The Huron Expositor, 1888-03-30, Page 8e -
Seeds.
Seeds.
Timothy, Seed, Red and Alsike
Clover in great abundance, and at
reasonable prices.
E. dASH.
Goderich Street, Seaforth.
,T.ttron xpooitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
New Dress Goods,
We have received, marked and shelved at our
South Store, obr first consignment of British im-
portations, consisting 145 pieces of Dress
Goods. Boxes and bale will follow in rapid
succession. On hand large and complete stock
of Canadian staples.
• JAMES PICKARD,
North and South Stores, Seaforth.
A HALLELUJAH WEDDING, — In the
War Cry of last week we find the fol-
lowing notice: "On February.29th, at
Forest, Captain Joshua Jones, to Cap-
tain Jennie Walker, late of Bothwell."
Mrs. Captain Jones is a daughter of Mr.
John Walker, of Roxboro, and has a
wide circle of acquaintances hereabouts.
We extend her our congratulations, and
trust that she, with her husband, may
have a long, happy and useful life.
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SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVER.SARY.—The
seaniv-ersa,ry entertainment and services
in connection with the Seaforth Metho-
dist Sabbath school will take place on
Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Ad-
dresses by superintendents of Sabbath
schools from Clinton, Goderich and
Beussels will be delivered at the enter-
tainment on Friday evening, which
begins at 8 o'clock. Good singing by
the children. On Sunday, at the usual
hours, the Rev. Charles E. Stafford will
preach the anniversary sermons. Col-
lection in aid of Sabbath school fund.
LACROSSE CLUB.—The Beaver lacrosse
club held their annual meeting on
Wednesday evening last. The officers
for the current year were elected and
other arrangements made for the pro-
secution of a vigorous season's play.
The dab won golden laurels last year
and we have no doubt they will furnish
as good a record this season. The fol-
lowing are the officers: Honorary
President, W. 0. Reid Honorary Vice -
President, Alexander Davidson ; Presi-
dent, T. F. Coleman ; Vice -President,
E. C. Coleman; 2nd Vice -President,
Geo. A. Sills; Captain, Oscar Neal,
Secretary -Treasurer, A. J. Willson,
Committee,— Charles McKay; W. W.
Meredith, Ralph Cresswell arid P. Free -
slam
A GOOD STALLION FOR MANITOBA.—
Mr. Wm. Sproat, of Tuckersmith, has
purchased from Mr. John McMillan, of
Hullett, the very fine young imported
Clydesdale stallion "Prince of Green
Hill." This horse was imported by Mr.
McMillan. as a yearling and. is now
corning three. He is a dark bay, weighs
1,900 lbs. and is a most excellent
animal in his class. Mr. Sproat pur-
chased him for his sons who are farming
near Virden, Manitoba, and he was
shipped from here to that point on Mon-
day. We hope he will reach his desti-
nation in safety and that the Messrs.
Sproat will have the beat of good fortune
with him. He will be a valuable ad-
dition to the horse stock of the Virden
settlement and will, no doubt, beliber-
ally patronised by the prosperous and
enterprising farmers of that district.
FROM DAKOTA. —Mr. Charles Moore,
some years ago in the photographing
business in Seaforth, writes to us from
Cashel, Walsh county,Dakota,on March
24th as follows: "Cashel is the name of
a new post office established here last
fall and I was appointed postmaster and
have opened out a store here with pro-
spects of doing a good business. There
are several Huronites around here.
Among the number are James Mc-
Donald,Charles and Alexander Murchie,
Thomas Johnston, the McCarthy family
and several others. They all seem to
be doing well. I have had some hard
luck myself this last year or two. Like
great many others who came to this
country I got too much land, and be -
corning land-poor, lost thereby, but if
we have another good crop I will come
out all right next fall. Cashel is a ElnW
town on the Duluth and Manitoba rail-
way which was built - through here last
Kummer from Grand Forks to Pembina
and is located in the centre of one of the
best wheat -growing districts in the Red
River Valley, and is bound to be a pros-
perous town. My homestead joins the
town site and is in the same section. It
is as fine a farm as there is in the county
and I intend having it broken up and
will do some farming. Wishing to be
remembered to all old friends, I am,
CHARLEsi MOORE.
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SCOTT ACT CONVENTLON.—A meeting
of the Huron Scott Act Association was
held at Clinton on Friday last. There
was a fair attendance of representatives
from different parts of the county and
all seemed to be enthusiastic and de -
term ined to retain the Act in operation.
Reports from several sections showed
that organization had already been
effected and arraiagements were made to
stir up those who had not yet commenc-
ed to move. The Executive Committee,
to which was added the ministers of
Clinton, were empowered to secure at
once such literature as they might deem
necessary and have it distributed among
the people of the county. They were
aleo empowered to secure public speak -
ere for the campaign. Considerable
discussion took place respecting the
is -millet of the Police Magistrate in not
h L irig the law as vigorously enforced
as is, desirable. The magistrate, al-
theugh in no way accountable to the
cm's -elation for his actions, gave a very
full end frank statement of the difficul-
ties he had to contend with, one of the
principal being the difficulty in procur-
ing constables who are not afraid to do
their duty. Means were adopted,which
it is hoped will prove more efficient in
the future. If a like enthusiasm pre-
vails throughout the county during the
contest that pervaded the convention,
there is little doubt but the Act will be
sustained by a large majority. It will
not do, however, for any to trust to
THE HURON EXPOSITOit
MARar 30. 18k8.
convention enthusiasm. Tklis is all very
well in its way,, but something more
substantial is required to secure victory.,
There is a deal of hard werk, in the
shape of personal canvassing and solici-
tation, which should be done in every
polling sub -division between this and
the 19th of April. If this is attended
to, success may be considered assured,
but if it is neglected then I the reverse
may be looked for. 1t was the "still
hunt" that carried repeal in Halton and
while public meetings and enthusiastic
convincing addresses are good in their
way, it is the "still hunt" that tells on
polling day and it would be well for the
temperance people of uron to profit
by the example set them by their op-
ponents in Halton.
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IT'S not for fun that George Good
occupies so much space this and next week on
page 2 of this paper, he has important and in-
teresting facts to place before you, and you will
only be doing yourself an injustice if you don't
read every word of his advertisement.
1059
ROBE LOST.—Lost between the resi-
dence of Thomas Govenlock, McKillop, and Sea -
forth, on Monday, March 26, a sleigh robe bear
skin. The finder will be suitably rewarded on
leaving the same at THE EXPOSITOR Office, Sea•
forth. 1059-4
Local. BRIEFS.—Mr, John McPhail,
an old resident of Harpurhey, left here
on Tuesday last for Woodstock, where
he intends to reside in future and where
he has relatives living.—The sleighing
is nearly all gone round <town although
there le yet plenty of snow on some of
the country roads.—$aturday morning
last was the coldest of the season the
thermometer being 25° below zero at 7
o'clock in the , morning.—Mr. James
Scott, of Roxboro, who was laid up with
a severe cold for some time is again able
to be around.—Mr. Wm, Payne, son of
Wm. Payne, Esq., of Egmondville, died
on Tuesday night. He had been sick
for over six years but was only confined
to bed for about a week previous to his
death. He was an amiable and estim-
able young man, and his death,
although elong looked for, will be a
sad affliction to his bereaved par-
ents. —'The North American Bank-
ing Gompany opened for business
on Thursday.—It is now nearly a month
since the public school Board sent in a
request to the town council for funds
with which to eree a new school. As
yet the council ,have not seen fit to take
any action in the ,atter.—We are sorry
to state that Mr. gdward Cash is still
in a very critical cendition and his re-
covery is doubtful.—Dr. Smit A has gone
to New York ire conopanye' with his
father-in-law, Mr. MeLauchlin, Regis-
trar of St. Thomas, who went for the
purpose of having a difficult surgical
operation performe .—Rev. C. E. Staf-
ford, of Mitchell, 4ill address the Gos-
pel Temperance iieting in Cardno's
hall on 'Sunday • aft rnoon next at the
usual hour.—Me. Wm, Edge, an old
and highly respected resident of Sea -
forth, died on Suelday morning last of
inflammation of the lungs. He was
ill only a few daYs, having got wet
while working on the street and caught
oold,—McDonalci, the brakesman, whose
iniuties at Clintoin we announced last
week, is recovering, air it is thought
the worst is past ahd hat the injured
limb '11 not have to be amputated.—It
is said Ithe fall Wheat is emerging from
its wintry covering], looking healthy and
green.—Captain Gage, the Army's old-
time favorite, aid Adjutant Van Allen
are expected to address the meetings in
the barracks . next Sunday.—We are
sorry to learn that Mr. Martin Charles-
worth has been eeriously ill and is not
yet out of dang r.—Mr. John McMillan,
M. P., returned from Ottawa on Thurs-
day, to spend t e Easter holidays with
his family.—Th re is a great deal. of
sickness in thej town and surrounding
country just no*.
Tuckersmith.
SOCIAL PARTY. —Mr. Peter Robertson,
has been home visiting his relatives and
acquaintances, for the past six weeks,
in the vicinity of Kippen. Before his
departure Mr. John McLean, in honor
of Mr. Robertson, invited a large num-
ber of young people to an evening party
at his house. As soon as a sufficient
crowd collected, Messrs. Horton and
Stacey tuned their violins, and, when
music arose with its voluptuous swell,
the mazy whirl ensued, and was kept
up until the Aurora of Morn had almost
oast aside the shades of darkness, when
all went to their respective homes, -feel-
ing greatly pleased with the night's en-
joyment. Mr. Robertson left for his
home on Tuesday last.
[The above should have appeared last week,
but came to hand too late.)
A, RARITY. —There is to be eeen at
the residence of Wm. Cresswell, Esq.,
Tuckersmith, a very rare specimen of
the flying squirrel, or ratherfox squirrel.
Mr. F Cresswell brought a number of
skins with him from Missouri and
several of them were sent to Mr. John
Walker'the well-known Taxidermist,
of Roxboro. On his preparing the
skins, previous to stuffing them, he
found that one of the squirrels had two
distinct tails, one fully eight inches long
while the other is fully 12 inches, the
latter spreading out over 4 inches. This
rare avis can be seen by any who are
flat ralistically inclined at the residence
of Mr. Cresswell.
F R MANITOBA..—Messrs. Charles and
Wm. Dobeon left Heesall station on
Monday last for Manitoba. The former
has been a resident ,for a number of
year of that Proviinee. But this is
William's first visit and if the country
suits him he intends to engage for some
time in teaching school. He was a
faithful studerit and iwe have every
reason to believe he will prove a suc-
cessful teacher.
Marnoch.
NOTES. —The people Of Calvin church,
East Wawanosh, are making prepar-
ations for the erection of a large shed to
accommodate the horses, .ofithe people at-
tending that churali. —Mr. Jacobs, from
near Guelph, is at present visiting his
sister Mrs. Brete, who is in •a very low
condition of health.—On Monday last
Mr. John Rohertson departed for the
Pacific coast, s'here for a number of
years he has been employed in the con-
struction of bridges and other carpenter
•work in connection with railway con-
struction.--eAlso on Monday by the
Canada Pacific, Miss Maggie Rielly,
eldest daughter of Mr, Robt. Rielly, de-
parted from our midst to join in the
ranks of those who have agobe be-
fore to grace the Jiome of =a Nor -
wester. We have re sou to believe she
has gone to become companion to one
who will Car(r)e for her, who will com-
fort her in time of need, and rejoice
with her in her rejoicings, and may she
in return do likewise. She has the
wellvvishes of the community in her
undertaking, and may she learn to
know that—"honor and shame from
no condition rise; act well your part,
there all the honor lies." Who shall
be the next lucky one in this wheel of
fortune?
Bayfield.
A PROTEST.—DEAR EXFOSITOR.—We
beg leave to deny the statements made
by the Huron Presbytery, as published
in your last issue, regarding Bayfield.
That is, "that intemperance with all its
attendant evils is on the increase." This
is a terrible slander and libel, and we
call upon the Huron Presbytery or any
one else to prove such an unwarrantable
eharge. The way that the officers of
the law have treated this town in the
matter of the Scott Act is disgraceful.
The inhabitants of Bayfield are not
drunkards. That the Canada Temper-
ance Act is not respected here surprises
nobody, as our vote was two to one
against it, and no officer of the law, so
far as we know, has ever tried to prevent
our hotel men from selling intoxicating
drinkre—BAYFIELD.
Exeter.
HYMENEAL.—On Tuesday evening last
the Central House was the scene of one
of the most brilliant festivals which have
occured in this place for some time. The
occasion was the marriage of Mr. Wm.
Thomas Acheson to Miss Florence,
second daughter of Mr. James Oke, of
the Central Hotel. The knot was tied
by the Rev. S. F. Robinson, incumbent
of Christ church, Exeter. The table
was spread with abundance of good
things ,and everything passed off very
quietly, but agreeably. The young
couple have our best wishes in this their
new sphere of life and we trust they
will live very happily together and en-
joy many comforts and blessings. The
bride was the recipient of many hand-
some and costly presents. On the pre-
vious Monday evening the Exeter Bach-
elor Club presented Mr. Acheson with a
complimentary address accompanied by
a handsome family bible as a mark of
their esteem and good will on the eve of
his deserting their ranks.
Brucefteld.
NEW GOODS AT NEW PRICES.—Being
compelled for want of room to lower my stock of
Boots, I now offer them at these wholesale
prices: Ladies' Common Boots from 90 cents
upwards, Ladies' Fine Boot § from $1.25 upwards,
Ladies' Kid Slippers from- 90 cents upwards,
Men's Comnson Shoes from 90 cents upwards,
Men's Fine Shoes from $1.25 upwards, Children's
boots almost given away. Give me a call and
examine goods, for this is no old bankrupt
stock. FRANK O'Nsm.
SAD NEWS. —Word has been received (
of the death of Mr. David Walker, Jr.,
W110 left here for the States about four
years ago. He died in Dakota on the
24th January. He was a son of David
Walker, Esq.; of the Mill Road. He
leaves a wife and one child.
ENTERTAINMENT.—On, even-
ing next, the 2nd April, there will be an
entertainment under the auspices of the
Royal Templars of Temperance in their
Lodge room when addresses will be de-
livered by the Revs. Messrs. Hart and
Simpson and Dr. Elliott. The Scott
Act, Royal Templarism, and the effect
of alcohol on the human system will be
the subjects dealt with. The programme
will also -consist of readings, recitations,
and vocal and instrumental music. A
very pleasant evening may be antici-
pated, and all are cordially invited to be
present. A small admission fee changed.
A SLICK TRICK.—A well dressed man
stopped at Dixon's hotel, Brucefield, the
other day, put up his horse and fed.him-
self and it. After paying his bill he re-
marked to the host that he knew liquor
was not sold in Huron, but if Mr. Dixon
had any that he kept for his personal use
he would thank him for a small decoction
as he would have a cold drive to Sea -
forth. Mr. Dixon never used it him-
self, but he found there was a small
quantity of brandy in the house which
had been obtained on a doctor's certifi-
cate over a year ago. He gave this to
his guest, making no charge. But what '
did the fellow then do but say that un-
less Dixon gave him $20 he would lay
information against him and swear that
he bought the liquor. Thinking the
fellow had him in his power, for he had
read of others being convicted on just
such evidence, he gave the scoundrel
$20. Thinking over the matter after-
wards Mr. Dixon drove to Seaforth,
intending to have the blackmailer ar-
rested for obtaining money under false
pretences, but he was only in time to
see the train moving out of sight with
his " friend" on board. So says the
Clinton News Record. We thought our
old friend Dixon was too wide awake to
be gulled so easily. He should have
kicked the mean scamp out of town.
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McKillop.
HEARD FROM.—Mr. Hugh R088, who
left this township a couple of months
ago for Denver Colorado, has written to
Mr. John C. Morrison. He likes Den-
ver very much and says it is growing at
a great rate. Property is advancing
rapidly in value and buildings are going
up in all directions. Mechanics receive
from three to five dollars a day for eight
hours work. He has not engaged in
anything yet but is simply looking
around. One day while he was away
in the country; Mrs. Ross took it into
her head to do some business on her
own hook and she accordingly purchas-
ed some city lots and she has since been
offered on them a profit over what she
gave for them amounting to more than
Hugh was able to make in McKillop by
hard work in four years. We hope she
will keep on at this rate.
FOOT BALL.—The following are the
ties as played under the auspices of the
Maitland foot ball association : 1st
series,—Walton beat Brussels 1 to 0;
No. 2, Grey, beat No. 1, Grey, 1 to 0;
Leadbury and Winthrop a tie, 0 to 0;
No. 6, McKillop, beat No. 4, McKillop,
3 to 1 ; No. 2-, McKillop, and No. 9,
Morris, scratch. 2nd series,—No. 6,
McKillop, beat Lead bury 2 to 1; Wal-
ton beat No. 2, Grey 1 to 0. 3rd series
an -d final,—No. 6, McKillop, and Wal-
ton are to play the final on Easter Mon-
day at Leadbury. Every one should
try and be present at this match, as it is
the one that decides the championship
of the Maitland Association, -
TEMPERANCE. — Gospel temperance
meetings will be held in the following
places next Sabbath evening, commenc-
ing at 6:30 o'clock : Methodist church,
one and a quarter miles north of Lead -
bury, to be addressed by James Leath-
erland and others; Duff church, by Mr.
John Beattie and others • No. 2 school,
by Messrs. Pillman and Hollis. There
will be no evening meeting in the Pres-
byterian church, Winthrop, as it would
conflict with the Methodist service in
their church on tiee 9th concession.—
There will be a meeting of the electors
of this township who are opposed to a
repeal of the Scott Act in the temper-
ance hall, Winthrop, on Monday even-
ing next, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of
electing local chairmen to organize in
each pollieg subdivision in view of the
coining repeal contest, and to decide on
other important matters that will be
brought before the meeting. It is ex-
pected that we shall be able to place in
the hands of every temperance worker
the very best literature on the question.
Let us have a rousing meeting.
Kinburn.
A BIG TIME.—The Kinburn Literary
Society will meet on Friday evening
next at seven o'clock to make arrange-
ments for Monday evening, when the
Winthrop Reform club is expected to
pay U8 a visit. The subject of discus-
sion is, "Resolved that Annexation is
more preferable for Canada than Imper-
ial Federation," Winthrop taking the af-
firmative. The public are cordially in-
vited to the Monday night meeting.
The subject is an excellent one, and no
doubt the debate will be very interest
ing.
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Morris.
LOCALS.—Miss Elizabeth White, of
the 8th concession, has just completed
a quilt which contains the large number
of 4,957 pieces.—Mr. Robert Knechtel,
our Morris bee -keeper, has returned
from Trinity Medical College, Toronto.
—Mr. Peter Knight and family, of the
9th concession, left on Tuesday of last
week for Manitoba, where they will re-
side in future. We wish them a safe
trip to, and much prosperity in, the far
west.—On Wednesday of last week, a
number of neighbors met on the farm of
Mrs. White, where they spent the after-
noon in sawing wood. On the following
evening a host of young people assem-
bled and spent the night as young people
best know how.—Miss Mary McCall,
who has been spending a three months'
visit with the McCall clan of this town-
ship, left on Thursday of last week for
her home at Carleton Place, Lanark
County, Ontario. — John McCallum,
George Kelly and Thomas Kelly arrived
last week horn Michigan, where they
have been spending the winter in the
lumber woods. -Mr. McCallum and
George Kelly wilrleave shortly for the
Northwest.
Wroxeter.
OUTSIDE TESTIMONY TO PROHIBITION.
—Dr. George Inglis, of Claysville,
Pennsylvania, was in the village last
week, attending the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. John Inglis, of Carrick,
who died a few days ago, full of years,
and in the enjoyment of the respect of
the entire community. Dr. Inglis
says they have local phohibition in
Washington county where he has resid-
ed for the last eighteen years. It has
been twenty one years in force and the
people would not go back to a license
law now for any consideration. Drunk-
ard making has ceased, and drunken-
ness has been abolished. They had a
hard fight to enforce it at &at but now
there is no opposition. As bearing on
the Scott Act contest in Huron the
Doctor's testimony is timely and valu-
able.
SCOTT Aerr.—The ScottActrepealcam-
paign will be a short one, but if the
friends of the act in other parts of the
county are not more active than they
are here, it will stand a good chance of
being repealed. 8o far the only echoes
of the contest are the Sunday evening
temperance sermons of Rev. Mr. Smith
who is leeelling all the shafts of his elo-
quence at the evils of intemperance and
the cause of the anti -Scotts. A feeling
of opposition to the act is expressed by
a good many who are, nevertheless, re-
luctant to cast a vote against a temper-
ance measure, partly because they do
not wish to ally themselves openly with
the saloonists„ and partly because they
think the act may he a good thing for
other people. An observer says that in
many such cases the feeling may be
traced to a liking for a quiet drop on
the part of such persons. I wonder if
he ie right ?
Brussels.
A. R. 'Smien's Grand Millinery Open-
ing under the management of Miss Hayward, of
Port Hope, will take place on Wednesday and
Thursday, 4th and 5th of April. Pattern Hats,
and Bonnets, Paris, London, New York, Berlin
and Vienna styles. Every lady is invited to
attend. Remember April 4th and 5th. Flying
Bargains at A. R. Smith's in Prints, Dress Goods,
Millinery, Carpets, Tweeds, Ready Made Cloth-
ing. New Spring Goods arriving daily. Custo-
mers will find our goods and prices very in•
teresting. To get the choicest pick of bargains
"catch 'em quick." A. R. SMMI. 1059-1
FIRE. —On Sunday, about 1 P. M.,
David Haiste discovered his house on
fire, and gave the alarm. The firemen,
with engine and hose, were soon at the
scene of the fire, but were unable to
save very much, the fire having got into
the studding before the water came.
The engine pumped for an hour and a
half before the fire was put out. Part of
the main house was saved, but badly
damaged. Insured in the London Mu-
tual for $300.
DEATH. —James Muir, only son of the
late Andrew Muir, merchant, of this
place, was buried here last Sunday,
having died in St. Catharines of Bright's
disease. He had been a telegraph oper-
ator at St. Catharines, having been there
and at Hamilton for a, great number of
years. He leaves a wife and one child
to mourn his loss. He was a brother of
Mrs. John Tait, of this place.
CURLING.—What will likely be the
last game of the season was played here
on Monday last between Wroxeter and
Brussels curling clubs, and resulted in a
victory for Brussels by 5 shots. Wrox-
eter—Ray, skip, 23; Brussels—Ross,
skip, 23. Wroxeter—Bone, skip, 18;
Brussels—A. Currie, skip, 23. During
the game two pairs of stones were brok-
en, although the game throughout was
friendly, and no hard feelings ever exist
between these two clubs,
BRIEFS. —Next _Horse Fair, Thursday
of net week. Rev. Mr. Casson lec-
tured in the Town Hall last Monday
evening on the "British Empire," to a
fair audience.—Adam Good has taken
the place of John Roddick and Richard
Sparling, and will henceforth pay cash
for eggs in Brussels.—The three-mile
skating race between Thomson, of Brus-
sels, and Johnston, of Gorrie, come off
here on Friday last, and was won by
Johnston by a few feet. Some think
the race was put up a little.—John Dun-
bar has gone to the West for a trip.—S.
Crysler and T. Sparling, both of Grey,
have gone to the Pacific elope, having
bought their tickets from Thos. Fletch-
er, of this place. — A number attended
the Convention at Clinton from Brussels
last week for the sustaining of the Scott
Act.—The Rev. Dr. Moffatt, formerly of
Walkerton, is occupying Knox Church
pulpit at present. Mr. Howie, the
blind preacher, however, seems to be a
favorite with the congregation, and may
receive the call.—Still the ball is kept
rolling by the editor of the Budget, in
reference to the post office. People are
beginning to think, and not [only think
but say, that this is being played on a
little too much, now that an investiga-
tion has been held and Grant sustained
by the Inspector, but that official has to
be removed to satisfy a small clique in
Brussels.
Hills Green.
FOR DAKOTA.—Mr. George Marshall
and Mr. John Troyer, son of Mr. Charles
Troyer, post master of Hills Green, left
here on Monday morning for Grandin,
Dakota, where they intend to work for
the summer season. There is quite a
fever around here just now for the west.
RAISING. —Mr. John Jarrott raised a
lean-to to his barn on Saturday last. It
is early in the season for raisings to com-
mence. .
Chiselhurst.
STILL THEY Go.—A large number of
young men from thie vicinity have left
for the west this spring. On Monday
another very popular young man left
this neighborhood in the person of
Mr. Alexander McKinnon. He goes to
Casselton, Dakota, to visit his
sister, and if the country suits
him will reside there for some
time. He will be greatly missed here
as he was a general favorite, however,
we wish he may have a pleasant time
in the land of the free and that he may
safely return again to his Canadian
home. He was accompanied by a cousin
from Bruce county.
Stanley.
BRIEF MENTIoN.—Messrs. John Hart
and Thomas Dindsale jr., left for
Granden, Dakota, on Monday last.—
Miss Tens McLearn, who has been visit-
ing friends in Hamilton and vicinity,has
returned accompanied by her brother
Alexander who paid us a flying visit.
Miss McLearn is much improved in
health.—Mr. Donald McNair, lies in a
critical condition and slight hopes are
entertained of his recovery.—Our many
friends will be pleased to learn that Mr.
Wesley Harvey, who has been confined
to the house for several months with a
severe attack of pleurisy, is able to be
around again.—Mr. Daniel McDougall
is still very weak and not able to leave
the house.—Mr. Donald McDerneid's
imported mare gave, birth to twin colts,
both of which died;des-A mare belonging
to Mr. John Cameron, of the 4th con-
cession, also had similar bad luck.
Blyth.
BRIEFS.—Revival services are being
conducted in the Methodist church, and
are fairly well attended.—Rev. Mr. Mc-
Lean will preach a temperance sermon
in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath
morning next.—Oue day last week Mrs.
Emigh, of the Revere House, met with
a very painful accident. She was sweep-
ing off the platform in front of the ho-
tel, when she slipped, and falling, struck
her head, inflicting a severe wound.—
On Wednesday a little girl of Marshall
Braithwaite's was severely scalded. Her
sister had just got a dipper of boiling
water from the stove when the little girl
unfortunately struck her head against
dipper, upsetting it over herself. At
one time it was thought the little suffer-
er could not survive her injuries, but we
are glad to hear that she is likely to re-
cover.
Hullett.
THE CREAMERY.—The annual meet-
ing of the Londesboro Butter and Cheese
Manufacturing Company was held on
Tuesday, the 20th inst., and notwith-
standing the inclemency of the weather,
and bad condition of the roads, was
largely attended. - The report of last
season's operations showed that about
75,000 pounds of butter were made
and , sold for $15,000, being an in-
crease over the quantity made in
the previous year of 23,000 pounds. Mr.
James Cunningham having -tendered his
resignation as director, Mr. Henry Far-
row was elected in his stead, which was
the only change made in the Board of
Directors. The management of the fac-
tory was again let to Mr. John Hannah,
who has been manager for the past two
years. The charge for making butter
was reduced from four cents pnr pound,
to three and a half cents for -the com-
ing season. After an animated discus-
sion it was decided to discard the cherry
system, and introduce the oil test. The
manager and directors are much en-
couraged by the kindly feeling exhibited
by the patrons, and are confident that
the business will be still further increas-
ed during the season of 1888. Following
is a comparative statement, showing the
progress made by the Company:
Butter made. Sold for.
1883, 32,423 $6,744
1881, 32,809 6,795
1885, 41,215 7,778
1886, 52,235 10,429
1887, 74,805 14,861
Ilensall.
LOCAB BRIEFS.— The friends of Miss
Kate Bonthron, of Rodg-crville, will be
sorry to learn that she hake been confined
teethe house through illness during the
past week or two.— Miss M. Mown,
who has been home recently on a visit,
has returned to London.— On Monday
morning of this week Mr. James Dobson
and family, Charles and William Dob-
son, and Richard Nichols, of Tucker -
smith, left this station for the Souris
district in Southern Manitoba, while
Robert Alexander steered straight for
Spokam Falls, Washington Territory.—
Miss Muirhead, of Carlton Place, who
has been here on a visit for some time
ps,st,returned home this week.—J.Gras-
sick,, M.D., of Benton, Dakota, and who
is well and favorably known in this
neighborhood, is here at present spend-
ing a week's vacation among his old
friends and acquaintances.— Miss E. J.
Coulter, of Clinton, formerly of this
p!ace, was in the village this week.—
Mr. James Wilson, of this place, has
sold his village property to Mr. G. C.
Petty, of the Yorkshire packing house.
—Mr. Alex: McKinnon,of Tuckersmith,
and Mr. A. Kennedy, of Wingham,
left this station on Monday for the far
west, the former to Casselton,
and the latter to New Rockford.—
Our annual spring show will be held
this year on the new driving s park
grounds on Wednesday, April 11th.
We might just say that our spring show
has long enjoyed the reputation of being
one of the best in the county, and jud-
ging from the valuable list of prizes
offered for this year coupled with the
fact that itis to be held this time on
our driving park grounds which afford
every advantage for exhibiting and
speed testing purposes, we have little
doubt in stating or predicting that this
year's show will snrpass and eclipse that
of any former year.—Messrs. McArthur
& Ball, hardware merchants, intend
moving their stock next week into
Marshall's new brick store, adjoining
his frame block, where they will have
much more room and convenience for
displaying their stock as well as a much
better stand.—Sugar making is now in
season.
Bluevale.
Ivheirsy week
elopementcaseonn cd eAr e
h has
naturally created a great deal of talk
and excitement. Wm. Dulrnage, farm-
er and cattle dealer, a young man of
hitherto unblemished character, be-
coming tired of farming purchased the
stock in the general store of Mr, Tim-
mins and went into business: The
telegraph office and post office being in
the same building, he had in his employ
as clerk and telegraph operator, a Miss
Smith—the handsome 20 -year-old daugh-
ter of Wm. Smith, a neighbor. Accord-
ing to recent developments their conduct
was anything but correct, and on Tues-
day, after first raising every dollar that
he could on note and mortgage, the
fellow deserted his young wife and her
four little children, leaving them almost
destitute and took the train for Sus-
pension Bridge, Miss Smith accom-
panying him. The deserted wife and
the parents of the girl are almost dis-
tracted. They are most respectable
people, and have the sympathy of the
entire community. Mrs. Dulmage has
just received a letter from her recreant
husband from the States saying that she
will never see his face again, and coolly
advising her to take care -of the children.
The graceless scamp gives as a reason
for his conduct that he either had to
leave or commit suicide to hide his
shame.
LOCALITIES. —Mr. William Gemmill,
councillor for Turnberry, is off to Dako-
ta with a carload of horses.—Mr.George
Churchill sold a fine mare to the buyers
the other day for $155, and he purchas-
ed a mate for his Samson colt for $135.
—Edward Boesrnan lost a good horse
last week. The cause of death was a
mystery until he was skinning the car-
case when he found that the animal had
got a nail run into its head when it was
in its stall which caused death.— Mr.
John S. McTavish also lost a good
horse; it got its leg broken and had to
be killed.—Mr. John Gemmill and Mr.
Lawrence Lovell, of Turnberry, two of
our leading stoekmen, have been down
cast and have purchased heir head of
Holstein cattle. Mr. Gemmill got two
cows,both imported and fine ones they
are, and IvIr.Lovell got a cow and a bull,
the best that money could purchase.
They are from the herd of Mr. Ballart,
Cassell, Ont.— Dr. Robert Leech and a
daughter of Mr. A. Jackson, of Morris,
are over here from Dakota on a visit
just now.—Mr. Joseph Leech has sold
his last year's stock of pine lumber to
Messrs. Watt & Little of Wingham
planing mill, and has a cot of teams de-
livering it.—Rev. A.Y. Hartley has had
to leave Alabama and go to Florida to
find warmer weather.—Mr. John Yeo,
of Turnberry, has captured Seventeen
foxes this winter out of 17 runs. I
would like to know if there is any one
who can beat this. —A social was held at
the residence of Mr. Jas. Elliott on the
night of the 15th inst. The house was
well filled, a pleasant evening was spent
and last- but not least . a nice sum of
money was made.—Mr. John S. McTav-
ish has finished the work of assessing
the township of Turnberry.—Messrs.
John H. Burgess and family; John
Ceaser and family and Robert and David
Holmes, Frank Balfour and Martin
Farrow, son of Thos. Farrow, Esq., all
left this place on Tuesday for Manitoba.
—Wm. Hartley is home on visit.—
Thomas King, son of D. King, who has
been attending the Toronto Veterinary
College during winter is home on a visit.
—Mr. George Atcheson has purchased
from Mr. Hugh Ross his heavy draught
mare for $175.—Mrs. George Agar has
moved into the village.
Auburn.
BRIEFS.—The Rev. Thomas Gee has
been indisposed during last week but
was able to attend to his appointments
on Sunday last.— Wm. Woodman was
on the sick list during last week.— The
snow that fell on Tuesday of last week
measured on the level on Wednesday
morning 11 inches deep. -Mr. M. Lock-
hart has employed Miss ,Tindall as sales
lady in his store.— Reve Mr. Irwin, of
Nile, occupied the pulpit for Rev.A.Mc-
Millen in the Presbyteriya church here
last Sabbath and preached an eloquent
sermon on Temperance. He took for
his text Proverbs, 20th chapter, 1st
verse, and exhorted a large and apprec-
iative congregation.
CONCERT. —A grand concert under the
auspices of the Main street Methodist
church choir, known as the Auburn
choir, took place last Friday evening, at
which the members of the celebrated
North street Methodist quartette, God-
erich, carried out an excellent pro-
gramme, most successfully under the
leadership of Mr. S. P. Halls', B. A.
The accompanist of the quartete, Miss
Trueman, one of the most accoMplished
reciters in Western Ontario, pipe sever-
al numbers on the occasion. The mem-
bers of the quartette were as 'follows :
Misses Wilkinson, Graha-m, Trueman,
McIntyre and Mr. Belcher, titiose de-
lightfully entertained a large And ap-
preciative audience. Still in justice to
Mr. Halls and his assistants from God-
erich, it must be said that they fairly
captivated the audience, as was shown
by encore after encore and hearty ap-
plause which followed. Miss Wilkin-
son sang several selections in excellent
style, and was loudly applauded. This
young lady is the possessor of a sweet,
clear voice, and the rendering of
"Angels ever bright and fair," and
"Lullaby," called forth the musical
talent with which she is gifted. Her
voice was excellent, and the pathetic
character of these songs was portrayed
in a very touching manner. Miss
Graham, who appeared with Miss Wil-
kinson, in "The Master stood la the
garden," and in all of the quartette per-
formances), and who is the possessor of a
sweet, alto voice, rendered her parts
with musical precision and won. the
esteem of the audience. Miss Trueman,
A Private Letter.
To GENERAL PUBLICK.
NOTICIE--THE WRITER HAVING 1,08T
THE GENERAL'S ADDRESS, AND AT
THE SAME TIME BEING DESIROUS
OF COMMUNICATING WITH HIM, Is
FORCED TO ADOPT ,THIS PUBIJO
METHOD OF MAKING KNOWN A,
PRIVATE MATTER
_
Seaforth, Ont, March 27th, 1888.
Mv DBAR GENERAL :
You will no doubt be surprised to receive a
letter from your old friend by this rather origin-
al method, but my reason for so doing is to as-
sure myself of your health and prosperity. /
am just about as usual myself, while my grow-
ing business is a constant source of satisfaction.
Trade with me is very good, but best of all it is
Yearly increasing: I congratulate myself that
I cast my lot with this thriving community.
tell you "My Old Friend" the good people here-
abouts only require courtesy and square dealing
In return for the liberal patronage they are
ready to bestow at all times upon the worthy.
From the first, I followed out the plan I thought
would win in the long run, and if goods have
been misrepresented, or a single customer not
fairly dealt with, it has bet n done without my
knowledge and consent. The best indication
I can offer that this has not occurred, is the long
list of steady patrons who made my establish-
ment their regular trading place. I returned a
short time ago from the East where I made a
splendid hit in the purchase of Mantle Materials,
I4ess Goods, Silks, Millinery, ito. The style and
qiial1ty of the layout is A 1, and is hound to be
t e sensation of the season. You know, I have
always been sanguine, but I don't intend to let
this purchase turn my head in the least. I have
no idea of getting rich or retiring on the pro
ceeds of this stock, for what I make must be on
the volume of my trade or not at all. We are
having our Millinery Opening, on the 22th and
31st of this month, when I believe I shall cer-
tainly prove to the people of this vicinit), that
the Store of your humble servant is the LEADER
in the Dry Goods and MILLINERY LINE. I ex-
pect we will be busy for some time, but cern*
and see us when you can, and we will do oar
best.to entertain you.
Sincerely Yours,
E. McFAUL,
SEAFORTH.
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who acted as accompanist, deserves
great praise for the excellent manner in
which she acquitted herself in that
capacity, but is well -deserving of special
Mention for the dramatic power with
1
which she recited "Rodger and I" and
"Where is Agnett?" Miss Trueman was
a corded great applause for her
siblendid efforts. Mr. Belcher came
.e
m for a big share of praise for
the manner in which he ren-
dered "A Hundred Fathom e Deep" and
"Alone in the Desert." His selections
were particularly happy and accorded
nicely with his deep bass voice. His
performan ;es pleased the audience great-
ly, in fact the boys are all broken up on
Mr. Belcher as a basso. Of Mr. Halls
it is hardly necessary to speak,as a lead-
er his ability needs no comment. The
entertainment on the whole was of a
high rank, and _ was a splendid success.
If it be our good fortune to have Mr.
Halls and his happy company of singers
to visit us again, we will welcome them at
any time and can bespeak them a full
house. Miss McIntyre sang lovely and
Was loudly applauded by the audience.
The entertainment was a great success
all through. Excellent order was kept
by all with the exception of a few small
boys—I mean small in understanding
not in stature—who tried to interrupt
the entertainment by the stamping of
their feet and other loud noises, unbe-
coming for people of common sense to
indulge in.
East Wawanosh. -
DOTS.—Mrs. Ellis has returned home
from Brockville where she has been visit-
ing friends--Mr.G. Gibson is able to be
around again after a serious attack of
congestion of the lungs.— Mr. John
Blackbrough and David Coates left for
Manitoba on Monday last.—Mr.Thomas
Henry has left for Winnipeg, where he
intends to attend school till the examin-
ation in July.— Mr. Frank McGowan
sold his two year old colt to Mr. T. Mit-
chell, realizing $250. The animal has
gone to Dakota.—Mr. Gregor McGowam
sold a yoke of oxen to Mr. Watson which
tipped the scales at 4,000 pounds. Who
can beat this?
LITRRART.—Quite an excitement took
place at Westfield Literary Society last
Friday evening. Two sides were cap-
tained by Jas. Ross and Harry Hyde
one week previous to see which side
could give the best entertainment,
There were 18 'on each side, and on
Friday evening it was to be contested,
both sides being keen for victory.
Three chairmen were chosen and the
meeting opened with Mr. Hyde's pro-
gramme first. He had 20 pieces, con-
sisting of music by violin,mouth organ
and organ, sons, readings, recitations
and dialogues. He was allowed one
hour and a quarter. After this was
over, James -Ross handed in his pro-
gramme, consisting of the same only
superior in music and songs and more
recitations. He was allowed one hour
and 25 minutes. After this was ended
all waited speechless to hear the chair-
men's decision. In due time it was
announced that Jas. Ross had 28 marks
ahead. Cheers and clapping greeted
this announcement. The meeting was
then closed, all satisfied that it was the
greatest night 'they had ever spent
either at Westfield or any other place.
—Over 100 tramps have been enter-
tained at the cellin the city hall, Strat-
ford, during March.
—Mr. John Stevens, of 'Wood am, has
a colt from his Blue 3ell mare, sired by
Mr.Thompson's horse "Lord Randolph,
for which he refused the sum of $200
when it was only three days old.
—The 8t. Marys Branch of the We -
men's Foreign Mission Society gave a
Japanese entertainnaent on the 13th
inst., in Zion church, Mitchell road, to
the entire satisfaction and delight of all
present, the only regret being that on
account of the very inclement weather
the audience was not large.
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