HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-02-15, Page 1• TWI;.tiTY-FOURTH VOL Number 1202. f CLINTON, ONT., FEBRUARY 15, 188' . IBOI3ERT HOLMES Publisher 51.50 a year in advance. BLYTH. Dr Sloan is in Listowel, this week. Mr R.Tait,. of London, was in town this week. Mr J. Spackman, of Exeter, was in town this week. Miss Habkirk, of Galt, is visiting at her home here. Mr W. Dobie. of Wisconsin, was in town last week. Mr J. McFarlane, of Hamilton,was here on business this week. Miss Ella McKinnon is spending a few days with friends in Lucknow. Mr P. Conroy, of London, spent a few days in town last week, on busi- ness. Mr J. Weir, who has been visiting at Mr J. McGurie's, has left for New York. Mr Grey, of Seatorth, accompanied by lady friends, was in town on Sat- urday. Mr A. Taylor, of Hamilton, was in town last week, attending the funeral ot his brother. Services were held in the Catholic church, on Sunday, the Rev Father. McFee officiating. We regret to learn that Mr J. C, Ross is on the sick list, suffering from muscular rheumatism. Mr Tom Hamilton, of Fullarton, brother 'ot our townsman, Mr J. M. Hamilton, is visiting here. After an illness of a few days dura- tion Mr S. Shibley is behind the Mammoth House counter again. Mr Geo. King, v.'ho has been so long on the sick list, is progressing favorably towards -complete recovery. Messrs Tanner and Shane has e been asked to sing at the St.Patrick's concert, to be held in Goderich, on 18th March. . Those who are given to ? redi•ction say, that although we have had a lot of snow" latelyr-we will surely have an early spring. Rev A. McLean gave an address at the tea meeting in connection with the Presbyterian church, Belgrave,oi Thursday evening. A missionary sermon was preached by the Rev MrMoorehouse, ot Wing - ham, in the English church, on Sun- day, at 2.30 p.m. The Rev John Scott, chairman of this district, will preach missionary sermons in the Methodist church,' on Sunday, Feb. 24th. - • We have a young man here, who spends a lot of his time in the culti- vation of his mustache. Wonder what he is contemplating. . Owing to the explosion of the stove in the Methodist church, which for- ' tunately did little damage, there was no moraing-service on Sunday. A gentleman. representing Messrs Patterson Bros., of Woodstock, was in town this week, purchasing lumber from Messrs McKinnon & McMillan. Mr and Mrs Cade while comipg into town last week had their cutter upset, but owing- to the deep snow they escaped with a slight shaking up. . Messrs W. Laidlaw and W. McGill have been elected in the North Huron county orange lodge Record- ing and Financial Secretary respec- tiyely, ID bur Blyth items last week was a reference to the singing of;the "Clin- ton Quartette Club, under the leader- ship of Mr Oakes." It should have read Mr Kay instead. BLYTH Mr J. Kelly was in Godericb, on • Monday. Miss Floody it at present visiting friends in Toronto. Mr Young, from Dakota, is at pre- sent visiting Mr M. Young. Mr J..McDermid, of London, was here on business this week. Mrs Gregor McGowan is visiting friends in Paisley at present. Miss Ruth Jones has been appoint- ed organist in the English church. Miss Hamilton, of Mitchell, is the guest of Mr and Mre J. M. Hamilton. A ball will be held at the residence of Mr A. Carter, on Friday evening. Mr J. R. Anderson, agent for the Stone, &,Wellington Co., was in town iast-week. The telegraph wires here were con- siderably damaged during the late snow storm. Several. of our young folk took in the carnival in Wingham, on Wed- nesday night.. - We are pleased to learn that Mrs T. Jones has fully recovered from her iecent illness. Division Court will be held in In. dastry Hall for the first time, on Monllay next. Mr Newcombe, on of Mr James Newcombe, is learning operating at the railway office. Valentines seem to be going out of fashion. We don't see many going around this year. Mr R. D. Dunbar is spending a few well earned holidays at his old honie,near London. Mr J. Carletan has arrived from Eoglaud, bringing with him a couple of very nice stallions. Mail trains are still irregular, the south mail being nearly two hours late; -on Tuesday night. Mr H. Pletzer intends leaving in a couple of weeks for Michigan, which will be his future home. - Mr W. R. Roche, of Hamilton, brother of Mr Danford Roche, Toron- to, was in town this week. Mrs L. Thorne, of LOS Angelos, California, a former resident of Blyth, is visiting at Mr A. W. Belfry. We learn that Mr D. B. McKinnon will shortly leave for Montreal and Toronto, on a purchasing tour. Rev A. W. Tonge preached the anniversary sermons in the Methodist church, •Alma, on Sunday last. We learn that a number of the flax hands here, intend leaving for Baden and Listowel, for a short season. Messrs Robinson and Greig were in Belgrave, on Wednesday night, taking in the literary entertainment. Some of the young folk drove out to Mr Gregor McGown's last week, and report having spent a good time. On Sunday last Rev Mr McLean preached two very fine sermons, tak- ing his text in the morning" from Hosea 11, 8, and in the evening from Ephesians 3,14.15.16. Mr A. W. Sloan, our enterprising farmer, is going ieto the growing of apples next spring. From the latest account he is going to plant out 500. tree of winter variety. Messrs Sperling & Powell have ceased . shipping hogs. All pork bought by them now will be cut up and cured here. They have secured a first class man to do the work. BYRIAL.—The remains of Mr Paul Taylor arrived here, on Friday even- ing, venin , from Dakota.. The funeral was held on. Saturday, from the residence of Mr j. Carter, A large concourse of friends assembled to witness the last sad rites. THE MOUTH ORGAN BRIGADE. — We have no objection to a little fun during the week, but we are enemies to those who disturb our usually quiet Sabbath with comic pieces, such as were played last Sunday evening. Hope you will take -the hint boys, if not we will follow you up. Mr P. Kelly, who was in Ottawa last week, had an interview with the Minister of Customs, asking for au increase, in the duty on flour. The present duty is fifty cents a barrel, and he contended that it was incon• gruons that there should be a differ- ence on the duty wheat of and flour reg spectively. SCANDALOUS,—We are in receipt of a letter from a, resident of Blyth, who complains of the scandalous con- duct of some of the boys who nightly gather at the Salvation Army bar- racks and interrupt the meetings. The boys seem lost to all sense of shame, and if their conduct is per- sisted in,their names will be publish- ed in a subsequent issue.—En. NEw ERAS] Mr A. H. Watson, editor and pro- prietor of- the Blyth Standard, has taken Mr Fe B. Coomer into partner- ship. He comes highly recommended, and judging from what we already know of him he will be an agreeable additiou to the paper. We wish him every success; and with such an ener- getic young mien in charge we expect to see the local paper booming. Mr Watson, wife and family have left for their former home in Fort Elgin. Wonder .what's up with the editor of the Standard, we saw him take a header near the post office, last week. _ We regret to learn that Mr V. Y. Halliday,so well and favorably known here, intends removing to Wroxeter. The St. Andrew's church Hopeful Gleaner» held their monthly meeting, on Tuesday evening last, when it was decided to have a lecture and fruit social in the church about the second week in March. The Rey Mr Simp- son, ot Brucefield, will deliver the lecture.. After other business was gone through, a select programme was given. DEATH.—Mr Jas. Magill passed away, on Sunday last, at the good old age of 80 years. His death although not unexpected has occasioned general regret among the many who knew how worthy of esteem he was. The funeral, which took place from his late residence, on Tuesday,was largely attended, which would have been much larger but for the severity of the weather. A large congregation assembled in the Methodist church, on Sunday evening, to hear the "Unknown” preach, but instead of a sermon the parable of the prodigal son's return was explained. Every one who went. expected something unusual and were consequently disappointed. We do not give this as our own opinion, but all to whom we have spoken are of the same mind. The town council met last Monday evening, all being present but Coun- cillor Bawden. Several accounts were paid, when the question of keeping the bell or not was taken up, but after a good deal of argument it was put off to another meeting. The question of ringing the bell was taken into consideration, but it was thought that the town was paying enough taxes and that the ringing of the bell was of no use. Applications for as- sesor were then asked for, when Mr Joseph Carter was appointed assessor, at the salary of $40. GOOD SUGGESTIONS TO CORRESPON- DENTS. —Seeing that we take the lead in contributing to the Clinton NEw ERA, we thought it would not be out of place to write a word or two, more for the benefit of young correspon- dents who write for this paper than anything else. First you must have the material to work upon. In order to obtain this you must be on the alert, always having your note -book ready to put down the smallest items as well as the more startling oues,and by giving these little items a thought or two during your work it's wonder- ful what a neat little paragraph will appear when you write upon paper. To, be a successful correspondent you must bo discreet, for how much do we hear that we cannot tell. We see the best and worse types of society, and we have our hands more con- stantly upon the pulse of affairs than any lawyer, doctor or merchant. A great many speak ill of correspondents but we are always on the winning side, for we uphold the right and obpose the wtong. BLY,TM Dr Perdue was'+ in Brussels week. Mr H. Hamilton, of Stafla, was in town this week. Mr J. Mason has taken up his abode here. Success John. We are pleased to learn that Coun- cillor Bawden is rapidly recovering. A select party will be given at the residence of Mr C. Tanner, on Friday night. Mr Alfred Rogerson, of Pennsyl- vania, was visiting friends in town last week. • Mr Smith shipped a couple of car loads of livestock from this station, last week. Mr J.H, Greenan intends disposing of all his stock and implements by auction, on the 18th inst. Rev H. A. Thomas preached in the English church, Wingham, morning and evening, last Sabbath. A. number of the young folk intend attending the citizens ball, Clinton, on Tuesday evening, 19th inst. - As we write, Mr Geo. Phillips ie much better. He was up around town, on Wednesday, looking like his old genial self. A big alarm was sounded, on Fri- day. We thought the fire demon had come, but it was our city fathers who were testing the bell. We had a curiosity here this week in the shape of a red man, not an Indian, but a man dressed in red from head to foot, We thought it was the robin but it wasn't. - The Foresters held their usual fort- nightly meeting in their hall,on;Pues- day evening. We learn several ap- pacations for admission .to„the .Order t,ave been receiyed. 'Ir ti?o. Stewart is much improved. 0.1r :riend, George, has always been, very- lively and industrious and na- turally feels nursing a wounded limb rather tedious business. The Rev J. F. Parke, formerly ot Blyth, is evidently doing gond work among our American cousins,judging by a recent report of a church open. ing in a local paper there. The delegates appointed to attend the temperance convention, at Brus- sels, on \Vednesday,were anticipating a pleasant time, but owing to the severity of the weather High Chief Templar, F. Metcalf, cancelled the meeting. ' Last Sunday night we attended the Army meeting. Our friend,the poet, had the floor, but judging from the frequent interruptions, his oratorial effort was lost on those present. We think it is not at all creditable to the Army for the way in which these meetings are now .being carried on. • Holmesvelle. Mr Henry Knight, from Crosshill, Wellesley Township; - wh0 has been visiting friends here, returned home on Friday last. MOVING ALONG.—Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the revival meetings • are still in progress in the Methodist Church. NEW STORE. -Mr W. J. Lobb bas opened a new general store. He in- tends to work on the cash principle. It is understood a number of the citi- zens have already offered him at least a fair share of patronage. SHOE STORE.—We learn that a shoemaker will probably locate here in a short time. We think a man of the right stamp might work up a lu- crative business, and hope the proba- bilities- in this respect will soon' be- come a' foregone conclusion. INSPECTION.—Inspector Tom, who is visiting the schools in Goderich Township, called on our school on Monday last. We know of no one whose visits infuse such life, vigor and enthusiasm into a school as his appear to do. Colborne. PERSONALS.—Mr R, A.McConnell of Teeswater, spent last week visiting Mr • N. Morrish. Miss Sturdy, of Goderich Township, is visiting at Mrs John Millions, Miss Emily Stevens, of Clinton, is spending a few weeks visiting friend in this Y'i- cinity. SUDDEN DEATH..—It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of Mr Jas Million, of the 6th con., who died last Thursday, after only a few days illness. The many friends who attended the funeral on Saturday showed the very high esteem in which he was held by the surrounding com- munity. He was 35 years old. In- flammatory rheumatism being the cause of his death. last West Wawanosh. FARM RENTED.—Mr John Hamlin has rented his farm, on the 6th con., to Mr George Beadle, of Hullett, for a term of years. We believe it is Mr Hotlin's intention to return to Goderich. DEATH.—One of the earliest set- tlers of '.bis township passed away, last Sunday night, in the person of Mr Jaynes Miser. Mr Miller settled oft the farm, on the 8th con., at pre- sent owned and occupied by Mr Mc- Roberts, • nearly forty years ago. About twelve years ago Mr Miller rented his farm and removed to Luck - now, where he has since resided. The cause of death was inflammation of the lungs. His remains were interred in Lucknow cemetery, on Tuesday. He was a Conservative 10 politica. A widow, but no family, is left to mourn his decease. BIG SALE OF COLTS.—Mr H. G. Taylor, of W.Wawanosh, the cham- pion horse raiser ot this locality, has sold his prize colt, sired by Fisher's Lord of the Manor,- to Mr Wm. Kar - nick, for the sum of $120; he also. sold one sired by the same horse to Mr Edward Welsh, of Clinton, for $100; the third to air Robert Medd, for $60, sired by Link Bob; all of these were spring colts. Mr Taylor has three mares, and does all his work on a 100 -acre farm, and sells colts at this price, showing that it pays to breed to a good. =horse. At all the shows where Mr Taylor was an exhibitor, last fall, he was a prize winner. NOTES.—We ate sorry to state that Mrs Michael Leddy is in• very poor health at present; she is suffering from lung disease, and her medical attendant has but slight hopes of her recovery. Mr WVm, •--Durnien,. .late treasurer of the township, had a sale last Saturday; some things went very cheap indeed. The roads here are in an impassable state -the fair sex-, that is the marketable ones, have very disconsolate faces, for even the accustomed cannot be indulged in at present. A large quantity of square timber has been taken out here this winter ; parties are busy at present hauling to both Blyth and Lucknow, for shipment. Hullett. NEw.BARN.—Mr Walt Haines, of the 3rd con., is busy getting out tim- ber to replace the barn which be had burned last fall, and on Saturday last a number of bis neighbors turned in and helped him haul logs to the mill. Hueco ED. —The recent storms have almost completely blocked the side - roads throughout the township, and those who neglected to lay in provi- sions and fuel have a hard time get- ting them -now. • PERSONALS.—Mrs John Brickea- den has spent the last two weeks visit- ing ber daughter, Mrs J. Taylor, in the village of Blyth. Mrs Coward, of Usborne township; spent last week with ber daughter, Mrs Hull. Mr Enos Hull is away on a few days visit to bis father, at Winchelsea. GOOD STOCK.—Mr Francis Kettle, of Hullett, sold to an American horse buyer his young stallion, Captain Wallace, for $300. Ile weighs 1560 pounds and is only 20 months old. Everybody that saw him says he is one of the best horses that ever left the township. It always pays to raise good horses. GRANGE SOCIAL.—The members of Hullett Grange purpose holding their annual social at Londesboro, on the evening of the 27th inst. Seyeral persons high up in Grange degrees, are expected to be present and ad- dress the gathering Bell's hall has usually been crowded to its utmost capacity on those occasions, and it will likely be so again should the weather prove favorable. Goderich Township. FARM CHANGES.—Mr Jas. Graham has bought 40 acres from Mr W. Herbison, and Mr Geo. Middleton has bought 120 acres, the price paid being $47 an acre. ENTERTAINMENT. --An entertain- ment will be given in the school of Section No. 11; on the evening of the 22nd inst. An excellent programme has been prepared, and the people of the section are expecting an unusual treat. D1SArn.—It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of Mrs Jas. Johnston, of the 16th con. of Goderich township, which event took place on January 23rd, after an illness of only nine days. The de - ceded was in her fortieth year. Her parents resided on the l3enmiller;oad when she was born, where she- lived until she was married ; then she lived one year on the Huron • road, after- wards moving to the 16th con., where she remained until her death. She leaves a husband and eleven children, six boys and five girls to mourn her loss. Thiti was the third death in. her family inside of two weeks, her mother died January 12th, and her father, January 25tb. 11Iorri s. ILL.—Mr R.Irvine's eldest daught- er, who has been ill for some time at her uncle's in Ireland, arrived home about two weeks ago, Her brother and sister who were in New York heard of ber illness and went to ac- compauy her home. We hope she may soon be restored to good health again, although fears are entertained that it may be a long time first. Ashfield. NOTES.—Wilson's Mill yard is fill - ling up fast with saw logs. People at 'fine. Lime thought they were not go- ing to get ,any -snow tor sleighing.— Reyival services are now being held in Zion Church; we trust all the friends will join heartily in the work. T12e average attendance for S. S. No 5 was 5'3 for the month of January. Parantount. BRIEFS.—Miss Lizzie Murdock is at present visiting friends in Galt. Mr John Pickering; jr., had the big toe of his right • foot very badly cut while chopping in the bush ; he ie able to go around again. On the 19th of Jan. the wife of Mr Peter Murdock presented him with adaugh- ter. ° Mr Bryan Doyle, who was very ill, we hear is on the mend again. Our jovial engineer,• Will Davis, has put a new engine in his mill,and will do a rushing business ,when spring opens, as there are lots of loge coning in to be sawed. Mr Finlay McInnes is again employed as cheese maker here ; Finlay satisfied all well last year. - Miss E. Murdock is visit- ing friends in and near Marnoch. Tnr nberry. PARTY. --Last Tuesday night a large number ofinvited guests assetn- bled at the residence of Mr Bennett Holmes, and spent the night and most of the early morning in the ser vice of Terpsichore. Last Friday night after the regular ecbcol work for the week was finish- ed the pupils of S, S. No organized a literary society. The following of- ficers being duly elected: Pres., Gil- bert Stevens; Vice-pres,, John Gil- more; Secy., Fannie Robinson. A short•programme of readings, recita- tions and dialogues was afterwards rendered. NOTES.—Mr Jas Fyfe, who has been working in the "lumber woods of Northern Michigan, has returned home, work at the camp where he was engaged having closed up rather early. Little James Hockridge, who got his foot badly crushed by being run over with a load of wood a couple of weeks ago, is able to be around, but he says a shoe hurts it yet, and so he wears a sock. LITERARY.—S. S. No 6 is quite alive over the entertainment in aid of the library, and now most any time between 9 and 12 p, m., young people. in groups and by twoes may be seen wending their way along roads none too good, and often „ through almost trackless fields, and ask them where they have been or where they are go- ing and theanswer always is "to practice." - WENT BY THEMBELVt:S.—As Mr Thos James was taking a load ',of wood to Wingham, he left his team and went back to speak to some one on a sleigh behind. The horses no doubt finding the road a long one, tried to take a short cut to town via the C.P.R.,hut not being able to pass the cattle guard, turned down the steep embankment. No damage was done,but it is needless to say that the wood required reloading. ScEoor..— The following is they standing of the pupils of S. S No. 4, for the month of January, Lillie D. Day, teacher :—Fourth class—Allie Medd, Etta Cartwright, John A. Hunter, Mary Topham. Third class, sr.—Eliza Hesk, Wm. Hughes,James Craig. Third class,jr.—Aleck Medd, John Tighe, Wm. Hamilton, Moses Mann. Second class, sr.— George •Hesk,Amos Cartwright, Wm.A ddison, Robt. Morrison. Second class, jr.— Jennie Mann, Fanny Young, John Moon, James Ferguson. Porter's Hill: NOTES. —Mr Robert Elliott had a large wood bee on Friday and Satur- day of last week. Miss Jessie Mc- Donald has arrived home (rem Galt, where she had been visiting friends, SUPPER.—On Tuesday evening the young folk of this vicinity and' else- where enjoyed an oyster supper at the residence of Mr Charlie Wallace. Notwithstanding the extremely rough weather a large number was in at- tendance, and enjoyed themselves fully. DERATE.—At the regular meeting of the I.0. G.T., on Friday, lst Feb., a very' interesting debate took place on the subject, Resolved that country life is more desirable than town life. The parties on both sides debated well, but the intellectual sons on the affirmative side shone with a greater brilliancy, so that victory basked in their light. \Tient/ea.—On Friday last Messrs Sterling McPhail and John McDon- ald hied themselves away up north to rene=w their acquaintance with old friends; considerable anxiety is mani- fested by their friends, as they were to be home in three days and.as yet they have not put in an appearance; we know not whether it is the in• clement weather, or some more pow- erful agency that has imprisoned them in the north. Mise Clara Bates, of Goderich, bas been visiting friends lin this neighborhood; she looks well and many friends welcomed her to t our little burg. Wing ugh 1. NOTES. — Good dry maple and beech at $1.50 per cord, green wood at $1.50' A broom factory started in this town week. - CLINTON TAKE PATTERN,—A by- law is now before the council giving the chief authority to lock up all loungers on street corners and at the Salvation Army barracks, DON'T WANT IT.—Messrs. Gilchrist, Green & Co. have notified the coun- cil that the $10,000 bonus will not be required by them, and all the deben- tures are to be called in. Suinrnerhill. NoTEs.—The roads are pretty bad- ly blocked up just now. Mr andMiss Hodgenw, of Claudeboye are visiting at Mr H Murphy's. Rev Mr Hod - gene, of Bayfield, preached a very ac- ceptable sermon in St Peter's Church here, on Sunday last. Mr H. Glazier is at present visiting at Wingham. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—The Methodists have let the contract for building a brick church on the 5th con. It will be a neat building and will cost about $1700. Mr Young, of Manchester has the contract;the brick is nearly all on the ground. Thomas,son of Mr Jos Jackson of the 4th con., intends to take a trip to Winnipeg in a "few weeks to try his luck in the prairie province. The Bide lines are neatly dull blocko with snow. Auburn. TEA.—A tea meeting and lecture will be given in connection with the Methodist Church to Wednesday evening, the 20th inst. OFFICERe.-..--The I.O.G.T. installed for the ensuing quarter, the following officers: A. Downs, C T; Rita Beadle, V T; G. L. Sturdy, Secy; Lizzie Rob- erton, F S; Jas Young, Treaty; J. Mu r. dock, Chaplain; T. King, M; Eliza Clark, Guard; J. Etting, Sentinel. Hayfield. A young lady's devotion to read ing lately, Is decidedly re•ntark•able. The young people had a grand time at Mr Chas. Wallace's, last Tuesday evening. lire .'hderetend that the village' council intend to submit a byelaw for a•bonus to a.grist-mill, to the extent of $2000, When is it that a certain young lady of the village always flies .into a rage?- When anger- takes- possession of her young:man. The carnival, Net Friday 'evening,• proved decidedly successful. The prize winners w,-re:—Misses Morri- son, Marks and \'Vade, and Messrs Stalker and Ferguson. Quite the fashionable event of the season took place last Wednesday, in the marriage of Miss Mabel Moore - house, eldest daughter of Mr Theo.. Moorebouse, of the village, to Mr Caldwell,of Pinconning, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Rev D. Forest, of St.Andrew's church. There was a large circle of the bride's . re- lations precept, each of whom wished the happy couple all the joyousness that usually clusters round occasions such as this. We, too, wish to unite in the congratulations,as Miss Moore - house, since she name to reside in the village, has won the hearts of all, by her indefatigable; labor in behalf of the church with which- she was identified, by her amiability of tem- perament, and by her sociability of disposition. Leebu ►rt , V1s1TING.—Miss Nellie Dixon of Brucefield, returned home after a pleasant visit among friends here:— Hillary Horton paid a short visit to friends in Brucefield this week. SICK.—We are sorry to state that John McLeod is at present suffering from congestion of the lunge. His many friends.here hope soon to hear of his recovery. OPEN MEETING.—The members of Leeburn I.O.G.T. will hold an open meeting this (Friday.) A good pro- gramme is being prepared, consisting of dialogues, readings, music and singing. Everyone is invited to at- tend. PHRENOLOGIST.—Mr McKenzie, the phrenologist, lectured in the hall on Friday evening. Owing to the incle- mency of'the weather there was net a large audience, but those who were there were greatly amused at the fates predicted of some, especially of the bachelor on having their heads read. He failed to come ' back on Monday night. A SHORT TENT.'— The Baptist Church was visit4 by its travelling missionary, on Siinday, preaching both morning and evening, In the morning he preached a very impres- sive sermon from the single word "one." WEDDING.—A wedding took place in town on Saturday last, the groom hailing from London and the bride being a resident of this place. After the ceremony the gentleman bade his wife adieu for two weeks, returning to London alone. We wish them al the happiness this world can afford. ANNIVERSARY.—Anniversary ser- mons were preached in the Presby- terian Church, on Sunday last, when the Rev P.Wright, B.D.,,of Stratford, gave two very eloquent sermons; on the Monday evening following, a tea meeting was held in the church, and addresses were given by Mr Wright and the resident ministers. "OUR" TOWN HALL, --Ye town fathers take shame. A certain dra- matic company had their posters up to visit this town on a certain date. The day came, with it the company, but they said they had not been in the habit of holding forth in a "hen coop," consequently there were many disappointed hearts in town that vening. POLITICS. — Do politics affect muni- cipal laws? Come to Wingham and see. One man, on nomination night, said to your humble correspondent, " I would like to vote for Scott, but cannot while there is a Conservative in the field." Strange that the wick- ed should triumph, is it not? Not that all Conservatives are winked by any means, but, alas, so many of tbem need enlightenment. I' H1rlock. PitESENTA'rroN—On Monday even- ing of •last week the pupils and ex- pupi,ls of our school, to the number of about forty-five, with a few of' the parents, met at the residence of their teacher, Mr G. A. Newton, and after securing order Mr and Mrs Newton were summoned, and a complimen- tary address was read by Ernest Best, n d Mr Newton was presented with afbeautiful plush sofa, and Mrs New- tbon with a fine rattan rocking c!tair, the former being presented by Mr Robert Watt and W. H• Knox, and =the latter by Miss Elsie M. Burgess. Mr Newton very appropriately re- plied, thanking the donors for him- self, and also on Mrs Newton's behalf." Mr Newton, in further replying,, said that in every profession there was a certain amount of unpleasantness, and that the teaching profession was no exception to the rule, as there were many things to cause anxiety, but, on the other hand, it has its bright sides, undone of these is to know that the work is a useful One,, for the teacher wields such an influ- ence over the pupils that not only lasts during this life, but for eternity. The teacher's influence is second only to the parent's, for he has the mould- ing of young minds, and the shaping of young twigs under his care, and, "As the twig inclines so the tree grows," But the greatest satisfaction to the teacher is to realize that he has the love and confidence of his pupils, without this co-operation be- tween teacher and pupil the work would be, mere drudgery. Mr New• ton then wished all to enjoy them- selves, after which a good programme of songs, readings and instrumental music was made out. Mr Allen gave an interegting sketch of his early school life: Cake and candy were liberally distributed, and all seemed to enjoy themselve'+. The fact that Mr Newton has been in the section for over seven years, coupled with .... these expressions of the people's lib• erality and good will towards him, are, in theniselves, sufficient to show that the teacheris well liked, and his work appreciated. Below is a copy • of the address,:-- • DEAR TEACTIER,—We, the grateful pu- pils of this school under your able tui- tion, beg leave to approach you to.ex• press our confidence in your scholastic abilities and untiring efforts, and our thanks for your ambition and solicitude for our welfare. As a token of our es. teem we present yon with this Sofa, and as,further expression of our affec- tion, through you, we .desire°to present Mrs Newton with this easy chair. Wish. ing both of you health and prosperity, and continued success in your chosen profession; we remain your loving pu- pils. Signed on•behalf of the scholars of S.S. No. 6, Hullett. ERNEST BEST, . Varna. MR EDITOR.—I will change my tactics this week Having to mix up with minds on difef'erent subjects I come to the conclusion, like one of old, to say of the true disciple, ' be- hold how they love one another,' but at the present day we may well ex. claim, how the so-called Christians, by their actions, lately have shown to' the world, through the press, '•be- hold how they bite and devour one another.' Like a lot of curs let loose, snapping and barking, to the disgust of the faithful. It is lamentable to think in this, our day of knowledge, that some so-called ministers of the gospel are so far left to themselves, with so much vindictive spirit. Why just think for moment where' all this humbug is to end; recollect, if you sow to the flesh you will reap corruptiont. To think of the doings of the past few weeks in the different churches, Simcoeism? G uelphism, Jef- fryism, " Federationrsm, Knoxlittle- isre, and a good many more littleiems, in the churches. The world is look- ing on with a penetrating eye. Such work is doing a vast amount of in- jury to the cause we espouse. Some of our so-called leaders may well hide their faces with shame, and not show so much of the spirit of the evil one, and, repent of their harsh and un- seemly expressions, and ever keep in' their minds that 'a soft answer turns away wrath.' Now, Mr Editor, is it not a sorrowful picture to hear of so many denominations in such a whirl- pool of irreverent ferment, foaming out their own shame, wandering stars, clouds they are without water, but With plenty of Wind. The people are getting tired of such twaddle from those preachers who have a name to live and are dead. Such quarrelling is not profitable for upholding the mission of a meek and quiet spirit. JOHN PLOWMAN. Sae RenT. WATT. Iain ru. Trt.IFLES.—TheProspects at present indicate a veritable snow blockade. The citizens of our burgh are not yet put to much inconvenience on that account. True we have not a by-law in force like that of Toronto, where some 91 of its citizens paid $350 of fines at the Police Court, the other day, for not removing the snow from the sidewalks opposite their property,• but we have a most generous -hearted townsman, who every morning, goes his rounds with his snow -plow, and removes all encumbrances in the fora} of snow. Thanks only will be your pay. John, but don't tire at the good work. . THIS AND THAT.—Mr Wm$ugill, waggonwaker, intends building a shop on his corner lot, opposite Mr Cole's store, in the spring. Messrs Stewart and McIntosh, who have been indisposed of late, are somewhat better now. Mr John lllilison, son of Mr David M•llson, who about New Years went to 'England, sends back word that he likes the "old sod" well and is enjoying himself to his heart's content. A meeting of the Kinburn Cheese Company will shortly be held for the purpose of selling the milk routes. Brucefield. CONVENTION. --The Sabbath school convention, held in the Union church, on Wednesday, was well attended, but we have not, yet been able to get full particulars. CHECKERS.—The return match be- tween the Granton and Brucefield clubs was played in the Oddfellows' hall, in this place, on Tuesday even- ing, the 7th inst,, and, as will be seen by the following bit, Brucefield club won by four games :— GRANTON ItRUCE.FIELD DRAWS W. A. Grant 2 J.1Jurdock 1 3 J. Hunter 2 W. O'Neil 4 0 S. Wiltsie 1 .1.McDougal4 1 J. Avery 1 J. Snider 1 4 F. Grant 4 P. Fisher 1 1 R. Rance 1 's J.McDermid 5 0 E. 'Wass 3 AThompson 2 1 • After 'partaking of supper, which bad been provided by the Brucefield club, the Granton players returned home, well pleased with the night's fun, but a little disappointed. RUN AWAY.—As Mr D, Hays, our genial stage driverwas returning from SeaTuesday on evening, when nearly opposite Mr R. Mc- Lean's, be was:obliged to turn off the road, in order to pass a toad of wood. The snow being very deep, and the sleigh being heavily loaded, the tugs both broke, and the horse, feeling himself freed from his load, set ofl at rather a lively gait. He was soon captured, however, and brought back. There was no particular harm done. As Mr Hefrern was driving along the mill, road, on Wednesday afternoon, when near Mr D. Walker's, be con- cluded to get out and run behind the cotter, in order to get himself warm. After Mr Heffern had got out of the cutter, the horse also concluded to take a run, and sot off at full speed, leaving. the driver a considerable dis- tance in the rear. The horse was cnptured at Brue. field, there being nothing broken or injured in any way,