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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-07-01, Page 1�!s►l ag NO. 26 TjOW-61.60 Per Annum n advance CLINTON, ONT., FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1887. SHIRTS 0 EVERYBODY SHOULD SEE OUR woodorfui WIH1TE SIIIRF Por 50o., the greatest bargain ever effered in Clinton. A Magnificent Colored SHIRT 3 COLLARS and detatched CUFFS at $1:50. These shirts have had a very big sale, and are the very beet value in the market. A Splendid SHIRT & 2 Collars at $ I - -- We -are -confident we are offering the best' •valne in Clinton, in Shirts of every description JACKSON 'BROS., HATTERS AND FURNISHERS, CLINTON. MANCHESTER. QUEEN'SJUBILEF.-The union pic-nic of schools No. '1 ,and .3, Colborne, at. • G'oviery, was to take place on this day. In the forenoon there was not much sign of a gala day, but at noon disappointment seemed to vanish and all took part in the successful .pic nic. In the evening a lawn anoint was held at the house of Mr George Rutledge, in the interest of the Method- ist church (Oliver's.) It teemed with fes- tivity, literary and musical entertainment until the 'evening was spent and jubilee w• 1lt' :over.' CHURCH. MATTERS. --.-Mr Sherrit, of Stanley, the blind preacher, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sun- day evening last. He has been blind 27 years, but is all light in Christ; for' whom he is spending his strength. -At the con- gregational meeting of the Presbyterian church here and Smith's Hill, on Mon- day last, the choice of ministers did not correspond. The meeting here was a yery pleasant one. but as the choice of ministers was at variance with the other congregation's and vice versa, there will be a further delay. Rev. T. Gee is expected to take charge of the Methodist church on this circuit op Sunday next; there has been some little friction over church affairs lately, and tbeePresident of the Conference and chair- - - -manitttencled- tylifeetiteifif"flie Z)uti:terly board on Tuesday, when matters were thoroughly ventilated and an amicable understanding arrived at. Mr Gee will find the people of this circuit warm -heart - ,ed and whole-souled, disposed to do their s utmost to advance the cause of Christ, and united labor ou that line alone will result ins;much good been done. BRIEFS. - Tbe Episcopal Sabbath school pic-nic from Blyth and Sabbath scLools here, took place in the grove on Thursday last. The Blyth brass band ace Copftpahred them. -At Mr Wm King's --a ratsrng on. Saturday, one side was badly beaten, most of"our boys being on the winning sido: U.A. Miln, a law student, from -Kincardine, paid a visit to an old companion here last week.- -Master Wil- mer Wilson had the misfortune while playing to again break his arm, only about four inches from where it was broken three months ago. -Haying has commenced and appears to be a veru good crop. -School closes on this Thurs- day for holidays, and no doubt a certain little'tellow had a vivid conception of the subject, when being questioned by his teacher the other day on the reason of certain national holidays, replied to•the question: what is this year, generally call- ed? "The year of holidays." ZURICH. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. -A rather unique Syoday school gathering was witnessed in the vicinity of Zurich On Sunday last, when five German schools met in the weeds together, held a general union Sunday Bebop', and spent the day in the woods, each faniily represented hav- ing provided lunch for themselves. • moRIIIs: BRIEFS. --Mr John Fraser had raising often and a barn on Friday of last week. -Mr ,las Pollock put up an addition to his barn on Saturday. TUDKEIl,111TH. - NEW BARN. -Mr James Cooper, of the London road, (noted importer and breed- er of Shropshire down sheep) is busily engaged in the erection of a new barn. with basement underneath. Mr Cooper believes in keeping good` stock and pro- viding suitable accommodation for them. A HAPPY FATHER. -This is dedicated to one of Tuckersmith's popular council- men :-Now set the bells a -ringing and fire off your guns, turn your trumpets in. side out and bang your-.bigestguns. It anybody asks you the cause of all this whirl 1 tell them Broadfoot is the father of a bouncing baby girl. A NECESSARY LAW -There is talk of a petition being presented to theTounci asking that body to pass a by-law prevent- ing cattle and sheep running at large on the public highways. Saab a law would be a great convenience to parties who wish to plant shade trees on the road,.as they could do so without fear of getting them damaged. LOGGERS ASSF1tBLY.-A number ot our citizens went to Lumley to meet with their brethern of the Ancient Order of Loggers. After meeting with the brethren of Lumley and extending to one another the congratulations of the -season, the order to shoulder spikes was given, when all marched to a newly chopped field on the farm of A. B. McLean, where the business ofh t e dayt k 00 the shape ot piling logs into heaps ready for thde- vouring elements. Promptly on the ring of the village bell, dinner was served. After satisfying the inner man, work was again resumed until evening, when the last log was piled high and dry. Ou summing up it was !found that some twelve new members were initiatedio,tt• the mysteries of the order, and on review- ing the boys a stranger- would suppose they were decendents of ancient King Coal. After partaking of supper prepar atit,ns for the dance began, and among the loggers, getting rid of the black, was the order of the day, and iu a very short time, with the providental help of a heavy rain and -the application of soap, the boys wore ,presentable appearance, and were in readiness for the mazy waltz. The opposite sex were well represented, comprising the flower of Lumley and Tuckersmith, and lent their aid to the enjoyment of the - festivities. Mr John McLean was appointetlfloor mana$er and our host took the position of master ot ceremonies. The ball was beautifully decorated with evergreens and mottoes. Conspicuous amongst them was welcome to Lumley, and a life sized portrait of the master of th s order. Music was furnish ed by the Lumley string band under the leadership of Messrs. Horton and Steacy Dancing was kept up until the ring of the gong announced the hour of depar- ture, when all wended their way home well pleased, and hoping this to be only the first of a series. Our Knights return- ed with the rise of Sol. GO DE RICH TOWNe4HIP. A NUJISANCE.- Complaints are made that an unburied dead horse lies in the woods near the Cut Line, not a great dis- tance from Holmesville, and the stench arising from 'it' these warm days, is un- bearable. It should be buried at once. BASE BALL. -On Saturday, the 25th, a _base ball ratch+took.. _place_ between the ".Muffs," of Porter's Hill, and the "Wind - splitters," of 'Vane, resulting in a vic tory for the Varna men by a score of 55 to 25. The rumor which has got abroad that both clubs were going to enter the Inter national League, is entirely incorrect; such a report is a libel on the League. BARN RAISING: -On Friday last a very large.barn was raised for Mr Kepple Disney, on the Huron road. 'Unfortu- nately, an accident happened to -one of the participants that marred the other- wise pleasant gathering. A young man named Tibbutt was standing on one of the rafters, and a person near him was using an axe, and just as it was descend- ing, Tibbutt threw. his leg back, and re- ceived the full force of the blow , on the heel, which was split open. It will be a painful wound for some time, and was one of those accidents that seem unavoid- able. . LEEBURN. • FRESn BEEF. -Mr. W. Strachan intends starting a butcher's waggon next week, so that the gude wife may have fresh beef for the glide man's dinner. IZ'inD Wonx.-Three teams wore eugaged on Tuesday in fixing up the end of the side road here. which Webster Brown calls lover's lane. \Ve think he will be able to pilot the lacks along•now without getting their feet• wet. It will also be much -better fee those_. Who ' 110ll ul gravol up that way. POINT FAaMI.-Our host of the Point ,Carts is very busily engaged fixing up his famous summer resort ready for guests. He expects to have a fuller house this year than ever,and we feel sure that all who avail themselves of this opportunity of recruiting tl}emselves wi'.l be well pleased both with our genial hos'. and his house. BaIEFs.-Mr Will Strachan bas sold his 2•yeat old mare for the sum of $58, which is considered a good price. Mr G Munroe is again back to Point Farm, after an absence of about a year iu London. Mrs Simmonds, of Algoma, is visiting friends hero. Straw: berries are quite plentiful here, now ; we can also boast of large . ones growing here, meas- uring four and a half inches one way and five and 'a half the other, Joseph Cook is erect- ing quite a large addition to his barn ; the raising came off last week very quietly, BOAT Exc RsION.-On Tuesday afternoon last, the weather having cleared up, quite a number of young folke arrived on the beach at 2 6 clock, but no boat was in sight, Af- ter a short time however the gallant "Match- less" was seen sailing out from the Goderieh harbor and arrived here about 3 o'clook effth ten on board. Afterloading on about 13 rpore it started for Uncle Sam's domains. After going out a few miles several of tF e ladies began to look horn° sick and to sing Homo sweet Home, so the boat turned to- ards home and arrived here at about 5 o'clock. All enjoys l themselves immensely. ' 1100RRT 11101141114 NW111!{.her. HAIL L ETT. Felix BonanT.-Mr A Lawrenco,of Blyth, has bought the 50 acres on which Mr Willis resides, just north of Londesboro, whore he intends to build a house,, and remove his residence next fall or winter. STATISTICS: The voters' list of this. town ship contains the names , of 569 persons qualified to act as jurors, and a total of 1018 'serious qualified to vote under the several provincial franchises. BnIErs.-Haying is fairly commenced. in this township. Mrs John Reynolds, sr., of the 4th con., and Mrs E Tighe of the 6th con.,, al p visiting relatives in Bay city,Mioh. Mr James Morrison took formal flossession of his now house on the 7th con., on Monday night, and the neighbors' -boys and girls tripped the light fantastic until a late hour. OnITcenr.-It is our painfupduty this week to chronicle the death of anotherof the pion- eers of the township of Hullett, which took place on tho 20th of June, namely that of George Cunningham, 13th con., Hullett. Deceased was born in Selltirkshire,Sootland, 27th Dec., 1815,and consequently at the time of his death was in his 73rd year. IIe served. an apprenticeship in a wholesale house in Edinburgh and in the spring of 1884 emi- grated to Canada, where on the 9th con.North Duznfries, Waterloo county, he settled on lots 24 and 25, in partnership with an older brother James, and cleared 115 acres. In Ootobor 1850 he moved into the township of Hullett and settled on lot 37 in the 13th con., where he cleared 120 acres, put in 1400 rods of underdrain and cleared out all the stumps. In the year 1876 he sold his farm and retired to lot 33 where he had 4t acres on the 13thcon. Mr Cunningham was a man of robust constitution and enjoyed good health, with the exception of rheumatism, until a few years ago, when the action of the heart was impeded by fat, causing shortness of breath and finally caused his death. He had been failing for some time.and especially since the beginning of March of the present year, and by the end of April had sunk so low as to be insensible for some days, his medical attendant expecting him to pass away at any moment ; but he rallied again and was able to move around until a few days before his death, being confined te. bed but a few days, during which time fo`r the most part he lay in a sort of stupor, appar- ently unconscious of anything going s64, around him'. He passed away quietly with"- out ith=out a motion, as in a calm and quiet sleep. He leaves a widow in frail health and' a family of 5 sons and 3 daughters. Two sons living in Hullett, one in Blyth, one in St. Paul and°cue in California. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and in politics Reform. He was a man of sound jugdment,having few equals in the sons of toil who possessed the same business abilities. Ho received but little education in his youth,but was able to apply it sq well in all the buisness aims.and transactions of life that he might be com- pared to clock -work in regularity and exact- ness, especially so when this was backed' by a strong sense of justice. He held the posi- tion of councillor for ward No. 5, for 8 years and then retired. He was also one of her majesty's J P's for years, until he would no longer make the qualification necessary for office. DUNGANNON. • PEasoazai.-Mrs B,_Crawford has re turned from her visit among friends in Godericb.-Mr N.f11..Shaver, and mother ofAncaster, has been visiting his sister, `Mrs G. Harris. HYrrNEAL.-Mr J. Hiscox, of Tees - water, )ormerly a resident of Dungannon, was united in the bonds of matrimony on Wednesday to Miss A. Euwing, cf the same place. We extend to Mr and Mrs Hiscox our best wishes for a happy and -prosperous life: _ _. - _., SOCIAL. -Au ice cream and strawberry social in connection with the ' English •church was given in the drill shed ou 1Vednesday evening. The music was furnished by tho Luck now choir. - Another social under the auspices of the Y. P. S. was given at the home of Mr A. Petland's, on Tuesday, 28th June. A good time was realized PRESENTATION: -A kW evenings prior to the departure of the Rev A. McKib- bin for his new field of labor, a social gathering was held at Mr Disher's, which was largely attended by' both old and young, who, feeliug that they could not let their pastor depart without showing him some tangible expression of the high esteem in which he is held, presented him with a beautiful album and gentleman's toilet ease, and the following address: Dear Brother. -We, the young people of the Methodist church, Dungannon, being about to say farewell to you, have thought it fit and proper to embrace this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of your services amongst ns during the past year. You found us strangers, but you leave ns devoted and admiring friends, who will follow your future career with interest, wherever in the provi• denoe of God your lot may be . cast. One short year, but oh, how ovoutful. One year ot association as pilgrims together, in which. to commence, a frignd.thip wbich w$' trust shah; perpetuated in eternity. God alone Ulf 'kelt the ijnalityOf`yotir-faithf0lnees in preaching and ours in hearing. In each of these we have enjoyed great privileges and laid ourselves under equally great responsi- bilities. May God help ns to he faithful, and as you look forward to a new congrega- tion and we look forward to a new minister, may the relationship be, if possible, more pleasant and profitable. We wiab to assure yon of our confidence and esteem as a friend and brother, and beg you to accept, this present as a slight token of the "same. Cherishing a hope that you will esteem it not as much on aeeount of its value as the memories which it recalls, 'Signed On behalf of the young people. Mr McKibbin replied in a very suitable manner after which a very pleasant evening was Spbnt. liingsbridge. NOTF,S.-Miss M. A. Bogan, of Lon- don, is hone on a visit. Crops look well up here. Mr P. Quigley, of Hullett, visited his brother, who is on business here, last week. - CHURCH OPENING. -The R. C. church at this place has been very materially im- proved by the addition of 30 feet to it, and it is now 116 feet long by 45 wide. Being a spacious and commodious edifice, a new boll, costing about $100), and said to be the finest in the diocese, has been added. The church will be formerly re- opened on the 10th inst. LONDESBORO. SALE of BUTTER -The Butter factory has made the first sale of this season at 18c., which realizes about 4or fie. advance for the farmers over store prices; this proves that it pays to send cream to the 1 factory. CONDOLENCE. -The following resolu tion speaks for itself: - MR JOSEPH WALKER, -Dear Sir aud_Rrothe At the lnet regular meeting of CourtPr,de ofDh West, No. 31, C.O.F., we, the n deretgned, in behalf of the Court, were appointed a oomnns. tee to convey to yon the heartfelt sympathy of the members of said Court for the recent WM..- tion that has fallen to you in the oath of a dear wife and partner of vourloye, in his world or tears and sorrow.. The ways of evidence to uswardpare past itndina out, and although they do earth,ar yetall that our minds does io s for the besteas we ,aro told 'that "all things Shall work together for Rood to those who love the Lord " We trust that the blessing of God will rest upon you and your dear little orphan children, and that you will ever look to Rim who has promised to be a father to the fatherless and a friend to the friendless. W'th best wishes for your future prosperity and happiness, yours sincerely in L., B. C. 'c R, ADAMS, A. WOODMAN. BRisrs-I6 is reported that Mr Watson intends offering' his gardens far sale by eublic auction, particulars of which will shortly appear. Mr F Hagget is laid up with a severe attack of cholera morbus. Mrs Hiles, sr., is still confined to her bed; we hope to see both parties around attain soon. The Orangemen here contemplate celebrating the 12tb, in -Blyth this year; why don't they give Londesboro a show some time? they go to smaller places, and where they don't get as good accommoda- tion as tbey would here; try it next year, boys Mr 0 Meyers has purchased the machinery in the cider mill here, and is having it removed to the drying house at the old cheese factory; when finished he will have a first-class mill. The stores here are giving big drives in sugar for preserving The weigh scales here have at last reached completion. (From a casual correspondent.) ACCIDENT. -Mr William Cole fell from his hay mow last week, and hurt himself pretty badly, though he is able to be around. EXETER. We notice that there is some talk of the C P R touching Clinton, Wonder • what is sarong that Exeter will not be made glad by that gentle teach ? • The garden party annotmced to take place at 'Mr Trick's residence, owing to the in- - clemency of the weather was held in the Roller Skating Rink, on Monday evening r, last. The affair was a grand success. Q PICNIC. -The Sabbath Schools of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches here held a union pic-nic on Thursday last. file previous Tuesday had been selected but owing to rain, .it had t'o be postponed. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent by the young people, who indulged in ames and pastimes, and the old folks had heaps of social enjoy- ment. MINIsTERIAI;,-Rev. J. Hough and family left here on Tuesday for their new new -home at Ailsa Craig; very large.con- gregationa gathered at all the appoint- ments on Sunday to listen to him for the las time, and say farewell to him. There was a very general feeling of regret at his departure, and the good wishes of all accompany him. A reception was tendered him at Ailsa Craig, on Wednesday. Rev Mr Rogers and family arrived on the circuit on Thursday, and were very warrn- ly.receined. He will fill the appoint= ments on Sunday next for the first time. We bespeak for hint a prosperous and happy pastorate. The congregation at Londesboro is now so large that addition- al church accommodation will be abso- lutely necessary ere long. What should be done ire to close the Ebenezer church altogether, and hold service twice a Sab- bath at Londesboro; of course sono of_ -tbe"Eben- t pa5ple iglit regard this as an injustice, but it would really be the hest course in the encs; most of those who attend here would find it 'nearly as con- venient to attend at Londesboro, and as there is not the slighest probability of in- creasing the general attendance at Eben- ezer, it is only dividing strength to keep up the appointment that should, be united in strengthening the carter; as a whole. /MYTH. " Art" Enlifh spent Sunday with his parents. Mr P Kelly arrived hone from Ottawa,on Monday. tt Mr Frank Metcalf is down to Ottawa on business this week. Mrs W Southcott,of Exeter, is visiting old friends this week. The English church 8 S held their picnic at Manchester, on Friday last, where a gen- eral good time was spent. Mr P Thompson, of Brussels, has begun the erection of the new flax mills. He says they will be done in August.' Mrs Curtis and Miss Edna left on Mon- day,,for Detroit, where they will join Cap- tain'Bnie on a trip up to Duluth. Quito a number of cases on court this Week. The legal fraternity was represented by Messrs Wade, Scott and Campion. Mrs Dr Sloan, Miss Allie and Master Will and Miss Hes's left on Saturday for a trli f -to Sault Ste Marie. They wont via Wiarton.„_,, Tlioetetvart Who bas been i r � 3t t' ing lila parents for the last three weeks, left to re- sume his position in the parliament buildings. Miss Jennie Phillips is home from her visit to Washington. Her cousin, Miss Birdie, of the Capital, will visit her for the summer, Splendid arrangements have been made for the Union 5 S picnic to be held on Dominion Day. Everybody will be made welcome. Mr Elam Livingstone has purchased a new traction engine from John Abell, of Toronto. He intends drawing logs with it, as he says he can draw them cheaper than -with horses. Messrs Alex Lucas, of Calgarry, Wm and Edward Lucas, of Markdale, and John Tanner, of Listowel, spent Sunday and this week with Chas Tanner. They like Blyth very much. - School closes this week for the summer vacation. The Blyth school sands 8 candi- dates for 3rd class and 6 for and clase certi- ficates to Clinton, besides a class for en- trance. We wish them every success. Mr Hugh McQuarrie received an ugly out in the leg on Tuesday morning, while sharp- ening a knife. , Considerable diffidulty was experienced iii - stopping the flow of blood, but we hope he will soon be around again. We are to be well supplied with dentists. Martin Bros., of Brussels,have rented rooms from Mr P Kelly and purpose opening a branch office here. Masers Doan & McDon- ald, of Wingham, will make weekly visits hero also, while Mr Cartwright still cornea monthly. Who would have poor teeth now? The Orangemen of this place intend cele- brating the coming 12th of July at Godericb. They may expect a good time at the hands Of the Godericb Brethern. as they Kaye made every preparation for a big time. A number of fine horses left herefar Gods. rich en route for Sault Ste Marie, by steam- boat from Goderioh, Messrs A McDonall and B McKenzie are the owners of the ex- cellent animals, which they will dispose of on reaching the Sault. SCOTT ACT Taws -The adjourned case against Edward Portico for infractidn of the Canada Temperance Act of 1878 was resum- ed here on Tuesday last,'before his worship P M Williams. The evidence proved that no intoxicating liquor was sold by the defen- dant, and his worship forthwith gave his de- cision, which was fair and impartial, dis- missing the action. HAYFIELD. BRIEFS. -Division Court lass ay; Judge Doyle presiding. The legal gentlemen present were: Messrs. Segar, Proudfoot, Holt, Johnston, and Campion. Several important cases that had been in court for months were disposed of. -The fruit festival in the toe n hall proved to be a grand success. The Seaforth choir in connection with the Presbyterian church furnished the music. - Garden party at the rectory on July 1st. All are invited. -Ren. Mr Gee gave his Last sermon in Bayfield last Sunday. He is an excellent preacher and we are sorry to lose him, but according to the rules o' hia church, his course is ended. There are, gone features about trim, however, E .at are not all they should be in a minister of the gospel -Mr Cameron is still very low and is not expected to re- cover. His store bas been closed for many weeks. -Mr and _Mrs Cowan are still in the hands ot the doctor. . The young maytlie but ;the old must. -Pity to see the carelessness manifested in the management of the Bayfield cemetery,a stones being broken, and weeds running at wild Ire a beautiful spot if only kept in order. -That gentleman who lately built the new fence, would oblige by re- moving the old lumber, as it isanuisance, - Fran yst. -The festival sash' in the gat den of Mrs 8 Holmes, in bcbalf•4the St. .John's church last Thursday,was•well attended and a handsome sum realized. The provisions, u ;+h ch there was a bountiful supply,were all tua could be desired, 000D FENCE -Mr C Williams, of the Mait• land, elm has purchased the right for eon strutting Elhott's patent right fence, is more than pleased with hie bargain ; he says the fence is simple in its -arrangemeut- and cheap. Four rails in height will make a good fence ; we understandithe patentee is J 0 Elliott, of the B,ytielrl road. t fo w a n 0 w J HMI* . BASCALLY.--Aboui ;WO weeks ago some young loons, who thought themselves -fa, be pretty -sharp and smart, caught an old mare belonging to Mr Joseph Bell, of the 3rd con., and cut off her mune and tail. A good strong dose of the eat o' nine tails or two or three weeks. in the.cooler wotald( do such young stripliagegood. EAST WAWANO`JII, ' - BRIEFS --Mr W. J. Biog erected • es large barn on Saturday. the side captains ed by Mr Strang being successful in get- ting their half of the work done first, The framer did his work well and prompt- ly. With six men he began work on • Wednesday and the barn was standing -at. - 6 o'clock on the last dey of the week. - A number . of farmers "haveurchased agricultural implements to facilitate work in the harvest time. They were deliver- ed at the Blyth, railway station. KIPPElV STEAM POWER. -Mr Wm Kyle, of this place, has introduced steam power int© his carriage factory, andexpectsinow to be in a better position than 'formerly to meet the wants of his customers. All honor to Mr Kyle, the first man to in- troduce steam power in this village. May others come and do likewise. JUSTICE AT LAST,-Tbe robbery of the mil ' mails 1 n thisla p ce last Sommer, is stool fresh in the memory of our citizens, and it will be some satisfaction to know that the scoundrel has at last reached : he bar of justice, as the following paragraph clipped from one of the papers show. "Sid Auburn, who was indicted for rob• bing the mails at'Kippen some time ago, has been aentenne'd to'be hanged for shooting and killing a man during a bar - r. om dispute in some small town in Cali- fornia.” - COLBORNB. BRIErs.-My ChristopherHobson start • ed last Tuesday for Liverpool to take charge of live stock shipped by Mr C. Girvin.-Mrs Ramsay, of Victoria Co., i s the guest of her patients, Mr and Mrs Mugford -Mr J. Mugford has a cherry tree with a large central branch in full bloom while the remaining part of the • tree is laden with cherries. -A large crowd attended the pic tic held by the Bethel Sabbath school last Tuesday. They enjoyed themselves by ' various games,in addition to hearing the address- esgiven by the reverend gentlemen pres- ent, and music and teadiugs given by the school. -The large stone foundation barn which Mr Vanstone raised on Thursday, will make a great- improvement to his farm when finished. ' BRUDEVIPLD, lIvuEREAL.-Mr-John Allen, of tho2nd con. of Tuckersmitb, on Wednesday the 29the took a partner for life, the fortunate lady be- ing Miss M J Sinclair, eldest daughter of Wm Sinclair, Esq., of the Hill Road. 'Co Mr and- Mrs Allen we extend our congratulations. Bnisrs.-Mr Joseph Biggins - will oeoupy he pulpit of the Rev A D McDonald, Sea- rth, Sunday next. Mr Clark, of Seaford], ill occupy Mr Higgin's pulpit here upon the amo day. Mr J .Diehl is• erecting a very eat residence in the east aide of the village. ur boys intend playing a baso'ball mateb, ith Varna boys at flsytiehl en the 1st of . BRIEFS. -Mr Jos Lobb is here on a visit from E. Saginaw,' where he has been lately ; he reports. business booming in that place. Mr Oliver Potter, of Woodstock, paid its a short visit and retnrned on Wednesday. - Haying and potatoe bugs aro iu full blast. At the annual meeting for the eleotiou of,alficere. foo• "tlie""'llil'Ebatt3 Sdh'ool the ' In Methodist church, Mr. Elford was appoiuted Superin- tendent and AIrT March Bible Class Teacher. ANNIVERs.tnT.-Tho llelmesville people may well be pleased with the success of the ch ly w recent S. S. anniversary, wh ch They say was ai all that was anticipated. On Sunday morn• n in'g a very affecting discourse was delivered by Rev Mr Howell, of Seaforth, to the children, 13 from the appropriate text, ''Remember now thy Creator iu•the days of thy youth." A largecongregation in the evening was again rewarded by au impressive sermon, more par- ticularly for the parents of the children, and taking as a text the example of Eli, when "his sons made themselves vile and he te. strained them not." Showing that restriction in some cases, as well as lova, must be resort- ed to for the proper and effective training of the children. On Monday evening a sumptuous repast was prepared by the ladies, and all seemed to appreciate their efforts by the ef- fective manner in which the strawberries die - appeared. An interesting and varied pro gramme was delivered; a speech from Mr Patton, reviewing his past ecclesiastical year, and expressing Itis sorrow at havirfg to leave. A short address by Rev J E Rowell was the obiof feature of the occasion The Harmonic Band and choir interspersed by some choir selections. Proceeds•$70.88. O11IT1L,Ry.-WO are this week called to ronicle the death of Mr II McIlwae,fermer-. of this place. As will be remembered he as sent to Goderich jail last winter, his only imo being poverty. He remained there nee that time until Monday last when death ut an and to his suffering. • His remains are brought borne on Tuesday and bnried in girds cemetery. CRIS LIIUIUST. Noses. -Ono day last week a friendly ga_me.of foot hall .w ns played • between.: he boys of densail and the boys of Chisel- h'urst, and ourlmys made the lien -tall boys take a back seat ; this, we think, is pretty good for us to beat an enterprising town like Hensell ; the boys of Hensen are earning down here for us to showthem how it was done. Mrs Duncan McLean, near here, picked a strawberry that meas- ured eight inches round it one way and four inches; one day last week she picked seven large milk pails full of strawberries between 7:80 a m and 4 p m, besides get- ting the meals; after milking her cows and doing up her work she picked another pail full; now your reporter is looking for a ,vife and be would like to hear of some nice young lady who can beat that. Mr Silas Ayer is building a fine house on his farm near here ; it is a mystery to us what a young man wants with a house like ithat; a small house might do for one. Mr Thos Nicholls is building a kitchen and making other improvements to his house. Our shoemaker is doing ,a big business just now. S UAIMERI11 L L, NOTES -Mr Benjamin Grainger, lato of Smiths Hill, has moved his blacksmith shop to thislace, and commenced opera- tions in his line; he has bought a lot and intends to build a good residence. Isaac Fisher is getting material on the ground for a new house. We are pleased to see Mr J W Hill on his props again, after ha6ing been laid up since last October. NENNALL. PICNIC. -The picnic in comm.:lieu with the P esbyterian church Hensel', was held on Thursday, 23rd Jane. ' At an early hour they started for Lake FIuron, where the time was spent pleasantly. The shades of evening re. Minded them that it was time to repair to their respective hames which they did, feel. ing vary happy. • BRIEFS -On Wedne day, while some boy were playing ball on the street, ono of them accidentally throw the ball through the plate glass window of the $ewellry store. A straw- berry festival under the auspioe,of the Carmal Presbyterian church, was 'held in the base- ment of the church on Tuesday evening' Proceeds amounted to about $40. Rev W Torrance, who has been stationed at Hensel!, for the past three years, has been removed to Wiarton ; Rev E A Pear takes his place. Mr Alva Kelly, formerly of this plaoo,-started for Dakota, on '1 nesday last...Pwo of those events ,by .which two %re made . one;:. took, place here ou Wednesday. The Scat in the Presbyterian ohnreh, by- which- Mr d Patterson and Miss Mary Reid were made one, by Rev'A Y Thompson ; the happy couple left for Detroit. The other Service was condneted by the Rev 0 11 Bridgeman, in the Episcopalian church ; the names of the contracting parties have not. yet been learned by your correapondent. A ROPE WALiZER. KILLED. - Steve Peer, who recently crossed the Niagara Rapids on a five -eight -inch cable, is dead. Ever since• he did the dar- ing act ho has been drinking .very heavily. On Saturday evening hes was missed, and a search was made for him near where his rope was stretched across the river, the result being that near the bottom of the incline was found his :life- less body, 'badly cut around the head.. There was a Large gash leading, from the nose over the top of his head, so that his brains protruded, and death: must have been instantaneous. • It is supposed' that after recovering somewhatfrom the, effects' of drink he attempted to walk his rope and fell upon the rocks heiow. [Peer was well-known in Clinton as a reckless dare -devil, performing several ,perilous feats while engaged some years ago in the erection of the building now known as Cantelon's waggon shop. ilo was a good brick-layer„but liked liquor too well, and his death is only another illustration of the oft -used expression that, sooner or later, "whiskey fetches 'era.”)