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CL1NTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 4 1887.
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FALL AND WINTER
DERCLOTHING:
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ARE SIJOINING THIS SEASON
A ,S'TOCK OF-
Floe
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Fioe [llderololhillg
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That we don't
think can be sur-
passed in the west. and
to every purchaser who ap-
preciates good goods, we ask
an inspection. Our goods com-
prise all the well known makes of
imported goods, and we have them in
all sizes. Large Shen who experience
difficulty in getting proper sizes, should
tree our stock as we can fit them
jest as easily as the ordinary size.
FINE IHOSIERY.
Our stock of Mene hosiery is also full
Td complete in medium and heavy
-eight goods. You ought to see our
great line of
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Hallett.
FARM RENTED.—Mr Jas Cunningham,
who has been in poor health for some
time, has rented his farm, lot 33, Oth
con., to Mr Geo Christopher, for three
years. In consequence of this, Mr
Cunningham will have a sale of his farm
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stock and implements, on the 10th iust.
NOTES.—Mr Jas Snell is this week
away at Toronto. The familiar form
of Mr. Thos Neilans, collector, is again
seen around the concessions and side -
roads ; if there is any man people dis-
like to see generally it is the tax collec-
tor, but it is such a pleasure to deal
with a jolly, good-natured fellow like
Tom Neilans, that people here are glad
to meet him. Mr John MoMillan,reeve,
was taken suddenly ill on Saturday
night, with inflammation of the bowels,
but is now somewhat better; on account
of his illness he had to cancel all his
meetings.
MrNICIPA , MATTERS.—There is con-
siderable quiet talk going on in the
township about the coming municipal
hasit taken
elections, but in no respect
c
definite shape. It
seems to berett
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generally believed that Mr John Mc-
Millan will this year retire from the
reeveship; we have no authority for this
statement, but the impression has gone
abroad, and some go as far as to say
Mr McMillan has so expressed himself.
Should this prove true, the township
will lose the service of one who has
shown himself zealous in ,its behalf,and
who has ever had its- welfare and pros-
perity at heart. In case he does retire,
Mr Britton will be a candidate for the
reeveship, and if experience is worth
anything, this person has qualifications
that fit him for the office ; it is said that
Mr John Mason will also be a candidate
for the same position; should he decide
on a contest against Mr Britton, it
would be a lively and interesting one,
and it would not be safe to bet whistle,
way it would go. Then, on the assump-
tion that Mr Britton would be out of
the deputy-reeveship, the names of
Messrs Robt Scott, John Brigham,John
Lasbam and B Churchill are mentioned
as candidates for that position. These
are regarded as some of the strongest
men in the township, but it will remain
for the electors to say who will be their
representative. This forecast will be
found to be very near correct in so far
as the leading positions are concerned.
We will send the New Era
to new subscribers from now
to the end of 1888, for $150
cash.
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iii ngsbridge.
WHITE B eNZE.—Mr Gitlin ttas up
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25ei.,,- �8.1�0 �i0S10�1 oil daylasterecting a white
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t bronze monument to the memory of the
late John Bowler.
Biggest T3ar gain hi the Mai kss. One night last week a large nnnnber
of the young people, went to the Kintail
cheese factory and tripped the fantastic
toe, until the small hours,and then they
' wended their way home. They bad
plenty of good things to eat. and think
they had a tip top time.
Jackson Bros.
CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS & FIA-rranS
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' McKilloje.
BR1F,r's.-DIr Wm. Johnston, of the
4th con., has sold his farm containing
fifty acres to Mr W. J. Shannon, for
the sum of $3740; Mr Johnston in -
,tends remaining on the farm another
year.- Mr, Mann, of Hullett, has
bonghttliCraig farm, near Winthrop,
for $4900. The boys did not forget
to celebrate Hallowe'en.
St. Helens.
NoTres.—Mies Crow and sister,from
Milton,are visiting at Thomas Todd's.
Miss Marks, of Listowel, is the guest
of our esteemed dressmaker, Miss
Wraith. Communion services were
held here, on Sunday last; the pre-
paratory sermons were preached by
Rev. Mr Murray. ot Kincardine, and
Rev. Mr McMillan, of Auburn, and
thanksgiving sermons by Rev. Mr
Anderson, of Whitechurch, and Rev.
Mr MeC uarrie, of Wingham. Mr
Levi Lott and bride, of Brussels, paid
a flying visit to our town, on Sunday
last. Mise Minnie Gordon, thinking
there are harder things to do in• this
world than teaching the young ideas
to shoot, has gone to Harrison..High
School to prepare for the next mid-
summer examinatiou ; we wish her
every success. Wm. Smith has re-
turned from Wheatland, Dakota,after
' a summer's absence. -
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Ea.st Wawanash.
NOTES,—Mr W. Scott, from Milton,
and Geo. McGowan were visiting at
David and Walter Scott's last week.
Turnip pulling has commenced, they
are not a very good crop this year.
The inside work in John and James
McCallum's new houses and Walter
Scott's are being rapidly pushed for-
ward, and the houses will be ready
before long, to be occupied. Poeti
cal genius has been showing itself
resound here of late, a number of
anonymous pieces of poetry some of
which have fictious names, have been
sent to different parties, presumably
to be put extensively into circulation;
be manly whoever you are and, sign
your name to what you write or else
give your pen and genius a rest. Re-
vival meetipgs are in progress at
iltrvers church; aro number of con-
�corts aro reported, ay thegood work
continue to prosper. The " Indepen-
dent -Nine" wereconsiderably_annoy-
ed at the non appearance of the Man-
chester club, on Saturday last; they
(the Independent Nine) are going to
Belgrave next Saturday,if the weather
permits, to play the club of that place
again ; they will likely return with a
good account .of themselves. Mr
Elam Livingstone intends erecting a
sawmill with a band saw and have it
running by Dec. 1st; he is now hay
ing his wood drawn to Belgrave de-
spite the bad roads. The young peo-
ple of this section are talking elf
organizing a literary and debasing
/society; we hope their intentions may
be Carried out.
• Myth.
LEFT TOWN.—The Rev Mr Parke and
wife left town on Monday, for their
home in Kentar, Ohio ; a large number
of friends were at the station to bid
them farewell. We wish them a safe
journey.
SPECIAL SElitn,N.—On Sunday last the
members of the A. 0 U. \V,, and visit-
ing brethern, assembled in a body and
marched to the English church, to hear
a sermon preached by the Rev J. F.
Parke. The rev gentleman delivered a
very eloquent discourse, and was listen.
ed .to. throughout with intense interest.
The ehurch was filled to the door. ' •
PRESENTATION.—On Monday last,priol'
to his departure from town, the Rev
Mr Parke was presented with a purse,
accompanied by an address, by the
members of the A. O. U. W., he being
a member of that order, and showing
the high esteem in which he is held by
the society. He made a suitable reply,
after which a parting adieu was given.
Bi.IEPS.—Mr John Drummond- has
removed his shoe store to the shop
lately occupied by Messrs Taylor &
Sons. Rumors says that Bill S -s -s -s -s
is doing the grand at present. Mr Wm
McKay left town on 'Tuesday, for Delo-
seine, Man., where he purposes spend-
ing a month or so. Reeve Kelly, who
has been in Manitoba, for some time,
returned home this week. Mr Fred
Tanner returned from his visit to the
Sault Ste Marie this week. Mr A, Mc -
Can, and Henry Sloan, who have been
visiting friends in Toronto, returned
home on Mouday last. The band par-
aded the street on Monday evening and
discoursed some fine music. Mr Geo
McGowan has gone on a visit tS friends
at Worcester,Mass. Mr Will McElroy,
of Listowel, is spending a few days at
home. Mr A. Emigh, of London, was
in town this week. Miss Hattie Rit-
chie is visiting friends in Toronto, Mr
A McNally has disposed of his residence
to Mr Robt Brownlee, for a great sum.
Hallowe'en passed off quietly in town.
The Sunday school connected with the
English church, has changed the time
of their meeting, from the morning to
the afternoon. It is reported around
town that a new livery is to be started
in.town ; opposition is the life of trade.
Otn Saturday last the Milligan Comedy
Co. advertised to give one of their con.
certs in the Temperance hall the same
evening; the attendance being so small
the concert was not proceeded with.
The Rev A. W. Tongepreached a ser-
mon to the Forroeters in Sunshine on
Sunday next,
Iiinburn.
Biomes—Mr P. C. Papinean,who has
beet) assisting Mr J. R. Murray in the
cheese factory during the past season,
returned home on Thursday, in the
county of Llgin. The lastshipntent of
hogs from the Kinburn cheese factory,
was made no Thursday ; the Messrs
Robb Bros having bought them. Hal-
lowe'en was observed in this vicinity,
but- nothing further than a few gates-.
were moved. News has reached us
from Brandon, Man., that Mr John
Fowler, formerly of this place, who has
been on the sick list, is improving. Ow-
ing to Quarterly Meeting at Londesboro,
the Rev Mr Rogers will preach hero
next Sabbath evening at 6.30 p. m. Mr
Geo Coats, who has been confined to
bed at Mr Wm Clark's with a fever, is
able to be around again ; he has been in
the employment of the Expositor_
We will send the New Era,
to new snbseribers from now
to the end of 1888, for $150
Nile.
HOME AoexN.—Miss Sarah Jackman
has returned from Baltimore,where she
has been visiting friends, during the
last three "months. She said sho found
the railroad officials on the American
roads, far more civil and obliging than
on the Grand Truuk. How is that •?
Manchester.
RAILWAY MEETING. — Last week a
meeting was held to give effect to the
village's claim for the railway which
is expected to be built through this dis-
trict. It was decided to send a delegate
to wait on the manager's in Montreal,
and finds were raised for. that purpose.
FAREWELL.—Rev J.F, Parke preached
his farewell sermon in the English
church here Sunday last. His text was
from 1st Peter, 4, 7, and was listened to
by a large congregation of people, who
felt sorry to leave him, but he has the
sympathy and esteem of all in his de-
parture
to a clime where it is
his health will be better.
TEA MEETING.—A very successsul tea
meeting was held in the Methodist
church lately, when addresses were
given by Rev Messrs Howell, of Sea -
forth, Irvine, of Nile and McMillan, of
the Presbyterian church. Rev Mr Gee
occupied the chair in a very acceptable
manner, and the address of Mr Howell.
on "Does the services of the pulpit pay,"
was well received. The sum realized
was about $05. •
BRIEFS.—The Sacrament of the Lord'•s
Supper will be dispensed in the Presby-
terian church here, next Sabbath, ser-
vice to commence at ten o'clock. Mr
McLean, of Blyth, will conduct prepar-
atory service on Thursday, at eleven
o'clock. The Methodist parsonage is
being repaired and enlarged, which will
make it one of the finest residences in
the village. Mr Elkin has sold his farm
of upward of 100 acres to Wm McDon-
ald for the suns of $5,000 ; Mr Elkin in-
tends coming to our village to settle,and
we don't think he could go to'a better
place; (Clinton excepted.) Messrs J.
and E. Dawson, Wm and Robt Win-
nell, H. Jones and others have gone to
the lumber woods for the winter. 5.
Marshall is off work; ho not being very
well. Mr John Washington intends re-
moving from the farm to reside in God.
erich, not Clinton, Mr Editor; the farm
will be in the hands of his two sons,ole
of whom no. doubt feels it pleasant to
have the old folks step aside and make
room fora fine young "bell" to flourish.
John Cullis, en old villageboy, but now
an enterprising Buffaloite paid us a
visit last week ; he looks well end feels
just as big as any other Yankee. On
Sunday morning last there was ice all
over the.mill dam; something unseen
in this part for over a score of years.
Mr Thos. and Miss E. Brown have re-
turned from their trip down east ; we
hope they found that the "parrott"
has acted wisely in their absence. Mr
John Washington's sale is on Tuesday,
Nov. 8th, and Mr Elkin's the Tuesday
following; both will be good sales. Wm
Sturdy has returned from Parry Sound.
In a recent issue of the Guardian, Rev
Mr Gee has a letter intimating that all
the ministers of the London Conference
have not done towards the widow of the
late Mr Turner as they promised, in
helping to secure a home for her ; this
is mot to their credit. • '
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Tnekersrnitlt.
TESTINo.—We are informed that
Messrs Aikenhead and Sinclair have un-
dertaken to test one of . the Monarch
threshers,. manufactured by Ferran,
Macpherson & Hovey • Clinton ; they
threshed for Mr Jas Turner and others,
who say she gives good satisfaction in
every" particular.
Drscussroz.—West End Farmers'
club met on Tuesday evening, the 20th
Oct., and there was a splendid turnout.
The subject of fruitgrowipg was ably
discussed, every speaker showing by his
statements that fruitgrowing was pro-
fitableandthat no part of the farm paid
so well as that which was under fruit
culture, if properly cared for. The sub-
ject of "small fruit" was decided for
next evening's discussion.
LITERARY.—Another successful enter-
tainment by the young people of Turn-
er's church, was held at that place last
Friday evening. Rev Mr Sperling was
to have given an account of his travels
to the Olcl Country. but through some
misunderstanding between himself and
some of the members, he came unpre-
pared, but the programme, which con-
sisted of singing, readings and recita•
tions, was well rendered and everything
passed off nicely. The admission fee
being the small stun of l0ets.; receipts
amounted to upwards of $10.
Acor - :Ts—A couple of accidents that
might have proved serious, happened
on the farm of Mr Allies on Monday
of last week. As Mr A. Akenhead was
guiding the septirator into the barn, fisc
freat wheeL_Qn corning to the sill of the
barn, gave the tongue a sudden lurch,
and landed him on his hands and face,
over the end of the gangway ; a few cuts
and bruises were the only injuries sus-
tained. Shortly afterwards as they
were in the act of cleaning the flues of
the engine, the reservoir, which was
leaning on a prop gave way and fell on
Mr Ed Pepple, who was employed with
them, taking part of his thumb off and
skinning his leg severely. We are glad
to spy they are both improving.'
From another correspondent..
A GOOD TIME.—A few days ago, the
young people speftt an enjoyable even-
ing at the residence of Mr F: Walters,
quilting was engaged in by the ladies
during the afternoon, but towards night
when the young men arrived, the quilts
were put away and games of different
kinds were started and engaged in by
all. At an early hour they repaired to
their respective homes after thanking
their host for his kind entertainment of
them
WE.ST END nutmeat's CLrn.—The last
suTrject of discussion, "Small fruit" was
opened by Mr Albert Turner,who spoke
on pears,peaches and grapes; bethought
that the growing of small fruit was not
profitable. C. Landsboro thought it
Was profitable to raise enough for, use ,
on the farm. J, Landsboro reviewed
the discussion of the previous evening
and dwelt on the various small fruits
raised. Mr Barber made a few t°e-
marks. W. Elcoat said that in his
opinion -.the growing of small fruit was
profitable. The subject for next meet-
ing is, "The best way of feeding cattle
and horses during the winter ;" Mr J
Lftndeshol'o to write 50 essay on the
subject.
Varna.
PIIESEN'1'A•rION.—011 friday evening
last, a number of the members and
friends of the Episcopal church, Varna,
repaired to the residence of Mr Chas
Logan, laden with baskets of good
things, and took possession of that gen-
tleman's house. The cause of this in-
trusion was soon made known, for in
due time Miss Fanny Logan ws made
the happy recipient of a handsome set
of dishes. Miss Logan has occupied the
position of organist very creditably to
herself, and profitable to the church.
She briefly responded, thanking her
friends for their very handsome pres-
ents. After ample justice had been
done to the good things provided by the
la ies, the evening was spent in music
and social intercourse. All went home
in good season, well pleased with the
evening's enjoyment. The following is
the address ;—
To
To Miss FANNY J. Luo.tx.—We, the
members of St. John's church, Varna,
being desirous of showing our esteem
for your services as organist and leader
of 1'
th t n
ocl u and foryour untiringt
ef-
forts in the past, and feeling
that w
e
cannot make an
adequate return for
your services, we here present you with
this set of dishes and cruet, as an indi-
cation of our gratitude towards you,
hoping that you will regard them, not
on account of their intrinsic value,but
as a memento of the good wishes of the
congregation, and we sincerely trust
that when your voice is heard no more
There below, you may be singing in that
heavenly choir with those who have
washed their robes and made them
white in the blood of the Lamb, Signed
on behalf of the congregation.
MARY J. STINSON.
MAGGIE J. MCN.trorlrON.
Londesboro.
OR SALE,—A GOOD, EASY-BIDINGGig, with Box, nearly new; .'tpply to
JOHN BRUNSDON.
NOTES—Hallowe'en passed off quiet
with the exception of some gates being
missing and other trifling tricks. Some
of Hullett farmers were to the J. P. for
information on some tricks played them.
Tho framers are at work at the Presby-
terian sheds ; this is tine weather for
such work. Our village is in quite it
commotion by pasties moving, there be-
ing now every house occupied hero. The
creamery has closed a very successful
season's work, with good prospects for a
still larger next season. There is one
case of measles in the village. We are
sorry to 'hear that W. L. Ouimette's
sister, DIrs Van Bridges,.. is on the sick
list. Mr J. Melville lost one o the most
os t
valuable. dcrg, in the county lately, by
poison."(' The November que'eterly
meeting will be held in tite Methodist
church next Sabbath, commencing.at
10 a. m. Mr Brunsden, sr., who has
been ill of late, is able to be out again.
The Crawford Bros. have been re -
shingling the Methodist church.
West Wawanosh.
A\FCTATION.—A little daughter of Mr
John Murphy, of this township, about
9 years of age, hurt her foot one day last
spring, as she was returning from
school; nothing serious was thought of
it at the time, but she has been gradu-
ally getting worse, until two doctors
found it necessary to amputate the leg
to save her life.
ORITUART.—Mrs Jackman, near Nile,
in West Wawanosh township, passed
over the silent river, to be with the
great majority, et the ripe old age of
Sts years, on the;18th Sept. She was the
first white woman to settle in the town-
ship, and gave birth to the first white
male child born here. She endured all
the hardships of a pioneer life and did
it cheerfully. Site was a kind neighbor
and a devoted parent, and many a
weary traveller has been hospitably en-
tertained at her table. It might be said
of her as of Mrs Clarissa Fox, of Wako -
field, Mass., who has rounded her 100
years of life in this vale of tears.
"Hard work," she said, "has always
agreed with me, and I have always had
plenty of it." Mrs Jackman.was always
a healthy woman,and in her last illness
she was ill but four days. She might
be compared to an old tree that has
stood the blast of many winters, but
toppled over on a calm day.
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Stanley.
Intrevs.-- One night last. week, ,11r
Malcolm McEwen bad some sheep wor•
r•ied by dogs. The trustees of school
section have re•shingled the old school
house which serves as a wood house.—
The Expositor says :—"Mr D. D. Wil-
son sold a fine Shropshire shearling
ram to Mr Jas McFarlane, of Stanley,
Iasi week, Mr McFarlane thinks he
has a good sheep at a reasonable figure,
(lode tach Township.
Mr C. Holland, (son of Mr Jep. IIol-
land,) ]tnr, been re-engaged to teach in
the Springfield school next year.
A 'shooting match and oyster supper
will take place on Saturday, 5th inst.,
at the Orange Hall, Bayfield line. A
big time is expected, as lots of game has
been provided.
Mee/emus—It is currently reported
that Mr Gabriel Elliott will be a candi-
date for municipal honors at the ap-
proaching election. Whether he can
snake it interesting for Mr Cox, or not,
remains to bo seen. There has been
some talk of trying to oust "Long John"
and it is altogether likely that a dead
set will be made on him. Among the
Councillors, Messrs Churchill and
Laithwaite are regarded as good men,
and it is the opinion that no opposition
will be offered to them ; they have
served the township well and faithfully
during their term of office. '
NEARLY BURNED OUT.—Tho house of
Mr Ben Switzer had a very narrow es-
cape from destruction the night the
very highest wind wasexperienced. Tho
house is built with a fireplace, which
had been boarded up, the stove pipe en•
tering the chimney above the fireplace,
During the day sparks had fallen into
the fireplace, igniting tbo boards, which
broke out into a blaze during the night.
When Ben bustled out of bed, (deemed
by the smoke, he found the room all on
fire on ono side, the wind carrying the
fire np the chimney with a terrific roar.
After a little exertion the fire was sub-
dued, but not before it had done about
$100 worth of damage.
We will send the New Era
to now fittl,cribers front now
to the end of 1888, for $1.liO
cusp.
Dungannon.
BRIEFS.—Miss Bertha Pentland has
returned. Mr Lyman Paces?, of
Lion's Head spent a few days here.
Mies Avery, of Seaforth. is visiting
with her sister, Mrs J. Begley. Mr
P.F. Hamlen is gone to Teeswater on
business. Mr John Black wasunit
d
in matriniohy, on Thursday evening,
to Mrs Vanatone; the disgraceful con-
duct of some of those who acted a part
in chivarying them. calls for the
strongest censure. Mr Winters,
painter, has moved into the house
formerly occupied by Mr _George
Young; we hope to claim Mr Winters
as a uermanent resident of our village.
Mr Robison has opened nut a butcher ,
shop here, and we hope will receive a
liberal patronage of ail.
Kippers,
ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last a
brakeman on the L,.13.r11.B. met with
n While
' at Kippen. severe accedent
a e
, PPe
couPItng cars his
hand was caught,
and hisjliejuries are of such a nature
that amutation, it is feared, will have
to be resorted to.
NOTES. —Mrs Robert hunt, who
has been visiting her daughter in St.
Louis, returned home last week. Mrs
R. Mclaiordie is at present visiting
friends in Morris ; we trust her health
may be benefitted by the change.
Miss Jennie Jamieson, of Brucefield,
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mr Robt. Mellis returced home last
week alter spending about eighteen
months in the N. \V. T ; be epeaks
very highly of that country ; ho is at
present visiting hie son in Lucknow.
We are pleased to see Mies Jennie
Mellis home again. Mrs It. E. Clegg
spent two days of this week with
friends in Loudon. While Mr Cud -
more was transacting some business
at the grain warehouse, at the station,
last Monday, his team became fright-
ened at an incoming freight train and
ran away, breaking the reach of the
waggon. Miss Hannah Sproat re-
turned home from London 1aot week,
We will send the New Era
to new subscribers front now
to the end of 1888, for $1.50
cosh.
Seaforth.
1)tl:u.—Jar T. Carlin, an old resi-
dentof S died t the ripe old
Seaforth, dea
age of eighty-two years, at his resi•
dence, on Monday morning last. His
remains were interred in the Irish -
town cemetery, on Wednesday.
DEATH.—Mr James Sutherland, sr.•
who a few months since, with his wife
and daughter, moved into towu from
the country, died at his residence last
Friday. The funeral was liirgely at-
tended on Sunday afternoon.
PARAI,YsrS,—Mr M. McDermott,
of Ha'purhey was prostrated with a
paralytic stroke, while in town on
Saturday last. He was removed to
his home, and is doing as well as can
be expected. His recovery is hopeful.
- TEMPERANCE.—At the gospel tem-
perance meeting, last Sunday - after-
noon, Dr: Catnpbell gave a very prac-
tical and interesting talk on the use
of alcohol. He portrayed very clearly
how the moral and natural laws were
violated by the use of 51001191 as a
beverage. '
1\IATRnIoNy.—'_1'1r R.nht.. `eclat, OI'
this place, was united ir1,c,,the holy
bonds of matrimony, in-WoodatelolC-
on Tuesday last, to Miss Jenufe Mc•
Donald, formerly of Seaforth. The
ceremony was performed by Itev. A.
D: McDonald, May all joy be theirs
as they sail over life's voyage together.
CHURCH WORK.—Rey,J.E.Howell
was in Stratford last Sunday and two
following days, officiating in the in-
terests of the missionary cause. Mr
Sedweek took the work here on Sun-
day, and left Monday for Goderich, to
assist- Rev. Mr Salton in evangelistic
work. During his four weeks' stay
in Seaforth he has won many warm
friends, and we believe a great many
have been profited in listening to'the
word as preached by him. The good
wishes and prayers of allsfollow him
to future fields of usefulness.
Bu1Ers.—Division Court was hold
hero last Saturday, and a good deal
of business was done;. Judge Doyle
presided. The Good Tempters held
open lodge on Tuesday evening last,
in, their rooms; there was a good at-
tendance, and an enjoyable time was
spent. As usual, a number of gates
were removed from their hinges on
Hallowe'en. Quarterly services. at
the Methodist church next Sunday.
Inspector Paisley was in town last
week ; we presume on business per-
taining to his office.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—At the
regular meeting of Huron Lodge No,
308, Independent Order of Good Tem-
pters the following officers were elect-
ed to servo the ensuing term :—C. T„
E W Hollis ; V T., Miss L Moxley;
Sec., W 3 McLeod ; Asst. Sec., Miss
M Barton ; F. Sec., A Stark ; Chap•,
G Hendry ; M., J Thornton ; D. M.,
Miss Cant; Guard, Miss A Barton;
Sentinel, — Staunton ; R.H.S., Miss
M Sparling; L.H.S,, Miss M Shaw;
P.C,T., C Sparling; Organist, Miss
Ida Hunt.
DEBATE.-:-•' Resolved that female
suffrage would be beneficial to the le-
gitimate interests of Canada' was the
subject of a debate, which took place
in the town hall, on. Tuesday evening,
under the auspices of the Mechanics'
Institute, Those participating is the
debate were 'Messrs C. McKay;"Geb,
Jackson and Dr. Campbell, against
Messrs D. D. Wilson, M. Y. McLean
and John Hannah. After the subject
was thoroughly discussed, the deci-
sion was in favor of female suffrage.
Tho attendance was not large, but all
present enjoyed listeningg to the argu-
ments advanced pro and con by the
speakers.
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Ashfield.
BARN BURNED. --Mr Kenneth McLeod,
of the 12th con„ had his barn burned
on Tuesday night of .last week. They
were in the barn with a lantern and by
some means it upset and soon the whole
was in a blaze. He lost his whole crop.
We did not learn whether there was
any insurance or not.
SlciLv—Mr C Doyle, of the Division
line, has been confined to bis bed for
more than a week and fears are enter-
tained that he may not get better.
Heart disease is his trouble. The old
man has completed his 80th year. He it
one of the oldest settlers itt the town-
ship, and up to the time has always en-
joyed remarkably good health.
Brucefield.
ButsIe.—Mr 1'. McGeogot' is having
a large windmill erected in connection
with Itis stables, for the purpose of
driving his straw cutter, grain crusher
and pump ; Mr McGregor has now every
convenience and will no doubt do . a
i,
large business in the horse line, during
the conoub winter. Miss Swan has re-
• ceived from MrS harman the side sad-
dle which she won at the Clinton fair,
Mr A. Scott, teacher, is this week in
Woodstock, attending the wedding of
his brother, Mr Robt Scott, of Tucker -
smith. Mr R. McCartney has again
removed to the Mill Road. A number
of our boys were busily engaged on
Monday evening reproving gates. We
have not yet learned if Rev Mr Simpson
has accepted the call extended hint by
0oderich congregation.
we
Colborne.
NtT.:s.-.Mr II. Swede is engaged
digging wells for 1). Baer. :lir N. Baer
is the proud and happy father of a
bouncing baby boy. Mr Jonah Baer
anti wife, of Moon, Ont„ are here spend-
ing their honeymoon. W. H, Baer with
the help of a few neighbors and their
teams, moved a frame house 17x23, a
distance of 150 rods in the short space
of time'of 3 hours.
TEt•M1•:1i1INII.—The congregatidu of
Bethel church, held a tea -meeting on
Wednesday, Oct. 26. Tea- was served
in the shed prepared for the occasion.
The programme—in the church—was
begun by electing Mr J. E. Tom, T. P.
5., as chairman, which position 11e tilled
to the satisfaction of all present.—
Speeches were given by Revs Messrs
Fisher, of Holmesville, Heddle, of Pe-
lee Island, and. Mr Jas Mitchell, of
Goderich. These, with the excellent
music furnished by the choirs of Bethel
and 'biochurches,t
n kept the meetnt u
P r, 1
till after 10o'clock.The proceed
's pr°cee is of
the meeting was $50, and the social
hold the next night netted S1.2.
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Bayfield.
lir ILUINu IMPROVP)IENTS.—Mt' Stall•
bury's new building is nearly finished,
and presents a fine appearance. He
has already rented it to our tailor, Mr
James. Mr Rutledge has put a new
roof over his store. Mr Marks is
building a fine brick stable.
SenoaI. REPORT:—The following is the
correct standing of the pupils of the
school here for the month of October,
based on regular attendance, good con-
duct and.general proficiency. 4th class,
Bertie IansonChas Logan, Kate Har-
rison, -Lily Morgan. Sr 3rd—Annie
Miller, Ella Cameron, Grace Cameron,
Chas Falconer. Jr 3rd—Hilda Moore;
house, Charlotte McNeil, Olive Thomp-
son, Wm Bailey. -
Exeter.
Ilt11EFt.—The farmers in this vi-
cinity are busy • taking up their
! turnips, Mr AIichael-He'ffertnan and
)s•is•--eon-WVilltain spent Tuesday in
town with friends. Mr Robt. Elston,
of Grand Rapids, Mich., is at present
v.isitingrelativea iu town. Mr John
Willis, one apd a quarter miles north
of this place, shot two valuable deer
in the Zurich swamp, your corres-
pondent having a piece of the game,
which Mr Willis will please accept
thanks for same. Hallowe'en passed
off very quietly in this place ; a great
deal of damage was done, but the
small boy got the blame of it, The
Exeter gun club went to the Forest
City, on Monday last, capturing; ten
birds each, and was used well by the
London gun club on shooting the re-
turn match,the following is the score:
Exeter, 68 ; London; 02.
CAPTURED. Chief Constable (Gill
brought from Toronto on Tuesday a
man named Gilmour, who is believed
to have been one of t he gang engaged
iu therecent safe breaking expedition.
The first charge against him is the in
company with Fox, who is gone to
the penitentiary, he stole coats and
other articles from Hawkshaw's Hotel
at Exeter and sold them to parties in
Stratford. It is said that when the
safe in the railway office at Exeter
was, attempted, a young woman saw
two men,and that if Gilmour was one
of them he will be identified all right.
There is also a chance of his being
identified with the rombbery of the
school teacher at Parkhill. In that
ease it is altogether likely that Fox
or Francis, will be brought back and
tried on further charges of burglary
and safe cranking. [Gilmour was ex-
amined before the local magistrates
on Wednesday, and remanded to jail
for seven days in order to get further
evidence against him.
Rennrifler•.
Fonnr•:s'rtns.—The following are the
officers elect of Court Benmiller, No, 86,
C. O. F., for the ensuing year t—C. R.,
Thee Elliott ; V. C. R., W. Moht'ing ;
Chap., Jas Gledhill ; F. S., Wm Van.
stone; R. S., A Malloy ; Treas., Thos
Ginn ; S. W., Wm Scharff° ; J. W., Jno
Brenn; S. 13., John Levy ; J. B., E.
Mitchell.
BteriLrs;—'?"Meddle ]las gone back' to
work at Pelee Island. Abe Moore has
exchanged his house and lot for 25 acres
of land, on the 4th cot„ to which ho
removed on Monday. M. Pfrainer has
got the mill in good shape again for
chopping, and is prepared t) do any
amount of chopping. There is plenty
of water now and he will bo able to give
satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their parsonage. Robt Herr is
moving into the house vacated by Abe
Moore, and I.V. Fisher, of Summerhill
will move into the house now oceupierl
by Herr. Jno Levy has moved into the
house lately ner'upied by R. H. Morrish,
Educational Notes,
Mr A. M. Burchill, headmaster o
Blyth School, has been awarded th
Bryaut memorial certificate for the
Bryant course of reading. Well done
Miss Moffatt has been engaged ti
teach in Baden next year, et the rate
$250 per annum. She has always bee/
hard working student and is de
a g Secy
ing of her success.
Mr Jas. Nichol, who hart t aught ono
cesifully in School Sttt on No, 10, tis
borne, for the past year, has resigned
as he intends putting in a terms at tit`s
Normal Scb sol, Mr Juba Beatty bit
been engaged to take Iiiis place for phcoming year. . ^,
A teacher wishes to know what l*
become of the " Iron Binding" systen
of school books. Those books whicl
were bound in that method proved ver;
I durable,and if those now authorized ha
attention paid to the binding, an it
hurnor-which now exists in parentsan
teachers would very much decrease.
Ni ,nr Crass.—The Ed twat ibn Depar
meut111 b t . issued a resettles relative a v°
night school work to b,' dorm in col
nectinn with the l : w u
, Institut,
of the Province, and alt effort is bels
made to organize a .class iu Blyth. .
choice of four courses may be made,vi•
I Uomntercial,Scienco, Drawing,lEnglie
The chances aro that a class will 1
formed for the winter.
The trustees of 5. S. No. 5, Goderi
township, (Porter's Hill) recently a
vertised for a male teacher, and recei,
eel over 100 applications from parol
willing to fill the position, at salad
ranging from $250 to $500. The trustei
• .decided to accept the application of A
Stothers, of Dungannon, but have n
hoard positively from him yet. •
Miss Jones, who lately taught in tl
Separate School, St. Augustine, lri
been engaged as principal in No. 1, Cc
borno,,uext year. Two of the trusts
are stiff Presbyterians, the third a lea
Mg Methodist, and their engaging
Boman Catholic shows a liberality,
Protestants not expected in these yea
of Catholic aggression.
MUSIC STORE for CLINTO
Mr G. I'. Oakes, who hast opened
waseroom next to Rance's tailor sh
for the sale of his organs, is alsoputtfi
a full stock of Music Looks and Sh
Musics He has also secured the ager
for the celebrated Lansdowne Pia
These pianos rank among the' finest
world, and are said to pos=ess a splend
action and a tone o e of r •a
roori
t
p Y
It is Mr Oakes' intention to give t
public of Clinton and surrounding cou
,try, a selection of musical merchandi
so complete in every department that -
may be suited, whether in quest of a t
whistle or an organ or piano.
One of the best departures he 11
made, however, is the placing of an
gan in his warerooms, which shall
entirely for the use of pupils wishing
study music, and who have no instr
stent in their house to practice on,.
there are a number of young people w
are anxious to take music lessons, b
are prevented on account of having
organ or piano at home, may in t
way take instructions from any of t
music teachers in town, and use the
gan placed in the warerooms for t
purpose. We congratulate Mr Oak
on his enterprise, and have no dou
but that he will meet with tate sue°
that his undertaking merits,
lIURON ASSIZES.
The following cases were diapos'
of in addition to those published 1
week:—
O'P.lYRNE vs. OAMI'6Fsi.ri wa
frr'st case taken up. It was an acts
against a township engineer to reco
damages for the alleged non -repair.
a drain over which he had contr
The case was argued and judgment
served.
NELSON' vs. FERC USO\ —Cons]
minutes were filed and judgment
accordance therewith.
HERR vs. CARROLL—An action
have a clause in a will construed
the court. Decision was given givi
effect to the will, which gives to
illegitimate child certain property.
CRAIG vs. CRAY stands over to t
Spring Chancery Court.
ASHFIELD V FLYNN—An action
the township of Ashfield to compel't
defendant to reopen a roadway adjo
ing his place, which was lately.clos
up by him. The judgment was
favor of the township, declaring t
the road had been dedicated to t
public use, and Inuit be kept open.
The prisoner, Adam Sipple,, co
victed of committing an aggravat
assault upon a witness who had giy
evidence against him ifi a Magistrat
investigation, was brought up to
ceive sentence. Mr Collins,his couns
presented a largely signed petition r
garding the prisoner's good charnct
Judge. Rose,after considering the ca
carefully, decided to give Sipple
opportunity of reforming, and leadi
a proper life. He allows him, up
entering into heavy bonds to keep t
peace for five years, and to appear f
sentence if called upon. The Jud
gave Sipple to understand it was n
a mere matter of form,and that .if a
further bad conduct is reported co
corning him he will surely be arrest
and sent to the penitentiary for a ter
of not less than three years. Sippl
had better take warning,becauseJud
ose is a man of his word, and wi
ot lose sight of the case; but, in t
hope of a reformation on the part
the prisonor,has given him this chane
it being understood that he belongs'
a respectable family.
This closed the business of -the a
sizes.
Wellington Btrness, who keeps
hotel on -Dundas- street, near -t
Asylum,Londen, was convicted by.
M. Noble at the courthouse on We
nesday, of a third offence against t
Canada Temperance Act and was se
tenced to two months' imprieontbe
without the opportunity of a An
Barness took this sentence pret
bard, and offered if the charge
made a second offence to submit tt
fine of $200, but this was refused
he went down. '!is 'is ill : i ret
viction for a third offence in th
county of Middle'ex, and is a posher
to the Pollee Magistrate of Huron.
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