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The Clinton New Era, 1889-06-21, Page 1ere TWENTY-FOURTH 'VOL Whole Number 1209 S emir' CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 21, 1889. ROBERT HOLMES, Pub) salter. 1 $160 a year iu advauoe. Varna. Dungannon. The young men who ou Sunday Mr and Mrs Campbell returned on evening gather at the street corners and make impertinent remarks se. ladies who pass, will get themselves into trouble if they persist in it. Mr Webster has disposed of his property here, to Mr James Duncan, sr., and removed to Terento. As Mrs Webster was a member of the Metho- dist church choir, and both active in „hurch work, they will be missed here. Thursday evening from Conference. Miss Lalla Berry is at present visit- ing friends here, the guest of Mrs B. J. Crawford. Mr Nathan Peck, of the Babylon line, raised last week a splendid bank -barn ; he is one of the progressive and industrious farmers of this neighbor. hood.. Mr Thos. Keys, of the Parr line, is remodelling his barn and add- ing to its dimensioos. • The choir of the Methodist church' under the able leadership of Mr Thos. Boles, is getting along well. Mr Boles is lust ,in bis right place, and with the assistance of those who area .manabersenf jt ee crgeir, and Mise Ked 'it's organist, hes brought the musica part of the Bei vice into the front rank. I On Sunday last Mr Geo. McKinley, filled all the appointmeuts of Rev Mr Hart, who was preaching tor Mr Mc- Connell. The people were not only pleased to eee a Stanley boy in the pulpit, but were gratified to know that he was able to give a sermon that would compare very favorably with those deltvered by older and more experienced persons. Some of our citizens took in the picnic on Friday,. held at Wright's]. They report an excellent time. Mr John Gay, our enterprising architect, is building a dwelling house on his corner lot. The build- ing when finished will add to the beauty of our village. Rev S. V. Pentland and sister Mary have left on a short visit to friend,] in Desbra. The visit probably may,be prolonged, as we think likely there is some attraction there for Mr Pentland. Some of our young people took in the tea meeting held at Lanesville last week, and they say that the tea was a credit to the people of Lanes - ;'y lie: T'•heetatieie tis '-fternielle&elsy the choir"from St. Helens. Tuckersmit li Miss Rebecca .Towr:send-is away visiting friends in Loudon. This ac- counts for the gloomy looks of one of our popular youngmen. An organ bas been secured from Mr G. F. Oakes, of Clinton, to be used in connection with the Sabbath School of Turner's church, during the summer months. IMPROVEMENT.= For some time past it has been felt that the shed in connection with Turner's church was too small to accommodate all the rigs that attend the church, so it was de- cided at the earliest possible date to have it enlarged. So last week the boys turned out to have the work done. An addition of 42 feet was made to the old shed, whicb makes it now one of the most commodious sheds to be found in the county. The boys never take anythiug.in hand but they go through with it. Intended for last week Mr E. Whitmore, of Clinton Col- legiate Institute, spent Sunday with friends in this vicinity. . Mr A. Cosens, the popular teacher of No. 4 school, presented his pupils with a fine setof croquet to amuse themselves with during intermission. Miss Annie Code, who has been visiting friends in this neighborhood for some time, returned to her home near Listowel, on Saturday, East Wawanosh. kr Wm. Wightman was home from Wingham last Sunday. Mr David A. Dunbar was up at Goderich last week, on the jury. Mr Bone has returned from London, where he was attending the High Court of the C. O. F. 11Ir Coultes got an order from In- gersoll -for a car load of maple for waggon axle -trees, last week. Mr Mat Harrison and his mother were at Blyth last Sunday, seeing Mrs Marshall there, who is very low. The Misses Sarah J. and Kizzie Rath intend taking a trip during the summer holidays to Middlesex county. A friendly game of base ball was played here, on Saturday, between the Dungannon and St. Helens club. Notwithstanding the want of practise that the Dungannon boys bad they were only defeated by threeruns. Some of our villagers were exceed- ingly surprised when the fact become known that one of our citizens, who had left, as was supposed, on matters of business, had left the life of single blessedness and entered the ranks of a benedict. We tender to Mr and Mrs McArthur our heartiest congrat• ulations, wishing them all the hap- piness a married life can offer. Seaforth Judge Toms, of Goderich, wag in town on Tuesday. Rev H. C. 1)unsmore and wife, of Fenville, Mich., are here on a visit to friends. Miss Williams, of Clinton, is a guest at the Methodist parsonage this week. Rev J. B. Walwin occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church here, on Sunday last. Mrs Jas.Beattie is visiting at Mark - dale, the residence of her father, Rev Geo, Buggin. Mrs W. J. Martin, late of Toronto, spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs C. M. Whitney. - 3liss Frilla Sperling, of Wingham, while on her way home from college, spent a few hours in town, on Tues- day last. About twenty ladies and gentlemen drove over to Exeter, on ,Tuesday evening last, to attend Messrs Cross. ley. and' Hunter's meetings: The Egmandville. Auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society held a successful lawn social at the Manse, on Monday evening last. On Sunday next sacramental ser- vices will be held in the Presbyterian church, when the pastor will be as- sisted by the Rev Mr Dickson, of Galt. ., The farmers around here°are busy at their road work this week. Statute labor rates are very much lowered thie year. - Mr W. J. Martin is in Michigan at present. He combines business with pleasure, and as he is an ardent an- nexationist we will not be surprised if he makes up his mind to emigrate there. Mr John Coultes, our enterprizing farmer and sawmiller, has been ap- pointed a judge on sheep at Guelph, this year. Mr Coultes is a thorough and experienced judge of sheep and farm stock generally, and the direc- tors of the Guelph show are to be congratulated on having secured his services. SCHOOL WALL DAMAGED.— The recent heavy rains have washed the foundation of the e.chool house in S.S, No. 13 away and a part of the stone wall has fallen down, and,were it not that the sills are of the best rock elm the building would have suffered serious damage, however, as it is no great harm has been done. Mr Geo. 7 Fothergill has the contract for re- pairing damages and making a good and substantial drain from it. . Morris. Mr. Robt. Newcombe has gone to Newark to push his fortune. Miss Gallie, of Oakville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Meicklejohn, at present. Mr. Irvine, of the Bochnin lime kiln, is doing a rushing business this summer. We wish him success. Quite a number attended the semi- annual county meeting of Orangemen held in Wingham last Wednesday to make arrangements for the coming celebration, which bids fair to be a monster gathering. The Orangemen of Wingham are sparing no_tra Ins to make everything as Auccessful hs pos- sible. Messrs. Christopher Johnson and Archie Nicholson start for Manitoba this weak. We believe it is the in- tention of the latter to take up land if he likes the country and sof the for- mer to stay until next spring. If he gets caught in a northwest blizzard he'll wish himself back in Morrie. Query—What will the fair sex do without Chris. ? surely they will be lonesome. Mr Jbhn A. Wilson, Misses Tena and Dora Wilson left last week on a trip to Europe. Mr Wilson goes as a member of the Wimbledon team. His sisters accompany him on a plea- sure trip. R. Evans day. Tillie Carson, town this week. Nellie Hearn, town this week. Miss Falconer, in town this week. Mise Robertson, of Clinton, was in town this weeg. Miss Rance, of Clinton, town this week. Miss Agnes Babb visited 011 Sunday last. Mr H. M. Payne, of St. Thomas, was in town ou Tuesday. Mr Will Potter paid the old folks a flying visit last week. All our merchants shipped large quantities of butter to Toronto this week. Mr R. Clark , leaves next week for ` ea•• A6hgeleil ra1:`n e'• Writ "-hifii much joy. P. Kelly is in Ottawa. 'Tis said he wants a new high county judicial official appointed. There is to be a game of baseball here to -day (Friday) between the Clinton and Blyth teams. We would like to know if it is legal for a blacksmith to buy meat on Sun- day ; or any one else. Mr Myles Young conducted the services in the Methodist church, on Sunday morning last. Mr James Young, accompanied by his niece and some others left on Tuesday morning for Manitoba. • -The youngster of the Week hair and Prince Albert is said to Ile a fre- quent cummer at the brick house with the iron fence and the verandah. Blyth. was in Clinton on Sun - of Clinton, was in of Clinton, was in of New York, was was in Clinton Mr Will Stewart, sun of our esteem- ed citizen Alex.Stewart, is home from St. Paul on a visit. He is looking well, and saysithe number of Seaforth- ites who have positions in that pros- perous city are thriving. Will expects to remain here for about six 'weeks. Tbe Royal Templars, of this place, will join Brucefield, Varna and Bay- field councils in a picnic at Bayfield, on Dominion Day. The Good Tem- plars will go to Mitchell, where there will be a re -union of neighboring lodges, the same day. BIC SUCCESS.—The German picnic held on Monday, the 10th inst., at Brodhagen,in the township of Logan, was a very successful affair. Not- withstanding the unfavorable weather a large crowd assembled in "Pushel- bergs"_ grove, and a most enjoyable time was spent ingames, dancing and other amusements. A number of our citizens attended and report hav- ing had a good time. The following is the list of officers elected for the ensuing quarter, in Court Sherwood Forest No, 6065 :— Worthy Chief Ranger, James Wright; Sub Chief Ranger, John Abell ; Sec, John Finch ; Tress, John McLellan ; Sr Woodward, J. Powell ; Jr Wood- ward, J. Harris ; Sr Beadle, J.Cuney; Jr Beadle, W. Morden ; Surgeon, J. G. Scott, M. D.; Auditors—J. J. Nee - lin, J. Muir, H. Town ; Trustees—Dr Scott, H. Town, J. Finch. The most successful lawn social held here for a long me, was given under the auspices of the W. C.T.U., at the residence of Dr Smith, on Fri- day evening last. The weather was all that could be desired, and the townspeople turned out in large num- bers till the spacious grounds were taxed to their utmost capacity. The town band was present and enlivened the,. proceedings With some of their choice music. A good programme, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, club swinging, etc„ was also provided. The net proceeds amounted to about $70, to be applied to the poor fund of the Society. Stanley. On Saturday last Mr Geo. Baird lost a fine mare. She took sick in the afternoon and died after about four hours illness. Mr John Mustard, of Stony Moun- tain, Manitoba, is spending a six weeks leave of absence in visiting friends and acquaintances in Ontario. During the last few years he has held several positions in the; Manitoba penitentiary. A Blyth. Mrs Whitt, of Clinton, was in towu on Sunday. HARRY'S .DREAM,—It is currently reported around town that Harry, of rhe Commercial, dreamed a dream the other night. and it runs as follows. Barry dreamed that he was driving out into the townahip.of Morris,about three miles, and that tie was on his way to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to a fair young Iady of that section of country, who, by the way, has a peculiar fascination for dry pods clerks He still dreams on Harlock. Bayfield. HAY.—Pressers were through this Mrs T. J. Marks was in London neighborhood two weeks ago, but last week visiting friends there. found very little hay to press. Mr H. F. Edwards is under the Messrs Alex. Smith, A.Parsons and James Reid are each putting stone weather at present. We trust his re- covery will be speedy. foundations underneath his barn. Grain looks well and there are pros- Miss Georgie Morrison, who has pects of large yields with the excels.been visiting in the village for some tion of a few low fields, but what weeks past, left for her house in Hen- shall we do for apple -butter? sal, Iasi Friday morning. Miss Stewart, of Wawanosh, music During the past week the Presby - teacher, has recently, secured a class raglans had their church nicely kalso- in this part, and is busy teaching how [Wined. It needed it badly, and we g toproduce sounds of sweet harmony.are glad some enterprising persons and he dreams that he arrives at hist Zr James Murrayas been yetook hold of the affair and had the destination. and looking around in ill for the past six weeks,from a type thing done. the direction in which he came, he of rheumatismor thet which hcontracted type The young gentlemen who are run - suddenly beholds Deacon Papineauning the pleasure boats have kindly coming in the distance, to tie the while in tht Michigan shanties last given the young people of the village nuptial knot. At this point he sud- winter. several sails already. These have denly awoke, and exclaimed, ' By Mr Wm. Best, accompanied by J. been acceptable and thoroughly en - thunder ! if I had slept five minutes Berry and A, Morrison, left last Tues. joyed. As many more as may follow more, I would have been a married day for Manitoba, -where .they intend will be as thoroughly appreciated. man.' visiting their sons,.and may, if they About twenty of our young men t see a good chance, make investments, wept off la _Tuesday Sn ••o• tie es�m - elgr:tve ' A couTe oine'w. ei alis falindibe a ,if `iffire ]hears at Londop:-"-The _ � P g Y Miss Hearn has returned frons vis- way into the neighborhood last week. Imagine they are going to have a icing friends iu Brampton and other Tbe man who hath no music in him- -grand pignic,but if we know anything pial es. self, nor is moved with concord- of about drill we fancy they are mis- Owing to the continued wet wea- 'sweet sounds, is fit for treasons,strata- taken,as it is about the most laborious ther farmers are'getting uneasy about genie and potato -bugs. exercise a man can undergo. the turnip crop. Mr Wm. Parsons, of Pert Hope, The imported Clydesdale stallion, . was visiting his parents last week,but Signalman, owned by Messrs. J. and did not remain long, as he said he E. Bell, of Loudesboro, died here on wanted to get back to a country where Tuesday, the 13th inst. The cause of the sun shone. The best crops he had death was acute paralysis of the seen west of Toronto were between bowels, this place and Seafortb. THINGS To LOOK FOR: A grand Goderich Township. wedding ; trouble .at home ; young The foot ball team of S. S. No. 11 man going to Marnock; lots of base intend playing a match with a team ball; more sharp tricks on Sunday from Stanley Vin, the _rounds of the night-; Frank-takinjgeesienettae---walks and more auction sales. latter, on` the first of ori. - A certain married man in Belgrave Several of our young men are away who boasts of being a great lady killer with the volunteers where they will richly deserves being treated to a coat put in ten days Bataliion drill. We of tar and feather, a rail ride and a expect to see them return well brown - few applications of the tirch rod, to ed up from exposure to the elements. bring him to his senses, if reports are Mr and Mrs George Currell, of Pott true. Albert, have been spending several BRIEFS.—Miss E. Poterfield has days visiting their old friends in this returned home to Marnock. Mise' vicinity, A great many years ago farm Maggie Irvine has gone to Detroit, owned by occuMr Juo.edeWoon, at present Gravel teams are now taking gravel Mrs Deavea sr,, has been suffering out of Wards pit, Some of our boys have gone to London with the vol- for some time but hopes are enter unteers. What makes Fred. so fond twined of her recovery. She has pass - of (Porter) field ? ed the allotted time for map to live Dr. R. E. Towle, who has been by several years and has always en• practising medicine in this village for constitution, health and a vigorous the last six months, has sold his We receive weekly visits from Mr tends vo geDrEmbroFGodfrey, and ins W J. Lobb, vgho calls upon us and secur d another where he are supplies our manywants in the Dr secured . practice. ' • We are PP � Dry sorry to 1pse such a genial, pleasant good and grocery' 'line. He reports and obliging man as Dr. Towle. We business exceedingly good and in - can • highly recommend him to the creasing rapidly. • We hope shortly peo.ple•of Embro as a successful doc- to see our young friend extending his tor.. uripg his stay here he has had business to such an extent that he cases . that battled the skill of many • will have to'enlarge'his border. aged practioners and has brought WEDDING Berees.—In spite ut all them around all right. He has never, remonstrances the young men of this lost a single patient out of the large township will enter the state matri- number which were under his care. mony. For a long time it has been While we do not like to have the Dr. a mystery what took Will Connell leave us, we all join in wishing him over to Hullett so often, but the solu- success in his new home. tion was• found on Wednesday when he was united in "the holy bonds of St. Helens matrimony" to Miss Dale, daughter Mr Will Ferguson, of Wingham, of Ther have settled jr of thatn to toenshi. paid a visit to his parents on Sabbath,duties of life, and both have the>Dod last. wishes of all for their future bap - •Mr James Brown, of Auburn, is pineea, visiting friends in this vicinity at PICNIC.—One of the most success - present, ful picnics ever held in this part of Rev Dr Anderson, of Glasgow, the community was the ome in Mr Scotland, father of our esteemed pas- Jos. Izzard's grove on Friday last the tof, occupied the Presbyterian pulpit 14th inst, when the pupils, parents in Dunganttron, on Sabbath last. and young people of S. S. No .. 11, Mr James and Miss Maggie Fer- gathered together to enjoy themselves glisten, of Lanesyille, were the guests for the day. At about 9 o'clock the of Miss Woods. There must be some people commenced to gather and by centre of attraction for Jimmie in 12 o'clock, at which time dinner was our locality. served, the grove presented quite a The Good Templars here are con- lively appearance. Just at 12 o'clock templating a good time for a day's 11r J. Connel, master of ceremonies, outing in the form of a union temper- •who filled the chair to perfection and ance picnic, to be held on Maitland to the utmost satisfaction of all, called Island, July lst. ' upon all present to,be seated for din - Some of the houses in our burg are Wer, when they all sat down to tables beginning to assume quite a bright- fairly groaning under the weight 01 ened superficial appearance by having the good things provided by the them neatly coated with paint. Pas• good ladies of the section. After din- sers by gaze as they hear the quiet ner the younger ones enjoyed them - clicks of the painters' brushes in dif- selves swinging &c., whilst the older ferent parts, ones adjourned to Mr J. Wigging - .Quite a number of otlr citizens took ton's field where the event of the day in the tea meeting in East Ashfield; was to take place, viz a return match on Thursday last. The Presbyterian between the home team and a team choir, of this place, under the leader- from Summerhill which again result - ship of R. K. Miller, provided the ed in a victory for the former, by one music for the occasion. All pro- goo football match, games for the children pounce it a grand success. were indulged in for a short time, Mr Andrew Neely has returned when suddenly at about five o'clock from an extended prospecting tour the stenorian tones of Jake mingled through parts of Michigan, where he with the silvery tones of his bell called has taken up land, and intends mov- us again to renew the inner man, ing there to make a future home for which, was done with a zest. The himself, and family. By his removal games were proceeded with which we lose from our midst -another high- lasted till sunset, greatly to the amuse- Iy respectable Canadian citizen to be went of all present. There were a dweller in Uncle Sam's domains. prizes distributed among the pupils to the 'amount of over $20, which added greatly to the success of the occasion, The committees in charge did all in their power to make this a success and were doubly rewarded by the manner in which it turned out, Too much credit cannot be giv- en to the ladies of the section for the manner in which they worked andin providing the eatables. While the games were in progress Mr J. H. Lowery, teacher in Hullett, got hurt. severely by' another person falling upon him.. - The Standard has roused up a 'nicht hawk,' who says he is going to attei.d to the correspondents for out- side papers. All right, old man, but 'we were not brought up in the woods to be scared by owls,' or hawks either, Owing to the heavy raids on Wed nesday morning, the delegation from here to the District Lodge I.O. G,T., which met at Londesboro, was small. It consisted of R. Somers, G, 13. Phil- lips, W. Pollock, F. Metcalf; and others. We made an error last' week, in giving the date of the entertainment to be held in the Methodist church, it should have been for Thursday evening of this week, and we under- stand was to be a sort of illustrated lecture on the life of Christ, A Japanese, whose name we 'can neither spell nor pronounce, gelve an interesting address in the Methodist church; on Tuesday night last, on the civilization -and christianizing of Ja- pan, He stated that be was,a -con- vert from Buddhism to Christianity. The watchmaker says it was -a wet rain the other night. Bob says he is not the man who was so uncere- moniously baptized. Well, well, per- haps not, but I say if it was me, I would not stopunder the willows and let her go home alone ; oh, no! I wouldn't. O. A. says, 'd—n that NEW ERA fellow.' Andiwe say!iit is time the rambler had his hair cut. _ The vote as to whether an organ should be placed • in the -Presbyterian church here was concluded last Sab- bath evening. Tire session met on Tuesday night, when the following was found to be the result of the vot- ing :—For the organ. 116; against the. organ, 99; majority in favor of plac- ing an organ in the church, 17. At the last vote the organ was defeated by 16 votes. We are sorry to have to chronicle the death of Mrs Hannah Marshall, who passed over to the majority on Saturday evening, at the age of 54 years, The body was interred in Trinity church cemetery, on Tuesday. The Rev Mr •Henderson, a former incumbent of Trinity church, arrived here from London, Tuesday morning, and took charge of the funeral. S. S. UNION PICNIC.—The teach- ers and officers of the Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools held a union meeting in• the basement of .the Presbyterian church, on Monday evening last, at which it was decided to hold the Union picnic this year, as usual. The date was fixed for July 5th,- at 1 p.m. The spirit of harmony that exists' between these two schools is worthy the highest commendation. The I. O. G. T., at their regular meeting, on Friday night last, ap- pointed Mr G. B. Philips, P.C,T., to represent Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 357, at the Grand Lodge of Canada, which meets in Toronto, on the 25th inst. Mr Phillips will leave for Toronto on Monday next. He enjoys the dis- tinction of being the youngest man ever elected a Grand Lodge delegate by No. 857, Some time last Tuesday night Mre Boyd and Miss Thompson, accom- panied by A. Symonds and John Gil- leepie, left for parts unknown. Mrs Boyd leaves a husband and six small children behind her. She took ad• vantage of her husband's absence at work in the country, leaving her six small children all alone to do for themselves as best they could. The youngest is not two years old. The firemen's concert, Wednesday evening, was a success, Industry Hall being three-quarters filled. Chair was occupied by Dr Sloan. The pro- gramme throughout was above the average, but in our opinion the palm should be awarded to the quartette by the Misses Floody and Curtis and Mr Floody entitled ' We'll have to mortgage the farm.' The entertain- ment was closed by all the perform- ers singing the National, Anthem. The band and the fire company made quite an imposing appearance, 58 they paraded the street before the concert commenced. Holmesville. The Methodist Sabbath School in. tend to picnic on July 1st. A cow was killed on the railway a few days ago a short distance west of this village. A Mr Pickard missionary in Mani- toulan Island, who is visiting friends here, occupied the Methodist pulpit last Sabbath evening, with accepts ance. There will be au ice-cream social on Wednesday evening, June 26th, at Mr Robert Achisone, 14th conces- sion, under the auspices of the W. M. S. Admission 15 cents. A number of our young men have gone to London to attend the volun- teer drill. Judging from appearances on Tuesday last, our village as well as our country is impervious to the foe. We regret to learn that Mr F. Mc- Carthney lost a valuable horre one day last week. Cause said to be too liberal feeding on grass and oats. Mrs McCartney his wife,is also ailing. Mr McCartney himself has not yet recovered from the fall that fell to his lot last Christmas. Altogether his lot is an unenviable one. We notice that in the Globe men- tion is made of the speech of the Rev Mr Hill at the Anti -Jesuit Conven• tion recently held in Toronto. The rev gentleman is'evidently no believer in Roman Catholic aggression, on the contrary he is the staunch advocate of Liberty and impartiality to all. The lodges of Seaforth, Brucefield, Varna and Bayfield, of the Royal Templars of Temperance,intend hold- .ingseeetweletteiieux.picuiesinetiejtealne on the 1st of July. We trust that the village people will give them a hearty reception, and shove them that they are not as bad on the liquor question as some people are inclined to think. We have an opportunity now of dis- pelling the dark cloud that has been hovering over us, and let us do it. Colborne., Mr. John Snyder end wife have returned from a visit to Waterloo. Mr. Thos. Oke is materially im- proving his dwelling house. E. H. Wests, of E. Saginaw, has returned to his home. W. B. Forster, of Hamilton, has left here after a sojourn of several weeks. Mr. Rosser and wife, of Markham, who were visiting at B. W. Forster's, have returned home. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.—That• crops are looking well. That it has rained enough. That the pathmas• ter did not make a very good jab on beat No. 2, Maitland con. 5 S. No. 7, will be held in Mr. J. Bingham's bush, lot 15, con. 12, on Friday, 28th ]pet, Prizes are to be given (to non-professionals) for run- ning, jumping, etc., and other amuse- ments, such as croquet, quoits and abundance. of swings will be provided. A musical and literary entertainment, for which a good programme is being prepared, will be given from the plat- form during the afternoon. Come and bring your basket. GOT HURT.—The other day while Mr Geo. Christopher was at work in a sand pit, the side caved in and buried him almost to the thighs. He was at once dug out, but has been lame ever since, from the eflecte of the accident. 13T11 CON. H1'i.LETT.—Mr. and Mrs. Ballantyue, of Huron tp., Bruce Co., are visiting the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs Jas. Elliott. On Tues- day evening a small company spent a pleasant time at croquet and other etait kemer to _attile-resit eacc - -w , Andrew, Taylor. - Ere this meetss the the eyes of your readers, the 13th will have lost an estimable young lady, - and another young man will have been 'made happy. One evening a gentleman tied his mare to the fence while he attended a meeting and when he came out she was nowhere to•be found ; she was found shortly,' -- after standing in the creek and a newly arrived cult lying beside her, in about a foot of water. The colt seems little the worse of its cold bath, but the owner of it was a surprised man. Tnrnberry. The masons hive the stonework of Mr Job's barn well under way. Roadwork has commenced in the usual energetic.(?) manner, Mr John Wilson has returned from his business trip to the Fault and other Algoma points. Mrs A. Thompson, of Glenfarrew, has gone to Manitoba on a visit. She has several children residing there. Some one broke into a vacant house belonging to Mr D. Fraser, acid help- ed themselves to about 20 bushels of his potatoes, which were in the cellar The trustees of S. S. No. 9 are im- proving the school grounds by putting a new fence around them. Better late than never. • The death of .11r 'John Etcher, an old time resident of Bleevale, too' place last week. He was 59 years of age. On Saturday morning the death of Mrs Johri Kelly took place at her reaidence a little north -of Wingham. She was in her 85th year, and had been helpless for some time, having lost the use of the lower part of the body nearly two years ago, and bad since that time been gradually grow- ing weaker. During the last week of her life paralysis had gradually ex- tended over the whole body, and she was wholly unconscious the last two days. She, along with her husband, were among the earliest pioneers of this township, and in her younger days was a•particularly active and energetic woman. She was an earnest Christian and a member of the Baptist church. She has raised a large family of sons and daughters, all of whom survive her, and with the exception of one son and one daughter were present at the funeral, which was con- ducted by Rev Mr McQuarrie, of Wingham.assisted by Rev John Gray, of Kincardine, and was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which she and her family are held. Her husband, who was a year or two her senior is still hale and hearty,and her living descendants, including children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, number sixty, Brucefield. - BRIEFS,—Mr- Chas. Mason left on Wednesday last, for Scotland, for the purpose of importing some more Clydesdale stock. Mr. Wm. Sinclair is having his house moved and set upon a stone foundation. Mr. Will Cooper has gone to London with the volunteers. Several of our boys are nursing sore legs since the foot -ball match. Our sports had considerable fun on Mr. Brock'e track last Satur- day evening. Londesboro. MARRIAGE.—Our village was the scene of a joyous wedding, on Wed- nesday when Rev. E, Medd, of Thornnale, was married to Mies Bella Hiles. The ceremony was performed by Revs. Messrs. Tonge and Edge, the groom being supported by Rev, Messrs. Wigle and McKibbon, while the bride was assisted by her sister and Mise Porter, of Clinton. The happy.pair left for Windsor on their wedding tour, and have the very best wishes of their many friends in this vicinity for their' welfare. Local Church Chimes. . The Willis church ;S: 5 r .---- ,. arranged icor July 18th. r4 Rev W. Craig and Mr S. G. Plums mer are attending the Synod meeting at London. Rev A. Stewart conducted service in the Union church, Brucefield, oa. Sunday afternoon. Several loads of young people from town have driven down to Exeter to hear Messrs Hunter and Crossley. The -regular meeting of the W.C.T, • U.•will be held at the home of Mrs J. Croll, Princess street, next Tuesday- afternoon, uesdayafternoon, at 8 o'clock. Mr Joseph Clridley, jr, will officiate as precentor in Willis Church during the absence of Mr T. Jackson, jr. A •good and efficient substitute. Mr A. W. Struthers, of tit. Thomas, -will give a stere•optican exhibition representing the Life of Christ, in Ontario St. -church, on Tuesday even- ing next. - , Rev Chas. gesso, a I'resbyteriat' missionary in Quebec Province, sue- - ceeded in collecting here the sumo' $100.50 to extend the work among the French. Hullett. Look out for the picnic to be held in connection with No. 4 school, of, aehieh we will let you know next week. n Mr. H. Kellar is going to the old country about the 6th of July, with about 40 head of cattle. We wish him success. A number of the elite of the neigh- borhood, and a select company from Blyth and Londesboro, spent a pleas- ant time at Mr, Riddell's, on Friday evening of last week. Plc-Ntc,—The annual pic-nit of Rey A. H. Drumm, of Georgetown will conduct service next and the following Sabbi,th, in Willis church, Rev Mr Stewart taking Mr Drumm's place. Mr• S. S. Cooker has again been awarded the cuntraet for the new Baptist chapel. The trustees claim to have effected a saving of $200 by a alight alteration of the plans, and calling on new tenders. Mr Mark Rumball, who has lately completed his College course ,'intends to leave for Manitoba sometime next month. He will probably accept a call that has been extended 'to bine and make that province his perman- ent home. It is expected that he will take a Cobourg lady along. -w` Public Sc•,tou1 Boa rd. Th'e regular meeting of the Board of Public School Trustees was held on Monday night. The 'Finance Committee presented their estimates for next year, and on motion the Secretary was inetruete,f to make ap- plication to the council fur the sum required. On motion of Mr Cunuiugheme, seconded by Mr .Jackson, Miss Holmes was paid $1 for 4 days teach- ing in place of Miss '`.Filson, who was absent, owing to the illness of her father, • Mr•Brbwv, c,.rvtaker, teodercd hir resignation, to take effect on the 131 . of August, whee, was accepted. The committee were authorized to secure the nece.e,nry seats for re -seat ing one of the rooms, and Mr S. 'S.. Cooper's tender fur re -shingling and repairs to roof, „7.1, was accepted. Constable Tedford was appointed as truant officer] .The accounts of tV.'ft,9rntun,$1,98, and J: Dayment, el, were ordered to be paid A new election fur Andrew's Ward, to fill the potitiva vacated by Mr .lames Thor:rpson, wad ordered to be held. The board is evidently couducting the business of the school with an eye to the most rigid economy, consistent with the requirements thereof. The average attendance is continually in- creasing, and thus the labors of the teaching staff are increased, yet the estimates for next year, embracing everything that the board thinks will be required, are $200 less than for the past year. When men give their time to public affairs without any compensation, and act only in the publ c interest, they are, at the very least, entitled to the thanks of the community, and we believe every ratepayer will accord them this slight acknowledgmen t. We hope that Mr Tedford will dis• charge the duties of truant officer as they should be -discharged, A substitute for Mr Thompson should be found in the ward that he has so long represented. Mr John Wiseman would make a good trustee, as would also Mr W. flatland. In fact there are a number of persons any of whom would be useful on the board. There aro James Scotts A. McKenzie, I), C. Carr, A. Armstrong, i, (;ribbings, 1'. Holloway, J. Twit- chell, I, Dodds al.I others.