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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-05-10, Page 12 TWENTY-FOURTH VOL 11:,c le Number 1200 .1 CLINTON, ONT., 3IA 10, 1889. To Correspondents. Some of our correspondents would oblige us if they would write oftener than they do. We would like to hear frena all sections once a week, if pos. sible, and if this cannot be done, as often as convenient. There is nearly always something or other transpiring and the public are interested in know- ing what it is, Bayfield. Miss Annie Miller is visiting some friends in Clinton. We are sorry to hear that Rev. Mr Forest is laid up with Sciatica, Mrs Rutledge left last week on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Howell, of Hamilton, Mr Harry Polock has returned to the London Business College, atter being home for his holidays. Miss E. Henson has returned from London, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs McIntyre. Mr: R, B: J,-Stanbury isin To p - to writing on the Varsity examina• tion. We wish him every success. Rev. Mr Simpson, of Brucefield, preached a touching sermon in St. Andrew's church last Sunday morn- ing. Murdock Montgomery is at present visiting our town with a•view to locating a tailoring establishment here. Miss Maggie Morrison, who, for the past few weeks has beer visiting Mrs Marks, has returned to her home in Hensall. Mr John Geminhardt, jr. has just completed a fine row boat, and Mr J. Swans is having his repainted, ready for summer use. There is a large•heap of rubbish on the bank in front of the River Hotel, which should be removed as it great- ly disfigures the hill. A visiting young lady caused con- siderable amusement the other even- ing by saying to a son of the soil, "Go 'way wi' ye ! I'll no' hae' ye! " Messrs J. Walwin, P, Moorhouse, • F. Kugan and H. Colladay, went to Goderich on Friday, to embark on the Government survey boat Bay- field: Ohr worthy school master, not con- tent with working all day, has' taken to evening , work too. We thought the: inducements held . out would be too strong for him. There has been quite an exodus of young men from, here lately. Our little town will soon have not a single eligible young man in it if they leave at the rate they talk of doing. ilia hardly fair when•'a young man comes nine or ten miles on Sunday evening, to bear, when he wanders up Lousia St., his, best girl murmur to some one else, lean n way closer. Friday was observed as Arbor day here. The trees on the bank and through tbo town will be quite an improvement. Our worthy reeve, Mr Cassels deserves much credit, for thet way heP r is decorating r co a.ln the 6 .Own. This paragraph is worthy of meek put around it. We advise the boys who have talked so much and drew on their imagination to such an ex. tent, to be frank about the matter and tell the people how badly they were left• by some marguerites and . that little bird they call a martin, the other eveniing. Quite a number i,f strangers were noticed in to on Sunday, we sup- pose the fine div and the temperance meetings drew them thitherward, Among the number were noticed Messrs Chidley and Fair, of Clinton, Perry, John and Chas. McDonald, of Hensall, McPhail and Cox, of Port- er's Hill, and Miss G: Morrison, of Hensall. We are glad to be able to write that the "Lifeboat Crew," Messrs Mills and Irish, who have been with us for the past week, holding meet- ings in the various churches have succeeded in forming a Council of Royal'l'emplars of Temperance with 33 charter members. We hope and• trust'that this shows that Bayfield is hot ao black as some of the people in the neighboring towns would have us, and others, believe. Londesboro. This week W. L. Ouimette sold to D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth, 1727 doz. of eggs ; last week he sold 1365 doz. The Londesboro Creamery com mences operations on the 16th May, and under the able management of Mr John Hannab, with Mr William Laidley hauler, Mr Garrett for maker, and the first butter sold at a good figure, it only requires the patrons to do their part to make the season's business successful. CONCERT, -The singing class,which has been under training here, for scene time, with Mr G. F. Oakes as leader, has finished its term and will wind up with a grand concert, to be given in Bell's Hall, on the evening of the 24th inst,, An excellent pro- gramme will be given, embracing choruses by over one hundred voices, solos, duets, etc., with assistance from • Clinton, Mr Oakes' reputation as a musician.is such that the public may rest assured of a splendid musical treat. The admission will be 20 cts- - for adults and children 1Q cts. Tuck ersmith. SODDEN DEATH,aThe community were startled on Sunday mornirg to hear of the .leath of Mr Geo. Broad foot, eon of Mr James Broadfoot, of the Mill Road. Few were even aware of his illness, which was 'only of a week's duration. He caught cold while doing some work,which re- sulted in a high fever, and he con. tinued to sink notwithstanding all that was done for his relief. He wee a promising young man of about nineteen, and the grief-stricken pre. rents have the heartfelt sympathy or the community, "-sadlisee es) Hullett. SCHOOL -The report of S.S. No. 8, Hullett, for the month of April is as follows : - Senior Department. - Fourth class -D to McConnell 637, Herb Bell 637, Henry Lennox 629, John McConnell 571, James Webster 472, Joseph Webster 401, Thomas Adams 448, Bertie Gray 424, Chas, Manning 380; Lawrenee Patterson 375, Addie Crisp 357, Jennie Wood- man 341, Orpha Whitley 260, Maud 'Mogridge 181. Senior third -John R. 13ell 676, Eph Gray 63.4, I -I, Mog- ridge 576, Fred Johnstone 560, La- vinia Brigham 500,Hilda Nelson 336, Raymond McCrnnell 333. Sarah Mains 287, Kate Roberton 203, John Shobbrook 165, Frank McConnell 142,Nelson Bell 135. Junior third-- Leonel hird-Leonel Hagyard 527, Mabel Bell 511, Ida Bulger 492, Ida Riley 484,Lenord Whitley 475,Sarah Hill 474, Florence Garrett 405, Ada Shobbrook 389,Elva Adams 387, Vincent McConnell 385, Bertie Moore 330, Lorenzo Brigham 284, Ida Anderson 270, Annie Brig- ham 210, Dave Crawford 173, Eva Cole 151. - • • • - _., Junior Department, -Third class - B. Cunningham 557. Allie Brogden 446, Annie Nelson 490. John'Moore 464, Thomas Wallace 436, Cora New- ton 433, Nelson Cole 422, Jennie Roberton 410, Willie Cole 396, Law - day Young 360, Alice Brigham 290., Second class- Bernice Moore 485 Winnie Nelson 425,Ada Brigham 348, Lyda Sobbrook 315, Willie Rodgers 310, Wilfred Crisp 276, Second Part -Louie Ouimette 577,John Crawford 448, Rose Cole 384, Eddie Mogridge 339, Carrie Crawford 293, Willie Townsend 239, Robert Townsend 198. Mr Wm. Morris, has again left our midst for Michigan, where he intends spending the most of the summer, be having thousands of acres of land there. We wonder at him not re- tiring now, being a millionaire who could do without work. He is about the only young gentleman we know of who is never seen inside a hotel, never drinks, smokes or chews; where will you find another such gentleman? We miss him from the hub, and es- pecially amongst the fair sex. -Coir. NOTES. -Mrs Bembrige, who has been ill:some time, is slowly recover- ing. it is reported that the Sabbath School at Ebenezer church, on the loch con., will be re -opened about the 19th of May ; we are glad to to bear ii. The wife of Mr Robt.Cole is very low, the result of confinement ; we hope to hear of het speedy recovery. SCHOOL REPORT -The following shows the standing of the pupils in S. S. No. 5, Hullett, for .the month of .April. The report is based on dil- igence, conduct and punctuality ;- Fourth class -Martha Manning, Min- nie Thompson, Lizzie' Cunningham. Third. class - Willie Christopher, WiLie Mason, Sarah Brown,' Second class -Tommy Manning, John Hog- gart, Ella Woodyard. Senior Part II -Arthur Smith, Jos, Carter, Lizzie Vodden, Junior Part I1- Violetta Thompson, Willie Vodden, Jimmy Bingham. Number on roll 48,.aver- age attendance 35. Stanley. • Mrs Joseph McCully is now on a fair way of recovery from her recent illness, Mr Alexander Walker, who has been for some time in Kent county, returned last week to Stanley. NEw BUILDING, -Mr Peter Camp- bell has put up a new frame building, 40x28, for his vehicles and imple- ments, and also for a workshop. MPORTANT SALES OF•TfOnOt0H- ED STOCIe.-1tlr Finlay McEwen, tanley, bas just sold a couple of bulls., The Duke of Hamilton is autiful dark red,very short legged, haps by critics might be consider- omewhat deficient in stake, cuts, slightly heavy in the joul, being he inbred McKenzie breed, a well wn strain in this neighborhood. understand he wag purchased by owner of the famous St: I3lairse. cess, Mac., and hope you may be rally patronized. We also under - d Messrs Chesney and Horton, of ley, have about closed a bargain he purchase of the other now fa• s Marquis of Salisbury,._ also a ty. As Messrs Chesney dt Ror- are practical stockmen, this is an ranee that 'this animal 18 just t they Want. Perhaps those not ed in the McKenzie strain might he Marquis' tail was somewhat , and very extensive, His beef- ualities are a little wanting, but as a famous strong head. Messrs ell and Glen will have to look to laurels, That community will the benefit of the test of the dif- t strains of blood, and Mr Ches- will be most happy and able to the results of the investment, ongratulate Mr McEwen on his Does he intend to invest the some prices he no doubt received 1 estate, ae it is much safer than ttle of such merit, should any - happen them. Leebtrrn. and Mrs J. Clinton left on Sat - for Brantford, to visit Mrs n's sister, who is ill. (TORS. -Mr Whiteman, from Kippen, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs Jos. Cook, I BR of S fine a be per ed s and of t kno We the Suc libe stan Lum for t mou beau ton assu wha post say t thick he Russ their have feren ney give We c sales. hand in rea in ca thing Mr urday Clinto VIs near grand HOME. -Mrs Jae Horton and fam- ily arrived home on Saturday, accom- panied by her niece, Miss Simmons. The officers elected for the ensuing quarter at Leeburn I. 0, G. T. are as follows : C T, S. B. Will]ame, P C T, J. McAllister, V T, E, Linfield, Sec, J. Lawson, F. Sec, W, Gordon Tres. C. Stewart, Mars, G. Fulford;'I G, A. Carter, Sen, W. Cook. The mem- bers intend holding their annual pic- nic on the 24th and expect the sister lodges from Nile and Porters Hill to join in witheehem. A good time is expected as efforts are being made to secure the services of a sail boat for that day. ANL, Blyth. PERSONAL. -Mr W. Wallace, of Toronto, was in town last week. Mrs C. P. Moore, who hae been visiting friends in town, returned home tq Stratford last week. B. S. Switzer, of London, was in town last week. Geo, B. Phillips has secured a good situation in the Bracebridge post office, and will leave fur there in about two weeks ; we wish George success. R. L. Walton, of Goderich, is at present in town. Mr S. H. Gid- ley was in Wingharn this week. Mr A W. Belfry is in Kincardine -'this week. Mrs R. Brownlee was visiting in Goderich this week. Mr Parkin• son, of London, representing Messrs Pigot & Bryan, was 113 town this week, Mr Ed Sherrict visited 1Ving- ham last week. Mr R. D. Dunbar $ook his departure from town on Tuesday afternoon last; success, Bob. Miss Maggie Thompson, of Seaforth,. is at present yisiting friends in town. Mr F. W. Tanner is in the Forest City this week, BRIEFS. -House cleaning is now the order of the day. -We understand - that the organ question is again to be brought up in the aPre"byterian church shortly. The firemen were out for their usual practise on Friday evening last. A runaway on a short scale one day last week. Mr John Young, of London, hae purchased a three•seated rig for his livery, froru Messrs Slater and Sims, of this town; John deals where he can secure a good bargain. Mr F. Metcalf, one of the represen- tatives of the Grand Lodge of Cana- da, of the I.O.G.T., goes to Chicago, in about two weeks, to attend the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the world.- The session opens on May 28th, and will last about two weeks, Miss M. L. Taylor, who taught the junior department of the public school last year, and who has been teaching .he intermediate department this year, purposes resigning her position in July. We understand Miss Taylor. intends going to the Normal. Last Friday evening the losing side in the contest, which was held by the Good Templars, •l'urnished a lunch, and we have not the slightest dqubt that the winning side did ample jus- tice to the same. Cxt F1CH NOTES, -Rev Mr Young, of Niagara, occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church, on Sabbath morning last, and preached an elo- quent sermon, Co a large congregation. He dwelt at considerable length on Sabbath, observance. On Sabbath morning last sacrament was administered in the Methodist church. Rev Mr Ferguson; of Att- wood, occupied the pulpit both morn- ing and evening, and preached 'two excellent seeneons to large'ccngrega- tions: At a special meeting of the Y.P.S. C. E., held at Mr John Mains' resi- dence, on Wednesday evening of last week, an address was presented to My R. S. Pelton, prior to his departure from town. The address was read by Miss Hunter, on behalf of Socie- ty, Socia t and was suitably replied Y ed to by Mr Pelton, Mr Pelton has secured situation in Deseronto, but will first visit at his home near Woodstock, for v✓hich place he left last Monday moaning Rev Mr Freeman, of Ailsa Craig, occupied the pulpit in the English church, on Sunday last, The sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be dispensed in the Presby- terian church, on the first Sabbath in June, Rey E. A. Thomas was in London this week. We understand the Rev gentleman was tying a double matt'i- monial knot. INSTALLATION, --At the last regu- lar meeting of the I.O.G.T., held on Friday evening last, the following of- ficers were duly installed for the en• suing quarter :-C T, John S. Mc- Kinnon; P C T, A. H. Plummer; V T, Edna Curtis; S J T, R. Somers; Sec, W. H. Stewart ; Asst -Secy, Annie Moffatt; Fin -Secy, W. Pollock; Tress, M. McTavish; Chap; F. Metcalf; M. R. Crittenden; D M, Clara Moffatt; 0. Lily Kaake; Sent, H. Symonds, Ani • ' Holmesville. The young people are anticipating a grand time on the coming 24th. a Mrs D. Salter, of Fairview, spent a:few days witn friends here. Messrs Thos. and James Ford took tickets for Portland, Oregon Ter., on Wednesday last. Thus the noble sons of Canada are moving west, Rev J. S. Fisher, of Holmesville, left this week on a short visit to his parents in the Township of Peel. His pulpit on Sunday next will be sup- plied byMr W. S. Treleaven, of Olin. ton Colegiate Institute. It seems as though wet Sunday evenings and Tuesday night prayer meetings do not keep a certain young man from tramping flower beds, and peeping in the windows of some of our private dwellintrs. Young man, when you 'get left' after this, go home and go to bed, like a good boy, Craubrook. On Sunday afternoon at Cra a fire started in the hayloft at Daces' hotel, caused by a spark from the smoke stack of Danes' steam saw- mill. The hotel and part of the con- tents are a total loss, Insurance $1,000. There were also two small dwellings burned; insurance not known. Total loss about ti2,8v0, East Va anesh. Mr John McLean and Mr John Cole had some sheep worried by dogs one night last week. The dogs have been shot. Miss Elizabeth Edwards, with her usnal enterprise, has bought a photo- graph camera and outfit complete and intends going into the business extensively. \Ve wish her success. Arbor day was not very well ob- served this year on account of the rush of seeding. It Ives observed at the school grounds where a general clearing up was •tfr work done at the several schools, _ - The township engineer has con• siderable work on hand at present, settling disputes regarding outlets for farm drainage. We think it a great pity for neigebors to disagree about these matters, as they only re- sult in hard feelings and expense to all parties. TOWN COUNCIL. nbrook I rear of The regular meeting of the council The 6th line Base Ball club met and organized for the season on Sat- urday last, when the following offi- cers were elected: President, Robei:t' Henry; vice president, M. H. Harri- son ; Captain, Peter M. Scott ; Secre- tary and Treasurer, P. W. Scott ; Com- mittee, Geo. Coultes, John Scott, C. H. Wightman and Fred Anderson. They start under more favorable cir- cumstances this year than any previ- ous year, having a good sum in the treasury and a strong team financial- ly, and are in fair practice for play- ing games with other amateur clubs. A fishing party, composed of the Hotel keeper, Doctor,. Blacksmith, and Charley the leading merchant of Belgraye, made their appearance with bamboo poles and all the latest improvements in fishing tackle, one day last week to show the natives their skill in angling. All went well till they came to a place where the river runs close to the foot of Mount Peter, where the Dr, and Charlie got tired fishing and wanted to get a view from McDonald's peak and Snell's point, so leaving their tackle (they had no fish,) they.hastenedati'ay, but. did not get`past the residence of a pretty girl who was blushing till(ie) as if magnetized. They both got in- to coil versation with her. We don't. know what then happened but the wagonwas seen going home without them, but if they suryived and go out fishing that way again, we advise them not to go without taking a mi ister along or else a silk dress. J-Iarlock: Cid Sirs Wall is bed fast, and gradually growing weaker. Mrndr w' A e <raylateofCaliforni is this week visiting his sister, M S. Reid. n• emery, ~'5 ; Peter Towers, charity, $10 ; C Spooner, for meals, $1 ; H Tewsley, meat for charity, $3.23 ; W GPerrin,rent of room for Miss White, rs $2.50; R Holme$ printing, ;0,50; -John Stephenson, 16S P v Pratt ,salary, solar a, $18.75; J Ryder, salary, $9; 0 Ted- " ford, salary, $100 ; for charity; $4,28 ; sundries, lumber, etc., $124.17; D n Graham, electric light, $13 ; receipts o from toa'u hall, etc., $26.05 ; from weigh scales, $14. Report adopted. was held on Monday evening, the ,Reeve in the chair, owing to the ill ness of the Mayar. The directors of the Huron Central Exhibition Society asked for a grant of $100 to enable thein to make a more extensive and attractive exhi- bition that ever, and in coesideratiou thereof will give the use o grounds free to the athletic c the town. On motion of Cou Walker, sec. by Councillor Oy the grant was made. The Oakes Orgau Cs. asked the council to appoint a committee before whom they could lay a proposition for the extension of their business, as their present premises were too small and they wished to branch out, and could not reduce their proposition to writing. On motion of Mr Manning, sec. by Mr .Csntelon, the Reeve and Councillors S:arle, Johnston and the mover and seconder were appointed a committee to confer with this com- pany. - ETItEET COMMITTEE REPORT. Local Chur$lti Chines. Rev J. Edge lectured in Victori St. church, Goderich, lasf'(Thursday night. Rev Mr Edge will preach next Sun day evening on the subject, '• Th Lord's Lawsuit. The vote on the question "Far th organ" or "Against the organ" i 1Vi11is church, was counted on Satur f their l day, and stood 94 for and 42 against lubs of Sc Paul's Church Vestry arbores the school room on Monday cluinet g Y, and church matters dealt with. Th Vestry was adjourned until next Monday evening. On Friday evening last a well -at- tended meeting of Sabbath School workers from' all the churches of town, was held in the Lecture room of Rattenbury Sr. church: 'A forts of constitution was adopted for a loc- al Sabbath School Association, and a committee appointed for the first reg- ular meeting, to be held at a time yet to be agreed upon by. them - The members of Ontario St. church choir have selected Mr Will Harland as a successor to Mr W. Kay in the leadership of the choir, Mr Harland has been connected with it for some time, and is well qualified to keep up the excellent reputation of the choir, having also being a member of the well-known Quartette Club. • The regular quarterly services of the Ontario St. Methodist church last Sunday were largely attended. The morning service commenced at' 10 o'clock, a change being made in hold- ing the fellowship meeting before the usual service. The large number of old people present was very notice- able and all the services were of an enjoyable nature. The pastor's ser- mon foltowing was based upon the rules made for the observance of the Passover Feasts, and the lessons he deduced therefrom were applied to a Christian's conduct now, and the preparation necessary for the Chris- tian's journey to the Promised Land, After this sermon followed the ob• servance of the Lord's Supper, the attendance at wi„ch was the largest in many years. In the evening the pastor preached a sermon in which special mention was made of the late Math Dryden. 1 ROBERT HOLItIES, Publisher, 1 $1.50 a year in advance • Clinton's Fine Stoa IF'rc,w tbu Canadian Sportsman ex- a Stock Journal of Slay 8.) ) CLINTON, April 28th, 1, On this my first visit to this p little place, I am quite surprised tq,, e the high bred stock,; sin about teew up. There are a few good men, :;h who are breeding and raising the q•: e best of stock. Not for the love; n gain but purely for amasemeut, andi breed some high class stock for drlvo - Among these men, is Mr W. W. Farrs Banker. Ile has a barn full of -Ma. and colts,which for breeding•and quell cannot be excelled by any one stablt4 The Ontario. He has a large, light,,,.t}iti stable, with about one dozen box sten and a very large yard outside, in wl;i. the brood mares are turned oat fp exercise in the morning, and the olijt in the afternoon. The first to be show was the brood mare Mag'Locke, a elf bay, sired by Conklin's American Starr 1st dam, Lady Irwin, by Rysdyk;e, Hambletbnian ; 2nd dais, by Roe's,: Abdallah Chief. This mare Is out of the tame mare as Mother. Lumps, the'; dam of Lumps, 2.21, and is certainly one of the grandest bred aures in tlioi Dominion ; she is good gaited, acid` should prove herself a valuable matroi,;. stid Blair. No.nte`2, to WSt.aitress, bay i:iare, 15 hands.`• high ; by Honest Allen, dam Lady Brooklyn, by Iron Duke, he by Ilysdyk'sf Hambletonian; :and. dam, by Amos', CassinsllL.Clay. This mare is -eight year old ; is good gaited, and in the stud should be a grand brood mare. No. 3, bay mare by Daniel Lambert,. dam a thoroughbred mare. She has now a fine horse colt two days old by her side from Thornwctod. No. 4, Dol - ley, bay mare, 151 hands high; sired by Royal George. This is a very strong mare, with good back, coupling, and the best of feet- and leges ; now in foal to Carlisle. Bell Bird, bay colt, foaled 1395; aired by Jay Bird (sire of Eagle Bird, 2.21); dam Mag Locke, by Conkliu's Ameri- can Star. here is a large growthy colt, and when turned in the yard, could show a fine ,way of going; should make a trotter, bar accidents, Jennie Che, mare, foaled 18d,y ; .sired es' by Fay�tte Wilkes, dam by Daniel Lamber an extra nice filly, looks vera breecly. Jemima, bay Lilly, foaled 188'7, sired by Young Jim, ite by George Wilkes, dam Waitress, by IIonet Allen. This filly is as handsome as a picture, and has been t selerteci by -Mr Ferrau its a striver, wheii she Arrives at Maturity.Che colt, foaled 1ykt1; sired by Al Slip, darn by Royal George. ;lore is as ,good a bred.list of stares and your : t ,cJc as it has been my good fortune t'; run across; and in a few years Mr Parra.n should have on his farm (whieli is' just outside the town) as well Ines: ,utd pro- mising stock as i; to he fvttnd in the blue grass country. I walked up to Sir Doherty-, of. the Clinton Organ Works,arct foursd that besides being a thorough hortieman, he is capable of running one of the largest establishments to be found west of To- ronto: lle employ's close to nue hun- dred hands in his f'.cter-o; and you may gess his pay roil every Satstrday night is no stnall iteut, '. At present he is a little los in :tock, but is on the look mit, and if 1:e can find what he watt; the price will not stop bitn, for he deals only in the best. At his stables bier c:• a5 the mare Lorna Doon. which is ;old l not yet deliver• ed. She leaves here next Jtonday. She is a very fast chestn'•t mare, with a trial of 2.181 over BB'ufft1c track ; she stands 151 hands ]sigh, weighs 1050 lbs., and is about as smooth hnilt a pacer as one generally sees, She is sired by General Brock, 2.291, he by Old Rooker,'' dant by Fearnaught. In the next stall was the black colt Prin, which Mr Doherty purchased in Indiana, and of which he expects great things; and well he might, for he is a grand gaited colt, and when turned out on the street showed a great turn of speed. He is sired by Principle, by Princeps, dam Jennie Douglass, - by . Woodford Douglass. he by Woodford Mambrino. Mr Doherty is on the eye of closing a deal, which, if closed, he•will secure one of the grandest bred young stallions that ever entered Canada.,He is bred in the purple, and the 'pice is high enough to buy a brown stone front. I asked permission to insert his bl'eeditig, but could not obtain it, but if Mr Do-- _ herty secures the colt it wit/ appear later, and you will say my judgment is good when I pronounce h im izilt edge bred While clown at Mr Farran's with Mr Doherty, and writing up the seeds, 1 observed them talking very seriously by themselves, and when they were • through Mr Doherty inTormed me he , had purchased the hay mare 'W'aitress, • by Honest Allen. 1Rattenbury has a few good ones in his stables. He event south the same time with Mr Ferran, and they made their purchases tn,ether. No. 1 is the bay filly Josie L'aukes, I foaled 1888, sired by Banker, the sire of • Bermuda, 2.201 ; dans Biddy Donovan, by honest Allen ; 2nc1 dam by Lexing- ton. This style of breeding is eonsid- • • ered very fashionable at the present, tie it bas been very successful itt getting extreme speed. It is Very • mach like the breeding of Surtol, 2,18, Biddy Donovan, (dam el Allis. Willies) chestnut mare, 1.,} hinds high, foaled 1870, by Honest ,Alen, dam by hexing. . ton, now heavy in foal to,, Tontine, son of Belmont. Black mare, 1.1; hands Eich, foaled 1888, sired by Royal Revenge, datn by Renforth, 2nd dam by Beacon. This is a very handsome soppy mare. and when she is fully developed will b.i hard to beat. Joseph Copp here has a grand young stallion. Ile looks very much like hie half brother (Eagle 'Bird) and if he is troubled with speed like him he will do, lle has been christened Allan Wilkes, red roan stallion, foaled 1487; sired by Jay Bird, be by George Wilkes ; 1t dam Biddy Donovan (dant of Alli' Wilkes), by Molest Allen : 2nd dem lis • Lexington. This colt is gaol gaitcd and is expected to go fast. Mr Lock Kennedy is the l r prietnr s, of Ike Groff, which he purists( 1 of Mr A, M. Polley (of Elsie Groff Fenn) of Goderich, 'He is a htv r.tallicn stands 16 hands high, weighs 1,300 lbs., foalo l 1882, and sired by Accidental, by Ad ministrator; 1st dam Ender, Zed dam by Mambrino Col•tmbns, 3rd dam by Ike Groff is a Very handsome Ilea never been handled, but is ailed and has quite a turn of He is the sire of Lucy Groff Mr John Peiderieh has entered three yen • .Id stake meek at and Rings; .t. Mssmenee The committee recommended the following work :-That the street from Fair's mill to the south end of the Grand "Union, from the Commer- cial Hotel to Spooller's, and from the Rattenbury house to Combe's corner, be scraped. That a two -plank walk be laid on Kirk St. from Victoria St. to Mrs Carter's house ; a two -plank walk on Matilda St, from Bond to Walker; a 12 ft, culvert on Gordon St.; a gravel crossing at the corner of James and Maria Sts. That the Wa- ter table in front of Straith's be cleaned out ; some grading on East St, near Ontario St.; 50 cords of gravel be put on the main streets where most needed, and that the necessary repairs to sidewalks, crossings and culverts be proceeded with. On motion, Councillor Overbury was appointed on the Street Commit- tee in place of Mr Kennedy, during the latter's illness, and the Reeve to act as chairman of the said committee during the same time, and in the meantime Councillor Kennedy was granted leave of absence. Mr Johnston was appointed a mem- ber of the Court of Revision in place of Mr 1), B. Kennedy. FINANCE (•OI\tITTEE REPORT. The Finance Committee recom- me'nded'payment of the following ac - .courts :-.AV • Wheatley; .$12.7•6 ; G Rentgen, street account, 821.30 ; G Rentgen; cemetery. account, 817,69 ; B Webb, cemetery account, $10.50 ; W Brownlee,cemetery account, $8.255; Jos Stephenson, • cemetery account, 48:25; E L Evans, cemetery account, ':7.2.5 ; Jas Howe, cemetery acceuut, $1 ; John Stewart, trees for cemetery, ► 15; Jas liukins, $3; F Rumball, $1; \V Coats, salary, $50 ; W Coats, eta - Mr William Knox, who has bee sick for some time, is, we are sorry t say, not much better. Most of the farmers in this neigh borhood have finished seeding an arenow preparing for root crop. Sabbath School opened in th school house last Sabbath. The lib rary has been replenished with $2 worth of new books, : Measele have been prevalent in this section this spring and most o the families have been visited by them but being German measels and con sequently of a milder nature, nothing serious has resulted from them. One day last week as Ida Ferris daughter of R1 Ferris, was coming down stairs she fell and broke one arm and disjointed the other. Med- ical assistance was got and she is get- ting along firstrate. d Mrs Jacob Stowe -Tan Complained that while passing down Victoria St. e she had been tripped up by a loose - plank, from the . effects of which she 0 has been laid up. She claimed: th-e• sum of $I0ein order to liquidate the doctor's bill incurred through the f accident. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. CEMETERY COMMITTEE REPORT, The Committee reported that many of the owners of lots had taken very , little interest in levelling them or keeping their monuments in proper order. Trees and shrubs unsuitable to the place have beenlanted, and have made not only the lotspon which they are planted, but also those ad- joining, more like a wilderness than the resting place of the dead. \Ve found it necessary, owing to the ad- vent of warm' weather,to take matters in hand without waiting to report to the council, and trust this will meet with the approval of the council. The following work has been done :- All dead trees have been removed,the dead limbs have been cut out of the large elms, any trees which were destroying lots or monuments have been cut down. The whole cemetery has been gone carefully over and pruned, and 400 new trees planted. $71. The 94. total cost of the work done is Mr Manning courteously took Mr Searle, as chairman of the committee, to task for spending this amount of money without first asking the opin- ion of the council hereon. He be- lieved the work had been properly and satisfactorily done, but as an act of 'courtesy, the opinion of other members of the council might (hare been asked, and some of the expendi- tures called for explanation. Mr Searle took the criticism of the Deputy -Reeve in good part, and ex- plained to the evident satisfaction of the council the various improvements that had been made and the manner of the expenditures. ELECTRIC LIGHT. r•`.I:AXM FOR DAIIAQE5, McKillop. Mr John Kerr of the 7th con,, fell from the loft of his barn oqe day last week: and striking his heat; received injuriesfrom the effects of which he is not yet able to be out, While Misses Misses Martha land Ellie Hillen were driving home from Seaforth, on Saturday, their horse got frightened, owing to so tithing going wrong with the harness. One of them succeeded in getting out, but the other was thrown out violently and received a severe cut in the head. The horse was stopped without diffi- culty. ` We are pleased to see that Mr Alex. McIntosh, teacher in S. 5. No. 5, is again able to be around after a severe attack of inflammation of the internal ear. He will soon again be able to attend to duties, Miss Tillie Gibson has taken charge of the school in the meantime, a ural Meeting o1' the Cliii- ton Mechanics' Institute. The annual meeting of the Clinton Mechanics' Institute was held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday even- ing, 7th • inst., Mr A. McKenzie, President, in the chair. We give a brief summary of the reports present. The receipts for the year ending May 1st were 8642.55; the expenditure, $663.21, leaving a deficit of $20.66 due the Treasurer. The present amount of the liabilities is $121,66, a reduction of $80 during the year, the indebtedness at the beginning of the year having been $200, There was expended on books, including bind- ing, during the year, $175, and on magazines and papers, $70.40. The receipts from members were only $131.50, although there appears en- tered on the Librarian's Wok 302 names of subscribers. There are at present 2011 volumes in the Library. There were issued during the year 7406 volumes." The average nightly attendance at the reading room was 271. This does not include any who came to change books. The follow- ing is the result of the election of officers for the ensuing' year :-Pres., J. Scott; Treas., J. H. Combe; Secy,, It. Rowlands. Consulting Commit- tee -A. Mckenzie, D. Robb, Rev J. M. Smith, J. C. Stevenson, R, Stone- ham, J. ]1fcOarvar A. H. Manning, D. 0, Carr, W. Doherty and W. H, Manning. We are glad to see pro- minent manufacturers and citizens in the town taking such a deep interest e in the Institute, and we congratulate the members on their good sense in t placing on the directorate our good i friend Mr Doherty, whose energies, ever on the alert, will manifest them. Ielves here tis elsewhere, to the great 0 advantage of the Institute. F v.*. le Doctors in town removes an eye r for a young man yesterday. A petition, asking that arrange- ments be made as soon as deemed proper, to supply the town with an electric light service, and signed by over one hundred ratepayers, was presented, and discussed at consider- ble length, after which it was re- ferred to the Electric Light Commit- ee who are to report at next meet - ng of council. Some time ago mention was made f an accident to the eon of Mr E. loody, by which it twee feared he would lose his eyesight. We are glad o know that the child bas entirely ecovered, williout any serious dnm• ge • MISSIONARY MEETING:.=The W. F.M. Auxiliary of Ontario St, Metho- dist church held.a meeting ,is that church, on Friday evening • .last, which should have had a much better attendance than ft had. Rev Mr Edge occupied the chair.00The meet• ing was opened with ,singing by the congregation and prayer by Rey Mr Craig. Rev•Mr• Stewart. was the first speaker, and gave a very. interesting and brief history of 'several of the foreigp missions of the Presbyterian church. Rev .lir Simpson, of Bruce - field, followed, telling 'about the 'Chineseand missionary work in China, particularly among the fe- males of that country, who not being allowed to see men have be ap- proached 1 ,- ra o ched P through female missionaries. Being late in the evening Rev Mr Livingstone gave bnly a short address on missionary work in "general. The choir rendered good service during the meeting. The addresses were ex• gel -lent and calculated to increase the missionary epitit and zeal of the jeearere, Ou Sunday„ morning last, after an excellent sermon by Rev J. Living- stone, the quarterly lovefeast was held in-Rattenbury St.. church, and was participated in by a large number, very little time being lost. In the evening the church was filled by an audience that gave the closest atten- tion to.the earnest words of the pastor. At the conclusion of the sermon the sacrament was administered, Rev J. Edge assisting, and nearly tbree hun- dred partaking of the same. The services of the day were unusually interesting. At the meeting on Mon- day evening the finances were found to be in a better condition than ever before. A deficiency (common, in Methodist churches) was made light by the very generous and munificent Offer of one of the members of the board. Dr Williams was elected re- presentative to the District meeting. The business of the board was trans- acted with the utmost harmony and good fellowship. The quarterly services of the Holmesville Methodist church were held on Sunday last, and were pat- ticipegted in by a large number, the servilles all being of a deeply impres- sive character. At the quarterly offi- cial board meeting on Monday, we are informed that the finances were in fairly good condition, and the salary of the pastor and other con• nectional funds will be met in full. A resolution, expressing the satisfac- tion of the board at the pastorate of Rev Mr Fisher, was unanimously passed. Mr Fisher has put in hie three years in this circuit, and during that time has labored assiduously with but one end in view -the exten- sion of the Kingdom of Christ, and will leave in June with the very best wishes of all on the circuit. The re- solution also had an an appreciative reference to Mrs Fisher. The board unanimously extended an invitation to the Rev W. F. Campbell, of Dun- gannon to become their pastor next year.' :1 Ir John Calbick, who has been connected with this circuit for well nigh forty .years, a class leader of the church, and, filled other re- sponsible positions, mfy es to Clinton in the course of a few weeks, and a resolution, expressing the high ap- preciation of his faithful services, and the hope that he may still long be spared to enjoy the••comforts of life, was unanimously 'passed. Mr John Rudd was chosen delegate to the dis- trict meeting. We may sayeeet some, Fargo. misunderstanding might arise, thatfellow, no member of the board, nor any one I good g l. connected with it, ie reaponelblo for I girl. this patagrfieh. It was written en -` which tirely by ourselves, 1 in the IQuebec