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The Clinton New Era, 1888-03-09, Page 1777,-"-7-77.77nr7"rframicr7.-----7 • Tanana-WM/no YOU Whole alweaer 13006. a CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 9, 1888 (ROBERT reoharEs, Publisher 01.60 year in advance. Blyth. A Readable Budget of news by our wide-avivake correspondent 'IMPROVING —Our local paper has improved remarkably in intellectual health under its present management, and a change bits been for the better. LEFT TOWN.—Mr R. T. White, formerly publish( r of our local paper, left town Mouthy afternoon for Manitoba, where he will reside in ere defeat in Halton, the untie were quite jubilant over their succese. WasTarm-aTenders are out calling for the frione,work of a brick store. Apply before the 16th of March to C. Hamilton, Blyth P. 0 , Ont. • BONE BROKEN.—While toboggan- ing on Monday evening a boy by the name of McDonald, of this village, got a bone of one of his legs broken. %VILE, REMOVE. —Mr Win. Bell, butcher, having purchased the stand now occupied by Little Harry, that gentleman haa leased Mr ;Carder's sore and will reaiove there shortly. guuett Mies Effie Tyernaan is at present visiting friends and acquaintances in Seaforth and Staffer. The Miens Riddell, of Blyth, are holidaying under the parental roof, on the 13th con., at present. inspector Malloch took in S.S,No.4 Hullett, on Tuesday afternoon. He reports the roads as in a poor state for his work. A well to-do farmer's son on the 3rd concession, takes occasional trips to Sealorth. What he goes so often for is moron we can find out. futureerif he gets there. A PAINFUL Cure—William. Hef- PabgaMitrry. — Blyth is getting ., frop, of this village, while cutting RENTED.—Mr James VanEgmonde lease of Mr Flintoff's farm having ex - along nicely,and from present indica- ' wood one `day last week accidentally pired, he has rented the farm of his Crone a large building trade will be cut his foot so badly that it required ' father-in-law, Mr John Farquhar, done next summer, and we are glad five stitches to sew it up. He is do- ' and will work it. to make mention of the circumstance. ing as well as can be expected. , PARALYSIS.—Mre Wins dackerline, , CONCERT.—The evening of the loth A goodly number of the young folks of the 13th and vicinity, as well as who has been in delicate health for inst. is the time appointed for a grand 'several from Myth, tripped the light some time, is now smitten wit r tote ..- blindness, caused by paralysis of the eyelids, which she is unable to open. 4 RECOVER1N0.—Mr 11. Hammond's infant child, wbo was badly burned hat week, is improving and hopes are entertained by its fond parents that it will recover, but it will be badly scarred. THE HAMMER.— The heusehold effects of Mrs Eliza Handy, of this village, will pass under the hammer next Saturday -afternoon, which will be wielded by our popular auctioneer, Mr C. Hamilton. Mrs Handy in- tends leaving town. ON THE GROUND. —Material for the construction of the Rogerson chair factory is being laid on the ground, and the vvork'of building will be commenced as soon as the spriug opens. The site on which the factory is to be erected is adjacent to the flax mill. UNSUCUESSFUL.—Constable Davis, who has been for the last two weeks in search ot the one thousand dollar stallion, which was stolen from A. Carlton, has so far been unsuccessful in his attempt to recover the horse, , which is thought to be hid somewhere in the township of Biddulph. No SERVICES.--OWing to the in- ability through indisposition of in- cumbent A. H. Thomas, Trinity church, regular services had to be dispensed with last Sunday,. as also were the special lectures, which were to have been given by that gentleman. The prospects are that he will soon recover. APPRECIATED.—Of late our local sports have somewhat discontinued the dangerous practice of speeding • their trotters on the public streets, which is greatly appreciated by pedestrians. It may be they have come to the conclusion that it is an infringement on the law as well as dangerous to passers by. JOLLY Ho?—On Monday evening sleigh riding down the big hill, west of the English church, was largely indulged in by, the ladies and gentle- men ot this village,married and single. Great was the tun experienced, the snow being in splendid condition. What about a toboggan slide to be • •erected for another year. HOME AGAIN.—We had the plea- sure of meeting Mr George Stewart ' last week, he having returned home Saturday from Michigan, Michigan where he has been since last July. George looks as sleek as a beaver and is as frolicksome as a spring kitten. He says times are good there, but some- how or other "there's no place like home." MORE PONVUER.—Cerne, Mr John Bell. your correspondence to the Re- cord is splendidly done, indeed, for one of your calibre, if it did not end in smoke. You must place a larger amount of powder in the depository of your carbine if you expect your bullets to penetrate the intelligence of Blyth citizens, for you must re- memberathat the readers of the Naw ERA. are very numerous here. More , powder, John. concert, consisting of songs, solos, (fantastic atthe housepf 1VIr W. Rid - quartettes, music and readings, to 'dell, on Friday evening last. teke place in the Temperance all, at 8 pan., proceeds to go to the Trinity , Miss Brown, of the 13th, who has Church fund. The entertainment lb. een In Clinton for the last six months will be concluded with the grand I is home again, looking none the worse dramatic play, ' Enterprise. ' TEMPERANCE LIKE.—The general topic of conversation in town is the for her sojourn in the hub; in fact she claims to have spent a very enjoyable time indeed. — Colborne. Mr 13 W Forster spent a few days in Brantford tast week. Freak Biehop has engaged witb Mr Mat Baer for a period of eight months Mr Henry Butt is on the sick list with inflammation of the lungs. G. McCabe; jr. is improving very slowly. Messrs Walker and Marten, living near the Holmesville bridge, say they are puttiug up 10 cords per day of short wood for Mr Forster. A team belonging to Wm Allen lett rather suddenly op Sunday morn- ing last, when taken out of the stable to go to church. They were caught ou the aerroof W 11 Baer. Miss Itay:ey, who has been living conversion of Sir John A. Macdonald, which is recognized to be true. It is in Toronto for the last two years, has returned to her home on the andcon also reported that he and Lady Mac- oi all manner of We understand that through the death doneld haye discarded a of an aunt there, she fell into a con - spirituous liquors from their table. and he has declared for prohibi- siderable fortune. Don't we wish it tion. A leading Reformer in town wasn't leap year. predicted this change in Sir John Mrs Connell, of Goderich township, more than a year ago. has been spending a few days with her son, Mr .1 Connell, of the 8th con.— Town Coutscre.— The regular We are also pleased tezotice amongst meeting of our town fathers was held us the smiling. face of Mr Geo Connel, on Monday evening, but the session who is favoring his brother with a was short, Mr Joseph Carter was appointed assessor for 1878, at a sal- short visit. ary of fifty dollars. Widow Ann Hef- ACCIDENT.—Just as we go to press fron, James Cluet and Messrs Gray, a report reaches us tbat a son of Mr Young & Sperling had their taxes re- W. Weymouth, aged about 20 years, funded, and a number of small ac- met with an accident by a tree falling counts were ordered to be Paid. All on him while he was chapping ill the thi,members of the council were pre. bush, Thursday morning. The report eiera except Mr Thomas Bawden. stated that his injuries were very se- rious—potaibly tatal. We hope he INSPECTION.—A meeting of the Building committee of the newMetho- may not be as badly hurt as reported. dist church, which is to be erected SOLD.—Mr Wins Me -Scott, of Mor here shortly, was held at the office of ris, disposed of tree -Lee colts this Mr Myles Young,last week, to consult week, to Mr Joseph Webster, of Hul- a number of prepared plans, ivhich lett, for the handsome sum of $350. were sent from various architects . in This team is rising three years old, the county for inspection. After a and was sired by the well known lengthy consultation, the plans pro- horse, 'Freedom,' owned by Mr Harry vided by a Clinton architect were ap_ Beadle, of Auburn. The weight of proved of. It is the intention of the the team is 2,623 lbs. Mr Webster committee to let the drawing of the can now boast of possessing two of by tender. the best teams in Hullett. Kipp en. Mies Jones, who has been visiting her uncle, Mr J. Jones, bas returned to her home in London. She will be greatly tnissed, as she made many friends while here. The social at Mrs Ivesou's, was -a success, both financially and other- wise. After having partaken of the good things provided by the hostess, the convene repaired to the large parlor, where an excellent programme was submitted by the Rev. E A.Fear. Rev. S. Acheson addressed the audi- ence in a very pleasing manner, founding his remarks on 'My church,' we hope the young will benefit by what Mr Acheson said on this sub- ject. Proceeds, $21.40. Goderich Township. plans Sneai TO DE HAPPY.—The people . of this community are all apparently enjoying themselves. The mercury, it is true, does get exceedingly low - sometimes, yet we can assign no rea- son wby our people should not be contented and happy. We hear of no cases of hardship in our midst,and the committee of charity report that all those in need of support are moderately well supplied with Irby- eical comfort. A FINE DAY.—Sunday last being it fine day large congregations assem- bled in the respective churches and listened to able sermons delivered by our local ministers. It Was a bright sunshiny day and a larger masher of ladies than usual vvere out, when a weatherWise remarked that a atom was evidently brewing and a wise man would not yet awhile separate himself from his overcoat. MINISTERIAL. — Without fear of contradiction we can boast of as fine a lot of ministers as ever adorned A town or city. ,Rev A. McLean has graced the putpit ef the Presbyterian Church for over twenty-one consecu- tive years, during whieh time he has taken a deep interest in the spiritual, as well as the financial welfare of his congaegation. He has performed 143 marriages and attended 79 falters's, most of which have been in connec- tion With his congregation. Rot II. A. Thomas, incumbent of Trinity church, and Mr Tonge, Methodist minister, are recent arrivals, and ex- hibit sociability far surpassed by many, -We congratulate the denomi- Bernan.—Mr John C. Stewart last ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertain - week moved to the farm which he ment is to be given in the school lately rented. Miss Holland, of De. house in S.S. No. 7, on the 13th con., troit, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs on the evening of Thursday, the 15th Carey. Mr John Young, general inst. An interesting programme of agent for Ross & King, is doing a readings, recitations, dialogues, vocal rushing business for that firm, taking and instrumental music has been pre - no less than 65 orders last week for Pared, and we feel sure that those who the reaper and mower sharpener; Mr attend this entertainment will go Young is a good man, and success is home pleased. Those who want a sure to be his wherever he goes. Par- good laugh should hear the dialogue ties ere now in full bloom. Mr D. B. entitled, "A visit to the oil regions," McKinnon returned home from To. which alone is worth the price of ad• ronto this week. A nuuiber of the mission. Chair to be taken at 7.— I.O.G.T. from Londesboro paid the Admission 15c, children 10. lodge here a friendly visit on Friday SCHOOL—The report of the stand - last. Mr W. J. Milen returned home ing of the pupils of S.S No. 4,Hullett, from the Medical College, Tbronto, is. as, follows:—Senior 4th class, lst, last week. The concert under the Etta Cartwright,2nd John A Hunter, auspices of the C.O.F. and A.0 U.W 3rd Matthew Craig, 4th Jimmie Reid. will be held the latter end of this juniOr -4th class, 1st Willie Fairser- month. Some change has taken place vice.'3rd class—lst Willie Hughes; in the Salvation Army staff; Captain 2nd Ben Reid and John Hesselwood; Mallory, of Brantford, is now in com- 3rd Charlie Weymouth; 4th Eliza roand. Mrs Hayes, of Godexich, was Hesk. Sr 2nd class -1st Jessie Rud• the guest of -Mrs Belfry this week. dell; 2nd Joe Addison and Moses Three tramps spent Tuesday night in Mann; 3rd Willie Hamilton; 4thAlex the cooler. Mr R. Coloton, of Mc- Medd and Robt Young, Jr 2nd chute Gregor, is home on a visit to his pa- —1st Geo Hesk, and Amos Cartwright, rents. Mr A. M. Emigh, of London, ard Willie Addison. is in town this week. Coasting is Mammon/in. — Several of those the order of the day. We would ad- pleasing events which contribute so vise the young man who goes to the much to the happiness of the individ- barber shop occasionally, to get his ual and progress of the world, took moustache waxed, to wait till the lace on Wednesday of this week.— spring, then probably he will be able klie first was at the house of Mr John to congratulate himself upon his mak- Sprung, base line, when his second ing a vigorous effort to raise a base daughter, Maggie, was united in mar - ball nine; don't you,think 80, Harry? riage • to Mr Richard Govier (son of Mr John Govier.) The young couple Stanley. have a wide circle of acquaintances, A Goon Cour.—Me Andrew Dun- whose good wishes accompany them can, near Varna,has a two•year heavy in their journey through life. The draught colt that turns the scales at next was the marriage of Mr It, Jas, 1330. Good weight for a horse even Miller, to Miss E. L. Dale, daughter much older. of Mr C. Dale, jr,(all of Hullett).— Mr Miller is an industrious young STOCE,—Mr James McFarlane sold the other day a Shropshiredown ewe farnser, and is to be congratulated on to a Mr Reid, of Plum Creek, Mani- his choice. Mr.S. Appleby also made tnba, and two to Mr G W McDonald, an admirable choice af a life partner, being married the same day to Miss of Porter's Hill. Annie Hunter, only daughter of Mr EARLY LAMBS.—Mr Malcolm Mc- Benjamin Hunter, one of the most Ewan has a ewe which last week gave highly esteemed young ladies of the birth to four lambs, only one now township. living. Mr John Gilmour has a ewe which last week dropped three lambs, Londesboro. . all living. - Mr W Smith is at resent laid up Hill's Oreen. Mr John Wilson lost a valuable h Ise last week from hifiamenation. Mrs Geo. Elgie has been quite poorly for some time, but is now im- proving. Mr Walter Stewart made a wood bee this week and also a party. At the latter the young people had an irnnsense time. Mt Peter Cameron had a wood bee on Tuesday of last week. The mune' evening there was a party at the house of Mr John Cameron. Mr Henry Pfaff, our fortner boot manufacturer, bas just moved from here to Kippen. He has been work- ing at ,his trade in Kippen for the past year or more, and will doubtless find it much more convenient living in that vi lege. Aslifield. The average attendance of pupils of S. S. No. 3 for the month of Feb. was 40. Mrs Smith, of the 12th con., West Wawanosh, has gone to visa friends in Dakota. Miss Maud Sheppard, of God,erich, is the guest of Miss Maud Middleton, Mount Pleasant. Mr Geo Middleton has disposed of over one hundred cords of good dry wood this winter. Mr Otter Willson, of this township, boasts of shooting, oft -hand, a wood- pecker at a distance of one hundred yards, which is.good shooting. PUBLIC MEETINO.--.A public meet- ing of the patrons and friend:. of Her - bison's Creamery will be held at Swarts' Hall, Holmesville, at 2 p. m. sharp on Friday, the 16th inst., to hear the auditors' report, discuss the work of the season, and make any,ar- rangements that are deemed necessary for the coming season. It is expect. ed that practical creamery men from a distance will be present. Lady pa- trons are also invited to attend. SALES—The sale of Mr Wm. H. Steep's farm stock, on Thursday last, conducted by Mr James Howson, was well attended, and prices generally were very good; cows went to over $40, a sow in pig went as high as $25,75; calves also sold high.— The farms of the late Robt. Baker, offered by auction on Tuesday, were not both sold; for the bush lot the highest of- fer Nits $1425, but it is expected that it will be sold privately at the upset price. Mr Burns bought the other lot of GO acres, paying thenfor the sum or $2000 cash. HURON CENTRAL EX HID I - TION. A Grand Central Three-day Exhibition in Clinton. Our readers, we are sure, will join with us in approving of the action of the Directors of the Millet Branch Ag-. ricultural Society in desiring to greatly enlarge the scope of the Exhibition for this year and making special efforts to have the best Exhibition in this district. Many new features are to be introduced for the first time; the prize liat will be thoroughly overhauled, the rules and regulations more in harmony with the present day progress, and attractions that will compel the crowd to aortae will be secured. We predict a success- ful Exhibition with contidence,and hope to see united effort on the part of all concerned, to make the prediction come true. The Directors of the Society met on Monday last in the Council Chamber, a ood representation being present. P rest - Mrs Edmund Andrew,12th conahas bren seriously ill, but we are glad to hear she is uow resovering. The pupils of S. S. No. 5 have ob- tained a first-class football,which will considerebly add to their sports. .1111.'4 Holinesville. The special services are still in pro- gress, with indications of spiritual prosperity. SAD ACCIDENT.—One of the most painful accidents which ever occurred in this vicinity took place on Tuesday afternoon last, and resulted in the death of Mr Wm. klugford, of this village. The particulars of the cal- amity, so far as can be gathered, are as follows ;—Messrs W. Mugford, G. Mc Donald and A. McLeod were em- ployed in digging a well on the pre- mises of Mr Geo. Sturdy, and had succeeded in reaching a depth of over sixty feet when they concluded to curb it. The lower curb, 12 feet in length, had reached to within four feet 'of the bottom and was there wedged in tbe well. Messrs Mugford and McDonald then descended (al- though the latter was very reluctant to do so) to the top. of the curb where they were engaged in forcing it to the bottom. Behind the curb was a layer of sand several feet in thickness,which McDonald thought might cave in on the descent of the curbland he advised Mugford to come with him at once out of the well. The latter, however, was reluctant to accede to the pro- posal and, therefore, struck the curb when it suddenly dropped to the bot- tom, setting free the sand, which at once caved in and sent both then to the bottom, a distance of 12 feet, and fastened them kuee deep in it to the bottom. McDonald immediately ex- tricated hiriiself, but had uo sooner done 90 than anOther excavation buried him nearly to the chest, while strange to say but little fell on his comrade, With this McDonald made a desperate effort and in some myste- rious way climbed to the top of the curb. Mugford called for the rope which on being lowered he groped but was unable to hold. He then, on being. advised, ptaced the rope around him, but shouted to them to refrain from winding as it was hurting him, and requested those at the top 10 lots er a spade so that he might dig himsell out. While this was being done more sand caved in,reaching his chest,when he exclaimed, 0 God, I am dying." Immediately more sand fell in bury- ing him to the depth of three or four feet. McDonald then climbed the rope to the top and after a little considera- tion, at the great risk of his life,again descended to dig for his comrade, which he did, only to find him stand- ing erect but lifigess. The calamity has cast a pall I'of gloom oyer the whole community, but over none so much as his beloved wife, who with her only child hivie the heart-feltsym- pathy of ' the whole neighborhood. The funerrl took place on Thursday last, when a large nutnber of Mende followed the remains to Goderich cemetery. Deceased was a young man, just entering the prime of life, and was respected by all. Dun gannon Mr 0. W. Christie has gone on a visit to friends in Toronto. Mr S. Roach. left for Teeswater this week. We wish Sam success. • Sacrament of the Lord's Sapper was administered in Erskine church, Sun- day morning. Rev D. G. Cameron delivered an addeess inGoderichaon the subject of Temperance under the auspices of the Y. W. C. T. U.. We are sorry to state that the wife of Dr VcKay is seriously ill. The doctor rs also laid up with inflarmua- don of the eyes. Next Sunday evening Rev W. F. Campbell will preach a sermon on the subject of " Hard Times and their cure." This seems to be very appro- priate jut now. A grand concert under the auspices of the Y. P. S. was given in the Methodist church, on Wednesday evening. Talent. from Goderich and Lucknow was present. A .fuller ac- count will be given next week. On Thursday arvening, after a ling- ering illness of some months borne with Christian patience, Mr T. Stoth- ere passed peacefully away. to be for- ever at rest. , The sorrowing young widow and friends haye the sympathy of the community in this sad bereev- ment. NEW Bureniams—Messrs Malcolm with a sore band, and as Mr McMil- McEwan and John Pearson are pre- lan at work in his place. .. . paring to erect dwelling houses this summer. Mr Peter Campbell has The entertainment in connection secured the contract for the wood with the I 0.0. Templars net Tues. work of both. day evening promises to be a grand , success. Those who do not attend EYE TREATMENT.—Mr Malcolm will miss a treat. Mawan, of the 2nd con .,and daugh- ter, leave this week for Montreal. He Mr A McQuarrie has returned from goes to secure surgical attention for Buffalo, where he has been with a car his daughter, aged 6 years, who is load of apples for Mr Ouimette. He suffering from partial blindness,. She had the misfortune to get his car dis- hes had the best medical treatment shied and had to change cars at that could be secured, bnt it has so Stratford. for done no good: The young people gathered at the residence of R. Cole, 9th con., and Brueefield, made short work of sufficient wood BRIEFS.—Mr George Baird, jr.has for the year and enjoyed themselves purchased the drygoods business from immensely at night, all returning Mr Frank Oneil and intends coin- home at an early hourmith the query, mencini a general stole at once. Mr where'll be the net. nations in seeurnagdgentlemen ofsuch attention to the harness and boot and P 'Ofiei caleulates to give 6ntire marked ability an genuine earnest- shoe business. ness in their labora or souls. They have proved themselves to be public• spirited and broad-minded men,doing all in their power to advance the morel, social and religious interest of the village in which they 'reside. JEBTLANT.—When the news reach- ed here Thursday night to the effect that the Scott Act had suffered a sell- HORSE,—Mr P. McGregor has dis- posed of his young roadster stallion to Mr Hugh Ross, of the boundary line between Wingham and Bluevale. This animal is rising 3 years old and was aired by the celebrated trotting stallion Judge Fulton. He is a very fine animal and Mr Ross cannot fail to be amply repaid for his Investment. Hensall. On Saturday last a farmer was pro- ceeding from Zurich to Howell with o load of wood, when the load upset and pinned him to the ground, and had it not been for a young man who was proceeding to the former village, he would have died from the injury received, as he arrived on the scene only a few minutes after the mishap. Thomas W_iwrington. An aged and esteemed citizen of Goderich township, Mr Thomas Wig- gington, died at his residence, near this town, on Saturday morning, the 3rd inst., at 5 o'clock. Mr Wigging- ton was born in the town of Melton, Yorkshire, Eng.. on the 20th of Feb- ruary, 1802. Be received a good education, ard occupied a high posi- tion as teacher in his native town. At the age of 30 be emigrated to Ca- nada, spending two years in Montreal, and afterward settled in Chingua- cousy, county of Peel, at that time a wilderness, dotted here and there with atrial' and rudely cultivated farms. In 1856 he came to "Clinton, which was then a country district, and per - chased the farm on which he spent the remainder of his days, on the 13ayfield road. A man of excellent reputation and good abilities, he en - jowl the respect and confidence of a large circle of acquaintances; and al- though his religious belief was pecu. dent Manning and Director Pay pre- liar no one rho knew him doubted sented'their report, submitting a set of by-laws for the society 5,vhich was after a few amendmenti, adopted. The by- laws provide,amongst other things, for a fair distribution of the Directorate, giv- ing one Director each to the Townships of Tuckersmith, Stanley and Goderich, 2 to Clinton not in Hullett and 4 to Hullett including that part of Clinton in the Township. The name of the ex- hibition is fixed as the Huron Central Exhibition. The membership fee is fixed at i$1 and this entitles each ticket holder to 4 admissions to the Exhibition. After the Ily.laws had been adopted, the President submitted to the Board a number of recommendations which were heartily approved of, and which, we will lay before our readers next week. The dates selected for the Ex- hibition were the 19th, 20th and 21st of September. Being announced thus early, we trust all other County Exhibitions will avoid these dates sothat there may be no clashing. Before closing the meeting the Presi- dent.announced that he bad opened a special prize list within a few days and that he had already received the follow- ing responses: If. C. Canieron $10, V. Porter -M. P. 85, Hon. A. M. Ross 85, Jno, McMillan M. P. East Wawanosii. Mr and Mrs Thos. Robinson intend going to Dakota next week. Mr Gregor McGowan has returned home from visiting friends in kIalton. Mr Thos. Henry and his sister,Mrs Turnbull, intend going to Manitoba this week. On Tuesday, March 13thaliere will be a basket social at Henry Wight - man's, on the sixth. The Literary on Friday evening last was a grand success. It was a free entertainment and a large crowd assembled. An excellent time was kept up till late in the evening, a lengthy as well as a good programme being rendered. At the next meeting there will be a debate, Resolved that nature is more pleasing to the eye than art." Captains, for affirmative Basil Coultes,for negative Robert Mo - Gowan. * • • Seaforth Miss A. A. O'Hara, after a month's holidays, returned to town on Tuesday. A student of Knox college preached morning and evening in the Presbyte- rian church, last Sabbath. Pci rrr.—Rev Mr Irvine, of the Nile, very acceptably occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church, last Sunday. His discourSes were short, practical, and particularly appreciative, for all who had the pleasure of listening t o delighted and pro- btimtedw. were esPeetapro- fitted. RovAr, Tverr,ves.--Last Monday even- ing the Royal Templar's Hall was the scene of a very pleasant meeting, it be• ing the occasion of a Union meeting of Royal Tempters, Good Templars and Women's Christian Temperance Union, The time was spent in discussing the Scott Act in view of the coining repeal contest. FRATERNAL.—A fraternal 1 -tweeting of Good Templars from Mitchell, .Win- throp and Kinburn, was held in the Good Templars Hall on Friday evening last, A pleasant and profitable time was spent. A similar meetina°,among the Royal Tamplars; will be held on Monday evening next, when Brucefield Star Council are expected to pay a visit to their Irate!. here. SVDDEN DEA1I18.—" Death, certain to all, and no respector of persons." The above was fully confirmed in our town this week, in the sudden death of Mr S. G. McCaughey and his wife, who were among the otdest and most respected residents of the town, and whose furies- ral took place on Thursday, they having died within 24 hours of each other, and were in fairly good health one week previous to their death. . Both- died from inflammation of the lungs, and their only son died just three years pre- vious of the same di/lease. They have left behind two daughters to mourn their untimely death, the youngest be- ing about 12 years of age. Exeter. NOTES.—Our streets have been in a very slippery condition the past few days, and a great many of our villagers have had serious downfalls, some of them being confined to the house by sprains and bruises, There has been a great deal of talk recently through the papers, concerning the quilt busi- ness, some of them claiming to have quilts with six thousand pieces. Your correspondent claims that the quilt made -by *re George Eastetbrook, of this place, which contains 3400 pie.ces, is the largest yet, and he demands a recount of the one mentioned in last week's Exeter Advocate. °Mr. John Bowerman, of Willow City, Dakota, who has been spending the winter here with relatives and friends, in- tends leaving for home next week; he will be accompanied by his brother, Mr Thomas Bowerman, and wife. his sincerity. He was the son of a local preacher, and was educated strictly a Methodist, but he was an independent thinker, and loved to in- vestigate different religions, but with- out satisfaction, until he read the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. This was some years before his depar- ture from his native country; and he has ever since been a devout student and earnest advocate of the teachings of the great seer. His death was has- tened by a stroke of paralysis, which he received two years ago, and from which he never recovered. The fu- neral services were conducted at his residence on Monday, at 3 p. m., a goodly number of friends and rela- tives being preamit, incleding four daughters and a son, one daughter heina absent in Missouri.. The Hee J. S. David, of Parlohtle, was the of- ficiating minister. The service was simple but impressive—a tew verses from the Word, brief. , extempore prayer ending with the Lord's prayer, followed by a rather brief teddress., substantially as follows :—Our bro- ther has not, died, but merely laid aside a garment of flesh. When the little chicken comes forth from its shell we do not say it dies ; it simply enters a rimy phase of life, and the shell, no longer of use to it, returns to dust. The butterfly does not die because it emerges from the chrysalis, but embraces a freer and higher life. The law of emerginge is universaliu nature, and the resurrection of man is the manifestation of this law on a higher plane of being. The spiritual body rises out of the natural soon at - ter death, "After two duya Be will revive us, on the third day He will taise us up, and we shall live in His sight," Hosea vi, 2, This predicts the resurrection of the Lord and His children of every age, They rise on the third day in the image of His re- surrection. Both are governed by universal laws; and the resurrection of :ruin is as much dependent on laws as the orderly growth of a plant. Our brother is still living, rind the senses of his spiritual body are being opened in a world adapted to them, and call- ed into active play and use. He is more than ever in the human form, in a body not of matter, but of more real and living subArince, perfectly organized, with no part lacking. Nor 4s he separated from us, except to outward appearance. He still loves us, and as he progresses more • and more into the angelic life, so much the greater will be his influence over us to lead our thoughts toward eter- nal life. Our brother did not take a leap in the dark, He knew some- thing of the deep realities of his be- ing and destiny. Ile drank freely of that river of heavenly truth, which the Lord hath in these latter days seen fit to open up rrom the deptus of liis Holy Word. His pathway into the life beyond was luminous with - the beautiful light • of the upper sphere, and be knew whither he was going. Oh ! what a hope is set before es. What a comfort in the hour of • bereavement. The Lord has fulfilled His promise, " Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of Goa ascending and descending upon the On of Man.":—Cost. Goderich. Union revival services are now going 00 in the North street Methodist church, The missionary anniversary services will be held in Victoria street church next Sabbath; the Rev J. E. Howell, M.A., will preach morning and evening. There is considerable difficulty in set- tling the whereabouts of the new post office and customs house. We think it certainly ought to be on the same street as both places are on now. ELEcrfou.—On Wednesday the elec- tion for councillor, in place of Mr John Butler, resigned, took place in Mr D. Gordon's shop. The candidates were Mr Jordan, druggist, and Mr Morton, carriage maker, the latter gentleman being elected by a majority of eight. Mel( Mop. Foorram,.—The firstseries of matches of the Maitland Rural Football Almada. tion will be played On Saturday next. Ten schoolshave entered the association tomprising the townships of McKillop, Grey, Mullett and Morns. Tnn success of the Globe special train has been 'such as to warrant a new contract for a second year's ser- vice. People here who have been in the habit of receiving the Globe every morning at 10.30, would be perfectly lost if they did not continue to receive it at that hour. The Globe manage- ment is a " pusher," and the paper deserves all the success it has achieved, FA RI E RS' PROFITS —The Montreal Witness. has for some time been pub. 'BMA ng letters concerning the position of the farmer in Ontario, and in its Saturday edition the following one appears from Eginondvillea—SIR,--- Regarding the enquiries in the Wit- ness of the 7th inst.,I reply as follows, First, with very few exceptions, farm- ers in this county have not made any money by their labors ori their farms of late years, but more particularly so last year. Those that are free from debt are managing to make a living,. but those that are not free from debt are, as a general thing, getting further behind. Others that -had saved a little from former years are now ob)iged to draw from their savings for any repairs that are want- ing. Others that had bought more land and had mortgaged to do so, thinking, I suppose, that good times would come again, are getting fore- closed upon, and are going to lose their all. This is not an overdrawn picture in a good locality as regards good soil and intelligence. This state of things is driving most of our young men to the United States from around here. LITERARY.—The weekly meeting of the No. 4 Literary Society was bel d in the achoolhouse en Tuesday evening last with a very large attendance. After a short address from the chairman'Mr Geo. Murdie, came a very interesting programme, consisting of readings, re- citations, dial ' ogues vocal and instru- mental music. At the next meeting,on Tuesday 13th inst., the following subject will be debated upon, "Resolved that manhood suffrage would be preferable to the present system." For the affirm. ative, Messrs G. Turnbull, D. MeGreg.. or and Thee Grieve, and for negative, Idessm,G. Murdie, P. Kerr and It. Me. Leod."'' All are coraially invited to be present. • ea—a- Sale Register. WEDNIMAY, Mar.14—Mortgage sale of, Farm, lot 35, eon 9, Godericlt township, at the Reatenbury House, Clintori. das. Howson, auct. THVBSDAV, MARCH 22.—Farm and farm 'stock of Mr W. Fenton, lot 6, Huron road, Goderich Township. Jas. How- son, And. TOWN COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Town Council wss held on Monday,night, Councillor Jackson being in the place of Councillor Kelly. Finance Com- mittee recommended the payment of the following accounts:—H. Cooper, attending scales, $3; John Ridout, insurance, $24.80; 11 Welsh, 50m- D A. Forrester and James Thompsou, auditors; each $10; G Tedford, salary to Feb. 15, $74.17, charity, freight, wood, &c, $61.91; C Peacock, wood, $41.25; W Coats, election expenses, $2; W Wheatley, teaming, $3; Robt. Holmes, printing, $3,75; Whitely & Todd, printing, $10.75; 11. Tewsley, charity, $2.10. The receipts from the town hall, for the month, athount- ed to $26, and from weigh scales,$10,- 75. The treasurer's bond was accept- ed. The committee recommended that the auditors' report be received, and an abstract printed in sheet form. Coun. Kennedy, chairman of the Street Committee, said they bought a car load of cedar at $12, and could get pine at the same price. Coun. Cantelon, chairman of the Property Committee, stated that he had furnished the G.T,R. with an es- timate of the cost of both a brick and cedar tank. Also, that the room in the town hall was rented to the Sing- er Sewing Machine Co. at $5 per month. The auditors recommended the pur- chase of a new set of books for the treasurer, the present set having been in use for °vet 22 yeare, and the re- commendation was adopted. A reso- lution relative to the opening of cer- tain streets by the G.T. it., was passed and council adjourned. R. Irwin, of elle ton, is receiving a car of choice Bay t elinte barley, from Belleville, for seed. It"