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The Huron Expositor, 1898-02-04, Page 8esst s , S • e • ;• 0' • • • • ntttza. , s ;T: : . s: ' . - 1, _ 4; ' 14; - 44 • - — , !r. A i, N g 1 • .t ;t; t ; = '-te") , • "" s ; • t" • _ E. • 4 ; 3 • *Wilsonis • Oash Grocry To Evitcourage Cash- TraCle. We have decided to give a 6 per cent. cash dis- count -to all purchases of $1 or over worth of goods, except sugar and. fliur alone. Those who pay cosh or pee accounta promptly every month. this will be a big adattiage to cash customers. We hive now in stack a fait Hue of new Raisins. Currants, Peels, Nuts, ete„ for the Christmas trade, We have a r. good stock" or new season Teas, choice Coffee. and en kindtof Groceries, as atly one in town. A large and well eelectrd stock of Mockery, best Granite Tea Sete, from $1.75 up ; beet Granite Toilet Sete, tram $1.10 up ; a 'Abe lot ef new Dinner Sated the best quality, and nobbiest patterns. Can and Sea them. The highest price paid for produce. Wanted gocd butter, eggs, potatoes and dressed fowl. Will pay goad prices for a good article. . WILSON, Seaferth. aa Bank of Commutes Block. Clearing Sale. Our semi-annual cleaeing wale is now on. It pre- soak a eplendid opportunity for buyers to secure seasonable winter goods at extremely low price,. lien's Fur Coats. and Cam and Ladies' Fur Coats, -Capes, and smaller furs, are movieg out rapidly. Some splendid bargains are being offered in Men's, Youths', Boys' and Childgen's Overcoats and Suite. i Also in Prints, Flannels, Deese Goods and Hosiery. The knife is being put veiy deep into Ladies' and Mildren's Cloth_ Coats. We cordisile invite all to - call and examine for themselves cur special offers. Wm. Pickard & 0o. SEAFORTIL -.AND . - . FIRE INSVRANCE S 4 - . • 2 • s s • • AGENCY. W. Somrville, Agent. (Successor to H. A. Strong & Bro.) Telegraph said Express Building. ENTER AT ANY TIME. STR,ATFORD, ONTARIO, 'ofothe largest and most successful schools in the Dominion. Write for new circulars. W.. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 4444-52 Ilitt won exposita. DIS-TRIOT - MATTERS. SOUTH HURON - . PU BUC MEETINGS. M. Y. MGLEAN. The Liberal candidate for South Huron, and others, will address the electors at the fol- lowing times and places : Monday, iFebruary 7—West End school house, Taokersmith. Tuesday,February 8—Kyle's Ilall,Tacker- smith.'afternoon • Kippen, evening. • Wednesday, Februory 9—Hill's Green) in the afternoon ; Varna, in the evening. Tharsde.y, February 10 --Bayfield. Friday, February -11-11olmesville. Monday, February 14—Fariauhar, after- noon ; Horn's school howie,Usborne,evening, Tuesday, February 15 —Elimville. Wednesday, February 16—Strong's school house') section No. 1, Ushorne, Thuriela.y, February 17—Blake, afternoon; Separate Seh,oel, Drysdale evening. Other meetings will be aimounoed later on. The afternoon meetings will commence at 1 o'clock, and the evening meetings at 740. Mrs Eilbee, the Conservative candidate, or any one in his behalf, is invited. SOUTH HURON. A meeting of those favorable to the can- didature of Mr. McLean, Liberal Candidate for South Huron, will be beld in the council chamber, Seaforth, on lifondar evening neet, February 7th, at 8 o'clock p. m. All are cordially invited. D. D. WILSON, Chairman. Snatratur ar' THE POULTRY SHOW.HOUr poultry fanciers made an excellent shoWing at the poultry show in Goderich .last week, securing a large number prizes. Out of 15 birds shown Mr. John Ward secured 13 prizes ; Harold Johneon, 8 out of 9 entries ; Frank Willis,4 out of 7 ; Josiah Tyreman, 5 out of 9 ; James Dick, 1 out of 3; W.Oarter, of near Londesboro, 33 out of 34 ; Dr. Scott took prizes on all the birds he exhibited; W. Irwin secured about $20 in prizes. Others Who exhibited birds were° W. Hartry and Miss Caldwell, of Constance. This la an excellent showing and our breeders may justly fed proud of their successe- s - A PLEASANT SEND OFF.—OB Tai3aday evening, a number of the friends of Messrs. If. R. Ransford and W. G. McLellan' as- aembIed at the Queen's hetel, at the invita- tion of Mr. P. Tobin, the genial manager of the hotel, to afford an opportunity of saying au revoir to the boys. Shortly after ten - o'clock, about twenty young. men were seated aeound au elaborately spread table, when Mr. Tobin's talented little daughter, Miss Mabel, came forward and gave two ex- cellent recitations. A tempting luncheon was then served, after which a couple of hours were most pleasantly and. sociably spent with speeches and song, when many sincere regrets were expressed at the de- parture of Messrs. Ransford and. McLellan from town, and hopes for their welfare in. the future. It was a kindly act on the part of Mr. Tobin to thus afford the boys such a pleasant opportunity of Baying ferewell, and 'all present were deeply grateful to him for his thoughtfulness and hospitality. 'DEATH OF JOHN MORROWs—The follow- lugs- which we take from the Ingersoll Cheonicle, tells of thek decease of one well known in this town and vicinity. Mr. Moerow was a brother of Mr. Wm. Morrow, a nephew of Mr. Samuel Smith and son-in- lawl of Mrs. Hargan, all of thie town : " It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. John Morrow, lof the John Morrow Machine Screw- Works,' which took place at his late residence, Thuieday night, after a protracted illness. Deceased was a victim of that dread disease consump- tion, which resulted from a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs some fifteen years ago. Re had been in failing health for some years 'and made a gallant fight with the king of terrors. The ;past two winters he apent in Texas and. California, in the hope of regaining hie accustomed vigor, while it effected an improvement .f in, hie t edition for the time being, it was not permanent. The late John Morrow was born on a farm near Milton, on- the let of Datober, 1851, and he was consequently in hid 47th year. For a number of years he followed the occupation of cheesemaker, in Huron county. Later on he entered the ag- noidtural implement business in London. After continuing that for some time he formed a partnership with Mr. W. K Wort - man, nave of the Waltman &_ Ward Manu- facturing Company, as manufacturers of hay forke, and severing his connection with that firm he established the hfachine Screw business, which_ he has successfully con. t ductedever since. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and a member of the quarterly official board of ;that ()bun**. He was married nearly twenta, years. ago to Miss Rebecca Hargan, of Seaforth, who survives him. He also leaves a family of four, two boys and two girls, to mourn his lose. The funeral was attended by representatives from the town council, the employees, and a large number of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by Rev. G. Richardson, pastor of the deceased, assisted by other minieters of the town." - • THE BASEBALL BENEFIT. —The entertain- ments given by the Gilbert-Gordoo gem- pany &nil the cinematographe in Cardno's hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, under the auspices of the baseball club wern not very well patronized, which could undoubt- edly be accounted for by the very stermy cold weather. The company give a very creditable entertainment. Mrs. Gordon; the soprano, .sings well, Mr. Kenney in his selections waa well received; while the boy baritone in -hie descriptive songs intrciduces a new and pleasing feature. Miss Gilbert is a very clever and- accomplished cornetist, and her selections were meet oleverlY.ex- ecuted. The pictures shown by the eine- matographe are good, while those of the 'Queen s Jubilee procession in Landon, Eng- land, give one an idea of the grandeur land magnitude of that celebration. . Goma TO ENGIAND.—Mr. George Fitz- gerald, who has had charge of the finishing department in the Broadfoot & Box furni- tnre factory for a number of years, leaves about the end of this month for LiverPool, England, where he has been engaged With Fawke & Co., wholesale furniture dealers, - of that city, to look•after the finishing de- partment of their business. Mr. Fitzgerald will take a number of men with him; While` in England he will &leo introduce his cele- brated hard stone finish. Mr. Fitzgerald is a most capable man for the position, air he understands every detail in connection with the finishing of furniture, and is besid,ea a shrewd and energetic business man. Fawke &Co. recently purchased a large quantity of furniture from the Broadfoot & Box Co., and apparently show the sable good judgment in selecting their employees as they do in select- ing their goods. ' BUSINESS CHANGE. —Mr, Lewis McDonald, who hae carried on in this town so success- fully the extensive carriage and blacksmith- ing business of the late John Dorsey, has disposed of the same to Mr. -Robert Dever- eaux, of Chicago, eon of Mr, John Devereaux, sr. 'of the Huron Road East. The gala in- cludes the land and buildings, along with the business. Mr. Devereaux is not un- known in these parts, having served his time here, but of recent years he has been a resident of the Windy City, where, we are glad to learn, he has prospered. The- busi- ness could not have fallen into better hands. Besides being a practical workman himself, he -combines that tact of manner which is sure to make him a favorite with all his customers. We -congratulate him on his purchase, and welcome him to our business community, as we feel sure he will well maintain the high reputation which this establishment enjoys for turning out firat- Mass work. • 1 TEE Dill's Teas and Coffees. 1573-1, WOOD, WOOD. —Wood wanted in :ex- change for Furniture. Beneoroar, Box & 1572-8 Seaforth. Wmirere—Better, dried apples and poul- try ; highest prices ; largest stock of dry goods, groceriee, boots and shoes to select from. G. E. KING, Wiugham. 1667-tf Ara, canned goods sold at the old price, having bon3ht before the raise. Dues, Seaforth. 1578-1 MONEY LOST.—Lost on Saturday evening January 16th. on 5fain,-Stteet, Seaforth, a ten dollar "I bill. The finder willire suitably rewarded by leaving It at TUN Exeostroet!Oflice.'neaforth. 1571x2 BARGAINS on till kinds of stoves for cash for the next 30 days t before taking stock at 51. 6hIrect• mit & Ecatcrtil- WOOD WANTED..--•Watited Eb011t 20 cords first-class green hardwood, 22 inches. Apply atlas EXPOS.TOR Office) Seaforth. 1678 DRIED apples, butter and eggs wanted at Seatorth, for dry goods and groceries. 1578-1 HOCKEY CONCERT.—The Hockey Club have secured the celebrated Empire Concert Company, of Now York City, for Tuesday evening, February 16th. The company is a strong one, and will give a high class concert. There will also be introduced the migniseope, the latest invention in moving pictures. Also the powerful stereopticon, for !Radioing descriptive songs. The descriptive songs are entirely new, and are the latest fad in the American and Canadian cities, portraying the words of the songs as they are sung. These nongs will be sung by Mr. E. Wilson, late of Hoyt's theatre, New York oity. The etereoptican will show view' freer the late London ditneter, and the Kiondyke. The Max Wilton Quartette. of New York, of whom all theatre going peopto have heard. Mr. Efilliain Hagrave, basso. late eft Wilbur opera company, and Mr. E. Vernette. late iof the Railroad Ticket Comte • Company. Prof. MeIntosh? of Chioage, the re- nowned pianist. Look ter 1675-1 • DIED IN. TIM WEST. —The young man, the notice of whose death we take from the Bossevain, Manitoba, Globe, of Janary 27th, is a native of Tackersmith, and a grandson of Mr. James Bonthron, late.postmaster at Rodgerville. The Many friends 6f the family in this vicinity will extend their Most sineere sympathy to the sorely bereaved friend's. The Globe says : On Monday morning at twenty minutes to four occurred the death of James Nicol at the family residence. Deceased had been con- fined to. his room for about eight weeks from heart trouble, during which time he did not lie down' but was kept in a sitting posture in bed. Sleep, toe, was almost unknown to him; but at last life's strings could no longer bear up against the tension, and the spirit took its flight to the great beyond where rest is eternal. Cut off in the _prime of life—being thirty-one years of age—he will be missed in athletic and social circles, bat the more so in connection with the busi- ness of E. Nicol & Son, with which he was identified, where his plaee will be hard to fill. During his illness, and up to the last minute of his existence, deceased gave no sign, by word or action, of -opposition to the inevitable result, but bore up with that Christian fortitude possessed only by one who is prepared to meet his end with peace., • • ' ' EGMONDVILLE NOTES. —The Rev. Thomas `Wilson, the popular minister of King street church, Landon, will conduct the anniver- sary services of our church ma( Sabbath, February 6th. On the Monday evening tea will be served from 6 to 8 o clock, in the basement, after which the Rev. Mr. Wilson will deliver his interesting lecture on Tramps." Short addresses will also be delivered by the neighboring ministers and some fine selections of music will be given by the choir and _ others, who have kindly consented to assist in the programtne.—A splendid new, furnace:is being placed in our. church this week by Mr. D. Johnson, of Seaforth, the old one being burnt out by twenty years of Wear, -r -Miss Nell McDoug- all returned on Saturday last from a length- ened visit to relatives in doderich township. Her cousin, Miss Elliott! acoompanied her on her return.---Alesars. and George Hills and Miss M. E. Moltarty, our popular teacher, and Mies Mane Hills went to Strathroy ort Tuesday to attend the wedding of their cousin, Miss Annie McLarty, of that town. --Rev. Mr. Shaw has been attending the meeting of FAhe alumni association of Knox College this week in Toronto.—Mr. George Kindel!, a student of Knox college, preaohed in our church last Sabbath for Mr. Shaw, who -was away.—Master Robert Adams, son of Mr. J. R. Adams, of Tees - water, has been spending a few days lately with former schoolmates here. This week he goes to Brantford to join the other .members of the family, who have moved to that city.—Mrs. Robert MnEwen, of Byron, has been the guest of Miss Maggie Jackson THE HURON EXPOSITOR for some time lately. Mr MoEwen came up with his wife but had to retell."' home the next day on account of the pressure of' business. ' • IN THE • MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATIL —nig out painful duty to chronicle the unexpected and unlocked, for death of Elizabeth DeCantillon, beloved wife of T.E. Dennis, after an illness of about two weeks, from erysipelas. The deceased was well known m the town, for a number of yeare her husband doing business as hotel keeper in the old Simpson house. Deceased was born in Irishtown, some.36 years ago. Her parents survive her and arellikely to live to an old age. Her brother, the distinguished missionary of the Dominican Order, the Very Rev. E. P. DeCantMon, is also well known in this vicinity. Deceased leaves a husband and. three children, two bright boys and a daughter, to mourn her lose. Her death took place on Monday, the 24th ult., at her residence in Toronto, and the body was conveyed to the last resting place in the Irishtown cemetery, accompanied by a lar.ge circle of friends and acquaintances. Daring her life she was known_to be genial, affable and obliging, and always extended a helping hand to the needy. • SPAM& —Oa Thursday of last week, the hockey team went to Waterloo to haire a friendly game with the team of that town and suffered defeat by a score of seventgoals to four. On Saturday evening, the juniors and seniors had a game of hockey on the skating rink When the seniors came out ahead by a score of nine goals to three,tal- though the youngsters put up a good fight. The band was in attendance and liven thing's up while the skitters enjo3red a plea- sant hour afterwards on the excellent ice,— On Thursday of last week, the colts curling club went to Stratford to play with the Classic City colts and came home with a large were in favor of the other fellows.—On Tuesday morning, the legal lights of the town met Major Anderson's rink in deadly combat. The battle was a hard one but the limbs of the law were too stragetio for the enemy and won out by fifteen shote. Major Anderson was supported by W. G. Willis, G. E. Henderson and Robert Winter, while the legalites were represented by Messrs. F. Hohnested, J. M. Best, J. L. Killoran and IR. S. Hays.—On Tuesday evening the God- erich and Seaforth bookey teams had a friendly game on the rink here. Goderieh were supposed to be a strong team, and it was hardly expected that our boys would have such a walk over, but they have im- proved greatly. in the past couple of weeks and on Tuesday night put up snob a swift game that Goderich were simply not in it and at the end'of an hour's play the score stood 14 gosh to 4 in favor of the home boys. ..,—..-----.0 ANNUAL MEETING.—The Sabbath echool teachers of the Presbyterian church, Sea - forth., held their annual meeting on Monday evening. As the teachers were desirous of spending a little social time together, whieh could not be done in an ordinary business limiting; they decided to have a tea in the basement of the church at half -past six.. Although the stormy weather kept some away, there was a good representation of teachers. After the tea was over, the chair was taken by Rev. Dr. McDonald, when the usual procedure of business the reading of reports and election of officers, Will taken up. The reports showed the school to be in a prosperous condition. The. officers, with a few exceptions, were re• elected as follows : Superintendent, Me. D. D. Wilson ; assistants, Messrs. Lumsden and J. Robb ; secretary, Mr. J. Rankin ; aiisistant, Miss A. McDonald - treasurer, Miss Elder - assistant, Miss J. 'Thompson ; superintendent of home department, bliss Simpson ; librarian Mr. James Robb ; as- sistants, Messrs. Id.w. Hoffman, M.Patter- son, J. McTavish and J. Crozier. During the evening's programme, several musical selectione were given. and topics pertaining to the welfare' of the school were discuseed. ' a_ MORE BIG LOADS.—Mr. Peter Hawthorne has dropped his second big load out of his sleeve and it is a monster. About three yeare ago, when the bridge on the boundary between McKillop and Hallett, known as Mrs. Black's bridge, was being built, a team belongin to Mr. Thompson of Wingham , was haul ng out the quare timber from Sea - forth station. In on load they had timber which measured 6, feet board measure. The distance is nearl three and three quar- ter miles and the ti ber was hauled on a wagon. As the load was not weighed Mr. Hawthorne is willin ' to give Mr. Smith the I belt. Here is an ther. About twenty years ago, when the te Joseph Kidd was ✓ unning the salt works in Dublin, he offered a prize to the man bringing in the largest load of wood. Daring. this competition, Mr. R. Carpenter drew in a load, five miles on a ivagon, which measured eeven cords, and it was four fook wood too. These are monsters, but were-lb:v(3r weighed„ .,and so far Mr. Smith leadii in that matter any- way. They stilhccinitinuelo come in. Mr. R. H. FergusonM Walton. has just- told us .nf SD experience ethis. Df course this hied Will not compare With those we have already cited as far as weight is concerned, but for awkardness we think it will cap them all. A nuMber of years ago he delivered to Mr. Alex. Davidson, Of this town three loads of hay which weighed over eight tons. One of these loads contained 3 tons, 720 pounds of unpressed ha3r: and he received $12 a top for it. It was at that time the largest load of hay that had ever been weighed on the Seatforth scales. . LOCAL Buizvs.i—Mr. W. Quarrell, who' has made his home with Mr. John B. Hen- derson, of the Hnron road, left on Monday for England, where his relatives reside. He was ticketed through on the Dominion line by W. Somerville.—Among those who were stricken with diphtheria, we Mentioned last week the -little daughter of Mr. John Dodds. We are pleased to say, however, that we were mi informed as it was fortun- ately not so seri= s as we were lead to be- lieve.—Major derson's carnival on the skating rink on "riday evening promises to be a brilliant success, and with good weather there w' I be a big crowd. —The re- flection from the Doherty organ factory fite in Clinton on M itiday night was visible in town. — The w titer on Sunday was a freezer, and o Monday we had a bliziard added t the cold, and on Tuesday, although the sto m had abated, it was bit- terly cold, whil each succeeding day,has been cold and sta. my. We have, had plenty of storms now for ,while, if the clerk of the weather will onl take the tip.—Messrs. W. G. McLellan an H. R.Rensford, who have been on the Dom ton Bank staff here for some time, have been moved to Toronto and Ux- bridge respectiv ly. We are sorry to lose the boys, but, their Semoval means ad- vancement, w wish them all success. They left for th ir new posts on Wednes- day. Their pia es here are filled by Messrs. Asbury and Pe ce.—A correspondent writ- ing from MoKil op says " A visit to the Northern Dair , owned by Mr. James Cowan, would of value to farmers going by, as they wo ld see, in a practical way, whet many far ers think cannot be done. • He had abote s teen cows giving milk, all in fine coaditio and dean. The floor these cows stand on 's cement. Besides the cows, he has about he' eame number of steers feedin for the British market, and he says he wil have ore feed, off the 100 acres than will feed all; these. cattle, besides a number of ho es. He feeds oat dust, bran and chopped eas mixed, and fed on cut feed, straw nd Leys has been selected the Liberal candidate in London, Mr. obbs, the late member, hav- ing declined the nomination.— Mark Mendelson-, th phrenologist, is staying at the Royal hotel, where helms already told a nuhaber of people about the bumps on their heads. Mr. Mendleson is well known to many in this neighborhood, and will likely do - a good business.—Mr, Crozier, of St. Marys, is visiting his sons, Messrs. James and Adam Crozier, this week. -Our old friend, Mr. McDonald, of Bayfield, was in town this week.—A meeting of the Collegia ate Institute Literary Society was held in the assembly room on Wednesday.afternoon. A large number of pupils; and ex-pupiie were in attendance. The 'programme con- sisted of a piano solo by Miss Daly, recita- tion, Mies 0. Fowler ; violin solo, Miss Moore ; reading) Mr. Lloyd Hodgins ; vice lin solo, Mr. C. Whitely ; reading of the recorder, after which the meeting adjourned by singing the rNational Anthem.—Rev. Dr. McDonald an I Mr. D. D. Wihon, attended cl a meeting of t e Knox College alumni, in Toronto, this , eek.—Misa Dolly Fair, of Clinton, is &guest at the manse.—Miss Sadie Frank, of 13oissevain, Manitoba, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr. G. E. Jackson, Egmond- ville.—Mr. Williain Somerville has been ap- pointed uptown ticket agent for the Grand Trunk Railway. Some time ago all these offices were closed, but the company is again opening them, and the company appointed Mr. Somerville,and it came as quite a pleiue ant surprise to him as he had not sought the office in any way.—The at-home to have been held by the Hortioultbral Society, in the Oddfellows' hall, on Wednesday evening, was postponed on account of the Storni until next Thursday night. —Mr. W. Grassi% of Vancouver, British Columbia, and sister, Miss Edna, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Murray, and other relatives' in town.—Mr. Eilber,the Conservative candidate for South Huron, and Mr.- Mooney, the Conservative candidate- for East Huron, were in town on Wednesday.—While driving; the children to , school on Tuesday, Mr. Charles Routledge, of Tuckersmith,bad hiaface and ears frozen. —The many friends of Mayor Scott will be pleased to learn that he is improving al- though still confined to bed.—Mr. W. R. Smith's little girl, who was proetrated with diphtheria is recovering nicely. We are aho glad to learn that Mrs. Smith is also improving although still confined to bed.— The recent storms have blocked the roads in the country and good roads are a thing of the past for this season. The weather for the past week has also been very cold and stormy. , - s t ' • FEBRUAR Brtioeileld. _ . B. R. HIGGINS, Brnoefield, Notary. Public Conveyancer, Fire and Life Insurance agent. Money to loan st lowest ratee. At home every Monday and Wednesday of each week. ism SEALED Tenders will be received by the undenigned up min° the 16th day of February, at 4 o'olook p. in., tor the erection of ki, brick Sabbath school room in connection with the Presbyterian church, Bruoefleld. The plans and specifications can be seen it the residence of Mr. John Aikenhead, Ltuidon Road. B. R. Brooms, Secretary Building Committee. 1672-2 NOTES.—Mr. Thomas Kennard, who has been ill for over a year, is gradually losing strength. He was }very muoh worse last week, but has rallied again.—Mr. Robert Moldordie of Kippen, was in the village on Monday, &Vending te businese.—Mr. Wm. Scott has received sear load of feed corn for distribution among the farmers.—Mr. Frank Higgins, of Turnberry, was here last week, visiting friends.—Miss Bell McDon- ald left on Saturday for Clinton.—Miss Mc- Intyre, of Clinton, was the guest of Miss Templeton last week.—Mr. David McIn- tosh still requires the use' of a cane to en- able him to get around.' He is yet quite lame.—Mr. Watson had the largest day's chopping last week that has ever been done in the mill. He is also busy sawing every day, and f ery often occupies part of the night in order to keep up with, the work. He has also placed a fine new steam boat whistle on the mill, which can be heard for miles. Truly Joe is a hustler.—The com- • mittee who were appointed to raise the neoesaary funds for the erection of a new Sabbath school; hold a Meeting on Saturday evening, and decided to advertise for ten- ders at once.—Mr. Peter McGregor is ht - .:I ting up two car 1 ads of horses for the old country market. Good horses are very scarce and briog a good figure.—Mr. Ham- ilton, of Londeaboro, will preach the -pre- paratory service in the Presbyterian church, on Friday, February llth.—Qaite a large sleigh load attendiscl the Foresters' concert, at Kippen, last Friday evening.—The re- turn checker match, between Clinton and Brucefield, was p yed last week, the score standing 10 to in favor of Brumfield. Brucefield is alw ye ahead in whatever it undertakes.—Thr ugh an error last week, we placed our old friend, Mr. V. Diehl, in rather en unfavor ble light. Mr. Diehl hat jest reached his 7 th year, and he had in- tended giving WI people of the neighbor- hood a treat by telling them of his early ex- periences in this conntry, in Dixon's hall. The proceeds of the address, after paying the expenses, were to have been awarded to charitable purposes, and we regret that through our error such a worthy object was frustrated, but hope that Mr. Diehl will deliver hie address at some future date. Renee& CORN CHOP.—Fifty tons on hand at $15 per ton. D. Ueetitaar, Hansen Gatmeal Mills. 1372x1 MESSRS. COOK BROS. of the Hensall Flouring Mills, are selling chopped corn this week and' next week at $16 per ton. or will exchange for oats pound for pound. COOK BROS , 1672-2 SELLING off all crockery and clothing below cost to make room for spring goods. The cleanest and fresheet stook of groceries in town. Prothro. of all kinds taken in exchange. Ingest price paid for Clover and Timothy seed. Bring me a sample ef seed when you are eeady to sell. Jos CA3E. Hensall, 11171-4. LOCAL BRIEFS.—The weather during. the past week ha,s been extremely stormy and on Tuesday the Zurich road, which is us- ually good, was so blockaded with snow that the stage could not get out until the afternoon.—The proprietors, Of the skating rink are. rejoicing over the hard frosty weather, end skating, curling -and hockey are at aekpremium.—Large cjnantities of grain, wood, pork and logs are being mar- keted here and meet, with good demand and Erices.—dr. and Mrs.- J. .Blacarthur, who ave been in Bermuda for the past month, in the interests of Mr. Maoarthur's health, returned home on Monday last. —Mr. Eyres, of Dakota, is visiting at Mr. A. Johnston's, London road.—Mr. and Mrs. George Mur- ray, of Iowa, who are here spendmg the winter months with their relatives And friends, were in Wingham part of last week and this renewing acquaintances.—Reve W. E. Kerr delivered the first of his Berke of epeeist sermons on Sabbath evening testi, to a large and appreciative audience his sub- ject being, Christ the door."—kr. W. J. Millar, who is an applicant for the position of precentor in Carmel Presbyterian church, made vacant by the resignation of Mr. James Crawford, conducted the service of song on pabbath morning and evening last. —Miss Esther Moore has_ returned from &- three weeks' visit with cousins in Blanshard.. —Mr. and Mrs. A. Dent, of Mitchell. have been visiting relatives here for the past few days.—litIrs. S. White who hu been visit- ing her titheitin-law 'Mr. James White,and her sister, Mrs. Fred MoDonell, for the past 8iX weeks, returned to her home in De- troit on Wednesday.—The many, friends of Mr. S. Humeston will regret to learn that he still continues poorly.—Two rinks of our curlers went to London on Monday last, tO play with Embro rinks there, but were in rather hard luck. We hope, however, soon to be able to record victories instead of de- feats, this being their first match on ice they had never played on -before, apart from the fitot of having only lately organ- ized.—Mrs.liheffer has been spending the past week in Shipka with her brother, Mr. James Hanan.—Eleaion matters are begin- ning to be the all absorbing topic of conver- sittion.—Mr. M. Y. McLean, M. P. P., Re. form candidate,. and. Mr. Henry Eilber, Connertative candidate, were in the village on Tiielday, arranging for the coming cam- paign and t,heir Mecitings.—Mies Gibson; of Goderieh, is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Moir, of this Village.—Miss Ross was in Brumfield this -Week visiting relatives.—The fourth of the series of lecturimi in Carmel Presbyterian churok will be delivered on Monday even- ing, by, the Rev. Mr. , Murray, M. A., of Kincardine, his subject being Yellowstone Park.'11--Mr. Jamee McArthur had the mis- fortune, on Friday evening last, to _get his driving horse injured. He was driving over a private dwelling stone crossing in the vil- lage, when his horse's foot got caught in a crack, dislocating it at the ankle joint. —1, Gorrie. NOTES—Rev. Mr.MoDonah, of Stratford, conducted anniversary, services in the Meth- odist church here on Sunday last. On the following evening a tea meeting was held at which 1dr. McDonah was the principal speaker. During the afternoon gnaw fell at intervals and at nigh ta very se vere Snow storm prevailed, while the frost was mtense.— Nelsoo McLaughlin, son of Mr. E. H. Mc- Laughlin, is olerking in the Montreal house. --There is considerable talk about one of our merchants selling out. If they do we hope they will sell to men of experience and capital who will come to stay.—Master Willie Moore of Harriston, paid friends here a visit about a week ago. Willie is learning the drag business in that town. tehnore. A BUTTER FACTORY. —It has been decided by the Belmore cheese and Butter Company to manufacture butter in their fa,otory dur- ing the coming season instead of cheese. The machinery, will be moved from Mild- may, a supply of he seoured and all neces- sary preparations made before the season opens. Cream wagons' will run through - °dross. Carrick, Howhk and Turnberry. Belmore is an excellent situation for a fac- tory and if patronized, by the surrounding farmers would be sure to give general satin - faction. In order to insure euccess to the patrons a committee of six has been ap- pointed to look after their interests. • Chieelhurst. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—Mr. Thomas C. Wren, Who resides near this plan, met With a Very serious accident one day last week. It seems he had bought in a number of stratige steers, and when working around one of them the animal kioked with both feet, on foot striking Mr. Wren on the side, fracturing some of his ribs, and the other on the leg, breaking it. . The injuries are iterioninind painful but not dangerous, and it will be several weeks even under the most favorable circumseancea, before Mr. Wren will be able to be around again. The sincere sympathy of a very large circle of of friends will be extended, to him on ac- count nf his misfortune. • i • • Staffa. Pbseemsere—The grand concert and oyster supper which was to have been held here Monday evening last, by the Chosen Friends, had to be postponed on account of the very stormy weather,and in consequence -will be held on Monday evening next. An excellent programme has been arranged for and there will be an abundance of the best of oysters. Among those who will take part in the programme are Mr. Will Mc- Leod, !the noted comic singer and dancer, of Seaforth ; Mr. W. Moran, of Seaforth, and Mr. Biowes, of Mitchell. The friends will supply lots of fun and Iota to eat, and you will nib's it if you are not on hand on Mon- day night next. Bayfleld. . WATITINGS.—Mr.and Mrs.George Haackie and family, of Botineau, North 'Dakota,who have been visiting friends here have left for Berlin and other places.—Mr. 1Wm. Jowett is preparing to build a handsome residence on the property where once stood a hotel, occupied by F. Ahrens. . We utsderstand that Mr. S. Cooper, of Clinton, has the con- traote—Mr. John Patterson, who has been running Donaldson's electric light plant during the past year, has been re-engaged for another year.—Jainee Donaldsoe has re- turned from a trip to Lucknow. • Croniartv. NOTES. —Mr, Alex. McLaren, who is teaching near Dashwood, spent Saturday and Sunday under the .parental roof. He has just been teaching since the beginning of the year, and likee it well—Messrs. Rob- ert Bruce and Duncan MoDougall left last week to attend the Ottawa Normal school. —Mr: John Doig, of Tuckeremitb, has leased the ninth -west corner of the farm owned by Mr. Wm. McLaren, and intends placing a portable saw mill there next sum- mer. Farmers of the .vicinity are busy hauling loge to the place, to be sawn into matenal for thtkmany new.harns that are to be erected during the coming sumMer.— In THE Exrosrroa of last. week we noticed another little political freak from the famous Egmondville scribe in which he alluded to the Conservative party and Mr. St. John as politicians whose sentiment goes no higher than a piggery. It seems a great pity for a man when he allows himself to become so utterly benighted by bigotted party politics that he oan only time, or take one view of anything, probably just because hie father may have belonged to that particular party, and therefore, he should too, or else through narrowenindednesa or ignorance on his own part, when Sherwin he might be not a bad sort of a fellow at all. Bluevale. DEATH. —Mr. John Mosgrove, one of the pioneers of Turnberry, died at his home on Wednesday of last week, at the age of 84 years. The remains were buried in Morns cemetery, Turnberry, on Friday, be- side those of his wife and daughter. Mr. Mosgrove was bOrn in the county of Fer- managh, Ireland. in 1814, and> gloried in the fast that he belonged to the dear little island. He was lone of the best, if not the beet, walkers - Turnberry, and up to a few yeara ago we hatie known him to walk seven miles on a bot summer day to see an old Irish neighbor. Mr. Mosgrove was a Conservative, a member of the Methodist cinirch for over Sixty years and temperate in every sense oflthet word, never growing angry over polities or scorning beliefs not his own. H: e emigrated to Canada the year Queen Victoria came to the throne, and settled in Pickering township. Nine years afterwards he married Miss. Mary Armstrong, of Barrie. In 1858, they came to Turnberry and settled on the 4th conces- sion. The Mosgrove homestead to -day is very comfortable and homelike, but in those days it was nothing but bush. Mrs, Mos - grove died in 1886. Of the family now liv- ing there are three daughters and four sons : Mrs. Robert Pearson, of Grey ; Misses Mary Ann and Ida, at home • John townshi councillor, on the homestead ; Robert, of Bluevale ; George, dentist, of Niagara Falls, and A. H. Mosgrove, princi Elsi of Wing - ham public soh000l. Mr. osgrove's last years were spent in quiet and comfort, well cared for by his children. NoTEs.'—Mr. George Pocock and family have moved onto the Walters' farm, in East Wawanosh, which Mr. Pocock has rented.— Mr. Ira Etcher took the affirmative of the subject, "'Resolved that the Government should control the railway, telegraph and telephone systems of this country," at the debate last week, assisted by Messrs. Rob- ert Shaw and Will Duff. Mr. Arthur Shaw on the other side was assisted by Messrs. touis Duff and Will Haney. The affirm. dtive won. Some very good* arguments Were brought forth on both sides. Owing Exactto every other night this week being engage - ed, the literary and debating . goo e w -meet on Saturday evening; at 7 sharp. Considerable. interest is being taken in the next debate, which comes off on Sattuday evening, because the subjeet is wo- • man's suffrage, and women and men both will- speak. — Rev. W. J. West preached anniversary , sermons in Walton last Sabbath, Rev. Mr. Forrest and he exohanging places.—Rev.W.J. West went to Toronto this week, to attend the alumni of Knox college.—A telegraph ma- ' chine has been 'placed ' in- the station for railway and commercial purpoges. Money orders are iisued at the station too.—The congregational meeting of the Bluevale Presbyterian church will be held, in the church on Friday evening, February Ilth. The reports of the various schemes of the church will be read, music will be furnished by the Sunday_ school and church choirs, and afteriards sandwiches and coffee will be served. ---Chicken pox is prevalent in the village.—Several of the villagers attorded the Masonic " at home " in Wingham, la.st ,Friday evening. Walton. TEA MEETING.—The tea meeting in con- nection with the Walton Presbyterian church will be held on Tuesday evening, February 8th. An excellent,ttea will be served, after which addresses will be deliv- ered by Revds. Messrs. Tiffin and Mus- grave, and Messrs. Kerr and Blair of Brus- sels. Excellent music will aho be,furnished by the Brusse_ills PresbYterian chureh-Choir. Cromarty. NOTES. —The funeral of Mrs. James Laing which took place from her father's residence, Mr. McLaughlin's, on Tuesday last, where she was a few weeks previous to her death, was the largest known in the vicinity for sometime. She leaves behind a loving hus- band and child to mourn the lose of a ten- der wife and affectionate mother. Deceased has been in ill health for some time,having contracted a severe cold more than a year ago from the effects of which she never re- covered.—Mr. James Hyslo.p is suffering at present from inflammation in one of his eyes. —mr. Boyle, who was on the sick list, is improving slowly.—A bar of soap weighing 99 lbs was awarded by T. M. Hamilton, of Staff& to the person guessing nearest to the correet weight, the lucky winner being Samuel Speare, of this place. No excuse for Sam's bands being dirty now.—M com- ments are being made for procuring -an organ for the service of praise in the Presbyterian church here. Success to their efforts. Lumley. NEWS NOTES.—Nir. Waddell, of the Hen- sall circuit, exchanged pulpits with Mr. Jewett, of Elimville on Sabbath last. He delivered two excellent sermons in the Bethany appointed and was listened to with rapt attention.—Miss Jennie Miller, of Hilbert, has returned home after a two weeks' visit with her brother, Rev. R. Miller, of Tharnesford.—Mies Maud Glenn has returned, having spent a month's holi- days with relatives in Elmira and Berlin.— Mr. Robert Habkirk, of Bad Axe,Michigan, is renewing old acquaintances.—Mies Mary McLagans of Willow Grove, Logan, is visit- ing in this vicinity.—Mr. Jamieson, of Blau - shard, is spending a week at his nephew's, Mr. James Glenn.—Miss Katie Bedgood, of London, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Neil. —The severe* frost and storms of the past few days are making up for the,fine weather of the fore part of our winter, plenty of snow for sleighing and good roads. 0 - Clinton. DISASTROUS lilts. —Early Tuesday morn- ing fire completely destroyed the Doherty Organ factory, in this town, together with - the stable and residence of Mr: Doherty. The fire started in the hot blast fan used for heating the factory and as the buildings were all frame, the fire, aided by the strong wind which was blowing at the time, rapid- ly spread. The weather wae intensely cold and the deep snow made it almost impossible, for the fire engine to reach the scene of the conflagration, The entire buildings, to- gether with' the machinery, a number of in- struments in course of construction andabout a million- feet of valuable lumber in the yard, was destroyed. The total loss will reach $100,000 with an iminrance of about $40,000. The town council offered Mr. Doherty a loan of $25,000 for thirty years to to rebuild there and he has eccepted the offer. By the destruction of the works, about 150 men have been thrown out of work, and it will not only be a serious loss . to Mr. Doherty but to the merchants of the town as well. Kippen. NOTes.—Sunday last was the coldest day of the season.—Mr. Jahn MoKity,of the vil- lage is now getting the material home for his house and barn. Mr. Keating, of•Sea- forth, has the contract for both. Mr. Mo - Kay knows he will give a good job.—Mr. J. B. McKay, of' Kinpton, spent Saturday and Sunday at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. Thoinas McKay, also renewing old acquaintances with old school associ- ates. Mr. McKay took home his little boy, who had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKay for the past year.— The storm of the past week has stopped business and business men • are having ample time to discuss politisal questions.—Mrs. R. MoMordie has been poorly for some time but her many friends will be pleased to hear that she in improving nioely.—Miss Annie Cooper, of Ilowick, is visiting her many friends.—The Misses Etta and Dot Gilles- pie, and Mies Minnie Taylor, all of Exeter, last week visited with the MissesClarissa and Mary Mellis.—The annual meeting of the share holders of Kippen. hall, was called for Monday evening. last week. The night being so stormy, no meeting was held. — Mri William Blair,of Algoma and brother of Mr*. Robert Elgie, jr., Taekersmith, is calling among friende.—The Misses Katie and Stinnie Acheson, of Clinton, spent the fore part of the week with their parents at the manse. Tim FOREStERS' ENTERTAINMENT.—The entertainment given in the hall here, on Friday evening last, under the auspices of Kippen Lodge, Independent Order of For- esters, was a splendid success in every re- spect. The weather, although somewhat stormy, was not unfavorable, and the ball was more than comfortably filled. The chair was occupied by Mr. John McNevin, who proved to be just the right man in the rightplace. Mr. John B.McKay,Prhicipal of the Kingston Commercial College, was pran sent and delighted the audience with humorous recitations and _quaint and mirth ' provoking anecdotes. Mr. McKay is a natural mimic and is a host in -himself. Hensall, also showed up well. First we had Mr. Thomas Murdoch, that prince of violin- ists, and his accomplished daughter, on the organ, and it is needless to say they were encored every time. The Hensall quartette club, composed of Messrs. W. j. Miller, Crawford, Woods and Johnston, sang a couple of selections in a manner showing to good advantage their musical ability as a club and evideneing that they have had careful training and know how to please an audience. The several members of the club also g;ave well rendered solos. Miss Flossie .McKay. a pretty little dainsel of some seven or eight summers, and daughter of Mr.John B. efeKay, danced the highland fling very prettily, rejoicing the hearts of many_ of Scotia's sons who were present. Miss Phelan, of Hensel!, also gave several well rendered solos, which were evidently much appreciated by the audience. Mies Craw- ford presided at the organ as accompanist, with her usual grace and efficiency. Mr.M,.. Y. McLean of Seaforth, delivered a short address in Which he set forth the good work Half Plice. l'`'44"-""""" To clear theni. 001 if possible before stoek-takiogi -4.,t1,4 will sell the bal- . ance of Otir ,Mantlee at exactly half price, . hot much trouble to figure otilsOlit this means. It's a chance te a $10 Mantle for $5, A $7.50 Ohii for $3.75, or a $5 one for $2.50i They are .stylish, up-to-date 4ftlinents. We have only a few lbtti and -want them tinted into ,trillOiey, . It Will pay you well to *know, even for next winter. .1 L NIGHT COM -FORT This season *6 are selling the best Blankets ever sold. The finish is soft arid fleecy. They are made from WiAl thoroughly scour- ed and fre4 'Nam grease—there's none of that *toiler' mill smell" about therika often found. in blankets. &rang to us direct from the be0t, Wanket mill in Can- ida, we can. (110te low prices for high grade gO,60. We have blank- ets not so 0'04 as these, but in_ blanket buying iis economy to buy the best -8600, unions and pure • wools -6, 71 Lioict 9 lbs. otaconTgas s :; OUT, _Conitoititito are not the ordin- ary! commortiliirtds, but are all filldd-with 004 ritrality clean white - cotton battiknkti The balance of our, stock )3411.bg at prices that make it ahnott, g_waste of time to sit down and ',Make them yourself. Between seasons) Wiers will find our stock well tiOsirted: in all s:aple lines, and mr0y,an. odd line and -- remnant atinibtiO saving prices. Hodgens Bros. DIRECT ilitIORTE S, 01-11141rON. being done by thet Siesters and kindred: - societies, emphasizt4 the duty of every - person to make suitable provision for thane , dependent upon theili, ,,aud who might be - left helpless should death or misfortune un- expectedly overtake theini and commended the oreaters and othsi, societies of like ( nat e as an efficielitliid in this direction. Mr. cKay also spoke' Along something the same lines and in addition showed the sub- stantial standing ef ' the Independent Order • of Foresters organizatibia. We are glad to learn that the lodge here is prospering. It ' has a membership of ithont fifty, and better t material could not :,bil found any where. , This pleasant-aud- olineeseful entertainment . was brought to a elitists:bout eleven o'clock by the singing cif tit, eiational anthem, and all left for their linines no doubt feeling well repaid for theii• trouble in coming out. 4;--,--- BriliSeiii. NOTES. —The East litikon campaign starts - this week. The condidatea will hold joint meetings. Each canaliditte will be allowed to speak 11 hours with 10 minutes reply for theme opening; The. firat meeting -will be. held at Glennanan 00 *Way night and they will s . =ak every night nail election day — F. S. :- =tt last week iaild south- part of lot 14, concession 9, Grefy,ari Mr. John Dark, for $2,000. It wad formerly owned by Robert Hall, of Dakh1a. ! He had also sold part of lot 2, conceseibil 4i Grey, to Donald Richardson, for $9004 It was formerly owned 'by Ninon and, .Eris toan company ;- and lot 5„concession 5:, Grey, to Henry 13ate- man for $2.200;formalif Melted by Alexander Bremner, of Astins, ategoni—An amateur dramatic trOupe froin 'A/Ingham gsereEsmer- alda in the towdhall here. under the awe. pices Of the institute.-esThe storm Monday night prevented Apart? goingtothe tea meet- ing at Walton, which airatt postponed on ac- count of the storm.—It ,was the firat real storni ot the season and the roads were al- most impassable the neict day and, pitch holes will now be the bider.,—Gteorge Cline, of Viringham, has pueOliated the pacer owned by P. Scott and sold ykr. Soott hie mare, Luoy, with her colt tit Colitemer. Lucy is a full sister of Wile* the Canadian pacer, with a record ot 242. ,.,. , th,' Scott has since sold the colt to Dr. Waiwiok, who now haa, a span by the same tar*, Which he has called " Wilfred Laurier " ittid . "A. S. Hardy." They ought to make la good running team unless the doctor shod& lose his interest in the Hardy colt after the election. i-h--e--- Morrill, : , NOTES. —Plenty of elt4ghing again after - the thaw.—Mies Mite Maunders is visiting friends at Berlin.—Messik Wm. and Hugh Hanna intend going Mit, West in, March.— Some of our Morns faiihere are spreading: manure on the fields. Thie is getting a com- mon practice every :iyear now.—Missete Annie and Maggie Ageh left on Monday of' last week for St. Themilii. —H. Mooney was 7 at Goderich last week attending County ' Council—Sunday last iltiri the coldest de.y- this season. ---A good Many people are sick' just now with bad #2olds.—Misa Bessie Fetch, 6th line, left latitettesiik fee Toronto. —Mr. McCe,uohey, Hallett, and Miss T. Kelly, 6bh line, MoeriC were burned on - Monday morning at Blyth.—A. Hislop, Idberal candidate, it Kidding organization - meetings in the townshiP itith good .sucoess. —Mr. Blair and familY ,iiitend moving to. Walton in March. Mrt AfoXabb, of Grey, takes his place on the fith line.—Mr. Thos. Healy, 7th line, hair 'bOtiklit the 100.acie, farm from Philip Ellisbiie 01 the same line. The farm is mostly swaiiitee--A. T. Cole fell and hurt his back on the eleigh-box, while drawing out manure a few ,days ago.—An organ will be got for jacItioa's church before - long, and in all probahilitY Miss Kirkby will be the organist—Edwied Ward, 6th line intends going out West in March. Hil; brother William will Work the place.—A good entertainment came bff in what is - known as Button's school on .1tiday evening last. The whole thing waa a sucoess.—The young . people of school section No. 3 will hold a debate and eateitainment in the township hall, TurescleY kvehing, February 8th. " Resolve that the Hardy Government is worthy of the support iihd confidence of the people," led by W.,,, It. Clookey and Reeve Bowmin. Aftet the debate a grand musical and literary entertainment will be ' given, in which local talent, Will be ;misted. by H. L. Jackson with .iiiii gramophone. .......0,.. -: I . z—Mr. D. G. 'Baxter; ilitchitect, of _Stmt. ford, died at the residened bf ' kis father, on the forenoon of Saturditig2.$41 ult. About two_yeare ago he contracted.' a cold, which finally developed into- batigninaption, causing his death. Deceised was 0, *raising young mans and had a fine fuittre before him. , , i , -: . 1 ;i-,. i , i . . : I I 1 1._ . , 1 1 : 1 eet. , t : ' • r: - • sts s t -s - • TEM WHOLE Possibly you h . of man, bu The owl, like]: to see ails in a tomal little, acts A , -cannot una the "contii feature of I tonseiention liable goodf business an4I In our effoits to 1 of the elothi ERA aura] the mouldy who abhora that in our too imaginal happens, as Rip Van IV ' going fellov feet that an strictly true, A ease in point we mention4 we had lef Caps, very prevail from all were sold The result was pi the week, ol Fur Coats a ing—as one values that I existed. ' Again, this wee Coats—threi and one -At reap be pun are worthir to see. We alga mention lines of Ove following sj viz : $3,99, Rave you'seen fa] Underwear a line was sol season; and , remnants of' at the price 4 We have in steel back robe, i vested us pries asked, provided ym an article. A new lihe of me - now in stool! Si and $1 21 TO conclude:this' repeat *hat before that lookinIg for baying ifi t and vot to eheap," we are suede& i men's and If you have not for i898, an eall soon, afs be gone. 101.0 WE HAVE 0 MONEY BA ,OREIG E(r- I I". 0140 On the Wrong sp sto SEAFORT, All who inten4 will find it _convenience -information, to. Ranald 0, P. R. Ticket. Money Order Assur Ai