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The Huron Expositor, 1891-01-02, Page 5iT ANTYARY 2121391 pa bell Owed in itnew sides and ceiling ioard- k lumber oiled, the whole costing nearly $390, and t, except $300, whet* the k borrowed for a eerrrt of ix per cent. intermit.- This or Nen enter -prime 'of the the Seotion. The pro - lengthy one, consisting truntental muele, red. and dialegues, The 's n -by -Mr. G. Sherrket,w1r0 duties of that positina mennere' The 1004 sp, how lunch the grotto nr wore ApprAelfetAtii Tho tialtsrf (Warm grost oroftil way fo Whitt tho Wu trained to porforfo tho plossing manner its met INTIgul'Atilm.gxt,-- ratting tha-lleituti elierch held their mimed °inlet-, eta. The weirther was et deeired, and the midi - 'rid in the heat of humor. memo from the surround - Parkhill, and when the started the church was some were standing at dug able to get any [mous for their number earance were the little Tamale was a lengthy of vocel and instrii- adings, recitations and chair was taken by the ef the school, Mr. W. carried out. the pro- ud as speedily as possi- pplause and namerous how much the efforts era were appreciate(1. nmted to $35.15. a• ria. r. John Morrow, who i tet • the second. yeer, te tenth Univeraity, hats te to spend his viva - eta. -The nominations W ere John Torrance wasi, re- '-. Isaac Errat, Depty_ ira—Robert M ellvelert, : John' Ketchen. re' James Aikenhtesde 'ccount of his reeler- ing„ and he woulq be: the affairof the to ,of Stanteerare getrini 1 .,- )) ' ivii- ;„ the expense of an tildes- Wells and wife, and Mrs. Tlegmas are at pre ent n this locality.-- Mr. t son of Mr. j ;cob I 4; Stanley, is h erne Inaba, to spend his • Year's - vim has been attired- - College at Toillato, eng flying visit ate ea here.—Mr Ti teacher of the Ve--, e Manitoba to ael iozne of httepare d hearty.—Mr. rising townsman, Pment of geese ern market for 108. rria end ta. lhas 1!nd Iew , k very snecessful in our our pudelic schipo/ eek. Over a. hinulted , were present. 3 he were so tastefully irgreens, roses, hit ring mottoes, ti at admiration of tril e who were clost ly *dons subjects hy lareGrant,W.Bale r, Fgatty, D. Walk( r, Elliott, and Mies 'S t, showed by the 'r ont answers thet Lt to observe er 4 ' Ali present we e , the advancernei t during the pal 1; .the principal, M) is assistant, Mi a 1 of highest praist'. •oughont was er ered: kizetiergarte e es- pupils; instrt - dr. A. MoKenzie, d Mrs. John: Toer recitations by t14 Mare of the dot+ inner which wal S of the sectior er room. At till • is leaving th(I - r studies at Gode• . k her pnpils with e dyte Companion, nehy-worded ad - so touched by d love toward)! he could acikrce- -ter a numbeh of y the trustees, , the exaanina- he Rev. elarnes e benediction. 1 t ) e. homes but once mes it brings toil!. trees, . shooting 1 and students.— ephornore, Of To. "teen heme fox!, pelled, to i leav(t account Of 641 -evastateci Knett .—The athleti( hers grace once busy st eetsi i•- . ones and elece an exciti1,g ar:- gle between th e "7- for the; po',- ts. ")Bob" jii various Imre! .s g troublesort e . rey is now eta- , detneeeoe fie- ld& name la! a ' ned by a4 ede te- In colt tge gnished tfn me '. Agnew Irtfein- ing the weight, ceeded in )teap- tnile end aVhalf Wyllie, ;',Ietith I erpriee, geee a mas day. As a • were prohided en had a) good I in conne etion: ay school was - g in the =For - y, the 20t In an Sehool. S r etion dren acqiitted hly, andi Mr. DawkRY 2, 1.891. 'Blackwell, the popular teacher, .is de- serving of & great dela irf praise for the interest he las shown in the school and for the enthusiasm he has display- ed in promoting the welhbeing of the -children: asin"'iren""mmi Grey. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. --- One Of the -most successful Railed examinations of the swore was held in Section No. 8 on December 23, upward* of eighty vioi. tan being present during the day, The ,bleeliboerds ond wails were very taste, fay ornanionted with drawings And offorgroonot whilo tho bosutiful Uhrifitt ines-troo lode) with gifts for *tho !ltd. folifoisft nothing to ho 4osiro4 t tho Wiey of d000ration, Tho difforont °WW1 tO thorough oxandoo; ton in tho tsrlotis *studios of studios by Itiggififf fitiotiert, likhinson, Fowlor iod Catueron, and Atititiliteet themselves in a fs‘shion most highly oroditsble to, themseivos and to their tueekero Mr, Oa .Bowerman, who, AS Waft evident from the high standing and general intell1. gence of the pupils, has been. doing solid eani thorough work during the year. A somewhat lengthy programme teofee. music' and literary character was then rendered by the pupils. The mu- sical part was remarkably good and fully appreciated by all, while the dia- logues and comic readings kept the audience in continuous laughter. After some nicely performed instrumental mu- oid by Mrs. Smith, addresses were de- livered by the estimable chairmen, Rev. Mr. McCrae, and by the trustees and teachers present, who expressed theiri unanimous satisfaction with the able and efficient manner in which the school has teen conducted, and the progressive condition of the pupils. A distribution of gifts from the Christmas tree was, then made, and the assembly broke up, all feeling that they had passed a most enjoyable day. great credit in the performance of the teak &Weed, them,their various ef- forts being greeted with hearty sp. platers, and notwithstanding the very 1t4w entrance fee Of 10 and 15 cents, while all the sohael ehildren were ad- mitted free, the proceeds at the door &Mounted to over VW The report of the secretary %hewed a marked advatere in every department of the Sunday school work, especially the large . in - The teachers and films alike are to crease in attendan7 during the year, be congratulated en.the present prornis. ing *tato of affair., Poisforefonosi., Chionturst, , Jr 1404*ti'e potirm,—One of those 6°0141 evelittithat mute so if aflutter of t ii exeiteffiefft afoolg he you g folk, too* place oft Wedmoday lsot. IVe 'refer to tho marriage ofMr, Riche d Motors, pis, Non of Mr, itielfarti Metet§, for" to Iiii§§1 jtoilion§, Hannah, daughter of mr, MOSeti ilaouah, Thsouptial knot WAS tied by the ReVi el, Ottowell, of Waltoo, st the residence of the bride's lather, in Mc= Killop. The bridesmaid was Miro Liz- zie Meters, sister of the groom, whilepn the other hand the groom was supported' by Mr. Samuel Hannah; brother of the bride. ' After the ceremony the guests sat down to a grand dinner prepared for the occasion.. After dinner was over, the young couple took the one o'clock train at Seaforth for a wedding trip to Shelburne, where they will spend the rest of their holidays, We extend to them our congratulations, wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through life. Mil••••8111••••••••••11 Morris. EXAMINATION. ---t Ti'e scholar)! and teacher of Section No. 1 held their ex- amination on December 24th. It was in every reepect k sweeping success. The room `was elaborately decorate& and the dinner did much credit to the ladies of the seetion. The teacher, Mr. Tough, was] &Basted by the following teachers: Misses Taylor'Diek, Kelly, Hillen, McDougall and Rath; Messrs. Richmond, Sloan, Black, Blackwell, Erwin, Morrison, Stalker, McFadzeart, 4cCall, Wood and Nicol. The exam - enation was interspersed with music, dialogues and readings. The singing by - the senior scholars, led by Miss Stalker, . deserves special notice. The kinter- gartens by the wee folks showed careful training. Selections on the violinsnd organ were well received. After the teaching was done the chair was occu- pied by Mr. Nicol and short addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr. McLean, , Rev. Mr. Campbell, the teachers and ratepayers, all of whom expressed their full satisfaction with the general state of . . affair. This done the scholars present- .. ed their teacher with a handsome plush .. dressing case and a brown morocco . double folding album, accompanied by a very complimentary address. Mr.Tough replied in suitable terms, thanking the scholars for the presents and urging on the parents the great . necessity of send- ing their children regularly to school. The scholars than sang their farewell piece, and Mr .° McLean pronounced the benediction.—Oete WHO WAS THERE. Itinburn. A SeeCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. — The entertainment given by the Good Ternplars in the Temperance Hall on Christmas eve was a grand success. Theehair was taken by Mr. John Mc- Millan, M. P., and the efficiency with which he filled that position reflects credit on himself. The selections on the musical glasses by Mrs. and Miss Sage, of Walton, were the attraction of the evening, and the reputation they have earned abroad was well sustained on the present occasion, judging by the hearty encores which they received after each selection, and the willingness with which they responded was gratify- ing to all. The einging, music, dia- logues, readings, etc., rendered by members of the lodge,goes to prove that/ they had spared no pains to make the occasion a success. At the close all joined ,in singing the National Anthem. The receipts amounted to $31.90. THE HPRON 'EXPQSITOR. ed the city for the Christmes trade. They; weighed 3$75 pounds and hrought a good figure, —James Stewertjeoneession 4, Elma, who lost his been by fire, has been awarded 81,018 by the Elm& Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. —The other day .a two year old daughter of Mr. J G. Sehmidt,of Strat ford, fell into a tub of boiling water and W&8 so severely scaldedthat she died shortly afterwards, - shooting match in Listowel on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Ur. Michael 8tricker was accidentsdly shoat by sf gun in tho hands of another frAo, expiring Almost Instantly, • —Wilbert Nugent, ootk, pf itev, Mr, Nugent, Mitchell, hafo been Pommeled so tirst assistant toaohor in tho 'High /mhos! stEssos Contro with so inerett§e °MOO to hi§ Wary, USW OHM, of Mltiiheil,'Me Nen engaged to teach the §chool near hayfield, taught during the past term by Mi§§Carrielfent, The latter goo/ to the Normstfer the doming term, i - Currelleye who taught in the' Public school, Stratford, up to the holidaym, was married on, Friday night last at Stratford to a Mr. Louch, young farmer of Niseouri. —Mary ADD, daughter of Mr. James Kelly, of Kinkora, aged 24died recent- ly from typhoid fever. She had charge of a school near Chatham and was a very efficient and successful teacher. —A Hamilton butcher purehased from Messrs Ballantyne & Son, Stratford, the first -prize Cow that carried off the sweepstake and silver medal et the , Guelph Fat Stock show. The carcase weighed 1,855 lbs.' —Last Sabbath evening, iRev. P. Gerrie, of the Congregational church, 'Stratford, took for the subject of his 'sermon, "The living of 1890," and next Sabbath evening beproposes preaching on "The dead of 1890." —Miss A. Mulheron, of Mitchell, who hoe been teacher of No, 5, Downie, but who has retired from that school and joined the teaching staff in Mitchell Public School, was presented by her Downie pupils with a cdreplimentary address and a handsome writing desk. e—One of the late shipmente by Mr, Burritt, of Mitchell, of woollen .goods to •Ottawa included toque, sash, stockings, and mitts for Lady Stenley. The arti- cles on delivery gave such satisfaction ;that the firm received orders later for some more gewgaw l3 andgoods for members of the vice regal court. osiestmeetemehmststa • and perfurnc (It Is a beauty), and Is geed value $10 ; 4th, a German ibm Whisk Holder, value 5; 50, a pair of No. 7 Steel Acnie Spring Skates (any size), price $1.50; Oth, a $1,50 Game of Cir. eination ; 7th, a beautiful pair of bronzed in3agee ; 1% 8th, a One washable doll, 'price 81; Otb, a br r pipe in case; 10th, a?' beautiful combing' n pocket book. Our stock of drugs, medicines a ,d Christmas novelties is very largo, and prices always right. We extend an invitation to every- body to take part in the above competition, as it is conducted in a thoroughly honest and up- right way. The beans will be counted on Satur- day night, January 10th, 1891, by Mayor Wilson, R. Jamieson and M. Y. McLean, and the awards made at once by them.' Buy 50c worth of goods and take a guess at the Iledieal Hall, Seaforth. I, V. Feelt, slingtfiat, 1108 Hills Green. WEDDING Beees.--e-A very , pleasant event took place at the residence of James Jarrott, Esq., of this place, on Christmas night. This was the mar- riage ol Mr. Robert Love, second son of % the late Hugh Love, Esq., and one of our meat prosperous young farmers, to Mina, the amiable daughter of Mr. Jarrott. The interesting ceremony was performed by Rev, Mr. Irwin, and was witnessed by about sixty of the relatives and friends of the young couple: The ceremony and congratulations over, the entire cornpe.ny were invited to the spacious. dining -room vrhere_they par- took of a most sumptuous repast pre- pared by Mrs. Jarrott. The remainder of the evening was most pleasantly spent, vocal and instrumental music and social converse taking up the time nail -nearly one o'clock. The young -couple then left for their beautiful new home, which Mr. Love had just cornpleted for his bride, on the old farm in the towneihip of Hay, where his late lamented father first settled when laq• camb to Huron. Mrs. Love was one of • our most amiable and popular young ladies, and hosts of friends will unite with us in wishing herself and her worthy husband a hippy and prosperous married life. The presents were numer- ous, handsome and Useful. Brameio, IP you want to boy *farm ohosp and elleY toms Pail and sso §sott, It ro, Psis, ter he alwsa's heti* number of good ohoap feriae le Horrid, firey and Pdefililee ler little Aloe a eteebor of Whiff@ PM With ll011#081- or if you want to will your thrifi #66 ifs will also soli yOUr mteek by ewe/Wei satisfaction l(1.1$P antssd, We D11ttt competition I we admire °salmi, anti wider no tefidiftlefi Will We irtidele froth Our etteltiote A, it, eteltirte ertted hew stock of Pry esoods, teething, (eotst itigq, 13004 8ild,FPIOOf.41 ivietettlee brick Wok, opposite the Central Hotel, A. B. Surril: THE most beautiful Atock of Ready- niade Suits and Overcoats that taste and in- genuity can Produce. awaiting your inspection. Call and see no, and bring your children, A R. SMIT11.1202;2 West Waivanosh. CHRISTMAS TREE.—Quite an enjoy- able time was spent at the Christmas Tree Entertainment on Tuesday even- ing, 23rd ult., held by the Donnybrook Sabbath School. Notwithetanding the blustery evening a large number were present. After a lengthy programme was ended, consisting of recitations, singing, etc., by the Sabbath School scholars, the heavily laden- tree 'was denuded of its various kinds of fruit, making glad the hearts of the children, and also many of the older ones. Many of the presents were not only beautiful but usefnl. NeTes.--rMrs. John Barbour has taken advantage of the holiday excur- *dens and gone to visit friends in Erin.. —Mr: .Robert McAllister of the 7th concession has taken a life partner, in the person -of Miss Wilson. We wish them a Merry Christmas and many Happy New Years.—The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Har- rington, aged five months, was beried on Tuesday. Inflammationlof the lungs was thought to be the trouble. Bengali. OPEN MEETING.— The Royal Temp- lar» of Temperance contemplate holding an open meeting shortly. This seeiety, which was the last formed in the vil- lage, has about sixty members and is still increasing.' - SONG SERI/RM.—On Sunday evening another of those attractive and edifying song services was given, entitled "The Messiah." The large and appreciative .audience which gathered together went away feeling that they had enjoyed ts .great treat. The singing throughout reflected great credit on the choir, who are well known for their ability in that line.It is expected that another service of the same kind will be given before very long. THE EPWORTH LEAGUE. —This league, which meets in the Methodist church, every Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock; have iesued a well got -up programme up to March 31st. The -meetings are de- voted to the Christian Endeavor, enter- tainment and literary department of the league. The officers are Rev. J. S. Cook, Honorary -President; Rev. H. N. 'Casson President ; W.- Nevin, Secreo- te.ty ; kiss L. Short, Treasurer ; Miss He, Welsh, Organist. Cornmittees,-- • Fol- VOT. ook. son, IMIMMINE•1!11•1•11B Bayfield. 41'. F. EDWARDS is still inaking a clear- ing sale of ell his goods. Now ie the time to buY a good Overcoat or a Suit, as they are being sold at a great sacrifice. 4- 1201 OTES.— Miss Susy Burgess and Miss M. Erwin, qf Point Edwerdeare home for the holidays.—Mr. Albert Osmond and Charles Logan, of Saginaw', - are spending the ,Christmas holidays at home. --Mr, John F. Ferguson was in Goderich Christmas attending the mar- riage of Miss Nellie Reid and Mr.Hurd, of„Londma—Nolnation day is past and there will likely b some -excitement in. the selection' of our councillors. Reeve Castle was elected by acclamation. For councillors, E. Routledge James Poi - hick, Dr. Wright, T. J. ilarks, James - Thompson, Jos. Wilds, Geo. Woods.— The Methodist Christmas tree on Fri( day evening, 26th ult., was very largely 11.4ended. The programme was provided by the choir of North Street Methodist church, Goderich, and consisted of a cantata and solos, duets, recitations, etc. The singing of Miss Wilkinson was very much admired. Miss Cook also rendered some excellent solos; Mies Martin gave a .very good recitation, and Robbie Beatty, of clin- ton, pleased all with his recitation.—On Monday evening a very entertaining concert was given by Professor Harry Morgan and daughter, Fairy. Solos, duetts and recitations were rendered in an excellent manner. Instrumental - selections were given by Mr. T. McDon- atileand Miss Flo McDonald and Mies McPhail. The concert was under the auspices of Porter's Hill Independent Order Good Templars.—The largest audience yet as.sembled at a Chriatmas Tree, wits present on Tuesday evening, when the Chtirch of England held their annual 'Christmas entertainment. A very good programme was presented, and the trCes were well filled with pres- eats.—The proprietcrs of the rink ex - pea having it in operation New Year's night. • Birther. ANDERSON.—In Exeter, on the 22nd ult., the wife of Me George Anderson, of a daughter. CLARKE—In Usborne, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Mr. Ww. Clarke, of a daughter. THE MA.FelKETS. SIATORT11, December Slth, isoo Fall Wheat pWbushel... 0 85 to 0 90 Spring Wheat per bushel.... .... 0 86 to 0 9 O 41 to 0 92 Oata per buahel 0 60 to 0 6 Peas per bushel O 40 to 0 4 Barley per bushel Butter, No. 1, • • 0 13 to 0 1 Butter, tub .... 00 1137 two 00 11 2 75 to 2 7 Flour, per 100 lbe Hay new per ton Hides per 100 . Swhoeoeip. Skins - POMONA per bushel, Salt retail) per barrel.. .... 1 25 to 60 to 1 60 to e 0 80 to • 3 75 to 061 007135 tott°0 Marriages. CURRIE—NICHOLSON.— At the residence of the bride's father. on the 24th ult. by Rev. R. Henderson, Mr. Samuel J. Currie, to Miss Agnes Nicholson, both of Goderich Township. HAMILTON — OLIVER.—At the residence of the bride's mother, Avonbank, on the 24th ult., by Rev. Robert Hamilton, assisted by Rev. J. A. Tuiebull, L.L. B., and Rev. A. Hamilton, B. A., the Rey. James Hamilton, B. A. of Keade, to Isabel, youngest claugh- s ter cd the late Adam Oliver, Esq. GRAFTON—HICKS.—At the residence of the bride's father, Biddulph, on the 24th ult., by Rev: Ir. Allen, Mr. George Grafton, of 4.k Blanshar . to Miss Mary Jane, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. anmel Hicks. BROHER1CK—KESTLE.— In Stephen, at the residence of the bride's father, one the 24th ult.', by Rev. R. Redmond, Mr. George Broderick, of Hay township, to Miss Mary Ellen ligstle. ASKIN—ALCOCK.---In Grey, on the 17th ult., hy Rev. W. T. Cluff, Mr. earnuel Askin, of Teeswater, to Miss Susie Alcock, of Grey township. McCUTCHEON—ROE.—in Morris, on the lith ult., at the residence Of the bride's parents, by Rev. Mr. Godfrey, of Belgrave, Mr•David MeCutcheon, to Miss Eliza Jane, third daughter of Mr. John Roe, all of Morris. MAIRSHALL —SKELTON.—At the Methodiet * Parsonage, Blyth, on the 241h ult., by Rev. W. F. Campbell, Mr. Thomas S. Marshall, of Blyth, late of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, to Miss Betsy L., second daughter of John Skelton, Esq., of Morris. LOVE—JARROTT.—At the residence of the bride'e father, Stanley, on the 25th ult., by Rev. J. Irwin, Mr. Robert Love, of Hey, to Mina. daughter of James Jarrett, Esq. CHURCHILL—JOHNSTON.—At the residence of the bride's father. on the 24th ult. by Rev. L. W. Diehl, Mr. Nelson Churchill', of Ohio, to Miss Lottie, second daughter of Mr. James Johnston, Uoderich toWnehip: 0 8 4 4 6 • 5 fz,0 to 6 00 3 60 to 400 0 60 to 1 00 0 17 to 0 18 0 30 to 085 1 26 11 00 200 1 00 400 2 •25 5 60 g 05 Woo per cord (long) Wood per cord (short) Arles per bag Literary, Mies L. Gook, Miss li. lick, T. Palmer. Christian Ende Miss Larnmie, Miss B. Wilson, W. - Look Out Committee,• Miss C. Joh F. Manna, E. Rehinie. CHRISTMAS '' TREE. —On Christmas -evening the heat and most largely at- tended Chriletmas Tree entertainment ever held in the Methodist church here, was given. The Church was tastefully decorated, and when the time came for opening, it was packedlto the doors. The tree fairly groaned under its load of Christmas presents which ,kind and thoughtful ,hands had placed thereon.' The 'children sustained themselves with' C over Seed Timothy Seed . • • Pork, per 100 tbs Tallow, per lb CM roe, December 31 189 Fall Wheat per bushel . 0 86 to $0 Spring Wheat per bushel..... 86 to 0 89 Oats per bushel ...... 0 40 to 0 40 , Barley per bushel 0 40 to 0 45 , Peas per bushel .... : . e 60 to 0 60 0 13 to 014 Butter Eggs ....... . • .• 0 16 to 017 600 0 36 4 CO 300 0 18 5 26 ARE YOU A BUYER P If se, come land see the magnificent value we are giving intLJottonades, Slaikings,Tiek- ings, Flannels a , d Tweeds. the qualities are all guarantelea, and you will find the lowest cash price flaked only. EDWARD breFAUL, SEAFORTH. • CARDNO SEAFORTEI GREAT SPECIAT SALE Commencing January 2,1891, 89 ; Hay rer ton Pota oes per bushel, Hides per 100 Ms Cordwood.. Wool peril) Pork, per100 the red Cal Od ; _ . " 5 00 to 5 00 to 0 30 to 4 00 to 00 to 0 17 to 1371RPOOL, Dec. 30. -- Spring wheat, 78 07d; winter, ,7s 05d; California No. 1, 76 81 s ifornia No. 2, 08 00d: oats, Os 00d ; barley, 0; peas, 58 81, pork; ne 06de; cheeee, 50s 00d. Toaotrro, Dec. 30.— Fall wheate$0.93bo *0.98; spring wheat, $0.86 to $0.00 ; oats; 41cents to 45 cents: peas, per bush, 00 cents to 60c; barley,;47c to 54e ; hay, per ton, e6.00 to *8.00; 4 butter, 1,6e to 180; potatoes, per hag $0.80 to s0.85 ; eggs, per doz., 270 to 28.3; dressed hogs, per cwt.. $5.25'10 $5.75. • Live Stock Markets. 1111111111MINIIMMOIMMINNIIIII Toeotsro,December 31.—Cattle.—The offerings though sina,11 were in. excess of the demand, and at the closeiabout one-half of the stuff, includ- ing -the best stock, was left over. Medium stuff was bought at 2ec to 3A-cper lb. The local butchers have their stage well supplied with good- beet 'and have enough to last them for a week or ten day days, so that all good stuff for that time will not be in much demand. Sheep and lambs were - almost .unsalable, only a few head being disposed of, and these were bought by small butchers for heinediate use. The ptices were about the same as last week, sheep being so'd at $4 to $5 mid lambs at 83.75 ea $4.50 per head. MI the hog a `trere wanted and found a ready sale at $4.25 tee4.40 per cWt. for heavy fat, about -$4 to $4.25 for light hogs and about :$4 for stores. elemmemmemonsesessem- te Perth Items. —TheLifeboat Crew, r. M ills, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, are expected to be a week in Listowel;rbout the 8th of Jan- uary. --Mr. Philip Reed, of Fullerton, and Mr. Patrick McLaughlin, Dublin, start- ed last week on a visit to the old coun- try. —John M. Curtie, Hibbert, has pass- ed the examinations of the Ontario Vet- erinary College, Toronto, and is now a full-fledged V. S. —Mr. T. O. Robson, of St Marys, sold one of Messrs. Weir's exhibition steers, (winners of the gold medal, at Toronto Industrial), to Mr. Mc- CraCken, butcher, of Cornwall, for the Christmas trade. This steer was two yeers old, weighed 1,735 /bee and ,sold for 6e cents per pound. The other two were disposed of to the Canada Meat Company, of Montreal, and were said to be the best catttle that enter - ASLE REGISTER On Monday, January 26th, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, on Lot, 33, Concer Bien 3, McKillop, Farm' and Farm Stock. RoberMcMillan, Jr., Proprie, tor '- W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. On Wednesch,ey. January 71h, at one o'clock p. m., on Lot 23, 6Peneession 6, Hibbert, Farm Stock, Imiileetients and Household 'Effects, the estate 'of-4the late Joseph Connolly. All without reserve. Thomas Connolly, Executor; Thomas -Brown, auctioneer. " Local Notices. ACCOUNTS are now ready, andntes who have not yetsettled will oblige by doing so WILLIS,efere the new year. RoemeWILLIS, Boots and a1r Sho1oi es, Seaforth. ' feeFINEST retail Stock o Groceries in the Doeninion to choose from and all at the ..ve y '1oWest prides at J. C. LAIDLAW'S, Seaforth. L1?9 hA $750 COTTAGE or its .equivalent TRI And continuing for one month. Grand opportunity for buyers of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Winter -Underwear, at frona 15 to 25 per cerd. cheaper than their value. This will be without doubt the best opportunity ever offered in the town. We would say 'bu'y now at our Great Special Sale, and save money. 1 Our stock of -Men's and Boys' Caps is unexcelled, and for this month we will make prices so lbw that it will be an object to buy of us at the present great Sale. Fancy Flannel Shirts, Ties, Silk Handkerchiefs, Gloves, }Scarfs, Readymade Clothing, that will be sold at prices that will , everybody happy. • 1 Deaths. BEI/T.—In Seaforth, on the 301h ult., Sophia Mary Belt, relict of the late Henry Belt, aged 44 years, 9 months and 23 days. . CHARLESWORTH.— In Egmendville, on the e 28th ult.,Alexander, son of Mr. Alexander Charlesworth, aged 10 years, 9 months and 1.1 days. ROBSON.—In Stanley, on the 19th ult., Amy Robson, aged 86 years and 7 months, relict of the late.W. Robson, -and mother of Mr.N. • Robaon, Clinton. JACKSON.—In Grey, on the 19th- ult., Eliza, relict of the late John- Jackson, aged 82 ,years. seamsesserellessami IMPORTANT NOTICES -0TRAYED.—On the 22nd December last there ' 0 came to the undersigned a Fox Hound. Parties proving property and paying all expen- se 6 can have the same. WILSON SWINERTON, 1T ,S , Hensall. 1203-1 . • A T. McNAMARA, Leadbury, breeder of pure-bred Berkshire Pies, winners of 26 first prizes in 1890. Your]; pedigreed stock for sale, also two prize winner Boars kept for ser- vice.. 1 1203 HORSE BLANKETS LOST. -:-Lost on tbe hill at Egmondville, between Fach'a Ho- tel and the top of the hill, on Christmas evening-, a pair of Heavy Homemade Horse Blankets, red, brown and green check on one side, and striped on the other. The finder leavingthem at THE EXPOSITOR Office, Seaforth, will be suitably re- warded. PETER McKAY, Tuckersinith. 1203-tf cash will be given to the person detecting t greatest number Of errors, (wores wronely spelled or misplaced) in the December issue of " Our Homes. In addition wilt be given two cash prizes of $200 each, four of $100, eight of $50, ten of $25, twenty -fie of e10, fifty of 85, one hundred of ea2, and one hundred and fifty of $1, distributed in the order mentioned in rules and regulation, which will be sent with a copy of Decembereseue on receipt of 15 cents in stamps. . Special cash, Prizes given awey almost every day during opmpetition which closes Febreary let, 11891.• Address Cur Homes Publishing Co., Broaleville, Canada. -1197-8 GRAND 1:10,11day Sale at Laidlaw's will commence to -day and continue -all this month of December. A Grand Sale Of the finest assort- ment of China, Glass and Ornamental Goods in Canada. We would ask our customers to give us it call before the great rush Any goads now chosen for Christmas can be laidaside until then. J. C. LAIDLAW, Seaforth. 1199 \Lii'r of prizes at the popular bean guessing sale at Fear's drug store,Seaforth. A guess with every 50c worth of goods you hey. To the person glossing neere,st the correct num- ber of bans in the jar in out window e ill be given a beautiful 817 guitar ; to the sectind, a fine "toned Salzard Violin, worth e15 ; a - lovely combination cardinal plush Dressing Case for holding collars, cuffs, gloves, handkerchiefs 11 HOUSE AND LOT IN HARPURHEY FOR SALE.e-For sale, the house and Lot own- ed and recently occupied by the undersigned. •The house is a neat frame, pleasantly situated, arid contains four rooms and a kitchen. There is a splendid cellar full size of the house, also hard and soft water. The lot is one-quarter acre, and is p'anted with eellekinds of bearing fruit, such as apples, currants, grapes, &e. There is a, large stable. It is admirably adapted for a retired farmer or any person desiring a pleasarlt, quiet residence and good garden. Ap- ply to DAVLD GRUMAIETT, Seaforth. 1203x4 eck ake CARDNO )3110g., No: i Cardno's Block. A UCT1ON SALE OF FAIIII AND FARM il.. STOCK.—Mr. W. G. Duff has reeeived in- structions from Mr. Robert McMillan, Jr., to sell by Public Auction, on lot 33,, concession 3, e.lcKi lop, on Monday, January 26th, 1891, at 1 o'cloc p. ne, sharp, the following valuable pro- perty viz : Horses.—One driving mare 4 years old, 1 spring colt sired by Joe Gale. Cattle.— Ten s eers rising 4 years eld, 18 steers rising three heife need years old, 2 steers risme two years old, • s rising two years old., These cattle are - all in shipping condition. Farm.—South half f lot 20, concession 13, McKillop, contain- ing 5decres, 45, of which are cleared sand in a high tate of cultivation. There are gebd build- ings, conve TER3r1 furni per c credi kno tione plenty of water and a kood orchard, an nient to markets, schools and post office. 9.—Nine monthEi' credit will be given on hing approved joint notes. A discount of 7 nt. per annum will be Allowed for cash on amounts. Terms for the farm made n on the dey of &Lie. W. G. DUFF, Aue- r ; ROBT. MeMILLAN JR" Proprietor. 1203-4 South Huron Agricultural Slociety. 1 '— Annual Meeting of tho South Huron Dis- Agrichltural Society, for theelection of , receivine the annual report of the ore. &c., will be held at DIXON'S HALL, EFIELD, Wednesday, Januery 2Ist, 1891, AT 1 O'CLOCK, P. M. ' M. Y: McLEAN, Secy. T RUSSELL; President. Th tr odfliiireecetv B RIJ On JACKSON BROTHERS, THE FAMOUS CLOTHIERS, CLINITOR 5,000 People expected at the Medical Hall before Christmas. Our stock of Chriktmas notions and presents delights every one who conies to see it, and then you.' - get a g11055 011 tlifi jar of bowls with ovary ri�O worth of good g yon at the: Modiottl Seaforth.' 1. Y. FEAR, DRUGGIST. Sputh Huron Farmers', 'Institute. e South Huron Farmers' Institute will Ito hl in DREW'S HALL, EXETER, on st FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, January 16 and 17, 1891, •CoMmencing at 1 o'clock p. rn. on the 16th, when addresses will be given by the following gentlemen on the subject named: PROFESSOR GREENSIDES, Ontario Agricultural College, \Hereditary Unsoundness in Horses" and The Preservation of the Horses' Feet." PROFESSOR T. RAYNER, Ontario Agricultural College. "Feeding of Live Stock" and " Leakages on the Farm," T. H. RACE, ESQ., Editor Mitchell Recorder, " Proper time to purchase and plant FruitTrees and care after plaetirg," and Frauds and Humbugsin Horticulture; to be avoided by F asr.mje.ll. re,0' GARTH, ESQ., Stephke, " Poultry Manhesement." JOReel KITCHEN, ESQ., Stanley, Profits of ShaeoeptiNB Breeding. ESQ., Mitchell, "Profits of Pig Breeding." JAMES HINCHLEY, ESQ., Hullett, Bee Keeping." Tare all five subjects and should produce much useful information and elicit interesting diecussions. A Literary and Musical Entertainment.will he held on Frieley evening, when addresses will be given by Professore Greensides and Rayner, and by Mr. Race. Vocal and instrumental musics easill also be furnished by several talented mug - clans. Look out for programmes. . A cordial invitation is extended to alt. saYAll the Meetings and Entertainment are free. JOHN TORRAN'CE, JOHN HANNAH, 12e3 -e President. SecretaTy There will be quite a number ot people vAao will neecl sornething now for Christmas in the way of Clothing, and to those who can ap- preciate something good at low figures, we ask an inspection. Any store can sell you cheap readymade clothing, but in our eStablishment we manufacture all our owu readymades, and ItcStancls to reason that there is no co'raparison as to style and, fit. Our large business dence that we must do the trade right. ,000 People WANTED TOI.URCHASEWArCBES,CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. And also as many more to get all their repairs • done at the ew Jewelry Store, Next Door to Reid & Wilson's. L PAP ST MANAGER,' SEAFORTEL. PIANOS and ORGANS in connection. a • is JACKSON BROS., CLINTON, THE STAR GROCEO. PREPARATION FOR OUR USUAL LARGE 0141RIST*AS -7:- TRADE Is now completecil. Everything pos1ible has been done to make our , stock the, most attractive we have ev 9: shown. - . . Par stock of Raisins, Currants, Peels, 'Spices, Canned (ods, Pickles,! Sauces, &c , are all of the newest and the best, and will com- pare fa.aibrably with city stock. H GROUND 000EE A SPE9IALTY ruckersmIth Agricultural Society. • Annual 31eetingof the Tuckersnlith Branch Agricultural eoeiety will be held at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SEAFORTH, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th 1891 AT 2 _O'CLOCK P. Me' For the election of Officers and Directors and the transaction of other business. G. McADAM, Secretary. JOHN McLEAN, President. 1203 We are prepared for a large trade in Hanging Lamps and Table Lamps, Dinner and Tea Sets, Fancy China andGlassware:-; You 'will make a niistalie if you purchase anyAhristmas presents for ' your friends until you see what we have to offer you. OUr us41 large supply of Oranges, Lemons, Candies Nuts, We have ha.d over hal If a ton of Pure, Granulated Sugar made inet.: will be; well wan-th seeing, whether you purchase br not. CANDIES for our own -SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TRADE. In /the Boot and Shoe Department Walton Cheese Factory. -- T1143 annual meeting of the Walton Union Cheese and Butter Factory Company, will be held at JONES' HALL, WALTuN, on 'TUES- DAY, January 6th, 1801, at I o'clock p. in.„ Shareholders and Patrons are particularly re- quested to be present - R. H. FERGUSON; Secretary. JAS. SMILLIE, President. le.02 NOTICE. The next Annual Meeting of the members of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurence Company, will be held in the Town Halt, Seaforth, on FRIDAY, January 16th, 1891, at the hour of one o'clock p. m. Business—Receiving the Direc- tors' and Secretary's reports, the election of four Directors, „and -any other bnsiness in the interest of the Company. W. J. SHANNON, Secy-Treas. , We offer a splendid choice in Gents' ,Fane Embroidered Slippers, Ladies' Opera and other Slippers. Overshoes in all quali,,ties. Nice t things in warm Felt Boots and Slippers. , 1 you ell ant a useful present for a friend, the above goods are just , 1 1 :1 Men's High Grade Fur aps in Persian Lanab, Beavers, &c.; Boys' Winter Caps in Cloth and Imitation Lamb; prices right. , , the thing. ELECTION, CARDS. TotheElectors of Seaforth LADIES AND GENTLEMEN : In deference to the wishes of a. large number of Ratepayers, I have consented to enter the field as a candidate for'the office of Deputy Reeve, of Seaforth, for the year 1891, and respectfully askyou for your support in the earning contest, Yodr Obedient Servant, 1201 E. 9. COLEMAN. GEORGE GOOD, SEAFORTH- AND Mayoralty, 1891. Your vote and influence respectfully sohcited for M GRAY Progress, Prudence and -Economy in Municipal Affairs. BRUSSELS. 0 c.Aani - TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH. Having been your Deputy Reeve for the past year, and at the urgent request of many friende, 'teeing decided to offer myself as a candidate for the same offiee for 1891. I will, if elected, en- deavor to scree 3 ou as faithfully as heretofore. Thanking eoe for past favors nd hepingthat my candidature will meet with '.ur approval. I Remain Respectfully You 1201 GEO. E. HE 4. MON. Electors of Se4for YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE -Are Respectfully Solicited for F. Hohilested For M4or for 1891.