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The Clinton New Era, 1887-10-14, Page 11 TWENTY -TNI!' U YEAR. Whole Number 1_w, f OLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 14 1887. ;toil ERT 'ilc)r.MFss, Publisher r *u.',u a year iu advance. lh MEN'S HOSIERY WE ARE OFFER.NU A LINE OF Mous Yerino HOSIERY AT 2iicre. A PAIR, Which we claim can't be heat in this section: Our stock eonprises a fine selection of FALL ani WINTER GOODS In every known line, and we want to impress upon the public that our stock is the largest in this section. Never before has our stock, been so large in GOODS — AND — CHOICE - GOODS •AND THE PRICES ARE LOW- .. ER THAN EVER. .Jackson Bros., CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS & HATTERS Complimentary Banquet to John Scarlett, Esq., P.C.M. of South Huron Loyal Orange Lodge. Dungannon. Piton:ere Each .Sean -Mr Ward, of Goderich, has purchased' the house and lot formerly occupied by T Smylie. Belem -Mr Wm Laue has come to reside in our village. The annual mis- sionary meeting was held iu the Metho- dist church on Sunday last; the sermon in the morning by Rev Ezra Fear was indeed very impressive and we hope much good will be the result ; in the evening a platform meeting was held, addressed by Rev Ezra Fear, S.V. Pent- land and W. F. Campbell. The sub- scription was a good one. The Pres- byterian pulpit was occupied Sunday morning by S. V. Pentland, of Ark- wright, who is at preeent visiting here. Mrs Wilson and daughter, of London, are the guests s of Mrs B. J. Crawford. he friend r Miss Luxton has been visiting Miss Thompson. , Mr Proud, of Dob- bington, is visiting friends here. _ The Dungannon fair was held on Friday and was one of the best ever held here ; al- though the rain in the morning proba- bly prevented some from attending, yet the attendance was large, and one fea- ture was clearly manifested and that was, the absence of intoxicating liquor been shown by rowdyism in the streets, which goes to prove that the Scott Act is not a total failure. The Methodist choir intend going to Luckstow on Thursday evening to attend the harvest home ; where probably some of their musical talent will be displayed. Stanley. PERSONALS. -Mr Fred Ross still con- tinues in a very critical condition.Miss Amy Graham is continuing in the same condition.. Mrs Joseph McCully and Mr Donald Ross are now in their usual state of health. Mr Donald Campbell has returned from his trip to Winnipeg; he looks well, and is very favorably im- pressed with the prairie province. Mr Joseph Dunbar and daughter were this week on a visit to friends in Stanley. MA'rninoNIAL•-Last week the NEW ERA mentioned, under the. heading of marriages, that there was one peck less in this township, Miss Lizzie Peck, daughter of Mr John Peck, of the Baby- lon line,liaving been united in marriage to Mr James Keys, one of the most pushing and consequently one of the most prosperous young farmers in the township. Mr Keys had completed a very fine brick house, warmed with hot air, and the young couple went to Chi- cago on their wedding tour. They have got back, and are now comfortably and cosily settled down in their new quar- ters, and we hope may long be spared to enjoy life's felicities. On Friday evening last about (iO Or- angemen and their friends sat down to a well prepared supper at the Grand Union Hotel. It was the occasion of a presentation to Mr John Scarlett, of Leadbury, Past County Master of South Huron Orange .Lodge.' Arrangements were .made whereby every point in the county would be represented, but owing to the very unfavorable condition of the weather, the attendance was not nearly so large as it Otherwise would have been. Mr E. F1'oody, C.M., occupied the chair, and on liis right sat Bros. Scarlett, Mur- ney, P.C.S., Reid, Barclay, Tichbourn. On his left Bros. Crooks and Tweedie. Mr A. M. Todd, D.C.M., occupied the deputy .chair. After justice had been done the good things provided, the cloth being removed, the first order of the evening was the presentation of a mag- nificent silver tea service, accompanied by a very complimentary address, read by Mr P. Cantelon, and the presentation made by Messrs G. Hanley, sr., and W. Crooks: The. servicewas-1pnrchhsed from Mr Rob. W.Coats, jeweller, of this town, and had the following inscription beautifully engraved thereon: "Presented to John Scarlett, P.C.AI.. by the South Huron County'Orange Lodge, in recognition of past services. Oct. 7th, 1887." Mr Scarlett, who was completely taken by surprise,repliied with a feeling speech. He said he could not find words to ex- press his gratitude for the handsome . present and very flattering address. in the pest he had done all in his power to further the cause of Orangeism inSouth Huron, from pure principle, and was glad to know that his services hacl been appreciated by 'his brethren. In the fu- ture, as in the past, he would endeavor to promote the glorious principles of the association. the programme of the evening was then proceeded with, the toasts being drunk with cold water. The first one proposed by the chairman was •"Queen and Royal family," the company sing- ing God save the Queen. "The Gover- nor General" followed. "Our Guest" was the next in order, the company singing "For he's a jolly good fellow." This brought from Mr Scarlett a very enthusiastic little speech. Then follow- ed wsic from the Clinton Musical So- ciet 's band. "The agricultural inter- ests,"- were responded to by Jas. Laith- waite and D. Beacom. "The manufac- turing interests," by Messrs. Swaffteld, Tweedie, and S. A. Cantelon. "The commercial interests," by Lj. Cantelon, and H.S.Cooper. "The learned profes- sions," by F. R. Powell and II. S. Mc- Lean. "Tho Orange order," by Messrs Todd, Barkley, Million, and Crooluf.- "Milsmunicipal institutions," by•Jobn Bottom and D. B. Kennedy. "South Huron County Lodge,"" by E. Floridy and 3. Scarlett. "Army and Navy,"by Messrs Beacom and Ross. "The press" by A. M. Todd. "The ladies," by P. Cantelon, W•Stevenson, and 3. Spooner. "Our hostess," Mr Colquhoun. Three cheers were then given for the Queen and the chairman, and the proceedings terminated. The affair was a decided success in every par-tiolalar. Much credit is due the committee, mrd also to Mrs. Morley, for the complete arrangements of supper and dining room. The Clin• ton Musical Society band, under the leadership of Prof. J. •Tackson, rendered excellent music and aided very materiel• ly in making the programme interesting. • Hill's Greets. Mr George Anderson 'returned home' last week; after, spending a few weeks in Dakota. He reports times as being very good there ; and though in some parts crops are not as good as usual, yet on the whole they are not be coin• plained of. DOUBLE WEtenING.-Last Wednesday Mr Frank Coleman's residence was the scene of considerable stir, it being the occasion of a double wedding, two of his slaughters being the brides. The happy pairs wcre united in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of a large number of guests. Immediately after the ceremony, the party went out for a drive, the procession connssting of between forty and fifty vehicles, and passed through the villages of Varna, Brucefield and Kippen, and returned -by Hills Green. The brides were made the recipients of a number of. costly presents, which showed the esteem in which they were held. That the new sphere on which they have entered may be characterized by happiness, prosperi- ty .and long.. life is the wish, of many friends. McKillop. flesie eele-Mr Robb Henderson, for- merly of this township, •but now of Brussels was united to Miss McCallum, oftbis township,en Wednesday 5th inst. The marriage took place at the resi- dence of the bride's father, and in the evening the happy couple drove to the house of the bridegroom's father on the 4th cor .,where a large number of friends and relatives assembled to greet them, and, a very pleasant evening was spent by ll in dancing and other amusements. Bivars.-Mr C. Gordon has returned from Algoma where he has purchased a farm. and erected a house, and expects to return to that place with his family on Friday, Mr H. Scott, of the. Uth con., sold all his stock and implements on Tuesday, as he expects to give up farming. A'large black bear has been seen prowling around here during the past few weeks, but he has as yet done no damage and has gone on his way un- molested. Mr 1). D. Wilson's barns, which were burnt last week,was insured in the McKillop Co., to the amount of $2600. Mr J. Henderson and wife, of Algoma, are visiting friends here. Exeter. :\ meeting of the Directors of the South Huron Agricultural Society will be held on Tuesday evening next, at -the Commercial House, and a full att&- dance is requested. - CHINA WEDDINo.-The Exeter Fusi- lier Band serenaded Mr and Mrs Sam. Gidley, the leader of the band, on Mon- day night last, on the event of being his twentieth year of married life. The boys report having had a good time, and state that "father" used them well. They hope that he and his partner may live to enjoy their golden wedding. BtsoLAuY.-On Monday night last, O'Neil's bank here was broken into, the vault doors being drilled and the com- bination of the safe being broken off. They did not receive any booty for their trouble. This is the fourth safe that has been opened here this month, and is supposed it was done by the same parties. CATTLE THEFT TRIAL -Mr John Hef- fernan, jr., was tried here on Saturday afternoon,for feloniously stealing cattle from Jas Raith, of IIay township, be - fere 'Magistrates Buchanan and Snell. The tiylaintiff was • represented .by R. H. Collins, of this place, and the defendant by Mr Hastings, of Seaforth. The trial teas very interesting throughout,and the Magistrate committed the prisoner to Goclerich for trial,bail to be forthcoming on Monday. Chief Gill escorted the prisoner, Heffernan, to Goderich, on the ningt train. He being acgnainted and an expert in taking prisoners to that place, did not think it necessary to have him handcuffed, and the night being very dark, the emisoner, took advantage of it, by freeing himself from the Chief, when within n fete rods of the jail, aid laking leg boil, Chief Gill sayq this is )net in the comity: everybody is invited his first caee, tied h o. ill h' r, wee ,ruse- to ;lee our la' de -1i• nom. vrt.:, h • ;le :let b,, fel in fraise,. beaten. Seaforth.Colborne. Evangelist Ledgwick, of the Savage BttiEni. Mrs P. Fisher, sr.; has re - Baud is assisting nit the special services turned from a two weeks' visit in Mus - being held in the. \•1•ethodist Church. koka, Mr Linbt. Little has opens d from Mr i3aer's farm to Seaforth. Mrs Jas. Mrs Mills, of Hareiston, formerly of Lochard and fsttnily have returned to the Methodist Parsonage of this place, Sault Ste Marie. Several from this spent a few days with friends in this vicinity took in the Blyth show. Mr week. W. C. Durst, we are informed, intends Mr Geo Fisher, who has been em- having a sale shortly. ployed in the Expositor, for soine time ---- -- -►+ - past, left on Tuesday for Atlanta, Ga., West Wawauosh. where the will reside m future. UNTtinwY 1)EAn•n.--Tuesday last at 1 TEMPERANCE -Last Monday evening o'clock p. un., Mr. Thomas Rutledge, of the Royal Tempters celebrated the the Boundry, west of Manchester, bade event of moving into their new place of farewell to this world below. For thir- meeting, "the Oddfeliow's Hall," by teen days he has been suffering from a opening the doors and allowing their severe attack of diarrholea-which proved friends to come in --and spend an even- fatal. He was not much over forty strong Duringknown to be years old and was theevening way. Duttu in in a social K a programme consisting o f music,ad- and healthy. The Methodist church dresses, &c., was renderod,•und was ap- loses one of her finest members, and paren'tly pleasing to all present. Those taking part in the programmeowere, Dr Campbell, who gave a couple of read- ings m his usual..good etyle, Mr 51. Pillman in his humorositics, Rev M. McCoy, who gave a short practical ad- dress. Mr and Mrs Pyper, Mr E 13 Hollis, Misses Moore and Brown, gave musical selections. Altogether it was en evening well spent. BrneLses-Early last Saturday morn- ing burglars entered the dry good and grocery stores of Messrs Duncan e Duncan, and helped themselves to a quantity of goods consisting of silk hand- - kerchiefs, wool goods, gloves, hosiery, jerseys and other articles, amounting altogether in value to about one hundred dollars. Entrance was made through the front doors of the Dry Goode de- partment, which were pried open by a couple of bars of iron, obtained from Pillman's waggon shop. As the robbers two in number, were leaving the store, they were sighted by Policeman Lusby, who gave chase, whereupon the men drew pistols and fired at him. Mr Lusby Sired one shot in return, but no one was hurt. It was supposed that there were three men in the gang and that oue was on.before the others with goods stolen, and hearing the reports of pistols, dropped the bundles, as the goods were found about ten o'clock in the eastward, not far from Main St. ' INCENDIARY FIRES. -Exactly at seven o'clock last Wednesday evening, the fire alarm 'sounded and people were soon seen running hither and thither with the usual enquiry 'where's the fire?' It wa s found to be in Mr M. Pillman's carriage factory, but it had not gained very much headway before it was ex- tinguished -rags saturated with coal n ,pis were found about the shol,tthi h c was evideiitthat it was the work of an in- cendiary, Mi Pillman is an active tertligi'anee worker, and it is supposed that his place was fired by some. one opposed to the Scott Act. Just before twelve o'clock on the night above men- tioned, cries Of fire were again heard on the streets, this time there was a tire in. big earnest, it being the large barn re- cently erected and belonging to Mr D.D. Wilson, President of the Scott Act As- sociation of Huron. The building was situated just outside the northern limit of the town, which, at the time of the fire contained a large quantity of grain, five horses and twelve sheep,which were all consumed in the flames. Incendiar- ism was the cause of the fire and is con- sidered the most fiendish act perpetrated here for a very long time. - Mlutcltester. l3enrtiiller. Good, Cots. ---J. J. Fisher lute a mare which gave birth to a crelt a few days ago that weighs nearly "UO lbs and mea- sures around the heart 3 feet 1 inches ; across the breast, 13 niches; across the hips, 11 inches; and arross the rump,be- fore the tail, 12 inches ; front shank, (.4, hind shank 7 inches. It was sired by Mr John Washington's Baron Scott, and is the first colt bred in Canada by Baron Scott. Beat this if yon can. Goderich 'Towllsh i 1). SUDDEN DEATII.-The wife of Mr. Thos. Jordan, of this township, died very suddenly on Monday morning last. She was in her usual health the clay be- fore, and apparently never was better, excepting slight cold. On Monday 1, a K morning she complained lained of a lain in her breast, and son caught her t het• in g the community a respected and helpful his arms as she was about to fall, and resident; he was an influential Censer- before anything whatever could be done, native in politics, and member of the - she was dead. Site had_been a resident Orange Order, being Disteict Master of , of the township for about 35 years, and Morris. A wife and five children, most was esteemed and respected by all who of them sbsall, are left behind, lent they know her. bear the sympathy of a large number of —... - friends and angnatntances in this sud- Londesboro. den departure. His remains were in- ; A musical and literary eutertaiumeut terms' in 0 oderieli cemetery -yesterday. is to be given in the 'Temperance Hall, next Saturday evening,the 15th inst., at 13rtre efiel(L. I3an:rs.--Mrs. Mason, who has been ill for some time is again able to be out. -Mrs. Dallas, of the 2nd concession has been very ill for some time,", -Mr. Grant teacher, who was off duty for some days on account of sickness is again able to attend to his duties. -Mr. Chas. Mason was a judge on having horses at the ex- hibition held in Goderich last week. - Mr. D. M. Mallooh visited school No. 3 on Tuesday last. ,,Mr J.Manson obtained let prize for a three year old driver at Exeter show. -Mr„ George Forest is building a new house and intends resid- ing in the village. THAT RIDING CONTEST.-MiSS Swan obtained 1st pl•ize as a lady rider at Clinton Show and was therefore entitl, ed to the riding saddle to be given by Mr. Sharman. We understand however that he refuses to give np said saddle upon the grounds that Miss Swan is a professional rider and should have been barred. We are not prepared to say whether or not this was the understand- ing between Mr. Sharman and the society, but the bill, certainly did nut bar any p•;rson. We understand how- ever,that the society has agreed to settle the matter in a satisfactory way. Bari:vs.-Mr. Fred Winmill, is spend- ing a few days under the parental roof. IIe has been out west for some years. - Rev. Mr. Gee exchanged pulpits with Mi•. Irvine of the Nile circuit, Sabbath last. -There, will be the annual tea - Meeting in stile :Methodist church on Wednesday evening Oct. 19th, and no doubt will be equal to, if not superior to any one heretofore. --Rev Mr. McMil- lan went to Toronto this week on busi- ness. He has been enthusiastically. re- ceived Here and has changed the aspect of affairs. May his .pinion with this charge be crowned .with blessings from on high. -Miss Maggie Radcliffe has not recovered yet. --=Miss Herherington, of Leeburn, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Carter. -James Young has made exten- sive improvements on his block, and of McKenzie's harness shop lately. Oh but the miller of the Maitland is smiling since the rain has come. For the past season not enough water has fallen to run the mill, and the services of a steam engine bad to be procured. -The fall wheat in•thevicinity Las on• account of the drowth come up very unevenly, and is not in a very becoming, appearance yet. -Mr. Thomas Brown and Miss Brown accompanied their friends down to Toronto and Peterborough last week.. They will spend a few enjoylble days among friends of yore. ColinYoung, son of Mr. Alex. Young, of Colborne, and brother of Rev. John Young, went lately to Toronto, to follow up leis studies at the University. East Waw auio4 h. Norms. -.lir. Henry Wightman has improved the appearance of his resid- ence very much by having a nice veran- dah erected, Jas Young, of Auburn, did the carpenter work in his usual work- man -like manner. E. Livingstone was on the road this week with Isis traction engine ; it don't work well 'ince the rains.,Richard Wightman has return- ed from Michigan, looking hale and hearty ; query, will he go back alone or will he take Johns -son. There are a good number of auction sales around here this fall. W. J. Fenwick's came off on the 5th, and was only a partial success owing to bad weather and lack of competition. Mr. T. H. Taylor, jr., has two good colts one and two year olds respectively,which are hard to beat, he showed them at Bel grave and also at Blyth. The big hill is almost impassible now, and the job of cutting it is only a little over half done and is a nuisance in the state it is in. --...— Ba y field. Nines, - Our village council held their nsnal monthly meeting on Monday evening; most of the evening was spent in discussing the improvement of Jane street, where there is a very excellent quality of peat,which may not be known, but it is true all the same. Onr tax rate is 15 mills on the 5. It is begin- ning to be whispered around already who is going to he reeve next year. i Mr Blowhard, from the north west, visited our harbor last week, and with Mr's Ir' responsible's pressure, sent Addigoe's fence higher than (lilderoy's kite; onr Government at Ottawa will have to send Jim here with another t;1.000; it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good; some fine fence posts for sale along the shore now. Orr anneal fair tide tt•eek, S p. m. Prof Morgan, the blind artist, and his daughter, "Little Fairy," will provide a choice selecti ie of solos and duets, and the Rev B. B. Keefer will discuss the question "Is the Scott Act a failure." Mr Keefer is an able speaker and all should hear him. Wets admission, to cover expenses. NOTES—MF H Spawl has 'obtaiiieZC a situation at Grimsby, and has gone to take charge of it ; we wish him success. The village and surrounding country was deserted Blyth show day. We are glad to be able to state that Mr McKenzie is getting better. The Presbyterlahs are building sheds and moving their church. The Methodists are going td .shingle and repair their church. The mission- ary services here and at Kinburn last Sabbath were said to be very successful. There was a large number of articles went from here to the Blyth show and not one cane back without a prize, and over two thirds with first prizes. This village lost a -popular young lady on Wednesday, and Colborne township was the gainer ---see marriages. Blyth. • Mieee,NAuv•-The annual missionary sermon in connection with the Metho- dist church will be preached next Sab- bath morning, by the Rev. D. Rogers, of Londesboro. In the eveningplatform addresses will be given by the sante gentleman and Rev. Mr Tonge. Coicaari•-One of the best concerts over held in Blyth -was given by Mr W. Burgess, in the Temperance Hall, on. Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the C. O. F. Although the evening was somewhat unfavorable, the house was packed to the doors. Mr W. Camp bell occupied the chair, and after a few brief remarks proceeded with the pro- gramme. Mr Burgelss does not need any praise from our hands, as the lead- ing papers of the Dominion speak of him in flattering terms. His ventrilo- quis n and imitations were excellent, and were heartily applauded. He was also ably assisted by some' of our local talent, who todk part in the programme, which consisted of singing and instru- mental music. Should Mt' Burgess favor us with one of his popular enter- tainments again, we feel confident that he will he greeted with a full house. I. O. G. 'l'. -A meeting of District Lodge 1.O.G.T. No, 24 was held in the Temperance Hall, on Thursday of last week, a smaller number than usual being present, owing to the severe wea- ther, but the zeal of some of the mem- bers can be understood, when it is said they drove 35 miles through mud and rain. The chair was ooenpted by the District Templar, Mr F. Metcalf, of Blyth, who made a spirited address on temperance topics and the duty of the hour in this matter. Mr E. Dawson, of Kincardine, a prominent lecturer of the Order, delivered a ringing address, marked by intense earnestness and full understanding of the present day needs of temperance reform and action. Reso- lutions pledging the members to united action in the attempt at repeal were passed -unanimously.. The. matter of procuring an organizer was left in the hands of tine executive committee. The next meeting will be held in Brussels, in February. Binnrs.-Miss Annie Walker, who has been visiting friends in I)etroit, re- turned home this week. Mr W. Walker. of Exeter, spent Sunday in town. M1 Fred Tanner returned from his trip to the Sault, on Monday evening last. Mrs john Carty purposes opening out a grocery store in the premises lately oc- cupied by Mr Beckwith. .Hiss Riddell has removed her dressmaking shop from Queen street to the rooms over the post office. Master R. Coloton, of this place, but at present in McGregor, has been seriously ill, but we are pleased to hear he is recovering. Miss Hayes, of Code - rich, is the guest of Miss Shane this week. Mr S. H. Gidley, fashionable tailor, has had the front of his shop re- painted, which adds much to the ap- pearance of the store. ,liessrs Kerr, of the Brussels Post, M.Y. 1v1cLean, of the Seaforth Expositor,. R. Holmes, of the Clinton NEW ERA, and A. 31. Todd, of the News -Record, were in town on Wednesday. Largo quantities of grain are conning in; our grain merchant can- not get enough cars to fill his orders. FFullett. Miss Annie Bitch, of the 2nd con., left last friday to visit friends in Dut- ton, ltidgetown and Bismarck, before permanently locating in the city of De- troit, where her rl ifattractions are centered. Goon S.tt.ry.-At the Howson Bros - sale in Mullett, a few clays since, the stock, etc., all sold at very good figures. An aged mare went at $100: a Tontine filly at $14.0; h yearling filly et $02; cows ran from 835 to 547; two-year old steers, $73 a pair; yearlings at $23 each; calves at S9 each. The total proceeds of the sale were over $1,500. At Mr D. Ferguson's sale, in the same township, a114he stork went at very emit figures. *These sales were conducted by Mr Jas. ^Howson. nnctioneor. ('ARD) OI''1'IL%NKS. Tn Mil, sin Mas. 9rn+Li.v, 11:••' lj y 1)ea• friends. --1 have chs'=ten thin i$enns of conveying to yell and ti•om farP'tly ley sincere thanks fur the many favors you ennferred upon one, and the kind hospitality shown tee de. Mg my late illnr•es, John ('nrri'. N (MAI Medical Associat ion. S. S. Convention. Vivst Meeting or tht• Stanley and 'Pucic(.l.$Ittith Asso(•iation. Ott the 28th of July last a meet? :g of the Sabbath school workers of hie nley and Tuckeremith met in the Methodist church, Brucefield, and organized a lo- cal Sabbath School Association entitled the Sabbath School Association of Stan- ley and '1'uckersmith. The first convention of theasso.datiots was held in the Union church, Bruce - field on Wednesday, Oct. 5th. There was a forenoon session and all afternoon session, and a mass meeting of the children in the evening. Nearly all the n 1 t' was carried or on the , n tat ti t. work i f, 4 in the through before It fait- audience morning and afternoon and a full meet- ing in the evening. ..Owing to the nue- voidable obsence of the Revs A. 1). Mc- Donald and J. E. Nowell, M. A., of Seaforth, who were to address the Mass Meeting of the children in the evening, the Revs Mr Jameson and Mr Acheson, of Kippen, kindly consented to address thechilciren, which they did in an ill. teresting and instructive manner. The following is an account of the businese done and topics discussed. , The convention was opened with de- votional exercises by Rev Mr Simpson president, and Rev Mr Barr, after which the following business committees were appointed -Messrs Geo Baird, jr., A. Elcoato and S. Carnochan. Special committee on subjects for discussion, Messrs Wm Fotheringham, A. Elcoatt and J itonng. The first to address the convention was Rev 1F Ir Ramsay, of Londesboro, who took up the subject of -The rela- tion of the Sabbath school to the nation." He discussed it under the following heads, "Has the Sabbath school a dis- tinct place in the nation?" and "How does the teaching strengthen the nation." The topic was further discussed by the Revs Messrs Hill, Simpson and Aclte- sou. ' The following verbal reports of the Sabbath School were then given. This association met at the Commer- cial hotel, Clinton, on the llth inst;- There were present, 1)r. Graham, Pres., s Smith,Elliott Gunn, and Drs. Sloan, McKenzie, Young (Wingham) Nichol, Ross, McTavish, Williams and Worth- ington. The doings of the Internation- al :Medical Congress were fully discussed as reported by Drs ,Sloan and Smith, who were the delegates present at the congress in Washington. The subject was most interesting and occupied con- siderable time. There were no cases for examination, but there were several, questions from the question drawer as to the action of different medicines, and what medicines should be used for cer- tain diseases. The young men are tak- ing a very active partOn the meetings, as well as the older ones, which augurs )yell for the growth and longevity of the Association. There is a fear that the meetings may go to Seaforth perman- ently,as it seems that no suitable room outside of a hotel can be had without paying $3 for the Council room. In Seaforth a good room is given in the Mechanics' Institute free. Many of the medical men come from a considerable distance, and spend their time and mo- ney -for public benefit, and it seems only 'reasonable that they should find some place of meeting without -intruding on hotels, which are not now public houses. It is to be hoped that something may be done by the Town Council, so that a comfortable place may be had for the meetings in future in Clinton. [We have since learned that it was a mistake in asking for the fee, and the Council Chamber is at the free disposal of the Association any time they wish to use it for their meetings•; Tales of a Wayside Barrel. Why Jain voted for the :Mayor (Scene -Blyth) The Mayor, with a very broad smile, requested Jim to come to the fore. This he did,after'some hesitation. I neednot descrilie him. :When I say is a spec- ial friend of mine, it will be evident to all that he is a first-rate fellow. He pro- ceeded as follows: "Last year when I used to drive to Manchester, there was a fellowlfrom Clinton who used to spend part of tlie summer in Wawanosh ; I can't think of his name -ho wore specs -he is married to a daughter of—Ohl what do you call him? he lives in Wawa - nosh -I can't think of his.name—" "Never mind his name," interrupted the Deputy, who seemed to be impatient to get telling his story, "go on with your story." . "Well," continued Jinn, "I carried his mail for him, and used tollide it for nim under a board on Conrad's side road. - He's a great Grit and he used to say to me 'Jim, don't forget my Globe; l'or I cannot get on without it. Now I did not like to have him live in ignorance al- ways, so one day I brought him a Mail, and hid both at the usual place; but it happened to rain that afternoon, and he did not get out for them.. The next day. when I took out ,his Globe and went to put it under the board, I found that the Mail had been opened and a small square piece cut out, apparently by some ani. mal. On looking around I saw that very identical piece sticking against:a fence and - may I never go home -if there were not three ground -hogs stand- ing on their hind legs reading it," I in. guyed what was on„the paper. With a look of indescribable pity at my ignor- ance, he said, "What could it be but "VOTE FOR KELLY." The deputy now asked, "Who did you vote for, Jim?' Jim flattened him out by answering: "If poor dumb animals know enough to support Kelly, 1 should think -intelligent human beings would do the same." • After the conclusion of this story the Mayor invited all to Little Harry's for ice cream. After this adjournment the tales were cnntinued. Next week I will give the Expositor correspondent's story. Coal. 1'nA, 3L• John Leckie, formerly wardenlof II limn, has been appointed chief in- spector of the Freehold' Loan Society, of Toronto. vice }Ir Armstrong retired, 3. (i. Ward, of (loderieb, line been`. •appointed treaqurer of \Went Wawannsh, aud will rrglde hr•ree1!!P4 in Deep eee He is a thnronelily rclinhl" elan Hurl ninkF n gi,o l t ,. •l"h p t•f3ie-iel. • 4111011:01103 § 0'S P. iR4 .zuirfir[ I Q = x;. $ ' i'8'.;" .L -mi x U1 Yclilll[O\ e—n _eel el I loot; 0l1 a;iv.taAv to .9oo.i3 u- arr" 1 i.n • e. Jo eee '^ se • The followi eg are the officers for the ensuing three months; -Pres., Ilev Mr Simpson re-elected ; Vice -Presidents, Rey John Hart and O. 11. Bridgman, seeping -seeping it first in place and in Executive Com.: -Wm Fotheringham, time. Boys and girls, ton, are fonder of the world, its wealth aucl follies,than giving their hearts to jest's. We 'can take nothing with us from this world. • - .Saladin, the great csb)Iquerer, sai(1, hold- ' ing his shroud on the point of his spear, "This is all I can take with me of all my glory:" The Saviour has bought a: sun and Jameson. "Tho advantage (V Sabbath School Associations aucl wit should take part in thele," was infix eluted by the President, Itev Mr SImr sou. The advantages vitro, 1, Th kuowlodgo gained. 2., The stimula they excite, and 3, The enctourageneu- they gave. 'Those who should take par,, in them were,. 1, Every christian m]n• inter, 2, '1'cachel•s of Sabbath Schools, and 3 parents. Further suggestion was offered by I). 1). Wilson. Session adjourned to Ulla al 11.:311. EVENING SESSION. After devotional exerei'ses, the ques- tion drawer was opened and the answer- ed by Bev Bir Simpson, !'res. 1, flow to conduct a. Sabbath hebool ? Be punctual, ten Minutes service in song, _ close by practical questio,ts. 2, Are t ou in favor of Teacher's inet•tiuge -Yes. Whatis' , the best way tn conduct an infant class, Have a sepae,e snout and teach by object lessor!. 1, f low wide was the Red Sear --from :i to . lniles. Should the Superintendent 'have a class,. No. 11, Should the superintendent con - duet the review, All the teachers should,.. take part. 7, Do •you approve of giving prizes, Yes, give rewards, but give sys- tematically. 8, What is the•hest aid in preparing the lesson? Take the open bible, go on your knees, and say, "Open Thou mine eyes that I may see won- drous things out of Thine law,' thou take your lesson leaf, but take your Bible first. 0.• What is the best means of encouraging pupils to study their, lessons ? Prepare the Lesson yourself, live up to the profession you , make, love all, and take special pains with dull scholars- 10,---H-ow-to-win-a class -• - for Jesus. Make special prayer. A lady teacher in the States wrote on the • fly leaf of her bible the names of her scholars and then prayed for each in succession till they were brought to Jesus, After singing, the Rev Mr Jamesou was called to address the Mass meeting, He kept the children interested for twenty minutes, dividing his addrese into three parts. 1. A, little sin that was not a little sin. It was the little sin of Adam that brought • death into the world, and all our woe. So little sins as white lies,are sins, and every sin deserves God's wrath - and curse. 2. A little turning point, that was not a turning point. St. Paul's conversion was a little turning point, that was not a little ttii•niug point. It was the con- version of the Gentiles. 1)r McKay, of• Formosa, was a scholar in the S. S., his conversion was so little that it was scarcely noticed, went as a missionary to Formosa,has ten or twelvechurche; Oxford Collge, and sent out many stu- deists-great results have followed. 3. A little prayer that was not little. True prayer is the desire of the heart. The publican's was short, (little,) but it 'was effectual, (not little.) Mr• McPhail • - while on his way to the General As • - senbly taught the kitchen maid of the inn at which he stayed the little prayer, -Lord show me myself,'; promising her a kerchief on his return. While on his way home he taught her the equally little prayer, "Lord show ere fThyself." Both prayers were remarkably answered. After singing, the -Itev Mr Acheson kept up• the interest of the scholars from Matthew iv. 33. "Seek ye first thea • Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all other things shall be added unto- • you," This kingdom can be got by Geo Forrest, Geo Baird, jr., Brncetield ; R. Hicks, Egmondville; Geo Stewart, Varna and Wm Ivison, Kippen. Cor- responding Sec., Geb Baird sr., 'Bruce.' field ; Treas., John Young. The next meeting of the convention is to be held in ;Tannery, 188e,in St Andrews church, Kippen. The morning session closed at i a kingdom and he will give it to us, and..• 19 o'clock. . . . . .' all this world's blessings -that are good---• for us shall begiven lis also,but. we - must SESSION must ask them as.,the peblicau did in • humilty. The collection amonuted to '$8.19. ' The minutes of the afternoon and even- ing meeting were read and approved. ' The. singing was ander the able lead. ership of Mr Jameson,Brucefield. This very successful convention was brought to a close by singing by the. class, and the benediction, • The conventtln !net at halt past one, p, in, After devotional exercises the. minutes of the preliminary meeting, July 28, were read and confirmed, also the minutes of the morning read and adopted. The first' Speaker in the afternoon was Rev Mr Acheson, of Kippen, who introduced the subject, "The relation of the family to the Sabbath School." He discussed it under the following heads, The family has something to do with the appointment of teachers. The fa- mily have something to do with furnish- ing the sinews of war such as, books, maps, etc. The family has something -t idle with the preparation of the les- sons, and raretits ehottlil visit the school and also pray for the teachers, officers and children. The topic was further discussed by Rev Mr Simpson. Brucefield and Mr Shaw, of Varna. After singing the 73rd hymn, Rev Mr McCoy, of Egmondville, introduced the subject, "The relation of the Sabbath School to the church," under the follow- ing heads, Definition of the terms "Sabbath School" and "Church." Their relation to each other. It was further discussed by the Itev Mr Hill, of Bay- field, Rev Mr Barr, of Seaforth, and Mr Fotheringham. The next speaker was Mr D. D. Wil- son, of Seaforth. lie introduced the subject, "Why should we teach•tenlper- ance principles to the children," under• the following heads. Because intemper- ance is the enemy of all S. S. work., 'Because if not taught in Sunday school, it will scarcely be dope. Because in the S. S. we are dealing with plastic minds. The Sabbath school will have much to do in shaping the future of the country for weal or woe. What, should bo taught? Total Abstinence -teach the boys and girls to abhor the traffic. Teachers and officers should be examples to the children. The third speaker was Rev H. E. Hill, of Bayfield, who introduced the topic, "The proper place for lesson helps in the Sabbath school." He introduced his subjects under the following heads : Teachers should first use independent study of the lessons and then supple- ment by means of lesson "helps." Les- son "helps" should not be usedjn class. The subject wee further discussed by D. D. Wilson, 1{ev Mr Acheson and Mr Jas Shaw, The next subject, "The best way to secure regular attendance of scholars and teachers," was introduced by 'Mr Tough, of Blake. He considerer) that the regular attendance of teachers de- pended in a great measure on the sup- orintendent,who should be free with the teachers, consulting them in regard to the best intel'ests of the echool,- Teachers should be converted persons. For the regular attendance of scholars -1st, Parents aho11c1 sympathize with and encourage sehnla.rs ; and, Teachers should griestien the sch"lers ed sehnl- a's the teachers. Teachers should mie nit legitipnnte meaiq to excite an inter- est. in the schnlnr-•. The r.nh•;eet wee ,. fertl,,,,I;cep's,! l,; lt.. il,.,,.•c-:;,.11 Win. Reinhart of Brussels, was tined and costs, for disturbing the salvat- ion Army. Jas. Laird, junr., was ass sessed $5.00 and costs for interfering with the ?Magistrate while ,conductin tlie case, ErONoali Is Weetstic.-Many person are not aware of the extent to wbic ' dyeing and renewing of garments practised by the best families in ou Cities and towns. The old reliable firi o£ r. parker and co., dyers and cleauer:, of toronto, have established an agency hero, so goods of all kinds may be left at any time, and returned at the same prices as if taken to any of their stores in toronto, hantilton, brantford or ten- don, no extra charge being made for ex- press. Ladies dresses, jackets, cloaks, etc., cleaned, dyed and finished ready made up, except silks and velvets„ but dresses that are going to be made over in another style should be dyed in pieces before making. Gents clothing of all kinds beautifully cleaned, dyed and fin- ished ready made np. Leave your goods with dr. worthington, agent, who will give prompt attention, MATRIYIoxrAr.-The Lexington, Kentucky Transcript of Monday says: -Mr John F. Cruickshank and Miss Emma Harrison, both of this city, will be married at the home of the bride here, -on next Tuesday, and will at once start on a visit to the -home of Mr Cruickshank's fittiler in Clinton, Citnada. Miss Harrison is the daiighter of 'Mr Joseph Harrison; a wellknown and highly esteemed Citi• zen here, and the prospective bride is represented as being attractive in person and. character. Mr Cruick- shank is a model young man and enjoys the confidence of all Who have business relations with him. [The happy couple are now here, and the Naw ERA extends its congratula- tions. WIRE FItNcrS.- I''ences of this kind are becoming very common in the county,and are generally regarded as a vast improvement over other kind, being neat and secure, but there is one objection to them which could be easily overcome by the use of an upper board, and that is the injury to stock. A. leading \ eterinary Surgeon in this county recently stated that one half of his busincas-and he has an extensive pr'Retice--was caused by wire fences inlnring stock in some way.