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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-12-02, Page 1F. 4. • TWENTY-TISIBD YEAR.' Whole Humber 1892. CLINTON, ONT., DECEMBER 2, -1887. ROBERT HOLMES, Publisher 1 r$140 a year in advance, NECKWEAR We are showing a brilliant assort- ment of NECKWEAR At 2re., 50c. and 75c., which is hard to beat. Wo are also offering CARDIGAN -:. JACKET at $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $3.50,whicb we think are the best value in this section. n':4 Fine 1'IOSIETAY L25c. and 35c. We will visit the city markets next week, on the look out for Christmas Novelties, and --ere-expect-to. show• for Christmas. • Jackson Bros.; CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS & HATTERS Scott Act. AN IMPORTANT DECISION AFFECTING MU- NICIPALITIES The. Toronto Globe .says:—The deci- sion of the Chancellor in the case of the License Commissioners v. Frontenac, settles some important questions affect- ing the enforcement of the Scott Act. The county municpality refusing to pay the amount expended by Commissioners in enforcing the Act contended that they werenot liable because theAct consolidat- ingthe Dominion Acts repealed and reen • acted the Scott Act' and all the proceed- ings to put the Aot' in operation in Fron- tenace should have been taken de novo. The Chancellor decided that the effect of the revision, although in form re- pealing the Acts consolidated, is really topreserve them in unbroken continuity. The changes made in the phraseology of the Act he says, are not vital,' do not materially change its characteror effect; the scope and effect of the statute re- main substantially the same, and he could find no reason for saying that the county is exempt from its operation. Itwas contended also that the Ont rio legislation, in virtue of which the action was brought, is ultra vires and void. The Chancellor decided that the general Prohibitory law, having been localised by municipal option, became part of the municipal law relating to public order, safety and good govern- ment, and may be enforced through the medium of Provincial officers to be ap- pointed and paid for according to Pro- vincial legislation. It was also contended that the Com- missioners' estimates were not approved of by the proper officer, and that it was improper in making up the estimates to bring forwardthe arrears of a former year as a deficiency, In those which are of minor importance the decision is also against the municipality, and on all the points raised judgment was for the plaintiff with costs. Several municipalities have shown great unwillingness to give effect to the decision of the electors when the Scott Act was adopted, and since the Provin- cial Government have come to the con- clusion that it as within their power and duty to appoint inspectors and mag- istrates to carry out the law, some of those municipalities have thrown all the obstacles they could in the way of the f tient enforcement of the law. Pas- sive resistance or the mere vis inertias of the municipalities the opponents of the law believed would be sufficient to render it valueless. The machinery of the act could not be worked without money, it was said, and the municipal- , iticg need not supply the money unless hey chose. Even after the repent Pro. incial legislation on this subject many ought that the advocates of Prohibi- ncould be baffled and the law nulli- - ed. The decision of the Chancellor will undeceive those who relied upon the bluely technical objections raised in the Frontenao case. Other objectiona, which the opponents of the Scott Act fondly imagined to be fatal, have been disposed of by other decisions, and now, as there remains no doubt as to what the law is, or as to what the dut- itiy'o1 the municipalities are, those who e811 liquor in the Scott Act counties ]a'ftiatMeeide whether they will loyally obey the law, or boldly defy pnblic o�qlo�t, inviolate law, and incur the pen- " a'ltiea, payment of which they can tbi'etcely hope to eecape. Grod,erich Township. DEATH 0➢' ANOTHER PIONEER. — On Friday last a pioneer of this township, in the person of Mrs Taylor,died after a short illness. Over fifty years ago,with her husband, the late John Taylor, (who died a couple of year's ago,) she settled on the farm adjacent to what is known at Taylor's corners—which took its narhe from the family, and with the exception of a short time spent in Gode- rich, had lived continuously on the Huron road. She has had fairly good health all her life, but was much in- oonvenienoed by a tendency to deafness. For many years she was a member of the Methodist church, and all who knew her will bear testimony to her faithfulness to its teachings. Her fam- ily consisted of three daughters—the eldest being the wife of Rev John Wad, ker, of Luoknow, another holding a pos- ition as teacher in Toronto for several years, and another at home, and one son, Robert, who is also on the farm. A large number followed her remains to the Goderioh burying ground. Rev. J. S. Fisher, of Holmesville, will preach the funeral sermon in Zion Church, Huron road, next Sabbath afternoon. Dungannon. PERSONALS. — Miss Lucy West, of Lucknow, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Thompson. Miss Enema Ham- lin, of Goderich, has been visiting friends here. We are sorry to report Miss Edith Roberts and Willie Craw- ford on the sick list ; we hope soon to see them out again. Miss Walters has been visiting her sister, Mrs Varcoe.— Rev W. F. Campbell officiated in Luck - now, on Sunday for Rev F. E. Nugent, who took his work here. Mr D. Sproul" is acting as assistant clerk in J. M. Ro- 'bert's store. Mr Rutherford is now sellin,g off his stock of goods at cost ; we are afraid we are going to lose him.— Mr J. Strothers is moving into the house formerly occupied by W Begley. We are sorry to say Mr Strothers' health isnot improving, and we fear consumption is now his ailment, and very little hopes are entertained for his recovery. On Tuesday evening last,the second lecture of a course was delivered in the Methodist church here by Rev J. S. Cooke, of Blnevale, the subject for the lecture was "To' and fro in London" and was illustrated by magic lantern views. It was largely attended. The English church is making preparations for their social which will be held in behalf of the Sunday school. An inter- esting feature of the social will be the "Queen's Jubilee Quilt," is to be on ex- hibition. Tucicersntith. CONCERT—Friday evening of last week a very successful concert was given in Turner's church. The programme consisted of a lecture by Rev Mr Sper- ling and of singingsfurnished by the 10. cal choir. The lecture was both inter- ing and instructive, involving a descrip- tion of many of the chief cities in Great Britain, interspersed with anecdotes concerning the customs of the inhabi- tants. The singing was rendered in the usual good style. Although the night was unfavorable and many were kept away in consequence, the receipts amounted to upwards of $8. ALMOST A TRAGEDY.—As a young man in the employ of Mr Kinsman was re- turning home on Sunday evening, he overtook a man walking in the "game direction, who asked him if he were Kinsman's hired man; on replying in the affirmative, the stranger ordered him to gave him his watch, which was a valuable one, but fortunately was in Seaforth getting repaired. He told him• he bad no watch, when the stranger seized him and attempted to throw him down, but•the young man succeeded in getting his antagonist to the ground, when another stranger rushed from the woods and kicked him on the head, and then left him in an insensible condition. Medical aid was procured and we are glad to state that he is recovering. Who the perpetrators of the cowardly assault are is still unknown, but if they are discovered they will be punished to the utmost extent of the law. COUNCIL MEETING.—Council met ou Nov. 22nd ; all the members present ; minutes of last meeting read and con- firmed. The following accounts were ordered.. to be paid :—J. Ainsley, plans and specifications for bridges, $7; S. Hardy, tightening trusses on two bridges, $6; J. Sproat, filling in bridge on con. 4, H.R.S., $9, and 102 tiles three inch, $1.35; Mr Williams, ditching on boun- dary line of Hibbert, $4.75; L. Sholdice, ditching on con. 4, H.R.S., $12.50; Mc- Lean Bros., printing and advertising, $80.90; Wm Mundell, ditching and box- ing con, 8, 55; .1. Traquair, box culvert, con. 13, $1; T. Murdoch, drawing cedar, $1.50; Wm. Ford, drawing cedar, $1.50; Robt. Rutland, culvert on con. 2, L.R.S., 85; Ben, Blair, culvert on Loudon road, at Kippen, $8; John Butt, covering cul- vert, con. 2, L.R.S., $1. it was decided that the nomination for reeve, deputy - reeve and councillors, and four school trustees, be held in Dixon's hall, Bruce - field, on Monday, the 20th day of De- cember, 1887, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon, and if a poll be demanded, polls will be opened in the respective polling subdivisions, on Monday, the 2nd day of January, 1888, at 9 o'clock a.m., and be kept open till 5 o'clock p.m., and the following persons were appointed to act as Deputy -Returning Officers :—No. 1, at school No. 8, Egmondville, Wm. McConnell, D.R.O.; No. 2, at school No. 6. con. 2, H.R.S., J. Broadfoot, D.R.O.; No. 3, at school No. 2, con. 3, L.R.S., J. Murray, D.R.O.; No. 4, at school No. 9, con. 9, H.R.S., J.Cumming, D.R.O.; and the clerk drafted a by-law to confirm the above appointments. The annual re• port of the Board of Health, also the report of the Medical Health Officer, were accepted and fyled, and the treae• urer was instructed to pay the members of the Board the sum of $5 each, and the Medical Health Officer the sum of $30,, The reeve was paid $45, and the deputy -reeve and councillors $35 each, for their services in 1887. The follow- ing by-laws were finally read and passed: By-law No. 7, to borrow the sum of $2,000 for schools ; by-law No. 8, to pro- vide for payment of councillors; bylaw No. 9, for payment of Health Officers; by-law No. 10, to fix a place for the nomination of reeve, deputy -reeve and councillors and four school trustees, and to confirm the appointment of deputy returning officers. The council ad- journed to meet on the 20th of Decem- ber, at 10 a.m., at Dixon's hall, Brnce• field. Wm. MCCONNEi,r,. Clerk. Brttcefleld. LEOTURE.—An Oddfellows' lecture will be delivered here on Friday even- ing by the Rev N. H. Martin, of Chat- ham. All are cordially invited. Ad- mission free. MATRIMONIAL.—A very pleasing event took plane at the residence of Wm Scott, merchant, on Wednesday, the 23rd Nov., it being occasioned by the marriage of Miss Janet Beattie, niece of Mr Scott,to our esteemed townsman, Mr Jas Swan. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev J. H, Simpson, and was witnessed by a number of friends and relatives. The young couple took the afternoon train for Detroit, accompan- ied by the well -wishes of the whole vil- lage. They returned on Saturday but have not yet settled down to the stern realities of married life. We wish them a long and prosperous journey through life. ANNIVERS.ARY SEnvIccs.—The anniver- sary services in the Union church on Sunday last, conducted by Rev P. Wright,were not so largely attended as was expected, the weather beifng so un- favorable as to make it impossible for people from a distance to be present.— h9 r Wright delivered two very able ser- mons, and was listened to by a very fair and attentive audience. On Mon- day evening the weather being more favorable the tea -meeting was well at- tended, the church being packed to the door, Some of the speakers mentioned last week as expected to be present, failed to put in an appearance. Short addresses were delivered by the Revs J. McCoy, I. Acheson and P. Musgrove, while Rev P.Wright gave a very lengthy lecture upon "Glimpses of the other world." The music provided by Mr J. B. Jamieson and his choir. was of the very highest order and was much appreciated by all present. Miss M. Fotheringham presided at the organ. The chair was occupied by Rev 4J. H, Simpson, who performed the duties de- volving upon him, in his usual free;and jovial style. • Sunshine, Bniars.—The sleigh bells are already heard in our midst. Our new black- smith is getting along well,but he thinks this is rather cold weather to keep back. Mr W. Potter, teacher of No. 5, Morris, is laboring under a severe attack of quinsy. The pupils of S. S. No 3, are making preparation for an entertain- ment which will take place in the schoolroom ._sometime before Christ- mas. The Rev Mr McDowell, of Wing - ham, preached here Last Sunday, but the day not being fine; the attendance was small. Mr I. Rogerson will short- ly move' to Blyth. Mr Alex Hood is home from Michigan, but intends going back injiiimary:' •- Vin -Hawthorn tylia has recently been so unfortunate as to loose his farm in Grey, has moved to Sunshine where he has a horse and lot, Bay field. Our fishermen have all, got safe back from the fishing isles. Dr and Mrs Nichol seelebrated their tin wedding on Wednesday ; everybody present had an enjoyable time. -Our harbor is again filling up by the northwest storm, it is hinted around that Professor Addison is again to see after its repairs with another grant. We regret very much the loss by fire of the Bayfield nulls ; there is a good opening here now for a grist and saw mill; we do not know whether Mr Thomson -intends to build, but we hope he will do so. A. mild Must be build here by somebody. The ERA was right in telling the Gode- rich folks last week that there were more lake ports than the harbour of destruction at that town. One of the best on the east shore of Lake Huron is that of Bayfield, "which nobody can deny," and the Canadian Pacific Rail• way is coming here too, even it it comes by Clinton, and if that town does its duty, they will ),}elp,us t,9 get it. • Seaforth. A well -attended parlor social was held at St Thomas chnrch parsonage, on Tuesday evening, Messrs Charlesworth & Brownell have disposed of their grocery and crockery business to Mr A. McMurray. A good many strangers have been visiting friends in town, during the past few weeks, and we are inclined to think that Seaforth is the most attractive place in this district yet. Mr E. B. Hollis, of this place, parti- cipated in the progravnme of an enter- tainment held under the auspices of the Church of England Temperance Society at Mitchell, on Monday evening last., Rev J. E. Howell continues holding special services at the Alma appoint• ment, with good results. On Tuesday last an all day service was held when the pastor was to be assisted by Rev Messrs Sperling and Rupert, of Clinton. Miss Maggie Jamieson, sister of Mr R. Jamieson, merchant of this place, was married at her brother's residence, to Mr R. Campbell, of Hullett. Rev A. D. McDonald performed the ceremony in the presence of a number of friends of the bride and groom. The happy couple left on the afternoon train amid the usual supply of boots, rice, etc. Mr Clark,the young man:who labored so acceptably as the Rev A. D. McDon• ald's assistant, during the past summer months, and who is now attending Col- lege, has been invited to preach a ser- mon here to young men. The service will be held on a Sunday evening in Cardno's Hall, when it is expected that the church services pill be withdrawn on that occasion,which will be in a short time. The people of Seaforth will, during the winter months have an opportunity of enjoying several intellectual treats. The first will be by John R. Clarke,un• der the auspices of the Mechanics' In- stitute, on Wednesday evening next. -- Mr Clark will give one of his efforts,en• titled "The Rose, Shamrock and This- tle." About the middle of December it is expected that the Hon S. H. Blake, accompanied by some other prominent christian workers of Toronto, will visit our town to address a meeting to be held in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. The High School has secured an engage- ment with Eli Perkins to appear here some time in February. We will send the New Era to new subscribers from now to the end of 1888, for $1.50 cash. Kiuburn. The S. S. entertainment, to come off this (Friday) evening, is expected to be a good one. If the weather is favorable we hope to see a full house at 7.30 p. m. Rev Mr Rogers recently presented the choir with a number of new music books, Manchester: BRIEFS—Don't forget the tea -meeting ing Knox church Friday evening. E. Youngblut has his residence completed and intends taking up his abode therein at an early period. J. E. Clarke has purchased a lot from the Orangemen and intends to start in the butchering industry. Tom Cassady's colt, Ton- tine, took a notion to run away one day last week, but was stopped in its mad career before it had gone far. Londesboro. Mr Geo Newton is enlarging hie store and show room to provide for his in- creasing business. Mr Manning is now siding the house occupied by our genial station agent. "Rob" will have it warmer to drawl out for the morning train during the winter months. Earnest efforts are being made -to li- quidate the balance of the debt on the parsonage of this village. The collec- tors, we understand, leave met with a measure of success. All hands should give a lift just now. St.Holens. Mr T Todd has now got his chopper in operation in connection with the saw mill. He chopped nearly one hundred bags the first day of operation. Mr Carson, of Whitechurch,isholding prayer meeting in this place, in the temperance hall every Tuesday evening, and appears to be meeting with success. a Noxus.—Mr Thos Gibbons, of the 10th line, died last Thursday, and was bur- ied at St Augustine on Saturday 26th. Will Habkirk has gone home for a visit to Manchester. Mr John Rutherford has had an addition to his family by the appearance of a young daughter, 1fullett. Go 1N .(Ni' \VIN,—Di:tle rumor says that one of the most popular teachers in Mullett is spending his- spare time in trying to solve the nicest riddle in the township. We hope he may succeed. Honsi Ne;ris.—Mr J. J. McCaughey, of Hullett, a few days since disposed of an entire colt, 17 months old, sired by Robby Burns, to Mr T. Wallace, for the neat sum of $150. The purchaser has got a bargain, as the animal has got five crosses of Clydesdale, and is a model of perfection, • T'Anu Soao.---Mr Jas Cunningham° .has.sold his.farm..of..50-acres,--being-lot- 83, 9th coil,. to Mr Jas Edmeston, a young .mall who formerly worked for him, for the sum of $2,800, at which price the property;is cheap. It was ad- vertised through the NEW Ens, and the sale effected by that means. Two vont ONE PLACE, It is currently reported that the trustees of a certain school in this township have got mat- ters concerning the engagement of teach- ers slightly mixed. According to re- port, two of the trustees asked the pre- sent teacher if she was willing to re-en- gage for next year, but, as she was look- ing for another school, she could give them no satisfaction, They, therefore, engaged another teacher to take her place at the end of the year. The first teacher, not securing a place, as site an- ticipated, expressed her willingness to re:engage to.the third member of the trustee board, who, on his own respon- sibility, engaged her. Therefore, the trustees find themselves with two teach- ers engaged, where only one is required; but the matter is likely to be amicably arranged. Usborne . LOST HIS WAY —011 returning from a neighbor's house last Monday evening, Mr Jas Hudson of Usborne township, missed his way home and wandered about the fields and woods all riight,and when fround next morning was nearly frozen to (Leath. As be is' getting well up in years slight hopes are entertained for his recovery. (lodericlr. Many•of our inhabitants are pulling down coal stoves and putting up stoves for wood, seeing their is no prospect of sufficient coal arriving. Rev Mr Wilson, of Toronto, lectured in Knox church on Wednesday eve., on "Scotland's Martyrs and the principles for whiclVthey suffered." The funeral sermon of the late Grace Bell was preached in Victoria St church by the pastor,last Sunday evening. The crowded church gave evidence of the love and esteem in which the departed was held. The text was • from Philip- pians 1,21, "For to me to live is Christ, but to die is gain." Rev A. M. Phillips, B. D., of St Marys, will preach in Victoria St church next Sunday morning, and Rev Dr Griffin, of 'Guelph, in North St church, at the same time. A mass meeting will be held in Knox church, at 3.45 in the afternoon, and a mass meeting in the iutereat of the College Confederation scheme in North St church, in the evening addressed by Rev Dr Griffin and Rev A M. Phillips. Collections on behalf of the Educatioual Fund. The saddest' intelligence heard by our community for some time, was the news of the death of the Rev Father McMan- nes, who was loved by all who knew hint. On Saturday morning the obse- quies of the son were performed; on Saturday afternoon the father of the priest died and similar rites were per- formed in his behalf on Sunday morn- ing ; and on Monday morning the rites were again repeated on behalf of a grandson of the deceased, Mr Mc- Mannes. Thus representatives of three generations were buried on three suc- cessive days. Benmiller. ROVIVAT.,--The revival services held at Zion have just closed. Fon some time the circumstances were most un- favorable, and the faith of [the anxious was sorely tried, but true christian courage and fidolty, surcharged by su- preme faith in God greatly triumphed, The number of anxious enquirers was about 40, most of whom have united with the church, and give evidence of having received the grace of God in sinceritygand truth. We hope that both old and young will obey the Captain's marching orders, and "Go forward to final victory." The Annual Round up Of Rattenbury Street Metho- dist Sabbath School, Clinton. Sunday was about as disagreeable a day as one could experience, and in con- sequence the attendance at churches was not what it usually is. In the Rat- tenbury street Methodist Church, Rev, J. E. Lancely, of Thorold, was announc- ed to preach Sabbath School anniver- sary sermons, and in the morning ser- vice adapted himself admirably to the children, who were out in full force, the ram notwithstanding. In the afternoon a mass meeting was held, addressed by Messrs Lancely, Rupert and Dr. Wil- liams. The evening service was pot specially to the children, the sermon, by Mr Lancely, was full of power, ad- vanced thought and practical ideas, showing him to be a man of exception- ally strong convictions. The Monday evening entertainment was announced to commence at 7:30, sharp, but long before that time every foot of room in the church was occupied, many having come shortly after six o'clock, in order to secure good seats. After the opening exercises the Secre- tary -Treasurer, Mr Beesley, submitted the annual report,'as follows:— THE SCHOOL'S STANDING FOtt TIE YEAR. The number of names on the roll is 392, comprised of 7 officers, 14 male teachers, '20 female teachers, 158 male scholars and 193 female scholars. The school is divided into three grades of -classes, primary, intermediate and adult. The primary department con- sists of 88 scholars ; the intermediate division contains 28 classes,with a mem- bership of 166; the adult classes are four in number, and are attended by 97 pupils. There have been 77 remov- als from the school during the year just passed. The average attendance at school per Sunday, during the twelve months was, officers, 6; teachers, 26; and scholars, 241, making a total of '273, an advance of 15 per Sunday over last year, the highest ever attained in the history of the school. The number of verses committed to memory by the scholars was 16,020, of this number the girls recited 11,128, and the boys, 5,897, making an average of 333 per week. Sunday School papers were distributed to the number. of 5,460, the publication used being Home and School for the intermediate classes, and Happy Days and Sunshine for the primary class. The addition of 436 new volumes to the library, at the commencement of the year, furnished the school with abun- dance of excellent reading matter, and has been highly appreciated by all. For lielps in•"the siutdrof the lessons, the teachers have been supplied with 35 copies of the Sunday School Banner, while Lesson Lists were distributed to the scholars. 78 new names have been enrolled as members of the school dur- ing the year. The record of the year just closed shows a larger attendance of scholars than during any former year, and consequently a wider interest in the study of the Bible. It is gratifying also ' to note the deepening concern in mis- sionary work that is evidenced by the contribution of $94.25, by the school, this year, to that cause, as compared with 560.40 last year. The Master has favored us with a year of success and progress, and gives us a most encourag- ing prospect for the coating one. The Treasurer's report showed that the receipts during the year were 8389.- 79, which included a balance of $23, and the expenditures had been 8397.16, leaving a slight deficiency. The programme, though long, was put through without loss of time, and embraced the following: . Singing by Mrs Booth's, Miss Robin- son's, Miss Foxton's and ,'Ells Dodd's classes, duets by Minnie and Hattie. Rumball, Olive Helyar and Blanch Shepherd, Misses Depew and Marcey, and Miss E. Rumball and Mr Sibley. Solo, Emma Thompson. Sextette, by Misses Depew, E. Rumball, A. Rum - ball and E. Stevenson, and Messrs Per- ry and Jones. Male querrtette, Messrs Sibley, Stevenson, Doherty and Jones. Recitetions were given by Sadie Joy, Flora Cuninghame, Minnie Brown, Lily Thrower, Ettie Cook, Eva Cooper, Mag- gie Trott se, EttieYoung,Susy Powell,Da- vid Joy, Roy Helyar, Mabel Detlor, Olive Helyar, Sidney Smith,Mary Lough, Hat- tie Davis, Blanch McKowen, John Joy, Rose Cuninghame, H. Rumball and E. Thomson. Fred Brown and Ernest Cooper read compositions. Dialogues were rendered by Tena Cooper, Winnie Shepherd, Alice Cottle and Amy Cante- lon ; Maud Cook and Roxie Powell ; Er- nest Davis and Harry Jackson ; Orpha Miller, Amy Cantelon, Minnie Rumball, Alice Cottle, Charlotte Barge and Tena Cooper; Lewis Heywood, Ernest Cooper, Lewis Doherty, Lester Whitely, Reece Jenkins, Jos. Churchill, Mabel Doherty, Susy Cook, Eliza Cook, Hattie Davis; Emma Southcombe and Birdie Hey- wood; Reale Cuninghame, Flossie Pat- terson, Edith Giffin, Hattie Davis and Birdie Heywood ; Lester Whitely, Min- nie Joy. and Harry Mason ; Maggie Beatty, Emma Thompson, Lewis Do- herty and L. Heywood ; H. Davis, B. Heywood, E. Southcombe, Ida Holmes and Emma Thompson ; Orpha Miller, Geo. llodgens, Ed. Carter, Willie Jack- son and class ; Ida Holmes, Amelia Har- land and Lewis Heywood ; Alice Cottle and Willie Mason. The primary class, under the leadership of Miss M. Wash- ington, sang during the evening. The programme was interspersed with sing- ing by the school, under the leadership of Mr. Sibley, assisted by Miss Holmes as organist, and a cornet, clarionet and trombone. Mr Lancely's health would not allow him to remain over for the anniversary, and his place was taken by Rev. Mr Howell, chairman of the district, who made a short address. The officers of the school had asked for a contribution of $90, to defray the working expenses of the school, but as the Sunday collections were less than usual, they were a little skeptical as to the final result. The people, however, showed their sympathy and good will by raising the amount to over $100, about $40 of which was contributed on Monday evening. The accompanists to the singers were Mrs R. Ransford, Misses Graham, De - posy, Williams, Davis and E. Rumball. The credit of training the children must be divided between Messrs Lough, Per- ry, Sibley and Thompson, who spent no end of time in getting them thoroughly well versed in their different parts, and the splendid success of the anniversary shows that their time was well spent. Local Church Chimes." A SPECIAL meeting of the Presby- tery, will be hold here next Tuesday. ON the llth inst., Rev. Mr Grant, Baptist minister, of Woodstock, will preach in the Baptist church, here. The ladies of St. Paul's church give their previously announced bazaar and concert in the town hall, ou the evening of Wednesday neat. An excellent programme has been provided for the public entertaiument in Rattenbury St.church this evening, under the auspices of the Home ^trcle. LECTURE.—Rev. A. D. McDonald. of Seaforth, will deliver a lecture on "Tbe Indians of the Northwest," in Willis church, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, commencing at 8 p.m., under the auspices of the W. F. M. S. Ad- mission 15 cents, A JUBILEE will be held in the Sal- vation Barracks', Clinton, on Wednes- Slay, Dec. 7,led by the English cornet player, Staff Captain Burchett, D. 0,, ani wife,also the Esters Robinson,the Hallelujah singers, Capt. Irwin, of Exeter, Capr.Russell and Lieut. Has - lett, of Goderich, will be present. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.—The Rev, ,T, Gough Brick, of the Diocese of Atha- basca, gave a most interesting address on his work among the Indians, on Wednesday evening. Mr Brick is endeavoring to start a large farm. for the purpose of teaching the Indians farming, and is now trying to raise money to take in machinery and farm implements with him in the spring. The Dominion Government promised $2000 on condition that Mr Brick raises himself $2500. Contri- butions towards this will be thank fully received by the Rev. ,lir [Irick, Weston, Onl.., or Rev. W. Craig, Clio ton, OYsrER SOCIAL—A splendid oyster social will be given in the Ontario St. Methodist church, on the evening of Monday, Dec. 5th, under the man- agement of the young people of the congregation. As in tines past no pains will be spared to make the even- ing an enjoyable and also a profitable one to all who are present. After supper a carefully prepared pro- gramme of music, consisting of solos, duets,choruses and glees will be given a mouth organ orchestra will also be present. From what we know of the entertainments given by this society in the past, all who come may feel safe in the anticipation of an enjoy able time. See programme for par- ticulars, Y.. P. C. A., WILLIE CI4UI H._: The regular meeting of the association was held in the lecture room of the church, on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. It was resolved to hold under the direction of the Association a Sabbath morning prayer meeting, to be held every Sabbath morning at ten. 'The (allowing programme was rendered :—A—quartette Fiy'�Ir'ases McMurchie and McGarva and Messrs Spaulding and Chidtty. Reading by, Miss Simpson, Duet, Miss Turnbull and Mr T. Jackson. Song, Mr H. Ingram. Solo by Miss McDougall. Mr McLean gave a short address on the pronunciation of words, which was very interesting and instructive, and not a little surprising to many in the audience; by means of a black- board he illustrated some general mistakes made in the pronunciation. of words in common use amongst us. Miss Strait') and Miss Joie Fair were appointed to prepare a programme for the next meeting. MISSIONARY RETURNS.—From the annual report of 1886.7 of the Mis- sionary Society of tho Methodist church, the following figures,showing amounts contributed by the adherents in the places -mentioned, are taken :— Goderich, North street, $381.25, Vic. toria street, $70 ; Clinton, Rattenbury street, $507.07, Ontario street, $19L64; Seaforth, $251,02 ; Holmesville, 1$223. 40; Bayfield, $88.75 ; Varna, $142.06; Hensall North, $144.05; Hensall South, $55 67; Londesboro, $208; Dungannon, $283 55 ; Auburn, $176.- 62; Benmiller, $142.86 ; Wingham, 8147.55, Brussels, $79.65; Walton, $122.37 ; Blyth, 8186 03 ; Belgrave, $111.89 ; Bluevale, $101.3.5. The pen= plc of Rattenbury s'ree't Methodist church, Clinton, have the honor of giving the largest amount not only within the Goderich dietric-'t, but'also within the Guelph conference, it be- ing exceeded by no. single church in the conference. When ft is remem- bered that such places as Stratford, Galt, Guelph and St. Marys—places much larger than Clinton—are with- in the conference,it is no small honor to know that Clinton, in its mission- ary spirit, exceeds each of, these, The amounts subscribed in the differ- ent districts of the conference were:— Guelph, 81736.13; Galt, $1428,01; Stratford,$1800.67 ; St. Marys, $1980,- 86 ; Goderich, $2810.94 ; Wiggham, $1908.19; Listowel, $1,622.12; Mount Forest, $1351.05; Walkerton, $1502,-' 41; Owen Sound, $1167.28; Markdale $815.$7 ; Conference missionary' meeting collection, $23,10 ; total, $18146.63 ; net increase over last year, 81395.75. Of the 12 places within the Goderich district, the town of Clinton (with its two churches) con- tributes about one-fourth of the sum total. Holmesville. ENTERTAINMENT.—An excellent music and literary entertainment was given in Knox's hall on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of S. 8, No. 3, of Holmesville, Mr Thos Murch, the pres- ent teacher, magi well be congratulated on the success which attended his ef- forts in preparing such a rich and varied programme. The recitations and dia- logues rendered by,4be scholars of the school and adherent speak in flattering terms of the efficiency of talent and also tuition, The Harmonic band rendered some of their popular selections with good effect. We must not forget the selections given by Mr and Miss Ask - with, of the baso line, which were ren- dered in good comic style. Proceeds $20. The Methodist choir also favored ns with some good selections. The Clinton Collegiate Institute As many•of our readers are aware, a most commendable and highly sue cessful effort has this year been mall by the High School Board of Trustees to place the educational institution, under their supervision among the very foremost of the Province. It is. with much pleasure, and with some pride, too, that we are able thio week' to announce that the town of Clinton can boast of possessing a school which - can afford every facility to those wish- ing to secure the advantages of a higher education. Although .this' school this - school hae for years occupied a some- what enviable position, so far as its'• general management and the succese. of those attending it are concerned,. its prospects have never before been nearly so good as at present. In fact,, it is obvious that a new era in :its his- tory has dawned—one which caunot tail to eclipse the. brightest period of the past, The ratep. ycrs of the town, being. alive. to its best itit e<<•1.i ,as well as to the proper discharge til their own duc- ties of citizenship, voted, a little more than a year ago, a considerable sum of rnouey for the purpose of enlarging the buildings and improving the equipment of the school. We shall now endeavor to point out briefly at, least a part 01 what has been done.. But before doing so we would suggest • that our citizens, as far as possible,' make an inspection for themselves, in order to be fully eonviueed that their money has been judiciously and economically expended. At the front there 10 built a hand- Some tower the base of which forms the entrance to the main building, The second story being supplied with suitarble bookcases makes a large and convenient library. The upper part• of the tower is decorated with crest- ing, while from the centre of it rises a flag -staff on which, fro n time to time as occasion requires, will float the Union Jack, thus attesting the loyalty of the institution. At the back of the old building there has been erected a new one containing a magnificent assembly hall, capable of seating between 230 and 300 people, a large class roam and two teacher's rooms, Besides these there have been built a gymnasium and other out buildings, all of which are first class. The Science Room is supplied with a complete outfit of physical, dynami- cal and chemical apparatus, etc., in- cluding gyroscopes, air ,pumps, kaleii-- doscopes;'•-'tv'atet hammers, hydros meters, electrical machines, Geissler's' tubes, Leyden jars, vacuum tubes, batteries, galvanometers, telegraphic apparatus, botanical diagrams. as well as many other articles which we can- not here enumerate, for want of space. Each student is supplied with appa- rates and a complete set of the rea- gents necessary for the study of inor- ganic chemistry. We must also make mention of the dictionaries, encyclo-, pledias and other books of reference which constitute the library. 'These include the Imperial Dictionary, Stor- month's Diction'ar_y,Liddel and Scott's Lexicon, Skeet's Etymological Dic- tionary, Latin, French and ,German dictionaries, Chamber's Encyelope:- dia, L• ippincott's Gazetteers,,Deschan el''s Physics,Maury s works,with many others. A. high class microscope has also been added, for .the. practi ; cal study of biology. In addition to. all these there is a complete supply o the latest and best political and phy- sical maps, geographical and astro- nomical chart?, globes,, etc. Great care has been taken to -have proper heating and ventilation—an exceedingly important matter. Th most highly approved methods have been adopted, and the best apparatus has been secured. Much mete migh be said but we must refrain. we tend our congratulations to the Boa for the excellent use that they hav made of the money voted to them,au also to the architect Mr H;'13. Proud foot,- as well as to the contractor, M WYr]'.`066per, -tb bringing to so 81! cessful an issue what was entrusted t them. As the teaching staff is of dr highest order, each member being a specialist in his clepartment,we bay no hesitation in saying that we hav a Collegiate Institute of which muc larger places might well feel proud. The formal opening exercises are it progress as we go to press, Hon G.W Ross, Minister of Education, bein present. Our report thereof, and als. of the entertainment in the Tow Hall last (Thursday) night will appea next week. SCOTT ACT.—During the quarte ending with the 31st of October,tner was a total of 74 informations laid i the county of Huron, for alleged vio tation of the Scott' Act, Out of thi number there were 17 convictions, dismissals, several are yet undecided and a few were abandoned before be Ing brought to trial. The amount o the fines imposed for the quarter wa $2,650. LEST some of our readers may sup, pose our hand has become paralyze writing out receipts for back subscrip tions, we hasten to inform them tha such is not the case. It was neve in better writing order, as it has ha very little to do in that line for soul time. Exeter. NOTES.—The iilemen tlf thio plac intend having a concert in Drsw's Hall on Friday evening, the 9th inst,, a larg programme has been got up for the oc rasion. Clothes lino thieves visitech premises of Mr J.T. Wostcott, on Trios day night last, and stripped the line 6 everything which was valuable; a re ward is offered for the apprehension 'o the thief and our police are on the trao of the party who did the depredation. Wo will send the New Er' to new subscribers from Ito to the end of 1588, for $1,5 cash.