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TWENTY retaDYEAR.t
Whole ; u ..Ler 1291.
CLINTON, ONT., ; OVE MI 'BE3;1t 23 1887.
ONWARD,�MITTS
GLOVES Ay
1 The'i'OWin of ( Holton
- makes solid
progress.
We show a Large and co millet° as-
- sortment of
FIR MITS and GLOVES,
FINE BUCi{SKIN GLOVES,
FINE GOATSKIN GLOVES,
Fine kid gloves.
Our "Napa" Buckskin (doves are
the finest goods in the market for
solid wear, and they shook' be seen
by purchasers. There is nothing
to equal thein.
\Ve have a splenlidline of
Shirts and rI!ir:
At 75c, worth S1
,
SEE THEM
Jackson Bros.,
Tho Blll1Olil Moo of 1887,
Over Thirty new Residences
ere c ted .—linprovetnents
to many others.
We present our readers iu this issue
with a list of the buildings erected in
Clinton 'during the past season, and a
sketch of the other •improvements so
far as we have knowledge of them.
They evidence the fact that our town
is making solid progress and that our
prophecies from time to time as to its
future are being fulfilled. Though a large
number of houses have been erected
this past summer for venting purposes,
there is still a demand for more, and
there is scarcely a vacant tenement
in town. A number have expressed
their determination to build next sea-
son, and we confidently look for even a
better record in 1888 than in this pre-
sent year. It is gratifying to note that
a good many of the houses erected
this year are of a superior build and
many of them are ornaments to the
town.
It is not necessary that we should
specially recommend Clinton to those
who contemplate retirement from act-
ive work. We have a front rank Col-
legiate Institute,a banner Model School
and first class Public School. The Me-
chanics Institute Library has over
1800 volumes of good literature, our
Churches are handsome, large, and the
members are glad to welcome strangers.
The shade trees in our streets make
grand promenades and recreation parks
public buildings cannot be excelled,
,
and on the whole Clintonians need not
feel at all backward d inrecommending
themost pleasant,
one of
Clinton asp ,
thriving and healthful places in the
West.
It is, we think,a most gratifying sign
that so many of our working men—the
bone and sinew of the town—are mak-
ing homes for themselves. A glance at the
list will show our readers how many of
this class-are'building-houses' fior-theme-=
selves, and others have been making
xtensive im rovements on houses al -
CLOTHIERS, FURNISHEtts & HATTERS
Holntesvill e.
CntELTr,—A, few nights ago two men
were driving a beast through the village
towards Clinton. The head of the ani-
mal being tied to its foot, it -did not go
forward as readily as they desired.
Notesatisfied •with beating the animal
unmercifully one of them threw a stone
at the head of it with such force as to
stun the animal and .bring it to. its
knees. Such cruelty . should not only
be reprimanded but severely punished. -
ENTERTAINMENT.— The. Public School
Entertainment of this village is to be
held in the Knox Hall (which has been
kindly granted for the occasion,) on the
evening of Wednesday the 30th inst.
An address on school matter`s•may be
expected from J. E. Tom Esq.,Inspector
of Public Schools. To this may be add-
ed an interesting and varied program-
me of music,vocal and instrumental,by
- local and foreign talent. The scholars
have also prepared a number of dia.
logues and recitations for the occasion.
SINGULAR ACCIDENT.—While Mr. H.
Swett was digging a well on the prem-
ises of Mr, J. Yee one evening last week
by the aid of -ac lantern, at the depth of
about (twenty-three feet, he =heard
a (noise and a shout at the top of the
well, He at once pressed himself
tightly against the side of the well, he
had no sooner done so than alarge calf
struck the bottom of the well with fear.
ful force,smashing the lantern to atoms
and leaving Harry and the calf in dark-
ness to settle matters as best they could.
Harry thought the calf dead at first but
soon. found a mighty struggle' in pro-
gress, and to escape "the darkness that
might be felt" jumped on top of the
bovine.. • In about twenty minutes he
and his companion reached the top.
Harry received a severe blow on the
leg but the calf was little the worse for
the manceuvle•
Goderich.
The Harvest Home Festival held in
North St church last Thursday evening
was a grand success. Everything was
done in good order and with complete
satisfaction to all concerned. The net
proceeds were $135, being equal to last
year though the gross amount was not
so high. The church was handsomely
decorated and reflected great credit to
the zealous workers.
Bmmv's.—On Friday morning the
house belonging to Mr R Aldsworth,was
burned to the ground ; the high wind
prevented the engine being of any use.
The town band played before the Brit-
ish hotel on Wednesday eve. A large
umber witnessed the marriage of Mr
Jas Aitken to Miss Murray, on Wednes-
day. A very happy time was spent.—
Have yon heard of the "Snowball
Scheme? send for a card explaining the
whole thing ; the pastor of Victoria St.
church, will be glad to give particulars.
Dr MoMicking is still at home, nursing
his brother's ankle. Mr Geo Acheson
eriously injured his leg by falling upon
en upturned lath.
DEATII or A PnIEr•r.—Rev Chas Mc-
Manus, acting pastor of St Alphonsus
church, Windsor, died Wednesday
morning of congestion of the lungs.—
Last-Sunday morning a cold, which
Father McManus took a few days pre-
vious, assumed a serious term, and 2.1
hours later he was on his dying bed, bis
death being hourly expected. Ile was
born in Smith's liill, near Goderich, 33
years ago. The body was brought to
Goderich, where services will he held
Friday morning, and will be buried in
the family lot at Colborne. Six old
classmates of the dead priest will officiate
as pall -bearers.
Geo E. Pay,improvements to proper-
ty,
&c, High street.
Ferran removal and W. W.n int uof c -
t
ment to dwelling on High street.
John Stephenson, improvement' to
cottages.on James street.
Geo Swallow, new frame dwelling on
Gordon street.
Jas Shepherd, improvements to dwel-
ling on Townsend street.
Mrs Carter, new frame residence,
Townsend street. -
1:I. R. Walker, new frame cottage,
Townsend street. •
Mrs Crich, improvements to residence
and property on Ontario street.
ST. JOHN WARD.
Peter Stealth, new frame residence
on King street.
Donald Junor, new frame dwelling
on Isaac street.
Wm- Jones, new 'frame cottage on
e p
ready erected. We would urge upon
our readers generally, to give our streets
a prettier appearance by some flower
beds in front of their houses and a little
more green sward. We must also keep
up our reputation of tree planters, and
there are still spots which should re-
ceive attention in this regard.
We had intended to give the name of
the builder and the cost of the improve-
ments in each case, bet as the latter
is largely private business, we refain
from doing so. There has been a class
of improvements that is not recognised
in the following list, and yet much has
been done in this direction ; that is, the
heating of churches, public dwellings
and private houses by hot air. Our
tinsmiths have been working late and
early to get through with their orders
in this direction before the cold weather
sets in.
' Owing to the scarcity of good build-
ing lots in the centre of the town, lots
on the outskirts are becoming valu-
able, and those fortunate enough to
hold land in desirable quarters,will rea-
lize on them to advantage: In most
places drainage is easy, owing to our
high position, and good water can be
got at reasonable depths. No doubt when
once the question of a C. P. R. connec-
tion has been settled,our torn authorities
will be able £o take hold of such im-
provements as a water works system,
electric lights, &c, &c.
The list referred to follows. Of course
it ie hard to 'vouch for its absolute cor-
rectness, and we fear many places have
been overlooked, but not intentionally.
Even at the present time contracts for
new buildings are being let and extensive
improvements are going on.
ST. ANDREW'S WARD.
Collegiate Institute—addition to
building, gymnasium and other out
buildings. • ---
Ontario St. Methodist church, en-
largement and sheds.
St, Paul's Episcopal church, enlarge-
ment and improvement, heating etc.
Jas Smith, new frame cottage on On-
tario street.
.John Boles, new frame dwelling on
Ontario street.
Thos Gibbings, new fratne dwelling
on Gibbings street.
A. Knox, addition and improvements
to dwelling on William street.
John Sheppard, improvements to
shops on Ontario street.
Joe A. Clarke, new frame dwelling on
Mill street.
Mrs Petrie, new frame dwelling on
Mill street.
Mrs MoBrien, fraine dwelling on
Whitehead street.
Mrs Cooper,frame dwelling on White-
head street.
Hiram Flill,improvemeut on residence
Albert street.
Hy Morrish, improvements on dwel-
ling on Albert street.
Jas Fair, addition and improvements
to residence, including new heating ap-
paratus and water supply, Whitehead'
street, also improvements to Mill.
J. W. Taylor, new fence to dwelling
lot and garden.
John £lteep,improvements to dwelling
Princess street.
W. H. Hine, new frame dwelling and
improvement to other dwelling,Ratten-
bury street. -
Gordon Perrin, improvements on
brick and fraute cottages on Princess
street.
ST. JAMES WARD.
Gordon Perrin,two new brick cottages
Ontario street.
Jos Whiteheacl,improvements to resi•
dence including heating and water ap-
paratus, improvement to house,and new
frame dwelling Victoria street.
Chas Milne, new brick dwelling and
improvements to dwelling on Victoria
street.
Noris. --A
It James Dickson, sou of
Mr C. Dicksonand
kradttate of Toronto
University, bas been appointed to 011 a
vacancy in the teaching staff of Seaforth
High School for 1888. He was form-
erly a student in the same school and
by persevering industry he passed all
his examinations with high honor, and
we havo no doubt that he will be a very
successful teacher. Mr William Scott
has purchased a very tine driving horse
from Mr White near Exeter. Mr Arch.
Meetregor;wlio-hes-been quite sick for a
few days, has almost recovered.
Isaac street.
Mrs Duncanson, improvements to re-
sidence on Fulton street.
Jos Copp, improvements to,residence
Isaac street.
Fred Harebell, two new frame dwel-
lings and frame cottage improved,Mary
street.
Geo Cottle, stone foundation and oth-
er improvements to dwelling, Orange
street.
Mrs Allcock, iron fence to residence
Wellington street.
Wm Grigg, two new dwellings on I
King street and improvements.
Wm Alexander, new frame dwelling
on Dunlop street.
Geo Hanley, new stone foundation
and other improvements to dwelling,
Frederick street.
John Bean, improvements to dwel-
ling, Frederick street.
Hy Stevens, improvements to proper-
ty, Joseph street.
ST. GEORGE'S WARD.
M. McTaggart, improvements to
dwelling house on Shipley street, in-
cluding new heating and lighting appar-
atus and water supply.
D. A. Forrester, new frame cottage
on North street, and new iron fence to
residence, Princess street.
Mrs Andrews, new frame dwelling on
Queen street.
J. A. Croll, improvements on cottage
on Princess street.
Alex Welsh, improvements on cottage
on Princess street.
Thos L. Fortune,wiron fence to
residence on Princesu e street.
S. Mercer, r
lelL)YOt'elnetl
t
3 On cottage
residence and iron fence,
e sec.,
Ratten-
burybury
street.
E. Saville, new frame cottage on
Rattenbury street, and improvements
on frame dwelling on Princess street.
Jas Young, improvements on cottage
on Rattenbury street.
J. Miller, improvements to residence
Queen•streete_ ._•
Hy Cantelon, addition to residence
facing Queen street.
Mrs Sarah Coats, A. Il. Manning and
Rob W. Coats, two brick residences on
Albert street, frame cottage on Queen
street.
Wm-.Wheatly, new frame cottage,
North street.
S. Palliser,improvemonts to residence
on Rattenbury street.
Wm Martin, improvements to resi-
lience on Huron street.
Jno Leslie, new brick story to work-
shop on Huron and Orange street.
J Backwell, addition and improve-
ments to dwelling on Princess street.
J. Cunningham, improvements on
dwelling, Huron street.
It will be seen from the foregoing list•
that a large sum of money must have
been spent in the town this past sum-
mer.. The improvements on our public
buildings were chiefly the Collegiate In-
stitute, the Ontario Street Methodist
Church, and the St. Paul's Church en-
largements, which amount in all to the
sum of nearly ten thousand dollars.—
We
ollarsWe could make an estimate of the cost
of private improvements ani tiew'•build-
ings, but at best it would be unsatisfac-
tory and• incomplete. The sum un-
doubtedly is a large one, and proves be-
yond question that of all the Ihuon
towns Clinton is making the most sub.
stantial progress.
Dungannon.
NOTES.—Mr Saunders, from Amherst
Island, is visiting friends here. Mr' J.
Stothers has gone to South Africa in-
stead . of Australia. Mr D. G. Bickle
visited Whitechurch last week. West
Wawanosh council meet in the town
hall, on Wednesday. Mr J. Cooke has
gone to Chicago. On Thanksgiving day
the union services were held in the Me-
thodist church here ; a very interesting
address was delivered by Rev. Me Cam-
eron, Presbyterian minister. - Rev.F.E.
Nugent, of Lucknow, will occupy the
Methodist church pulpit on Sunday,and
preach in behalf of the Educational fund
Varna.
Nu•rl':;t.—We are sorry to hear that elr
Geo Stewart's son is seriously ill. It is
reported here that Mr A. M. Campbell
will be put up in opposition to Mr Lor -
ranee for the reeveship, but the probe,
bilities
obe-
bilities are that both will be returned
for their respective offices unopposed.
Acenu xTs.—On Tuesday night last as
Mr Geo. Forest was driying to Varna,
the night being eery dark, he collided
with a rig in which were Mr Isaac Errat
and wife, whose buggy was upset. Mr
Errat was thrown violently to the
ground, dislocating his shoulder. Mr
Forest at once went for a doctor, who
replaced the shoulder bone; with the ex-
ception of a few bruises and a severe
shaking up. Mrs Errat was uninjured.
Near the sometime, Mr Walter Stewart
and Mr Frank Coleman had a collision,
Stewart's buggy being badly smashed,
li 11• t
New House. --Mr Jas Reynolds, of
the 4th con., of Hullett, es now in full
occupancy of his new house, and he is'
very much pleased with it indeed. It
is frame, with stone foundation, and
was built by Mr W. Whitely, of Lon-
desboro, who is entitled to much credit
for the .complete and satisfactory way
in which he finished his contract,
Bnnsrs.—Mr J. Anderson is bnilcling a
large house on his farm near Blyth ;
the curious ere wondering what is his
object, but perhaps some nice young
lady will give the required information.
Mr Garret, of the gravel road near
Blyth cemetery, has just completed a
neat little residence on his farm. Mr
G. Etham has purchassd 100 acres, in
Gray, and intends to move his family
there shortly.
East Wawanosh .-
DEs.vrE.—The debate last Friday
evening on "Resolved that the farmer
is more independent titan the mechanic"
was very good when it is considered
that it .was the first public speech for
most of those taking part. Mr D.
Scott was chairman, and decided the de-
bate a tie, both sides.being equal Al-
though only the second meeting upwards
of sixty members were on the roll,
Noris.—Mr E. Livingstone was mov-
ing the machinery of his saw mill down
this week with the traction engine; it
was not a very successful trip. The
farmers who have wood to sell are busy
teaming it out now, as the prices are
higher than they will bo when the roads
are good. Mr John Mason has hired
with Mr Rath for the winter. Mr Ben
and Headly Taylor have purchased the
steam thresher from Andrew Auld. Mr
John Coultes is at present busy sawing
shingles in his mill. -
(-oderieh To nsI►i p.
PAINFUL.—Mr Jos Izzard, of the Bay-
field road, has been carrying his left
hand in a sling for three weeks, owing
to an exceedingly well-developed felon
on the palm of his hand.
Jas Pratt, of Granden, Dak•, former-
ly of this township, is home on a visit.
It is the first time he has been back,
since leaving several years ago ; he says
the Canadians in Dakota, aro all doing
well.
F,.
ROI 1UtT HOLriES, Puliushor
$1.50 a year lu advance.
Li't;l.tii n.
en's horses got
One of Arthur Io, t t
U u1
pretty badly kicked in the stable on
Wednesday evening, which will prevent
it from working fora considerable time.
SCOTT Ace.—A meeting will .be held
in the Presbyterian church here on
Thursday evening next, in the interest
of the Scott Act. ltev Mr McMillan,of
Carlow, will address the meeting ;
music will be rendered by the choir.
OFrlcEss—Tho following officers have
been elected for the next quarter in
Leeburn lodge, No. 213 :—C. T. B., B.
Williams. V. T., Mary A. Clutton.
Seo., A. Gordon. Treas.J. Horton.
Fin. -Sec., G. Fulford. Marsh., W.
Green. I. G., Anna Cummings. 0. G.,
A. H. Clutton.
A BEE.—On Tuesday afternoon last,
the church yard here vas a busy scene,
it being the occasion of a general fixing
up of the sheds and fences, hanging
gates and such like. The church and
school room were also well cleaned and
scrubbed, and things fixed up for the
winter.
ENTERTAINMENT.—Tile members of
the Leeburn lodge Memel having an
open entertainment on Friday, 2nd
December. Rev Mr Salton, of Goder-
iclt, will give an address. Singing,
reading and recitations will also be
given by members. Come one and all ;
everybody is welcome.
DEATIi.—Tt is with the deepest regret
we state that a telegram has been re-
ceived here,•-atating the death of Mrs
Wm Horton, formerly of this place, but
now of Muskoka. Deceased was a
daughter of. D. Cuntmings,of this place,
and very highly respected and loved by
many friends.
•
ACCIDENT.—On Thursday Vast, Wil-
lie, son of Mr J. Cook, met with rather
a painful accident. While helping his
father, by some mean's a log slipped
and rolled against him, bruising both
lege considerably and breaking a bone
in the wrist. We are glad to say that
both the bruises and the fractured
limb, are improving.
THE DEPUTY lt,u:vr:,tnr.—We have
the authority of Mr John Beacom to
saa• that he will_bo a candidate for the •
c eptl tty-reevcshiip of this township, at
the forthcoming municipal elections, a
number of bis friends having asked him
to stand.
IlartucxEn.—Mrs Jas Baker and Mrs
GooSheppard, of Bathgate, Dakota,
,
(both formerly residents of Goderich
township,) aro home on a visit, being
accompanied by several of their child-
ren. • They speak very highly of that
country.
TIME To STOP,—"Jo':. has again been
trying to sot in the' capacity of a beg-
-gar --by calling -at a nu nbee-of..houses.on.
on the Eleventh Concession and urging
them to render him assistance. The
Public are becoming entirely sick of
such nonsense and are afraid that "Jo"'
will try the experiment once too often.
Fenn Rr ri n.—We understand that
Mrs Sperling has rented her farm, lot
2t), 9th con., of Goderich township, to
Mr W. Elliott, of the 4th con.,' for the
sum of $21i0 per year. In consequence
thereof, Mrs Sperling will have a sale
of farm stock, etc., on the 6th Dec. Wo
believe that it is her intention to re-
move 'to Clinton to reside.
Foorn.ti.L MArcri.—The Clinton Jun-
ior foot ball team visited the Bayfield
line on Thanksgiving day, and played a
football match with the scholars of S.
S: No. 10. The "town boys" found the
"country boys" were too much for
them, and went home defeated. The
score stood 3 to 1 in favor of the country
boys. The Clinton boys played well
and won golden opinions from all, but
they lacked the energy which distin-
guished the playing on the opposite side.
SmexeSs.---Mr John Sheppard, of
Lambton, Dak., formerly •of Goderich
township, has been • considerable of a
sufferer by illness lately. About eight
week ago his wife and a couple of chil-
dren were laid up with typhoid fever ;
and just when his wife was thought to
be getting better she suffered a relapse.
At last accounts, Mr Sheppard -himself
and one of the children were laid up
with the disease. We hope, however,
to hear of the complete recovery of all.
CotNciL:—Council met on the 14th
pursuant to adjournment. Members all
present. Minutes of last meeting read
and passed. It was decided that the
nomination of candidates for the muni-
cipal council for 1888, be held in Knox's
hall, Hohnesville, on the last Monday
in December of the present year, at 12.
o'clock noon. Also that the following
be the polling places and deputy re-
turning officers :—No. 1, S. D. Orange
hall, 4th con., D. R.Q., Saml. Johnston.
No 2, S. D., house of Nixon Study, D.
R. 0., N. Study. No. 3, S. D., house
of Thos Harrison, D. 11.0., T Harrison.
No. 4, Wm Herbison, D. R. 0., Wm
Herbison. No. 5, house of Herbert
Elford, D. R. 0., Herbert Elford. No.
G, house of Wm Crooks, D. 11. 0., Wm
Crooks. By-law No 10. and 11, con-
firming above, were read and passed.
The following persons were refunded $1
each dog tax, Thos Fleming, Wm
Cokoly, Jas Purdue and David Cook.
It was decided that the clerk be paid 50
cents for each school census, furnished
by trustees. Tho following accounts
were paid, eiz.:--Rowsell & Hutchison,
Toronto, blanks for township election,
$7.10. Goderich Star, voters' liste and
other printing, $32. Dr Whitely,
professional service for township, $13.
Selecting jurors, clerk, $0, reeve, $2,
assessor, $2. Sams. Cox, gravel, $22.80.
S.'Rathwell, gravel, '$19.50. Wm Mc-
Cabe, one year's board of Wm Dunn,
indigent, $52. Same for suit of clothes,
$13. Pat Cronyn, gravel, $12.70. L.
Manning, gravel, $4.92. 3. McClellan.
$12.72. II. Murphy, gravel, $3.00. J.
Trewartha, gravel, GGcts. Geo Sterling,
gravel, $1.80. A. Drysdale, gravel,
$42.12. J. I,. McCartney, gravel, $0.
Assessor's salary, $70. Postage 8rc., $2.
J. Porter, cedar timber, $9. T. Wilson,
gravel, $1.20. Same gravelling on M.
R., $1.50. J. Kirkpatrick, repairing
culvert,con 1,$$. M. Elliott, gravelling
on con. 4, $7.50. Wm Crook, gravel,
$7.50. Win Jenkins, gravel, $20.04. J.
Colbeck, gravel, $15.12. Jas Elliott,
gravel', $15.72. T. Perdue, reading to
gravel pit, $5. J. 11. Holmes, shovel'er
for gravel, $7. G. X, Johnston, work
on 1st and 4th con. $15. J. R. Hot -
tees and J. A. Ford auditing town,
ship account" each. J. Hibbs gravel,
$8.04. Council adjourned to meet
again on Monday 12th Dec. next, et 10
o'clock a. m,, sharp. Jtttns PATTON,
('lcvk.
SILVER WEJ,DINo.—A very happy
event took place at the home of Mr and
Mrs Jno Horton, on Wednesday last, it
being the anniversary of their 25th or sil-
ver wedding day. About twenty guests
were present and a very pleasant time
was spent, until the wee ama hours,when
that their
all dispersed, each wishing t t t e
P g
hostessmight be spared to
host and t
celebrate many more wedding days.
They were the recipient of quite a
number of beautiful presents.
Rrneetfeld. .
A Pixie TICnr.—Mr D. McIntosh, V.
S., has now one of the finest teams in
the county. This team was purchased
from a gentleman in London. •
..-Sr. emee - Soi o.--• h: (i.--•}Mason--11As
sold his celebrated imported stallion,
McAlpine, to Messrs Berry and Millar,
of IIensell, for the sum of $2;000.
MEDICAT,.—Dr, Glenn has rented a.
house in Clinton, and intends moving
there. The partnership between he
and Dr. Elliot will exist as it has pre-
viously done.
ExCH.1NOE.—The Rev. J. II. Simpson
occupied the pulpit of the Rev. A. D.
McDonald, of Seaforth, last Sabbath,
while the latter preached two very able
and interesting sermons from Mr Simp-
son's pulpit, in this place.
. The kersutith.
The young people need to get a u)ova-
ruck on about that Christmas tree.
Mr S. Cozens, of Washington terri-
tory, is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Now that the muddy weedier is set
in the woek on the road near the bridge
is fully appreciated.
Mr N. Cozens has disposed of his
cows and young cattle to Mr .1 White,
who has tate place rented.
The young men of Turner's church
spent Thanksgiving day in building a
walk from the road to the church and
in repairing the shed.
It is reported that Mr J. Thorp will
dispose of his stock by auction in a few
weeks, on account of a miswtderstand-
ing about the rent, between himself and
Mr Elcoat, the proprietor of the farm.
e. Moue GOOD 'S•i-' tic -.-Mr C. Rutledge
has purchased a line youug Berkshire
pig, six months old, from one of the
best breed in the county, which he in-
tends toJceep for improwenneltt of etude
in that neighborhood.
WEST END F'AemERB' (:i-t•n. — The
meeting was opened by tine President.
Sebject under discussion "The care of
agricultural implements." After con-
siderable specifying the following con-
clusions were arrived at :—That all im-
plements should be housed when not in
use. That repainting and oiling to pre-
vent rusting might be profitably dello in
the winter season. That the knives of
all cutting machinery should be,kept in
the sharpest condition possible. The
club was favored with a visit teem a
very successful but now retired farmer,
from the township of Stauley, Who, ou
being requested to give Itis opinion Orn
the subject, arose and gave It very pleas-
ing and instructive address. IIe agreed
with what the former speaker had
said and stated that in the old land
where he came from, that much greater
care was taken with their implements
than is generally the case in this enun-
tr'y
West End Farmer's Club discussed
the subject, "Why the boys leave the
farm." It was plainly shown that the
reason some left, was because the were
not allowed to have any interest in the
farm, and another reason was because
they tied not take any interest in it. It
was clearly shown that it was a tvrons,
idea for the farmer to keep such as those
on the farut. They were many other
statements regarding it that made the
meeting very
interesting. It was de-
cided to•bave a spelling match next
Tuesday evening, the spelling to be tak-
en out of the Seaforth Expositor of Nov
18th. All in the neighborhood are cor-
dially invited to attend.
ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary ser-
vices in connection with Union church,
Brucefield, will be held on Sabbath,
Nov. 27th, when the Rev. Peter Wright,
of Stratford, will preach, at the usual.
hours, morning and evening. A special
collection will be taken up at the close
of each service, in aid of the church
fund. On the following Monday even-
ing, the annual tea meeting will be held,
when the ltev. Peter Wright will deliver
his popular lecture entitled " Glimpses.
of the outer world," with beautiful lime
light illustrations. Addresses will also
be delivered by Revs. A. D. McDonald,
Seaforth; Joseph McCoy, Egmondville;
P. Musgrave, McKillop ; A. Stewart,
Clinton ; Jos. Hart, Varna ; S. Aitche-
son, Kippen ; R. Y. Thompson, Hensel].
Good music, by a choir under the lead -
ship of Mr J413. Jamieson, will be given
at intervals during the evening. • Tea
served at (i o'clock, chair taken at 8.
Stanley.
NOTES.—Miss Sarah Dunbar, who
has been for some time in Stanley, re-
turned this week to her home in Ash-
field. A number of the old and young
of the township met at the house of
Goo Baird, sr., on Tuesday evening,and
enjoyed themselves in the practice of
music, sacred and sentimental.
CorNciL.—The council met on the
12t11, pursuant to adjournment. All
the members present, the reeve in the
chair, Minutes of Previous meeting
read and signed. The following mo-.
tions wore passed, That Alex Mustard's
account $:34.$8 be paid. That Jae
Aikenhead examine the ditch on side -
road between lots 10 and 11, and make
settlement with Mr Murdock for same.
That the returning officers of last year
be re -appointed, substituting the name
of Robt Dewar for that of Jas Dewar.
Tho council then adjourned to meet
again on Saturday, the 24th of Dec., at
ono o'clock, p. m. • GEo STEWAn'r, Clerk.
•
Ashfield. •
Nceres.--The pupils of S. S. No. 5,
are making preparations for a Christmas
entertainment. The officials of the
Zion church and Sabbath school are
making arrangements for their annual
tea -meeting. The measles have broken
out in this vicinity, and in consequence
quite a number of the pupils are down
sick. Wo are glad to bear that Mr
Reid, who was dangerously ill, is now
convalescent.
Bayfield.
SrnnsN DEATH.—On Tuesday morn-
ing last, Mr Robt, Reid, only son of Mr
Wm. Reid, aged 40 years, eat his break-
fast as usual, fell off his chair, and im-
mediately expired. Heart disease was
the cause.
IncOItnitct.—Tis NEW Ensu does not
usually feel called upon to defend its
correspondents from anonymous mile -
biers, but when the Bayfield correspon.
dent of the News Record asserts that a
resident of Clinton is our correspondent
ho states what is absolutely incorrect.
And we make this statement in common
justice to the party alluded to, who hap-
pened to be in Bayfield at the time ree
sistance was offered the Scott Act offi-
cial, but who did not write or suggest a
line concerning it.
C1s�tio��ol��ia��Ias4�i�u4
1u:ttt;;tora1 tlacreises.
()u Thursday next the Ikon. the
Minister of Edit -union will visit (Wilton:
for the purpose of raising oar High
School to the status of It Collegiate Iusti.
tate. The ceremony will take plane in•
the Assemblage groom of the Institute,'
at 3 o'clock P. M. and the ratepayers gen-'
erally are heartily invited to be present.
The Ikon. G. W. Moss, the Minister of
Education, will deliver an address and
there will be given some selections by
the High School Glee Club. Other pro-
minent gentlemen, including R. Porter
Esq. M. P:, hong A. M. Ross, Inspectors
Malloch and Toms, Principal Strang
and Principal Clarksou, have been
vited,and will no doubt attend. At 2 p.ut,.:
the new building will he thrown open
for iuspection,and it will be an exeollettt
opportunity for the ratepayers to see
how the money they herr voted has
been expended.
On Thursday eveuin; lion. Mrjtos-
will deliver a lecture in the 'i'own Hal
under the auspices of the IIigh Sehoo,
Literary Society, and at the same tiro=
a very attractive programme of musie
cal seleotioee will be presented. Mr
Ross is recognized as a most able all.
eloquent speaker, and e very rich tree•
is no doubt iu store for those who hos
hint.
The coming occasion merits a new er
in educational matters in our town.
\Ve now have one oftltobest institution•
in OA west. It is well equipped, bots
as 'verde the teaching staff and the ap
pliances for scientific study and research
It has already a wide reputation, at}
the present move, we slope, will . exten(
it beyond the province. Lt conneotiot
with the opening exercises we propos
giving our readers a fall description o•.
the new building,gynmasium, &c. In th
meantime every effort should bo mad -
to make next Thursday's ceremony and
meeting a success. A hearty weloom=
should be extended to our distinguishes
visitors, and by turning out in larg
mmnbers our people ehonld shew then
appreciation of the town's progress i
educational clatters.
--wren. a.---
Goderich vs Clinton.
"Dr Holmes favored the bringing
o
the road from the Northeast, as by tha
means easy access would be had by th
townships of Howick end 'Grey, to the
county town. There need be no fear o
the ecompeeition that would spring u
at Sanford, Benmiller and Manchester'
Clinton competition was keener tha
any that could be experienced fro
outside points.' the bnilcling of a roa
to the northeast would hinder. the ne -
county•schemes-fronrspreading i -n How
ick and Grey:" .
The above is the account of a speed
made at a Railway meeting by Dr.
Holmes, of Goderich, as given by one- o
the Goderich papers,who is, by the way
County Treasurer. It seems to be th
determined policy of some people i
Goderich to do their utmost agains
Clinton. It is time that such senseles
tactics were sat upon, or that all narro
minded jealous bigots whether in th
County Town or here, were relegated t
back seats. Our people are dispose.
to work with Goderich to secure thi
new Railway line and bare so expresse
themselves, but if the Go.terich peopl
are bound to oppose we have only to re
remind them that the Lake terminus o
the new C. P. R. lino is not yet. fixed
and that there are other Lake port
besides Goderich, •
Blyth.
'l'HANtcsnn•1Ne DAY° This was cele-
brated in the usual way ; the morning
was cold but the niunocis turned out in
-full force.--to..the..httsh,.-,getting--the,
amount of game usually gotten, though
two farmers shot ttbo minks. -
LEFT.—Air E. Mountcastle, • tvlto has
been a resident of this place for it num-
ber of years, removed from town last
week to Dundalk, where he purposes
making his future home. We regret
losing Mr M., as he was a first-class
citizen ; we wish him every success.
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE—.At it recent
meeting of the Mechanics' Institute, Mr
A. M. Burchill was appointed Secretary
in place of Mr Shaw, resigned. A. dis-
cussion on the advisability of organizing
a night class in Commercial work, was
held, 'when it was decided that a class
be formed to number at least 20 mem-
bers, and that the fen be $1.50 from
those pupils who take less than 20-1es;
sons, and those who complete 20 or
more lessons, be charged $1. At pres-
ent the prospects are that a large num-
ber` will he join.
Leen:ere--The Rev D. Rogers, of
Londesboro, lectured hero last Thurs-
day, under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid of the Methodist church. Subject,
"Lights and Shadows." The lecture
was deeply interesting and profitable,
abounding with apt illustrations, that
carried home the force of the speaker's
arguments. Mr Rogers is a popular
lecturer and if all who had the privilege
of hearing him will take his advice and
live more on the sunny side of life, the
homes of Blyth will be all the happier
for his visit. Dr Sloan occupied the
chair very ably. Proceeds 820, in aid of
the new church building fund.
ST ANDREW'S Cucncn.—The Thanks-
giving service in St Andrew's church.
was held at 10 o'clock.. At two o'clock
the annual business 'electing of the con-
gregation was held, when the report
from the auxiliary bodies of the church,
and the various committees, were read.
The Women's Foreign Missionary So-
ciety raised 808.46 and expended $42.35.
The receipts of the Ladies' Aid Society
were 838.95, and expenditures $37.55.
The Sabbath school receipts $06.013, and
expense $48.01.. The work done daring
the past year has been active and ag-
gressive, all things seem to have
"worked together for good," and the
church enters upon the new year with
the chances of a still more successful
year than any of those of the past• The
thanksgiving service it may be said,was
unusually well -attended, the pastor re-
marking that he did not remember of
ever having in this part, a larger meet-
ing of Use kind.
NOTES.—At a recent meeting of the
teachers and officers of the Presbyterian
Sunday school, the old office bearers
were re-elected. A magic -lantern com-
pany gave an exhibition in the Temper-
ance hall on Monday night,and made the
even money required for the rent of the
hall. Those present say it was better
than the ordinary run of such enter-
tainments. Mr R. D. Dunbar spent a
few clays with his friends at Tborndale
last week. Mr J Daly, of Seaforth,
spent Thanksgiving day in town. Mr.
W Gray, of The Standard, was in Exo-
tors a few days last week. Mrs Hess,of
Toronto, was in town this week. A
slight blaze, caused by a lamp in one of
our merchant's windows, appeared last
week ; no serious damage was done. A
cbristmas tree and entertainment in
conneotionlwitb the Englishohurch,will
be held on Dec. 23rd. Another ball was
held in Miinehall on Thursday evoning
last. A Large number of the lovers of
dancing assembled et the Manson'
house on Friday evening last, end spent
a few hours in tripping the light fantas-
tic. Mr E. D. Chamberlain is on the
sick list. Councillor Bawdon is indis-
posed and unable to leave the house ;
we hope he may soon be able to be
around again. Mrs M. I). Carder, of
St Thomas, visited her brother Dr 1).
D. Carder last week. The Rev D. D.
McDowell, of Wingham, will occupy
the pulpit in the Methodist chu•ch,hnth
morning and evening next Sunday.
A.. Prposed .Loan.
It has been genorIlWalown for som
time that Mr Graham, proprietor O
the Woollen Mills here, contemplate
closing down and devoting all his ever
gies to the management of -his mill a
Inglewood. He has buildings ther
plenty large enough to hold all the ma
chinery he has here, besides what he i
running. • His expenses there, he says
would be much lighter in freight, insur
ante and taxes. Then, movb
the machinery to Inglewood woul.
necessitate the building of a number o
houses, say from 15 to 20, four-fifths o
which would, of necessity, be buil
on property bought from ]tint. Thi<
would likely boons that village, and. en
fiance the value of his property to
great extent. Altogether, he thinks i
would be to his advantage- t6 move t
Inglewood. Some have thought that i
a limited bonus or loan was made i
wouid be the means of retaining th
mill hero, and Mr Graham has decide
to make a proposition at•the next meet
ing of council, for a loan. The proposi
tion is something after this form :
IIe purposes asking the council for
loan of $7,000, without interest, fo
ten years. To make the mill goo
security for the $7,000, he purpose
putting in an electric light dynam•
large enough to light all the stores tha
may want to use electric) light, also t
light the streets, if the council wishes t
havethem lighted by electricity. Th
system is known as the Arc system. ;o,
electric lighting, each light being 2,00
candle power, will give suffioien
light for large stores. The charg
would be 25c per light emelt night the
the dynamo was kept running.. Th
cost of electric lighting is usually n
greater than the cost of lighting by ga
—in many cases far less—and when tie
volume, purity and heathfulness of th
light is taken into account, is in al
oases tiro cheapest and most desirable
Colors can bo distinguished by it a
easily as by daylight, The users hag
no trouble with the lamps, no cleanin
of glasses, filling of lamps, and there i
no smoke and soot, such as arises fro
coal oil lamps, and we understand tha
several of our business men•have ex
pressed their desire to use the olectrt
light.
This in general, will be the proposi
tion, the details of which, we persutit
will be explained to the council. Thee
can be- no doubt about ;the desirabilit
of retaining the mill in our midst, bu.
until the matter comes before the court
ell, further discussion of it would b',
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letterer-knit.
leondeaboro.
Norr:R. - Rev Mr Sperling, 6f Clinton
preached acceptable sermons he
morning and evening of Inst Sabbath,
Tim merchants are well sn tplied wit
winter wear. 'Jr- Ihmktn , Sr, 0
the lath con., who as suffered severe].
with erysipelas, 1-, improving. ISfI
Rogers and broth, r and Willie amen,
Thnnlogiving hnl'iiln.y''at Behnore.
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