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The Huron Expositor, 1887-03-04, Page 8THE HURON E±POS1TOR, MARCH 4, 1887. 1:0 S Edward .Cash Has ope,ned his seed store as usual, for the purchase and sale of Clover, Timothy, and Seed grain, and_will Continue to sell at good vahie to buyers. Parties who have Clover or Timothy to sell, lease give me a call at the old butter and ed store, Goderich street, Seaforth. E. CASH. futon txpoOttor. DISTRICT MATTERS. CONTRACT LET.—The contract for the erection of the new addition to the High School building has been let to Messrs. John Lyons and F. Gutteridge. Mr. Lyons gets the contract for the wood work at $2,447.06, and Mr. Gutteridge for the excavation of the foundation and thestone and brick work at $2,284. The contractors in both cases have to fur- nish all material. The -Work could not have fallen into better hands. MsesIc IN THE HIGH SCHOOL.—The High School Board met on Wednesday evening. In addition to other business the introduction of music into the school was discussed. Dr. Campbell introduc- ed Mr. McKay, of London to the mem- bers of the Board. Mr. 1cKey gave a - short aclekess in reference to the intro- duction of music in the achoals, and how it should be conducted. On motion, the ratter was laid over for further consider- ation. THE HORSEBusINEss.-1---Messrs. Forbes k Donovan, of this town are now ex- . . tensively engaged in the horse dealing : business. They are perchasing large : : *umbers of heavy and working horses, . . . and keep a,msnals of this km always ' on hand for sale. During the past few days they have purchased from, Mr. Thos. Robinson, of'Iuckersmith, a splendid heavy draught n a.re, for which , they paid $225. She is ne of the best animals in her class in the country. ' They also bought from Mr. C. Delaney, of McKillop, a gelding c ming four, for $205, and one from Mr. . Re Forbes, of Stratford, for $210; one from -Mr. Wolper, of Zurich, 6 yea s old, for $180; one from John Atcheso , MeKillop, a three year old gelding for $180 ; one from Alex. Jamieson, H !lett, a gelding corning four for $1751; a three year old gelding from Colin Mc rthur, Morris, for $230 ; a gelding from! Wm. Quigley, Hullett, for $235, and hold hini again to Mr. John McMann for $250; a gel- ding, four years old, fr m Mrs, Snell, Hullett, for $155. Thes are only a few of the purchases they have recently - made, and the prices how that the tasurnahs are of a high cha acter. ' • THE WILSON-KEMP AFFAIR. --MR. EDITOR,—I feel it my duty to ' ask the public to bear with Ms. Dancey, the writer of the letter in Your last issue signed " One who Knowsthe Facts," if ite has given vent to -. s spleen in a rather ungentlemanly and uoprofessional manner. He has been orely tried in the Courts of late. I believe he is naturally . of a rather Oen tempera- ment, but the best of us, nder adverse , circumstances, will occasibnally lose our equanimity. Think you that the base lucre Mt. Dancey will receive for his gallant efforts in the canoe of his client will prove a balm to his troubled soul when these efforts have been unsuccess- ful, and the "confiding o4e " who trust- ed to his ability to add to his earthly possession s has been doomed to disap- pointment. Not only that, Mr. Editor, but after his laboring faithfully and con- scientiously to do his duty, he, through what must have been some unfortunate misunderstanding on the part of His Lordship M. Justice Ferguson, at To- ronto, had to swallow the indignity of being rebuked by His Lordship for his "sharp tricks," and for patting his client to unnecessary costs in not de- livering to Mr. Kemp the deed when the money, was tendered to him by Mr. Kemp' solicitor. Fancy,- Mr., Falitor, Mr. Dancey being accused of "sharp tricks.1' Now, Mr. Editor, had I been able toisilence Mr. Kemp' s pen I should willingly have shielded Mr. Dancey from the unpleasant position in which my client's letter (which appears in this issue of your paper) will place him in the eyes of the public. —DEFENDANT'S SOLICITOR. , - Mn. EDITOR,—I have read the letter which appeared in the issue of your paper of the 25th ult., 'signed " One who knows the facts." it is well known that Mx. Dancey, the plaintiff's solici- tor, is the author of that letter. , I am the defendant in the case, and conse- quently know allabout it, and I feel that I should not be doing my duty to my solicitor, Mr. Best, if I allowed Mr. Dance's letter to pass without giving it a flat contradiction, and expressing my indign tion that a letter so devoid of truth should ever have been published. I was loth aurprised and indignant, Mr. Editor, on reading .that Ipart of Mr. te ed Iv solicitor, r. Best, with DanceSs letter which tatshthat I -had hreat an action for damages, nd thet he petitioned the court in r ronto for his protection. This is a gr se falsehood: I never made any such thr at, nor had I any cense for doing so, an4 I repeat my statement (which has alrea y been pub- lished), that my case thr sighout was ably cOnducted by my olicitor, and further that my interests were carefully looked after. I always have had, and still have every confidence in Mr. Best's honesty and integrity, and I never placed any rnoin ey in my solicitor's hands that was not - applied as directed,: and every cent abcounted for. Mr. Dancey; also states in his letter that Mr. Best incur, red some $75 costs by presenting on his own behalf a petition to the courts My solieitee never presented such a petition to the court, and he never paid $75, nor did I, nor was I ever called upon to do sof The only application made in Tor - oto WRS one to compel Mr. Wilson to carry ohl the terms of the judgment and hand over the deed, and I succeeded on that application, and Mr. Iiancey says what is untrue when he etates that I did not win the case at Goderich. I say I did: wie the case at Goderieh so far as it was possible to win a case Now, Mr. Editor, I don't see why Mr. Dancey should be interested in my costs. I am not grumbling about my costs that I have to pay in this matter They will • I be #filing compared With --Mr. Dancey's client's costs; so that if Mr. Dancey has any sympathyto spare he had better bestow it upon his own ill-advised and unfortunate client. 1Cours truly, WAL- TER KEMP. ' - j 1 • . S UTH HURON FARMERS' 'INSTITUTE. — he second meetin for this season, un th er e auspices of the South Hurpn Fa ers' Institute, Will be held fat Br eefield, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Ma ch 8th and 9th, 1887, when the foll' wing interesting programme will be car Iied out: The Institute will open wit a timely and most important paper on "Causes of the Eiccessine Mortality -of -oats with Hints on -Prevention," by A. I. dampbell, V. S., of Stanley. To be. 'llowed by papers or addresses by the ollowing gentlemen: John I. Hob- son of, Mossboro, one of the foremost pra tical farmers in Ontario; A. McD. All n, Goderich, whose mission to Eng - lane in charge of the fruit interests of Can da has furnished him rare oppor- tun ies for gathering material for an in- stru tive address; John McMillan, M. ., , 'Hunt ; C. M. Simmon, of Lob, a succee ful breeder and an exten- sive shipper of cattle—subject, "Prac- tice Hints to Farmers " ; Michael Mc - Qua e, Egmondvillee—subject, " Ma- nur s and their Application," and a papby John Hannah. We contern- pia & also a meeting of a more social char eter on the evening of the first day. We xpect to open the evening meeting at elf -past 7 o'clock, when Mr. Allan will jve an address on "Fruits, Flow- ers nd: Hone Ornamentation," which will e appreciated by the ladies, whom we ope will, in large numbers, honor us w th their graceful presence. John Mc illan • will give an address on the imp • rtant subject, ." Why the Young Men jLeave the Farm." We expect that the roceedings will be enlivened by musi and songs, and that a Profitable and enjoyable time will be had. We hope the Institute will be well attended, and 11 come prepared to add to the in - teres and usefulness of the meeting. -- SAM L SMILLIE, President. RE. EMBER the Sale of Commercial Hotel ffects on the 10th inst. Sales every after- noon itil all sold off. ; 1003 No ICE TO DEBTORS. —All accounts due A 'G. Ault, not settled by the 1st of April, willb; placed in Court for collection, without furthe notice. A. G. AULT, Seaforth. 1003 Al eRKN ATTENTION. —A meeting of the m tubers of the United Workmen of Seaforth will b held in their Hall on Tuesday evening next, t half -past seven. Every member is ex- pected to_be present, as business of great import- ance ill come up. Brother Patterson will also give hi report of the Grand Lodge proceedings. 1003 s Th i. LORD WILLLNG. —A course of Bible 1 ctures will be given in the Young Men's Chriiiti n Association ROOMS, commencing on Sunda afternoon, March eth, at 2:30 o'clock. Subjee of first lecture, The Christian—Who is he? W at is he? and What has he? All are most c rdially invited to attpnd. Please bring your B ble, some note paper find a lead pencil. 1003-1 Lo AL BRIEFS,—Mr. J. B. Sproat has purch sed the house and lot adjoining the E iglish church, at present occupied by M Wm. Cline, for WO. —Mr. Alex. Broad oot, of Tuckersmith, has been laid p with a severe attack of inflam- matiok of the lungs, andlwe regret to say is sti I in ae critical state.—Mr. Fred. Armit ge has purchased an interest in the R d Mi/l, and g >es into partnership with r. Smith. The many friends of Mr. Atmitage will he pleased to welcome him lack to Seaforth again, and we hope his n w ventare will prove a success. We u derstand that Mrs. Armitage ancl family intend returning t� Seaforth to if thy can get a house.—While along a rpad in Tuckersmith last Dr. Smith's horse got down in p snow, and in streggling to get t itself so badly that it will be for, a while.—We have been verylhandsorne diploma received srs: A. G. VanEginond's Sons for reside dri vin Frida the de out ci laid u sh own by Me their n aginficent display pf cloths from their f• ctory at thelsondon and Colonial Exhibi ion.—Mr. Isaac Miller, jr., and family ney, M left on Tuesday last for Killer- nitoba, where they go to settle on a pr irie farm. —Mr. Colin McArthur, of Mor is, 'delivered here on, Monday last a very fine, three year old gelding, which he had sold to Mr. 'David Donovan for the sur of $230. It inustpay to raise horses f this class.h-Mr. Curry McCon- nell, sen of Mr. Wm. McConnell, of Tuckersmith, who has been here for some weeks, left forhis' home in Dakota on Tuesday last -t -The Misses McDon- ald, of this town, have sold their fancy goods stock and business to Miss Car- lisle, and intend ., removing to Wood- stock, t 'l. eir former home. —The Farmers' Dancin Assembly is to be held this -Fri- day evening instead of last Friday as stated last week.—Rev. W. Se Griffin, D. D., Prepident of Conference, will preach morning and evening in the Methodist church next Sabbath. -F -The Good Tem - piers of this town will have an open lodge meeting next Monday eveoing.— The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Seaferth Recreatiot Ground's As- sociation was held on Tuesday last. The financia stetement showed a very satis- factory state of affairs for the past sea- son. It is the intention of the manage- ment to get up an extensive programme of sport and amusements for the Queen's Birthday.—On Friday last the Seaforth curlers beat the Goderich contingent io a mateh on the rink here by 25 shots. This is four successive victories that the Seaford club have achieved over other elubs.—At , the aiinual meeting of the Ontario Creamery Association held in Stratford last week, Mr. John Hannah] was re-Plected president. The meeting was a very - successful one, and the. creamery interests are Making good pro- gress in this Province.—On the Gth page of this :issue we publish the financial statement and -annual report of the North American Life Insurance Com- pany of Toronto. This is one of the best companies doing business in.Cana- da, and as it is a duty every man owes to his family to have his life insured, we ask for this report the careful peru- sal of our readers. The company is represented. in this district by Mr. Radcliffe. --- Mr. William Scarlett, of the 'bronze monument works, St. Thonias, was in town this week. --Mr. J. A. Wileon, of the Seaforth Curling Club, is' the winner of the Counter cups this season.—Rev. F. McCuaig, of King- ston, for many 'years pastor of the Presbyterian church, Clinton, was in town this week in the interests of Queen's College. --March carne in like a lamb and we may look out for squalls about she end of the month—Mr. John Turner, lateof Varna, Ilan moved into town and is now comfortably located in the handsome residence he recently pur- chased from Mr. S: Jacobs. —A little lad, son of Mr. Gordon McAdam' of Tucker - smith, while i town on Wednesday last, dropped a five dollar bill. The finder wil do r. McAdam a favor by leaving it t thi office or returning it to himself.— 'ever:1 new brick residences are to be buil in towo next Beeson. Seaforth s bon d to go ahead.—The delegates rom ere to the county Sab- bath Scho.1 Co vention held at Blyth started ou on T esday morning but had to turn b ek 0» account of the snow blockade. Mr. Hagerty of the High School tei ohint staff I addressed 1 the meeting in the oung Men's Christian Associatio 1 roo s on Wednesday even- ing. His subje t " Selfrespect, was well and 'levery treated and evolved many val able nd useful ideas. Mr. Kent occu I led t e chair. Mrs. James Beattie pr sided at the organ and Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Pickard sang several pieces whi.h web well well appreciated by the :audien 1 e. IN aster Allan S. McLean gave a hun orous reading which called out the sm les at least, ofi all presept — Missionary serv'ces will be held inext Sabbath ji the Methodist chureh.— Rev. Mr. uggin formerly of Seaforth, arrived in own n 'Wednesday evening on a visit t his daughter Mrs. Jaanes Beattie.-- cour e of Bible lectures will be opened ext unday [afternoon, at half -past 2 'clocl p. m., in the Young Men's Chri tian ssociatihn rooms. Mr. Knechtel w 11 pre ide at 1he first. ---,Mr. C. L. Paps has • urchase1 the residence at present owned and occ pied by Mr. Lawrence 1rv urph on Go erich street.— There is co eider ble sic ness amongst children at pres nt. To children of Mr. Haines, reel ing nealr the railway track, are v ry lo with store throat and inflammation—A little ginl's jacket has been lying i THE EXPOSITOR OFFICE for some time a aiti g the oWner. It was found on th road —Seveeal weeks ago a small blac leat er purse was dropped somewhere hetwe n Mr. Case's residence - and the railway tation. 1, It contained a small sum of mo ey which the owner, e poor Woman, c n ill afford to lose. The finder vikeild onfer alfavor by lav- ing it at TH Exe•sITOR office. THE BIG STOR —The1 storm of the season occulrred n Sun ay last. On Saturday ev ning t raine heavily, end as a fresh ind as blowing from !the south, the now as thawing rapidly, and appear nces ndicated that before morning th slei hing Would be all wine. But, about 10 o'clock the wind changed to ti e we t and the rain turoed to snow, ant befo e morning a gennine blizzard wa rag ng which continued throughout unda . On :that day few ventured ou ,. an. the cihurches were thinly atte • ded. The clad was.0t 1;. very severe, but the snow, driven by the wind, so filled the air that at ti es on Sunday trave lers could not ,see half -a -dozen rods ahead. 1 The str4ts and the cou stry reads were completely blocked. Tie calm came, however S as suddenly an as unexpectedly as the storm, for w en folks arose on Monday morning it s bright and clear and the only indica ions of the ptorm of he previous da were the huge mounta ns v of snow ever where. Since Monday e have. been ejoying beautiful weather, and the cou try people having got dug out the to has been quite busy dor- ing the we k. The Stratford and Goderich be nch of the Grand Truk was very li tle blocked, trains ma/de good time an none were cancelled; but on the Lo don, Huron and Brtice branch there were no trains run from Saturday until T esday night. , Mr. Welsh's traa fron Wroxeter to Sea - forth, wa,Sbliicked or two days, and we had no mail f om the north from Sat4r- day until A, edne day. The. Harlook express, ho u ever, -under the skillul management of Conductor Neilaes, made its conn ction as usual. It takles a good deal 1 ore t an a snow blockade to stick Tom. 1 . FRANK 0' the people of lin try, that he has best manufactur of ladies' gents' shoes and slippe nt prices that d forth or Clinton. stock of tweeds, ings &c., which Butter and eggs drain, attention t very complete, f kept in a first-cla rock -bottom pri Call. and exami BRIEFS.—TS Rev. Mr. Ro Mr. Jno. Sim School Conve day.—The W Society will h church this Farmers' Inst tion in this Wednesday o very importa cussed. ANNIVERNA versary Beryl° Methodist dhu: and Monday evening a tea church. Ad Messrs. Smitl Music was pr Seaforth. FOOT -BALL. ball match wa grounds of sch between Vern Both of these but the home save their stre the winner in get an opportu tie. They pia though No. 1 the game neith expects to hav an early date. ruc eil b cefield ust re rs of 0 Misses of all fy cot He al ottons e will aken ii his II rnishe s liar TS. B. c. FR field. gs to announce to and surrounding coun- ,eived from one of the tario, his spring stook and children's 4boots, inds, which he will spll petition in either Sea - o has on hand a splendid shirting; prints, towel - ell as lowl as the lowe t. exchange. Would al o rness business which Is with everything usually ess shop It.nd selling at pairs promptly made. NK Brucefield. 1002 e ar1 sorry to state that s is oorly at present. --- son a tended he Sabha tion a Blyth on Wedne - men'sI Foreign Missionary id a nieeting in the Union Frid y evening.—The tute will hold a conven- place on Tuesday and nex week When some t su jects will be dia. , Y SE mese The ann` s in onnectidn, with t e eh w re held' on Sunda venin last. On M_onda meet ng was ield in t e resse were 1'given b , Si' pson end other vide by a :choir fro 1 Ont e 25th inst., a foo - play d on the recreation ol sec ion No. :10, StanleY, and chool section No. 1. eams ame to play No. 10, • am tl. ought they would gth nd direct it againdt he fir t match, but did mit ity s the result was a ed f r one hoor, and al - vide tly had the best ef r sid got a goal. No. 1 10 a g me wit4 Varna T cke LOCAL DOT '. son of Mr. W -ship, arrived home with his ha.pp bri ing Friday evening guests and friends ant evening with th Hudson's residence. of Mr. and M s. J in extending t young couple. bride (Miss Ja many ,friends fested by the presents whic wedding day. the esteemed el township, is st'll c deuce, althougl and with the a hoped the im rapid.—The sp eir c The e Go was umb wer Mr. rk a he i vent • TO ve endi 1 smith. r. James. Hudson, dson, of this towr4. on the 23rd ul e. On the follo number of invite pent a very plea young folks at M . The many friend mes Chapman unit ngratulations to th esteem in which th don) is held by het abundantly manil- r of very handsom given her on he Wm. McConnell d treasurer of thi nfined to his rem improving slowly of fine weather it i ent will be more colts recently sold by Mr. L. Hunter, of Usborne, and Mr. G. T. McKay, of Tuckersinith, of which mention has been Made in THE EXPOSI- TOR, were both sired by imported " Kennelworth," the property of Mr. Simon McKenzie. This horse is leaving some of the best stock in the county.— A cow belonging to Mrs. McNaughton gave birth to twin calves On the 18th of February, and although they came rather early they are getting along splendidly. Ashfield. - RELIGIOUS.—The revival services are still being held in Zion -Methodist church. The interest is increasing. SICKNESS. —A great many persons are complaining of colds.—They seem at present to be contagious. -o- • Farquhar. ENTERTAINMENT.— The Mutual Inn prOvement Society of the Thames Road Presbyterian church, Usborne'gave a free musical and literary entertainment in this village, at Gardiner's hall, on Thursday evening, 24th ult. A very pleasant and profitable entertainment was given. After moving a vote of thanks to the Society, the Farquhar people expressed a desire that the -So- ciety pay them another visit as soon as convenient. BRines.e-Our local sport, T. Hurtkin, is off for a few days bagging rabbits. —John Xydd, our esteemed friend, who has been working with D. McNicol for some years, leaves the village to go to Iowa. We wish him success in his new home. ---- M iss Ada Somers, of St. Marys, has been visiting in this neighborhood of late.— The village has relapsed into its usual quiet condition since the election is past.—There is a good opening for a shoemaker in this place who will attend -to the soles of the inhabitants. Cromarty. DOTS.—A concert was held in the Methodist Episcopal church here on Monday evening, but owing to the blockaded state of the roads, the audi- ence was not very large. The pro- gramme, however, was caxried out, and all present were highly pleased with the evening's entertainment. The - pro- ceeds, which amounted to $16.80, are to go towards paying for the organ.—A lecture will be delivered in the Metho- dist Episcopal church, on Monday even- ing, 21st inst., on "Matrimony," by Rev. J. Gilpin, of Shaft'. Admission, 10 cents.—The election over, all are counting on the probable majorities.— Mr. and Mrs. Hotham have been visit- ing their son at Sunshine for some tithe. Brussels. Drrianner COURT.—Division Court was held here last Thursday, Mr. Dickinson barrister of Wingham, acting as Judge The Court was small, most cases being adjourned to next court. BIG STORM. —On Sunday we experienc ed the worst storm of the season,in fact, the worst ever before seen here. On Mondey morning every place was snow ed in and roads impassable. There wa only one train between Friday and Tues day,but they are running again all right now. BRIEFS. —Jas. Annet has sold out his grocery business to a party from Tees - water by the name of Coats.—Henry Chapman has sold his dwelling in Thomas street to Mr.' Richards, harness maker of this place. Mr. Chapman is going to move to Wingham. /*Tim BUSINESS. —John Roddick, the well known sheep buyer of Grey. has commenced business here in purchasing eggs. He has leased premises in Grant's Block, where he will pay cash for eggs. He is also going to put teams on the road to buy from ruerehants in the surrounding country. This is a good industry and should be patronihed by all having the welfare of the village heart. • 5. ELECTION NOTES.—People are gradual- ly getting back to their different avoca- tions after election, sonic quite satisfied with their work, others hardly so much so. A very large vote was polled in East Huron, especially Brussels and Grey. In the first mentioned place the Tories fully expected 35 of a majority. The Liberals were willing to give them 5 and they got 7. In Grey all the Tories would give McDonald was 140 but he scored the fine majority of 219, beating Thos. Gibson by 6 votes. The township of Grey more than did it this time and the thanks :are due to several Tories who are not willing to put party before country, for mo good a result. Hensel'. CLEARING SALE. —Owing to ill -health 1 have decided to sell out my whole stock of Jewelry at cost and under, and retire front the trade, at least for a time. My stock of Jewelry is complete. Also a gond line of Silverware. Come and you will be convinced that this is no humbug, as those goods will positively be sold at cost. A. Kig.Ly. 1000 A GOOD. DAY'S WORE1,—The stable committee in connection with the Pres- byterian church, assisted by the mem- bers of the church, turned out en !nesse on Wednesday and took down the large shed which has been used at Rodgerville; and conveyed it in sleigh loads up to the new church and put it all together -again the same day, the Beane as it was in the morning, with the exception of roofing it, for which it was found new shingles were 'required: . This was certainly working with a will to a purpose, and shows what good Presbyterians can do. in the way of work. BRIEFS. —The snow on the roads run- ningeast and west is very thin while On those running north and south there is yet a good depth.—The many friends of Mr. - T. Murdock, - proprietor of the Hensall livery, will regret to learn that he has been Confined to:his room for the past, week or so through a very severe cold. We hope, however, he will soon recover.—Mr. B. F. Chapman, of Wiarton, is here visiting her sonend-is the guest of the Rev. W. Torrance.— On Sabbath, March 6th, the new Presby- terian church will -be formally opened for divine service. The Rev. Principal Caven, D. D., of Knox College, Toronto, eonducting service at 11 al. rn., .and 7 p. in., and the Rev. P. Musgrave, of Mc- Killop, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. On Monday evening following a tea meeting -will be held in the basement of the church and for which every prepara- tion has been made to ensure its success, ---The Rev. R. Redmond, of Arkona; has been here for the past few days visiting his mother and friends. —Miss M. Scott, of Lon,desboro, is at the manse this week visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Y. Thomson.—The Misses Nicholl, of London, are here this week visiting their sister, Mrs. D. Urquhart. —The snow storm of Sabbath was one of the worst we hive had this winter, and completely blocked all traffic on the -railway for nearly two days. McKillop; Comeau.. DoiNoa.--eAt a meeting of the township council, held on Monday, the auditors' report was submitted and approved, and the clerk was instructed to have the sanie printed. Indigent persons were granted 'aid as follows: Robert Doualdelo•n, $10; Mrs. Leydon, $6, and Joseph Storey, $6. After pass- ing a number �f accounts, the council adjourned to Meet again- at Andrews' hotel, Winthrop, on the 28th inst. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A Gespel Temperaffee Meeting, Under the ausPices of Lodge No. 308, :Independent Order of Good Tempters, of Seaforth, will be held in the interest of the great and glorious cause of temperance and salvation, in No. 4 School, McKillop, on Tuesday evening next, March 8th. Good instru- mental and vocal music will be provided by the lodge choir. Among those who will address the meeting will be Messrs. Kent, Hale and E.- B. Hollis. Re -v. Musgrave has alio kindly • consented to give an address, Who, together with some local speakers, will provide a profitable evening's intelleetual feast.. Meeting to commence at eight -o'clock'. Silver col- lection to defray expenses. i - 31ippen. - PERsONAL.—Mrs' J. _ Mellis has gone on a prolonged visit to Luckno-w. The members of the Choral Union join in wishing her a good time. CHORAL UNION. —Our qhoral Union is in a flourishing conditioia.at present. The other evening the Hon: -President, Rev. Mr. Atcheson, gave a, very suit- able and encouraging addrees,Which was highly appreciated by the members of the Union. The Society pnrpose giving a. grand sacred concert- in the near future when some excellent selections will be rendered. MISSIONARY MY.17TING.—A meeting of the Women's ForeignMissionary Society was held in St. Andrew's church on Thursday evening of last week. An excellent address was given on the work in Japan by Rev. Mr. Simpson, of Brucefield. Rev. Mr. AOheson also made some suitable remarks befitting the occasion. Music was fornishecl by Messrs. Dr. MeDermid, Brown, Moodie and McKay, and Miss Brown and the Misses Mellish Bluevale. ELECTION MATTERS.—The elections are now a thing of the past, and people are beginning to cool &non again. The day was very quiet here, 'though both parties worked as they never worked before, and as usual this ward of Turn - berry gave Dr. Macdonald a fine majori- ty. A large procession passed through 'here on Wednesday of last:week from the north of the riding to do honor to Dr. Macdonald, and was a: sight long to be remembered. NOTES. —Robert Duff's mill is running in full blast again, and he is getting in a stock of logs,—Win. Gardner is going to work in S. Thompson's Mill at Zet- land.—Geo. Moffatt, of the ' boundary, died on Thursday, and was buried on Saturday. There was a Very large funeral, as George was muclerespected. —The worst storm of the season started on Saturday night and lasted over Sun- day.—John Collie has returned from Uncle Sam's domains.—Robt-Perrie and James Jones have gone to Chicago for good.—It is said Joseph Broughbanks, of Streetsville, has bought T. Niton's blacksmith shop. Stanley. A HEAVY Loss.—A valuable horse belonging to Mr. Roderick Ross died last week. He had refused 8200 for the animal a few days befcirc its death. TO WNSI I IP STATISTICS. —The total as- sessment of the township of Stanley for the year 1886 is $1,750,585. The total amount of taxes on the collector's roll is $12,428.02, consisting of county rate, $3,751.75 ; schools, -$4,278.07 ; dog tax, $269; township rate, 4,129.2�;$other receipts, $2,719.23. The total payments were $13,781.85, divided as follows: County rate,$3,751.75; schools,$4,278,85; roads, $2,304.01 ;gravel, $559.88; sal- aries, $502.32; sundries, $2,284.57 ; charity, $78. GOOD HORSES SoLD. — Mr. John Stephenson, of the Goshen Line, Stan- ley, recently sold a yearling fitly to Mr. Wm. I3awden for $195; Mr. John Mc- Kinley sold a three year old gelding, which weighed 1,600 lbs., to Mr. James White for $220, and Mr. John Crawford, of the London Road, sold a two year old gelding for $160. These , prices come pretty nearly up to Tuckersmith. All these colts were sired by Turner's "Farmers' Glory." . _ WELL ENOUGH. —Taffy -pulling parties are now the rage on the 2nd concession, the last one being held at the residence of Mr. Jas. Hood, in honor of Mr. Jho. Harvey,who purposes leaving here for Michigan in a few days. Everything passed off very pleasantly until the taffy - pulling was about to commence, when by some accident one of the young men sat in the dish of taffy. The remainder of the party, with some difficulty extricated him from his perilous position. He was not much the worse for hie adventure, but he no doubt got enough taffy to do him for some time. The next taffy - pulling will be held at M. George Blair's where a literary entertainment will also be held. Zurich. RUNAWAY. —M r. McArthur,- banker, of Hensall, met with an accident while driving through this village the other day. While making . a short 'turn at the Huron hotel, the cutter upset, and the horse, a young, spirited animal, be- coming frightened, started off, running up the Goshen Line until' finally caught near the residence of Mr. Koehler. Mr. McArthur was not hurt but the cutter was badly smashed. ACCIDENT.—While Mr. Kewswanger was engaged chopping wood on the 14th concession, Hay, last Tuesday, his axe missed the timber, and striking his foot, cut a large gash across it. Medical aid was at once procured and the wound dressed, but it will be some time before he is able to walk again. BRIEFS. —We all like D. S. Faust's uncolored Japan tea. Everybody -wants it, and he can't keep one box on hand. —Mr. H. Well has Old Sandy again making horse -collars. Mr. E. J. Hardy also has a collar -maker at 'Work. Far- mers can get everything they want in the harness line in this village.—Our fashionable tailor, Mr. C. :L. -Lippert, has just returned from New York, where he has been perfecting himself in ; the art of cutting and _fitting, as well as acquiring a knowledge of the very latest styles. He is now in the old stand near the post office.—Mr. Chris. Waller and Miss Stephen, from near Dashwood, last week joined the noble and ever increasing band of wedded. persons. May they have success and prosperity.—Mr. G. Holtzman is doing a profitable business in washing ma- chines, churns and grain -rack lifters. • He cannot get the washers fast enough for the thrifty housekeepers in this sec- tion.—Messrs. Elmes & Williams have lately added a new roller to their mill, so as to be able to meet the demands of customers. They have let the contract for 20000 flour barrels, which they ex- pect to fill during the season.—Mr. Louis Thiel and his wife left last week for the. East, where they intend visiting for some time. Chiselhurst. A GOOD HORSE.—Mr. John Gray who went to Scotland in January for the purpose of purchasing an entire horse, has returned home and is looking well, although he had a rough voyage both ways. This is generally a bad season of the year for crossing the At- lantic, but Mr. Gray is one of these en- ergetic men, who are not to be delayed by a few storms. The horse he brought home is three years old; of a dark bay -color, weight about 1,000 lbs., and was sired by "Leslie Lad,' and is registered in Volume VIII. of the Herd Book. He is allowed by competent judges to be one of the finest specimens of horse -flesh ever introduced inth this part of the country. We wish Mr. Gray every success. Winghain. POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION. —Th e East Huron Reformers had a big dernonetra- tion here last Wednesday to celebrate the election of Dr. McDonald. The pro- cession was the largest ever seen in Wingham, consisting of 150 sleighs from all parts of the riding. After parading the principal streets, headed by the Wingham brass band, all repaired to the town hall when congratulatory speeches were made by Dr. Macdonald, A. L. Gibson. and Thoe. Gibson, Wrox- eter; Thomas Strachan, Grey; James Mitchell, Ilowick ; E. E. Wade and P. Thompson, Brussels; J. A. Morton, Wingham, and Dr. Sloan, Blyth. Geo. McKay, Vice -President of the Reform Association, occupied the chair. One grand feature of the speaking was that not one word was said that would hurt the feelings of any of Mr. Farrow's sup- porters, although it was reported on good authority that the effigy of Dr. McDonald was all ready 1/0 be burned had he been defeated. BRIEFS.—The Turnberry Agricultural Society will hold their spring show. on Wednesday, 13th of April.—Owing to the big storm of Sunday the trains have all been cancelled, the first train from London arriving late on Tuesday night. Two engines with snowplow and caboose left -here on Monday mei-ming for Lon- don, but on nearing 13elgrave the whole train left the tra-ck, disabling one of the engines. John Norris, driver, stuck to his post while the fireman jumped out of the cab window, sustaining slight in- juries by falling on the gravel. The disabled engine and plow were sent to the repair shops.—Professor Kelly, of the Beethoven QuartetteTroupe,gives a con- cert here under the auspices of :the Odd - fellows on Thursday, March 10t13.—Mr. S. Youhill was elected councillor for the Third Ward last Mooday. The council now can get down to business as they have got all their vacancies filled. TIsborne. ACCIDENTS.—One of the most painful accidents which have occurred in this vicinity for many years, happened near Elimville, to Mr.-- Michael Elford on Monday last. While attempting to free a chaff cutter from some frozen straw his mitten was caught by the feeding rollers, and before he could extricate himself his whole haod and nearly all of his forearm was but to pieces, the mangled lirn.b being actually cut up into no fewer than 19 or 20 slices. Dr. Browning, of Exeter, who was called, was compelled by the nature of the in- juries inflicted to amputate the arm near the elbow, We understand that hopes are still entertained of his recovery. —On Friday last, while loading rails on his father's farm, near Elimville, Mr. Ira Andrews had his leg broken about mid way between the knee and ankle by the sudden slipping of a lodged log against it. He is doing as well as could be ex- pected. —While a farmer was driving rapidly down the Se- uble hill in Exeter, the other day, one of the tugs came loose and_the point of the tongue fell to the ground. As it was impossible to stay er control the sleigh it ran into a fence, smashing the boards, tearing up one of the posts, and precipitating the load into a ten foot ditch by the roadside. The driver and horses escaped unhurt. • Blyth. MONEY TO LOAN.—Private funds at 6/ per cent.; company money at lower rate.* Apply to M. YOuNG, Clerk of Court, Commission- er and Issuer of Marriage Licenses, Blyth. 1001-8 BIG slaughter of Holiday Goods at Frank Metcalf's, Blyth, for the next 30 days. No reasonable offer will be refused. Don't fail to come and see us if you want to get big bar- gains. FRANK METcALP, Blyth. 1003 BRIEFS.—Six nicely dressed hogs were delivered at the Blyth packing house on Wednesday, by Mr. A. II. Jacohs, of Wawanosh.—Mr. Robt. Douglas, black- smith, was visiting friends in Grey township last week and started for home on Sunday, but the raging snow storm baffled his progress, and he was obliged to return, and leave his wife and rig at his friend's house, and started for here o on a pair of snow shoes, a distanee of h twelve miles. Six or eight of our sports indulged in timing their trotters last Tuesday afternoon and made things lively for pedestrians. L. H. Shane's "Baldy," carne in first, with Alex. Murdoch close behind. The remaining four came up at irregular intervals. This fast driving should be prohibited on our streets.—The funeral of the late James Gosman passed through here on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was in his 89th year, and has been a resident of Morris for a number of years. He leaves several sons, all of whom are married. His mortal remains were buried in the Union cemetery, and the services were witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. McLean, of whose congregation de- ceased was a mernber.—A large number of villagers witnessed the snow plow 18E37_ Spring Season McFAUL'S Great Cash Dry Goods CLOTHING AND Millinery House, SEAFORTH, ONT. Receiving daily shipments of a large and most carefully selected stock of new and fashionable goods, amongst which will be found very desirable lines in Black and Colored. Silks, Cashmeres, and all the newest descriptions of Dress - Goods. New Prints, New Drilletts, New Satinettes, New Ginghams, New Seer suckers, New Muslin& Just received, all new, the largest and best variety of Muslin Embroider- ies ever imported into the town, a por- tion of which can now be seen in our north window. E. IVIcFAUL'S Great Dry Goods, Millinery and Cloth- ing House, Seaforth. working at Watson's' cut on Tuesday. This cut is about 40 rods long, and was filled in feet deep with snow, and took two engines attached to the snow plow three hours before they get through. it was a sight worth seeing. The Union Sabbath School COnvention held here on Tuesday and Wednesday was a very successful one. It was decided to hold the next convention at Goderich on June 21st and 22nd-, 1887. East Waixranosh. BRIEFS. —Mr. Calder gave a dance his young friends on Friday evenin last. As there was a fine crowd presen very sick this week and hopes of her not stand by a most delightful evening was spent.— Radford lost a very valuable horse last tion and ekill Farrow, who Mr. Doug all is now busy teaming hay to the Wingham market. He is getting John Coultis has started his saw -mill Conservatives, $10.00 a ton.—Mrs. James Magill Sr. is again and intends sawing for some time. forget that ti PASSED AWAY.—One of the pioneer port has she only an eetrav recovery are very uncertain.—Mr. Wm. of Mr. Alexander Robertson, passed to corrupt one, week. He valued him at $200.—Mr. his long home on Monday last. Ile was staggered main 59 years of age, and his death will be wise a stray prejUdice, "au nie.ut their t settlers of this township, in the person warm friends. He was a. kind-hearted, Nfvra°13ntel riSaill'id 3 deservedly esteemed by all who knew in both camp snarked their I deeply regretted by a large cirele of hiM. By untiring industry and frogali- Province. A i their departure from this life more sin- rie a 'day or t e repotted, to obliging and honorable man, and was . defeat of Mr. dear to him. reported that ty he secured for himself and large fem- .!' Reformer, wie was that it wa tices. If tiler ily & comfortable home, and few take cerely mourned by those most near and port gives the names of the three high- have no fear, I est pupils in each class in School Section gation it will 1 No. I, for the month of February. in honorably OR Hallett. son. Third Class Senior—Wilfred Few- gchreaiset Adecatlismor ILloOte abil aArneeta, big PUPILS STANDING.—The following re - Third Class Junior —.George Irwin, they took adva order of merit : Fourth Class.—Wm Y Fowler, Ettie Proctor. Second bly could of it Irwin, Maitland Irwin, Wilson Aitche- Class—Thos. Noble, Neil McNeil, John s.n impartial i provisions, T ler, Daisy McGregor, Cecilia Freeman. Bennett, John Irwin, Melvin Irwin. that fully as n HORSE NOTES. —Mr. G. Crossman, of polled on the( Hullett, has sold to Mr. N. T. Adams, !tveefryorn\.0.te,Bauftt, McKnight. First Class Senior—Sarah of his class.. He was sired. by "Bore bwtheietthlisailrisY, 011-1goodvp grand dam by "Hard Fortune "—Ml. question of qua of Kinburn, a nine months' old entire Daniel McGregor, of Hullett, near Kin- Our Conserve the incentive colt for which he received $125. Reis a which weighs 1,010 lbs. He is hardeto t\hToeterth:f jojrisntis,S. bay, with white .points, and is a model land Chief," dam by '‘ Waxwork," beat, and was eked by imported "Me expense to 1 Alpine."—Mr. Wm. Rion, of this town- friends; beine grand dam by "England's Glory," great ship, has a four year old heifer that Through a Is weighs 1,400 Its. He is going to fat, think an ille burn, has a horse colt, ten months old, ten her for Easter beef. charge the fp tis es gloried -i . .._ they had in . -tions No. 1 and 2, Grey, on the grounds ..wtahcile:di,* i'sIli4-: FOOT BALL MATCHES. -011 NVednes- would have be tween the foot ball teams of School Sec- 2NlvteshtViheiShoi f01 il alii)gtelloe)t tpuill: Grey. the former. The game lasted one might tgb have bl.';:i, day, 2nd ult., a match was played be - our and a half and resulted in a victory a margin or have e Von cast a.side:‘ from t! 11 an ges a from conviosi tphoanssilrliztatisl j ed at the ot, importations those of them platform. but n might be cello ing the sidelin a positive gai With a neW : East Huron Ian himself eould.. il);arrtohwe, cano.16:ts, they will have the fact that their chances 1 AN F.. - NINE 117110LE SPR GeNhwhE:vrtreNoel °sersInac asoll,n;alle7NDI :1181rre'g3,Ntil.,:e:v,sheassuli -our answer. artiele at the v knowing quite a small profit, Ing more 01;1 truck and trodi we take trade, I cash, we are s that ever so litl that the eash 1.1 truck and tral and proper w trade for cash 1 and. you will h way. If you h try the Cheap Ho Cheap Canino N. B. --Ag liable paper p The Conser DEAR Reno -- serve tives are defeat on the to how it is that • of the riding s idol, Sir John for No. 2, the score being one goal to nothing. Some good playing was done on both sides, but the superior playing of No. 2 was very noticeable throughout A return match will be played soon.— On Saturday, 5th ult., a match was played between No. 2 and No. 10, Grey, resulting in a victory for No. 2. the score being five goals to nothing. This far No. 2 has played five matches and lost no goals, the score being in their favor by 12 goals to none. PERSONAL.—Mr. John Hislop, SOU of Mr. James Hislop, 16th coneession of Grey, who has been several years in Manitoba, is spending the present winter at the parental home. He is well pleased with Manitoba, and intends returning there in the spring. His brothers Wil- liam and Andrew are there at the pres- ent time, and are well pleased with the country and doing well.