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FRIDAY, JUNE 10. 18E8.
; -Some very readable editoriale st.re
or ewded out tide week to Make room fos
local and news matter, •
TUE Empire is in a rage becau.e
11.m. G. W. Ross has authorized a
reduction in price of drawing hoeks,
from 10 to 5 cents. Our frantic cotens
is only clawing the air in ite efforts
t ) work ue indignation against the
Edocation Department.
IF THE members of the London
Council Board are net a little careful
of the names they call each other, the
papers will not he allowed to report
their proceedings,because- it would
constitute "obscene literature." They
should keep several pails of water in
the Council Chamber, and when the
members begin to warm up, souce
them.
THE people of Goderich have de-
cided that the northern route, via
Blyth and Listowe., will be the best
for the C.P. R. Of course the com-
pany will be glad that the route ie
located for them without any trouble,
and will at once discharge its staff of
surveyors. But when they make up
their mind to build the road, the ac-
tion of Goderich will not prevent
them adopting any route if they see
fit.
NEWS NOTES.
The high Court of the Canadian
Order of Foresters is to meet next
in London.
The halfbreed murderers, Gaudy
and Racette, were hanged at Regina
on Wednesday.
Hanlan defeated Trickett on the
Fitzroy River, Queensland, Wednes-
day, by six boat lengths.
The Cumberland, N. S. Prohibit-
ionists have chosen Chas. R. Casey as
their candidate for the Commons.
Eight hundred thousand feet of
lumber belonging to the Stricklands,
of Lakefield, was burned on Sunday
night.
Myliads of grasshoppers, of the
true Rocky Mountain variety, have
appeared in Otter Tail County, Min.
nesota.
Rev. T. Goldsmith, late pastor of
St. John's Presbyterian Church,Ham-
ilton, is dangerously ill with gangrene
of the tissues.
Emperor Frederick and Prince
Bismarck had a long interview on
Monday regarding the Prussian Min•
isterial crisis.
Rev. W. T. McMullen, of Wood-
stock, Ont., was elected Moderator
of the Presbyterian General Assemb•
ly at Halifax.
A protest has been entered in the
Missisquoi Provincial election case
against Mr Spencer, the lately elected
Conservative member.
Nearly all the business houses in
Chesley, County of Bruce, were des-
troyed by fire on Saturday morning.
Loss about $140,000, insurance $60,-
000.
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Crate dying in the vicinity of13andoti, Mr range's 404480 is (pito se ad. the eagle .01.0e4114 We are atleured
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Riley eachloeing one; Mr Riley's was (11"°° t11`4' vkt alggt
,yalued at $150. ,Miss Laura Ts er- The irost hoe, done censiderable 1 '-as,
Man, of Leskard, is vieiting friends dallage abolkt here. Early potastoea 't'Yfr-hfes'airilfaliProt,:ilir:i:jurn'll3dw9b1:etitlIt:gttimPepciecimissePsinQb4:g.
in this oeighborlieod. is. Kate are the principal sufferers.
As it is now utterly impossible to
Connel is also viAiting her brother
John's alr Jehn Tioep has erected
a fine large barn, the frame wes done
by Mr Riley, of LOndesborO. The
young folk are preparing for the en-
tertainment to be elven in S. 5. No4,
about the last of June; we expect a
treat. The young man that aimed
round at the corner, the other even -
end let his girl walk half a mile
for fear of being seen with her, was
rather slow. but he will get over that
some day or other.
tioder the proper mite from the clerk Paille8 4tteetie'l g9Q4'.4.4114. talk which, would 0,0
Westfield.
IrIT2-tiAL,—'1 very interesting
event took place on Tuesday, the 5th
inst, at the residence of Mr A. Har-
rison, West field,the occasion ot' which
was the marriage of his -daughter, Ida
L., in D. M. Gordon, M. D., of Au-
burn. Tue ceremony was performed
by a much esteemed and former pas-
tor, Rev A. E. Smith,of Wroxeter, in
the presence of about fifty guests.
The bridegroom was assisted ey Dr
Mak, of Belmore, the bride, by Miss
Jessie Gerdon. The bride was neat.
ly attired in a stoneeolored mervel
ieux satin, and the bridesmaid in a
cream watered silk. The beautiful
and valuable' bridal presents bore
testimony to the high' esteem in which
tbe bride was held by her numerous
friends. After partaking of tea, the
happy couple left for Clinton, en
route for Niagaia Falls, amid a
shower of rice and wellwishes.
Goderich Township.
Mr W. Morgan and wife, left on
Tuesday, on a visit to friends at
Chatham and Detroit.
Mr Jas. Wallace, of the lake shore
Goderich township,put up 30 rod and
6 feet of Elliotts Patent fence in one
day. He made brackets, dug post
holes, and did everything complete.
new BARN. —Mr JAS. Churchill,of
the Bayfield line; erected a fine barn
on Friday of last week. The captains
chosen were Guy Hicks, and John
Steward. Guy was too much for John
in picking able men and be won the
race by half an hour. There were
several young ladies • present who
were anxious to see the young bache-
lor come out victorious.
A NEAT FENCE.--MrJohn Holmes
of the Huron road has erected a fence
across the front of part of his farm,
which is as nice a piece of wire fence
as can be found in the county. Heavy
turned posts are located about 18 feet
apart; and between them are 2 small
flat posts, across which the wire is
stretched, and alternately between
each post is planted an evergreen tree.
We believe that Mr Robinson intends
to adopt the same fence for the front
of his tarm and when the trees grow
up it will be as "pretty as a picture."
The Provincial Treasurer has sent
instructions regarding the issue of
licenses toInspectors in those counties
in which the Scott Act has been re-
pealed.
The Niagara Conference, after a
long discussion, adopted a motion, to
suspend Rev Mr Longely from the
ministry of the Methodist Charch for
the period of one year.
U. S. Treasury agents have capturr-
ed a large quantity of opium smuggl-
ed through Canada into the States
and arrested a Sarnia man at Indian-
apolis as the coesignee.
On Sunday evening Wm. Kramer,
a farmer ot Humberstone,Welland
county, who was in his barn was
killed by lightning. His body, to-
gether with the barn, a team of hors-
es and other contents, were burned.
Benjamin Graham, the colored man
arrested -at Toronto the other day for
assaulting little girls, was convicted
and sentenced to two years' imprison -
m ent and twenty lashes. The conditi-
on in which his little victims were
found renders the crime peculiarly
revolting.
Miss Purcell, sister of Mr. P. Pur-
cell, M. P. for Glengarry, was married
in Montreal on Friday last to Mr.
August McDonald, of Glengarry.
The bride was the recipient, among
other preeents, of a cheque from her
brother for $20,000.
Andrew Howard, aged 14, formerly
a check boy with Barnes, Hungerer
& Co., Buffalo, confesses that he
started the fire which destroyed their
immense dry goods house last Febru-
ary out of spite against the floor walk-
er because he would not let him go to
a funeral.
Last Friday evening, while Robert
English, one of the wealthiest and
most prominent farmers of Burnt
Riyer,near Lindsay, and his conned
15 years, were placing traps for wood
chucks, the son moved along the
river bank unknown to his father,
The father seeing his brown lot be-
side a bush, and mistaking it for a
woodchuck, fired, instantly killing
his son, the charge having lodged in
the head.
An extraordinary case of child
murder has come to light at Guelph.
Widow Jane Breese, of Eramosa
township, who was considered a little
off was delivered of an illegitimate
child last winter, and tried in various
ways to get fid of it, but did not suc-
ceed until recently, when she coaxed
George Shepherdson, a farm laborer,
to drown it. This he did as coolly as
if he had been drowning a rt, and
returned the body to the motlier, who
buried it in a swamp.
Leeburn.
BIBLE CLASS.—Rey Mr A!nderson
announced on Sabbath that be wished
to continue the Bible class the same
as usual, he therefore asked for ae
many as possible, both young and
old, to be present on Sabbath next
at half past ten a. m.
SICK.—The people of this neigh •
borhood were quite surprised last
week on hearing of the severe illness
of Andrew Cook, now of Goderich
township. As he resided in the
neighborhood for quite a length of
time,and was a general favorite, they
felt a deep interest in his welfare and
rejoice to bear that on last report he
was a little better. May he still con-
tinue to improve.
NOTES, -We are glad to say that
Maud, the infant daughter of Jos.
Cook, who has been very ill, is get-
ting better. Mrs Jas. McManus, sr.,
spent Sunday in town with her sister,
Mrs McLean. Mrs Jos. Holdsworth,
of holmesville, is visiting friends in
this ' neighborhood. At a special
meeting of the congregation held
here on Monday evening it was de—
cided to hold a tea -meeting on or
about the 26th of June.
PICNIC.— A picnic will be held
here on Thursday, the 14th inst, for
the Sabbath School scholars and their
parents and friends of the neighbor-
hood. As the members of the 1.0.G.•
T. did not have one on the 24th as
has been their custom,they expect tne
tp take a lively interest in this one
and help all they can. It will be
held on the bank by the lake, the
same as last year. Every one is wel-
come. Comeone and all.
Dungannon.
Mr C..1. Nesbitt has a stone Stun prove wvhat was the 'actual cause of
dation put under bis barn,Mr Ilabet, her death, the friends Of deceased
of Colborne, being the builder. This ! should be spared the pain of hearing
will make Mr Nesbitt's one of the i these reports any longer.
best barns in the neighberhond.
Nores.—The young ladies of the
Noyes.— Balmy (?) summer is
titli line have organized a base ball
; gain greeting us. The farmers are . club.. The sturdy yeomen are busy I
engaged in doing statute labor•\ -0, I doing their statute labor now. Mr
pic-nic is talked of in S S. No 5,Hul- ! John H. -Vapcatup bas got bins*If a
10. Some of the residences in the , daehing new top buggy; always keep
village are improved by having a new !
co s, of paint, More anon.
, to the rzelher(y) aide John. Some of I
ithe farmers have been getting the
, lines run between their properties by 1
a surveyor, whose name' we have been
NoTes.-Farmers are busily engag-
ed, doing their statute.4teeys
J as. I-1 u nter has leftforindePhisoarfeeir
Missouri, to see about his brother's
eflects, 'the late. Dr, Hunter, Mr
Browse teacher, has been laid up
with serious illness tor some time,
but is now able to resume his duties.
The recent rains have made quite a
change in the appearance of the
spring crops. The average attendance
at' S. S. No 5 was 54 for the menth of
May.
Paramount.
Nom.-- Twelve cheeses were
made at the factory on Monday. Mr
Jas. Pickering lost a valuables mare
in colt. We are pleased to see that
Miss Mary Pickering, who has been
confined to the house all winter, is
able to be out again. Our open Lodge
took place on Friday evening, Bro.
E. W. Richardson giving a temper-
ance speech, which was well appre-
ciated, also some of his other selec-
tions; we had also a number of friends
who helped to pass off the evening.
Titekersmith.
COUNCIL.— The council met at
Brucefield, on the 13th inst. The
chief business before the fathers was
the submission of a by-law to the vote
of the ratepayers for the repeal of the
by-law under which the township
board of school trustees exists. Some
doubt exists as to the legality of again
submitting a by-law for this purpose,
as it was voted upon and defeated
last year. Legal opinions,it appears,
differ as to whether such a by-law
may be voted upon every year, or
only once in five years. Action on
the petition was deferred till more
light could be secured.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.— The
school board met at Daly's hotel,
Egmondville, June 9th. The mem-
bers present were Messrs Colbert,
Wallace, Buchanan, Fisher and Mc-
Kay. The minutes of last meeting
were read and adopted. It was moved
by G T. McKay, sec. by Alex.
Buchanan, that the chairman and sec-
retary be authorized to borrow money
required for the midsummer payment
of the teachers' salaries.7=Carried.
Moved by G. T. McKay, sac. by Alex.
Buchanan, that this board appoint H.
Colbert and S. Wallace as a committee
to interview Mr D. Clark and to try
to arrange with him to do the paint-
ing and kalsomining required at the
different schools throughout the town-
ship, the board to furnish the mate-
rial. ---Carried. Moved by G. T. Mc-
Kay, sec. by Jos. Fisher, that this
board allow all teachers, who hold
2nd class non-professional certifiltes,
leave to attend the Normal Sc ool
provided they give legal notices of
such intention, but in the future this
board will exercise their jurisdiction
and will engage the teacher to fill the -
vacancy. --Carried. Moved by Alex.
Buchanan, sec. by G. T. McKay.that
this board do now adjourn to meet
again when called by the chairmar. —
Carried.
MARIGAGE.—On Tuesday evening
June 5th, a very pleasant gathering
was held at the residence of Mr Thos.
Disher, when his daughter Jennie
was united in marriage to Dr Case,
of this village. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Mr McDonald,
of Amberly, Miss McDonald and
Miss Laura McKenzie acted as brides-
maids while Mr Cage and Mr A.
Disher acted as groOmemen, The
bride was the recipient of some valu-
able presents. They, left for a wed-
ding trip to) friends in Heneall
Stratford and other places. May hap.
pinese be their lot.
NOTES.—Mrs B. J. Crainford has
gone to Mexico on a visit to her
brother, Mr W. Wilson. Mr Flana-
gan, hotel -keeper here, has left our
village, while another, Mr Irwin,
takes his place; we think we could
exist without ether. Mr Joseph
Hackett is learning the baking bueis
nese with P. F. Hamlen. Miss Mc-
Kay is at present the guest of Dr Mc-
Kay here. We are sorry to learn of
the illness of Mr Arthur Anderson,
who is suffering from an attack of
inflamation of the lungs; we hope
soon to see him out again. Miss
Hetherington, of Nile, is the guest of
Mrs Echlin.
West WawanOsh.
CORRECT/ON,-We last week stated
that we bad not published the min-
utes of the West Wawanosh Council
for the reason that they had lost
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Oti P.Bnten B; F., Robinson. ganteli
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P/Itiee llerrice Wes begun, eaekt of ti e
clergymen present 4king a part in
leasPng the Werabip. "'The sermon by
the rector of Goderich was founded
YU!) '001. Ll28, and, was a ;n
mest ad-
irable 4isconree !mon the high -on
and duties of a Clirletian Ininister,and,
incidentally, the privileges_ and re
ep!90:080ibfitlilltielortur honia.a cpeountletiiirAtyt'ptelirt.i
stre914Poarratcei sPulltpepde:.11 1,11 Btahcer ieitiottces
meeting held in the rectory i&,the
afternoon encouraging reports were
received frern various parishes, and
some profitable discussions were held
concerning different modes of increas-
ing the efficiency of the Church.
Public worship was again held in
the church at 7.30 r. m., in which a
large congregation united with the
clergymen, The rector of Clinton
read a very interesting and practical
saper upon Woman's Work in the
Church, In which he pointed out the
-inviting fields now open t the pecu-
liar talents of women in the direction
of district visiting, Whitley School
and missionary work. After the ap-
propriate hymn. "Jesus Calla Ile,"
the rector of Wingbans delivered an
exceedingly useful and instructive
address upon Parochial Missions;
showing their meaning and impor-
tance, and outlinging the best modes
of conducting them. This was fol-
lewed by the hymn, "0, Jesus, Thou
Art Standing," after which the rector
of Goderich gave some most excellent
advice concerning the people's shure
in public worship, showing that it
was no less the duty of the people to
see that at every service tne pews are
properly filled than it was that of the
clergyman to occupy the prayer -desk
and pulpit. He also pointed out that
the Church intended that divine ser-
vice should be a united service, and
that they who did not earnestly and
audibly share it, not only deprived
themselves °fan inestimable privilege,
but also robbed God of the glory and
praise which is his just due.
The musical part of the services,
directed by Mrs Whitt, was appro-
priate in selection and excellent in
execution; and the day will be long
remembered by all who participated
as a day of edification and of blessing.
Great praise is due to the people of
the parish for the kindly manner in
which they provided for the visitors
unable to learn. Mr Walter Scott -is.
ma kftir Frparatio,us for , his ildip_g _a
!stone woodshed in connection -40th
his already commodious . stone resi-
dence. Mr and Mrs John Taylor,
from St. Helens, were visiting friends
on the fifth, ad sixth lines this week.
Mr B. H. Taylor took his engine to
Wingham last week for repairs; it
presented 'Aber a delapidated ap-
pearance since the colts ran away
ith it. Mr 13. H. Taylor wears his
first parental smile, 'tis a girl. Word
has been received from Peter Mc-
Donald, who sse nt to the American
Sault a short thne ago, he speaks in
glowing terms of the place. Mr T.H.
Taylor is having a nice new fence
built along his place on the sixth.
A MASTER PIECE OF MEANNESS.—
One evening a short time ago a young
gentleman of good social standing,
from Clinton, attended a dance at the
residence of Wm. Chesney, in Tuck-
ersmith. After spending an hour er
two at the party, be retired to a re
lative's house to lodge for the night,
leaving his horse and buggy at Mr
Chesney's. Returning early next
morning imagine hie Vexation to find
that some "disreputable autocrats,"
from near Lumley, had taken advant-
age of his absence, bitched on to hie
fine covered buggy and drove home,
leaving the semblance of a donkey
cart in its place. To regain his rig
this gentleman had to drive to their
den, a distance of some 10 or 12 miles.
On arriving there he found that a
party sometimes known as "King
Baldy" had availed himeelf of the
opportunity of getting a ride in a re-
spectable rig, and was out with it
viewing his domains, and he had to
drive three miles more betore he
overtook "his majesty" and secured
his rig. Minds of small calibre may
consider tricks like this smart, but if
they knew what respectable people
think of them, they would desist from
such pranks.
an addition to his Mies Sarah
uosuen. g
Colborne.
NOTES. —Mr H. is building
Heddle returned from Buffalo last
week, after a stay of about eight
months. Bethel Sabbath School held
a meeting last week, at which they
decided to hold a picnic at Mr
Schwitzer's farm, not Wednesday;
all the neighboring 'Ischools are in-
vited to attend. Mr E. Warts,of East
Saginaw is vieiting at B. W. Forsters.
A colt belonging to N. Baer, got se-
verely cut on the forearm with barb
wire. The masons are busily engag-
ed on the wall of Mr A. Fisher's new
barn. Mr Julus Weise visited But-
fallo, last week. It is reported that
Mr Wm. Harris is going to put a
saw -mill on his property on the
Maitland, Mr B. W. Forster is
drawing lumber!' for a new house.
James Purvies and T. ,Hornby are
still cutting wood for S. Baer. The
Colbornitee are determined to have a
good road to the leading market in
the county.
Hensall
Beiers.--The Methodist choir in-
tend giving a concert, on Friday
evening, 22nd inst.; a god time is
auticipated. Rev J. Ball and wife
paid their old friends in Heneall a
visit last week; Mr Ball occupied the
pulpit iu the Henson Methodist
church, on Sabbath evening last.
Mrs J. H. Dyke was speuding a few
days with her sister'Mrs John Mc-
Arthur, this week. Death has again
paid our village a visit, this time
&aiming Gavin ISI.C,Iibbs as its victim,
at the early age of 39 yeam ; his re-
mains were interred in the Rodger-
ville cemetery, on Tuesday. Mr Jas
White and wife are spending a week
visiting in Detroit. The working of
the statute labor ha,. eoratileiteden
Mr Elder's beat. Revs Fear, God-
frey and Mustard arrived home, on
Wednesday evening, from attending
the Methodist Con ference,in Seaforth.
EARLY CLOSIG.-The early closing
Movement in town ROOMS to be in the
balance at present; some of our mer-
chants close at the appointed hour,
while others are inclined to keep open
till --well, we won't say the wee sma'
hours, but long after the hoer appointed
has passed. A by-law has been passed
by the council, closing certain classes
of shops at an appointed hour, and why
should this by-law not be enfoi cud.
CRICKET. -Blyth has again come to
the front in sports. A cricket club has
been organized this season, and the
boys are doing good work; and as far as
your *porter can learn, they are pre-
paretVto • receive challenges from all
quarters, barring the English and Aus-
tralian teams. Our town once possess-
ed a first class club, but through some
neglect or other the club ceased to have
an existence. We are glad, however,
that new life has been taken in the
matter, and that it is -now in a flourish-
ing condition:
East WaYvanosh,
Too MUM TALX.-In connection
with the very sudden and lamentable
death of Miss Stewart,which occurred
BRIEFA.-A meeting of the teachers
of the Methodist and Presbyterian Sab-
bath schools was held this week, for
the purpose of arranging for the annual
picnic. The Huron Stars go to Gode-
rich next Monday, to play a game of
base ball with the Goderich team ; Ross
and Symonds will likely do the batting
for Blyth ; success, boys. The recent
showers of rain have made things look
tine in this locality. A nuniber of the
I,O.G.Ts. took part in a temperance
concert held in Londesboro, on Monday
evening last, and report the affair a
success. 'The brickwork of Anderson
es Elder's .118MT store will be completed
this week. A nuniber of young folks
took a drive out in the country on Tues-
day evening last, and enjoyed them•
selves in tripping the light fantastic at
Mr Ed. Littlefair's. Mrs 11 Cullis and
family left town on Saturday last, for
Sault Ste Marie. Messrs 8 Gidley, W
Scott and Jonn Livingston attended
the concert given by the Gilmour band,
in London last week. Rev Wm. Birki4
of Nassagaweya, occupied the pulpit in
the Methodist church, on Sunday even-
ing last, and preached to a large con-
gregation. An eloquent discourse was
delivered by the Rev A. McLean, in the
PresbYterian church, on Sabbath morn-
ing last, to the Sabbath school scholars.
One morning last week smoke was seen
issuing from the roof of the Commer-
cial hotel; luckily it was observed in
the nick of time, and quenched, or it
might have proved very disastrous. The
Salvation Army opened their new bar.
racks, on Thursday evening, with a
grand jubilee; several officers from a
distance being present. An illustrated
lecture on London will be given in the
Temperance Hall, on Tuesday evening
next. -Dr Sloan is in Toronto this week.
Reeve Kelly was in Guelph this week
attending a railway meeting. J.. Kelly
has purchased the property lately occu-
pied by Mrs H. Cullis, and is fixing it
up in first class style. Mr Jas. Davis
has greatly improved his residence, by
giving it a coat of paint. Wonder why
Blyth is not possessed of a watering
cart this summer. The brick work will
soon begin on Mr I. Rogerson's terrace.
Wonder why Harry sports his cricket
suit so soon. Messrs C. R. Shane and
M. Watson, of Detroit, were visiting
friends in town last week. Mr Wm.
Campbell left here on Tuesday morning
to attend the meeting of the High Court
of C.O.F., being held at Hamilton.
Additional Local News.
lege
Local Church Chimes,
The Presbyterian Sabbath School
picnic will be held at Goderich, on
Thursday next.
REV Jas.Livingstone has -consented
to preach a sermon to the Orangemen
of Clinton, on the 8th inst.
Rev James Graham. formerly of
Clinton, has been elected President
of the London Conference of the
Methodist church, his opponent Was
Rev W. McDonagh, also formerly
of Clinton. .
The congregation of Ontario St.
church were pleased to meet old
pastors on Sunday, its the persons of
Rev J. Kenner, who preached in the
morning, and Rev J. T. Legear, who
preached in the evening,
Rev James Livingstone, at one time
on the Hayfield Circuit, preached in
Rattenbury Street Church, op Sunday
last. In addition to the regular con.
gregation, quite a number of his old
friends from the country were present
to hear him, and all evidently appre-
ciated his sermons. Somewhat to the
surprise, but certainly not to the dis-
appointment of the congregation, Mr
Livingston has been located here by
the Stationing Committee, and will
enter upon his duties the first Sunday
in July. ,
THE HURON DEANERY.
Proceedings of the Semi -An.
mint Meeting at Blyth.
On Wednesday last the semi-an-
nual meeting of the Ruri•Decanal
Chapter of, Huron was held in Trinity
Church, Blyth, and although the at •
tendance of clerical and lay delegates
was not at all. what it should have
basin, the meeting was the most in-
teresting and useful that hits been
held in this deanery for some time.
Following is the list c f clergymen
Porn' neettPled kiss ehalr durieg the
',Ironing,. After lecture a .1).tlosi
boor was spent witl) Mr'flIralsri,
the house flf Mr POWs by Ilervrel
iteraeue, wile illtdltti. oppertin 1 y for
learniefsmore fllilintely;;Mitters per.
..t011.PV4,01Rt PPOneYe. empire 'and
ijfe , *hilted the man fiwtor,y
.P40.00,0,0eing delighted with. pa he
11W. there.' Hrisetated that he wool,
narur hack to Japan the 1%014040e
thet Americans and Canadiete; we're
wenderfullY SInterprisiog, generouts,.
and warm-btartedspeople.
Sunday SeltonI Conference.
A gonforeneCI of delegates from the
Bui+day schople in the Rural Deanery
ot Huron was held in Clinton, on Tues-
day .40.
Delegates were present from Gode-
rich, Bayfield, Blyth, Exeter and
Seaforth,
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
was adminiatered in St. Paul's church,
and the papers were read in the school
room, the Rev W. Craig, Rural Dean,
presiding.
1. A paper written by Rev J.H.Moor-
house, et Wingharn, on the "Teacher
out of school," was read bythe Presi-
dent, Mr Moorhouse not being able to
be present, and was spoken- to by Messrs
Bell, of Blyth, and Sheppard, Superin-
tendent St. George's 8'. 5., Goderich,on
the importance of teachers visiting the
homes of the members of their classes.
Rev Mr Thomas, of Blyth, showed how
a teacher could succeed in getting ard
holding the attention of the class.
II. A paper was read by Rev J. W.
Hodgins, of Bayfield, on "The proper
connection of the Sunday School with
the worship of the hurch." Sunday
schools should cultivate the spirit of
worship, and so assist in securing
heartier services in the churchMr
Hodgins recommended the use Of the
Prayer Book at theopening and closing
of Sunday schools, and regular services
of the church, either monthly or quar-
terly, instead of flie usual Sunday
school teaching. This valuable paper
was spoken to by Mr Racey, Superin-
tendent of St. Paul's S. S., Clinton. He
referred to the early impressions of
childhood, and thought it wise both for
the children's spiritual welfare and the
interest of the church that they should
be well instructed in the church's doc-
trine and modes of worship. Revs T.
W. Magahy, G.W. Racey, H.A.. Thomas
and Mr John Ransford gave short and
interesting addresses on this paper.
III. An excellent paper on "The
'position of 8.8. towards the missionary
work of the -church" was read by Rev,
H. A. Thomas. He spoke of the ne-
cessity of information being given to
the children of regular and systematic
giving, and thought the church ought
to support the Sunday school, so that
the energies of the scholars might be
devoted to some special object of active
missionary work. This paper was
spoken to by Revs G.W. Raoey, Magahy
and Hodgins.
IV. In the absence of Rev S. F. Rob.
inson, who was appointed to read a
paper on " S.S. Text Books, Hymn
Books, leaflets, what kind and the best
manner of using," the subject was in-
troduced by the President, and spoken
to by Messrs Thomas and Sheppard.
This paper and a business meeting,
when officers were elected, and Gode-
rich, on the invitation of Mr Sheppard,
chosen as the next place of meeting,
brought the afternoon session to a close.
The attendance was fair, and the meet-
ing never lost interest to those in at-
tendance. Several well-known hymns
were sung, led by Miss' Sheppard, the
S. S. organist, end Misses Cree and
Patterson.
The evening meeting was addressed
by Rev T. W. Magaby, of Seaforth, on
" How to retain the older scholars in
the Sunday , school." Many valuable
suggestions were given. Bev H. A.
Thomas also was good enough to give
an address at short notice on " The
value of little things."
The choir of St Paul's led the singing.
On the whole this first conference of
Church of England Sunday schools may
be regarded as a success.
LECTURE ON JAPAN.—Considering
the silent notice that was given, the
lecture 00 Japan, given in the Rat-
tenbury St. Methodist church, on
Tueeday evening, was well attended,
the body of the church being com-
fortably filled. The lecturer, Rev Y.
Hiraiwi,is a native Japanese Mission-
ary, converted from the doctrines of
Confucius, about twelve years ago,
through the direct instrumentality of
Rev Dr Cochrane, one of the Metho-
dist missionaries stationed in Tokio.
In stature be is quite small, and was
dressed in native costume, and speaks
re m ar Itehly...4.09d—Englislts—fo es -ones
"not to the manor born," though of
course the pronunciation of many of
his words was such that they were
difficult to catch, He divides his
lecture under lour heads,the
Educational, Social and Religious
character of Japan, and hurriedly
goes through these in their different
relatione. It would be impossible to
give verrmuch of a summary of a
lecture that occupied one hour and
three-quarters in its delivery ,and will
therefore only note a tew points. Up
to within about 30 years ago, Japan
was practically closed to the outside
world, but since it was thrown open
to Europeans it has made wonderful
progress, adopting western customs as
fast as the changes can be made, and
having in the large cities all the
facilities and conveniences which
modern cities pride themselves in.
Owing to a variety of circumstances
the Japanese had benn strongly pre-
judiced against eny systems of reli-
gion but their own,and it took a long
time to remove these prejudices, but
once overcome, they are eager to re-
ceive the "glad tidings of great joy,"
and although it is but about fifteen
years since missionaries have been
engaged its Japan, the number of
converts to Christianity is abut
thirty thousand. One of the princi-
pal results of this is seen in the ele-
vation of woman, who formerly were,
and in many places are yet, held as
much inferior to roan, is being raised
to her proper position as his equal.
Mr Hiraiwi gave a very interestiug
account of his own conversion and
spoke of' the good that was being done
by two persons in particular, Rev Mr
Large and wife, the lattdr being a
sister of Mrs J. C. Detlor Mr
Hiraiwi exhibited a alkali god that
had been worshipped for 800 years,
• and had with him other Japanese
citriosities. He spoke of his own
impressions when first he heard west-
ern rausie,which was;from a Doherty
organ presented to a college injapan,
and when he thanked the donor on
behalf of his people, it was quite
natural that the face of Mr Doherty,
(who was unknown te Mr Iiiraitvi)
ahould assume a crimson hue. Mr
,spil to*.'511.4, r4ighlatet:. of X,4otv.
rl Winginun heti one ni he; Auger*
bodly, ;alike') while playing halt the;
r
' Too innbo's RoOlsb oprrasOntion,t,
•telegrsith:c : Mr, 444 tit.ehlhk, "
Rrnsspis. Ositatio4 bas purenailed.ai'
fine GiNdesditle sultt,, getivrig from
Ar0s.wass stook. They leit Greenock
this week
Still another of the honored and
hardy pioneer settlers pf Tuekersmith
has Passed over the dark river. wo
' refer to the death of DU Alexander
McKiitoon, of the 10th coneession,
who pawed peacefully away 911' Sat-
ardaY InOrtlig)fltal'W 410Pg and Rain,
ful illnees.
The Crediton woollen nilr bad A
;Jarrow escape from being destroyed
by fire Istst week. Smirks from the
smoke stack had ignited the engine
room roof which at once made a hiaze
but Was SOOli discovered, and tvitlt
the assistance of a few hand e it watt
speedily extinguished,
John OtMer's carrage factory Ethel,
had a uarraw escape from total die•
traction, on Saturday, just as they
were leaving for dinner, they discov-
ered a package of lamp.black had
ignited from some cause unknow.
If they had not noticed it it would
have been certain destruction to the
'whole building.
Geo. Andrews, an employee of W.
F. Kelly, was arresteu for the thiev-
ing of edrap iron from P. Scott's black-
smith shop and selling it to IL Harris
asd Wm. Arnott, dealers in scrap
iron; from London, The evidence
went to show that A udreivs vrent after
dark with a horse and cart and took
the iron. The prisoner was commit-
ted to stand his trial.
BORN
ROSS.—At Whiten:tenth, Man., on the 28th
of May, the wife of Mr D.Ross, of a daughter
.343NE.—Iii East Wawanosh, on the 1st
inst., the wife of Mr Wm,Bone, of &daughter.
CURRIE.—At Lower Wingharn, on the 1st
inst., the wife of Mr J. Currie, of a daughter.
DRUMMOND.—In Winghano, on the 1st
inst., the wife of Mr Thos. Drummond, of a
son.
FERRAND.—In Morris, on the 2nd inst.,
the wife of Mr I. Ferrand, of a daughter.
FERGUSON.—In Turnberry. on the 5th
inst., the wife of Mr E.Forguson,of a daughter
HILL. -At Burk's Fall, on May 10th., the
wife of Mr Thos Hill, merchant, formerly et
Holmesville, of a daughter.
TOWLE.—In Paramount, on the 5th inst.,
the wife of Mr A. Towle, ole daughter.
MARRIED
SANDERS — SA.NDERSON—At the resi-
dence of the bride's father, Hullett, on the
13th inst., by the Rev Mr McLean of Blyth,
Mr A. Sanders, of Hullett, to Jane, eldest
daughter of Robt Sanderson, Esq.
GORDON—HA.RRISON.— At Springbank
Farm, Westfield, the residence of the bride's
father, on the 5th inst., by Rev A. E. Smith
Wroxeter, Duncan M. fordon, DI. D. C. M.,
Auburn, second son of John E. Gordon, St.
Helens, to Ida Larenia, youngest daughtEr
of Wm. A. Harrison, Esq.
. FLYNN-SOVEREIGN,-At the residence
of the bride's mother, in Pasidena, Southern
California, on May 23rd,Mrs Hattie Sovereign,
sister-intlaw to Rev R. McCosh, Winghem.
DIED
. STEVENS. — In Goderieli Township, Q11
0.10 12th inst,, Ann Maria. wife of Jas.Stevens,
aged 47 years.
STRAITON.—In Goderich, on the 7th inst,,
Alexandria, daughter of Mr A. Straiton,agent
G.T.R., aged 5 years, 2 months and 28 days.
JOHNSTON — in Goderich township,.on
the 7th MCA., James Johnston, aged 77
years and 5 months.
ODLUM.-At Tokyo. Japan, on May Oth,
Mary E., wife of Edward Odlum, principal
of the College at the Mothodist!Mission. Mrs
Odluin was a ?laughter of 0. W. Powell, of
Cobourg, and a sikter of Dr Powell, of Toron-
to, and Mr Odhin rwas raised in the vicinity •
bl Iffingannon,
Obituary.
Mrs James Stevens of the Base Line,
died on Tuesday night last,at 11 o'clock.
The deceased had only been ill but a
few days and her sudden demise was a
matter of very general surprise as well
as of great regret. She had been in
her usual health, apparently, up to
Wednesday of last week, when she was
laid up with what was thought to be a
bilious attack, but proved to be some-
thing more serious, and which termi-
nated fatally as stated. On Tuesday,
a consultation was held by Drs Willi-
ains,Worthington and Gunn,at which it
was decided that an operation was
necessary to remove a trouble arising
from an injury received by the deceas-
ed some 14 years ago. In the after-
noon an attempt was made to perform
the operation, but so complicated had
the trouble become that it was impos-
sible to accomplish it, and a few hours
"afterwaYdg; tliFeiiffef6Fptissed calmly
away.
The late Mrs Stevens was a great
favorite wherever known. She was
brought up in the township of Colborne,
beiug 0. daughter of Mr James Mitchell,
who still survives her. The aged father
happened, by accident, to be present
and see his daughter before her death,
having • just arrived that evening. 4
few years ago Mr Stevens purchased
the old Wade property, near the town,
and with his family removed there.
Ever since then the family have been
closely allied with church and Sunday
school work in connection with the On-
tario selYlethodist church. Mrs Stevens
has taken a willing part in every good
movement, and always with a modesty
and grace that won the esteem and con-
fidence of her co-workers. An esti•
mable trait in her character was the
charitableness she always exercised to .
wards others. She made it an invari-
able rule never to speak a harsh word
concerning another, and it was very
noticeable that if she were unable to
speak well of an individual she remained
silent. She will be greatly missed by a
large circla of friends and in the church.
The sympathy of the community for
the bereaved husband and children has
been strikingly illustrated by the kindly
expressions heard upon every hand, and
the large funeral which took place yes-
terday afternoon.
...-
Around the County.
Mr. J. McKenzie, of Ashfield, shot
a large black bear two weeks ago.
Rev. G. Brown who has preached
in the Presbyterian Church Wroxeter
for the last 22 years, delivered his fare-
well sermon on Sunday last,
Mr. Wm. ninn, bought an enti a
colt 13 months old from Mr. Thomas
Fear, for the sum of $200. It was
sired by John Mason's stallion "Bore -
'aid Chief.
It is now generally believed that
Hiram White, of Cranbrook, has
skipped out. He has a good wife and
a few years since Was worth consider-
able property.
Howick Farmer's Mutual Fire In-
eurance Co. met in Cannbell's Hall,
Gorrie, on Saturday, they passed 47
applications covering risks to the
amount of $56,800.
ilew gkdrerttottnentO.
14TANTED, rffIE LTSE OF A BEDROOM
V V and Parlor in a private house. Address
W. MeGEE, Clinton.
GOOD HOUSE TO RENT -SUBSCRIBER
offers to rent a good frame house on Vic-
toria street, with hard and soft water, plenty
of land, good cellar, &c. Rent moderate.
JOS. ALLANSON, Clinton.
POUNDKEEPER'S NOTICE.—THE FOL-
LOWING animals have been impounded
at Clintou:—A White Steer'2 years old; Red
Heifer, 2 years old; Yearling Heifer with
white head, piece of wire in ear; red and
white Steer 2 years old with piece of wire in
ear. If not claimed will be sold by auction
at the pound, Huron St., Clinton, on SATUR-
DAY, June 23rd. FOLLAND, Poundkeeper
Glraham's Hair Remover
Is painless, instantaneous and the only de-
pletory in the world which does not injure
the skin. Price 82 per bottle. E. G. LEM-
AITRE, 256 Queen St. West, Toronto, Do-
minion Agent,:
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and already the indications are 01 a greater
,success than ever before,
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