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,__'140.110ene---.4 tea *fleeting will
°.'471.1rfait 'kW on 'Wed u Why . evening,
s .0409th of Fels. Tea will be served
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from 7 to 8 p.m. Several speakers
are eXpected to address the meeting,
And,intleble puede will be rendered
by ilie ehuir. Come oue come all.
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, OpJ 10u:ergs—Another open
meeting will be held in the tempei-
ance hall, an Friday evening, a de-
bate 404 spelling match by tile mein -
berg will be among the prinvipal
•'pieces for the evening, subject being,
Reaolved that woman has more in -
Ulnae° over man than maney. Every-
body ia.cordially invited.
Bitreers.L-AIrs Young and two
children are the. guests of her aunt,
,AfTS J. J. Wright. Rev 'Mr Davison,
' • frons Whitechurcb, occupied the pul-
' pit here on Suudity and delivered an
ercellent•oliscourte. Mrs Potter, sr.,
ir"711-. ',Its is the guest raker daughter, Mrs J.
. Cook. Mr Wm. Stewart arrived home
on Saturday, after an absence of
several months in Essex county.
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liullett.
Sonars —The annual
se- Grange social in connection with the
See• Hallett Grange, will be held in the
'• hall at Londesboro, on the evening of
the 29th inst. A good program will
be provided for the evening's enter-
. so, tainment.
STILL IMPROVINO.—The two child'
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ren of Mr James Snell, whose case
• has been so serious for some time, are
now entirely out of danger and in a
good wayfor recovery. In the case
of one at least, its recovery is little
short of a miracle.
a SICIPPED.—IVIC Robert Henry, who
resided on the 9th con. of Hullett, has
' • colored. an aching void in the pockets
of a number of Clinton and Seaforth
business men, by his sudden depar-
ture for the United States. Before
:going he privately sold his 50 acre
. farm.
Cotyncit.—A meeting of Council
was held at Londesboro, on the 13th
.,,inst., all the members present. The
Treasurer's account for 1887, as audit-
ed, passed, 50 copies to be printed and
published. Treasurer's bonds examin-
• ed and accepted. Clerk to order a
car load of cedar timber for culverts,
.:••••41 R. Scott and J. Lasham to measure
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said timber when delivered, and give
order for payment on Treasurer if sat-
• isfactory. Following tenders were ac-
• cepted viz.: /as. Young for building
Morgan's Bridge,$510. Forrester and
Kinsaid's, for building Hennas br idge,
"•$195. Henry McBrien's for 2100 foot
plank at Morgan's' bridge 018.75. J.
' liOvier's for 2000 *feet plank at Wm.
,G„raingerie at $9sper M. J. Goviers
:forj.000' feet', plank at J Govier'e, at
$9' per M. E. Butt's for 1600 feet
• plank at B. Churchill's, at $11 per M.
I. Sprung for 1500 feet ptank atR
ss, Scott's at 011 per M. The sum of
000 to be expended on roads and
• bridges in 1888, viz. 080 in each road
division under the directipn oi tins re-
spective Councillors. Treas. to pay
the same on the orders of the said respective Ceuncillors. The following
,accounts passecl viz, T. Metcalf, sta-
.tionary, $4.18. John Ansley making
plans and specifications, $5. Council
adjourned to meet again at Londes-
-- boro when called by the Reeve,
. JAS. BRAITHWAITE, Clerk.
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Stanley.
• COUNCIL.—Council met on the 13th
pursuant to adjournment. All the
members present, Reeve in the chstir.
Outereorprevious meettng read and
9iigneC..',,Thil'011owing accounts were
ordere&VbePpaid: Andrew Stinson,
01.50 -for weed for hall, Geo. Brown-
ette $52 for keeping John Bartley for
• the year 1887," McLean Bros. $1 for
"•Printing, Eagleson Esler $3.50 for
-hauling plank for Township purposes,
Deputy Returning officers $6 each for
evices at Election, S. 5 Corporations
2 each for use of sehools at Election.
.Auditors 05 each for auditing Town-
ship Books. The following motions
• wereisassed: That the tender of Mr
• Wm Milne for furnishing cedar be
accepted. That the tender of F. G.
•'Neilin for Township printing be ac-
. cepted. That the auditors' report be
• accepted and the Clerk instructed to
get 5,0 copies printed and distributed
1, 'That this Council grant $10 towards
opening ditchnpposite Wisemiller's
.stereonlowilline providing the Coun-
Ifs Ltif Hay, and eTuckersmith each
rint an equal ampunt. The Coun-
adjourned to meet again on
attsiStf Mardi 171h next, at one
ril,c1Oelr p. fitt. Geo. STEWART, Clerk.
••Gederielt Township.
Coustore.—Council Met on the 13th
pursuant to ' adjournment. Members
,all.Present. Minutes of last meeting
1., and signed, Messrs Baer and
-i"OferessfAre present,the several deeds
edisiattlatle,*,, and the road a-
. inttiatititeitily finished. Auditors
t;;Wkielid'i. moved by Thomas
";hiliiirefinnded by Sam'l Sturdy,
.report be paSsed
'.Clerk was instructed to
'e.
I 4. '&10040164-0- four local papers so
Abe, • could tender for Township
A. considerable amount of
iellatiOous Work not necessary to
4 .•ternit wasIlene through with, the
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'fa Offing amounts were paid, viz:
-*/$tetilietis indigence per John
1110i Robert Bray, clothing
SP:76, Wm Collins indigent
Graham $18.75, Wm
,,itSerid;Vie °redresser two days 50e.
Eser an Voider Councils
to Hahnesville roadit185, Treas.
Ottary4s-,' W. G. McCartney,
14* kTne Council adjourned
if,thetirsti Monday in April,
qA:AZEB PATTON, Clerk.
oflosar
4461in buyers . are _paying
0 IA tents more for Dakota
'r0.the inarket prices in
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Joy.
The II414117 frieudB. of Mee Ohinig,
danghte/ Oildr Thos. Ming, will be
eon, to hear that she has been eftlict-
ed with paralyala ia the right side,
which has completely laid her up;
the doctor Bays ahe is improving but
very slowly,
Mr Samuel Foster, our Township
Clerk, is teaching again, the Trustees
of the Sehool Section where be lives
came to bins and offered him the
schpol. He is a good teacher and,
should not be left out of work and
we think the trustees did very wisely
in offering him the school.
Tuokersmith.
Joseph and Lizzie Morton are visit-
ing friends in Manchester.
Mr James Moir, of the . 2nd con.
intends to start with his family in a
few weeks for Manitoba. He has
taken up bled near Snowflake in
Southern Manitoba.
NEW SCHOOL NEEDED.-r-L118t week
the school house in Section No 4 was
inspected by three of our board of
trustees, they think it quite evident
that a new building is needed.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Honey are at
present visiting friends in this local-
ity. We are glad to leara that Mr
James Broadfoot Ben. who has been
ill for some time is somewhat better.
"WE'RE WAITING FOR IT".—A8
soon ‘s the young ladies become ef-
ficient teamsters, they intend to take
the gentleman for a leap year sleigh
ride, but we do not suppose this will
come off for some time yet.
FARM RENTED.—The farm belong-
ing to Mr David Elcoat, being lot 27,
2nd con. of Tuokersmith, has been
rented byTomlinson boys, of the Lon-
don road, for two years at $300 a year.
It is a good farm, and notwithstand-
ing the hard times, well worth the
money.
MrDuncanMcEwan has been troub-
led for some time with bronchitis.
Rumor says his son John is making
preparations to take a partner for
better or for worse. We hear that it
is one of the fair daughters of Usborne
and feel sure it will be for the better
of both parties.
GOOD SALE .—Mr John Thorp's
sale which has been the topic of con-
versation for so long, has at last come
off. 'Although its day was extremely
cold a large crowd was present, and
the bidding was brisk and the articles
appeared to bring a fair price; we un-
derstand that several of the cows
brought over $40.
THAT FAMOUS cow.—Our readers
will remember that Mr Appleton El -
coat was the owner of a Durham cow,
which became famous by virtue of
giving birth to three pairs of twins in
succession. It was the meat profitable
cow ever owned by Mr Elcoat, for in
the first five years that he had it, he
cleared $1000 from the sale of her
progency. Mr Elcoat kept her until
she had reached the age of 20 years
and sold her a few weeks since to
become butcher's meat.
Hensel! is situated on the L. H. &
B. R. It twelve miles from Clinton,
6 miles ?rpm Exeter, 10 miles from
Lake Huron and 12 miles froth Sea -
forth, in the best farming section in
the County of Huron. There are
two carriage shops, one plauing mill,
one flour and grist mill, one oatmeal
mill, one pork packing house second
to none in the county, one salt well,
two tin shops and hardware stores,
three general stores, two drug streres;
one bank, four implement, agencies,
three groceries, ti
Nf'Z, stioe makere, one
watch maker, one furniture store, one
esile and exchange stable, two millin-
er shops, two tailor shops, three
churches English, Presbyterian and
• Methodiet, four Lodges, Masons,
Oddfellows, Forresters and Orange,
three hotels, one thing that we want
is a printing office to let the outside
world knew that Hensall is one of
the liveliest towns in western Ontario
of its size.We have the material part-
ly on the ground for five new dwel:
lings,three of which are to be builtssf
brick, and one etoie, there Is no doubt
but there are others who intend to
build next season who have not made
their intentions known. At present
things look bright for a god season's
work here.
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Kippett.
• Socira..---Another treat in store. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
in this vicinity to attend a social to be
given by Mrs W Ivison, at her re'si -
deuce, near Kippen, on Wednesday
evening next, Feb. 29th. Come 'one,
come all.
(Too late for last week.)
SOCIAL.—The social at J. Jones',
Stanley, was a grand success. Mrs
Jones deserved credit for the excel-
lent repast she provided for the wants
lef the inner nihn. After all had par-
taken of the good things, the large
dining room was cleared of tables,and
seats were arranged where the com-
pany assembled for the literary treat.
A lengthy programme had been pre-
pared, .consisting of excellent selec-
tions by the choir, instrumental and
vocal duets, readings, recitation,
speeches and solos. The recitations
and singing by thejuvenile Glee Club
delighted the audience as did also
the instrumental duets on mouth
organ and gnitar by Messrs Reynolds
and Heels of Hensall, short addresses
were given by Rev Messrs Acheson
and Fear and Messrs MeLennon and
Sinclair, a recitation and part song
by Mrs Fear was well rendered also
a recitation by Miss F. Ivison, a duet
by Miss .T. Mellis and Mr Geo. Tay-
lor entitled "The Proposal" was
much appreciated, a duet by Misses
J. and G. Mellis—Don't stay after
ten—brought forth a hearty encore,
songs by Mr McKay; of Woodstock,
Mr Hess, of Bewail and C. W. Jones
were So good We trust they will be on
hand at our next imolai. Rev A. K
Minitard ins hie- 11 Aral pleasant tnan-
ner acted as chairman. Proceeds
West WileWitsosIs.
Omens—Council met ca the 18th
feet.; after routine businese, communi-
cations were reed from Dungannon I.
0. 0, T., askine permission to hold
meetinga in the court room, and H.
Proudfoot, referring to engineer's
charges for eurveying lots 24 and 25,
con. 8-4. Tho clerk was instructed to
write te the Crown Land Department,
to make enquiry as to whether a certi-
ficate confirming the survey is required
or net. The request from Dungannon
was granted, on condition that arrange-
ments can be made with the caretaker
of the hall. Samuel E. Sanderson was
appointed school arbitrator. The Treas-
urer presented his report for January,
showing receipts to the amount of
33,165.54, and the expenditures for the
month to be $2,582.96, leaving a balance
on hand of $582.58. The Reeve and
Treasurer reported that they had bor-
rowed the amount authorised by the
board at its last meeting. A delegation
from the Railway Committee asked for
a.grant towards sending a delegate to
Ottawa to interview the C.P.R. authori-
ties and Government, with the view of
obtaining a branch line between Wing -
ham and Goderich. On motion, a
grant of $80 was voted, and J. W. Ro-
berts appointed as the delegate. The
auditors' report was presented, and
after examination accepted, and finally
audited. Robert Murray was appointed
to interview the Treasurer of Lucknow
school, to find the amount they claim
as balance due them. The Board of
Health appointed Dr Gordon as medical
advisor. The Clerk was directed to
prepare a bond to be signed by the late
Treasurer, Wm. Durnin, and ' good se-
curity, making provision for the paying
over of the balance due by Mr Durnin
to the municipality, said amount to
bear interest, andlto be paid by Nov. 1st.
It was agreed that the amount allowed
by statute, viz., $240, the aggregate of
three years' salary, be allowed Mr Dur-
nin, on the payment of the balance. Mr
Stuart was authorised to sell the timber
on road allowance between 15 and 16,
concessions 7, 8 and 9. The following,.
accounts were paid, Thomas Phalli's,
mending scrapers, 60c.; Henry Dodd, to
replace debenture lost, 02.55; Robert
Murray and John Webster, auditors, $8
each; W. Roberts, expenses to Otta-
wa, $30. Council adjourned to meet on
April 140. R. K. MILLrit, Clerk.
Dungannon.
NOTES.—We understana that Miss
Emma Pentlsnd intends going to
Baltimore. Mr Bert Treleaven and
brother Alex., have been visiting
friends in the Township of Morris.
Little Lillie Stothers has been on the
sick list during the week but we are
pleased to learn is recovering. Miss
Black. of Goderich, is the guest of
Miss Eva Mallough. Miss Cox re-
turned home on Saturdays after a
pleasant visit with friends here. Next
Sunday morning a union service
will be held in Erskine Church in
connection with the Bible Society.
A tea -meeting will be held on Tues-
day evening at Blake's appointment;
the speakers on the programme are:
Rev T. E. Nugent, of Lucknow, D.
G. Cameron and W. F- Campbell, of
Dungannon, the music furnished by
the Dungannon Methodist Church
Choir. The entertainment on Friday
evening in connection with the Bind
of Hope was quite a success,the church
was well'filled, short addresses were
delivered and an excellent prograleme
was rendered by the children,
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East Walnalosb.
NOTES.—A ye:se
tsuccessful enter--
ainment wa
s. Del(' in connection with
the sLrary Society of S. S. No 13,
on eriday evening last ; the school
was literally crowded and the pro-
gran:one was exceedingly well render-
ed. Mr P. and Miss A. Scott, of the
6th con., have gone to Halton on a
visit. Miss H. Bagly, of Toronto, is
the guest of Mrs E. Shorts. Mr W.
McGowan sold a two-year old filly to
Mr A. Young, who intends taking it
to, Manitoha' for $150. Mr George
King and MrJohn Ross have entered
into partnership and and rented the
Blyth foundry, purposing to manufac-
ture on alarge scale the now famous
Ross sickle-griuder. Mr J. Young, of
Blyth, is acting as agent for the above
machine, and meeting with great sac •
ems, Howard McGowan has return-
ed from Chatham CommercialCollege,
having beentsuccessful in his course
there. Mr John Duff, of Rockwood,
importer of Clydesdale • horses, is
spending a few days with his brother-
in-law, Mr Gregor McGowan —
Mr Enoch Shorts has returned home
again. Mr Peter M. and John Scott
are chopping on their farm on the
fourth this weak. Miss Jernirna
Stonehouse has retarned home after
a prolonged vita to friends in Toronto.
Messrs John Tebbe and AMOS Best,
from Port Hope,are visiting at Henry
Edward's this week. Parties are all
thego; there was one at Mr Van -
champ's Tuesday evening. Miss Lizzie
Humphrey and her sister Susannah,
paid a flying visit to L.H. Taylor last
week. At the Literary on Friday next
there will be a discussion on farming
and tree planting. A lively time 18
expected.
Bayfield.
NOTES.—Division Court was held
here lapt Saturday, Judge Doyle on
the bench; the bar wswrepresented
by Messrs Seger and W. Proudfoot ;
we are of opinion that there are far
too many courts now -a -days; the
Division Court is said to be the poor
man's court,but it does not look much
like it just now; it would•be much
better if there were, no lawyers in it,
then our little grievances conld he
settled by the Judge in half the time
It now takes, The strong easterly
wind on Sunday last sent the ice out
from the shore, and many is: our fish-
ermen lost some nets; many of them
went out in boats, at great risk, and
by that means saved some nets.
Several of our visitors from Dakota
are preparing to return again and not
alone either ; Madame Rumor says
there are to be lots of. vacant chain'
here in a week or two; we wish them
all prosperity. A grand concert in
the town hall. Tuesday evening, 10
amounted to upwards of $18. , cOntection with the Methodist church,
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seie.
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parsonage Mud. Annual meeting of r
the Bible Society in the EngliSh
church. Wedneaday evening, did so
we still move en, trusting in Provi-
dence and keeping our powder dry-
OBITUARY. e- The -late Mrs Mo.._
Gowan was born in Perthshire, Scot-
land, and emigrated to this country
in the year 1826, leaving the old land
in May, and lending in Canada in
August. With her husband she set-
tled in what is now the township of
„Esquesing, county of Halton There,
as one of the pioneer families, they
endured many hardships; as an in-
stance it may be mentioned that they
4inlburst,
Mr WM Cole has moved into the
house recently vacated by Mr Lind,
say.
Mr John McMillan M. P., left on
Tuesday last, for Ottawa to attend
Parliament.
Mr F. H. Sehoales made a short
visit to Belnaore last week, combining
business and pleasure together.
A long felt want has been supplied
at last by the eggagement of an as-
sistant teacher iu the Kinnurn school.
Mr James Millison intends moving
to Seafords to live, he having engageu
with Mr Lyons for the coming season.
Mr Jas. Hinchly of Lower Cane a,
lost three suceessive crops by the se: who has been visiting with Mr John
verity of the frost. A family of seven Hiuchley -intends returning home
, sons and Iwo daughters grew up, early in March.
Two of the, former are in the North. •
, west, the remaining five being farm- Mr Wm. Oke, who had his arm
injured some time ago, your readers
will be pleased to know that he is
able to work again.'
Mr B. Chapman who has beeRvisit-
ing friends in this vicinity for the
past two months, left for his home in
British Columbia, on Monday last.
Mr B. Snell returned home from
the Michigan lumber woods looking
well. We think 'Uncle Samrs do-
maius must have agreed with him
well.Mster Bert Stephenstans son of Mr
G. Stephenson'has been confined to
the bouse for a few with sickness. • We
hope ore a short time he writ be well
again.
,Mr Robert Lindsay who has rented
Mr Johe.Glirk's farm adjoining the
eillagit took possession last week, we
bespeak for Mr Lindsay every Ps -
Bible success.
Mr John Clark and family, and Mr
James Clark left on , Monday last for
Manitoba, where they intend engag-
ing in farming. Mr Clark took with
him a car of horses.
A sad accident befell Mr Thomas
McMillan on Monday last, by which
he got his right arm broken between
the elbow and shoulder. He wets en-
gaged in moving the cutting machine
and by some means it got upset and
-fell on his arm; medical aid was
called in and he is doing as well as
can be expected.
• Mr Geo. S. Stanley, who has been
in the employ of Mr S. s. Cole, left,
on Thursday last for Sault Ste Marie,
where he has obtained a situation in
one of the largest retail grocery stores
in the•town. Mr Stanley will assur-
edly be missed from here, as he has
long been a resident ot this village, a
most exemplary young man, and has
always taken an active part in what-
erfer contributed to moral advance-
ment,
ers in East Wawanosk one daughter
is dead-, and the other lives in Blyth.
After remaining 40 years in Halton,
tile old folk moved to Blyth, where
they lived retired until the death,
sevens years ago, of Mr McGowan, at
Weage of 83 years. Mrs McGowan
bad beeu a resident of this place for
22 years, and was 85 years and five
months old. The family connection
is large: 37 grandchildren, and 10
great-grandchildren survive her. The
deceased had a strong constitution,
but during the past few years, owing
to declining age, seldom left her
house. In disposition she was very
kind, freely offering her hospitality to
the stranger, and always showing an
interest in the welfare of the dietress-
ed. Her last illness was sharp.; after
a few days of sickness she passed.
away (Feb. 14) quietly to thesekeward
of the Christian the many'smansioned
home. . • '
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- Exeter.
BRIEFS.— Quite a large quautity of
grain comes to our inarkets daily, hay
$9 per ton, wheat 80c per bushel, oats
43c per bushel. There is a scarcity
of pupils at our public school at pres-
ent, on account of a largo number
of the scholnrs being sick with the
measels. There is a case of diptheria
in the north end of the village. There
is a scarcity of food for the stock in
this vicinity. • A large quantity of
sett wood is being deawn to our salt
well, price, $1.50 per cord. Our col-
lector, Mr Jas. Beer is on his rounds;
leek out for your dogs. Rey H. Mar-
tin, of Cavin Presbyterian Church,
preached at Corbett nn Sabbath last.
Mr Joseph Davis, of this village is.
learning the teleraphing under toe
tuition of Mr Samuel Sanders of this
place, Joe is a hustler. Our village,
constable is busy putting up placards
for the meatiels in the village. Rev
J. F. Robinson, of Christ Church,
preached at liolmesville 00 Sabbath
last. Rev. H. E. Thomas, Blyth,
preach:al in Christ Church mornings
and evening, on Sabbath last. Sur-
prise parties are all the rage in this
vicinite. A liechelors Club has been
formed in the village with a lame
number of signatures, we trust they Nows —A very euccessful bread
Varna.
LECTURE —The Rev D. Rogers, of
Londesboro, will deliver his popular
lecture, "Talmage on fogersolism,"
in the village of Varna, on the 28th
inst.
wilt succeed as this IA leap year, any
person joining the club will be com-
pelled not to marry durino the year,
but they are not to abstain from court-
ing as a great uumber of' the club has
formerly been accustomed to do prev-
ious to their organization. Mrs James
Crediton, is spending a few days
in t'ue Village with relations and
friends. Mr Edmund Hill and wife
are spending a few days in the village
with frierds, after an absense of 15
years. Messrs James and Alfred
Walters, spent Sunday last with their
uncle near 13rucetield. Messrs How-
ard and Bawdenrof this place, have
secured the mason, work of the new
Methodist church, which is to be built
at Centralia this next summer,they are
good workmen and no doubt will do
a first class job. Messrs Alfred Sheere
and Jeremiah Kelland have entered
into partnership as Bricklayers and
Contractors, and have several large
buildings to erect in this place; they
will do well as they are energetic
and pushing men and they understand
the business in ell its branches; we
bespeak for them a large' trade. On
Thursday afternoon last, Mr Sumuel
Brokenshires horse which was attach-
ed to a Cutter, ran away on Huron St.
smashing the cutter considerably; the
anirnal was cleverly caught by Mr
Wm. Trobble, after running about
bne quarter sf a mile with Mr Brok-
enshire in the cutter, who escaped
unhurt. Mr John Gould has his
mill yard nearly full of loas, he in-
tends starting a wood and cedar post
yard; he is an enterprising business
man and should be patronized. The
ice harvest is being completed and a
large quantity has been stored awav.
Our village fathers have refused the
Village Hall for the use of the Scott
Act trials until they prOperly apply
for it; oh you naughty, naughty Coun-
cil, it is a good thing for you it so far
from election time. Police Magis-
trate Williams should be congratu-
lated for the correct judgment given
in the Scott Act trials held in this
place since his term of office. Our
thaws that came the beginning of the
week caught a severe cold.
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Benmiller.
Quarterly service in the German
Methodist church next Sunday. It
will be conducted by the elder, Rev
J 5 Umbach.
Mr J J Fisher has a colt 81 months
old that weighs 952 lbs. It was sired
by:A Carlton Scotland's Glory. He
also has another colt 4 months old
that weighs 650 lbs. It was sired by
John Washington's Baron Scott.
On Friday, the 17th, Mr Donald
MeMurchle, near this village, had an
auction sale of his farm stook and
implements, previous to his leaving
for Dakota. The sale Was concluded
by John Knox, and goods were sold
at very fair prices. Cows sold at from
$40 to $50; one pair 3 -year-old steers '
were sold at We sheep, $18 and $20
per pair. A very large -crowd of peo-
ple were present.
and butter social was held, on Wed-
nesday evening last, at the residence
of Mr Win. Keys, Stanley, in connec-
tion with the Methodist church; there
was a large attendance, vocal and in-
strumental music in abundance, and
a very enjoyable time spent; proceeds,
about $14. We are all ,pleased to see
Miss Lucinda Osmond,wIto is visiting
friends in Varna. Coininercial tra-
vellers—extraordinary—no less than
14 of the above gentry paid our thriv-
ing villagC a visit on Wednesday last,
all anxious to secure: orders from our
enterprising merchant of the post -
office store. Mr Thomas Ward is
busyshipping his chickory. Mr Jas.
Armstrong is shipping large quanti-
ties of neck yokes and whiffletrees to
London. Almost everybody is com-
plaining of hard times, although all
of our tradesmen are very busy, some
working night and day to till orders,
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MeKillop.
LITERARY.—The last meeting ot
the S. S. No. 4 literary society was
held onZTuesday evening last, with a
large attendance, Mr Wm, Morrow
occupied the chairind the programme
consisted of res.:Mugs, recitations,
vocal and instrumental music. The
society is in re flourishing condition,
and will hold its next meeting on
Tuesday, 28th inst., when the follow-
ing subject will be debated upon,
"Resolved that Washington' was a
greater man than Colurnbus.",Messrs
Geo Murdie, W McCleod and W
Morrow will take the affirmative,
while Messrs D McGregor, G Turn-
bull and J McIntosh will uphold the
negative.
NOTES.—Mr John Chesney and his
young wife have settled down on the
91h con. to face the stern realities of
married life, which.lhowever, we wieh
may not be unmixed with happiness.
Mr Tiplady and Miss Shipley, of the
Huron road, were on a short visit to
friends in this township last week.
Mr George Doriance has bought the
farm on the North road which form-
erly belonged to Mr Hugh Grieve,
but was lately owned by Mr Weir, of
Seaforth. A football match has been
arranged to take place between the
pupils of S. S. No. 4 and 5,8. No. 5,
on Saturday, 25th inst.
Goo:leech.
Revival meetings are being epoken
of between the two Methodist Much-
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es of town.
Nominations for another Councillor
in Ogee of Mr Butler, who bag resign-
ed, will be received on the 29th inst.
Victoria St. Church has extended a
uuanimoua invitation to the Rev
A witin Potter to become their pastor
for the coming term „
Mr Guest has been in the store
again during the greater part ot the
week, his recovery from sickness ie
looked upon by usauy as alinoet mire-
ouleus.
Mr Chinas, son-in-law to Mr Kay,
our express agent,died.on Wednesday
afterlong illness. Much sympathy
is being expressed for Mr Kay in the
many afflictions he has recently borne.
We heard, as to its truthfulness we
cannot say, that it is probable a.$75,-
000 tug will soon be built for the
lumber trade here. Stock to the
amount of $45,000 has been already
secured.
Mr Luke Ellerd, our well-known
painter,sold by auctiou hia household
effects yesterday, previous to his de-
Parture for the States. We wish him
and hisfertily all prosperity in their
,new 'home.
The North St.Choir, which was ad-
vertised to give a concert at Bayfield,
on.'Tuesday evening, for the benefit
of Parsonage property fund, walked
thither, arrived ossly 15 minutes late
and found a house of not 50 peoble.
To -night (Friday) Rev J G Manly
is to lecture in North St. Methodist
church, on " Israel and Egypt." Last
year's lecture by this gentleman was
one of the best Bible Society addresses
we ever heard,so that we look forward
with interest to the coming lecture.
Usborne.
DEATH.—As the flight of time goes
passing by, one after another of the
old residents and settlers are taken
away by the cold hand of death. This
week we regret to chronicle the death
of another of the first settlers of the
township Of Usborne, being the be-
loved wife of Mr Thomas Cornish,
who was in her sixty-second year,
'Mrs Cornish was a very estimable and
amiable woman, and her kind conn-
tenance will ever be missed by those
who were most intimate with her.—
Her remains were followed to their
last resting place on Wednesday last,
to the Zion' eemetery. - •
Holmeaville.
Nores.—Special services are being
held in the Methodist church. Mr
W. Lobb is very low, on Wednesday
evening he became suddenly worse.
Mr W. Murch has been visiting in
Mitchell, and Mrs Moore, from that
town, has been visiting here: Dame
rumor says that Mr Janne Ford, re-
cently married, may reside in this
village. Messrs Swarts and Courtice
have been storing large quantities of
ice for summer use. Mr T.C.Pickard
has recently purchased another farm.
Mr David Fleming, of Sunshine, was
visiting friends in the village this
week. Miss Hattie Pickard has de-
cided to live in Holmesville, as she
prefers it to Porter's Hill. Miss S.
Cooper; from Clinton, spent Sunday
with friends here. Miss Minnie El-
ford is visiting friends in the "circu-
lar" town. The recent "tha and frie•
was just what the boys all desired,
and are satisfying this desire by skat-
ing on the glistening field.
Willis Church Y. P. C. A.
• Social.
The Young People's Christian As-
sociation of Willis Church, at their
last regular meeting for merabers,held
on Monday evening, the 201h inst, de-
parted from the order of programme
usually observed at their meetings, by
indulging themselves in the luxury of
a social, at which the material enioy-
silent of cakes and coffee mingled with
the intellectual enjoyment of songs,
readings, social intercourse and con-
versation. An invitation from theAs-
soeiation had been &it -ended to the
inembtu•s f the Chatauqua Circle at
Brubefield, of which the Rev. J. H.
Sirupson is president, who accepted
and enjoyed the hospitality of their
Clinton friends. The following pro-
gramme was rendered:— Quartette,
Misses Jackson and McDougall, and
Messrs T Jackson and J McKenzie ;
reading, Mrs T Fair; instrumeutal, W
Straith ; reading, Miss Gunn ; duet,
Mrs C. C Rance, and T. Jackson ;
reading, J. Scott; quartette, Miss
McDougall and Messrs Jackson,Lyon
and Spalding; trio, Messrs Straith,
McKenzie and Chidley ; solo, Wm.
Harland; solo, J. S. Jackson ; an-
them, the choir,
Before the singing of the anthem,
the ladies furnished the company
with the gpod things provided, which
all agreed to be excellent; the sand
wiches were superb, the cakes were
varied and delightful, the coffee and
tea were delicious, to which all ap-
peared to do ample justice. A cordial
and unanimous vote of thanks was
tendered the ladies for their efforts,
which had proved so successful in
entertaining the company, and plea-
sure was expressed at the opportunity
which had been afforded of meeting
the friends from Brucefield. Mr
Simpson, in responding on behalf of
the Circle, humorously depicted the
dangers and hairbreadth adventures
experienced in driving from Bruce -
field, how tisey involuntarily took
some trips oward the west; not con-
templated in their original design,
and how they stopped on the way for
refreshments, upon viands somewhat
more substantial than their hosts Were
able to furnish, but a meal which they
found had to be disposed ofbefore they
could proceed on theirjourney; gratifi-
cation was expressed at the opportuni-
ty of meeting the Clinton friends, and
tbe hope expressed that that oceasion
would lead to ether meetings in the
future, stating that the Circle would
be glad to welcome the Association
in Brucefield. The singing of the
hymn, "Shall we gather at the river,"
and the benediction pronounced by
Rev Mr Simpson, brought to a close
O moat enjoyable entertainment.
It was decided that the next meet-
ing of the Association, which will be
open to the public, ehould partake of
a missionary character, in the inte-
rest of the work of French evangeli-
zation. The preparation of the pro-
gramme was entrusted to M rs Stewart
and Miss Gunn, who are determined
that an interesting and instruetive
programme shall be presented. I is
the intention to ask for a collection
at the meeting; the proceeds of which
are to be devoted to the cause of
Preach Evangelization, The next
iniefing 'Will be held—on ltfa-teli
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t er,O0 yeer advanoe,
Addition& toOt Iiiiti;
Local Oliuroli ObtlaiOO,-
, A Westing of the W. O. 'A U. will
be held at the house of grs, T.Stevew .,
son,next Tuesday afternotip, at PRAIA«
A fall attendance is partieularly ...
• desired. ,
The Literary Society meeting of
Ontario Si. Church,next Tuesday
'
evening will be specially interesting.
and willbe partiefisated in by some
outside the Society. Adneission 0
cents.
Rev Mr Butt °couple' the emly0l 4 .
of Ontario St. church, on Sunday
morning last, and Rev Mr Thomas; stss ,
the evening,both being bssre to attentt;ese's
the funeral of Mr se 1?,ta1iralui Buttli-
child. . s -. ssee ,
The anniversary eersl,ce „elistarse. .
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St. Methodist nhure01 :hif. sold on soo so
Sunday, Marchttl
' 't.,ltionday'-', ,..-:•J:
Ay,
March 12th. „yerylAtarsallug pro!, • '-• •,,:'• r•'.
grarnme-will be rendepeiljon the latter .
.occasion. On the''OMStia,y Rev J. • •
Edge, of_Hanover, W"ill preach morn- •
ing and evening. „s4". ,
Mrs J.C.Detlor Organized it branch
of the Women's Missionary Society
in Ontario street church, on Tuesday
evening, the following being thaotrx,
cers:—Pres., Mrs H. Andrews; lst
Vice -Pres., Mrs Bier; glitf-Vice-Pres.,
Mrs Stevens; Rec. Sec., Miss C.
Gibbing • Cor.Sec.,Miss Butt; Treas,
Mrs T. Gibbing&
At the last meeting of Rattenbuey
St. Home Circle the following pro-
gramme was rendered :— Canadian
History, W. R. Lough.; chorus; ILO.
S., Rome" Miss Ise Simpson ; read-
ing, "Old grandpa's soliloquy," Will
Wilkie ; solo, Miss Ida Moore; H. C.
S., "Egypt," J. C. Stevenson ; solo,
Miss Sibley; reading. "Notes on the
town of Clinton," Mr P. Cantelon ;
reading, '' Philip's first baby,'' Mr J.
Endes; critic, Mr W.S.Perry. There
will not beans, meeting this evening.
THE SCOTT ACT REPEAL
PETITIONS.
Returned for Informalities.
The following letter concerning the
repeal petitions has been received by •
Mr Jas. Scott, barrister. It will be
seen by this that the petitions have
been returned )0 orcle.r to have certain
informalities remedied. This is not
likely to take long, .4tn,(1 we may ex-
pect that as soon as .Lhe petitions are
returned to Ottawa, a day will be
fixed for the repeal vote to be taken:
OTTAWA, Feb. 17th, 1888.
Sia,—With reference to the objecs
tioss to the petition for the revocation
of the Order in Council declaring the
second part of the Canada 'remperanc
Act in force in the County of Huron,
and ruore particularly to number Sof
such objections, which was explained
by you in your argument before the
Acing Deputy Minister ofJustice.
This objection it would appear re-
lates principally to the declarations of
Oliver Wititer and Denis Hogan re-
spectively and is to the effect that
these declarations clo not identify in a
satisfactory and legal onanner names
on the lists which are attached to
them, inasmuch as they only mention
the first and last names of the lists; ao •
not give the number of names which
they purport to prove, and do not
otherwise sufficiently identify the said
lists on each page thereof, aro not
marked by the notary, as they should
be and that thus no guarantee is af-
forded that the intermediate armies
or any of thein have not been fraudu-
lently interpolated.
1 am now to inform you that the ,
objection as :Above set forth appears
Lo be well taken and that the declara-
tions in question have been returned
to the Petitioners in order that they ,
may have an opportunity. if they can
do so'of remedying these defectr I S•••
have the honor to be, sir, your obed-
ient servant,
(Signed; G. Pownet, •
Under Secretery of State.
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Bible soriety Meeting
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The :llst annual meeting of the Clin-
ton branch of the IT.C.B. Society, was
heldln Ontario St. Church, on Thurs-
day evening. Rev. Mr Manly missed
the train cafthection'ett Lucan, and the
meeting ha.d to proceed without him.—
The report of the Sec.-Treas. showed.
that the society is -in a prosperous state,
having received 020 more than last year,
and there being quite an increase in the
sale of bibles and books. The amount
collected in the country was 056.25, and
in town $86.20. The amount paid to
the U.C.B. Society was 0120. Allthe
ministers of the town being present,
spoke for a short thne,making"the meet-
ing interesting and profitable. The
choir of the church added much to the
interest of the meeting.
The following officers were appointed
for this year: —Mr James Turnbull,.
President; James Combe, and resident
ministers, Vice -Presidents ; Dr Worth-
ington, Depository; 3. C. Stevenson,
See.-Treas. Committees in town—Jas.
Stevens, D. Tiplady, Israel Taylor, W.
• C. Searle, Dr Williams, G. Tedford, R.
Irwin, S. Plummer, Jas. Sheppard, P.
Cole, J. Biddlecombe. Town collectors,
St. George's ward, Misses Davis and
Oliver. St. James, Misses Josie Fair
and Taylor. St. John's, Miss Douglass
and Miss Fair. St. Andrews, Miss Mil,
lie Jackson and Mrs Pay. For the coun..
try—Miss Oakes, Maitland con., Gode-
rich township. Misses Murch and Gra-
ham, Hobateaville. Harrison Wiltse,
London road and 1st con. Stanley. D.
McTavish and P. McEwetn, 2nd eon. of
Stanley. Misses Whitely and McDer-
mott, Alma. Miss A. E. Crich Tuck-
ersmith. Mrs W. and J. Tiplady, base
lino, Misses Thompson and Lindsay,
.16th con. Goderich township. Miss M.
Jenkins, Huron road, Goderich town-
ship. John Bayfield, Bayfield conces-
sion. Messrs W. Monk and J. Welkin -
show, Mellott.
Londesboro.
A most interesting programme is
said to be in preparation for a void ,
and literary entertainment to.begiveti ,
in this niece, under the autpicot De
the Methodist, Clutchn
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