The Huron Expositor, 1891-01-02, Page 8e
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TIM HURON EXPOSITOR
EDWARD CASH
WILL PAY Tilt
Highest Market Price
t• ---;—FOR o
Bides, Sheep Skinand
Raw Furs.
GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH.
Clothing _Gifts.
If you desire to Surprise your Husband,Father,
Uncle or Boy with a Christmas or New Year's
Gift that will be appreciated; and in which you
will.get more than money's value, 'contrive to
secure the size of their chest, measure to be
taken outside or over the vest. Then come and
inspect our immense stock of Overcoats and
Snits. In nine Rases out of ten from chest
measure alone we4rive a perfect fit. The Bar-
gain Clothing and Drf Goods House, Seaforth.
WM. PICKARD,
T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth.
e PttrOn txpooitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
.- To OUR READERS.—tast week
we sent to each subscriber of Tug
EXPOSITOR our Annual Calendar
for 1891. This week we send our
Annual Almailac. We hope our
subscribers will find these con-
venient and useful. If any sub-
scriber fails to receive either a
Calendar or Almanac, if he will
notify ,us of the fact by postal card
or otherwise, we will at once for-
ward one, or if any subscriber de-
sires more than. one of either, we
will be glad to accommodate him
so lona°as the supply on hand holds
out. In conclusion, we wish our
subscribers and patrons, one and
all, a happy and 'prosperous New
Year.
frkTHE PUBLISHER.
WEEK OF PRAYER.—It ties been
arranged that union meetings for pray-
er will be held every evening next week,
commencing at 7:30 p. m. in the follow-
ing order: Monday evening, Egmond-
vine ; Tuesday evening, Presbyterian
church, Seaforth; Wednesday evening,
Methodist church, Seaforth; Thursday
evening, Egmondville • Friday evening,
Presbyterian church,es.forth.
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ANOTHER FOR OUR COLLEGIATE • EstSTI-
aUTE. e -Ne w Hambarg Independent
makes the following reference to the
brilliant career of a sgraduate of thit-'1
Collegiate Institute: "We are pleased
to learn that Maater-John Laird, who
has been attending Seaforth Collegiate
Institute since last September, won
honors in the 'recent examination,obtain-
ing the highest number of marks in A.
form, averaging over eighty per cents in
the following subjects : Literature,
English grammar, composition, dicta-
tion, German, algebra, arithmetic , and
book-keeping."
EXPECTED VISITORS.—Vhe Cavalier
County, Dakota, Republican has the
following modest paragraph: " Dare
, and Mrs. Thomas Ullyot, Mr. and Mrs.
Ilarry Danford, Peter Stewart and
Alex. McDonald, a party of well-to-do
farmers of Harvey, left on Saturday
morning's' train for their old homes in
Ontario, where they will probably spend
the winter wading through the mud and
snow of Huron county and return in
the spring to this climate paradise of
North America better than ever pleased
with their Dakota, homes." We hope
the friends will have an enjoyable visit
in this county.
CAPTAIN ANDREWS.—Captain W.
Andrews, gold life saving medalist, was
in town this week disposing of his neat
and interesting little work "The Life
Eoat,",which gives a record of eighteen
rs of service by the author in
dangerous and darieg calling. The
Captain was a brae officer and has
reseued many lives from the perils of
the mighty deep. lie is new blind, and
hie:marn dependence is the proceeds of
his sales from his book. It should be
purchased by every person, as it is not
only well worth the price asked for it,
buf the brave author is well worthy of
this small meed of encouragement. We
hope he will receive a kind and liberal
reception wherever he goes 'throughout,
this centity.
ANNIVERSAIW SERVICES.—The anni-
versary sermons were preached in the
Presbyterian church, on Sunday last, by
De. McVicar, Principal of the Presby-
terian College, Montreal, an early friend
and fellow -student oftthe pastor. The
reverend principal is a logical thinker,
has a good delivery and a fine voice. In
the morning his stn, hject was the "Faith
of Abraham," and his discouree was one
which, for real merit, it would be hard
to.surPass. In the afterneon he ad-
dressed the Sunday School on the work
of Freech Evangelization, and in the
evening he Preached another eloquent
and impressive sermon to a crowded
house, his theme,being, " This man re-
ceiveth sinners and eateth with them."
In the course of the sermon he reminded
the church pretty sharply of their duty
to the outcasts from Society, and of bow
this duty had been neglected in the
past. On Tuesday evening the annual
leetnre was given in the church. The
ce,ening was fine and mild, and the
sleighing good, so that there was a large
audience to greet the lecturer. The
subject,, as previousI y announced, Wa8
"Social Discontent," and Principal Mc-
Vicar handledit in his usual clear and
forcible 8tyle. He went to the root of
the matter to determine the nature and
causes of this discontent, and resolve&
them- into a disagreement between
master and servant, or capital and
labor. He showed- the eensequenees
that followed this disagreemtent to both,
and poieted out it his view of the best
r,-modies, the spread of the Gospel and
of Gospel principlea, an iducational sys-
tetn while would teach the youth of
our country to respect honest and honor-
able -toil rather than to despise and shun
it, chhosing rather the so-called genteel
profeations and occupations; the system
tit allowing the laborers or producers to
become shareholders in the corporations
which they served, and finally, as a
. Clowning triumph, the federation of the
world and an International Parliament.
A vote of,thanke to the lecturer was
movedby Rev. Mr. Needham, and
seconded by Rev, Mr. Casson in a neat
speech also 'dealing with the subject of
the lecture. During the evening choice
music Was frnished by the choir under
the leadership of Mr. James Scott. The
servides throughout were highly appre-
ciated and very successful. • TheSunday
eollectiOns amounted to about $80, and
the lecture realized a good sum.J Dr.
McVicar left for his home in Montreal
on Wednesday, andmany here will long
cherish pleasant recollections of his
visit to Seaforth.
CHRISTMAS. —• ChristmasWas a 'most
delightful day in so far as weather was
concerned,the only lack being 9. scarcity
of snow. The slight sprinkling that
fell on the previous night was, however,
utilised to the utmost and sleighs and
cutters could be seen flitting about in
all directions. Many a lad was thus
enabled to give his best lass a Christmas
airing, who but for this 'favorable cir-
cumstance would have had to do his
"spooning" indoors. The rink was open
for skaters during the afternoon and, even-
ingand was largely patronized by the ju-
veniles and their elders who delight to -
indulge in this exhilarating pastime.
These, aside from social gatherings,were
theprincipal pastimes of the day. Ser-
vice was held in St. Thomas' church,
also in St. James' church and the
Salvation Army barracke, in the fore-
noon, and all services were well At-
tended. Business, both before and af-
ter Christmas, wee very good and our
business hinnies, especiallythose who
furnished Santa Clans with his inex-
haustible stores, did a thriving trade
and were the means, no doubt,
of sending joy and gladness to many
a juvenile heart. Other branches
of business were also well patronised,
and the trade of the holiday season was
better this year than for several pre-
vious ones.
WORD FRO3I KANSAS. --Our old
friend, Mr., Robert Broadfoot, of Tal-
mage, Kansas, writes on Christmas Day
as foll'ows : DEAR EXPOSITOR,—It is
now near the close of another Christmas,
and, no doubt, there have been many in-
terchanges of good wishes and con-
gretulations between kind associates
of former, years which shall never
be forgotten although they may
be separated by long distance?. The
mind keeps reviewing the past with
feelings of joy and gladness as we while -
the hours away, while the old Exposi-
TOR comes again with the news of
friends and ecquaintanees from the circle
of home, which shall not be forgotten
while we sojourn through life, and again
the paper comes with more tidings of
some more dear ones passing away.
Now, I have no doubt but that you
would like to hear something from
these parts. Times are dull on account
of the born failure, but other crops were
good and prices are good, which makes up
for the failure in corn with those who
were so fortunate as to sow Wheat and
not depend on corn and stock. There is
grept breadth ofwheat sown this fall
and i ooks well in general, still there
are great fears of the Hessian fly and
people are pasturing it heavily. We
have no snow yet and the weatheris de-
lightful, but there are prospects of et
change to -night. All at present are well
and wish you and all old friends a happy
New Year.
DR. TALMAGi'S LATEST AND GREATEST
BOOK., embracing- a new life of Christ, a history
of Palestine and its people, and the author's
eloquent description of his recent journey to,
through and from the Christ land, entitled,
"From Manger- to Throne." This is the only
instance where a life of Christ and a history of
Palestine and its people has been largely I
com-
posed in the actual p esence of the objects de-
scribed, a fact which adds inmieasurably to the
interest and value o .the work. Most of the
lives of Christ heretcifore published have been
Written by persons who had never travelled out
of their own country, and who were compelled
tp depend upon the writings of others for,their
facts and incidents. On the contrary, Dr. Tal-
mage saw with his own eyes the places he so
eloquently describes, and he is therefore able to
givens a series of magnificent pictures of Pales-
tine scenery, in the rugged but harmonious and
beautiful frame work of nature. There is also
in connection with this book a grand panorama'
of the Crucifixion in twelve colors, and over ten
feetin length, showing the city of Jerusalem,
thesurrounding country, and the people and
their costumes. This book is sold only by sub-
scription. Mr. H. A. Scarlett, of Winthroplis
agent for this district, and will call on the peo-
ple, and any one desiring useful and very in.
structive information on the life of Christ,
should not let the opportunity go by without
purchasing one of these books. 1203-1
ROYAL TEMPLAR— Attention! The
members et Huron Council, No. 95, R. T. of T.
will please take notice that Rev. T. in McNair,
Grand Councillor for Ontario, will visit the
Council here on Wednesday evening, January
7th, 1891, to publicly install, the, officers elect
for the ensuing term. He will also deliver an
address which will be of special interest to all.
Every member is urgently requested to attend,
and each one to invite a friend to accompany
athom. R. WALLACE, S. C., R. HAxsv, S. C.
, 1203:1
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CASH WANTED. -=Having a large
stock of Men's Felt Boots, Socks and Rubbers on
hand which must be sold at once, will sell for
twenty days at cost. Any one .n want of these
goods will g•et bargains. We will also be pleased
to receive all, accounts Which are now due.
Yours Truly, D. IVICINIM, Opposite Pickard's
Store. 1203,
Glee, WANTED. -- A good, smart,
capable Girl wanted, te work in a private family.
Apply at Excosrroa office. , 1203-
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SOCIAL Liles IN MANITOBA. -.–A COT-
,
respondent, a former Huronite writes
from Leeburn, Manitoba, on the 20th
December, as follows: " Word was
published that on,. the evening of the
18th inst., a social gathering would
take place at Mr. Angus! hall. This is
a fine structure 20x30. When ' corn.
pleted, it is intended for a dwelling-'
house, and is a fair sample OP the ideal
of Manitoba's thrifty and well-to-do farm •
ers' buildings. The weather was all -
that could be desired, although att dusk
there were slight indications of an ap-
proaching storm: This, coupled with
darkness an& the disadvantage of hav-
ing to use wheels.(there being no snow),
did not prevent a large gathering. As
the evening advanced, the rumbling
sounds of approaching wagons and bar-
riages could be heard coming froth all
directions, and the building soon became
filled with Manitoba's rustic citizens.
There were represented, youth, middle
and old age. Blended in one harmon-
ious mass were the different *nationali-
ties, 'Canadians, Scotch, 'English, and
Irish, all lending their aid in mak-
ing themselves and everyone else happy.
The programme consisted chiefly of
dancing, and the intervals filled in with
songs. No less important, or less
appreciated, was the very excellent repast
furnished by the ladies of the surround-
ing neighborhood, and "all went merry
as a marriage bell." It was not until
the early dawn when remembrance of a
aey day before them caused the revel-
lers to think it time to stop, that ell
e
went on their way happy in the
thoughts of having attended eue of the
pleasantest and most enjoyable enter-
tainments they ever had the pleasure of
attending. Much credit is due to Mr.
Angus for the success of the entertain-
tnent, as he spared neither pains nor
trouble to meke every one as comfort -
ante as possible. All went away with a
feeling of the kindest regard towards
himself and family, for "they are all
jolly good fellows."
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NOMINATION'S, —The nominations for
the town of Seaforth were held in the
town hall on Monday evening. The
;hall was packed to the door, and many
hid to stand during most of the even-
ing. It is not often that so much in-
terest is taken in municipal affairs ae is
manifested by the ratepayers generally.
Tbe chair was takea by the Returning
' Officer, Mr. Wm. Elliott, when the fol-
lowing nominations were made: For
Mayor—Jas,. M c M ich ael,. Wm. M. Gray,
F. Holmested and Robert Wilson. For
, Reeve—M. McLean, Dr. Campbell
and Wm. M. Gray. For Deputy -Reeve
—E. C. Coleman, Jas. Beattie and Geo.
E Henderson. Messrs. Jas. McMichael
and Robert Wilson announced that they
were not candidates for the Mayoralty;
Mr. Gray made a similar announcement
as to the Reeveship, and -Mr, Jas. Beat-
tie stated that he woind not be a candi-
date for the Deputy-Reeveship. The
following nominations were ,rnade for
councillors: North Ward—John A.
Wilson, James Wation,ljamese&eattie,
William Smith, Thomas Downey; B. B.
:Gunn, John Weir, William. Rabb,
'Jasiah Tyerman. East Ward—Noble
Cluff, John Dorsey,John Darwin,George
Good, Charles Wilson, Mathew Robert..
, son,F. G. Neelin,Alex. Davidson,Robert
Wiison,Michael Hurley. South Ward—
James Gillespie, H. J. Punchard, John
Beattie, A. Strong, As_ Beam', Alex,
Stewart, Michael Keefe, Thos. Duncan.
It is not likely that an of the above will
go to, the poll. Howeve4 there is;
ample material from which to select a
good council', .
—The nominations closed, the Re-
turning officer left the chair and Mayor
Wilson Was appointed to that position.
Each candidate was allowed fifteen
minutes in which to address the council
and the eloquence *as kept rolling until
aftein. twelve o'clock. "The meeting,
especially towards the end, was an ex-
eeedingly lively one, and if, perhaps,
not as edifying as it might be, seemed
to be interesting. If we might offer
a suggestion to the ratepayers, we would
say that from the statements of the dif-
ferent members of the Council them-
selves, it certainly appears that skill
and eautien are required in the manage-
ment of the town affairs for the next
year, but if an industrious, careful and
prurient Council be selected—councillors
who will DO THE WORK, LO matter at
what personal sacrifice, as well as wear
the honors—thera is no reason why
every difficulty cannot be straightened
out during the coming year, and the
municipal !machine be niade to run as
t:
smoothly as ever it did. If, however,
the Council is selected on the strength
of the pereiistency of the personal solici-
tations of the aspirants, and without re-
lgard to past experience or fitness for the -
position, we very much fear things will
go from bad to worse, and the ratepay-
ers 'will have to pay the piper. The
affairs of the town seem to have arrived
at a critical turning point, and we be-
lieve the (Erection they will take de-
pends largely upon the wisdom of the
choice which the ratepayers make on
Monday next. It, therefore, behooves
every ratepayer to carefully consider
the merits of the several candidates, and
to cast their ballot for those whom they
honestly believe to be beet qualified to
serve the interests of the town' irrespec-
tive of all personid or sectionalconsider-
ations, If this advice be followed, we
do not think theratepayers will be dis-
appointed.
'—Since the above was in type, the
following list of those who are actually
going to stand as Councillors, has been
furnished us by the Clerk: North
Ward—James Beattie, Wm. Smith,
Josiah Tyerman, James Watson* John
Wilson. East Ward—John Darwin,
Noble_Cluff, George Good, F. G. Neelin,
M. Robertson. . South Ward-aJames
Gillespie, H. J. PunChard, John Beattie,
Thomas Dunban, A. Beam.
LOCAL BRIEFS. —Our old and worthy
townsman, Mr.R.N.Brett,who has been
absent for some time, latterly in Wood-
stock, is home spending the holidays
with his) family.—Messrs. peorge and
Isaac Kidd, of Toronto, are spending a
few days with their brother Andrew.—
Mr. A. W. McIntosh, son of Mr.George
McIntosh, �fMcKillop, is home for his
holidays. Mr. McIntosh is teaching
school on the Governor's road near
Brantford and haa been engaged for next
year at an increase of salary.—Mr. Allanl
S. McLean, eldeet son of Mr.- M. Y.
McLean, goee to New York next week,
where he has accepted an appointment
under,the Young Men's Institute of the
Young Men's Christian Association of
that city.---eMiss Edith Cash,, second
daughter of Mr. Edward Cash, has
accepted a situation' as teacher ina
school in Grand Valley, in the county
of Wellington, a). village on the
line of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Miss Cash is a clever young lady and
will make a faithful and conscientious
teacher.—William Stewart, second son
of Mr. Alex. Stewart, is home for his
holidays from St. Paul. Mr. Stewart
has a good situation in that °city and is
one af the many Seaforth boys who is
doing a credit to his early training as
well as to his native town. There is
quite a colony of Seaforth boys in St,
Paul. Among the number are Messrs.
Robert Kidd, It. Logani W. Copp and
A. and J. Davidson, and_ we are glad to
learn they all hold good -positions.—
Mr. A. Sloan of Blyth was in town this
week. Mr.Sloan left on Wednesday on 'a
prospecting tour to the Sonny South,and
will, go as far as the Gulf ;of Mexico be -
before his return.—The ennuarreport of
Dr. Smitin, Medical Heelth officer for
Mcliillop, has been furnished ua for
publipetion and it willl appear next
weekej-Mr. Jacob Diehl, a former
Stanley boy, who is at present on a visit
to this county, was in town this week.
Mr. Diehl has been a residentrof the Cy-
press River district, Manitoba, for teu
yeas, and has prospered there,being one
of the fortuntaesiwliothasnever had a crop
failure.—Alderman J. B. Mather, one of
Winnipeg's most pushing and prosperous
business men, called on a number
of old friends in town this week.
Mr. Mather is an enthu'tiaitic curler,
and well maintained 1, the repu-
tation of the Northwest Metropolis on
the ice here by 'beatingl some of our
1 , ,
crack players. He was a stranger, but
they did not take him in worth a cent.
7 -Mr. George Anderson, of Stanley, one
'6f the honored pioneers of that town -
was in town on Teheeday. Mr.
Andersen informed us that in coming
along the roadihe engaged in the some-
what melancholy pastime of counting up
t e old-timera who are still living and
ho were residents on the road between
gmondville and Bayfield in 1846, and
the nobleand once st rdy armey has
diwindIed down to ei ht. These. are
inns, George Welke, Tuckersmith;
John Foote, John Mcptsh, Alexander
Mitchell, John McNaughton, Andrew
Stinson, John Reid anti George Betz, of
Stanley. We hope it will be a long
time before there is another break in
the ranks.—Alexander, the eldest son of
Mr. A. Charlesworth, 'died on Sunday
lest, after a very brief illness of inflam-
mation of the bowels, the result qf
catching cold. He was a brightand
promising lad, and will be much missed
in the family circle. The bereaved par-
ents will have the sincerest sympathy of
a large circle of friends.—Mr. John Dor-
sey wishes us to say that be is not an
aspirant for municipal honors, and that
he will not be a candidate foe the East
Ward, for which he received a nomin-
atron.—Mr. Neil Bethune, eldest son of
Mri. C. Bethune, spent Christmas under
the, parental /rd. Mr. Bethune holds
the position o auditor on one of the
leading American railways, to which
position he has zworked himself by his
own energy and ability.—The corpor-
ation snow plow was out for the first
time this season on Monday last, and
did good service in clearing off the side-
walks:—Mr. James A. Anderson is in
charge of the eating and skating rink,
which is tantainount to -saying that this
institution will be well looked after as
• itsuals—The Rev. Mr. Lochead,of Park-
hill, and formerly of Londesboro, in
thispounty, will preach in the Presby-
terian church next Sabbath. Rev. Mr.
McDonald goes to Parkhill to -preach
the Antriiversary , services there.—Mr.
Geerge Steet, a graduate of THE Ex-
roseroR Office, but now of the Sentinel -
Review, Woodstock, spent Christmas
with his parents in Egmondville.—Dr.
Joha McFauleion of Mr. L. L. Mcfaul,
is new practising medicine in Toronto,
and 1 we notice by the Toronto papers
that he is frequently called on, profes-
sionally when addidents and, such like
mis haps,requietng professional zervices,
occur.—Mr, W. D° MeKay, Mr. J. Len•
non and Mr. Jos. sPrendergast arelsome
from Toronto for - the holidays. We
leant that Mr. McKay is arranging to
comMence the practice of law in the
Queen City.—Mr. Eldridge Kellam has
been'i engaged to tach the school in
Section No. 1, Tuckersmith, next year.
They will have a good teacher.—The in-
vitations are out for a grand ball to be
giveri by the baehelors and benedicta of
the Own in Cerdno's hall, on the even-
ing of the 9th inst.—Messrs. Joseph and
Jannis Shannon are spending the holi-
days with their, sister, Mrs. John Mc-
Mann, of this town. — Miss Emily.
DOwney has been engaged to teach the
scheol on the Huron road, a mile and a
half east of town. e Miss Downey was a
very illiligent student at both- the Col-
legiat'n Institute and the Model School
and Will very likely make a successful
teacl4r. — J. D. Dickson, 13. A., Math-
ematihal Master of Brocitnille Collegiate
Insti6ete, is another of the many whom
the holiday brought horne.—The Goder-
ich Sinal of last week says: "D. D.
Wilson, Reeve of Seaforth, has signified
that he will not again be a candidate,
and the people of that burg want M. Y.
McLean to acdept the position. Mac
would make a rattling, good county
'councllor." Of course we are too
modett to say nay to the last sentence.
Mil and (Mrs. Corcoran, of Cairo,
Michigan, son-in-law and daughter of
Mr, ..1,ohn Killoran, spent Christmas in
town,i This was Mrs. Corcoran's first
tvisit to Seaforth since her marriage, and
her Many friends here were delighted to
,see her looking so well.—We deeply re-
gret to chronicle the death of Mrs.
Henry Belt, of this town, which took
place! O'n Tuesday. - Mrs. Belt was a
mostiworthy and useful woman, and in
her 4apitcity as a `professional nurse,
endeared herself to many people, and
her cionscientioif services and kind at-
tentihns will laAntssed in many fain-
ilies.!—. It was feared in the beginning of
the week that Mr. Adolph Morantz, of
Egmlendville, had gone astray, but he
turned up all right at Centralia, whither
he hid gone to look for work.—Mr. J.
W. Nicol, son of Mr. Alex. Nicol, of
this town, has returned from Toronto,
what) be has passed a very successful
examination at the Normal School. Mr.
Nicol will teach at Blyth next year, -
Rev. J. A. Turnbull, L.L.B.4 of St.
Marys, has accepted the call given him
by the congregation of West Presby-
terian church, Toronto.—We are sorry
to state that Mrs. Cherles Wilson is
'dangerously ill.—Mr. C. L. Paint has
added, to his stock of musical instru-
ments, a stock of watches rand jewelry.
Mr. Papst was in the jewelry business
heresomeleare ago, and, as he thorough-
ly understands the tequirements of the
trade, we have no doubt he will succeed.
—Mrs. Kirkman is in toronto this week
attending the meeting of the Modern
Language Association, the opening ad-
dress of which was delivered by Profes•
eor Goldwin Smith, the Honorary:Presi
dent of the Association.We also notice
that, Mr. T. G. Allen, M. A., Science
Master in our Collegiate Institute, at-
tended the annual meeting of 'the
Science Teachers' Association in Toron-
to this week.—Mr. R.Fullerton,of Gres-
ham, in thattownship of Bruce, Bruce
County, was here spending Christmas
with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and;' Mrs. J. R. Aitcheson.—Mrs. Coul-
ter ie in Ingersoll visiting her son
Anderson and other relatives.—Miss
'Brent, of Toronto, is in town, the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Robt. Logan.—Mrs.
Thos. Robson, of Bright, spent a day in
town this week. She was the guest of
Mr. M. Y:McLean.—Maeter Bert Simp-
son; of Toronto, grandson of Mrs. John
Henderson, North Main Street, is visit-
ing relatives here. Bert has grown to
be a tall, nice looking boy and promises
to become a creditable resident of the
Queen City.—Commissioner Adams, of
Toronto, head officer of the Salvation
Army in Canada, will visit the corps
here next Teesday and address the
meeting in the barracks Tuesday even-
ing. A most interesting event is ex-
pected to take place the same evening
before the Commissioner, and at which
the Rev. A. D. lticDonald is expected to
perform a very important part, and at
the clotte of which Captain Haldane will
be Captain Haldane no more.—El. Mc -
Ewing, Esq., of Palmerston an a for-
mer Huronits was in town this week.
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Mr. Mawing is one of theleading men
of the North and looks as jolly and
properous as f yore. --Mrs. Needham,
of Lambkin C unty, near Sarnia; is at
present on a visit to her son, Rev.
George Needham, of .Egniondville.—
Mr. Daniel Ruby, formerly of
.the township of Hay, but now
a prosperous 'farmer of Cavalier,
North Dakota, is at present in town
visiting his sister, Mrs. Isaiah Hell.
Mr. Ruby farms -456 acres. .He says
that in his neighborhood the wheat this
year averaged 18 biiiihels per acre and
some went a good deal higher than this.
There is a large and prosperous settle
ment of Hay township people 'near Ca-
valier and they are all doing well.—On
Wednesday last Mr. Wtn. Ballantyne
was re-elected Public School trustee for
the 'north ward; Mr. Andrew Young
for the east ward and Mr, 0. C. Willson
for the south ward. They are all good
men and have proved themselves faith-
ful and efficient guardiansof the public
interests.—Mr, Wm: Coleman, of the
2nd concession of Tuckersmith, has a
horse colt, eight months old, which
weighs 900 lbs. This colt is from Mr.
Coleman's well known imported'. mare,
and was sired by Mr. Mason's "Gallant
Prince." If he continues to grow at
this rate until he is three years old he
will be the champion ofthe Dominion.—
Mr. Thos. Thompson ilea purchased the
Seaforth and Brussels Stage line and
takes possession on the let inst. Mr.
Thomism is a steady and careful young
man who will attend romptly to all
business intrusted to hi .
DEATH OF ONE OF CANAD,A'S PION-
EERS.—The following sketch which we
take from the last issue
corder will be read w
interest by many in thi
deceased was father -in -1
Wilson and father of M
son, Miss Richardson an
Richardson of this town.
says; At the family ho
ville, Waterloo county
lived for half a cent
oldest residents of this s
his rest on Tuesday last,
of Thomas Richardson,
of 83 years. The deceas
of Mrs. Richardson, kee
brated hostelry on St
Selkirkshire, Scotland,
Scotehmen and litany ot
world over by her aiden name of
"Tibbie Shields." He first saw the
light in St. Mary's cottage Ott the 18th
of March 1808. In 1832 Mr. Richard-
son came to Canada, resiolved to seek
his fortune in the neW land which
offered to young men opportunities not
available in the lantieof his birth. He
first settled upon a farm about three
miles west of Galt, where he remained
about eight years. rn 1840 he removed
to the farm near - Rosetille where he
afterwards resided untillhis death, and
which was almost a forest when he
settled upon it. Just before leaving
Scotland Mr. Richardsoni their unto hfrit
a wife in the person of Miss Christena
Andersen, who shared I the joys and
sorrows of his somewhat eventful life
until thetyear 1862, when she died.
Of this union there were ten children,
of whom eight survive the aged sire.
These are Mr. -Robert Richardson, of
S aforth ; Walter, a farrher near Brus-
, la, William, who is an 'egg dealer in
Walkerton, James, who lives upon the
homestead, Mrs. John Thomson, of Sea -
forth, Mrs. McAllister, wife of a farmer
in Grey township Huron;County, Mrs.
John Welsh, Water1o0ownship, and
Miss Jane, wit° resides; in Seaforth.
The deceasecbtook a5-vactilve 'interest in
affairs in hiY neighborhood, although
never seeking to occupy i public, office.
He was for long a magistrate and
"Squire Richardson," was a very famil-
iar name in these parts during many
years. In p9litice he Was a stauneh
Conservative.z,,pf late Years the once
rugged frame has been griedually nieak-
ened, as old age crept on,luntil the end
came on Tuescitty about upon. The re-
mains were interred in Ayr Cemetery."
of the Ayr Re-
ith melancholy
county. 'iThis
w of Mr. D. D.
s. John Thomps
Mr. Robert
The Recorder
e, near Rose -
where he had
ry, one of the
ction passed to
in the person
t the ripe age
4 was the son
er of the cele -
Mary's Loch,
nd known to
ers almost the
Tuckerimith.
PERSON tiL.—Mrs. John McManus,
once a resident of the 6th concession,
but now of Minnesota, is , visiting rela-
tives in this neighborhood.
CLIMBING UPWARDS.—At the recent
State elections, Mr. Dian McGrath,
eldest son of Mr. P. McGrath, formerly
of Tuckersmith, was elected to the peel -
tion of Supervisor of Crawford eCourity,
Iowa. There is a salary of $800 per
annual attached to the office, and the
duties of the incumbent Ire somewhat
similar to those of the Warden of an
Ontario county. The elections -for
county officers there takd place at the
same time as the State elections and are
on party lines. Dan is one ,of the lead-
ing Democrats of his county and has al-
ready filled several public positions. ,
ENTERTAINMENT. —On Friday evening
the 19th ult., a very suceessful public
echool entertainment was iheld in School
Section No. 9, under the management of
Mr. D. Johnston, teacher. Thespro-
gramme consisted of a number of read
'-
ings recitations, dialogues and music
vocal and Piatrumental, ,all of whieh
was rendered in a manner very credit-
able to those who participated therein.
Mr. John Murray, of Seaforth, gave a
number of 'his oomic song, all of which,
were'very heartily encored, while the
Messrs Forsythe on theirl violins caused.
the lower extremities of the audience to
move regardless of a strong determina-
tion on their part to Maintain good
order. A sleigh load of Mr. Jfihnston's
friends from Winthrop also 'attended
the intellectual treat, and the part of
the programme rendered by them was
highly appreciated, especially the hum-
orous Scotch songs given by J. G. Mc-
Leod. These completely brought down
the house, and were londly encored.
The proceeds, which amounted' to
twenty five dollars, will be used in buy-
ing books for the pupils.
TOwN.i1111. MEETING. —The nomina-
tionfor this township were- held o
Monday, in Dixon' ts Hall, Brucefiel
Mr. S. Smillie, Clerk,'presiding. There
was not a very large atte141.a.nce, of rate-
payers, and everything pegged off very
pleasantly, the ratepayers generally
seeming to ;be well pleaCed with the
municipal government for the past year.
As a result, the old council Were all re-
turned by acelamationl except Mr.
James Sproat, who refused to stand,
and Mr. John Shepherd was elected in,
his stead. Mr. C. E. Mason was pro-
posed as Deputy -Reeve, and, Mr. Chas.
Routledge as councillor, but as both
gentlemen declined the pr &red honors
their names were withdrawn, ,and the
rettirning officer declared the following
gentlemen duly elected for the ensuing
year, viz,: Robert B. McLean, Reeve;
Jamb weber, Deptitiy-Reeve,,and Peter
McKay, James Walker and John Shep-
herd, councillors. Mr. McLean, the
Reeve, made a neat address, in which
he explained the financial position of
the county, the arnount of money •ex-
pended during fhe past year, apd what
had been done with it. He ais showed
the position of the township fi ancially
and otherwise, and minted t e state-
ment that the taxes had been kept
down at the expense of the roads, by
showing that a larger amount d gravel
had .been put on the roads this year
than in fner years. •He also gaVe an
expianatob of the manner in which the
council had divided the township into
school sections and apportioned the lia-
bilities and assets of each section. The
Deputy -Reeve and councillors elect also
thanked the ratepayers for the confi-
dence they had reposed in them. Mr.
G. E. Jackson, as a ratepayer, objected
to the manner in which the school sec-
tions had been divided and the appor-
tionment of the assets and liabilities
thereof, claiming that an injwitice had
,been done to the people of Egmondville
section. Mr. Michael McQuade de-
livered a short address on the Ditches
and Water -Courses Act, ,claiming that
it was the intention of the Legislature
when passing the Act that a professional
engineer should not be employed, bat
that the position should always be con-
ferred upon a farmer of the municipal-
ity. After some further remarks by a
few others the meeting broke up, all
seeming to feel that they had done a
good days work.
Walton.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.—The an-
nual meeting of Walton Loyal Orange
Lodge wit held on Friday evening, De
cember 26th, when the following offi-
cers were elected and installed by Past
District Master, M. Morrison :
H. Hamilton; D. M., E. Driscoll;
Chaplain, M. Morrison • Secretary, J.
B. Merrisone Financial -Secretary, R.
11. Ferguson; Treasurer, Jas. Kelly;
Senior Committee; J. S. Welsh ; 2nd
do., Ches. Case ; 13rd do., A. Oakley;
4th do., J. Johnston ; 5th do., R.
Fraser; Auditor, Wm. M. Smith.
This lodge is ina very prosperons state,
financially and otherwise, and all look
for another prosperous year.
Hibbert.
• ,
- TILE NOMINATIONS. —At the nomi-
nations in this township on Monday last
Mr. - .Alex. McLaren was reelected
Reeve, and Mr. Ryan Deputy Reeve.
The following gentlemen were nominat-
ed for Councillors, and there will be a
hat: contest: James Barboiar, W. F.
Cassidy, Robert Hoggarth, Samuel
`Harris and John A. Norris. -
RETURNED.—Mr. Jas. Hoggarth, who
went to Algoma to' spend the winter,
has returned. -'While working in the '
bush, an over -hanging limb fell, strik-
ing him on the bead and rendering hirn
incapable for work.
Kii)pen.
NOTES. —Mrs. Weismillee is spending
the holiday season at her old home in
New Hamburg.—Mr; R. K. McAllister.,
of Fait Grove Michigan, is visiting
friends here.—kr. W. Gauld, B. of
Knox College, Toronto, has been spend-
ing a few days with friends here and
very acceptably filled the pulpit Of the
Preebyi terian church on Sabbath even-
ing.—Mr. Grant, B. A. of St. Marys,
and Mr. J.S. Muldrew,of Egmondville,
also students of Knox College Reid
some of their friends here a flyiikg viait
on Monday last. —Rev. T. Scott, of
London conference will (D. V.) preach
in the Methodi t church here Sabbath
evening next. ervice at 6.30.
.4tWOOd.
ENTERTAINMENT.—A successful Christ-
mas tree entertainment was held
in connection with the Atwood Meth-
odist Sabbath School. The presents
were numerous. Rev. Mr. Rogers was
given: a fur robe and Mrs. Rogers a
purse of money as tokens of apprecia-
tion of their untiring efforts in the
cause. Rev, W. H. Harvey, B.A., gave
an admirable address on Sabbath &hoof
work.
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shfleld.
EXAMINAT N AND ENTERTAINMENT.
—The exarn ation of the school in
Section No. 5'took place on Tints -
day, 23rd of December. The pupils
were examined by 'Messrs. Cerra-
eron, Hackett and. Alton, teachers
of adjoining sections. The examiners
and visitors expreesed themselves well
pleased with the results of examination.
—There was a Christmas tree and enter-
tainment in connection with the above
examination. The tree was nicely load-
ed with beautiful presents for the child-
ren. Short addresses were given by
Messrs. Cameron, Hackett, Gardner and
others. All seemed well pleased with
the pleasant time they spent together.
Zurich.
D. S. FAUST, Zurich,- is still carrying
on his big Discount Sale and will continue to do
so until after New Year. Ile has a lot of ,Goods
which must be disposed of and will therefore be
sold for cash. Just to hand a large stock of
Mayes Prize Baking; Powder. 1201
'EXAMINATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
—A very successful „examination was
held on Friday theA19th ult.. in the
public school here. Upwards of 150
visitors attended.' An excellent dinner
was provided by the ladies of the sec-
tion Which was eplendidly served up lay
the y,onng Classes were exam-
ined by the following teachers, Messrs.
Wren of,Hensall, Doig of Kippen, Ross
of Blake, Hauch of Dashwood, Ross of
Blackbueh, Misses. Morrison, Esier and
Reith. The following teachers were
also present and took part bathe exam-
ination, Messrs. McLeod, of Chisel-
hurst ; Hey of No. 12 and Misses Dent
and Johnson. The programme was well
supported by the pupils who sang a
number of ,beautiful songs and gave a
number of interesting dialogues and
recitations. The examination was con-
cluded by an excellent prograintne
which consisted of singing and reciting
by the pupils and speaking by the visi-
tors who all expressed themselves as
being highly pleased with, the way in
which the school is being conducted,
which reflects much credit on present
teachers, Messrs. Samuel J. Latta, C.
B: Latta and Miss L. Hauch.—An ex-
,
cellent ehtertainment was given by the
pupils in the evening. The town hall
was crowded to its utmost capaeity,
\there being about 500 (including schol-
ars) persons present. The proceeds
netted $35.25, which was a very large
amount considering -the imall admis-
sion fee of 10 and 15 cents: The sing-
JANUAR! 2 1801.
LAST MONTH
—OF
THIS YEAR.
7 -
And we want to finish the year with
a Clearing out of WINTER GOODS
such as
Dress 'Goods,
. . Mantle Oloths,
ShaWls, .
. jackets,
Blankets,
. Flannels,
Underwear,
• . . Fur Caps.
And Clothing.
Give us a Call and you will Save
Money.
_Edward McFaul,,
SEA/FORTH.
ing, recitations and dialogues were
splendidly rendered which showed that
the teachers must have taken much
pains in training the pupils. The ex-
amination and concert were among the
best ever held in the public school here.
COM.
NOMINATIONS. —Last Monday was
nomination day. There was a big crowd
in from all parts of the township. /After
1 o'clock the clerk read off the no4iinees
as follows: For Reeve, F. Hess, eorge
McEwen ; Deputy Reeve, SAM. Rennie,
J. G. Kalbfleisch ; Councillors, Wm.
Moyer, John Voelker, John Schnell,Mr.
Turnbull and J. Bs Foster. Speeebee
ttere made by all the candidates and the
meeting was kept up until half past four,
BRIEFS. —Mr. D. M.„Haist, from near
Cairo, Michigan, has Viten- here visiting,
relatives and old friends. It iit nine
years since he was here before, and ii.
that time many changes have taken place.
—Mr. Daniel Ruby,of Cavalier, Dakota,
pegged through here on'his way to Sea- .,
forth a few days ago.—La et Saturday
we had quite a snow storm 4n,z1 sleigh
bells are again jingling on oufstreets.—
Mr, M. Y. Fitz, . of Berne, Michigan,
and Mills Rebecca Ortwine of the
Bronson Line,- were last week united
in the bonds of matrimony. They
left for Michigan this week, fol-
lowed. by good wishes from all.
—Mr. Bender, of Listowel, and Miss
Leah Phfile, of the 14th concession,
were also made one last week. ---Still
another of -these felicitous events occur-
red last week, the contracting parties
being Mr. Louis Gabel, of Wallace, and
Miss Mary Beaver, of the 14th con-
cession. Rev. Ge F. Heist performed
all three ceremonies.
•
Drysdale.
WRECKAGE.—Captain Wm. Babb, of
the Life Saving Station, Goderich, has
been spending most of the week in this
vicinity, searching along the beach for
wreckage. Quite a lot of logs, lath and
lumber have been secured.
REVIVAL MEETINGS.—Rev. H. Irwin,
of the Kippen circuitales been holding,
revival meetings for the past three
weeks in the French PresbYteriart
church of this place. Mr. Irwin J is a
fluent and able speaker, and andent
worker for the Master. His meetings
have been attended with much success
and much gond has been accomplished,
with many new names enrolled en the
Lamb's Book of Life,
SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—Our school
examination, under the supervision of
Miss T. Dunn, teacher, passed off on
Thursday of last week very successfully.
Quito a number of parents and young
people were present, and all were de-
lighted with the manner in which the
children rendered their pieces. At the
close of the examination the children
presented to Miss Dunn an address ac-
companied by a beautiful silver-
, castor, as a mark of the eeteem in which
she is held by them. The meeting close&
by singing, "God Save the Queen,'
after which all retired to their homes,
-well pleased with the school entertain-
ment.
• Blyth.
BRIEFS. -44r. John Tanner, Principe/
of the Listowel High School, is vend-
ing his Christmas holidays ii. 'the vil-
lage.—Mr. Arthur Emigh, of Brussels,
is visiting his parents here just now.—
Mr. Will McElroy met with an accident
on Saturday last, by the upsetting of a
load of hay. In trying tb save himself
he came in contact with the rack, re-
ceiving some pretty severe injuries. --On
Saturday last the people of our village
were alarmed by the ringing of the fire
bell. The fire proved to be at the resi-
dence of Mr. N. 1-j. Young, but before
the firemen reached the place their
services were not required. ,Something
went wrong with the furnace mad caused
the chimney to go on fire, but further
than that no damage was done.—A
number of our young folks took in the
=Christrrias tree entertainment at Bel -
grave on Christmas eve.—Mr, Robert
Collerton, of Walkerton, is paying his
parents a short visit.
Hay.
AN ExPLANATION NEEDED. — Mn.
EDITOR,—I notice that as the time for
electing councillors is coming around a
certain person in particular is busy can-
vassing for a relative. It is more than
expected that he has good perilonal rea-
so.ns for his zeal. He was the favored
party for the contract on side line
between lots -10 and 11, concession 15,
whielecontract was given to him pri-
vately/and for which he was paid $55.
Perhaps he wants another of the same
kind. This contractor had his teM4 at
the working place of course, but they
were—tied to a shade tree. Py wa8
good. Enough said.—AN OBsOrt.
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