The Huron Expositor, 1891-01-30, Page 9"g -
THE .HURON EXPOSITOR.
Overcoats and Furs.
We have still on hand a good variety
of Men's, Boys' and Children's Over-
coats. Also Ladies' and Gents' Fur
Coats, Caps, Bose, Muffs, &c., which
we are determined upon clearing out
during the next 30 deem Buyers in
need of the above will consult their in-
terests by looking after them at the
Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House.
WM. PICKARD,
T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth.
EDWARD CASH
WILL PAY THE
Highest Market Price
FOR—: --
/Elides, Sheep Skins and
Raw Furs.
GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTH.
ITxproiter.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
THE WARDENSHIP.—At the meeting
of the County Council, on Tuesday last,
the principal interest centered, as it
usually does'in the Wardenship elec-
tion. Mr. Beck, Reeve of Colborne,
and Mr. Milne, Reeve of Grey, were the
candidates. Upon the ballots being
counted Mr. Beck was declared elected
by a majority of one, 25 voting for Mr.
Beck and 24 for Mr. Milne. The anc-
eessful man was the candidate of the
Conservatives, and it was almost a
straight party vote. The Conservatives
have an actual mejority of two in the
Council, but the Reeve • of Wingham,
who is a Reformer, was sick and unable
to be present, so that two who are sup-
posed to be Conservatives must have
.voted for Mr. Milne.
BURNS' SUPPER.—The anniversary of
the birth of Robbie Burns, Scotia's
greatest bard, was celebrated byes sup-
per at the Queen's hotel, on Tuesday
evening last. The supper was got up
by the Caledonian Society, and was at-
tended by about 90 persons. The spread,
with a grand old Scotch haggis as the
head piece, was get 11p in Mr. Stephens'
best style, and .was not only highly ap-
preciated by the company, but was.
creditable to the culinary skill of
the host and hostess. Several ex-
cellent speeches were made and
many good songs sung during the even-
ing, and all present seemed to enjoy a
right good. time. It is needless also to
say, that while the immortal memory of
Scotland's bard was duly honored and
praises abundant bestowed upon Scot,
land and Seotchmen, other nationalities
and other countries were nottforgotten or
neglected.
THE CARNIVAL.—The first carnival of
the season wee held on the skating rink
in this town on Thursday night last.
The weather was very soft, and conse-
quently the ice .was not as good as it
generally is. This, however, did not
prevent a large crowd from turning out
to see the races. The first and most ine-
portant race was the three mile open
race, which after a good deal of excite-
ment and a hard, close race was won by
W. Adams, of Egrnondville ; George
Ewing, second. The next was the . mile
race for boys, and was won by J.Adams,
C. Kruse, second. The old reliable
barrel race came next, and after "afford-
ing the spectators lots of aftmearnent
was won by J. Adams, Leo. Killoran,
second. Aeapectators' prize of a set of
dishes was offered, and a very interest-
ing part of the evening's fun was the
drawing for these. Mr. Peter Dill held
the lucky number, and was therefore
awarded the dishee.
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.—On Mon-
day evening last, at the close of the roo-
ter meeting of the town council, the
Mayor entertained the members of the
council, the members- of the Collegiate
Institute Board, and a few other friends,
at a complimentary supper at the Com-
mercial Hotel. At ten o'clock about
twenty-five gentlemen eat down to a
bountiful spread served up in that
neat and elegant manner for which Mr.
• Roche'the obliging and courteous host
of theCommerciel, is justly becoming
noted. ..The Mayor took the chair, and
. Mr. Thos. Kidd, chairman of the Col-
legiate Institute Board, performed the
, duties of the vice -chair in his usual affa-
ble manner. Supper over, a couple of
' hours were very pleasantly spent, tout,
song and sentiment, following each
other in rapid succession. The Mayor
is a genial and admirable host, and made
every person feel at home and saw that
none were neglected, and all were loud
in their praises of his generous hoepital-
ity. The new council has thus com-
menced their duties very agreeabl , and
we hope the sense good feeling btw.en
councillors will continue through° t the
year.
COUNCIL DOINGS.—The first regular
meeting of the new council was held on
Monday last. The report of the Select-
ing Committee was read and adopted.
The following are the standing commit-
tees for the year: Street.—T. W.
Duncan, E. C. Coleman, J. Tyerman
and F. G. Neelin. Fire, Water. and
Light.—M. Y. McLean, J. A. Wilson,
J. Darwin and J. Gillespie. Finance.—.
Ja. Beattie, Geo. Good and W. J.
Putschard. Charity.—The Mayor, Reeve
and Deputy -Reeve. The Mayor, Reeve
and Deputy -Reeve were appointed a
committee on railways and shipping,
with power to associate with them
Messrs. I). D. Wilsou, John H. Broad-"
foot and T. 0. Kemp. A motion was
passed appointing the Mayor, Reeve and
Councillor Beattie a committee to ex-
amine the papers in connection with the
electric lighting of the town and the cor-
respondence between the council and
the Ball Company, and report to the
council what, in their opinion, would be
the best means to be adopted to secure a
satisfactory light, and also to secure a
definite settlement with the Ball Corn-
pa.ny. The Meyer was requested to call
a meeting of the council to consider
this report as soon as it is ready for
presentation with the vitew of having im-
stnediate action taken. 'lite communica-
dhon of A. /I, Smith, relating to the
water supply for the Gra
way, was received- and
Fire and Water Comniitte
at next meeting. The au
granted to the Mechanics'
accounts to the amount of
and ordered to be paid.
was appointed Medical
for the year, and Messrs.
Wm. Sclater, Thomas
Mayor and the Clerk w
Board of t Health. Tb
Cluff & Bennett, A. Card
Ogilvie & Co., not being
referred to the Ficianc
with instructions to enqu
nature and report to the
next meeting as to wheal
should be paid. The a
Trutk Rail,
eferred to the
to repOrt an
ri af $100 was
Institute, and
$12.32 passed
Dr. Bethune
ealth Officer
Adam Kline,
Murphy, _the
re appointed
accounts Of
o, and A. W.
certified, were
Committee,
re into their
ouncil at the
r or not they
plications for
offices were deferred to next meeting ef
the council. The time for the return of
the collector's roll Was extended until
the Inth of February. The petition of
the electric light consumers was received
and referred to the Fire, Water and
Light Committee to consider and report
on at next meeting Of council, as steps
are now being taken to reconsider the
whole electric light question. The elee-
tric light consumers, in their petition,
ask for a reduction of one-half in the
charge for lighting for the past yeart
on account of the unsatisfactory nature
of the light, and they further ask that in
future the lights on the commercial cir-
cuit be put out at 8 e:eclock inete,ad of at
11 o'clock as at present, and that a cor-
responding reduction be made in the
price charged per lamp.
A CILILD FOR, ADOPTION,—A baby
girl six weeks old may be adopted. Applica-
tions with reference from resident clergyman to
be made to the President of the Woinan's Chris-
tian Temperance Union, Seaforth. 1207 tf. •
A SECOND Grand Carnival will be
held in the Skating Rink, on Fridayevening,
February 6th, 1891. A beautiful eae ' chair will
be g-iven for the ticket holder's prize,which may
be seen in R, Jamieson's window, t,o eth1e2rwith
all the other prizes. 074
MR. W. G. DUFF has been appointed
agent for Seaforth and vicinity for. North Brit-
ish and Mercantile Insurance Company. The
Monitary Times of December 12th last, says:
"Among insurance Companiee of large size, of
which we hear a good deal lately, the North
British and Mercantile occupies a distinguished
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place. According to the figurefithe North
ish and Mercantile is at present the largeet and
strongest fire Insurance Company in existence."
WIDE AWAKE.—The January Wide
Awake is a delight to handle as"well as to look
at and read. The paper is strong, smooth and
of a beautiful cream white color; the illustra-
tions are life like and beautiful, and the literary
department ts fully in keeping with the mechan-
ical construction of this fine magazine.. 112Vuide
Awake cannot fail to have a good influence on
young people who receii'e it.
THE Popular Grocery, Seaforth, have
just received a nice new line of printed and de-
corated Dinner, Tea and Toilet sets,11 new
1
shapes and patterns, which will bej sold t close
prices as terms are dull and money scar e. We
can give you a handsome 95 piece Dinner Set
for $8, and 100 piece set for $9, Teaand Toilet
,sets equally as cheap. Our stock of Groeeries is
complete in every line and our prices will com-
pare with any in the trade. Tea and Sugars a
specialty. - We guarantee satisfaction in ever
case or goods returnaltle. Highest market price
paid for butter, eggs and potatoes. Es ate of
H. Ross, Seaforth. 207-2
THE last of this season' series o thote
popular entertainments in c nnection ,Nyith the
guild of St. Thomas Church, will be h6 in the
School Room on Tuesday evening next, F brua ry
3rd, commencing at 8 o'clock. As the s ason ef
Lent is corning on, when we shall be en aged An
special religious services, this will be he laiit
!public meeting of the Guild. The eoi unit*
have, therefore,/ epared no pai s to mak it the
best. In order to defray expe ses in connection
with these me4ings, a small, admission fee of
10c will be accepted. Everybedy- welcon e. ;
207-1
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CHEAP FEED.—We are now sel 'ng an
excellent feed made from Ma itoba fee wheat
chopped, at $1.30 per 100 lbs , or $24 er ton.
Wave Crest Flour from No. 1 hard Manitoba
wheat, mixed with Ontario, at 82.50 er 100,
lbs. This can be seen in the grain. P t. Star,
beet Ontario patent Flour, at '2.35 per 00 lbs.
Larger quantities less. Rem mber the formOr
makes decidedly more bread per 100 1 s„ and
better quality, than it is po Bible for ntario
flour to make. Ask your g ocer particular y
for Ogilvie's Wave Crest. A. W. owlet et CO.
T. 0. Kemp, Manager. 207-4
GOOD SALES.—The ailction sale Qin
Thursday of last week on the farm of the
late David Walker, on t e Mill •Road,
Tuckeremith, was the mat largely at
tended sale ever held ii the cow:lei.
There were fully one thousand persons
present. Some came from north of
Brussels, some from south- of Exeter,
others from west of Clinton, and still
others from east of &Menet!. The elle-
tioneer's hammer was wielded by Mr.
Archibald Bishop, M. 1'. P., and he had
a heavy day's work, but be Proved him.
self fully equal to the occasion.
commenced work between ten and elev n
o'clock in the forenoon, and it was draw,
ing near eight o'clock in the evening be-
fore he got through, and he did not lose
any time either. " But there was an im-
mense lot of truck to depose of, and
nearly every animal and article found a
purchaeer. The stock b ought excellent
prices, and even horsee which are a
ason,sold well.
meet of., Tbe
ing 98 scree,
Papple, for
drug inthe market this s
The farms were also, dis
;homestead farm, contai
was purchased by Mr. E
$6,200; the 50 -acre far , on the oppo-
site side of the road, without buildings,
was bought by Mr. John Walker for
$2,000. The other 50 -acre lot was not
sold.
—Mr. Duff also had a very good sale -
on the farm of Mr. John McMillan Jr.,
McKillop, on Monday. He add 24
stock steers, coming three years , old.
They were knocked off like hot cakes.
They ranged in price from $35 to $50,
and made an average of nearly $42 each,
the lot realizitte over $1,000. The fol-
lowing were the principal purchasers,
and the number purchased by 'each :
R. McMillan, 1; Thos. Govenlocke 8 ;
John Dale, 3 ;'C. Dale, Sr., 2; , Wm.
Rynn, 2; W. Aitcheson, 1 ; Alescg
Johnston, 2 ; John McDougall, 2. The
fifty -acre farm, which was offered for -
sale, did not find a purchaser.
LOCAL BRIEFS.—We have received a
copy of the Labor Advocate, published
in Toronto, and edited by Mr. , Phillips
Thompson. It is ably edited and con-
tains a vast amount of interesting read-
ing, andany who may desire to keep
posted in what the various labor organi-
zations are doing, could not get a
better vehicle of information than the
Advocate.—Mr. Ed. Fowler, formerly
of the Huron Road, Hullett, but now of
the Souris district, Manitoba, is here at
present buying up horses to take to the
Prairie Province with him.—Mr. James
Smith, of McKillop, delivered in kiwn
last week a load of wood which brought
down the market scales :at 9,300 . lbs.
- This is a pretty solid load for one team.
—Mr. John O'Sullivan, of McKillop, de-
livered a grist of fall wheat at Coed &
Co's. mill last week which weighed 64
lbs. to the bushel. It was of the Demo-
crat variety.—Mr. Wm. Dale, of the
Huron Road, Tuckersmith, has a last
spring's horse colt which weighs 932
lbs. It wee sired by "Gallant Prides,"
and its owner thinks it is just about one
of the best colts in 'the county.—Mr. E.
C. -Coleman now owus the Pickard mare
whiclil, was purchased last week from Mr.
Whiteley, and of which we made r»en
tio .—On Wednesday evening the in -
bur1
and Mitchell Good Tempters aid
a fr ternal visit to the Seaforth Lige
and were very royally entertained. Tea,
t
coffee and other refreshments 1 ere
served in the town hall, after whic a
lengthy, intereaeing and entertaining
programme was presented: All preeent
enjoyed themsellves iihmensely.-nOn
Tu aday afternoon two young grtIe-
mejn named Laidlaw, of Tucker -smith,
leiji thie station fel. California, a large
number of friends were present at the
station to bid them good-bye.—IM.r.
Carnegie, who hes occupied thei position
of -accountant in ,the Bank of Commerce
here for some tine past, has been re-
moved to Montreel.—Rev. A. D. ,Mc-
Donald will preset' the anniversary ;ser-
mons in connection with the WOton
Presbyterian Chtt.rch on Sunday next,
morning and eveeing.—The Royal Tem-
plarse of Seaforth, visited their Clinton
brethren last Friday night. The night
was fine and the pleasant drive as well
as the hearty and genial reception they
received frcon the Clinton lodge was
greatly enjoyed„—The Seaforth dele•
gates who attended the Sabbath School
Convention at Be -insets last week were
W. M. Gray, Rev. Mr. Caseon and Mrs.
Casson, Robert Wallace, J. C. Smith,
Miss Jones, Miss Simpson Miss, Hen-
derson Dr. Ferguson,- *. Hartry,
Mrs. ilartry, J. Brownell, Mrs. Gray,
Miss A. Gray, Miss ' Willis,- Mies
Copp, Miss Leattierland; Miss Rogers,
Miss Beattie, Mies Sperling, Mr. Spar --
ling, Mr. Sproat; S. Walker, Mr. Den-
nis.—Any one, desiring to adopt a fe-
male infant child will do well to apply
to Mrs. T. 0. Kemp or any of the ladies
belonging to the Wonen's Chliatian
Temperance Union.—Mr. Thos. Ward,
of Varna, has green rhubarb growing,
the stalks of whieh measure over two
feet in length. It, is not growing in a
green house either, but in the cellar.—
We understand that Mr. J. C. Sinith,
banker, has purchased the residence of
Mr. A. Calder, on Goderich street. --,Mr.
John Fairley has been appointed a
Trustee of the Seaforth Collegiate In-
stitute by the County Council. The
Council have made a good selection.—
Mr. Richard Roach's trotting horse,
"Byron Cole," is again doing good
work this season. At the ice races at
Brantford, on Wednesday and Thureday
of last week, on the first day, he won
first place in the 2.33 race, and on, the
second he took second money in the Free
for all.—There will be a meetingeon
Monday e'vening next, at eight o'clock,
in the Yonng Men's Christian Associ-
ation rooms, when a sample lesson, on
Elocution will be given. Those who
may think of joining such a class will
thus have an opportunity of judging the
work upon its own merits.—Rev. John
Farncemb preached two very able and
instructive sermons on Mission work, in
St. Thomas' Church, on Sunday last.
Envelopes 'were placed in the _pews to
collect the parochial subscriptions to-
wards that breuch of the Church Work. 4-
-By a misprint in our market tableetimot
thy seed was quoted last week and $1.75
to $2.25. It should have been $1,30 to
$L50.—The members and friends fil the
Salvation Army here, sent a petition tee
head quarters requesting that the pres-
ent officers, Captain Brannigan and.
Lieutenant Ledrew, be allowed eo re-
main in charge a full term. The prayer
of the petition was granted and the new
officers who are becoming favorites will
remain.—Mr. Thomas Lapslie was this
week offered and refused $500 for a year-
ling entire colt. This colt is a full
brother of one which Mr. Lapslie sold a
couple of years ago to Mr. Bishop of
Strothroy for $400.—The young folks
will be glad to learn that there will- be
another skating carnival on the riuk Fri-
day evening next.—We are sorry to
learn that on Thurshay Mr. James War-
wick,formerly of this town,who has been
tvisiting at his mother's near Kinburn,for
some time,got his left handsel badly in-
jured that it had to be ampu-
tated at the wrist.e-Mr.H. B. Deit-
wilier, of Stanley, near Blake, informs
us that from a teacupful and a
half of. seed sown bytim he reaped 31
pounds of good clean wheat. It is a new
variety which Mr. Deitwiller got in
Virginia. He has again sowed, it this
last fall and -if it does me well an before
he expects to hail° enough seed for his
own use next year.
Wingharn.
BURNS' ANiSIVERsitRi StivPER. — A
few of Winghande Auld Scots and de- .
scendants of Auld Scotia's sons, met at '
the British hotel, J. Paterson's, and
spent a few hours on Monday night. The
haggis being made by our worthy host-
ess in heesvell known fine style was done
ample justice to by the party, and the
old saying could be heard all round,
"Man that's grand, did ye ever taste
ibetter than that," etc., etc. The usual
toasts were given and drunk in cold
water, our worth M. P„ Dr. McDonald,
giving a fine speech on Canada. Our
friend, ;Dr. Meldrum, 'gave some very
fine music on his violin. In fact when
he played some of the godd old Scotch
airs it was hard to keep some of the
auld Scots off the floor,
BRIEFS.—John Dodds, of Seaforth,
was:visiting friends here for a few days
last week.—John Currie returned to To-
ronto on Wednesday morning. He is
working for Massey & Co.—The three
saw mills here have each got in the
largest supply of logs they have ever
lied, and are still receiving more.—The
English church people are getting the
brick on the ground for the new church
to be built next summen—Cameron Ed-
gar,' of Dumfries, was visiting friends
here last week.—The Wingham curlers
,played the Bruseele club on Friday last,
but got badly beaten.—Reeve McKen-
zie, who has been laid up with sicknees
for some time past, is getting better.—
The new town hall is now nearly com-
pleted. The bell was put in the tower
last week. Mr. R. Elliott, of the Times,
has rented a part of the down stairs for
an office, and will move in in a few days.
East Wawanosh.
BRIEFS.—Mr. Re,Hoover was visiting
in Morris last week.—Mr. Reid,teacher,
was in Walton on Saturday last. —Mr.
Jas. Vint was in Ashfield one day last
week. — Miss Sellers, teacher in
School'Section No. 13, was visiting
her parents Saturday and Sunday.—Mr.
Jno. Dingwall and Mr. Jno. Scott are at
Livingstone's Mill at present.—Miss
Lizzie Day has left to attend the Normal
school in Toronto.—Mr. Black sold two
fine ethers to Mr. T. Ross, at 3e cents
per pound. ----Mr, John Anderson is still
gatbeeing taxes. John says
hard work this year.—Mr.
who has been in Ripley, ret
last week.—Mr. Wm. Robertson was
home for a few days this week.—Mr.
Roe. Stewart is in Clinton learning the
blacksmithing with Mr. Tipling. —Mr.
Thos. Rossbold his 'Durham short horn
cow Kitty, to Mr. John Armour for a
big figure. She is one of the finest cows
in Huron. Her weight is 1963 pounds,
and she has so far taken 16 first. prizes
and 1 second. She has taken prizes at
Brussels, Wingham, Belgrave, Smith's -
Hill and Blyth, and only once beaten
and ehe beat the cow -that let the lst
that year, so she has beaten every cow
against her yet.
it's pretty Hurdon takes the management of the.
red Rath, Molson's Bank here on Monday next.—
reed home Mr. Jacob Diehl, who has been spending
the past five weeks visiting relati es -and
1
friends in and around this place, eft for
his home at Cypress, Manito a, on
Wednesday last.—The residence -Of the
late James Oke will be sold by public
auction at the Central Hotel on iSatur-
day next.—Reeve Rollins and 'Deputy-
Reev,e Bissett, are attending the County
Co4ricil at Goderich.
West Wawanosh.
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Ethel.
NOTES.—Mr. C. Willis, who has been
an employee of Simpson & Son, left
for St Thomas last Thursday. We are
very sorry to lose him but we wish him
success.—Mrs. R. Lindsay of Toronto,
is visiting Mrs. James Lindeay of this
place.—A number of the people attendt
ed the Sunday 1 School Convention ,itt
Brussels last week.—A number of the
young people of this place gathered at
the house of Mre. George Welsh last
week and spent a very enjoyable
evening.
Tuckersmith.
ENTERTAINMENT.—Arrangements are
being "made for the holding of a temper-
ance entertainment in Turner's church,
Tuckeremith, during the second week
in February. The programme will con-
eist of temperance selections in song,
recitations, and addressee by persons
mostly from Seaforth. Full particulars ati
to date and object of the meeting will be :
given next week. Everybody, look for -
Ward to it, as an interesting time may be
expected.
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Winthrop.
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.— Am enterk,,
tainment will be held in the school in
section No. 12, McKillop, of which Miss
Annie Simpson is teacher, on the even-
ing Of Friday, February 61h, when a
good literary and musical programme
will be provided. There should be a
large turn out of the people of the vicin-
ity as the entertainment promises to be
a good one. „
Walton.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. — Anniver-
sary services in connection with Duff's
church will be held on Sabbath, Feb-
ruary 1st. Rev. Mr. McDonald, of
Seaforth, will preach morning and
evening. The following Monday even-
ing a tea•meeting will be held, when ad -
(tresses will be delivered by Revds.
Messrs. McDonald; Simpson, of Bruce -
field; Ottowell, of Walton, and W. H.
Kerr, of Brussels. Music furnished by
the choir.
Brucefleld.
NOTES.—The Royal Tempters intend
leaving an open meeting on Monday
evening, February 9th. A good pr
gramme is being prepared. Friends and
members are expected from ;Varna and
Kippen Councils. There will also be an
address by the Rev. Jas. Walker, of
Varna.—Messrs. John McIntosh and
Arthur Mason have gone to the London
Business College. We wish them every
success.—There are just a few boys who
will need to check their mischief or they
will get themselves into serious trouble.
Fun is fun boys, and all enjoy it, but
mischief is evil, and will not go unpun-
ished.—Mesers. Dixon & McCartney are
laying in a large stock of beautiful ice.
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Stanley.
GRANGE ENTERTAINMENT.—,The Stan-
ley -Sun Grange puipose holding their
annual social on the evening of Wednes-
day, February 4th, commencing at 7.30.
A real good and profitable time is ex-
pected and all are cordially invited.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—The District
Orange Lodge of Stanley met on Tues-
day of last week. Officers were elected
for the coming term as follows: Joseph
Foster W. D. M; Robert Pollock, D.
M; Wm. Rathwell, Chaplain; Jahn
Consitt, Recording -Secretary; John
Torrance,
Financial-Secretary; ,lames
Campbell, Treasurer; John Parks, D.
of 0;' James Cs.ldwell, Lecturer ; F.
Keyes, Deputy Lecturer.
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Ashfield.
Bniees.—A great many children are
at present suffering from severe colds.
—The sleighing is excellent this week,
and business in consequence is lively,—
Death has been busy in our midst dur-
ing, the past week, there being no fewer
than two funerals on this concession
thi week.—Cupid must have been very
buer firing his love darts lately, We
hates no lees than three weddings in this
vicinity tbia week. We wish our young
frienda a happy and prosperous voyage
over the sea of time.
OBITUARY.-1Ylre. Robert Hamilton,
of the 12th concession, departed this life
on Sabbath, 25th inst. She was in the
priine, of life, being just 35 years of age,
and was -beloved and respected by the
whole community. Though a great suf-
ferer she was patient and resigned, and
pulsed sweetly away to her beloved
Saviour and her elute reward.
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Exeter.
COUNCIL MEETING.—On Friday even-
ing last our council met for business.
They appointed their clerk, treasurer,
constable and aesessor. The meeting
started with a quakers meeting and
wound up with a razzle-dazzle.
JOTTINGS.—Mr. Alex. Stewart, of
London, spent a few days this week in
town purchasing horees.—Mr. Thomas
Hutchinson spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day last in and around Exeter purchas-
ing young stallions.—Messra. Biesett
Bros. shipped two car loads of wood to
London on Friday last. —Messrs. Wood
Bros., Snell Bros., and several others,
are getting in their supply of ice this
week.—Mr. J. A. Thomas, of Toronto,
legent for the Ball Electric Light Com-
pany, up to the present time, has not
succeeded in getting it stseted in this
place—Mr. Findlay, from net. Thomas,
is in town this week purchasing horses
for shipment to the Northweet —Miss
Clara Vosper visited St. Marys on
Saturday last. —Mr. Frank Knight, who
recently started a grocery in Mace's old
stand, -is doing a rushing business.—The
Exeter Quartette Club takes part nit
the Foresters' concert at Farquhar th•
night, Friday.—Mr. Ed. Sanders is
visiting friends at Kincardine this week.
—Rev. S. F. Robinson preached the
funeral sermon of the late Alfred Mc- •
Intyre in the Trivitt Memorial church
on Sunday evening last. —Mr. N. D.
ACCIDENT.—A very sad and painful
accident occurred on lot 26, North
Boundary. Two young men named
Than and Gauet were felling a tree.
The tree started to fall and they ran in
the opposite direction, but the wind was
blowing very„hard at the time and
turned the tree back,striking the menses
it came down. Gaunt was pretty badly
hurt, but fortunately he fell in ft hol-
low; which kept the tree from resting on
him. It was not so with poor Thom.
He was terribly crushed, a number of
hie. ribs having been broken from the
back bone, his hip bones were also
broken. He was carried from the bush
to the house on a quilt. Dr. Gorden, of
Lucknow, was soon in attendance, but
could do nothing for hini. The accident
Occurred on Thursday, 15th inst., and
death ended his sufferings on the follow-
ing Monday. The sad event has cast a
loom over the entire neighborhood.
McKillop.
EXAMINATION.—On Friday,23rd inst.,
a very 'successful Public school examin-
ation was held in School Section No. 9.
Early in the forenoon the roads in all
directions were thronged with expected
visitors, eagerly wending their way to
the scene of interest, consequently the
large school room,- Which had been nice-
ly decorated for the occasion, was 'filled
to the utmost capacity :with viaitors,
there being present about two hundred
and fifty. This number includes eighty
pupils. Mr. J. G. McLeod, teacher,
was assisted by a dozen teachers from
the immediate vicinity,and by these the
pupils weie aubmitted to a thorough ex-
amination in the various subjects and
cisme through the trying ordeal with fly-
ing colors, convincing .all present by
their ready answers that they had a
ekilful and pains taking teacher. The
most interesting part of the proceedings
was a number of very suitable choruses
exceedingly w'ell rendered by -a class of
girls. At the close of the programme
short addresses were given by Rev. Mr.
Ottawell and a number of the teachers
present. All expressed their entire sati
isfaction with the day's proceedings.—
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Rensall.
As the old year has gone and the new
one has fairly begun we would thank our num-
erous customers for their very liberal patronage
d ring the past, and by fair and honest dealing,
d right prices would solfcit a continuance of'
t e same, and as many new ones as could favor
u4 with their patronage. Our stock will be lar -
F r and better assorted than ever as we are add-
ing a large stock of Boys' and Men's Readymade
C othing, which will be sold at startling prices.
AU our heavy Winter Goods consisting of Wool
S awls, Hoods, Underwear, Blankets, Caps,
Muffs and Boas., Fur Sets, Coatings and Ulster-
ings, Overcoats, Ladies' and Men's Overshoes,
F It Boots, Boys' and Men's Long Boots. All
those goods la ill be sold at cost for cash only.
COM), RANNIE & YOUNG. 1207-4
GOOD WORDS OF A FORMER HENSALL-
ITE.—The Democrat cd Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan, makes the .following compli-
mentary reference to a former well
known Hensallite : " A. S. Case, who
was formerly with Geo. Olde purchased
their stock and fixtures at the sheriffs
sale, Tuesday. Mr. Case and a force of
men are at work inventoring the stock,
but he hopes to open for businese in a
few days. It is unnecessary to say any-
thing in introduction tif Mr. Case to the
public. Those who have dealt with
him,have always found him accommodat-
ing, pleasant and strictly honest in all
his dealings. He will open up hie store
with a fine stock, at the old stand, La.
•Londe block, Ashmun street. If a
thorough knowledge, of the business,
agreeable manner and hard work will
make a auccess,Mr. Case is a winner."
LOCAL BRIEFS.—Quite a quantity of
snow fell here during the first part of
the week, and the farmers are making
the very best possible use of it in the
way of getting out cedar, cordwood,
logs and. grain.—Mr. Alexander Mc-
Ewen, one of the early pioneers of the
township of Hay, and who intends
moving to Portage la Praeirie,Manitoba,
this coming spring, has rented his fine
farm of 150 acres to Mrs. Jane Laing,
of the said township of Hay.—Miss
Bonthron, of Kelvin Grove, Rodgerville,
left here on Wednesday for London,
where she intends spending two weeks.
The Misses Allison'of London' are the
guests of Mrs. T. Murdoch, ofthis vil-
lage.—Miss Gillespie, of near Staffs., is
the guest of Mrs. Hoggarth, of this
place. Mr. Frederick Beck, who has
been home for the past month or so on
a visit, returned last week to St. Pauls,
where he is learning telegraphing and
railroading, and, we believe, will shortly
be promoted to and put in charge of a
railway oflice.—Mr. W. A. Waugh,
formerly of the firm of McDonell &
Waugh, left this week for Iowa, accom-
panied by Miss Mandie Hughes, where
he intend e visiting his relatives and
friends in his old home. We whit' him
and Miss Msudie a safe and pleasant trip.
—Mr. Wm. Ford, son of Mr. John
;Ford, of the township of Tuckersmith,
left this week for .Repon, North Da-
kota, where he has secured a good situ-
etien as echool teacher. A large num-
ber of his relations and friends assem-
bled at the station to see him off. We
wish him all success.—Miss Martha
Brown is at present home on a visit.—
Mrs. Henderson, who has been at the
Manse during the past few weeks, visit:
ing her son, returned home this week.
Mrs. Fergeson, of Clinton, and formerly
of the township of Hay, has been visit-
ing friends here and in Exeter during
the peep week or so. —T he many friends
of Mrs. ji Irvine, wife of the Rev. H.
Irvine. will be pleased to learn that she
is recovering from her recent serioue
illness.—Mr. J. S. Scott, a student of
Toronto University, preached two ex-
cellent sermons in Carmel Presbyterian
church on Sabbath last. Mr. Scone, al-
theugh not having as yet entered "mon
his. theological course of studies, is far
in advance of many of the ordained
ministers as an expounder and preacher
of the Gospel, and , if he is
spared to the church and to com-
plete hie studies will take his place
in the very foremcnit rank in the church.
—Mr. Jenninga, a student of London
College, and who is and bas been for
some months past preaching in St.
Paul's Church, during the absence of
jimmongsigegemeemedolnineensesseennem
JANUARY 30, 1891.,
the rector, Rev. 0. H. Bridgeman; hae
proved a very acceptable aupply, and
his preaching has been listened to with
much pleasure, interest and profit, —A
very interesting debate was held at
Stella, on Tuesday evening last, in
which four lof our Hensel' young men
debated ag inst an equal number from
Staff. Th subject was, "Resolved
that Indep nclence would be more in the
Interests of Canada than 'Annexation
with the Uinted States. The Hensel-
lites took the affirmetive side and came
out victorious. We are proud and just-
ly so of our boys. We believe a reterie
debate will be held in the near future,
when our boys hope to have an oppor-
tunity of returning the hospitality and
kindnees they received at Staffa.
Varna.
NOTES.—Quite a number of our young
people attended the carnival held at
Bayfield on Tuesday evening last. —Mr.
Wellington Johnston. Mines Cassie
Johnston and Addie Armstrong,
are at present ° visiting friends in
the viciniteeof Seaforth.
WEDDING BELLS.—A very pleasing
event took place on Wednesday, the 14th
inst., when Mr. John Dennison, of thie
place, was united in matrimony to Miss
Bella McMurchie. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of the bride's
mother, in the township of Vaughan,
York county, by the Rev. Mr.Watt.
The bride was made the recipient of
many. beautiful and ealuable presents.
Their many friends unite in wishing
them a long, happy and prosperous
journey through rfe.
FORESTERS' CO CERT.—On Thursday
evening last week a concert arid enter-
tainment was gay n in the Town Hall
here under the au pices of Court Varna,
No. 264, Canadiaii Order of Foresters.
One of the leadin features of the even-
ing was the wond rful performances on
the musical glass s by Mr sA and Miss
Annie Sage, of Walton. Under their
megical touch th glasses' brought forth
the. sweetest musile. They were well re-
ceived and heirtily encored. The
singing by the Clinton Quartette Club,
as well as the dialogue which they acted,
was deserving of much preise. The
tongs rendered by Mr. H. Town, of
Seaforth, and the violin music by Mr.
A. McKenzie'brought down the house
every time. Dr. Bethune, of Seaforth,
delivered a very able and instructive
address on the principles and benefits of
the Canadian Order of Foresters. The
readings given by Mr. James Armstrong
was highly applauded. The grand sue.-
cees of the concert was due, in a great
measure, to the untiring efforts on the
pait of the Managing Committee. The
prOceede amounted to $43.
• —
Leadbury.
to SALE MADE.—DEAR SIR :—I no-
tice in the last week's _issue of your
paper in a report of a shipment of Cana-
dian stallions by an American buyer that
my name is on that list of sales. I beg
to state that this is a mistake. I was ap-
plied to repeatedly but did not make a
sale, as we could not meet on figures.
If you would kindly make the correc-
tion it would be doing me a favor as it
might mittigate against the sale of the
horse. Respectfully yours, Wm. POL-
LARD, Leadbury.
OUR TRADE RELATIONS.—We believe
that folly nine out of every ten in this
part of the Dominion'who are engaged
in agriculture, both "Informers and Con-
servatives, will hell with pleasure the
information that fee are likely to soon
have closer trade relations with the
United States. It was the peo le of
that country who abrogated the tormer
reciprocity treaty, which makes it all
the more pleasant to hear that they are
making advances towards having a
treaty somewhat similar restored. It
is always better to deal with near neigh-
bors than with those at a distance, that
is if those near by choose to act honor-
ably -and do what is eight;
NoTXS.—The exe.minatione at the
school in Section NO. 9, was a good one,
and in every respect satisfactory. We
have heard a number who were present
say that it was the best affair of the
kind they ever attended. Mr. McLeod
is teacher.—The sale of Mr. Hugh Ross
was a complete success. We are in-
formed that Mr. Ross rolled up nearly
-one thousand dollars from his flock of
sheep alone. The old veteran, George
Kirkby, was auctioneer.—Two young
men named McDonald, from near
Molesworth, were visiting their uncle
and aunt, -Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Ross, a
few days ago. One �f these young men
had a terrible experience in connection
with a boiler explosion in Manitobs up-
wards of a year ago. He was thrown a
distance of about 40 feet, receiving in-
juries from which he will never fully re-
cover.—Miss Jessie McLean, one of
Walkerton's young beauties, has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. McKee.—We
were pleased to grasp the hand of an old
friend, Mr. Wm. Bray, a few days ago.
He looks aeif living among the Grits
down in Grey township agreed with
him.
Bayfield.
BRIEFS.—Mr. Wm. Davison, who has
been home for a sheet vacation, returned
to his home in Casa County, N rth Da-
kota, this week.—Mrs. McN illy re-
turned to her son's in Dakota t is week
after spending the fall and winter here.
—Mrs. Nagle left thie week fortChicago.
—Mr. D. Sproat, of Goderich, has -been
visiting friends here.—Mr. Charles
Parker has set his grain choppe at his
own place, Sauble Line, and is prepared
to do chopping every Saturday. On Fri-
day evening last Messrs. J. E. Swartz,
Chas. Dresser Chris. Dresser, George
Erwin, Wesley Erwin; John, James
and Wm. Ferguson, and F. A. Edwardt
attended the carnival in Gode ich, and
report having had a/pleasant tiil e.—Mr.
Thomas Pollock, of Winnipeg, is visit-
ing relatives here.—Reeve Castle is at-
tending County Council at Goderich this
week.
CARNIVAL—The second carnivalt of
the season, at the Star Rink, *as held
on Tuesday ,evening last, and was a
grand success. The weather was moat
favorable, and a large number were
present from Goderich and Clipton and
surrounding country. Costunees were
numerous and very good, the following
taking prizea : Best gent's fancy cos-
tume, Mr. B. Cox, Goderich, " William
the Third "; best gent's comic costume,
Wes. Erwin, "Clown " ; beet lady's
fancy costume, Miss Maggie Faulkner,
"Spanish Lady " ; best girl's fancy cos-
tdma, Miss Hilda Moorehouse', "Star
Light"; potato race, Chriatal Dreeser.
The proprietors, Messrs. F. A. Edwards
and Jno. Ferguson tender their thanks
to those who turned out in sueh large
NEW GOODS. -
During the past week we knocked eft
the lids of several cases of New Spring,
Goods, such as
NEW PRINTS, -
NEW GINGHAMS,.
-NEW- SHIRTINGsr
NEW COTTONS,.
NEW COTTONADES,
NEW TICKINGS,
NEW LINENS,
NEW MUSLINSI
NEW EMBROIDERIES,
NEW CASHMERES,
•
And an, immense stock of small wares.
Also several pieces of
NEW CARPETS
In beautiful patterns, bought at a seed-
fice, and will be sold in the same way.
Call and see them.
Edward IVIeFaul,
SEAFORTH. _
numbers from Goderich and Clinton, and
will be pleased to see them again. It is
intended to hold a series of five races,
two miles each, for an elegant silver
medal to be won three times by time
person. Those intending to enter should
do so at once, as no entries for this's-el-its
will be taken after the first race. The
date will sonn be announced. Wath
-for it.
Zurich.
BRIEFS.—In the Zurich notes of last
week it was mentioned that John
Voelker had gone to York State. It
should have been John Volland.—Mr,
Herman Wella has engaged the son of
Mr. Blech, of Normanby, as apprentice
in his harness shop.—Mr. John Allen-
dorf, of Berlin, has been the guest of
Mr. N. Deicher.—A daughter of Mr.
Joseph Lontz, of Dakota, is home with
her parents on a visit.—Miss L. Levi -
good left last week for Dakota, 'where
she intends staying for the Bummer.—
The new furnace in tho Evangelical -
church here is now completed, and WM
tried for the first_ time on Sunday hat
Everybody seems pleased with it.—The
Lutheran congregation here intend
building a new brick parsonage this
coming summer. They have darted,
hauling the mateeial already. The
house, when completed, will be a credit
to our village.—Reeve Hess and Deputy -
Reeve Kalbfleisch are attending - the
County Council in Goderich this week.
Sunshine
DISTRICT ITEMS.—The sleighing is
now excellent, and el 'great amount of
teaming is being done.—Mr. Isaac Mis-
kimmons, who has been working in the
vicinity of Port Arthur for about two
years, is home on a visit. —The trustees
of School Section No. 5 have advertised
for tenders for the erection of a wood-
shed in connection with the school.—
Miss Annie Meiklejohn has gone on a
visit to friends in the vicinity of Bervie,
Brnce County.—The Rev. 3. Scott, of
Wingham, preached a very impressive -
missionary sermon in the Methodist
church here on Sunday last. —Mr. Wm.
Armstrong, who has been on the sick
liat for some time,is somewhat improved
in health.—Mrs. Robert Young is very
poorly at present—Frederick L., infant
sale of Albert Cole, died on Saturdiy
morning last, and was buried et
Blyth cemetery on Monday. The fun-
eral service was conducted by the Rev.
G. Law, of Belgrave, assisted by Rev.
A. McLean, of Blyth, — Mr. J. Clegg
made his last shipment of this season's
Ignites to Buffalo last week.—Mr. Chris,
Michie attended the meeting of the Dis-
trict Lodge, Independent Order Good
Tempters, at Blyth on Wednesday, be-
ing one of the delegates from Beinrene
Lodge No. 170.—Mr. and Mrs. James'
Kirton, of Turnberry, iipent a few days -
visiting at Wm. Michie's last week, re-
turning on Monday. — Messrs. Peter
Cantelon and Hugh Hanna, of the 6th
line of Morris, have each sold a horse to
Mr. A. Smith, late of Manitoba, atfair-
ly good figures.
Leeburn.
LOCAL NOTES. —M r. James McManus,
jr., is sloWly recovering from his very
severe Hines& For some days his friends
were very anxious about the result, but
he is out of danger now.—The township
officers for next year are the -same u
last year, with the exception of the as-
sessor. M. S. Bisset takes the place of
Mr. T. Gledhill in that important office.
—Some of our local talent went down
to Sattford on Monday evening to maid
Professor Morgan in one of his popular
concerts. All were delighted with the
performance.
ANNUAL MEETINO.—The annual meet-
ing of the West Wawanosh Fire Ins
surance Company was held in Dun-
gannon on Tuesday, 27th inst. A large -
number attended, and the directors
gave a clear and full report of the affairs
of the Company. It was shown by the
secretary, Mr.J.M.Roberts, that the ex-
penses were away below the average
and that the company is in a good state.
The question of taking -heavy risks en
property was fully diacuesed, and due
caution on the part of the Directors in
tide matter was insisted on. The ques-
tion of reducing the number of Direc-
tors and of appointing agents was
cussed, but was allowed to drop. The
retiring Directors were re-elected by
acclamation, speaking well for the seeY
they have performed their duty.
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