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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-06-17, Page 1A, • NitiNA VAIL.= NO. 24 TERES -41.5e Per Annum n advcnoe ) FURNISHING •"t Department. For the hot weather we are showing a . full selection of Light UNDERCLOTHING, Light - HOSIERY, Light NECKWEAR 4 ' And we Invite Inspection of our Great Stock, 0 In our Shirt Department we have had a most wonderful sale of our Great White Shirts At 50c., 75c. and $1, and as our stock of these goods is just about exhausted, this is the last time we can say anything about them. We have a few sizes left, and any- body in need of shirts should see what we can do without delay. JACKSON BROS., , HATTERS AND FURNISHERS, CLINTON. MANCHESTER. . DEATH,—Mrs. Thomas Robertson, °of Colborne, died on Tuesday last. 'She had not beenlong in this country, and almost her only relative here, Mrs. Hacklin, of Paris, was with hes• when she died. VERY GRATEFUL.—The many friends here and elsewhere of the widow of the late Rev. Mr. Turner, hare shown an ex- emplary spirit of liberality in proposing to present her with a comfortable home in our village., The lot west of the tem- perance hall has been secured and thereon the house is soon to be built. NARROW ESCAPE —While Mr. A. Stitl- ,-ing, from near Smith's Hill, Was plowing last week,he came to a stone he wished to remove. He thereupon managed to get a chain hold on it, but when the horses would draw it would slip. ITe•tben ato& with his feet. on the chain, 'when on a sudden pull the stone was uplifted, but he dropped into the hole, and, as before, the stone; rolled back, securing him a close prisoner. Not falling exactly in its former position he was saved from getting his legs severely crushed, as the. stone weighed over half a ton, but he had a little experience of the stocks un[$ he was extricated a considerable time afterwards. FOREIGN MtesIONS.—Messsrs. McGil• livrary and Webster, two Knox College _students, who buve been delivering ad- dresses throughout Western Ontario these last few months, to stir up the Presbyter- ian church to greater efforts in the foreign mission cause, held a meeting .here on Friday a week ago. The attendance was not large and the assistance given not much in advance of heretofore, and with- out reflecting discredit on the congrega , tion here we think the remarks of one of the speakers were surely very grating when the screen was being drawn from our neglect, and should stimulate it to new new means to be on a par at least with the neighboring congregations in the sup- port of this scheme. BRIEFS.—Mrs Slater, of Seaforth, was the quest of Mrs Robertson, Colborne, last e'"week. Willie Youngblut has returned from the Berlin Collegiate Institute for a rest. Mrs Lawson, of Muskoka, is here. on a visit to her sister, Mrs Thos Ander. son, sr. Miss Maggie Radcliffe, of Blyth, was on a visit here lately, Albert Downs has returned from the Business College to enter commercial life wtttr-hie • father. Wm Grabam, o1 Stanley, was in the.vil .• lage last week. Mr Wm Young and wife have gone on a visit to Forest. The first barn raising oftbe season was James i3ig- ginbottom's, on Saturday,which was taken xn by our agiles, who generally take a leadingpart in these feats. Mr George Tindall' has bought J P Brown's place', and intends to build a baker and butcher shop. Henry Billups met with a serious accident the other day while at a barn raising at Mr James Hickenbottom'e, and had his leg broken.. The Sunday Schools of the English chord} of Blyth and Man- chester, intend holding a union picnic in A the grove here; LeatbaBHORo. LEFT. --Mr John Lear having accepted 'a position on the G T R at Mount Forest, left for there on Monday Last. EXPRESS AGENCY.—W L Ouimette having reaigned the agency of the Ameri- ca can Express Co., the office has been trans- , forted to the station, where all business for that company will be attended to by Station agents. 1-. FI ENNA Li. GETTING BICI"CFa.•..-We were pleased to see our old friend and neighbor Mr Gilchrist, who has been confined to the house ttince last fall, able to be out at- tending' to the duties of. big farm again. although his health is not very good yet, t it is improving. On the 10th of June he treated us to some delicious ripe cherries for which we express our thanks. I BRIEFs.-11'IrBousom4ofKinloss,Bruce county, is visiting at Mr Eyres. Miss Nellie Mcponald, of Carthage, is visiting at her sister's, Mrs Wm Torrance. Mr I Sutherland, of the post office, has been improvinghis residence lately. Mr True- man Brientland, who works in the salt block here, had the misfortuneto miss his footing and fall into the boiling brine; he alighted on his feet and hands, which are considerably scalded ; his was a narrow escape trom a horrible death. The Metho- dist Conference, which lately net at Galt has stationed Rev, Torrance, of this place at Walton ; Mr Barnby goes to Rockwood. PROGRESSIVE.—Few little towns in the county of Huron are making greater strides in the way of improvement than our quiet little town. This season already we have a good -many buildings under course of construction and improvement. We notice that Wm. Westcott has the excavation made and the material on the ground for a large brick residence, also a good frame barn, price $1600;; J.P. Marshall is build- ing a frame house, $1200 ; Brown and Blatchford a frame house, $800; Win Kerr a frame house, $700; Roland Cud- more'a brick house, $800; Wm Colwill kitchen and verandah. Wm Welsh has the contract for the wood work and West- cott & Cudmore have the mason work of all these, and judging by the work they have completed we predict that it will be well done. Mr. Welsh has also the con- tract for a large house for Richard Blatch- ford, and another for Wm Berne, both in Tuckersmith. George McEwen is building a frame house, $600... Frank,.,BJ•atch•I:on _ Henry Horn, James Workman, and Fred Beneough are each improving their houses by adding a kitchen. J. Sutherland, our obliging postmaster and exuress agent, is improving his house, by putting an a new roof and changing it from a flat to steep roof. James Be--ry is building a new stable J P Marshall contemplates build- ing a large brick store. Thomas Murdock and Wm Berne are also contemplating building in our town and no doubt there areothers who intend to build but have not made their intentions known. Our city fathers are improving the streets and side- walks—in this respect there is still room for more improvement. The principal part of the buildings are substantially, built, indicating that the people have come here to stay. The Presbyterian church would do`credit to a city. Many have ornamented their houses with fruit trees.and..shrubbery and others intend to do so as soon as they can. We have one sash and door factory, two carriage shops, one oat meal mill, a grist mill, pork fac- tory- and Salt works. 'There is a good opening here for a drug store, and book and news depot, or the two run together. Itis estimated that about $10000 will be invested in building and improvements this season, and if any little village of our size can show a better record we would like to hear from it. DUNGANNON. Pee -rtes. -There are a great many parties in prospect now. " One was held for Ebenezer Sunday School at. Mr Geo Rutledge's on the. 17th inst. Another will be held at Nile on the 21st. Another here on 22nd, and all in connection with some of the churches. LEAVING —On Sunday evening, 19th inst., Rev. A. McKibbin will preach his farewell sermon. On 26th his work will be supplied by Thos. Heddle, of Goderich High School. Though Mr McKibbin was invited back, and by all expected to re- turn, ho has been removed to Erin circuit, near Guelph. We wish him success on his new field ot labor, to which hegoes with the good wishes of all his friends in Dungannon. HAYFIELD. BRIEFS.—Two American schooners in port. P Caley, E Castle and B Spencer are at the sessions this week in Goderich RB jurymen. W W Connor has returned from Florence,where he spent some -weeks with leis daughter; he still continues in poor health ; Mrs Connor is also unwell. James Armstrong is slowly recovering from a very severe illness. Miss Duncan has moved into town in a new house. Mr Thomson is visiting friends at Hensall. Mr Davison is in London having his eyes operated upon ; he has been unable to sine for some months. Mr Geo preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening on hypocrisy. Mr Carrerie, from the Grand Bend, gave a good sermon on compassion. Qllndreds of people from Clinton, Sea - forth and other neighboring towns visile us daily, and Sunday is no exception; our beautiful lake is the attraction. Fishing and boating is the order of the day. Miss Crawford, one of the oldest residents of this place, has gone to Bruce county to reside with a niece ; she lately lost most of ber furniture by fire; she was in feeble health for. some time, unable to be alone. Crops look beautiful. Potatoes are , in blossom: , . -.,. , , . • .., , i �—rar---ter (ODERICII TOWNSHIP. BRIE.ps.—Mr. flhris, Nesbitt, accom- panied''by his mother, left On 'Tuesday on a trip•to Owen Sound 'and that .locality. A school picnic took place at Porter's Bull, on Friday, and was well attended. A base ball match was played between the Porter Hill boys and those of the, 9th con., re- sulting in a viceery for the " Hill" boys by a score of 11 to 8 ; it would be well for all concerned if the neat time they play they procure an umpire who understands, base ball, Mr Oolclough, near Varna, who has been dangerously illfor several days, is n in/ reported to be out of danger and in a fair way of recovery. --Cost CLINTON,1.1 ONT., FRIDAY,, JUNE 17, 1887. 'WINtiIiAM. BRIEFS.—It is reported a by-law will be introduced shortly prohibiting the hiring of teams or rigs on Sundays. The abode of the " Bear" is being extensively repaired. There was quite a.runaway on the street Monday evening. WOOL.—There is very little wopl coin • paratively coming into town but there is enough to make things interesting. Last week the mayor, who owns alarge woollen factory here, attempted to have a by-law paeled several years ago enforced, making all sellers go on the market. This it was tound could not be dont'•°tea `"".s argoes' bravely on, buvers"capturing wool where-' ever they cau find it. OBITUARY —Died, Saturday, June I lth, Stephen W Galbraith, editor and pro- prietor of the Times. at the early age of 28 years. He was born in Guelph, at 15 he entered the Mercury office there and worked at the case 4 years. Frorr. Guelph he went to A@ton where he was hart pro- prietor and editor of the Free Press fur about one year. He then came to Wing - ham and conducted the Times for about two years, From short -hand reporter for the Globe in the House of Commons he secured a position as editor and manager of the Eddy Publishing House, in Flint, Mich,,which lie held tor about two years, when he pu'chased the Flint Journal, which he controlled for about a year,when hemorrhage of tfie lungs attacked him. He.placed himself under the care of Drs K & K, of Detroit, and his strength and heal:h having improved, he accepted a position with them as Chief Correspon- dent Clerk. Leaving them he accepted a sin. ilar position in Toronto, where he re- mained until he came back to Wingham as partner with J 1' Mitchell in the Vidette. That paper not suiting him politically and otherwise, he purchased the Times which he conducted Until his death. Mr Galbraith was a man at more than ordinary ability and of broad,liberal and progressive thought. Had it not been fur his extremely unassuming and retiring dixposttt ti h8'iiiigllt"noCAo4bt have ac• cepted a much higher position than be did. He was well liked and respected and we are sure all who knew him personally will be exceedingly sorry to hear of his early death. I.EEB tN. ROAD WORK,—The farmers of tbis vicinity are at present very busily engaged with the road work. Mr J Tobin acts as pathmaster and J Williams' prancing greys pulls up the hill, while R \Villiatns and D Oxtobv piles on the gravel, at the same tin.e trying to give their companions some new ideas of the benefit of Home Rule. BOAT RIDE. --The members and friends of the I 0 G T No. 213 are endeavoring to get the use of a boat for the purpose of having a sail on the jubilee day the 21st. A good time is expected. We have heard that on a fennel. occasion some of the ladies lost their hate and some gentlemen their hearts, but we' hope nothing of such a serious nature wilt, happen this time. NOTES.—G H Clutton is at present hindered cotisjderably in his studies by the affliction .of sore eyes ; we hope, how- ever,.that his eyes may soon be better that • he may be able to guide the ladies safely home from the boat ride. Miss N Horton spent Sunday with friends in Clinton. Jeveral ot our Sabbath School officers are attending. theconvention, in Goderich this. week. XINi3URN. . • NOTES.—Mr F H Schoales made us a flying visit last week, end reports all things all 0 K in the Northern clime. Mr Henryrlinchley goes to Fingal to take charge of bees in that part; Mr: Hinch}e' is a thorough bee'st and we be- speak for his employers a good man. Mr J R Murray disposed of his first' lot of cheese for a good price DIED.—It is our painful duty to report the death -of Miss Lizzie Trewin; youngest daughter of Mr Wm Trewin, of the 9th con. of Hullett, which occurred on Sun- day morning last. Miss Trewin has been poorly for some timo.but.of late appeared to be improving, till Saturday evening last, when she was suddenly taken with inflammation, and died early Sunday morning:—Miss Trewin gave. promise of a fine woman, being 18 years old, was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and was loved by all whom she became acquainted with. Her remains were interred in the Kinburn cemetery on Tuesday last, by' a large concourse of people. Mr and Mrs Trewin have the deepest sympathy of the entire neighbor- hood. DIrUCEF'IELD, - BRIEFS —The Rev Mr Stewart, of Clin- ton, occupied the pulpit of the Rev .7 H Simpson, on Sabbath evening last. As the pupils were going home from school on Monday evening, a .small boy, son of Sir T Boyce; had his foot badly trampled by a passing team, he not having noticed the team approaching. The Royal Tem - piers intend holding a picnic in Bayfield, on the 1st of July. Considerable gravel- ling and general improvement is being done to the Mill road between ]sere and Egmondville. Mrs cIntosh, of the Mill Road, has had her barn raised and built ander: Mr W Rattenbury lost a valuable mate and foal on' Mondayr last. The manse is -undergoing considerable repairs, in the shape of painting, papering, &e.; Mr J Graves, of Seaforth, is 'doing the work. (Teo late for last week.) BRIEF/3.—W George Baird, who went to St. Paul last winter,has returned home; he holds a good position as book keeper there and likes the country well ; his heait�i is also much improved since going there; it is his intention to remove his family there next month. Mr Robert Marks, of Kansas, son of Mr R Marks, of Brucefield, arrived here, on Monday last, accompanied by his -.wife and son.— Mr. J. Higgins occupied the pulpit of the Rev. Mr Stewart, of Clinton, on • ERA - IRORERT fiOL*E;g Pwb11.41her. Friday, and the Rev. J. H. Simpson oc- cupied the same pulpit on Sabbath. Mr Wm McQueen, teacher, attended the teachers' convention held in Exeter on Thursday and Friday. TVVftEH,MiTH. THE SCHOOL BOARD — The by-law t0 disestablish the township School Board, was voted on on the llth inst. To carry the by-law required a majority of the Wards. As two were in favor of the by- law and two against it. the Board will continue as formerly. The vote was a email one, and was as follows:— ttf Ward No 1, with 194 voters, there voted for the by-law, 01 against .ths..by- law. 54. In Ward No. 2, with 193 voters, there voted for the by-law, 72 ; against it, 26. In Ward No. 3, with 185 voters, there voted for the by-law, 93 ; ngainst it, 5. In Ward No. 4, with 185 voters, there voted for the by-law, 29 ; again.t, it, 44. HULLU'I'T. CREAMERY. —The Hullett Creamery is this year doing a much larger business than last, on Tuesday of last, week the large amount ot 114U lbs of butter being turned out. Thissystem of butter making is becoming more popular every year, as it is found to give the best possible returns. BRIEFS.—Mr Galbraith, the phenolo- gist, leave three lectures in school house No 7, this week, but was not favored with large audiences; be read the bumps_ of two persona free of` eharge,each evening and found some "great heads" among them. Statute Jabot- is the order of the day now. Mr and Mrs Jas McFarlane, of Stanley, were the guests of Mr Elliott, of the 13th, for a,short time this week. RUNAWAY.—A span of horses belong- ing to Mr John Brown, of the 13th, made things lively along the road for about a mile, on Wednesday. They got away with the waggon and manure box, and running for the road lett the hind wheels in the lane, taking the front ones over the' gate with them. They turned west and took along the'side•of the road to avoid mak ing a dust and a rattle, which were plen- tiful enough,as five tnen,with their teams, were going along towards the gravel pit. They all did not like the idea of.Brown's team leaving them behind, and all Started at a furious rate down the road, Mr. I3 Herrington's team was evidently the best, for the others dropped off one by one, and after running to Lear's sideroad he cap- tured them in some way and brought them back, Smoot- P1CNIC—About two years ago the late Thomas Sloan, who was then. teaching in S.S. No.7, Hullett, introduced the idea of holding a picnic for the section in order to bring parents and scholars more intimately together. The plan prov- ed very successful, and was repeated this year under direction of Mr. A. Plummer, the esteemed and efficient teacher in the section, the picnic being held on Saturday last. in Mr J Brigham's grove, A very large number; both _old and young, were lydsent, and after partaking freely -of the "good things of life," bountifully provid- ed by the ladies of the neighborhood, the young folks enjoyed themselves with va- rious kinds of games. A platform had also been provided, and with Mr J W Shaw, of Blyth Public School, as chair- man, an interesting programme was ren- dered. The Clinton Glee Club, under di- rection of Mr G F ()alto, rendered a num- ber of duets, gnarte.tes, &c., to the delight of all present; Miss Grace Robertson, of Clinton, gave charming, pathetic, and wondrously lifelike recitations; short ad- dresses were made by the chairman, and Messrs Newton, of /fetlock school; Kitty. of Summerhill, Plummer, and R Hol.nes. A number of prizes were awarded for oif- ferent sports. The namesof those took the prizes in the races and jumping are : 130 yard race, let A H Plummer, 2nd, W Shane; Boys, (under 16) 103 yard race, 1st, John Caldwell, 2ud, John Mc- Vittie ; standing long jump, 1st, W Rod- gerson, 2nd, .0 Crawford ; running long jump, lst,,C Crawford, 2nd H B McVit- tie ; vaulting—lst, Jas Cuming, 2nd, J Tamblyn ; standing high jump, Geo Rob- ertson ; running hop, step and jump--lst SIMcVlttie. Professionals were not allow ed in any but the 150 yard race,and in the others anyone taking a first was, allowed to compete again. It was not until nearly dark that the crowd dispersed, all feeling that a very pleasant and enjoyable time had been spent. This school section, un- der Mr Plummer's management, is mak- ing substantial progress, and he is giving excellent satisfaction. PORTER'S HILL. The picnic at Porter's Hill school was a grand success - in -every -particular. -•The tables were spread in J McDonald's grove and were more than bountifully supplied with every luxury for which the ladies in this neighborhood are celebrated for get- ting up. There were four good swings in the grove which were constantly in use. Mrs Archibald McDougal deserves special mention for supplying hot water and mak- ing the tea, which denied her much plea- sure for the pleasure of others. After tea the sports began in a field kindly given by Reeve Cox, whero several sets of croquet, quoits, cricket, running races for the school children and other amusements were going on, also a base ball match be- tween the "Silver Steels,"of the 9th cdn,, and the " Comets," of Porter's Hill,which endedin favor of the Comets. We wish to say that Mr. Erwin, the teacher, de- serves great credit for the able manner in which everything was arranged and his untiring endeavors to make every one en- joy themselves, in which he was entirely successful. BnIEFs,—Reeve Cox and Deputy -Reeve Whitely let a $100 contract at Porter Hill Monday evening, to grade, graveland put guards on the hill at Porter Hill, and not before it was needed, for it was getting dangerous; Robert Elliott, 4 con., secured the work. Statute labor is the order of the day in this neighborhood at present. The fall wheat around here looks splendid, is heading out even with large close grained heade ; the wheat in this Locality from reports is the beat in the township. Mr A Elliott, of the 4th con., who had the misforinne to break his leg some time ago, is doing as well as can be expected. Mr Cooper, of Clinton, has Jas Oex's house almost completed; lit r`hsbes busi- ness. Mr John Walker, of Meriton, is here visiting J W McDonald; he is here for the benefit of his health, we hope to see him improve.''Aemir picnic we noticed Mr A Woodman,Geo Newton,Mrs Adams. Mrs 5 Woodman, Mre Smith, all of Londesboro. ,The Comets will play the re'urp match With the Silver Steels, to- day (Friday) at the Gully school picnic; an interesting time is expected. ILL Mr. P. Kelly is in Toronto this week. Business is somewhat on the standstill just now. Mr. Jno. Gosman, of Hensel), spent Sun day in town. Miss Maggie Taylor has returned from her visit to St. Marys. Mr. George Rowed is at present visitieg friends in Nottawa. Mr. 11. A. Wright, of Michigan, is at prey ent home on a visit. Mr. McRae, of Cranbrook, is at present the guest of Mrs. Watson. A large number from Clinton and Wing - ham spent Sunday in town. The band boys are busily engaged getting in trim for the Queen's Jubilee. Mr. T. Bawden purposes having his plant- ing mill in running order shortly. .- Mrs. A McNally is at preeentvisiting friends in the ni i,thborhood of Clandeboye. Mr. Win Campbell left town this week for Berlin, to attend a meeting of the C. O. F. A large number from town attended the picnic held in Brigham's grove, Hullttt, last week. Come, Samuel anti Frederick, don't von think it is about time you were leaving the Bingle ranks. A little girl of Mrs. Jae. Carey's bas been seriously ill, but we are pleased to hear she 1e recovering. The annual Sunday-ecTiool picnic in con nection with the English church, will be held at Auburn', on June 23rd. We regret to learn that Mr. Jos. Taman is at present indisposed ; we hope he willisoon be able to be around again. A large number of delegates from the dif- ferent churches here, attended the S. S. con. vention in Goderich, on Monday'. The Rev. Mr. Tonge of Elora, who is to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Mills, has moved to town ; we extend a hearty welcoiie. Mr. A. Lawrence has returned from his trip south. Ile seems to be favorably im- pressed with that part of the country. The union picnic of the Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath Schools, will be held in Mr. A. M. Sloan's grove on Dominion day. Mr. Jos. Walker, formerly au employee of the Clinton News Record, is home spending a few weeks with his parents, prior to his de- parture for Detroit. Mr. D. B. McK,innnn bas sold one of his lots on Quenu St., north of Moser's tinshop, to Messrs. Anderson & Elder, for the sum of iF500. They purpose moving their present building onto their new premises this summer, prior to the. erection of a brick block on their old stand. A large congregation assembled in the Methodist church last Sonday evening, to listen to the farewell address of their pastor, Rev. \Vm. Mills. He preached an excellent sermon and was listened to attentively, Ow- ing to ill health Mr. Mills has been compelled to resign his position for a time. The rev. gentleman and family left town this week for Brantford, where they purpose residing. A large number of friends assembled at the de- pot on Monday to bid them adieu. - HO LuaeirALLI - BRIEFS.—Mr Ed Levis has gone this week on an extended wedding tour with his wife to Berlin, where he is a delegate for Court Selwood C O F, being in session this current week. Mr Pickard and wife and the Misses Holmes and Elford were delegates to the Sunday School Teachers' Convention in Goderich this week. Mr Mulholland has moved his family to town. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.—That the weather is getting hot. That arrange- ments are nearing completion for the long expected road to Colborne. That Hatch- ett's Herbal Remedies are all that they are represented and that W J Lobb repre- sents them fairly. That preachers are ex- pecting some pleasant jobs this summer. - That when people go to Church they should go inside. ACCIDENT.—Mr Wm Murch met with a serious loss" in the death of a valuable mare, one day this week. He wasinformed by a traveller that a horse was lying sick in the ditch on the road. He with others at once repaired to the spot, when to his surprise he- fbiind It to be his own and only horse. It appears she had been play- ing with a neighbor's colts which had strayed on the road, and by doing so had knocked the fence partly done. She then jumped over and in doing so had broken her back. She died in a few minutes. She was valued at $160. JUBILEE FESTIVAL,—A grand jubilee festival in connection with St. John's (English) church, Holmesvilie, will be held on the premises of Mrs Samuel Holmes, Huron Road, on Thursday even- ing, .lune 23rd. The committee of manage- ment will spare no pains to make this one of the most enjoyable festivals of the season. Refreshments consisting of cake, strawberries, ice cream,ete., will be served during the evening.," Admittance to the grounds,which will be grandly illuminated for the occasion, will be only 25 cents. Proceedings to commence at 6.30. ANNIVERSARY. --• Full arrangements have now been made in regard to a 5 5 anniversary which will beheld, D V, on Sunday. and Monday, June 26th and 27th. Rev J E Howell, chairman of Goderich district, preaches the anniversary sermons on Sunday at 10 a m and 7 p nt. On Monday a grand strawberry festival and entertainment will be held wherein the best local talent, the S 5 scholars and some outside assistance, will participate. The Holmesville Harmonic band bas pro- mised to give two seleetions, which will be the first time for the whole band to appear in public. A very interesting and profitable occasion is anticipated. SICA&ORTH. A WI/STERN LAORoasE DISTRICT ORGANIZER/ 1—The Secretary of the Canadian Dearman • Ad"sooiation called a meeting here on Tuesday af.eruoon to organize a Western District. There were present r•enresentatives from London, Stretford, Seaforth and Goderich. London was represented' by Geo E Lowe ; Stratford by W A Gibson and W ,11 Neal ; Seaforth by W D Stewart, T F' Coleman and W H Fear ; Goderich, by R S Williams, 5 J R. id and E Campaigne. R S Williams Bas .lected president, and W D" Stewart Secre- tary. The following at hedule of game4 was arranged :--June 21, Guderich at,Sr,t a ford ; July 1 Seaforth at Loudon ; July 6, Strat- ford at Goderich ; July 15, Goderich at Sea - 1 •rih ; July 15, London at Srratford ; July 26, Sea o.th at Goderich ; July 20, Stratford at Lend •n ; Augu-t 10, London et Seaforth ; August 24, Seaforth at Stratford;.August 24, Goderich at London ; Rept. 3. St,atford at Seafotth ; Sept. 3 London at lloderich,' It might be added that the local club is gaining strength rapidly, and expect to have a very successful season. GODERICii, IatpaovamE TTs.--In the supplement- ary estimates submitted to parliament ap- pears the am• unt of$4000 for a newCustom House and Post Office to be erected here, and $18,000 to be expended on improving the harbor. BRONZE MoNUMMENT.—One day last week Mr James°Gallagher had a very fine White Bronze' monument on a dray, which he exhibited through our town toe host of admirers, It. End been maaufac- s , Lured for the Rev Parbet`"Wattera,In' memnr% of Dan Carter, .,who had served him faithfully Many years, One surpris: ing feature In counectioa with it is that there are 513 raised lettere on one side,and each letter is as distinct as printer s type. c:O1.HORNE. BRIEsa,—Mr N Menial], accompanied' by Mr McConntll, of Teeewater, spent this week ander the parental roof. Wm Walters, jr,, of the 5ih non., has gone to Britieb Columbia on a prospecting tour. T Crews had hi' head badly cut and bruised one day this week; he had it caught in a shingle machine while oat- tin8 shingles, Pionice are the order of the day ; Zion's 8. S. to•day,, (Friday) ; Bentni1- le,'s ou the 2let, and Bethel intends to do likewise shortly. Miss 1' Dundase, •of Pat- midn, who has been visiting her sister, re- turned home last week. EAST WAAAANOSII. BUILDINGS,.—On Tuesday of last week a large sheep stable and barn was erected on the farm of Mrs Bar ison, of the 6th. Messrs Anderson and H Edwards had' the contract of framing it. After the raising oftbe building the boys spent a couple of hours in playing foott.b,i ll, base ball and other athletic sports. HOOVER'S PICNIC —The annual picnic in connection with the .Sabbath School and church at Westfield, will be held to- day (Friday.) This is the largest and most interesting of social gatherings in the township, and is well known for a long time back. The programme • will begin at one o'clock, after which dinner will be served.. NbpES.—The Misses Ross have returned from an enjoyable trip to friends in Mid- dlesex. A number of young 'nen in S. S. No. 10 meet weekly for baseball practice. Rev. Mr Croft, of Benmillcr, is teaching a music class iu the Union church; the class meets once a week and has a large membership; the rev. geotleman is an in-, defatigable worker. A certain young man of this township, who is well known for bis accomplishments as an athlete, in- vested in a new covered buggy on Satur- day last it must, certainly ,not have been for his own use as ne has• ao need of erti.- fieial assistance in travelling ; it will pro• bably be first required to serve a term of ste•wart ,ship. Road work has been com- pleted on the 4th and 45th con., and com- menced on 6th and 7th on Tuesday. Mr• Gregor McGowan sold eight head of cattle to Watson & Smith, -of Blyth, A young man named after one of the apostles stands in great peril of being tuckered out by taking such.l.org pedestrian rambles. lEi4MILl ER. BRIEFS.—Mrs.Pframmer, ot Minnesota, aunt of Mrs. Isaac, is on an extended visit to friends in 'this vicinity. Miss Dundee, of'Putnam, who has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs Ib 'I3 Morrish, re- turned home Saturday. Mr JohnRodgers lost one of his team of horses about two days ago, by infla'mmhtlon of the; bowels. Mr Amos Fisher bac moved his house back a short distance to make room for a new one,on which work will be commenc- ed at once. Mrs J 'Mil'l'er has returned from yisiting friends in Detroit. — Work on the parsonage ,is being pushed rapidly along. The masons have commen- ced work on the stone foundation of W'm Vanatone's barn.,.....,.. --s.e.a---- SABBATH SCHOOL UONVEN'CION. The 151h annual meetingiif the Huron S; S Association. was held in Goderich, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, a large. num- her being present, and a very interesting time spent. Wo have a fall report of pro- ceedings, but cannot find room for it this week, and therefore give only the list of ofli- cera elected for next year t-.. President—D D Wilson, Seaforth. Vice-President—Wm Fothingham, Bruce - field ; W J Clark, Exeter ; Jas. Sheppard, Goderich ; A 13 Manning, Clinton; Rev. -John Gray, Clinton. Executive Committee—Rev W Craig, B. D.; Rev. J H Simpson, Brueefield ; Rev A E Smith, Wrtireter.; Jpd' TbAjtlppn; tllinton ; W M Gray, Seaforth'; Fi McQuairie, ,Blyth ; John P Ross, Exeter, and al$ resident minis- ters and 8. 8, anperintendents hi the place whero the oonvention is .held: Minutee secretaries—I 'Taylor, Clinton ; F Metoalf, Blyth. Cot. seoreteriee—J 0 Stevenson .and A lI Manning, Clinton, It was resolved to hold the next convention in Exeter. • Stci,—A number of the pupils of Winthrop school have taken sick lately, n i the assistant teacher, Miss Campbell is also seriously i11, owing to the lack of •anitaru improvement, in the vicinity of the school.