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The Huron Expositor, 1888-01-06, Page 8t"- E« 8 • 1 * • THE HURON Edward Cash Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT- TER in pound prints and two pound rolls. Also for Hides, ,Sheep Skins, Furs and Tallow, during fall and win- ter, at the old stand. E. CASH. 410derich Street, Seaforth. futon txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. 1•TCY111033_ To all persons, whether in need or not of DRY GOODS, READYMADE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, FURS, MILLINERY, or FANCY GOODS, we draw your attention to our adver- tOement on the 5th page of *this paper. Our tyto stocks must go, as we intend amalgamating at an early date. For the next 30 days we eel retail at wholesale prices. JAMES PICKARD, North and South Branch, SEAFORTIL ARMY MATTER,S.-Miss Jane Walker; formerly of Roxborough, now a captain in the Salvation Army, is expected to be presentat the barracks in Seaforth next ,,Sabbath, and with her newly - wedded husband, Captain Jones, will address the meetings. -Captain Nellie Smith left here ten days ago for her new station at Cainsville, in the county of Brant. -Captain Kennedy has been spending the Christmas holidays at home and has led the meetings in the barracks en several occasions. She is generally esteemed one of the most clever and effi- cient speakers of her rank in the Army. -Captain Andrews, at present in com- mand of the Seaforth corps, is a native of Scotland and was brought up in the Presbyterian church. His boyhood was spent within sight of the Tay bridge whose unfortunate collapse some years ago under a loaded passenger train caused wide spread mourning. • SAD. -This week it is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Edward DeCantillon, son of P. DeCantillon, Esq., of Beech wood, who died of para- lysis of the heart at DeSmet, Dakota, on Christmas day. He left home about three months ago to take charge of a school in that place, and when last heard froth was doing well. He will be well remembered in this town, he having at- tended our High School here for about a year,previcrus to his departure,where he won for himself a host of young friends, and who will ever regret his sad fate. He was a young man only 20 years of ye and -destined to make his mark in the world but for his .untimely demise. • He intended returning from that country next spring for the purpose of further pursuing his studies here. His parents, who are well-known in this locality, have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends. -Coit. • A USEFUL INSTITUTION. -At a meet- ing of the board of managers of the Young Men's Christian Association on Wednesday evening it was decided to start three week night classes and a bible class in connection with the Asso- ciation. The bible class will begin on 8unday next at 9.30 a. in., in the Asso eiation rooms. Due notice of the week night classes will be given next week. Subjects for week night classes: - Class, 1, -Rudimental and elementary music on tonic sol-fa system; reading and elocution. Class 2, - Commercial and business studies, writing and corres- pendence. Class 3,-9ommon school studies. By these classes it is iutended to make the association a means of usefulness and profitable pleasure to all who take part and it is hoped many will avail themselves of the opportuni- ties thus afforded. The means to be' employed is local talent, which is now beiug solicited with encouraging results. • FARMERS' INSTITUTES, - The South Huron Farmers' Institute will hold a, sleeting in Hodgins' hall, Ilensall, on, Monday and Tuesday, January 16th and 17th. The session will open at one o'clock on Monday. -Professors Mills and Panton, of the Agricultural College, will be in attendance and will assist in the Institute. Papers or addresses on various subjects of interest to farmers are expected from Messrs. John McMil- len, M. P., George E. Jackson, M. Me- quade, John Hannah, John Ketehen, John Beacom, A. M. Campbell, Wm. Johnston, of Blanshard, and others. On the evening of the first day an entertain - relent will be held, when addresses, sausic, &c.'will form an interesting pro- gramme. The Exeter Glee Club will also be at the evening entertainment. -The East Huron Institute will hold their meeting at Brussels on Friday and Saturday, January 13th and 14th, com- mencing at 10 o'clock on Friday. Pro- fessor Penton, of the Ontario Agricul- tural College, and Simpson Rennie, sweepstakes gold medalist for the best farm in Ontario, will be in attendance both days and will deliver addresses and otherwise assist in the proceedings. Papers will also be read by other gen- tlemen interested in agriculture. All the meetings of both these Institutes are open and free to all, and should be Iereely attended. It is almost impossi- ble for a farmer to attend any of these meetings without receiving some benefit, and they are particularly advantageous to young men. We hope they will be more largely attended than ever before. • THE Tows ELECTIONS. -The town elections on Monday seemed somewhat to break the stagnation of a cold and etormy holiday and there was a good deal of running about and hunting for voters on the part of some candidates. The follow- ing is a statement of. the votes polled in the several wards, viz : East Ward - E. C. Coleman, 102 ; Robert Wilson, 67; _Thos. Hendry, 62 ; L. Murphy, 60 ; Geo. E. Henderson, 56; John Ward, 423 ; -M. Robertson, 17. South Ward - Thos. Smith, 91; T. W. Duncan, 81; Hawkshaw, 64; J. Gillespie, 60. North Ward -Noble Cluff, 67; Tohn A. Wilson, 66; John Fairley, 61; Wm. Smith, 47; C. M. Whitney, 26; J. H. McDougall, 24; Win. Campbell, 13 ; George Whiteley, 4. The council for this year will be composed as follows : Jas. Beattie, Mayor; D. D. Wilson; Reeve; A. Strong, Deputy Reeve and Messrs. Thos.- Smith, T. W. Duncan, W. Hawkshsw, E. C. Coleman, Robt. Wilson, Thos.. Hendry, N. Cluff', J. A. Wilson and John Fairley. he new members are Thos. Hendry, E. C. Cole- man, Noble Cluff and J J. A. Wilson. Mr. Cluff, although out of the council last year, is an old servant of the town but this is the first time the other three have been in the council. It will be noticed also that he yonng men are coming to the 'front and pre- paring to fill the places to b vacated some time by their worthy fatliers, Mr. E. .C. Coleman being a son of x -Mayor Coleman and Mr. J. A. Wilsoi a son of Reeve Wilson. THE BELL TELEPHONE With regard to a paragraph appeari g in a re- cent issue of The Globe, stating tat acting - judge James Haverson had decidel in court that "any person paying a rental for telephone had a p'erfect right to let whom they chose use It, in spite of any ruleof the cowry to the contrary." Mr. Haverson writes tha The Globe was mistaken, that no such decision was given, and that in the particular ease referi•ed to the defence was 'that the telephone had not been used by outsiders, not that the defendant could allow any one to use it," -Globe. 1047 WANTED -Two more Pushers for the County of Huron, to sell Teas to private families. The best value in the Dominion. Communica- tions confidential. Apply at this office. 1047-3 COOK WANTED. -At Kennedy's Hotel. Good Wages will be paid to a strong, active Girl who understands the work. Apply to MRS. H. P. Kennedy, Seaforth. 1047x2 THE young people of the Methodist Church, Seaforth, intend giving an entertain., iaient called " Olde Felkes' Cencert," in Card - no's Hall, on Friday evening, January 13. The programme will consist of literary and musical selections of "ye olden time," the performers appearing in the costume of 100 years ago. 1047-2 LOST on Tuesday evening, December the 27th, between Carroll's Hotel and Cardno's Hall, a short Seal Skin Boa. The finder will oblige by leaving it at this office. 1047 • ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. -The fol- lowing candidates were successful at the recent examination at Seaforth; Ida J. - Britton, 584 marks; Sarah Williamson, 581.; Lottie Weekes, 571 • Robert Shortreed, 570; Jane Clarke, 5'57 ; Kate Calder, 550; Win. Turnbull; 540; Bella Sitters, 530; John ' Fulton, 530; Win. Hislop, 927;.Maggie McLoughlin, 515; Katie McDonald, 514; Geo. E. ,McTag- gart, 912; Bertha Daly, 511 ; C. Harold Clarkson, 507; Andrew T. Spa, 502; Wm. T. Gemmell, 497; Wm. Hanna; 494 ; Hessie Duffy, 489; Bella Russell; 485; Jennie Mustard, 485; Edwardi Wanless'478; Joeeph Forrest, 477 e Arthur Mason, 475; Wm., McAllister, 472 ; -Lucy O'Connor, 472; Wm. Tor- rance, 463; Andrew Govenlock, 458; Minnie Black, 45( ; James :Morrison, 454; Wm. Hill, 448; Ellie Duffy, 436; Maggie McTavish, .410. These 33 ;can- didates are provisio ally admitted into the High School su ject to the a•pproval of the High School Inspectors. The fol- lowing 14 names hate been -recommend- ed by the Examines to the favorable consideration of the Department. ' They all made more than the required total, viz., 378, but were a few marks behind on some one subject generally history: :Grace G-albraith, Tessie Glass, Florence Johnson, Jessie Jamieson, Maggie Mc- Dougall, Maggie Nolan, Lizzie O'Lough- lila Annie Tiernan, Lizzie Wanless, Henry Campbell, Wm. Cooper, Robert Landsborough, Artl ur Pybus, Charles Sellers: It is ver probable that all these candidates wit be fully admitted as the history pap ‘r was entirely too heavy for Entrance ;learnination, being, in fact, 0,. very fair aper for third-class certificates. There4s a most gratifying improvement in the literature,which in- dicates a better style of teaching that subject; very few f• iled in arithmetic; „and the work, almost without exception, wee put on paper in a manner that re- flects great credit on the teitehei•s who prepared the cand dates. The high average of the work is proved by the feet that out of 59 who wrote 33 passed with abundance of narks to spare, and 14 more passed with a slight deficiency in one branch only.- Practically, 47can- didates out of 59 were properly p epared to stand the examination, or ne rly 80 per cent. The genetal improvei ent of the schools during the past 10 ye rs has been very considerable. Had th same papers ben set in December, 187 , it is entirely probable that 80 per c nt. of the candidates of that year would have hopelessly failed. The next exaMina- tion will be held on the- 4th di July. The High School opens on MondaY'when all new pupils should be present.1--Com. r AN ...LI) 4. BIEN D HEARD FROM -Our old friend, Mr. Robert Pattison, former- ly of Walton, writes,tp us from Gardar, Pembina countyteDaketa, on December 26th, as follows "It gives m great pleasure to read THE EXPOSITOR nd see the stand you take in advocating public affairs generally, and especial' Com- mercial Uinon. It is my opinion that there ought to be a more liberal c mmer- cial intercourse established betw en the United States and Canada thart now exists, and by keeping the sub'ect in agitation I have no doubt but it will finally be established. When in Canada you and I did not belong to the same• political! Party, but were I a Canadian now we jvould have no difference of opinion. in' politics. I was going to say I should be like King Agrippa, ; almost persuaded to be a Christian, but I am nit almost, but fully persuaded that I should turn ai summersault and come down a "clear Grit." I was going to make a few remarks, but it is useless for me to do so as you are kept well inform- ed about this country- by parties better able to write than I am. However, I may say that we have had a bountiful harvest. Wheat yielded abundantly; between 25 and 30 bushels per acre on the average would be no exaggeration. Every elevator in this 'and Walsh county has been choked up many times fico far during the season, and still continues to be so, but not quite so bad as formerly. Still there are hundreds of waggon loads of grain piled up in the towns waiting the raise of the blockade. The yields of -barley and oats have been very large; potatoes an ainindant crop; vegetables of all kinds good, and, in fact, this has been a profitable year for the farmers. But it was not so last year owing to the extreme drought. In this part of the country we had very poor crops; for in- stance I will take my own case. Last year -I had in one hundred acres.t e re- turn_ of which was only 600 b shels ; this year on the same ground I haki over 3,200 bushels. ; So you Can see tha when we have a good season, and the 1 nd in proper cultivation, we are almost ure of a good crop. May we continue t have good seasons is the prayer of youi hum- ble' servant, and so mote it be We have had a beautiful fall; good -agon- ing until this last week, when we have had a flurry of snow off and on, a d the mercury falling to 20° below zero. It is now 240 below ero as I am writin but owing to the dry, bracing atmosphere we don't feel the cold the same as you do in Ontario. Myself and family are all en- joying the blessing of good health. My son Robert lives about 15 miles from me. Himself, wife and family are all well. He had a good crop this year, between 5000 and 6000 bushels of wheat, and over 1000 bushels of oats and barley. Friends Charles Murchy and James McDonald, late of Walton both had good crops, between 3004 and 4000 bushels of wheat each besides oats and barley. Wishing to be remembered to all old friends, I am, yours sincerely. - ROBERT PArrLSON. MR. BLAKE'S VISIT. -Mr. S. H. Blake, of' Toronto, brother of Hon. Edward Blake, paid his promised visit to Sea forth on Friday last in 'the interests of the Young Men's Christian Association of this town. In the afternoon he gave a Bible reading to a large and deeply in- terested audience. He selected the 28th and 32nd chapters of Genesis which con- tain a biographical sketch of Jacob. In the first place he took from the 10th to the 22nd verses of the 28th chapter in- clusive, and selecting certain portions from each formed a connected chain in the history: Jacob dreamed a dream - the Lord called -Jacob awaked -he rose up early -he vowed a vow. In the 32nd chapter he took no special verses, but referred particularly to the return of Jacob; his fear of his brother Esau, and his efforts to appease him with presents. By his method of exposition he makes every passage 8Q plain and intelligible that it appears before the listener like a picture of the scene described, and is thus indellibly impressed upon the mem- ory while he never loses an :opportunity of making the exact point he desires. His reading, or rather -exposition, was exceedingly interesting as well as instruc- tive. In the evening,in company with the Mayor, the clergymen and other gentle- men of the town, he was entertained at supper in the rooms of the Association by the ladies who are interested in it. The spread was magnificent, and an hour was here very pleasantly spent. At the appointed hour Mr. Blake delivered his promised address. The chair was occupied by Rev. A. D. McDonald, and the hall was packed full. He first re- ferred to the work being done by the Young Men's Christian Association, and showed wherein it is deserving of the warmest support of Christian people in general. There are branches of the As- sociation in all parts of the world, and a young man going out from his home to any of the populous cities of Europe or America, if commended to the care of the Association, is sure to meet with feiends and be looked after. In the sec- ond part of his address he -made an el- oquent appeal to young men to beware of evil company and impure habits, and to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors. The only safe course, he said, for a young man, is total abstinence. He is a fluent and easy speaker and makes everything very plain. All; who heard him, both in the afternoon and evening, were very much pleased and could not fail to be edified. This sort of thing is a labor of bye on the part of Mr. Blake. Last year he traveled over 24,000 miles and visited Associations in many parts of the world, and in no instance did he accept of pay even for his traveling ex- penses. He devotes to this work the ability, time and means that his gifted brother devotes to politics, and although each is eminently necessary in his place, Mr. H. S. Blake has, no - doubt, the better and more: pleas- ant part. He may always be sure of a warm and hearty reception from the people of Seaforth and vicinity, whenever he can find:time arid inclina- tion to visit us. ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE. -Few will be more -keenly missed or more sin- cerely mourned in this vicinity than he whose mortal remains were laid to rest in Egmondville cemetery on Tuesday afternoon last. We refer to Mr. Wil- liam McConnell, Clerk and Treasurer of the township of Tuckersmith, who passed away at his residence on Saturday even- ing. Mr. McConnell had reached the age Of 66 years and 11 months, but in the ordinary natural course of events might have lived many years to come as he was of a strong, vigorous constitution. About a year ago he was attacked by in- flammation of the kidneys, resulting in diabetes. He was confined to the house most of the winter, but although the disease had never left him, he rallied as the warm weather came, and was again able to partially attend to his duties, and his friends hoped for a complete re- covery. But as the cold weather came on again the disease re -asserted supre- macy, and although going about he had not been at all well for the past month. So anxious was he to attend to every detail of his public duties that ten days previous to his death, contrary to the advice of his friends and physician, he took a trip down through Hibbert to look after some business for the town- ship; he attended a council meeting at Brucefield the following day, and on the Monday preceding his death he attended and conducted the municipal nomina- tions at Brucefield. All this exertion proved too much for him, and he became so exhausted that he was unable again to leave his house. He, however, assist- ed in -and superintended the arrange- ments for the elections, and on Thursday at noon, when these were completed, he was forced to retire to bed, from which he never arose. Mr. McConnell was a native of the parish of Bourg, Kircud- brightshire, Scotland. At an early age he started out to fight the battle of life for himself, and came to New York. He here engaged as a clerk in a dry goods store, and from a very modest posi- tion he rose by degrees Until he became one of the chief accountants in the office of the establiiih went in which he started. After a residence of about eight years in New York be came to the county of Huron where were a number of settlers from the same part in the old country as he had come from. He then took up the farm on the Mill Road which be owned and lived on at the tithe of his death. After remaining here a short time, he again returned to New York where he resided for about a year longer. About thirty-five years ago he left New York, returned to this county and set- tling down upon his bush farm, he soon afterwards ig,ot married, and made this his permanent home. The change from a counting house to a bush farm was a great one and the pluck and energy of the man may be judged from the man- ner in which he adapted himself to his new circumstances and the success which attended his efforts. He has often said that he never regretted the change and that the happiest days of his life • • EXPOSITOR. JANUARY 6, 18R8. were those he spent in the little shanty by the river side and when he was busy Wearing up and imprwiring his farm. For many years he occupied the position of Assessor of the townshipand on the death of the late Win. Moore, some thirteen years ago, he was appointed Clerk and Treasurer ,and continued to fill these offices until bis death. As an official he was ever faithful and efficient and took as deep an interest in his pub- lic duties as he did in his private af- fairs, and his place in the community will be hard to fib. He took a partic- ular pride in his accura,cy and thorough- ness and spared neither trouble nor labor to become thoroughly acquainted with the mostminute detail of his duties, and as an authority on municipal law few lay men stand higher. He was, in short, a model official, and his obliging disposition and kind and courteous manner made him as popular as he was efficient. But, irreproachable as was his public character, it is of him as a man that we desire most to speak. The writer of this enjoyed his most intimate personal friendship for upwards of seventeen years and we can truthfully say he was one of nature's noblemen. There was no sham or hypocrisy about him; his worst side was always turned outermost. He was a genial, whole- souled, generous hearted man and was the very soul of honor i Gifted beyond many and an extensive reader and shrewd observer, he was a pleasant companion as well as a true friend. He was a member of the Methodist church and although he never took an active part in politics- he was a staunch Liberal. He leaves a widow and family of three sons and three daughters who will long cherish in affectionate remem- brance the kindest of husbands and most indulgent of parents. The funeral on Tuesday last was One of the largest that has ever taken place in this county and many of those present shed a silent tear over the departure of a true and tried friend. - LOCAL BRIEFS. -We this week send to our subscribers in each copy of THE EXPOSITOR our annual almanac, and should any fail to receive their copy if they will notify us we shall be pleased to forward another. -Mr. Chas. McKay left here on Monday last to pursue his studies at Trinity Medical College, Tor- onto. Our good Wishes go with him. - We have on hand a reply from "Nation- al Policy," McKillop, to the letter of " Dhou Uno," which appeared last week, but we are forced to leave it over until next week. -Mr. F. G. Neelin was elect- ed school trustee for the East Ward on Wednesday. -The High School will re- open on Monday next. New pupils should all be present that day. Old students will resume work on Tuesday. -This being the week of prayer union meetings have been held in the Seaforth and Egmondville Presbyterian and Sea - forth Methodist churches, and have been largely attended. The meeting this evening will be in the Methodist church. -The usual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 p. m. Members are earnestly requested 'to be present as a matter of much import- ances is to be considered. -Mr. Robert Evans returned to Detroit Medical College on Tuesday bet, after spending the Christmas holidays with friends here. -Mr. Jas. Killoran and Miss Maria Killoran left here on Monday to take charge of their respective schools, the former in Biddulph and the latter in Michigan. -The Public School re -opens on Monday next.-Tha annual conven- tion of the Ontario Creamery Associa- tion-, of which Mr. John Hannah, of this town-, is President, will be held at Guelph on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17th and 18th. -Mr. Wm.. Hastie, .son :of Mr. James .fiastie, of McKillop, spent the Christmas holidays with the friends at home. He returned on Tuesday to resume his studies at Detroit Medical College. -Miss A. Cowan has received notice from Mr. W. Maltby,lof Nipissing, Muskoka, of the safe arrival of the box of books and papers sent to the Nipissing Band of Hope by the ladies of the Women's Christian Temeprance Union and children ,of the Band of Hope in -Seaforthc-An. Exchange says: Miss Minnie Cobb has been visiting with her father, Rev. T. Cobb, at Arnherstburg. Both Mr. and Miss Cobb have many friends in Seaforth who will be pleased to see pleasant mention of their names. - Mr. Wm. Tytler, . head master of Guelph Collegiate Institute, and family are visiting his sisters, Miss Tytler and Mrs. Kirkman, -Rev. Mr. Howell will preach the funeral sermon of the late Wm. McConnell, in the Methodist church, on uext Sabbath morning. -Mr. W. Cameron Smith, who has been a stu- dent in Mr. Dancey's law office for some time left for Sarnia on Monday, where he takes a position in a leading law of- fice there. -Mr. Daniel Clarke has sold his two year old driving colt, sired by " Mohawk Chief," to Mr. -John Ward for $200. Blyth. BRIEFS. -Mr. J. Gurney, of Bay City, Michigan, son of Mr. Gurney, of this place, has been spending the Christmas holidays with friends here. -Mrs. A. W. Nation, of Brandon, sister of Mrs. A. Belfry, is at present visiting friends in town. -Mr. Robt. McGee has removed with his family to Kincardine. -The school trustee election was held in the school house on Wednesday of last week when the old trustees were re-elected by acclamation. -The adjourned Scott Act cases against Messrs. Milne and Emigh were taied before the Police Magistrate, in the Temperance Hall, on Wednesday of last week and as there was not suf- ficient evidence to convict, the cases were dismissed. -The Methodist Sunday School held their Christmas tree en- tertainment in the Temperance Hall. There was no regular charge but a silver collection was taken up and the pro-- ceeds amounted to about $12. The pro- gramme consisted of a cantata given I by the children and was exceeding- ly well rendered. -Miss Doan, teach- er of the intermediate department of the public school, was presented on Thursday last with a handsome auto- graph album,a hand bag and an address, as a token of the respect and 'esteem': in which she is held by her pupils. She has I resigned for the purpose of attending the Normal Schoo .-On Friday evening last the English church Sabbath School held their annual Christmas Tree entertain- ment. Two large;trees were loaded with presents. The programme consisted of singing and recitations, and was well rendered. -On Thursday evening last week Mr. Robt. McGee, previous to his departure for Kincardine, was enter- tained at an oyster supper by his brethren of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. A very pleasant time was spent, -On Sabbath last the Methodist chareh held their anniversary services and on Monday evening an oyster supper was held in the temper- ance hall. The attendance at both was good. The collections were in aid of the building fund. -On Christmas day the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell died of inflammation of the bowels. She had been sick only a day or two. The sympathy of all is extend- ed to the bereaved parents. Morris. THE ELECTION. -The following is a statement of the votes cast for council- lors in Morris on Monday last: S. Cal - beck, 279; George Kirkby, 262; James Proctor, 224; Isbester, 214; James Bul- ger, 176 ; George -Pierce, 100. The council will thus be composed of Messrs. Mooney, Howe, Calbeck, Kirkby and Proctor. Stephen. THE ELECTIONS. -At the municipal elections in this township on Monday, Mr. Wm. Baker polled 343 votes and Mr. C. Eilber 373 votes for the Second Deputy Reeveship, leaving Mr. Eilber a majority of 30. The councillors stood : John Sherrett, 412; D. French, 356 ; P. Coughlin, 300. The council will be com- posed of Messrs. Ratz, H. Eilber, C. Eilber, Sherrett and French. Belgrave. BARGAINS. -A, Taylor, Belgrave, has customers from all the neighboring towns pur- chasing Dry. Goods during his big Discount Sale, which will last till the 13th int. Come all and save money; an immense stock to select from. 1047 NOTES. -Business is lively in our vil- lage since the sleighing commenced. - Several parties are renewing old ac- quaintances , this week. -A. Taylor, ac- companied by his son, spent New Year's in Hamilton among relatives, and return- ed home Tuesday night. He intends devoting more energy to his business this year, and will shortly add a new department to his establishment. -Miss Mary Irvine arrived home from Neve York in time to attend her mother's funeral on Friday. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Irvine and his family in their sad and sudden bereavement. CHANGE OF BUSINESS. -Mr. George Holland has rented his farm to Mr. Archibald Ferguson for five years at a rental of $300 per annum. He has also leased the Beechwood store and intends going into the mercantile business. Mr. Holland is well and favorably known, and will, we hope, do a large and profit- able business in his new line. THE ELECTIONS. - The municipal elections in this township have resulted in the return of the old council. The Reeve and two of the councillors, Messrs. Ross and Benneweis were elected by ac- clamation and the following is a state- ment of the votes cast for the other councillors, viz: Alex. Me rchie 80 Michael Murdie 63 Majority for Murchie 17 Charles Dodds 84 David Dorrance 57 Majority for Dodds- 27 Hullett. TIIE ELECTIONS. -The long talked of contest for the Reeveship is ended and Mr. Britton has been sustained by a decided majority. Both parties did their best, but considering the interest, elicited, there was not a very large vote polled. The following are the official figures : For Reeve -John Britton, :325 ; John Mason, 271 -majority for Britton, 54. Councillors -B. Churchill, 399; John Las ham, 371; John Brigham, 302; Thomas McMichael, 164; Thomas Car - hurt, 139. The Council, will, there- fore, be composed of Messrs. Britton, Scott, Churchill, Lashani, and Brigham. • Wingham. THE ELECTIONS. -After a close and ex- citing contest Mr. W. W. Inglis was elected Mayor by a majority of 19. Messrs. Hannah and McKenzie having withdrawn before election day, Messrs. Morton and Gregory were elected Reeve and Deouty without opposition. The following gentlemen were elected Coun- cillors for their respective wards: J, Neelands, D. Pringle, R. M. Robinson, Wm. Black, J. J. Homuth, Dr. Towler, J. A. Cline, Geo. McKenzie, Wm. Lit- tle, Win. Holmes, C. E. Williams and Dr. Young. Wingham has a large Council for the size of the place and if in the multitude of councillors there is wisdom, it should be well governed. • Ashfleld. LOCALITIES. -The Zion Sabbath School tea -meeting was a decided success. The proceeds amounted to $37. -The enter- tainment and Christmas Tree in connec- tion with School Section No. 5 was a grand success. The Methodist church was filled by an appreciative audience. The proceeds amounted to $9.70. -The pupils of School Section No. 5 presented their teacher, R. E. Brown, with an ad- dress and a beautiful sofa chair as token of their esteem and in apprecia- tion of his services. -The examination of the school in Section 5 took place on the 24th of December. There was a large number of teachers and visitors present who expressed themselves well pleased both with the deportment and efficiency of the pupils. Messrs. Mc- Kenzie, Cameron, Hackett and Miss Hunter assisted in the examination. Grey. THE ELECTIONS. -There was not a very lively interest manifested in the election here this year, and only a come paratively small vote was polled. Par the -second Deputy Reeveship Mr. John Strachan polled -.-.94 votes and Mr. Bryans 339, the latter being thus re- elected by a majdrity of 45. For the councillors Mr. Hislop got 336 votes, Mr. Brown 309, and Mr. Ennis 302. The council will, therefore, be composed of Messrs. Milne, Oliver, Bryans, Hislop and Brown. SOCIAL. -The teachers, pupils and friends of the Sunday School held in the school house in Section No. 1, Grey, spent a most enjoyable evening on day last when a free social rwas given. Refreshments were served at 7.30, of which all seemed to partake with aanitch relish, the little folks especially. After all were satisfied they were called to order by the chairman. The programme, composed of readings, recitations and music, which had been carefully pre- pared, was then introduced. The selections showed good judgment and a tendency to elevate the mind. Those who took part were Messrs. Alcock, Dark, Ritchie, Martin, and Misses. Ritchie, Butte, Addie Calder, and Dark. Mrs. Bain presiding at the organ and Mr. Alcock gave a number of choice selections on the violin and guitar. The meeting closed by singing the doxology, after which all departed to their homes, feeling that they had spent a pleasant as well as a profitable evening. Clinton. THE NEW CoUNCIL. -The municipal elections on Monday last resulted as follows, the Mayor, Reeve, and Deputy Reeve having been elected by acclama- tion: St. Andrew's Ward -H. Foster, 78; J. Johnston, 68; T. Holloway, 53; S. Wilson, 18. St. James' Ward -H. Walker, 87 ; M. Kelly, 61; J. Werry, 57. St. John's Ward -D. B. Kennedy and W. Cooper, elected by acclamation. St. George's Ward -T. C. Doheety, 77 D. Cantilon, 74; R. Fitzsimmons, 72. The Council will be composed of the Mayor, Reeve and Deputy Reeve and the two Councillors in each ward having the highest number of votes. East Wawanosh. THE ELECIIONS. -There will not be any change- in our Council this year. The elections on M onday resulted as follows: For Reeve -Robert Currie, 200: Thos. H. Taylor, 214; majority for Taylor, 14. The Councillors stood as follows : Wm. Sutherland, 285; Robert McGowan, 227; Robt. 213 ; Donald Patterson, 202. The Council will, therefore, be composed of Messrs. Taylor, Anderson, Sutherland, McGowan and Reilly. Mitchell. THE ELECTIONS. -Mr. T. McClay de- feated Mr. Dougherty on Monday for the mayoralty by about thirty, and Mr. John Skinner won the race for the reeveship against Mr. Hurlburt. Mr. Ford was re-elected deputy -reeve by acclamation. The councillors elect are -James Sills, W. Forrester, J. W.Cull, James Wilson, R. Bell, W. R. Davis, A. Dent, John Coates, James Jones. Goderich Township. THE ELECTIONS. -The following is a statement of the votes cast in this town- ship for the several candidates at the elections on Monday: For Reeve -John Cox, 314; G. Elliott, 254; majority for Cox, 60. Deputy -Reeve -Beacom, 223; Whitely, 200; Larth wait, 143; major- ity for Beacom, 23. Councillors -S. Sturdy, 308'Thos. Churchill, 259 ; Jas. IL Elliott, 186 ; John McLellan, 172; Geo. McKee, 131 ; Robert Elliott, 119. The council will be composed of Messrs. Cox, Beacom, Sturdy, Churchill and Elliott. Hay. TIIE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.- There was a fierce struggle over municipal matters in this township, although the contest was conducted good-naturedly on both sides. While many will regret the defeat of the former Reeve and. Deputy, Messrs. Rennie and Kalbfleisch, none can say but those elected to these positions are good men and that Messrs. dapple and McEwen will faithfully and creditably represent the township both at home and abroad. ' The following is a statement of the votes cast : For Reeve,--Illapple 393 6 Rannie 298 Majority for Elapple 05 For Deputy, -McEwen 32G Kalbfleiseh , :321 Majority for McEwen 5 COUNCILLORS. -A. McEwen, 304; F. Hess, 301 ; Mr. Heyrock, 284; Mr. &rants, 186; Mr. Voelcker, 241. The council, for the current year will there- fore ,be composed of Messrs. Happle, George McEwen, Alex. McEwen, Hess and Heyrock. • Hibbert. A GOOD CALF. -Mr. David Hill, the well-known stock man of this township, has a bull 18 months old which weighs 1,434 lbs. This is a good weight for its years. STALLION- SOLD. -Mr. Richard Barry, of t4e 2nd concession, recently sold his welh-known Canadian bred stallion, "Young Lord Hadclow," to Mr. P. A. Gould, of Lanesburg, Michigan. This horse is six years old, and is one of the best colts left by that splendid sire, "Old Lord Haddow." Mr. Barry has travel- ed him for several seasons in this town- ship and he has left many good colts. Mr. Gould intends keeping him for a stoek horse. THE ELECTIONS. -The following is a statement of the votes cast in this town- ship for councillors on Monday last: Delaney, 213; Hoggarth, 197; Norris, 197; Barbour, 168; Jefferson, 102; Rock, 73. The council for this year will be composed of Messrs. McLaren, Ryan, Delaney, Hoggartli and Norris. Winthrop. TEA -MEETING. -The tea -meeting in connection with Orange Lodge No. 813, held in the Methodist church, was a grand success. The weather was every- thing that could be expected. Mr. John Scarlett, Worthy Master, occupied the chair in a pleasing manner. The choir, under the management of Prof. E. B. Hollis of Seaforth, rendered some very fine selections in first-class style. After the inner man was filled with the good things provided by the ladies of the vicinity, Mr. W. J. Shannon and the Rev. Messrs. Musgrave and Torrance delivered suita- ble addresses. The usual -votes of thanks having been given, "God Save the Queen" was sung by the choir, the Rev. Mr. Torrance pronounced the benedic- tion, and all retired to their respective homes, seemingly well pleased with the evening's enjoyment. The proceeds amounted to $41.30. Brussels. BRIEFS -The Council for 1888 will be McCracken, Reeve, Graham, Strachan, McIntosh and Ament.-Wm. Norton, who went out for a widow near Wing - ham, and who owns a fast horse, neglect- ed to vote before going and got baek with his charge a few minutes past five. Billy should have remembered the old adage "That a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." The following tele- gram was sent to P. Kelly, Blyth: "We resent your interference by electing Mc- Cracken by 45 majority." Signed, Brussels. -The election passed off quiet- ly, each working with a will for his respective side, and, being over, the council elect should now show they are E-dw. FAcFau -IS STARTING - THE NEW Y WITH tAR BARGAINS In Dress Goods, Mantle Cloths, - Ulsters and Jackets, Furs, Blankets, Overcoats, &c. Our Spring Goods Will be here in 'a, few weeks, and the balance of our Winter Stock must be sold. E. McFAUL SEAFORTH. ammo the equal of any previous council. If this is done the citizens will have no cause of complaint, and next year a com- promise may be effected. -The following were elected in Morris: H. Mooney, Reeve; C. Howe, Deputy Reeve. Coun- cillors -S. Colbeck, Geo. Kirkby and Jas. Proctor. Kirkby and Proctor tak- ing the place of Wray and Bossman, who resigned. -The first carnival of the season was held laat Monday night and Was fairly respresertted. Bluevale. ScHool, MEETING. -The school meeting held on Wednesday of last week was pretty lively for a while. John Gard - Der, John McCracken and Robert Duff were proposed for trustees and the chair- man, Joseph Leech, declared Robert Duff elected by a show of hands. At this Thos. Stuart jumped up and de- manded a poll and although too late, stuck to it. However, wiser heads pre- vailed and the demand was dropped. The trustees showed a very satisfactory state of things and deserve credit for the way in which they have conducted school matters. TEA MEETING. -The Presbyterian tea meeting on Friday evening was a grand success. Tea lasted from 5 to 7 in the Forrester& hall and then the singing and .speechifying began in the church. Rev. A. Y. Hartley was elected chair- man and the way he conducted the meeting would be hard to beat. The singing and reading were first-class, Miss Billingsley of Wingham was grand and the Bluevale choir was not far be- hind. Chas. Herbert in his Bcottish songs was good and Mr. Grticey, of Wingham, was encored every time in his readings. Little Maggie Churchill plaved.:the Highland fling on the organ and was first-class for a girl of her size. The proceeds of the meeting were about fifty dollars. JOTS. -Robert Yeo and sons have captured 16 foxes so far this winter. - Mr. Yea weighed his Durham Inell the other day and it tipped the beam at 2,300 lbs. -Thos. Nixon killed a i'fine Berkshire pig the other day which weighed when dressed, 664/4 -Mie Treble, formerly of Goderich, son-in-law of -M -e. John Diment, is here on a, visit, with biefamily.=Mr. T. Dillam and wife are away on a visit to friends in, North Wellington . -Miss Bella Duncan has gone to Grand Valley where she will teach school for this year. Zurich. THE NEW YEAR. -The holidays are gone, the old year belongs to the past, and we have begun a new year. On Saturday night a watch meetitig was held in the church, and at 12 o'clock the bell rang out, bidding along farewell to the old year and to the new one a joy- ous welcome. LOCALITIES. -Business has been very good during the holiday season and the sleighing was fair. -Messrs. John Zel- ler, John Well, and Louis Well and Mrs. Humberger, all of Dakota, arrived. here a week or so ago to spend the holi- days among their relatives and friends. -Mrs. Ed. Appel and Mrs. L. Zeller, of Hamburg, are also here visiting friends. -Mr. L. Thiel is here collecting his accounts and making a final eettle- ment with Ontario, before he goes back to Michigan. -Rev. S. Morley and wife have been here visiting frienis for a. week or so, but returned last Saturday to their home near St. Catharines. - Formerly it was customary around here to ifire off shot guns, etc. on New Year's eve, but very little of the sort has been done lately until Saturday night when four or five bullets went through Mr. Kibbler's show windows and damaged some of hie goods. One ball also went through Mr. C. Lippert's window and passing over the head of his wife, who was sitting by the stove, lodged in the wall. Another passed through the window of Mr. F. Siegner's blacksmith shop. It was very fortunate that no one was hurt and such a dangerous - practice should, be stopped, -Mr. G.. Holtzman, agent for the Watson agri- cultural implements, has opened out a shop in Mr. C. F. Wagner's block and. from all accounts is doing a good busi- ness. -Our new school teachers, Mr. S. Latta, Miss Dunn and Miss Morrison have moved here and begun their work in the school. -Messrs. Ehnes Se Wil- liams proprietors of the grist mill, have dissolved partnership, and the business will be carried on in future by Mr. 'Williams, who is thoroughly posted in his work and is sure to give satisfaction. A new 60 horse power boiler was placed in the mill a few weeks ago. -Mr. Fred, Demuth has again moved into the vil- lage. «.«