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CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 26, 1889.
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PICNIC. --The first picnic of the
season took place on Easter Monday,
t' when Capt Walker took ber Saturday
afternoon little soldiers for a picnic
on the prairie.
THE RIGHT ONE OBTAINED IT.—
Young Saint is again busy watering
our streets. We are glad that he has
obtained the job, as another party
tried hard to get it from him this
season, but our town fathers very
wisely awarded it to the right person.
The Saint lads have long supported
their widowed mother and children,
and as they have worked well the
boys deserve to be patronized.
No*
CALLED AWAY.—Mr R. Cornyn, of
whom we spoke of a week or two ago,
passed away on Friday last. He was
by no means an old man, not having
attained the age of fifty. To have•
seen him last fall one would have
thought that they could have taken a
lease on his life for many a long year,
but disease soon wrought a sad havoc
in the once strong mans and after a
few months sickness he now lies a
clod in the valley:
NOTES.—Dr Bethune, of Toronto,
ie paying a professional visit to. Mrs
R. Cornyn, who is in delicate health.
Mrs Copp, of Clinton, is visiting
friends in town. A little girl of Mr
G. Mason's had two teeth when born.
Some of the boys spent Good Friday
at base call and lacrosse, while some,
to their discredit, made free with old
king alcohol. County court was held
in the town hall, last Tuesday. Ice-
cream• is again in, season, and our
tour restaurants are doing a rushing
business. Mr J. McCould has moved
from over Homuth'e store into a
house on Scott St. Mr J. Smeltzer,
formerly of Clinton, got pretty badly
strained in shoeing a horse, the other
day, but is doing well.
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Bluevale.
PAYING ' THE PENALTY.—As re-
ported about two weeks ago the Blue -
vale cheese factory was completely
destroyed.by fire,the incendiary ignit-
ing it with coal oil and firing it in
several places. The proprietor and
family barely escaped with their lives,
they having to jump from the bed-
room window in order to escape from
the flames. The incendiary has since
been hunted,., not to his, but to her
den, for lo, it was a woman, wife and
mother. About twelve months ago
the above mentioned informed against
this woman for adulterating her milk,
when she threatened . to burn him
alive, which threat she tried to ac-
complish. She is deformed, having
one leg longer than the other and one
foot smaller than the other, being the'
clue which led her to be traced com-
pletely home. She was sent down to
Goderich, on Monday, to await her
trial.Utr n i1
lately she has been held.
in high esteem by the community.
Turnberry.
HIs LABOR FINISHED.—Mr Thos.
Fortune of Turnberry, rr who y, w o was in
his usual health 'on Saturday morn-
ing,was laid low by inflammation,and,
we are sorry to state, succumbed last
Tuesday. The deceased gentleman
was sixty-four years of age and of
robust constitution,therefore his death
was quite unexpected and his loss
hard to bear. His bereaved friends
have our sincerest sympathy.
5.
• Colborne.
Mr and Mrs Sam Kestle,of Seaforth,
were the guests of the Rev Jas.Kestle,
on Saturday.
Wm. Morrish sold his farm to
Henry Young, and -intends going to
Dakota shortly.
School was dismissed on Thursday,
owing to the illness of Mr Elliott.
We are glad to hear he is able to be
around again.
Miss Holmes, teacher in S.S. No.7,
has resigned, and the trustees are ad-
vertising for another teacher ; she
was well liked here.
The following persons spent Good
Friday under their parental roofs :—
Messrs Charles and James Stewart,lof
Lucknow; John Stewart, of Seafortb;
Godfreid Maedel, of Clinton; David
Gledhill, of Kincardine, and Miss
Jane Fowler, of Goderich.
•
Stephen.
NOTES.—The fall wheat in this
township looks extra well and farmer'
are repenting that they did not eo
mese than they did. Seeding opera-
-, tions are progressing favorably. A
new store is being built here, and our
merchant is going to have opposition
in hie line, but opposition is good for.
trade, A large number of saw logs
were driven to the mill here.
KI
Dame rumor reports that wedding
bells will shortly ring in and around
Kippen. '
Miss Mamie McMordie, who was
teaching school near Brewster, spent
Easter vacation with her parents.
We are .glad to learn that Mr B.
Fisher, who was so unfortunate as to
get his leg broken, is progressing fa-
vorably.
The choir of St. Andrews church,
under the able leadership of Mr D.
Weismiller, who was lately chosen
precentor b)' a considerable majority,
is in a flourishing condition,
Kippen Debating Club met, for the
last time this season, on April 17th,
The chair was filled in a most efficient
manner by Mr W. Doig, in the ab-
sence of Mr D. , Weismiller. The
subject under discussion was " Is Ca-
nada's present relation with Great
Britain preferable to annexation with'
the United States ?" The captain for
the affirmative was Mr D. Doig ; for
the negative, Mr D. McKay, and
these were ably assisted by their col-
leagues. At the close of the debate
three judges were chosen, Rev S. Ach-
son, Messrs Dallas and Downing, by
whom decision was rendered in favor
of the affirmative., That • considerable
interest is evinced in the subject was
shown by the large attendance.
14.
Stanley.
GRANGE MEETING. — A special
meeting of the " Stanley Sun" was
held in the Grange room, on lot 22,
2nd con. of Stanley. An excellent
paper on the `' Cultivation of roots"
was read by Mr John Ketchen. A
lively discussion followed the reading
of the paper. A further notice of the
article will shortly appear in our
columns.
An old man by the name of Wil-
liams, travelling from Sarnia to Tees -
water, was taken very ill at Mr
Samuel Snyder's, on the Sauble line.
in Stanley, and came very near pass-
ing over the silent river. Mr and
Mrs Snyder acted the part of the
good Samaritan, in opening to him
their house, and caring for him in a
most hospitable manner during nearly
two weeks. The council got a doctor
for him and as soon as he was able to
go on paid his fare to Teeswater,where
he claims to have friends. Mr Snyder
went as far as Wingham with him.
Nines. — The.. wife of, Edmond
Westlake, of the Sauble line, has been
on the sick list now for more than a
week, and some fear that she may not
get better ; we hope she may soon be
restored to her usual good health.
Fall wheat in this neighborhood looks
I very well, and farmer% are trying
spring wheat again. The lake is
nearly clear of ice off the shore here.
On the Sauble line there is an apple
tree which has hung full of apples
all winter, in fact they still hang
tenaciously to the tree; the writer
does not . know the name of this
species, but will recommend it to be
a `.'good sticker." Mr Samuel Snyder
has rented his farm to Mr Henry Mc-
Clinchy, his -son-in-law, and intends
to take things a little easier than he
bas done; report says he may go"to
Belgrave and start in business. Mrs
D..•. McGregor is at present away to
the county of Kent on a visit to ber
daughter, Mrs Peter McDougall.. Mr
John Junor and family left this week
for Algoma; he has worked for several
years in Stanley, and is a steady, in-
dustrious man and will net doubt
succeed well on hie new •farm.
CORRECTION.—In our last issue ap-
peared a presumed report of a social
'gathering at the house of Mr Duncan
McEwan. We have since learned
that the report was grossly exaggerat-
ed and incorrect, being in many par-
ticulars decidedly untrue. The party
furnishing the report must have a
very vivid and fiery imagination
when he could construe a simple sew-
ing bee into an elaborate party such
as he depicted. The report spoke of
a speech being delivered, of toasts be-
ing drunk, and of the partyabreaking
up at the "wee sma' hours." With
these slight corrections the. report was
correct :—There was no 'speechmak-
ing, neither were any toasts drank,
consequently "the merry bowl" was
not used at all. The writer of the
paragraph, notwithstanding his for-
gery of a name, is known, and should
be fiver again attempt to palm off a
fictituous report on the public will
receive the treatment that his conduct
merits.
(Contributed)
In Stanley they have formed a club,
With some members fresh from the Hub,
They kick up and dance,
When they get a ehance, •
And feel huffed when they get a rub.
One night they had some time to spare,
So they met (well, it don't matter where)
When some fellow, for sport,
Got up a report,
And said things that were hardly square'
Then a schoolboy who thought himself
clever,
Ridiculed this reporter's endeavor;
Still the facts are the same,
Though he made it sound tame,
Their motive was struck at whatever.
But with schoolboy's experienced eye,
It was easy for him to descry
That the writer of yon
Was no George Washington,
For he certainly feared not to lie.
In his wise head he then formed a plan,
And' picked on (he thought) the right
man;
Hunted up pen and ink,
To his 'friends gave a wink,
And to write then he quickly began.
Then this intellectual, youth,
Though his language 'was somewhat
uncouth, .
Got crisp cuttings down,
That would credit a clown,
And,what's better, he stuck to the truth.
No doubt he has won himself fame,
And well he deserves a great name,
For there's men lust as slow
Going round in a show, 'same,,
And our friend might, perhaps, try the
In the Good Book we.reaci of a sight,
That a great many think is not right,
Bat don't think it a joke,
When Bttlaam's ass spoke, [write
For we've here found an ass that can
'Twould be well for him to bear in mind,
When to write again he feels inclined,
To pay more regard,
When he wants to strike hard,
And try the right mark for to find.
Perhaps it is now time to stop,
'Tis as well to let this matter drop,
Though it costs a deep sigh,
To bid our friend good-bye,
'Tis high time to close up the shop.
FINIS,
Hul lett.
NOTES,—Mr E. Brickenden, jr.,left
on Monday', for Michigan, in search
of work. The eldest son of Mr T.
Farquhar is sick with inflammation
of the lungs.
RAlsixo,—About 100 persons gath-
ered on the farm of Mr Walter Haines
on Thursday of last week,and assisted
in raising a mammoth barn to replace
the one burnt last fall. Messrs Gil-
bert Meyers and John Medd were
captains, and the race was conducted
with the utmost good nature. As it
was getting dark when they finished,
both sides claimed the victory.
Tuckersmith.
THE RETURN DEBATE. — On
Monday evening the return debate
between the Forest Home and Hen -
sell debating societies took place in
S. S. No. 9. The President, Mr D.
Johnston, occupied the chair, and al-
though a very large crowd was pre-
sent the best of order was maintained.
The subject discussed was " Reeolved
that the intemperate use of alcoholic
liquors has produced more misery in
the world than the wars of civilized
nations." The affirmative was up-
held by Messrs L. Herold and J. C.
Stoneman, of Hensall, and the nega-
tive by Messrs T. G. Shillinglaw and
W. Doig, in behalf of the Forest
Home Society. A committee,consist-
ing of Messrs J. T. Wren, P. Kelly
and D. McKay, was appointed to de-
cide which side would advance the
better arguments. Before the speak-
ing began the musical part of the
programme was proceeded with. Sev-
eral very l5ne selections of vocal and
instrumental music were very ably
rendered by Messrs,Dobson and Mc-
Kay, the Misses Dobson, Forsythe
Bros. and Miss Brownlee,all of which
were duly appreciated by the audience,
The debate was very interesting
throughout and both sides did their
utmost to win. Each speaker was al-
lowed twenty minutes and the leaders
ten minutes additional to reply. The
committee, after weighing all the
arguments that had been advanced
by each side, decided that the nega•
titre had won by three points. On
motion of Messrs Doig and Shilling -
law, a hearty vote of thanks was ten-
dered to the Hensall debaters for the
manly and courteous manner in which
they bad conducted the debate, to
which Mr Stoneman suitably replied.
A vote of thanks was also extended
to those who had so kindly furnished
music for the occasion, after which
the entertainment was brought to 'a
ciuse by all joining in singing' the
National Anthem. •
• COUNCIL MEETING.—The council
met at Kyle's hotel as per adjourn-
ment, on the 12th. The ohiet busi-
ness before the meeting was laying
out the jobs for the year. Parties in-
terested are directed for full particu-
lars to consult posters asking tenders
for the proposed work. Tenders will
be opened at 2 o'clock on May 9th.
A number of small accounts were
passed. 'A petition Prom certain rate-
payers was taken into consideration,
when it was moved by Wm. Elgie,
sec. by James Sproat, that whereas
upward of twenty ratepayers in each
of a majority of the school wards of
the township of Tuckersmith have
petitioned the township ,council to
submit a by-law to the vote of the
ratepayers of the township for the re-
peal of the by-law under which the
n'hi board school
tows bo d o�f oo trustees was
p
established and now exists,and where-
as it is necessary to grant the prayer
of the petitioners, be it therefore re-
solvad that the clerk be instructed- to
draft a by-law for the repeal of the
by-law, under which the townshi
board of school trustees was establ'
ed. and present the same at th
meeting of eounedl for its
ing,said meeting to be hel
hotel, Brucefield, o
April 17t'b, at 5 o'c
meeting adjourn
on's
nesday,
p. m. The
met again as
per adjournmet '.' The clerk pre-
sented a by-laif as instructed, when
it was moved by James Sproat, sec.
by, JamW4Walker, that the by-law
now read, entitled by-law No. 6 of
1$$9, repealing by-law No. 2 of 1875,
;tinder which the township board of
schdol trustees was establis hed, be
now provisionally passed and be sub-
mitted to a vote of the ratepayers of
thistownship, on the 22nd day of
May, 1889, That the polls be opened
at the usual places with the following
as deputy -returning officers :— For
No. 1, A. Colbert ; No. 2, James
Broadfoot ; No. 3, S. Smillie ; No, 4,
James Cumming, and that "the clerk
be instructed to cause the said by-law,
No. 6 of 1889, to be published in the
Huron Expositor, in its issue of the
26th of April and for three consecu-
tive weeks thereafter, as provided by
statute. Adjourned to meet at Kyle's
hotel, May 9th. S. SMILLIE.
Iiolmes lite.
Mr J. R. Holmes returned from
his trip to Manitoba, on Monday last.
The C. O. F. will nominate their
officers for the ensuing term this
(Friday) evening.
Miss Lucy Ford, teacher in the
Mitchell public school, spent her
Easter holidays among her friends
here.
TRUTHS DROPPED FROM OUR PUL-
PIT.—As sure as we are saved genu-
ins sympathy and brotherly love
takes the place of selfishness. An
individual is not a true friend to an-
other, unless he does what he can to
relieve his friend in trouble. There
are thousands of subjects upon which
the" Bidle says nothing. We mut
give up the Bible or rum. As long
as grace nourishes •oul, there will
be consistency an . tness,
The People's Literary and Tem-
perance Society was held last Mon-
day evening, and an important pro-
gramme was exhausted. Mr Pickard
and Miss M. Evans sang a duet,which
merited and received applause ; a
male quartette by W. Lobb, G.Evans,
F. Elford and S. Murch, (E. Murch,
organist) also created considerable
merriment. A cleverly arranged es-
say, on "Moses," was read by F. El-
ford. Among the others may be
mentioned a reading on "The church's
roll call," by T. Lobb, and a reading
in Canadian history, by Miss Flossy
Pickard, It is the intention of the
Society to hold an open temperance
meeting, in about four weeks hence.
(From another eorrexpondent)
CORRECTION. — The East End
grocery is not a thing of the past, as
was stated last week, but a promising
feature of the future, and is prepared
to do a larger business than ever.
Belgrave
HONORS.—Mr Forbes Godfrey, eld-
est sou of Rev. Mr Godfrey, of this
village, -bras just succeeded ie passing
his final examination for an M. D.,
at Toronto University. He stood
among the first, having received first
class honors in nearly every depart.
ment of the work.
BASE BALL ORGANIZED.—The club
organized on Wednesday night of
last week, and the following are the
officers for the ensuing year : Hon.
Pres., M. F. McKinnon; Pres., Dr.
Towle; Vice Pres., Chas. McClelland;
Sec., J. Nicol; Treas., Robt. Sterling;
Capt., Van. Vannorman. Commit-
tee—Messrs Kay, Hingston, Geddes
and Anderson, The boys are fully
determined to .have a successful sea-
son. Good grounds are being chosen
and practise commencing.
BRIEFS, — The students returned
Tuesday to resume work, after a few
days' recreation. Mrs Godfrey is on
a visit to Toronto. Licensewas not
granted to the Royal Hotel. The
Literary Society has closed for this
season ; it was a decided success, and
no doubt much pleasure and profit
was realized; many of our young men
have come to the front as able debat•
era, and apt speakers, and no doubt
in the future will be heard of fre-
quently. Mrs Robertson, of Hamil-
ton, has not returned home yet.
Kinburn.
Mr J. R. Murray is expected short-
ly to put our cheese factory in opera-
tioMrn.
Stewart, our merchant, though
still weak, is progressing favorably,
and will shortly be able to attend to
business.
Mr John Staples has taken the
contract of putting the frame addi-
tion to one of the barns of Mr John
McMillan, M.P.
Mr John Millson, son of Mr David
Millson, bas just returned from Eng-
land, where he has been spending the
winter. John is a close observer, and
made the moat of his time, in the
way of gathering information, sight
seeing, etc. In old London he visit-
ed St. Stephens, Whitechapel, St.
Paul's, London Bridge, Bank of Eng-
land, Windsor Castle, etc, He also
spent some time in most of the other
large cities of England, and gatherecj''
a good stock of interesting inforfll4
tion. - Mr Millson is a genial, whole-
souled;young man, and good company.
We have the sorrowful ;duty this
week of having to chronicle the death
of Miss Lucy Williams, stehich sad
event took place last Saturday even-
ing, at the residence, Of her brother-
in-law, Mr S. S. Col Miss Williams
was the daugh >" of. Mr John Wil-
liams, who re, ed from this place
some years ft • to Michigan. She
was cut'd
"In that at budding spring of youth,
W = 'ill its prospects please,"
b;il l "inly 17 years of age. She was
- 4'st estimable young lady, amiable
xp` dispositign, exemplary in charac.
er• a most consistent member of the
Methodist church, and had a very
large circle of firm and admiring
friends. Her sudden demise, for she
was only a week ill, was a most dis-
tressing blow to ber family, who have
the entire sympathy of the neighbor.
hood.
Bayfield.
Mr James Fowler is having a new
barn erected on his premises.
Mr George Erwin had the misfor-
tune to lose a valuable horse a few
days ago.
The by-law, to grant Waller & Co.
a bonus of $2,000, was defeated by 19
votes.
Mr John Day, our enterprising
carriage maker, intends putting up a
brick front to his establishment.
Several of our young men are going
to leave soon, to take situations on
the government survey boat up north.
On Good Friday there were two
loads of pleasure seekers in town, one
from Clinton and the other from Sea -
forth.
Miss Philips, who has been attend-
ing Helmuth Ladies' College, Lon-
don, is home at present for her Easter
holidays.
Mr Elliott, a young man who"is
attending Clinton Collegiate Insti-
tute, spent his Easter holidays with
his uncle, Mr Ned Elliott.
It is intimated that Rev Mr Simp'
son, of Brucefield, will occupy the
pulpit of St. Andrew's church, on
the•second Sunday of May.
Last Monday Drs. Stanbury and
Nicol performed a critical operation
on a maiden lady of the village.
Latest accounts indicate that the pa-
tient is doing nicely.
Mr H. Diehl, who taught school
here a year ago, and who is at pre-
sent studying for the ministry of the
Episoopal church, preached in Trini-
ty church, last Thursday evening.
Mr Jahn Swarts, of the River ho-
tel, is having his place thoroughly
renovated, and some of the rooms re-
arranged. The main stairway, which
was always inconvenient, is being
replaced by one more suitable,
At the vestry meeting of Trinity
church, last Monday afternoon, it
was quite evident that there had been
no retrogression daring the past year,
as far, at least, as things material are
concerned. After paying all salaries
and arrears, a small surplus remains
to start another year.
St. Augustine.
( Too late for larlt> eek.)
NOTES,—Mr J. Leddy ' on the sick
list at present, and very slight hopes
are entertained of his recovery. Mr
Michael Leddy is sick at present. Mr
John Thompson is recovering from
an attack of inflammation of the
lungs. Mr George Agar is slowly re-
covering from an attack of illness,
Mr James Wilson -leaves for Toronto
this week ; he intends writing on the
second year's course in the University.
St. Helens
(Intended for last week)
NbTEs.—Rev Mr Anderson has ac-
cepted the position of pastor of the
Presbyterian church here ; his induc-
tion and ordination will take place in
the Presbyterian church, on the 13th
day of May. We are sorry to have
to state that Miss Sarah Taylor, of
the 9th con., is improving very slow-
ly. Our deputy reeve is around buy-
ing cattle; he is going to pasture the
farm he purchased from Mr McLean.
Mr E. S. McLean was through East
Wawauosh, purchasing cattle ; Mr
McLean has no less than 550 acres in
grass, and he says cattle are not over
plentiful this spring.
Londesboro.
NOTES.—Mr Nion Bulger and his
daughter Minnie left here on Tuesday,
for his home in Manitoba ; the good
wishes of -the whole neighborhood go
with them. The spring courts have
commenced ; look straight boys and
don't smile, when you want a smile
go to the hotel. Mr Wm, Smith has
gone to Smith's Hill to take possession
of the blacksmith business there. We
are glad to see the face of Rev Mr
Medd amongst us again. Several of
our village gentlemen have -turned
farmers and may be seen following
the harrows ; be careful Jacks and
take it easy. Croquet is all the rage
here again ; Elijah and Joe holds the
championship.
Frcm a special correspondent.
NOTES. -,Rev L. Woods,of London,
is visiting at home, this week. Re's
Mr Isaac, of Auburn, preached here,
last Sabbath ; his morning discettar
was especiallyfor the Sabbathl't(iool
children, and was very in�t r,f�sting.
Mrs Jeffrey is ,visiting in,,Wiegham
'this week. Dr Young hateenirchased
a neat sulky and fine newt uggy,trom
Manchester. Self•binare again
on the move, the first•of the season
being received for,ir S. Woodman ;
(it's a Maxwell),. -e'',
.Tas i;,:` " awanosh.
NOTES. ''+', L. Budge, of the Clin-
ton Col,),, •%• ate Institute, was visiting
here las ( week. John B. Weather -
help' 15t. Helens, spent his Easter
ho flays among old friends, on the
&t David L. Martin, who is teach-
kr)g in Stanley township, was visiting
his brother, W. J. Martin, last week,
Now theft the base ball clubs of Blyth
and Belgrave have organized and will
be in a position to arrange for match•
es with other clubs, the sixth line
boys are beginning to talk base ball
also ; they intend organizing next
week,and would like to have a friend-
ly match with Blyth, on the'grounde
of the former (sixth line,Wawanosh,)
as 'they never got the return match
promised them last year. Mr John
Coultes,eldest . son of our.. worthy
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councillor, Seas, on Tuesday, united
for life to Mary Jane, second daugh-
ter of Mr Geo. VanCamp, of this
township; the boys are waiting for a
house warming now.
ELEOTION• OFCOUNe:Lew .—The
election of a' councillor to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
11. McGowan, came off of Saturday,
last. But little interest was taken in
the elections -probably on account of
the fide weather and the farmers being
busy seeding. The vote was one of
the smallest ever polled in the town-
ship, only 165 ballots being used.
Below we give the returns in detail :
Polling division Coultes Roach
No. 1 16 15
No. 2 63 12
No, 3 0 37
No.4 0 • 21
Totals 79 85
One ballot was rejected. Majority
for Roach 6, The sixth line folk will
have to do with a sawdust road in-
stead of gravel, as was promised if
Coultes was elected,
Leeburn.
..
Mr John Rathby and wife spent a
short time in our burg last week, the
guests of Mr A. Clutton.
REBUILT.—The farm house of Mr
Quaid, which was burned down last
week, is being rapidly replaced by a
new one. Mr Quaid and family have
the sympathy of the entire communi-
ty iu their great loss. -
HoME.—We see amongst us again
F. B. Linfield, who has come home
from Guelph College for a short time,
to help his father, who has had his
hand severely torn by a snap, while
trying to tie up a colt last week.
PERSONAL.—Mies McManus has
gone, this week on a visit to her sis-
ter, Mrs J. Walters. Miss Louisa
Hillier, of Goderich, is the guest of
her cousin, Miss Horton, Miss Don-
ella McDonald, who has been in De-
troit, is home on a short visit to ber
parents in Dunlop. Miss. M. J. Lin-
field spent the Easter holidays with
her parents here,
Auburn.
NOTES.—The Rev. J. Isaac ex-
changed pulpits with the Rev. D.
Rogers, of Londesboro, on Sunday
evening, The I. 0. G. T. have de-
cided to give a grand entertainment
in their hall in a few weeks, ' Mr Jas.
Young is adding to the appearance
of his block on the`, south side of
Goderich St, by giving it a coat of
paint. Cur three enterprising mer-
chants are now roughing the weather
on the roads in person.
Gioderich Township.
THE CREAMERY.—It is expected
that everything will be in readiness
for the commencement of the Cream-
ery, early in May. The season pro-
mises well.
SALE,—Mr Thos. Jowett, who some
time ago rented his farm to Thomas
Pennington, and moved to Middle -
ton's Point, will have an unreserved
sale of his farm stock, on his farm,lot
68, Goderich township, Bayfield Line,
on the 2nd of May, commencing at
12 o'clock,
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Blyth.
Last Sunday being Easter, special
services were held in the Roman
Catholic church, Rev C. E. McGee
officiating.
Rev A. McLean preached a very
able sermon on Sunday morning last,
from the text " Be ye also patient,"
found in James 5th and 8th. Mr
McLean handled his text iu a mas-
terly manger, pointing out and giv•
ing capital illustrations where pa-
tience should be exercised, and also
showing how parents should use it
towards t eir children.
CORNEA' STONE —The laying of
the corner stone of the new Metho-
dist church is expected to take place,
with the customary ceremonies, on
the 24th of May. Mr Massey, of'1'o-
ronto, the well-known implement
manufacturer, has consented to lay"
the stone, and it is expected that
will be assisted by brethren from*
surrounding places. , ss+'
DEBATE.—The debate head. -'in the
Temperance Hall, on Tuesday last,
was a decided success. Tis subject,
Resolved, that a limitejlOrionarchy is
more suitable than asrePublican form
of government, w�l well: handled
by the different j ltkers. After a
lengthy discusesOn, the judges decided
in favor of the Clintonians, that a10
Republic-ld be more beneficial.
PAN-4Hr; SOCIAL.—The pan -cake
social,,;„^�-im'nder the auspices of the
Youaisg''People's Society of Christian
Eq' deavor, was a success in every par-
tWular. From six to eight o'clock
,ranch was served in the Orange Hall,
after which a select programme' was
given in the Temperance Hall ad-
joining. The proceeds, amounting
to nearly $25, will be placed on the
organ fund tor the new church.
BRIEFS.—Mr J. Livingston is at
present _letting out his flax seed to
the farmers, and making preparations
for the coming crop. Active prepa-
rations are now being. put' forth at
the stone work of the new Methodist
church, and if everything succeeds
well they hope to lay the corner stone
on the 24th of May. The salt block
hands were engaged last week in
pulling the tubing, which had to be
done, on account of the brine becom-
ing weak. A party was held at the
residence' of Mr R. Milne, on Wed-
nesday evening last, when a very en-
joyable time was spent.. The spring
show, held here on Monday last, was
well attended, and some excellent
stock were shown ; the agricultural
implements were also well displayed,
and on the' whole a very successful
day was spent. Division . Court was
held here on Tuesday last, His Honor,
Judge Doyle, presiding. School re-
opened on Tuesday last, much tp the
sorrow of many an urchin. P. Kelly
& Son received a car load of wheat
from ,Manitoba, thine week. A party
was held at the residence of Mr J. M.
Ross, one evening this week, and'all
present report enjoying themselves
immensely.
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PERSONAL.—Mr Art, Emigh was
home •this week, visiting his parents.
Mrs Foy, of St. Agatha, was visiting
her sister, Mrs Chas. Hamilton, this
week. Miss S. Herd, of Exeter, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs S. Her-
rington, this week. Mrs Hess, To-
ronto, who has been visiting her mo-
ther, Mrs (Dr.) Sloan, returned to
her home on Friday last. Mr Brown,
cashier in the Bank of Hamilton,
Wingham, paid Blyth a flying visit
last Friday.- •Mr Joseph Combs, who
has been in Manitoba for the past six
weeks returned to town last week.
Mr Ed. Newcombe returned to town
last week, after an absence of about
nine months. Mr J.. A. Tanner, of
Listowel, was in town last week. Mr
R. S. Pelton, was in Wingham last
week. Mr E. C. Munroe, of Wing
ham, editor of the Times, paid Blyth
a visit last Friday. Messrs Shane
and' McKinnon took in the concert
held in Mr Plummer's school, on
Thursday evening of last week, and
assisted in lengthening the pro-
gramme. Mr John Ross, of Clinton,
was,home this week, on his Easter
holidays. Mr Robert Walden has
secured a situation with R. R. Doug-
lass, and intends learning the black-
smithing. Miss A, Wallace was visit-
ing in Clinton this week. Messrs J.
Taylor, J. Cummings and J. Armou.,
who left here for the Northwest a
short time ago, have taken up their
abode at Carberry, Manitoba, and all
three seem to be very favorably im-
pressed with that part of the Domin-
ion. Mrs A. G. VanEgmond, of Sea -
forth, was visiting in town last wells.
New officers have arrived in town,
in connection with the Sal,a-
tion Army. Miss Tillie Carson, of
Clinton, was the guest of Miss Kelly,
last week, Miss Feline Floody pre-
sided over the intermediate depart-
ment of the Public School last week,
in the absence of Miss Taylor. Mr
McGarva, of Clinton, was in town
this week. We are pleased to hear
that Mr Wm. Kew, who left• Blyth
recently, has secured a situation on
the railroad, at Berlin. Mr Will
Sloan, who has been attending the.
Clinton Collegiate Institute, is home
visiting his:parents. Miss M. L.
Taylor was visiting in Toronto, this
week, Mr John Moffatt was in St,
Thomas, this week, Inspector Pais-
ley, of Clinton, was in town on Tues-
day last. R. It, Mills, of Hamilton,
was in town this week. Master Gee
Rogerson -left this week for James•
town, New York, to join his father
there. Mr E. G.' Hess, of Toronto,
was in town last week. Mr M.Young
was in Goderich, this week. Mr D.
Erwin visited the Forest city, last
Week. Mr John Young, of London,
was in town, this weeks Mr Will
Milne returned home from Toronto
this week, where he has just finished
hie final examinations, and is now an
M.D. Mrs P. Kelly is in .Clinton,
this week.
The Exeter Advocate contains an
interesting 'account of a visit to the
Oakes Organ Factory, in this town.
Additional Local Hews.
TH1y:
DAIRY -MA ILN '1'O OUIt
1)I•:VII. .”
Tu the Editor q/ the ("h fon -\rw gra,
Those forty little}:Lear y -maids,
Who were staudtne in a row,
Send yourdrt',l their) i•tdem,Iplinrents,
May it thriagti yaur r,l,uri.la , u l i
In searchin + all the a „nil ar unci,
And all tl,+. _".;tiro through,
Not a devil 44ou1•1 be hili,,.• found,
In red, or Lwr
The coop
So ha,
Th ret
T
r,• 1,1,,1(1141 the pias,•,
• Li 1 b t,nt,i,
it ; r„nld trot raise
ec5 tl'oril i,tl' the grouit>,l.
t in :=u;re b,us cn'ru or barn,
Id we , Yt:v upon hint set,
for startle just that nitt le yarn
dile is likely enn:tiug yet.
And as the wv: t I he ttavt, s t;n�)ugb,
Needed v, t i.)r.r lintylin ism -'
Sometime L•. L •.:',nn• rte„1 1a, )r, you,
” Please It t at lit'.L devil iii " •
"Wilt DI':`, iL" '1'O Till; 1tAlltl'•b
Forty little dair;nisi l
With daiel•ir r..i;t,,t np high,
Say we mast ').poli„ ire,
Or give ti r r':;tdnn why .
So to forty itr ire dairy•maide,
Who were P.tandinu in a row,
We hereby rake the ;taton;e'it back,
That th'y'r i all looking for a beau.
They wish it to he clearly known
They're iri no hurry now
To leave their mother's fondest care,
And take a marriage vow*.
a
The forty little dairy -maids,
All youth., 1.n3 pretty gay,'
Don't want to gat '.'upon the shelf,"
But won't marry any day.
If the forty little dairy maids
Want ap<'io(y some more,
We'll think the matter. over,
And—say tvhat we, eats] before.
• As Others See Us.
One of the editors of the Pickering
News paid CIioton a visit a few days
since, and this is 11(.1 opiai',n of the
place, and some things that concern
it
is quite a 1.01Cn, with a
population tixce.':ding 3000—mostly
married. Tile dearth of Marriageable
females wee painful, and our eyes
filled with ,tests •.n 's t saw the young
men gazing )lour after lour at • the
pictures in Foa'e;i':, i bo o gallery,
Of course there are a trite unmarried
.girls,-• but tlt.ey are; rill apo ren for; --
Clinton is the plate where the roads
cross. Many 'of tri;; houses ara three
cornered and whittled t" a sharp pbinr.
so as to fit. We went kir a walk and
tried to get tci the, weateru suburb,
but the street, t.ru ao kitte•r-ciorner-
wise that after an 1.,,:r', hard walk•
ing' We• Canal ,.' 1 where 'a started.
We repeat,I the onereti on t hree times,
and then inapecte4A Om Doherty Organ
Works, The ; it hiish rent +.mploys
between 9. and :4P.' men, and pays
wages amount; ng to t'•.it;) eel. month.
Mr J. D. 1, i)u::,trty, well-known in
-Pickering, srr;p!eys eight men and
supplies bellow, tt•r the factory by
contract. lf,; ie d )1 r)) s`• ;I, keeps a
kennel and a •.tab:,;, and 11,. took our
reporter o'it Sir a un %e i,t,t;inl hi,
2:18 marc, i-.l•i,ih tu+ next ,lei ' sold to
a Milwaukee geotlernau fi;r r1t,000,
Quite a numoer of Pickering folks
live in and arourid Clinton. (ieorga
Swallow l :epi on+v of the leading
grocery stet:.xs n° Ili • tuwu and, drivel,
a large trade ..r1')rr' Cvmrneraial hotel
is run by •ir \\'at.,4'ii, formerly of
Claremont, terse) et, tot I.+:er body in
these parts. Then A. J. Cc• :rtice and.
his brothers i' v' dent J'i'irrnn, and
many others.. ,14.4..,la,lin Bre who aro'
well -knows ie l 1ckei;ng, t"+,iuct the
largest tailoring tin:l pari'-, '.i uidhiog
business ir. Wesc.•r) Outa•:•.). The
buildings ti ;ilii 'i the. ; p:.ptn
issue, ate t iii ', 1.: genie;,
There is n„ litet.•-,,i+;n1;aw ' 'u arehi-
tectural b' ; i)at f •,+n v:.'.iu these
two rusty, •sl 114 1,;, t . stricken
structures •-c r' -': y two
model cou. ' • i•• " ti
to that v :1 • I • t • 1 1 n the
matter of is . t.t:y 1•. • 4.dit.ors
resemble Cs. 1,1fl:,'ss,ss 't' h :het
occupy. 'ft ▪ .r, ?• r men
and good tai,, • r b •t not con,
spicuousl+. •r t. se, tl-
though ti .•
wiuners a' lin :'• Ulla-
ter of nuc pr;
there wits: t r••erus,
DEBAT!
Blyth, las
three atul(
stitute an. :l
of the toe '
victory for it
[poke wells t'44•
taken beim, ,11••
amination
which were, ;;' e
boys far t'. •'•.
We hope s .. t
way discou, tt,.•d
with this wets
the future :hes 1
courage en,. s ;:
legiate boys
1 r hell ire
' r. r' t' hitt:at en
,f 4{4e . ._tart i tr»
.t, r .44,1 n: men
i . •r:+t in a
tete I• •th si,laS
. ' 11)ior C3-
1, :r, tri,,+to
by ,i t'lininn
I. Ili ' i Blyth.
u,•y tv:i' ut be any-
. I at c,,; a •.+ right on
y l •
:0.'4: iu raise
1r; •h,'. l;,.li•
if+r.tt;-
NOTES.-'i i,' h." •v'n,, tt. len v;e11
after the 14„11t..t,: eh •v,i, c:f.ta,w1,
week. Me'.c'
Webster star..,! r ;41 a olt, t... a few
days ago, a12. U:: • -' as t, « , to To-
ronto to ens•g'4::;, o io .0 ;' Whole-
sale houses sf, ,at:itr.
Reviver • •
services th,1 ^
here in tie ,
about four
are closing ai
been large' . ' ' "
questionabt
done. Abri
forward as
of whom b
faith in Jon 't':
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