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EDWARD CASH
Would advise his Dairy Friends that
he will be prepared to buy Fine Butter
- in Firkins and Pails, at his -Warehouse,
Goderich Street, on and after Friday,
:May 21st.
EDWARD CASH
SEAFORTH.'
non expoitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
N'EXT MCrNDAY.—Monday next toeing
Queen's Birthday will be alisety ecl as a
general holiday by all loyal citizens, and
all stores and other business places will
be closed. The principal attraction for
the people in this section will be the
games and athletic sports on the new
recreation grounds, Seaforth. We ex-
pect the town will be crowded with nisi -
tors on that day, and as the committee
are having everything possible done to
make the celebration a success, we can
safely- promise every pleasure -seeker
who comes to Seaforth a day's sport and
enjoyment which will Well repay them
for their trouble.
PULPIT EXCHANGE.—Thffe was quite
a turn about among the minisferEi of tills
town and vicinity last Sunday. Rev.
Mr. McDonald preached in' Clinton for
Rev. Mr. Stewart, Rev. Mr. • Broley of
the Methodiat church. occapied Mr. Mc-
Donald's pulpit in the morning, and
preached in the Egmondville Presbyterian church in the evening, while Rev.
Mr.McCoy preached in the Presbyterian
church. Mr. Broley's pulpit was occu-
pied both meriting and evening by Rev.
Mr. Musgrase of McKillop,. and Rev.
Mr. Stewart of Clinton preached for
Rev. Mr. Musgrave. We like to, see
fraternal exchanges of this kind, and
they might be made more frequently
with good results. They afford a cthintge
for the people, and give a. breathing
spell to the paetors, and help to -keep
alive a friendly and cordial epirit, not
only between neighboring ministers of
the same denomination, but between the
ministers and people of different denom-
inations. • •
RESIGNATION GF THE POLICE MA.GIS-
TRATE.—The Clinton New Era of last
week says: "Mr. Scott, we under-
stand, has tendered his resignation of
the position of Mice Magistrate of
Huron. He was under the impression
when he accepted the office that all
eases could be- heard in Clinton, but he
has been advised that Cc4SC3 must be
heard in or near the locality where the
offences were committed. A change has
also been made in the law at the last
session of the Ontario House which
would prevent either Mr. Scott or his
partner being engaged professionally in
any criminal matter whatever. Such
being the state of affairs, in order to at-
tend to the duties of the office, Mr.
Scott would have been compelled to give
up his profession. He has, tnerefore,
tendered his resignation to the Govern-
ment." What next? The next time
the Government had better make an ap-
pointment that will stick. Had they,
in the first place, made the appointment
they were asked to they would not now
have to face this difficulty, and the
whole machinery Nor:4.11d not be once
more thrown into confusion.-
geason was amended by -curtailment and
was then adopted. in its amended form.
The Street Committee were instructed,
to take legal advice concerning the
Hanover drain and the drain on Cole-
man street, complained of by Mr. Dar-
win, and action on these drains was de-
ferred until this advice is obtained. A
resolution was passed placing the sum
of $60 at the disposal of the Mayor and
Clink for the purpose of assisting to
purchase tickets to take C. Donoghue
and family from Seaforth to Ireland,
providing the friends of the parties raise
the balance necessary. After passing
accounts to the amount of $114 the
council adjourned.
A Goon•Boon.—We have before us a
work entitled "Mistakes of Modern
Infidels," by Rev. Father Northgraves,
parish _priest of Stratford, Ont. It
claims to be "a complete refutation of
Colonel Ingersoll's so-called 'Mistakes
of Moses,' and of objections of Voltaire,
Paine and others against Christianity,"
and we must say that the learned
author admirably accomplishes the task
he set before himself. It is an ably
written, scholarly work, and gives
abundant evidences of the sincerity and
profound Biblical and historical knowl-
edge of the author. In a clear and con-
cise manner he sweeps away the cun-
ningly devised and deceptive objections
ef Ingersoll and his colleagues to the
Christian religion, and establishes be-
yond cavil the Divine inspiration of the
Holy Scriptures, and the absolute
truthfulness of their teachings. A care-
ful and intelligent perusal of it cannot
fail to strengthen and confirm the be-
liever, and -allay the doubts of the
skeptical. We can heartily recommend
it to all, and would like to see a copy in
every household. We understand that
Mr. John McNamara is agent for the
work in this district, and we presume
it can be procured from the regular book
dealers'as well.
PASTITRE FOR twO Cows. Apply, to
Js Barns. 962x1
TIRED OF LIFE.—The Stratford Times
of last week has the following: On
Wednesday morning last about 1a:o'clock
the girls on the staff of the Royal hotel
were alarmed by the violent illnees
which overtook one of their number,
named Joanna Duggan. The girl slept
in a room by herself, but as she was
making quite a- racket the other girls
went in to see what was the matter.
She was suffering terribly, and finally
acknowledged that it was her own fault
—that she had taken a dose of "Rough
on Rats." Mr. Payne was summoned
and he at once ordered a doctor to be
sent for, but took the precaution to mix
a bowl of mustard and–warm water,
which he forced the girl to swallow,
thus, beyond a •doubt, doing much
towards saving her life. Dr. J. A.
Robertson was soon on hand and after
some four hours' work the girl was out
of danger. Miss Duggan is a comely
• looking young Woman, whose parents
reeid,e in Seaforth. She is about 21
years' of age, and had worked in the
! Albion hotel previous to going to the
I Royal. She had only been in the latter
I hotel for a week previous to her attempt
I at suicide. She was very reticent, al-
though expressingfreelyher determin-
ation to kill herself. She was lodged
in jail until her_p_arents arrived and took
her home. Misplaced guardianship
is generally supposed to be the cause of
her suicidal attempt.
Ic.TIGHTS. OF LABOR.—Mr. F. D.
of Port Huron, an organizer
and lecturer for the Knights of Labor,
delivered an address explanatory of the
objects and benefits of this order, in the
Town hall, on Tuesday evening last.
There was a large attendance of citizens
of all classes. Mr. Phillips is a fluent,
forcible and cultivated speaker, and
very creditably represents the men in
wh'ose behalf he labors. His address
was Weil received antd his remarks elicit-
ed frequent and hearty applause. He
.explained the several planks of the plat-
fort'n of the labor league and showed
-Wherein their adoption would benefit
and assist the laboring classes. The
three principal objects of the league, as
explained by Mr. Phillips. are: First,
to have all disputes between capital and
labor settled by independent arbitra-
tion; second, the suppression of railway,
land and other kindred monopolies which
niilitate against the working people ; and
to have the currency of the country
lamed by the state instead of by charter-
ed banks; He also advocates that the
railway and telegraph system of the
country should be controlkd and worked
by the Government for the benefit of the
people instead of by private individuals
or companies for personal profit, and
that instead of borrowing capital from a
foreign country public works should be
constructed by the issue of a national
currency. Many other points were
touched. upon, but, these are the leading
features of the programme laid down. At
the conclusion of the public address a
number remained to receive further par-
ticulars concerning the organization and
to consider the advisability of forming a
branch assembly of the Knights of Labor
in this town. It was ultimately decided
to proceed in this direction, and an as-
sembly comprising about fifty members -
was formed.
TOWN COUNOIL.—At a meeting of the
town council held ,on Monday evening,
it was decided to hold the first meeting
of the Court a Revision on the 7th of
Jane, at 4 o'clock p. m. It was decided
to. pay Thomas Stephens $35.50, being
the balance of account in full held by
him against Richard Hewitt for board,
and to be paid by the town as charity.
The offer of E. Dawson to water the
streets for 20 cents an hour was accept-
ed. The Street Committee reported iii
reference to the drain on Hnron street,
complained about at the last meeting by
Mr. Kee and others, to the effect that
the drain so far as at present covered is
in an unsafe condition and will require
to be renewed. The probable cost will
be about $100. As regards the extension
of the drain further west, It was recom-
mended that it be covered a distance of
106 feet this season. The committee
expressed the opinion that all drains of
such, e-apacity aboald becovered, especi-
ally *hen they are constructed in the
inhabited portions of the town, as the
stench arising from open drains of this
class during the summer cannot be con-
ducive to health or comfort. The report
was received and adopted. The report
of the Street Comittee recommending
the town improvements required for this
NOTIIER PIONEER -PASSES' AWAY.—
WB-have this week -to record the demise
of Mr. Robert Henderson, of the Huron
Road, Tuckersmith, who passed peace-
fully away on Wednesday morning last,
having attained the good age of. 81
years. Mr. Henderson had been a se-
vere sufferer for many months, the
principal cause of which was a cancer on
the lip, and in his case death was a wel-
come relief. He was a native of Lan-
arkshire, Scotland, and came to this
country in the year 1834, and with his
young wife settled :in the township of
Whitby, where he took up a farm. He
remained there cultivating his farm and
working at his trade as a tailor until the
year 1855, when he sold out and came to
Huron, settling on the farm on the
Huron Road, where he continued to live
until the time of his death. He pur-
chased this farm from a man flouted
Baxter, and it had on it a clearance of
between thirty and forty acres which
was considered a good deal in those
days. Mr. Henderson was, in his time,
a strong, rugged man, and bore his
years so well that, had. it not been for
the terrible disease, which poisoned his
whole constitution, he might ;have lived
even to a much greater age than he did.
He was thoroughly honorable and up-
right in all his dealings with his fellow
men, and all who knew him would take -
his word as quickly as his bond. He
was a good citizen and a kind and ob-
liging neighbor, and was much and de-
servedly esteemed by all who enjoyed
his acquaintance. He was a Liberal iii
Politics, and was a consistent member
of the Presbyterian church. His aged
partner and oneson and four daughters
still survive - him: The remains were
interred in the Harpurhey cemetery on
Thursday.,
LOCAL BRIEFS.—As will be seen by
notice else -where, the second meeting of
the East Huron Farmer's Institute will
be held at Wroxeter on Friday, May
28th.—Mrs. McCosh has purchased from
Mr. Richard Common,the house on John
street recently occupied by Mr. Sleeth,
sr.—Five hundred of the young cattle
purchased by Mr. Thomas G-ovenlock
for a Northwest ranching company,were
shipped from various stations in this
county thie week. There are five hun-
dred still to ship.—Mr. Thomas Downey
has solcl his pair of Clear Grit driving,
horses to Mr. Ed. McNamara, of Lead -
bury, for ;•;-:',250.—Mr. John Lyons has
the contract of erecting a two storey
brick residence for Mr. John Weir on
the lots he recently purchased.—Messrs.
VatiEgniond's Sous have received the
diploma and btonze medal recently
awarded them for their goods at the
Antwerp Itxhibition. They are both
handsome specimens of artistic work-
manship. The various medals won by
this enterprisinifirm will shortly be on
exhibition in Mr. M. R. Counter's jewel-
ry store. —A few years ago when Mr. In
D. Wilson purchased the Adams firm,
part of which is within the corporation
ltrnits, a great many thought he paid too
much for it, but counting the building
lots and thnber he has already sold off
it, he has realized enough to pay for the
entire farm, and has still nearly 90 acres
of it left. This shows what enterprise
and pluck can accomplish in this town
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of ours.—The District Conferenc of the
Methodist church was held in th's town
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Th re was
a good attendance of clergymen an others
and we understand the meetin was a
very satisfactory one.—A most al and.
literary entertainment under he aus-
pices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Young Men's Christian Associat on will
be heletin the rooms of the Ass ciation
this evening, and for which an e cellent
programme has been prepared. No ad-
mission will be charged, a d all,
especially young men, are cordi Ily in-
vited.—The severe frosts of Sun ay and
Monday night have done cons derable
damage to early vegetables and f uits.—
Mr. John Kyle returned home f om the
Northwest on Tuesday. Mr. E le has
put in 130 acres of grain on is farm
there, and says the people of 1 anitoba
have good prospects and are ve y hope-
ful of a good crop this season.—It is
stated that the Methodist cong egation
of this town have extended a call to
Rev. Mr. Howell, of Owen S und, to
become their pastor for the ne t year,
and he has consented, subject to the
action of the Stationing Corn ittee.—
Mr. James Kyle returned- ho e from
Florida on Saturday- last. . Kyle
had beeinspending the winter t ere for
the benefit of his health, and we are
glad to learn that he is much im roved.
He thinks of returning shor ly and
taking his family with him.— r. Mc-
Kinley, of the Huron Road, M Killop,
is erecting an addition to his re idence,
which, when completed, will ma e it as
neat and comfortable as any on the
road.—On account of the wet eather
on Friday last the base ball m tch be-
tween the Stratford and Seaforth players
was postponed until Wednesd y. On
that day thee Stratford boy were
promptly . on hand, and althd gh the
match Was not completed for lack of
time, they were ,considerably. ahead
*when play stopped.—We have n hand
a communication in reply to th t from
a McKillop Councillor which a peared
last week, but for lack of room we are
obliged -to leave it over until nex week.
—Mr. Robert Fulton, of Egmo dville,
one of the pioneer business men of this
section, having determined to ret ove to
the United States, will ' sell hi' entire
property by auction on Toes ay, the
8th of June. This is a splendid oppor
tunity for some good mechanic • get a
cheap property and a good s nd for
business.—Master Wm. Sloan, ho has
been salesman in Mr. Jamieso i 's store
for several years, leaves here ne t week
for Shanghai, China, to join his father
who is a practising physician here. --
There is a movement on foot to ave the
stores closed at six o'clock each vening
except Saturday, during the ummer
months, and we believe that - most of
the merchants have signed an agreement
to that effect, the new order of things to
take place after the first of Jun .—Mr.
11. J. Cosgrove, formerly aa her in
the High School here, but now f Toron-
to is at present visiting frienc s in and
'about town.—Mr. John F. P ker of
the Detroit Free Press countin oom is.
spending his holidays in Sea orth, re
newing acquaintance with ol friends
and making new open—Mr. L. / urphy
has had the ice skating rink toria down
and re -erected into a large flax arn on
the lot adjoining the MM.—We regret
to learn that Mrs. P. Keating f this
town is dangerously ill, and th re are
but faint hopes for her recover .—We
understand that Mr. John R lark e,
the Boot -Black oratonby speci 11 equest,
will return to Seaforth befor ti e close
of his lecturing season, and 1 il repeat
his famous lecture, "To and F o n Lon-
don."—The health Inspector ha been
instructed by the Board of e lth to
prosecute all parties who hav f iled as
yet to comply with the reg itt tons in
regard to cleaning up their ar s and
outhouses. To -morrow is the 1 sc day
of grace for the delinquents, an those
interested had better govern tie selves
accordingly.—Dr. Elliott, of l3rt cefield,
left here on -Tuesday last for E gland.
It is the doctor's intention ,to spend
several months in. the hospitals of the
old world perfecting himself in 11 s pro-
fession. We wish him success in his
studies and a safe return to hi many
friends in Huron,. where we hope he will
continue his residence.
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FARM SOLD. --Mr. John Harg
sold his farm on the -10th conces
his neighbor, Mr. Rockwell, for
of $5,000. The farm contains a
acres. This will give Mr. Hac
good farm of 130 acres. .
FOR MANITOBA.—Mr. John
son of Mr. Charles Dickson of thi
ship, left on Tuesday last for Wi
His brother, Peter, has a farm
six miles of -Winnipeg, and he
spend the summer with him, an(
meantime if he likes the count
look out for a location for
About a year ago Mr. Peter I
purchased this farm. 220 acres,
half-breed for seven dollars an ac
he made a good strike. It is an e.
place, and being so convenient
city possesses many advantage
settlers further west will not e
many years to come.
Tam CHEESE FACTORY.—Th
throp Cheese Factory Compan
fitted up their factory in fine styl
lane, in fact, made a smoking
for visitors and others using th
atic weed, so i the flavor will no
the milk, but, of course, they N
provide smoking caps.
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Clinton.
MUNICIPAL. —At the last me
the Clinton Council, Mr. John Ca
who has for several years very e
filled the office of Municipal C
signed his. pesition on account
intention to leave town. M
Coates, Deputy Reeve, also resi
-position and became BD applican
Clerkship, and was appointed
position. There is now a vac
the Deputy-Reeveship, and a
several names are mentioned as
candidates the general impressim
Mr. Corbett Will be elected by
-non. .:Mr. Corbett formerly
the. same position.
COUNTY OF IILTRON CRICKET
Tios;—Pursuant to notice a
was held in Rattenbtiry's hotel,
ton, on Tuesday last, co cons
• advisability of fottning a count
association. Representatives f
Goderich, Clinton, Brussels and
clubs were present. All were f
impressed with the matter, an
unanimously resolved to form
elation to be called "The C
Huron Cricket Association."
Wade, of Brussels, was elect
dent; Mr. Stark, of Goderich, vi
dent; and Mr. Jackson, of
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.or regulations were drawn up, and ap-
proved by the meeting. All clubs in
the county are invited to join the asso-
ciation. It is hoped, that the object
which the promoters of the association
have in view, namely, the encouragement
of the game of cricket, may be attained.
The following matches were fixed : May
24, Goderich vs. Brussels, it Brussels;
June 7, Goderich vs. Clinton, at Gode-
rich ; June 19, Seaforth vs. Goderich, at
Goderich; June 21, Brussels vs. Clinton,
at Clinton; July 1, Brussels vs. Gode-
rich, at Goderich; July 1, Seaforth vs.
Clinton, at Seaforth; July 15, Seaforth
vs. Brusseli, at Seaforth; July 16, Clin-
ton vs. Goderich, at Clinton '• August
5, Clinton vs. Seaforth, at Clinton ;
August 12, Goderich vs. Seaforth, at
Seaforth; August 19, Brussels vs. Sea -
forth, at Brussels ; August 31, Clinton
vs. Brussels, at Brussels.—Com.
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Bayfield.
NEW SHOW GROUNDS.—The Stanley
and Goderich township Agricultural
Societies have purchased grounds from
Mr. W. H. Woods, Bayfield, and have
let the contract of fencing to T. J.
Marks. A meeting of the directors will
take place at an early date to make ar-
rangements for the erection of a suitable
building to be ready for the fall show.
Staffa.
BRIEF BITS.—Mrs. McDonald, mother
of Angus McDonald, of this place, left
for Scotland on Monday.—Mrs. Webb
is we are sorry to say, very ill.—Rev.
Mr. Flagg, of Mitchell, preached a very
impressive sermon from Hebrews, 4th
chapter, llth verse, in the Methodist
church on Sunday evening.—Messrs.
Jeffrey and Brooks have taken the con-
tract of building a bridge on the 2nd
line of Hibbert, between lots 20 and 21,
for the sum of - $1,255. Also several
other contracts which amount to Some
$245.—The late frost did eome consider-
able damage.
Stanley.
FOR THE OLD COUNTRY.—Mr. D.
Grassick, of the 2nd concession of Stan-
ley, who has not been enjoying very
good health for some time back, started
on a trip to his native country last
week, with the double purpose of secur-
ing a renewed lease of health and vigor,
and to visit relatives who reside there.
We trust that his aims may be fully
realized, and that he will eome back in
the enjoyment of sound health.
ON DIT.—One of the many rich bache-
lors who unhappily adorn our fair town-
ship, has met with a very serious catas-
trophe. For many years he has travel-
ed up and down his someWhat romantic
concession, being, as he thought, and as
everybody else thought, proof against
the enamouring temptations of the
Charming daugters of Eve. But, alas !
fatal hour. The cliniax has been reach-
ed, and he has fallen a victim to the
wiles of a fair widow, and the proba-
bilities are that his name may be per-
petuated through future generations.
GOOD WORK.—Messrs. Nelson Jotte
and Wm. Lacourse dug on the farm of
Robt. Shea, of the Brownson Line, 105
post holes, each three feet deep, in eight
and a half hours. This is pretty good
work, and they would like to hear from
any one Who can beat it.
Goderich.
ENTERTAINMENTS.—ReV. T. E. Cal-
vert gave a very instructive lectore on
"The Air we Breathe," in the lecture
room of Knox church the other evening.
The room was crowded, and the lecturer
thoroughly impressed upon his audience
the necessity of proper ventilation as
the handmaidofa good strong physical
constitution, and also', showed that the
inhaling of impure air was far too fre-
quently the direct cause of consump-
tion. A hearty vote of thanks was ac-
corded the able lecturer.
—On Friday evening Miss Jennie
Cawthorn made her first appearance be-
fore a Goderich audience as an el ocu tio n is t.
The rendition of her pieces was given in
a manner that would justly rank her
as second to no other elocutionist in
America. This lady _ has obtained a
world-wide notoriety asan elocutionist.
We hope soon to have her again in
Goderich. Although 'the rain poured
down in torrents, yet a good audience
assembled. The proceeds amounted to
about $53.
Brussels.
VOTERS' LISTS.—The isupplementary
lists for East Huron are out, and the
courts are to be held as fbllows : Grey,
June 25; Brussels. June 26; Blyth,
June 28; Howick, June 29 ; Wroxeter,
June 30; Turnberry, Jdly 2; Morris,
July 3; Wingham, July 6. Every Re-
former should be at work from this un-
til the last court to see that every Re-
former having a vote is on the list, and
every Conservative on the list not en-
titled to a vote should be off.
BRIEFS.—E. E. Wade and H. Dennis
were at Clinton on Wednesday attend-
ing the formation of a 'cricket associa-
tion for the county. E. E. Wade was
elected President, and the first match
will be held on Monday, May 24th,
here, between Goderich. and Brussels.
-A close game is expecied.—Inspector
Cavan and Constable Scott secured
another crooked whisky still _ in a
swamp in Morris this week. =John
Hargraves and G. A. .Deanman have
secured licenses to sell liquor in Brus-
sels under doctors' certificates.—W. F.
Vanstone, C. R. Vanstene and James
Ballantine have left for the Northwest.
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Exeteri
" FORMER EXETER BOYS.—A correspon-
dent of the Chicago Canadian -American,
writing from Owatonna, Minnesota,
among other Canadians located in that
' town he makes reference to the follow-
ing: " There are here four of the Downie
boys from Exeter, Ont. The first one,
Ed., left in 1869 and clerked here for
three years. He bought out his employ-
er and formed a partnership with his
brother, Sitnon. , The latter sold out in
1881 and since then has been extensively
engaged in the stock business. The
former disposed of the 8 -Wine shortly after
and launched out in the marble trade
with A. F. Byrne, hailing from Whitby,
Ont. The firm is E. Downie & Co., and
their business is a fine one employing at
times a large force. Andrew Downie is
also in the stock business with Simon.
David, another brother, is a miller by
trade. Previous to looating here he
worked in different milli in the state for
ten years. He has now a splendid
grocery store with a rattling good trade.
These boys are all popular here'and
their energy and business ability have
pushed them to the front.—A. Simpson,
hailing from Exeter, Ont., came out here
twenty years ago, at the request of his
uncle, A. Samson, of Clinton Falls. He
first located in Albert Lea, in this state,
and was employed in Hall's Mills. He
then moved to Freeborn and later On
purchased the old wind mill in this town,
in the carrying on of which he made a
great deal of money. In 1878 he bought
a half interest in the City Flour Mills
and finally came into possession of the
whole concern. The mill has a capacity
of 200 barrels. He is an enterprising
gentleman and has held various promin-
ent positions in the town. Mr. Simp-
son is a nephew of Mr. David Gibson, of
Galt, Ont.
Blyth.
BRIEFS.—Alex. Murdoch and John
Shaw are preparing to keep bach for a
short time.—Alex. Murdock is moving
his business to Cook's block.— Mrs.
Moutry moved to Sunshine on Monday.
—The band. played out on the Square
on Wednesday evening. They are still
improving.—Joseph Coombs left Blyth
last week for Michigan, to pay his
brother a visit.—Myles Young and wife
were visiting friends in Lakelet.—Mr.
Sparling and wife, of Seaforth, are visit-
ing at Mr. N. IL Young's. –Mrs. Starch and
Mrs. Murray, of Halton County, were in
town last week.—Great preparations are
being made for the 24th of May celebra-
tion. The baseball match at 9 o'clock a.
m., will commence the day's sports.
After the match the running and pimp-
ing, &c., will start, and in the after-
noon the bicycle race will be of special
interest, and all the boys are going to
do their best to come out first.
Brucefield.
REMEMBER. — Win. Scott, the old
.established Merchant of Brucefield, is making a
special effort this season to supply his customers
and the public with good and cheap goods of all
kinds. Ilis Stock is larger and better than ever
before, and as to prices he can discount either
Clinton or Seaforth. Just call and see if he can't.
Farm produce of every kind taken as cash. 961
PERSONAL.—Mrs. Thos. Monroe for-
merly of the Mill Road, near this place,
but now of Long Lake, Michigan, has
been on a visit to friends in this vi-
cinity for the past two weeks but she
leaves for home this week. Mrs. Mon-
roe is well pleased with her new home,
and says her sons have good farms and
are likely to do well in Michigan.
FOR THE OLD COUNTRY.—Mr. James
Murdick, of Stanley; Mr. Roderick
McLeod, of this village; Mr. John
Doig and Mrs. James Dallas, of Tucker -
smith, and Mr. Duncan McFarlane, of
Stanley, left this week for the old
country to visit the scenes of their
youth. Mr. Murdick goes, by New
York and the others by Quebec. -We
hope they will all enjoy a pleasant visit
and return in safety to their homes
when they have satisfied themselves
with the curiosities of the old land.
CALL ACCEPTED.—The members of
Union Presbyterian church have at
length made the choice of a minister,
having extended a pall to Rev. Mr.
Simpson, a young 'man who has just
completed his college course. The call
has been accepted, and the induction
services will take place on Tuesday,
June ist. Rev. Mr. Forest, of Bayfield,
will preach and preside; Rev. Mr.Mc-
Lean,..of Blyth, will address the min-
ister, and Rev. Mr: Musgrove, of Mc-
Killop, the people. The call was a
unanimous one, and we hope the re-
lations which will be thus entered into
between pastor and people will prove
etninently satisfactory and beneficial to
both.
Leadbury.
AN EXPLANATION.—EDITOR EXPOSI-
TOR, SIR.—In an issue of your paper
some time last month, I am informed
that a letter appeared, the original of
which was said to have been sent
by me to Thomas Davidson, sr. In
justice to Mr. Davidson and my-
self, I would say a few words
in explanation. Some might suppose
from the way it is said it appeared in
the EXPOSITOR that it had been sent
privately to him and that he had got it
published. Such is not the case, how-
ever, as fn
note referred to was written
partly in a spirit of playfulness and
partly as an apology for my non-attend-
ance at the meeting. __It was handed to
Mr. Davidson at the regular meeting of
the Grange and was addressed to him,
he being the oldest inember ba the lodge.
Those who are acquainted with him
know that he is too honorable to give
the letter for publication, nor would he
countenance such contemptible conduct.
There are, however, a class known as
busybodies, some of whom are to be
found in nearly every community, ,and
a creature of that ilk by some means
succeeded in getting it. There are some
who think and even. affirm that you,
Mr. Editor'knew, or at least supposed
that it hadbeen improperly obtained at
the time yon gave it publication. We
would ask you in the most gentle man-_
ner possible to throw a little lightupon
this, your part in the transaction.
Trusting you will give this insertion in
the next issue of your widely circulated
paper, I remain yours etc. -4. J.
IRVINE.
[The letter in question reached us the same as
other communications and being properly auth-
enticated by having attached to it the name of
the sender, it was published. This is all we know
about it.]—En. Exc.
Wroxeter.
A LARGE BUILDING.—Mr. John Ham-
ilton raised a large feeding stable 40 x 70
on Friday last. It is intended to hold
from 75 to 100 head of cattle. Mr.
Hamilton does a large cattle trade, and
is Very popular among the farmers.
A LARGE SHIPMENT.—There was
shipped from here on Saturday last 15
cars of tyro ,year old cattle, comprising
about 500 head, for the Rocky Moun-
tains. They are intended to stock a
ranche, and we understand the owners
want to get 1,500 head, the most of
which will be shipped from this part.
Mr. Govenlock, of Seaforth, supplied
the shipmeut of Saturday, and more of
the same lot, it is' expected.; will be
shipped this week.
BRIEFS.—We are glad to see Rev.
Geo. Brown arouud again as usual after
his illness.—Mr. Howson, of Teeswater,
was in town spending a day 'or two
with his brother and family.—Another
baby, a girl this tinie, will be found at
the residence of Wm. Lee; both mother
and daughter doing well.—Mr. Rupert,
'District Deputy . Grand Master of n the
Masonic Order, was in town last week
visiting the brethren here.—Our base-
ball club is not making rapid strides as yet.
Captain and committees have not been
appointed, but G. F. Gibson is secretary -
treasurer, who will be happy to receive
all communications. --Mr. A. G. Robin-
MAY 21, 1886.
son and Mrs. Robinson, of Orillis,, are
here on a visit to their son, W. M.
Robinson and family. We hope they
will make a long stay and have a good
time while bere.—Messrs. Ball and Earls
have gone on a trip to the Parry Somul
District, to try if they can see anything
in the shape of land to suit them. We
hope their trip will be profitable, though
we An notlike to lose our young men.
—The frost on Sunday night has played
havoc with all the fruit trees and tender
plants that are up. We hope the dam-
age will be lighter than is now supposed.
AGENTS.—Mr. R. Evans, agent for the
Massey, Manufacturing Company, has
gone into harness this week and we
may expect to hear of the works work-
ing double time, for he never goes at a
thing but what he means it, so all far-
mers in this locality wanting machinery
may expect a call from him.—Mr. John
Ritchie, agent for the Wellington Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, also Mr. A.
Dawson, agent for the Ontario Mutual
Life Assurance Company, were in town
last week looking hearty and well.
Elensall.
FOR Painting, Glazing, Paper -hang-
ing, etc., call on W. Stoneman, liensa,11. Fifty-
two inch bicycle for sale cheap. 961
No CELEBRATION.—There will be DO
celebration here on the 24th, as our
neighboring or sister villages are desir-
ous of having such, and having a friend-
ly feeling towards them we wish by all
means to give them .0, chance. However,
those wishing to spend a pleasant even-
ing from home will have an opportunity
afforded them by the Ladies' Aid Socie-
ty in connection with the Presbyterian
church, who have made arrangements
for a social to be held in the manse on
that evening, and have provided an ex-
cellent programme consisting of vocal
and instrumental music, readings, reci-
tations, games, &c.
ANNIVERSARY SERVT.CES.—The Beth-
esda annual Sabbath school anniversary
will be held on the 23rd and 24th hist&
On Sabbath, the 23rd, special services
will be held at the hours of 10 a. m. and
6.30 p. m,, when the Rev. Mr. Legear;
of Hohnesville, will conduct the services.
On Monday, the 24th, tea will be served
in the basement of the church at 4.30,
and in the evening commencing at seven'
o'clock platform addresses may be ex-
pected from several clergymen.
THE NEW WARE HOUSE.—The Hen -
salt Ware House Company have their
large new storehouse up and roofed and
will have it all completed in ample -time
for the receiving and storing. of new
grain. The building will have a storing
capacity of 14000 bushels in the top
bins or over head, and will consequent-
ly hold a large ,quantity on the fist
floor when required. It is one of tlie
largest storehouses along the line. Mr.
W. Lamont, of the Goshen line, has the
contract and is rapidly pushing on the
work.
BRIEFS.—Mrs. WM. Curry and Miss
Carlisle, of Hay, are visiting friends in
and around Kingston.—Mr. and Mrs.
Johns', oi Wingham, have been visiting
friends in and around here during the
past week.—We are pleased to see our
young friend, Mr. Robert Carlisle, who
has been confined to the house for
several months through serious illness,
in our midst again.—Miss Ander-
son, of Seaforth, is the guest of
Mrs. W. Bell, of the London Road.—
Mr. Wm. Elder, of Usborne, and Mr.
Alex. McPherson, nierchant tailor of
this place, have recently each purchased
fine building lots from Mr. Wm. Moir,
on this village. The lots are situated
opposite the new Presbyterian church.
We hope soon to hear of them preparing
to build, either for renting or private
use.—Mr. J. I. Carter, formerly of this
village, but now of Courtright, was here
this week looking bale and. hearty.—
Mr. G. McEwen, the enterprising man-
ager of the Henson' Salt Company, has
recently purchase& Mr. Wm. Beek's
y d
dwelling On the co?per of Queen an
Richmond streets.— evs. Messrs. Dan-
by, of Varna, and . Y. Thomson, of
this place, exchanged pulpits on Sab-
bath last.—Mr. B. Thomson has the
frame of his new dwelling up. It will
be a fine roomy building, and will pre-
sent a good appearance when finished.—
The Messre. G. and J. Petty are
painting and otherwise improving sev-
eral of their dwelling houses here.—Mr.
R. Reynolds, of the Mansion Reuse,
and IL McIntyre, grocer, are also fresh-
ening up the appearance of their pro-
perties with the paint brush.—Messrs.
Urquhart & Wright are shipping away
large quantities of oat meal.
Tuckersmith.
A MONSTER STEER.—Mr. John Mode -
land, of the 2nd concession of Tucker-
smith'delivered to Mr. Robert Winters,
of Seaforth, on Wednesday last a two
year old steer which weighed 1,610 ins.,
and for which he received 51.2- cents per
pound, netting him the handsome sum
of $88.50. This is one of the largest
steers of his age ever shipped from this
county. He is from a Durham grade
cow and a bull that was a cross between
thoroughbred Durham and Ayrshire.
He was taken off the grass last fall and
stall -fed during the winter. If kept he
should develop into as great a monster
as General Pickard.
JoBs LET.—At the council meeting
held on the 14th inst. all the jobs ad-
vertised were tendered for and. let at the
following pric.es : L. Murphy, Seaforth
to Egmondville, gravelling, 50 cords, at
$2.08 per cord; Mill Road, west from
Egmondville, gravelling, 30 cords, $2.33;
Kippen Road, concession 3 and 4, H. R.
S., gravelling, 15 cords, $2,89 •' gravel-
ling on concession 2, R. S., 20 cords,
$2.59. McCartney & McKenzie, Mill
Road, near McLean's'gravelling, 15
cords, $2.15 ; Mill Road, near Bruce -
field, gravelling, 15 cords, $2.10.
Angus Kennedy, Kippen Road, conces-
sions 5 and 6, gravelling, 15 cords,$3.24 ;
Kippen Road, concessions 7 and 8, grav-
elling, 15 cords, $2.90; Kippen Road,
concessions.9 and 10,gravelling,15 cords,
51.94; Kippen Road, concessions 3 and
4, L. R. S., gravelling, 15 cords'$1.99;
Kippen Road, concessions 1 and.2 ,L. R.
S., gravelling, 15 cords, $3.24; gravel-
ling at lot 22, concession 4, L. R. S., 20
rods, at $1.69 per rod. • Edward Ing-
ram, Henson Road, concessions 1 and. 2,
gravelling, 20 cords, at $1.24 per cord;
Hensall Road, concession 3, L. R. S.,
gravelling, 10. cords, $1.24. John Rinn,
• Granton east to concession 2, L. R. S.,
gravelling, 15 cords, $3. Arthur Forbes,
gravelling on Huron Road, lot 16, H. R.
S., 20 cords, $2.15. E. Fairbairn, lots
10 and 11, concession 2, L. R. S., grav-
elling, 10 cords, 51.90; lots 10 and 11,
concession 3, L. R. S., gravelling 12
rods at 51.22 per rod. Samuel Mc-
Geoch, gravelling at lot 9, concession 2,
H. R. S., 30 rods, 51.30 per rod. Roger
A Large Stock to Chodse From.
PCYcZ"S'
dyMade Clothing,
Edward MeFaul, the_cash dry goods
and millinery man, is showing a LARGE
ASSORTMENT of first-class Ready -
Made Suits for boys of all ages and sizes,
Every suit is made of GOOD MATER- •
IAL, cut in the LATEST STYLE,.
NEAT FITTING, and MARKED at
OUR WELL KNOWN POPULAR
LOW PRICES.
THE
McFAUL,
ASH DRY GOODS AND MIL-
LINERY HOUSE,
SEAFORTH, 2 ONT.
Pepper, grading at lot 25, concession 2,
H. R. S., 24c. per cubic yard; gravel-
ling, let 25, concession 2, H. R. S., 16
rods at $2 per rod; gravelling, lots na
and 26, concession 4, IL R. S., 25 rods,
$2.28 pier rod. James Shanahan, grav-
elling, Ilot 3, concession 4, H. R. S., 40
rods, $1.44 per rod. Wm. Hudson,
gravelling, lot 2, concession 6, H. R. 8.,
30 rode, $1.49 per rod. Alex. McKinnon,
gravelling, lot 17, concession 4, L. R.S.,
40 rods, 94c. per rod; ditching, lot 17, con-
cession 4, L. R. S., 45 rods, 18c. per rod.
Wm. palrymple, ditching, lot 9, con-
cessionl 3, L. R. S., 50 rods, 35c. per
rod building bridge, lot 1, concession
10, h. R. S., $47. Wm. Angus, build-
ing bridgealot 5, concession 4, H. R. S.,
$65. James Sparks, grading, lots 35
and 30, concession 2, 40 rods, 40c. per
rod. Council adjourned to meet again
at MrS. Knox's hotel, Harpurhey, on
Wednesday, 26th May, at 10 o'clock
a. m. as a Court of Revision, and. at 1
p. m. for the transaction of or-
dinary business.
Varna.
ACCIDENT TO A HORSE.—On Wednes-
day of last week, Mr. Cook got Mr.
John Turner's carriage team to go to.
the woods for some shade trees. He
had the horses hitched to a stone boat
when they took fright and ran away. One
of the horses got its leg broken and had
to be shot. It was valued at 5200. -
ANOTHER RUNAWAY. —On Friday
night last, about 8 o'clock, the stage
horse came on full gallop up to the post
officeminnnits usual appendages of driver
and vehicle and of course without Her
Majest 's mails. .The mystery was
solved shortly afterwards when the
faithfu ' Davie, put in an appearance.
It seems that the whippletree of the
-waggo4 broke, permitting the horse to
go free and leaving the driver sitting
in the ehicle without his usual means
of loconotion. He was equal to the oc-
casion however, and speedily secured
the services of Mr. McNaughton to
conve his outfit to Varna, where he ar-
rived iji good time, and getting his horse
eldd.w lit
here a on got rigged up as good as new
fian
on his way rejoicing to Bay -
JOTTING§ -.—Miss Jessie Wanless bas
started weavi nnn in the building lately
vacated by Mrs. Patterson. —Mrs. D.
Campbell, from Walton, is visiting
friends here. ---Very heavy frost on Man -
day night. It is feared that the fruit
crop 'ill be injured.
A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. — We are
please4 to learn that W. J. Armstrong,
medica1 student, took a highly credita-
ble staid in the closing examination of i
the ye4.r at the Toronto School of Medi-
cine'b sides taking first-class honors in-
anatn y and second in chemistry at
Toronilo University first year examina-
tion.
Zurich.
INT RESTING ITEMS. — Mr. J. G.
Schleu hter and wife left last week On a
visiting tour to Tavistock and New
Hamb rg.—Rev. J. W. Ortw-ine has
gone t4 Waterloo to visit friends. His
mother will return with him and vnil
make her home here.—Mr, John Hey
rock and wife and Miss Catherine Her
, rock atrived here from Dakota last Sat-
' urday.iThey intend rennaining abod
two m nths.—A fifteen months old child
i of Mr. John Wislock died last Saturday
1 night 'of diphtheria or croup. The re-
mains were buried in the nu theran cem-
etery here on Tuesday.—The severe
° frost of Sunday -night last did not do-
!
I much damage to anything but the grape
i ovnh
vines.—There will be no celebration here
Queen's Birthday.—Mr. Nash,
1 general agent for the Confederation Life
I
Assurtlnce Company, -accompanied by
I Mr. A anning, of Exeter, the local ageun
1 were n town this week working . Inn
vbeursyiness.—Mr. F. Axt returned home
i. from
1 inten
can se
etroit a few days ago.
uch taken up with the city, and
s going back there to live if he -
1 his property here.
IG-HTBENTH YEA
ViTEEOLE NUMBEI3
Look This
AGAIN V
Did You Ever
The Like?
Seaforth Boot Si
ALWAYS A VE
And Interested in the
lie Welfare.
Since nay last advertisement I have i
'me quantities of
SPRING GOOL1
In the latest styles and improvements,
neatness and durability they are the
oome to hand, both in Ladies', Gentlern
Children's wear, that 1 have ever off
keep in stock goods of almost every demi
that is needed for the season of ti
Mens Long Kip and Calf Boota of
Eike always on hand. Men's and
Strong Boots very cheap.
Custom Work Ma4
Specialty
Both in hand sewed and pegged,and
I have still on hand a lot of
1\1
rici± 1-1 -A.. '3
That I am clearing out pretty mach
own price, just to cover cost, as I non't
plate keeping up that branch.
I need not say a word about priees1
these lines. The public know by this ti
- they get well served, and goods are soh
nounced at the
LOWEST -0 ASH Pg
—AT TIIE—
Seaforth Boot 81
If goods are not as represented, you
to inform me, and I will make ,sat
Just call early and examine our g
don't force you to buy if they don't sui
REMEMBER THE ADDR
W, Kempthorne
SEAFORTII BOOT STORE.
W GOOT
g
—AT THE—
Cheap Cash Si
SEL&E'Q RT
Just opened. out New Dress
New Ginghams, New Prints. Ne
ings, New Cottons, New Twee
Embroideries, New Lac -es, New
.INew Gloves, New Hose.
We have a large istock
Youths', Boys' and Children's
Soft and Stiff Felt
To clear at less than half whol.
Call arid take a look through th
Also, Boy's Cloth Suits
wholesale prices at the
Cheap Cash S
—OF—
Roffman & Com
C&rdno' iMek, Seafo