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The Huron Expositor, 1887-12-09, Page 8Edward Cash Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT- TER in peund prints and two pound rolls. Also for Hides, Sheep Skins, Furs and Tallow, during fall and win - at the old stand. E. CASH. Stonerieh Street, Seaforth. foon txproitov. DISTRICT MATTERS. Hard Ti mes. Men of Huron ! what's- the use df crying hard times, when you can step into the store of J. PICKARD, of Seaforth, And purchase an Overcoat from $3 up; a Suit from $4.60 up. For your boys, an Overcoat from 2,50 up; a Suit from $2.75 up. For your child, Overcoats $2 up; Suits, $1.75 up. This week WR commence a Clearing Sale o Millinery and Mantles ; startling bargains will e given. JAMES PICKARD North and South Branch, aSEAFORTIL THE LECTURE. -Mr. John R. Clarke, the now justly celebrated lecturer, de- livered his promised lecture on the "Rose, Shamrock and Thistle," under the auspices of the Seaforth Mechanics' Institute, on Wednesday evening last. The lecture was a masterpiece of elo- quence, pathos and wit, the subject abrding Mr. Clarke ample scope for his wonderful powers of oratory and mimi- cry. Mr. Clarke's greatest charm, how- ever, is the accuracy and brilliancy of his word painting, as from his portrayal one can almost imagine the subject be- fore him. The chair was occupied by Dr. Campbell, President of the Insti- tute, and there was a fairly large audi- ence, and we are sure that every one kresent must have been edified and de- lighted by the excellent lecture. WELL DONE. -The Brussels Post of last week speaks thus of our old friend, Mr.'Robt. Graham, the well known pro- duce dealer of that village, and formerly a resident of Seaforth This week Councillor Graham is shipping 20 cars of barley, about 13,10i bushels, to the American markets. To show what Brussels market is like we have only to lidd that the above mentioned gentleman bas purchased over 24,-000 bushels of barley up to this date to say nothing of wheat, peas and oats. This has been a very remunerative year for barley dealers. The grain was hauled from Rear Wingham, Blyth, Seaforth and Listowel." BANQUET AND JuBILEE. -The Salva- tion Army in this town have had a four slays' hurricane, commencing Saturday and eliding on Tuesday. Staff -Captain Burchett and Mrs. Burchett presided throughout. and a large number of neigh- boring officers and others were in attend- ance at the different 'meetings. Among those who took an active part in con- ducting the services were the Clinton, Goderich, Mitchell, Stratford and Brus- sels Captains and Lieutenants. The banquet in the barracks on Monday evening was weil got up. The spread was inviting, excellent and abundant, and the tables were filled many times by the bungry crowd present. Next in order came the grand mareh, which was quite imposing and greatly enjoyed by the participators. The jubilee services in Camino s hall followed and the hall was well tilled. The best of order prevailed tlaroughout ; there was no unseemly in- terrnption or disturbance, nor were the services of an order to excite or encour- age any such. The children's enter- tainment took place Tuesday afternoon, when all the little folks had a good time. Captain Andrews deserves credit for the sensible and successful way in which he managed the affair throughout, and brought it to a successful issue. HONORING A PASTOR. -The reverend gentleman alluded to in the following extract, which we take from the Port Dover Maple Leaf, of the 25th Novem- ber, was at one time a resident of this county and is known to many of our ereaders, all of whom will be pieased to learn of his popularity with his congre- gation. It says :-" On Monday even- ing last, one of the largest and most pleasant social gatherings of the season took place at the Presbyterian Manse bere. The whole congregation it seems with one accord made up their minds to present their pastor with a suitable gift worthy of themselves and their pastor, and in a very short time sufficient funds were raised to do so. The affair was a complete surprise to Rev. Mr. Thynne and his sister who were purposely in- vited to spend the evening at Mr. T. M. England's. A call from a parishioner then took him home and it is needless to say that he was amazingly surprised to see his large residence a blaze of light and in possession of about the whole congregation who in turn welcomed him most heartily and then escortecl. him to a seat at the head of a long table, in the. large drawing room which was seized upon for the occasion. The table presented an exceedingly attractive ap- pearance, being spread with delicious viands and the taste displayed by'the ladies in the arrangement of fruit, blooming flowers, etc., was faultless. Everyone seemed in the highest of good spirits and after supper Capt. Alderson advanced and made a very complimen- tary address to Mr. Thynne, touching en the good will and unanimity that prevailed among the congregation as in- atanced by the innumerable happy faces that surrounded him. A magnificent fur overcoat was then presented to him, and willing hands were extended from all sides to help him into it. Another member'of the congregation at once ap- peared with a pair of driving gloves, which were no sooner on ,.than still an- other member appeared with an elegant robe:which was wrapped round him. He then wore a look that bid defiance to the sternest blasts of old Boreas and sent -Such thrills of warmth through the audi- ence that many felt Like going out on the front steps to cool off. Mr. Thynne thus arrayed made a very feeling,appro- pnate and amusing reply, after which the. friends enjoyed themselves with social conversation, vocal and instru- mental music, etc., and were seemingly so loath to go that it was near mid- night before they had all departed. Al- together this was the largest and most enthusiastic gathering we have 4een at the Manse for many a year and we hope the good feeling engendered. will never, die out. A GOOD SEND OFF. -M atobeat Wil- son, of the firm of Bhaia & waum, hardware merchants. of this tawn,,, was entertained at entnplinientary tripper at at Kenner8 How oia Wednesday evenialast by a numbetSofl his friends. g At the appointed hour abont thirty nentlemen surrounded the tables, which were bountifully provided with a re- past which did credit even to this well and widely known hostelry. This part of the proceedings having been got through with, the tables were cleared and the intellectual feast began. The chair was occupied by Mr. M. R. Counter, and he performed the duties in a Manner pleasing to all, and a couple of hours were most enjoyably spent, toast, song and sentiment follow- ing each other in rapid succession un- til about 1 .a. in., when "Auld Lang Syne" brought the festivities to a close. The occasion which brought forth this demonstration is of a most pleasing and auspicious character, being no less an event than the conternplated desertion by the guest of the evening of .the ranks of ba.chelordom and theeoining of the great and glorious army of bene - diets. Mr. Wilson left on Thursday for London, England, where, soon after his arrival, he will be married to Miss Lawson,a most estimable young lady,who spent last winter and spring with friends in this town. While heartily congratu- lating Mr. Wilson on his choice, we unite with his many friends here and elsewhere in the hope that his bright- est anticipations of future happiness ,may be much more than realized, and shall also join them in welcoming Mrs. Wilson back to Seaforth. COTT'S for the cheapest and nicest Gr ceries in Seaforth. 1043 W. T. McNair., special agent of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, is in the town interviewing our business men in bhe interest of the Life Insurance Company. The Mntual Life is the oldest Life Company in Amer- ica, and the largest in the world by many million dollars. Mr. McNeil may be seen at the Royal Hotel, Seaforth, where he is stopping for a few days. 1043x1 SCOTT, on Saturday, will sell a Hand- some Parlor Lamp, with shade, etc., for 76c. Come and see it burning. I 1043 GIRL WANTED. -Wanted immediately a good Servant Girl to do general house -Work for a small family. Highest wages and constant employment. Apply to MRS. J. S. Roamers, near the Market, Seaforth. 1043 SCOTT has splendid New Christmas Fruit, &c., very cheap. 1034 Two Thousand Dollars worth of Boots and Shoes still to be slaughtered at Kenip- thorne's Old Stand, open all day. No reasonable offer refused for Men's Felt Boots, Leather Boots, Winter Caps. And if you cannot get just what suits you there is everything known to the Trade at our other Store. iGeoaoz GOOD, Sea - forth. 1043-1 Scoha's for Confectionery, Finest Can ever in Seaforth. 1634 At LAID LAw's. -Labrador Herring, Lake Huron Herring, Salmon Trout and Haddies, also Cranberries, Spanish Onions and Mince Meat. J. C. LAIDLAW, Cardno's Block. 1043 SCOTT delivers Groceries in any part of the Town. 1043 TRY 1.:AIDLAW'S Tress. -We make a speciality of this Departmont, using great care in the selection of each and every grade, and are determined we wilt not be beaten by any com- petition for quality or price. J. C. LAIDLAW, -Under Town Clock.. 1043 SCOTT sells a beautiful 1Sugar, 18 19. for $1. ' 1043 , LAIDLAW'S MAMMOTH CROCKERY STOCK. ---Just Received.-:-Direet Importation. -The largest and finest stock of Crockery ever brought to Seaforth. Dinner Sets at ' all prices.. Tea Sots at all prices. Lamp Goods and Glassware at all prices. Call and inspect and see if you don't get a bargain. J. C. Latclisw, - Cardno's • 1043 Block. SOor: has a, Splendid Assortifient of Christmas Fancy Goods, suitable for Presents, very cheap. . 1043 HOW TO REDUCE EXPENSES. -Sell your Oats, choice White Wheat and two rowed Barley at Midlothian OatMeai Mills, Seaforth, and buy your feed at -the same. W.. Tuomsow. . j 1043-1 LAI DLA W'S Grocery is, now full of Christmas Goods, all kinds. Stock n ver was more complete. A call solicited and sat sfaction guaranteed. J. C. LAuntiw, Cardno's Book. I : . i 1 1043 Sumas wishes it known that it is not necessary to buy $3 wdrth at ' one tine. But when you get 83 -then You geti a guess. You - can get as small an amount as yoiu wish: 1043 PROBABILITIES. -It WO Mild last month brit it is probable. Deeember will be a stormy month ; It is probable Furs will be aoarce; It is probable many people will want certain kinds of Furs which they cannot get ; • It is prob- able many people will pay more for Furs than they are worth : It is probable many people will save money by buying from J, W, MILLAR, The Temple of Fashion. A $50 set of Furs given away Christmas Eve. i 1043 GETTING READY TOR ',CHRISTMAS -- George Good, of the Star GrocOry, intends ir.ak- ing all his Customers happy, by offering the best and Cheapest Stook of Choice Groceries, Fruits, Oranges, Candies and Christmas Luxuries, Five IIundred Dollars worth of Beautiful ' Presents to be given away with our Celebrated 380. and 50c. prize Tea; Also your choice of On Thou- sand Books. Gsoans Cloop, The Leading' Grocer, Seaforth. 1043-1, FROM MANITOBA. -OUr. Old friend Mr. Jas. li3Ider, formerlyof Rodgerville, but now of Virden, who, we are glad to learn, is prospering in the new land, writes to us as follows: We have reaped k an abundant harvest this ear all over Manitoba. ;Our own aver ge on 120 acres was 39 bushels and 24 pounds per acre of wheat and about160 bushels of oats. As you will see our prices are low, ranging from 43c to 50c for wheat, and 25c for oats. .Qur system of fanning is to summer fallow one-half and crop the other halt each year, and by this means we always have theland ready for crop in the spring. Our stock censists of seven horses, two caws, from 20 to 30 pigs, and 50 hens. The most common com- plaint here is against the freight charges of the Canadian Pacific .Railway, and yet our greatest grumblers are strong supporters of the monopoly government. We have been enjoying (?) a cold snap, from 22' to 25'' below zero, but then hum.- say, we don't feel it here. Well, perhaps not. Mrs. Elder expects to go down to Ontario on the excursion of the 7th December. Wishing you and all my old Huron friends a Merry Christ- mas and Happy New Year, I remain,. • yours truly, JAS. ELIDER. Acconesh.-On Saturday last as Mr. Geo. Habkirk, of McKillop, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Gordon, was re- turning home from Manchester, he met with a very unfortunate mishap at Clinton. Opposite Mr. Tippling's black- smith shop in that town some children had rolled up a large snow ball and left it on the side of the road. When opposite this Mr. Habkirk'a horse, a young ani - mal, got frirekbau sudden bol 4,4 t% the 4 at it and made a ide of the road, up - Setting ;ftt buggy THE HURON EXPOSITOR. throw into the ditch, and nag Mr. Hab irk and his daughter ?uta The horse go away, and with the Atigf;# ran into Ra tenbury's hotel yard where it was eau ht, but not until it had badly wrecke 1 the buggy. Mr. Habkirk got his si e injured and Mrs. Gordon got her houlder hurt. Mr. Tippling very kin lly drove Mr. Efab- kirk and his daugh er to the residenee of Mr.Palterman,nea Stapleton, and from there they got hom all right, and loth of them are again a le to be arouncl as usual. The horse and buggy were left in Clinton and wer taken home on Mon- day. The horse w s not injured. They had a covered bu gy, brit fortunately the cover was not up at the time of the accident else they n ight have been much more seriously hurt THE CURLING R and improvements skating rink, are n and Mr. Jas. A. A gaged to take char a e Same as last. idly feet have bee d it is now 162 fe et in width. To • d look in it pres o &little world b cOmfortable waitin a e being fitted up g ntlemen, so that n ss either curlin N K. -The additions to the curling and w nearly completed, dersofi has been en - e of it for this season y the new addition added to the rink, t in length and 62 tand at the entrance nts the appearance itself. Large and and reception rooms or both ladies and hose wishing to wit- -r skating need not stand shivering on the ice while doing s4, but will be able o sit aside a warm stove and in a comf :rtable room. This wp1 be a great boon to spectators'as well at! those engaging in the healthful recrea- tibns o:n the ice, an will, we have no ciated. This rink, I be one of the larg- ng rinks in the Pro- rge cities ; it is a nd entitles the pro- tude and support of ould the weather re wire it will be this season by curl - sure seekers gener. clnubt, be duly appr w en Oompleted, wi e tending and skat ✓ rice outside the 1 c edit to the town, p ietors to the grat e ery citizen. S p ove favorable we li erally patronised e s, skaters and ple a ly. a a a - - OUR ALMANAC FO 1888. -Some years o we adopted the practice of sending every subscriber f THE EXPOSITOR a ew Year's presen in the shape of a lender for the urrent year. We und this so satisfa tory that two years urther and sent out o we went a step !annual almanac wl ich not only contain - the calender of ti e days and months her interesting in- tinuation of this in course of prepa- ✓ almanac for 1888, 're ready to send to ch subscriber about the last week of is year. The almnac for 1888 will be und much superior to any we have yet sued. It will be ell printed, on goo d substantially ook of about 65 pares and besides the nth and a niemor- same will contain Lyinformation, thus work for reference, e celebrated Can - course the prepar- ation and printing of such a work en- tails considerable expense, but if it roves as interesting, useful and satis- s as we hope it Will, antly repaid. Our need not invest in year, as they will Almanac for 1888 n this line. ut a vast deal of o rrnation. In co ractice we have no tion our annual hich we hope to h 11 in pamphlet form, paper and neatly ound. It will bn a c lender for each m ndum blank for the uch useful every d eking it a valuabl only surpassed by t adieu Almanac. Of f ctory to our reader 'vre shall feel abund subscribers, therefor n Almanac for nex nd THE EX POSITOR alil they will require . - THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. - The s mi -annual meethig of the members of t e Seaforth Mechanics' Institute was eld in the roomon Tuesday evening. he reports of the Seeretary and Treas- rer show that the affairs of the insti- tute still continue in a most flourishing ncl progperous co:id:Lion. At the pres- nt time there is a balance of $444 in the reo.sury, and it is a iticipated that at he end of the year the balance will be, fter defraying all liabilities, $249, this 1 eing $15 more than the surplus at the nd of the previous 1sca1 year. From he Secretary's rep rt we learn that here has been added to the library this ear 31 volumes, making the total num- 1 er of booksnow in t le library 3,073,and i is intended to add 180 more this year hich will make a li wary of 3,253 vol- mes. - Two classes are now in opera - ton, a drawing class and an. evening lass or night school, both of which are nder the tuition of Mr. George Ander- on who gives the most unbounded satis- action to all concerned. The number f members at the pi esent .time is 365 eing 33 more than at the corresponding eriod last year and the Secretary hopes to have the number increased to 450 be- fore the end of the year. These mem- Mrs are drawn from outside of Seaforth as well as in the town and,says the Secre- - ary, "As at the end of last year, with a embership of 401 we stood at the head f the list of all the Mechanics' Institutes in Ontario in point of membership, ' I ave little doubt but we shall occupy he same proud position at the end of his year. . At all events, it gives me reat pleasure to be , able to give the .embers of this Institute such a favor- ble report." • LOCAL BRIEFS. -The Baird Comedy Company, who played here last week, ost all their effects iy the burning of she hotel in Guelph at which they were Staying ; their loss is stated to be over 4,000. -Rev. A. D. McDonald deliver - d his address on the -Indian Missions of - he North West, in Goderich, on Mon- ey night, and in Craton, on Tuesday ight, on invitation . of the Women's areign ..Missionary Associations . of hese places. -Miss Anderson, who for everal years has taeght the second di- ision of the Seaforth Public School, has : esigned her positiOn, and will not be a eacher next year. i Miss Anderson is an excellent teacher amie it will be difficult to fill her plaee.-Rev. Dr. Ure, of God- prich, preached tw very able sermons in the Presbytcriai church last Sabbath. Owing to the wet weather the congrega- tion was small in the morning, but there was a good turn o t in the evening. - Mr. John Beattie_ n orms ns there has not for years been s much business in the Division Cour s at the present thne. This is, no d ubt, good for the Clerk,Bailiff and 1 gal gentlemen, but it is not a healthy ign of the country. - On Fridaynight la t Mrs. Perkins fell on the sidewalk nee Kennedy's hotel and fractured the one of her wrist. - Mr. David Dowlin ell off a scaffold on Wednesday while s isting in the erec- tion of a brickstaijie at the residence of Mr. F. Gutteridge, and got his arm,and head injured con i erably.-Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Robertson, of Grand Rap- ids, Dakota, arrived here last week and intend spending the winter with friends in Ontario. -Mr. William Murray, jr., who went from here a short time ago to Florida,is still rusticating in Fernandina. He likes the country and climate and finds his health much improved. -Master William Govenlock, eldest son of Mr. J. Govenlock, of the Gravel Road, north of Seaforth, met with a very painful accident on Tuesday evening. He was firing off a gun when the powder flew back in his face, injuring one eye so severely that he will lose the sight of it. -Miss Maggie Campbell arrived here from Kamloops, British Columbia, on Tuesday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Blackwell, of Chicago. - Saturday last was a busy day in town. The sleighing brought out a large crowd of people on pleasure and busi- ness bent and many were much dis- appointed when the heavy rain set in and took all the snow away. -The letter of "Philo" as intimated last week, was not dated Brucefield.-We would again remind our readers of the special services next Sunday in the Presbyterian church in thei morning and in the Methodist church in the evening, in aid of the Yelling Men's Christian Association. -The 'late Mr. Middleton, of Bayfield, who departed this life a few weeks ago, left personal property to the value of $73,000, as registered in the Surrogate Court of the County. -The Canada Pacific Rail- way Exhibition Car will be at Seaforth station on the 12th and 13th of this month and parties wishing to view the splendid exhibition of Manitoba pro- ducts should come to town on those days, It will be a sight well worth corning to see. -A number of very superior horses were shipped from this stationon Tues- day. One car load was sent off by Messrs. McMann & Dickson, and anoth- er by a Montreal buyer. Among the latter was a pair of horses purchased from -Mr. Wm. Sproat, Tuckersmith, for about $340, and another from Mr. C. E. Mason, Brucefield, for $375. These prices indicate that good horse flesh is still in moderately good demand. -Mr. Robert Logan, of Carberry, Manitoba, is in town this week. Mr. Logan is ex- tensively engaged in the Banking, Pro- duce and Farming business, and although always up to the eyes in business he seems to stand it well and does not look as if the cares of life weighed very heav- ily on him. -Mr. M. V. McInnes, travel- ing agent for the Canada Pacific Rail- way was in town this week looking after the Company's interests. Mr. McInnes is a most genial gentleman who is well fitted to make friends for the new road and never allows an opportunity for scoring a point for his employers to pass unimproved. -Mr. Andrew L. Ander- son, of the Toronto Globe, was in town on Friday last. Mr. Anderson has been on the Globe staff for over sixteen years and now has full charge and over sight of the weekly edition, and it is indebted to him for many of its most interesting features which keep it in the very front rank of continental journalism. -The regular meeting of the Woolen's Chris- tian Temperance Union will be held next Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock. - The regular meeting of the Young Men's Liberal Club will be held in their rooms on Tuesday evening next, when a large attendance of members is particularly desired. -Mrs. William Kyle,of Tucker - smith, died on Saturday last. She had been a severe sufferer for eeveral months, eonsumption being the cause of death. To CORRESPONDENTS. -WC are always pleased to receive local items of interest from correspondents and invariably en- deavor to make place for such in our columns, and we are deeply indebted to many for the aid they have given us in making THE EXPOSITOR as interesting and valuable a paper as it is. A local paper is not much without local news. But we would earnestly urge onr corres- pondents not to abuse the confidence we repose in them by sending us items for publication which are purely imagin- ary and have no foundation in fact, and to covertly attack some person against whom they may have a personal gradge. This is mean and cowardly and i not manly or honorable and it invariably hurts and annoys innocent parties, be -- sides injuring the. paper and givirig.us no end of trouble. Our confidence has on different . occasions been abused in this way recently, and we have been the innocent instrument of causing offence to some whom we hold in the highest esteem. To guard as much as possible against this sort of imposition in the future, we would ask every correspon- dent sending us items of news or matter of any kind for publication, to sign their names to their productions, not neces- eerily for publication but simply as a guarantee of good faith,as we must here- after strictly adhere to the rule,to reject all correspondence not so certified, no matter of what nature or on what sub- ject. We hope our correspondents will kindly comply with this necessary re- quirement. • McKillop. A 00D WELL DIGGER. -Mr. David Mc ay, of the 12th concession, has done a 1are business this season in the well digging line, and is now finishing up his contracts for this season. He ha -s sunk wells -for Messrs. Jas. Campbell, Paisley, McLaughlin, Drager, Cameron, Thos. Davidson and others, and every well has given the most entire satisfaction to those for whom he worked. He has done so well this year that he will likely do a much larger business next season. COL NCIL DOINGS. -At the last meet- ing of McKillop council it was moved by Chas. Dodds, seconded by R. G. Ross, that the ;nomination meeting for the election of Reeve and Councillors be held at the School House, Section No. 6, lot 16, concession 8, on Monday, the 26th day of December, 1887, that for Reeve at 10 o'clock a. m., and for Coun- cillors at 12 o'clock noon, and in case a poll is demanded the following Deputy Returning Officers and polling places be appointed, viz: Ward No. 1, subdivision No. 1, at the Roman Catholic Separate School House lot 6, concession 5, Wm. Evans, sr., Deputy Returning Officer; subdivision No. 8, at the School House, Section No. 8, lot 5, concession 10, Thos. Murray, Deputy Returning Officer. Ward No. 2, subdivision No. 2, at Jas. McClusky's house, lot 14, concession 5, Wm. Jas. Shannon, Deputy Returning Officer subdiviSion No. 7, at the Grange Hall, lot 15, concession 12, Jas. David- son, Deputy Returning Officer. Ward No. 3, subdivision No. 3, at the School House, lot 21, concession 4, John C. Morrison, Deputy Returning Officer; subdivision No. 4, at the School House, lot 26, concession 12, Wna. Pollard, Depu- ty Returning Officer. Ward No. 4, sub- division No. 5, at the School House, lot 30 concession 4, John McElroy, Deputy Returning Officer; subdivision No. 6, at Wm.- McGavin's house, 1.ot 28 conces- sion 12, Wm. iV1cGavin, Deputy Return- ing Officer, and a by-law be passed therefor. -Carried. Move I by Charles Dodds, seconded by Alex. 101iirchie, that Jos. Kenny be refunded .84 for- statute labor for the year 1884, cc stifled- to by John Leeman, pathmaster.-Carried.- The following accounts wee ordered to be paid: Wm. Pollard, $2 for statute labor perfornand ; Wm. Bullard, $13 error in dog tax; Johnston Kenny, $2, error in dog tax, and $6 charity to Mrs. Leyden, also a lot of other eccounts were presente,d and paid. Moved by John Benneweis, seconded, by Alex. Murchie, that the clerk be instructed to notify and require John Carter to pay $2 to the township treasurer, being expenses in- curred by the Board of- fleelth for bury- ing a horse belonging to h ria Council adjourned to meet again a Crawford's hotel, Dublin, on the thire Monday in January next. Kippen. A PROMISED ENTERTAL i MENT. -The Kippen auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Miasionary Soci sty purpose holding an entertainment in the Presby- terian church here on the: evening of Tuesday, 20h inst. Further partic- ulars next we k. Winthrop. TIIE Rid:FOAM CLUB. -The McKillop Reform Club will meet in he Temper- ance Hall at Winthrop hn Monday, Dec. 12, to discuss the follovsing subject: "Resolved that it would bE beneficial to the Dominion of Canada bo raise the revenue by direct taxatica ." A large attendance of the members of the Club is particularly desired. Colborne. PERSONAL. -Mr. Johns, of the 4th concession, has been called to his mother's bedside at Dungannon. She is in her 85th year, and has been long and favor- ably known in these parts tnd she has made a large circle of friends. We hape that she may soon be reetored to her usual good health. Cromarty - ENGAGED. -Mr. John T. Wren, Who has taught successfully f sr the past three years in School Section No. 3,1 is engaged as Principal of the Hernial' schools where Mr. Case is teaching' at present. An advance of salary is the cause of removal. - BUILDINGS. -Mr. George Millar is busily employed fitting up1 is woodshop for a store. He will have it completed about the New Year. Mr. A. Caseuitho formerly taught in this section, is to loc- cupy it. He has leased it br a term of seven years. Tuckersmitl,. A MEAN ACT. ---Some u man spirited rascal sent us in from Tucl ersmithslast week a bogus notice of a birth, which in- advertently found its way .nto our Col- umns, and which has, naturally enough, given offence and annoyance to the par- ties concerned. We refer to the birth notice of Mr. Wm. Butt: The original manuscript having been mislaid or de- stroyed before we were me de aware,' of the deception, we are consee uently new unable to trace up and publish the dui- prit. We need scarcely say that we are deeply grieved at being thns made the innocent cause of giving offEnce and an- • noyance to most estimablE people and valued friends, but it is just one of th se unfortunate things which will so e - times occur no matter hov careful �ne may be to prevent the like -ED. EX- POSITOR. Harlock. Baieres.--Mr. Jas. Burgess lost a valuable brood mare one dee last week. Inflammation is supposed to he the ' cause of death. -Mr. John Crosby who has been laid up with a pore leg, is again able to be out.-n*Ir. Henry Kelly, who was taken sad& nly ill one day list week is again able to be arou d. -Mr. James Leiper has got a hors -power and grain cruqher wad is acco emodating his neighbors by crush- ing. ---Mr. and Mrs. John Y oung were agre ably surprised by their two dau tters with their huibands and fani1ies returning from ldanitoba to • rid' the Christmas holidays. They eport things prosperous in the West. Brucefield. MORE SPEED. -We are pleased to see that our little village can sport, at 1 est two span of as fine little driyers as an easily be met with, the arger t am being owned by our muca respected townsman, Mr. D. McIntssh, V. S., while the smaller team is the property of Mr. Frank O'Neil, our enterprising young merchant, who always stands at the head of the list in his lines of busi- ness, and we should judge by his actions that he is determined to stay there. RETURNED. -The many friends of Mr. D. Ross will be pleased to sc e his whil- ing countenance: once mo .e in their midst, he having just returned from Algoma, where he haSbeen residing for some time. We believe it it the inten- tion of Mr. Ross not to go hack alone. He has purchased his old fanorite horse, " iel,' for the handsome little surn of $450, or thereabouts, from Mr. Wm. Rattenbury of this town. 1 Ve wish Mr. Ross every success in this, his first spec- ulation. OD D FELLOW SHIP. -A very interesting and instructive lecture on Oddfellow- ship, was delivered with marked ability by the Rev. A. H. Martin, ef Chatham, Past Grand Master of th a order, on Friday evening last, in Union Church. Choice music was furnisi ed by the church choir under the e er popular leader, J.B. Jamieson, Esq. The audi- ence, which was large for the stormy evening, listened throughout with rapt attention. The friends hope to be favored some time in the near future with another visit from .3etst Grani Master Martin. The chair ti as occupied by the pastor, who is a D. D. G. M., of the order. GOING TO STAY. -Our citizens gener- ally, and those interested in Union church particularly, will be nuch pleas- ed at the decision given by Rev. Mr. Simpson at the Presbytery meeting at Clinton on Tuesday. Mr.. Simpson there declined the call extet ded to him from Knox church, Goderi 311, and an- nounoed his intention of remaining in Brucefield. As an additia sal induce- ment the Goderich people it creased the proffered stipend from $90( to 51,000. As a mark of the esteem in which Mr. Simpson is held by his people in Bruce - field, we may state that the congregation was represented at the Presbytery meet- ing by no fewer than twenty appointed commissioners besides a large number who attended on their own account. Stanley. COMING TO TIIE FRONT. -Messrs. 'John and George Gilmour the well known violinists of this township, who have in the past furnished sweet music for so many of our private parties and gatherings, find their fame extending to foreign parts. A few days ago they were invited to play at a calico ball in Wingham, which invitation they accept- ed and no doubt acquitted themselves most creditably as they always do. We have had the pleasure of listening to a few of their selections on different occas- ions and were highly pleased with the talent that so clearly manifested itself and we can confidently recommend these yonng men to all who may require their services in this way. -Com. Exeter. BRIEFS. -Beautiful winter weather. - Business very dull at present. -Mr. Jas. Pickard's dray team ran away on Satur- day evening last on Main street and caused some little excitement. They were cleverly caught by Mr.Geo. Hill be- fore: any damage was dine. -A grand shooting match will take place at the Exeter Hotel on Friday next and will wind up with a grand hop. -The Fire- men's Concert, which will take place in Drew's Hall on Friday evening next, promises to be the best of the season. The Blackville Debating Club will be present. -Mr. P. Dardis, of Montreal, is at present buying horses in town. - The party who took the clothes from Mr. J. T. Westcott's line on iZnesday night of last week are known, and if they will return them to the place the,y were taken from nothing will be done in the matter. Kinburn. EDITOR EXPOSITOR. -DEAR SIR, - Knowing as we do your nice sense of justice and equity we are prompted to ask your indulgence in allowing us space through the columns of your highly - esteemed paper to make a few comments regarding a paragraph that appeared in last week's issue of a local sheet that un- fortunately is planted within the con- fines of this county. The paragraph in question purports by way of jest to make certain allegations of a calurninous char- acter regarding certain citizens of our village. Now, Sir, the individual who, by making a cloak of jest, seeks in any such clandestine manner to injure and slur his fellowman has, to say the least of him, not the spark of an honorable gentleman in his whole composition. What sort of individual must he be that permits his pusillanimous conscience to actuate him in adopting the above men- tioned method in seeking the accomplish- ment of -well -we know not what? But, Sir, if we are judging prematurely, and such were not his intentions, in pro- ducing such an article we then come to the conclusion that his imbecile intellect is not capable of discerning between malign -insinuations and jokes, between jesting and calumny. If, under the con- ditions of our arst conjecture, the pro- duction in question was penned we are in a quandary, not being aware that we have given offence to . any person. Allowing, however, that such is the case we then challenge the writer of said paragraph to assume its authorship, name the parties in it to whom he refers, write over his own signature and meet us on fair ground. We don't wish any more anonymous missives; of such we will take no notice; hereafter we shall write over our own signature. But if, perchance, the second of dur conjectures is the correct oac then, Sir, we are re- minded of the words of the poet Gold- smith- " The sports of chl Iren Satisf.,' the cliiki." Shakespeare says :- " There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood leads on to fortune, Omitted, all the voyage of their lives Is spent in shallows and in miseries." Think you, Sir, that when this gentle- man's " tide " will be at the " flood " that he will be ready', to embark? I m ost emphatically answer -No. What then will he be doing? Attending to other people's business. The strain of the article referred to, and such kindred themes, are no doubt congenial ruts in which for the mind of our hero to wal- low. He quotes the poet Burns in- " The best laid plans of mice aud men gang aft aglee." Now, Sir, we do not dare impugn nature with the charge of going " aglee," but rather decide that - Nature in forming him designed That he should'st be A proof of her great ability To produce a complete nonentity. Thanking you, Sir,for allowing u4space, we are, Yours, &c., A. B. C. Manchester. BRIEFS. -Torn King is able to be around again.-11enry Sturdy is not over the injury he received some months ago by a kick from a horse. He corn- menced working too soon. -Miss Ida Plummer, ' who was assistant in our school for the past year, has been en- gaged in the junior department of the Nile school. Her place is supplied by Miss Potter, of Colborne. -Fred Win - mill and his sister, Miss Mary, left for Dakota last Wednesday. -D. E. Munro was down home last week attending the funeral of a nephew. -James Brown, a former well-known farmer in East Wawanosh, is now spending a few days with his brother Thomas. NEARLY A FIRE. -About eight o'clock on Friday evening last, just as the people had gathered in the church after the tea, the village bell began to ring, a signal of fire. The parting between gallants and their sweethearts was sud- den, as it was rumored Cullis' grist mill was on fire, and all took it serious- ly to heart. After a rough and tumble, helter skelter race of over half a mile, it was found that it was the saw mill which stood a short distance on the other side, that had caught on fire by the heating of a belt. Notwithstand- ing the fire had made some headway, there being lots of water near, it was speedily brought under control, but not without the brave and manly efforts of the men of this community, who we all know are very Trojans. TEAMEETING. -A very successful tea - meeting was held in the Presbyterian church here on Friday evening last. The evening was not a pleasant one, but the attendance was large, and a general enjoyable and profitable time was spent. Rev. Mr. McMillan, the pastor, 0C- DECEMBilt 9, 188.7. hmmssmollIlIMINIMEmi DECEMBER I BARGAINS Millinery, Mantles, Furs, Wool Goods, &c. ,AT E. McFAUL'8, ISEAFORTH. 11111=311MIENI% cupied the chair, and Revs. Gee, Ram- say, Gable, and Irvine delivered ad- dresses, which were listened to with marked attention, save for the few moments of confusion on hearing of the fire. The choir of Bethel church, Colborne, under the leadership of MT. Butts, gave very choice music for the occasion, and Mies Harrison, of We. sang a beautiful solo. The fol. lowing evening, which was wet, a social was held, and added to the proceeds of the teameeting the sum of $9.25 making a total for both meetings of $71. Leadbury. OUR ScHooL.-The Christmas exami- nation of the Leadbury school will take place on Thursday, December 22nd, when all interested in education are cordially_invited to be present. Besides the examination of the pupils'cake, music and recitations will form the pro- gramme. Since the summer holidays Mr. Dorrance has been conducting the school without an assistant, but as the work is too heavy for one teacher, the trustees have engaged Miss Grace Pols- lard as assistant for next year, Miss Pollard is a former pupil of the school and if she proves as successful a teacher as she has been a student the trustees will have no reason to regret their choice. It speaks well for Mr.Dorrance's ability as a teacher that Miss Pollard is the third of his former pupils who has been selected to occupy the position Of assistant in this school. Lumley. LOCA LITIES. -Messrs.' Stacey & Son are still to be found in their old stand on Main street. They are excellent workmen, and have already turned out a number of fine sleighs, and are tusy getting up more. Any person wanting a good article would do well to give them a Dinnin is erect- ing a large framenstable on his premises on South street. This will .be quite an improvement -Mr, Thos. Hunkin and Miss Bella McLean were united in the bonds of matrimony on Wednesday of last week. The ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. Colin Fletcher. Miss Susie Stacey acted as bridesmaid while the groom was :supported by Mr. John Beatty. After the knot was securely tied the company partook of a sumptu- ous repast prepared for the occasion, to which every person did ample justice. Supper being over and the numerous and costly presents examined, the young people proceeded to a room in which Mr. S. Stacey wielded the bow; then com- menced the mazy whirl as they respond- ed to the call of Mr. John]McLean.- There is a quilting bee in this vicinity this week, so there will be abundance of news for next week. Farquhar. A BENEFAC'TOR ? - Mn. EDITOE,-I noticed in one of your issues an article from one who passes himself off as a Hibbert correspondent, but from. the tenor of it one acquainted with the facts Would say he was one of the interested I' combine" of the vicinity of Farquhar. Pretty cunningly put to say there is credit due Mr. Gardiner for his push -- and enterprise in building a store so rapidly. Is it not? He wishes the public to have the impression that M. Gardiner is a public benefactor in this matter, but he does not tell you that he is endeavoring to make use of posseseioner that he was -more than paid for already, No. He would have you believe that Mr. Gardiner is a very enterprising man who is so imbued with the spirit and feelings of good that he cannot refrain himself any longer from doing good? st he erects a store that he may be able to accomplish his object. Wonder if the party who wrote the article referreee is not the one who is going to °miff the building, and wishes to prepare the public mind for his reception. -ES' eUIRER, [Our correspondent is entirely astray inhis Suspicions. -Eo.] Elensall. ITEMS, -The exhibition car contain- ing products from Manitoba and the Northwest • Territories was here OU Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The products consisting of grain of all kinds, grasses, reg - tables, fruit and minerals, and photographs, were eagerly examia- ed by a large number from the sur- rounding country and villages. The display is certainly very fine and well arranged and reflects much credit upon the management. -Mr. and Miss Altar - head of Carleton Place have been spend- ing the past week or so with Mr. P. Me - Ewen of the. London road. -Mr. ste Case who has very creditably filled the position of Principal of School Section No. 10, Hay, for the past 4 years, and who, as we stated last week, re- signed his position in order to engage in the mercantile business in Cromart)h was presented by his pupils, on the nye of his departure, with a beautif dressing case and clock.ul T WENTY - WHOLE -Great 13, Grea JUST AI When Th We have been large line of Lad -Men's and Boys, Grey and And a lot of 'Ladies In the ne Half the And we are goi benefit of the aa Please call anA convinced that boast. Remember tl Cheap Hoffit -The American Pio offered for sale ises in Ayr fl foiled to sell, The liapaidato alize in some ol -Mr. W. 11 issued a chalk to a match of Mr. Chas. C. and aeeording ed their tourn played the res and five dra 10 games we ing result : F dra. ws -Fink by one game, Perth. -Henry L cattle in Wal of Walkervill young marrie law, whom h company witi gave offence t himself with mg waylaid work about changing a f Latham a n severing the sniall piece to reach horn reglaeed and it will be sas. the forehead part of the av of Latham'e immediately has not been Re a Immense Eeseey thin to Choose 4,v F-ItC CA 1, SCARF UNIIIIERNV &e., &e Ciothi Eth‘ 1)01 Milline