The Huron Expositor, 1886-06-25, Page 88
THE HURO'N' EXPOSITOR
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 2Ist.
EDWARD CASH!
SEAFORTH. '
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won expooitor.
DISTRIOT MATTERS.
To CORRESPONDENTS.—AS the first of
July comes on Thursday next its will be
necessary for es to get THE EXPOSITOR
out one :clay earlier next week in order
- that the employees of the office may take
advantage of the holiday. Correspon-
dents wcnild, therefore,very much oblige
by sending in their :contributions one
day earlier.
REFORM MEETING.—A meeting of the
Reformers of Seafoitth will be held at the
Commercial hotel, this (Friday) evening,
at eight o'clock, for the purpose of ap-
pointing delegates to attend the conven-
tion to he held at Brucefield on the fol -
/owing Tuesday, and the transaction of
other business. A large attendance is
particularly desired.—Wm. M. GRAY,
Chairman.
Oun FALL Snow.—A union meeting
of the directors of the South Huron and
Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural Socie-
ties was held at Kippen on Friday Iasi.
The prize list for the next fall show was
revised, and judges were appointed.
There will be offered. this year a prize
list of something over $1,300. It was
:leaded to hold the show at Seaforth on
Tuesday and Wednesday, September
28th and 29th, providing none of the
large shows will conflict with these dates.
Picarc.—The annual picnic of St.
James' church congregation will be held
in Mr. Case's grove, adjoining the town,
on Dominion Day. We understand
every arrangement has been made to
eater to the wants of those attending,
and nothing will be left undone to en-
sure a good days' spurt. As a great
many, no doubt, will remain at home
that day, we know of no better place to
spend a few pleasant hours than by
going clowu to the picnic grounds,
where we are sure alt will be made wel-
come.
Goree AWAY.—Mr. Robert Fulton,
of Egmondville, having leased his black -
smithing Ind carriage -making establish-
ment to Messrs. Lounsbury & Ross,
leaves on Monday next with his family
for Fort Townsend, Washington Ter-
ritory, where he has two sons doing a
prosperous business, Mr. Fulton has
.been in business in Egmondville for
twenty-nine years, and. his many friends
in this county will be sorry to learn of
his intended departure. He is a whole-
souled, genial gentleman, and a through-
ly reliable business man, and during his
long business career here he earned a
reputation for probity and uprightness
which will follow him to his new home.
His successors are good, practical men,
and will, no doubt, fully sustain the
reputation of the old. establishment.
A PLEASANT Somme—The lawn social
given under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Methodist church, on
Friday evening last was fairly attended
and everything passed off very pleasant-
ly. The evening was rather chilly for
out -door amusements, or to make a live-
ly demand for iceacream,but despite this
draw -back all present Seemed to thor-
oughly enjoy themselves. The commod-
ious residence was placed wholly at the
disposal of the company, and Mr. and
Mrs. Sharp, by their generous hospi-
tality, left nothing undone that would
tend to the enjoyment of their guests.
There were refreshments in abundance,
and of the choicest kind, while the men-
tal and musical tastes were amply cater
edto-in an excellent musical and liter-
ary programme, and by no means the
least pleasant and profitable feetare was
the eminently social character of the en-
tertainment.
•
Younierie TRAVELLERS.—A couple of
weeks ago two young lads aged respect-
ively 10 and 12 years, sons of Mr. John
M. Martin, formerly a resident of this
town, but now of San Francisco Cali-
fornia, left the residence of their brother
Mr. John Martin, of Morris, and travel-
led the entire distance to San Francisco
themselves, and without any protection.
Their brother has just received a letter
stating that the plucky little fellows ar-
rived at their journey's end in safety,
making the trip in six and a half days.
They only made one miss during the
entire. journey,—they took the wrong
road at Chicago, but this did not inter-
fere with their progress,as the road they
took brought them to the same terminus
as the one they were intended to take.
The eldest of the two was ticketed, and
they had a. letter of introduction to the
railway conductors by the way, and met
with every courtesy from the railway
officials who took the very best care of
them. So much for the facilities of mod-
ern travel.
THE WARDEN'S COMMITTEE. — The
Warden's Committee of the County
Column met at Goderich on Monday
last to consider an appeal made against
the county equalization by Goderich
township. The committee first decided
to take the opinion of the county so-
licitor as to -whether it would be legal
for the dissatisfied township now to ap-
peal in view of the fact that no objec-
tions were made by the representatives.
of the township at the time, or prior to,
the adoption of the equalization by the
county council. Mr. Garrow, county
solicitor, was of opinion that the appeal
would be valid notwithstanding this ne-
glect on the part of the representatives
of the townshipebut their neglect should
be pressed before the judge, and would,
no- doubt, operate to induce the costs of
the appeal to be laid upon the township
in any event. A resolution was passed
by the committee, recommending to the
eouncil "that it would- be in the in-
terests ef the county to equalize the
roils of the several municipalities at the
January meeting of the council, and
that the clerks of the several munici-
palities be requested to return the rolls
promptly to the county clerk, and not
lathr than the ist of December." The
object of this motion is to secure the
equalization of the assessment at the
January instead of the June meeting.
The suggestion is a good one, and the
wonder is, it was not thought of before.
This work can be done, just as well at
the January as at the June meeting, and
when it is left off to the latter, as the
revision must be finally, confirmed by
the 1st of August that the rate for the
current year may be struck, there is not
sufficient time—between the equalization
and the striking of the rate to permit
dissatisfied parties to gather their evi-
dence and have a second revision com-
pleted before the judge. With the
work done in January, howditer, there
will be abundance of time for all to
have their grievances arranged and
adjusted before that functionary if they
desire to do so. In view of the passing
of this motion the Reeve of Goderich
township withdrew his appeal, as he has
not time to secure evidence as to the value
of the lands in the various townships so
as to enable him to lay the appeal
properly before the judge. If the coun-
cil accede to the recommendation of the
'Warden's Committee he will have lots
of time next year, if his constituents
make a county councillor of him for that
term.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—The calls
of death have been very numerous in
this vicinity lately. It was only last
week we chronicled the demise of two
old residents, and we deeply regret the
duty of referring to another this week.
Mrs. David Campbell, of the 3rd conces-
sion, H. R. S., Tuckersmith, passed
peacefully away on Monday last, full
of years and prepared for the great
change. Mrs. Campbell had attained
the good age of 74 years. She was the
second daughter of the late John Walker,
of Parish Twinholm, Kirkcudbright,
Scotland, and with her parents came to
this country in the year /839, and settled
down on theold homestead, on the Mill
Road, Tuckersmith. In the following
year she was married to Mr t Campbell,
and for forty-six years they have trod
the path of life happily together. She
was a faithful wife, a loving mother, a
good neighbor, a kind and considerate
friend, and an unostentatious but sin-
cere and earnest Christian. She had
but two children a son and a daughter,
the latter Mrs. john Hannah. She was
a sister of Messrs., David and George
Walker, of Tuckersmith, and Mrs. Wm.
Payne, of Egmondville. She will be
long and lovingly remernbered by a.large
circle of friends and relatives, but her
departure will be most keenly mourned
and her companionship most missed by
him whose joys and sorrows she had
shared for forty-six years, and he and
the family will have the sincerest sym-
pathy of all. The remains were inter-
red in Harpurhey cemetery on Wednes-
day. •
SITGAlt SEASON OF 1886.—Charles-
worth & Brownell will receive this week one car
load of Sugar -80 barrels—bought direct from re-
finery. Also, a large consignment of New Season's
Teas, which will be jobbed in half chests and
caddies at wholesale prices. CHARLESWORTII &
BROWNELL. 967
LAWN SOCIAL.—Mrs. McCoy will give
a Lawn Social at the Egmondville Manse on
Tuesday afternoon and evening next. A Musical
and Literary programme will be furnished, and
strawberries and cream will be served from 6 to
9 o'clock p. m. Admission 10 cents, the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to aid in improving the
church and manse grounds. All aTe cordially
invited. 967
RESIDENCE FOR SALE.—For sale cheap,
the brick residence on Goderich street at
present occupied by Mr. J. Duncan. It con-
tains nine rooms, including five bed -rooms,
also a servant's room, together with wood -shed
and all other conveniences. There are two
corner lots. It is one of the most desirable
residences in Seaforth. Apply to J. DUNCAN.
966
WANTED.—A reliable woman capable
of taking charge of a house and a small family.
Middle aged preferred. The highest wages.
Apply to Tun EXPOSITOR Office. 967-tf
'FAREWELL SERMONS.—The Rev. Mr.
Broley, prior to his removal from Sea -
forth, preached his farewell sermons on
Sunday last. Having been Chaplain of
Britannia Masonic Lodge, he had ex-
pressed a wish to preach a parting ser-
mon to the members of that lodge, and
accordingly the brethren assembled at
the lodge -room in the afternoon and at
3 o'clock marched in procession to t
Methodist church. The occasion w
improved by the reverend gentleman
delivering a most able discourse, which
was attentively listened to, not only by
Masons, but by a large number of citi-
zens. He referred to the worthy ob-
jects of the Order, the good it had done
to society, and earnestly exhorted the
members to try and live up to the noble
precepts and teachings of their Order,
which are eminently seriptural and well
calculated to advance the moral and
spiritual welfare of all who profit by
them. On the evening of the same day
Mr. Broley delivered his farewell ser-
mon to his own congregation. There
was a large congregation present, which
embraced not a few from other denom-
inations. The sermon was appropriate
and affecting. During his two years
residence here,- Mr. Broley and his
estimable family have made many warm
friends, who, while regretting their de-
parture will join with us in wishing
them health and happiness in their new
sphere of labor. Mr. Broley is an able
minister, an earnest worker in every
good cause and a useful citizen, and we
can congratulate the people of Elora in
securing such a pastor and citizen. -
Mn. GRAHAM'S -VERSION% —MR. EDI-
Tele—Sue-al have just read the article
in this day's issue of your paper, headed
"A Gay Lothario." I don't know where
you got your information from, but the
statements for the most part contained
in the article are untrue, and in justice
to me you should correct them. I may
explain that I have been living in Sea -
forth with my mother for some little
time back. The house belonged to my
mother. A short time ago my mother
and I agreed to give up house -keeping
and to sell the house, and we were to go
on a vlait to my sisters M Wilmot and
Cremotei In accordance with this
arrangenient, the house was sold, and
the little girl who had been hired with
us was discharged at the end of the
month, and my mother and I went down
to Wilmot. We had only been there a
short time when I said I was going back
to Seaforth to get the furniture out of
the house, and deliver possession of the
house to the purchaser. As soon as 1
had announced my intention of return-
ing, my mother insisted on accompany-
ing me, and refused to stay behind. In
consequence we returned to Seaforth, we
went back to -the house to stay until we
could make some arrangements for our
future, and I went to the girl's parents
to get their consent to her coming back
to us, which was freely given. The girl
came back, and remained in the house
with my mother and myself, until we
gave up the house on the last day aof
May. I had intended returning to Wil-
mot after I had. made arrangements for
my mother's living,and the girl knew 1
was going and asked me to take her
with me. As soon. as I had made arrange-
ments fer my mother,' prepared to leave
for Wilmot, and told several people in
Seaforth where I Was going and the
route I proposed taking. The girl met
me and we went down to my sister's as
I intended. The girl wrote to her mother
to tell her where she was, and that she
was all right. You must admit that if
I had intended anything criminal I
should not have announced my inten-
tions so freely, nor should I have em-
ployed my horse and baggy as a means
of conveyance for carrying out my nefar-
ious. designs. I positively assert that
there has never been any criminal inter-
course between me and the little gni.
You may ask what I paid $500 for. My
explanation is this,that although I knew
my proceedings were all right, I was
aware that I had been very foolish in
allowing the girl to accompany me with-
out her having procured her parents
consent, and that consequently my hav-
ing done so would look suspicious, fur-
thermore, I did not know what influence
might be used with the girl to concoct a
story against me, so when I was talking
with Lee I said I -would sooner than $500
the thing had not happened. He said
would you give $500 to settle it, and I
said I believed I would.—JAmEs GRA-
HAM.
ANOTHER VMTORY.—The 'Seaforth
Fire Brigade have won another victory
and added to their laurels. •,They went
to Kincardine on Wednesday to com-
pete in the tournament being held there
on Wednesday and Thursday, and true
to their record came ,out of the contest
with flying colors. They won the first
prize in the hose reel race, and gold
medal for making coupling. The former
was won by the team,- and the prize is
$125; the latter was an individual prize,
and was won by Mr. George A. Sills, the
chief of the brigade. The following
members compose the competing team:
Geo. A. Sills, Wm. Cline, Albert Hen-
dry, Robert Abram, I James R. Wright,
Robert McDonald, Geo. Murray, Alex.
Broadfoot, W. J. Devereaux, George
Hendry, James Leatherland, and Wm.
Henderson.
CRICKET.—The fourth match of the
series arranged for the Huron Cricket
Association was played at Goderich on
Saturday last between the Goderich and
Seaforth clubs. It was a very close and
interesting match throughout, but the
Seaforth boys came out victorious by one
run and eight wickets. There was some
really good playing on both sides. The
following is the score:
GODERICH.
1st Innings 2nd Innings.
S. Hayes, c Gardner, c Coleman b Baird.. 0
b Baird 5
W. Proudfoot, b Baird 2 b Baird 1
L. Armstrong, c Mc- run out 0
Lennan, b Adams.. 1
R. Stark, b Baird 0 not out 3
G. DrunHnond,b Baird 0 1 b w, b Baird 4
D. Ross, b Baird 0 b -Baird 0
H. McDermott, c Gard- • 1 b w, b Baird .. 0
ner, b Baird
Strachan, b Baird7 1 h w, b Baird 4
0. Holmes, c Kidd, b run out 1
Adams .19
C. C. Ross, I) Baird... 0 c Gardner, b Baird.. 0
E. Elwood, not out... 6 b Adams 0
Leg byes 2 Leg byes 2
Wides 1
Total 44 Total
SEAFORTH.
1st Innings. 2nd
J.S.Roberts, b Holmes 0
Punchard, b Mc- not out
. Dermott 0
T. Gardner, b Holmes 0
R. Adams, c Strachan,
b McDermott... 4
G. Baird, b McDermott 3
T.nCloottleman, b McDer-
4 ,
W. 0. Reid, b McDer-
mott 4
Wm. Carmichael, c run out
Holmes, b McDer-
mott 12
J. Kidd, b Holmes6 not out
R. McLennan, b Mc-
Dermott. 2
G. A. Dewar, not out.. 4: b Holmes
Byes 4
Leg byes
3
Wides ,
1
Total - 47 Total
Innings.
.15
2
2
7
2
13
LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. A. Cardno in-
tends taking a trip to the old country
about the first of July. It is thirty-four
years since Mr. Cardno left the old land
and he has had a busy life since then,
-and has well earned a holiday.—Messrs.
Smith & McBride having recently made
extensive improvements in their mill
here, have now had it neatly painted,
making the exterior look very pretty.
The painting was done by Mr. Wm.
Herbert, and the work is creditable to
him.—Mr. Thos. E. Hays recently :told
forty head of fat cattle to Mr. Thomas
Govenlock at $60 per head,ancl the same
gentleman has purchased from Mr. John
McMillan sixty head for 5 cents per
pound.—Mr. D. D. Rose returned home
from a two months' business trip through
Manitoba and the Northwest last week.
During his visit he met Mr. David Mc-
Naught, Mr. Jas.H. Benson, Mr. Henry
Cameron, Mr.' A. G. McDougall, and
many other old Seaforthites. In fact he
did not strike a town between Winni-
peg and Calgary, in which he did not
nieet former Huronites. Mr. Rose is
much pleased with Manitoba; he says
.the crops are looking up and business is
improving.—Mn_Alexander Wilson left
on Monday last to join the Wimbledon
team on their expedition to the old
country. They expected to sail from
Quebec on Wednesday. Mrs. Wilson
and son have been visiting Mrs.Wilson's
parents in Scotland for some months,and
they will return with Mr. Wilson after
he wins his honors at Wimbledon.—Mr.
Donald McLaughlin of Grey, and Mr.
John Robb of Morris, attended Mrs.
David Campbell's funeral on Wednesday.
—Mr. Julius Duncan intends removing
to Virginia as soon as he can dispose of
his residence here. He goes with the
hope that the change will aid in restor-
ing Mrs. Duncan's health.—The Sea -
forth volunteers left here for camp •at
London on Tuesday. They are command-
ed by Captain J: S. Roberts and 0 Lieu-
tenant J. A. Wilson. The battalion will
be under the command of Col. Coleman,
and Captain J. G. Wilson acts as Adju-
tant. The boys were nicely togged out
in new uniforms and leaked well.—On
Friday last as Miss Govenlock,danghter,
tt
of Mr. Robert Govenlock, and nother
lady, were coming from Harpurh y with
a horse and buggy,the animal got fright-
ened and ran away. The ladi s were
thrown out but were not much i jured.
The buggy was smashed to piece.—The
Seaforth Fire Brigade went to Kincar-
dine on Wednesday to take part in the
Firemen's Tournament in that town on
Wednesday and Thursday.—The recent
rains have had a splendid effect upon the
growingcrops,ancl anlook fresh andprom-
ising. e -•-Mr C.Lowrie recently purc,hasecl
4009 lbS. of the Seaforth creamery butter
for which he paid 17-t• cents per pound and
shipped it to a friend of his, a wholesale
merchant in Leith, Scotland. If the
butter suits this gentleman's trade, Mr.
Lowrie hopes to do a large business with
him. The butter sent Was a beautiful
sample.—Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton,
preached two excellent sermons in the
Presbyterian church in this town last
Sunday. Mr. Stewart is always a favor-
ite with Seaforth congregations.—Mrs.
McCoy will give a strawberry social at
the Egmondville manse next Tuesday
evening, and all who wish to have a
pleasant time should attend. —Ketchu m's
Convention and Concert Company gave
a musical entertainment in Cardno's
hall Thursday evening preparatory to
forming a class or convention for the
instruction of vocal music.—Mr. John
T. Dickson, of Tuckersmith, and Mr.
Archibald Dickson, of Goderich, intend
taking a holiday trlp to the old country
next month.—A large number of our
citizens talk about going to the Cale-
donian games at Goderich and Lucknow
on Dominion Day. Goderich will likely
be the most _favored, as it is nearest.—
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young
Men's Christian Association will give
another of their popular literary and
musical entertainments in the rooms of
the Association this evening. It is free
to all, and we hope to see the room
filled.—A meeting of the Dominion
Draught Horse Breeders' Society and all
others interested in the breeding of
draught horses will be held in the coun-
cil chamber of the city of Stratford, on
Tuesday, July 13th, 1886, commencing
at 10.30 ,o'clock. The meeting will be
open to all horsemen and breeders for
the discussion of such steps as will con-
duce to the breeding and improving of
Clydesdale, Shire and Canadian draught
horses, and the registration of such ani-
mals as have two'full crosses.—Teachers
desiring to attend the Provincial Teach-
ers' Association may obtain certificates
entitling them to travel at reduced
rates by applying to Robert W. Doan,
216 Carlton street, Toronto.—Pullman's
circus exhibited here on Monday last.
The attendance was small, but the show
was good, the antics of the trick horses
being particularly admired.—A man in
town, a retired farmer we believe, made
a wager of 25 cents with one of our
merchants that he Would walk clown
Main street in the midst of the crowd on
circus day arrayed with a lady's bonnet
on his head. He accomplished the feat,
going from John street to the post
office and back again, and won the
money. It says much for the good
nature of the crowd that, although his
somewhat comique . head gear attracted
no little attention and brought forth
laughter and jeers, he was not in any
other way molested. Had he been, no
person would have pitied him very
much. The old adage has it that "old
fools are the worst fools," and this
incident goes a good ways towards ex-
emplifying its truthfulness.—The an-
nual meeting of the Young 'Men's Chris-
tian Association will be held in the
rooms of the Association on Tuesday
evening next at 8 o'clock.—What is
commonly known as a 64Bucket Shop"
is among the new enterprises recently
established in town, so that any of our
citizens who may wish t� take a hand in
stocks or risk a few dollars speculating
in grain in Chicago can now have an'
opportunity of doing so.—Messrs. Jas.
Potter, of Goderich toWnship, and An-
drew Whiteley, of Goderich town,
started for the old country on Thursday
of last week. The former gentleman
had $700 and the latter $450. When
leaving the cars at Stratford both gentle-
men had their pockets picked, and being
left pennilesc had to abandon their trip
and return home by next "train. They
will probably learn by experience that it
is not safe to travel with so much filthy
lucre about their pockets. Had they
taken the precaution to convert their
cash into bank drafts they would have
saved themselves loss and disappoint-
ment.—We are glad to be able to state
that the repairs on the engine at Ogilvie
& Co.'s mill in this town are now nearly
completed, and the mill will be running
again in full blast as usual on Saturday
next.—Under the new time table, which
came into force last week, the day pas-
senger trains, east and west, cross at
Seaforth:—In order to accommodate
ekcursionists going to Goderich on Do-
minion Day, a special train will leave.
that town for the east at 6 o'clock in the
evening, so that parties visiting the cir-
cular town on that day will be able to
see all fr games and get home the same
evenin — ev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton,
addressed _ he meeting at the Young
Men's Christian Association last Sunday
evening.—The novelty of street preach-
ing attracted a large Crowd on Main
street last Sunday night. The speakers
weresstrangers but they presented the
1
gospel with earnestness and ability.
The Ketchems' Convention and Concert
Company sing in the Methodist church
on Sabbath evening next.—Mr. John
Dorsey, in addition to the large ware-
house he has recently completed, has
erected another fire in his blacksmith
shop in order to accomodate his increas-
ing trade.
Leadbury.
PICNIC.—The annual picnic of the
Leadbury school will take place in Mc-
Culia's grove on the afternoon of June
30th, when swinging, croquet, music
and speeches by the neighboring clergy-
men a.nd teachers will compose the pro-
gramme. An examination of the pupils
will teke place in the afternoon.
Blyth.
LOCALITIES. —The new woolen mills
will commence operations this week.—
Messrs. P. Kelly & Son, of the .Blyth
mills, sent three car loads of flour to
Ottawa this week.—Miss. Ruth Jones
had the misfortune to sprain her ankle
so severely last week that she has since
been confined to her house.—The many
friends of Mrs. A. McNally will regret
to learn that she is seriously
Morgan, the new proprietor of the Red
Star Grocery, has inoved his family to
town and intends to stay right with us.
—Rev. Mr. Fisher, the popular pastor
of the Methodist church here preaches
his farewell sermon next Sunday even-
ing.—Division Court was held here on
Monday, Judge Doyle presidieg. There
were only a few • cases to be tried.—A
base ball match was played here last week
between the Blyth and Clinton clubs
and the xys of "the hub" got an un-
merciful drubbing, Blyth winning by 13
runs andi one innings to spare.—On l Sat-
urday the Right Rev. Bishop Walsh ad-
minister d the sacrament of confirms -
tion to upwards of fifty candidates in
the Roman Catholic church here. There
was a large congregatien present to wit-
ness the imposing ceremony.
Brussels.
HURRAH for A. R. Smith's last pur-
chase of ready made clothing, being such that
he can sell suits this. season cheaper than he
bought them last and is doing it right along.
this is certainly a grand ,chance to get cheap
suits and no one can afford to miss it those hard
times. Instead of going out pt, this line of
goods (as many in town 113ve done,) he is now
carrying a heavier, chea er and better stock
than ever. This added to his extensive ordered
clothing business makes hsIshop the great cloth-
ing store of the town. very one should call
and examine his stock.
966
Dominion DAY.—The people of Brus-
sels ati-e arranging to go to Goderich on
Dominion day, if ther can get a train,
and if not, a good niany will drive to
Seaforth and go by t at route.
AT KINCARDINE.— he Brussels band
accompanied Mr. J. 0. Ronald and a
number of citizens to Kincardine on the
23rd to see and take .in the Firemen's
tournament. Mr._ Renald took with
him one of his celebrated steam fire en-
gines, in Order to let the assembled mul-
titude see what it can: do when thorough-
ly tested. He expected to sell it before
his return, and we hope he will.
THE CALEDONIAN GAMES.— Brussels
Caledonian Society seem to have got at
logerheads with the clerk of the weather.
Last year their demonstration. was com-
pletely spoiled by the down -pouring
rain, and this year they fixed the day
considerably earlier ib the season in the
hope of striking a good day. They had
every arrangement I completed for a
splendid demonstration on Tnesday last.
The kilted pipers were to the fore in
force; athlete t of the highest reputa-
tion were in attendance, and the crowd
of spectators would have been immense
but for the wet weather. The rain com-
menced at an early hour and continued
until about ten o'clock in the forenoon,
when it faired up, arid the hopes and
spirits of all became buoyant as appear-
ances seemed to indicate: a fine after -
Noon, and the people from the surround-
ing country commenced pouring in.
About one o'clock, however, the sky
again darkened and another heavy rain
shower set in. But this did not
last long, and as the Brussels Scotch -
men are not easily daunted when
they have a good end. in view they de-
cided to proceed with the celebration.
About two o'81ock the sports were called,
and a lengthy programme was gone
through with and completed about 7
o'clock. Despite the unfavorable cir-
cumstances, there was a splendid after-
noon's sport. Competition never was
keener, and the several athletes, dancers
and pipers seemed to do their level best.
The spectators also seemed to be more
than pleased, and with few exceptions
the entire crowd waited to see the pro-
gramme exhausted. Many of the com-
petitions were close and created the
greatest excitement, notably the hurdle,
sack and old men's races. Had the day
been fine there would have been an im-
mense crowd of people present, but as it
was, while the attendance was fair it
was not so large as, expected, and the
exchequer of the society will perhaps
suffer somewhat on this account, but,
with thisexception, the celebration was
a great and gratifying success. The
following is a list of the successful com-
petitors:
Standing long jump—Turner, 10 feet
91 inches; Scott, 10 feet 6:1, inches; Sul-
livan, 10 feet 2i inches.
Standing hop, step and jump—Scott,
31 feet 9 inches; Sullivan, 30 feet 11
inches; Turner, 30 feet 6t inches. -
Standing high jump—Sullivan and
Scott tied, 5 feet 1 inch; Turner, 5 feet.
Running long jump—Doupe, 20 feet 1
inch; Dowse 19 feet 10 inches; Scott,
19 feet 5t inches. ,
Running hop, step and jump—Doupe,
43 feet 6 inches; Dowse and Scott tied,
39 feet 8 inches.
Running high jump—Dowse, 5 feet 7
inches; Loupe, 5 feet 6 inches; Scott, 5
feet 5 inches.
Vaulting with pole—Dowse, 10 feet
4 inches; Scott, 10 feet 4 inches • Doupe.
Throwing heavy harnmer—Perrie, 91
feet 7 inches; Smith, 91 feet; Carrot,
87_feet.
Throwing light hemmer—Smith, 117
feet 10 inches; Perrie, 116 feet; Carrol,
111 feet 9 i• inches.
Putting light shot—McPherson, 47
feet 1 inch; Currie 46 feet 3 inches;
Perrie, 43 feet 5 inches.
Putting heavy shot—Currie, 33 feet -6
inches; Harrison, 4 feet 8 inches; Mc-
Pherson, 31 feet 10 inches.
Tossing caber—Sniith.
Throwing 56 /h. snot—Smith 23 feet
inches; Carrol, 22 feet itt inches
Perrie, 22 feet 6t- inehes.
Sparring competi*m—Harrison, Ben-
nett, O'Herine.
Best piper, marOh—Ireland, Moon;
Ross.
Best piper,
Strathepey and Reel—Ire-
land, Moon, Ross.
Best piper, pibroeh—Ireland, Moon,
Ross.
Best dancer, HignIend Fling—Moon,
Anderson, JohnstonJ
Best dancer, Gillie Callum—Ander-
son Moon, Fatheringharia
liest dancer, Reel of Tulloch—Moon,
atheringham.
Best Johnston,dancer, Sailor's Hornpipe—An-
derson, Fatheringham, Johnston.
Best boy dancer, Reel of Tulloch—
Wilson, McKay, B;11antyne.
Best boy dancer, Highland Fling—
McKay, Wilson, Bilantyne.
Best girl dancer, Highland Fling—
McPherson, Andersen, Rankin.
Best girl dancer, Reel of Tulloch—Mc-
Pherson, Anderson, Rankin.
Best dressed man, Highland costume
—Johnston, McPherson, Moon.
Best dressed boy—McKay, McIntyre,
McLennan.
Jockey race—Scott and Sauder, Davis
and Tremble, Case and Bennett.
One mile race—Caee, Bennett, McKay.
Quarter mile race—Sanders, Bennett.
One hundred yard race—Davis, Trem-
ble, Case.
Hurdle race—Davis, Scott, Tremble.
Old man's race—Bird.
Girl's race—Rankin, Meadows.
Sack race—Sanders, Bennett, Tremble.
Boy's race, under 14 —Lowrey, Craw-
ford, Currie. •
Boy's race, under 10 —Wilson, Car-
diff, Lowery.
Quoits—Pattereon, Lawson, Simpson.
Winthrop.
LAW SCIT.—There was an interesting
liquor case tried here on Thursday. Par-
ticulars next week.
REFORM Ceum—IThe Reform Club
Will hold their next meeting on Monday
evening the 28th inst., when the follow •
ing subject will be debated: "Resolved
that it would be in the interest of the
country that eight hours should consti-
tute a day's work." The affirmative
will be led by M. Murdie essisted by T.
McMillan A. Johnston, G. Turnbull,
and A. dovenlock, the negative by F.
.Pearen, assisted by W. Cash, A. Dick-
son, Jas. Cowan, and J. R. Govenlock.
McKillop.
REFORM MEETING. ---A meeting of Re-
formers will be held in the temperance
hall, Winthrop, on Monday, the 28th of
June, at half -past seven o'clock p. m.,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to
attend a convention to be held at Bruce -
field on the 29th. As full an attendance
as possible is solicited. ---Wm. CASH,
Chairman.
HORSE PURCHASED. — Mr. Brian
O'Hara, of the 8th concession of Mc-
Killop, has purchased a half interest in
the imported two yeer old stallion
"Play Boy," imported a year ago by
Mr. John McMillan from the old
country. He is a bright bay, is a splen-
did sample of the Clydesdale stock and
ialikely to prove a popular and 'valuable
horse. He will be kept by Mr. O'Hara
at his place.
- Kippen.
• FOR THE OLD SQD.—Mr. Robert Mc-
Lean, jr., of Tuckersmith, has left this
week for the old country. He was to
sail from New York on Wednesday by
one of the Anchor Line boats. He ex-
pecte to be gone about two months.
We wish him a prosperous voyage, and
hope he may have a pleasant visit.
ILL.—Many of the friends of Mr.
Rebert Bell, sr., will regret to learn of
his serious illness. He -attended the
funeral of his daughter a few weeks ago,
and since then he has not been able to
leave his room. He is upwerds of 90
years of age, but was remarkably robust
and smart for his years, and we hope
his present illness may be only tempor-
ary,
Hills Green.
SELLING OFF.—Having decided to
quit keeping ready made boots and shoes, the
undersigned will offer dnring the next two
weeks the whole of his ready made stock at and
below cost, as he has positively decided to clear
it out. Remember the offer is genuine and
great bargains may be expected. Good tub
butter and eggs taken as cash.—H. R. PFAFF.
966
A GOOD TIME.—A strawberry festival
will be held in the Methodist church,
Hills Green, on Tuesday evening next,
the 29th inst. The proceeds will be de-
voted to the aid of the Sabbath school.
There will be vocal and- instrumental
music by the Vami choir, and addresses
by the Rev. Messrs. Torrance, Hensan ;
Smith and Denby, Varna, and Acheson,
Kippen. The object is a worthy orte ;
there will be a good time, and there
shoald be a large turn -out of people.
Tuckersmith.
WEST END NOTES.—Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. G. Broadfood have returned from
their honeymoon trip, and have settled
down on the comfortable and handsome
homestead to enjoy life together.—A
very successful school picnic was held in
Fowler's grove on Friday afternooniast.
There were about -three hundred old and
young present, and all spent a most en-
joyable afternoon.—Mr. John Thorpe
has the best driving horse in the town-
ship. One thing yet John lacks to
complete his happiness, and if old dame
rumor is not far astray that one lack
will soon be handsomely supplied.
NEW BARNS.—Mr. Herbert Crich, of
the West End, had a splendid new frame
barn raised on Monday last. The build-
ing is 52 by 70 feet, and has stone sta-
bling the whole size underneath. The
framing was done by Mr. Bennett, and
the mason work by Mr. Junor. Both
gentlemen did their work well. At the
raising sides were chosen under the cap-
taincy of Messrs. Wm. Elcoat and E.
Cosens. After a sharp and vigorous
contest, during which the men on both
sides worked well, Mr. Cosens' team
came out victorious. The men employ-
ed generally admitted that the frame
was one of the best they had ever
handled, every stick fitting into its pro -
.per place without hitch or trouble. This
speaks well for the mechanical skill of
Mr. Btnnett, and shows that he thor-
oughly understands his business.—Mr.
R,obt. Leatherland, of the Kippen road,
has also completed a very fine, large new
bank barn, with. stone stabling under-
neath. We • hope botli gentlemen -will
be able to initiate their new buildings
by having them filled from top to bot-
tom with the choicest golden grain.
Blake.
FARM SOLD.—Mr. Alex. Douglas, of
this place, has sold his farm to Mr. John
Weir, of Seaforth, for $6,500, and has
purchased Mr. Weir's farm in Northern
Minnesota for $11,500. This farm con-
tains 478 acres; is within a mile of a
railway station, and is only 25 miles
from the city of Fargo. Mr. Douglas
intends removing west with his family
as soon as he can make the necessary ar-
rangements to do so. He is one ofthe
old settlers here, and is highly esteemed
by every person, and the entire neigh-
borhood will share in the regret at his
intended departure. We hope, how-
ever, that the change may be to his ad-
vantage, and that . himself and family
will be prosperous and happy in their
western home. Mr. Douglas has per-
sonally visited that section of country
and inspected his new farm, and he was
very much pleased with both.
Varna.
TEM PER ANCE MEETING.— A rousing
temperance meeting was held in the
temperance hall of this place on Tuesday
evening last. Before the time appointed
crowds were seen wending their way to
the hall, and when the speakers took
the platform the hall was filled to its
utmost capacity, both ladies and gentle-
men evidently being deeply interested,
in the expected discussion which was
arranged for, and was the outcome of
the pic-nic embroglio referred to last
week. Rev. Mr. Danby was appointed
chairman, and the meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith. After
a little dispute as to who would speak
first, Rev. Mr. Smith took the lead, and
was limited to time, only 20 minutes
being allowed to each speaker, that is
Campbell and Smith, as it virtually was
Mr. McGillicuddy's meeting, and as
arrangements had been made for the
meeting some three weeks ago, he was
allowed his own time. Mr. Smith spoke
pointedly and well, and dealt largely
with the arguments advanced by Mr.
Eason, in reply to him at the Bayfield
pic-nic the previous week. He conclud-
ed by calling upon Mr. Eason to make
his appearance, but he . was not present,
or at least he failed to respond to the
JtrigE 25, 1886.
At E. McFaul's
Dry Goods and
Millinery Nous&
Every Department
IS COMPLETE
FOR THE—
Summer Trade.
"SPECIAL I"
A lot of AMERICAN PRINTED
MUSLINS (warranted fast in color) at
a remarkably low price. Also
White and Cream Muslins
Tn Checks and. Stripes,
Swiss Spots, Lace Effects, ite.
E. McFAUL
THE CASH DRY GOODS Ai4D MIL-
LINERY HOUSE,
SEAFORTH, ONT.
call. Mr. A. M. Campbell then rose to
explain the reason he voted against the
Police Magistrate resolution at the re-
cent session of the county council. He
said that he .bad voted for a Police Mag-
istrate without salary at a previous
meeting of the county council, and that
he could not consistently vote for a
salaried one now. After a. solo by Rev.
Mr. Smith, by way of variety, which
was well rendered. Mr. Thomas Me-
Gillicuddy, of the Signal, Goderich,
gave a telling speech of one hour and
thirty minutes' duration which electri-
fied the audience. It was brim -full of
wit and sound temperance argument.
He dealt with the financial aspect of the
Police Magistrate question, proving his
points clearly, and tramping a little on
Mr. Campbell's corns, who replied brief-
ly. The meeting then closed.
Wroxeter.
BRIEFS.—Jas. Paulin, jr., has just re- -
ceived an order for 7,200 boxes of his
celebrated Doxninion Boot Grease. He
is making a fine article, which is be-
coming generally known. If the de-
mand increases he will have to put on
more hands and move into larger pre-
mises than at present occupied by him.
—The volunteers from this localfty left
for their annual drill on Tuesday last,
to be held at London this year. Weare
left in quite a defenseless condition
with the soldiers all away.—Almost a
fire took place on Monday morning last.
The roof of John Bone's blacksmith
shop took fire. The Pail Brigade were
soon on hand and put it out before any
serious damage was done.—Mr. and
Mrs. A. G. Robinson left for their home
in Orillia Tuesday morning last,. after -
spending a pleasant time with relatives
here. We are sorry to lose •them.—The
Bluevale base ball team passed through
here on Saturday last. We hear they
also went "through"Gorrie; we did
not hear the result.—We are going to
have a great big time on the 18t of July.
Quite a sum of money has been raised
for prizes. We will expect to see e
large number of noted athletes here,
also a big crowd, for it will be some-
thing grand.—Mrs. Borden is here at
present visiting her father and mother,
—Some part of the machinery in the
grist mill broke on Monday, 14th inst.,
stopping the mill fey three days. Mr.
Goodfellow had to take a trip to Galt to
get it repaired. He returned on Wed-
nesday night, and we are glad to leant
that the mill is working all 0. K. now.
—We are sorry to learn of the death of
Mrs. Samuel McKee, near Molesworth.
The funeral took place on Tuesday last
—The woollen factory here is doing an
immense business; they are away be-
hind with orders. They are taking in
an immense lot of wool at present, for
which they give the highest price in
cash or trade. Mr. A. L. Gibson can
congratulate himself on being a very
popular woollen mill man. We notice
farmers coming from quite a distance to
him with their wool. He also manu-
factures a great quantity of yarn, shirt-
ings and tweeds for the lower Province.
May his business still increase.
Gorrie.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.—MrS. McLaugh-
lin, wife of Mr. Jas. McLaughlin, of
this village, died on Monday evening.
She had not been well for about a week,
but her friends did eot think that her
end was so near. Mr. McLaughlin and
family have the sympathy of the com-
munity in their sad bereavement. —A
base ball match was played in Gorrie 02
Saturday last between the home teal
and a team from Bluevale and Wing
-
ham. At the end. of the ninth inning&
the score was 35 to 37 in favor of the
visiting team. Very little good playing
was made by either team, although In
one innings the home team made.20`
runs. Better playing and less swearing
would make the genie more interesting
to respectable people.—Our sidewalks
have been repaired on the south side of
the bridge, and those on the north are'
now being repaired. The work on the
south side was done under the super-
vision of Mr. James MeCroskery, who
thoroughly understands the business.
Mr. W. G. Strong is pathmaster in the -
north, and, as this is his first year to he-
cupy the position, we hope he will ilea
charge his duties faithfully.—Captain
Keine and his volunteers left for Lon-
don, via Wingham, on Tuesday mon?'
ing.—Mr. Malloch, Inspector of Pub!p.
Schools, is this week visiting schools in
Howick.
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