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The Huron Expositor, 1891-08-28, Page 9NEW FALL CLOTHING. We have received this week and placed in stock a large supply of New F011 Clothing, con- sisting of Men's, , fouths' and Boys' Suits and Overcoats. Also to hand for our Ordered Clothing Department, New Worsted, Coatings, Tweeds, Fine Pantings, &c. Aso New Flannel Shirts and Drawers, Hosiery, Gloves, Mantle- ' ings, &c., at the Bargain Clothing and Dry Goods House. WWI. PICKARD, T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth. EDWARD CASH Will be prepared to buy Fine Grass Butter in any quantities from this time forward at full prices. GODERICH STREET, SEAFORTII. pan Cvpoitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS. — The following is a statement of mem- bers received by eech of Vnelegricultutal Societies in the South Riding of Hurn for this year, and as returned to the Government, and upon which the Gov- ernment grant to each will be based: South Riding Society, 82; Tuckerernith Branch, 358 ; Step en and Usborne, 2S&; Hay, 160; Staley, 187, making the total membership for the whole riding, 1,073. PRIZE MEDALS.—As WIll be seen by a notice in another column a silver and bronze modal, given by the Ontario Agricultural and Arts Association, will be offered for competition at the South Huron Fall Show, tn be held at Exeter, on the 28th and 29th of September, These medals are 'offered as follows: A Silver medal for the best herd of cat- tle of any breed, said herd to consist of four femalesand a bull. A Bronze medal for the best pen of sheep of any breed, said pen to consist of one ram, pair ef aged ewes, pair of shearling ewes and pair of ewe lambs. These prizes are offered in addition to those in the regular published list. THE GODERICH WATERING CART.— The Goderich. Signal of last week has the following, which is tem good to:be lost " That's a fine watering -cart you have there," said the man from Seaforth to Mayor Butler one day last week as D. K. Strachan's patent street dust exterminator paned along the Square. "Yee," reiiponded his Worship, and it wouldsuit Seaforth even better than Goderich, for our streets are so wide that although it throws a big water. spread two trips are necessary to make a good job of it; while in Seaforth one trip would not only water the streets but wash the windows of the stores all along the line." It was fortunate for the mayor that the man from Seaforth had occasion to catch the train just about that time or there might have been mueic from the choir." The Sea - forth Council should buy that watering cart for it can't be of any use in Goder- ich, as there is not traffic enough on the streets there to make dust even in the dry -est weather. SVCCESSFUL STUDENTS.—Miss Lizzie Hiden, of McKillop, and Miss Ella Smith, of Seaforth, left on Monday , last for Toronto, where they have gone to attend the Ontario School of Pedagogy. Miss Bella Barr, of Harpurhey, leaves in a few weeks for Queen's University, Kingston, where she intends taking the Arts Course. These three young ladies were successful in passing the recent senior leaving examination at Seaforth Collegiate Institute' here, and have re- ceived first-class certificates. While students here they have, as the results of the examination prove, been most diligent workers, and no one doubts their continued success in acquiring further distinction in the future.—Mr. Absalom Cosens, of the Collegiate Insti- tute, was successful at the late examina- tion. He passed in Latin, 'French and Chemistry, and is now a fully matricu- lated student of any university in On- tario. We understand that Mr. Cosens proposes to take the scientific course at Toronto University, where we wish him every success. He has already earned the reputation of being a reading man, and will doubtless give a good account of himself. SUDDEN DEATH.—A very sudden death occurred in Egmondville on Mon- day evening last, when an old and much esteemed resident was removed hence with scarce a moment's warning. It seems that Mr. John Muldrew had that evening gone to the pasture for the cow. On returning with her he placed her in the stable and then went to the house and asked Mrs. Muldrew to go and indk her. He returned to the stable -IL and Mrs. Muldrew followed in a few minutes. On reaching the stable she was startled to see the form of her husband lying on the floor, and on ap- proaching him she found he -was uncon- scious and to all appearance dead. She at once summoned aid, and by this time the spirit had departed, and all that re- mained to be done was to remove the in- animate remains to the residence. The stabie is only a couple of rods from the house, and the'deceased appeared to be in his ordinary health, :and had not at any time complained of feeling even un- well. The call came with terrible sud- denness, and the spirit took its depar- ture without leaving any trace of a struggle. No doubt heart disease was the cause of death. Mr. Muldrew had reached the age of 72 years, but was a smart, vigorous looking and active man for that age. He was one of the pio- neer residents of the township of Stan- ley, where for many years he lived on his farm near the village of Blake. He was for years an elder of the Berne Presbyterian church, and was also Super- intendent of the Sabbath School. He has long taken a deep interest in such matters, and his daily walk and conver• eation was fully in keeping with his profession, and so far as metward eye eould judge he was fully prepared for the great change which overtook him 80 suddenly. About three years ago he rented his farm in Stanley and removed to Seaforth in order that members of his liamily could avail themselves of the bene - fits of the Collegiate. Institute. After remaining here about a year he pinnihesed a residence in Egmondville, where he luxe sine resided. He employed his time working in his garden, and was one of those who, having spent lot in- dustrious and active early life could not bear to be idle or inactive. Ie had many warm friends who will dee ly re- gret to learn of his sudden demie'and who will sincerely sympathise wi 1121 the bereaved widow and family. h re- mains were interred in Bayfield cme- tery on Thursday. COUNTY CoNTRACTS.—On S turday last, Mr. John Ainsley, Coun y i En- gineer, in conjunction with th bom- mittee appointed for the pur ose of awarding the contracts, let t n con- tract for the erection of the ne vault and water closets in' connection ith the Court House to Mr. Edward Sh rinan, of Goderich, for the sum of $725. The also awarded the contract for the ere tion of a drain from the gaol premises, Mr. Alexander Saunders, of Goderic at the price of 28 cents per lineal foo These are works which were ord red b the County Council at the June m etin TEMPERANCE WORKERS.—LAt 118 r quest of Huron Council, No. 95 of th place, the grand secretary of the Ord of Royal Templare of Temperance h called a meeting for the foundation of District Council to be held in S#fort on 1Monday, September 14th. Ther being a large number of Royal TeMplar of - Temperance councils now ih , th county, it is expected there will be i el attendance a large number of del gate A full attendance of the members of th order here is requested at the r gula meeting next Monday evening, ' whe full ' arrangements will be niade for th 7eception and entertainment of del gate to the district meeting. Norfce.--All accounts due the nder signed must be settled at once, as he will soo be leaving town. Call and save expense. C. h MrlinINEY, Seaforth. 1237-2 PiJPILS, ATTENTION. —Mrs. C Dunlbp will cow menee her fall term in mt Tues ay, September 1st. No change of for former pupils. Those wishing to jo class hould apply at once as the hours ar ly all taken. 12 M ..E. Matena, Seaferth's Po Dry oods Merchant, is at present visiti Eastern Markets, completing his alread purchase/ in the way of. novelties, in Good, Dress Trimmings, Mantle Goods, tle Trimmings, &c., for the fall Itrade. go* will be found large and most complete. 127-1 MULLETT & JACKSON, Seaforth, ar Low ng something new in Parlor, Hall and Libr y Larups at C. M. Whitney's old Stand. Com and see them. 12374 T INKS.—Mr. Samuel Trott, of the Seaforth cooper shop, wishes to return thanks to th citizens of the town, who so nobly ed in saving his premises from destructio fire, uring the burning of the town hall 01 day morning last. 12' c. to h, t. g. 19 er er et a 8. 8 1. .M. sic on hours n the near - 7x2 pular g the large Dress Man - The MULLETT & JACKSoN, Seaforth, received their first consignment of Stoves. good, new prices at Whitney's old stand trouble to show them. 12 Lames remember the Grand and Mantle Goods Opening at E. McFaul Friday and Saturday, 4th and 5th. See a tiseraent on another page. 12 BOARD ERS WAN1ED.—A few p can find good board in a private house by a ing at the EXPOSITOR °MGR Seaforth. 1 ssist- by Sun - 7 -1 ave New No 7-1 ress on yen 7-1 pils 12. 7-2 Two thousand bags Cider A pies wanted at the Eg,mondville Steam Cider Mill, for which cash or trade will be paid. G. H. JACKSON. 12 7-4 Miss NALIRGANO, Dress and M ntle maker at E. McFaul's, will resume work th first week in September, when she will be pl toed to meet the ladies of Seaforth and vicinity and give to them the benefit of her visit to the East- ern Markets, where she has made herse ac- quainted with all the latest novelties and tyles in her profession. 12' 7-1 READ THIS.—Fall stock of Boots and Shoes. I have fifty pair of first-class Frenc and Real Kip Boots, home-made, all made i i the summer, well seasoned, will keep out the ater. Also•50 pair No. 1 Factory Men's and Boys' Long • Booz, also a large . assortment Of en's, Women's, Misses', Boys' and Children's Fall Goods to be sold cheap. Come early as we want i your money and you want our boots. Store next to Sun office. D. MOINTYRK, Seaforth 1237 Au, CTIONEERING. — As the moo for i auction sales is now at hand I wish to r mind the ublio that I am still located at Se forth and fri1l pay strict attention to all. order en- trustjed to me as auctioneer, sales conduct d in all parts of the Counties of Huron and erth, wire and mail messages promptly tins ered. Give me a call, THOMAS BROWN Auotioneer, Sea - forth. 237 F R--efERS' ATTENTION. E. Hin hley of th Seaforth feed and seed store, begs On - noun e that he has on hand Velvet chaff Sur- prise Red clawson,Mediterranan,andDelhi heat, at lo vest prices, also choice timothy and rices right Hogan and Hendry plow points alw ye on hand Two doors south of the Royal Hot 1,Sea- 1orth 1237 steal toria RL WANTED to do the work-- n a family, apply to Mrs. Maclennan, Vic - square. 1237-2 T IE TOVrN HALL IN ASHES.—AbOut half past three o'clock on last- Sun ay MOT tow slu stea tak wer peo mar fire tiro coul cont ele som a co pro hos riag the ligh dry wat this and att.° for ing most of the citizens qf hie were aroused from their p aceful leers by the unearthly strains of he d iiot flannel' Most 11 nd d the y the ing ire ing nd ed wn the ar- to lectrio d eun- treet- reeted 'Id ing, so de- octel ut8o" ereble lo uni: theab gl e- Pod:1Y- ryi in- eren- p 11 'the n the e got d been r, and co ul d f the Lr. pt atld •hnie g i ild'ng d he d he others fr m fire alarm whiatle. It d long to locate the fire,as the hright and high by the tim le got out. The old town h et building were in flames, a •ad gained such headway aesistance arrived that riot • be saved, the building and 'tits falling a prey to the dev ent. The building was ol what dilapidated, but it co siderable amount of valuabl erty. There -was stored in , hose-cartse hook and ladde aind all the apparatus belon re department, also several lamps, a lot of wire, tools a other 4 ticles. The new ring taqk, which had been spring a the end of the bu which cost about $150, was a ed. However, there is grea hankfulness that we have deplore the destruotion of a consi portion of the town, including th nifieent pile of buildings and v inery and stock belonging dfoot & Box Furniture Co building was large and of v enable material and made a t fire, and the waterworks we dered useless, and the citizens cally helpless, as the hose and accompanying appliances were burning building and could not out. Steam at the waterworks h got up promptly and in short or& had the hose been got out the fire easily have been drowned out building before it got to its wore Broadfoot had some hose which he k for pee in his factory, and with t lumber piles near the burning b and the walls of his factory b were kept cooled. With this a calmness of the atmosphere, a heroic efforts of the firemen and with buckets, the • fire was kep mac Bro The fiarr hot en ou d tai 't oet •`- THE HURON spreadinfg, although cinders were flying in every direction and alighting on the adjoinUeg buildings, but these were closely watched an promptly extin- guieled. So that, further than a slight scorahing the buildings in the vicinity were not injured, although the owners of them were badly frightened, as they had good cause tohe. Had there been anything of a trong wind blowing in almost any dif eotion, in view of ithe helplees condi ion in which the people were, it is difficult to say where the fire might have stopped, as it was surround- ed on 11 sides by buildings, large and small nd mostly ofinflammable material. The fi e was first noticed by a young man name Edmonds who, reeides on the west *de of the building. The light shinin through the windows first at- tracte his attention, and it was he who first g ve the alarm. But by this time the w ole of the interior must have been in fla es, as almost immediately after- warde the fire appeared in the upper part. When the first parties got to the b ilding, even before the whistle was sounded, the fire was so hot that it was i possible to get into the building to rem ve any of the hose carts or other fire a paratus. There is little doubt but th fire was the work of an incen- diary, nd it is supposed it was started with c al oil and behind the door of the hall 1ay off which the fire-aPparatua was stored. But what object any per- son could have for deliberately destroy- ing property in this way will, perhaps, for eve f remain a mystery. The total loss to the town will be about $4,000, and there is an insurance on the contents for $1,p00. The Council had in con- templation the erection of a hose tower in connection with the building and other eneral repairs, so as to make it com ortable and convenient for the purpos s required and also more sightly in exte nal appearances, but the enter- prising fire -bug has forestalled the town f there. An inquest, for the pur- 1 f endeavoring to arrive at a con - pose O clusion as to the origin of the fire was opened last night, and the Mayor has been a thorized to offer 's, reward of $300 fozt the detection and conviction of the gui ty parties, providing the inquest finds th t the fire was due to ineendiar- ism. Iwill now be incumbent on the 1 council to take steps immediately to secure t e erection of a new fire hall, or procure one in some other way, and also to secur a full supply of fire protection apparatiis. This is a matter which will not ata@d unnecessary delay, as the citizens f the town have too much at stake t6 run any risks. The towns people a e particularly indebted to the tui councils f the sister towns of Clinton and Mitchell for the loan of hose to tide over unt'l we can get a supply for our- selves. The latter place kindly loaned 500 feet bf new rubber hose out of their entire e ock of 1,200 feet. Stratfosd fire brig des filed responded promptly to the call Sunday morning, and had a special e4igine and a full supply of fire appetatu ready to start to our aid should t eir services be required. We hope non of these places never require our ser icea in a similar event, but should t ey, we are sure our authorities will Chee fully respond. , THE LATE MRS. SHARP.—Many of our read rs will learn with feelings of the deepest regret of the death of Mrs. T. A. Sharp, of this town, which occur- red on IN ednesday evening. Mrs.Sharp has been a severe but patient sufferer for man months and the change was a happy r lief to her. She has been a resident of Seaforth Jor over twenty years, a d by her Christian deportment and gen rous openhandedness endeared herself o every good citizen. She was activ and zealous member of the Methodi t church, a leading worker in connecti n with the Women's Christian Temper cc) Union, and every good and charitab e object always found in her an enthusia tic and earnest supporter. In connecti n With such laudable objects she will •e greatly missed, while in her the dere ving poor always had a warm and libe al friend. She was in practice as well as profession a thorough Christi& lady, and one who brought her Christie ity into every day life, while her qui;t and unostentatious manner added t her many estimable qualities. She will be long remembered by many who hav profited by her beneficence and example She leaves a husband, but no o mourn the loss of an ever true and fai hful helpmeet. The funeral takes pl ce this, Friday, afternoon at 3 o'clock, to the Maitlandbank cemetery. BEHI D THE TIMES.—One day this week M. S. Dickson, Postmaster, Sea - forth, r ceived a letter at the Poet Office h re bearing the following in- scriptio : Mr. Jos. Wilson, Farmer, Huron 'rack, MoKillop's Post Office, Upper anada, North America." The writer o this must have forgotten that time flies, and that people and places change with the passing of time. It is a now 25 years since Upper Canada was done away with, and it is over 50 years since McKillop's Post Office wee abol- ished.In early times McKillop'e Post Office was located on the Huron Road at Fowler's hill, about two miles west of Seaforth, and the late Adolph Meyer was Postmaster, but there has been no such Pot Office for over half a century. to Jos. ileon, butmone of the old set - f Mr. Dic son has also made enquiry as y, tiers ea call to mind such a man. If any of hs descendants are in the vicinity or if thi should gain their attention, they ma get word of a fortune by mak- ing the selves known, although we do not pron hie this. The letter in queston was add eased in a plain hand, and ap- peared to be written by one not muchao- oustome l to business. It had been posted at Both ell on the 3rd of August, 1891, as the p st mark shows. Bothwell is a poet offi e near Glaegow, Scotland. . TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the town co ncil was held on Monday even- ing last. On account of the destruction of the ol town hall and council room, the town fathers had to seek new quarters for their deliberations. They found shelter in the rooms of the Me- chanics' Institute, the audience room of this met tution being admirably adapted for the purpose. The report of the Finance committee recommending that the rat of taxation for thisayear be fixed at 0 mills on the dollar, this being the man e rate as last year, was adopted and the rate fixed accord- ingly. esolutione of thanke were pass- ed to he c rporatione of Stratford, Mitohe1 and linton for their kindness in allo ing tnis town the use of hose and otter fire protection appliances until ot era can be got to replace those de.troyd by fire, Is was reselved to - sr PSE2SITOR. ask a coroner to bold an inquest with a -view of determining, lf possible, the origin of the fire which resulted in the destruction of the town hall and the property contained therein. A reso- lution was also passed to the effect that in .the event of the inquest determining that the fire was the reeult of incendiar- ism, the Mayor be authorized to offer a reward of $300 for such information as will lead to the detection and conviction of the guilty parties. It was decided to purchase 1,500 feet of new. rubber hose. Five hundred feet of this hose will be on hand this week and the balance as soon as it can be forwarded. Mr. E. Lusby was appointed truant officer in compliance with the requirements of the. School Act. Three additional night watchmen were engaged to patrol the streets each night until the fire appara- tus is sufficiently renewed to afford a moderate degree of safety to property. A petition asking the council. to pass a by-law prohibiting parties who are not residents and tax payers of the town peddling vegetables, etc., within the corporation, Was read and received and left over for future consideration. After the transaction of some other formal, but unimportant business, the council adjourned until Wednesday night. IVIED IN MANITOBA. —Many of our read- ers will regret tollearn of the death, at Neepawa, Manitoba, of Mr. W. Goven- lock, formerly of the township of Grey. Mr. Govenlock took sick with diarrinta on the 17th inst., and died on the 22nd inst. He had enjoyed good health all summer. He was a native of Scotland and 62 years of age. He came to Clanada in 1855 and resided a year in Galt, when he came to the township of Grey in this county, and taking up land near the village of Ethel, he continued to -reside there until 1883, when he returned to the old country, where he spent two years.. He returned to Canada in 1885 and going to the Northwest took up a large tract of land near Neepawa where he settled down and has since been somewhat extensively engaged in farm- ing. _He had a large circle of friends in thie country, who will be sorry to learn of his death, 4 THE SEAFORTH SHOW.—The Seaforth Fall Show, under the auspices of the Tuckersinith Branch Agricultural So- aiety,will be held this year on Thursday and Friday, October let and 2nd. The premium Het will be published this week, and parties desiring one can be supplied on application to Mr. W. G. Duff, the Secretary, or any of the Di- rectors. The Society this year have decided upon a splendid list of attrac- tions. On the afternoon of the first day there will be a tug of war between a picked team from the members of the society reeident on the south Ode of the Huron road; and a team from the mem- bers on the north side. The former will be captained by Mr. Robert' Charters, of Tuckeremith, and the latter by Mr.John G. Prieve of McKillop. There will also be a drill competition for prizes of $10 and $5 respectively; for the best drilled school of not more than 20 pupils. This will be a very interesting feature of the day's proceedings. There will also be liberal prizes awarded for competition for lady horseback riding. On the sec- ond day, besides the regular very liberal list, a large number of special prizes are offered which cannot fail to furnish a most attractive programme. Indeed so much is offered that we fear the great difficulty will be to get everything crowded into one day. This, however, will make it all the more attractive' for the visitors as the interest will be kept up to fever heat from start to finish. The building will also be made as attractive as possible, and we expect the beat two days' show that has ever been held in the county. The directors have evi- dently wakened up and offer such an array of attractions that a large crowd of people is almost a certainty. Every one who can possibly come should lay out to be in Seaforth on the first and second days of October, as they will be abundantly repaid for their time and trouble. • LOCAL BRIEYS.—While on his way to the coast, Mr. David Sproat spent a couple of days visiting his old friend, Mr. Samuel Hicks'in Southern Mani- toba.—Mr. James McGinnie, for many years in the grocery business in this town, has purchased the store,stook and businese of Mr. George Baeker in Brus- sels. Seaforth has furnished Brussels with their beet business man in the per- son of their respected Reeve, and they will find Mr. McGinnis up to the high standard that most of Seaforth's busi- ness men haveaattaineth—Mr. Wm. Dill has moved his egg emporium to the old express office premises opposite Cardno'a block. Messrs. McDonald & Menzies have also removed their store to the same place.—It was the west 100 acres of the McEwen farm in McKillop that was purchased by Mr. Alex. Gard- iner, and not the east, as stated last week. The west lot is not sold yet.— We are glad tO see that our old friend, Mr. John Henderson, of North Main Street, is able to be around again. He was laid up for a few days laat week. He is now upwards of eighty years of age, and this is the first time in his life that he was ever confined to bed by ill- ness for even one day.—Mr. John Math- er, one of Winnipeg's leading citizens, spent Sunday last in town. While here he was the guest of ex -Mayor Wilson. Mr. Mather is President of the Pro- vincial Agricultural Society of Man- itoba, and as this society are now about to erect extensive buildings for the ac- ociinmodation of the Provincial show this fall, he came to inspect the ag- ricultural show buildings of Toronto, Hamilton, London and other places with the view of gaining informabion that may be useful in the planning and erect. ing of similar buildings in his own Province. — Dr. Duncan, of Toronto, was in town this week. The doctor has been spending a few days' holidays at the old home, near Bayfield and took a run over here to see a few of his old friends.—Mr. E. W. Hagerty, B. A., late head master of the _high school at Mount Forest, and -formerly of the Sea - forth Collegiate Institute, was on Fri- day evening presented with an address and a gold watch prior to his leaving for John Hopkins Univereity to take a post graduate course.— Nowthat the old town hall is removed a eplendid view can be had along Market street from Main, and along Jarvis street from God- erich street at the Presbyterian church corner.—Mr. Hopkirk, Post Offiee In- spector for this district was in town on Tuesday on his way home from Bayfield. —The recent wet weather, while bene. ficicial to the grass and roet crops, has not been favorable to harrealing opera- inemeimmeeeeenesseem111111111111.1 tions,—'he new watering tank at th market having been burned, the ol one has again to be rigged up to be use for street watering purposes. It is good thing it was not torn down.—Th only article saved belonging to th town'e fi e supply of fire protection ap paratus vae a brass condenser for a hose, nozzle. 'This happened to be in Mr, George E. Henderson's saddler shop to have some leather washers put on, and it alone is left,—The new rubber hose for the town is to be supplied, part by Messrs. Reid & Wilson and part by Messrs. Johnson Brothers, hardware merchants, of this town. The price is $1.10 per foot. —Messrs. Scott Brothers, musicalinstrument dealers'of thie town, sold this week to Mr.John Mille, of Hul- lett,near Harlock,one of their largest an& best Bell organs. Mr.Mills has presented this fine instrument to hia daughter, Mrs, Oke, of Kinburn. Our old friend John never does anything by halves, and he always gets the very best.—Mas- ter Willie Kyle' who has been assistant in the telegraphand; express office here for some time, has gone to Manitoba, where he has taken a situation in a telegraph office.—Mr. James Archibald has returned from his trip to Brandon, Manitoba. He got his hotses through in splendid shape.—Mr. Jas. J. Fisher, of Little Rock, Arkansas, a former Sea - forth boy, is spending a few days with friends in town.—Mr. Robert Willis has had the show windows of his shoe store enlarged and improved.—A large pane of glass in the show window of Hamil- ton & McInnis' shoe store was broken on Sunday night by some evil disposed or careless person. —Rev. Mr. McMillan, of this town, and Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, ex- change pulpits next Sunday.—Mrs. C. Smith, of London, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. Johnson.—Miss Mit- chell, of Paris, is spending a fewdays with her aunt, Mrs. P. Logan.—Mrs. George Thompson, of Winnipeg, is the guest of Mrs. M. Thompson, Sperling street.—Misses Maria and Frank Brine are spending, a couple of weeks in Brus- sels.—Mr. J. C. Laidlaw, of the Central grocery,has been confined to hisresidence by illness for the past week, but is now, we are glad to say, recovering,—The families of Messrs. T. th Kemp and M. Y. McLean, who have been, spending a month at Bayfield, returned home on Wednesday.—The Seaforth races take place on Tuesday next. A large number of good horses have been entered and a good day's sport may be expeoted.—Mies Alice Neville, of this town, who has been teaching school in Southampton for the past term, has been appointed Principal of the South Ward School in the town of Smith's Falls, and leaves here to -day (Friday) to assume charge of her new position. Mies Neville is another of our Seaforth young ladies who has brought credit to the town, having beeri a pupil of the Sea - forth Collegiate Institute. Her appoint- ment to the Principalehip of a school of such a large place as Smith's Falls reflects the highest credit on her, and the fact that she was selected out.of 30 applicants, must be gratifying to her friende, as well as encouraging to her- self. The school board could not have made a better choice.—Capt. Cowan, of the London Rescue Home of the Salva- tion Army, will hold *pedal 'meeting on behalf of the Rescue Home, in the Salvation Army barracks, Seaforth, on Wednesday evening, September 2nd.— Miss Jessie Bethune, who has been teaching in the Seaforth public school as a substitute for Miss B. Watson, has obtained a situation as teacher in the Ayr public school. Mies Bethune is a clever young lady, and an excellent teacher, and in securing her services the Ayr people have made a good selection. —All the merchants in town have sign- ed a document, agreeing to close their stores and shops every Saturday night and nights before holidays at half past nine o'clock, instead of keeping them open until eleven and twelve as has hitherto been the practice. This is a good move, and will prove alike bene- ficial to all parties concerned, and will be especially welcome to clerks and em- ployees. There is no necessity for keep- ing the stored open latet than the hour named, as persons who can not, or rather will not, get their Sunday sup- plies by that hour, should be made to go hungry until Monday. Varna. • GARDEN PARTY. — On Wednesday evening last a very successful garden party was held on Mr. Secord's orchard under the auspices of the members of .St. John's church here. The Seaforth Braes Band was in attendance and ren- dered some very choice selections. They are a gentlemanly lot of young men,and in futuremay expect to be well patron- ized by the people of Varna. Messrs. McLeod and Walsh, of Seaforth, gave some verY fine songs, which elicited the applause of all present. Our local talent also did themselves credit by the part they took in the programme. The grounds were beautifully illuminated for the occas on and the repast spread under the trees was all that the moat fastidious taste could desire. The proceeds amounted to $58. Nonns.—Mesere. Bobier, of Exeter, and McCool, of Varna, have commenced to put an apple evaporator into opera- tion here They expect to have every- thing in readiness for work by next week. his is as enterprise that will prove of great convenience to this large apple -gr • wing community and the pro- moters d sire to be liberally patronized. —A Ilea of oats was taken the other day fro a field owned by Mr. Thomas Keys, P rr Lino, that contained 292 grains. he crop was grown upon rich new lan , and will average about 75 bushels t the acre. New, if any one can beat his let us hear from him. • Morris. BRIEF. NOTES.—Harveat operations are prog wising slowly on account of the frequent howers of rain.—Wm. Thuell lost a va uable horse recently. While going bo ussels the animal stepped on a piece o a board which flew up, one end pene rating the horse's body, killing it almost instantly.—Miss Maggie Agin has gone on a visit to friends in Saginaw City, Mi higan.—Mies Annie Cantelon, daughter of Wm. Cantelon, of Petrolea, I has been pending a few weeks with friends ix this township.—George Love has gone o Manitoba to work in the large hay st fields of the prairie.—Miss Minnie S eriden has gone to Alpena, Michigan—Misses C. and M. Halliday were successful in passing the recent ex- amination at Goderich High School. The form r, who has taken a second- class certificste.has gone to complete her audits * the Normal fochoal, Toronto. AUGUST 28, 1891. As the latter mentioned young lady has only passed in the third-class she intends going beck to school for the purpose of procuring a certificate equal to that of her sister.• We notice that Mise J. Kirkby and.Mr. J. Clennan have also passed their primary examination at Seaforth. Probably there are others from this vicinity, but the list of names is so confused it is a difficult matter for one unacquainted with the names to lo- cate them.—Mr. Wm. Michie has pur- chased a newlcombined drill and broad- cast seeder fr m Wiener & Company, of Brantford, t rough their agent, Mr. George Kirk y.—Mr. John Clegg has put a new'bo rd fence along the front of his farm.—M se Aggie Anderaon is away on a visit to er sister in the vicinity of Hamilton t is week.—Rev. George Law, of Belg aye, conducted a prayer - meeting at Mr. D. Meiklejohn's fon Wednesday vening of last week.—The young poop e of Knox's church, Bel - grave, met bout two weeks ago and gave the floo and wood -work of the church a tho ough scrubbing, and after- wards furch Bed and placed matting on the aisles. Such acts are certainly worthy of commendation.—Mr. A. Scott, wife ndfamily, who had been visiting frie ds in this township, have returned to heir home in Saginaw City, Michigan. hey made the trip with a horse and -uggy.—A very suecessful garden part, under the auspices of the Sunshine M thodist church, was held at the residenc of James Russell on Tues- day evening of last week. After tea a good odprogra me was given, consisting of speeches, usic, readings, recitations, etc. The p oceeds amounted to about $ Walton. Does.—M ss Minnie Dorsey, of Sea - forth, is visiting friends in this village. —Mr. T. Jo es, the present landlord of the Royal H tel, is going to leave, and Mr. Wise, t e owner of it; is going to take possession.—Some miscreants en- tered St. George's church last Sunday morning and put burs in one of the seats,also in the organ,and in the plush of two chairs biaind the communion rail- ing. They iii.d better not try it again, as they are well•known, one of them par- ticularly, by n white dog. ills Green. BRIEFS.— armers will have about finished harvesting by the end of .this week.—Mrs. Chas. Troyer, Mrs. G. N. Hill and Mrs. Robt. McAllister, spent Saturday an1 Sunday last in Goderich. —A number of the farmers of Hay 13 township ar " kicking " againet the passing of th Swamp Drainage By-law. —We extend our congratulations to Mr. George Foster on his success in the recent examinations.—Several of our farmers commenced seeding on Thursday and Friday of last week. Ethel. NOTES.— rs. D. Henderson passed away on Tuesday afternoon. The old lady has beeh laid up for sometime.— H. Dobson has been very sick with inflammatio ', but is recovering.—What might have proved a serious accident happened t e other day. While Mr. Peebles was taking some straw off the chopper in he grist mill, his arm was . caught and large piece of flesh torn off. Dr. Cole Was summoned and put in three stitcheii. • Bayfield. H. F. E wards takes pleasure in thanking his numerous customers for their patronage durijig the past year and would re- mind them he bas some very special values in gloves, hosiery and dress goods, new and select stock of ready-inade clOthing, extra values in men's pants. ft will pay you to call. BRIEFS.— tuart Thomson, of Louisi- ana, is hone for a short visit.—Fred Maedel, of Clinton, is the guest of George Stanbury.— m. McKay and Wm. Caldwell arr ved on Monday from Bay City, Michi an, for a vacation with Mr. Te J. Mo rhouse.—Mrs. Stuart, of Island Horn Calumette, Quebec, is the guest of Mrs. Dr. Stanbury.—Mre. Chambers nd Mr. McDonald, of Detroit, arrived at the commercial last week.—Ale, McDonald and wife, of Goderiole, spent Sunday in town.—A. McLean and D. Cameron, of Goderich, were here Sunday., ,Donald intends spending his holidays at his home here. —Mrs. Tho. King and sister, are visit- ing at Strat ord.—Ste.nley's own great two days' f- ir and exhibition is to be held this ye r on Tuesday and Wednes- day, Octob r 6th and 7th. The ,prize list has ben carefully prepared and liberal prize are offered in the various departmental, The grounds have been enlarged to three times their former size, thus Providing ample room for a •large displaY, and the great crowd that is sure to ttend Bayfield show. A splendid ring will be made and a good race track on which the horses will speed. Look met for the bills for Stanley show.—This week it is our sad duty to record the death of one of Bayfield's well-known 4nd highly esteemed citizens, Mr. John J, Martin, Who died on Thursday Augu.t 20th,in his 45th year. The:funeral took place on Friday to Bay- field cemeteily. Rev. R. Henderson con- ducted the service. The bereaved family have the sinCere sympathy of their many friende.—The Misses Hall are to com- mence a series of revival eervices at the Methodist aihurch on Sunday next. There laclies!are very highly spoken of. They are to: be here for about a week, and all wh can, should endeavor to attend the r4eetings. *O. 1 Zurich. BRIEles.—Mrs. Younger and Mrs. De- muth, with heir children, left for Port Arthur a few days ago, after spending nearly two months visiting their par- ents and other friends.—J. R. Wing and wife left for their home, New Dun- dee, last Monday.—Mrs. M. Zeiler 'left e last Tuesda for Tilsonburg to visit her daughter.— r. George Fee,astudent in' a Medical Jo11ege in Detp.Sit, is home with his parnts to spend he holidays. —On Satur ay,we understand, a special meeting of -louncil will be held in the town hall, about the ditch through the big marsh. --.-Rev. J. Murlock, of Col- borne, conducted the quarterly meeting On the 14th concession last Sunday. He also preached in the Evangelical Church on iSundeqe evening. He left for home on Monday.—Joseph Smith has sold his farm to his son John, and intends going te Michigan this fall.— Mr. Jonas Hartleib, of Dashwood, moved to town last Monday and will take charge of the cider mill. He will run it exteneively as he has bought the property, he is fitting up everything 1 first elem.—gigs Maggie Lippert, who 1891. FALL 1891, The Dress and Mantle Depart - Ment in connection with our busi- ness having reached such largo proportions, we have decided to h old 9, GRAND OPENING OF Dressand - Mantle Goods ON &SATURDAY September 4th and 5th, iWhen there will be on exhibition fine display of Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Mantle Goods, Mantle Trimmings, Readytaade Mantles, &c. All will be made 'welcome. Every attention .will be ven to parties visiting the itore nd we will deem it a pleasure to how goods and quote prices. E. McFAUL, S EAFORT a. has been in Chesley for some time, is home at present.—Mr. E. J. Hardy and wife and. Mrs. E. Lippert spent last Sunday at Grimsby camp. They are home again.—Mr. D. Rudcliffe has en- gaged with J. A. Williams as miler.. They intend to run the mill day and night soon.—Remember the Zurich Fall Fair on the 14th and 15th of September, Look at the posters. Kippen. LOCALS.—Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have - returned from a visit to the Queen City.- -Harvesting operations are well under- way. Everything is cut, and several days of fine dry weather will see most of the oats and spring wheat in the- berm—Mrs. D. Weismiller and children have gone to spend a few weeks with friends at New Hamburg and vicinity. —We are pleased to learn that Mr. McNevin is recovering from his recent- illneen—Mrs. Wm. Blair left for Michi- gan on Wednesday, to see her daughter, who is not in good health.—Mr. Jamey Cooper has returned from the Old Country, bringing with him an excellent flock of Shropshire sheep, numbering, twenty-five, and consisting of shearling rama and ewes, and ram and ewe lambs selected from the best flocks in England. He reports having had a splendid voy- age, and the sheep arrived in good con- dition and are now doing well. Having, disposed of twenty of his old flock to Mr. McRoberts, of Lucien, he received good prices. Mr. Cooper will now bane one of the finest flocks of Shropshires in. the Province. McKillop. COUNCIL DOING'S. —At a meeting of the. MoKillop Council held at Fulton's Hot& on Monday last, accounts were passed and cheques issued for the amount of $495.59 for township works. The - Reeve and Treasurer were authorized tee borrow $1,000 for current expenditure. The rate of taxation for the present year was fixed as follows : For county rate, 1 7-10 mills on the dollar; Municipal School grant on Public school support- ers 1-5 of a mill; township purpose* mills; on public school supporters as. required by school act of 1891 to give $100 to each school, 17-25 of a mill. Also the several school rates as requir- ed by the trustees. The next meeting: of council will be at Dublin on the 28th. September. PROPERTY CHANGES.—Mr. Anthony' Boyd has purchased the farm of hie. neighbor, Mr. John J. Parish. This farm is the west half of lot 14, on the llth concession and contains 50 acres. It woe bought for -$3,200. It is a splen- did farm and is very handy to Mr,. 13oya- who now has a fine estate of =- acres. Mr. Parish intends removing to. Manitoba, and with hie removal Me- Killop will lose a good citizen. -11r. Beneweis, the Reeve, has purchased. the Kline farm on the 9th oonceesion, It contains 100 acres and has on it good frame buildings. It was bought for $3,450 and is a cheap place at this figure. It was held by a loan company. Exeter. NOTES.—Farmers are busy harvesting. and getting ready to put in their fall wheat.—Mr. Thomas Sweet, half a mile south of this place, finished harvesting last week.—The Exeter company, No. of the 33rd Battalion intend going th St. Thomas on Tuesday next for 12 days' camp. We shall expect them to vein laurels as in former years. -011 Tuesday afternoon last as John, son of John Leathorn,nf the Mansion abuse, was sliding down the skidway at Gould's saw mill, he had a large sliver run into his thigh about four inches. The doctors had 4to make extra efforts to extract the sliver. The young lad is doing well under the painful circumstances„—Sneak thieves visited the premises of the Rev. Mr. McDonagh on Sunday last and stole a very large quantity of plums. PERSONALS. —Mr, D. S. Tait, of Tilsonburg, is in town at present. —Mies Inman, at one time head milliner at the old established house, is visiting friends in this place.—The Cavan church con- gregation intend holding a concert is the roller rink, to -night (Friday).—A few new stone crossings are being put doena on our streets.—Mr. Joseph Ralph, of Forest, has a large number of splendid horse. on our trackevery day for training. 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