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CLINTON, ONT.., FEBRUARY 171 1888.
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:14Otigheed is visiting Mends in tucan,
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and will ggre:04,7600-4100-olot-befoxe
long. Miee M.• Ferrier, of Bethel,
visited friends here Wit week.
Stapley, ,
11x.4gv.-.-Uss8rs A:1mq and Ho uter
have eecared the pervicea of two good
men for the summer. Mr Geo. Cook
its . engaged with John Hunter, and
11fr -Thomas IngIi with Mr Charles
Avery.
Ashfield,
Nome& -The family of Mr James
.Wilson, 12th con„ is suffering from a
strange disease; some of the members
of the family. are slowly recovering.
Mr Holmes. of Lucknow, has bought
a large quantity of hay from farmers,
- for shipping. The bell on the R. C.
church at Kingsbridge lute b en heard
all over the township. Mr R.E. Lane
• has an auction sale on Friday, of
farm stock, etc., he is giving up farm-
ing and going into store keeping at
Lanes. The annual tea meeting in
connection with Blake's Sabbath
school will be held on Tuesday even-
ing next.
Hohnesville.
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. -The Y.
P. I. S. met on Monday evening last.
The following interesting programme
was rendered :-Critic, 0. A. Evans;
history notes en last evening's read-
ing, Miss Armstrong; Canadian his-
tory, G. A. Evans; trio, Miss Elford,
E. C. and 0. W. Potter; composition
and recitation from Byron, W. .T.Lobb,
reading from Byron, Geo. Phipps;
solo, W. H. Lobb; reading from
Sweet Scicley, Miss Eiford. The
question drawer is also an interesting
part in the programme of each even-
ing. At the close the Hon.President,
Rev J. 5. Fisher, delivered a short
addresess in which he expressed his
hearty b.y rapidity tOwards the society,
He gave words of commendation and
encouragement to those who took part
and stated that there was nothing in
the Bible which precluded people
from cultivating their lintellectual
and spiritual powers, and that we
have a good chance to cultivate our-
selves in a society such as this. Meet-
ing then „Adjourned to meet again in
two weeks.
Rippe%
GOLDEN. WEEDING.- No married
couple in this vicinity is more es-
teemed than Mr and Mrs Wm Cooper.
On Thursday; the 2nd inst., they cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage, at their house, near
this village'by a general turnout of
their friends and neighbors. The
dinner, for both quality and quantity,
could not have failed to please the
tastes and wants of the most fastidi-
• • ous epicurean. After all had done
ample justice at the festive board,
the feast of reason and the flow of
soul began, and continued during the
afternoon, when all dispersed to their
respective homes, wishing their host
and hostess many years of health and
happiness yet on this Mundane sphere.
- WOOD BEE AND PAETY.-Mr A.
13. McLean, a former resident of this
village, but now of Lumley, invited
his former comrades to a bee to cut
wood, on Friday last. A large num-
ber, re i nforced by the stalwart youths
of Luraley, responded to the call, and
soon the work of converting the
giants of the forest into fuel began,
and when the shades of night began
to gather in the firmament, a large
pile of wood stood these as a reward
for their day's la.mr. After partak-
ing of a hearty repast, the young men
were soon seen to hie to the home of
their best girl, and in a short time
they returned each with the lass he
loves. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Horton string
band, and soon all were engaged in
the mazy whirl, which continued with
little interruption until daylight,
when all departed for their ho )e$,
with tired hones and sleepy eyes.
IevAstoe.-On the 18th of January
our little village was thrown into a
"furore" of excitement, owing to the
news heralded by our watchman that a
"hostile force" was seen approaching
from the south, eves supposed for the
subjugation of our village. Immediate-
ly a grand stampede of villagers took
'place, and the amusing sight was seen
of citizens bobbing around barrels and
boxes, seeking shelter from the ap-
proaching foe, leaving one or two of the
"brave" to hold a parley with the com-
ing invaders, and, if necessary, to use
the oily tongue of diplomacy, to save
our village from destruction, when, lo I
it was found that they were on their
way to attack a northern town, and to
carry home particular trophy (we know
not what) as the spoils of victory. With
the addition of a couple of our old pen.
sioners, who enlisted for the purpose of
bettering their fortunes, the army con-
tinued on their march. In passmg in
review before the village, it was noticed,
first, the extreme soldierly bearing of
the troopa; 2nd, the different gradewof
Men employed in the service, from
•41,Commander Longbeak," and two or
three, whom the out of their coats and
flowing locks, would indicate as belong-
ing to the antediluvian period, and had
but lately, by some magic, been resur-
rected for service, in the hope that their
weird appearance would strike awe and
terror into the hearts of their opponents,
and aided by their superstition lead
them to believe that they were figliting
against the Intincibles; all the way
down to the "does-your-ma.mmie-know.
you're -out" aize of a school boy, with a
receipt for a dollar paid (by some one)
pinned on their coats, to stimulate
their conrage, and as a mark to find
there if lost in the conflict. But, alas
for human hopes! This proud army
trdirriterrattright;'vvitt banners trailing
Ut the duet, the victims of a terrible
defeat. The rank and file blame the
General, and state that had their trusty
riga Marshal, Emerald Jim," the
modern Lord Raglan that planned the
campaign) been at the heal of the;troopa,
they certainly would have dispersed
the trocetielditea, and captured the
prive.-Com
- Milburn.
On Tuesday, the 11h inst.,Mr John
Clark,u(ar this viliage,had an auction
sale of his farinstock and WO:Monts
previeus to his leaving for -Manitoba.
TIM sale was condactedby Mr George
Kirkby, and we hear that the goods
sold at very good prices,one horse be-
ing sold at $200, and others at equally
as good a price. Cows sold at from
$30 to $40. As a general thine it was
a very satisfactory sale.
Hullett.
Mrs John Medd, of the gravel road,
is slowly improving.
Mr John Tamblyn, on the 13th
con , is going to have a new house
erected next summer.
Miss Shanahan has returned home
from Goderich township, where she
has been visiting her eister,MnsLacey.
Meseta Wm. and James Stinson
left here last week for their home in
Miuto. They will be missed around
Londesboro.
Mr Geo.- F. Emerson, of the 2nd
con., has been offered a first class
situation with a relative who is in the
fruit growing business, near Los
Angeles, Cal., and as he is desirous
of accepting it, he is offering the farm
he is working for sale. This is a
chance for anyone wanting a good
farm cheap.
Maintop.
Mr Thos. Roe, of the 14th coo.,
lute an extragood.heavy draft entire
i
colt, which s only nine months old,
that he thinks will weigh nearly 900
lbs. It took the second prize in Sea -
forth, and the first at Brussels. He
has a brood mare in foal which weighs
over 1700 lbs.
LITERARY SOCIETY. -The S. S.No.
4 literary society met in the school
house, on Tuesday evening,with a
goad attendance. The programme
consisted of readings, recitations and
song. The next meeting was held on
the 14th inst., when several took part
in a debate.
Mr James Ferguson, on the Grey
boundary, has been confined to the
house for some time with water on
the lungs. The doctors has drawn it
off twice, and think that should it re-
turn it will go very hard with him.
He is a man 70 years of age and this
is the first time he has ever called in
a doctor, something that very few
people can say.
A little daughter of Geo. Gregg's,
on the Grey boundary, four `months
eld,has some kind of growth protrud-
ing from one of its eyes,which has en-
tirely destroyed it. The doctor says
that in all his reading and practice
he has never seen or heard of anything
like it. Otherwise it is a very smart
well developed child, and the parents
have the sympathy of the community.
NOTES -Mr Wm.salex. Ellis.of the
14th,is 94 years of age. He has been
62 years in Ontario and has always
been remarkably healthy. Miss Katie
-Dennison has returned from visiting
friends near St. Thomas. Great num-
bers of saw logs are being harvested
these times, some going to Winthrop
and some to Walton. The pitch holes
have been very bad on the gravel ; it
is almost as good as a ride in a boat
to ride over them; some have been
cut away and more ditto. Mrs Beattie,
who is residing with her son Andrew,
on the 7th con., is at present in a low
condition, the effects of old age, as
she has nearly attained the age of 00
years. Mr Wm. 'Scott has sold his
driving horse to Mr Arch. Campbell,
who presented it to his sister, Mrs J.
Kerr.
Colborne:
NOTES. -Mr Wm. Old, of Toronto,
attended the funeral of his grand.
mother, Mrs Young. Miss Nott, of
Tuckersmith, is the guest of Mrs Liz-
zie Hutt, this week. Rev Mr Kraft
closed the revival services, which he
has been carrying on for some time,
at the German, church. Rev Mr Keb-
tie started revival services *Bethel
Methodist church, last Mond .
Dungannon.
-.NOTES.-Miss Hiscox,of Winghion,
who has been visiting friends here,
returned on Friday. We understand
Mr R. McMath and W. Martin intend
going to Texak; we wish them success.
We are sorry to learn of the illness of
W. McKay; we hope soon to see him
around again. Rev H. Irvine, of
Nile, officiated in Erskine church,
Sunday morning. We understand
that Mr W. Findlay, taller, has sold
his house and lot; we would be sorry
to lose Mr Findlay.
SoCIETY.-On Monday evening the
Y.P.S. met in the Methodist church,
for the election of officers for the en-
suing year, which resulted as follows:
President, Mr Geo. Anderson; Vice.
President, P. F. Hamlen ; Sec., Miss
Jennie Disher ; Treas., Miss Emma
Pentland.
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Exeter.
BRIEFI. - The Trivitt Memorial
Church guild cneeert, which was held
in Drew's OperftApuee, on Friday
evening last, was a 'rand success.
The, Beethoven Quartette Club gave
one of their popular concerts,inzaid.
of the Oddfellows, on Monday even-
ing last. Mr Thos. Greenwood, Ful-
lerton, was in town on Friday last;
he came for the purpose of purchasing
an entire horse. Mr James Hill and
J. R. Grant, Crediton, spent Friday
last in town. Quite a large number
from Hensel] attended the concert in
aid of the Oddfellows, on Monday
last. Miss Lizzie Weir, of Detroit, is
visiting relatives in town. The roads
were quite sloppy on Monday last,
Division Court was held in the Town
Irairrh WI; ETA- Were only tiVii CafieS
on the docket; Judge Doyle presiding.
Mr Eli Bateman, from Indiana, was
at the Central, for the purpose of pur-
chasing oohs from one to fivelyears
old. Mr R. B. Sidebottom and Mr
Reid will be at the Central hotel for
a ft* days, purchasing colts for the
Manitoba and American markets.
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1.4eadbliry.
131u8F8,--Mr and Mrs Thos.L2enni.
son have gone to Wroxeter to visit
Mr Gray and family. The school
here is going to give aD entertainment
on Friday, 17th Feb; the hops and
girls are in great glee preparing for it.
East Wawanosh.
NOTES. -There ,was a large party
at Mr George McGowan's, on Friday
evening last, and those present report
a, good tiine. Rev George Law was
visiting the members of his congregia
tion on the 6tb last week. Qiiite a
number from this township attended
the tea meeting at Blyth. on Monday
evening last. At the Literary, on
Friday evening last, the programme
was a hat debates and was pretty flat,
a programme was then arranged, and
the reat of the evening was spent in a
very enjoyable wanner. Mrs Mc-
Gowan, sr, one ot the old pioneers,
died this week. •
Tuckersini th.
NOTES. -Mr John Broadfoot, of the
Mill road, one of the pioneers of Hu-
ron, died on Monday, at the age of 92
yearrand 8 days. We are pleased to
learn that Mrs Charles Rutledge ita
recovering from a severe attack of ca-
tarrh, and we hope soon to hear of
her being in good health again. Mrs
Frank M,cRenzie and Miss Grace
Walker returned to their home near
Fargo, in Dakota, last week.
-A. GOOD SALE. -Mr Thorpe had a
very successful sale on Thursday of
last week, there being a good turnout
of people, although the day was very
frosty. Cows brought from $30 to
$38; two year old steers $30 to $45;
mares in foal, $150 to $211.
San
Blyth.
Carmen SERVICES. -On Sunday,
Rev Mr Murray, of Kincardine,
preached the sermons in connection
with the anniversary of St Andrew's
church. In the morning he chose as
his text the death of Sampson, and
from this topic deduced several prac-
tical thoughts, giving a clear exposi -
tion of what is implied in 'consecra-
tion to Christ.' In tbe evening a
large audience listened to a thought-
ful and truly evangelical sermon, the
congregation of the Methodist body
being present in large numbers. The.
fact of the pastor of the Methodist
church dispensing with usual evening
service, that his flock might unite in
the service of the Presbyterian con-
gregation, manifested a true Christian
spirit. On Monday evening a tea
meeting was held, which, in all re-
spects was highly successful. Prac-
tical addresses from neighboring min-
isters, sweet music by the choir of the
church, and the rendering of Nearer
my God to thee,' by Rev Mr MacMil-
lan, of Auburn, contributed to an
evening's of enjoyment. A tea meet-
ing for the children especially was
held on Tueseay evening. The re-
ceipts of both tea meetings were $101.
Londesboro.
The wife of Dr McMichael, of Gene-
seeville, Mich., who has been the
guest of Messrs Hiles and Elslie for
the past few days, left this week to
visit her father, Rev .1. Hough, at
Aliso Craig.
DEATH. -On Monday last the sad
news was received that Mr Thos.Cad-
son was on his way home from Michi-
gan lumberwoods, a corpse, which
cast a gloom over .the whole neigh-
borhood. The cause of his death was
pleurisy. The family has the heart-
felt sympathy -of the community.
PARSONAelE NOW CLEAR OF DEBT.
-Through the united aorta of the
Ladies' Aid Society, of Londesboro,
they have succeeded in wiping off the
debt of $800 which remained on the
parsonage, in the short space of four
years. The Society takes this oppor-
tunity of thanking the general public
for their co-operation and support,
and,now their worthy pastor can sleep
sound, having no necessity to lie
awake devising 'ways and means,'
being assured that his roof is clear of
debt. The next move should be to
enlarge the church.
Goderielt Townsh ip.
Mr Peter Perdee has recovered
from his recent .serious illness, and is
able to be around again.
FAnsf RENTED. -Mr W. H. Steep
has rented his farm, being lot 35, con
9, 80 acres, to Mr H. Carter, of Bul-
let, for a term of three years. In
consequence thereof Mr Steep will
have a sale of his stock, etc., on the
the Ist of March.
• BUTTER. -A Toronto butter buyer
was up this way last week, and made
an offer for 107 packets! of Herbison's
Creamery, but the price not being
satisfactory was not accepted. s
• The Rev S. M. Robinson, of Exeter,
will preach missionary sermons in St.
Stephen's church,(Goderich township)
Middleton's and Holmesville, on Sun-
day next, the 191h inst. Collection
at the close of each service in aid of
the mission fund.
DEATHS -Mr E Butt, Of the base
line, loet a 8 -year old boy yesterday,
by inflammation of the lungs, after
only two day's illness. The wife of
Geo Sheppard, sr„ of Goderieh, who
died on Saturday last, was One of the
pioneers of tbe township, coming here
with her husband many years ago.
Bel grave.
•BAD ACCIDENT. -00 Friday even-
ing last Mr Robt. McGowan, of East
Wawanosh, wail° returning home
drove his horse into Stewart's shed
and left it untied while he went into
the hotel to warm. While inside Mr
Johnson's, of Morris, team was pass-
ing, -weal 'smll boys -were 'hanging -
on to the sleigh, Mr McGowan's
horse ran out and jumped in the
sleigh, whico cauaed the horse to fall
over on top of John, 2nd son of Alex,
Stewart, injuring him internally and
paralyzing his vine. He is still un-
able to turn in bed and his recovery
is very doubtful. •
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korter's
PERSONALS -Kr James Elliott,w1a0
has been over in New York state with
some homes. returned last Saturday;
be iutends to g9 back about the latter
•part of the month, -with a car loads -
Mr E Bateman left for Indiana last
Tuesday, with a car load. of horses; he
took sonfe implemeuts to his faun in
Illinois. Hon. T 11 Elliott, member
of Congress, Dak., is expected home
this week on a visit to his parents.
Mr W.E. Struthers, our teacher,spent
Saturday and Sunday under the par-
ental roof, Grand Bend, Mr George
Campbell and wife, of London town-
ship, were visiting Mr Jas Cox, Mrs
Campbell's father, who has been sick
for some time.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS. -A young
man, who met one of our esteemed
young ladies at a social gathering
lately, showed his appreciation of her
charms by returning to this ueighbor-
hood, on Sunday last; it wouldn't be
wise to mention any names here. One
of our neighbors demonstrated to our
entire satisfaction, and probably his
own also, a new and improved method
of climbing a steep hill; it is done in
tbiswise :-Catch a cow by the tail,
keeping it (the tail) in a horizontal
line, throw back your head,keep your
body erect, and place your feet at an
angle of forty-five degrees; then by a
gentle twist of the tail,upward motion
begins; if the cow shows any tendency
to slip backward, kick it. We under-
stand the Methodist social, held at
the residence of Mr James Wallace,
was a success notwithstanding the
inclement weather. There has been
considerable inartentartenism loom-
ing up in some of the local cotems.
leweek.
PRESENTATION -On Tuesday even-
ing,the 14th inst. ,the people of Calvin
church congregation ,East Wawanosh,
assembled at that church, and thence
they drove down to the residence of
Mr Robe Shiell. • Their object being
to show their appreciation of Mr
Shiell's services in connection with
that church, by presenting him and
Mrs Shiell a beautiful banging lamp
and cruet. Mr Shiell made a short
but appropriate reply, in which he
stated his feelings towards church and
people. The following address read
on the occasion will briefly show the
estimation in which Mr Shiell is held
by the congregation :-
DEAR Ma SufELL,-We haye in-
vaded your home thus unceremonious-
ly in order to show more manifestly,
what we believe you to know already,
our appreciation of yourself. Since
the organization of Calvin church,
East Wawanosh" congregation, you
have devoted your energiee with un-
tiring watchfulness to the best inter -
eats of the congregation. To your
diligent care we owe in part, the
happy unanimity And consolidation
of out, congregation at the present
time. Whether in the capacity of
Sabbath school superintendent, or
Bible class teacher, or elder, or man-
ager, you have exerted yourself for
the good of others, and for the glory
of Him who is the great King and
Head of the church an you will
pardon us, if from ou -tandpoint,
wd say that, we conside your labors
have not been in v . Will you,
therefore, please accept at our hands
these articles, as some little confirma-
tion of the sentiments weliave already
ex -pressed. And as this light may
burn brightly in your .1touse'may
the altar -fires of your own heart burn
brighter and brighter unto the perfect
day, causing 'Yon to rejoice in the
coneci Aisness Of duty faithfully per-
formed. Signed on behalf of the con-
gregation ofCalvin church.
Brueefield.
IMPROVING -Mr John Rattenbury,
who has been ailing for some time, is
slowly improving.
HORSE SOLD, -Mr Alex. Robert-
son has sold his gray driving mare to
Mr R. Beattie, livery man, of Clin-
ton.
AxoTri ER BUTCHEL-Mr Moses
Dixon is fitting up a shop for the
purpose of engaging in the butcher
business. Our village should be
well supplied with meat, as this will
be two butchers here now.
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CONCERT. -The concert give., in
the Union Church, on Thursday even-
ing of lase,week,by the Pigott sisters,of
Detroit, under the auspices of the
Independent Order of Oddfellows, of
this place, proved very successful and
interesting. The attendance was
large and,judging from the wrapt at-
tention and hearty applause's given
throughout, we are certain that it was
much enjoyed by all. Our Oddfel-
lows certainly deserve praise for the
numerous entertainments they have
given in our village.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.. -It is
sad to think how rapidly one after
another the old settlers of Tucker -
smith are being called from Amongst
us by the hand of death. Within the
last month the following pioneers
have departed this life, viz: William
McConnel, Francis Fowler and Wil-
liam McGeogh, and this week we are
called upon to record the death of
another, Mr John Broadfoot, Who
passed peacefully away at the resid-
ence of his son, James Broadfoot, Mill
Road, on Monday, 13th inst, at the
ripe old age of 92 years and eight
days. He leaves a family of 5 child-
ren, 2 sons and 3 daughters, all of
whom are grown up. Mr Broadfoot
has always enjoyed good health, but
of late years his eyeeight has almost
entirely failed. He was the victim
of no disease but was simply worn
out by old age. Ile was a man of
the strictest rectitude, and nothing
could tempt him -to swerve -from -the -
ways which he considered right. He
was a consistent mernber of the Pres-
byterian Church, and was always a
staunch Liberal in politics. His re-
mains were interred in the Harpur-
hay Cemetery on Wednesday,15thand
were followed by a large number of
friends and relations.
Seaforth,
A small audience greeted Mason &
Morgan's Uncle Toni's Cabin Co„ at
Cardno's,on Thutsday night last.
The advent of a candidate for the
Mini -defy at the Methodist Parson-
age last Sunday was tbe cause of
much joy to those concerned. How'll
this do for a joke.
At the meeting of the Methodist
Church Quarterly board, held last
Thursday,a unanimous invitation was
extended the Pastor, Rev J. E. How-
ell M. A.'to remain the third year as
Pastor of the Church.
The Rev Mr Wyllie, of Paris, as-
sisted the Rev A. D. McDonald in
the Sacrament Service at the Presby-
terian Church last Sunday. The
sermons delivered by Mr Wyllie were
much appreciated by the large con-
gregations.
It was announced in the papers here
last week, that Mr Jno-McMillan was
expected to address-the-Vemperance
meeting on Sunday afternoon, -as a
consequence, the Temperance Hall
was filled to overflowing, many hav-
iug to go away not being able to gain
admittance, but Mr McMillan was
not present, he haying been unavoid-
ably detained front being there. Mr
D. D. Wilson addressed the meeting
in his usual able manner.
The Anniversary services in con-
nectiou with the Methodist Church
were held last Sunday. Sermons
were preached by Rev B. F. Austin,
principal and president of Alma Col-
lege, St Thomas. Large congregations
listened to the able discourses by the
Rev. gentleman. Instead of the an-
nual tea -meeting a special collection
was asked for on Sunday to amount
to one hundred dollars. The collec-
tion received was seventy-five dol-
lars.
There was a large attendance at St.
Thomas' Church on Wednesday even-
ing of last week, to witness the con-
firmation ceremony conducted by the
Right Rev Maurice S. Baldwin, Bish-
op of the Diocese of Huron. The
Bishop preached a sermon, based on
Acts 2: 26, which was one of his Lord-
ship's able efforts, at the close of
which he briefly in a very practical
and earnert manner addressed the
candidates for confirmation. About
twenty persone, mostly young were
confirmed.
GOderieli.
The Temperance meeting held un-
der the auepices of the Prohibition
League, last Monday was well at-
tended.
Dr Shaw lectured to a small aud-
ience in Victoria St. Church, Friday
of last week. His lecture was excel-
lent and deserved a crpwded Church,
• Our new Bank of Commerce is
grand, well not exactly new, but so
new as 1101 to be recognized by any
wll°1iavebeen away from town for a
fewweeks.The -reflection of' the fire frmn Mr
fleck's burning residence, at Saltford
on Monday evening, was pretty but
sad. The house was burned to the
ground but most of the furniture was
saved. The insurance,said 0 be $300,
will not meet more than about half
the -loss.
The Beethoven Qaartette appeared
in the Graud ,Opera }Tense, on Tues-
day evening, before a large audience.
The principal parts were like those in
every other first-class' coucert, neither
better nor worse, but Fax, the comic
singer, was certainly a nov
elty and a
A better
Goderich.
hit, "a palpable bit, sir."
comic has never appeared in
His rapid change of costume, his ex-
pressive face and his comical imita-
rations were excellent.
We are blest with a more comfort-
able temperature here in the depth
of winter and in the height of summ er
than any other place in the Dominion.
Last Thursday, when Luckoow shiv-
ered at 27 0 below zero,Blyth at 27 °,
and Clinton 21 ° below, when Mon-
treal was it 250 and Quebec 32 0 be-
low; when Ottawa boasted of 370
and Arnprior 420 below, Goderich
sweltered in the comparatively speak-
in'g boiling point of 15 0 below. This
is the lolvest point to which our
thermometer has succeeded in
falling.
•
HEROISM RECOGNIZED. -On Fri•
day afternoon there was a large gath-
ering at the town hall to witness the
presentation of medals to the captain
and crew of the Goderich lifeboat
from the American Government. On
the morning of December 9, 1885, it
was discovered that the American
schooner A.C.Maxwell, of Cleveland,
laden with iron ore and bound from
Escanaba to Cleveland, was driving
on the shoals a couple of miles south
of Godericb, where she•lay helpless
with the waves beating over her. For
four previous days she had been bat-
tling with a terrific storm out on Lake
Huron, but her sails and steering geetr
baying become unmanageable all ef-
forts to keep her off the shoals bad
proved unavailing, and at one time
the crew had given up hopes of being
saved. The hoisting of signals ofdie-
tress and the ringing ef the alarm
bell on the ill-fated vessel caused the
immediate manning of the lifeboat,
and Captain Wm.Babb and the crew,
Dan McIver, Neil McIvor, Malcolm
McDonald, john McDonald, John
McLean and Thomas Finn started
for the wreck. Although a heavy gen
was running the reseurers succeeded
in taking from the disabled yessel the
entire crew, consisting of the captaiu
and crew of five men and one woman,
and bringing them safe to land, al-
though in a helpless condition, some
of them being badly frost-bitten. The
presentation was in oommemoratien
of the good' work -done-thate-daye-and
Captain Babb was made the recipient
of a gold medal and each of his men
received a silver medal. The medals
all bore the name of the rescuer to-
gether with the words," In testimony
of an heroic deed in saving life from
the perils of the deep." The chair
was occupied by Mayor Seagef; and
fin address was given by Mr
Chilton, the American Consul at this
port,after which Reeve Johnston
presented the medals. The proceed -
togs closed with cheers for the Queen
• and- the American Government, and
three cheers and a tiger for the gal-
lant life-saving crew of Groderiele
• Varna.
CONCEET.-On Friday evenine last
the Pigott Sistere, of Detroit, under
the auspices of the Literary Society,
of this place, gave one of their popu-
lar entertainments,aud fully sustained
their former reputation. Their songs
and recitations were par excellence
and exceeded tbe highest expectations
of the most sanguine. If they ever
come to Varna again they may rest
assured that a large audience will
greet them as they so richly deserve.
TIN WEDDING. -On Tuesday even-
ing last a large number of invited
guests assembled at the residence of
-111T-Jolna-Tippetts -Vaniass-to conv
memorate the 10th anniversary of
their married life. The usual uum-
bea ot tin pails and pans and other
tin utensils of all shapes and forms
were on exhibit in the drawing room.
The evening was spent in singing and
dancing. An excellent spread was
provided, and a yery enjoyable even-
ing spent. We all wish Mr and Mrs
Tippett the fullest measure of happi-
ness that this life can afford.
Sunnnerhill.
DEBATE. -The subject, "Resolved
that a dirty good-natured wife is more
desirable thana clean ill-natured
wife," was debated on at the meeting
of the Literary Socitty, held on Feb.
8th. The decision was given in favor
of the negative side, although the
debate was a very close one.
NOTES. -Mr Grainger, blacksmith,
is getting material ready for the erec-
tion of a new house in the spring.
Mr Thos. MeIlyeen intends building
a commodious kitchen in the spring;
Mr C. Beacom is the contractor.
Misses Alice and J. -isle Hiles, who
have been the guests of J. Henderson
and wife for the past week, raturned
hoine, on Thursday.
PRESENTATION—Nearly the whole busi-
ness community of Wingharn assembled
in the Caledonia hall, Tuesday evening,
to do honor and present an address to
Mr B. Willson, on the occasion of his
leaving Wingham to take the manage-
ment of the Sinicoe branch of the Bank
of. Hamilton. The address, which kvas
very flattering to Mr Willson, was read
by Mr J. A. Morton, barrister, and was
very feelingly.replied to by Mr Willson.
Dr McDonald, M. P., and others made
very pleasing reference to Mr Willson as
a business man and a citizen. The Dr.,
while acknowledging the very strong
opposition that he received from Mr
Willton, politically, stated that he al
ways held him in the very highest es-
teem and joined with others iu wishing
his early return to citizenship aino...n...,s
us. The Masonic fraternity also pre-
sented Mr Willson with a very hand-
some Principaljewel and casket as a
token of good -will and regard.
Benniiller.
BerEes.-Mr J. J. Fisher has sold
a year old gelding to Mr,Cornish, for
a handsome sum. The McMurchie
boys are buying up a car load of
horses to take to Southern Dakota,
whither they are going to mOve. Rob
Nott leaves this week for Kansas with
5 or 6 entire horses. Ab. Akam also
leaves this week -with an imported
stallion. Mrs A. Potter,of Manitoba,
who had intended to spend the win-
ter with her parents, has received a
telegram to come home on account of
her husband being sick; she left Mon-
day morning; her sister, Miss Nettie
Gledhill, accompanied her. The Rev
Mr Kestle has started ,revival meet-
ings at Bethel this week. Mr Ben
Bretz and wife, of Berlin, have been
visiting relatives here.
Manchester.
NorEs.-Messrs Wm.Downs 4 -Sons
are making things boom in their new
premises. Mr Lockhart has taken
possession of Downs' old stand. Geo.
Tindall has sold his shop, lock god
barrel, to Archy Jackson, who will
carry on Mr Tindall's trade. Mr J 5
Habkirk and wife have gone eastto
' spend a few weeks with friends there,
St.Helens.
Miss Bennett, of Owen Sound, is the
gueet of R. K. Miller, merchant.
We are glad to see Mr Frank Asquith
is able to, be around again after a short
illness.
Robt Murray, General Merchant, left
Monday for London, to order goods for
the spring and summer trade.
Mr E. S. McLean, cattle dealer, ar-
rived home from Toronto, where he was
spending his winter vacation, looking
well.
John Hetherington, uncle of our es-
teemed boot and shoe dealer, is back
again to help in the business. Be re-
ports very frosty weather in the vicinity
of Ottawa.
Robt Curran, an old resident farmer
of West Wawanosh, has at last decided
to retire from the toils -and cares of bus-.
bandry and become a citizen of Oar
quiet little hamlet.
The membera of our Temperance
Lodge are fast getting down to literary
work. At the next meeting the debate
will be "Resolved that Commercial
Union would be a benefit to Canada."
We are quietly awaiting the decisioh on
this great question of the day.
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Tts Progress for the,Year.
The following report of Headmaster
W. R. Lough was submitted to the
Bo_a_rd. nsf Trustees at the last meeting:
GENThTe 61-7 'fife Gilgit a WI:
LIC SCHOOL BOARD :-
It is with much pleasure that 1
submit to you my annual report, ee I
believe the school is hi a better con-
dition new, so fall AB gradilig and,the
standing et the toning Rot p`sesrife.d,
than tit the heginumg 6 lei.
is chiefly owing to the fact
five higher rooms retnaltled ttacllfs.
turbed during the year.
While some, pupils who have beat
promoted this term are Itedgeejr,g1,
Yet the classes, aa a whole, are An hoo-
ter condition than lad yearli. eleSSOO.
At tne commencement of 1.3a.77s alt
the pupils in division TI were ,1n. the
third book. now, afterpromoting 20
to division I, the remainder, together
with 23 promoted from diven011 111,
are in the fourth book'. A class ot'
33 are pronsoted to the senior
division III, and the same number to
the junior third in division IV where
last year the class pronioted had to '
• remain in the second book until June.
Last year the pupils moved to division _
V had to be left in the first Leek un-
til April, this year thine promoted to
that room are in the second book.
The pupils promoted from the two
lowest ronnsa are much farther ad-
vanced than tbe classes promoted last
I hoped, up tillite-end-orthe-year,
that some arrangement could be made
by which most of the rooms would
remain undisturbed untihpring, but
the overcrowded state of the lowest
room, and the small number in my
owe room prevented this.
The pupils in the lowest room may
attend full time diving the next two
or three months, and in all the rooms
examinations will be held at midsum-
mer, when a limited number will be
promoted.
An extra teacher should be engaged
in the spring.
The average atteudance for the first
half of the year was 414, arid for the
last half year, 428, being an Average
of 420 for the year, an iucrease of 9
over 1886. During the last seveo
years the attendance hal increased
110, while the number Of teachers has
remained the same.
Tee number of pupils eurolied dur-
ing the year was 664, but there are
still some children running the streets,
who should be sent to school. ,
The average cost or maintaining
the school has not increased during
the year, although a room was fur-
nished with ne $7 desks, and consider- --
able repairs were made. The average
cost per pupil enrolled is slightly be-
low last year. The average cost per
pupil per year for the last six years is
as follows: 188a, 56.28; 1883, $6.59;
1884, 56; 1885, .55 85 ; 1886, 55.75;
1887, 55.67.
The result of the entrance exami-
nations has been more favorable than
I anticipated, as I stated in my last
report that I did not expect more
than 15 successful candidates for the
year. Twenty have passed out of 21
who wrote.
With an additional teacher„ and a
more rigid promotion examination,
the school will soon be in as efficient
a state as I would like to see it.
TOWN COUNCIL.
,Special Mecting - Kelly
Resigns.
A special meeting of the Town
Council was held on Mouday evening.1
The clerk stated that the object of
the meeting was to deal with the re- •
signation of Mr -Kelly,- which had
been handed in.
What shall be done with this,
gentlemen?' asked the Mayor.
If Mr Kelly wants to resign we
have no alternative I suppose but to
accept it, 'said Councillor .Kennedy.
' I propose that the Council take a
vote on it, and see if they want me to
resign or not,' said Mr Kelly.
' We cannot do that;' said Connell-
lor Doherty, Mr Kelly must do
either one thing or another; if his.
resignation remains in we must ac-
cept it ; if the resignation were not in
we could then vote one way or an-,
other.' '
After a few moment's consultation,
Mr Kelly said ' Let it go, I'll resign ;
there'll be more of ye to come yet.
.0n motion of Coml. Doherty, the
resignation was accepted.
On motion of the Deputy -Reeves
the Mayor was forthwith authorized
to issue his warrant for a n.ete electien.,
The clerk rea,d the following lette,Ek
CLINTON, Feb, 13, 188fts ;".
To THE Mit'YOF.; AFL COUNCIL os'.
THE TOWOF CLINT0N,L-GEN-
TLEMEN,-
I beg leave to notify yOU that I
intend to take legal proceedings to
quash that part of the by-law passed
at the last council meeting appoint-
ing certain officers for the town, tio
far as the same relates to the appoint -
Ment of assessor. Yours respectfully,
HENRY STEVENS.
Mr J. Beacom was allowed the use
of part of Dinsley street for building
purposes. Provisional arrangements
were made for the building of a tank
near the Grand Trunk, and tbe coun-
di adjourned.
NOTES.
Mr Kelly's resignation is due to the
fact that he was to be unseated,
on the ground of lack of qualification.
It was known at the time of the elec-
tion that he had not the necessary
qualification, and the town is .put -
tie expense of a new election thee:,
might as well have been avoidecl
not.
The auditors have handed in their:I..,
report to the council, which Will 'be.'
reported on by 'the Finance Cornmit
tee before the abstract is published.
Wednesday next has been fixed as
the day for the nomination of candi-
dates, at Chidley's warerooms, and
the election, if cite is necessary, a
week later.
There is a very general feeling -
amongst the ratepayers of St. Satruis'-,
Ward that the Tenney existing in,:
the Council should be filled .by the.",
election of Thetas McKenzie by reef
hIcKenzie-hasterved"
the Ward before, and made a g6ott:.,
couneillor. The expense 01 n. dentist 7'
shoztld be avoided if possible', 0410;
ratepayers artmentioned ets, probable
candidates, bat doubt, ,if Mr M
Kenzie expressed. his
itstoo, Wih114.fi
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