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Whole Number 1205.
CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 29, 188.
ROBERT HOLMES, Publisher.
$140 a year in advance
Tuckersmith.
NOTES.—Mr Michael Whitmore,
a numuer of years a resident of t
township, left last Saturday week.
leis farm in the township of H
where he intends to remain for t
future. Mr Robt. Plewes has be
on the sick list for a couple of wee
but we are glad to hear he is recut/
ing. Mrs W. G. Plewes is at r rese
visiting friends in Exeter.
Wingham
for ENLARonsin r.—Mr Bell ie gone
bra' to greatly enlarge his factory this
fur i spring. He has the stone and lumber
already on the ground.
WILL IT BE s,,.—The Baptists held
a meeting in their church, on Mon -
ay,
he
en
ks, day, to consider the advisaoility of
er- giving a minister a call to their
nt church.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES —A series of
meetings under the direction of the
pastor, Rev. J. Edge, were held in
the Methodist church at Turner's,
which resulted in the conversion of
several and the quickening of the
membership of the church. The min-
isters of the district and several of
the members of both Rattenbury and
.Ontario Street churches rendered very
valuable service, The meeting was
brought to a close last Thursday
night. A number connected them-
selves with the church and others
since have handed in their names but
there are still others who will likely
do so. Last Sabbath there was a
special sacrament, at which the Rev.
James Livingstone,who had preached
several evenings during the progress
of the meeting, preached a very prac-
tical and powerful sermon from Rom-
ans VIII. 35. The fellowship meet-
ing at the close was very good, abgtit
50 partaking of the Lord's Supper,
CouscrL.—The council net at
Brucefield on Saturday. The members
were alt present. A petition was pre-
sented, signed by more than twenty
ratepayers from each of a majority of
the school wards askiu g that a by law
be subleitte4 to the vote of the rate-
payers of thetownsh'p for the repeal
of the bylaw under which the Town-
ship Board of Public School Trustees
exists. It was moved by JamesSproat,
sea ndeeby_J.tiWalker, and carried,
considered at'
next meeting of council to be held at
Kyle's hotel on Friday, April 1`:tb,
and that the clerk be instructed to
give notice through the Huron Expos-
itor of the intended action of the coun-
cil. Moved by Wm. Elgie, seconded
by James Walker, and carried, that
the following changes be made on the
list of Overseers of Highways : D.
Mclntosh,inatead of Tal.Thiel ; John
Munro, instead of Wm. Sinclair;
Chas.Upshall,instead of Wm McKay;
Donald McKay, instead of Francis
Campbell ; John Storey, instead of
John Campbell. The following sums
were given as relief : N. Price, $15 ;
E. Combes, •$10; Mrs Calaghan, $5,
Mrs Slaughter, $5. ,A number of
small accounts were passed,, and the
council adjourned to meet at Kyle's -
hotel on riday, April 12th, at 10
o'clock.
EXAMrNATION.—A public exami-
nation of the pupils of S. S. No. 111
taught. by Mr Jas. Landsborough,was
field on Friday, the 22nd inst. The
examination was commenced abou
10
o lock
,and judging in from th aY
g
attendance of parents and sisters an
the interest manifested in the examr
nation of the various classes,we woul
judge that the people of this sectio
takes deep interest in the educatio
of the young and rising generation
The teaching fraternity was repre
sented by Messrs Dallas, Johnston,
Scott and Doig, and the school board
by Messrs Jackson and Carnochan.
The school house presented a very
neat appearance, being berautifully
decorated with evergreens and mot-
toes, thus showing that the aesthetic
education of the pupils is not neglect-
ed. At noon refreshments were served
in the school house by the ladies °of
the section,And they certainly deserve.
credit for the manner in which they
administered to the wants of the inner
man. The lessons were interspersed
by music and recitations from the
pupils and by the Misses Chesney
and others, while the music on the
violin by our old friend, Mr James
Cowan,' was well received, his bow
seems to have lost nose of its old
time vivacity. After the various
classes had been put through a most
searching examination by the teachers
present, Mr G. E. Jackson was ap-
pointed chairman. He expressed,
himself well satisfied with the
standing of the school, and compli-
mented the people of this section -in
being so fortunate in securing the
services of such an efficient teacher,
and after making some general re-
marks on education, he called on the
ratepayers and teachers present for
addresses, all, of whom expressed
themselves well satisfied with the
condition of the school. It was a
general remark of the visitors that
they never saw a more intelligent
number of children in any school,and
from the intelligent answers which
they gave to the numerous questions
it was evident that they had been
carefully and systematically trained,
and that they had been taught to
think and the instruction had been of
a practical nature, -suitable for the
duties of after life. As this was Mr
Landsborough's first public examina-
tion he has every reason to feel proud
of its success.
AUCTION SALE.—The auction sale
at McCormack & Co's was again con-
tinued last ' Saturday. The people
seemingly appreciated the low figures
and bought accordingly,
COLORS FLYING.—On the occasion
of the late R.C. concert the town flag
wasflying the whole eday, a mark of
honor not often enjoyed by such
demonstrations.
KISS, BUT NEVER TELL.—Kissing
may be very nice, and doubtless is so,
but yet, friend Harry, we would not
stand opposite the- uucurtained win-
dow when thus indulging.'
GAINING LAURELS.—Cur Grit re-
presentative, Dr McDonald, is mak-
ing himself popular in the House this
session. Already several of his ad-
dresses are out in circular form.
UNION I8 STRENGTH.—We are glad
to learn that Messrs Cantelon and
Steep have come to an amiable settle-
ment. We conclude they did so, by
seeing them in towu together a few
days since.
IT WILL BURN YET.—As recorded
last week a fire broke out in the plan-
ing mill of Watt & Little. Oa the
following evening it started again in
the same place, but was extinguished
as quickly as before.
ANNIVERSARY SERMONS. — On
Sabbath next Sunday schoolanniver
sary sermons will be preached in the
Methodist church, by the Rev Joseph
Edge, of Clinton. The ' proceeds to
go to the. Sunday school funds.
BEAUTIFUL SPRING.—An odor not
savoring at all of roses prevades the
atmosphere around the Queen's hotel.
It seems rather to savor of buried
dogs, mixed with a little essence of
offal from a slaughter house.
RusHINo THINGS.—Our new sash
and door factory is doing a rushing
trade. They have lately made a ship-
ment to the old country. Last week
they put in a new eight hundred
dollar machine,their present capacity
being one hundred and thirty doors
per day.
SEARCH AND SEE.—lt would be
advisable if Messrs. Gilchrist,Green &
Co.'were to look at the statutes of the
Blue Books, wherein it is stated that
a heavy fine will be imposed for em-
ploying lads beneath the age of six-
teen to run dangerous machinery.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.— Mrs Geo.
McKay, wife of Councillor McKay,
happened with a painful accident, on
Friday last. , While going for a pail
t of water she slipped and fell, in fall-
e ng she broke her arm and also badly
d
bruised it in another
place. w
ear
are
- glad, however, to learn that she is re-
d covering rapidly.
n YIELDING UP ALL.— The other
n evening a convert went to the peni-
• tent form of the Salvation Army.
- When he rose from his knees he pre-
sented the Captain with a bottle of
whiskey, also his pipe and tobacco.
Should he prove true it will be a
great blessing to himself, family and
community at large.
Iiinburn.
Mr D. Sutherland has`the frame of
his new shop erected, and is rapidly
rushing it on to completion.
The roads in this locality are dry
ing up rapidly, and in the course of a
few days there will be good wheeling.
Mr Wm. Etugill has all the material
on the ground for the erection of his
new waggon shop, and intends start-
ing building operations shortly,
We are sorry to have to state that
Mrs . Hall, who has been i11 for the
past three or four days, is still in a
very precarious condition. We hope
for her speedy recovery.
The examination of pupils at our
school took place on Friday last, the
teacher in charge, Mr J. W. King,
being assisted by Mr G. A. Newton,
of Harlock, and Mr John McFadzean,
of Winthrop.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.—At
last, at last, charity concert in the
town hall, on the 25th inst. During
the evening Dr Horsey delivered a
lecture entitled "Queen Victoria."
Had it taken place three months
sooner it would doubtless have been
patronized better, and the proceeds
appreciated more by the needy.
A SOUL STIRRING SERMON.—The
Rev Mr Godfrey, of.Belgrave,preach-
ed a very effective sermon, on Sunday
evening, in the Methodist church,
from the text, 'What shall it profit a
man should he gain the whole world
and lose his own soul'. So earnest
was he that the Spirit of Jehovah
seemed to speak in and through him.
At the prayer meeting afterwards
three souls volunteered to serve Christ.
hoTES,—Inspector Paisley was in
town on Friday. W. Boyd, of Sea -
forth, spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends. The Army has -made a
good record the past week ; tour coh-
verts, three one evening; may they
remain steadfast. The postponed
literary meeting came off, on Friday
last, in the Caledonian Hall. Quite
a number of erections have gone up
the past week, what of? why window
shades certainly.
LET us ECONOMIZE.—Mr Editor,
the question often arises in my mind,
are we an economical people, oron
the other hand are we very hard to
please? Think you not, sir, that one
good (say Grit) government in our
Dominion, with about two represen-
tatives in each county, could easily
do ;the work that now takes two
houses and six representatives to do?
And again, although. our Governor-
General is a realood fellow, do you
not think we might save twenty-five
thousand dollars per annum by cut-
ting him down just half his salary ?
Now, sir, supposing the above two
little economies could be practised it
would amount to quite a little sum
each -year, would it not ? So far as a
poor illiterate fellow like myaelf can
see into the matter, two houses in
Canada seems'aa foolish as the drunk-
en Housg of Lords in England.
Stanley.
BADLY CUT.—Mr Thomas Baird,
last Saturday, while splitting wood,
had the misfortune to cut his foot
across just behind the toes. Seven
stitches kept the cut closed, and it is
doing well.
ENGAGED. — Mr Walter Spindler
has engaged with Mr D. Ross for the
summer, and Mr Wm. Stanbury has
secured, for the summer, the services
of Mr Richard Jamison.
Holmesvlfle.
NOTES.—We understand that Mr
C. Disney recently sold two horses at
a fair figure. Farmers are now busily
engaged in ploughing.
FARM RENTED —Mr Samuel Mer•
rile has, we learn, leased the farm on
the Maitland, formerly occupied by
Mr Alfred Goodwin, for the sum of
$160. He will take possesion in a
few days.
CHANGE.—Court Selwood C.O,F.at
its last meeting decided to meet on
the second and last Friday of every
month, instead of bi-weekly as here-
tofore. The next meeting is en Fri-
day of the present week.
ARM %ROKEN,— .-e regret to learn
that Mr Wm. Lobb, of the Maitland,
bad the misfortune to break bis arm
a few days ago. He thinks, it was
done by lifting a horse -power. It is
somewhat remarkable•that he worked
several days with the broken limb be-
fore seeking medical advice. He Rill
probably be laid up for three or four
weeks.
GONE BACK.—Mr Ralph Wade,who
has spent the winter with his sisters,
Mrs E. G. Courtice awl Mrs J. H.
Tiplady, le:t no Vedneeday last for
his bore in Dakota.- Mea Tiplady
accompanies hire there on a visit to
her parents. S. would not be sur-
prised to bear of Mr Wade's return
on an important mission, at no very
distant day.
A COLD •TRIP.—A certain young
man in this vicinity drove across tie
Maitland in Colborne a few days ago,
with horses and sleigh, in quest of
oats. Observing the river had slightly
overflown its banks, he hastened on
his -errand to ensure a safe return.
On his returning to the river to his
surprise and chagrin he found the
current flewing.so rapidly astorender
passage dangerous. After contem-
E)lating his position and the desirabil •
ity of being on the opposite side, he.
said "here goes," and plunged into
the current. The stream being deeper
than he expected, bis team became
wholly submerged,and his sleigh con-
taining the oats was in a •similar
dilemma, while the young man was
somewhat more fortunate, being able
to stand in the sleigh the stream only
took him to the waist. It came to
pass, however, they all arrived safe to
land.
Load born.
Mr John Barkwell moves to' Ash-
field this week -
Mr E. McVittie weighed a nineteen
months old mare colt, bred from
Luck's All, which tipped the beam at
1330 lbs.
After a short visit here, Mr A. La-
mont left on Tuesday, for Nevada,
where he has been for the past four-
teen years.
W. L. Ouimette has purchased a
new patent post office, which is
great' im r
g p ovemenE, and'is'very�con-
yenient both for him and the public.
While Rev Mr Rogers was preach-
ing at Kinburn, last Sunday, his
horse took sick, where it remains,but,
under the care of J. J. Walker, V.S.,
is improving.
Mr Wm. Lankin, who holds the
patent for the Russell fence, has
moved to this place, and will be on
hand to sell farm rights and wire, and
build the fence.
The singing school has been sus-
pended till the roads become better.
Due notice will be given when it
commences again. Look out for a
good concert at the close.
Mr T. J, Bell _has purchased an-
oeher horse in Morristown, Ind., and
goes there this week to look after it.
It is reported that Tom has, other
attractiona there besides horses.
The Rogerson family left this sta-
tion for California, on Tuesday last,
where Mr Rogerson went for the
benefit of his health, and finding it
improved, concluded to remain for
sometime at least.
Leeburn.
NOTES,—On Tuesday night last,
about 14 members of the I. 0. G. T.
drove to the Nile to enjoy and also to
aid a little in an entertainment given
by the sister lodge of that place. Miss
Emily R. Hillier, of . Goderich, re-
turned home on Friday, after spend-
ing a plesant week in our breezy burg,
the guest of Mrs F. Horton. Miss E.
Jefferson, formerly of this place, but
now of .Goderich,. spent a few days
with friends in thisneighborhood last
week. Mr Jno. Oke has moved his
family from hie late house on the
Commercial road, to the house lately
occupied by W. Young, in Dunlop.
On Wednesday last, quite a num-
ber of ladies might have been seen at
Mrs R. Fulford's, each busily plying
the needle to see which could sew the
greatest quantity of rags. We under-
stand Miss Carney took the cake, her
ball weighing considerable more than
any other. Mr Guilds, lately from
England, has been holding a series of
gospel meetings in this neighborhood,
The latest one was held to the hall,
on Tuesday night last, P. Stewart,
of butternut row has been engaged in
drawing home lumber for the pur-
pose of building a house. "This
looks like business Percy." Mr G.
Robertson spent a shoit time here
last week, the guest of his father•in•
law, Mr Kehoe.
Goderich Township.
SHOULD NOT GO HUNTING ON SUN-
DAY.—One of our young bachelors
put on his best hunting outfit, on
Sunday last, and hied himself away
into Hullett in search of game. It is
said he treed his bird before sunset
and sat and watched •it till Monday
morning, when he was forced to leave
It to its fate and return home alone.
Now we would advise our friend, the
bailie• of that township, to nrarshall
his forces and tie this Sabbath breaker
to his game and exhibit him as a
warning to others, and we with our
strong arm and mighty pen will be
pleased to chronicle the happy union
of this pair. .
Bayfield.
LITERARY. — We understand the
Literary Socity intends ht}ving an
entertainment�n the Town Hall on
the evening f April 12th. This
ought to be well patronized as we be-
lieve no pains will be spared to make
it deserving of the hearty steppnrt of
the public.
WHY THIS THUSLY ?—The present
correspondent ot the Expositor has
all along shown himself to be a gent-
leman. Why be so far forgot him-
self last week as to turn aside to at-
tack us, especially as we always treat-
ed him with courtesy and respect, we
know not. Probably he can explain.
NOTES.—Mr E. 0. James bas taken
a trip to London. Miss Annie Erwin
spent last week visiting friends in
Clinton. We bear the suit of Eagle-
son against Connor has been settled,
each paying his own expenses. :v1iss
McLeod who is attending the Colleg-
iate Institute at Clinton, paid home
a flying visit last Sunday. Rev. Geo.
Jamison occupied St.Andrews' pulpit
last Sunday, morning and evening.
Miss Ethel Richardson, daughter
of Canon Richardson, of London, is
visiting Mrs T. J. Marks.
BY-LAW. — The by law respect-
ing the raising of $2000 for the pur-
pose of granting a bonus to Walker
&Co., of Berlin, to enable them to
start a grist mill, is one that should
be taken into serious consideration
by the property holders of the vil-
lage. However each oae may feel on
the subject let him come out manfully
on the 17th of April and record his
vote, so that we may have, at least, a
clear, unmistakable evidence of pub-
lic opinion on this matter. Probably
we may have more to say on this
subject next week.
LANGUAGE.—The teaching of Eng-
lish, for many years, was not given
due prominence 1n our schools and col.
leges. The present Minister of Edu-
cation set about to remedy that de-
fect, and soon the teaching of Eng-
lish was brought up to the standard
in our High Schools and colleges ;
but some of the common schools were
rather tardy, among them Bayfield
school. We feel giad we have, in
our humble way, effected a reuolution
in learning as far as that institution
is concerned, for now the scholars
are urged by their teacher to learn
their "meanings" well, so that they
may be able to read the newspapers .
intelligently and drink in the
though s ofgreat value, worthy cog-
itations therein contained.
St. Helens
A CALL —The united congrega-
tions of St. Helens and East Aehfield-
had a meeting last Tuesday, •for the
purpose of moderating a call to Rev
G. S. J. Anderson, of Edinburgh, at
which.both were unanimous for the
above gentleman. -
LITERARY.—The literary Contest,
in -connection it
with the temperance
lodge here, came ofl last Friday night,
and was a grand success. Each side
had two captains, and were allowed
an hour and a quarter eacie to go over
their programmes. Captains Ander-
eon and Gordon took the stage first,
and gave a well varied programme,
consisting of solos, duets, quartettes,
instrumental music, readings,.recita-
tions, finishing -np with three tab-
leaux, giving in all twenty-three
pieces. Then Captains Webb and
Salkeld took the stage, with such an-
other programme as the former, only
giving four tableaux, making in all
nineteen pieces for this side. Both
sides rendered their pieces in such a
style as to cause great hilarity
amongst the audience during their
progress. The meeting closed with
the National Anthem, all going to
their homes satisfied that it was the
best contest ever witnessed in this
part.
NOTES.—Mies Jennie Asquith, of
St. Thomas, is visiting her.parents in
town. Quite a number of our young
people left this vicinity for Dakota
and Manitoba, within the past few
weeks, among those from this imme-
diate locality were Miss Maggie and
Mr James Murray, and Daniel.Rad-
cliffe, bound for Dakota, last Wed-
nesday ; they were seen off by many
well wishers and hopeful•annexation-
tionists. Mrs D. McDonald is very
ill at present; with inflammation of
the lungs. Mr Joseph Campbell left
for Prince Albert, Man., last Mon-
day. Mr Donald Rutherford bas dis-
posed of his span of valuable mares,
to John Mooney, of Clinton, for a
good figure. Mr Alex. Stuart, depu•
ty-reeve of W.Wawanosh, last week
moved onto his farm on the 9th con.,
having sold the one` on the 13th con.
to Mrs Arch, Anderson. MrWm. P.
Habkirk, lately in the employ of C.
Hamilton, Blyth, is again with R. K.
Miller, of this place.
Goderich.
SERIOUS FIRE. -Shortly after elev-
en o'clock last Thursday night it was
discovered that a fire bad broken out
in the large building on the Huron
road occupied by the Huron Soap
Company. The flames bad made con-
siderable headway before the alarm
was given, and the building was al-
most completly destroyed before the
arrival of the fire brigade. After the
engine arrived some difficulty was ex-
perienced in getting it to work proper -
y, and the efforts at that late stage
could only be directed to hindering
the spread of the flames. Fortunate-
ly a strong east wind prevailed at the
time, which saved the buildings in
the rear of the soap. works. Treble
& Tarr, the proprietors of the soap
works, had no insurance. There
was a small insuranceon the building.
Cause of fire unknown.
Colborne.
BRIEFS.—Joseph Whitmer, while
attending a straw cutter at D. Baer's,
had his leg severely hurt by being
caught by the tumbling rod. Mr A.
W. Wilson and Mr Papat, formerly of
the Huron road, are visiting in this
section. Mr Aaron Snyder and bride,
spent part of their honeymoon with
Mr Snyder's brothers here.
BLYTH
GONE WEST., -Messrs Jas. Taylor
James Armour and John Cummings
left, ou Tue.day, for Manitoba, to
take up their abode in the far North-
west. We are sorry to lose them as
they were all popular young men.
FOR ORNAMENT.— Blyth is the
only town in Canada that possesses a
town bell and never ha.1 it rung.
Wonder wby the council don't have
it rung once and a while to keep it
from getting rusty,and to let 08 know
when it is twelve o'clock occasionally.
SOCIAL.—The entertainment held
in the Methodist church, last Friday
evening, was quite a success. Mr
Tonge spoke on Eva, in Uncle Tom'e
Cabin, and made it very interesting,
the choir also sang some selections
very nicely. The proceeds go to the
bnilding fund of the new church.
SERMON, — On Sunday morns
last the Rev A. McLean delivered
an
eloquent address to a large congreg
tion. The -rev gentleman iu t
course of his address ably defend
Woman's Suffrage, and brought for
arguments from his text to show th
the franphise ought to be extended
women.
THE BAND.—The band met to-
gether in the fire ball, on Wednesday
evening last, for the purpose of re-
organizing for the season. The fol-
lowing were elected to positions:—
Pres., J. Emigh e, Sec., J. M. Hamil-
ton ; Musical Director, S. 11. Gidley ;
Committee, C. Hodgins, W. Shane,
G. McElroy and M, Floody.
BASE BALL.—Efforts are being
made in this county for the purpose
of organizing a county league. At a"
meeting of the base ball team held in
Milne's hotel, on Tuesday evening
last, it was decided that should a
league be organized Blyth would not
be represented. We are of the opin-
ion that such an undertaking as that
would be a failure, especially fina-
cially.
JESUIT'S ESTATE AC .—There is
any amount of Jesuit di cussion here 0
this week. The sermon n that sub-
ject by the Rev H. A. Tomas, in the
English ehurch, last Sunday, seems
to have vent the ball olling. We
are of the opinion that i will all end
in smoke, for there is no an Orange-
man in this district but who will vote
i
for the Government which allowed
this bil to become law wen the next
general election takes p1 ce. .
CHALK TALK: - We understood
that efforts were being ade by the
I.O.G.T,to secure the ser ices of J.W.
Bengough (Grip's comic rtist) to give
a chalk talk lecture in ton. - We are
informed, however, that that society
have decided not to havehim. We
wonder why the Mechan cs' Institute
don't take the matter in
hand the
same as other. towns are oing, tor we
Mr
feel confident that M Bengough
would be greeted with a ull house.
East Wawanosh,
� eerat — Miss Bella Wightms
leaves this week for Manitoba, ether
she bas secured a school. Mr Enoc
Shorts left this week for Wallaceburg
evhere he has secured a dairy farm
we wish him success to his ventur
Wm. Snell intends going to Michiga
this week. Mr Thos, H. Ta ,Ior, jr.
is away East at present, purchasin
improved stock, Messrs John an
Robert Taylor are not going to Mani
toba as they intended ; a bell(e)ll(e) i
what keeps John here, so reports say
The debate in the 6th line schoo
house, for Friday evening, is, Resoty
ed that the execution of Riel wa
justifiable ; captains are, P. W. Scot
for afiirmatiee,. and Basil Conites fo
negative; as excellent speakers hay
been secured this will undoubted)
be the debate of the season ; the lit
ng erary will close on Friday evening,
April 5th ; this has been a successful
a• winter for the literary.
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Hullett.
n NOTES —Sawing heel are all .the
e rage now ou the 2nd and 3rd cons.
h Word was received here last week
that Mr John Mermen had arrived
safely at Virden, Man., and expects
e. to be seeding this week.
II WOOD LAND.—Tire Canada Com-
, pany is offering for sale a part of its
g wood land in this township, Already
d several acres have been taken, and
we expect to see quite a boom in
s wood here next season.
RENTED.—Mr W. Gibbings has
rentecethe farm of Mr R. Irwin, just
across the road from his own. Mr
Gibbings is an industrious, persever-
ing man, and deserves the success be
r bas achieved. We understand Mr
e Irwin Intends going to Manitoba.
- HORSES.—Mr' John F. Reynolds
sold to John Mooney, a beautiful
general purpose mare, for $200. John
seems to know where to pick up good
horses, and sell them for good prices,
as this is the second he has sold this
winter. Coun.Churchill has purchased
froth Lu. Desmond one of bis splen-
did pair of farm horses. Mr Church-
ill got a good animal at a bargain.
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be ha
to quit work this week on account o
sickness. Messrs Munn Bros. bough
the plant of Mr George White, at th
salt block last week, for the sum o
ninety-five dollars, and in suture wil
supply the blocks with wood. Mis
Minnie Luxton left for Detroit ilei
week. Mr McLean should be highl
gratified at the number of youn
people that gather at his Tuesda
evening bible class. The fire compan
held their monthly meeting in thei
hall this week ; they propose organiz
ing the band under their auspices
Mr Joseph Carter is around again o
his yearly assessor's trip. Mrs Joh
Moffatt and Mrs J. Buie are yisitin
in Wingham this week. Mr Wil
Phillips was appointed Secretary fo
the Presbyterian Snnday School, and
not Mr S. S. McKinnon as was au
nounced last week. We are please
to see Mrs Slater, who bas been o
the sick list for a short time, is abl
to be around again. The salt block.
was shut down a couple of days las
week, on account of the death of M
Young's father. Miss Tate, who ha
been home for the past two weeks i
Walton, returned to town this week
Mrs A. R. McManus, wife of the
manager of the Gale,Sulky & Harrow
Company. is visiting in town this
week. Mr Arthur Tierney is in
Brampton this week. Mr Watson, of
Belerave, who has secured a situation
with Mr J. Taylor; as shoemaker,
moved to town this week, taking up
his abode in the Rogerson Terrace.
Mrs J. Leishman left on Monday
morning for Detroit, Mr E. Lundy,
farmer in Morris, assigned last week
for the benefit of his creditors : we
learn that some of his creditors are
heavy losers. Mr George Parrott,
formerly of Blyth,but now of Detroit,
is at present on the sick list in that
place, Mrs James Forsyth was on
-the sick list last week, but we are
glad to note that she is around again.
Mr James Marshall celebrated his
64th birthday, on Saturday last, by
entertaining a small gathering of
friends. Mrs John Gorman, who has
been in Galt at the funeral of her
mother, returned to town this week,
We regret to learn that,Mies Meyers,
sister of Mrs H. Montgomery, died at
Bay City, last week ; Miss Meyers was
well , known in Blyth, having been
here the most of last winter. Mr J.
Moffat returned from a trip to Lon-
don, on Friday, having been }can-
vassing that place with the famous
advertising labels ; he left again on
Wednesday for St. Catharines for the
same purpose. Mr D. Callum, of
Sarn is, is at present in town. Mr L,
H. Shane has purchased the horse
known as "Royal Revenge," from Mr
D. Erwin. Mr J. S. Wilson, a former
resident and clerk in this town, was
in town this week; Jackson is look-
ing as well as ever ; he is now repre-
senting a rubber stamp firm in Strat-
ford. Mr W. J. l.1oore'left town this
week for the State of Pennsylvania.
We are pleased to learn that Mr
Samuel Fluker, who has been on the -
sick list, is reeovering. We under-
stand that the young man who warbles
like the nightingale, is an aspirant
for the leadership of one of the prin
eipal choirs in town ; " music bath its
charms."
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NOTES.—Mr Alex. Forsythe, who
has been absent for some tine, is
home again. Mr Alex. McTavish
started tor the N. W. T. on Monday.
EARLY SEEDING. — Mr James
Broadford, of the Mill Road, sowed a
field of oats on Wednesday the 27th,
and Mr Cameron sowed afield of bar-
ley on the same day.
ENTERTAINMENT. --Will E. Bur-
gess, Esq:, Canada's young Monolog-
ical Entertainer, Imitator, Elocu-
tionist and Ventriloquist, will give
his merry moments of ventriloquism,
under the auspices of the Brucefield
Temperance Society in Dixon's Hall,
on Tuesday evening next, April 2nd.
Musical selections will be furnished
by,Mr J. B. Jameson and others.
QIILTUARY.—Weare this week call-
ed upon to note the death of Mary Rat-
tenbury,sister of the late William
Rattenbury, of Clinton, and John
Rattenbury, of Brucefield. She lived
with her brothes John until his death,
last December, and since that time
has resided with his widow. She
died on Tuesday morning, the victim
of no particular disease, she being ab-
le to be about the house until within
a few days of her death. She was
aged 74 years and 4 months. Her re-
mains were interred in Baird's cern-
etry on .Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m.
Varna.
Mr Thos,and Miss Emma Dowsom,
Babylon line, Stamey,. Left on Mon-
day last for Dakota. Mr Albert El-
liott, Babylon line, bas gone to Mani-
toba. - -
LITTLE JUMBO.—Mr John Spar-
row, our horse fancier, bas a two-year
old imported filly, which tips the
beam at a trifle over 1,800 pounds.
John refused $450 for her, last fall.
Mr J. Keddy, formerly of Varna,
but of late years manager of a hard-
ware .st r in Brand
store on who has been
visiting friends and acquaintances
here, left last Monday for Winnipeg.
Mn EDIroR,—It is a true saying,
there is no place like home. This
week I want to say a few words about
our village and its doings. We are a
go-ahead people, and our townsman,
of the great Morrow Emporium, the
lightning express train, has com-
menced running to the east in the
morning, Conductor Bob having
charge of all the groceries to be left
at the different stations along the
route. Another is to start for the
west, to he called the Clipper, with
Thos. Bodkins as driver, his load to
consist chiefly of merchandise, gen-
tlemen and ladies' wearing apparel
of the newest styles. The storehouse
is supplied with groceries, clothing,
hardware, etc. Such a store is a cre-
dit to our village. The post office
business and the other business is
well looked after by his chief clerk,
Miss Hobson ; she has ability, and
politeness to all customers, in a word,
she is a business young lady, and
very few have the talents she possesses
in running such an establishment.
It is astonishing the amount of goods
that come into that store from Bruce -
field. .
West Wawanosh.
pCOUNCIL,—The council met on
March 16th, members all being pre-
sent. After routine business the
treasurer's report for February was
read. It showed balance and receipts
of $210.42, and expenditure,- $72,61,
leaving $137.81 on hand. The clerk
was instructed' to write to James Rose,
requesting him to pay $3.12 school
tax improperly paid by Wm. Jones.
Therequest of Stothers for a vefund
of dog tax was not granted. Four
tenders for township printing were
received, that of the Lucknow Senti-
nel was on . motion accepted. The
auditors' report was on motion ac-
cepted, and the clerk instructed to
get 200 copies printed. It was de-
cided that the members of the council
meet on Saturday n,ext, 30th inst., at
2,30 p.m., at Mr Ellis' gravelit,with
a view of Belling Mr Ellie' claim for
damage. The clerk was instructed to
forward to Ashfield clerk a statement
on money apent,on North gravel road
by this municipality in 1887, and to
request a settlement of accounts for
that year The following checks were
{sated :—Township clerk, money to
be refunded to Lucknow school rate•
payers taxes overpaid, $6,05 ; lel,
Young, refund of tax, $l,; John
Symington, gravel, $1 ; Robt.Murray,
auditing books, $8; John Webster,
auditing books, $8 ; R. H. Anderson,
writing jury list, $1 ;' John Parks,
roadway to Thos; Young's, $6.60;
Hugh Moreland, witness fees gravel
arbitration, $2. Cou e,dl adjourned
to meet on April 20t1> R. IC. Mir, -
LER, Clerk.
Corliing Events.
Collegiate Institute entertainment,
Friday, March 29
Lecturthby ChAplain Searle, in Rat.
tenbury etreottChurch, April 3,
rilBenIOthgo.. ugh; Town Hall, April 4th.
Dairymaid's Social, Town Hall, Ap. t
CONCESSIONS 8 AND, 9 NOTES.
Mr Sundercock is going to build a
new barn next summer. He is a
regular push in the work, and if any-
one can get along on that place, he
Can.
A number of Miss Dey's friends,
from East Wawanosh, came over here
to attend the entertainment arranged
for the 21st, but were disappointed,
as it has been postponed on account
of the bad roads.
A short time ago Mrs Melville met
with a severe accident, by slipping
from the door step and- breaking
three ribs. This, and a very heatiy
cold, brought her into snch a low
condition, that her life was at one
time despaired of. However, she is
slowly recovering. Her son James,
book-keeper for a lamilton firm,was
home last week.
BRIEFS.—The salmon and oyster
supper, at Mr Hesk's, on the 15th
inst., was a grand success. We have -
hardly recovered from the telly pull
at Mr Cartwright's, a short time ago.
J. Hunter, teacher of S,S. No. 10, E.
Wawanosh, was home again last Sat-
urday; we wonder what brings him
so frequently? Mr Tyreman was '
favored with a visit from W. Climmie,
of Listowel, last week. Miss Dey
took a trip home last Friday. John
Carter is going to build an addition
to his stables, for the benefit of his
cattle. Alex. Young left for Manito-
ba on the 18th inst.; he is engaged
for $200•a year. Mr Dey, of Penn-
sylvania,visited his cousin, Miss Day,
in her school, on Friday. Alice
Hesk is improving.
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Mr John Robinson has returned
from the Michigan lumber woods,
where he has been at work all winter.
Miss Jennie Bryce,of the boundary,
has entered into a partnership with '
Miss Hutton, of Wingbpm, to carry
on the dressmaking in Wingham.
Mies Porter, teacher in S. S. No, 6
has been some what seriously indis-
posed for the last few days, and Miss
Blackwell has been occupying her
place in the school.
Mr George Shortred, a late student
in the Clinton Model School, has
been engaged to teach in S. S. No. 9,
for the remainder of the year. He
commences his duties the first of next
month.
Additional Local News.
Look out for sketches ot local cel-
ebraties by Bengough, next Thursday
evening.
PROLIFIC.—Mrs James Smith has
a Chinese Primrose which has over
three hundred flowers in full bloom
on it. This is something wonderful.
There was a crowded house at the
concert given by the Hungarian Band
last Thursday evening, and a rich
musical treat was enjoyed. The com-
pany *ore an ornamental uniform,
and presented a unique appearance.
Their playing was simply grand, and
cannot ba described to do it justice.
The only fault that could possibly be
found was the Lack of variety, but as
an instrumental performance it sur-
passed anything of the kind ever be- -
fore given in the town. Mr Doherty
is entitled to the honor of bringing
them here. NO a member of the
band can speak)a word of English;
an interpreter travels with them.
THE PROPOSED) FtJRNLTUIt.E FAC-
TORY—Our townspeople should be-
stir themselves if they wish to see the
proposed factory an accomplished
fact. There is no reason whatever
why a factory would not 'succeed as
well here as atWingham orelsewberee
and there cannot be the slightest
doubt about the benefit that it would
be to the town. The stock list has
not yet reached the desired amount,
and another effort will be made to get
the concern into shape. Everybody
in town is interested, and we hope to
see more interest taken in it than has
been manifested so far. If all would
give the preposition that material
encouragement which is desired, the
burden individually would be light,
and additional prosperity thulecur-
ed to the town.
Sale Register,
Ilousehold furniture, &c , of Mr C. '
Wilson, on the Market Square, Clinton,
at 1 p. m. on -Saturday, 30th inst.
Horse, buggy. harness, Roc., belonging
to G. F. Emerson, on the Market
'Square, Clinton. on Saturday, March
30th, at 2 p• m, J. Howson Aunt,
Farm stock, Rc. of Mr A. Grainger,
at Swart's Hotel, Bayfield, at 1 p, m.,
on Saturday, April P,th. .John Fergu-
son, Auctioneer,
House and lot, property bf 'fate late
Jessie Smith, Clit•ten, on the Market
.Square, on Satin lay, April (1th, 1),
Dickinson, Auctioneer.
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