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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1912-08-29, Page 5There has been a lot of care and time expended in selecting this RING stock-. of ours,. Quite a good deal of money, •too, for we wanted, above all things, as complete as we ..could possibly get it. - We have some particu- larly handsome stone con- structions for ladies. Also, attractive effects for gentlemen. Some of therm Sell for $2.00 and front that price go —away up to over a HUNDRED DOLLA.RS Then W have some cute little Rings for the younger folk for $1.00 and thereabouts. • You will lee perfectly Safe if you depend upon thisstore for your Ring Needs 11. IIELINAlt JEWELER and OPTICIAN' en. Stanley J. Wylie of Turuberry was visiting 'friends and acquaintances on the line last week. Miss Martha McDonald, Miss Lizzie McGregor, Miss Annie Armstrong, Miss Tena Baled and Per. E. Mustard left last Friday for Saskatchewan on the barvest excursion. The went on G. T. R. via Chicago and Duluth. Mr, Woods of L. Helens was visit - 'lug at the home of Mr. Thomas Camp- bell during the first of the week, This district was visited early on .31rIonday morning with a severe thunder storm. Mr. Wm. Ross of the London Road had three valuable -horses killed' by the lightning. London Itoatt Miss Annie Mcleball is spending. a :few days at her home in Goderich Townslaip. One of the worst storms that has passed over this section for .1 gooe • many years occurred on Sunday mght and killed three horses of Mr. Wm. Ross, near Brucefield and struck B. McGill's house in Brucefield, knocking the chimney off arid tore some flooring ' -.sending one of the bricks into the next neighbors house but not ieturing any- • one. Mrs. 'battledore and daughter left on Saturda,y morning to spend a few • days in Toronto and Niagara leans before leaving for their home in Grand -Forks, N. D. Mrs. Wheeler, of London, left for ber home on Monday taking with her her grandmother, Mrs, Stephensorefor a short visit, Mr. Levi Wiltse visited in Sarnia :last Week. . Titchersmith • Called Home; —Last Ericlay morning the spirit of Sarab Crich, beloved wife •of Mr. Thos. Townsend passed peace fully away after being bedfast for -only a few days. Deceased was born in this township on August 26th, 1851, ean the honeestead of her father, the late John Ceich, which is now occupi- ed by her brother, John G. ()rich. On December 11th. 1880 she married her mow bereft partner, and they took up their residence on the 2nd Concession, where they have ever since resided ex- •cept for a brief sojourn in Clinton, Deceased heel not been in the best of health for a burober of years, but her •death was unexpected and came as a -Shock to the whole neighborhood, rhe was surrounded by her family during her last earthly hours and everything that medical skill and loving ministra- tion could do was done, but' to no •avail and she passed away at the age •of 61. years. At an early age Mrs. Townsend was converted and lived a -consistent Christian life and was a member of Turner's Church- since youth, where she was an active mein. ber and she had the joy of living to :see her children broeght into the find .and active Christian' workers, Be- dsides her sorrowing husband she is :survived by one son, 'Fletcher T,, and two daughters,Ohristena and Florence -all at home, and one sister, ides. Sam- uel Robinson, West Toronto and two brothers, John G. on the old home. :etead ; and Abram, of Seaforth, to mourn the loss of a, loving wife, a kind and thoughtful mother, an affection. ate sister and a true sincere friend. The funeral was held- on Sunday after noon, and services were conducted by ev. J, Greene, an old pastor, who -epoke very appropriate. The remains Were carried to their last resting place in Turner's Cemetery followed lay a arge concourse of people to testify thew esteem for the departed' and their sympathy for the living. .1•1111=1.111M1111.• RruSse $. MenattY mensal* about 2; 30a fierce electrice,end wind -storm passed over the town of Brussels, leaving in its wake several marks, pointing to the fierceness and destructiveness of the I storm. In Morris Township the barn of Geo, Krby, residing on the ninth concession, was completely demolish - •ed. Mr, and Mrs. Kirby were in bed at the thne. A loud crank of thunder pawed them to realize that something near bad been struck by lightning. At- ough they got up Aroniediately, they did so only to see their barn already partially consumed by the flames. fn a few seconds the the spread to every portion of the building and de- spite the efforts of Mr. Kirby and his neighbors the fire was beyond control, The barn was burned to the founde- tion along veith,a eonsiderable amount of hay, Although full particulars are not known it is thought that the loss is partially covered by insurance. „ ConStanee "Mr. Jos. Cole, of Orillia, visited his brother, Wm. Cole and wife last week. The School children and the • rate- payers gave Mrs. Farnham a present of a Dice mantle clock and pin as a slighttoken of remembrance. Mr. Wm, Stanley, of Holniesville, visited his daughter one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. liobt. Thuell and chil- dren, of Brussels, visited their &Wee, Zara. H. Oolelough on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Price, of Blythe .have moved into the house owned by S. Pollard in the village. Misses Annie Pollard and stster Bell, of Blyth, visited their aunt Mrs.Dinah Taylor for a few days. Porter's' Hill Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindsay and children left for thew home in Winni- peg on Saturday lest, having spent two months with the former's mother • Pearl Potter returned - home on Thursday having spent three months at Curries. L. Cox left for the West on Tuesday last. Walter Lindsay, who has been spending the summer ae his mothers left for California on Friday., Miss McManus, of Saltford, is visit ing at Mrs Burkes. There will he no sereice in Bethel Meech next Sunday as 11 is being re- novated. Florence McDonald returned to De- troit on Friday last, Harlock William Leiper and Sohn Knox are both erecting new bouses this summer Mrs, A, Trewin sailed last Thursday for England. It is ten years since she came to Cadada. The Misses Driver, Lethwaite and Smith are visiting at the eonie of Mrs. Feeris. Thomas Knox left last Tuesday for the West. Mrs. Jas. Cook has been visiting at Charles Parsons. Miss Mina Carter has returned to her home at Westfield. Miss Margaret Shepherd sundayecl with her friend Miss E Lyon. Mr. F Argent is contemplating a trip to the Oid Country as soon ,as can dispose of 'his property here. School re -opens Tuesday next with Mr, Dickson 11.1 charge. Hallett, . Miss' Bella Scott, of Toronto, is spending a few, days with her sister, Idles Dora Scott, of near Blyth. Mrs. Win. Cinming bas returned to the West after spending the past year at ber home on the 10th Concession, Miss May Saville entertained a few of her friends to a birthday party on Wednesday, it being her thirteenth birthday. -*.e Miss Peat leaequhat• spent Sunday • with her friend, Mrs, Win. Stevens, , Misses Mabel and Elsie Brown are spending this week with their uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Stevens, of Toronto and also their friends, Meese! Ida raid Edna Noble of the same place. Mrs, George Sanders, of Mitchell, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Henry. Miss Elsie Lobb spent last week at the home of Humphrey Snell. of 10th • Ooacession. Mrs. S. Appleby and Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Hun• ter, of Stanley. ' Miss Esther Stales returned to Clin ton laet week after spending a month at her horne and with her. sister, Mrs Amos Certright, Mie k) Pherae Bruce left Friday to visit with her brother in the West. Mrs. Richmond and daughter re- turned to the West after spending the Summer with her sister, Mrs. Jos. Webster. Mrs, Albert l'rewin left on Wednes- day of bast week,[or LDIldon. England, where -she will spend two months with relatives there. Miss Laura and Howard Shobrock spent Saturday and Su iday with their friend, Miss Elder, of Hensel]. George Kieleby, of near flarleek had his barn struck be lightning on Son day night. • Goderieh Toeviteldee Mr, and Mrs, 0. 11., Holland and Mr. and Mrs, .1. P. Cole are this week attending Toronto Exhibitiorei Miss Minnie Thompson leaves to- day for Toronto, whete she will take In the Exhibition for a few. days :be- fore going to her new school at Oshawa Mr. ancildre. Geo Elliott are, "taking in the Toronto EXeibition thie week. Aliases Hattie ahd Jennie Trick en - Our Aim==To Please BRINGS CUSTOMERS BACK Furniture buyers at this store invariably come back when they want more, and bring their friends with them. To Use Our Formtire is 1. C. prove that it is as good as it looks, and that is saying a wliole lot. SubStariani Furniture can be bought here.. at money- saving rates: Why not secure what you need now while prices are so favorable. Ittkinson & Dunford teirta.ined a neinber of their friends o Friday evening lest. in honor of tb Misses Lawrence, of Ottawa. Mr. George and Miss Irene Salkeld n' 0, of Godeeich vieited at the home Of Mr Levi Trick, on Sunday. A • ic en ex rutted a few friends on Theiday afternoon in honor • of Mat Satnson of England. Miss Lizzie Beacom, of the Soo, Mich., is visiting relatives in this vic- inity, Miss Annie Rathwell of Toronto` is nie fox berholidayg, /dr. Frank Perdue hie: gone to Bay City, Mich., to visit his brother of that place Miss• Minnie Webster 'visited over Sunday with relatives in Stapley Tp. • Miss 1?alna Wise returned home last Saturday after a two week's yisit with friend e up around Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wise and fam- ily. of Colborne, sundayed at the home of the forater's beether, Net Edward Wise, of Goderich Township. Miss Viola Powell is visitingher cousin Miss Alma Elliott, of the Bays 1i1d road. Mr. Milton Steel) snorts a new buggy, The Rev. W. II, and Mrs. Dunbar, of I3ervie, who have for the pest two months been on a visit to the Old Counery are expected to arrive home aboutinth of September. They leave Belfast, Ireland on 29th inst. The many eriende of Mr. Robt. Dun bar, who Wet:Minton some 3 months ago for Winnipeg will he pleased to learu of his success in that go•inbead City. On the 1st September he will take up the position of bookkeeper and office manager of the firm ot Smith and Kirkpatrick, buielers and Contractors at a salary of $85.00 Per itunocrnetatis,ewith the promise of an early Auburn Thos. Manning is spending two weeks vacation at his home here. Mr. Jobriston it busy building ce- ment sidevralks. The storm Sunday night done con. siderable damage, Mrs. Nicholson's house was struck with lightening, the chimney knocked olf, and the roof badly damaged, A telephene pole in front of the s hotel was shattered. The freshet hes interfered with the ere (tic through the river. ,eter, Moe, McDonaldof 'the poece force Lendon end wite are this Week visiting accmaintatices on the line They are the guests of Mr. John Mbffrit. One of those all too rare, end very happen Gomel eyeing was celebrated here on Wednesday, August /4, when the family of Mr. and left's. George Dawson gathering under the parental roof to :nark the golden wedding of their patents, It is 50 years since the worthy couple began their metrinaon- ial life in the pity of Chieago, end coming to Canada shortly after they [lave resided in this neighborhood ever since. The following rtdelress was read at the bappy gathering on Wednesday, which was accompan- ied by the presentation of a gold -heed• ed cane and a gold -headed umbrella,: Dear Mother and Father.- It is with feelings of sincerest thankfulness and joy that we, the members of your family, gether together to celebrate this occasion, the fiftieth anniversary of your wedding When we think of the great num- ber of farailles that are broken and widely separated one from another, before they heve the opportunity of celebrating their golden wedding. we have great reason te rejoice• together in the fact that a kind Providence has seen fit to spare you to us for sq many years. • In loving mentiory of this memorable occaeion, we ask you to accept these gifts as slight token of our good will and deep affection for you, our mot- her and father. We hope and trust that you tpay be spared to us for many years yet to come, and that peace and happiness may follow you all the days ot your life. Signed on behalf of the family GEO. W, DA.WSON ICATTIE M. DAWSON The following are the children of this happy union,and all were present, George W., John and Jaraes, Aire. Osbaldiston and Mrs. Wilirios, Godr rich, and Miss Hattie, at home, The gathering was one ur unalloyed happi- ness, fitly demonstrating the love accl affection of all, and will be a pleasant memory for many days to come. Mr, and Um Daiyeon, who are 72 and 68 years of age respectively, are both till hale alai hearty, and the expecte- ion is reasonable, as the wish is 'warty and sincere, that in due time 11 may gather again to celebrate their Miss Jean Wylie is visiting Mies Mary Rail hby and others this week. Miss Dora Etratt and Thomas Ha/ninon spent Sunday with A.Ciss iamond wedding. And so say we a", Two hours' sleep Is enough for nouveau ot G-oderich township. i any one—after et is time to get up. Huron Go News Mr, A, en Forbee. of li'Orbes Bros', telephone contractors, has Pe - tarn -ed to eeaforth from eert'Elgin and Paisley, the lines having 'been completed in that section. They winnow commenee the new lime at Rintardin:e, and rush ;the wonle along as there are two heavy con- tracts In the Georgian Bay sstrict- 10 construct before winter. Thomas S. Blues, grocer, Seameth, as 4..PEO:liciri, Of ohri obuoissinlitise t end will rn,ove to Toronto the later part of Septembee ha yang accepted the managership of a large concern there, Mr.Reld . is a brother of Mr. lames F. Reid, niillcr, an2I Mrs. W. W.'Meredith, and • after peachasing the stock left for Louisville to arrange eole 1110Ving tO SeEdOljal. • Mr. and Mrs, J, H. Tiesert left Goddrich to take up residence in Hamilton, where Mr. Tiger will take uphis new school dutie,s wilth the opening of the term in SeptteMber, Wm. MeCluekey, of Rawl= hae been in 0-oderich ,the fleet Week e tatting his father, Jos. -eleCluskey and other relatives in the \I -ratty. Mr. IVR:Cluskey ,is engaged as an educational expert by the Hawilan Government -Wed has he inNewt York the past ;year making inves- tigations with a vieW to the re - Modelling of the educational eye - tem under his control. His freceedst here are pleased to bee him -after; seVeral yeare-eallisence A serious accident befell (Jon, 011i111 Of Ashfield toWn ship where- by his leg just above the ankle wee fractured. Mr, ,OlReillly was lead- ing a co er and had a nooseennthe end ef the rope. While he was try.ing Ito secure a better hold the enamel started off and the noose retching his foot threw him down, with the xesult above elated, Mr. O'Reilly will be laid up foe- some tiane, but we shall be glad to see him about again' as soOn 'esethe Doctor will let him, The following clipping eefers to George' Anderson, forenea•ly of Danger:0On : A very impoetant deal in apples was put through recently when J. G. Andereoln, P., of Lucknow, purchased from -the Norfolk EruitgroWers' Aesocia- ' tion, through Mr. 3, E. Johnston, of Siraeoe, Ont., their entire pack of apples for 1012, This pack is estenated to run between forty and feety thrasa'att barrels, and 15 eons/tiered to be the faeciett lot of apples grown in Canada, ,They are intended for ben export etind western markets.' A curio which attracted a good deal ot attention in the 'window of the Signal ogee° Gorlexich east week 'Was a monster Pule -bale It was found by Ed, Lawson on the old Williams farm at Dunlop, •a place that lapPeare to be peculiary favoamble to such growths, al One even larger evae peeeiously found there. Thee ;measures 55" inches in there. This , easuree 35 Inches en circumference One ywa and 31 inches the other way, and iteveigh- ed 33 lb. 6oz., • ;several days 'after having "plucked." The puff -ball is somewhat similar to the mush-. roOna ill its roe,thod 00 groivbh, Mad some people llike to -eat them when, eresh. • Scout-tuastoy Moreton of Heneall left for Toroneo on Tuesday with 'ten Boy Scouts who Will take sleet in tile grand review befoate tthe Duke or :Cannaught. R. Drysdale of Hensale received a message containing the sad ea - f oemation, that his eousen, Mrs. W. Blade had died ad: the Inome of he son-in-law John Weitiniel 01, ;Be- verley Station, Saskand that the remains wee being, Laken to 12ab$' , MiOh., fee tanterment. Mes, Bien- ' had been ,a, resident of Kip - Pen land licinsall foe many Vearte Furniture Dealers and Funeral Directors --Phone 104 NIGHT AND SUNDAY (111LLS--1'hotte No, 127 or Alone 16 and well known and much anspeet- ed throughout this seetenn. Her husband Pre -deceased -her soMe years ago. The .Blyth Voter' List is now in the hands of the Clerk. Theeenen f3016iinowaens subon_dithveisoliust, up10a3s. ract 83; part 2, 54; part 3,5, The I number of persons qualified as :.;111'1)1'S 109. • I Mr.. George Galegory, Who has been manager ot the 13.1e-tb Brieneh of the .Bank of Hamilton here for the past six Menthe received word On Satueday o#hk removal to the 'West, at present he is taking hes two weeks' holidays after which he will [cave foe Winnipeg. While eBlyth Mr, Gregory made many hennas who regent his removal. Mr. Sturt, of the 1Vingham ,beanch has received the appointment ,and took charge on ellonday. Dr, WicTaggart of Blyth, had the in is feet ne (Monday a!ternaoM while working in his office to ;get a drop of creosote in his eye which caused 'medical tneatment, After Qn illness of Only teiredays Mr. John Hardie, a pioueer of this section passed a -way on Saturday arterneoa at his home in Turnheeley The deceased was been in Roxboro ughshire, Scotland, on September eth, 1831, 'and emigrated to the Tea:tilted States in May 1856. One of the early pioneers in the person of Eliza M. Taggart, relict of the late John Taylor, •ot East Wawanosh, died last week. Mee. Taylor had been du Door heath fon some time land peeved away on Tuesday at her home in Eaet Wa- wa:nosh, oppo elite the Zetland school. The deceasea lady was In her .85111 year and was an ative02 Ireland anl in early life emigeated to Canada. On the' mere otiVm, Baker, Lot 53, Con: .10, Grey to tenslalp, is to be seen, growing corn that as Menai:1y e feet Minches in height, Thine Win tot e ease v baten fOr thlS SeaSOn. It was planted Julie 30th. -Mrs. R. Alaaon has sold her Bluee., ale property on the hell fon' $700 and purposes ,speucling a While with her brotheal and , fanjily, en J. -Weymouth and family, of lilyth, have Inoved to Brussels and the !. fanner is buey getting the levapoe- I ator whiele he purchased_ :team J. Cunningham, ready For the Millie ness of the corning Fall. The amount required to be eels - ed this year, at Seaferth, by eaxad teen is $15,930, for coenty. Public Library and municipal • pramoees, requiring amen ol twenty nelles °in Lhe dollar; foe Collegiate Insti- tute purposes, 3e,09e, requining a eate of 21-2 mallet; for Public school eurpeses, 31,896, requielng a rate of 6 1-2 Mills, end -$503 for Separatef Se eel. requiring a eats Of emitls on the clollar. The total rate *ill thus be SOmilis oanthe dollar of segeas, mint. This is a shade higher than last year. The speciae tax for ko- cal impereemente end street wat- ering will be in 'addition to this. Mrs. Patrick McGrath, Tucice exsanith, had a very inpleasant ex- Perlience and anal -reeve 6scape from a serious -accident. While driving home from Seaforth- and when opposite the vesidence of Me, ;fames SteWart, south of Egmond- the- front wheel came eff the buggy. ,Thls startled the horse anel eaused etto rum and aVit's.(Ble- Grath was throe out and became entangled ereth,e itugg'y a,n,d .was dragged a considnrahle distance. The buggy struck against a tele- 3:h00e pole, the tug Eince wialfeleteee breaking, peresetteag the hosesie to get fTee front the buggy. - Me. Hendereen, of Searfonth, has , been appointed menciipal of the, Continuation school at Bridgeburg at e sentry of 31,100, VVatch Fatj:Its Does Your Watch Rua Correctly ? If Not, let no repair' it for you. May be only dirty, end need cleaning, or stop for leek of al3? ee-Whittever tile Reason, don't dee lay. WB give thorough examine- -dna and regulation' ntgg. Anything more costs as. lettie as satisfactory 'work can es done, • J Grigg Jeweler and Optician Issuer 01 Mariiagd Licenses Stunmerbill On after Sunday next the services in St Peter's Church will he held at 7 o'clock except. on those, Sundays when it will be arranged for 3 &elect( in the afternoon, due notice of which will be given, • Londesboro The regular meeting of the Women's institute wilt be held in the Forreeters Hall next Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs Fred Caldwell will have charge of the programme. All ladies cordially invited to attend, Rev. Mr Osterhout was el sent last Sunday and the pulpits were supplied by, T. Jenkine, W. Lyon and R, Clark, Rev. Mr. Pearcy cannot get home for next Sunday so his place will be taken by , Rev. -Charles Mustard, of Toronto. Samuel fierrington and his son, of Saekatoon,carne here to visit his szster Mrs, Lasham and othee friends. Mrs. Dr, MacCallum, of Kingston, is visiting in the village, Mrs. Geo. Bradford, of Goderich, is visiting in the village. • Mrs. -51. Brown is a visitor in Tor- onto this week. Mrs. D. W. Boyd and daughter after a two months visit with her par ents returned to her home in Chicago on Thursday. . ` D.. Cantelon shipped °vat 103 barrels of apples from this station. ..••• Brucelield Miss Aggie Sasvers of Noeth Bruce, forrnery of this place es visiting friends in the neigborhood. . Alex. Note, who has been ill is yr - covering, A large crowd was at our station ou Friday to bid good-bye to our young people who left for the West. They left for Moosetaw, Calgary and other points, Thee, were ticketed by Mr, Ransforci, Clinton, Mr. Cousins and family of Park Rill spent Sunday at the home of James McQueen, Miss Jennie Bell has 'entracte from Winnipeg, where she has held a good position tor some thee, • Reheat Smillie, who was offered $8,200 for his farm has infused the offer. We are glad Mr. Smillie does not intend leaving the place as he is a good citizen. Misses Jessie and Gertie Grainger are visiting their brother John Gran- ger. of Seaforth, Aliss Jessie Gaminel entertained her friends on Weduesday last at a thimble party Her geests about 40 in number enjoyed a very pleasant time, A very danity luncheou was served them. All left with good wishes for their uountiful entertainer. Misses Annabel and Violet Petrie leave on Saturday for the Soo, where they are wagaged to teech school. They are both splendid teachers and we wish them all success. They get e000.00 per Yean John elustard has bought it motor cycle from Charles (Beek, of Seaforth. Mrs. Wm. Graham, Clinton, visited her brothee, 13. R. Higgins lest week, Misses Maggie and letite McDerrnit, of Seaforth, visited in our -village Met week. ' Mrs. Nevin has returned to her home at Rothsay, bliss Minna Rig - Started as a Private Ends as Militia Head MAJOR -GENERAL 'W, D. OTTER, who. is retiring 'Item the enspect- or-g'eneralship of Cariadele mili- tary 'eorces, after' 18 years' :sere Vice. ,General Otter .searEfted. ''as private in, the Q,emen's Own'Refles, ,Toe,opto, • , • ,, DON'T PASS .111 torimmars' is August is here and now is the time when our stock must be lowerd, as We must have room:. for our new fall stock when it arrives. Thetinie is short irt which, to do this, but we are determined that during the next few weeks all lines of spring at -id. summer goods will be cleared out, and room Made fortheavy fall goods. Big Pike Reductions will be made on the Following; Lines. Ladies Whitewear—Waists, Underskirts, gowns, Drawers, Cor4et Covers, Etc, Men's, Women's and Ohildren's Cotton Hose Children's Wash Dresses, Blouses, Etc. Ali lines of Wash Goods Men's, Women's and Chedren's Boots and Shoes Men's and Boy's 'Clothing, Hats and 'Underwear. Buy Here and Save Money During August Plumsteel Bros. SMALL PROFITS MORE BUSINESS THE, KAISER, who will have to take a, complete treat for sometime ow -- lag to ill-heaith, gins accompanied her. Owing to wet weather farmers- are finding it hard work- to save their grain. Robert Muedock and wife celeln ate their 25th Anniversary ot their marri- age on Saturday last, it is the wish of their many friends that they may be spared to celebrate their • Golden Weddings. The storm of Sunday night struck this place with great force. John Snidees house occupied by Mr. McGill was struck the chimney being thown down. Robe Murdockea stable was struck, and three valuable houses be- longing to William Ross, north of our village was killed by lightning. They were In the pasture and were tailed in a heap, One of them had a foal, which escaped all danger, They were good horses, one of them Mr, Ross retused 5340.00 some time ago,. The other two were also good, They Were insnred in the Hay Alutual Insurance but the loss to him will be very heavy, Raylield The Rev. Air, McLachlin preached in St Andrew's Church on Sunday last, while the Rev. Mr, tleumbull, of West Minister Grove wel preach on the coming Sunday and the Rev. elle Mc- Farlane is now spending two eveelts vacation with his friends at Coning - wood, John Whitidop, of Port Artlinr bas returned to that place after spericliug the summer with his friends. The linetrey family; of Seaforth, who spent the summer in Mr, TIMM. sons Meek cottage oil the terrace have returned tenheir home at Seatorth, Miss Richardson, of Goderich, rend - eyed a beautiful solo in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday morning last. elellEDMEIMEMITRMEMHBUIDOMINIS Memorial Service -- On SUerlay next, Septeenber in the Town Hall. at 8 p.n1. a ,greet memorial serviere will be held fon the late General Walliain Booth, founder of tho Salvation Army. Representatives from the local churches wile be Preeenh and give addresseg, also tributes will be paid to the life of the departed General, The name of General Booth is Fame - tar to all and espectand at this time will 1115 name be on the lilts 01 People throughout the civilized world. You are belled to atiterad this service •and so pay laet ref. spects to so great a warrior of the tross, followee -oe Chalet, and 'ser- vant 01 all. Births, Marriages & Deaths MANNING.—In London, at $t, Joseph's Hoopetal. 011 Thursday, August 22nd, It o Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Manning, a son. TRYFOI1).—In Br ucefield, on August 16th, rilo Mr. and Mrs, y - f aid a daughter. , SIIOBROCK—In flullett, on Aug - est 11111 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shoe ler o,ck 8.13011. MARRIAGES sroGDILL—DAWSON -- t the Wesley Church parsonage on Tuesday the 27th inet by the Rev. j. E. Ford, Mr, "Wm. Henry Stogdille to Miss Dawson, both of Stanley township. r DEATHS. ROSS --Le Whilennouth, Mao, on Anguet 151.th, ,Devid Ross, aped years, (formerly of Clinton). - SPARLING—In 'Oran:brook, on Atigust 26111, George Spariing,, his 67th year. TOWNSEND.—in Tuckersineth, on Angust 23rd, Sarah Cedple, be- loved 'wife oe Mr, Thomas 'c;,\V1.1- b6Jia., aged ineyears, • MANNING,—In London, or Aug- ust 22nd, Ella Taylor, beiovetl wife oe Mr. Wilber N, Maigujng Me:pea-11y I 0,2 pliAt9n. • • AAANNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNAm Editerlaa rieTzs vVvrhoNovvvvvoivW,404/4Aiwootivit. Parents and ;guardians ehruld square away so au to -arreeige foe. the attendance of the children of their, homes at school, commencing with the opening clay—Tuesday, eepternber 3rd. Tnere le always more or lese anxiety manifested; ever the closing of the term, es-, pecially the midsumneer enc,but not infrequently failure is weittene on the -prospect' e candidates by the start they get, or menet prop- erly epeaking the start they e ed to get by the c8relesu1snr thoughtlessness of those who shoult1 take a survey efeho equa- tion-. Let eery Pupil been teeir, place Tuesday ru.orning of next week at 9 a.m. What is your forte? This querly is propounded because ,so many of us have a smattering Of multitud- inous affairs and yet iteelo one of them, perhaps, do we excel. It is eat the things that are half kanweir or halt achieved that count as much as one fact web understeoce a,ud one department mastered there eu,e,•hly. Take et in learning atrade, an the studY of music the acquieeng 01 an, education, athletics, leader-) ehip na, debate, oa• ability tio eecitet etc. How many Instances you can call totalled where there was a net- iceable shortage where it was most essential to the: ultimate euccees. "Do et Well" is a motto carrying its 'own reward and enabling thoee who practice it to win, not by,anty; particular braliancy but because nothing was left incomplete, tes e---9--ee --eeetel • iej Few menhave tem:keel so large and so frultfel a field at the late General Booth and itlot many Christian toilers in the world will be as widely regretted in passin51 off this stage Of action. People say General Booth wee -tyrannical is many of his methods but probably the coercive appearance was more apparent owing to the mighty em- melses that surged through hes 1111nd and heart in featuriag the •inany and important crusades fed the betterment of humanity. 'He etas a man ef great faith, convW- tion, effort and system or he never would have undertaken so gliganeic an,d so divine a work. His busy tee and triumphant death should as it 1111 elle° utetg•e re may a worker to fresh diligence in the iviastoes vineyard, , e 1.4G.42,4 • It is up to the teacher to put llgo" into their work in the school and prove to the pupils thar they are In earliest: au'd most desirous toe the success of the echo/a,rs. Mee stream will not rise higher thape the fountain -and an instructor "who. is lacking en ambtlion and enthnsiasrn WlL flt likelY SeelnaltOr evidences of posseesion of these qualifications an twee whose nam- es are inscribed blithe register. It e. very happy condition of at - Lairs whel0 Ilinandenety, ie mattifneited school affairs that ensili(e41such a Lively iaterest that failute ae next to impossible, Man -y a rs,upil can date thew decision to echieve to the optimistic thoroughness el a levet headed teacher. There is an im- portant part fon elle home to play i- this imbuement and no small re- sponsibility Placed on the Seltool , 13oaed. Sometimes a vote plain, friendly, cheery chat %vete te,aelterit and scholars might give the key- note for the term, Let the school know you expecit results and iend a band to the attaiument of 'the One noticeable point about a rcal,,, active Women?s Inst.) tate ie,th a tilt Is a centre from which practical good radiates. It is seenen local emprovemen,ts such Eve the .purobase of parks, brightening .up the school grounds, public b-uildinge, aiding in he eticu Wive or -taking a pal 1115 Ag.-- ' elcultural Fairs; offering prizes for cookery, sewing or datining and by the cultivation of the fine arts by the preparation of musical an,d pelograms and entertain' meats.- The avenues open to esech an organization are eo aunlerioue that the fertile and active brains of its members; may be well 'em- ployed in seeking out those tillage thet Will conduce to the good of the neig-hboeheocl. What is true of the 'Woineeels Instittute may, apply, with equal force, 10 many Other co,- gandzations deterillitaisig to get out of tho rut and keep out by under-, taking to accomplish tvhat tvill ele- vate, ennOble and anitniater to the needs cantle Widest circle peseible. We have growing Seidl ia the Wo- menis tort wish it 800- 0005 will be glacl to know 01ite h at- izo ni Jnossclenfrg. . I