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The Huron Expositor, 1890-01-17, Page 877. 'e•et T HE ti RON \ EXPOSITOR. 1 WARD 3 right side of the ledger on the year's tables. The sread WM gotten up in Hullett, says he has been pretty rutin id out for that choice sty e for which ine host" cessful as a farmer, but this :beats any - oI thiu he has done even in his best days. IS NOW BUYING FINE FAL:L. BUTTER —In Prints and Rolls.— Also Hides, Sheep Skins STA Furs ot kinds. .1.2s) TN-) La •:; Grati S.lales for sale cheap. Goderich Street, Seaforth. 1117 Grand Clearing Sale --COMMENCING— Thursday, January 2 '90., In order to clear the balance of our fall a n d winter purchases. we commonce on the above date a general slaughter throughout our en- tire store to last for thirty days previous to stock taking. Parties desirous of -mating their dollars go a long way in purchasing Dry Goods, Clotting, Hats, Caps, Furs, Millinery or Car- pets will find this an excellent opportunity for securing them, as ,this is no humbug but a genuine Clearing Sale. WM.PICKARD T. ICidd'a old stand, Seaforth 4001" txpooitor. 'DISTRICT MATTERS. prizes at the Spring Show $136, and at Kennedy is justly becoming . transacttons. • er the Fall Show $910.10. The following fact there was nothing wanting either of It is a good sign wheu the son surpasses ti re uirements or in attendance. "the old num.". officere and directors were electe or the curretit year Thomas Russell, f Supper over and. the' tables cleared, the President - Leonard Hunter, first 1` company re -assembled for the literary part of the feast;. The chair was taken by Mr. J. Aird, President of the Busi- ness Men's Association ; the vice chair by Mr. J. S. Roberts, Chairman of the Reception Cournnittee. The only cir- cumstance which at all marred the full pleaspre of the evening was the absence of the genial Governor of Wisconsin, who had to retire to his room eartynin the evening 6n account of suffering from that prevalent and fashionable disease, la grippe. But, while this was a deep disappointment to all,none allowed it to seriously dampen their spirits, and all - seemed to enjoy themselves to the ut- most. The entertainment was a most pleaeant, successful and interesting affair. The chairmen proved to be just the right men in the right places;.the speeches were among the most able and instructive we ever listened to on an occasion of the kind, while the songs were fully up to the speeches. Toast and song were kept up in rapid success- ion until nearly 2 o'clock a. in., and even then the company seemed almost loath to separate,:but "Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save the Queen" had to come at last.—On Wednesday mcrning the visi- tors were driven around town in carri- ages by President Aird and the recep- tion committee and were taken tit visit the principal manufacturing establish- ments ; the Collegiate Institute ; the Public School; the Mechanics' Institute Rooms ; the water works and other, points of interest, This drive completed, the members of the Association returned to the halt and buckled down to work iir earnest. The Association adjourned on Wednesday afternoon, having closed what was uniyersally admitted to be the most largely attended and most success- ful annual meeting ever held under its auspices. The members also, one and all, were profuse in their expressions of gratitude to the people of Seaforth for the hospitable and kind manner in which they had been treated, and were equally loud in their praises of the healthy business appearance of the town; the extent and prosperity of its indus- tries; the excellence 'of its seats of learn- ing and the genial open heartedness of its citizens, and all promised to speak a good word for Seaforth and its peeple wherever they go. In yeturn for these pleasant compliments ' we may remark that we but express the universal senti- ments of the people of Seaferth when we say that they were equally pleased with the members of the Association; feel honored her having had them as guests, and will be glad to welcome them backi on any future occasion ether as an asso- tiatien or as individuals. Vice ; Hugh McCartney, second Vice; Directors—Henry Beacom, Goderich Township; John Murdoch, Stanley; R,obert McAllister, Hay ; John Willis, Stephen; James Pickard, Exeter ; Wm. Kydd, Usborne ; Alex. Ross, Bruce - field; T. F. Coleman, Seaforth. John Ketchen, Stanley, was ppointed the extra director. Messrs. Geo. E. Jack- son, Egmoncleille, and Thos. Fraser, Stanley, were ,appointed auditors.—At es meeting of the newly elected Board subsequently held, M. Y. McLean was re-elected Secretary-Tteasurer, and it was decided to hold a Board meeting at Hensall early in March to decide where the next Fall Show will be held and to arrange for the Spring Show. THE ORSE FAIR. —The Second Horse and Cattle Fair held in Seaforth on Wednesday was successful beyond the most sanguine expectatioes of the most hopeful. The weather; although not very favorable might have been worse. There was no sleighing and there was a light, drizzling rain, but it was not cold and the roads were good. There was an ,imtnense crowd of people in town, some Say more than on the occa- sion of the fall shows. The buyers, also, were well represented, there being fourteen present several of them being from the United States. There were a large number of animals offered for sale and many of them very good ones. As nearly as we can learn there 'were forty horses sold to' regular dealers besides a good many changed hands between indi- vidual farmers. There were four or five horned animals sold. The sales by auc- tion were not numerous but several animals bid in by their owners were afterwards sold privately for less than was bid for them at auction. Several of the horses realised high prices, from $200 to $500, but the prevailing prices ranged from $100 to $150. Thus far these fairs have been very successful and have resulted in mach good and although soMe were, no doubt, disappointed in making salesemaay sales were effected that would not otherwise have been made and as a rule better prices were realised. Another fair will be held about one month hence. 4 • GOOD HORSES SOLD. —Mr. McIntyre, a horse buyer from Michigan, shipped from Seaforth station, on Tuesday last, four fine two-year-old Canadian bred stallions and two breeding mares. One of these ataIlions was purchased from Mr. James Horton, Usborne ; one from Anthony Allen, near Goderich; one from Mra. Black, McKillop, and one from Mr. Thomas MeMichael, Hullett. One of the mares was purchased from Mr. Alex. Davidson Seaforth, and the other from Mr. Wm. McMichael, of Hallett. They made up a particularly fine lot. It is worthy of mention here that the dam of the colt purchased from Mr. McMichael has bred him five colts, and these have netted him the snug sum of '4)1,490, and she is carrying a foal now and may have five more yet. A mare like this is almost as good for a man as a small gold mine. THE AGRiCULTURAL SOCIETY. e annual meeting of the members of thea Tuckersmith Branch Agricultural Society was held in Seaforth on Thurs- day of last week. The following offi- cers and directors wereappointed : John MeLean, President; John G. Grieire, Vice President ; Gordon McAdam, Sec- retary; Charles Wilson, Treasurer.- G. E. Cresswell and David Johnson, A'udit- ors.. Directors,—Robert Charters and Simon Hunter Tuckersinith ; Thomas Gevenlock, Corm:non, McKillop; George Watt, Wm. Aitchison and James G. McMichael., ; James Watson and William Hawkshaw, Seaforth. Judging from the financial statement the year has been fairly prosperous. The receipts amounted to $914 and the dis- bursements to $886, leaving a balance of $28 in the Treasury. The sum of $594 was paid out in prizes at the fall show. The members subscriptions for the year amounted to $300, and the gate receipts at the fall show to $314.59. Brussels. WAICE - UP ! Don't sleep! •Don't doubt I Don't dream! Don't hesitate! Don't ' wonder I Don't throw away your.hard earned dollars nosing among the musty stocks of se - called clothiers. Ten years ago we told you in the matter of Clothing, Gents' Futnishings, Hats, Caps, Ordered Clothitt we had come to build up a big business o the ruins of high- priced dealers. How far e have succeeded. the magnificent stock, of Which we can only give you a faint idea, the piles of goods sold by us tell the best tale, nothing in Brussels approaohing it. Our best guarantee in the world is that we can and do sell clothing at prices miles below the small fry. Time will tell and time has been telling right along in our favor, We have thousands of dollars' worth of Clothing still to scatter. Solid bargains every. time, $12 overcoats for $8 ; $10 overcoats for e6; $1 overcoats tor $4.50. Boys' and children's overcoats from $2 Up. Come and pick up one of our $3 overcoats.. Don't wait. A. R. Sum!. 1158-2 THE WIN p &num.—Early Menday -morning a brisk south 'east wind set in which soon developed into a juvenile hurricane. Between seven and eight o'clock in the morning it was scarcely safe to be on the street, the wind being sa furious that a person could hardly maintain his equilibrium. Around town some little damage was. done, bat noth- ing serious. The smoke -stack was blown down at the salt -works; the greater portion of the high board fence surrounding -tbe Agricultural Grounds was blown down; the front was blown out of Whiteley's livery stable, and the front window was blown out of Mr. 0. C. Willson's Agricultural Implement show room. In the country around fences were leveled in all directions, but wehave not learned of any buildings having been blown down or unroofed. The storm seemed to be general\all over the Dominion, and in most places it was much more severe than here, but besides blowing a train of cars off \the track near Montreal,and blowing in a wall of a factory atNiagara, no other serious dam- ageisreported. The windblew very hard at Goderich and caused the unroofing of several out -buildings there, and blew the roof clear off a freight car standing in the railway yard and hurled it down the bank to the river. Fortunately there was no snow, as if there had been with such a wind the roads would now be all blocked and impassable. - WANTED IMMEDIATELY. --Two good servant giris at the Queen's Hotel, 2aforth. Good wages- to suitable girls. Apply/ t once. TITOMAS STEPHENS. • 1153x1 • ' • LA GRIPPE.—Guaiacum and Quinine has proved the surest and quickest remedy. for this form of Influenza. Fortify your system against it. We have Quinine in pills of 1, 2 or 3 grains each, gelatine coated and perfectly tasteless. Guaiacum in 16 cent bottles at LUMEIDEN & WILSON'S. 1163-1 REMEMBER the Caledonian Concert to tette place next Friday evening, when the following singers will take part: Miss Coutts, G. W. Grant, James Fax Also Willie Thain will appear in the grand entrance, &c., and is said to be the finest by player in the Pro- vince. 1153-1 . • Y. M. C. A.—Tho Annual Meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held on Wednesday, evening next, 22nd inst., at 8 P. M., sharp, in Cardno's Hall. Free to everybody and everyone invited. BOOK -SEEPING. —A new term of 15 nights will be commenced in the Y. M. C. A. m roos on Friday evening, 25th inst., under the tuition of Mr. Duff. }lours from 7.30 to 9 The Drawing Class will e continued as usual t the same evening and the Sunday Morning Bible Class at half past nue. 1153-1 v ;al uel Brookenshire, President; John Baker,' Vice-r3resident; Henry Eilber, Secretary, Manager and Treasurer, and Gabriel iloltzman, agent. The Company closed the year with a balance of $4-, 329 in the treasury and no liabilitiee. IIIE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the Hair 13ranch Agri- cultural Society was held in the town- ship -hall of this village on Thursday of last week. There was a fair attendance of members. The following officers and diiectors were appointed:. Dr. Buchan- an, President; Henry Heyrock, Vice - President; D. S. Faust, Secretary and Treasurer; J. A. Williams and E. Murner, Auditors; Directors—John Jarrett, John Decker, Alex. McEwen, Wm. Buchanan, Robert McAllister, John Voelker, J. H. Snell; Aaron Kar- cher and Henry Lippert. The financial statement showed that the year had been commenced with a surplus of $151.66 in the treasury, and the opera- tions of the year decreased that surplus to $.50.58. The total receipts, less the „ GREY ioRANCH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The annual meeting of this Society was held in the Town Rall, Brussels, on Thursday afternoon of last week. The .financial report was read showing the re- ceipts to be ,$587.95, disbursements, $345.60, balance on hand $242.35. Moved by W. 11. McCracken, seconded by Thos. Davidson that the report be adopted. _Carried. Moved by Thos. Davidson seconded by D. Stewart that the full Board of Officers and Directors of 1889 be re-elected for 1890.—Carried. Moved by W. H. McCracken,"eeconded by Thos. Davidson that A.Strachan and Fd S. Scott be re•appointed Auditors.— Carried. HOUSE TO RENIT.—To rent, a comfor- table and commodious residence, pleasantly situated on Goderidh street, and containing all ordinary conveniences, such as hard and soft water, &c. Apply to JAMES BEATTIE, Seaforth. 1153-4 PAY Ur.—A11 parties who have not yet paid their accounts with me are requetted to do so at once, as all accounts must be in be- fore stock taking, ROTEET WiLms, Boots and Shoes. 1153-2 MISS CAMPBELL has re -opened her dress -making rooms in rear of Mr. Jamieson's store and is now ready to receive customers. 1153-1 , Y. M. C. A. MATTERS.—The annua publie meeting of the Young Men's Christian, Association, which was pest- poned from the 15th inst., will be held ' next Wednesday at 8p. m., in Cardno's hall. Short addresses will be given by the President, clergymeni and laymen. The financial and business reports will he read by the local members, and' an address on Association Work will be given by a prominent member frorn To- ronto or elsewhere,provided by the Pro- vincial Secretary. The church choirs have kindly premised to assist in making the musical part interesting. A very pleasant evening is intended. All are most cordially invited, young meh especially: •There will be no admission fee charged, mad all Christian peeple . should lend their influence by attending this meeting. The services of Mr. Daff have been secured to conduct the/book- keeping class for a terra of 15 ,'nights, from 7.30 to 9 p. ma beginning Frid&y, the 2,5th inst.,,in the Association rooms. There is room tor a few more subscribing members and a limited number of free pupils will be admitted. All desiring to join should make application to Messrs. John Robb, George Duncan or Robert FairIe The drawing clads under Mr. Hale will be continued as usual in the adjoining room., Friday evenings. The impressed all with the almost paramount re ular Wednesday night meetings are importance of the dairying industry. THE CREAMERY ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of • the Ontario Cream- ery Association was held in Seaforth, on Tuesday and Wednesday last. There O'Laughlin, of McKillop, got slightly were -present about twenty-five. dele- injured by falling out of his wagon on ' Main street on Wednesdayevening, but was sufficiently recoveredto • go home on Thursday.—We are sorry to learn that Mrs. James Kyle, of this town, , who has been suffering from consump- tion for some time, is very' low and no -hopes are entertained for her recovery. —On Thursday of last week Mr. David Dorrence, of McKillop, near Win- throp,came to Seaforth to attend the Ag- ricultural Society meetilig. While here he grew ill and became so bad that he could not go horde. He was taken to the residence of .his mother on Goderioh street, where he has since been confined with a severe attack of infiarnmr.tion of the bowels. We are glad to learn, how- ever, that he is new in. a fair way of re- covery.= Mr.! A: H. Musgrove, the Conservative Anclidate for East Huron,. was -'in town this Week, attending the -Creamery Association meeting. Mr. usgrove is a' very . genial gentleman, who makes friends readily wherever he goes.—We notice by the "Post," of Seattle, Washington Territory, , that Mr. W. J. DaWsOn, formerly of this town!, has been appointed assistant man- ager of the Street cable road in that city, having been promoted from the position of gripman.—The Huron Presbytery meet in thia town en Tuesday next. -- Rev. A. D. MoDonald. has been suffer- ing from an attack of la grippe, but is now recovering—There is not much ' ap- pearance of sleighing yet. —The town council granted the slam of - $50f, to assist in ,entertaining the members , of the Creamery Association who were here this week.—Mr. John Hannah has been re -appointed vice -President of the Ontario Cfreamery Association. Mr. Hannah isone of the fathers of the As- sociation and, if we mistake not, was - its first President, and is well deserving of this renewed mark of confidence in him.—.1r. John McMillan, M. P., left here on Wednesday for Ottawa to at- tend te his Parliamentary duties, which commenced there on Thursday.— Mr. Richard Roach, proprietor of the Com- mercial hotel here, is, we are pleased to learn, recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. . • fiensall. surplus, amounted to $3 , an bursements to $489, The reason for the tended themarriage of er e deficiency between receiu- pts and expedaughter, Miss Eliza Eadie. —Miss Annie on, of Cobourg, is visiting her sis- treasury. The receipts from members amounted to $176.50 and the gate receipts at the last fall show amounted to 8145.82. There was paid out for prizes at the fall show the sum of $271.- 75: The debt on the building and grounds was reduced during the year 1:11, $73.10. On the whole, the affairs of the Society are shown to be in a. very satisfactory condition. A GOOD MARE SOLD.—Mr.John Spar- row, who resides near Varna, and who is taking his place in the front rank as a breeder of good horses, sold at the Seaforth Fair, on Wednesday, a four year old filly for the good sum of $500. The animal was purchased by Mr. Jas. White of lientall. She was sired by Old Idelcome and is from an imported mare. These are the kind of colts that pay farmers. Lower Wingham. NOTES. —Mrs. Robert Eadie returned hOme from Parkdale last week where she had been spending Christmas and New Year's, and at the same time at- FARMERS, ATTENTION.—J. C. Klau- sen wishes to remind you that Harness is down below barley prices. Good team harness at 825, single harness as loiv as $10. Give moat call and see what, 1 can do for you. J. C. KLAITERN. 1152.3 MR. COOl' i, Dentist, of Clinton will visit Hensall for the practice of his profession the second and fourth Monday in every month, commencing with Monday next, January 13th and will be found at A. Murdock Co's Hotel. 116 G. J. SUTHERLAND, Notary Public), Commissioner in High Court of Justice, Con- veyancer and Issuer of Marriage Licenses, also agent for several of the best Fire and Life Insurance Companies. Money to loan on farm security at lowed rates of interest. Office at the Post Office, Hensall. 1163 CORRECTION.—In giving the names of scholars who passed the Entrance Ex- amination at Exeter, in last week's Ex. POSITOR,a mistake was made in one of the Remelt boys' mimes. Instead of Wm. Fraser it should have been Wm. Elder. The latter is the bright little son of Mr. W. Elder, of Hensall, and made the good record of 500 marks. BRIEFS,—The appearances this week are that we are at last soon to be favor- ed with sleighing.—Mr. and Mrs. Reith, of Detroit, have been here for the past few weeks on a visit.—The Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Carmel Priesbyterian Church, will on Sabath evening next preach a special sermon to young people, subject,Unleavened Cakes.—Mr. F. W. sIngram,of Vancouver,British Colunabia, and formerly of thisneighborhoodishere at present on a visit -and ia looking as though Vancouver climate agreed with him.—Mr. and Mrs. J. T. O'Brien, of near Guelph, and formerly of this village are this. weik visiting their old friends in this neighborhood.— Miss M. Brown, of London, is home at present on a visit.—Mr. John Murre.y,of this place, while engaged one day last week in shipping fiour barrels on the cars, had the misfortune to get badly bruised by one of the barrels whielr in rolling down the steep decline at the mill got off the track and struck against Mr. Murray, knocking him down off the elevated track and falling upon him. We are pleased to say, however, he is recovering rapidly from the rough usage tie received.—La grippe still holds sway here, and one by one our towns- men .have been falling victims, but we are happy to say have in every instance so far rapidly recovered.— Mr. L. ,Herold, our popular railway agent, while assisting the employees on the way freight a few days ago, had a very narrow and miraculous escape of his life, being knocked down by a car which was being shunted off, and only by groat presence of,. mind managed to catch hold of the brake rod and by that means drew himself from under the Wheels and off the track. • LOCAL BRIEFS.—The regular meeting of the Wotnen's Christian Temperance Union will be held next Tuesday even- - ing at half past seven. --Rev. Arthur Trott preached both morning, and even- ing in the Methodist church last Sabi bath.—Mr. James Kyle, of 'Stratford,' was in town Wednesda,y, attending the, horse and cattle fair.—Mrs. Hargan has returned from Ingersoll, where she had been visiting her daughters.— Quite a number, of ladies have offered homes to delegates who are expected to attend the Sabbath School convention to be held here during the last week in January, but more are required yet.— Miss Campbell, dressmaker, has return- ed from Toronto, bringiug with her the latest and handsomest fashions, and is now better prepared than ever to suit the ladies.—Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Coun- ter arrived here from Winnipeg on Thursday.—Mrs. Comber, of Hatpur- hey, died last week, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Comber wishes us to express his sincere thanks to the la- dies of Seaforth and Harpurhey for their kindness to himself and Mrs. Com- ber during her long illness.—Mr. D. Buchanan, of Hensall, and Mr. Robert Elliott, of Seaforth, have both paned very successful examinations at the On- tario agricultural c011ege.—A man named diture this year was the very wet, dis- agreeable and unfavorable weather on the days of the fall show. The gate re- ceipts on that occasion only amounted to $53, whereas under ordinary circum- stances there would have been at least one hundred dollars more. The receipts from members last year amounted to $193, while the sum of $363 was paid out in prizes at the fall shew. Kippen. ' THE undersigned wiehee to annonnce to the general public that he has pin assumed the management of Bell's Sawmill and is pre- pared to do all custom sawing with which he way be entrusted at the very low figure of $3 per thousand. JOHN McNvit, Kippen. 1153. LOCALS.—Mrs. Stewart, of Clinton, was visiting at the Manse this week.— Miss Cudmore is spending a few weeks with friends around Elimville.—Mr. H. Schafer will erect an extensive pork packing establishment in this place next spring—Mr. John McitTevin has rented the Kippen mills and saw mill and will move here next month.—We are pleased to learn that Miss Agnes Bell, who un- fortunately broke her leg a few weeks ago, is doing as well as could be expect- ed.—The literary society will hold its next meeting to -night. All should at- tend. BASKET SOOT-AL.—The basket social held at the home of Mr. Robert Ket- tle on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of the Methodist church choir, was a decided success. Some forty two baskets had been prepared for the occasion and we feel satisfied that for taste, neatness and skill in the preparation of the baskets, • as well as their coUtents, our young ladies rank Second to none. The gentlemen present showed their appreciation of the ladies' handiwork by bidding in a very spirited manner, and the results of thenfide showed the handsome sum. of $28. After listening to a short pro- gramme, consisting of recitations, read- ings, solos and music by the ehoir. all left for home, well pleased with the evening's amusement. gates from a distance, and each meet- ing of the Association was well attend- ed by the farmers of the vicinity, There were also present at each Session a good many ladies, and they seemed to take fully as deep an interest in the proceed- ings as the sterner portion of the 'audi- ence. On Wednesday the large . hall was well filled, the audience being•prin- cipally composed of farmers and "their wives. The meetings were presided over by the genial President, Mr. Derby- shire, Mayor of Brockville, who is a host in himself, and Who delivered a most able opening address on Tuesday fore- noon. While many -took more or less part in the discussions, the principal speakers from a distance were Governor \\ Hoard, of Wisconsin, Robertson, of the Onta, College. The Governor, and Professor io Agricultnral is a practical ter, Mrs. William Cruickshank, at pres- ent. —Mr. A. G. McDonald is home again from Bervie, where be has been employed for some time.—Mr. Samuel Leggat carries a very smiling face, de- spite hard times—a young daughter is the cause of all the pleasantness. JANtTARY 17, 1890, Cheap Goods On Saturday, January 18 - and following week, —WE WILL SELL AT— Wholesale Cos Ashfield. LA GRIPPE.—There are quite a few cases of Russian influenza in the town- ship, but we trust it is only a mild form of it, and that the patients will soon re- cover. LITERARY.—A literary Society is to be organized under the auspices of Loy- al Orange Lodge No. 1,044, in School No. 5. The first meeting will be held on Monday evening, 20th inst. It is hoped that all will join ia making these meetings a success. dairy farmer, on a large , scale, and is also largely interested' id the Creamery business. It is quite evident he bps made every department of the business a study and is thoroughly -vetoed in the best modes of butter -making, the feed- ing 'and care of cows and the kind of taws to use for profitable. dairying: • He is a clear, practical and plet.sing speaker and makes the subjects with which he deals so clear as to be thoroughly un- derstood bytall. He also possesses the happy faculty of illustrating his import- ant points by apt and well told anec- dotes which aided greatly in fixing the facts more firmly in the minds -of his audience. Professor Robertson handled the various subjects he dealt with, with his usual clearness and a,bility, and both himself and the Governor imparted a vast deal of highly important instruction which should be of great usefulness to all who heard them, and must also have They also showed so clearly that none could gainsay it, the itnmense sum of money actually lost to this country an- nually by \not having the butter made on proper, scientific principles, as cheese is, and also by not breeding, feeding and caring for the cows as they should be. We will give a more lull and extended report of the addresses and discussions next week, so. eair.readers will have ant opportunity -of:perusing them at = theira leisure.----0,43ileaday evening the Town ,CouncilaandtBlisiness Men's'. Association entertained themembers of the Cream- ery ,Maooiation and other visitors at a oamplina, entary supper at Kennedy's „. tel.?: At the appointed. hour always open once a month to ladies an gentlemen. Other evenings to men only. There is also the Sunday morn- ing Bible Class, a happy and 'instructive meeting, open to all, at 9.30a. m., and all made welcome. TILE SOUTH. HURON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —rhe annual meeting of the members of the South Huron Agricul- tural Society was held iu Dixon's hall, Brnoefield, on Wednesday lat. There was not a very large attendance present. The Directors' and Treasurer's repOrte* were read and. adopted. The Soci is still in a good financial position. r itp total receipts for the year amounted tit $1,669 and the disbursements to $1,662,. leaving a small balance of $7 on the' -.,#.4"'[. • ‘-v — .- 4 -a• I t In' eft. sixty invited • fueets sat to most sumptuous y provided Leadbury. , RETURNED HoME.—Mr. J. F. Hack - Well, son of Mr. Wm. klackwell, who hies been out in British Columbia and Manitoba for the past three or four years' has returned home. We under - stead' he.purposee going back to Mani- toba. in the early spring. He is a steady young man and will, we believe, do well. THE ENTERTAINMENT.—Through in- advertence, we omitted giving an ac- count of the Christmas entertainment\ at Bethel at the proper time. It was quite successful, the amount realized be- ing upwards of $26. The teachers of the school work together in harmony, and the Superintendent is the right man in the right place, in fact we know of no person layibr clerical better' fitted for his position than Mr. Parish. THE LATE CONTEST. —As there were two good men in the field in the late contest for the Reeveship in M.cKillop - there was no ground for much fear as to the result. The magnificent ma- jority for Mr. Benneweis in Ward No. 1 gained for him the day. Great fel- lows to work together down there, es- pecially in Sub- Division No. 8. The Following Lines: LADIES' FUR SETS, LADIES' WOOL SHAWLS, LADIES' WOOL HOODS, GENTS' FUR CAPS,' - GENTS' OVERCOATS, BOYS' OVERCOATS, West Wawanosh. MATRIbiONIAL.—Miss O'Callaghan, of the 12th concession, and Mr. Sullivan, of Ashfield, were on Wednesday united in wedlock by Father McGee, of St. Augustine. We wish them pleasant sailing on the matrimonial sea. WIND STORM.—The wind storm of last Sunday night and Monday morning did considerable damage in this neighbor- hood. D. Donovan, of the 9th conces- sion, had the roof entirely taken off his barn. Mr:. Walsh, of the 8th conces- sion, had the roof partially taken off his barn, and the bell on School House No. 7 was lifted out of its bearings and rolled to the ground, breaking the crank. Fences in many places, even the Russell fence, which was guaranteed to stand the wind, had to succumb. BED COMFORTABLES, BED BLANKETS In the above lines we have only a light stock left and in order to clear, we will Sell Without a Profit POE?, 0.A.S1:1.. Chiselhurst. NOTES.—The recent wind storm did considerable damage in this vicinity, by blowing over buildings, unroofing barns, etc.—Mr. Thomas . Nicholls re- ceived the contract for painting the Methodist church. Tenders are also to be received, by the Secretary, for the caretaking of the above church.—Mr. Robert Robinson arrived home on Tues- day from the west, where he has been for the past seven years. Zurich. To MY CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.—On account of hard times have decided to reduce the prices of Harness, Trunks and Bags. I have a few grey and black robes on hand which I will sell off at 26 per cent. discount. ,Now is your time to get a cheap rebe. A full line of Furniture at bottom prices. A nice assortment of self acting spring roller window blinds, fancy gilt border. I will also inferm the public that I sell the Bell Organs and all who desire to get a cheap organ should call at my Furniture Store where I have some on hand. You will save from $10 to $26 by doing so. 11. WELT', Zurich P. D. 1163-1 D. S. FAUST'S big Discount Sale is still going on. Dry goods are being sold at 20 per cent, discount, as a lot of goods must be sold before the ,spring stook arrives. Fifteen pounds of good yellow Sugar for $1. Give him a . cal; and get some of the big bargains for cash. 1163 BRIEFS.—Mr. and Mrs. 13raunschroag left for their home in New York State on Tuesday last. They intend spend- ing a few days in Berlin.—Mr. Alex. Ehnes, of Michigan, is here visiting his brother, August,Ehnes.—Miss Williams, from Lower Canada, is here the guest of her brothers, Wm. and Robert Wil- liams. — David Livingood, who has been in Dakota for the past eleven years, is in town. He looks hale and hearty.—Mr. Andrew Roth, tailor, has moved into D. S. Faust's tailor shop, Eouth of the post office, where he intends darrying on busineas in the future. Mr. Roth has met wi h good success since he came here and - giving entire satisfac- tion.—Mr. Kra s, of Michigan, moved 'into Mr. Jacob Rappel's house a few days ago.—Mr. H. Happel traded his new residence here to W. W. Walper, of the 14th concession, for 50 acres of land,—Rev. F. Rauch is at present ° in Daihwood carrying on revival meetings. GOOD FE/WM.—Mr. Stephen Godkin has put up some samples of shede fence in this part of the township. It appears to be a good, 'substantial kind of fence,. Some short pieces of it which we have seen, without support at either end, have not given way in the least during the late gales. GONE TO REST. —A feeling of genuine • grief prevailed in this section for miles around, upon hearing of the death of Mr. Wm. Stewart, which sad event took place at his late residence in Grey last week. He had been selling store goods to the people along these lines for son e thirteen seasons, and his name had be- come a household word. Although an invalid from bis early youth he at all times had the manliness to earn a living and to do what was right in the face of adverse oircumEtances. E, McFAUL, SEAFORTH. don on their wedding tour prior to their departure for home. We wish them success in their voyage through life. East Wawanosh. ANNUAL „MEETING.—The members of the East Wawanosh Agricultural So- eiety held their anneal meeting on Thursday, January 9th, when the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, John Robertson; Vice President, Chas. Proctor, Sr. Directors,—R. Stone- house, W. Scott, R. Currie, Thomas Beilby, James Owens, Robert Sterling, R. Corley, D. Geddes and James Har - risen. Auditors,—J. G. Stewart, Jas. Bone; Treasurer,' C. McClelland ; Sec- retary, F. Anderson. BRIEM—Owing to the damp, dis- agreeable weather of the past few weeks a good deal of sickness is report- ed. Mr. John Coultes has been laid nip with a severe attack of influenza during the past week, but is slowly recovering. Mr. John Anderson, Sr., is also con- fined to his bed under the doctor's care. —The members of the Sixth Line liter- ary and debating society intend holding a contest 'on • Friday evening; January 24th. Mr. John Sowler and Mr. John 'Scott have been appointed captains and they have secured the best local talent, as well as talent from Westfield, Bel - grave and Marnoch, to sustain them; also Miss Ida Stewart and Mr. J. Ding- wall, the noted piper of Kintail, good time is expected.—Wm-.and Joshua, Snell have returned from Michigan, where they had been% working in the lumber woods. MCK1110p. STATISTICS. —There were 35 births, 4 marriages and 7 deaths in MoKillop fro July to December, inclusive. C litlECTION.—In the statements of receipts and expenditures of the town- . ship there are two errors. One is $499.64 paid school No. 6, which will leave the balance $752 instead of $1,257, and making the total money puld for schools for the year $5,440.60, not in- cluding the Government grant to the separate school. The other error is $12.50 received from John Kelly as re- fund of money paid him in connection with the separate school case. This had been in the Clerk of Division Court's hands for a year and tl3e Treasurer had I forgotten to call for it.—Jonnt C. MORR - isoN, Clerk. Tuclersmith. GOOD LAMBS. --Mr. John F. Dale,who works 200 acres of land on the Huron Road, Tuckersmith, last week sold to Mr. J. H. 'McDougall, of Seaforth, about 45 lambs, for 'which he received the sum of $304. These lambs were all raised on Mr. Dale's own farm. Mr. .Dale is one of those who makes farming iiaay. His father, Mr. C. Dale, sr., of THE INSURANCE COMPANY. —The an- nual meeting of the Hay Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held here on the 13th inst. The annual report of the Directors, which was read and adopted, was very satisfactory. It showed the Company to be ina healthy and prosper- ous condition, and to be gradually and safely increasing its business. The losses of this Company have always been ex- ceptionally light and this year only amounted to $593, all of which were caused by lightning. The three retir- ing directors were re-elected, and at a subsequent meeting of the Board the following officers were appointed: Sam- Hibbert. ANNUAL MEETING. —The annual meet- ing of the Hibbert Agricultural Society W88 held in the township hall:on the 9th inst., when the business of the past year was wound up and the Society found to be in S prosperous condition financially, notwithstanding the disagreeable weath- er of both days of the fall show.. The following officers were elected for the current year: President, Thomas Scott; Vice-Presldent, Matthew Miller. Di- rectors, — Duncan McLaren, James Scott, Donald McLachlan, John J. Mil- ler, John Fell, James Barbour, Wm. Oliver, John Vipond and David Mc- Lellan. John Carmichael was re -ap- pointed Secretary-Tressurer, and Alex- ander K. Ferguson and) Alexander Fer- guson, 'auditors. Stanley. SAD DEATH. —It is with feelings of deep regret that we record the death of Mr. John Hood, third son of the late Joseph Hood, of the 2nd concession of Stanley,which occurred on Monday last under particularly sad circumstances. About a week previously Mr. Hood. be- came deranged in his mind and was at times so violent that his friends were considering the propriety of having him sent to the asylum that he might re- ceive better medical treatment, when death stepped in and relieved him of all his sufferings. No cause can be assign ed for -his sudden mental aberration. He was about 40 years of age and was greatly respected by all who knew him, The remains were interred in Baird'e cemetery and the funeral was attended by a very large number of sympathising friends. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The annual meeting of the S nley Branch Agricultural Society was field ou Thursday of las following officers were el dd. at Bay - week. The cted for the Blyth. LocAL HAPPENINGS. —We regret to learn that Councillor John Wilford is seriously indisposed at present. Ilia many friends wish for his speedy re- covery.—Mr. T. Bawden and family took a sudden departure for the land of the free one day last week, leaving. several of our citizens to mourn their absence.—One evening last week Miss Ruth Jones, the accomplished organist of Trinity chur oh, was made the recipient of a beautiful address and a well- filled purse by the congregation he sect:ignition of her valuable services.— The anniversary services of Trinity church were held oh Sunday. Although the atmosphere was very disagreeable the congregation at each of the three services was fair. Rev. Canon Rich- ardson, of London, preached able - and eloquent discourses at each of the services. The offertory, in aid of the building fund, was a liberal one. Quito a gloom was cast over the town on Monday at the unexpected telegraph news from British Columbia of the death of Mr. Wm. Watson a former towns- man. The deceased young man ha done extra well since he had gone to that country and had bright prospect( at the time of his demise. His parents here have the sympathy of the en** community in their bereavement. lie leaves a wife and child to mourn hit' loss. Hullett. DISTRICT MEETING. — The District Loyal Orange Lodge, of Hullett, met in Clinton on Tuesday last, Brother Robt. Scarlett District Master in the chair. A large number of delegates from the different lodges throughout the district were present. After a cordial vote of thanks to the retiring District Master, the following officers were duly elected for the ensuing year: 4. M. Todd, D. M.; Jas. Harney, D. D. M.; Geo. Han- ley, D. Chap.; Peter Cantelen, Rec. Sec.; Wm. Homey, Fin. Sec.; Wm. Ross, D. D. of C.; David Cantelon' Treas.; John Ford, and Johli Bullard, Lecturers. 11YMENEAL.—On the 7th of January an interesting event took place in Hula lett, being the marriage of Mr. Patrick Givlin,a prosperous farmer of McKillop, to Miss Mary Flynn, one of Hullett's fairest daughters. The marriage took place at 9 a. m. in the Catholic Church, where a large number had assembled to witness the ceremony, which was per- formed by the Rev. T. West, of Gode- rich, The bride, who was beautifully and richly attired, Was assisted by Miss Norah Kelly, of Holmesville, while Mr. Dominic Flynn acted his part gracefully as best -man for the groom. After the ceremony the couple proceed- ed to the residence of the bride's mother, where an elegant dinner was spread for the clergy and a large number of invited guests. After ample justice had been done to all the good things, the after- noon and evening was spent in "tripping the light fantastic." The esteem in which the , bride is held was shown in the numerous, costly and beautiful presents which she received. In the evening the couple left for Lon - current year, viz: George Castle, Presi- dent; Wm. Townsend, Vice -President; James Armstrong, Secretary -Treasurer. Directors,—John Stephenson, Joseph Wild, Alex. Grainger, Thos. Harrison, R. Penhale, Tie Snowdon, John Dania, John Torrance, John Johnston. Frank A. Edwards and Geo. 'Woods, auditors. The receipts for the year amounted to $434.26 and the disbursements to $430.- 51 leaving a balance of $3.75 in the 34, • Zetland. BRIEFS.—Mr. Myers, railroad blare. tor, of Palmerston, was at_ Mr. Georg( Thomson's, and Mr. Hagerman, of Lon- don, was here last week shipping lune' ber.—Mr, and Mrs. W. Arbuckle, ot this place, have been sorely called le part with their youngest child, at till early age of eleven years. He was* smart, promising boy. He was tat* down with measles in the first planet but they never seemed to strike titt right, and he died on New Year's del, ---Every house around here has twit or three cases of measles. — George Burk has rented his farm to Uri William Kennedy for a term of 5 yank Mr. Burk and family intend tryig Uncle Sam's dominions for a while,— and Mrs.Mertagh left for their new hon* on Saturday. They propose to locate is Kingston. May prosperity be theirs. -- The public school of Zetland is closed, owing to the illnesss of the.teacher, Walker.—There is quite a lot of sick- ness here at present. All of Mr. Pol. son's family are down with measles Mr. Field's is also down with th Those who escape measles la griP makes victims of.—Mr. Robert TO left this week for Mr. James Mar lin mill in Howick. TWENTY-SECOND YEAR 1/71101.11B NUMBER1 1,154. Great Bargain —AT THE - Cheap Cash Stor —OF HOFFIVIAN & CO. Great Bargains going in good us and suitable articles for Holiday P ants at our CHEAP: S A L Of which the followiitg are a. few Goods, Mantles, Mantle Cloths F Blankets, Shawls, Cloniist Scarfs, Caps, Efo-ods, Corsets, Gloves, 10 Hose, Collars,' Cuffs, Randkerea Laces, Ribbons, _Lace Curtains, N nery, and a host of other article numerous to mention here. Please • and take a look through the stoc St • fore completing yetif purchases, at t Cheap• Oash HOFFMAN C CABDNO'S BLOC SEAFORT SCIENCE Has Conque And made it possible to estore tive Eye Sight to Normal Vis ••• , „egitPN. -..-,.. 4:::-,-1----------7- 4 ----- _... J. S. Robe la happy to announce that he haS Patent Dioptric 'Eye NE which will enable him to fit all defects ASTIGMATISM, HYPERNIETROPIA., MYOPIA, PRESBYOPIA, OR ANY COMPOUND DEF Astigmatism is due to irregular ohs and is usually congenital- MOW soh with this defect are called stupid, bu perly fitted glasses they may become est ot scholars. Thio Is Otte a dangerous defect.—Hypermetropia is ation-which keeps the ciliary muscle use, whereas in a normal eye it is at Looking at a distance. This defect ff may result in nervous depreosion au even prostration.--Myopla is d of the eye, *bids Should be very es to prevent an increase ef the defect, ultimate blindness.—Presbyopia is oomumdation in the -eye, WhiCh ma, act unless -corrected hyartificial al Frequently -nervous or sick *Aso serious illness, are brought -0 sum ot the, above 4efeet8. charge for testing your eyes. J.S.ROBERTS, ()hernia & • enEDNoin BLOM, SEILFO —James Anunoore, of AI was found guilty last week in having an illicit still in his was fine4$100, -besides being to one moith's imprisonment. —Thomas Adams, trf the s cession of Delaware, had escapee _from being killed * street, liondon South, Satu He was crossing the Orand tho Wharneliffe overhead br a train came along,frighten- so that it ran away and co one of the telegraph -poles street, smashing the buggy ing Adams out on his h ceived a very severe scalp was insensible for "tome f covered sufficiently to contin into the city and transact b —A woman named Bly in Montreal on Saturday las ing a young girl from COTTIW rendezvous, a house of ill - the pretence that she wan servant. The poor girl was the house till she cliseoVere acter. After being there she managed to get out, laid a complaint. before t It is probable title vile proc severely punishedit is many young girls are enti city Wider such false p ruined. The police are w the existeuce of such dens, anything to supfress them. —The inability of the successfully manage a -pr on, as they boasted they business pninciples, is be and more obvious. The find it impossible to kee merit above political me inevitable consequence the The men want a general to $13 per week. The raised were that the cost higher in Ottawa thanin -cities, and that the wag naent printers in Washin recently increased. Mr. pressed his willingness to according to ability if t ical'Union would consent rangement. The Min' that the Governmentprin more than it did wader