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The Clinton New Era, 1888-09-07, Page 1W 1'-T$lEL) VOI Whole Number 1yo19. j Tie Moll Central ittitioo Stanley. Wednesday, Tht:rsday and Friday, Sept. 10-2O-31 !> TOWN OF CLINTON Letter ;from the President. To the editor of the New Era. Sus—On the 19th 20th and 21 st in- tent the above exhibition will be held iu Clinton,and the Directors are doing,and will continue to do, all in their -power to make it the beat exhibition in Huron this year. We do not say this disparag- ingly but simply that our patrons may know that we are alive to the interests of our Association and •are doing our I best to keep good the promises made to those largenumber of special donors who iso liberally subscribed when the town was canvassed. It will be readily under stood, however, that the Directors can- not do everything and we want to have the aid of every one who can in any way lend us assistance. I therefore venture to throw out the following sug- gestions to our friends, in the hope that they will be acted upon, as far as pos- sible, in that spirit of enterprise which will ensure success. We expect to be favored with the pre- sence of the Dominion and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture, and,whilst the Society will receive these gentlemen in as hearty a manner as possible, and without regard to political differences, 1 do not think it would be out of place for their party friends to embrace the opportunity of welcoming them in any manner they see fit. The Hon Chas. Drury will open the exhibition on Thursday morning and at the same ceremony there. will be present Hon A, M. Ross, R. Porter M.P. and J. McMil- lan M.P. On Friday morning Hon.Jno Carling, accompanied we hope by W.R Meredith, M.P.P., will pay us a visit and deliver a short address. These dis- tinguished gentlemen willbe long enough with us for their friends to act upon the hint I have thown out. On Thursday morning we shelf have a echoolschildren'sparade. Theschools nearest Clinton in the surrounding townships are being invited to join with our own schools in making thi innova- tion a great success. The children will assemble in the Model school grounds, and headed by the Doherty Organ Band, . will march to the agricultural grounds, It is hoped that the rural School Trustees will consent to making Thursday a holiday, and that our townspeople will also aanction the same thing by our Board The admission,fee for the children will be only five cents. At the same time there will ba opened. ''The School Children's Flower Exhibit," particulars of which can be found in our prize list. On Thursday evening wewanri to have a general illumination of the town. This can be very cagily accomplished by our merchants specially decorating their windows and putting in a few ex- tra lights, and by our citizens generally putting their lamps in their house windows, hanging out Chinese Lan- terns in their grounds,and other devices Witli a little trouble and very little ex. pense, the town can be put e„ fele for this night, the agricultural grounds will be illuminated and in them we propose having a grand display of lire works. As we have had no general celebration day in Clinton this year let us strive to make this Thursday our red letter day for 1888. On Friday we confidently look for the largest gathering of fine horses and cattle ever brought together in the County. A glance at our prize list will show what inducements we are offerings in this connection. As will be officially announced some items have been added to the list already published. During both Thursday and Friday there will be competitions in 'driving and riding by the ladies, speeding carriage horses, and many other similar attractions. It would be of great assistance if our friends who have fine horses, even if unwilling to enter them for competition, would turnout on these days. Mr Foster will take charge of the Art Department and this will be .made a s iecialty this year. The best place in the Rink as being reserved for that pur- pose. The utmost care willbe taaen of any paintings loaned for the occasion. The flower exhibit will also be specially attended to and a glance at the Prize List will show that we are keeping faith with the town in enlarging this part of the exhibition. In these matters the townspeople can help us and I hope that they will be en• thusiastioally taken up. The many other attractions mentioned in ourcata• logue and bills do not require comment. Taken as a whole the Directors believe they will result, (should the weather he favorablo),in making a grand success of the first • Huron Central Exhibiti,m. Thanking you for your space. 1 am, A. H. MANNING. President. Mr John McGregor left last week for Chicago, where he purposes to work for some time. - Mr Malcolm McEwan's new house was slated last a eek. Messrs Brown, of Brantford, were the pontractors. Grey. BURNED.—The barn of Malcolm Lamont, a farmer `residing ,pne mile from the village of Ethel, was struck by lightniug about 8 o'clock Friday morning. The barn, together with the whole of this year's crops, were completely destroyed. The loss will be about $2,000. Amount of insur- ance not known. Baytleld. Mr J. Marten is having his store painted and fixed up. Firm friendship still exists between Barry and the ex -schoolteacher. Dr Stanbury has a speaking tube on bis office. The first in the village. A young gentleman has been ob- served lately !casting towards 'the River house evenings. Mr Joseph Elliott has returned from Glencoe, where he has been preaching during the past month. Miss iii ierlev, of London, who has been the guest of Miss Essen tor some weeks past, -returned home last Mon- day. Our American visitors, some of whom were from Detroit and some from St. Louis, left for their re• spective homes last Thursday. This is now the third season they have been here and they departed this time more satisfied than ever with our little town as a summer resort. The Presbyterian S. S. held> its annual picnic last Tuesday at God- erich.. The morning seemed as though a pleasant day were in store for the children, but about two o'clock rain came on which somewhat destroyed the days enjoyment. We do not see why Goderich was selected as the place for holding the picnic unless it were for the purpose of giving the children a drive, as in the immediate vicinity of the village can be found sequestered nooks and beauty -spots unrivalled in the province. Hullett. Douncillor B. Churchill, of Hullett, and the eldest son of Mr Thornton Wallace, left on a trip to the old country on Monday, they purpose bringing out some good horse -flesh. BAD AccIDENT.—Mr ,111.9. McCon- nell, who resides in the 13th con , met with a bad accident the other clay, wnile unloading grain in the barn. By some means he happened to fall off the load, and -lie landed on his head and shoulders on the barn boor, being rendered unconscsous. It •is feared that he has sustained intern- al injuries. • LRAVING.—Mr Wm. Brunsdon, of lot 32, 13th con., after a number of years' residence here, has determined to take up his abode in Michigan,and will have an unreserved sale of his stock, implements, and. furniture, on the lith inst. He has been one of the most industrious farmers of this township, and his removal will be very generally regretted by all. The farm he has been living' on has been rented by Mr Geo. Longman. COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Muni- cipal Council -of Hullett, was held at Kinburn on the. 30th August, 1888. All the members present except J. Lasham. Moved by B. Churchill, seconded by J. Brigham and carried that there be assessed levied and col- lected on and from all the rateable property en the Township of Hullett during the present year. For county purposes the sum of one mill and eight tenths of a mill on the dollar. And for township purposes and Rail- way Debenture Sinking Fund the sum of two mills on the dollar. And also the amounts required by the several school corporations for school pyrposes. And that a by-law be now prepared and passed to confirm the same—Carried. The by-law was then read and passed. Moved by R. Scott, seconded by J. Brigham that the ac- count of L.1Vetlawfer $8.60 for plank be paid.—Carried. Moved by J. Brigham, seconded by B. Churchill that an additional per. cent. charge of fire per. cent. be made on every tax or assessment. in- the Township of Hullett which has not been paid to the eolleetor nn or before the four teenth day of December in each yeatj, Were having beeu fourteen days pre- vious demand thereof, and such additional percentage shall be added Ito such unpaid tax and be collected by the Collector or otherwise as, if' the same had originally been imposed and formed part of such unpaid tax, and such additional percentage when so Londesboro. imposed and collected shall be paid to the Township Treasurer and be come part of the general funds ot said Township, and that a by-law be now prepared and passed to confirm the same 4 -Carried. The by-law was then read and passed. Council ad- journed to meet again when called by the Reeve.—J. Bf3AITWVAITE, Clerk. . • Paramount. There who have been ,on our sick. list are all improving. Mr A. McQuarrie has obtained a situation in -Langdon, Dakota, It is reported that Mr Troop , bas had a fine mase stolen out of his fields on the 7th con. of Hullett. Apples are plentiful around here, but plums are very scarce; grapes are a good crop, and pears are middling. Mr John Brunsdon is putting a very neat fence around his premises, which improves the look of our vil- lage. .Word has been received that Jas. Campbell is as far as Brampton on his way home from :Manitoba. He is the first to return. Mr Wm. Coventry has had the misfortune to break the crank of hi' threshing engine, which line laid them off work for a few days. Harvest is completed and the sharp whistle of the threshing engines can be heard every day. Nearly all that have threshed report the grain better than they expected. n CLINTON, Q. Martloeh. Jo'r'rINGS,--In response to the re- quest to make up a package of cloth- ing for the Indians of the North- West, the people of Calvin church joined heartily in the work and pre- pared a large package for the pur- pose. Harvesting is now over, and farmers havebrgun seeding. 'Thre,h- ing and the results thereof are the all-important questions of the day. Mr Thos. Agnew er., the proprietor of the Marnoch vineyafd, has an ex- cellent crop of grapes, and it favor- able weather greets us his vines shall bear much luscious fruit. Win. Rob- ertson, who bas beeen working with Mr Tipling, blacksmith, Clinton, is home spending a few holidays. Wm. Reilly, intends going to Toronto to make inquiries respecting a more lu- crative position than his present one. May fortune favor you, Will. Prof. Cameron exhibited his' panorama in school No 8, on Thursday evening last. The boys should remember "that order is Heaven's first law." Thos. Agnew jr., leaves for Clinton Collegiate Institute in a fow days. Goderich Township. LIG BROKEN,—A sucking colt be- longing to Mr Geo. A. Cooper, of this township, had the misfortune to get its leg broken the other day. Mr Churchill, V. S. was called in to at• tend it, and it appears to be doing well. RENTED.—Mr W. Connell, of the lath con., bas rented his farm to his son Jake, and will retire from active work. Mr Connell intends taking a trip out to his son Thomas, who has done so well out at Hamilton, Dak- ota. Goat:, TURESIIING.— Mr Albert Hearn, who resides on the Lake Shore road, bad one thousand bushels of oats threshed for him one day last week, in the short space of four Ears. This is exceptionally feat n urk. GARDEN PARTY.—A garden party will be held at the house of Mr P. Cole, Bayfield Line, on the 13th inst,, in behalf of the Sunday School; a geed time is anticipated. The garden party at Mr Jowett's, on Tuesday,was largely attended, over $60 being rea- lized. Dow -teen CP,—Mr John McGee, of the 10th con„ has been making frequent mysteriaus trips to Wing - ham, and the cause thereof was ex- plained when he returned last Wed- nesday with a Miss Blatchford as his wife; they have the best wishes of thie section for their future happiness. St. Helens Mrs David Todd, of this village, is'I seriously ill. Mr A. L. Budge, of Hamilton, spent a few days visiting in this neighborhood. Mr and Mrs Miller, parents of our esteemed Merchant, R. A. Miller,left for Toronto last week. Mr Chas. Rutherford, after ;spend- ing pend- ing his holidays at home, returned to New York to resume his theological studies. , - Miss Lizzie Gordon of Toronto,who has been visiting at her uncle's, John Gordon, returned home on Saturday last. Mist Barnby, of East Saginaw, Mich., returned' home last Saturday after spending a few weeks visiting friends in this vicinity. The members of St. Helens Lodge, I 0 G T are to have a great festoon- ing in the shape of a "harvest home" on Friday 7th inst. All are cordially invited. Rev R. Leask made known to his. congregation last Sabbath, the fact of having tendered his resignation at the last meeting of the. Presbytery. He has been laboring in this congre gation-for nearly 23 years. Mr Chas. H. Adams is at present buialy engaged refitting his building on the corner of Main Street, giving a prepossessing appearance to the corner. The building is to be occu- pied by Murray & Gott, boot and shoe merchants. • Leeburn. ANOTHER GIRL..—In Leeburn on Thursday Aug. 30th, Mrs E. Shaw, of a daughter. Rev. D. McGillivary preached here again on Sabbath last after an ab- sence of two weeks in Montreal, Messrs R. Cook, of Holmesville, and L. Cree, of Clinton, passed through our burg, on Sunday, and spent a short time with friends. We notice that Mr D. Cumming and men are again working at the new school. It is to bo hoped it will not again be left in such a position that a strong breezy will blow it down. The Leeburn cotem for last weeks "Signal" states that the ladies are anxiously looking for the recovery ot the tall Laird's grey steed. Yourcor- respondent is glad to be able to state that he is again able to pull the plow, so we hope there won't be many tears shed. Mrs.'j,Wm. MacNay, .is visiting friends in Seaforth. Miss Mary and Bridget Doyle, left last week tor Detroit. A number dour boys are going to British Columbia.this fall. Miss Annie Maelntosli has resumed her duties as teacher again. Miss Maggie and Kate Hunter have arrived home from Duluth. Miss Bella Reid and Maggie Mac- Kenzie have arrived home from Detroit. Mrs. ID, Murthilnn and Mrs. D, Agnew, are down at Stratford visiting their sister Mrs. (formas, who is:very ill. t 111k- 4 • TF1% B1 R 7, 1888. McKillop. DEATIt.—One of -the -41K residents passed away on Saturday lust, in the person of Mr Gen, Dorrance, of the Gravel Road. Mr Dorrance was a native .of Irelaud, and he and the other members of the family were among the earliest settlers of this township Ile was much respected by all, and posseased a very cheerful disposition He had an exceedingly rugged constitution, and knew little. of sickness until about two years ago when his health began to fail him. The doctor pronounced it some de- rangement of the stomach, and at times thought that he could not live more than a few days. He, however, rallied again and again until be sus- cumbed on Saturday last, having at- tained the age of 64 years. The fun eral on Monday was very largely at- tended by his numerous friends, who followed his remains to the Maitland Cemetery. Brucefield. Egwondville foot ball team will play a game hero on Friday, the 7th inst. Mr A. Scott has been re engaged to teach in S S. No 3, Tuckersmitb, for the year 1889,, Messrs Jas. and Will McDonald have gone to Clinton to attend the Collegiate Institute. Our foot ball team visited Exeter on Saturday last and played a friend- ly game with the team of that place. The game resulted in a tie, each team scoring one goal. Mr D. McKinglet, who is employed with Mr C. Mason, received a severe kick in the face, from one of the stal- lions, on Sabbath morning, and al- though no bones are brok en, his face is badly cut and bruised. Belgrave. Dr. McKenzie bas resumed his practice again here in the Q teens hotel no doubt he will add to his former large practice. LEO BROKEN.—A valuable horse belonging to Tyner Bros. broke its leg this week, and had to be shot. The horse was bought in the spring for •$100. Taylor Bros. ;are taking the lead with their steam thresher this year, and they -well deserve to as they make by work in a short time and do it well. HARVEST HOME.—Rev Mr Taylor, of Mitchell, conducted service in the Church of England last Sabbath, and on Wednesday a Harvest Home picnic was held in Scandrett's grove. GRiT AND TORY.—A very interest- ing and friendly practice game of baseball was held in the recreation grounds last week, between the mem- bers of the- club,` dividing on political lines. The Tory players were: = Burney, Putter, Vannorman,Stewart, Keiser, Riley, Stonehouse, Gallaher and Brandon. The Grits were:— Agnew P,ros. and Anderson Bros., Henry, McClelland, Geddes, Budge and Lawrence. The latter won, the sc)re being 8 to 21. BRIEFns.—Miss Ella Anderson is home for a few weeks holidays, from Hamilton. Rev Mr Burwash was in the village, on Tuesday -last. Mr Milton Godfrey has not returned from his tour yet, Mr Emerson Littleiair had a cow to kill this week from the effects of drinking some grease around the cheese factory. McClelland's lawn is nearly always taken up by croquet players; some are now beginning to think they can play. We are pleased to see the Proctor family, who met with such a severe accident near the station lately, again able to pay us a visit. Any one who has a good farm to sell had better communicate with Mr John Cole, of this village. LEFT.—Mrs A. Thomson and Son,of Bay City, Michigan, who have been the guests of her sister Mrs D. Lawsan left for home on Monday. Mise M. McQuarrie also goes with her to spend the winter in the city. This will again leave a vacancy in the Sun- day school as Miss McQuarrie bad very. kindly taught the infant clasa since the departure of Miss Clutton. One evening lately Webster Brown with a comrade, went to a neighbor- ing eighboring house, gulled by sweet strains from a violin, in search of the tail la}ird, out on arriving found that m, laird was to be seen, but the sweet strains had proceeded from a viol,. in the hands of a lassie. Mr Brown was so captivated by the sight that we fear he forgot all about his errand itod had to be reminded by his co m rade that it was getting late. ( • Holtnesville. Mrs A. K. Birks returned to Thamesford, on Wednesday last. Mr E. G. Courtice is still confined to the house, but appears to be slowly recovering. Mr T. C. Pickard, of this place, preaches in the Seaforth Methodist church, on Sunday next. We regret to !earn that Mr -Charles Cole lost a valuable horse last week. cause—colic, caused by eating damp oats. Arm BRot:EN.—We regret to learn that Jerome a son of Mr Alex. Bedour tell from a fence and broke bis arm a little above the elbow. He is now improving. IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr James Ford is tastily improving his premises of late by a new fancy fence and by an approach to the house in the shape of a gigantic steps. HOME.—Mr 1'. Calbiek, who has been residing in Kansas for nearly a year, returned this week. Ile says times are dull in that state •He has just recovered from a severe attack of ague, caused he thinks by impure water. FARM RENTED.--MrJephtba' Hol- land bas leased a farm for 5 years near Brucefield for a yearly rental of $275. We are sorry to losesuch a respectable family from our midst. We feel assured however, that the community into which Mr Holland intends to re move will find him an industrious and worthy neighbour. WOMEN'S MISSION SOCIETY.—The annual meeting to the W. M. S. was held on Wednesday. Funds raised during the year $60. Membership 16, new members 3. Officers elected for ensuing year, President Mrs Elford, Recording Sec. Mrs J. 8, Fisher, Corresponding Sec. Miss Holmes, Treasurer Mrs W. Stanley. ANNIVERSARY.—Theanniversary services of the Methodist church will- take place in the former part of October. It has been decided, how- ever, to dispense with the tea meeting and raise the necessary funds by voluntary offerings at the Sabbath services. A public meeting will be held on following Monday evening. Admission free to all. It is hoped that this scriptural method of meeting church demands will meet with the tangible approval of all. MISSIONARY.—The entertainment held under the auspices of the Wo - mans Missionary Society on Friday t vening last was fairly well attended. The programme consisted of lectures by Mrs Detlor, Rev Jas. Livingston, of Clinton, recitation by Miss Taylor, of 'Toronto, vocal and instrumental music by the choir and Harmonic band. The quilt that was offered for sale was sold a few evenings atter for $5, the purchaser being Mr C. Lawar- son Cirt, that is one to begin wish : NOTE.—We understand that the clause "which would perhaps open the eyes of the blind" in last weeks issue, offended some, but we can as- sure any and all that it was not meant for a cut on any person or persons. but simply:meant that good impres- sions might ba made on the minds of the people in reference to the working of the society,—QcossioNAi, COR- RESPONDENT. RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION.— Rev. Mr Law returntd Wednesday last from his old country trip, and the following Friday evening his cmgregatidn, almost as a unit, met at the Manse and gave him a hearty welcome home, and a good full purse of "Biller" with the following address: DEArt PASTon,,—It is with feelings of joy and thanksgiving that we hail your safe arrival home p.fter your long jour. ney. Our hearts went out after you as you wended your way across the ocean to the old land, feeling not only you were taking a well-earned holiday but especially it was 'to seek restoration of health through' the ocean breeze,cbange of scene and climate. We hope your expectation in this respect has been ful- ly realized, and that your heart has been refreshed in returning to the land of your birth and relatives, and that God has been very present with you during all you; journey, "working in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." And now we extend to ,you a hearty welcome home, and as a small expression of our 'thankfulness to God, and attachment to yourself andpartner, Mrs Law, we present you this purse, hoping it may cheer you both on the re• newal of our work together, as pastor and people. May you rejoice at seeing your people in peace and unanimity,and in the future as in the past may you be more and more instrumental in point- ing sinners to Christ, and telling His wondrous love, mercy and grace to many, during the many years we hope you nay yet bo spared as our pastor. Signed iu behalf of the congregation. James Ferguson John McCallum John Taylor Mr Law r. plied with much feeling of gratitude and encouragement. He thanked them for all their past kind- ness to them both, mentioned he en- joyed his trip and was much improved in health and invited the large as semblage -tn make themselves com- fortable ,end happy, as the Manse was open' to them. And truly all did enjoy thenl,elves. Order ,,,or printing for the ;•'all F it earl,, so as to avail :l,o rash next week, Seaforth BRIEFS, - The Misses Forsyth, from Chicago, are visiting Mrs Chas. Wilson for a short time ; we hope they will enjoy themselves in our town. Alex.Wilson,John L,Roberts, John Wilson and Chas. Wilson are at present attending the annual shooting match in Ottawa ; they are all good marksmen and will no doubt give a good account of themselves. The town was quite gay on Tuesday, the 4th, with pipets and dancers in their highland costumes ; we noticed the old veteran pipers, James Moon, of Woodstock, and James Angus, of London, present. Misses Ella Coats and Lena Leslie, of Clinton, were down attending our Caledonian games; it is very gratifying to know that these young ladies are possessed of a good Scotch sentiment. RETURNED FROM THE OLD COUNTRY. --Last week John McMil- lan, our genial M. P., returned from Europe, where he went some six weeks ago with several car loads of fat cattle. He realized a good price as he struck a lively market, but bis son Robert, who followed him some two weeks later with a shipment of cattle,did not do nearly so well,owing to the market being dull. The old men generally come out the best. Bob you will have to look out tor Our laurels. Robt. returned a few days after his father with two fillies, but one died on the boat, near Mont- real, the other one arrived safe at Its destination in first class condition and is a very fine animal. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.—The Sea - forth Caledonian Society held their annual games on the Recreation Grounds on Tuesday, when $400 in cash and two medals valued at $25 each, besides a number ot prizes offered by private parties were oorn- peted for. A large crowd was present and the competitiou in both games and dancing was keen. Owing pro bably to the threatening state ot the weather the attendance was not quite as large as last veer and the gate re- ceipts were therefore less. The con• cert held in Cardno's hall in the evening' was one of the best, if not the very best, ever held in this town. ItOlitsaT ItOLIVES rubltslier 1 z,t.SR a year iu adva.uua. resident of town is at present the the following Tuesday evening a bar - guest of Mrs. Jenkins. . vest home festival was field. After the large number bad pnjoyed them• selves at the delicious repast which was served iu the Orange ball, the{ assembled in the, .t1ogliyh chulrcil when addresses were delivered by do' Revs , Mr 11'toorehouse, of Wfagham, and Mr Newion, of Bervie, and the resideut ministers. The choir war; present, and gave some very fine se- lections. We are pleased to note that an enjoyable time was spent by all, and that a handsome sum was realized. Messrs Anderson&Elder will short- ly occupy their new store. The rate of taxation for the present year has been struck at 17 mills on the $. The apple crop in this section is the largest that has been known for many years. Mr Elder was in London last week. Mr F. V. Dickson, of Wroxeter, was in town this week. Mr A. R. McManus and wife, of Walkerton, returned home last week. Reeve Kelly attended the R. C. picuic in Wawanosh, on Wednesday. The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening last. Mr D. B. McKinnon our post- master is at present in the Queens City. A new crossing is badly needed on Queen street, south of the market square. Rev H. A. Thnines occupied the pulpit in the English church, Mitch- ell, on Sunday last. Several men were iu town last week, beiog engaged in putting up the telephone wires. Master S. Shibley leaves this week for a two weeks' visit with his bro- thers iu Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. D. M. Ramsay, of Londesboro, occupied the pulpit in the Presby- terian church on Sunday evening last. Owing to other attractions in town, the panorama of dissolving views, ad- vertised by Prof. Cameron, was poor- ly attended An enterprising farmer in this vi- cinity has a large field ot fall wheat, recently sown, oyer an inch above the ground. The convention in the Methodist church opened on Wednesday, and was largely attended. Particulars next week. Master Willie Erwin, son of Mr D. Erwin, of the Central, who has been in Michigan for some time, returned home last week. Miss Lucy and Miss Jessie South • cott, of Exeter, returned home last Week after spending a few days with fr' nds in Blyth. ev. A. McLean, pastor, of the Presbyterian church returned home this week,after enjoying a couple of weeks vacation. Mr. T. J. Dale, formerly in the employment of Mr. 1'. Metcalf was in town for a few days last week visiting his old acquaintances. Mr R. Durnion, who intends start- ing a hotel in Tiverton, left on Mon- day. Mrs Durnion and her cousin, Miss Malley, are visiting here. A large number of farmers have had their threshing done, and report a very good yield, the average being better than former years in some cases. A new plank sidewalk_is being put down on the south side of Drum- mond street, east of Coombs street, which will be much appreciated by the residents of that part of the town. . Mr R; 'f3. Keeler intends starting business in Chesley. Mr C. Hodgins, his successor here, has opened out and is now ready for business. Wo hope Charles will prosper. We are pleased to learn that Mr Isaac Rogerson, who has been so se- riously ill, has recovered enough to enable him to go to London to get medical advice and treatment. We hope to soon see him around again as usual. Rev A. W. Tonge preached an elo- quent sermon to the young men in Methodist church, on Sunday even- ing. The reverend gentleman divided his subject into three parts, viz., The green light of caution, the red light of danger, and the white light of safety and hope. The Standard, which accuses some correspondent in town of sending items copied from it to an outside paper, should be the last to make such a charge, for its own columns show that the editor knows how to use the scissors a great deal better than the pen, as many of his so-called local items are clipped from his ex- changes. WEDDING.—On Wednesday morn- ing last, Mr Samuel Herrington, of Blyth, and Miss Annie Herd, of Etter-' ter, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony took place in Exeter, at the late residence of the bride. The happy couple took their departdre on the morning train, going south to enjoy their honeymoon. Wf wish them a long'and happy wedded life. FALL SHOW.—Our Fall Show will be held here on October 10 and llth, we are greatly pleased to learn that the committee have left no stone un- turned in order to make this years fair a success. Blyth show is gaining, and gaining rapidly, so much so that parties who attend nearly all the Fall Shows in the county, willingly accord the palm to Blyth of course; the management of our show has much to do with its success, and all believe we have the right men in the right place, in this respect. All praise is due to our citizens for the tangible proof they have given in desiring success to our show. Blyth. Ili.. SI,ian was in Dundalk th's week, Mr. Jarid Ring, of Amberley, is home on a visit. M r. and Mrs. W. H. McBridr, spent a fow days in Ripley. last week. Miss Scott, of Lucan, who hay been. the guest of Mims Ruth Jones for some tirr,e, returned horse last week, Mrs. Ellis, of Brantford, formerly a Blyth baseball club played a return match with Belgrave, Wednesday afternoon, and got beaten 17 runs— score, 28 to 11. Mrs Ramsay, who has been visiting at her mother's, Mrs James Moore, for a few weeks, has returned to her home in Michigan. Since Capt. Bradfield has taken command of the local corps of the Salvation Army the attendance at the meetings has been ,greatly in- creased. Blyth Union Cemetery has been greatly enhauced in appearance by the erection of a mammoth monu- ment by Dr Sloan. It is considered to be the 19rgest in the county. Mr Jams McGill, having purchas• ed a lot opposite Coombs street, i.s having the excavation made for Cho foundation of a handsome new brick residence, which is to be completed this fall. The sum of $14 was the amount ot the collection in Trinity church, Sun- day afternoon, which, together with the receipts of the Harvest Home supper, make a handsome sum. Our friends are to be congratulated on the success their efforts have attained. If a few grains of common sense could be infused into the thick noddles of those who irritate and weaken their stomach and bawler by shouting and disturbing the Salva- tion Army meetings, it might in fature save them a considerable amount of trouble. One of the principal attractions at the fall fair is expected' to 15e a band tournament. The town boys have taken the matter in hand and if the society will give them ..a grant,• they will supplement it and proceed at once with the getting up of the tour- nament. The park has been prepared and is in splendid condition, • CoiRncTioN.—In the Nett. Eat': budget of f>'dl-t,pa from Blyth last week an item appeared stating that Mr Huckstep intended having liquor., in connection with his new shaving parlor. Mr Huckstep is much an- noyed thereat and requests the Stand- ard to state that there is not a word of truth in it. if the New ERA has any regard for its reputation in Blyth it will instruct this correspondent to be a little more particular, in future, and not give currency to everything that exists only in his own imagina- tion, as this is not the first time he has been guilty of the same fault. Blyth Standard. The, NEW ERA hereby apologises to Mr Huckstep for the annoyance caused him ; theeerror was all the more vexat:ous because it was our own fault. our correspondent hav- ing written "cigars and tobacco" put the first word was converted into "liquors" by mistake in type setting. The gratutious advice tendered our correspondent by the: Standard is not only unnecessary, =but uncalled for, because the correspondent "does not give eurreney-to everything that ex- ists only in hie own imagination,' he being partieulary careful to furnish only what he knows to be correct, and it is this fact that is causing the Standard ao much uneasiness to• gather with the circumstance that unsuccessful efforts have been made repeatedly to discover "Who's who.'' , Our cotem up north should not, get angry because faClinton paper usually- supplies more Bl utshot than the ;paper published in. nage. RUNAWAY.—On Tuesday afternoon last, as Miss Tena Morgan was driv- ing down Dinsley street, the animal which she was driving bolted, when at the market square, and made a dash down Queen street. The sud- den turn caused the buggy to upset, throwing Miss Morgan violently to the ground. The shafts became sep- arated from the buggy, and the horse dashed down Queen street and up another, and finally turned tap on Queen street again, when he was stopped. Wo are pleased to learn that the lady, trough having a severe snaking up, is not seriously hurt..- The urt.=The damage done to the buggy was slight. '1'HANKSGIViNG SERVICES. — On Sabbath afternoon last thanksgiving services were held in the English church, when the Rev Mr Taylor, of Mitchell, officiated. The reverend gentleman preached an, elnquent des i alts Tom. course to a large congregation. On palls, Menotti Apples are already being shipped, New grain coming in good 'prices as usual in Hansell. Mr.E.J Gereter, jeweler, Wingham was in town on Tuesday. A few days more will see the brick work of the new Methodist parsonage completed. - Mr J. ;Caldwell has arrived home again. The boys will again be able to get correct time without consulting. Stoneman's regulator. Mr Duncan McLean, of Tucker - smith, left with his family on Mon- day, for Brandon, Man., where he has bought a large tract of land Mr Mc- Lean is one of those men who will be successful wherever he goes. Mr y. H. Northcott, who for some time past -has been baking for Slack Eris., of thin place. Hag purchased the business of Mr Rosenberger, of Exeter, and is now doing business on bis own account. Mr N. understands his business and will succeed. , ONE AHEAD. To the Editor of the New Era. Srrt,—In your issue of last week i am•told that Mr R. Elliott's threshers boast of having threshed out, 1,000 bushiels of grain in half a day, wind- ing up their note with, 'beat that who c tn.' Well, I tan, And give them a bit to start afreshen. In the short apace of one hour, on the farm of Mr John Yeo, cut line, 9th con., Godes rieh, townsbir, the McLeod Bros. threshed out, by actual measurement in the bin, 900 bushels of grain—at the rate of 4,0M bushels to a :O.hour day, or 2,000 to the half day. You'll have to hang your hat on the safety valva and fire up once more for your SARt:,tg.