
j hn Wood, 130; Peter 'Stewart, 120;
Wm. Pepper, 118; Frank, Wood, 115 ;
Walter Logie, 109 ;_George Fitzgerald,
106; Robert Wood, 103. Third Class—
Maggie Fitzgerald, 149; Helen Stewart,
140:; Elia Bell, 136; Alice Bell; 134 ;
Maggie Fairbairn, 133. Senior •Second
Class—Catherine Ford, 104; Edward
Ingram, 100; Thomas Murray, 98; A.
92; John Fitzgerald, 88; Jun-
ior Second 'Class—Wilson Wood, 93 ;
Janet Lang, 911,; Frank Fitzgerald., 90;
Watson Wooda82 ; Robert McLean, 80.
Lumley.
THE WEATHER.—The weather, for
some time back, has been very change-
able, so 'much so that the weather
'prophets can predict any sort of weather
and have it in twenty-four hours.
THE WEATHER ALMA.NIC.—A new al-
manac is now sold at 10 cents by
a well known farmer of this vicinity,
telling the correct weather of the win-
ter of 1880. Vennor, stand back, please.
BIG WORR.—Two young girls of this
neighborhood cut one cord of green
beech wood in two hours. Pretty good for
the girls: Some of the young men of
this neighberhood had better take a
balckNsEueat:
A.or
SKUNKS.—A few days ago
a farmer of Usborne and his hired man
tracked some animal from the barn to
the woods, and after diggin for a short
time came upon a nest of s unks. Not-
withstanding the unpleasatnt peefame,
they succeeded in killing t full
grown skunks. In a day or two after
some person or persons skinned the
whole eight, leaving the carcases
behind. •
Marmaroxiara—Mr. J. Badgegood, of
Woodbridge, led to the altar Miss Jen.:
net Fyfe, of this Place, on Wednesday,
28th January. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of the bride's
father, Mrs John Fyfe, by the Rev. Mr.
FletcheriPresby terian minister,Thames
Road. The wedded couple started for
their new home in Woodbridge on the
evening Of the 28th. ' We wish them
many long years of happiness.
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Brucefteld.
CONPLIMENTARY SUPPER.— The coin-
plircientary supper :to Mr. Thomas
Simpson, ex -Reeve of Stanley, was held
at Turner's Hotel on Tuesday evening
last. At tha'appointed hour about 50
sat down to the tables to partake of the
delicious bivalves and other good things
Which were provi'ded in abundance and
served up in a style fo do credit to the taste
and skill of "Mine Host" Turner and his
good lady. Alte the tables were clear-
ed thechair was 'taken by Mr. George
Castle, Deputy Reeve of Stanley and
an old colleague of the guest of the
evening, and the duties of the vice -
chair were very ably and • efficiently
performed by Mr. G. E. Jackson, of
Egmondville. Speeches were made in
response to toasts by the chairman,
vice-chairman, and Messrs. W. W.
Connor, Bayfield; G. E. Cresswell;
Tuckersmith ; Wm. Graham, Reeve of
Stanley; Thomas Fraser, Stanley;
Dr. Coleman and M. Y. McLean, Sea -
forth, each of whom bore ample testi-
mony to the many good qualities of
head and, heart possessed. by Mr. Simp-
son. One of the most pleasing features
of the evening Was the presentation by
the chairman, on behalf of the friends,
of a magnificent hair cloth easy chair to
Mr. Simpson. In making the presen-
tation the chairman referred to Mr.
Simpson's long and faithful services to
the township of Stanley as a municipal
officer, and; as an old colleague of his,
bore testimony to his integrity, disin-
terestedness and honesty of purpose in
all his dealings with the public in his
_public capacity. Mr. Simpson, whose
rising was a signal for the most vocifer-
ous applause, made a lengthy and feel-
ing speech, in which he , referred to
many of the doings and reminiscences
of the pat in his tovenship, and eon -
chided br thanking his friends for their
kindnessL towards him. The proceed-
ings were much enlivened by songs
by Messrs. Jamieson, Dick and Foote;
also by several beautiful selections on
the violin and organ, leyaMessrs. Payne,
McKenzie and Kayser, while the
glorious strains of the noble old bag-
pipes Were not wanting. The company,
which seemed to enjoy thereselves most
heartily, broke up about 3 a. m.
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Brussels.
,
Moxsy TO Laitt: Money to loan in
sums of $500 and upwards on f im security at
ril per cent. per annum. C. R. Cors; Brussels
P. O.' 634-3
GENERALITIES. — Hamil n Corbett,
the celebrated Scotch ocalist, -will
give an entertainment ir the Town
Hall on Wednesday, 25th February.—
A good deal of snow fell or Wednesday
last. The sleighing is net very good
yet.—The skating rink Be now open
again. Quite a number takeled.vantage
of it.—The roads are better no, and, a
good bit of grain is com:ng M.—The
markets are: Fall wheat $1.14 to $1.17,
spring $1.12 to $1.15, peas 60c to 62c,
oats 30c to 31c, barley 40c to. 50c, pork
$5 to $5.50.
- Varna.
PRESENTATION.—A number of the
members of the Varna Lodge of United,
Temperance Association, well wishers
and others, assembled at the residence
of Mr. Thomas Armstrong and present-
ed him with a purse and read the fol-
lowing address: Mr. Thomas Arnie
strong,—Dear Sir,—We being desirous
of showing you a small token of our
esteem take this opportunity of present-
ing you with this purse and money, as a
smell indication of our appreciation of
your worth as fellow citizen amongst us,
and we sincerely trust that you may meet
with prosperity and happiness in the
land whieh you have chosen for your
future home,—signed,—John Torrance.
Mr. Armstrong made a suitable reply,
thanking them for their kindness and
assuring them that it was not for its
intrinsic value that he prized the gift;
but as showing their good will towards1
himself and family. After enjoying
themselves pleasantly for a short time
the company retired to their homes.
Mr. Armstrong left for Missouri on,
Friday last to Join his friends who pre-
ceded him a few years ago.
Ford-wich.
IxDucrioN.-a-The ind.uction of Rev.
Thos. Moore into the pastoral charge of
the Presbyterian congregation at Ford-
wicla, took place on the 276h ult. The
Rev. Mr. Ross, of Brussels, preached at
2 o'clock from "Search the -Scriptures."
The Rev. Mr. Jones, also from Brus-
sels, delivered. the address to the min-
ister, and the Rev. Geo. Brown, of
Wroxeter, the address to the people.
The sermon and. addresses were able,
and justly appreciated by the large
congregation assembled. The tea which
followed was excellent. The meeting
was addressed by the Rev. Messrs.
Ross and Jones, of Brussels; R. Hus-
band, of Fordwich ; J.Broley, of Gorrie,
and the newly inducted minister. The
congregation of Fordwich showed their
confidencein the new minister by pay-
ing him three months' salary in ad-
vance, while the Gorrie congregation,
which united. with Fordwiche paid. six
months of their salary in advance like-
wise. The handsome sum of $90 odd
was realized at the tea meeting. We
hope the success of this gathering may
be taken as an augury of the pleasant
and profitable relations which will exist
between pastor and people during the
ministry of the Rev. Mr. Muir._
Hibbert.
FOR ANOTHER LAND.—Mr. John
Buchan has gone to Kansas where his
brothers have been for some time. He
intends taking up land and making
that place his future home. .
' GOT HURT.—While preparing to
return from the annual meeting of the
Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, Mr. jamee Purdon
was thrown out bf his buggy by his
horse suddenly turning around. He
was sorely hurt about the back and
'side.
APOPLEXY.—While getting out of bed
Mr. Samuel Humeston fell on the floor
in an unconscious state. Dr. McTavish
was called upon and pronounced that
he had received a stroke of apoplexy,
but he -is now convalescent. His
mother, Mrs. C. Humeston, is very ill
with palpitation of the heart, so poorly
isshethat she cannot speak at times.
EDUCATIONAL.—The following is the
standing of the pupils in School Section
No. 6, on the subjects taught the pre-
vious six months. The following sub-
jects are not given as they had not
been taught, but are requisite to pass
the promotion examination: Algebra,
euclid, hygiene, and Canadian history.
Fifth Class—number of marks obtain-
able 400.—P. McNaughton 195, Maggie
Laing 159, Neil Gillespie 152, Harry
Spear° 137, E. Spear& 89, James Mc-
Tavish 10. Fourth CIASS—total 290.—
Elizabeth Fulton 175, Mary Gillespie
149, Jane McTavish 144, Wm. Harris
135, Robert Whyte 106, James Purdon
98, Duncan McLaren 86, M. McKellar
27. Senior Third—total 295—Jessie
Gillespie 157, M. A. Fulton 156, Annie
Stewart 150, Angus McKaig 145, M. A.
Upshal 123, R. Speare 113, R. Davis
106, W. McLaren 90, Sarah Upshal 85,
II. Morris 60, Mary McLachlan 18.
Junior Third—total 285.--M. Mont-
gomery 125, Mary A. Leary 122, W. H.
McLean 110: Matthew Thomppon 108,
Maggie itcNevin 103, Mary Thompson
92, E. Leary 81, Duncan McTavish 77,
Edward. • Horton 59, 3; Miller 40,
Duncan Purdon 46, J. Brooks 38, T.
Crawford 28, A. Towers 46.
Huron Notes.
Mr. Wm. Elder, of Rodgerville,
lately received a fine Berkshire sow
from Lobo.
—All the old municipal officers of
the township of Stephen have been re-
elected for the ensuing year.
—Mr. Walper has again resumed the
proprietorship of the Lorne Hotel, Ex-
eter North, or better known as
Francistown.
—Dr. Graham, of Brussels, intends
opening a new drug store in that vil-
lage, in the premises recently occupied
by Mr. Garlick.
—Messrs. Cameron, Holt & Cameron,
of Goderich, have opened a branch law
office in Wingham. The new office
*ill be managed by Mr. W. E. Macara.
—One day last week, as Mr. John
Woods was cutting timber on Mr,
rringle's farm, township of Turnberry,
whilst sawing off a log from a tree
which was laying over a stump, it
biieke off rather suddenly, falling on
Mr. Wood's leg, breaking it in two
pie. At last accounts be was doing
iS well as could be expected.
• —Mr. Hector McLean has sold his
farm in Morris, near Belgrave, to • Mr.
Charles Proctor for the sum of $4,000.
Mr. McLean intends going to Manitoba
in the spring.
—Messrs. Erwin & Scrandrett, of
Clinton, have sold their farm on the
86h concession of Hallett, 140 acres;
Mx. W. Farquhar buying 109 acres, and
another party 31, at a total of $3,600.
—Mr. John Middleton has purchased
the farm of Mr. Matthew Sheppard,
on the Bayfield concession, Goderich
township, 96 acres, for $3,600. Mr.
Middleton now'owias $400 acres of land
in the vicinity,
• —On Thureday of last week a son,
five years old, of Mr. James Edgar, of
11.0eviCk1_fell from a mow in the barn,
dislocating his arm at the elbow. The
little sufferer received medical aid, and
is now progressing favorably.
—Messes. Scott & Bell, of the Wing -
ham furnitnre factory, shipped another
car load of furniture to Manitoba last
weekThe freight they pay on- their
shipments to Manitoba alone, amounts
to between $3,000 and $4,000 a year
—a nice little item for the railway
companies.
—On Sunday, as Wm. Gorrie was
driving a skittish horse through Wing -
ham, it took fright when near the rail-
way crossing on Josephine street, -up-
setting the buggy and. throwing Mr.
Gorrie and a lady who was with him
out. Mr. Gorrie received a cut , on the
head; the lady was unhurt.
— r. A. M. Polley, of Goderich, last
week shipped the last car load of horees
upon a contract he had to fiiinish of 150
for a firm in the United States. All
the animals shipped were purchased in
the townships surrounding Goderich,
and all of them were very line animals.
They were shipped to Pennsylvania.
— The following offic8p have been
appointed by the Tovinship Council of
Ashfield for the current year: Wm.
Kirkpatrick and A. 0. Hawkins, Audi-
tors ; John Cook, Clerk, salary, $120;
Robert Harrison, Treasurer, salary,
80; Dennis Sullivan, Assessor, and.
James Burns, Collector, salary, 085
each.
—The Council of Goderich township
--cannot be accused of reckless extrava-
gance he the matter of salaries at any
• rate. The Clerk is paid. $100, without
perquisites; the Assessor, 50;$Collec-
tor, $60i and Treasurer, $70. The gen-
tlemen who receive these munificent
salaries are : James Patton,' Clerk;
Adam Oantelon; Treasurer; J. L. Cour-
tice, Assessor.
—Mr. James Moir, of Usborne, has
purchased from • Mr. P. Wilson.
of Burford, in the- county • of
Brant, a pure shorthorn bull, of goed
pedigree. -Huron seems destined at no
distant day to occupy as high a posi-
tion in respect of cattle as it now does of
horses. We hope the enterprise of Mr.
Moir and other breeders will be
abundantly rewarded.
—As a little son of Mr. Wm. Mont-
gomery, of Orange Hill, Township of
Howick-I was playing in front of the
cook stove, about a week ago, he acci-
dentally slipped, and caught at a pot of
scalding water which was left standing,
on the front of the stove, and fell back-
wards, pullineetthe pot of scalding water
on his breast. The little, one lingered
in great pain for about a week; -when
death put an end to his sufferings.
—It is with regret that we chronicle
the demise of Mr. George Sage, only
son of Mr. Sage, of the Walton Hotel.
Deceased had been in declining, health
for some time back, and was filially
prostrated on Tuesday, the 206h ult.,
and died on the following Saturday.
The funeral,'Which took place on Mon-
day, was one of the largest ever seen in
this locality. Mr. and Mrs. Sage have
the entire sympathy of the community
in their affliction.
—One day last week -Mr. Thomas
Ginn, of Benmiller, was out in the bush
chopping, and when- ready to return
home he took up his gun by the barrel,
and the trigger having caught in a
small piece of branch on the log
against which the gun was resting, it
exploded, lodging the charge in his arm
and shoulder, inflicting yery painful, if
not dangerous wounds. ;Dr. Taylor, of
Goderich, was sent for, and under his
treatment the patient is pregressing as
satisfactorily as could be expected.
—The Brussels Pest says: We learn
that Mr. Wm. McDowell, who for over
a year has been assistant postmaster in
Brussels, is about to remove from this
point. On Saturday morning he goes
hence, and his departure will be deeply
regretted by the many friends whom he
leaves behind. _Mr.McDowell has been
a painstaking and obliging official, and
young and old, rich and poor, will miss
"Billy's" smiling countenance from the
other side of the delivery aperture. We
wish him success in any future sphere
of action.
—The complimentary supper given
Mr. Leonard Hunter, by his late con-
stituents, at Elimville, in the township
of Usborne, on Thursday evening of
last week, was largely attended and
was a very successful and pleasant
affair. It must be satisfactory to Mr.
Hunter and-- hie friends and well-
wishers that he has ended his munici-
pal career more strongly fixed in the
esteem of his fellow townspeople than
when he began. A straightforward,
honorable course in public as well as
private hfe is always sure to bring its
own reward. That Mr. Hnnter has
pursued such a course all admit. •
—On Friday, • as Mr. McCandlish
and his men were takirg out timber
on the farm of Mr. James Henning,
Deputy Reeve of Turnberry, one of
them had the misfortune to cut his
foot badly. Mr. McCandlish took him
to the hbuse, had his wound -'attended
to, and then went back to work. He
had not been at work long, however,
'before nother of the gang, letting his
axe glance, struck a young man named
Patterson on the foot, inflicting an ugly
gash about two inches and, a half long.
Thinking there was some bad hick
going, all hands quit work, fearing that
some more of them would get hacked.
up. . .
—The Zurich correspondent of the
Exeter Reflector says: The railway ex-
citement has quite died out since the
interview of the delegates with Mr.
Hickson. He gave no hopes of the cora-
pany's going on -with the road. He .ex-
plained that the rise in the price of
steel rails would largely increase the
cost of construction, and advanced sev-
eral cogent reasons why the company
could not consent to the arrangement.
• 1
HOSIERX
Most complete Stoek we
ever ,Ckried, and at popular prices.
Oneesales in this department amply
prove this.
FERRUARY 1884.
• NEW WINTER GoODS.
C.MCDOUGALL&GO.
ARE TODAY OFFERING.
SPECIAL BARGAINS
In Every Department of their Rouge,.
Stock was Neter Better As-
sorted than it is to -day.
The Stock of Silks, Dress Goods, Man-
tles, Millinery, Hosiery, Gloves,
Laces, Trimmings and Staple
• Goods is unequalled in
the County.
MILLINERY—New 'Trimmed Hats,
75 cents, Si, $1.25, $1.50, and up.
Real Beaver Bonnets and Hats
• from 02.50 np.
M NTLEScwFnaBeaver:s,nt
romstpuier8rm$2ot
p.
,er.atpaterm.esp0tiv
half price. Wrap Cloaks, Dolmans,
,Circulars, &c.
DRESS GODDs—We are clearing
out the entire stock at prices which
convince everybody that we carry
• out our advertisements to the very
letter.
GLOmysE, WingarremWin
at v8:11etverGloves,
.
FLANNELS—Fancy Wool Goods.
&c., very cheap.
PURCHASE YOUR CLOTHING
—FROM—
G. MCDOUGALL &C�
I They keep the largest stock 'be select
from. All their pods are thor4igh1y
well made and finished, and:their prices
are fully 30 per cent. lower than those
Of any other house.
• VISIT OUR SALE.
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 in town. Price, $6.75.
See our New Style Meters, newest
Materials. We know this to be excel-
lent value. Price, 07.50.
SPLENDID WINTER SUITS.
We haVe five hundred Suits to select
frill, in all the newest and. best ma-
terials. Price, from 19.50 up.
BOYS' AND YOUTHS'.
All can. be suited in Boys' and -Youths'
Clothing at our establishment. All
sizes are kept in stock, and the prices
Will suit the most econonaical. Calla
see and judge for yourselves.
.N119 Gifts. No Discounts. Plain
Figures and Net Prices 02z1y.
A. G. MCDOUGALL & CO,
Ineporters of and Dealers in DRY
GOODS Only,.:
We have not as yet given up all hope.
It is possible that Exeter may yet suc-
ceed' in getting a branch fro. .St.
Marys, and it is altogether, probable
that the Clinton and 13ayfie1d branch
' 1 be -constructed.
e -Miss Cruttenden who has taught in
the St. Marys public school for several
-years, with profit to the children and.
satisfaction to the parents, has lately -
been granted a,permanent certificate by
the minister of Education.
—A pigeon match was shot at Ilen-
sail, on Tuesday afternoon of last week,
between Messrs. Xehn Evans, of Wing -
ham, and Simpson, of Exeter, 30 birds
each. Mr. Evans killed 24 of his
birds, and Mr. Simpson killed 20. The -
match was for $50 a side.
—On Saturday last a man named
Chas. Izzard, Met with a painful acci-
dent while engaged at the Stapleton
salt works, by accidentally stepping
into one of the pans. containing the
boiling brine, his feet being severely
scalded.
Local Nbtices.
PAy Ur.—All parties indebted to Da.
VEnooE will please call and settle their accounts
before the 20th of February. 634
HAVE ON HAND, as usual, Bell% Ex-
tra Vaaaily Flour—the _Housewife's delight—sup-
plied direct from the mill. D. D. ROSE. 622
NONEY.—A. Strong, Seaforth, has
$12,000 which he will lend at n per cent,. on
first mortgage security. Apply at once. 633x4
littiSIO.—MiSS Walsh, late of Loretto
• Abbey, Toronto, is prepared to receive pupils in
'vocal and instrumental music. Use of piano given
if desired. Residenee—Geoxge Street, first door
north of the Huron Road, Seaforth. 683-3
OmizAL,—For the accommodation.
of the farming commluaity 'we have made ar-
rangement s to exchange meal for oats,the Same
number of pounds as you get M the mills, also
flour, shorts, cornmeal, corn wholi -or ellOppeds
and mill teed Ain hand at bottom priees.
SALL Itaus. (83
Fon THE best value in Green, Black
and Japan Teas, Fresh, Pure, Roasted Coffees,
Pure Sugars, PureSpi6.es, Fine Table and Cooking
Raisins, Fine Cur/ants and General Groceries, do
not fail to see D. 1). BOISE'S prices before purehas-
ing elsewhere. No trouble to show goods, and you
wont be bothered to buy goods you don't want.
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