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The Huron Expositor, 1886-05-07, Page 81111111111111111, $850 Will buy a large corner Lot on North Main street, with three dwelling houses in good order and well fenced. EDWARD CASH) GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH. non expooitov. DISTRIOT MATTERS. JOTTRNALISTIG. -We have received the first number of the Woodstock Daily Standar& published by Mr. Denholm, formerly of Kincardine. The Standard is a good-sized sheet, neat and newsy, and is- alike creditable to the citizens of the ambitious town where it is published, and to the enterprising publisher. It is to be published every afternoon at four o'clock. We are afraid Woodstock is toe small a town to support a respecta- ble daily paper, but, be that as it may, we wish the Standard a long and pros -i perms career, arid hope it anay prove a Teal bonanza to its publishers. • VOLUNTEERS. -At a meeting of VI officers of the Huron Battalion ef To priteers 'held at Clinton on Monday last Colonel Ross, who has been senior offiber in command of the battalion for rjy years resigned his position in the rhe, although he will retain his rank. aor Murray, of Clinton also resigned. positions thus vacated will likely be filled by the officers next in command. The Setforth band was also appointed battalion Band. This speaks well for the efficiency of our Band and while the appointment bringe them increased hon- ors it will also bring them additional revenue, as it will entitle them to an eanattal government grant of about seventy-five dollars. TRE NEW LICENSE INSPECTOR. -Mr. O. He Sprague the new license Inspec- tor for South Huron, was in town • on Tuesday night last. He is a quiet, un- assuming gentlemambut se -ems to under- stand hi s business, and says he is deter- mined to do Ms duty, no matter who may suffer or what the consequences may be. He is at present on a tour through the Riding,making the acquain- tance of the hotel keepers, and finding Out the lay of the land. He is not tak- ing cognizance of any past or present in- fractions of the law, but is giving all personal notice that hereafter he intends to see that the law is observed. and, that, consequently, if any are caught violating it, they will not have to blame him, or be able to say they did not have fair warning. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. -For sev- eral years Seaforth has not had any cel- ebration on the 24th of May. This year, however, the Recreation Grounds' Association have taken the matter in land and have issued a splendid pro, gramme of athletic sports, &c., to be Iteld on their new and commodious park. The full programme will appear in our advertising columns next week, and -we would recommend all. interested in these healthfirl amusements to be on the look out for it. By no means the lead interesting feature of the pro- gramme will be the tug-of-war between picked teams from the counties of Huron and. Perth for the championship of the -two, counties. So far as we are aware,. Seaforth is the only town in the eaunty that offers a programme of this kind this year, and we would. advise all our readers who wish to spend a pleas- ant holiday to make their arrangements to, visit Seaforth on the Queen's Birth- day. benefit to the members, both in an edu- cational and moral point of triew. The financial position of the Inatitute is en- couraging. The liabilities, five years ago, were $l,041; the debt now, de- ducting the money in. the Treasurer's hands, is $419, so theit in five years the liabilities have bean reduced $622, or on an average of $124 yearly, as against a yearlyaverage deficiency of thepre- vious six years of $173. We are in- debted to many of the members for their value;ble assistance in inducing their friev.ds to join the Institute and I earnestly hope this year they will con- tinuo the same good work, and thereby enable the committee to maintain the See,forth Mechanics' Institute in the p-roud position it now undoubtedly oc- cupies, as that of the leading Institute hi Ontario." We further learn from the report that there are now 2,880 books in the Library, and there are this year S68 members, being an increase of 21 over last year. There were 13,433 books issued during the year, being 1,881 volumes more tir an las year. i These are classified as ollows 4 Biog- raphy, 972; fiction, 130; history, l,316; miscellaneous, 9 5 ; periodicals, 8€3; poetry and the rama, 411; re- ligious literature, 440; edema and art, 866; -voyages and travels, 1,500. _ It . will be seen that fiction still holds the supremacy by considerable odds. There are on the tables of the reading room, 5 illustrated papers, 4 dailies, 8 weeklies, 1 semi-weekly, 5 monthly magazines -and 7 reviews. The classes were well at- tended • 46 pupils in all joined them, and the class room was occupied for teaching purposes five nights in each week, from the beginning of November until late in March. It will thus be seen the good work the Institute is doing, aside from its reading Teem and library, as most of those who attended these classes were those who would not otherwise have got the instruction im- parted to them here. The. year was commenced with a balance of $196 in the treasury and closed with the snug sum of $330. 1 COMPLIMENTARY. -Misses Robertson and Booth were entertained at a compli- mentary social given by the Ladies' Aid of the -Methodist church on Friday evening last. An excellent and interest- ing musical and literary programme was provided for the occasion. One of the most pleasant features of the entertain- ment was the presentatioa of a purse to Miss Booth en behalf of the members of the congregation as a mark of their ap- preciation of her services as organist andtheesteem in which she is person- , ally held by them, and the presentation of a. handsome photograph album. to Mies Robertson by the members of the society. ' Misses Robertson and Booth leave here on Monday next, and while all will regret their departure, they will be particularly missed in literary and. musical, as well as in social circles. They are both accomplished and estim- able ladies, and we join with their many friends in the general regret for their departure and in wishing them future success in their new spheres of labor. Miss Robertson goes to Edmon- ton, Northwest Territory, and Miss Booth to Belleville. THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. - The annual meeting of the members of the Seaforth Mechanics' Institute was held in the rooms of the Institute on Tuesday evening last. The reports of the trees nrer and secretary were read and adopt- ed, and shoet-ed the Institute to be still in a flourishing and prosperous con- dition. Dr. Campbell was elected Presi- dent; Mr. A. II. Ireland, Vice -Presi- dent; Mr. F. Hohnestecl, Treasurer; Mr. Wm. Moore, Secretary and Librar- ian, and J. J. Darwin, Assistant -Secre- tary. The following gentlemen were elected Directors for the ensuing year, viz: Rev. A.D. MeDonaldett. Lumsden, Charles McKay-, S. G. McGaughey, D. De Wilson, Henry Smith, John McLaren and M. Y. 'McLean. The Directors were instructed by resolution to take into oonsideration the desirability of increas- ing the salary of thelibrarian .and secre- tary. We hope the committee will be able to see their way clear to carry out the wish of the members in this respect. as Mr. Moore is certainly deserving of the very highest remuneration the In- etitrite can afford to pay him. At the concIusioa of the ether business the illustrated and other papers for the past. six months were sold, and realized the sum of 5;12.20. The following extracts frcsm the secretary's report speak for themselves: The membership has in- creased, although not to the extent I could, have wished; still it is large as aompa.red with other institutes, and has almost doubled within the last five years. The number of books taken out from the library has also been unusually large during the past year, and has more than doubled that of five years ago and it is certain that such an increased circulation in one year muat here Weis a great THE two Dans at Cardno's Opera House next Thursday _evening, May 13. How- orth's double show comedy and specialty com- pany, in which the two Dans will appear. "At the Academy of Music an enthusiastic and de- lighted audience witnessed the first entertain- ment given by Howorth's Hiberniea Comedy and Specialty Company. The company is the best of the kind that has ever appeared here, and is likely to draw good audiences for the balance of the season, if the expressions of those who left after the performance last evening count for anything. The programme embraces many new and novel features, and is refined and pleasing throughout, and all those who took part gave ample evidence of the possession of talents of a high order, musical and otherwise. The views exhibited are splendid paintings, and a decided improvement upon what has been shown here- tofore. The explanations are made in a clear and audible manner, much to the satisfaction of the audience. The performance is one that pleases all, and its repetition will be greeted by large audiences." -Evening' Mail, Halifax, N. S. Prices, 25e and 50c. -Tickets now for sale at C. W. Papst's. 960-1 MoNattoss Patent Metallic Shingles make the best roof covering in the world, fire Ind storm proof, light and lasting, efficient and handsome. The Montross shingles are designed for all styles of buildings, where the roof is one- quarter pitch or over. Cheap enough for' the cheapest buildings, yet superior to slate for the finest structure. They are made from standard sizes of tin and iron, consequently there is no waste metal to pay for. If you are building or have some roofing to do, examine the Montross ,Shingles before purchasing any other, at Mrs. John Kidd's, Seaforth. 5604 SALE OF FURNITURE. -Mr. J. C. Smith offers by Private Sale the whole of his Household Furniture, at his reaidence near the market. Parties desiring to see the above Furni- ture will ,have an opportunity to -day, (Friday), or on any succeeding day for one week; between the hours of two and five o'clock p. m. 960x1 COOK WANTED at Kennedy' e Hotel, Seaforth. 960-2 THE SEAFORTH CREAMERY. -Opera- tions in the Seaforth creamery will com- mence for this season on Monday, the 17th inst., and the cream vans will make their first call upon the patrons on that and. the !following day. Mr. Hannah, the proprietor, informs us that he has made a pretty thorough canvass of the district, and has met with the most gratifying encouragement. A consider- ably larger territory- will be covered this year than last, and he has procured many new patrons, while several of the former ones have considerably increased their stock of cows. He expects this year to receive fully twice as much cream as he did last year,and with favor- able naarkets he may fairly anticipate a very successful season. The Londesboro creamery, which Mr: Hannah alio man- ages this season, will commence opera- tions the same day, and we believe that prospects there are also very encourag- ing for a good season's business. son, of Brant, he asked him if he would 1 have some, and getting an affirmatives reply he dived into his desk. 'Soon his face appeared over the lid looking arround in blank amazement. The package ought to be there and must be, he thought, and again he put' his head into tthe desk and gropeoi around in search of it. Mr. Paterson! and the other members who had already made away with their share,- were fairly bursting with euppressed laughter. While Mr. Cameron was in the midst of his •search the Hpuse was moved into committee of supply. The applause which greeted Mr. Laurier as he rose drew off attention, and it is doubtful if Mr. Cameron has thought of his taffy since. ' I UNISON LITERARY CLFB.7The final - meeting of the Unison Literary Club for the season was held at the residence of Mr. D. D. Wilson on Mohday evening, 26th ult. About 40 members of the club were present. The president, Dr. Smith, took the chair at 8.30; the vice-president, Miss C. Robertson occupying the vice chair. The following programme was presented: Chorus, The Maple Leaf," by the Society; reading, W. McKay; recitation, W. D. Bright; reading, Dr. Campbell; instrumental solo; Mrs. J. A. Wilson; reading, J. F. McLaren ; solo, Miss ecitation, Profes- sor Tyndall;. solo, Johnston;Mrs. Beattie recita- tion Miss Killoran; solo, Mrs. Bright; in- strumental duet, violin and piano, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson; solo by special request, Miss Johnston. Miss Booth presided at the piano during the even- ing. The above programme being com- pleted, Miss Robertson and Miss Booth, who are about leaving Seaforth, wereeach presented by the society with' a beautiful- ly illuminated and nicely framed address. Mrs. McFaul read and the president presented the addresses. Miss Robert- son, on behalf of -herself and Mise Booth, made some very appropriate remarks in reply. These ladies have been active, useful and highly respected members of the Literary Society, and theiredepar- ture will be much regretted. -After the presentation an elegant supper was pro- vided by Miss Wilson, who so kindly invited and royally entertained the -Uni- son Literary Club on this occasion. Altogether an exceedingly .pleasant evening was spent, and the proceedings concluded with "God Save the Queen." -Cott. FOR THE ,OLD COUNTRY. -The Misses Jones, daughters of Professor Jones, of this town'leave next week for London, England, to attend an international con- gress of the Salvation Army to be held in that city next month. This confer- ence be composed of representatives of the army from all parts of the werld. The Misses Jones have, for some time, been officers in the army, and have been laboring on the Indian reserve near Braotford, where, we understand, they have been doing a good work, and have made many converts. Marshal Booth, who is at present in this country Wan very much taken up with the work being done among these Indians, and has de- termined to take several of the converts to the London meeting, and has induced the Misses Jones to accompany them and take them in charge. ' The entire expenses of the trip will, of course, be borne by the army. They will be absent about two months. The Misses Jones will bp " farewelled " at the army here next Monday night. We wish them a ;pleasant and profitable visit and a safe returp. How. AN M. P. LOST HIS TAFFY. - The Ottawa Journal has the following : The other day a laughable scene took place on the floor of the House of Com- mons, whieh furnished much amusement to members of the Press Gallery, who unnoticed took it all in. It appears that the member for West Huron is very fond of taffy. Yesterday he paid a visit to Mrs. Butterbun's candy stand, and laid in a stock for the day. Having etowed it carefully in his desk he sud- denly bethought himself of something he had ,forgotten, and hurried out of the Rouse. Mr. Trow, who delights in fun, and is a great practical joker, had been quietly watching Mr. Cameron, 'and as soon as the latter went out, he quietly went to his desk and confiscated the taffy. With his usualliberality he dis- tributed it to all the members in the Vicinity, and soon it had entirely disap- peared. When Mr. Cameron came back he sat for some time poring over some papers, when suddenly he thought of his concealed swesta. Nudging Mr. Pater= LOCAL BRIEFS. -The -members of Huron Lodge, Good TeMplars, enter- tained Mr. James Whitesides at a com- plimentary banquet in their hall on Monday evening last. A very pleasant evening was spent. Mr. Whitesides left for Sault Ste. Marie on Tuesday. - Mr. R. H. Young, editor of the Pioneer Express, Pembina, Dakota, and brother of Mrs. F. G. Sparliug, is at present here visiting friends. Mr. Young pub- liihes a live paper, and he is one of the leading men in Pembina county, where he has the good fortune to hold a lucra- tive public office. -The Mitchell Re- corder of last week says: A compositor in this office last week sent a postal_ card through the post With 878 words clearly written upon it. In a few days she received a card in teply from her brother, Mr. Alton Andehon, a pupil of the Seaforth High Schoolion which were plainly written 1,054 worlds. This beats the Stratford Beacon's mention, and we wait for the next- one.. -Mr. John B. Henderson, of the Huron Road, Tucker - smith, has a ewe which gave birth to a lamb on the 1st of April and again to another on the llth of the same month. -Mr. John L. Henderson, of the 4th concession of McKillop left on Tuesday last for Pickford, Chippewa county, Michigan'where he has a farm, and on which he intends to reside. There are about forty acres cleared on the farm, and the balance is what is known as "burned land." He took with him a span of Iorses and :other farm truck. Mr. Hen erson is a good farmer and a steady, i dustrious young man, and while we are sorry to se'e him leave Can- ada, wo wish him well in'his new home. - A valuable team horse belonging to Mr. Arthur Forbes, for which he recently paid $160, died on Wednesday. from in- flammation of the lungs. -The first base ball inatch'of the season will be played on the recreation grounds here onSaturday, the 15th inst., between the Stratford and Seaforth clubs. -The division court office Will hereafter be located at Mr. Beattie's residence. -There was a severe frost on Wednesday night, but we have not heard of much injury having been done. -Mr. ArthurWorbes has awarded the contract -for building the new exten- sion to his livery stable to Mr. John Lyons and Mr. F. Gutteridge. The building will be 74 by 31 feet, brick veneered, and when completed will be one of the most handsome and commodious buildings of the kind in the county. -In the case of the Queen vs. John Heffernan, tried at the Stratford assizes last week, •Mr. Heffernan was acquitted without the jury leaving their seats. This trial arose out of the now celebrated sheep case. -The town butchers have raised the price of beef t6 124 cents per pound. -Dr. Hanover is now located in his former residence on Goderich Street. - The regular meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be heldsthisoFriday afternoon, at the usual hour and usual place, public school building. 1 • OBITUARY. -Mrs. John Maloney, sr., passed over the river of death on Mon- day, 26th ult., at the advanced age of 80 years. She was a native of Tip- perary, Ireland, and emigrated to this country in the year 1846. Deceased was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was largely attended. THE LATE MRS. BLACK. -Mrs. Jane Black, relict of the late James Black, who died on the 16th April, was born in or near Douglass, Lanarkshire, Scot- land, in November, 1792, and was at the time of her death over 93 years of age. She came to Canada with her son, the late Wm. Black, of McKillop, over 29 years ago, and settled on the farm in McKillop at present owned' and occu- pied by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Black, and family, and remained there continuously until the time orher death. Her husband died in Scotland before she came to this country. She was a con- sistent mernber of the Methodist church, and when able was a regular attendant upon its services. She lived a Christian life, and consequently when the grim monster, death, appeared she was pre- pared to go, having made her peace with God. Mrs, Black was highly re - HURON EIPOSitoR MAY 71 188,6. spected by all who knew her. She had no near rehttivea of her own in this country except her grandchildren and daughter-iii-law,;with whom she lived. Truly, her end was peace. ROXBORO SOHOOL.-The following re- port, based on proficiency, punctuality, and good conduct, shows the correct standing of the -pupils of Roxboro school for the month of April. Fourth Class - 1st Adeline Sparling, 2nd W. Grieve, 3rd A. S. Brown, 4th Mary J. McClure. Third Class-lst Ida J. Duff, 2nd A. Sperling, 3rd Agnes D. Hayes, 4th Mary McMichael. Senior Second Class-lst S. Somers'2nd B. Dorrance, 3rd R. Walk- er, 4th W. Dodds. Junior Second Class -1st Ellie Story, 2nd E. Spatling, 3rd Rebecca McClure, 4th Clara Story. Senior First Class-lst Maggie Duff, 2nd T. Walker, 3rd J. Grieve, 4th Maggie Grieve. Junior First Ckss-1st Euphe mia R. Kyle, 2nd W. Dodds, 3rd J. H. McDonald, 4th Mary A. Story - Dr. Sutton's Reply. To the Editor of Tux HuaoN Exposrrou. DEAR. SIR, -I have read the article in your issue of 30th April, over the signa- ture of "One Who Was There," and consider: it contemptible and beneath my notice. qhe insinuation that my asso- ciates on the Occasion referred to, weuld be biased or influenced in their judg- ment by any representations I might make, is a vile slue on the character and integrity of these gentlemen. If "One Who Was There' would like to knOve my reasons for placing the horses as was done, so far. as I am concerned, and will have the manliness and cour- age to say so over his own signature, I will gladly give him all the information he wants, and the matter may be of in- terest to parties who contemplate breed- ing this Glass of horses in his immediate neighborhood. I am, Very Respectfully, JAMES SUTTON. Clandeboye, 3rd May, 1886. Usborne. FIRE. ----The farm house and a large quantity of the contents, belonging to Robert Morrison and son, on the 5th concession, were destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon of last week.• The fire occurred through a defective chim- ney in the kitchen, and had made great headway before it was discovered. Leadbury. A GOOD PIG. -Mr. J. T. McNamara has sold his well-known pig, "Black Prince," and has purchased a very superior Suffolk from Mr. Hugh Grieve. The name of this one is "Young Prince- ton," and his dam took first prize in London and Toronto and in Seaforth, and his sire was a prize winner wher- ever shown. Winthrop. REFORM Cane. -The next meeting of the Reform Club will be held on Mon- day evening, the 10th of May, when the following subject will be debated: "Re- soled, that it would be in the interest of Canada for the Government to become possessed of all the railroads of the coun- try." The affirmative will be led by F. Pearen, assisted by W. Cash, James Cowan, G. Turnbull and J. R. Goven- look. The negative by M. Murdie as- sisted by A. Dickson, T McMillan, A. Johnston and A. Murchie. OUR Scnoot.--The following is the report of the Winthrop public school for the month of April. The report is -based on general proficiency, regular attend- ance and good conduct: Senior Fourth -1st Hugh Alexander, 2nd Lizzie Kin- ney, 3rd Andrew Calder, 4th Katie Cal- der. Junior Fourth-lat John Fulton, 2nd Wm. Hanna, 3rd, Bella, Russel, 4th Jas. Morrison. Third Class-lst Tena Forbes, 2nd Aggie Alexander, 3rd John Craig, 4th Jas. Henderson. Senior Sec- ond-lst John Montgomery, 2nd Geo. Love, 3rd Geo. Montgomery, 4th Jos. Craig. Junior Second-lst Fanny Rus- sel, 2nd Alex. Dodds, 3rd David Hearn, 4th Mary J. Hanna. Senior First-lst Alex. Aitcheson, 2nd Jessie Cuthill, 3rd Lottie Cook, 4th John Aitcheson. Kinburn. 000D COLT. -One of the best entire colts in this vicinity is owned by Mr. John Rinn. This animal, for which •Mr. Rinn paid in the neighborhood of $300, turns the beam at 1,350 lbs., and is not two years old until the latter part of July. EDUCATIONAL. -L-The following shows the standing of the pupils of Kinburn public school for the month of April: Junior Fourth Class -1st J. Rands, 2nd Wm. McGill, 3rd Florence Fisher. Senior Third Class-lst Lilian Martin, 2nd Eliza Oke, 3rd Lotty Bennett. Ju- nior Third-lst M. Colcleugh, 2nd Jas. Dale, 3rd M. J. Dale. Second Class - 1st R. Lindsay, 2nd Wm. McCully, 3rd M. Adams. Part II-lst P. Lindsay, 2nd D. McMullen, 3rd- Julia Rands. EDGINGS. -Our cheese factory began business on Monday under the manage- ment of Mr. J. R. Murray. -The erec- tion of Mr. Stewart's new store is pro- gressing rapidly; he purposes having it ready for business in the course of a month. -The late rains have kept the farmers back considerably with their seeding. -Mr. Robt. Armstrong is erect- ing a fine barn, having a stone founda- tion underneath it, and which will give him one of -the most commodious stables in the vicinity. -Mr. Geo. Brown also intends raising his barn this sunimer and putting it on stone work, which will give him fine stabling. Stanley. 'PROPERTY CHANGES. -Mr. Vine, on the second concession of Stanley, has sold the old homestead farm to Messrs. Jas. and Wm. Collins, who have taken possession of it. Mr. Vine has purchas- ed the Sellars:farm on the Sauble Line. This farm contains 75 acres, and has been purchased for $2,750. It is a very cheap place, and Mr. Vine has got a good bargain. OBITU ARY. -Mr. Jos. Higgins, of the Bayfield Road, one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of this town- ship, passed quietly away on Wednesday evening of last week. While sitting at the supper table the previous evening Mr. Higgins was prostrated by a para- lytic stroke, from the effects of which he never rallied. This was the third attack of the kind, and as is usually the case it proved fatal. He was 60 years of age. Mr. Higgins was one of the pioneer residents of the township, and hasheld many responsible _positions, the duties of which he always performed in an efficient and conscientious manner. He had for years held the position of collector, and also acted as assessor, and for many years was a school trustee of the section in which he resided. He was esteemed by all who knew him for his many good qualities of head and heart, and his sudden death Will be de- plored by many. His child en are all grown up, and several of the have dis- tinguished themselves as stu ents. For many years he was an El er of Mr. Ross' congregation in Brucefi Id, and his life was in every _respect consistent with his profession. In politics he was a Conservative, but -was mod rate in his views, and of late years did ot take any _ active part in political a airs. The funeral took place on Saturd y, and was one of the largest seen in t e township for years. Lucknow. BRUCE BRIEFS. -The fall heat in the townships of Ashfield and est Wawa - nosh presents a: beautiful ap s earance so far. -Farmers in this vicinit are pretty well through seeding. The pring work is nearly a month earlier the last year. -The Sacrament of the Lo d's Supper was administered in St. An • rew's Pres- byterian and the Methodist hurch last Sabbath to large congreg tions. -The Caledonian Society is maki g every ef- fort to make Caledonian Da on the 1st July one of the grandest elebrations ever held in this village. The village council have decided to mak some very much- needed improvemen on some of our streets. New w igh scales are to be erected at the corner of the town hall. The scales were pur- chasekfrom Messrs. Gurney & Ware, of Hamilton. - Ashileld. PASSED AWAY. -It is ur painful duty to have to announce the death of Mr. John- McLennan, an orand much di) respected resident of Loch lsh, im the township of Ashfield, which ccurred on Saturday morning last, after a Very short illness. Mr. McLennin received a sunstroke last fall, from t e,effeetS of which, although he was ble to go around and perform. ligh duties, he never thoroughly recovered On Wed- nesday morning he did not feel so well as usual; the trouble seem' g to be in the head and confusing the ideas. The symptoms of a serious b ain trouble rapidly developed. On Fri ay morning he was unconscious, and n Saturday ere the dawn of the day he passed quietly away. The loss of Mr. McLen- nan will be greatly felt itt this com- munity as well as in the family Circle, where he filled the positio of a kind, loving husband and fath r. He had good business and executive ability, and anything he took in -hand . was pushed . with energy and vigor. The funeral which took place on the -following Mon- day was one of the largest ver seen in this vicinity, and testified i a measure how well and favorably M . McLennan was known. He was 54 y ars of age. ;The sympathy of a large c Mrhunity is with Mrs. McLennan and h r family in their great affliction. - . Wroxeter. Loaaes.-It is rumored w3 are to have a cricket club, also base bali and foot ball, this summer. We hope it is true. We have good material for athletic sports, and we will expect to show the best record in the county. The names of the officers will be given later. -Our respected townsman, Mr. R. G. Chap- man, has made arrangemen s to remove to Teeswater, thereby seve ing his con- nection with Mr. A. Good ellow. We are sorry to lose him. Mr. Goodfellow is joined by Mr. Howson, o making a young and energe we bespeak for them a liber -Our town fishermen ar their rods and lines, one of caught a glimpse of some Mr. John Hooey has retur- trip to the -Northwest, lo Mrs. R. Forsyth has been vi in town. -We are sorry to I will be losing two or three men. We can ill afford to -Mrs. Andrew Laurie, of been in town for a few relatives. -Mr. Thos. Sand an accident by a colt kickin might have proved worse We are glad to see him aro • Teeswater, ic firm, and 1 patronage. looking up them having big trout. - ed from his king well.- iting friends arn that we four young pare them. etrolea, has ays visiting rs met with him, which than it did. nd again. Belgrave. CHEAPER THAN EVER.- ew Prints, Ginghams, Sliirtings, Oottonades,l Dress Goods, Satins, Mantle Silks, fine Scotolti Tweeds and, Worsteds in all the new shades, Suits made to order, first-class in every respect. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Ties, &c., in the latest styles. Top prices paid for produce. Goods sold 10 per nent. less for cash. We are bound to reduce the largest and best assorted stock north of Clinton. A. Tavsoa. „957 LOCALITIES. -Trout -fish• g is all the fun here. -L. Pearce is mov ng into M. Brandon's house. -Charles Proctor is offering his neat dwelling folt sale reason- ably. -'The Presbyterian ongregation have purchased a. Dominion organ, and Mrs. M. McKinnon's effici nt services have been secured as or anist.-Mr. Pentland conducted the se vice in the Methodist church Sabbath evening. - Johnny Vannorman had is hand al- most amputated in Tyne 's mill last week.. -Mr. James Hall, of Haldimand county, spent a few days with relatives and acquaintances here.- alcolm Mc- Kinnon has a good stock of hams, flour, &c., for sale in W. Duncan' old stand. -Miss O'Hara, of Blyth, h a opened a dressmaking establishment ver E. Nix- on's harness shop.-Insp ctor Yates paid Belgrave a call this week. Our genial landlord was away fishing. -A. Taylor has traded his valuable trotter, Maud A., for a dappled-gr4y pony be- longing to G. Stein, implement agent. - Messrs. Proctor and Weth ry were re- elected Wardens at the a nual vestry meeting of Trinity chureh. Mr. C. Mc- Clelland is delegate to the ynod. .Gorrie.f BRIEFS. -\V. D. Lamb, ca Port Elgin, , spent Easter vacation with friends in Gorrie.-An illicit still wasi seized near Fordwich. It is said there ire others in Howick township. -M. Dor and has re- moved into the brick housel adjacent to the grist mill. -Mr. Hugiilj has moved to the Wingham Junction. 1 Mr. Vittie, who had been suffering froin inflamma- tion of the lungs, is convalescent. -Our base ball club is getting ready for a sea- son's sport. -Mr. Jas. Mc 1 aughlin has bought the lot south of the chool. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT... , Three .men from a certain village not a hundred miles west of Gorrie attracted consider- able attention on Tuesday a last week. They evidently had been drinking some- thing stronger than Adam' a ale -some- thing that deprived them of whatever little sense they had been endowed with and made them act perfectly silly. Why they were net arrested by one of our village constables who witnessed their conduct is a Mystery to some. A i short time ago a poor hostler was put in the "cooler" for being drank and using profane language; Just the crimes of which these men were gutty, but these men were allowe to go scot free. Now, I think all persons guilty of sim- ilar offences should .reeive similar punishment, no matter what may be their station in - life. Thelfact that a man is the son of a member of 'Parlia- ment or even of the Premier of the Do- minion should not prevent his being punished for an imeaction of the law. "Law makers should not be law break- ers," neither should their sons be law breakers, but if they violate the law they should be held responsible for their conduct. This is not the first oc- casion on which our village has been disgraced by the ungentlemanly con- duct of inhabitants- of other villages. The great majority of our villagers are law-abiding and respectable people, and they ought to assist those entrusted with the carrying out of our laws in the discharge of their responsible duties. Some outsiders should be taught that they cannot violate the rules of decency with impunity. East Wawanosh. GOOD WORK. -Two of our young men by the name of Wm. Currie and George Ternit, cut twenty cords of short wood, and one cord of long wood out of one elm tree this spring. They have neither fear nor dread for the size , of a tree, when it is wood they are after. Brussels. _ MRS. ALEXANDER is besieged takipg orders for Millinery. Her Bonnets, Hats and N:oveltiet new from the fashionable Toronto summer openings, are the raciest jems-corn- bining style, grace and beauty -ever offered. Simmer opening May 8th. Mas. AuxANDER. Ags5sicx2 ssmENT.-The roll has been re- turned to the clerk and is as folloavs Real property, $257,255 ; personal, $509.25; non-resident, $1,790; total, $308,180. Popnlation, 1,247. Children between 5 and 16, 285; 7 and 13, 160; 16 and 21, 110. Every one expected from the complaints of the -old assessor and a change having been made, that the assessment would be increased, but such is not the case as it is lower than last year. Ratepayers will have to ex- amine the roll to find why the Change was made. COUNCIL MEETING. - The Finance Committee was instructed to try and effect a settlement of the Ronald law suit. They also offered to sell out the mortgage held on the Howe mill to Mr. Howe for $3,000. A motion Was made to memorialize the Dominion Govern- ment to repeal the Scott Act but some of the antis had not back -bone enough to second the motion though they break the law daily. This is somewhat sur- prising in view of the fact that of the four councilors only one is in favor of the Act. The Reeve would willingly have supported the resolution had it been seconded. The cousicil are also going to divide the village into three polling divisions'as follows: All east of Turnberry street and south of the river Maitland, as No. 1; all west of Turnberry street and south of the river Maitland, No. 2; all north of the river Maitland, No. 3. BRIEFS. -Our shops have this week commenced closing at 7 o'clock. It is a good move and all should rigidly stick to it. -Messrs Watt & McKague have opened. out a blacksmith shop in the building formerly occupied as a livery stable on Thomas street. - R. Malcolm is getting a hearse in connection with his furniture business. - Our millinery shops have now settled down to work, having got through with their openings. -The following are the officers of the Mechanics' Institute for 1886: Dr. Hutchinson, President; F. S. Scott, Vice -President; A.Hunter, Secy. - Treasurer. Directors, Rev. J. Ross, J. Shaw, E. E. Wade, W. H. Kerr, J, R. - Grant, J. Alexander Rev. W. Smith, Geo. Rogers. -Prof. Moon has commenc- ed his dancing class this week, and soon our young lads and lassies will be able to trip the light fantastic. -The Caledon- ian games are likely to be held in the fourth week of June this year. , Blyth. , BRIEFS. -Livingston & Calder are de- livering lumber for a new sidewalk, to be laid from Durnion's to Brownlee's.- The woollen mill will soon be completed noweand the machinery is all here, so it will not be long before it will be in run- ning order. -Reeve Kelly is erecting a new fence in front of his residence on Mill street. -Council met on Monday evening, but did not adjourn until nearly Tuesday morning, there being im- portant business in connection with the woollen mill which was not settled. A special meeting will be called Thursday to arrange matters. They also gave the band a grant of $30. -No. 12 Division Court was held in the Orange hall last Thursday, Judge Doyle officiating. There were about 30 cases entered, but only 8 came up for trial. -Gifford El- liott, lawyer, of Blyth, played a pro- minent part in the Division Court last Thursday. He had every case but one, and in most of their' he was successful. -The band played on the market square on Wednesday evening. -There will be sports in Blyth on May 24th, when about $200 in prizes and medals will be distributed to the success- ful competitors. The committee of management are sparing no pains to have a grand day- -Heffron Bros. have erected a new sign in front of their meat shop. -Norman Kinge who has been in Detroit for some time past, is home now, and will work in A. Lawrence's furni- ture establishment. -We are sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. Frank Met- calf, but hope she may soon recover. - Wm. Drummond has opened out again, after his late difficulties. Turnberry. ' COUNCIL DOINGS. -At the last meet- ing of Turnberry council an application Was made to have the statute labor on divisions Nos. 4 and 7 done on Albert Street 'cc est of Holder's Corners. The application was granted, and the clerk was instructed to notify the parties in- terested. A petition was presented from Wm. Millar, signed by John Gallagher, Alex. Thompson and eight others, praying the council to transfer the said Millar's property from School Section No. 13, Howick and Turnberry, to School Section No. 4, Howick. It Was decided to grant the prayer of the petition if Howick council is agreeable. ,A petition was also presented from the Trustees of School Section No. 1 of Turnberry and 16 of Howick and Grey Lo have Adam Knox and Samuel Snell transferred from No. 16, Howick and EDIORD McFAUL Now,Ready For The EarSpring Trade Cotto With a Big Stock of s, Shirtings, Denirrs, Cottonades, Linen Cotton Yarns, Tickings, Carpet Warps,&c. Also lately Over E eries, S eaeral lines of Choice Goods eceived and opened up. All- broideries, Skirting Embroid- irting Embroideries, Laces and Ribbons, Hosiery and Gloves, Dress Goods &c. nd Silks, Rich Mantle Goods, All Are Cordially Invited. E. THE C SEA McFAUL, SH DRY GOODS AND MIL- LINERY HOUSE, ORTH, - ONT. Grey, t.4 No. 1, Turnberry, and Thomas Pope's 1 t transferred from No. 1, Turn - berry, t No. 16, Howick and Grey. It was dec ded to grant these requests if the sec ions interested are agreeable. Jas. Sh wers stated to the council that when t e Government drain was dug on the 10t concession that he was assessed for it o the understanding that when he wanted n outlet for his water be was to get one into said drain. The considera- tion of his matter was laid over until next m eting. Mr. John Ainsley, of Wingha , was appointed inspector of the bui ding of Job's bridge. An ap- plicatio from Messrs. Porter, Mitchell and Alt in for a grant of money to im- prove t e gravel road, north, was left over fori further consideration, as was also ai application from August Hornutb for a grant to assist in gravel- ling op osite lot 26, concession 10. The existing by-law for regulating wire fences as repealed, and a by-law will be pass cl at next meeting defining what a legal ire fence is.. The council ad- journed to meet at Bluevale on the 26th of May. ow Laws Are Made. DEARj EXPOSITOR, -As it may be 1- terestink to yeur readers to know how laws arel some times made, the point may be eluci ated by giving an instance of the mo us operandi adopted to induce the cou cil of McKillop to pass a reso- lution a king the Dominion Parliament to amend the Scott Act so as to permit of the sale of wine and beer. Some party or parties at pres- ent unknown convened the McKil- lop co ncil - at Fulton's hotel one evening 1 lately for the express purpose of passing this resolution. One Doctor from Saforth, licensed to sell "medi- cine" wjithout a diploma, and a gentle- man of fair complexion and ruddy coun- tenance with mutton -chop whiskers, visited lsaid council meeting, and, as Mr. Fikiton does not sell anything strongeiF than cold tea, these gentlemen took with thern a liberal supply of soinethii g that produced the same re- sults as "barley 13Tee " for the purpose of cony' cing the council of the great benefits that would result to their con- stituen from passing such a resolution, and th y did convince them, and the- resoluti n was accordingly passed. This re elution, although passed under these s.mewhat peculiar influences, will, no dou • t, be duly sent to _Ottawa, and will g, to show Parhament that the people f McKillop are actually in fever of this change being made in the Scott Act, a though, in reality, it only ex- presses the individual opinions of the membe is of the Council Board. Now, sir, I deny the right of muni- cipal •ouncils to meddle with mat- ters of his kind. The municipal coun- cil of 1 cKillop was elected to trans- act the legitimate business of the town- ship, a d it is an arbitrary exercise of their f nctions to advise such legislative change unless expressly requested to do so 14 equisition from the ratepayers. And the present instance the only requisi ion presented to them was that - furnish d by the aforesaid gentlemen from S &forth, neither of whorn are rate- payers f the township, and even if they.. were it is doubtful if the "arguments they u ed should be admissible in a de- liberati e body such as the McKillop council1 no matter how 'midi such " argu ents " might be relished by the membe s of the council. The ratepayers of this township should hold their Coun- cillors o a strict account fer their action in this iatter. I know that many who - voted f r these councillors last January do not 'pprove of their action in this in- stance' and do not want the Scott Act amendd so as to permit of the sale of wine a d. beer'as they are of the opin- ion tha these beverages have too great an infl mice over councillors and people alread without in this way receiving tties. hvesan tion of the people's representa- I not ce that a large number of peti- tions w re presented to Parliament pray- ing for this same thing, and if they were all pro,' ured in like manner to this peti- tion frim the McKillop council, theY will n t, or should not, carry mucb weight with thein. Yours truly, MCKILLOP RATEPAYER. -M sion o mare t the nei viously James Roe, of the 5th conces- lYlornington, lost a valuable e other day, which cost him la hborhood of $175 a month pm` BIG -a -TEEN -Tit Yg 107110LE NUM.BE4 The New Syst Sell ng All Classes Boots & Shoes, and Caps 'Close on FOR CAS Has been adopted by GEO. GO With Great Succ Our Boot and Steck never was so complete before, a the new system prices are lower tl Butter and Eggs taken in exchange and Sb oes. Star Grocei Great Bargains - n Teas, Sugars, Col and Fruits. Also all Kinds of Groc We have reduced our .25c Green Tee reduction of 20 per cent. Our 35c Green Tea to 28e, a reduct percent. Our 50e Green Tea to 42c, a redact] per cent. Our 60c Green Tea to 50e, a reducti percent. Our SOc Mixed Tea to 25e, o redu-eti percent. Our 40e Mixed Tea to 35c, a reduet per cent. Our 50c Mixed Tea, to 42e, a reducti per cent. Our 30c Japan Tea to 25c, a reducti per cent. Our 40c Japan Tea to 32e, a reduct per cent, Our 50c Japan Tea to 42e, o reduct percent, - Our 30c Black Tea to 25e, a reduct per cent. Our 50c Black Tea to 42e, o reduct per cent. Our 60c Black Tea to 50c, a reduct -per cent. SAMPLES FREE. GEO. GOC itr Herby Clinia.x Cattle Food now NEW GOOI -AT THE- pheap Cash SM_AIL.M"(DIR,1191 Just opened out New Dress New Gingharns; New Prints, Ne ings. New Cottons, New Twee Embroideries, New Laces, New New Gloves, New Hose. We have a large stock of Youths', Boys' and Children's Soft nd Stiff Felt To clear at less than half wholes Call and take' a look through thi Also, Boy's Cloth Suits aN wholesale prices at the Cheap Cash St 11 /Nan & Com! Cardno's Block, S fort