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The Clinton New Era, 1888-03-09, Page 7flton tww Cc FRIDAY MARCH 9, 1888. LOCAL NOTICES. DISCOUNT SALE. -1a per cent discount on Doable and Single Harness, for SO days only. JAS. MITCHELL, Clinton. MONEY TO LOAN, at 6 per cent, interest rrayablo •early; Charges moderate. CHAS. p. $ARiT Chutou. Full Stock of Cut Nails, Best Coal Oil 15c per gal. 121. two .gal. and over. M. RACEY. WOOD WANTED — Any quantity, in ex - ch Millsg. JOHN SCOTT, leasea�iuton Woollen MONEY—PRIVATE FUNDS.—Loans made at lowest rates of interest. No long delays, eye moderate. MANNING & SCOTT, Bar- risters, dw., Clinton. Car Fencing Wire, all kinds, Binding cord, Alabastine. R. M. RACEY, Clinton. gown gopt , Little Local Items. Nus Rnpert, of Dundas, is here on a visit to relatives. MR Geo. Elintoff has moved back to his farm in Hullett. MR W. Jackson is attendiug the spring trade sales in Toronto. MR Thos. Cottle has had a good offer made him to travel anthrepresent a Fanning Mill firm. THE bull sola last week by Mr Badour,of Holmesville, weighed 1820, not 1270, as stated last week. MRS 11. Foster left for Dundas on Tuesday morning, where she goes to attend the marriage of her brother. MR A. O. Pattison, G. T.R. agent, is still confined to his nom, but ex- pecte to be out again in a few days. OUR farming friends in South Hu- ron should remember the Institute meeting at Brucefield to -day and to- morrow. MR W. Smithson can lay claim to SCOTT ACT MEETING—The friends being one of the oldest residents of of the Scott Act in Clintga are re- this town, he having been here for quested to attend a meeting for orga- over 30 years. nization and other purposes, that will Mr Richard McKee, of McKillop, be held next Tuesday evening, at 7.30trecently bought the yearling bull p.m., in the Lecture Room of Rattan- I "Nobleman" from Snell & Sons, of bury st. Methodist Church, A full I Hullett, for $1.50. attendance of all in sympathy with i Mn H. B. Proudfoot was elected one of the officers of the Ontario Surveyors' Association, at its meeting in Toronto last week. Messrs George Sheppard and Geo. Johnston, left on Tuesday for Hamil- ton, Dak., taking tickets from Will Jackson, C. P. R. agent. WE are pleased to learn that Mr W. R.Lough,of the Model School, is able. to sit up, and hopes to be able to re- sume his work next week. MR John Johnston, who is about to erect a new house on a vacant lot he owns, has given the contract to Messrs Cooper & Swaffield, the act is particularly desired. FOR THE WEST.—At the meeting held last Friday to arrange for a party to the west in the spring,about thirty persons signified their Intention of going, and arranged to leave here on the 13th inst. They will take with them ton or twelve cars ot stock. Most, if not all, are going to Dakota. The meeting was attended by about a dozen railway representatives, but no particular line was decided upon. NOT So.—Tho report circulated wilt Mr Geo. F. Oakes had his leg amputated, is entirely unfounded and it is not yet known whether it will be necessary to perform such an opera- tion. Although he is under the very beat skill and attention, at the home of his father, the Oddfellows,of which Society he is a member, are trying to arrange for his removal to either To- ronto or London hospital, where he would have the attendance ofspecial- ists,and the advantages of experienced nurses, etc. Buslsess is BOOMING.—Messrs W. Doherty & Co, of the Clinton Organ Factory, had $2248 paid in on 5th of March ; pretty good for one day and hard times. On the same day they received orders for 29 organs. They have also received a sample order from Italy, comprising one of each of their double bank or two manual organs, also 'piccalo actions. This order is from their established agent in Genoa, who is making a thorough , canvas of Italy and the Continent. MIGIIT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS.—At about 3 a.m.on Wednesday, residents on Ontario street were awakened by the cries of a woman who kept calling out " I'm freezing to death, I'm freez- ing to death ; will nobody help me." When some of them went to her as- sistance they found a woman noted for her love of liquor, and overcome thereby, she was suffering from the effects of the cold. They helped her home, and she was soon none the worse for her experience. Had the night not been slightly mild, she would certainly have been frozen to death. NEWSPAPERS.—The Erin Advocate published by Mr J. T. Mitcbell,form- e>ry of Blyth, was entirely destroyed by- fire last week, nothing whatever being saved ; there was an insurance of $1000 on the plant, which will not cover the loss sustained. The Mit- chell Advocate has entered upon the 29th year of its existence ; it is a good local paper,thought it does not devote the space to township matters it once did, and if it were not so abusive of those who differ from it, would be a first class all round paper. A -few of our subscribers have paid their subscriptions to the end of 1889 ; but a far greater number have not yet paid to the end of 1887; just make a note of this, ye delinquents. ACCOMPLISHED AT LAST. —About six months ago Stapleton Salt Well was rendered useless for'the time be- ing, owing to tubing and other articles lodging in the bottom. This prevent- ed pumping operations being carried on, and night and day ever since practical men have been fishing for the lost tubing, Often it would be lifted to within a few feet of the sur- face, only to slip and drop back.— But it had to be got elft, so the men kept at it, notwithstanding the fre- quent disappointments, and at about 10 o'clock on Wednesday night last, success rewarded their efforts, and the well was cleared. The workmen felt much pleased oyer it, that they de- cided to celebrate the occasion by a social supper, which was arranged to take place last (Thursday) night; ENTEarAINMENT.—The entertain- ment given in the town hall, on Mon- day evening was well attended, and we have no doubt but that all present went away well satisfied with the programme. It is•a long time since Mrs Sage appeared in this town and the playing of herself and daughter on tumblers, was very greatly ad- mired, they being encored at every part of the programme. One would not suppose that so • much music could be got out of ordinary goblets, and their wonderful aptness displayed both musical ability and culture in no small degree. bliss Bryers was a stranger to a Clinton audience, but she had not been on the platform ten seconds before she was quite at home and had, so to speak, taken the audience into her confidence. Her naturalness in reciting won the sym- pathies of her hearers, who were evi- dently much pleased, because she was roundly encored. Mr Sibley sang with better form than we have ever heard him before at a public enter- tainment, while Mr T. Jackson, in a sweet piece entitled " Rockaby" also did very well, both being encored. Mrs Ransford was very cordially re- ceived, and rendered "Summer Showers" so pleasantly that she was compelled to give as an encore "We'd better bide a wee," before being al- lowed to leave the platform. Messrs Jones, Sibley add Miss E. Rumball sang " Saviourbreathe an evening prayer" and were also comp�eelle4„to acknowledge an encore.• -'The• stage was very •testi • decor1 ted, Mr J. C. S3teaeneon hav ng kindly loaned the Colla ral artieleY, • AIRS Reid, of Hullett, having rent- ed her farm, has decided on taking up her residence in Clinton, and has leased the house of Miss Mountcastle, Huron St. , A. F. Morrison, son of J. F. Mor- rison, late of Hanna's store, has taken a position in the dry goods store of Mr S. Wilson, Clinton.--Wingham Times. MR Alex. Armstrong has let the job of putting another storey to his house, to Messrs Cooper & Swaffield. It wilt be a nice snug place, when cons pleted. Mr Eph Doherty has been appoint- ed traveller for the wholesale stove house of J M Williams & Co., Ham- ilton; there were 23 other applicants for the position. THE wife of Mr W. S. Harland re• turned from Toronto on Saturday, where she has been waiting on a sick sister, and has been confined to her room ever since. The Scott Act repeal petition for Huron has been amended to the satis- faction of the government, and it is expected that the writ for the election will be issued in a few days. THE Town Clerk now wears his hat on the back of his head, and looks as if he didn't care a cent whether shop keeps or not. The reason will be found under the heading of "Births." ON Friday last Miss McDougall, of the Model School, while driving to her home in Stanley, contracted a cold which prevented her resuming her duties for a couple of days. ON Saturday F. McDonagh, of Smith's Hill, appeared before the Police Magistrate on a charge of violating the Scott Act fdr a second time, and was fined $100 and costs. THE number of pupils enrolled in Clinton Model School, for the month of February, was 513, against 488 last year, while the average attend- ance for that month this year was 414 against 415 Last year. The measles last month was the cause of the dif- ference. Mr John Eades, of Clinton, a late resident of Wingham, was in town on Tuesday to remove his wife who has been indisposed here for some weeks. We are pleased to hear she is so far recovered as to be able to return,— Wingham Times. [This is incorrect so far as removal is concerned, as she is still in Wingham. IT Is expected that W about two weeks another entertainment under the auspices of the Mechanics' In- stitute, will be held in the town hall, when Rev A. Stewart will deliver an address on "What 1 saw at Edinburgh and Sterling." There will also be vocal and instrumental music in con- nection with the evening's entertain• ment. -, I.4oeai. ObuiTch, Cliime . REV W. Craig this week attended a meetingof the Executive Cofntgittee of the Diocese of Huron, held at London. There will be no service in the Bap- tist church, on Sunday morningnext but Rev W W Sparling will preach in the, evening. OAPT. D. C. Moore, of the Salva- tion Army, (son of Mr E. Moore, Clinton,) has been transferred from Listowel to Bothwell. Rev Mr Ramsay, of Londesboro, preached at Turner's, on Sunday afternoon, Mr Sperling not being able to take his afternoon appoint- ment. Rev Mr Stewart and Mr Ramsay, of Londesboro, exchanged pulpits on Sunday. There being something. wrong with the gasometer, it was necessary to hold the evening service here at half -past five o'clock. On Sunday evening last Rev Mr Craig preached a special sermon on " The antiquity and advantages of precomposed public prayer." It was claimed that this was in accordance with Scripture, and that denomina- tions believing in extemporaneous prayer, admitted the priority of the other by having set forms of prayer for special occasions, ete. __ . _ The anniversary services of Ontario St. Methodist Sabbath School will be held on Sunday and Monday next. Rev Mr Edge,of Hanover,will preach morning and eveniug. On the follow - jog Monday evening the anniversary proper will take place, when an in- teresting programme of music, re- citations, etc., will be given. The officers of the Sabbath School ask the f riends for the sum of $75 to meet the school's requirements, and there should be --no trouble whatever in securing every cent asked for. A correspondent of the Expositor thus refers to the former popular pastor of the Methodist Churches on the Varna Circuits—It is understood that Rev Mr Smith, Methodist minis- ter of this place, has received the of- fer of a charge at Lucknow, where be would have but one station to supply, instead of three as at present. Since Mr Smith's arrival here, less than a year ago, he has proven himself an active and able minister of the Gospel, and has made himself many friends of all denominations. The generally expressed wish of all is that he may see his way to remain. Rev John Gray has decided to ac- cept the call tendered him by the people of Kincardine. It is scarcely. necessary for us to say that this step will be deeply regretted by our towns- people generally, for Mr Gray has been a very useful man outside of his own congregation even. We have heard those who do not see eye to eye with him in either religious or tem- perance matters, admit his honesty, sincerity and ability, and Mr Gray will leave nothing but friends in this locality. Mr Graywill not remove his family for a short time, but the pulpit here will be supplied by a student. ONTARIO ST. LITERARY.—At the last meeting of the Ontario St.Metho- dist church Literary Society, the fol- lowing programme was rendered: Chairman's speec'h,Mr Sperling; solo, instrumental, mouth organ, selected, R. Foster ; quartette,Beautiful River,. Quartette Club; reading, Anonymous letters, W. 11. Cooper; duet, In the starlight, Miss Marcey, Mr Kay ; re citation,Farmer John,Howard Grant; solo, instrumental, selected, Miss Depew ; reading, Daniel in the lions' den, Miss N. Walker; quartette,Over the sea, Quartette Club ; -reading, Putting up stoves, Mr Petty; solo, Pilot me, Miss Walker; duet, The newsboy,Misses Andrews and Walker; reading,De temperance question,Misa Gregory ; duet, I'm coming back to- day, A.Gibbings and Mr Smith ; solo, instrumental, mouth organ, selected, R. Foster. The next meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in April. TELE HOME CIRCLE.—The enter- tainment under the auspices of the Rattenbury St. Home Circle, on Fri- day evening last, was, perhaps, thb' most interesting one yet held, from the fact that Mr Horace Foster gave an able address on "Oxygen" accom- panied with chemical experiments that were both instructive and inter- esting, a special vote of thanks being tendered him therefor. As the ex- periments progressed he gave a run- ning comment thereon, but as our chemical dictionary has been borrow- ed, we haven() meant of enlightening our readers on the phrases and tech- nical terms he uged. The balance of the programliie embraced recita- tions by Messrs John Cooper and Sid- ney Smith; a solo by Miss Sibley; ''Thos. Chalmers"— Home College Series, by Mr Jas. Young. Miscell- any, by Mrs Detlor. Trio " Jingle bells," by Miss E. Rumball, guitar; Mr Perry, violin; end Miss Hattie Rumball, organ. The programme closing with a quartette, "Rock of Ages"— Messrs Miller, McKenzie, Perry and Miss E. Rumball, The meetings of this Circle have been very entertaining, and it will be with gen- eral regret that they will be discon- tinued as the season closes. Dors.—Mrs John Dinsley, Wing - ham, is here on a visit. A farewell supper was given Mr A. A. Bennett, at And, rson's, on Thursday, prior to the removal of himself and family to Toronto. Miss Sibley left on Wed- nesday for Wisconsin, taking ticket from Thompson's agency, The next holiday will be on Good Friday, the 30th inst. Winter hangs out well.— Mr Davis took a car load of horses to Michigan last week. re Mu E. T. Holmes, who has resided here all his days, and been connected with the NEw ERA office for several years,leaves to -morrow for Deseronto, where he takes charge of a newspaper office. Mr Thos. Passmore, late publisher of the Exeter Advocate, takes his place here. "Ed" has been a good, steady typo, but thinks a change will do him good; he will be missed in town, and not by the boys alone. THE Brampton Conservator of a re- cent date says :—Mr F. Shepherd left here this week for Clinton, Ont. On Monday night preceeding his de- parture, a circle of friends gave him a farewell supper at the Lougheed House. Mr Shepherd has been work- ing here about three years and has won a first-class reputation as a tailor, and though we reluctantly witness his departure we believe his place will be amply supplied by his successor, Mr Stevens. COMMENDABLE.—It is customary when any Government employee dins to allow his family a two months' gratuity, and when the case of the late George Eyvel came up in the House the other day, it was unani- mously agreed that an exception should be made in this particular instance, and six months' salary, in- stead of two, be allowed the family. The sum amounts to $1000, and it is pleasing to note that not an'objection ae raised to.' Acting on the advice of my physicians in Edinburgh and Clinton, I have resolved to go out of business, unless my health improves satis- factorily. I will sell my large stock of goods at very Low Prices. 6000 CUPS and SAUCERS Tb 00 AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. Violins, ---Concertinas, Accordeons & Guitars, AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PR1C'ES. 1500 Two -Blade JACKNIVES at 10c each. 300 20 cent PLAQUES for 10 cents each. Big drives in Miscellaneous Books, such as DICKENS' WORKS, WAVERLY NOVELS, MATTHEW HENRY'S COMMENTARY on the BIBLE, WORCESTERS UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY, CHAMBERS' ENCYCO- PEDIA, &c., &c. DIISSIONARY MEETING IN THE IN- TEREST Or FRENCH EVANGELIZA- TION.—The missionary meeting held on Tuesday evening last, in the lec- ture room of Willis Church, under the auspices of the Young People's Association, was well attended, and full of interest. The addresses deliv- ered and papers read had special reference to the work ot evangelizing the French-Canadian Roman Catho- lic population of Quebec, and the facts and arguments presented abun- dantly showed the necessity of zealous work, and liberal gifts on the part of all Christians enjoying the benefits of Protestant light and freedom, that our fellow -citizens of Quebec may be released from the thraldom of Roman - ism, and that the education of youth there may be free from priestcraft. The work carried on , in Quebec, by the Presbyterian church, under the direction of the Board of French Evangelization, is showing encourag- ing progress, and the increasing num- bers desiring to attend the schools established by the Board have neves sitated the provision of increased ac- commodation, for which issn•eeded the sum of $10,000, which it is hoped will be forthcoming at the end of the pre- eent month. The singing of mission- ary hymns during the progress of the programme added to the interest of the meeting. The collection taken up at the meeting amounted to $9.07, Which is to be devoted to the above mentioned work. Sleighs, Snowshovels & Toboggans, Cheap. fa'Wood taken in exchange. Ch ris.Dickson,Clinton O F' CLOTHING There is not a buyer of Clothing in the County of Huron who should miss seeing our Wondortul Solt at $1O EVERY DAY SEES OVR ST More Complete. — BEAUTIFUL COLORINGS IN -- SS z Goods, All the newest fabrics. Our stock of PRINTS,—we have the choicest designs in English, American and Canadian makes, that are produced by the printers art. A nice assortment of Before purchasing elsewhere. We make the assertion. that it cannot be equalled under $14, and the way to test this statement is to come and see it. We carry the largest stock of clothing in the county, all of which is manufactur- ed by ourselves, and which can- not be equalled by ordinar3 - ready made clothing. Mens WE API: SHOWING A LINE OF American; P O1V GEES ! 2 Working Pants Worth $3.50; the biggest bargain in the County. Come and see them. JACKSON BROS., CI:INTON. See them. We want to place before you this season, one of the best selected stocks that it has been our pleasure to show you. —A SPECIAL LINE OF— K 0- 0V ES "WORKED BACKS," to arrive in a few days. A Case of EMBROIDERIES just from St. Gaul. WHITE COTTONS, GREY COTTONS, SHIRTINGS, American and Canadian Indigo PRINTS, positively Fast Colors. IWe ask the public to watch for this part of the NEw ERA ; its as good as a fashion book. ' f` C- E O .E PAY & CO. THE DRY GOODS EMPORIUM OFCLINTON SELL CHEAe ALWAYS. "COME--A.Na..-.SEE." BEESLEY' S MILLINERY EMPORIUM THINK CAREFULLY, DECIDE WISELY & ACT PROMPTLY. e'We possess the facility and inclination to give you real bar- gains and we will do it. Don't wait ! Our beautiful Spring MILLINERY And other goods have come, consisting of the very latest Paris and New York Styles in Hats,Bonnefs,Feathers,Mounts and Trimming Goods. RIBBONS—in Narrow and Wide Widths, Newest Designs and )the Largest Stock west of the cities to choose from. Job line of SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, new KID GLOVES with Fancy Backs in Black and Colored. Embroideries, Frillings, Collar- ings, Black Cashmeres, White and Grey Cottons. We are anxious to show you our goods, but we ask for your patronage, only when they give complete satisfaction. Beesley & Go., Clinton