The Huron Expositor, 1885-04-24, Page 8•
THE HU RON EXPOSITOR'
EDW AR D OASK
Has on hand good varieties of
Imported Spring Wheat, :
CLOVER AND. GRAS'S SEEDS
At very rea,sonable. prices at the Old Butter
Store,. Gederica street, Seidorth. 902
non txproitoli.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
LACRosst Gratis. --At a meethes of •the
Beaver Lacrosse Club held on Tuesday
evening the -following ,offieers were
'elected : Honorary President, Dr. Cole
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mane Honorary Viee-President, D. D.
Wilson, President, W. 0. Reid, Vice
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President, E. C. Coleman; Secretary-
. Treasurer, J. M. Best, Captain, John
Srnith
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THE DEBATE.—The debate between
representatives of the Goderieh and
Seaforth Literary Soeieties will take
place in the town hall this (Friday)
. evenine. The subject of the 'discourse
is : "lesolved that Horne Rule would
a be beneficial to Ireland." The
4fl
. Cameron B.A., A. Embury and Pros
sanative mill be taken by Messrs. D.
fessor Foote, of Goclerich, and the
negative by Dr. Campbell and Messrs.
G. E. Jackson and D. a Wilson, of
Seaforth. ,The debate will be an inter-
esting and -exciting one and should he
largely attended - by our citizens ' A
small admissickn fee of 15 cents will be
charged, which goes- in aid of the Sea -
forth Mechanic's 1nstitute,1
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l'ERSONAL.—Mr.George Lockhart,
jr., of McKillop, left here on Tiiesaay
last for the Narthwest. He goes under
the auspices of the Home Mission Com-
mittee of the Presbyterian church, for
the purpose of engaging in mission work
in that country as an evangelist. A
better man for the work could scarcely
be got. ale is of a stout, robust consti-
tution, active and energetic and. is a
free and fluent speaker, and we believe
a_ sincere and earnest Christian, whose
.heart seal be in his work. We wish
- Mr. Lockhart the greatest possible suc-
cess, in the great work to which he has
devoted himself and we shall always be
glad to leara of his progress end pros-
pects. ? -
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TiE „Geaaree Fern.----eThe first fair for
the sale of fat cattle was held in Sea -
forth on Thursday last, and if we are to
, judge of the number and quality ofthe
stock on the ground, we should Say it
was eminently successful. There were
apeite a number .of leading buyers pres-
ent also; 'but very few sales were made.
- The stock niarkets are very.. dull just
'Inv and feeders are anwilling to accept
prices offered. The current, pric was
• . about 512. cents per pound. Ther, will
be another fair in about a month vhen
we hope buyers and sellers will be lmore -
of a mind, and transactions will bemore
numerous. The following _is a list of
the successful competitors for prizes:
Fat steer, John Devereaux), Tucker-
- smith ; fat cow, Thomas Govenlock,
Meliillop*; • two-year-old steer, Wm.
Carnoehan,Tuckersmith ; three-year-old
steer, 'eider protest between Charles
Wilson, Seaforth, , and Thomas Goven-
lock. The judgee-were : Joseph Laird, .
Seaforth, John McConnell, Hibbert,
. and Wm. Cs/Amore, Tuckersmith.
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THE RIGHT WAY TO DO.—Mr. I. J.
= Tuck, thelwell-known and popular pro-
prietor of Tuck's hotel, Cranbrook,
to-wnship of Grey, one of the oldest and
hest kept hotels in western Ontario,
issues ia circular to his patrons, from
- which we extract the following manly
and bola -mendable paragraph: "In
thankilig you for past favors I would .
respectfully intimate that in accordance
- with the Canada Temperance Act, after
' the 30th inst., no intoxicating liquors
will be sold in our hotel. After ahat
date, the bar will be supplied with the
choicest temperance beverages and the
finest brands of imported and domestic
cigars, but strong drinks will positively
not be sold. No advance will be made .
ia rates, and farmers and travellers will
Loom. Bata s.—On Friday last Mr.
George :Marra , .with his dray team,
drew from the tation f� the Tits gXFOSI-
TOR office 8,25 pounds of printing paper
at one latad, and the road was not very
good either.— r. John Hannah, of the
r
2nd con!cession of Tuekersmith, sowed
grain on Mond,ay last. This is the first
of1 the aeasonl we have heard of and
aeaves our old and energetic friend of
the Mill Road,: Mr. Jahn Cameron, in
the sha'ae.—Tae many friends .of Rev.
Mr. Thomson, late of larucefield, will
be pleased toj learn that himself and
Mrs. Thomson arrived safely in Victoria,
British , Colu bia, aan the 16ta inst.
They had. a al ant trip and they both
stood, *Ion journey well.—The snow
gradual depa tire hap saved m q
is now nearly tit' gone. Its slow ;nd
bridgesand will relieve, the municipal!. _
ties of the expenditure of many thou --
ands of dollars which would have been
inevitable had it gone off in a rush. Our
farmers will save nearly as much in 1his
way as they have lost during the past
• year on account of the low -pric Of -
wheat, but whether the N. P. is enti led
to credit for this, deponent saith no .a- ,
Mr. T. p. Joslin and his friends in nci.
to give the Clintonians, a treat rext
Tuesda evening, when they will re eat
(,
in
the mi strel entertaMent theye g pee
here a ouple of weeks ago. li
our Cli ton friends will give the as
hearty 'reception as ,they de,sessv. .--
Mr. It ert Elgie, of Thckersinith, ,ays
that (Wing a, residence of over thirty
years h re, he never saw the fall W eat
lo6k be ter at this time of the year t an•
it , doe w
no.
1--Reviial services erecommenced in the Methodist churc i in
en
et-
nd.
tor
eels
aatlitimial years of wedded bliss, and
'fialeed we see no apparent reason why
they simuld not live to celebrate their
diaMond wedding, as the hand of time
'has 'certainly dealt very lightly with
bkith, alai the marks of age are not
neatly so manifest on them as on some
many y ars theirjunior. .
4.
' THE EMPEitANCE CONCERT.—The 'en-
tertainment given in Canino's- hall on
Friday venina last under the auspices
of Huron Lodge, Independent Order of
Good Templars, was, as their entertain-
ments usually are, a very pleasant and
successful affair. . The hall was well
filled by a most appreciative audience.
The chair was occupied by Mr. John
Beattie,,and itisunnecessary to say
that he !proved himself the right man in
the right place: Ever ready, always
witty, and never egotistical orfrivoloue,
Mr. Beattiealways makes an excellent
chairman, and. on this( occasion he -did
credit to his reputation. The perfonia
maces Of all were good. The choruses
by the lodge' choir were :eery nicely
rendered, while the, solos by Mrs. Pyper
and MisS T. Thompson were appropriate
and well ren ered, and that by Mr.
Kent was equally good. The Misses
Shaw arid Mr. and Mrs. Pyper sang a
couple of due ts very nicely, and the
comic se eetim s of Messrs. George Seat '
and F. PiIlmai were simply immense.
Iteadings by Mrs. Lowrie and Mr. M.
PillmanJ Were also well rendered and
were duly appreciated by the audience:
In fact ithe entertairnnent throughout
was really pra seworthytand. our citizens
are not a little ' indebted to the Good
Templets for fumishing so pleasant an
evening at so shght a cost, and we are
sure that all will be glad when they
again announc °a similar entertaimisent.
SrserNce TIM ., RAS Cos—And with
it the emelt° get ready for gardening, by clew-
ing away rUbbish anthpreparing beds for *net -
i
ables and flowers. The most important thing is
to get good seeds, that can be assured -only by
ordering them f om reliable dealers. Robert
tending over -thirty- years, a reputation they'can-
Evans & pee Haton, hive a reputation ex
tend.
not afford to sacrifice by sending out inferior
goods. Their seeds are grown for them under_
speejal contract, and are sure to give gatikab-
ton. Seeds sent by mail, express or freight. If
you have net thei • catalo,gue, send for a copy.
, / 907x2
- COAL OIL ST VES.—This is the wealth-, -
f
er for a Coal pi! .*tove, see the "Nev CroWn,'
we nave thein wit 2, 3, 4 and 6, burners. These
stoves are 'supplied with the unproved double
ovens. Onr ' Nelw Bweet Home ' Oil Stove, en-
larged and!improj'ed for DM. This stove has
been thoroughly tried in Seaforth and vicinity
the past Sea.011, a d has given entire satisfaction.
We warranteveq stove to work perfectly, and do
all we claim for i . Be sure to see the "New
Crown" and " Su eet Home" oil stoves at MRS.
Jons- Kain!s. 907 2 -
, • NOTIok.—T • e Staforth Brass Band,1
_
under the • leader hip of Mr. Cornelius, will be
open for engag-em nts after the let of May. JAs.
A. ANDERSoNo Se retary. 707tf
ICE CREAM. Ice cream, delicious and
cool,.always read at Smith's Restaurant, Main
Street, Seaforth. Drop ln and have some.
007 • • • . .
MILK WAG ON FOR. SALE.—For Sale,
a second-hand mi k waggon, in good running' or-
der, will be sol cheap.. PILLAIAN & 'CO., Sea -
forth. 907:::
R.ETURNED. Mr. 'George Whiteley,
the celebrate( horseman of this torn,:
returned i fronKentucky on Tuesday
last, and brou ht with him ,a roadder
stallion which ertainly does great credit
to his juclgme ,t of horsefieSh. He is a
bright bay as th black points, stands
over sixteen h . ds high, and is not ret -
three Years o" d. His -speed May be
judged from ti e fact that at - two -years
old he receive on a public track a re-
cord. of 2:46, which is now registe ed
•
against him, nd caw, be seen by iny
doubting ones lwho care -t� hunt up the
authority. A thoiigh thin in eonditiou,
it would be 1 ard to pick a fault with
him., He ha a • fine countenance,i an -
open, eesy, sla hing gait ; is well con led'
and has as goo limbs andfeet as anyone
ever steel on horse. ' On his arrival
here, an exper eisced and skilful hoitse-
men, after a critical examination re-
marked: " Ilt is the most compete
horse I ever sa and I. doubt if there is
another of his lass in Canada that can
beat hina" e has splendid style .as
well as action and when in condition
will make a gr at show horse. ' We Con-
gratulate Mr. fSVhiteiey on his choice,
ancl if he ha :good luck with hirtve
have no deuht he has struck as grea, , a
bonanza as he id when he invested in
OLD CLEAR GIT.
find comfortable accommedations at this
house at heretofore moderate charges."
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BROM TIRES.—Mr. George Sproat of
Tuckers nith, is the first in this vicinity
that we axe heard of to introduce the
broa.d t Ted waggon for use upon the
farm. e has had built expressly for
his own urpoee, by Mr. John Dorsey of
this tossn, two waggons, the tires of
which ai e three inches in 'width, this
being do ble the width of the ordinary
tires. Tir. Sproat feels convinced that
they wil prove lighter of draught and
more ser icea.ble in everyvv4y,both on the
farm an on the road,tha,nivehieles with
tires the ordinary -width, as he says they
will not eat so deeply into the .soft
- -ground When loaded, and instead of
cutting ap the roads as is now *done
• - these wheels will have a tendency tO
smooth them down and make then"
more. solid. Mr. Sproat's theory cer-
taialy carries reason withit, and we
have no doubt but prahtical experience,
will fully_ justify his contentions. He.
says the municipal councils should take
steps to encoura,ge the use of broad tires-
.. and should pass a by-law granting a
; remission of a certain number of days
statute laber to every farmer who uses
a; vehicle of this kind. The suggestion is
worthy the serious consideration of our
municipal rulers.
GOLDEN WEDDING.—One of those
eyents which never occur to the easue
parties more than once - in- a life -time,
• and that to very few, was 'celebrated at
Melton, Mill Road, Tuckersmith, on '
',Thursday last, it being the fiftieth an-
niversary of the marriage of Mr.- and
• Mrs. Wm. Charters. A large munber-
of friends assembled to pay homage to
the venerable couple. In the afternoon
the "old folks ' were entertai1ned, aeld
in the evening the young folks enjoyed
m
theselves as only young f lks cam.
Mr. and Mrs. Charters were made the
!recipients of many handsome - and valu-
able presents. Mr. Charters has reached
i the advanced age of 81 years and. is still
hale and hearty, while his partner in
life has attained the allotted three score
and ten. They settled on their present
. homestea,d in 1842, when the country
was almost an unbroken wilderness, and
now have a handsome and comfortable
. home as the fruits of 'their early ItoiL
We unite with their many friends in
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Charters many
this town on Sunday last and have
continued during the week. The m
ings have been !largely attended
have been very interesting. The pa
here has bemil assisted during the w
by the Rev. Mr. Saban and the Gospel
Band of the Clinton Methodist church,
all of Whom have rendered good .ser-
vice. The Gospel. Band is composed
of the Young People of the Clinton Congregation, both ladies and gentlemen,
who have formed themselves into an
association for the _promotion of gospel
work within their own congregation -es, -
Bicycles are again Coming into general
use.on our streets, this being one of Ithe
sure indications of spring.—The first
vegetables of the season were brought
into beet last v. eek by Mr. Comber, of
, •
Harpurlicy, who deliver d ciii' ions of this
year's growth.—Next F 'day, is the first
day of May, and ahem d be a memor-
able clay in the history f the county of
Huron.—The members of the Unison
Literary Club intend cl sing a very suc-
cessful and pleasant sea on by a musical
and literary entertainm nt in the Odd -
fellows' Hall on Mond y evening next,
to which a large numbe , of the friends
of meinaeri have been ' 'vited.--We are
-sorry to learn that' Mr. ohn Copp, late
manager of the Domini in skating rink,-
is laid, up with a sev re attack of in-
flammatory rheumatism. --The furniture
in the Queen's hotel w purchased on
Tuesday last at mortga e sale by Mr:
Thos: Stephens ,for 1,450.—Messrs.-
Reid & Wilson, of this f I wn, have just
procured from the manufacturers 'a. fine
new bell, weighing - over 200 lbs., which
is to be Placed •in the Harlock 'school
house, in the -township of Hulletti —We
have pleasure in noticing that Mr. J. IL
McFaul, 'son Mr. le L. McFaul, Princi-
• pal of our Public Scho 1 has success-
ully passed his first year examination
at Trinity Medical School, Toronto.
Mr. J. H. McFaul, sr., drawing master
in the Toronto Norm I School, and
brother - of the Messrs. McFaul I here,
also passed the -same examination.—
Mr. David Sproat, of Egmondaille,
started a frame dwelling house , on
Thursday of lad week, and the occu-
pants, moved into it yesterday. This
is rushing . things with a vengeance.—
Mr. J. E. Hamilton, a ' fancy roller
skater, will give. an exhibition. in Card -
no's Hall this ' eveni g.—The sGood
Tem Ilars' concert fast Friday night was
well 1 atronized, and the entertainment
fully sustained' their -vvell-known -ream
tatio . in that line.--Mis Maggie Smith,
of E:.. ondville, has returned home after
sapea. mg the winter in Minneapolis.—
Thej s bseriber from Exeter who sent us
a re ittance of $3 on April 220; and
negle ted to sign his,naree to his letter,
will • lease send us a card giving his
name 'so that we can credit hien with the
amou k t.—In the Detroit' News of .a re-
cent ate, we find the following highly
comp imentary reference to a pronunena
young Canadian. It says: " In recog-.
" nition of an exhaustive - thesis oil
"erysipelas, the convocation of th
"'University of Trinity College, Toronto
" has c nferred upon Dr, R. Hide's., of
"thi city,, the degree of M. D., C. M.,
" the !highest medical honor obtainable
"in tie Dominion." Dr. Hislop is a son
of oiu respected townsman, Mr. Thomas
Hislop He is a physician in Detroit
and is in the enjoyment of a large and
, lucrative practice there.—At a meeting
Of 'the Seaforth Cricket Club held on
Tuesdayevening, at the Commercial
Hote r. F. Holmes d wits elected
Presil nt ; Dr. Coleman,kr ice -President;
W. I Reid, Second -Vice-President; T.
F. C lernan, Secretary, and Alexander
• Wile iil, Treasurer. The Club intends
leasi gj and fitting up e new ground with
the ' tention of having a vigorous sea-
son's play. —The Egmondville dam
-brok away on Thursday morning last,
This vill be a heavy lose' to the owners,
Mess s. Kyle & 'Mustard, as it was
only built- a short time ago. --'
Mr. ' bert Logan, of Oarbcrry, is at
prese . f in town visiting friends and
looks' smiling and pleasant as of yore.—
Main street -is getting terribly dusty
and . hould be sprinkled. --Mr. F. Pill -
man eft here on Tuesday last for Michi-
gan. i e has taken up land, on the Ameri-
can se. e,near Sault Ste.Marie,an d intends
'goin. into fanning. He will be followed
short y by Messrs. David Stewart and
Jame Steele, who will settle near him.
We ish them -all .success.—The' com-
mon eeling when friends meet now is :
" Vely Warm !", A week ago it was:
"Ho v Cold- it Keeps."—Miss Annie
Cull' eft town on Tuesday for Toronto.
She e pects to remain in the -Queen City
for so e time. --We would again remind
all in erested of the social to be given
;next' Wedneeda.y evening by Mrs. T. O.
Kemp at her residence in aid of St.
Thomas church. An adniission fee of
10 ceirts will be charged a,nd refresh-
ment 15 cents, -2 -;-We are glad to state
that 1 r. Kidd's_ salt well - is again all
right and never -worked better than it
- does o*. There was no truth in the
repo that this well had 'caved in.—
Wha s tip? • The Mayor -has recently ta-
ken o wearing a Scotch Bonnet and
atten ing the Presbyterian•Church i
A UDDEN CHANGE.—The transition
froth old to heat- this year has been as
s,udd n as it has been agreeable. With.
scare ly a warning note we have been
usher d from frozen winter into the very
lap o balmy spring. Last week we
were :now -bound on all sides, with the
ther • inneter several degrees below the
freezi g point, and even with t fur wraps
and . azing fares we were scarcely able
to ke P comfortable. This week all
natur seems to be fairly liverth-e birds
are aablinaar, the frogs • re- croaking;
th d st ilflying, and solnetirnes even
elite clothing seems tb be a burden,
sarhile vegetation is sprmgi g into life on
all sides, and the industrio "s house -wife
is busily engaged in-thrn- g everything
inside
inside out in her semi -an ual cleaning
up carapaign. • Last week the sports-
man enjoyed himself in the rollicking
roarin' game on congealed water, while
this week he can loll in the sun's rays,
and is even anxious at times to recline
in the shade. Last week we were al-
most_ beginning to doubt the verity of
the good old promise of a seed time and
harvest„ while this week the agricul-
turist is busily at work in Ms field, -and
pater-familias is anxiously tinning over
his last year's seed bag preparatory to
the planting of the garden patch'. Even
the oldest -inhabitant has difficulty in
remembering such a sudden change.
This has been a remarkable year through-
out. ..With wars and rumors of .wars
the public mind has been kept in a con-
tinual state of perturbation, while all
:nature seems to be :In an equally un-
settled 'and fickle .ondition. The ad-
ventist and the euperstitious. of all
classes and creeds- may find food for
reflection in these " signs.of theitimes."
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MATRIMONIAL.—AS many of the
'parties mentioned in the following para,
graph, which we take from last week's
. Winnipeg Free Press, were former resi-
dents Of. Seaforth,- it will be perused
with interest' _by not few of our
readers: A' pleasing ceremony took
place at 116 King street, on Wednesday
eveni g, the occasion being the marriage
of M .B.F. Hillis to Miss Lavine, Mabee.
The groom was supported by Mr. J. F.
McIntyre and Mr. J. A. Greig, and the
bride by; her,sister, Miss M. Mabee, and
Miss E. Hill. After the ceremony a
sump dous repast was partaken of by
the ghest.s,and a pleasant evening spent.
The resents -were numerous and hand-
some, and Included a set of silver forks
anti kn
'of give
lot lam
Miss B
Ives frOM Mrs. Mabee; set of
• s ns, Miss M. Mabee; par-
, iss M. Mabee; butter dish,
Mabee; silver teaspoon holder,'
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.11.. F. lalcIntire and J. A. Grog ; hand
satchel, Mrs. A. A. ' Cameron fire
screen, J. Hillis ; chair tidy; Mrs.
.Payne; family bible, Mr. and Mrs. T.
W. Taylor; silver fruit dish, Mr. .and
Mrs. A. A. McArthur; silver pickle
stand, Mr. JI, Camermaa silver card re-
ceiver, Miss K. McGregbr ; toilet set,
W. A. McIntyre; glass butter dish, Mr.
and Miss McColl; glass pitcher and
goblets, P. C. McIntyre; set oLvases, Mr.
and Mrs. Waddell; set of celery dishes,
Mr. and Mrs. Stafford a "slush hand
satchel, Miss Lipsett ; bilaclets, Miss
.L. Hill. and Miss- Cambburne ; table
.drape, Miss K. McEwen. Mr. Hillis
and his' bride leave for Dresden, Ontario,
on Monday 'evening next, Which place
will be their future home.:
East Wawonosh.
LOCALITIES.—Mr. Wm. Henderson re-
turned to London to attend the Coma
mercial College this week.—A literary
society, having for its officers President,
-
George Quinn ; Treasurere, J. Ross, and
Secretary, Re McGowan, has been -form-
ed recently. 4 -Unlike many other so-
cieties in rural sections the meetings are
to be continued throughout the sununer, -
as well as through the winter. If well
developed there •is abundance of talent
to keep up diversity the year round.___
The eldest son of Mr. A. Dey has been
seriously ill, but is now rapidly recover-
ing.—Miss McShannock left a short
tiine ago to join her brother in Manitoba,.
Lakelet.
Lodees.—Some of the young people
of the village had a skate on the lake
'last Friday evening. - This is a rare
occurrence for this time of the year, but
if the weather continues as it is at
present, we expect to have, some more
skating yet before the ice disappears.—
At the last meeting of Our Temperance
, Lodge here, it was decided that We
have a debate next Thursday evening.
The subject is, Resolved, that the\ evil
effects of war are greater than those of
intemperance."- A lively time is expected.
—We are glad to announce that Miss
Victoria Eaton, who has been ill 'for
some time, is recovering. —What party
or parties were Mean enough to steal the
tapeline connecting the goal posts of Our
football club? '
Walton.
PERSONAL.—The people of Walthn
a,nd vicinity will no doubt be pleased to
hear of the -success of an old Walter'
boy, Arch. McKibben, who for the
past few years has been attending the
Goderich high school. At the recent
examination held Harriston, for the
Guelph Conference, Archie .succeeded in
carrying off first marks in his division aid
in taking 'out a first &lass certifica ,
scoring over 88 per cent. on the who Le.
He reports the papers set as rather diffi-
cult this time. Considering that the
has not enjoyed good health during the
past winter, we think he has pasSed
with credit to himself. -We understand
that it is his intentien to remain in
Goderich and matriculate at Victoria in
June, and to enter the ministry at the
beginning of the Conference year.—
Cox. •
-Leeburn. -
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LOCALITItS.—The roads, which 'were
almost impassable for the last few
weeks, have at last been cleaned of the
snow.—The fall wheat. in this vicinity
looks fairly, and if a warm shower
of rain should come, would sooli pres,ent
a beautiful appearance.—The Sabbath
School at Sheppardton has been reopen-
ed, with Mr. Echlin as superintendent,
assisted by the Misses Johnston,ra-
1
ham and Burrows, also R. E. Brow' .—
Spring has opened in right earnest. All
the songsters of the grove have m-
inenced the- melodies. The bees and
F
flies are b zzing about, as if it -were
summer. We have now heard ithe
whippoorwill whistling,: the earliest we
ever I remember of -hearing,—It is our
pada' duty this week to record the
death of two' old residents near the Nile,
viz.: Mrs, McKnight, Sr., and Mrs.
Ryan, Sr. Death has been making in-
roads in] our midst Oh, the importance
of beihg always ready to meet the Judge
Id all the earth. '
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. Wroxeter. - .
vstEN+.--Motifer of those heart
gla dening scenes' took- place here on
the evening .of 'Wednesday last week,
at which time Mr, Albert Paulin and
iss FannY Hobbs were united in the
onds of matrimony. The Rev. George
Brown had the pleasure of conducting
th e marriage ceremony. "The boys
will get their rigs cheaper than ever_
„
now. '
THE FRESHET.—Early on Monday
morning intense excitement was caused
by the rising of the water, which had
assumed a very dangerous aspect, it
having crossed and gutted the road in
several placies. Head it not been discov-
ered in tinieagreat damage would cer-
tainly have resulted.,' the river being
higher this I year than for many years
previoue, 1 i _ •
CLIPPINGS.—Mrs. Sell, of ' Harriston,
and Mrs. Bowers, of -Wingham, are at
present the i guests of Our townsman,, Mr.
Wm. Lee.—Mr. and:Mr. betwieler, of
Galt a e visiting at the latter's home in
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this pi
of Galt
friends
Thoma
have b
has no
ce.a-Mr, Joseph Knutson, also
paid a flying'visit to his --many
her last week.—The body, of
McDonald, who ,is supposed to
en, drowned _a few weeks ago,
yet been:recovered.
Usborne.
OBIT ARY.—Many of our readers _will
learn with regret Of the death of Mrs.
John fame, which took' place at the
reside ce of her son-in-law, Mr. Relied
Gibson of Usborne'on Sunday, the
12th st., at the advanced age of 83
years nd 9 months. For several months
her h alth has been gradually failing,
but•on Friday she, toak suddenly worse,
and al that medical aid or kind hands
could do failed to -restore her, an'd she
passed peacefully away on Sunday. She
was o e of the pieneers of the connty,
ha,vin resided in Usborne for 52 Years.
She Ie1 a, Christian life, and was a l con-
sisten me-nber of the- Presbyterian
churc , ana being kind and hospitable
in dis ositien, she *as highly esteemed
by all who knew her. Her memorY will.
be lon and affectionately cherished by
a large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. She has left two sons and one
daughter to mourn her loss, Messrs. Jas:
and Robt. Laing, of Virden, Manitoba,
and N1rs. Robt. Caisson, of the Thames
Road, where she was residing at the
1
'dine of her death. The remains were
interred in the Rodgerville cemetery on
, Tuesday last, and were followed by a
/large concourse ofiriands and acquaint-
ances.
,._
- Belgrave. ,
A. TAYLOR is taking the lead with his
discount MICS alld 111LIMMOth stock of New Geo&
of every, description.' A few tailoresses wanted.
A. TAYLOR, Belgrave. 900
BRIEFS. ----The cheese factory was rais-
ed on Monday. Mr. McCasey, the con-
tractor, supplied plenty Of refreshments,
and it was`put uP pretty lively, as there
were chosen menon each side.—Jaseph
Youhill, of WhIgliani, is engaged as
clerk in A. Taylor's store, ' and 'aVin.
Travers as tailor.-- arryWiefi eld h as gone
heme for a few reeks' recreation.—Mrs.
Hardstaff, of HaMilton, left on Tuesday
fok " her home, after spending 'a Week
with her daughter, Mrs. A. Taylor.—
W. Duncan is MoVing this week to
Vallee—F. W. Vebster, cutter in the
tailoring (leperm ent Of A. Taylor's
establishment, his rented Wm. Duncan's
dwelling„ and will move shortly.
1 Brussels.
IPRIVATE Fueas.--F. 'S. Scott has any
aniount of private funds to loan on farm pro-
perty, at 0 per cent. per =nun). Interest payable
'yearly, Principal to suit borrower. 900-8
THE MILLINERY Openiiig of A. R.
Smith, wkich to'ok place on Friday and Saturday
Qt last week, was a grand SUCCC138 ill every re-
spect, far surpassing former seasons in attrac-
tiveness and 'variety pf styles. Miss Lack; -late of
Lindsay, who has Charge of this department,
.comes very highly recommended, and her mag-
nificent display of hats and bonnets is the talk
of the town.. Every lady Who has not already
-
visited A. It. SmitiOW ROOM, should go and
see this grand display of millinery. Mantle
making is a specialty this season. : 907' .
PE1mSONAL.-4r. Win. McDowell, who
about five years ago was engaged as a
clerlain the postoffice here, and who left
for Colorado Seireral years l ago, was in
town this week visiting old friends, of
whom he had a great many l judging
from the (riveting he received - when he
ariivecl. 7fle is following ranching in
Colorado,' and likes it., He returns there
by! the 15th of ara,y.
SCOTT ACT MEETING.—A meeting was
held in the town I all on Monday even-
ing last, for the purpose of forming ,a
local organization for enforcing the Scott
Act, and to pr4test against the recent
appointments in this county. • Some of
the clergymen, list Sunday, in announc-
ing the meeting, indulged in strong lan-
guage conderimatery of the action of the
Lieense Board in reference to the late
appointments. An association was form-
ed with ' a membership of 65 to com-
m nee with. Officers were elected, and
byl the 1st of May they intend to be in
shape to see that no one buys any anti -
Scott contrary to law. There being only
one week for the thirsty ones to -wean off
they had. better not delay. 1
Faesseeth.--On account of the exceed-
ingly fine weather of the last few days,
the river has risen to an unusual height,
alt iost rivalling the big flood of 1883.
It has caused a break in Vanethrie's dam
of this place, makieg it entirely useless
fo the season, which will be a heavy
lo, s to theowners, as they will be unable
to sawtheirtheir large stock of saw logs
u less they can connect the 'saw mill
w th the engine in the grist mill, which
it is hoped they can do. No other dam-
e e is reported unless the sweeping away
of fences and overflowing of the roads in
so le places.'11 e amount of ice and
ft
acker is busy fitting
ti nber that weit down the river on
S nday evening was something large,
&p
a resented a ne sight.
BRIEFse-eGeo.
u lhis shop for the sale of liquor, separ-
a re from 'his other business. --Some of
ti e Salvation A my have deimed red.
gi ernseys, and s veral of the 'Old mem-
b rs have left.— larmers are busy get -
ti g ready for pring work, and not
ni tier ,qome to own these days.—Rev.:
D Rogers, of Ai sa Craig, delivered a
le ture on Inge s011isni in the Canada
ethodist, churc here last Tuesday
n'ght. It was a eproduction of one of
D . Talmage's. The English church
-
c i ncert, given in the town hall was quite
a success for a local affair. The wax
fi tures were ve y good and some very
al using. A fel people expressed ais-
a ppointment-tha the foreign talent Was
n tt on hand, b t circumstanges which
ti ey could not c ntrcl was the aause of
ti e absence. Th house was a Ivry good
o e for the sea on of the year.
MIS presided t Division Court here
1 st Wednesday Court was 1 small. -
5 muel Hopkin is busy scraping the
n ain street, whi h was much needed. --
O r foot ball du j play Galt fo4 the cup
n atch on Saturd y next in Galt. Should
t ey be success ul this time they will
p ay the winners of the cup should they
not get it thems ves. .
_
xeter.
FAIR DAY. ---T • e spring fair passed off
✓ ry quietly h re • this spring, there
b ing nq exciten ent caused by the gen-
e ally large num er of "cheap Jacks"
present on such occasions. They would
• t pay the licen e and accordingly they
M , ere not allovye to sell they. goods.
T ere was a littl excitement caused by
a fight which k ceurred after the fair
14 as over, but di ' not lastImg.1 If our
c nstables had e y- "sand" in them they
• ould have gives the beligerenas a night
the cooler for heir fun.
NARROW Esc E.—The agricultural
fi undry in this • ace owned by 'W. II.
erity & Son, h d a Very narrow escape
om destruction by fire on Saturday
1 st. It seems t it when the moulders
• ere casting some sparks flew from the
p pe and lodged _between two, parts of
ti e building. The fire was noticed in
t' ne so that by great lexertion it was
e, tinguished before any damage was
d ne. Had the 1 fire got five minutes
1 nger nothing ould have. saved the
b tilding. The wners intend! getting a,
f rce pimp and hose in case of future
fi ei •
BREVITIES.—One of the hardest look -
1g human bei igs that ever viiited
E• eter passed through the north ward
o Sunday last imi the shape of a tramp.
The Hallelujah Band arrived ,on Mon-
d by and started o hold their meetings
the Main -street Methodist church on
ti e same evenin , and intend continuing
t e meetings all his week. They have
la go audiences aind good collections.—
'ring ! spring ! beautiful spring ! has
c•me once more, and we are having
d lightful weat ier, being almost as
rm as the m nth of July.—Mr. Jas.
0 -e occupied t ie Mansion House on,
fa' day, having got a license efor that
d y from Mr. Ballantyne, of Seaforth,
li ense inspector of the county of Huron.
Mr. L. L. Hooper and Hugh K.
• • dman'are vi itiag relatives in town
a present. We are glad to learn that
t e former suc eeded so cleverly in
sing his last examination for medical
doctor, but before starting to practise
he intends taking a course in London
and Edinburgh hospitals —The portly
youth is also visiting relatives in town. ,
—Did you ever get left? If you didn't
riverNaVeYeolcullbgyillairfafrlipionntel.illeren
through liege has been very .highathis
rYrunning(iidlats
spring, so high that it was feared it
would take away the dam again, as it
Made numercnis holes in the embank-
ment.—We were very sorry to heal- of
the loss of the saw mill and. Cat Meal
mill in our neighboring village of Hen-
sa,11.,—Mr. John Spackman has built
two neat little offices on Main street,
one for himself and • the other for Dr.
Rollins. --The Rev. Mr. Martin intends.
preaching a sermon to the Independent,
-Order of Oddfellows on Sunday' after-
noon next in the -Presbyterian church.
The, Hensel brethren will be present.—
Mr. Portice, of the Exeter hotel at the
station, had a big "hoe down" in his
house one night this week.—Messrs.
,Jaanes Oke and Japes Willis shipped a
line car load of cattle from this station
last week for eastern markets.—Mr.
Specimen is having his house on the
corner, opposite Hersey's liquor store,
torn dovin to make • room for ,the new
brick carriage shop to be erected this
summer.—Mr. E. Spackman and a
number of our other sports are away .
duck shooting this week.—The Rev.
Mr. Dickson is expected home next
-week.—Mr. James Oke, of the Central
hotel, intends holding a dance in his
hotel on Friday evening next.—Quite
number of ducks have been shot on the
river here this spring.—There are five
gentlemen in Exeter who havepurchased
light stallions a short time ago.—A
great amount of sickness has prevailed
in Exeter this last winter and spring.
At the time of writing our respected
-citizen, Mr. Win. Weekes, sr., . is very
ill, and not expected to recovers—It is
said that Mr. Ed. Roberts intends build-
ing a store in the north end of tae town.
This would be a decided improvement
to that end.
Hensall.
THE ROADS.—The roads, owing to
'the beautiful spring-like weather of the
past week, are in good condition, 'and
scarcely a particle of now or even mud
is now to be seen -on the- gravel roads..
A NEW HORSE.—Mr. Thomas Berry,
of this place,- the well-known horse
buyer, has recently purchased 'a well
bred and handsome entire trotting horse
from Mr. B. Boswell, of Delaware, pay-
ing therefor the round sum of $500.
Those who are good judges of horseflesh,
pronounce him to be of good hone and
muscle and an excellent stepper.
IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr. James Parker
has recently been rnpking imprevements
in the inside of his butcher shop, on
King street, nearly opposite the post -
office, and has now everything in first-
class shape for carrying on his business.
We 'always like to note improyements
going on in the place, and hope home
enteiprise_will meet with the patronage
and success it merits,
A DISASTROUS FIRE.—On Friday
morning about ten o'clock a serious and
destructive fire broke out in Messrs.
Rennie & Urquhart's oatmeal and saw
mill, which were combined, and the
flames had gained such headway before
being discovered that it was found im-
possible to check the fire or Save any of
the contents, and in an incredibly short
time, owing to the high wind which was
blowing at the time, the mills were both
burned -to the ground: Fortunately,
owing to the direction of the wind the -
Barnes did not spread to any of the
adjoining buildings and the fine large
grist inili, owned by the same firm, and
only a short distance from the scene of
the fire was not damaged in the least.
The origin of the fire is a complete
mystery and the loss to the, firm is very
great though the premises were insured
to a certain amount.
East Wawanosh„
COUNCIL DOINGS.—At the last meet-
ing of the East Wawanosh council a
comniunication was received from the
council of Morris stating that they had
resolved to expend $100 this season on
the gravel road between Wingham and
Blyth, if East Wawanosh would give an
equivalent. The communication as
filed, Mr. Rielly reported that he had
inspected James McGee's premises re-
garding the building of a close board
fence on sideline 30 and 31; concession
10, and stated that Mr. McGee was not
prepared to go on with building said
fence this season. Applications were
received. from Mr. Wm. Martin, of the
7th concession, and Mr. John Stein, of
the 9th concession, asking for assistance
to build wire fences near their property.
It was resolved that the by -taw of last
year granting bonuses to assist in the
construction of wire fences be amended
so as to reduce the amount of bonus to
be granted,from 25 cents to 15 cents per
rod. It was also resolved that tenders
be received by the clerk up to :the 20th
of May next for rebuilding the bridge
on the creek at lot 32, Concessions 6 and
7,- the new bridge to be but the same
as the present structure except to be a
foot higher. The following were ap-
pointed poundkeepers : T. Hore, A.
t Henderson, J. Scott, J. Bone, A. Shiell,
J. Clow sr., P. Mason, J. Owens, J.
Cochrane. The follo-wing were appoint-
ed fenceviewers : G. McGowan, sr, G.
Howitt, G. Fothergill, W. Roach, C.
Hannah, II. McCourt. The requisite.
number of pathmasters were also ap-
pointed. It was also agreed that the
scale for the performance of statute
labor for this year be the same as that
of 1884. The next meeting of the coun-
cil will be held on the 27th of May.
, . Spring Shows.
THE WEST
The Spring -show under the auspices
of the West Huron Agricultural Society
was held on the fair ground, Goclerich,
on Thursday, April 16th. Owing to the
bad roads there was not a large number
of entries in horSes or stock, but the
animals Were of good quality. The fol-
lowing is the prize list:
HoaseS.—Heavy draught, aged—lst
A. Allan & Co. 2 year olds and under
—1st- and 2nd, David Fisher. Agricul-
tural—aged—lst J. P. Fisher'2nd
Malcolm MeLemian. 2 year olds—lst
Wm. Young, 2nd David Fisher. Road
or carriage, aged—lst A. M. Polly, 2nd
J. P. Fisher, 3rd James Bailey. 3 years
old—lst James Ross. 2 years old—lst
Robert Medd.
Burass.—Aged bull, Durham -1st
Isaac &Wield. t
JUDGES.—Hugh Girvin, Ashfield; W.
Dixon„ Brumfield ; James Porter, Gode.
rich township.
BELGRAVE. '
On Wednesday .of last week the
APRIL 24i 1885.
First Campaign.
The First 8h0 Fired.
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K ID -D" S
Milliftery .Department
IN FULL BLAST.
Never in the history of our House
has our _MILLINERY OPENING been
the SUCCESS of the present season,
Crowds of visitors from morning until
night on both opening days. Every
one more than pleased, and all acknowts
edge that our atyles CAN BE ONLY
EQUALLED in first -lass city houses.
What seems the surprise is how we ean
s'ell'auch SUPERIOR CLASS WORK -
at such VERY LOW FIGURES, Ho
w
we explain is, Our small expenses;
our thorough knowledge of the liminess;
our special advantages in purchasing."
'We are determined this season to give
even the I4OWEST,PR10ED ARTICLE
our best attention, having !suck; a lige
and efficient staff of worIkers. Every
lady, both in town and coun* try, invited
•
to give us her patronage.
Thomas Kidd
Corner Main and Market Streets,
Seaforth.
annual pring Show of Eat Wawanosh
Agricultural Society was held on the
show grounds at Belgrave, and was
fairly well attended. The exhibition of
stoek was good although the number
of entries was small. The - annexed
prize list will give the list of prize
winners
HoasEs.—Heavy draught, lst joint
McMillan's, ." Puzzler," Isaullett town- ,
ship ; 2nd Thomas Agnew, East Wawa -
nosh, "Honest John. 1General pur-
pose'1st, Thomas Agnew, East Wawa -
nosh, "Star of the West sa 2nd, Thomas
Calder, Grey, "Young Pilince of Wales,"
Road. and carriage, 1st, R G. Well -
wood, Wingham, "Ethan Allan jr. ;"
2nd, A. Govenlock, Tele-
graph Boy." 3 years old and under,
any class, 1st, James Anderson, West
Wawanosh, " Warrior ;" 2nd, Burchell
& Turnberry , 3rd, James
Tippling,. Dickson,ugham "la.ig of Quality."
Best horse,- any dassa diploma, John
McMillan's " Puzzler."
BULLS.—Over 2 years old, lst'john
Barbour, West Wawanosh, "Duke of
Mapleton ,-," 2nd John Coultes, East
Wawanoshs "Earl of Strathallan."
Best bull, of any age, diploma; John
Barbour's "Duke of Mapleton,"
The judges were Samuel Black, Turn -
berry, Robert Mead, Auburn, and James-
Biggina, Clinton.
High Court of Justice.
The following eases were heard before
Mr: Justice Ferguson, at the spring
sittings of the chancery Division of the
High Court of justice held at Goderich
last week:
I
Platt vs. The Grand Trunk Railway.
—This action is brought by Mr. Platt
against the railway company for dam-
ages in connection with has
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lege. Case adjourned to the London
sittings, defendant paying costs of day.
Copeland ' vs. Wilkinson.a-This was
an action 'brought by the plaintiff, - Mrs.
Copeland, to- have it declared that a
deed of certain lands in Capderich town-
ship was a 'good and valid deed. Ris
Lordship gave judgment 'holding the
deed good, and granting Ian injunction
restraining defendants from slandering
the titlea
Holmes vs. Stewart, --This was an
action for specific performance of an
agreement for the sale of ; certain lands
and goods. Judgment was granted in
the terms of 'consent, minutes filed with
reference to the Master if the parties do
not agree._ 1
Barr vs. Barr.—This also- was an
action to compel specific performance of
an agreement made by a father to his
son for the conveyance to him of certain
lands. The father before his death
made a will devising this land to the
son, but only for a life estate, with re-
mainder to his children. alia Lordship
held that the plaintiff made out his case,
and was entitled to a conveyance of the
land absolutely. -
Morrison vs. Moraison. —An action for _
alimony. Stands till next court.
_ Fisher et al vs. Beebe,—This was a
motion for judgment, which
Dougherty vs. Lawras-41ns--This was
granted.
galrsaontaendi.otion for judgment, which
was
was
—The Watford Advocate of last week
says: Pat. Kelly, a well known and
popular citizen of Huron county, was in
town on Wednesday with ,a view of buy-
ing the timber limits. Pat is getting a
little old,. but is one of the boys yet.
He gave the local hotel "nen a pointer
as to the method in which' they intended
working things up in Huron when ths
Scott Act comes in force. Instead a
having druggists appointed to sell liquor
the Dominion authorities will- appoint
hetel keepers, and by this means will
enable thein to run their business; very
much on the cid style. This is a,4 ver:'.'
good scheme, but the question is, will it
work?
EIGIITEE1
'WHOLE NV
(Wm a
SEAFO
Have the best assort/
Misees" and Childe
SUN HATS in the fy
Did you see the s,/,
of BOYS' CLOTH
SUITS ! ces sre
MAN BROS.
For the best v
hams, Dress
broideries, Glo es,
iings,ete.,trythe
11
Jiest to hand.
and Di. Ball's Healti
MAN BROS.
FOr the most '
Fitting Patterns for
milts for Ladies,
Children, try E.But
sle at the
The,Sca
able ,Isi.a.sne to the •
sioners forgiving tiee
vatives. But 1 thint
when we want a thirt
John, party of the Un
Conservatives and Re
speaking, sewn- afraid
unless with their t
The Scott Act reads
paid. i to Inspectors
Lieutenant-Goverstor
dispcised of as he ms
Provmcial rights, V
Mowit use themand
s and make such regnla
fiuired by those satin
in eonjunctien wit
McKenzie as
have considered the
right -when they pass
as there is nothing
tions; and Sir Jahn- _
sider& the same thir
the McCarthy Act, a,
ede t 1.7 Atghaehir, eluei
reni
ASc
druggi.sts and other s
sell. --Now, sir, arn,g
licenses by the Aet
register .of the sales.
has three druggists,
to buy from brewers.,
sell te parties with O.
- - fore; by the Act, I
have no ;authority to
Seaferth or any othex
is a druggist, nor can
compel any xnan to k
• house. I see by the
numbei'neted for st
. the , Crooks Act, af
• Sundays, are the pae,
under the Seett Aet.-
an insult to all Jae
The Man receiving
resident nor does he
townslnp,astsd anoth
near ithe centre of
neveri staid ?kilo's- an&.
vvitlun the limits of tl
he is* Reformer
of the Commissioners
-
the Alonserratisee pas
than if the Conservat
Coniervative Reeve
Warden either. , Of s
ers -will :condemn tl
true COliSerVaiiNT.S A
their eountry wili VOI
as they are all laishu,
are generally level 1,
lkisehellh-,taeenamsneiehree:iyar
4e1'
the applicants for
bearthe odium.
the Ciannissioners.
not apply to all the 11
bize:10.oyisiffaz:ot\:'iae r,fdaei andti 1,at thi
they beleng to, and 1
both iides at Courts
obepligneiginiTraber of Cs
agSnre your reade
t• A
skt/awe aaril Jitsse!ri
ee
Nox0nr oorrespon
:$entencie, is wrong. We
olt:Itstislietohl;rsoittemlannerrdliertoy:ftetb
:-.tance4 -talc. fact that they
lieenset only to Cont,ii
;:ia'Pritlio.°141ty,4an:efonri2niliparti:31
E-vrositnn,I
:
anc;74-111essolclirtniloenn 'sof-
starting an instituta
gT,tisebiftnity' Gbaeriadeun,ghtists:i
ary hansehold duties
praedeal niansier, • 1