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The Huron Expositor, 1886-12-24, Page 8THE HUR N EXPOSITOrt DECEMBER 24, 1886. EDWARD -CAS, Dealer in Fine Fall niade Butter, Hicfe-si Sheept Skins, Tallow, wool and raw furs. Large seal for sale. - GODERICH STREET SEAFORTH. di urn xpooitor. , DISTRICT MATTERS. 0I -R CHRISTMAS PRESENT. -We this week present to esch subscriber of THE ExPosrron,as a. sapplementa very hand- some and useful. almanac for use in 1887. We hope that each and all may live to use and profit by it, 'and that th4 coming year pay be to them almore prosperous and happy one than any that have gone before. KILLED r.s. Mroulf ;AN. -Mr. Thomaa Moore, formerly a resident of McKillop, was killed near Gaylord, Michigan, on Thursday of last week, while work- ing in the lumber woods. He was struck by a falling tree. Mr. •Moore was 34 ars of age and had resided in Saginaw r about fifteen years, and usually work - et in the woods in the winter. The re: - 'mains were brought from Saginaw to rpeaforth on Saturday and were interred in the cemetery at Irishtown. The bro- ther of the deceased, Mr. James Moore accorapanied the remains. MCsICAL SOCIETY.—There is some talk of organizing a, Musical society in. town. The work to be taken up by the society would be elementary work, sight reading, voice culture and harmony. Some parties have been interviewing Mr. J. MeKa,y, of London, on the sub- iect, and there is every likelihood < that the movement will be gone on with. Mr. McKay has gained a wide repu- tation as a vocalist, and our citizens should not let the opportunity go by. ; ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. -The anni- versary services in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath last were, as usual, successful. Two exceedingly able ser- mons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Wyllie of Paris. In the evening there was the largest capgregation ever • as- sembled in the church, not an inch of standing room having been left unoc- cupied in the building and not a few kad to go away unable to obtain roam. lin Wyllie, although born in Scotland was brought -up in the New England States, and for the past thirteen years kas had a congregation in New York city. He has been in Paris not quite a ,tear. He is fluent, forcible, logical and toavincing, and it is very seldoin that better sermons are listened to than those delivered by him on Sunday. The Annual tea meeting was held on Monday evening and was also successful. The refreshments provided by the ladies Were in abundance and of the choicest nuality. The addresses were short, in- teresting and hi the point, and the music was equal to anything ever heard in the • urch. Addresses were delivered by itev. Mr. Wyllie, Rev. Mr. Simpson, of Brucefield and Rev. Mr. Edmonds of Seeforth. The music wan ,furnished by the church choir under til leadershie, of Mr. James Scott. The c choir was al - se assieted on Sunday and Monday evening by Misses. Campbell and John- son, and the ehoir and congregation are nettich indebted to these ladies, both • of - whom are distinguished and accomplish- ed vocalists. Miss Ewing presided the organ. • The -attendance at the pea meeting- was goodiaad the total repeiPts eft' bhe occasion Will amount to about $175, finished, some one called for three cheers for Mr. Harstone,which were given with hearty good -will. Then Mr. Harstmle stepped forward and replied in a neat and appropriate speech. Among other things he said that although it was in his own- and -his fadnily's interestto leave Seaforth, he would always fear the pupills of the High school and the people of -Seaforth in grateful re etn- •brance. He also spoke in the hi est terms ofj praise of Mr. Clarkson his successor and recommended the stud nts in their cwn interests, to give hi the same at ntion, respect, and kind ti eat- ment tha they had ever accordet to himself. If they would do this, he had no hesita ion in saying that the se i ool would co itinue to prosper in the fu ure as it had done in the past. •' THE rass Band of Seaforth 1 ave secured at large figure the Original Unive sity Jubilee Si gera of New Orleans for Chris mas night,/,25th inst., on which occasion they will present on of their Grand Concerts. his Company c mes very highly recothtnende by the ablest ;titles, excelling all other orga iza- tions of th character in Plantstion Mel dies and classic iusie. The prices of admission 1 ave been placed at a low figure, to give everyon an opportunity of hearing this rare musiclil tr at. Everybody urn out Christmas night and -iee the Band B•3 -s a rousing benefit. 993 A GUI NEW YEAR TO ANE A Messrs. Dun n & Duncan, of the Montreal Oak 'Hall ouses, while dressing attentio their -large s eck of Millinery, Dry Goods, II Furnishings 1Clothing—Ordered or Readym Gent's Furni hings, &c., &c., beg- to return t sincere than s to their numerous custoniers past favors, nd also extend their best wishes the corning f stive season. Respectfully yo Diexcait & 1 l'NcAtf, Seaforth. 998 MISS Ti IIE JONES, the Leading prano of th New Orleans University Jub Singers, is a raduate of the English • Conse tory at Bost n, and is without doubt the fi colored sopr no in the world. Hear hersing great special y "Ssvanee River." In compile with the ear est re.quests of some of our Sco citizens, sh will sing " Coming Through ALMA L DIES' COLLEGE, St. Thorn Ont.—This in titution which had last year largest enrol ent of all the Canadian Cone for women, i offering superior advantages young wome in Literature, Fine Arts, Comm cial Science, d Music, at the very lowest rat Address Prin Ipal Austin, B. D. 993 - GENERA ELECTION. -More Light the Subject. J. W. Weatherald has secured sole agency f r the Wanzer Lamp for Seafor Clinton and urrounding territory. This la uses no chi riey, does not smoke, and eco mizes oil mor than any lamp known accordi to light given. Wait for it; see it; buy J. W. WEATIIIIIRALD. 993 nd to use e, eir for for rs, 0 - Ice 'a - est er ce oh he s, he es to he h, 0- g t. An OLD ITURONITE. --An Eastern pap r makes the following reference. 'to a gentleman ince well known and high y respected is this county. It - say : "Robert Th s mpson, of Harrowsmith,ag d 80 -years, is vigoroue,temperance adv - cate. He as secretary to the fir .t temperance convention ever held in As; dington, ablut forty-five years ago. has said th: t though he „WAS partial y incapacitate 1through defective heari g yet he wo iId like to work 145 yea s more in th temperance cause." M . Thompson 'as for several years a su cessful mer hant and post -master t Kinburn, in the township of Hulletan while there was noted as an earne t worker for emperance and everythin. which has a tendency for the welfare if hisfellow m n. We hope,. indeed, .th he may be long spared to use his in 'fluence in the goocl cause. PoleTtcAL MEETrees.-On Monday sveniag last Aff. James Fahey, of Tor- f onto; Dr. Rollins, of Exeter, and Mr. W. R. Davis, of Mitchell, appeared; at a meeting in Cardnois Hall. The chair was occupied by Mr. Thos. Kidd. There *as a fair but not large audience, and th 3 speakers were accorded; an excellent he Laing. Mr. Bishop was not repre- dented. He had previously arranged for a maims meeting here on that night, and dia the following night at Bayfield. But afterwards learning that the Presby- terians had previously selected that evening for their tea meeting, he changed the night, taking Monday for Bayfield aud Tuesday for Seaforth. An effort was made to get Mr. Shinerton to ac - de to this change but failed, and Con- aqiuently Mr. Bishop was unable to Make proviaiert for this meeting and keep is a,ppointment at Bayfield also. , -On Tuesday evening Mr. Bishop's meeting was held. The hall was well filled, and it is not too much to say that Vie audience received a real treat. Neither Mr. _Bishop nor Mr. Swiperton was present, both having engagements eleewhere. They were both well and 4iPly represented, Mr. Bishop by Mr. C nlins, of Exeter, and Mr. Manning, of Clinton, and Mr. Swine.tton by Mr. White, of St Marys, and Mr. Moir, of Exeter. The addresses of Messrs. Collins and Manning were able and convincing and the other gentlemen did as well as they could on the cause they had to - eltampion. The meeting was largely in fevor of Mr. Bishop, and if it is any in- dex of the feeling in this town Mr. Bishop will have a large majority here. Loom, B n.IEFs. -The late Captai Sutherland cKa,y of Toronto, wh perished fr m exposure , during th wrecking of he school:ter Ariadne, Lake Ontari some weeks ago, an a count of w ich we published at th time, was a rother of Mrs..McIntesh o Harpurhey, .aeicl nephew of the lat Major Colin lc Donald of - Montreal an the late Slit erland McDonald of th Mill road, Tackersmith.--- The youn folks, who a e members of the Band Hope, were heels a treat of dandy, .ap plea, &c. on Monday evening, by th ladies uncle whose auspices this excel eat society r children is nonductedd Mr. David 'atson, dentist, of Brant ord, was in own on Wedaesday last. Our town bu 'chers are making the us ial display of choice and teruptin meats for k h Christmas season, an will have the r stalls beautifully illum- inated every evening this week. -A la about fifteen ears of age, son of Mr Green, -while playitsg at school on Thies day last fell nd broke: his leg. -Th Original Uni ,ersity Jubilee Singers, o New Orleans will give one of their popu her entertaint ents in aid of the Sea - forth Band, On. Saturday evening.- 6 1 THE Solloof. CONCERT. -The enter' tam:sant given by thepupils of the High end Public Schools, last Friday evening, Candno's hall, was in every way a-- soleness. The weather was all that could Ie. desired, and the hall was literally p Lekeeheven standing roam being scarce. t‘lr. L. L. Mc Feu], Principal of the pub- • schooleacted as chairman, and per - f wined his arduous duties in a very isselitable manner. a he programme meieted of vocal and instrumental recitations, dialogues, tableau x, indergartee, broom drill, calisthenics, i id clubssivitiging. The programme Was • i exceedingly well rendered,but we are taiire no one will be offended when we • v that: the most pleasing part of the v. -,191e programme was the kiedergarten , sten and club swinging, by the little eirls ef the public echdol. Their en- ; irmals. es were truly wonderful, and re- f ed great credit oil their teachers. At 1 end of the first part of the pro- ra mule a very pleasing event took plane, le ing the presentation to Mr. Harstene f a, beautifiilly illuminated address, and 7 handsome geld watch,by the scholarSof 111e High Sehool. The address was read Mr. Geo. Anderson, and the presen- t stion :tack he- Miss Ida Dickson. As, soon , the reading of the address wasi, 4 meeting of R old and youn of the Youn Monday ev be a big stone and week for will leave in Campbell, of well, of the visiting hien( s m town. Both of them ed here. -The brethren Masonic Lodge, will cele - i's day by a supper at tel, on Monday evening pils of the Public and high iv enjoying their Christ- -The new skating and ill be opened for public ay. -The new Salvation s will be formally opened weeks. -Mr. John Mce and esteemed resident of f Grey, died this week.- extend to Mr. Da.niel mondville-,- our sincerest ccount of the death of his oneising young man of 18 d on Friday last of in - the lungs. -The examin- ates for admission to the losecl at noon on Thurs- 1,vere 76 applicants. -Mr. )thers, will address the school house in Egmond- ville on Mon lay eveninge-Messrs. T. formers of the town, bot ,will be held in therooms Mens' Liber•al Club o ing next. Let there turn out. -Mr. Har- amily left town this indsay. Mrs. Harstone a few days. -Mrs. Rober Vinnipeg, and Miss Both- a,me city, are at Prison formerly rest of Britannia brate St. Joh Kennedy's h .next. -The p schools are n mas holiday :curling rink N use on • &slurd Army barre., its about tw Lean, tie old the township We desire Clark, of E sympathy on eldest soil, a years. di flammation o ation of eand high eelio•ol, day. There Bishop :and electors at tie • • • .; Higgins 'and . 1 rendergast have -re- turned from a ronto, to spend the holi- days with th 'r friends. -Miss Baxter, of Ingersoll, s the guest of Miss A. Cowan this s eek. -Miss Dimsdale, the revivalist, left here for her home in Berrie on Tue..day last. She will return again after " Probation," to receive the eonverte, and twill preach a sermon on that occasion. ITEM. -M r field, has sold cession of 8 Dougall, of ti Mc Don aid ge which is consk , Stanley. John McDonald, of Bay- lis farm on the 2nd con - nice, to Mr. John Mc - e :3rd concession. Mr. s $3,300 for the farm, ered a good price these hard times ; ar d now as Mr. McDougall has got the cag he will in all probability capture some fair one, with whom he cen share life's joys and sorrows. --Mr. Alex. McBeath has just moved into his new house, which he has recently finish- ed. It is a very roomy frame hous 'pent to the 4th the way, has qui which come up t township. -Mr. taught in Gras for the last three retire from teachit something highsei beet of satisfactio has been there, an people of the Se They have secure D. Campbell for of $450. • net, substantial and and is qleite an nut - co cession, whis , by al few houses now the average hi the Mdldrew who has ick's school house ears, is now ab ut to e nd fit Mame f for Ie has give4 the 'cl ring the tithe he it is with regrdt the tion part with fhim. the services ofj Mr. ext year, itt a s lary * Chis Ihurst. , A CLEVER ST I OEN T.-LaStj F iday Mr. W. H. Mc laggart, Chisel urst postmaster, went o Seaforth to ee e his son Wellingtoi ho wan retu ning from Toronto to s tic the holidays With his parents here. flis young ma has made a good rec r as a diligent and successful studen e attended Sea - forth High Scho • 1 iutil prepare1 to pass the first un erity exatnina ion- ? which he suceede. i 1oing lastsum en carrying off thre hnors out of four shbjects. After e1.erng on his st dies in the uninersity . McTaggart had euother honor co er d • ed upon him in being appointe senor of 'Mathe- matics in the Phy Department. We congragulate ' our 0 I g j Mei:id on his success. Wint , A. GOVENLOCK, W•n inducements in Dry Goo; s, Shoes, etc. He also gu r Grist Mill Work. Chop weighed in and weighed attended to. Parties fr their grists home with chase any quantity of go 16 and Soft Elm 14 feet I THE CHEESE FACT meeting of Winthro patrons were well report of the teas for May and June 8 cents; patrons rec lbs. of milk. The Jul average 10.88, sold f received 7 cents for 1 September and Oct sold. for 12 4ehts ; cents for 10 ,lbs. of make was 60,978 company have let all next season, and are milk for 2- cents per have the same cheese next season. They so boxes. A Mr. Gra making cheese and near Galt, gave a their mode of menu trifugal machine, obt butter from 25 tbs. that cheese paid abou more than butter, as butter patrons 3 cen • ;) ih he op.. hrop, offers g eat Groceries, Boots and ntees satisfacti n in 6 cents per 100 bs-- . Gristing pron ptly a distance will get . Waated to pur- s.assii913ogei-11,ock Elm -. -At the an ual c. eese factory the p eased with he rr, The ave age w s 10.91, sold foie. teed 51t cents fo 10 nd August m ke' 0 cents; patrons le. of milk. ,The.: ber average 9.66, _ atrons received 10 milk. The t tad': . of cheese. hes e r milk routes for ' o manufacture he Th of cheese. T ey maker engaged for d the whey for he t who has b en utter in a fact ry raphic account of acture by the c n- ining a pound of f milk, but sta ed 3 cents per gal op he skim milk e st per gallon. 1 • • • Tucker Fedex PURCHASED Sinclair has purchases farm, on the Kippin own, from Mr. Up Mr. Sinclair now own as there are in the many friends will be this evident sista of hi A CARD. -fbeg to payers of Tuckersmi again intend being a position of councillo return them my sinc support they have giv -ROBERT Resale EXAMINATION.- An the pupils of School Tuckersmith, was hel - 17th inst. This schoo during the past four a Mr. Andrew Soott, universal satisfaction parents, and as he is connection with this charge of Schdol Se .people of the section ing sections turned o examination, over one being present. The v examined in the cliff the teacher in charge a Horton, Doig, Mul Tavish, teachers fro and the ready ma n pupils answered th clearly that they, ha and systematically t ceedings were enlivei e music by Messrs. Weetco t and Miss differenit classes had McKay was appointe enumer ted the qualit teacher and thought M these. Several of th short addresses after presented their teacher writingidesk and albu an address which wa Doig eicpressing regre teacherlbut hoped that might be cast that] successful as he had Section No. 2. Mr. taken eompletely by:s the pupils for the h after which the examin. to a doge. Mr. Scott' Francis! Scott, of Sta well reeornmended. Grey ExAse IN A TI ON . -7The examination ever -held No. 5, rey, took plac 18th int. At an ea were sen wending th the me ropolis of the an indi ation of the ed interest which chara,ct of this c mmunity. Th were a Ily examined teacher all. of whom selves s being highly very efficient and credi the sch ol. The 1 -ea prompt ork of theechi proof- o the extraordi earnest ess Of the teac which p evailed showe plinaria he has few su close of the exa,minat and oth rs present deli -pliment ry speeches i pressed their utmost the ra-pi4I progress of th pleasure and delight was, however, mixed w we are sosoon called u bye" to' our present e Mr. George 'McKinley. we have been favored labors, and during th gained for himself mane His influence in the sch has been of great val religiously, and it is, deep regret that we are mith. co Mr. , Willi ni the old McKen ie load, opposite is •h 11 for $5,6 0. swo as fine far es + nshipt and lis ) 1 ased to learn of ,irosperity. , te to the ra e - that I do •ot c. ndidate for she and I ! wish to thank!) for he ne in the pa t. • xamin tion of ection No. 2, • n Fri ay, the as bee taught a half years y ho has giv 11 oth pupils aid ut to sever 1 is ction to-th e tlin No 3 -'t e 6 the neigh!). r- t en -mats to t e hundred visit rs thus cla ses w re t sub eats y sted b3VMesss. and Miss c- oining Sectio is, in which t e stions show -'d Jen thorough y ht. The pr s - y instrumen sal terbrook ad te. After the ited Mr. G. T. • chairmane Jie s of a Succesf 1 Scott possesti d • visitors ina4le ich the pup ls ith a beauti ul accompenied y read by Davi d at losing th lir herever his 1st would be s been in Sch ol cott, 'who w s prise, thank d s dsome preses t ion was broug t uccessor is r. ey, who co es • 13 re • it4 1. • most success School Secti on Friday t hour :crow ✓ way towar etion, which ational life a izes the peo different class y nerghbori xpressed the eased Sivith t ble Ilanding answers a reit was a liv ry ability a r, and the ord that as a dis eriors. At t n the trust red short cot which they e tisfaction wi scholar, T the afterno h pain beca,u n to say "goo I- emed • teacher, For twe yea s th his stern time he h warm friend 1 and out of , morally a herefore, wi ow forced • Ili ie • 8 part with him. Friend George carries with him the tenderest regards of the section es eciall of the ,fair young ladies, and we a , wish him success in preparing himse for a sphere of still greater usefulne :.-On the same eve- ning a literary ntertainment in con- nexion with the s .hool was given. 1 he house was literal y packed and many were unable to et inside of even the lobby doors. At 7 o'clock the chair was taken by Mr. T. Vesley Cusens, ipeinci- pal of the Tro bridge public school. After a short add ess he proceeded with this programme if the evening. The scholars and yo ng people did their work nobly and Vie august assembly were held spell- ound for three hours after which all r turned to their homes highly delighted with the whole enter- tainment, cspccii lly with the vocal and instrumental mus c. • Too GOOD TO 11 farmer in this vici go to Wingha,m t combination." H a 'certain private ing the afternoo with a pail for a mistress of the wanted it for. T it to supply Sir When the WOM$4 to work and skim gave the skimme 0_ur jovial farmer to his supper that IVingham. It is toin to come all th Wingham for skim kelet. LOST. -Last Friday a. ity took the notion to hear the "Hard -nut did go and put up at sidence there. Dur- a boy came around gallon of milk. The ouse asked what he e boy'said he wanted John A.'s palace car. heard that she went ed the cream off, and 1 milk to Sir John. ays he had the cream vening before he left o bad for a combina- way from Ottawa to ed milk. Mn. J. SUTHEHL Book Store, would an tomeia.and the Publi dition to his own com and Xmas presents, he Mr. A. Kelly's large s stationery, and lhas t largest and best stocks and is prepared to would call 'special att Bibles, Psalm Books, Books and Testamen kinds, sheet music, p albums anst itutoera.ph vases, cups and ° sauc organs, Jew's harps an tides too niunerons to will sell at prices tha and Ise convinced. N. and 'line stock of wo ladies' companions, plu whicKI wish to sell off son. t will give specie bargain's in these fined:, articles for Xmas (ri Xmas Cards in endless N fore heard of.for cheap for Xmas -Tree Goods. BARGAINS IN JEN my numerous customer age which they have ex I would beg to intimat .ly increasing- watch and found it necessary to de attention to the sam week sold out my comp stationery, &e., to M PosCDffice Book Store pleasure in recommendi would at the same time tentibn to my own line watches, jewelry and m of which lines I have on stocks anywhere to be f newest lines of goods. the lowest living prices attention to my large watches, bracelets and bargains that will astoni keep nothing but genui antee satisfaction in eve with neritness and despa EXAMINATIONS. — teresting Public S have - been held he week. The first bein with School Sectio Mr. A. S. Case is te in our -village school is also principal, a Rodgerville, teache ations are. very hi all the visitors pr credit:in-liven to t manner iii. which t their pep* all allo time being,made for ness Of -the pupils. owing to being una either occasion, we complete or extende DOTS. -With the Christmas, trade is b and our streets pre busy appearance. - time honored friend once more on his rou quarters at the post A Christmas tree ent held in -the Methodi ,Christmas night. - J. P., and wife of th are this week visit friends in the neighb -Mr. Wm. Johnston Mr. A. Blatchfo have this week ret visit lookiug well son, of Ripley, fon lage is here this Miss Bonthron, of gerville is visiting =Mr. Tlapp, of Vir rived here a few d ports the weather as he left. -Miss M. Ba rich spending a coup Clarence Sprague, o the village this week his old friends. -A has recently been org lege, and as the maj bers are old practis players we will, no d of a short time, have able to hold theino neighborhood and ol in the roaring game. a ND, of the Post Office ounce to his many cus- in General; that in ad- lete stock of fancy goods as this week purchased ock of fancy goods and refore now one of the o be found in the county, er great bargains. He ntion to hie fine stock of Hymn Books,. Prayer ; Music Books of all otograph albums, scrap lbums, Christmas cards, s, dolls, purses, mouth hundreds of other ar- lention, all .of which he defy competition. Call .—Having a very large 'Knees, writing desks, h goods and toilet sets, during the holiday sca- ly low prices and great ods, which are just the ts and presentations. riety at prices never be- ess. Specially low prices J. SumnabAsu. 992 ELRY:-In thanking for the liberal patron- nded to me in the past, that owing to my large- 'ewelry business. I have -ote my whole time and , I . have therefore this te stock of fancy goods, .J. Sutherland, of the to whom I have much g my old customers. I beg to draw special at namely, clocks, sical instruments, in all of the largest and best und, embracing all the am prepared to sell at and would call special stock of ladies' gold -welrv, which I offer at h all for cheapness. I goods, and will gear- , case. Repairing done ch. A. Kindel% 992 couple of very in- .hool examinations e during the past thatin connection No. 10, of which cher, and the other f which Mr. Case Miss Murray, o Both examin hly spoken of by sent, and much e teachers for the ey have advanced vance at the same thd natural clever - We regret that e to be present on annot give a more report. near approaeh of isk in the village ent a lively and 'ante, Claus that •f the children is ds with his head - he) book store.- ' rtaininent will be t church here on r. W. Buchaeen, township of Mr, ng relations and rhood of Listowel. of !Manitoba, and , of Dakota, rned home on a Mrs. S. Jack- erly of this vil- ek on a visit.- elvin Grove, Rod- riends in Seaforth. n, Manitoba, ar- s ago, and he re- retty severe when is home ip Gode- e of weeks. -Mr. Windsor, was in ailing- on a few of trong curling club nized in our vil- rity of the mem- d and enthusiastic ubt, in the coarse club that will be , if not more, with r organized clubs • • 1:1411` tt. COUNCIL DOINGs.E A eneeting 'of the municipal council, s the township of Hullet was held : Londesboro on the the 15th Decem r, 1886. All the members present. esolved that the annual meeting of t e electors for the nomination of candidtes for the offices of Reeve, Deputy leeve and three councillors for next current year be held in the Temperance 11a11, at Londeslooro, on Monday 27t1r D tember, 1886; at noon: and, if more „t tan the necessary number of candidates e proposed; and a poll demanded, that, the eledtions for said officers be held on kenday,1January, 3rd, 1887, at the foll wing places, viz: Sub Division No. 1- emperance Hall, Kinburn, J. -Fowler, deputy returning officer; No. 2 -School House No. 6, T. Neilans, deputy retuifning officer: No. 3 -School House No 2, C. McIntosh, deputy returning ofiri er; No. 4 -For - resters' Hall, Loalesib ro, A. Woodman deputy returningabffic r ; No. 5 -School House No. 6, Wm. M Cool, deputy re- turning officer; No. 6 -Temperance Hall, Londesboro, J. ampbell, deputy returning officer; No.7-School House No 9, R. Sprung, deputy returning offiber. The Reeve was granted $31.25 to supplement county boundary line ap- propriation. A number of accounts were ordered to be paid and the follow- ing sums were granted to couneillors for their services: J. McMillat, 23i days, $41.12; J. .Britton, 26 days, $15.56; J. Lasham, 24 days, $12; B. jOhurchill, 23-i days, $41.12; J. Brighant, 22 days, $39.37. Council adjourued t�. meet again at Londesboro on Decem er 27th, at ten o'clock, a. in. Bluevale. OBITUA RY. -Alexander Kay, a resi- dent of this village, who has hen sick since May last, died on Sunda morning at the age of 44 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Listowel, at which place he was buried. 1 The re- mains were accompanied by a large number of Forester e from this and neigh- boring Courts. Mr. Kay was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, and reeeived during his illness all the bene- fits that excellent institution confers upon its metnbers. He received ever since being disabled by sickness, $5 weekly, and was attended nightly by the nacrnbers of the Court when. reqdir- ed. His widow gets $30 for funeral ex- penses and $1,000 inside of a month from the time of her husband's death. JOTTINGS. -The last carload. of this year's cheese left here on Wednesday. -Politics are all the go here now, meet- ings being held in every direction. Turnberry will roll up a fine majority fdr Mr. Gibson on the -28th.-Ben Soult's hotel had a narrow escape front burning last Tuesday. It caught fire in the ceil- ing, but happily was discovered and -put out before much damage was done. Kippen. 'WErsmILLER is selling suits at prices that astonish everyone. He maims suits- to order from $10 each up to the finest worsteds at 823. Remember his motto, "No M;.no sale." 993. CUTTERS ! CUTTERS. -The undersigned begs to announce to the public that he has now on hand a large stock of first-class cutters, and would respectfully ask all those in need of a cutter to call and inspect his stock and prices. Repairing, including painting and trimming, ex- ecuted at shortest notice, and under his own management. A call respectfully solicited. WM KYLE. 990 ANNUAL MEETING -The annual meet- ing of St. Andrew's congregation was held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday last. The financial .report 'showed the total collections for the year at $1,000, which certainly speaks well for the liberality of the members.. We are also pleased to learn that there has been an increase in membership, and we congratulate both pastor and congre- gation on the healthy condition of af- fairs as shown at the annual meeting. LOCAL BRIEFS. -Rev. Wm. Burns; of Knox College, Toronto, preached very acceptably in St. Andrew's church, on Sabbath last to a large congregation. - Miss McNeil left fot Toronto last Tues- day to spend the winter with her parents. -Mr. -Wm. McClymont, son of our esteetned townsman, Mr. Thos. McCly- mont, was united in marriage with Miss M. Maudson, of Chiselhurst, on. Tuesday of this week. We wish them a long and happy 'wedded life. CHORAL UNI0N.-eA Choral Union Society was formed in connection with St. Andrews Presbyeerian church, on Tuesday evening last. The -object of the society is the study of elementary and church music, with a view of raising the standard of congregational singing. The following are the officers elected': Honorary -President Rev. Mr. Acheson; President, Jas. Moody; Vice -President, Mrss Blair; Treasurer, D. McKay; Secretary, Miss J. Mellis ; Musical Director, J. McKay. The following ladies and gentlemen were appointed directors: Misses Manson, Cooper, Monteith, Cline, Mellis and Messrs. VicKay, N cAllister, Fisher,. Sutillie and Stewart. The Society starts off with a membership of 35. Morris. EXAMINATION. -A most successful ex- amination was held in School Section No. 8, Morris, on Thursday, December 16th, when a most enjoyable time was spent by teachers, scholars, parents and friends. The school has been under the control of Mr. Fenton Hartley for the last year, and to all appearance things seem to be running very smoothly: Your correspondent had always heard that the school was a noisy one, but if there ever was any truth in that state- ment, it is utterly without foundation at the present time. Although the seholars, of whom there were over sixty, were crowded and packed into as Small a space as possible, and the rest of the building, which was tastefully d,ecorat- ed, was crowded to the door with visi- tors, the best of order prevailed, and in- deed the order was so good that it was egmarked upon by teachers, trustees and strangers. The teacher was assisted in conducting the recitations by Thomas King, of the next section, 41e'x. Mc- Ewen, who has just finished hit Normal School course, Wm. Hartley, ltrhother of the.teacher, and Miss Bertha Snell, of Turnberry. The scholars acquitted themselves very creditably to both them- selves and !their teacher. A 'very noticeable feature was the singing, which was joined in by all the scholars, both young and old, with hearty good will. Another tact, which was remarked by more than your correspondent, was the very neat appearance of all the children,' and Mr. Hartley can surely boast of the neatest and best looking scholars in the county of Huron. Mr. Wm. Jewitt, a trustee, on behalf of the rest, said that he was pleased to see so many out, and he hoped that in the coming year better work and better feeling, if that were possible, would exist between the section, the school, and the master. -VISITOR. East Wawanosh. BRIEFS. -Mr. John Wilson has re- turned home from Michigan. -Mr. Wm. Ross, who attended the Toronto Uni- versity, returned home last Monday. - Mr. Elam Livingston is going to take charge of the•Blyth saw mill this winter, and John Ross is teaming for hinf. A PLEASANT EVENING. -The Liter- ary society of Hoover's school held their weekly meeting on Saturday last. Over fifty were present. The programme was very long, but we will give the names of the best performers. The first en the programme was a reading followed by music'consisting of violin played by John Armour, month -organ by J. Henry and melodeon by Miss McClinton. This was well rendered. Readings and recitations followed, then music from the choir, Then a reading by A. Auld, And a recitation by Miss M. Hoover, both very interesting ; music by J. Armour, Miss Hoover; J. Hoover and : : Wm. Carr, reading by A. Dunsmore, reading ley W. Soler, music by Miss McClintem, Miss A.. McClinton, J. Armour, J. Henry and A. McDowell, this received a well-earned encore; Soallg by J. ft. McClinton, reading by J. Hoover. President Buchanan gave an excellentreading. A spelling match ca,ptainei by Miss McClinton and W. Carr, the former winning by 8 toll°. -The usual transactions were then per- formed and it was agreed to hold the next rne§ting, on Monday 27th inst. ....__ ..e. _ Brucefield. (4 oum .—The lecture on "Gough " by Mr. 'J. R. Clarke, which was de- livered ip Union Church, on Saturday evening last, was attended by a fairly large au ience. The chair was occupied by the astor of the church, Rev. Mr. Simpson The lecturer handled himself inhis u ually masterly style, and was listened to with marked attentionby all present, Who, judging from the frequent oueburstii of applause, thoroughly en- joyed the lecture. Rev. Dr. Burns'of Toronto ; . Rev. Mr. Acheson, of St. Andrew'church, Kippen, and Rev. M. Smith, of Varna, were also present. Mr. J. R. McKay was called to the platform by the chairman, who rendere4 a solo, entitled the "Death of Nelson," in a manner which elicited great ap- plause. IA hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Clarke for his instructive lecture. Pone -I -Owing to the Christmas tree on Fridai evening, the Musical Society held its weekly meeting on Thursday evening. -L -We are pleased to see Dr. Elliott in our rnidst once more from his Transatlantic trip. He looks hale and hearty, as if his trip agreed with him. May success smile on him, and may the time not se far distant when two smiles may be upited into one. -Dr. Gunn left yesterday for the east to spend his Christmae holidays among his friends and old atsociates. May his enjoyment be like a eing-without end.-Brucefield was comOetely paralyzed on Wednesday afternoon on account of a large wedding party that put up at one of our hotels. There were old and young in its crowd, and they all appeared to make the best of the situation. -Mr. Thos. Higgins, student of University College, Toronto, is at home spending his Christmas holi- day% Thomas looks tip-top. i . : 1 Zurich. CORRECTION. -In last week's paper we •stated that Mr. II. Ortwine had sold his -farm to Mr. Gottlieb Murner for $3,600. This is a mistake. ' It should have been1$4,600. A NENV! COMER. -Mr. Seagner, who lately bou,Ot out Mr. L. Thiel's black- smith shop, moved here with his family last Tues14y. He will have the busi- ness for teh years and we wish him much success. 1 SCHOOL i EXAMINATIONS. -Our public school exaMination was held last Wed- nesday by the teachers, Mr. F. Crass- weller anii Miss Schaefar, assisted by teachers from the neighboring schools. The Ischoos are under first class manage- ment and lere doing well. CHRIST M AS FESTIVAL. =TheChristmas festival of the Evangelical Church Sun- day School:, will be held in their church to -night, nd every effort is being put forth to mb.ke it a success. The Luth- eran church will also have a festival to- morrow night. Both are expected to be good; • HomE A:4AIN.-Mr. Isaac Moritz who has .been in Dakota for the last two years and 1 a half arrived honae a few days, ago and intends to stay for the winter. He looks hale and hearty. POLITICAL MEETING. - A political meeting was held here last week by Mr. Bishop, the Reform candidate for South Huron. Dr. Buchanan was appointed chairman Jand kept first-class order. Mr. Swine ton, the Tory candidate, was invited to, be present but did not appear thdugh he was represented by Mr. McFadden and Dr. Rollins, of Exeter. The speakers onthe other Ir. Bishop, and Mr. Collins, and they had entirely the the other speakers doing as to their own cause as to Mr. side Were of Exeter, best of it, much harm Bishop's. Wroxeter. A SURPRksE. -Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were quite pleasantly surprised one evening last a eek by above eighty of the wealth and beauty of Salem, that being one of our pastor's appointments. It shows ho* well his endeavors are appreciated in that charge by the pod will that p ompted so many to come and 3 spend a so.1ial evening. VIre hear, also, that they resented Mr. Edwards with a well filled purse as well as filling his cellar and ranany with necessaries. A pleasant e ening was spent and everyone went awaY happy, not sorry that they had been there. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will be al,ys glad to have -surprises of that kind repeated, so come along and spend a filial evening. ANOTHEE, SURPRISE. -On Wednesday last, at 4 o'clock a. m., Mr. James Forsyth, united in t e holy bondsMihigan, was of matrimony ;. f Cheboygan to Miss Jeijinie Sanderson, of this place, daughter f John Sanderson Esq. The ceremony vas performed by Rev. J. Bro wn, the tresents were many and costly. The happy couple, we understand, left for their future home where they will be followed by the good wishes of every body. We hope they will have their share of joet, and live to celebrate their golden wedding. OUR MARKETS. -We have the best grain nearhIet in the county, the highest prices beii1g paid here of any place in the,neighb rhood. We have three live- ly grain b ers, as any other kind would he of no us here, as they have often to run a quarter of a mile for the privilege of bidding on a load. Andy is a good runner, and very often gets there in time. The following are the prices paid for produc : Wheat, 75c to 76c; oats, 30'c; peas, 50c; pork, $5.50 to $5.75; butter, 15e; eggs, 16c. Gorrie. To BE CONSIDERED. -DEAR EXPOSI- TOR,-Conliderable attention 'has been given to this question during the last . week : " rhich has the strongest claim _upon the upport and influence of the temperanc people of Howick, the man who is a -nown and avowed supporter of the pe perance cause, or the man who has 'teen both theoretically and practically 1 a supporter of the liquor traffic, and has, at election time, pledged himself to support "Prohibition with compensati6 to hotel -keepers ?” Com- pensation VS hotel-keeiiers ! What for? For destroying the bodies and souls of relatives and friends ? Persons desiring Men's and Boys OVERCOATS For Stormy Days Moonlight Nights,. Edward IVIcFauPs Beautiful Moon, bright emblem of the night, Hide not thy beams, but giv t• us lOtSef light To read about these Cf) ATMi 0O --Ts. Oh thou serenest Moon That with thy lovely face Dost beam upon "The Dry Goods %WY That's liveliest in this place. • Tell me in all thy midnight rounda Hest thou not seen "some store" Where Overcoats are sold as cheap As in the good old days of yore ! Pale Luna never stopped her gait, As through the skies she tore, But said, for goodness gracious sake Haven't you heard of McFall] before! Our stock of Men's and Boys' Over- coats and Readymade Clothing, is one of the largest in the county. Fie - first -class ; value unexcelled. Don't •buy a dollar's worth of Clothing until you have looked through aur attractive stock. OVERCOATS FOR A V. Give your bodies a treat. Dont linger, but come at once to the reliable, square dealing, low price Clothing De- partment of McFAUL'S. Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing House, Seaforth. to pay hotel -keepers for such work are allowed the privilege of doing so now and, therefore, there is no need of send- ing men to Toronto to improve the law in this direction. A prohibitory liquor law cannot emanate from the Local House. The Dominion Parliament alone has jurisdiction in this matter. A pro- hibitionist, unless he be also in favor of restrictive temperance measures, is not the rnan wham the temperance people should send to the Local House. How - ick gave a majority of 150 for the Scott Act, will she now give a majority against temperance,? This question will be an- swered next week. -TEMPERANCE. BRIEFS. -Mr. J. R. Baliour closed school on Tuesday last and left on the .afternoon train for Owen Sound, to ,spend his vacation with relatives. On his return .he will take eharge of the Lakelet school. --Some time ago it was said that an effort would be made by the temperance pedple of Howiek, -to elect councilmen who would be favorable to the, Scott Act at the earning municipal election, but we hear nothing about such action now. Why? Have the Howick people lost all interest in the temper- ance question ?. Perth Items; The proceeds of Knox church anni- versary services and tea meeting, in Mitchell were $$5. -On Tuesday, 14th inst., Miss Edith Babb, • of Mitchell, was united in mar- riage to Mr. E. L. Yeates, of London. --,-Two Stratford city bloods were re- cently fined, each $8 a.nd costs for ask- ing at a hotel for liquor during prohibit- ed hours. -The other day Mrs. John Kipfer, of Poole, accidentally stepped into atilt of of boiling water, severely scalding her foot. -Mr. E. A. Gamey, of St. Marys, hag received the contract for the stone work of a bridge in Fullerton township, his tender, is $987: -Messrs. T. Hallock and A McIntosh, of Listowell, challenge any other 'two in the county for a shooting match for$50 a side. -The Model School students, in Mit- chell, gave a very successful entertain- ment the other night which netted the sum of $50. -The Original New Orleans Jubilee Singers gave a concert in the Congrega- tional Church, Listowel, last week. The Banner says the singing • was., of fit quality. -Mr. °Peter Henderson of the 13th concession Elma, one day fately observ- ed one of his neighbor's dogs killing his sheep. Peter very wisely procured his gun and despatched the canine, -The other day a tall slick looking stranger tried to pass a $10 counterfeit Bank of Commerce bill upon several Stratford merchants. The police got wind of it too late to make an arrest. The stranger had made tracks out of the city.. --At an oyster supper entertainment given by the pupils of the Model School and the teachers of the schools, in Mit- chell, on Wednesday evening last week, to Mr. S. Nethercott, principal of the Model and Public Schools, he was pre- sented by the sate parties with a hand- some gold -headed cane. -On Wednesday afternoon last week, Mrs. Thos. Legatt and sots, of Logan, met with a serious accident. The tongue of the sleigh in which they were seated, dropped from the neck yoke, and the team became unmanageable. The sleigh was dashed against a telegraph post andfaetn gatht e cooccsuipdr saentsbityh Tmertmout, and Mrs. ___MissAnderson, for two years:teacher at No. 6s Logan, held ine-association with her pupils, a most successfulenter- tainment in the town hall at Bornholm, on Friday evening, 10th inst. The pro- ceeds netted upwards of $30. At the close the pupils presented Miss Ander- son, Who is retiring from the school, with a handsome !silver cake basket and some china ware. somalomuses NINETEEN WHOLE NIT How Ar GOING TO Are you a Grit While these 4-411t.!-tie;1S Answered in all eom•e!,. Geo. cOf the Star rs busily preparing for al.!' Year's trade. Nobody wi. - the Star Grocery. Don't let political or party e Make you oblivious to duties of life. If your ambition te be a or a Councillor be The greater reason that be well supplied. We are The new clerk at the S he can improve on the ab political and munitipal ho important matters at this platform is how and where gest and best CHRISTMAS Vslaere Call we get the 1 - fattest Geese, the niceet Li Where can we get barrels Nuts, boxes of Rais nle eg best Teas and -most lean eh! where can we get for 1 nicest and funniest books': away Handsome Lamps, Bo Glass Sets, Handsome Plat 1 Vases and Ornaments. Grocery is the place, and h From early morn till frosty With uncovered head and we are selling such parcel believe, And how it •can pay I Oarn Ire a tip fel Presents fer Eng:ii.,:lei;ce: At prices no other store Pail Soule say we give them fa And we are pleased, and th , for such.. And then we have Groeerie We do all others fvat:otuart:: Teas and Spices from the Ei If you want ;cheap goods, ' And if it's Boots you want b Made with Care to .fit the Strong or light for eold er li In their soles there's no at d The styles are new, the(p:91-71: If you saw them once Come right along and take • Then put yourAltndiaidgsetins ; . We wereilint to bring the pi We have still the cheapeee. So spread the tidnee; all aro Let folks all rail;to the s --- And the Head - left the beet part out. W word about that—that-4 Limb Skin Caps, reduced t, .4se George Holiday G Holida JUST TO —AND OPEN --AT Til Cheap Cas A great variety of us goods for holiday pres following comprise a le Misses' Fur Sets ; Misses', Boys' and Chi Fur Capes, Wool -Sha Wool Hats, Wool. Wool Squares, Sti1 Cashmeres Gloves, -iI Gloves, Hose, Corset Drese Goods; Underclothing, Blanks thing relating to Stapl Goods, and we are tua the emallest possible - in order td make a se the whole stock.'Cali: No trouble to show ti). )offinan :Cheap Oa Cardno's Meek 3 Agents for Butterie terns and publications'