tCrntrc fJemcctat. Thursday Morning, October 9,1879. CoRKKttroNDENfB, containing Important newt, solicit* H) from aiy nart of th* county. No communications tuwrtnl unlm arcom t mniarent ly understand the art of keeping a grocery store to perfection. —We were pleased to meet that sturdy citizen of Rush township, Mr. Barney Coyle, manager of Reaver Mills, in town last week. Wo were introduced to each other by our mutual friend, R. O. Brett, ' of Ferguson township, and spent a pleas ant hour together. —Kev. S. O. Shannon, of Milroy, Mifflin county, well known throughout this county a* an able and exemplary minister of the Gospel, was elected President of tho I.uth- | eran Synod of Central Pennsylvania at its recent session in New Berlin. —Our friend Perry W. McDowell, now of f*amar township, Clinton county, desires to sell his two farms in Centre county. One in Howard township and tho other in Marion township. These farms are highly improved and in good culture. —Pr Mils* Kirk,of Kebershurg, brother of the popular druggist and physician, Dr. E.I. Kirk, of this place, was in at tendance on the sessions of the recent Ec lwtic Convention. He departed yesterday for home to again give bis attention to hi* patient*. Mr. Frank MoCollum, formerly of the Bu*h House, this place, and more recently of Warren, is now located at Buffalo Junc tion, near Emporium. He i* engaged in the railroad office at that place, and is fast winning for himself hi* usual number of friend*. We wish him success. —Mr. James Meyers, of Lock Haven, lost by death a valuable trotting horse last Thursday morning which he had brought to this place to engage in one of the prin cipal trials of speed. The animal is de scribed a* having been one of great value, and had already won a record of 2.28. —When you want anything in the way of pure drugs, fine toilet preparations, good cigars, etc., etc., you should caR at the drug store of J. /eller A Hon, on Alle gheny street. That reliable, experienced and accomplished druggist, Mr. William /cller, will always give you satisfaction. —The last few warm day* have seemed like summer lingering in tho lap of fall. The continued warm weather ha* been a surprise to everyone, and the only thing which cause* u# greater wonder is how J. Newman, Jr., our popular clothier, con trive* to sell such excellent men'* and boy* garment* so cheaply. —Agricultural fairs, and similar other out-door diversion*, will soon be numbered among the thing* of the past, and in-door enjoyment* of some kind will be sought after. But remember we cannot enjoy ourselves in-door* or out unless we make a point of purchasing our clothing of J. Newman, Jr., t the Eagle Clothing Hall. —Fritcher, of tha Williarosport GateiU and Bulletin, Heely, of the Jersey Shore Herald, and Grow, of the Lock Haven dally Journal, were among the gentldnen of the press who visited our county fair last week. Meears. Fritcher and Heely called at our ofHoe, and we were much |de*#ed to meet tbcßJ. -—Tho concert for the benefit of the Con - tonial Temperance Society of this place, on Thursday evening lust at Reynolds' Hall, was indeed an enjoyable affair, whether viewed as to the character of tho intelli gent and appreciative audience it culled together, or tho excellence and beauty of the music with which they were favored ami the adtnirahlo taste in which it was rendered. It was composed exclusively of home talent, and where all acquitted them selves with so much taste and skill, it is diflleult to single out individual to com pliment. The performance of the Orches tra improvised from the best musical talent of the town, aided by the accomplished Mrs. Love on tho piano, would have done honor to any entertainment, whether pro fessional or amateur. Tho com posed of the two Miss Lyons, Mr. Lyon and Mr. Keller, maintained the well earn ed reputation acquired on former occasions as vocalists of very high merit and unexcep tionable taste. The pieces sung by Mrs. Magee, Miss V. Lyon, Bearly Bros. Mr. Beck and Mr. llaupt, received much do servod applause, and tho piano perform ance of Mrs. Love, Miss Onrnacht, Miss Snowden and Miss Green were greatly ap preciates! by tho large nudienco present. Tho '•Centennial Concert," in a word, was a most decided success. Kvery one was pleased, ami the evening passed oft' as one of unalloyed pleasure, enhanced by the knowledge that this pleasure was the result of tho talents and skill of our own home friends. Best muslins at 0} cents per yard, at Lyon A Co's. —Tho Eclectic Association of physicians of this Stato convened in this place last Monday, with hut a small representation. Tho time of the convention was forced into two days, night session* being held and the entire proceedings being charac terized with much interest. All tho ses sions, except that of Tuesday evening, were held in the pleasant parlors of tho Bush House. Because of the illness of Chief Burgess Hastings, he was unable to deliver the addrcas of welcome. At the Tuesday evening meeting in Humes' Hall, to which everyone was invited, addresses were delivered by Drs. A. Piper, of Tyrone, and L. P. O'Nealo, of Mcchanicsburg. Tho Bellefonle hand was also in attendance and drew quite a crowd with a delightful openingserenade. Tbcconvcnlion through out was considered to be quite satisfactory by those who |*rlicipated in it. —Tho biggest lot of entire new clothing at Lyon A CVs. —J. G. Kurtz, Esq., for many years the well known and enterprising publisher of the Centra/ I'rrju, of this place, has been hero for several slays past with a number of his useful and ingenious inventions, which have been examined and admired by many of our citizens. The models of Mr. Kurtz 's fire ladder and fire escape are both exceed ingly interesting pieces of mechanism and seem to jwrform the work for which they are intended to perfection. The fire es cape seems to be especially adapted for use on high buildings, and we understand has received the favorable consideration of a number of persons who contemplate the erection of escapes upon buildings that come under the provisions of the law of last winter. —Fancy alpacas, at 7 cents per yard, at Lyon A Co's. —We were much gratified to receive a call last week from Mr N C. Wilson, of Irience in handling the land records of the State had made Mr. Wilson's services al most a necessity in the department, snd, although a Republican, ho was retained in service by General McCandlce# when that gentleman assumed the duties of Sec retary of Internal Affairs. As an illua ■ nation of civil service reform, however, I a Republican administration of the office ' lias lately removed him to make way for some party favorite. —E. Llndley Oroy, a member of tho editorial staff of tho Rellefontc Rs/nibtiran, departed on Thursday last to spend some | time with his former friends in tho New ' England States. K. Lindicy is a pleasant j fellow and will be sadly missed while he is j gone by his numerous lady friends in this I place. It may be possible, however, that J he will persuade some of the pretty girls whom he may meet in his rambles that "Grey" is an exceedingly nice name to have for life, and that its owner, Kddio will make a good husband. —A splendid boy's suit at $3.26 at Lyon A Co's. —F. B. McLafferty, Esq., the gpntlo manly agent of J. Richardson A Co. a cele brated hand-made host and shoe manufac tory, of Klmira, N. Y., gave our town a call this week. He has met with great success in the seven years he has been trav eling, and bis skillful services have render ed him of great value to his employers. Ho was much ploased with our town and the business men with whom he had trans actions, and departed on Tuesday evening to pursue bi business In other places. —A splendid winter suit at S3.M) at Lyon A Co's. —Mis* Rosa Woods, wears pleased to state, baa recovered from her recent severe indisposition and is able once more to pur sue ber accustomed tasks In the efficient manner which characterises all her effort*. PREMHYTEIIY or HUNTINGDON. — The Presbytery of Huntingdon met in tho Presbyterian Church, McVeytown, on Tuesday last. The opening sermon wa delivered by Rev. Thomas A. Robinson, of Potter'* Mills, from tho textin it Corinth inn* tt: 24, "80 run that yo may obtain." Among tho minister* in attendance on tho amnion of Presbytery aro itov. Wlllia"i Laurie; He v. it. ii. Ilitmill, 1). I)., Boat*- burg ; anil \V. <>. Wright, of Miloaburg. M r. J anion )inrrfa,of thi* place, in alio pre*- ont. Mr. Ilarria wan made a inoinbor of tho committoo on Bill* and Overture*. Kova. Dr. liatiiill and William Laurie wore each represented in tho Judicial Committoo. On tho Narrative Committee wo aoo tho name of Itovn. W. <). Wright and it. M. Campbell. During a iliacuaaion which aroao concerning tho preparing of a blank for tho narrative of tho state of re ligion, Jtev. ilamill, D.D., said that for. morly tho Committee on tho Narrative of tho State of Religion made moat admira ble report*. Tho committee uaed to tuko aoatx at a table, and when tho statistical re|>ort* wore road they took note* and pro pounded ipioationa, and the roault waa much more aatiafactory than can poaaibly he obtained by the uao of blank*. Theae blank* only took to rrjiort sucre**. \ er hal report* would draw out tho want of it und elicit sympathy and coun*el. Again, the uao of thoao blank* would roault in tloi>ding the committee with information. They would suffer from a plethora of in formation inatoad of a want of it. RKII:M.I< AN Col" NTT CONVENTION.— ' A dozen or fifteen gentlemen met at the , Court Houao on Tuooiay afternoon ami organized thomelve* into what they wore pleased to term the Republican County Convention, with Ooneral Jamo* A. Reaver, President, and Colonel Jamo* Stewart, Claude Cook and Cameron Burn *ide, Secretaries. l'jon taking tho Chair General Reaver made a nhort peech taking tho position of , a stalwart amongst the stalwart*, entirely contrary t hi* well-known and often-e*. pressed view* again*t tho nsrrow section ali*m of hi* party and in favor of [icace ami reconciliation with the South. D. W. Kline, of Hunton township, wa nominated for Jury Commi**ioner, and Dr. Jame* Thompson, of Snow Shoe, for Coroner. Theo nomination* aro both creditable to tbe party Personally there ran be no objection to either. Of Mr. Kline, a o:ie-armod soldier, wo may *ay that we knew him in the army, and he wa* a gallant oldier upon all occa*ion. After paulng a serif- of resolution*of the bloody shirt order the convention ad journed. The proceeding* of tho body aroused no interest in the community, and were exceedingly tamo throughout. —We have not received the proceeding* of the meeting of the Borough Council, on Monday evening Wo understand, how ever, that with the aid of a few gentlemen outide of the board, the snorting was do voted princi|*lly to the pleasantry of what has been aptly termed s "mutual-admira tion-society." Prom what we have heard there wero a number of speeches—im promptu, of course—glowing, fervent, warm-hearted, sucb, in fact, a* only occa sions of the kind can inspire. At this writing wo can only express our profound sorrow and regret that so much elo quence *bould have been wasted upon a favored few within the narrow confine* of [ho council chamber, and that, jut as we are going U> pre**, it only rcache* an ad miring public in a second-banded way through the printed column* of our neigh bor of tbo Hr/'uhlifan. Suffice it to *ay that the ccno throughout must have been a most affecting one to all who look j>art in it. When they parted it was no doubt with wet eye* and gushing heart*, each one sighing to himself: I in #l H ith ills' il. •( •ara p* fontr*>Uclod to explode, there wa* a feeling of terror mingled with admiration IU the passengers realized that they must pan* the dangerous spot. Many chose rather to cross tho river on boat* and rncros* again to exposing themselves to the great peril. Tho dele gation from Ilellefonte determined to en dure tlie ordeal of lire and presses) with all speed to the train which approached from the other side to carry the passengers further on their journey. J. Harry Orbl sun displayed hi* wonderful faculty for making tlie acquaintance ol young ladie* and his gallantry in waiting on them, by assisting an unusually.fair member of that sex to reach the train in safely. Those who crossed the river, jerhap*, felt mure free from danger, but for their precaution they had a long, tiresome jour ney which occupied over two hour* and completely exhausted those who under took it. Rut at length the fresh train started on it* journey, when Mr. John Mason Duncan produced a capacious box which contained one of the mot delicate and u|serh lunche* of which weary travel er* have ever partaken. It was certainly worthy the fair lady friend who put it up for him. There wa* sufficient for dinner and supper, and for gencrou* donations to the hungry looking passenger# with whom the delegate* were surrounded. After forming tho acquaintance of other dele gate* going in tbe same direction and spending some time in singing, the journey wa* brought to a ch#e by the arrival of the train at Krle. All the weary travelers were conducted to the many pleasant homes for which Krie i* famous and which had on this occasion ojs-ned their door* (or tbe re option of the delegate*. The following and all succeeding day* were *[>cnl by the delegate* In attendance on the session* of what i pronounced by all to have iseen a very pleasant and lucceMful convention. Mssr*. J. Harry Orblon and John Ma ton Duncan took an active |>art in all the exerrisM, the addrc#* of the latter gentle, man in the park Presbyterian church Sun day afternoon being a principle feature of the convention. In addition to these du tie* the usual nutntar of conquest* over the impressible female heart marked the course of these two gentleman while in the Lake City. In response to an invitation, the conven tion on Saturday morning, procwled in a body to the wharf and embarked in one of the taaulilul boat* for a sail on Lske Krie. A visit wa* made to the light house and the government llle-Mving department, tin Monday morning the kind ho*t of the two younger delegate* from thi* place en gaged a handsome carriage and three hour* of the morning were spent in the lovely drive* and in viewing the many attraction* which Krie offer* to the tourist. A visit to the immense haft which force* water through the city and a climb up it* dizzy height of two hundred and eighty feet opened to them a beautiful view of I*ko Krie. A visit to the famou* Rurdettc Or gan Company * work* and al*o to the car work*, the latter employing six hundred | hand*, displayed a busy scene of great in terest. Krie'* cemetery, which wa* also viewed on the route, contains many hand . some monuments. A visit was also made to the immense reservoir, which contain* sufficient water to *upply the city for two weeks should the machinery at the *haft get out of repair. The delegate* were 1 forced to decline the pressing invitation of . their host to remain longer and see more by the near approach of the train which was to convey thcin again to Lock Haven. Again Mr. John Mason Duncan was met at tho depot with that wonderful lunch box well laden, showing that in Krie a* well a* at home hi* attraction* are sufficient to induce the feir lediee to exert themselves to their utmost in contributing to hi* com fort. The sixteen delegates all made a most satisfactory dinner from this collec tion, and passed a vote of thank* to the one who had supplied it. The remainder of the journey was passed without incident except that "John Mason'' went through the interesting operation of bestowing on a cat the lseautifol name of "Katrlna," much to the delight of Katrina'a fair owner, and it wa* with great difficulty that "Hal" waa aroused in time to make the early morning train from Lock Haven on Tuesday morning. "John Mason" also Mid that his dream* on Monday night were of Krie and it* inhabitants, which i* not surprising, for "Where your heart Is there will your thought* be also." —During the fair Miss Nannie Mann, of Aitoona, wa* tbe guest of MIM Mary Tip ple, of this place. —A woman'* warranted shoe, 98 cents, at Lyon A Co s. Tho County Fair, The twenty-eighth meeting of tho Centre county Agricultural Society pass mi off amidst the most auspicious circum stances. The signal service bureau kindly lent a hand, and a* a result, the weather wa* everything that could be do sired. On Wednesday the stream of ex hibitor* flowed steadily toward the grounds of the Association, and the numerous clerk* wero kept busy recording the article* that were to attract and challenge the admira tion of the multitude, who would throng the ground* and building* during the fair. Although there was a good attendance on Wednesday, it was reserved for Thursday to show up the big crowd of the week. At an early hour on Thursday morning, all the avenue* leading to Ikdlefonte were crowded with vehicle* and people, on their way to the thow. Allegheny street, from Howard to Bishop, wa* literally jammed with wagon*, carriages, people on horse back and [atopic on foot. It wa* a fine igbt about ten o'clock in the morning, to stand near the Court Houo and survey tho moving mas* of humanity and horse fl"b that [tacked tbe street. One wa* forcibly reminded of those pictures which tnakv us familiar with the road* that lead from I/ondon to tbo Derby or Newmarket races. There wa* not a conveyance of any kiud or description, capable of seating [.messen ger*, that wa* not brought into use. There would come the handsome carriage and prancing horse* of some oppulent farmer, only to If followed by a shambling old wagon, devoid of springs and seat*, drawn by a hore that recalled tho gaunt and poctral steed on which Don (Quixote made hi* chivalrous campaign. These latter appeared, and doubtless were, jual as hap py a* their more luxuriously equi| j-d neighbor*. About this time music would be iieaid in the distance and si-on a full fledged brass band, from some of our atu bitious country \ illage*, would make its appearance. And thus the scene shifted and changed until six or eight thousand people poured through our street* to the fair ground*, and after consulting the gd, who presided over the ticket office and gatoi, found themselves in the vast natural Amphitheatre, which i* One of the chief charm* of these grounds. Here the spec- U le almost beggars description. Standing on ihejudge-'stand, during tin- horse-racing on Thursday afternoon, the *pecUtor wa* confronted by a bill side, that wa* actually black, white, blue and green, with [leople. The gay dresses of the ladies, blending with tbe more suMuod colors in tbe dress of their male escorts, countless carriage* filled with lovely women and brave men, formed a picture that wa* at once imposing and interesting. It i to be regretu-d that our people tak'- so little interest in im proving the character and quality of tbe exhibit*. With tbe magnificent farming • pacity of Centre county, it* large manu factories and countless* business enterprise*, these annual fair* should reflect the pro gress of trade, farming and manufactory. As it is, the exhibit deserve* but little mention, and with few exceptions, no praise. TIL X FIRST HAT. Tbe amusement department this year, was placed under the direction of Mr Frank Chamtariin. It is but just to say, thsl Mr Chamberiin, was unremitting in his endeavor* to make thit part of the fair a success He had after great labor, suc ceeded in getting entries for a corn husking inati h, *ar k race, climbing a greased pole, running and jumping, and so many more similar contest* that we fail to remember all. The Archery match was a feature of this day and resulted in Mr* Baldwin, of Williamsport, wife of Sup't Baldwin, of the I* A K. R. R., taking the ladie*' prize, and Mr Ouyon, of Tyrone, taking the gen tlemen * prize. SECOND MAT. Thi* was the red letter day of tho Fair. The parade made by the College cadets, the military company and the two fire companies of Bellrfonte, wa* a moat im posing pageant. The different deug-h -ment* forming the procession massed in the Diamond in front of the Court House, and marched down High street and then 1 to the ground* of the Agricultural Society. ! Here, after making the circuit of the track : they wero disbanded. The cadet* here gave an exhibition drill, and then Frank McCoy, from the Judges' stand, rang the bell and the assembled thousand* were treated to a fine display of fa*t trotting. In the free for all, Susie Barker won in three straight heal*. The county race wa* quite exciting, Dewitt Johnston * Katie winning in the end. Tbe glass bail match resulted in Sober, of Milton, taking the flrit prise; Foter, of College township tbii county, the second ; and Tintman of Williamsport, the third. THIRD DAT. Perhap* the least Mid about the amuae menta on Friday, the tatter for those hav ing the management. Whether it wa* the intention of the director to imitate tbe se vere simplicity of ancient limes in his programme, we do not know. Suffice it to My tbe amusements on Friday did not commend themselves favorably to the average observer. There are limit* to such matter* that should be religiously observed, and a proper sense of propriety, we think, should have suggested the omisaion of at least a part of Friday's list of so-called "amusemenU." AMOXU RM RXRIRITOR*. As we before remarked there was little to attract attention in the exhibiU. Messrs. Wilson, McFsrlane * Co., and U. K. Ilick*, made * Uuty and commendable display of hardware*, stovgs, 4cc. K. A. Smith ciolri'lllthwl the section In the main building uoed by the f)ret named firm with an ingenuously gotten uj> tin man, which . at least had the merit of novelty. John Power* 4c Hon hie I an elegant display of boot* and shorn, and ltunnell 4c Aiken* with their uua) enterprise had a full lino of piano*, organ* and sowing machine* on exhibition. There was the usual amount of corn, cabbage and big pumpkin* to bo een, and a rather sujn-rior floral display. Mia* lleckie McOinley hod a lovely basket of flower* in the building which at- traded much attention. Mis* Lizzie Fos ter had a beautiful lot of water color* and crayon* on exhibition, the work of her own hand*, which drew fortli universal praise from all who appre ciatcd the fnilhful and artistic manner in which the picture* were executed. Hhe ha* a delicate and finished touch, a* well as a correct and natural method. Mr*. Jack McC.'lellan had on exhibition In the fancy work detriment a beautifully em broidered white shawl that received much praise from all lover* of fine embroidery. Mr*. Holiday and Mr*. If. M. Wagner ex. hi In ted two of the handsomest lambrequin* it wa* ever our good fortune to see. They were real beauties. The work was all done by hand and showed great skill and taste. Mis* Sallie Hurnside and Miss Kate Jack •on also l.ad a very handsome display of oil paintings, crayon* and fancy work that i attracted much attention and received great praise. The picture* in oil and also the crayons were executed with artistic ' skill and were arranged for exhibition with ; rare taste and judgment. J. ft. Kurtz, . Esq., now of Milton, formerly of this place and one time editor and ]>ubli*her of the Crn/raJ /'ret*, bad on exhibition ono ! of the most complete and thorough in i venlions in the way of a fire escape w have ever seen. Mr. Kurt* lias sjent | mudi time and money on thi* offspring of | hi* fertile brain, and we have no doubt ; that be will before long reap a substantial reward for the skill and genius which ho ha* show n in j rfuxting this model. Tb 'lock to 1> Men was with few exception* I scarcely worthy of notice. Harbison Holt, of Know Shoe township, bad a beautiful pair of black horss tbat took the first premium, as walker*. We think thi* jeir of horses* cannot be excelled in the Slat" either lor beauty or sje-od as walker*. Ho i | also bad a magnificent jiair of draught I horses tbat challenged the o-j mi ration of every lover of horseflesh. Mr. Holt ho* •several pairs of fine horse*, but with hi usual modesty he only entered for exhibi- I tion, the two teams we have mentioned Altogether the fair, taken a* a whole, was a rucce**. The attendance was large and the management satisfactory. We hope j next year will find our {•eopie more fully ! aliTe to the importance of making these annual exhibitions a reflex of the enter ! prise and thrift of Centre county'* inhab j itant*. | —Canton flannels, 6 cent* jer yard, at ; Lyon 4c Co *. j Ci.r.*FiELliCot art FAIR.— The Clear fi' Jd County Fair for 18T'. promise* to be a grand success, and the officers are mak : ing eTery effort to make it attractive. They offer premiums for every product of farm and workshop, and in the amusement j line glass bail shooting and a five-hour walk, go a* vou please, will be prominent features. Excursion tickets will be sold from aU point* west of Huntingdon and east of Altoona, on the Pennsylvania rail road, and from all point* on the Tyrone , and Clearfield, and ltald Eagle Valley | road* and on the Philipsburg and M<>. shannon hranrhe*. These lickeU will bo <>ld on October ltlh, 14th, 15th, 10th and ITlb, and will be good for a return trip until the 18th. Admission to the ground* at Clearfield ha* been fixed at the low price of 25 cent*. PLRAK KxTias.—lf the gentleman who took from a little boy on the judge*' stand, at the Fair race* last Thursday, a knotty tea-wood cane, will leave the same at thi* office, he will confer a favor upon the owner, who value* it a* • gift. —Wo arc informed that Kev. John Hewitt, rector of the Kpi*copal church, will start next week on a tour to Kansas. While absent he will visit his brother who reside* in thst Slate. We hope that the trip will be beneficial and enjoyable to him and are quite sure that the many In hi* congregation who *o much value hi* ministerial labors will wait longingly fur hi* return. MARRIAGES. I.IXK-ALKXAt>KR-AI the r-Ui*lM' of Mr. Jmmm Wilbur, T*2 Motion Mmi HimSmr,. r " Vaeetsv. Monk IS. IK*. *4 X oVJock. hr Us*. J. #. l lsik. Mr, John I, Ljon b Miw Abes A. Al'XaaAsv, MS of RrlbSab. IVotrr nuiy, fx (I R<*- KINKS—Ho (Vb*or X. .< ike N. K. por s'lo**. a* Rex H I>. tow. Lot W.Urao *> MM Ussrf K. ROOM. DEATHS. Uriail-O* TWOUT. K*BETM On. tWO, *1 Ike rinHomw of k> WHS. In. f. T. Mnemo. si Anrna*- )■■<*, Mr* (kUurtsr IMM.sfrf OP MN. T walks •sfl Igi LB* ker e*lk its**