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The Huron Expositor, 1886-07-23, Page 8F , t a EDWARD CASH I names and membership fee -which is only $1 -from any one wishing to be- come a member of the Association, and Is now buying Fine Dairy Butter, in arid/A would urge upon all country merchants only, and the best price in cash for fine fleece who have found the handling of butter wool. an unprofitable business, and upon • pro- gressive farmers, at:an early day to be, come members of the Association, that they may be notified of the next general convention and be in a position to re- ceive all benefice possible of this im- portant move. Parties desiring to be- come members can do so by sending their names and $1 to the nearest Direc- tor, or to the Secretary -Treasurer, Moses Moyer, Georgetown P. 0. GODER101-1 STREET, SEAFORTH. T,ittron txproitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. CHRESE SIIIPMENTS.-Our good towus- man, Mr. Charles Laurie is developing into a full blown dairy produce export- er. Daring the present week he has shipped to Leith, Scotland, 300 boxes of cheese. Of these 200 are from the Blake factory and 100 from Brucefield, and were purchased at Ei cents per pound. This is the first direct shipment of cheese from these parts, and the prices show the advantage of -opening direct com- munication with the old country mar- kets. This cheese was sent to the same dealer as Mr. Laurie sent the creamery butter to, and was purchased on his order. We hope Mr. Laurie's business operations will rapidly increase. UsiPORTU NATE. -A letter received here a few days ago from a lady who re- sides near Virden, Manitoba, states that Mr. James Lang, formerly of Rogerville, had been injured by a cow but no further particulars are given. This lady also states .that the crops in that district are almost an entire failure owing to the extremely dry weather. From forty -fine acres of wheat her hus- band does not expect to have more than enough to bread the family and his crop is a fair sample of all in the neighbor- hood. In this district, last year, the wheat was badly frozen, so that the fail- ure of the crops two years in succession will come hard on new beginners, but perhaps they will have the worst of the bad luck first. SPECIAL SERMON.L-011 Sabbath even- ing last the Rev. Mr. McDonald preached a special sermon to the members of the AncientOrder of Foresters. The ledge here was supplemented by a goodly number of brethren from Mitchell and other neighboring towns, and as they marcheclinto church they presented a very fine appearance. The pews in the cen- tral part of the church were reserved for their use. The church was packed full. The reverend gentleman took is his text. the words in the 23rd chapter of Matthew: "These ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other un- done." He referred to the objects of the Society, to assist the needy and helpless and to relieve distress and mis- fortune. These, he said, are things which it is necessaty and scriptural to do, but, in attending to these duties, the higher and spiritual interests. should not be neglected. The discourse was a 'plain, practical and appropriate one, and was delivered with an earnestness and zeal begot of conviction, and we are sure that every one of the large congre- gation must have listened to it with profit. DEATH OF Mn. jOsLIN.-We last .eek announced the serious illness Of Mr. Thomas E. Joslin„ of this town, and this week it is our melancholy duty to announce his death. The sad event occurred at his residence on Tuesday evening about six o'clock. He had been confined to bed a little over a week, al- though he had. not been in, the enjoy- ment of good health for about two mouths previously.. A tumor on the brain, resulting in paralysis, was the immediate cause of death. From the time of thelast attack, a week ago last Fri- day, he was unconscious most of the time, and the entire lower portion of his body was completely paralyzed, and from the first the doctors had no hope of his ee- 'covery. Mr. Joann was a young man, being may 32 yearsofage, and but a few mouths ago was a robust, active young manowlso, to all appearance, bade fain to reach e ripe old age. He was widely known and universally respected. Possessed of rere musical and social talents he was a general favorite in the community, and all will deeply regret - his early and untimely demise. The funeral took place on Thursday and was one of the largest seen in these parts for some time.. Being a member of Britannia Masonic Lodgeof this town, the re- mains were buried with masonic -honors, and. a large number of the members of the Order from this and the neighboring towns joined in the procession to pay a het tribute of respect to the memory .of their departed and esteemed brother. He leaves a: widow, but no family, and the sincerest sympathy of all will be ex- tended to her in this the heur of her severe and trying bereavement, • . THE ONTARIO CREAMERY ASSOCIATION. -A meeting of the Ontario. Creamery Association • was held. at Toronto on Wednesday last, Mr. John Hannah, Seaforth, President, in the chair, and. Mr. Aaron Weager„ Aytern Secretary-% There was a full attendance Of officers and members, and we make the follow- ing extracts from the official minutes: .A committee, consisting of V. E. Fuller, }remitter' ;- .Peter Graham; M. P. P., Warwick West, and. Moses Moyer, Georgetown, was appointed to fotinulate a code of by-laws for the government of the Association, tobe submitted at the. next meeting of the Association. In view of making an exhibition of butter at the Colonial Exhibition in London, England, it was the opinion of the meet- ing, that as the butter and cheese in- terests- are not in any way identical, and that both interests cannot be successful- ly represented by one person, the meet- ing begs to suggest_ to the -Minister of Agriculture that the best interest of the hater .makers of Ontario can only be - screed, by the appointment of &thorough- ly practical creamery man to attend to the exhibit in the exclusive interest of the butter makers. It was decided that the sum of $300 be placed at the dis- posal of the Executive Committee of the Association for the purpose of sending out hest -toms to instruct farmers on the lienefies of establishing creameries and the management of .creaMeries through- orit the Province, these lecturers to be sent only at the request of parties- desir- ing to start creameries or in aid. of those already in operation. Mr-. Abraham 'Weager's: resignation as Secretary-Treas- establishment hero, recently spent some urer was accepted, and -Mr. Moses holidays at Piton, visiting his brother Moyer, of Georgetown, was appointed . William formerly- of THE EXPOSITOR his successor. The Association take the office. fle also visited the Thousand liberty to state that any Director of the Islands and others places of interest in Association is a proper persontoreceive that vicinity, and .altegether had a very enjoyable time. -Mr. and Mrs. Counter returned from Orillie. on Saturday. --:- Mrs. Russell and daughter, of Chicago, and Mrs. McKechnie, of Paisley, are at pres- ent the guests of their sister, Mrs. Thomp- son. -Mrs. Coulter and Miss J. Anderson left on Monday for London, where they will spend their holidays resting and re- cuperating, so that they may be ready to begin duty when school re -opens with renewed vigor and energy. - Mr. Henry Cresswell, brother of Messrs. William and Edwin Cresswell of Tucker - smith, has been on a visit to his friends here for some days. Mr. Cresswell is a veryiextensive cattle rancher in Texas, and sione of the millionairesofithe State. • ACCIDENT. -On Sunday evening last -Several farmers hereabouts have com- as Mr. and Mrs. A. Young, of this town, menced fall wheat harvest. Some of it accompanied by their youngest daughter is considerably rusted, but on the whole were returning home from Rodgerville, it will be a fair average crop. In another and when opposite the residence of Mr. week the most of it will be cut. Spring Wm. Wilson, on the London Road, near crops are looking well. -Dr. Proudfoot, Hensall, they met with a serious acci- the Montreal occulist and: aurist was dent. They were driving along at e., -kept busy while here this week. -It has free rate of speed, when the front wheel been definitely decided to hold the South of the buggy came off, letting the ve- Huron fall show on Monday and Tees - hick down on the heels of the horse. day September 27th and 28th at Sea - Mrs. Young, with the child in her arms, forth. The prize lists will be out in due jumped from the buggy, and in so doing time. -Miss Rosena Armstrongeof Chi - fractured her leg near the ankle. The ,cago, and Mrs. T. O'Brien, of Stratford, horse made a sudderejump and freed it- spent a few days in town this week, and self from the vehicle, pulling Mr. Young were the guests of Mrs. George Sills. - over the fear& and throwing him on the Miss Maggie Kenneally, of Toronto, is road. His head struckon the hard ground, at present visiting friends in this neigh - rendering him unconscious for some borhood.-A special meeting of the di - time. He must also have been drawn- rectors of the Dominion Draught Horse a considerable distance by the lines, as Breeders' Society will be held in the he was a good deal bruised and scratch- Queen's hotel in this town on Thursday ed, but not seriously injured. The little next at ten o'clock. -Mr. John Goven- girl escaped uninjured. The horse, lock returned from the Northwest on which is a very quiet animal, ran only a Thursday morning. He had been as far short distance, when it stopped, and the west at Calgary with cattle, and not - vehicle was not much injured. Fortun- withstanding the very warm weather he ately, Mr. E. McFaul, of this town, got the animals through safely. He came along with a buggy shortly after says the crops in Manitoba and the the accident occurred, when Mrs. Young Northwest will be a greater failure this .was conveyed to Hensall, where- the in- year than they -were last owing to the jured limb was attended to, and she was dry weather. He brought with him a then taken to the residence of Mr. Jas. copy of the Calgary daily Herald of the Bonthron, Rodgerville, where she still 16th inst. It is a very, respectable look - remains. Mr. Young, although still ing sheet. -The Ancient Order of For - pretty sore, is able to be around again, esters will have a grand demonstration but it will likely be some time before in Stratford on the 16th of August. Mrs. Young will be sufficiently recover- The infant city is big on demonstrations. ed to be taken home, although, aside -The Hunter Bros. of Kincardineare from the fractured limb and the severe rapidly coming to the front as builders shock, she was not otherwise injured, of iron bridges. The one they recently completed at Egmondville is said by THE bestand. cheapest sugars for pre - competent judges to be one of the best, , a serving are at Wilson & Young's,tg'saforth. if not the best in the county, and is in TILES. -Parties requirinTiles can every respect a credit to the firm. If g be supplied towards the latter end_of next week there are any more iron bridges to con - at SPROAT'S brickyara, in Tuckersmith. All struct in this county the Kincardine sizes made. J. SPROAT. 971-3 Company should have the first chance. WANTED. -A good servant girl, wages =The Harpurhey folks are having anew liberal. Apply to MRS. D. JOHNSTON. ereaside-walk laid down between Seaforth MONEY LOST. -Lost, either in Sea- and that place. -Our old friend, Mr. It. forth or between Seaforth and Roxboro; on L. Sharp of Toronto, was in town on Thursday, July 15, roll of bills containing Th d H dollar bills and a two and one dollar Dominion be renewing his youth. He came up to urs ay. e looks well and' seems to thirteen dollaxs. two. Bank of Commerce five note. The finder will be suitably rewarded on attend Mr. Joslin's funeral. -The chil- leaving the same atTug Exvosrms, Office Sea- dren of St. Thomas church Sabbath SchoOl had a very pleasant picnic in ! 9i1x1 forth. FRUIT JARS all sizes being cheap at Case's grove on Wednesday afternoon. - Wilson & Young's, Saforth. r Mrs. C. M. Dunlop left here on Thurs- LAWN SOCIAL.-Rernember the Lawn day morning for Waverly, New York Social, this, (Friday) evening, at Dr. Smith's State, to attend her mother, who is seri- residence, under the auspices of the Ladie's Aid „I of the Methodist church. Admission 15 cents. iously ill. -Miss Jamieson, Miss Ho'us- WTI - ton and Miss Kate Cowan leave here i" WILSON & -VOUNV'S,) Seaforth, 50 cent to -day on a' visit to friends at Ailsa Tea is very choice. Try it. 'Craig, Sarnia and Detroit. We wish s SUGAR, SUGAR, SuGAnen-Extra Gran- them a pleasant time and a safe return. ulated, Standard Granulated, Bright 'Dillow,. Dark Yellow, Porto Rico and Demerara Raw • Walton.: Sugars. If you want the Biggest Dollar's Worth or the lowest price By the Barrel, go straight to A NEW MACHINE. -We are pleased to the Star Grocery. Strawberries, GOoseberries. learn that Messrs. Johnston & McLeod, Lind Cherries for preserving,. at lowest prices. of this villaoe have purehased a steam Also Fruit Jars in -great variety. lire are still r) ? selling all our_Teas at Greatly Reduced Prices, threshing engine. from Messrs. White & 20c., 25c., 30c. 35c., 42c. and 50c. Our 25c. Son, London, the well-known manufac- Japan, 40c. Black, 42c. Mixed; and 42c.. Green; turers, and also a new separator with all are giving great satisfaction. - Another big lot of Raisins at Sc. per pound. Gsoaos GOOD, Star the latest imprornents from the Messrs. Grocery, Main Street, Seaforth. --Macdonald & Co., of Stratford, it is of the latest design and called the LOCAL BRIEFS. -Rev. Mr. Lagree, of "Decker." The machine requires only Benmiller, preached - in the Methodist to be seen to convince. Farmers of its church last. Sunday morning, and Mr. superiority as a grain saver over the old Robert Holmes of the Clinton New Era canvas machines. Duncan Johnston has in the eveninge-Mr. James H. Benson, been to London and undergone the ne- formerly of this town, presented the ad- cessary training to qualify him for the dress of the Conservatives of Regina position of engineer, and was highly district to Sir John Macdonald, during commended by the firm for the aptness the occasion of his recent visit to sthat with which he acquired his proficiency, city. -Mr. M. ,Young, of Blyth, was in Those parties around this neighborhood town on Monday • on his way_ to spend a for whom Messrs Johnston & McLeod couple of weeks rusticating in the vici- have previously threshed will no doubt nity of the Muskoka Lakes. He will be pleased to learn of their endeavors to take in Rosseau, Port Cockburn and meet all the requirements of the times. Parry Sound on his trip. -Miss Minnie Seemiller, daughter of Mr. F. Segmiller Hensall. • a former resident of Seaforth, is at pres- LOCAL BRIEF8.-Quite a number took ent visitine°her sister, Mrs. J. A. advantage of the Masonic excursion on son. -Mr. Charles McKay and Mr. Geo. Tuesday to visit Port Stanley, and there 'A. Dewar left here on Tuesday for Sar- enjoy the cooling lake breezes. -Large nia. They intend making the round consignments of machinery are weekly trip by bicycle. -The vote on the organ arriving at the _station for our local question taken by ballot in the Presby- agents, Messrs. W. B. McLean and R. terian church in this town on Sunday- W. Fulton. -Mr. j. Hackney, of St. last, resulted in a majority of 122 in Thornas,and Mr. J.Campbell of Chicago, favor of the organ, and the " kist o' both formerly of. this village, are here at whistles" will be set going as soon as 4 present on a visit. -Mr. J. Galbraith suitable instrument can be procured._ the well-known phrenologist is in our Mr. John Josh's'of Virden, Manitoba, village this week- giving lectures. -Miss arrived here on Saturday last to -see his McKenzie is visiting her sister Mrs. G. son, Mr. T. E. Joslin, who has since sM. Gibbs. -Mrs. S. Ball, of Goderich, died. -Mr. David Sproat is repairing', ',who has been here for a number of weeks and refitting the store on Main street re- paste visiting . her daughter, returned cently purchased by Mr. John Thomp- home a few days ago. -Mrs. T. iliodgins son, of McKillop, from Mr. R. N. Brett. and Mrs. J. Hodgins of London, were We understand that, when completed it this Week the guests of Mrs. T. Black - will be occupied by Mr. C. L. Papst as a well. -Miss Barnes of Toronto has been jewelry store. -There was a heavy frost here for the past couple of weeks visit - On Sunday night last, and early Mom ing the Misses Evans. -Mrs. R. Boyd day morning the grass and 'sidewalks of St. Catharines, has been spending the were white. We have not learned of past week with Mrs. R. McArthur, jr.. any injury being done. -While Mr. F. Jardan,who is employed as a blacksmith Wroxeter. with Mr. John Dorsey, was shoeing a DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY. - horse on Tuesday, the animal- struck We are called upon to chronicle the him on the temple with its foot. He death of one of our old residents,' Mrs. was slightly stunned for a while but is R. Forsyth, which took place at Blyth now all right again. -A garden party on Wednesday, the 14th inst. She was under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid ofvisiting her friends in this place the the Methodist church, will be held at latter part of April, and was to all the residence of Dr. Smith this evening, appearances in good health, but it is when all who attend may expect supposed she contracted a severe cold by to spend.. a very pleasant even- getting wet when on her way home from ing. -Mr. Crocket, the well-known here, svhichgradually got worse, until she and efficient teacher of drawing was relieved by death. Quite a large nu en intends opening a class for the instruc- ber went from here to attend the funer- tion of teachers during the holidays. al, for she was respected by all who had This will afford an opportunity which the good fortune to be acquainted with should be taken advantage of. -A special her. collection, taken up in the Presbyterian Bunies.-John Earner sprained his church in this town in aid of Rev. iqr. ankle while assisting at Mr. Snell's Thomson, of Vancouver, British Coluni- barn -raising. He is getting along as bia, amounted to something over $52. well as can be expected. We hope he If every other congregation in the will soon be all right again. -A base county will do as well proportionately, ball match took place on Saturday last the reverend -gentleman will receive en- between Bluevale and Wroxeter in this co-uraging support from his old county. place; score 10 to 13 in favor of Blue- -The Trustees of School Section No. 1, vale. Some fine playing was done on. Hullett, have en -gaged Mr. 'Reinhart, of both sides, but we expected the result 'Walton, for the balance of the season as wauld have ben different. The utmost teacher, at a salary of $150. Mr. Hutch- good feeling prevailed, and the umpire inson, the late teacher, goes to the Nor- gave entire satisfaction. -Business is mad • School. -Mr. John Steet, head somewhat dull here at present, owing, clerk at the Golden Lion (R. Jamieson's) no doubt, to the farmers being busy with haying, which is getting pretty well through around here. Fall wheat will be. ready to cut in a week or ten days, and farmers are wearing amore cheerful aspect since the late rains, their- prospects being a great deal a THE HURON EXPOSITOR - JULY 23 1886. brighter for good crops. -John Hamil- ton shipped 63 head of very fine steers to the old country on Friday last. They are getting the best of our cattle over there. -Rev. Mr. Rodgers, of Ailsa Craig, preached in the Methodist church in this place on Sunday evening last. He gave us an interesting discourse, and it was listened to with attention. He is at present enjoying seine holidays. -There will be a union Sabbath Scheel .picnic of the Presbyterian and Metho- dist schools. The time and place is not arranged, as there will be a meeting of teachers and those interested, when it will be finally agreed upon. -Some of our citizens took advantage of the Masonic excursion to Port Stanley on Tuesday. Entrance Examination. SEAFORTH HIGH SCHOOL. We have eceived from the Local Board of Examiners of entrance candi- dates, the result of the examination held at the High School, Seaforth, en July 5th, 6th and 7th. There were 50 candi- dates in attendance. Many of these were up for a second time, and some for a third time. The average age of the candidates was much higher than that of any class that has written heretofore. The Board naturally expected that this class would make a fair showing on the paper, but the failure of the candidates has been most complete. Only five out of fifty succeeded in passing in full, seven others have been recommended to the favorable consideration of the Tor- onto authorities. 1 he subjects that caused the most failures were drawing, grammer and history. On the drawing paper alone only three passed, on gram- mar paper 13, and history 15. The paper in drawing was not very difficult, but the subject is one in which there will be many failures until the teachers begin to take the subject up with the junior divisions of the school. It should be commenced when the pupil is in the second book, and continued throughout his whole course at school. The draw- ing books'on the whole, were exceed- ingly good. The grammer and history papers were difficult, the candidates having much difficulty in understanding the phraseology of the grammar paper. The Board considers that the papers, though too difficult, when compared with papers set heretofore,and thus unfair to the teachers throughout the county who had sent up students for this ex- amination, as they had no warning of the nature of the papers to be set, still believe that the examiners are moving in the right direction, and that the high standard in the long run will be in the Interests both of the public schools and the high schools of the Province. The entrance examination for the greater number of pupils is the finishing point in their school life, and by making the standard of the entrance examination high, these pupils will- leave school with a much better education than if it were low. Then, the students who come to high schools will be well up in the ele- mentary Work, and the high schools will thus be in a position to go on with the higher work without having to review any of the work of the public schools. The student who stands at the head of the list is entitled to free tuition at the Seaforth school from September, 1886, to July, 1887, and we congratulate Mr. Malone on his success. The following passed : • SEAFORTII. D. J. Malone, No. -1, McKillop Hugh Alexander, No. 10, McKillop D. McCallum, No. 1, Hullett H. Elliott, Egniondville W. McIver, No. 1, Grey - GO4RICII. Beatrice Finlay, No. 9, Ashficld 597 Jas. Mitchell, Goderich Model Schobl .480 Celia Connor, No. 2, Ashfield..... ........ 475 Beatrice Stonehouse, Bayfield 466 Sara .Heddle, No. 2, Colborne 447 Rose Strang, Goderich Model School 441 Lizzie O'Keefe, No. 2, Ashfield 439 Minnie Campbell, Goderich Modal School428 Naomi Swatfield, No. 6, Goderich 419 Maud Rutson, Goderich Model School 414 John Hogan, No. 7, Ashfield 412 Christina Hawkins Port Aibert 405 Charles Garrow, Goderich Model. School404 Agnes O'Donohue, No. 2, East Wamanosh-404 Edward Garrow, Goderich Model School400 Rosalia Rielly, No. 2, Ashfield 397 Florence Ball, Goderich Model School 396 Maud Watters, Convent School 395 Minnie Acheson, Goderich Model School338 Carrie Smith, Goderich Model School 337 Alice Reid, Goderich ModelAohool 484 Laura Acheson, Goderich Abaci School381 RECOMMEN DED. Kate Me -Quaid, No: 16, Ashfleld John K. Finlayson, No. 4, Ashfield Carrie Brlegel, Convent School - Eva Cattle, Goderich Model School Eva Ralph Goderich Model School Fannie Salkeld, No. 1, Goderich Andrew Waddell, Goderich Model School.... 362 Martha O'Neil, No. 2, Ashfield .361 EXETER. Chas. F. Hey, No. 6, Hay 526 Zillah Esler, No. 9, Stanley 518 Maggie Esler, No. 9, Stanley 475 Nellie Fulton, No. 8, Stephen, 428 Edith Robinson,No. 8, Stephen 417 Albert Passmore, No. 2, Usborne 384 Henry Dyer, No. 5, Stephen 381 Edward Hogan, No. 3, Hay 180 RECOMMENDED. 464 408 409 408 421 such structures. There were 300 people engaged in its erection, which was com- pleted in one day. There was a dance at night -a real jolly spree, all of the old Highland style. All enjoyed them- selves to their heart's content, and went home at broad daylight in the morning. We hope our old friend will have his large barn filled to over -flowing with the fruits of his fine farm each and every year during his stay on this mundane sphere. VITAL STATISTICS. -For the six months ending June 30th, there! were 36 births, 12 marriages and 22 deaths. Of the marriages three Presbyterians went to the Methodist fold for wives, and three Methodists went to the Presbyterian fold, thus making an even change off and showing that the people of Tuckersmith are getting ready for the grand union of the churdhes,now so much spoken about. Of the thirty-six births there were two pairs of twins. The registrar says this is a peculiarity of, the township as for every half year there has at least been one pair. THAT HORSE INCIDENT. -MR. ED- ITOR. -In reference to the paragraph which appeared in your last issue from the Goderich correspondent of the News Record permit me to say that the corres- pondent is a very fresh and I might say rather an amusing individual, and. one who I should judge is a good deal troubled with nightmare and from the effects of the last attack he has evident- ly not yet recovered, if I may judge from the article which he is trying to fling in the shape of a pun at a Tucker - smith man, who, he so very cutely un- dertakes to point out as being present and being played upon so very nicely by confidence men. For instance, he takes it for granted that such and such was "Elsie Groff." Now, here is just where the amusing part comes in and where the very ingenious correspondent's story falls through, as the supposed victim from Tuckersmith, was not a purchaser at the sale at all, but the animal refer- red to was purchased by a townsman. I would advise the correspondent before he attempts to unearth another "Mare's Nest" to take a shock of a galvanic battery so he may be able to understand men and figures aright and not get mix- ed up as he did in his story this time.- TuCKERSMIfin MAN. 377 374, 368- . 368 367, 362 - Rennie Kinsman, Exeter School Daniel Witmer-, No. 9, Stanley Catherine A. Fee, No. 9, Stanley 386 372 366 Tuckersmith. MUNICIPAL STATISTICS. --As shown by the voters' lists of the township as Com- piled by the clerk, there are 712 who are entitled to vote at both Provincial and Municipal elections, 46 females who are entitled to vote at municipal elections only, and 67- who are entitled to vote only at elections to the Local Legisla- ture. There are 394 who are elegible to serve as jurymen. AGAIN LAID UP. -We regret' to learn that Mr. George Sprout is again pros- trated by illness. On Monday last, while superintending work in the hay- field, he dropped senseless. He was im- mediately conveyed to the house and medical aid procured, and he was for a time- in a very critical- con- dition. For the -past two mouths he has been around and attend ing to business, and seemed to be recovering his former strength and en- ergy rapidly, but it now seems that the improvement was only temporary. A NEw RESIDENCE. -Mr. Hugh M. Chesney, one of the pioneer residents of this. township, is making a great im- provement upon his residence. He has had it raised to a two-storey- building, and has. added four bed -rooms and bath -room, and is greatly improving the interior. When -completed it will- be one of the handsomest residences in the township. Mr.' Chesney goes' in for comfort as well as elegance. KI.[NG OF BARNS. -Mr. Donald M KinDon, of the 10th concession - of this township, erected en the 12th inst. what may well be called "the king of barns." It is 96 feet in length and 69 feet in width, and the usual height of Bluevale. BASE BALL.-Bluevale and Wroxeter base ball clubs played a very exciting game of ball on the grounds of the latter last- Saturday, Bluevale winning by 3 runs. Gardner pitched a fine game for Bluevale, and got good support from Mc - Hardy -behind the bat. Paulin and Sanderson formed the battery for Wrox- eter, and. done some que work. The fielding of both teams Was good, some fine plays being done on both sides. The best of feeling existed between both teams throughout the game; our boys can't speak in too high terms of the way the Wroxeter boys used them. George Pierce, of Bluevale, umpired the gamete the satisfaction of all... Thomas King scored for Bluevale and George Brown for Wroxeter. The following is the score: Bluevale 3 6 0 0 1 1 3 1 2-13 Wroxeter 0 1. 4 0 0 2 1 0 2-10 -DOTS.-Our boys want to know -when the Gerrie boys are coming over to play - that return match. -John W. King and H. H. Burgess are visiting their frien-ds in this locality. -We have a reply to our Gorrie correspondent, but as there is nothing new in it we do not consider it necessary to publish it. There .seems to be a good deal of "bad blood" existing between the two clubs already, and eon• tinned letter writing will only aggravate that feeling. -Fie. BRIEFS. -John Johnston has left the hotel here, and his place is taken by Mr. Ben Salts, of Goderich, who comes well recommended as a first -Class man for the business. -George King has got an en- gagement as clerk in Mr. Mills' store, Wingham. He is a good hand at the business, and will be missed here. - Quite a number are going into the bee business around here, and it seems to pay well, as they sell the honey at 10 cents per _pound. Mr. Adam Reid has six hives, containing thirteen swarms, and the product of -the six hives for this season is 834 pounds of honey. This is a big yield. -A couple of girls who worked at the factory have been taken down with the typhoid fever, but they are recovering. The disease is supposed to emanate from the offensive odor arising from the pig pen at the cheese factory. The Directors are making preparations to remove this nuisance, and they can't begin too soon. -The balance of the stake money of $100 has been put up for the race on the Wing - ham track, which takes place on the last Saturday of this month between T. Nixon's mare ' "Limy and Perdue's horse. -The farmers are all busy at their hay; in general, it is not heavy. The wheat harvest will be on next week, and the crop is not as good as it should be. -Mr. W. Messer has sold the last of the June cheese for 8 cents and the first _half for 7,1, cents per pound. These are the best sales made. 'BruCefteld. • RETURNED. -Mr. Wm. Murdoch has returned from the old country and has settled down once more to the stern realities of life. He had a very pleasant visit and enjoyed himself much, but for a place, to live in he prefers Canada yet. THE LECTURE. -The people of Bruce. field again had the pleasure of hearing John R. Clarke, on the evening of the 14th. Notwithstanding the busy time of year, there was a 840 house. -The proceeds were sent to Rev. T. Thomson, of Vancouver. Although suffering from, a cold, Mr. Clarke held the attention of the audience for two hours and a -half. The lecture, all through, bristled with wit and humor, while at the same time it was pervaded by high mbral senti- ment. If, on some 'future occasion, he will favor us with a lecture, we promise him a full house and a hearty welcome. CrOrrie. BRIEFS. -The 12th of July was spent very quietly here, the lodge going to Fordwich, where a celebration took place. -Messrs. Will. McDonald and Geo. Nash leave this week for Seaforth to work, and play in the amateur league base ball team of that place. As both of them are good steady players, we ex- pect to hear a good record from them. -Mr. Geo. Green is Very low with that dread disease consumption. -Mr. Geo. Perkins, who has been learning the jewelry business in London, is home visiting his parents. He looks as though city life- agreed with him. -Miss Jessie Hutchison, of Crosshill, is visiting with her sister Mrs. Dr. Brownlee. -Mr. T. McLaughlin, merchant, has purchased the building in which he has been keep- ing store, from Mr. McGill. The amount paid was $600. -The grist mill here is undergoing repairs,and when it is finish- ed we expect Mr. Dane will be able to turn out good roller flour. ACCIDENT. --As Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas, living on the 9th concession of Howick, were coming to Gorrie last week with a horse and buggy, the horse became frightened at some object on the roadside and jumped to one side throwing the occupants of the vehicle into the ditch. Mr. Douglas fell on his shoulder, break- ing his shoulder blade, and receiving some bad outs in the head. He was - taken into a house close by when medi- cal aid was called and his wounds dress- ed, after which he was taken home. Though he is said to be lying in a very critical condition, hopes are entertained of his recovery. Mrs. Douglas escaped with a few slight cuts about the head. Hills Green. IN ORDER to give every one an oppor- tunity of securing boots and shoes at and below cost, I have extended the time for another three weeks, during which time I an, determined to sell off every dollar's worth of goods. The sale is genuine, as a call will readily convince that I mean what I say. -H. It. Pfaff. 969 RETURNED. -Mr. Wm. Hill, one of our retired farmers has just returned from a pleasant trip up the lakes. He says he had a good time and may do it over again. FRIENDS IN MICHIGAN. -Mr. John Troyer returned home from a visit to SanilaciCourity, Michigan, a few days ago. He was on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. T. Hudson, who resides about four miles from- the prosperous town of Marlette. Mr. Hudson has a very good eighty acre farm there and likes the country well. Mr:Troyer saw the Redmonds, Walkers and many other Stanley and Huron people and they are all doing well. This entire district is settled al- most exclusively with Canadians. Mr. Alexander McAllister, son of Mr. A. McAllister of this place is located with- in about,le miles of Marlette and has a very god farm. e He had been in Mani- toba for three or four years, but left there las spring and came to Marlette, where hi intends to stay. The crops in thet dis rict look well this year. Zurich. GONE BACK AGAIN. -Mr. J. R. Eck- stein, who has been here _visiting his parents and other friends, left on Thurs- day, via Stratfoed, for Jackson, Michi- gan. Mr. John Heyrock and family left on Monday for their home in Dakota. They went by way of Park- hill. RETURNED. -Mr. Jacob Schnalin, who has resided in Michigan for some time, has returned to the old homestead, about a mile and a half south of Zurich. He intends remaining at home, and will take charge of the farm. He says times are- bard, and money not to be got in the part of Michigan where be was. HARVEST. -Farmers in this vicinity are busy cutting fall wheat, and some are nearly through. Self -binder make a short harvest, as they do quick work. They make quite a display here now, as many new ones have been brought in this season. Wheat is a good sample and will give a fair yield. DOTS. -Rev. George Brown, of Credi- ton and Rev. George Brown, jr. of Fullerton, paid our town a visit last Wednesday. Both gentlemen look well and hearty, and we wish them success in their respective fields. -Business is slack, as farmers are all busy harvest- ing. -Our roller mill is going full blast, .and filled with orders for Eastern mar- kets. Kippen. WEISMILLER keeps a constant supply of Fruit Jars, Sugars, Barbed Wire, Binder Twine, Harvest Mitts, Rakes, Laraine Oil, Black Oil, Paint Oils, Paints and Paris Green &c., all of which he sells at bottom prices. 971 BRIEFS. -Most of the farmers in this vicinity are through with the hay and have started Cutting fall wheat, which is an elegant crop again this year. -A number of our villagers availed them- selves of the cheap rate on Tuesday to spend al pleasant day on the shores of Lake Erie. -Mr. D. McLennan is now busy clearing out his stock of grain, and expects to be through this week. - Mr. Hugh McIntosh left on Tuesday last to visit friends in Nova Scotia. We wish him a most enjoyable time. -Mr. James McNeil has moved into our vil- lage again. -A heavy shipment, consist- ing of of two cars of cattle and one car of sheep, was made from here to the Eng- lish markets by our enterprising buyer, Mr. Wm, Cudmore. Luckno-w. BRUCE NOTES. -The farmers are busy haying; the crop will be rather light in some places. They are also commencing to cut their fall wheat in some sections; the crop seems to be a fair one. -The drought in this section still continues, and in consequence the spring crops will be rather short, especially where they were sowed late. The root crops are also suffering for want of rain. -There was quite a plucking of entrance candi- dates to the High School here. Great indignation is expressed by the teachers at some of the outlandish papers that were given on some of the subjects. - A fire occurred in Mrs. Murray's stable, occupied by Mr. Hood, one night last week, and consumed the stable with its contents. The loss is a heavy one to Mr. Hood, who lost a horse, delivery wagon, sleighs, harness, &c.; also Mr. Young, agent, lost several reapers and mowers. There was no insurance on the I stock. Brussels. LOCAL BRIEFS. -E. E. Wade and Claude Watlaufer, who were delegates to the Grand Lodge,' A. F. and A. .M.,_at Windsor, have returned. -F. C. Rogers, Reeve of Brussels, and lady, also W. Y. Cluff and lady, leave this week on a pleasure trip up the lakes to Duluth and return. -A. Hunter, A. It. Smith and A. McKay leave also for a trip to the land of Uncle Sam, taking in New York and some more of the eastern cities. - W. M. Sinclair is now in Toronto pre- paring for his final examination. -Mrs. George Good, of Seaforth, and son have been visiting old friends in Brussels this week. -Farmers are busy at haying and fall wheat, the latter being a very fair crop, but the hay crop is rather light. - Business is very dull in town, and news items are just as scarce. -A gentleman from Morris got a little too much anti - Scott Act this week and was amusing the curious on the street, but had to set- tle before the J. P. the following day.- _ At E. McFaurs Dry Goods and Millinery House, Every Department N $- COMPLETE FOR - THE— Summer Trade. "SPECIAL !" A lot of AMERICAN PRINTED MUSLINS (warranted fast in color) at a remarkably low price. Also White and Cream Muslins In Checks and Stripes, Swiss Spots Lace Effects, &c. E. McFAUL, THE CASH DRY GOODS AND MIL. LINERY HOUSE, SEAFORTH, - ONT. Some of our citizens paid a ,visit to Bel - grave this week under a summons from Robert Armstrong of that place. -Our cricket team play Listowel Thursday of this week in Listowel. -Brussels is going to have their civic holiday on July 29th, being the first day of Listowel's band tournament. -J. E. Smith has returned to the Northwest, taking with him a car -load of horses and some Durham cattle. He looks as usual. -Dr. Mc- Kelvey has gone to Muskoka on a trip. -Our hotelkeepers are busy decorating their hotels with paint and paper. Judging from appearances, business is better than under the Crooks Act. Blyth. SOCIAL. -The lawn social held at Mr. N. H. Young's, on Tuesday evenhag,was financially a grand success. The even- ing being very fine a large number as- sembled with the intention of spending a few joyous hours, but as usual the games and other amusements (except croquet) were few and far between. We cannot understand why it is that more amusements are not furnished. on Erna occasions. We are sure the host and hostess do all that can be expected of them, by giving their beautiful lawn, but the managing committee should pro- vide amusements. . The band enlivened the evening to some extent by their presence. BRIEFS. -A meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in connection with the Presbyterian church, was held on Tuesday afternoon. It was address- ed by Mrs. Cowan, of Toronto-. She gave an account of the Women's Mis- sionary Society and the work that has been done in Toronto and other parts of the Dominion. -Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family, of Detroit, are visiting at R. Milne s. -Mrs. Cowan, of Toronto, is visiting at Rev. A. MeLean's.-Miss Mary Carson, of Clinton„ is the guest of Miss Annie Kelly. -D. B. _McKinnon LS in St. Thomas and London this week. - Our watering cart made its trial trip on Wednesday. Although it did not work to perfection the first trial, it is expect- ed to work better shortly. -Our band turned out in full force on Wednesday morning at 6.30 to take in the excursion to Port Stanley. When they were in Exeter on the Twelfth the Exeter people thought it one of the best bands they had heard and so hired them to go with them on the excursion, -A very able discourse was given by Rev. A. McLean to the Sabbath School scholars of the Presbyterian church on Sunday morn- ing last. The young people, ocaupied the centre pews, and made a tery good showing. The text was, "Quit you like men." -A promenade concert will be held in the Agricultural Hall, on Friday evening, July 24th. This pro- mises to be one of the best affairs of the season so far. At the close of the con- cert a voting contest will take place; toilet case will be given to the most popular young lady. -Thomas Gibson, M. P. P. was in town last week. -G. E. Tanner returned home from Alvinstion on Wednesday evening. -Myles Young is away on a visit to Muskoka, -.-Bert. Aldrich is in Alymer this week. -Mr - John Freeman of Buffalo is in town.- The small boys of Blyth played base ball with Wingliam on Saturday, but were badly beaten. -The News Record says Clinton base ballists are spoiling for a contest It seems that none of the county clubs care to tackle them. It is the Clinton clubs' turn to come to Blyth to play. Blyth seniors are aching to get caotnithee.m, and are ready any time they -The Beacon learns that George T. Smith, Middlings Purifier Co; Stratford, will have a full line of their well-known machinery at the coming Industrial Ex- hibition in Toronto. They expect to make the finest display ever made by that company. They .will run an ex-- cursion train from Jackson, Michigan, and Stratford, and one of the attraction8. attending their visit will be the presence of the well-known brass band from their works at Jackson, which will 1)10 five days at the exhibition. The coat DominionPanYhope atht meetex hi biatilolnthteinmiei.11ers of the IsaTTENTH YEAT wjaqiiB NUMBER. $LTGAR, SUGAR, SUGA. Extra GranUlated, Standard Ss la,ted, Bright Yellow, Dark Yej Porto Rico and Demerara Raw g you want the Biggest $ Wor OR THE LOWEST PRICE By the ERRE GO STRAIGHT TO THE - Star Grocet Gooseberries, and Cher For Preserving, at lowest prices. 4 FRU IT JARS —IN GREAT VARIETY . - Teas. We are still our Teas Greatly Reduced Pr 20c, .2,5c, 30c, 35e, 42c and 50e. -25c Japan, 40c Black, 42e Mixed, 42c Green, are giving great Betides Another big lot of Raisins at iX pound. George God Star Grocery, MAIN STREET, SEAFO JM OPENED -AT THE - 1 Cheap -Cash Sic SM_A.H2CDIR,i141-1 PDrreintsssGoods, Corsets, Bustles, 8141:tkatineilrza:ments, Dress Ilual Gingharns, Hoop Skirts, Parasols, _- Dress Clasps Mantle Silke Cotton Hese -AND A GREAT MANY -2 tot numerous to mention. Call al kern, at the Cheap Cash S -- OF - Roffman & Comp Cam -duo's Block, Seaforth. NOTICE. {hit Monthly Fashion Sheet !mad, and those wanting one will call and get one before the suPill snit.