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The Huron Expositor, 1888-03-16, Page 8
*HE, HURON EXPOSITOR. MARGIT 16, 1 8A8. Seeds. Seeds. • Timothy Seed, Red and Alsik e Clover in great abundance, and a t eseasonable prices. E CASH. Soderloh Street, Seaforth. won txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. New Dress Goods, Wo have received, marked and shelved at our South Store, our first consignment of British im consisting of 145 pieces of Dress Sloods. Boxes and bales will follow in rapld succession, On hand a large and complete stock ©4 Canadian staples. JAMES PICKARD, North and South Stores, Seaforth. THE ORA NO EM ENtwenty-ninth annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Western Ontario open- ed at Toronto on Tuesday last. The following are the delegates registered from this County: Robert Mahood and B. S. Cook, Howick; A. Woodman and Wm. Magill, Morris; John Mooney, Grey; John and Robert Scarlett, McKil- lop; J. Wells, Saltford; E. Dawson, Sea - forth; W. J. Robinson, J. E. Robinson and J. Somerville, Kirkton; E. Floody, •Clinton. Mr. W. Magill, of Bluevale, was appointed Deputy Grand Treasurer of the Bleck Chapter. THE SCOTT ACT—The date for voting en the repeal of the Scott Act in the county of Huron has been fixed for Thursday, April 19. Mr. Thos. Farrow ex M. P. for East Huron, has been ap- pointed Returning Officers The vote will also be taken in the counties of Sim- eoe, Stormont, Dundee., Glengarry and Bruce, on the same day. A meeting of the Huron Scott Act Aseeciation will be keld in Clinton on Friday, March 23, at 10.30 A. M., and a meeting of the South Huron Association will be held at Hen - sell on Monday, March 19, at 10 A. M. All parties favorable to the continu- ance Of the Act are cordially invited to both meetings and we hope both will be largely attended. There is a deal of work to be done between now and the 19eh of next month and it is time the friends of temperance were up and at it. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.—We have this week again to rece.rd the death of amother of Huron's honored pioneers, in the person of Mr. James Broadfooe, Sr., of Bridge End, Tuckersmith, who pass- ed peacefully away about 9 o'clock on Weduesday night last, at the age 6f 85 years. Mr. Broa.dfoot has not been in robust health for someitime, but was able to be around until about two weeks ago -when he wentsto see his brother who was dying, and it is supposed that in his wealn state he caught cold. Since then he has been confined to bed, and rapidly grew weaker until at last the vital spark went out, and he passed away as peacefully as if he had simply gone to, sleep. Thus the three brothers have been taken within one year. We defer further reference to the -life of the deceased until next week. We are sorry to learn also that Mrs. Broadfoot is in a very critical condition, and from present appearances it will not be long until she rejoins her life's partner on the other shore. GOOD HORSES. —Mr. Thomas Goven- lock is doing a large business just now in shipping horses to Manitoba. He has already shipped several car loads this season and this week he has sent off a car load of as fine breeding mares as has ever left the county. The following are the names of the parties from whom some of them were •purchased and the prices paid: One mare from Thomas Moore, Brussels, $195; one from Thos. Ltp1ie, Seaforth, $155; one from John Seaforth, $200 ; one from Peter Wetson, Grey, $180 ; one from Neil McDonald, Morris, $180 ; one from M. Switzer, Morris, $130 ; one from Frank McCracken, Grey, $180 and one from James Hays, HcKilIop, $180. fle also had in the lot a horse from R. Van Hullett, purchased for $175; a horse from John Reynolds, Hullett, for $190 and a horse from John Muteh, Ashfield for $170. This makes the round sum of $1,990 for eleven animals or an average price of about '$181 each. These horses were consigned to Gris- wold end will be sold to farmers in that vicinity. Mr. John Govenlock went with them and he expects to dispose of them all and return for another lot in about three weeks. It is a good sign of that country that there is now a demand for a very much better class of horses. A, few years ago a good horse could scarcely be sold in Manitoba outside of the cities and it was our only market for broken down scrubs. Now, however, this class of horses is not wanted there and the demand is for the very best, anti many of the farmers are going into breeding horses for themselves and are censequently on the lookout for the beat thiterrio mares and imported or pure Ine d heavy stallions. Thus it is that our markets are continually changing and it behoves our farmers to keep their eyes open and closely observe the signs of tne times. ‘Vo NI Es AND NI ISSIONS. —The third annual meeting of the Huron Presby- teriel Society of the Women's Foreign i-eiionary Association was held in the E.4niondvi11e church on Tuesday after - • last. There were thirty-three di iegates present, and Myth, Brucetield zw 1 Kirkton were not represented on • oittit of the inclemency of the ttlier. The proceedings throughout re very interesting and the meeting N.i a 'Larked success in every respect, ze I had the weather been favorable the attendance would no doubt have been c -y much larger. The chair was °e- t—pied by the President, Airs. Thomas r-ir, of Clinton. An address of welcome read by Mrs. NicCoy and NN as re - I Lied to by Mrs. Acheson, of Kippen. Ai, excellent paper was also read by the l't esident on the " Discouragements and Encouragements of the work in con- ne.ition with Missions." A choir of young ledies, with Miss Graham pre- siding at the organ, added much to the interest of the proceedings by rendering musical selections at intervals during the meeting. The following officers were elected for the current year: Presi- dent, Mrs. Thos. Fa r, Clinton; Vice - 'President, Mrs. A. tewart, Clinton ; 2nd Vice -President, %frs. C. Fletcher, Usborner; Secretary, Mies Janet Ander- son, Seaforth ; Treasurer, Mrs. M. Y. McLean,Seaforth. The reports from the various auxiliaries were read and , from them we glean the following useful diaformation : There are nine auxiliariee working under the jurisdiction of this Presbyterial Society and two bands of "Little I Gleaners," with a tItal membership of 388. These several ssociations contri- buted during the year 1887 the sum of $871 for, znissionary lpurposes. In ad- dition to thie, those; Auxiliaries contri- buted 950 !lbs. of clothing for the Indians.of the Northwest, besides a box of medicines valued at $55 paid for from the proceeds of lectures ;delivered by Rev. A. D. McDonald under the aus- pices of the several, auxiliaries.' The Blyth auxiliary has a membership of 24 and contributed $6350; Brucefield, 32 members and a ceutribution of $96.56; Clinton, 29 members and $148; Eg- mondville, 18 -mernlikes and $14 God- erich, 73 members and $56.65; Kippen, 21 members and $90; Thames Rod and Kirkton, ;55 members and $1Q6; Sea - forth, 29 members and $246.84. ijesides these there is a band of Little GI aners at Brucefield with ahnembership of 67 which coetributed ' $3.30 and One at Goderich with a:memb rship of 40 which contributed $16.23. ' It will be seen from these figures that the ladies are doinges good work in the cause oil mis- sions. At the conclusion of the after- noon meeting all the ladies prIesent, together with the members of Presby- tery, were; entertained at supper in the basement Of the church by •the tadies of Egmondville congregation. The pread did them Oredit and the kindness . was duly appreciated by all. Meer supper an open meeting was held at /which ad- dresses were delivered by Rev. Die Ure of Goderinh ; Rev. Mr. McMillen of Manchestee and Rev. Mr. Fletcher of Thames Road, -Usborne. A choir under the leaderehip of Mr. Stevenson. gave several nice musical selections. The chair was ;occupied by Rev. Nile Mc. Coy. • This meeting was also a very in- teresting o e, and the ladies havemauch cause for atisfaction over the sUCcess attending their annual meeting, as well as thankfulness for the euccess I with which their efforts during the year have been crown d. 1 • To RE.—Four rooms over 4. G. Anit's store, suitable for private residende for a • small family. 'Appry to A. G. AULT, G41(110e5ri7ch street, Seafodh. AUCTION SALE. — The . undersligned will sell by tublie auction the balance I of his stock of Dry Goods, commencing on Saturday afternoon net, 17th inst. at 2 o'clock, and in the evening at 7 o'clock. J. L. SAITII, Seaforth. 1057 Hovesterr & Co. have their stole of Spring and Sunamer Millinery opened milt and ready for inspection. Millinery apprentices wanted. •lp 57tf SEED BARLEr.—JuSt received ; from Manitoba a car load of Seed Barley, frit from wild oats and other bad seeds, which N ill be sold cheap at No. 3 Storehouse, Seaforth. ALMX. ST,EMAION. 107-2 A cook 1,,,anted at Kennedy's Hotel, Seaforth. Ooed wages will be paid to a siptable person. Apply to–cM a s KENNEDY On t pre- ; 1 1 57x1 GREAT SENSATION. — Teas c eaper than ever before offered to the public f Sea - forth. Teas worth fifty cents per pound elling- ler thirty-five cents. These Teas are 11 New Seaso. 's—no Old goods in stock. Value, were never better. , Come and inspect our s reties and prices. J. FAtatisv, two doors Sout7f the Bank of Commerce. • „ 1 57-2 SEEDS, 01EDS, SEEDS, fresh stock or Field and Garden Seeds all new and r .liable, including Cloy cr and Timothy Seed for 4ale at FAIR:LET'S. 1p57-2 $3 000, $2,000, $1,600. $1,000, 0,200, private funds, to loan at lowest rae.-e of interest upon mortgaes on kuplroved farm property. inquire at thle:;-E Office,x- positor" Seaforth. o1 GIRL WANTED. — Wanted, a good • general servant. Apply to MRS. WM. M. GRAY, John Strc et, Seaforth. 1057 1 • - LOCAL BRIEn'i. —We are sorry this week to record the death of Mrs. Joseph Brown, of Herpurhey, which took place on Wednesday. . She has. been a eevere sufferer for some time: She -was a most worthy woman and her death 4411 be deeply lamented by her husband and family and a large circle of frierlds.— Rev. A. . D. McDonald and Rev Mr. Salton. of Goderich delivered addresses in Cardno's hall on Sunday afternoon last at the Gospel Temperance meeting: Addresses will be delivered' next Sun- day afternoon by Messrs Wm. M. Gray and M. Y. McLean.—Mr. John Weir has sold his pair of breeding mares to an American for $500. He. bought Ithem about -a year ago for $400.—Mr. J. H. McDougall has purchased Mr. Josiah Watson's residence in Beattie's (rove for $1,400. It is one of the nicest, spots in town. Mr. Watson talks of leavitig Seaforth.—Constable Dunlop had suc- ceeded in capturing the horse etolen from Mr. Dane of Gorrie some time ago. He got it at Francistown. —Mr. James Ireland has succeeded in passing his first. examination pefore the Ontario ental Association. .He has one more ext ina- tion to pass when he will be a full fledg- ed dentist.—We direct attention o the financial statement of the New York Insurance Company which will be found on the third page of this issu•. It should be carefelly perused by all con- templating insurance. Mr. McN il re- presents the Company in this section:— A meeting of the patrons of th Sea - forth creamery has been called for Wed- nesday next at 2 o'clock.—Two rinks froth the Seaforth Curling Club layed a, match with the Stratford club. ip that • city on Wednesday and vanquished the eqy club by 7 ehots.—The South Huron Spring. Show will be held at Bruslefield on Wednesday, April 18, instead of Tuesday, April 18, as stated last kveek. 1 he Seaforth show will be hdld oreTues- day,the 17th April.—MeReuben Clarke I• itiad his talented company will appear in ardno's' hAll on Thursday evening next. We would again remind town readers of the musical . and literary entertain- ment of the students . of the Collegiate Instituie thie evening. Every pet -Son in town should be present. The entertain- ment ss ill be well worthy of patrdnage, and the be:0 and girls should be encour- aged.— The sex eral local competitions among the members of the Seaforth Curling Club have been:closed for this season. Nflr. R. Common has wen the Tankard: Mr. John Lyons is the holder of the Counter Cup for this year, and Mr.A. Young lias won the district Cale- donian medal for the second year in succession. -_Jr. Finley Ross has re- moved tn town and now occupies his residence on John Street.—Mrs. Scott- Siddons will be here and give one of her popular entertainments on the evening of Friday, April 13. Additional particulars will be given later on.— The regular meeting of the Women's Christian Tem- perance Union will be held next Tues- day evening at half -past seven in the usual place.—Mr. Wm. Hawkshaw's colt mentioned last week was sired by Mc- Alpine. It was eight months old and was sold for $150.—A farmer in Blau - shard recently eold to an American buyer a five year old mare, sired by "Fearnaught Chief," for the very liberal sum of $700. Nothing pays better just now than raising good na-rses, and most of those sold go to the United States. If the duty were remitted, satisfactory as the prices now are, they would then be 20 per cent. higher. It would be better to have this money go into the hands of our farmers than into the American treesury.—We have to thank the Dublin Sepatrick's Society fora complimentary ticket and kind invitation to their annual supper this evening. —Mr. John Weir takes the place of the late Mr. McCaughey in the banking house of Messrs. Logan & Co., in this town. Mr. Weir is an old resident of this section; is well and favorably known and is possessed of ample means to re- tain the institution in the same safe and effidient condition it has occupied since its Start. We are sure that under the new firm and with Mr. Logan's careful and efficient management the institution will continue to grow in public confi- dence and to increase in patronage.— Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Rev. Mr. Cameron, formerly of Kippen, which occurred at his residence in the county of Dundas after a short illness of inflammation of the lungs. He was an able and earnest preacher and a good Christian gentle- man. He leaves a widow and oue son. —Messrs. William J. and Joseph Dor- ranee, sons of Mr. James Dorrance of McKillop, who have been spending the winter here, leave on Tuesday next for their home in Steele County,Dakota. They have purchased from their brother, Mr. George B. Dorrance, his two-year- old entire Carlisle colt for $250 and in- tend taking him over with them. This colt is a, model in form and is one of the best in his class that has ever been rais- ed in these parts. He has beauty, sub- stance and action and will make a valu- able stock horse. PRESBYTERY OF HURON—This Presby- tery held a regular meeting in Egmond- ville on the 13th inst. Session records were examined and attested. Mr. Ram- say submitted the report of the com- mittee on Sabbath observance, Mr. Acheson the report of the committee on the state of religion and Mr. Stewart the report on temperance. The report on temperance showed that in the opin- ion of the different sessions, the Scott Act has accomplished much good in dim- inishing the amount of drinking in the county. The report concluded with a number of resolutions which were adopt ed unanimously and which will appear, l in next week's issue. The following commission to the General Assembly, to meet in the the city of Hamilton next June, are elected, Messrs. Ramsay, Barr, Fletcher and McCoy, ministers; and Dr. Irving, Messrs. Straiton, Somers and John Campbell, elders. Dr. Ure presented a call from Knox Church, Goderich, and assoeiated congregations, in favor of Rev. J. A. Anderson B. A., of Whitechurch, with a guarantee of stipend of $1,000 for the first year and an increase of $50 each year thereafter till the stipend reaches $1,200 with a manse. The call was unanimous and was transmitted in the usual way. The congregations of Hensall and Chisel- hurst were separated, and henceforth Carmel Church, Hensall, will form a pastoral charge alone. Provision has been made in the meantime for the sup. ply of Chiselhurst Mr. McDonald read the report of the Woman's Presby- terial Foreign Missionary Society, which was very encouraging. The Presbytery disposed of the report by the following motion which was unanimously agreed - to : The Presbytery having heard the report of the Presbyterial Woman's Foreign Missionary Society desire to ac- knowledge the zeal and energy of the ladies in this work;, would record their thanks to the greet Head of the church in acknowledging the efforts put forth to enlist the sympaehies of our people in Foreign Mission work, and would recom- mend, if practicable, that auxiliaries be organized in every congregation in the Presbytery. SOUTH HUR01,;. FARMERS' INSTITUTE. —The second convention for this season of the South Huron -Farmers' Institute was held at Brucefield on Friday and Saturday last. The meetings were a gratifying success in every eespect The attendance both days was good and the greatest interest seemed to be taken by all present in the various papers read • and the discussions which took place. It is gratifying to notice that the farm- ing community seem to be waking up to the benefits to be derived from these inatitete meetings and are consequently manifesting a much greater interest in therp. Ori Friday afternoon the chair was taken,by the President, Mr. Samuel Smillie,- who introduced the several speakers and essayists and kept up the interest of theproceedings by stimulat- ing end encouraging discussion. Those present from a distance 7were Professor Robertson, of the Agriceltural College, Mr. Hobson, the well-known stock breeder of Guelph and Mr. Johnston of Blanshard. On Friday afternoon Pro- fessor Robertson delivered an address on the "Feeding and Management of Dairy Stock." He strongly urged the raising and feeding of corn to dairy cows. He also spoke very favorably of ensilage, and described a cheap and easy method of erecting an ensilage crib. By feeding cows in this way he thought a much better result could be attain- ed than in any other. The great object he said should be to produce the largest possible amount of milk for the least money, and by feeding _largely of green corn and ensilage this can be ac- complished. Mr. Hobson read an ex- cellent paper on the care and feeding of stock. In connection with this paper the desirability of paving cows come in as early as January, and having them milk for at least ten months, was strong- ly urged. In this way it was argued that a. cow, if properly fed, produced the largest amoun of Milk at a time of the year when bu ter is dearest, and in this Way gets a be ter start to give a good year's yield than a cow that does not calve until May and has to be kept through the expensive season as a non- producer. Mr. Johnston delivered an address on the Causes of Agricultural Depression:" He thought that the ex- pensive habits of the people are largely responsible for hard times among farm - There are too many covered bug- gies, fast horses, fine harness and good clothes, and advocated the return by farmers to the primitive practices of olden times—of spipning their own yarn, weaving their owp cloth and clothing themselves in goods made by their wives • and daughters, inseead of cloth purch- ased in the stores and factories. It was Foointed out in the discussion which fol- lowed this address that farmers, as a class, are ab justlylentitled to indulge in the comforts and luxuries of life as are the people of other callings, and that if farmers produced all their own articles of consumption they would do away with the great army of operatives and work -people who now help to consume their products, and in thie way they would simply be biting off their noses to spite their faces, as while they would save on the one aide, they would lose much more on the other by destroying the market for their products and would in I addition, lose the many comforts they now enjoy. It was also pointed out that the better way to obviate or overcome agriculteral depression would be for farmers to make the best possible use of the means at their disposal and by increased skill and the employment of labor saving machinery increase their incomes so as to justify them in indulging in the luxuries and comforts condemned by Mr. Johnston. Profes- sor Robertson then delivered his address on "The Dairy Cow." He produced a diagram of a model mileli cow and de - seined the points necessary to be observ- ed in the selection of cows for dairy purposes. This address was intensely interesting and much useful information was given. Mr. Peobereson seems to have made a thorough study of "cowol- ogy," and there is no point that he does not thoroughly understand. In this connection he recommended the feeding of cows only twice a day,in the morning and evening, and soft feed should never be given by itself but should be mixed with coarser feed. This address closed Friday afternoon's proceedings. On Saturday the institute met in the fore- noon at ten o'clock. There was again a good attendance of farm- ers, over one hundred being present. The -first order of business was the election of the following officers for the current year, viz.: President, John Han- nah, Tuckersmith ; Vice -President, Wm. Buchanan Jr.; Hay • Secretary -Treas- urer, R. theMordie, kippen. Directors —S. Hogarth, Jr., Stephen; Geo. Sam - well, Exeter • Thos. Russell, Usborne ; H. Happle, Hay; irohn Torrance, Stan- ley; Robert B. McLean, Tuckersmith ; Geo. F. Jackson, Egmondville. Mr. Hobson delivered a very interesting ad- dress on "Lessons Learned in Judging Prize Farms." One of the lessons learn- ed was that there are other methods of farming than those adopted by himself, which are successful, and that no one man, no matter how wise or how suc- cessful, knows all that is worth know- ing about farming, and no one so wise that he cannot receive instruction from the experience of others. He also il- lustrated several methods of farming adopted by farmers, wha have entered their farms for competition under the auspices of the Agricultural and Arts Association of Onterio. Mr. Johnston delivered an address on "Municipal In- stitutions," and Mr. A. MeD. Allan, of Goderich, on "Grafting and Pruning Fruit Trees," in which he gave much useful information. A vete,- useful paper was read by Mr. Afex. Innes, of Stanley, on the "Feeding ,and Management of Draught Horses.' ;Mr. Innes is an ex- perienced and nateral horseman and a successful breeder and his remarks were practical and could not fail to be of benefit to those who heard them. Mr. Robert McMillan, of Hullett, read a very good paper on "Stock Feeding," in which he gave the method adopted in Mr. McMillan's stables with marked success. The whole of Saturday was fully taken up and we are sure that good results will follow these meetings. The Institute closed by giving hearty votes of thanks to those who delivered addresses and read papers and also to the retiring officers. —The entertainment on Friday even- ing was carried .out under considerable difficulties. At the appointed hour Dixon's hall was packed from end to end and scarcely half of those who had come were able to gain admission. After opening proceedings and Mr. Robert Carmichael, of Seaforth, and Mr. John Kydd, of Usborne, had each sang a couple of excellent songs and a musical selection on the organ and violin, it was decided to adjourn to the old Presby- terian church. In short order the church was filled almost as full as the hall had been. It seems, however, that owing to some misunderseanding the consent of the trustees of the church building to hold the meeting in it had not been ob- tained, and the proceedings had scarcely commenced when the trustees appeared on the scene and objected to the church being used for such an entertainment. The audience had, therefore, to return to the hall. This time, however, the hall was -ample to accommodate the audience as many had gone home. At about nine o'clock the hall was again opened and the programme was pro- ceeded with, and those who remained enjoyed a very pleasant and instructive entertainment. Professor Robertson de- livered his address on " Mat I saw in Denmark," which was well deserving of the close attention it reeeived. Ad- dresses were also delivered by Messrs. Hobeon, A. McD. Allan and Johnson and several very well rendered musical selections were given by a choir under the leadership of Mr. James Jamieson. The entertainment, was a very good one and had circumstances permitted the carrying out of the programme without interuption it would have been a grand success. This incident should convince the people of Brucefield of the necessity of having a commodious public hall. Brucefield is a crolod centre forpubl. meetings and entertainments, and if there was a commodious and comfortable public hall it won] , no doubt, be well patronized. The ddfeliows are talking about erecting sue' a hall and we hope they will carry euti their intentions. roi. *arty. • THE, 01,1), Ono T(»:1 -.—On Tuesday evening of last week the large and com- modious house of Mr. Donald .McLach- lin was filled with relatives, friends and invited guests—Stratford, Mitchell, Dub- lin and Hensall, all being represented, to witness the marriage of his eldest daughter Eliza to Mr. Donald McKellar, of thislvillage. About 150 were present to witness the ceremony- which was per- formed by the Rev, Peter Scott. The tables were re -filled again and again un- til all had partaken of the excellent sup- per. provided. Dancing then com- menced to the music furnished by the organ and violin in unison, Mr. Muraock, of Hensall, taking the violin and Daniel McDougall, of Staffa, the or- gan. The presents were numerous and all costly and useful, the greater part of which was silverware. • Stanley. LOCALITIES. —Mr. John Cameron of the 4th line had a heavy draught mare that gave birth to two foals last week. They are not doing very well.—Mr. 'Alexander McBeath is getting a new moving rig and will be able to turn the barns around next summer iu quick or- der.—Mr. Malcolm McEwen goes to Montreal this week with his daughter to consult an eminent physician about an affiction of the little girl's eye. We hope his miseion will be a successful one. —Mr. Donald McDermid has been very low for some time but we are glad to know that he is recovering. • 114 ORE GOOD HORSE FLESH. -- Mr. Smillie, of the county of Lambton re- cently purchased from Mr. Hector iteid of the third concession _a very fine draught filly, for which he paid the handsome sum of $225. She .was sired by that well-known stallion "North Star," and is intended for breeding pur- poses. Mr. Reid is of the opinion that it pays to raise good horses. Tuckersmith. I ere—The many friends of Mr. James McLean, of the London Road, will re- gret to learn that he has been in very poor health all winter. He was attack- ed by rheumatism last fall and has been confined to bed most of the winter and was so helpless that he could only move with assistance. He is some better now and we hope that when warm weather comes he will fully recover. GOOD COLTS. —Mr. James B. Goven- lock •has a span of colts which are coming two in July and they weigh 2,750 lbs. They are as fine a pair as can be found in the county. Mr. Goven- lock purchased them for his own use and intends taking them to his farm in Manitoba. FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA. — Messrs. Jobb McMillan, John Kennedy aed James McTavish, of Tuckersmith, and Doukald McMillan, of Staffa, left on Weinesday last for British Columbia. They go to spy out the land and if the country suits them they will locate there permanently. They are all strong, active, steady, industrious young men and are just Pie kind to prosper in a new country. We hope that their brightest dreams may. be more than realized . • Kippen. FIRE.—An unusual excitement per- vaded our little village on Monday morning. Mr. Pfaff, Mr. Weismiller's shoemaker moved into one of Mr. Shaf- fer's houses a week ago. He had gone to work as usual on Monday morning. About nine o'elock his little boy ran for him, stating that the house was on fire. How the fire originated is a 'mystery. Notwithstanding the help cheerfully; given. by the neighbors Mr. Pfaff lost considerable. We are pleased to learn that Mr. Shaffer's loss is partly covered by insurance, NoTEs.—Rev. A. McKibben, of Erin, has been visiting friends here. He con- ducted the services in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening. His many friends were pleased to hear him once more. — Mr. Weismiller has been visit- ing friends in Waterloo county.—Miss Lizzie Mellis, who is attending Alma College, St. Thomas, paid us a flying visit last week.—Miss Moore, who was visiting friends in Michigan, is home again.—Weddings to the north, south, east east end west. Which of the "Belies " is doing the best? • Sunshine. ENTF-RTAINMENT. —Au entertainment will be held in the school house in Sec- tion No. 4, Morris, on Friday evening, the 23rd inst., under the auspices of the Literary Society. Admission, 10 cents. FIRE. —The inhabitants of our quiet village were aroused at an early hour on Saturday morning of last week by the cry of fire. The alarm proved to be too true, as the frame store and store -house, dwelling house. wood shed and stable belongino to James Watson were on fire. The flames had made such head- way before discovered, that all attempts to save the buildings were in vain. As the buildings were all frame and closely connected, they were soon destroyed by the devouring element. The buildings were all empty and unoccupied, else the loss would have been greater. Cause of - fire unknown. Exeter. LOCAL BRIEFS. — On Saturday after- noon last a foot ball match was played on the race course here between the "Careless " club, of Exeter, and the " Star " club, of Stephen. - The game was a hotly contested one, and was won by the " Careless " club by one ,goal, af- ter three hours hard struggling. The Exeter :club did remarkably well for the practice they have had.—Prof. Wiggings gave one of his musical festivals on Monday evening last, in the Salvation Army Barracks here. A great many soldiers from Lucan and Parkhill were present, and assisted in the programme. A very pleasant and enjoyable enter- tainment was given. — Mr. Wm. Patch, Chicago, who was visiting his relatives and friends in this place the past few days,. left for home on Wednesday morn- ing last. —Mr. Robert Sanders succeeded in shooting several fine rabbits last week.—Mr. Richard Arscott, wife and family, and the remaining Kellaway family and Wm. Edworthy, left Exeter station on Tuesday morning last for Manitoba,—A8 our assessor, Mr. James Beer was going his rounds the latter part, of last week in the South Ward, he called at the house of a certain rate- payer for the purpose of assessing the property, and going threugh his assess- ment roil. The husband was absent from home, awl when the good lady of the house saw the assessor approach- ing the premises she shut the dog in the cellar. When the assessor asked if she had any dog she replied no. But the little five-year-old boy a member of the faniily being present, says, " Ma, you must have forgot," you just put the dog in the cellar. The assessor then had to go to the trouble of putting a dog down on the roll. The feelings of the lady can be more easily imagined than de- scribed. Carnival.—On Tuesday even- ing last the Exeter band held their car- nival in the Roller Rink, and consider- ing the very cold weather it was a grand success. The first race was an orange race for girls under 15 years ; there were 3 entries and Miss Amelia Davis won. [We have a full report of the prizes but on account of lack of room we 1 are forced to leave it oven—ED.] Wing -ham. MELANCHOLY SUICIDE. —John Davis committed suicide here Saturday night about 7 e'clock by hanging. He had been ill and despondent for more than a year, and Saturday night he went out to the stables during his wife's absence and had evidently tried to hang himself with a sheet. Failing in this he pro- cured a small piece of clothesline and attached it to the sheet. He then kick- ed a small box from underneath him and strangled to death. He could not have been hanging many minutes when dis- covered by his wife who immediately cut him down. He leaves a wife and sever- al small children. Grey. ELOCUTIONIST.—W. B. Dic,kson, bar- rister &c., of Brussels, recitated "Th Battle of Flodden Field .end Death of Marmion" at a literary entertainnaent, in School Section No. 1, oia Friday evening last. His expressive and fluent utterance was high- ly appreciated. -Mr. Dickson is not only an able lawyer but a polished and finished elocutionist. SACRAMENT. --The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in Knox church, Cranbrook, on Sabbath next, 18th inst. Services at 7 p. m., Friday, usual hour on Saturday and Sunday. Rev. John Ross, B. A., of Brussels, will conduct Thanksgiving services on Sab- bath evening at 6:30 p. m. ENTERTAINMENT. —The entertainment in Shine's school on Friday evening last was a grand success. The school was packed to overflowing. Mr. Peter Ritchie, the chairman, carried out a long programme of readings, recitations, music, songs, dialogues, speeches, &c., which occupied about three hours. Rodgei ville. OBITUARY. — Cherishing as we do, strong feelings of sympathy for the bereaved and deep sorrow over the removal from our midst of one, whom it was omy necessary to know in order to respect, we desire, through your columns, to record the demise of George White, son of Mr. Jas. White, of Rodgerville, who passed away on the evenitag of Friday, 9th ult. The genial, warm-hearted George was known by almost every one end his happy face will now be missed by his many warm friends, and we sere offer our kind sympathy to his ereaved wife and other members of his family. 4Ft:it the last three weeks hej passed thrbugh in- tense suffering and hat without a mur- mur. Two weeks ago his brother-in- law, Dr. McLeod, f Detroit, assisted by Dr. McDiarmid, of Hensall, removed from the region of t re heart and lungs, by aspiration, fully one half a gallon of fluid. The relief, h wever, was tempor- ary, for his disease, or rather compli- cation of diseases, eems to have mark- ed him for its victie . But the bright side to this dark picture is that he gave unmistakable vidence of being a "lost sheep found,' and of his dying "Happy in the Lori." Go to thy peaceful r st, For thee we need n t weep, • Since thou art now niong the blest, No more by sin and orrow press't But hushed in quiet sleep. —A. Mc. Mo is. ACCIDENT. —Wm. McCall, while team- ing wood to Bruss ds, met with what might have been a v ry serious accident. It seems that the 1 ad . upset, fastening Mr. McCall under i , and had not an- other teamster been near, would proba- bly have killed bins. We are glad to learn that he is doi g well, but it will be sense time before he will be able to work again. LOCALS. — Preparations are being made for the erection of a new frame barn on the farm of Mrs. White, of the 8th concession. Mecdonald & Co., of Waltou. have the contract of supplying the lumber.—Word has been received of the safe arrival of Mr. Benjamin Stuart and wife, at their herne in Manitoba. THE TOWNSHIP FA.THERS. —At a meet- ing of the Morris council held on the 5th inst., at which all the members were present, the auditors report was pre- sented and after being examined was passed as satisfactory. It was also or- dered that the abstract be published in the Brussels Post and Wingham Ad- vance. The Reeve and Treasurer were _ instructed to deposit $500, along with accrued interest on old deposit, in the Bank of Hamilton at Wingham to the credit of the corporation. Mr. James Newcomb was re -appointed Treasurer, at a salary of $90 per annum, he to furnish security to the amount of $16,- 000. The by-laws making provision for and appointing road cornmi sioners were read and passed, and after a.ssing a number of accounts the couneil ad- journed until Monday, the second of April. Belgrave. GO to A. Taylor, Belgrave, for bar- gains in Dry Goods, Suits, Hats, and Caps. Winter goods below cost for cash. Auction Sales every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and evening during this month only. Come all. A. TAYLOR, Belgrave. 1057 BRIEFS.—John Durnion and family left the Royal Hotel this week; he has rented it to Joseph McDonald, of Wing - ham, as they could not make a living and pay fines. — Renton & Co., of Exeter, who have been selling goods by auction in Haslam's store, left on Mon- day for Londesboro. Their auctioneer could not talk with A. Taylor, who has taken out a license.—James F. Bran - den returned to Manitoba this week.— Mr. Thomas Atkinson and family and Mr. Ingrain and family, with several carloads of stock and implements left for Dakota on Tuesday where they have large farms. --The Rev. George Law occupied the pulpits vacated by Rev. A. Y. Hartley, last Sunday ; in conse- quence there was no service on Sunday last in the Presbyterian church.—Rev. Mr. Moorehouse, of Wingham, preach- ed in Trinity church for Rev. H. A. Thomas who is ill.—As Rev. N. 8. Burwash is away visiting, Rev. Mr. Gee, of Auburn, took service for him on Sunday last. —The weather is remark- ably cold for this season of the year but we expect an early spring yet. —James Tyner's - mill yard was never so well filled with first class logs of every de- scription and the mill is running steadily now.—Mrs. Wm. Johnson, of Morris, fell on the ice and injured her back. Her son James, who has been teaching New Arrival —FOR— Early Spring Trade PRINTS, • GIN GHAMS, COTTON S, SHIRTINGS, TICKING -S, DENIM8, COTTONADES, CORDUROYS, MOLESKINS, TWEEDS, 86c. E. McFAUL, SEAFORTH. school near London, had to give -up his school and he is at home now suffering from a sore throat, but we hope he will soon be able to resume his duties --John Scandrett has put in a stock of ice for his hotel as he intends running it this summer. East Wavira,nosh. LOCALITIES. --Mr. John Coultis, the noted mill -man, has his yard piled full of logs of all kinds. He has now on hand the largest number of any mill in the county.—Mr. Carleton sold his fine imported horse to Mr. Bell, of Londesboro, for the handsome sum of $1,800. • This is an extra horse, weigh- ing 2,200 lbs. after crossing the ocean.— Mr. Frank McGowan refused the hand- some sum of $225 for his two-year-old horse. He is an extra animal, bringing the scales down at about 1,600 firs,— The literary entertainment in connection with Westfield Society proved a grand success Friday evening. The admission fee being ten cents,the proceeds amount- ing to about $10. An extra programme was prepared for the occasion.—Mr. George Gibson is suffering from conges- tion of the lungs but he is at present slowly recovering.—Mr, Themes Rob- ertson and Mrs. Robertson intend to start for Dakota about the end of Meech.- -Mr. George Coates, while driving en the road last week, met with an accident which proved hard on his pony. He turned It too quickly and the pony slip- ped and fell,inflicting a severe cut on its leg. Medical aid was atonce summoned and none too quick, for inflam was fast setting in.—Mr. Livingstone has purchased a fine span of ponies for his own special use. They are consider- ed the finest team in the county. Hay. OUR COUNCIL. —The township fathers held a regular meeting in the township hall, Zurich, on Saturday last. The offer of Mr. R. Bell to furnish the town- ship with cedar, red birch, and rock elm lumber at the following prices, was ac- cepted, viz: Cedar, $11 per thousand; rock elm, 1i.40;$red birch, $3.75 at the mill. It was decided that in future for the use of the township hall for en- tertainments and traveling exhibitions the following rates be charged : For one night, $2; for two nights, $3.50 and that the caretaker get fifty cente for ex- tra work. It was decided to •procure 100 feet of 12 -inch tile as a trial let for use in culverts. The sum of $10 was granted towards opening up the Wies- miller ditch at Kippers. The auditors report was received and passed and the clerk was instructed to have fifty copies printed in English and a like number in German for distribution among the rate- payers. The path -masters, fence -view- ers and other like officers for the year were appointed. The full list of these officers will be published next week. The council will meet again on Saturday, the 21st of April, at ten o,clock, a. m. Auburn. LOCALITIES. —The Bible Society meet- ing held in the Main Street Methodist Church last Friday evening was well at- tended. Rev. Alex. McMillan was elect- ed as President of the Society. The rest of the old officers were re-elected. The lecture given that evening by Rev. Mr. Manley, of Toronto,—subject, "is- mci in Egypt,"—was well appreciated by the audience. —Mr. William Bukill, carriage builder, of Kin.burn, paid a fly- ing visit to our town last week. Will was looking his very hest.—Joseph Far- row, formerly of Teeswater, now of Goderich High School, visited the old homestead last week.—Mies Hethering- ton and Miss Carter, of Nile, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Car- ter during the past week.—Mr. Ritchey, fire insurance agent, of Wingham, paid a flying visit to our town on business last week.—We are glad to state that Robert Stalker, who has been in ill health for some weeks, is on the mend. _Dick Stalker, of Morris, has been cut- ting wood for his brother Robert, of this place, during the past week. --M r. Thos. Anderson invited a good number of the boye, with their teams, on Monday last, to haul stone. A great heap was drawn, —Miss Sands, of Stratford, is visiting here, the guest of Mrs. J. P. Brown.- - Mr. George Rathby, of Hallett, died very euddenly last Saturday afternoon of inflammation of the lungs. The funeral was largely attended on Mon- day.—Mr. Wm. Downs, merchant, has been indisposed during the week.—The Rev. Mr. Burwash, of Belgrave, oc- cupied the pulpit in the Methodist church for the Rev. Thos. Gee of this place, last Sunday evening. ---A good number of Maitland lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, Tuesday even- ing, visited Londesboro Temperance Lodge and took part in their concert; they report having a good time. SP isi- Nem Mo Bien Silk faet iust 1 tion the the the the the ung 1 we ma : r Act alt en and hes me me tim the -ts -esp like tea to ope tin 011 ant. at the for tha tor co - en tis to d. uses pie to fal of 1 la