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The Huron Expositor, 1888-01-13, Page 88 THE HURON 3e1XPOSITOR. owsswassmsrswwwissmsmssmossmsol""i"NININNo Edward Cash. General Dealer in Hides, Sheep- skins, Furs and Tallow, at the Old Stand. E. CASH. Goderich Street, Seaforth. foal% txproitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. 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- tisement on the 5th page of this paper. Ou r two stocks must go, as we intend, amalgamating at an early date. For the next 30 days we sell retail at wholesale prices. JAMES PICKARD, North and South Branch, SEAFORTH. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, JULY 1888. —The following are the literature selections from the fourth reader The Face against the Pane; The Discovery of America; Lady Clare; To a Sky- lark, page 187 • The Gulf Stream; The Conquest of Bengal; The Demon of the Deep; After Death in Arabia; The Forsaken Merman. Drawing book No. S of the public school course. 4 NARROW ESCAPE.—The flax mill in this town had a narrow escape from being destroyed by fire on Monday evening last, but through the efforts of the mill bands, assisted by some citizens it was put out before any serious damage had been done. The fire, it seems,' originated somewhere above the boiler, and was only discovered just as the hands were leaving at 6 o'clock. Had it been half an hour later the whole mill together with the season's crop would almost certainly have been de- stroyed. The escape is fortunate both for the proprietor, Mr. L. Murphy, and for the town, as its destruction would be a serious loss to Seaforth, a 'large num- ber of hands being employed both sum- mer and winter. HARRY J. SCOTT'S PRIZES.—Some time ago Mr. Harry J. Scott, grocer of this town, offered three prizes for the parties who would make the most cor- rect estirnate of the number of marbles and buttons contained in a sealed jar provided for the purpose. The first prize was a china tea set ; ,the second a dinner set, and the third a bedroom set. On the third of January the jar was opened, the contents counted, and the prizes awarded. The first prize was won by Miss Lottie Latimer, of Sea - forth, who guessed 1,320; the second by Mr. Robertson, of Brussels, whose guess was 1,325, and the third, Mr. Proudfoot, of Varna, who guessed 1,329. The jar contained 1,301. There ivere over 175 different guesses, the lowest being 175, and the highest 2,650. Too MUCH BOODLE. —It i8 not often we come across a man whose only trouble is a surfeit of this world's goods. But, we are pleased to know that THE EXPOSITOR has at least one subscriber who• is thus afflicted. An old friend from Ripley writes: "1 ant sorry to say that I cannot plead the general ex- cuse, want of cash, as my trouble just now is, too much of the stuff. Pros- pects look bright in the future, only parties want to borrow forever, and even this season, to lend is to lay up treasure for the future." Now we would like to relieve our friend's anxiety and make him happy, and if he will just send all his surplus " boodle " down this way we will try to monopolize it for him and what we can't use won't be wasted, as we have hosts of philan- thropic friends who will cheerfully lend us assistance in the good work of re- lieving an over -burdened man of his surplus wealth if they only got the chance. SABBATH SCHOOL CONvENTIONd —The second quarterly meeting of the Stanley and Tuckersmith Sabbath School Asso- ciation will be held in St. Andrews church, Kippen, on Wednesday, the 15th inst. The proceedings will com- mence at 9 o'clock in the forenoon and. close by a children's mass meeting in the evening.—The annual convention under the auspices of the Presbytery -of Huron, will be held in the Thames Road church,'Usborne, on Wednesday next, the 8th inst., commencing at 9 o'clock, a. m. The proceedings will be participated in by many of the clergy- men and Sabbath school workers in connection with the church in this county.—A Union Sabbath School Con- vention will be held in the Presbyterian church, Bayfield Road, Stanley, on Thursday, February 16th. This con- vention commences at 10 a. in., and there will be three sessions, the last one closing at 8.45 in the evening.—.A very interesting programme has been prepar- ed for each of these conventions and no doubt all who attend will be greatly edified. The Sabbath school Work is one of the most important that can be engeged in and by an interchange of eentiment and experience at meetings of this kind those now actively engaged in the work are strengthened and im- proved and Christian people, generally, :we induced to take a deeper interest in the -progress of the schools andmin the spiritual well-being of the young gener- ally. We hope the Conventions will be largely attended net by ministers and teachers alone, but by the people of the several church denominations repre- sented as well. — --• — • PRESENTATION. — A very pleasant event took place at a special meeting oi the members of the Seaforth Fire Brig- ade held on Tuesday evening last. Mr. George A. Sills, the retiring chief of the brigade, was presented with a compli- mentary address, accompanied by a very handsome silver water pitchen and a meerschaum pipe. Mr. Sills has been a most active member of the brigade for over thirteen years, and for the past three years held the responsible position of Chief. That the duties of this office' were efficiently and pleasantly perform- ed, the presentation made by his fellow - members is the best proof. Mr. Sills was taken quite by surprise and al- though completely overcome by the un- expected kindness, made a very neat reply. A short time was pleasantly spent in short addresses by members present and social converse and while Many were the regrets expressed at Mr. Sills' withdrawal from the brigade, all agreedthat as a member of nit he had s eyed the town ,faithfully and well. he only two ,gentlemen still in active membership who joined the brigade when it was first organized_ thirteen years ago are Mr. Joseph Abell and Mr. W. H. Cline. The address was beauti- fully engrossed and illuminated by Mr. George Anderson and the presents were 'procured from Mr. M. R. Counter. The following is the address: MR. GE°. A. Sins,—DBAR SIR.—The officers and members of the Seaforth Fire Brigade de- sire to express in some tangible manner their high esteem for sou personally and their ap- preciation of your !faithful and valued services so long rendered in behalf of the brigade, as also your courteous, kind and gentlemanly deport- ment to your brother officers and menibers while acting as its chief officer. We therefore beg of you to accept of these gifts, which we _offer, not on account of their intrinsic value, but simply as a in mento of the pleasant re- lations which have 1r so long subsisted between UH and to show yo that we are capable of !appreciating honest worth and faithful service Ion the part of a fellow worker. We earnestly hope that yourself and estimable wife rimy be !long spared to use and enjoy them, and that in after years they will serve to remind you of the pleasant hours we have enjoyed as well as of the severe labors we havE endured and the glorious triuniphs we have together achieved. While regretting your determination to withdraw from the high office you have so efficiently filled to the credit of yourself, to the entire satisfaction of your brother firemen and to the benefit of the brigade, we hope that you will still continue to manifest the same deep interest in its progress, efficiency, and good, name, that you have ever done, and that although we may not have the pleasure of looking up to you as our chierofficer, we may still long enjoy the benefit of your counsel and advice and the pleasure of your genial and inspiring coinpany as a fellow mem- ber and co-worker. We have the honor to be, dear sir, on behalf of the officers and members of the Seaforth Fire Brigade, Yours most Sin. cerely, JOSEPH ABELL, JAS. R. watoire THOS. RICHARDSON, W. H. CLINE. • SCOTT is selling Nice Prunes, 22 tbs. for $1. ; 1048 1 GIRL WANTED.- -General servant want- ed for a small family. Good Wages. Applyto MRS. L. E. 12), ANCET., Victoria Square, Seaforth, 1048 SCOTT is selling a Beautiful Sugar, 18 tbs. for $1. 1048-1 CHEAP CASH SALE.—Eight Hundred iDollars worth of Boots, Shoes and Slippers. Also -a full line of Gents' Furnishings and Dry Goods to be sold at a large reduction, for -cash, until ; the first of February. Call and Examine Goods. !FRANK O'NEIL. . SCOTT is selling a Handsome Parlor 'Lamp, with your choice of Sh9,des, for 75c. 1048-1 1 To THE LADIES OF SEAFORTIL—Miss I Jon -es, late of England, begs to state to the La- dies of Seaforth and vicinity that she has corn- ; teemed the business of Dress and Mantle mak- iing at her residence, opposite the High School, jyvhere she will be prepared to execute all orders jmtrusted to her in the very latest fashions and lin a manner to give entire satisfaction to her customers. ' 1048-4 :" SCOTT'S Teas, for value, cannot be beat in tne County. 1048-1 SCOTT has Fresli Biscuits every 1w04e8-e1k. I SCOTT is selling Ten Bars of Laundry !Soap for 250. 1048-1 ; A SUCCESSFUL SALE.—On Tuesday last, one of the stormiest days of the season, Mr. J. P. Brine, the veteran I ;auctioneer of sixty six winters, conduct- ed a very successful auction sale for Mr. Hugh Grieve, of McKillop, a mile and a quarter North of town. In two hours be disposed. of over $2,200 worth of stock and ,irnplements and realized prices far in ad vance of the most sanguine expectations of the 'well -pleas- ed ;proprietor: The crowd was large considering the day, as it was blowing a genuine blizzard, but the old man eloquent kept up the interest and at- tention of the crowd- throughout and drew out the ducats in 'fine ,style. The horses •solcl Well, the cattle middling and the implements unusually high. It was OLW of the most successful sales held in this district this season. • LOCAL BRIEFs.Mr. R. Jamieson, of the Golden Lima -intends starting on his . semi-annual trip to the Old Country next week. --Mr. Joseph Dorrence, scot of Mr. William Dorrence of this town, is home on a visit to his friends. Mr. Dorrence left here about 8ix years ago for the Northwest. He has a large stock farm near Moosomin which is being run by his brother John. He has been working at his trade as a carpenter in Montana during the past nin9 months and came from there here. He has done well in the Northwest and will return again in a few weeks.—Rev. A. D. McDonald was assisting Rev. Mr. Gor- don at communion services in Harrington last Sunday, and his pulpit here was occupied by Mr. Kay, a student from Knox College. ----The Farmers' Institote for South Huron will be held at Hensall on Monday and Tuesday next. —As will be seen by notice elsewhere the annual meeting of the South Huron Agricultural Society will be held at Brucefield instead of at Hensall, on the third Wednesday in January.—Mr, Wm. Lang, of Paisley, Scotland, a cousin of- ffdr.. Robert Jamieson is at present here. Mr. Lang intends taking back with him a number of carriage horses. His father and his brothers have already taken over several lots and they found a ready market for them in Scotland, where they do well. —The union prayer meetings are being continued this week, and are still large- ly' attended.—Mr. J. A. Wilson is at present attending the Military College at Toronto. — Mr. Walter Scott of Wingharn was in town this week. Mr. Scott intends leaving Winghate and re- moving te Fergus, where he will engage in the egg business in eompany with Mr. D. D. Wilson of this town. --There will be a meeting of the Members of the. Caledonian Society this, Friday, even- ing and the Chieftain o' the Clan de- mands a full attendance," Ye Old Folke's Concert," under the auspices of the young people of the Methodist church, .takes place in Cardno's Hall this evening. An excellent programme has been provided and the several per- fOrmers will, appear in the costumes of 100 years ago. It will be an interesting and novel entertainment and will, no doubt, bring out a large audience. —MrsT. . S. Miller, of Ceuterville, is at present visiting friends' in town. --Rev. Mr. iHowell preached an able sermon on dancing, in the Methodist church, on Sunday evening last to a large congre- gation., Ile condemned this popular amusement and counseled his hearers to ,abstain from it. Whether or not his listeners ' agreed with his conclusions all must admit that he dealt with the subject in a very able and reasonable manner.—Mr. Albert Hendry has. been appointed Chief of the Seaforth Fire Brigade in place of Mr. George Sills who has resigned. Mr. Hendry i8 a good, steady young man, ancl. will, no doubt, fill the position. efficiently and to the satisfaction of his brother officers and members.—We are glad to learn that Messrs. Malcolm McDermid and Charles Lowrie, both of whom are suffering from Paralysis, are slowly recovering although neither of them is able to go around yet. —The Seaforth Caledonian Society will itave their annual concert in this town on the evening of the 25th inst. Mr. Gavin Spense late of Edinburg, said to be one of the best Scottish singes in America, Mr. James Fax, of Toronto, Miss Ella Cole, of Buffalo, and others will take part in the entertainment, which promiees to be good, and should be largely attended by the lovers of Auld Scotia,'s-songs and dances.—We direct attention to the Young Men's Christian Association's notice which appears on, the 5th page of this issue. Every yeung Insin should read and profit by it.—The recently elected municipal councils hold their first meetings on Monday next.— Sir John Macdonald celebrated his seventy-third birthday on Wednesday last.—Miss Emma Johnson has been appointed first assistant of the Kinder- garten Department of the Toronto NorinarSchool at a salary of forty dol- lars a month: Miss Johnson passed her examination as a Directress at the recent examination in this department. Her many friends here will unite with us in congratulating her on her success.—Mis's Phelps, of St. Catharines, who has been addressing meetings all over the Pro- vince lately on the subject of temper- ance, is expected in Seaforth shortly, when she will lecture under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.—Mr. Alexander Forest, of Grey, was in town this week. For the past two seasons Mr. Forest has been engaged in building and repairing telegraph lines along the Canada Pacific Railway from Pore Arthur to the Rockies. He has now returned to remove his fatnily from Grey to Winnipeg, in which place he will make his headquarters for the future. He says working for the Canada Pacific Railway pays better than farming.—The mammoth opening carnival will take place on next Friday evening, January 20th, on the Seaforth skating and curl- ing rink. For particulars see posters. Big time expected. • , McKiii op. A WELL DESERVED TRIBUTE. —A very pleasant occurrence took place on Mon- day evening last. A considerable num- ber of young people from Kinburn took possession of the manse and spent an hour or two very happily with Mr. and Mrs. Musgrave, in the course of which an address was read and presentation made in acknowledgment of services rendered by R.evds. P. Musgrave and D. DI. Ramsay, of Londesboro, during- the least year. Very cheering it is to all young people taking part in any work connected with the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tuckersmith. MOTION OF CONDOLENCE. —At a special meeting of the retiring Council of Tuck- ersmith, held, at Brucefield on Tuesday last, it was unanimously adopted and resolved to express our feelings of deep regret at the great loss we have sustain- ed through the decease of our late lamented Clerk and Treasurer, Mr: Mc- Connel, and also to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the widow and family in this their sad bereavement. Signed on behalf of the council, —DAVID WALKER, Reeve. APPOINTED,—We understand that the Tuckersmith council have appointed Mr. George Baird, Jr., of Briscefeeld, to examine the books and accounts of the late Treasurer, preparatory to relieving the securities and handing the books and funds held by him over to the custody of the council pending the ap- pointment of a new official. A better selection could not have been made as Mr. .Baird is thoroughly competent to discharge the duties imposed upon him. • • Hullett. A Goon COLT.—Mr. Francis Kettle, of the third concession of Hallett, is the owner of an eight months old colt, giv- ing the following measurements; Girth, 5 feet 5 inches; arm, 22 inches; front bone, 11 inches; hind bone, 11 inches ; and which brings down the scales a4 900 pounds. This colt is bred from a common grade mare and Mr. McFar- lane's imported stallion, Pride of Tyne." This is only one out of r9any good colts from this same horse. ' Zurich.. LOCALITIES.—Andrew and Alexander Ehnes from Blenheim, have been here visiting their brother and sister.—Mr. Wm. Krill, from Dakota, has been the guest of Mr. Phil Hauch.—Rev, J. Strempfer left last week for the East on some business and a visiting trip.—Rev. S. Berkes was also away to Logan to at- tend his church duties. --Mr. Wendel Smith, of the Babylon line, and Miss Hartman, of the Goshen line were married last Tuesday. We wish them a long and happy life.—Weather some- what cold, roads first-class, business just so. Kippen. THE undersigned begs to announce to his numerous CustonierS that his Tailoring De- partment is now running under the management of Mr. Watson, a gentleman of large experience both as a cutter and tailor, and that he is better than ever able to please all who will favor him with call. Remember our Mottow "No Fit No Sale." D. WEismiLnaa, Kippen. 1048 SUCCESSFUL.—The services held dur- ing the pasttwo weeks in the Presby- terian church pf this place, which were so ably conducted br Rev. :Sir. Simpson, of Brucefield, w re well at- tended throughout. NEW TAILOR—Mr. D. Weismiller has secured thel services o Mr. Wm. Watson, of Stratford, as c tter in his tailoring establiihment in he place of Mr. Hatton, who has been Sick for the past month. Mir. IVatson has had a i large experiencer n the pri icipal cities of Ontario and ithe United Sta.tee, and under his able Imanagemen the public will doubtless bel served to heir entire satisfaction. E NTERTAIN 3II4T. —On l‘londay even- ing a musical an literary entertainment was heldin the Methodist church here, being the first die, series to be given this. winter. At the appointed hour the Rev. A. E. Fear tOok :the chair and stated to the large audiencie that he had a splendid progrannne to give thein. The choir assisted by Mr.) J. Moody rendered some choice selecItions of inus c, consist- ing of antherns and part s ngs. Miss O'Brien, of Sexsthith, contrihuted much to the evening's enjoyment by a couple of instrumental pieces. Rea ings were given by Messrs). G. Suth rland, of Ilensall, C. RedMond, of Fan ville, and others. The proceeds which amounted JAN UABY 13 8 8„ to something over twenty four dollars, will be applied to the organ fund. At the close of the entertainment the chair- man requested the members and friends td remain for a few miniites and after Order was obtained, called Mr. Hatton and Mise Mellis to the front and in a few remarks he spoke very teuching!y of Mr. Hatton's residence in Kippen and of the regret of his many friends at his having to leave on account of ill -health. Miss Mellis then stepped forward and presented him with a handsome bible. Mr. Hatton, who was very much sur- prised, responded in .a short and very feeling speech, in which hethanked them for their expression of kindness. The meeting was then closed by the bene- diction. Brussels. CURLING.—The Annual match between the President and `Vice -President came off on Tuesday last and resulted in a victory for the Vice-Presidentby 3 shots, it was for an oyster supper, the losing party footing the bill. The supper was served up in good style at the Queen's , Hotel. CRICKET.—A meeting was held at O'Neil's Hotel on Monday evening to wind up the business for 1887, which was attended by a number of the cricketers. A bat for the highest batting average, was presented :to D. C. Ross, and one for the highest bowling average to Jas. Ross. John Hargraves was the donor of one and E. E. Wade of the other. HORSE FAIR.—The first horse fair was held here last Thursday and will be held in future on the Thursday before the first Friday in each month. Mr. O'Neil, of the Central, was the originator of it, and he is proud of the success of the first, and now if farmers will only look to their own interests they will keep it up. There were something over 20 horses changed hands at figures ranging as high as $200. The principal buyers were Captain Andrews,of Rhode Island, E. Jobbert, of New York State, James Palmer, of Guelph, Geo. Chime, of Listowel, Thos. Govenlock and Messrs. Archibald and Scott, .of Seaforth, all of whom promise to attend the next fair. BRIEFS. —Mr. Robert Artnstrong, an old resident, has returned to Brussels after living for some time in Teeswater. The new council take office on next Monday, and the School Board on next Wednesday.—II. Dunsford and Robt. Work are here on a visit from Dakota. They intend returning about the lst of February and purpose taking some Clydesdale mares with them.—Mrg Wynn, an old and esteemed resident of this place, died on Sunday last after a short illness. He was over 80 years old and was always hale and hearty until this summer.—Oar teachers have again got to work, but the attendance is hard- ly up to the average yet. Mr. Wm. Smith received the contract for supply.: ing the wood to the Brussels school at $1.23 per cord. The weather is very stormy and business is dull so far this week,_ HENSALL SAW MILL—Wanted, any quantity of Soft Elm, Rock Elm, Hemlock,. Pine, Basswood, Cherry, Maple, &a. The 11'g -hest prices. Lumber for sale; Custom Work attend- ed to. A quantity of Cedar Posts on hand. D. URQUHART. 1047tf GOOD HORSE FLESIL—Mr. Richard Hunter sold a six months filly last week to an Atnerican buyer for $100. This filly was sired by " Auchen Cairn." Mr. John McMann purchased a gelding last week from Mr. Jackson, of Listowel, 4 years old, for the sum of :',•260. This horse was raised by James Cochrane,and was sired by 'Good Cheer:" • BRIEFS.—Sleighing continuing good large quanties of grain, wood, &co are being daily brought to market, and our village presents a lively and stirring ap- pearance.—Mr. A. S. Case, formerly of this place, but who is now in the mer- cantile line in Cromarty, was in the vil- lage this .week and reports business as brisk with him.—Mr. G. Fear, of Petro - lea, is here at present spending h few days.with his brother, Rev. E. A. Fear. —Miss Dent, of Mitchell, has recently been engaged as assistant teacher in S. S. No. 10, Hay, of which school Mr. J. T. Wren is principal.—The Rev. Mr. Goodwillie, who preached in Carmel Presbyterian church on Sabbath last, will again conduct service on Sabbath next. —The Rev. R. Burnaby, formerly of the Hensall North Circuit, but now of Rockwood, and who is spending a week's vacation among his friends in this locality, preached in the Methodist church here on Sabbath evening last.— Mrs. J. Macarthur, of Ailsa Craig, is in the village this week visiting her son, Mr. J. MacArthur, banker. ---Mrs. James Elder, of Virden, Manitoba, who has been in this neighborhood for the past four or five weeks visiting relatives and friends, left this station on Tuesday morning for her home in Manitoba. — Mr. A. Kelly, who carried on the watch- making and jewellery business in this village for a number of years, but who left here for the Northwest and Dakota for the benefit of his health, was in the village this week spending a day or so' with his friends previous to returning to the West. We wish him health and Misses Robinson, of Grand Bend, have been the guests for the past week or so of Mrs. A Sherritt, of Willow Hall.—We are pleased to say that the Rev. A. K. Mustard, who has recently been confinedto his room through illness, is improving, and we hope soon to see him sufficiently recov- ered to resume his pastoral duties. Lower Winghana. Phippen was out on a visit to her daughter Mrs. Manser. of Teeswater, and took a New Year's dinner with her and returned. on Saturday looking hale and hearty. —The Misses Fan and Kate Eadie of this place have been engaged to teach in the lower town school for the coming year.—Miss Emma McMullen of this place left on Saturday morning for St. Thoinas, Dakota, _where she in- tends staying with her sister,' Mrs. Young, during the winter.—Mrs. Ed- ward Mulholland, of Ripley, who has been spending a few •weeks under the parental roof, is unable to metorn home on account of a very bad attack of pleurisy but we hope will soon be a- round again.—Mr. Lewis Thomson, son of Mr. Geo. Thomson, Deputy Reeve of Turnberry, left for Stratford on the 6th inst., where he intends to stay during the winter in the business college of that place. --Mr. Hector McKay is able to be about again as usual, after three or four Weeks in the house having received a - jam in the bash while taking out logs. Mr. McKay is a jolly fellow and we are glad to sees him around again.—Mr. Wilson, formerly of Bluevale, is engaged as teacher for the coming year in the Zetland School. West Wawanosh. TUE RETURNS.—The following is a statement of the votes cast for the several candidates at the recent muni- cipal elections in this township: For Reeve—Johnston, 239; Durnion, 189. Councillors—Todd, 181; Bowers, 161 ; Stewart, 151; McGuire, 128; Bailie, 122; Gibson, , 110; Girvin, 46. The council will be composed of Messrs. Johnston, Lockart, Todd, Bowers and Stewart. ,Hibbert. NOT SOLD.—Mr. Robert Wood writes to us saying that the statement to the effect that he had sold his farm in this township is ineorrect as he has not yet sold the farm.: NEARLY A SERIOUS FIRE. —Th e store belonging to Mr. A. C. Jones, Staffa, had a narrow :escape from being burned on Sunday evening last. The fire was caused by a defective stove. A piece of the stove had ifadlen out, thus allowing coals to drop: out. These set fire to some paper and other dry material at hand, and ere long the fire had climbed to the ceiling.: Mr. Jones and family were in the dwelling house behind the store at the tire, and were alarmed by the falling of goods. Considerable damage was done, but had the fire not been noticed for a few minutes more, the store and its contents, and also the dwelling -house would have been burnt to the ground. A PLEASANT EVENT.—An unusually pleasant event took place on Wednes- day of last week at the residence of Mr. John Dunlop of the Cromarty line, in this township,when Miss Jane Dunlop, was united' in marriage to Mr. Robert Broadfoot,a prosperous farmer of Dick- inson County,' Kansas, but formerly a resident of the township of Morris in Huron county, Ontario. The interest- ing ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Fleteher , of the Thames road and was witpessed, by a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. In fact Mr. Dunlop's comfort- able and capacious residence Was filled almost to over -flowing with a merry, happy party, composed of ladies and gentlemen from many of the surround- ing towns and townships'. The presents were numerous, handsome and useful. The ceremony concluded the guests were invited to partake of a most bounteous repast which was evidently enjoyed by all. After supper; dancing by the young folks and social conversation by those who were once young but are now grow- ing old, was engaged in and So well did all enjoy themselves that the "wee sma hours" came all to soon, and the pleas- ant party broke up at .an early hour, after all wishing the bride and groom everything that was good.and fortunate and thanking the genial- host and host- ess for their boundless hOspitality. Mr. and Mrs. Broadfoot started for their lionte in Kansas on Tdesday and the good wishes of many friends go with them, 1 Kinburn. FARNI RENTED. —Mr. Robt. Lindsay has rented' the farm of Mr. John Clark for a term of $e' -en years. Mr. Clark purposes going to Manitoba with his brother James in the spring. We wish him prosperity in the land of his adoption. OUR LITERARY SOCIETY.—The Liter- ary Sociesty held its regular meeting on Friday evening last. The attendance was large, as usual. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Fowler. Subject of discussion, "Resolved that Annexa- tion with the United States is more pre- ferable for Canada than Imperial Feder- ation.' Mr. R. McMillan took the affirtmitive side of -the question, assisted by Messrs. J. W. King and J. Wilson. The negative was taken by Mr. D. Mc- Gregor, assisted by Messrs. T. McMil- lian, Geo. Stephenson and W. Wilson. At the close of the debate a decision was called for which resulted in favor of Annexation. OUR CHEESE FACTORY. —The annual meeting of the share -holders and patrons. of the Constance Cheese and Butter Factory was held in this village on Mon- day last. There was a large turnout of both share -holders and patrons and everything passed off very pleasantly, and nearly everyone was satisfied with the season's operations. The -share- holders meeting, was held first, and after the receipts for the year were totaled up and the entire liabilities provided for, the Directors felt justified in declaring a dividend of 15 per cent. on the paid up capital stock of the Company. This satisfactory result is due largely to the judicious and careful management of the Manager, Mr. J. R. Murray. The Com- mission received from the patrons for making the cheese did not nearly cover the expenses, but Mr. Murray was very successful in the management of the hogs, having made over $500 on them. The following officers were elected for the current year: President, George Stephenson; Directors, John Britton, J. B. Henderson, John .McDowell and S. Rogerson. Mr. Robert Jamieson, of Seaforth, was re -appointed Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr. J. R. Murray was re -appointed Manager of the factory and salesman for the cheese. At a meeting of the patrons sobsequently heldthe re- port of the season's operations, which was read and . adopted, showed that about 44 tons of cheese had been made which "realized over $9,100. The distri- bution of this large sum in the neighbor- hood for this one artiele of farm produce must have had t he effect of mitigating the hard times in some degree. The patrons realized about 71- cents per 10 lbs. of milk. Considering the season, which was very dry, and the dull mar- ket for cheese, all connected with the factory have goad reason to congratulate themselves that they did so well. Our factory has long lheld -a foremost position among the best factories in the country and it bids fair to continue its position. East Wawan.osh. LOcALITIEs. Miss Whitmore, of Stanley, is visiting friends in Wawa - nosh. —Mr. Wm, Ross returned to Knox College, Torontol, on Monday last.—Mr. Wm. Stewart hs.d a wood bee on his farm last week, and upwards of twenty cords Were cut.—The Westfield Literary Society is still in blooming circum- stances; on Friday, last there were 25 pieces on the programme.—School Sec- tion No. 10 organized a Literary Society on Tuesday night hat. Mr. J. Hunter was appointed President ; R. McGowan, Secretary ; and J. Ross, Treasurer, They intend holding their meetings on Tuesday nights.—The Westfield corres- pondent to the Standard, while speaking of the Union Christmas Tree, tried to make people believe that the Westfield folks made all the programme ; now, they only gave a quartette and a recitation, and they sang the quartette wrong and the recitation was somewhat stale.—Mr. Thomas Henry intendz going to Mani- toba to try for a school. He will leave in a few weeks. Grey. EARLY MAIL.—The early mail made its first appearance on January 2ud and arrived at the Cranbrook Post Office about 4.30 p. m. This is from four to five hours earlier than old time. The change is an onward march in an age of progress. It will have a good effect morally also, as those frdm the surround- ing district can receive their mail and get home in decent, sober time. CHURCH NOTES.—D. Pelage, student of Knox College, Toronto, occupied the pulpit in Knox Church, Brussels, for two Sabbaths.—Rev. J. Ferguson, of Atwood, preached a missionary sermon in the Methodist church, Cranbrook, last Sabbath.—Dancing as an amuse- ment was alluded to and censured in very forcible language in Knox church last Sabbath, which cannot fail to make some of the sports " feel " its evil in- fluence. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. —Five pupils of School Section No. 2, Grey, wrote at the receut entrance exathination in Sea - forth and all were successful. Follow- ing are the names with the number of marks obtained by each: Sarah William son, 581 ; Willie Turnbull, 540; Bella Sillars, 530; Willie McAllister, 472. Charlie Sillers came a few marks behind on hiatory but -was recommended by the examiners. This reflects much credit on the pupils themselves and must be a source of much satisfaction to their teacher, Mr. S. Anderson. BRIEFS.—Mr. Andrew Johnston was elected trustee in the place of Mr. Ballantine in No. 2, whose term of office has expired.—Misa Smith, of Ethel, has been spending her holidays at Mr. Andrew Turnbull's of the llith concess- ion.—Miss Jessie McIntosh, daughter of Mrs. McIntosh, of the 16th concesSion, died in Brussels of cancer on Jannary 1st. She had been suffeting for many months and all was done that it was possible for medical skill to accomplish but without avail. She was buried on Tuesday at Cranbrook.--=The recent blow almost completely blocked the side roads which causes some inconvenience to those living at a distance frornl the concessions. However, people were eager for snow and now we have enough and to spare.—Mr, D. Johnston ,has been spending his vacation at home. Ile intends returning to Clinton Colle- giate Institute for a few months after which he will take charge of No. 9, Tuckerstnith. The people of that section are to be congratulated on getting the services of so competent a teacher as Mr. Johnston. Blyth. ACCIDENT.—On Sunday last Mrs. Dr. Sloan met with a very painful accident. While going out of the back door at her home she fell and broke her thigh. We. understand, however, that she is in as fair a way for recovery as could be ex- pected. A GOOD Ac.—Last Thursday the neighbors of Mr. Moore Boyd turned out en masse to assist him in getting about forty cords of wood to his present home in Clinton. Mr. Boyd has been a resi- dent of these parts for about thirty years, and having sold his farm last summer he has retired to Clinton. Dur- ing Mr. Boyds long residence here he formed many lasting friendships, and the people always found in him an honorable citizen and an agreeable neighbor. His many friends now unite in wishing him the peaceful rest which he has so well earned for the remainder of his days. ITEMS. —Ella Metcalf, who has been ill for some titne past, is not very much improved.—The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was disjeeused in the Presbyter- ian chureh last Sunday.—Harry Jessop, of McKinnon's dry goods establishment, has returned to town after spending a few days in Toronto.—Mr. Jno. M. Tanner has returned to Liatowel after spending his holidays in town.—The leap year party given last Wednesday evening was a grand success, and the young ladies should be corigratulaced on this their first attempt.—Ed. Watson left on Monday for Montreal where he has taken another carload of cattle.— The annual meeting of the County Grand Black Chapter of Perth ivas held in the Orange Hall on the 10th bast. Although the weather was bad quite a number were in attendance. • Sunshine. LOCAL BRIEFS.—John DeForest was severely injured at the saw mill here one day last week. He was engaged along with two other men rolling a very large log, when one of the cant hooks slipped, causing the log to roll back, crushing him beneath it and injuring his back severely.—Wm Newcombe has rented his farm to James Smith for a term of five years, at an annual rental of 5200. Mr. Smith gets possession in the spring.—David Nichol, son Of A. Nichol, of the 7th concession of Morris, has re- turned home from Dakota. He speaks highly of the country, and intends going back in the spring. DEBATE.—A very interesting debate took place in the school house on the 6th line of Morris, on Wednesday night last week,abetweenimernbers of that club and members of the club from the 12th line of Grey. The subject was, "Resolved, that Republican Govern- ment is better than Monarchical." The affirmative was led by Wm. Bryden, as- sisted by T. Robertson and H. Mooney, of Morris, and the negative by D. Rob- ertson, assisted by Wm. Perrie and J. Bain, of Grey. Mr. Good, of Brussels, occupied the chair. After a very able discussion by both sides the chairman decided in favor of the affirmative. An- other debate will take place in the school house on the 12th line of Grey before long. Belmore. ANNUAL MEETING.—The annual meet- ing of the Belmore cheese and butter company took place on Saturday, Janu- ary 7th, and was a grand success. Over two hundred people were present. Be- tween four and five thousand dollars were distributed among the patrons, so it is no wonder they all felt -good. After- wards the annual meeting took place. Mr. J. Gemrnill was honored with the position of chairman. After his address w. .McFatil _ —IS STARTING -- THE WW YEA WITH BARGAINS In Dress Goods, Mantle Cloths, Ulsters and Jackets, Furs, Blankets, Overcoats, 85c. Our Spring Goods Will be here in a few weeks, and the balance of our Winter Stock must be E. IVIcFAUL, SEAFORTH. _ • y nominations Were taken for salesman. Four were nominated, two withdrew and Barton and Lowry were left in the field. The result was the election of Mr. Barton by a unanimous vote. The next order of business was the appoint- ing of directors and the old board was elected by acclamation, viz., Johnston, Barton, Lowry, Ritchie and Gemmill. All partook of a hearty luncheon and then withdrew well pleased. It is pleas- ant to have everything go off Emoothly and amicably in this way. The Bel - more factory is in a prosperous condition and it bids fair to remain so. Hay. WHAT WHISKY WILL DO.—One day last week a lively scene occurred in the swamp in the township of Hay a few miles west of Exeter. Mr. Geo. Muttart and family are living in a small house in said swamp, he having been engaged by Mr. James Howard to chop wood. Mr. Muttart came to Exeter, began drink- ing and soon becatne intexioated. Re- turning home he began abusine an infant child, whereupon his wife interfered, she too being set upon by the husband. Her cries for mercy and help were heard by Mr. Wm. Harris, who occupies an- other hut at some distance. Mr. Harris forced an entrance into the house and was about to shield the woman, when Muttart ran at hint, and with an axe dealt him two heavy blbws, cutting the forepart of his head open as far down as the eyebrows, as well as otherwise cut- ting and bruising him. A BIG FUSS ABOUT LITTLE GAsen.—A case which has created considerable interest throughout the township of Hay was settled in Hensall on Wednesday, at least for the time being. Mrs. Sherritt, of Blake, lost fifteen ducks last Septem- ber. Other people also lost a great many turkeys and geese. Mr. t'Dick was accused of stealing the fowl, persons having seen him pick from the road two ducks belonging to Mrs. Sherritt and carry them to Backer's hotel. Dick was not pleased with the accusation, and consequently inserted an advertieement offering a reward of $500 to any person who would produce proof to the effect that he was guilty Of steels misdemeanor. On the 21st of Deeember a charge was preferred by Mr. Sherritt -agait Messrs. Dick and Baeker, charging them with having stolen the ducks, as aboye. The case came before Magistrates Buchanan, Weismiller and Srnillie, on Wednesday. December 28th. Considerable evidence was heard, Dick admitting having pick- ed up the two ducits above referred to, but stated that he let them go again. Two of the magistrates wanted to con- vict the prisoners for misdemeanor, but the third held for an adjournment to get the advice of the Crown Attorney. Finally all agreed and the case was adjourned for one week. Wedresday of last week the court was resumed, and the prisoners, according to instructions, were committed to Goderich jail for trial at the Spring Assizes. Bail was accepted for the release of the prisoners in the meantime. Ilowick. A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER.—On Thurs- day, December 21, a very successful ex- amination was held in School Section No. 16, Howick and Grey, under the supervision of the teacher, Mr. John Griffith. Ten o'clock being the hour. ap- pointed for the examination to com- mence, a goodly number of the friends gathered in the forenoon. By the time dinner was over, which was served by the ladies of the section, and the pupils called to order for the afternoon's work, some fifty visitors had assembled to wit- ness the examination of the various classes. The classes examined during the day reflect great credit on their teacher, and these were interspersed, with recitations, speeches and songs. At the close of the exercises Mr. Griffith was presented with a beautiful album and a moustache cup. Mr. Griffith, who has resigned his position, made a touch- ing reply briefly referring to many pleasures that had linked themselves to ,his work while in the section during the past year. Rev. A. Stevenson dismissed the school with prayer. —The Mitchell toboggan club have elected the following officers for the present season :—Honorary president, W. W. Hicks; president, W. Kyle; 1st vice-president, A. D. Smith, M. ,D.; 2nd vice president, F. A. Campbell; secretary -treasurer, J. A. Robinson; committee, Foljaanbe A wty, J. D. Cole, E. F. Davis, A. Colquhoun, E. Brisbin, T. Thomson. •