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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-06-03, Page 1• a ,w. ,, 411 E CLTNTOX NII\\T L VOL,92 NO. 22 TERNS --$1.50 Per Annum o advance CLINTON, ONT., FRIDAY, JUNE 3,1887. BOBEBT 1101.111110, Paplleher. ¥ons FURN1SH16 G GOODS RIPPER STILL THEY Go. -Mr. G. Thomson has done it at last, he bas tied a knot with his tongue which he cannot untie with his teeth, and put his foot in it. His bride was Miss Moir, of Hay, who looked charming. The ceremony was performed -by the Rev. S. Acheson, who is no novide at such work. May peace and happiness be theirs in their journey down life's tur- bid stream. May storms or tempests. never cross the threshold oftbeir domestic happiness, and may their childreu arise and call them blessed. BItIEEe.-The last rain has had a bene-' ficial effect on the crops in this neighbor- hood. A bran new baby boy adt;rns the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas: -Chapman, consequently the papa wears, a happy �- 'Smite. It is rutpored that a certain young lady of Tuckersmith is about to change her naive, but we will not, give particulars till it happens,when we will give afull(ton) report. 'White Handkerchiefs 10c.worth 25c • liens Fine Hose 25cts. worth 50c --- Neils White "Shirts 50c. worth $1 Mons Fine Neckwear 25cts, worth 50c, The above are wonderful bargains and comprise the very newest goods for this seasons trade, and purchased at auction fiom the estate of Friendly & Co., Toronto If the reader wants anything in the way of WHITE - WiRrs, Make it a point to see our great line at • 50.cts., 75cts. and $1; The cheapest goods ever offered in Clinton. Our stock of UNDERCLOTHING is full and cont - s)", plete in all sizes. JACKSON BROS., ,HATTERS AND I''URNISHERS, CLINTON. PARAMOUNT. BRIEFS. -Misses Lizzie Murdock,Aunie Grant and Ida Patterson, Lucknow, paid us -a flying visit-1ast week. Steel-Murduck, Lucknow, is in town at present. Miss Marion Murdock started on her long trip • Tuesday last, for Nebraska, where she purposes residing with her sister, Mrs. Anderson, for awhile. 1h.e wheat crop is ""`looking very poorly in this section ; a number of the farmers -have plowed parts " of it up, and have s•,wn other grain. In- spector Campbell paid our public school an official yisit last week, and gave our teacher, Mr. McDonagh, a very.favorable report; the school grounds are also going under repairs. Paramount can boast of •an alarm that can be heard at a distance of five miles, it has been known fo frighten the horses in a stable two miles off ; in a case of fire, we can cope with most of the leading towns in the Province,if noise will bringsttie•people out, but at present it is ussd for calling people to their meals: the original cost of it was 8125 and was purchased in St. Catherines; if arly of our sister burghs can beat, this, we would like to hear from them, DAROCid. BRIEFS. -There was a grand social .at Alex. Smith's last Saturday, the Sabbath School children in his class were enter- ' tained to a fine tea. There is to be a grand social at Alex. Watt's, on Thursday night, for the benefit of the Sabbath School; Mr. Watt is superintendent and a good time is expected. Samuel Reid, of the Glasgow House, has bought a fine young mare for drawing in goods for his store; he is doing ti good business. Henry Alien has rented the Torrance farm for one year. GODFyit1U11 TOWNNIIIP. BRIEFS. -A few days since, Mr. Ed- • ward Wise, (son of Mr. Wm, Wise,) near ly lost the use of one eye by a steer catch- ing him in that optic; he bas had to keep it bandaged up for several days,but hopes that it will be all right shortly. Air. J. Middleton sold to Mr. S. Andrews, of Goderich, last week, tweny-two head of fine cattle, all of which averaged, after *their delivery in Clinton, a little over 1400 lbs. Mr. Acheson, of ;the Huron road, is preparing to,erect a large addition to his barn. The wlte of Mr Jos Church - i11, who has been seriously ill for some time, is, we are pleased to learn, now out of danger. Mr James Rowden intends to put a stone foundation under his barn. - BROAD TYRES. .Nearly two years ago, Mr. Geo Middleton,of Goderich township, got made in Clinton, for his own use, a ihroaa-tyred waggon. He had no idea riow it would answer, as compared with the narrow -wheeled ones, but determined to try it in any way. He informed us last week that he rias found it so thoroughly --satisfactory in every way, that -.die would not be without it. He has used ft on the farm and as a road waggon, and is satis- fied that a large load can be carried on it more Easily than on narrow -wheels, and -lie would• advise his brother farmers to adopt similar vehicles. Testimony from a gentleman of Mr. Middleton's standing, should be conclusive. TUCHERSMITH. COUNCIL MEETING, -.Council met on the 23rd of May, all the members present ; min• ntes of last meeting read and confirmed. All the jobs advertised were tendered for and let at about the same rates as formerly. The following accounts were ordered to be paid : G. Story, two culverts on cons. 8 and 10, $6; Wm,,,Sihery, covering culvert, eon. 8, $I; A. Mustard, rock elm plank, $69.95 ; Peter Hughes, culvert, con. 4, L.R.S., $2. ,The council thenadjourned, on the th andmet e as a Court of Revision. *AH the members preeea"t"except Mr. 'McLean, and hosing Ably sworn, the appeal of James Landeborough, against the assessment of his real property as being too high, was considered, and after due examination it was decided -.not to reduce it, James Swan applied to have hie name entered on the rpll as owner of lot 13, Armstrong's survey, Bruoefield, in place of Peter Gordon, which was granted. The assessment roll as amended was then adopted as the revised as- sessment roll of the municipality, for the year 1887. Court then closed, and council met for the transaction of ordinary business. Ten- ders were opened for building two bridges on the 3rd con., and the tender of L. Hardy, for $690 was accepted. The Treasurer was in- structed to pay John Young $85, his salary as assessor for the year 1887. Mr. Brewer was granted $5 in charity. The council then adjourned to meet again when called by the reeve. . WaL MCCONNELL, Clerk. STANLEY 1V Ew BUILDING, -The. masons are at workon Mr. Donald Smith's new house and have the cellar already built. Mr. Summers; who is engaged with Mr. Pearson for the summer, has been suffer- ing severely for some time past from in- flammation. BOUGHT.-Mr,Geo. Baird has purchased the west half of lot 20, 3rd con., Stanley, from Mr. Thos. Fraser, and Mr. Fraser has purchased the homestead lot 18, 3rd con., Stanley. FATALITY AMONG CULTS, -Mr. Wm. Graham lost a foal, Mr. Wm. Moffatt has lost two and Mr.John Gilmour one. These four are inside of a mile and in that die- tanee-two are living. PERSONAL. -Mr John Crawford, of Kincardine, was visiting friends in these parts last week. Mr A Stinson and.Mrs J Stinson, of Nevada, U. S , have come - hone to e'pend a month visiting friends. Stamm. REPORT. -The following is the correct account of the standing of the pu- pils of S. S. No: 3, based on regular at- tendance, proficiency and' good conduct. The names of the best three in each clogs is given -4th class -ROA -el Richardson, - Geo Daintrv, Ruth Richardson. 4tu- Annie Reid, Louis Wild, Eliza Reid. 3rd -Maggie Scotchman, Alfred Seotchman, Robt. Reid. 2nd -J Peck, John Reid, Ed Peck. 2nd part -Sarah Reid, Martha Richardson,Richard Peck. CovsctL-The Council met on the 28th May at 10 o'clock a.m. as a court for the revision of the Assessment roll. Members all present. There -were no appeals. Moved by A. M. Campbell, sec. by Jas. Aikenhead that the assessment roll, as now revised, be finally passed and the Court closed. Carried. Coun- cil mot again at one o'clock p. m., for general business. The following sumo were allotted to the several lines in the township ;-Con. 2 and 3, $100 ; con. 4 and 5, $100 ; eon. 6 and 7, $60; con, S and 9, $60 ; con. 10 and 11, 880 ; con. 12 and 13, $80 ; Sauble line, $100 ; Parr to Goshen $70 ; Goshen to Bronson, $60 Bronson to Sauble, 810 ; Carnies' side line, $15 ; McGregor's S. L. $10 ; Innes' S. L,, $30 ; Sharp's S. L., $15 ; Mclveen's S. L., $25 ; Boyce's S. L. $30 ; Johnston's S. L,, $10 ; MoNairs', 5 L., $20.; Bairds' 5. L., $10; Reid's S. L., $10 ; Bayfield road, $150 ; South Boundary $200, providing Hay town• ship gives an equal amount, Bayfield Boun- dary $20, providing Bayfield gives an equal. amount. C"conch then adjourned to meet again at oho o'clock on Saturday 18th inst. CEO, SmWART, Glerk. , WALHERBURN. BRIER. -Mrs. Paterson, sr., returned home last week from visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. Brown, of Logan. Mr. William Paterson purposes starting our new bridge next week. Next Saturday Mr. Raithby intends delivering his fat cattle to the purchaser Mr. Watson, of Blyth. Mr. Wm. Jackson lost a valuable cow this week ; he sold three fat cattle to Mr. An- drews, of Goderich, one of which was de- livered in Clinton last Saturday. Mr, Geo Raithby is plastering his new house at present. Mr, J. Martin is improving in health. Mr. Wm. Askwith, of the "Lap of the knows " has the largest pota- to patch in the village. Mr. Jos Govier became owner of a fine colt on Sunday morning • it measures Gk inches below the knee, and 141 inches round the arm ; it is from Fisher & Anderson's horse. Mr. Robt Roberton finished a municipal con- tract last week. Our#township fathers will have no diffbulty ingetting contrac- tors in our neighborhood after this. Mr J Govier last week sold• Mr 5 Andrews, of Goderich, -six head of,good cattle, to be delivered in June, • NILE. Mrs. Thomas Boyd is dangerously ill but hopes are entertained of her recovery. . SUNSHINE. BRIEFS --Mr. W Hotham left here on Monday for: Mitchell ; be will be missed among the boys. Mr I Rogerson returned home on Saturday from bis trip to Mani- toba, and we are sorry that his health is not much improved. Base ball is now the order of the day; a match was plat ed on the 24th of May, between the boys of the 5th and 6th lines of ilk s, was a large crowd .present, and when .the usual game of nine innings each was played, the result was 28'to`29, in favor of the 6th liners ; a return •match is ex- pected in two or three weeks. FUNERAL -the funeral of the late Jas Hill, son of Thos.Hill, took place here on Sunday morning and was largely attended. The deceased was nearly 14 years old, he was one of Mr R Agnew's pupils and at- tended school on Wednesday, took sick on' Thursday, with inflammation, and at 11 o'clock on Friday night, he .passed away. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their bereave- ment. This is the second death that has taken place in the family during a short period. WINU11AIH. BRIEFS. -D. Kincaid had the misfor- tune to lose his third finger on the left hand in the planer at T. Bell's furniture factory, ori Tuesday; to make it more un- fortunate Mr. Kincaid is leader of the town band. Two more of Bell's men are also laid up with strained backs. The roller rink is, again >1'unning luta hardly to the satisfaction of the leasee financially. It is not likely Wingham will " jubilee" until July lata The Queens Hotel has been all re -shingled and is receiving a thorough overhauling inside as well. L. W. Hanson and Mr. Plant left for th& old country, on Saturday. Messrs. Cutler and Kerr, of London, have gone into the house painting business here and report lots of work. The promenade concert to take place in the rink Tuesday night had to be postponed on account of the rain. The 0 P R telegraph company have got their poles up and the wires strung ; Mr Harry Hiscox has the agency. The Beaver block is going up rapidly ; the stores are already leased. A new gravel walk has been laid along Patrick St. East Jose- phine St. is to be gravelled and the side- walks repaired. The salt works are again in active operation. Mr Thos Leslie is going to move into Gregory's block. Mr W J Chapman- is putting up a handsome residence on Victoria St., right on the river bank. A new dry goods firm are going to open here shortly. Mr G M^- Intyre is now behind the counter for C W and J Henderson. • LONDESBO.RO. 'THE CREAMERY. - The Londesboro creamery is this year running at least one third more butter than any former year, there. -being about one thousand pounds made daily. It has also been awarded a medal and diploma of a very high grade, from the London and Colonial exhibition at London, England, on the twenty pack- ages scot there -hast season. It has also received a money prize in connection with • the above, which proves that good butter is made here. BRIEFS. --„The timber for Watson's bridge has arrived at. the .station, -and _is. being hauled by Carter and Eddy ; the men are also at work building. John Brunsdon has commencdd shipping his wood from the station. Bush fires were raging around here on Monday, but for- tunately the rain stopped their progress. fl he --rain has put smile on everybody's face. The Methodist Sunday school has decided to have a picnic on Jubilee day, • and a comtnit'tee bas been appointed to make necessary arrangements ; a grand success may be confidently relied upon. The several horses reported suffering with distemper are about all right again, and no more taking it at present. This village is spreading its territory of business; Geo. Newton has received an order from Sim- coe, for a fine set of light harness. Mr C Meyers is now the possessor of a sorrel flyer ; " haul off to one side, Lasham," when you see him coming, or the two animals alight get tangled up. Mr J Bell contemplates taking a trip to the north west shortly. Rev J Hough is awayat- tending conference ; it is expTcted that his work next Sabbath will be taken by Ivlr Trewin. W F Longman, late of Loudesboro has been appointed postmaster at Lippentott, Man. Mrs Steilling, of Bayfield, mother of Mrs Mogridge, of this neighborhood; died on Tuesday at the age of 63 years, and her remains were interred at Londesboro Cemetery, yesterday. EXETER, Br.IErs,-This place was visited with some beautiful showers of rain last week. Spring crops are looking splendid. The Exeter Quoit Club were on hand for practice, and the old champion still came out ahead, The Reform editor will be found busy in his office in Southcott's Block, in the shop recently vacated by Mr. Geo. Manson. The Gladstone shoe shop may be found one door south of the post office. Mr. Chris Willis was ban- quetted at the Central on Saturday even- ing last ; he left town on Monday last for Kansas City, Mo. ; success Chris. The 24th celebration committee met on Satur- day evening, to wind up business. Mr, Geo. Moir and family left for St. Mary's, on Wednesday last$; they have our best wishes in their abode ; Exeter's lose will be St. Mary's gain ; Mr. Moir made many warm friends while in our midst. Mr. Alfred Sheer is busy everyday buying the brick for the new Oddfellows' hall, which will be a credit to the place. , The Salva- tion Army seems to be decreasing, only three in the march on Saturday. Mr. Kia McIntosh has disposed of his noted horse "Ra`tus"To a firm in Parkhill, and has purchased a trotter from a party down west, which can trot a mile in 2 minutes 28 seconds, without toe weight. Young Conservatives club held a meeting in Fanson's hall on Thursday evening last ; they purpose holding monthly meetings. The Scott Act cases of Mr. Peinne, of Zurich, and Wm. Mitche'l, of Crediton, have been postponed until some future time. BLYTB. RUNAWAY. -The egg team _belonging to D D Wilson, Seaforth, while in town on Monday, the horses took fright and ran away. They ran np Queen street and turning down into Dinsley street ran into Milne's shed. Beyond upsetting a few, egg boxes, no serious damage was done. CHURCH TOPICS. -A missionary meet- ing was held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening ; Mr McGillivray, who is at present lecturing in this locality, addressed the meeting. ---Sacrament is to be heldin the English church, next Sunday. -- The Presbyterian Sabbath school is negotiating with Clinton and other places, for a union picnic to Gode- rich ; should they succeed it will be a big affair. --Communion services were held in St Andrew's Presbyterian church, on Sunday last, Rev Mr (law, of Belgrave, preaching on Saturday afternoon, the pas- tor, on Sunday morning, and Rey Mr Bal- lantyne, of Walton, on Sunday evening and Monday morning. BRIEFS. -Court of Revision was held in town on Friday. The arch at the railway bridge is about completed, and is a fine piece of workmanship. Messrs J & J Livingston have advertised for tenders for the erection of a flax mill, etc., in Blyth. Mr A Lawrence ce and Mr E Mountcastle are at present enjoying a few' holidays in the sunny south they are Wowin-Tenne- see.. _.Ogrmerchants are reporting busi- ness on the improve. Messrs McKinnon & McMillan have gone into the wool busi- ness this season. The heavy rain which prevailed in this section on Tuesday was a welcome visitor, as it will do -a• •vast. amount of good to the country. The brick yard is now in operation, and large quan- tities of brick are being made. The flour- ing mills were running night and day this week, in order to supply the demand for flour. Mrs D B McKinnon and daughter are at present spending a few days with friends at Paisley. Mr J R Forsyth has removed his household effects from Wrox- eter to town this week, into the premises lately occupied by Mr T Passmore. The Good Templars' organization continues to grow ; several new members were admit- ted at the meeting last week, and a genu- ine temperance time was spent. Men are bpsily.engiigedin digging the foundation for the dew ' b'rrete'se .,;a be ereetedby DplR Milne. Miss Maggie Kelly spent a few days in Clinton this week. Mr R Irwin left town last weekon a pleasure trip; he'intends taking in the principal places'of interest before he returns. The band'has been engaged by the__ ftizeus of Belgrave, to play for them on theemQueen's jubilee. Mrs James Stewart has had a new fence erected in front other residence. Miss J McQuarrie returned home from Exeter last week, where she has been em- ployed for some time. Mrs Tanner, of Alvinston, was visiting friends in town last week. Mr T J $uckstep bas removed his barber shop into -the place latelyvgccu- pied by Mr G Elliott. SEAFORTH. Mrs Rath, Mrs Dr J G Scott's mother, departed this life at the residence of the ]atter bete, on Monday : morning -list, The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Mitchell cemetery. Rev .J E Howell and AIr . W: b1: -.Gray, of the Methodist church, are this week at- tending the meeting of the Guelph con- ference al Galt, Rev A D McDonald, of the Presbyterian church, left on Monday for Toronto, where he will spend a few days with friends, after which he will go to Winnipeg, to be there for the meeting of the general assembly. It is intended that the Queen's Jubilee be celebrated here in a right royal man- ner on the 21st of this month. A deputa- tion waited upon the town fathers last Monday evening and asked that the day be set apart as a public holiday, which was granted. Qne hundred dollars was also appropriated by the council towards defraying the expenses of the proceedings. Messrs. Goforth , and McKenzie, two young men from Knox College, 'addressed the ,Presbyterian congregation here last ,Sunday. In the morning Mr. Goforth spoke at Edmondville, and Mr McKenzie at McKillop, and in the evening the lat- ter spoke in Eamondyille and Mr Goforth here. We had not the pleasure of hear- ing either, but learn that their discourses were excellent. On We dnesday morning last, the resi- dence of J Steet, Egmondville, was the scene of one of these pleasing events which require the presence of a preacher to make it complete. Miss Bessie Steet was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr J V Fear, one of Seaforth'!; enter- prising young business men. They left on their honeymoon trip by the afternoon train, going east. We join their many friends in wishing them happiness. BAYFIELD. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the correct standing of the pupils of the upper division of the school for the month of May, based on regular attendance,good conduct and general proficiency. The names of the four best are given :-Sr fourth, Wellington Johnston, Grace Cam- eron, Geo Stanbury, Lillie Morgan. Jr. fourth -Chas Logan, Bertie Ianson, Kate Harrison, Eddie Reid. Sr. third -Ella Cameron, Mary Walwin, Geo Grainger. Jr. third --Annie Miller, Grace Cameron, John Lindsay, Charlotte McNeil. The average attendance for the school for both divisions is 86. 11Ui.LETT. SURPRISE' PARTY. -A large number of friends from Goderich township gathered at the house of Mr. C. Carter, 9th con., Hallett, on the 27th May, in memory of the second anniversary of his Wedding day, They all spent a very enjoyable time. HOLMESYILLE. ANNIVERSARY. -Every effort is being made to make the coming Methodist S S anniversary, which will be held about the last Sunday and Monday in June -of which further notice will bo given -one of unprecedented interest and success. As all the committees are making every effort in that direction our friends may come with the idea of enjoying a first class littrary and musical entertainment and festival with abundance of strawberries. BRIEFS. -Mr W Grigg, we are.informed, carried off the laurels at the Huron shoot- ing match held in Clinton, on Tuesday last; he succeeded in winning the silver cup, the gold medal and $8 in cash ; well done Bill 1 Mr Mulholland's house, the erection of which was begun on Wednes- day morning last, is nearly completed. Mr John Yeo unfortunately lost another valuable colt one day this week. MR. EDITOR, -One evening not long ago a certain man living not a hundred miles from Holmesville, who drives a fast horse, when driving along the road was somewhat startled by a boy throwing -a- stone against the fence, and gave vent to his passion in very thrilling language. I was unaware we had a smut mill in this neighborhood, but such is the case, al- though this is a tree country, the next time such language is used he will have to pay dear for it. OVERHEARER. HYMENAL, -It is our pleasant oppor- tunity to chronicle. the increase,,,, of our ills e M ' h 'i ne Mr v n a 1 a e 1...L d k.n LY e. Y. one' of Brussels fairest maids. Thehappy couple were united in holy bonds ofmatri- mony at the residence of the bride's father, Mr W Hill, on Wednesday last, by Rev J L Kerr, of Brussels, Mr James Lobb, of Clinton, acting as groomsman, and Miss .,Hill, (a sister of the' bride) of Burke's Falls, as bridesmaid. Short complimen- tary, preceptive and exemplary speeches were made by the Rev J L Kerr, Messrs Geary, Love, Moore, Lobb and others, speaking in very high terms of Miss Hill and expressed regret at losing her from the neighborhood and church, but Brussels' loss is Holmesville's gain. The groom mad; a suitable reply, thanking them very kindly on behalf of self and partner. The presents were numerous and beautiful,two beautiful silver cake baskets, silver pickle dish,glassware and many others to numer- ous to mention. The happy couple left for h,ome the same night, amid the con- gratulations and benediction of all with showers of rice and slippers. VARA: BASE BALL, -The Queen's club of this place will play a game of ball, with a club from Porter's Hill on Saturday next, at 2 30 p. m., on the grounds of the former club. G DO ERICH, Since the passage of the water works and electric light by-law, property has ta- ken a rise, and enquiries are being made for property by outside parties. The committee are busying laying out our new agricultural park, and expect to have it ready for our three days show in September. It will be the finest park west of Toronto. _The owners of four_. fast horses talk of making a driving road out of Elgin street, by putting a row of trees down the centre, and a double track with a promenade on each side; it will make one of our finest avenues. The showers have made vegetation ad- vance rapidly, and the town looks lovely. Our town fathers have planted'out flowers around the Court House,and are trimming up the square, preparing for the County Legislator who meet here on the 9th Rev A B Meldrum, who has been offi- ciating for the last four years in San Francisco, Cal, is visiting his mother, Mrs Capt. Gibson. He is accompanied by his wife and child and intends remaining to rest a couple of months before receiving another call. HYMENIAI.--When the NEW ERA some time ago intimated that the popular young pastor of Victoria St. Methodist church would shortly tie a ryordon knot that would hold for life, it simply anticipated an event which was consummated this week. On Tuesday morning last a num- ber of invited friends gathered at the re- sidence of D. Gordon, Esq., where Rev. G. F. Salton was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Annie Madeline,eldest daughter of Mr. Gordon. The bride was tastily attired in brown silk, and was sup• ported by her sister, dressed in cream nuns veiling. The groom looked happy, and composed as the circumstances would. allow, being aided by Rev. J. T. LeGear, and the marriage ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. J E. Howell, Seaforth, assist- ed by Rev. G. R. Turk, of Goderich. At - ter partaking of lunch, the happy couple left on the noon train on their wedding tour, which embraces a trip to the old country. The bride received a number of beautiful presents, expressive of the es- teem in which she is held. The only guests outside of town were Mrs. Howell and Mrs. W. M. Gray, Seaforth, Mrs. Hodgens, Miss Stevenson, and R. Holmes and wife, Clinton, 1llcKIL P. CHURCH NOTES. -A missionary service was held'in Duff's church on Sunday last. Mr. McKenzie, a student from Knox col- lege, delivered an interesting address on foreign mission work in general. Two other students from the same college ad- dressed a large meeting at Winthrop, on Tuesday evening, and described fully the progress of mission work in special fields. Rev P Musgrave will leave, for Winnipeg next week, where he will attend the meet- ing of the General Assembly, -Sacramen- tal services will be dispensed in Winthrop church on Sunday. Rev Mr. Pope, of Brussels,•will conduct services on Friday morning. BRIEFS. -Mr Frank Murray has started a stone quarry on the farm of' John Thompson, 3rd con,, and is getting large • quantities of good stone. Mr John Kerr„ who has been attending the University at Toronto, bas returned hbme for his cum.. mer holidays. Mr Robt Habkirk bas ta- ken the old roof off his barn and has jut,1 finished putting on a new one. An unus- ual large number of horses have this spring been afflicted with distemper, which he some cases was of rather a fatal na- ture, but was seldom 102-2owed kby serious results. As Mr Hugh McIntosh and fam- ily were going into Seaforth on Sunday, the axle of his buggy broke and he was obliged to leave it on the roadside and" seek help from passers-by. • airs S Kerr is having a foundation put under one of her barns. Mr J Morrison, of the llth con., is laying .the foundation for the erection of a large barn. • CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL. The following is a statement of the number of pupils enrolled, and average attendance in each room during the month of May : ' Division. Ne, on roll. Avg. attenlae e. Mr. Lough's, 49 43 Mr. Linklater's, 56 47 Miss O'Neill'!, . 50 40 Mise Poston's, 52 46 Mise Helyar's, 67 54 Miss Leslie's, 68 52 Miss Plummer's, 69 59 Mies Simpson's, 115 84 Total, 526 425 Average to for May 1 6 446 Decreas Paren$e are reapsatfulfy asked to.M,end pupils to school reg irerly until the 30th day of June, as it interferes very much with the work of the school to have scholars miss Lessons. The attendance is not what it should be in some of the rooms, as the decreased -Average for May 1887 compared with May 1886 shows. The following is the resa:t,of the examina- tions := . MR. LOUGH'S DIVISION. ' Senior section, marks attainable, • 588:- Bertie Davie 417, Hardy Evans 387, Libbie Cruickshank 385, Albert Moore 373, Eva Chidley, 369, tiattie Romball 361, Katie Wil- liams 334, Ifattle Dodds 333, Lucy Keane 328, Nellie Keane 315.• Junior section, marks attainable. 610: - Sydney Erwin,464, Libbie Gibbings 448, Wm. Jackson 417, Stuart Lavin 413, Wellesley Whitely 387, Hattie Irwin 380, Adrian Miller 379, Addie Jones 379, Dolly Fair 378; Josie Reeve 370. MR. LINI{LATER'S DIVISION, Senior section, marks attainable, 420 :- Arthur Darrent 377, James Shepherd 321, Ettio Andrews 294, James Wilson 29Q, Robt. Menzies 278, Fred Brown 265, Thee. McCuaig .263, Hugh Moore 260, Carrie Walker •242, Maggie Keane 242. Junior section, marks attainable, 414 : Orpha Miller 310, Emma Tipling 297, Jessie McDonald 282, Sadie Reeve 275, Hattie Ted- ford 262, Jessie Gordon 261, May Biggart 255, Dollie Spooner 250, Eddie Muir 238, Mary Pratt 234. MISS O'NEILL'S DIVISION. Senior section, marks attainable, 475: - Maggie McMurray 396, Maggie Beattie 390, Emma Thompson 380, Lilly Johnson 380, Lucy Shepherd 377, Jennie Hamner 371, Ida McLennan 371, Birdie Heywood 370, Alex. ,. Angus 364, Mary Giffin 357, David Cantelon 349, Ida Holmes 347, Junior section, marks attainable, 455: - Hattie Davis 355, Annie Cruickshank 355, Mary Patterson 342, , Edith. Gitlin 332, . Mary Matheson 332, Thomas Wheatley 324, Fred. Sperling 3'22, Robt. Kenny 320, Grant Camp- bell 312, Robert Twitchell 306, Harry Fitz- , simons 296, Charles Robertson 202. _.. ._... ,IILS,S..FOXTON!'S DIVISION. _ _ __ Senior Section, marks attainable 588:- Azie Gibbings 573, Mabel Doherty 568, Char- lotte Everett 556, Mary McMu.rchio555,Lollie Kerr 555, Edith Carr 550, Jas. Fortune 546, Laura Thompson 539, Bayard Craig 539, Nel- lie Patterson 537, Maude Whayley 527, Clara Dayment 525, Louis Peckett 5.23, Maleolm McCuaig 501, Amelia Harland SOL •Junior section, marks .attainable, 568 :- Alice Twitchell 546, Richard Worthington 529, Fred Lavin 512, Susy Powell 471, Min- nie Young 468, Sophia Uzell 467, Grace Webb 463, Fred Ross 463, Arthur Bennet 462, Willie Biggart 459, Vert Fitzsimons 448. MISS IrELVArt's nivisrON. 'Senior section, marks attainable, 575: - Lizzie Wheatley 52S, .lean McTaggart 506, Grape Tedford 493, Annie Alexander 488, Jessie Gardner -481, Norman Werry 481. Ada McDonald 476, May Campbell 473, Frank Stanbury 472, Libbie Green 471, Blanche Shepherd 470. Junior section, marks attainable, 453 :- Tom -Tom Walker 397, Joan Fortune 396, Bertha Bean 386, Ida Hamner 382, Bridget Newman 874, Stewart Plummer 373, Frank Fair 372, Frank Gray 308, Olive Helyar 363, Arthur. Specht 363, James, Driscoll 360. MISS LESLIE'S DIVISION. Senior Section, marks attainable, 276 :- Leonard Weir 270, Lyon .Weir 270, Minnie Aitkin 266, Annie McCorvio 250, Maud Keane 208, Mary Irwin 230, Willie Glasgow 198, Lena McCuaig 187. . Junior Section, marks attainable 274 :- Mabel Detior 233, Eddie O'Toole 231, Ida Everett 230, Lillie Hunt 225, Mary (rill 213, Sadie Sibley 201, Nettie SJett 201, Sydney Stanbnry 191. MISS PLUMMER'S DIVISION. Third class -Perry Plumsteel, Chas. Law- rence, Sarah Smith, Etta Stevens, Minnie Smith, Mamie Young, Jimmie Leslie, °asap Moffatt, Lizzie Twitchell, Clara Steep. Second class -May Reeve, Arthur Bean, Minnie Moore, Maud Moffatt, Herbert Sper- ling, Willie Wilson, Jessie Pay, Nellie -1V - man, Willie Bawden, Bella Moore. First class -Harold Stepp, John Smith, Roy Dunlop, Annie Ross, Lloyd Cole, Fred. Fox, Charlie Glew, Jessie Ford. MISS SIMFSON'S DIVISION. Highest class -Willie Thompson, Fred Kerr, Grace Cook, Mary Rumba!), St.Clair Tweedy, Josie Dayment, Garry Whitely, Lily Henry, Rachael Cook, Blanche MeKowen, Eva Ram - ball; Effie Thompson. 2nd Highest class -Prank Moore, Harry Williams, Annie Worthington, Josie Worth- ington, John Everett, Carrie Spindler, Lillie Waterhouse, Percy Couch, Lional Paisley, Willie Campbell, Bort Jackson, Prank Hey- wood. Lowoat class -Benne Green, Frank reicher, Gerty Sage, Charlie Brown, Mary Davern. t Lawtence Tedford, IIugir Gordon, Jennie Stanbnrv, Mabel Vantasao_t, Herbert Alex. ander, Linnie Anderson, Wal£er Armstrong= J