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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-02-03, Page 3w ,9f44t4 A.P,31,0,1144 meg fee -A 4u' MetlieeleeDr. Waehingtozi Depeded bergaine—W. L. Ouinaette 4�W h ‘'ery—gdmuudoce McDonald • Cotton Por fira FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1888 CROWDED OUT A quantity of editorial and other matter is omitted this week in order to get in our- local and news matter. ••••-••••1-- The climate of Toronto has been so excessively cold during the last few weeks that several prominent citizens have suddenly deoided that a change was necessary for their health, and have left for the 'United States—by midnight train. 4/6•• es - The petition against Mr J. A. liar row, (Liberal) M. P., has been with• drawn, the conservatives not being able to find anything improper in his elec- tion. _The current has been running so strongly in the other direction lately, that it is a relief to find at least one Liberal whose election was honestly conducted. NEWS NOTES. , The Protest against Dr.Wilson,Lib- 8 eral M. P. for East Elgin, has been dismissed. Premier Greenway,of Manitoba, has i been presented with a gold -headed r cane by a number of lady admirers. Petitions for the repeal of the Scott Act have reached Ottawa from Dun- dee, Stormont, Glengarry, and Stan- stead. John Gamble of Toronto was sen• tenced to death ou Wednesday for the murder by abortion of the girl Eliza - bete Bray. On Monday two cowboys named Arthur and Potts attempted to run the town of Buffalo Gap, Dak. The citi- zens killed both of them. The Department of Agriculture has been notified that ploughing has com- menced at Medicine° Hat, N. W. T., the weather being very mild. The company experimenting with the importation of store cattle from Canada into Scotland lost £350 on the three cargoes taken across. Mr Dickinstm, the "regular" Tory candidate, was elected in Carleton on Wednesday by a majority of nearly 500. There was no Liberal running. 000001t ocal News. With grief s ellee We's ome meiteetenee Miele frevn, When '000.4. gelee an Andettew le cernemeowne FOSS Erft:SAANA—Mt R *Mende, f>f $1.1040i. toot pa,14$01p freta here this week feaLOndette Eng. He sailed on Wedges* from New Yol k. via the steamer Germanic, of tbe,. Wh4to Star Line, having bought his ticket of Mr W Jackson. Alm Fue.cruite.o.— A. few days since while Master Chas Cottle, em- ployed with Mr Albert May, was on gaged in unloadiug hay, be had the iniefortuue to fracture one of his arms, and h consequently laid up until its recovery. A WELCOME V ISITOtt —A CilUtOII. ian in New York brightens up our life by the following :—" Enclosed find a V to iuduce you to change that tieketag wiper ta that eeteeekelea I am sure you will not be more pleas- ed to see the change than I will. Sorry it was nut doue before,but well what is the use of making ex- cuses, it won't change the V to an X, and if an X or XX was necessary I would give it rather than go without the dear, old NEW ERA, and my wife would not do without it for three times its price. She has become interested in one of our most welcomed guests." A cablegram from Dr. R. II. Bark - well, Loudon, Eng., (brother of W.S. Barkwell, cbewist, London, and son of R. Barkwell, Esq„ of this town) states that he will shortly sail for Ca- nada. The doctor left our fair pro- vince a few years agoeand after filling the position of physician on a steamer travelling between France and India, for one year, be settled down in Old London, where he has now an exten- sive practice. Mrs Barkwell, who has been in very poor health, spent the ummer at a seaport in France, and ome three months ago came to Caua- ada, and is at present the guest of R. Barkwell, of this town. She has much mproved, and hopes to be able to eturn with the doctor. ENTERTAINMENT—The press speak most highly of the entertainment given by the Pigott Sisters, (aged 9, 11 and 13 respectively) who give a concert here under the auspices of the Odd - fellows next Meuday evening. The proceeds, it may be said, are for the well suited to the circumstances of the benefit of the sisters, and they should, 11 congregation of Willis Church when celebrating the,opening of their beautiful church, the place where God promises to meet with his people, where vows are renewed, where Christ's love is com- memorated, and the members are unit- ed in the worship of the loving God and united in the bond of Christian love. The text of the evening discourse was taken from 1 'John 3:2. "It doth not yet appear what we shall be." The sacred writer in this chapter comforts Christians with the thought of the pos- session of grace here and of glory hereafter. It was pointed out as evid- ent that the term "Sons of God" in the context could not refer to the father. hood of God as Creator over his creat- ures, else would it include unsentient beings, but evidently referred to those who are adopted into hie family by faith in Christ. There are three par- ticulars wherein the fatherhood of God appears, viz., first, in our nature, not our mental, but our moral and spirit- ual nature; second, in the peculiar af- fection with which we are regarded by God, and third, in the claims which we have upon God's love, care and protec- tion ; true, man in sin is living in re- bellion, and so is not entitled to have these blcssinge, but regenerate man, resting upon God's promises, can claim them as his own. In a series of exam- ples drawn from the animal and veget. able world, the preacher then demon- strated the spiritual truth of the text, that finite man cannot comprehend the glories of eternity, but it was shown that these words were no support to the doctrine of the agnostic, who, ad- mitting the possibility of future exist- ence, yet denies its certainty, the im- mediate context, where the apostle re- joices in the assurance that when Christ our hope appears we shall be like him, dispels such illusion. The text was further taken to establish the fact that in time our destiny for Eternity is seal- ed, whilst the redeemed will bo admit- ted to a state and place of nnrevealed glory, that state and place being sure forever, the wicked will continue in a state and place of unrevealed There is no ground for the false hope tha,'; God will release sinners from the consequence of unrepented sins; the truth is, every sinner makes his own hell, and whenall secrets are revealed even these will be compelled to admit the infinite justice of God. The annual soiree, on Monday evening last, was a most successful and pleas- ant entertainmeot. The tea furnished by the ladies in the lecture room from 5 to 7 o'clock, was excellent and sub- stantial, and the wants of all were fully supplied. At 8 o'clock the church was well filled with an audience waiting to hear the excellent programme provided, being composed of music as. follows:— anthem, "0 praise ye the Lord," by the choir; quartette, "Jesus hear me,' the Misses Jackson and McDougall and Messrs Jackson and McKenzie; quar- tette, "God is a Spirit," MissMcDougall and Messrs Jackson, Lyon and McKen- zie ; solo by Mr Lyon, and solo by Mrs. R. Ransford, Mrs T. Jackson, jr., being organist ; and of a lecture by the Rev Dr. Cochrane, upon the subject, "Across the Rockies, (taking in Salt Lake City,) of the Golden Gate of California." The lecturer, in his racy style, carries his audience with him through Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Leadville, Salt Lake City,over the mountains to thePa- due qpast, and as he does so he gives masterly descriptions of iandsbapos and buildings, Cities and States, and im- pressions of people, their morals and characters generally, and dwells in righteous indignation upon the horrors and moral corruption of Mormonism, not hesitating to characterize its exis- tence as the disgrace of American civili• zation. The lecturer's impressions of the Chinese question are also somewhat fully stated. The leoture proves the author to be a man of close observation and keen wit. People of Clinton would welcome his appearance on the platform here again, in which event we are con- vinced he would be greeted by a large audience. The congregation may be congratulated upon the splendid success of their anniversary. Tho total proceeds of the collectionat Sabbath services, and of the soiree and social amounted 10 the sum WHAl IN A NAMr. —Says the Clod- erich Star. The Brussels Post speaks of Seatorth, Wingham and Clieeon as "other villages" with which itenakes a compel ison on the question of mun- icipal economy. if the Post man gets off with the privilege or an apo- logy, he will do well. Think of "the village of Clinton," indeed ! [The slip on the part of the Post will be forgiven this time but it must not oe• cur egain. The Star forgets, how- ever, that a place may be termed a "village" and yet do a lot of business. Take Liverpool for instance, which retained the form of a village uutil very recent date, Mr .T, P. Whitney, Censervative, was elected member of the Local Leg- islature for Dundas on Tuesday by a majority of 32. This is a Conservative gain. William Robinson allele -Charles Chilson have been sentenced to six months in the Central Prison for steal- ing chop feed and a horse blanket in St. Thomas. Something akin to a breeze has been raised by the Belleville City Council declining to act upon the petition ask- ing for a reduction of the number of liquor licenses. A Miss Howell, of Galt, has been committed for trial for an attempt at blackmail on Dr Vander, of Galt. It would seem that she bas boon accus- ing the Doctor of malpractice. At the meeting in Toronto on Mon- day of the Executive of the Perman- ent Farmers',Institute the Secretary rcported that. the number of farmers' institutes that have been formed is 55, Chairman Mills,at Washington says the Committee of Ways a nd Means will bring in a Tariff Bill reducing the Internal revenue by $25,000,000. and the Customs Revenue by $50,000. 000. It is announced.that Dr. Wilson, a member of the late government of Manitoba, is so disgusted at being turned out of office that he proposes to move to Minneapolis. This is one kind of patriotism. Fire destroyed the great dry -goods establishment of Barnes, Hengerer & Co in Buffalo on Wednesday, and did a great deal of damage to others in the vicinity. The total loss is estimated at about $2,000,000, Mr Blake, when lust heard fro m, was still in Rome enjoying improved health. ' He will be away some months yet, and therefore it is not likely.tbat he will take his seat at Ottawa this coming session. Mr Richard Clarke, Liberal, was elected in East Northumberland on Wednesday for the Provincial Legis- lature. As the seat was formerly held by a Conservative this offsets the Con- servative victory in Dundas the day before. Independent. Conservatives in Mani- toba are indignant over the attempt made by the Ottawa Government and the C. P. R. to compromise with the Province on the railway question, and the party is at present in a somewhat chaotic state. It is said that Mr Mercier, having had an expert accountant going over the books of the late Government,has a surprise party of a thrilling nature in store for the House when it meets. It is said that the Manitoba disclos- ures will be nothing to it. Ex -Mayor Manning, bank -manager Strathy, ex-Ald. Rogers and Mr 5. Snelling, Q. C., of Toronto are to ap- pear before the police magistrate to answer to a charge that they were privy to the destruction of certain notes of hand forged by William Selby. A movement is said to be on foot ainong the ultra -Conservatives, of Manitoba, to secure the deposition of Mr. Norquay and the appointment of Mr. Bowen as leader of the Conser- vatives who are now pretty thoroughly demortilized. It is evident, however, that nothing can be done for that party until the monopoly question is disposed of. A great many:Manitoba Liberals are of opinion that the Cabinet made a mistake in not going to the country, as owing to the strained relations of the Tories at present Mr Greenway could sweep the country with a big majority. The new Premier, however, says he will fulfil his promise of a new Redistribution bill before appealing to the country. AumktveroaryServiWes italliTillta1 W4114 Olkarela Sabbath School' vintreh. Anniveri$ The eervicee in connection with th Ord aunivereary of the openness Wil lie Church were held ou ekabbath last when the Rev Dr Cnehrane, QBrant ford occupied the putpit, preach/0g bot morning and evening eloquent an thoughtful discourses with his well kuown fire and vigor to large cougre gatione. In the morning service th sermon was founded upon Psalm 24 7-1,0:—"Lift up your heads, 0, gates; and be ye lifted ye everlastin doors ; and the King of Glory shed come in (Sc." This 24th Psalm wa held to belpreeminently an;adventVsalm composed by King David, the immed iate occasion of its composition doubt less being the removal of the ark of the Covenant from the house of Obed-Edom upto Zion Hill to remain within cur- tains until the erection of the temple and upon the completion and at the dedicsttiori see Tessleannit'a temple. and mill year thereafter at the annual Jew ish feasts, we can imagine the great congregation of Israel in one united chorus causing the temple area to re- sound with its glad praises. But whilst the oecasion,as stated above,was the;iru- mediate inspiration of the words from the Sacred poet, yet by the HolySpirit's inspiration, the words are made clearly to point to the time when our blessed Redeemer having fulfilled the law, hav- ing done the good pleasure of the Father and having drunk to the dregs the bit- ter oup of his sacrificial suffering, and and having led captivity captive, he as- cended up on high, as a Sovereign de- manded admission at the gates of Heav- en, and, amid the Hosannah's of Heav- en's assembled host, the pearly gates and the everlasting doors were lifted high and he entered and took possession as of right for himself and all his re- deemed people ; and further, the inspir- ing words carry us forward to the end of time, when Christ, having seen of the travail of his soul and been satisfied, shall return the second time to the home on high, accompanied with the mighty hosts of his redeemed ones, resurrected to reign with him throughout all eter- nity. The words .of the text were well fitted to call out the praise and thanks- giving of God's people, for the sure mercies of David sealed to them in the Redemptive work of Christ, and the blessed hope of eternal life :through him. The preacher thought it a spec- ially appropriate text on the occa- sion of an anniversary of the opening of a place of worship and therefore P. who anniversery of thie,,sehool was held in the elaneili Tulieday eyeu htst. eenneetiett with the so- n Mal bold the tonne evening, the Rev. d SIewart presiding. The following . programme was rendered : Recite- - atm, Jennie Robertson; five e girls; reading, Mary Sheppard, road- ing, Minnie Cooper ; mum, five gide; o Linnie Irwin; solo, Aueie Ir - g ving; six buys. 1 The reports of the school's transac- s tions and state during the year were presented by Mr Tedford, the super. . intendant, of which the following is a summary :—Total number on the roll, 305 ; average attendance, 215 ; num- ber of classes, 26; teachers and offic- ers, 30 ; number of scholars left dur ing the year, 25 ; number of new scho- lars; -26 '• 'umbel. of deaths, 2. -We - gather the following figures from the financial statement: Total receipts, $360.87; $25.52 of this amount was contributed.for missionary purposes; total expenditure, $110.48, of which $40 was expended in the cause of mis- sions, leaving a balance on hand of $250.39. a considerable part of which has already been expended in the purchase of school supplies for the current year, and in tbe purchase of new hymn hooks for the use or the dscithi000nl.. The report generally shows the school to be in a flourishing con - ewe. Stanley. PERSONALS.—Mr Jas. McCully left last week for Dakota after a visit 01 a few weeks in Stanley. .Mrs Joseph Dunbar is at present on a yisit to her daughter in Stanley. Mr Thos.Baird was this week on a visit to friends in Ashfield. Miss Kennedy, of Clinton, was this week on a visit to friends in Stanley. therefore, have a good house. L. M. Curtis, Clerk Woodward Aven- ue Church, Detroit, says:—"The enter- tainment by the petit Pigott sisters, at the Woodward Avenue Congregational Church was a decided success. Their wonderful musical talent and simplicity of manner won for them the admiration of the entire audience, whioh was com- posed of the elite of the city, as well as musical critics. We are always glad to welcome their happy faces and birdlike voices." BOARD MEETING. --„A. meeting of Collegiate Institute Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday evening. On motion of Mr Mcraggart, seconded by Dr Dowsley, Mr A H Manning was reappointed chairman. An abstract of receipts and expenditures for 1887, and an abstract of the building ac- count, was ordered to be prepared and published. Mr Moore was reappoint- ed caretaker, for,1888, at a salary of $100 a year, MrBine was re -appoint- ed Sec-Treas. at a salary of $35, and to furnish securities to the amount of $2,000. The following accounts were ordered to be paid:—Watts & Co., tel- egrams, $2.51; Copp & Logan, kalso- mining, $4; NEW ERA, printing, &c, $7.50; W 13 Cooper, cutting stone,60c; H R Walker, $2; 5 Davis, $7.20; Wm Cooper, window blinds, $33.60, work, $42.50; Cooper & Son, $2.35; Jas 11 Combe, $58.49. Local Church Chimes. Mn J. C. Stevenson entertained his S. S. class at his house a for evenings since; the members spending a very enjoyable time. A week from Sunday next Sacra- mental services will be held in Rat- tenbury St. church, Rev Dr Shaw, of Toronto, efficiating. Rev Thos. Cosford will conduct Sacramental services at Ontario St, church, on Sunday next, preaching morning and evening. The Army officers end -some of the soldiers from here drove out to the Blyth banquet on Tuesday night.— Captains David Moore and Frank Freeman, paid a flying visit to old friends here. ST. PA:EL's CHURCH.—There will be a service of praise and organ re- cital in this church on Thursday,Feb. 9, at 8 p. m. The Right Rev Bishop Baldwin will preach. The collection will be in aid of the organ fund. OWING to the Bishop, of Huron coming to Clinton on the 9thsinet., the annual, meeting of the Bible' -So- ciety, announced for that night, has been adjourned to the 16th inst., and\ will be held in Ontario street church as previously announced. ON Teilieday, the 26th Jan., Mrs J. C. Detlor, of C ' liuton met !the ladies ot the Methodist church, Sea - forth, and organized an auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society. Though a severe storm was raging quite a number were present. The following officers were elected:—Pres, Mrs ,Chas. Clarkson; 1st Vice-Prcs, Mrs John Beattie; 2nd Vice-Pres,Mrs McCullough; Rec Sec, Mrs D. John- son; Cor Sec,11Irs Jas.Beattie ; Trees, Mrs Wm. Pickard. It is probable that the Rev. T. M. Campbell, of Owen Sound, Will be elected President of the Guelph Con- ference at its next session which meets in Seaforth. He polled a large vote at a recent session and has acted also as Conference Secretary.—Metho- dist Observer. [The contest for the Presidency is likely to be between Messrs Richardson,of Listowel ; How- ell, of Seaforth ; Campbell, of Owen Sound, and Holmes, of Guelph, and the men stard about in the order named. Any of them are good men for the position.1 Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather there was a good attendance at the meeting of Rattenbery St. Home Circle, on Friday evening last. The membership continues on the in- crease. The following interesting programme was rendered :—Canadian History—Introduction to the study— W. R. Lough; recitation—Resigna- tion, by Longfellow—Miss Edith Ru- pert; solo and chorus .7 -Beautiful land on high—Mr F. Belden ; 0. 5,— Hugh Miller—Miss Hattie Foxlon ; duet—I will sing the wondrous story— Misses Emma Rumball, A. E. M. Taylor, Mr Lobb, mouth organ; re- citation—Are the children safe—Miss Lily McKowen ; H. C. Miscellany, Mrs Donor; chorus, Since I have been redeemed; critic, Mr Perry. Dungannon. NOTES. —Messrs D. and A. McNev- in have been visiting friends in Wood- ham. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mies Amy West, but hope soon to be able to report her better, The wife of Rey Mr Berry is the guest of her sister, Mrs Sproul. Mr J. Smith, of Chicago, is amongst us again. Mise Bower, of Lucknow, is the'gut of Mrs Harris. Mr Aithur Anderson, who for some time, past has been in St. Louis, arrived home a few days ago, and looks as though city life had agreed with him. Quite a number of our young people attend- ed the Sabbath School convention at Nile, on Tuesday. Rev Mr Walwin, of North street Methodist church, Goderich, will occupy the Methodist church pulpit here, on Sunday morn- ing and evening. On Monday even- ing a temperance lecture was deliver- ed in Erskine church, by Mr Dawson, of Kincardine, and a society of Good Templara was formed, with twenty- six members. The Band of Hope met in the Methodist church, on Nat- urday afternoon. Tbe last lecture ef the course was delivered 011 Tuesday night, by Rev W. W. Sperling, of Clinton, the subject being From Edinburgh to London.' ttt.tt-t-t-9.111•-••••-•• Belfast. A CORRECTION. —The writer of the article in last week's paper, about the dishonesty of the Rutherford Bros., merchants, of this place,. makes a number of errors, which we think should be corrected. They first op- ened out a store at Belfast, and after- wards started' branch stores at Lanes and Dungannon. The writer states that a, slaughter sale of their stock was commenced at Lanes, which is not so, as the goods in the store at Lanes war -4 as dear as in cOhYdisoir country stores. The slaughter auce tion sales were started' at Belfast In- stead. One day, about two weeks ago, a Member of a Toronto firm'who at one place called himself 'Browne and at another 'Boyd,' with a Toron- to lawyer, appeared on the scene, but they were both very drunk, or appear. ed to be. The article also said that Rutherford 'had the gall to drive Mr Boyd. out of the store with a neck - yoke, which should read .4 Boyd alias Brown actually drove Rutherford up stairs with a neck -yoke.' We do not make . these corrections with the ob- ject of taking the part of or excusing the Rutherford Bros. in their rascali- ty, but simply to warn the correspon- dent to be a little more careful, and. not publish everything he hears. We also may state that we believe a pro- minent member of a church not far distant drove a D. Rutherford to the Detroit river. A man calling himself a Christian Should not help scoundrels in their roguery, but we suppose be thought the country would be well rid of such scoundrels. • St.Helens. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY—Mr and Mra Thomas Todd celebrated the 25th anniversary of tbeir marriage on Monday evening, 2erd Jan.,receivi ne many valuable presents from their genial friends, who spent a very so- ciable evening, departing at .an early hour highly- pleased with the night's proceedings. May the'happy couple long. live to enjoy the use of their presents. ACCIDENT. —Mr George Patterson met with a very painful accident while chopping in Mr Deaveraux's swamp. It appear that George had felled a tree it becoming bound be- tween two others, and he mounted it to put another cut into it. As soon as he struck the axe into it, the axe stuck fast, and the part on which he was standing gave way throwing him upon the axe and nearly severing the email finger of his left hand. BRIEFS. — Mrs Ferguson we are happy to learn is conyalescent. Miss Maud Salkeld has returned from Stratford where she was visiting friende, looking hale and hearty. The recent storm has almost blockaded the roads in many places in this vicinity. Mrs Haines while carrying a can of milk down to the cellar slipped some way, falling upon the can and giving herself a very painful cut above the eye. The Misses Wraith are visiting friends at Langside and vicinity. Mrs Freeman Amidon, of Syracuse, N.Y., is the guest of her brother, Thomas Lott, of this town. Miss Somerville left Imre for St. Marys, Where she in- tends remaining for some time. TEMPLARS.— r Dawson, of Kin- cardine, gave a very able and effective address upon temperance here on Sat- urday evening, 2Ist Jan., and also organized a temperance lodge, with the following officers for present quer- , ter, viz :—C T, R K Miller; See, A Gordon ; F 5,Walt(r 0 Webb ; Trees, B Weatherhead; 0, J Davidson; M, Thos Todd ; I Gs John Gordon; Sen• tineh Wm Aitekienk r 0 7, Mae fl Adams , M, gepowitd ; W Campbell; H Mies Webb; L li S, Mitre J Glendon; 14 pal, . 1 es to be hoped that thie will, fell long felt wept in our village. Seafortb. TEM, La Re. —At the last regular meeting of Huron Lodge No. 308, I. O.G.T., the following rnembera were elected as officers to serve the ensuing term :—Geo, Efendry, C T; Miss M. Barton, V T; E. B. ' P T; B. Johnson, Sec.; Miss R. Sperling, Treas; M. Counter, Fin -Sec; B. Bel - bin, Chap; S. Gottschalk, M; Miss M. Shaw, G; G. Turnbull, S. GOOD Listainsa.n..—A lecture entit- led the Modern Sphinx,' and one which we would liked to have been able to report verbatim, was very rdeteely delivereeLby_Misa-Phelps, of St. Catharines, in the Presbyterian church, on the evening of Monday last, under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. The attendance was small, there being scarcely a hundred per- sons present, and the proceeds to be applied in aiding the poor of the town. CALEDONIAN SOCIE'TY. —Wednes- day of last week being the anniver- sary of the Poet Burns' birthday, the Caledonian Society of this place took occasion to celebrate the event, by holding a grand concert in Cardno's Hall in the evening, and which was a grand success, notwithstanding the storm. Dr Campbell very ably pre: sided over the meeting, and opened the proceedings Ity delivering a short address on Burns. The following also participated in the programme : Mr 0. Spence who appeared in Highland costume, and Scotch songs delighted the audience; Miss Cole, of Buffalo, sang several songs with good effect; Mr James Fax, of Brantford, who is favorite here, appeared in some of his humorosities, and fairly brought down the house ; Mr R.Carmichael sang Robbie Burns.' An Irish jig and several Scotch dances were per- formed by lassies and teddies of this place, Prof. Beaton gave some bag pipe eelections, and furnished the mu- sic for those dancing. Miss Ewing accompanied the vocalists at the piano. BRIEFS. —Miss Maggie Beattie is visiting friends in Toronto this week. Mr J. W. Millar and bride returned from their honeymoon trip on Satur- day evening last ; may every happi- ness be theirs, as they settle down to the stern realities ot life. Quarterly services will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday, and on Sunday, the 12th inst., Rev B. F. Austin, Principaland President of Alma Col- lege, St. Thomas, will preach the an- niversary sermons. The firemen held their annual ball on Friday night last, and there was a good attendance of those who are fond of' tripping the light fantastic ;' slipper was served about midnight, and dancing was kept up till a late hour, after which all went home feeling that they had spent a good time. ',Erin go Brafgh' was the subject of a lecture delivered in St. Thomas church school room, on Monday evening last, by Rev R. Kerr, of Mitchell. Stereopticon views of Uncle Tom's Cabin, interspersed with talks and slave solos, was a pleasing entertainment given in the basement of the Methodist church, on Tuesday evening, by Mr R. A. Ball, (colored) St. Catharines. Goderieh. Lem:oda—The Y. P. Association i connection with Victoria St. Chum have secured the services of the Rev Dr Shaw, of Toronto, to deliver a lectur in the above church, on Friday evenin of next week, on "Amusemente,' t commence at 8. No admission fee, sil ver collection. R0011 Fon ALL.—AU lovers of goo skating should try the lake now. "The say" the ice is in lovely condition Come up, ye 'way back Clintonians, y Scott Act loving Bayfieldites I tom everybody from north, south, east and west, (the lake is big enough for you all and enjoy a day's sport in the county town. SURPRISE PARTY.—A surprise party left town about 8 o'olock on Tuesday evening, in the town band sleigh, for Mr J. C. Detlor's, Clinton, where they arrived about ten. After 'spending a most enjoyable night, the advent of February made them start for home. They vow that when they go again Feb- ruary will not makethemMarch,—but then April May. 0_,h dear ! ENTEREAINMENT.—D011't forget the en- tertainment to be given ni the Victoria street church, by the Pigott Sisters, next Tuesday evening. The press and clergy of Canada and States speak in the highest terms of praise regarding these little -prodigies, whose aggregate sges reach only 33 years. Though the little ones are orphans, they do not seek public patronage as a charity, they come on their worth. Borors.—A steam laundry has be- gan operations on West street; if it attends to business and does good work it will make piles of money, for hitherto 'washings' have been sent to Stratford, and even to Toronto and Buflalo. The diphtheria scare is past and almost forgotten. Mrs George Acheson, Miss L. Hillier and Mr Jas. Martin, who have been on the sick 1,ist, are sufficiently convalescent to admit of their being out. Mr Sherin, agent of the Home Knowlege Asso- ciatiou, has secured nearly two -score of the prominent citizens of our town 'as members, Rev W, F. Campbell of' Dungannou, will preach the quar- terly services of North street church next Sabbath, morning and evening West Wawanosh. • COUNCIL.—Counoil met on Jan 11011 The treasurer's and clerk's bonds were presented and accepted as satisfactory. The treasurer is to make a report in writing at each regular meeting of the council, showing the amount received and from what source, the amount paid out, and to whom, and the amount on hand, the first report to include all ac- counts since Jan. let, 1888, and accounts shall be entered by the clerk in a book kept by him for that purpose, and the report shall be filed. A debenture was issued in favor of the collector and will be held;by the treasurer until the roll has been returned and accepted. Treasurer was hereby authorized to borrow $100 fora period 01 10 months, for use of the township. Messrs Lockhart, Bowers and Stuart, together with the reeve -and clerk constituted the board of health. The members of Connell to act as Roy. al Commissioners for the year.— The late treasurer's affairs wore taken up and considered, a communication from Mr Cameron was read bearing on matter. It stated that the council had no power to make any rantgor done,. tion to any officer, not within the score of the municipal law, clearly showing that the council bad not the power to carry out the recommendation made by that ratepayers on Nomination day— nothing tdefinite was arranged, the mat. tor owing to the lateness of the hour be- egmmisimememmemenesmuse veva ef flowiek) celebrated their OM wedding IAA week • e 4.. James Q.UPErisle, who settled in Huron ig 'tliect at 8eafertia ift§t week need 60 Years. Ur 'Ilionsee Miller, of Mamie, het week purchased e fifty acre farm of Alex. Clark, adjoining his owa op the 5th con. Master Robert Woodrow, eon of Me Wm. Woodrow, got his leg hrelsen while playing football at "S. S. N. 10, Grey, the other day. A man named Robert MoCreight, a former resident of Turnberry, died in the Asylum, London, recently, and wee buried in Wiughttra cemetery on Thurs- laidcvernntilneXtMeeting• Debent, urea Were issued 45 follows; W. A. Ilar- rhea 95 redtSof wire flange at 15o, 814.- 25; 11. Mamma, 0011sster, $05- Council 'adjourned teimeet Sattitde,y, Feb. 18111.—R. X. Madam, Clerk. •••••••.1111!...-,•••. Varna. 4 literary and musicalentertainment will he given by the Figott,1 Sisters, of Detroit, aged 9, 11 and 13 years raves,- tively, under the auspicee of the young people's improvement and literary so- ciety, ox Friday evening, the 10th inst., in the temperance hall, Varna. These phenomenal musical midgets are greeted with crowded houses wherever they go. They form a trio of clever, interesting and talented musicians endowed with day. orrence, Walton, has been very to say ented musiciansick of unique vooal powers. We hope the peo- ple of the vicinity will take advantage T of the opportunity of hearing such tal- bronchitis, but we are happy that she is recovering and will soon be ses---- Bs. 1 yth. • • around again. - - - ---, Mrs Torrence, wife of the R v W , Mr D. M. Buche.nan, recently of Us - The anniversary services in St. An -borne, but now of Toronto, hasrented drew's church will be held on Sunday, ' his farm on the 10th con. of Ashfield, oardine, preaching. On Monday even - the 12th inst., Rov Mr Murray, of Kin- containing 108 acres, to Mr George sold "Young Garnet" lyry township, . ing a tea meeting for the benefit of the Greedy, of Kintail, for $300 a year. Sunday School will be held, when lad- Tipling Bros., of Turnbyear-old heavy draught stallion, on Sat- urday, for the sum of $300. Mr Ache• gR son, of Manitoba, was the purchaser, two - are expected to be iven by ev A young man named John Knears, residing on the 12th eon. of McKillop, happened with a very serious accident while working in the woods a short time ago. A limb of a tree fell on hie head and shoulders with such a force as to fracture hie skull very badly. Mr Geo. Armstrong late of Brussels, writes a letter from New Buffalo, Dak- ota, in which the following occurs:— "The first settler here was Wm Grieve, of Hallett, near Herlock. He ha's 640 acres with a good house and out -build- ings. His son also has a fine place of 160 acres. Land sells; from 88 to $25 per acre, according to location and improve- ments, and as Mr G's land is rated near the latter fignre you will readily see how he has prospered. All of this land is under cultivation. His farm is alio well stocked, having twenty horses, 30 to 40 cattle, sheep and pigs. Six self. binders and all the necessary machin- ery required for a farm of that size are also to be found on his property. Messrs Murray,Cameron, Ramsay and Thomas Tonga and the pastor of the church. ROYAL BL WIC KNIGIMS.—At the last regular meeting of the Royal Black Pre- ceptory No. 397 R. B, L, the following officers were elected for the current year: W. Magill, W. P.; A. Woodman, D. P.; W. Laidlaw, Reg.; M. Morrison, Chap.; Jno. Magill, Treas.; M.Mitins, lst Led.; E. Floods', 2nd Led.; John Sherritt, lst Censor; H.B. MoVitties 2nd Censor; C. J.Sherritt, Pursinoant ;'llalph Connors, 1st Standard bearer ; James Fulton,2nd Standard bearer ; John Lasham, let Coin.; Richard Wilson, and Com, This Precaptory will send a delegate to the Grand Lodge at Toronto, next month. Beiess.—On Thursday of last week a number of Foresters from town attended the funeral in Wingham of thelate John Snell, who was a member of the order. Mr and Mrs P. Moore, of Stratford, aro visiting friends and relatives in town . The jewellery and books of Mr R. B. Keeler are being sold at auction by Mr C. Hamilton, aoutioneer ; Mr Keeler is leaving town. Miss Witte, teacher of the infant class in the S. S. of St. An - drew's church, was presented with a costly bible, on Tuesday. The Salva- tion Army held a banquet and jubilee on Tuesday evening,a number of soldiers from other places being present; the meeting was a success, about $30 being realized; two youths from Wingham at- tempted to create a disturbance and were quickly expelled from the hall; they were fined $2 and costa before Myles Young, J. P. Mrs A. Elder, a teacher in the Presbyterian S.S.,received a pre- sent in the fonrn of a work box, from her scholars, on Saturday. Sunday School Convention. The second quarter- ly meeting of the Sabbath School Convention of the town- ships of Tuokersmith and Stanley, was held in the Presbyterian Church, Kip - pen, on Wednesday, January 25th. It consisted of three itessions. The president, Rev. 3. H. Simpson addressed the meeting on Sabbath School Associations, exhorting all to work heartily in them and pray for them. The Reports of Sabbath Schools were verbal -and , all very satisfactory, ,the various dohools in the district being re- ported to be in a healthy working Condi. tion. The officers remain as before, ex- cept the appointment of Rev E. Fear as vice president and the addition of T. Mellis, Kippen, and Mr Beek, Bengali, to the Execuitive Committee. The Constitution was also amended by the addition of the townships of Ray to Tuckersmith and Stanley, and the meeting to be held every four months instead of quarterly: Rev Mr Acheson, 'On observance of the Sabbath,' remarked that the Sab- bath was instituted in the beginning be- fore the giving of the law was noticed in the decalogue and observed by the prophets and apostles. Rev 0. H. Bridgeman ably illustrated the object of Sabbath School work by a referende to the history of Samuel and Timothy, and showed that early iropres. pions are the more basting. In discussing 'The teacher's work outside of the school,' the Rev. Mr Mar. tin insisted on thorough preparation of the lesson, visiting the homes of the scholars, encouraginapthe soholare to visit him, that his daily walk should be a living example of what he teaches, and that he should pray for them. Mr Wisemiller took a class, first ex- amining the lesson, then questioning the class on the knowledge of it, and closing with a practical application, The Rev Mr Fear, in talking of the influence of the Sabbath School on the Church, said the hope of the Lome is the child, and the hope of the Church- is the Sabbath Schools it furnished material, it was the quarry and the garden of the church. The members of the Sabbath School were fitted for usefidness in the church. The Sabbath School also called out the latent powers in the Church. Rev Mr Barr noticed the great ad- vance of the Temperance cause and ad- vised to teach the children self-denial in those things that would .injure or ruin others. Rev Mr McCoy thought that teachers having too high or too broad an idea of what Sabbath Schools should accom- plish was a common mistake in Salo, bath School work, and there was also a possibility of having too low an' opinion of its object. Rev Mr Godfrey in speaking of the Minister's place in the Sabbath School said that no work can take the place of home work. It should,therefore, be the Minister's aim to raise the family to a knowledge of its duty, and to watch over and direct the work of the School. The•chief points elicited by the ques- tion drawer were, that old teachers were preferable to young ones, and a converted teacher, though with inferior ability, preferable to a moral one. The mass meeting in the evening was addressed by Mr W. M. Gray in the ab- sence of Rev A. D. McDonald. He greatly interested the children by speak. ing from the first line of the 86th hymn want to be like Jesus.' The answers to the questions 'bow' and 'where' fedi- ed the acrostic: K-eeping commandments I-ndustry P-arontal subjection P-atience E -arnestneaa N-obility of charaoter In Kippen and everywhere. Rev J. E. Howell kept up the inter- est of the children by speaking from Isaiah 53— 6, illustrating his remarks by stories from real life. The various exercises were Interven- ed with music under the direction of Jas. Mood Esq. This brought a very profitable and interesting meeting to a close. , The next Convention to be held in Hensall, some time in May next, Around rho County. Col. Coleman, of Seaforth, is negot- iating for the purchase of the Exeter salt well. Mr .Tarpies and wife?,rid deputy. OUR LETTER BOX , THAT WOULD-BE RE PORTER FOR THE CLUB. To Me Editor of the Clinton .New Era. DEAR Ala EDIEOR,—I have got all the proof required in this case, and that voluntarily, from the members of the club, and would he dare'make a traitor of any of them; no doubt he would. But, seeing the fix he hasgot himself into, just fancy hovr he tries to throw the rope back to the hands of the one who threw it and lassoed him, and he. the next place he has got a coat that fits him so tight, that he in his strug- gling rage shows conclusive evidence that he has " Observer" on the brain pretty bad, as he in his last production uses the word no less than eight times, which reminds me of the quotation: "Thoy gang tae sehules and college classes. They gang in stirks and cowl cute 111809." Tlic1r9f9E0, in sympathy with his trying potation, T thought it would be unkind in me not to give him a little more ad. vice, and in the first place I would re-' commend to him, instead of deliberately going and taking a tumble over that turnpike, thinking that thereby he might shake or rid his mind of the bug- bear, that I think probably there might be something better got in the way of a soothing syrup, which are very often peddled around the country. Of course I would not expect to hear of a speedy cure, but in the meantime will refer him to the club for prescriptions.— Thanking you again, Mr Editor, for space in your paper, I remain, yours respectfully, 0SEnVen Tuokersmith, Jan, kith, 1888B . . gent Aduertiumento TIOY WANTED, TO LEARN THE BLACK- SMITFIING, good strong youth. Apply to JOHN TEDFORD, Clinton, • OUSE TO LET.—THAT CONVENIENT- ▪ LY situated house on Maple St., lately occupied hy.Ptir W. East. -IS flifered to rent at reasonable terms. Apply at NEW ERA Office OTRAY STEER.—CAME INTO SuBSCRIB- Efts premises, lot 12, Bayfield concession, Goderioh Township. about the 1st of Nov., a Yearling Steetr, greyish color.' The owner is hereby notified to prove proporty,pay charges and take it away. CHAS. simoNDA. 'TOT10E.—THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY .1.1 notified T. C. Edmonds, of Clinton, is no longer in the employ of The Singer Manufac- turing Company,and after this date the said Company will bo in nowise responsible for any moneys paid the aforesaid Edmonds nor any other transactions of said Edmonds. SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Clinton, Feb. 2r5, 1888. tIARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—THAT L splendid farm Of 110 acres, on the Mait- land concession, being lot 77, Goderich town- ship, situated miles from Holmesville, and . four miles from the town of Clinton. The soil is a good clay loam, with a neverfailing spring creek running through the place; also good wells. There is about 8 acres of btish. which is one of the best sugar bushes in the county ; also two frame barns, one a bank barn, ono frame horse stable, with room for ten horses, els, two good bearing orchards, being about six acres in all; two good log houses. About 48 acres seeded down. Will be sold on reasonable terms, or rented to good tenant. ALEX BADOUR, Hohnesville Post Office, THE PRINCIPLE -4 C4 z O in O. Pi 4 -I > 3 u . ni O z COLD MEDICATED. Head Office, 215 Yong° St., Toronto. N. Washington, M.D.L.C.P.S.O., Eminent Throat and Lung Surgeon,will visit CLINTON, RATTENDURY HOUSE, —ON -- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th,1888 ONE DAY ONLY COMB EARLY. -:- CoNSFIAATTON FREE. NAVES AND A DPRESSES OF PATIENTS CURED IIT D. WASIONSTON'S NEW METEOR, M. S. Dean, 13ridgenorth, Ont., Catarrh, head and throat. Mrs Jos. Eyre, Kimball,, Ont., re- moving growth from nose. Er Stevenson, (boil- er foundry) Petrolea, On'., Catarrh, Mrs 111, Cornish, Wallaceburg, Ont„ Asthma and Con- sumption. Mrs MeLandress, Iona, Catarrh of the throat, Mrs .1. LannIng and son, Kingston, Catarrh and Catarrhal Deafness. Mra R. Chanl• ber, Aylmer, Ont., Catarrh throat. Mrs se.. Emberson, Nominee, Ont., bronchltis,long stand- ing. J. A tittle, Dundalk, Ont., Catarrh. S. E. Kersey, Badgeruse P. 0., Catarrh, bad form. A. D. Urlin's son, Wallaceborg, Ont., Catarrh, bead and throat. 11. Monzies, Wareham, Ont„ Catarrh, bead and throat. Mrs F,Soott Sterling, Ont., catarrh, head and thmat. Edith Pierce, Strathroy, Ont., enlarged tomtit% %V. Lindsay, Petrolea, Ont., catarrh. Mrs J,Tait, Vynor,Ont.' catarrh, head and throat. Mr ILNoblo, jeweller, Petrolea, catarrh, throat. H. McCoul, P. M., Strathroy, Ont., broncho consumption. W. IL Storey of Storey St Son, prominent glove mime - rectums of Acton, Ont., cured by Dr Washing. ton of Catarrh of the throat, bad form, and pro- nounced incurable by eminent apeciallata Canada and England. Write him fyr particular/