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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-07-15, Page 1EC VOL.23 NO. 28 TERMS -$1.50 Per Annum in acivanco LINTQS ER CLINTON, ONT., FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1887. JACKSONS We are closing out a great stock of Odd S1rav & Feld NATE At 25a. -apiece, worth double the money. HOSIERY 90c. a pair, 3 pairs for 25c1s, �PKITE SHIRTS 50c. worth $1 CAMBRIC TIES 10c. 3 for 25c, 0 Our $7 SUIT again. We are still booming this wonderful bar- gain, and for a cheap summer suit it can- not be equalled in the county.. For a Light liot Weather Suit we have a SEERSUCKER COAT & VEST & HALIFAX • 111EIB PANTS FOR $4,.7.5, • • JACKSON BROS., HATTERS AND FURNISHIERS, CLINTON. FANCY pE$CHIIAR'ARG THIS WEEK. SEEING IS BELIEVING CALL ON • Wm. Cooper. BEAVER BLOOK,,BOOK STORE. •_Westcort Sanders EXETER, :: ONTARIO. Coi!deet Notes and Accounts in any part of •Abe world at the most reoPonable rates CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED WESTCOTT & SANDERS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, EXETER, ONT. � KINBURN. Mr S S Cole is busily engaged getting his threshing machine in order for the season. Mr D S Sutherland made a visit to Lon- don and Sarnia, combining business and pleasure together. The raspberry season is in. and berry pickers may be seen early in the day making for the several bushes. Mr John King, teacher, left on Satur- day for home, where he will spend the vacation under the parental roof. THE 12rIL-A good many*of our citi- zens went to Goderich on the 112th, and our town presented a lonesome appearance Mr Wm J1ugill is off wo''k for a tew days, with a slight attack of diphtheria, but we hope he will be all right in a few days again. Most of the farmers are through haying, and some have commenced cutting their fall wheat, which will only be a tate crop in this vicinity. Mr R..Anderson has lately put up a fine bank barn 56x72, with stone foundation. When completed, it will be one of the finest barns in the township. SAD ACCIDENT, -A very sad and pain• _Jul accident happened to Master Harry Fisher, eldest son of Mr Hiram Fisher, of the 8th con of Hullett, one day last week. Some men were engaged in put- ting up a hay fork in the barn ; the boy went up on the scaffold and fell a distance of about twenty feet, breaking his arm about the elbow, and his leg above the knee. Medical aid was at once called in, and the little fellow is doing as well as "can be expected. EXETER. DUNGANNON. HARVESTING. -The fall wheat in tbie section will soon be ripe, and the sound of the self -binder will soon be heard. • FROGGING—A large party of our young men availed themselves on Friday last to go frog fishing. They report a gond catch. PICNICING.—A large nu ober from this place picnick ou the beautiful shores of Lake Huron every week, and enjoyed the balmy breezes during the warm weather. A good place to go. INTENDED TRIP.—We are led to be- lieve that our old friend, Mr Robt San- ders is about taking a trip to 'San Fran- cisco and other towns in California. We wish him a happy and joyous trip. A NEW Orrice. -Messrs Cox & Co..nt t o outo, are at present busily engaged in opening au office in this place for the ..w..•action of a brukerage business -or what is commonly known as a "bucket ah " BRIEfis.-For the past few days large numbers can be seen wending their way Westward iu quest of raspberries Busi- ness is dull, owing to the farmers being busy harvest n;. The town hall itebeing roofed. The beautiful rains of Saturday lastimproved the vegetable crop. MANCHESTER., FROM DAKOTA. -The latest news from the west informs us that Joseph Heapy, youngest son of Mr Joseph Heapy, of•this village, got bis house completely des, troyed by fire. Fire had been placed out in some grass a distance away and having -pread swept away the house, all its con- tents, and a large quantity of wood. BRIEFS.-RPv Mr Geo preached his first sermon here on Sunday last; he is Mr Turner's :successor. Mrs Cullis has gone on a trip down east for a couple of months. Mrs Norman, of Detroit, is the guest of Mr Jas Symington. Mr Arthur I••win paid the village a visit this week Rev Mr Dobson takes charge of the Pres- bvterion pulpit on July 17th. Five pu pile from No. 8 Colborne wrote fits third class certificates this week; success to them. Ge.) 'Tyndal's new block is being rapidly built. The young people say they had a fine time at McPhee's picnic on Dominion Day. Haying has got started and is a very good crop. The fall wheat is rusting in some places pretty badly. KINGSBUIDG E.. 3IONU�IENT.-One day last week a bronze monument was erected to the memory of the wife of Maurice Dalton and attracted a good deal of attenti' n. The color is very appropriate and the lettering veru distinct. The material is pure zinc. , CHURCH 'OPENING,—Last Sunday was a gala day here; it was the re -opening of the Catholic church. All the week be- fore and for some time past the carpenters have been hurrying it to completion. At present the building is set upon blocks which is certainly a mistake, but we he- -Neve it e e isthe intention of the congrega- tion to raise it about four or five feet next summer, and put a atone basement undtr it • It will then present a very fine ap pearance. The building and its furnish - Inge have cost about $16 000... We have perhaps -one -of -the finest -hel1aln-Wester-n- Ontario ; it weighs 3665 lbs., and cost $1000. The names of our priests and the numbers of leading members are cast on it in raised letters. On Saturday morning the carpenters16in number, -had got on with their part so well that the ladies of the neighborhood lent their assistance,and the work of cleaning and putting on the finishing touches was commenced and be- fore they Left that night the church was in a very presentable shape. On Sunday the dedicatory service tins conducted by the bishop, in a very impressive manner, and the congregation, which was large,re- eponded with a very handsome collection. HULLETT. Miss Field, sister of Mrs J. Brown, jr., is visiting here. Mr T S Kilty, who has been working in Manitee, Mich., has returned home. Mrs Cook returned from Toronto on Saturday, her eye sight much improved. Mr Ed Liddicott, of London, is visit-. ing old friends in this township. He is nnw clerking in a grocery in the Forest city. Miss Etta Farquahar and her little niece left for Buffalo on Wednesday where the latter will undergo. medical. treatment for hip disease. A young than. from Clinton takes occa- sional walks back the north gravel road and congratulates himself that the boys keiaisy get on tie him, so he tells them he goes east. Farmers along the gravel road were a little surprised the other day at seeing a steam traction engine hauling along the road over five thousand brick; they were being taken to Blyth, and this is. about as much as would 'be taken by five waggons. OBITUARY. -The News -Record thus re- fers to the death osawelisknown resident of Hullett:-There died in this • township on July 7th, Malcolm Taylor, at the ripe old age of 94 years. He quietly passed away from the effects of old age. Deceas ed was of good old Highland stock. Born in Argyleshire, Scotland, he came to Canada in 1831 and settled in the town- ship of Darlington. He removed to the 12th concession of Hullett in 1871. He was the father of eight sons and one daughter, all living; and left seyeral grand -children, some of them married. His widow still survives, Dr. Taylor, ot Goderich, is one of his sons. Tho deceas- ed gentleman though not of an obttusiye character was in an eminent degree pos- sessed of all the traits of character which go to make up a good citizen and neigh- bor. The funeral took place to Union cemel 'ry July 9th. Bass BALL. --A very friendly game of bass ball was played between the Dun- gannon and Port Albert clubs ; the game was short and pleasant, and ended with the victory for Dungannon. PERSONAL -Mrs Armstrong and sister, Miss Burritt, of Goderich, has been visit- ing friends here. Miss Minnie Thomp- son is visiting friends in Lucknow. Miss F Anderson is also visiting friends there Mrs I3 Bickel is here visiting her parents. Mr A Pentland returned on Weduesday after a pleasant visit to his daughter in Wakefield, and also friends in Amherst Island. Mr H Christe has gone to spend his vacation at his home. We, are sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs Disher; we hope soon to hear of her recovery. - - SL AFDItTII., Mr J. A. Wilson left here last Friday for Manitoba, A Lacrosse thatch, "Hurons" of Goder- ich vs "Beavers" of Seaforth, will take place on the recreation grounds here, this (riday) afternoou. We notice a great many strangers visit- ing in town at present. We are under the impression thtt,t Seaforth must be the moat attractive place in the county. - (Clinton always excepted ) Mr J. C. Kent returned from Ottawa on Wednesday evening of last week, where he had been attending the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Good Templara. We congratulate him upon being elected Grand Marshall. A runaway team caused a little ex- citement on Main street on Thursday afternoon. The team ran a considerable distance out the north road before com- ing to a halt. No person was hurt and so far as we learn no damage was done. A good many of our citizens as well as a crowd from the country, took train here Last Tuesday morning for Goderich, wheie they went to spend the 12th. The Mc- Killop Orangemen, together with the fra- ternity of this place, marched in proces- sion down main street to the station,head- ed by the Seaforth Brass Band. WINGHADI, DROWNED. --A bright li'tle boy named Harry Pnillips, 11 %ears of age, the only son of Widow Phillips, was drowned in the Maitland river at Wingham on Fri- day morning, while bathing. In/WERT 11OLI E$ Pubi#whvr. ILL IITH. , THE DOHERTY BAND, -The Stratford Mr Will Emigh was in Buffalo th s week. Mrs J B Kelly was visiting in Stratford this week. Scott Bros have their factory now it first class running order. Mr C Sherritt and wife,ofClinton,spen a few days in town this week. Mr and Mrs Hess, of Listowel, ,sere tb guest,of Mrs Sloan this week. Mr Will Walker and T Swallow, o Exeter,were, in town this week. Miss JessieSouthcott, of Exeter, is vis- iung friends in town at present. 31iss Annie Jones, of Seaforth, is the guest of Miss Ruth Jones, this week. Mrs Foy and daughter, of Stagatha, are at present the guests of Mrs C. Hamilton. Two of our citizens gave an exhibition of sparring on the front street on Saturday last. Miss Maggie Moore, who has been in Michigan for some time, returned home_ this week' Beacon referring to the recent visit of this bind to that city, says :-"The band is a well-trained organization, all the per- formers being musicians of more or less degree of merit, and under the djrection of Prof. Blackstore, is a credit to the Do- herty Organ Co of Clinton," and again re t ferring to the band at the rink it says :- e I"The Doherty band played a charming selection of airs, fully sustaining their re- putation as one of the best bands in the f Protein ce. The town turned out in full force on Monday evening to attend the raising of the flax mill. Mrs McNallys of Clandeboye, who has been spending a few weeks here, has re- turned home. Misses.. Sarah and Janet, daughters of Geo McGowan, have gone on a trip to Halton and Paris. The Foresters here intend to attend the Foresters sermon to be preached in Belgrave next Sunday. Mr R Irwin has returned from his trip to the east. He purposes taking a trip west in about two weeks.• TRI>;'LES.-It was only 98' in the shade, Mr J Ballantyne, who bas been employ- on Friday ; great Scot, it was hot, but if SHOT THE BULL, -On Thursday last Mr C Avery, ot the Leaden road, was leading a vicious bull down the road to Brucefield, for shipment. bolding it by a ring in the nose, to which was attached a stick. A sudden toss of the bull's head broke the stick, and almost before he knew it Mr Avery had tumbled over a barbed wire fence to a place of safety Knowing that to recapture the bull in- volved risks which he was not willing to take, Mr Avery sent the hired man down to shoot the bull, which he did. DEPUTY -REE VES. -W a have been asked to state on what conditions Deputy -Reeves are given to municipalities. The statutes defines them as follows :-" If the town- ship had the names of 500 freeholders and householders on the last revised assessment roll, possessing the same property quali- figation as voters, then the council shall consist of a Reeve, Deputy -Reeve, and three Councillors and for every 600 addi- tional names of persons possessing the same property qualification as voters on such roll, there shall be elected an addi• tional Deputy -Reeve instead of a Coun- cillor." ed in Moser's Tin shop,left for Clinton on Weduc„day,where he has secured a situa- tion. Miss Gourtay, who has had charge of the Millinery department in D. B. Mc- Kinnon's lett town ou Thursday morning for her vacation. .Mr A. Murdock, formerly in the Boot & Shoe business in this town, has bought out a boot and -shoe business in Ridgetown and intends to stai.t business there. Good luck Alex. The Blyth Lawn Tennis Club went to Brussels on Thursday of last week,to play a friendly game of tennis with the Brus- DEATHS.=AL•s Thos Monet died very thle o ba OuriBrussels friendsrwantto tff sudd.uly on Thursday last. The funeral do a•alatnittle better next time on Saturday was largely attended, both furniiure factories and Ingle's Woolen At a barn raising in Morris on Monday, Mills closing down. It is reported here, Mr C. Taylor, son of Rev J B Taylor, fell with what correctness we do not know, a distance of eleven feet and was thought that Mr J Sims, a tailor well-known here, seriously injured; a medical attendant was Sunday las d dead in bed at Lucknow, on examined him and. pronounced his back terest on en account rendered came up_ idjured, but we are glad to stty_.he.-is-i�m-- beforertii'ejrt'dse, wlio ie`elin'elr'ffiiringin. some boys in town don'tmen'l their ways, they will reach a warmer latitude than that sdtrne day. The agricultural imple ment men of our town are busily engaged delivering machines to the farmers in the differeut townships surrounding Clinton. This is a great year for public holidays - we have had five of them already ; the next will be our civic holiday. There are evidently a large number of self -binders in use through the country by the enor- mous amount of binder twine Mr Racey is handling. A lot of property changed hands in town this year, all at fair figures; this js a good sign. Mr Forrester started his s aff of flax -pullers at work yesterday. A BUSINESS POINTER. --Here is a point of interest to business men, and one which the Becton World especially recommends ' to those who improvise ordinary letter and writing paper into bill beads, and refra'n from spending a few cents on de- cently printed ones. The question of in - NEW Br_rILDI\o.-NPgotiotio+ts--are--be--}-prova.og, __" """'"-_- , to consideration the amount so charged, as the defendantehad not been notified ing made between the Bank of Hamilton j and S Gregg, for the erection of a finetvttoYETEn• 'that interest would be • added, if the ac - new brick building on the present site of WrLL RECEIVED. -When Rey. A. E. count was not paid within a certain time. the Royal at Wingham. It is proposed to Smith, late of Varna, arrived at Wroxe- The necessity of having printed on your erect a building suitable for the bank and I ter last week, he found his goods all uu- billheads the words "Interest at the rate loaded from om the train and conveyed to the post offices withof(as thens offices upstairs. A pelt Y case may be) per cent will be tion signed by a large number of the mer- chants of the town has been forwarded to the headquarters of the bauk,and it is ex- pected the scheme will he decided upon. NOW:S.—Mr W. E. Bray is home on a -short-visit.----The-to.wn cuss nearly deserted on the 12th; some of our people going to Goderich and some to Blyth. The G. T. R. station house was repainted and gener- ally fixed up this week. Mr Jno. R. Clark-, -the Bootblack orator, delivered three very interestingaddreses on Sunday Monday and Tuesday,to very large houses. Mr Conover is te-shingling, papering and thoroughly remodelling the "Ex- change." A very heavy wind and rain storm strut t e town on da la ing havoc with the awnings, and stirring things up generally. Mr Jos Mason moved his photo gallery to=Blyth on the 12th, and did quite a business ; the village fathers tried to prevent him opening, but didn't succeed ; they had the wrong man to deal with. I-1YMENIAL-Mr John Elliott and Miss DZ Linklater were married last. Wednes- day. Mr •Will P Hiscock, salesman for R Orr,is tcebe married to day to Miss Camp• bell,. daughter of Duncan . Campbell, of this place. On Friday last Wingham lost one of its most respected young ladies, in the person of Miss Hannah G Youhill, now Mrs Chas E Potts: The happy couple left Friday afternoon for a trip amongst the beautifnl scenery and towns of Lakes Huron and Superlor. We understand Mr and Mrs Potts intend to .make their home in Cleveland, 0., where Mr Potts will manage an extensive business for the J. E Potts Lumber and Salt Co„ of De- troit They have our sincerestwet.l-wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. From present appearances we expect to give some other young people a little no- tice before long. LONDESHOLLO. PERSONAL. -The Mitchell Recorder of last week, says :-"Mr Lou Wood, who has been attending the High School here since New Year's, left for his home at Londesboro on Wednesday. Mr Wood will be greatly missed in town, where he seems to have become a general favorite with all classes. He was an ardent teach- er and worker in the Episcopal Sunday School, and his class marked their appre- ciation of his services 'by presenting him with a set of Havergill's poems, and one or more of the teachers presented him with a handsome Bible. This is the same young man who was last week referred to by the dead head Want advertising sheet as a "studious student." We will be glad to see Mr Wood return after his holidays. NOTES. -1)r Wood, of Mitchell, whose mother resides west of this village, has gone into partnership with Dr Hodge. - Mr W .L Ouimette purposes taking a trip up the lakes. The splendid market gar- den of Mr W Watson, wilt be sold by auction here nn the 1st of August. parsonage for him, and as soon as they had got the house straightened up, the Methodist friends of the neighborhood assembled and gave him and his esteem- ed wife a very cordial reception. noLaf vibLE, NOTES. -A good many the villagers took in the 12th celebration at Goderich. Messrs Ed and Geo Lavis and families, with J W Hill and family from Clinton•, picniced at Bayfield onTuesday. Mr acid Urs Chas FIolland are home from Spring- field spending their vacation with friends in this .vicinity• . k h S,atuiy, p y- ltev Mr Simpson, of Brucefield, filled Knox church pulpit, on Sunday last, very acceptably. Rowing is the favorite pastime with our people this summer. The fishing on the river is very good. Air Rees Price has bnught two lots on Montreal street from Icon A M Boss. He intends to build on them. Mr Ward has sold his residence on Brock street to.a Wawanosh farmer, and is moving to Dungannon. Several sales of vacant lots have been made during the week, at the south end of the town. Wm Kerr, an old time grocer, is in town visiting his sort -in-law, WmRhynas, East street, He looks Ifs- if the south agresd with him. The Board of Trade, at its meeting on Wednesday night, instructed their Secre- tary to ask the Grand Trunk' Railway to deal more liberally with excursion parties who wish to come to Goderich. The fair sex were in a flutter on Thurs- day morning, the occasion being the mar- riage of Miss Widder, daughter of the late Charles Widder, to Dr Johnston, of To- ronto. An elegant reception and a ball in the evening formsd part of the festi- vities. Tho town is assuming its usual summer air. Every boat and train brings its quota of visitors, the streets are lively, business is improving, and there ie a shak- ing of dry bones. We would like to see Clinton and Goderich a unit on the C P R extension question ; there is plenty of room for both towns. Additional Local Nowa. Hua0MTEs IN MICHIGAN. -A corres- pondent of the London Advertiser, writ- ing from Sault Ste Marie, says :-"Nine- tenths of the people of North Michigan are Canadians, mainly from the prolific counties of Huron and Bruce, which is another illustration of the principle that emigration generally fojlows parallel lines. It also shows that the N P does not keep the Canadians in their own country. Many of them are doing well here, but they retain the kindest regard for the old flag." n charged on all overdue accounts," will bo pretty clearly seen. L'sI`ci FIREARMS. -Our attentionbas been called to the common use of iirearms in town, very often to the annoyance and s sgetrof-n-eig-hhors. - A -couple of weeka- ago we mentioned the'fact of a lady hav- ing a narrow escape from death by the careless use of a pistol, and this week ano- ther lady while ,out watering her.flowers, was started by the whiz, of shot as they passed her head and struck a brick wall just behind her. Another lady confined to her room by illness, is much annoyed by a neighbor who continually fires off a gun on his premises for no apparent pur- pose other than his own amusement. We suppose if he knew the lady was annoyed by it he wou'd instantly 'quit, and it is hoped this notice will have the desired ef- fect, and also prevent the use of firearms where their use is absolutely unnecessary. THE LATE G H WfiIciust-Brief men- tion was last week made concerning the death of Mr George H Wright, of Berlin. He had been ailing for some time, and his drath was not altogether unexpected. Brought up on a farm in the vicinity of Londesboro, and subsequently engaging in mercantile business here, with Mr W Foster, he formed many acqua'ntances in the county, all of whom learned to esteem and respect him. Naturally of a quiet disposition, ho took no active part in public affairs, further than to identify himself with the Liberal party. He re- moved to Berlin about four years ago, residing theresetter a{,ti ". His se- cond wife was the second daughter of Mr A Knox, of Holmeeville. Quito a num- her or his former associates mot the re- mains at Clinton station, and accompa- nied them to the cemetery. Speaking of the services at Berlin, the News of that town says : " The members of the Royal Arcanum, to which he belonged, attended in a body, and made a very fine appear- ance, though scarcely half the number could bo present, as many were out of town, and others from some other cause unable to attends -The -services .at house were as follows :-The Rev Mr Smith, of St John's church, read the beau- tiful burial service of the Church of Eng- land, after which the members of the R A formed in the shape of a V around the coffin,with the Chaplain at the head. He then read the service in a most tender and affecting manner, evidently touching all present with its appropriateness, simpli- city and truly Christian character. The cortege to the station was headed by the officiating clergymen, follo,ved in proces- sion by the members of the Order;next came the hearse, citizens and carriages. The pall bearers were Brothers H W Anthes, P E W Moyer, H M Andrews, W R Travers, W R Jaffray and J Hen- derson. Brother Anthes acenmpanied the remains to• Clinr.on." LOCAL CHURCH 'CH'11YfjE$: Rev Jos Philp, of St. Thomas, formerly of Holmeeville, is spending his holidays at Chautauqua. Mr Frizzell, of Victoria street church, Goderich, will preach in Ontario street church, on Sunday next, Mr Orookshank going to Gederich. It is intifnded to have a re -opening ser- vice in connection with Ontario street church, early in September. An effort is being made to secure Bishop Carman for the occasion, if possible. Owing to the high rates asked by the G T It, it has been decided to bold the picnic of the Rattenbury street Meth. dist Sabbath school at home this year, and it will conte off next Wednesday, at Staple - t n In all probability the Presbyterian oabbath School, which had also intended' going to -Goderich; will' hold theirs -at • h .me also. The Sabbath school class of M iss E Stevenson picnicked in "Smart's" grove, on Wednesday. eft. null Co,. Ve rmwillons. (''.UOR'r ON TUE FLY BY Oen REPORTER. Said a townsman, "The Doherty Band does not do much for the town now, and I don't much blame them,, for the town hasn't done much for them, or for any other band we ever had that loan remember." "You can't advocate Commercial Union, too strongly," said a prominent Hullett farmer. " Why it would bo the making of our country. The Americans want what we have to sell, and we want to sell to the best advantage to them." " I never knew the country to look better than it does just now," remarked a man who =13,4td.travelled "People talk of the climate anefiippearanees of this country and that one being so grand, bnt d •toll.you what, a man would have to go a long way to find either a better climate or oountry than we have right here in the county of Huron." "I was glad to see the hints the NEW ELIA gave our agricultural society a couple of weeks ago,' said an exhibitor. "I wish they would act upon them, • Wby don't they go to work and boom the thing up, as they might, instead of going to sleep. Last year no one knew what prizes wore going to be given for even, until a couple of weeks before the show was held. Now, that's no way to do business. The big fairs advertise for months ahead, and we should do likewise if we want to make the show a success." "I'm told the liquor dealers are working en the quiet to prepare for a repeal vote on the Scott Act," said a temporanceConserva- tive. " They might just as well save them- selves the trouble, for the temperance people will not go back upon their principles, even if the Act has not been all that it was ex- pected. It never had a fair change until the doctor was appointed Police Magistrate, andnow it's working like a charm. I supported the Act and will do, so again, and •I know more like me. Tho liguor'nten_darenat_take.___ -thisvab tti y15 e platform for discussion." OUR LETTER BOX QIJERY. 'I'o th.e Editor of the Clinton New Era. Mn. EDITOR,—Will you be kind enough to tell me for what purpeso are the side- walks -of our town constructed. A certain young man, the son of ono ot our prin- cip.1 business men, is in the habit of re- gularly leading his horse to and from pas- ture on the sidewaik along William St., thereby breaking down the walks and the -horse--leaving-deposits- >n--the-sidewalk- rendering them unfit for pedestrians. ENQUIRER. _v..— A-NOTE OF W AENINGr .To do.. Editor of i!"'. Clutton New Era. DEAR EDITOR,—In the townships of Dlorris'and-East 'Wawanosh, persons are engaged in circulating petitions fur, the repeal ofrthe Scott Act. I have not seen' the petitions, but I have been reliably informed that they are very cleverly drawn up so as to conceal their real object, and that some persons have been led to sign them who were not aware that they were giving their signa- tures for such a purpose, and who would not knowingly have done so. I presume that these petitions are being eireulated all through the county. Let every elector, favorable to the Scott Act and Prohibition be on his guard, Yours, &c. &c., N,,S. BUItWASII. Belgrave, July 5th, 1887. ' Victoria its the first of the English col- onies in Australia to reach 1,000,000 of populai ion. Meer Baboor Alliy, ;t Ilindoo resident of San Francisco, hes filed a declaration of his intention to become a citizen of the United States., He is the first of his raise who, so far as is)rnown, hag ever done so. Themost magnificent visitor ever known in the annals of the Englieli Court was the Emperor Nicholas, who, when he was there in 1844, left $2,000 to be distributed among the servants at Windsor castle, while the housekeeper there was given a parure of diamonds worth $1000. East Saginaw mill employees aro quiet- ly working to secure in whatever,manoer they can the seclusion of French Gina - o cope over during the winter to work in the woods. In many cases these Canadians are brought 'in response to ad- vertisements published by the local lum- bermen in Canadian papers. This looks to the laboring mart there very much like a violation of the statute •probibiting im- portation of foreign contract labor. Diphtheria is making great Davos in some of the municipalities around Quobec, Seine 40 eases are reported in the parish . of Notre Damn de Levis alone, and manyy-jamities are sending away their children to the country. A farmer named Poulin has lost the whole of bit six children from diphtheria within the past fortnight. Tbo oldest was 15 years of ago. As nobody would approach the boueo to assist him,the father wee obliged to prepare ell his little ones for burial himself, and then drive them to the cemetery.