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TWENTY-FOURTH VOL.
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CLINTON, ONT., AUGUST 23, 1889.
• j ROBERT HOLMES. Publisher
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MAIWAVOA;
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fur the balance of the year,
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small sum of 35 cents, cash.
Now is the time to take ad-
vantage of this low offer.
a deeper crimson than that given by
the frosts of autumn, if he refuse to
be so converted. If Ignatius Layola
were to wake tris in Canada some
morning he would be surprised at
his own impurtance. larangmen
who have sang 'Boyne Water' and
voted persistently, if not always con-
sistently, for Sir John for the last
quarter of a century, are nut likely
to vote against their I am no matter
bow many resolutions tney may pass.
The danger is that well meaning men
in the Reform ranks may be misled
when the Protestant Hors? is again
trotted out at the coming Provincial
election in Ontario. The horse has
been stabled and fed in the Mail of-
fice for the past three years and is in
pod condition, and ifReformers are
not on the alert he will win the race.
Let the Liberal party not be turned
aside by any red herring drawn
across the trail. The path Brown
and Maskenzie tend is good enough
for a patriot Canadian. Liberals
may be fully aware of the injurious-
ness of our dual language and separ-
ate school systems, but ' they recog-
nize the fact that politicians of the
present day are not answerable for
these things. Can any sensible man
say that it would be honor,able, that
it would be Christian or that it would
even be expedient, to make half our
population disloyal to Confederatioi,
in order to wrest fromsthern privileg-
es granted a century ago?
Ansestt COSENS.
Australian Correspondonce.
To the Editor of the New Era. -
TOOsenetABIE,Victoria,July .1.et 1889
Sinee I List wrote the autumn sea-
-son has passed away, and we, are
again in the middle of au Australian.
winter. Though 1 have have been
nearly two years) in the Antipodes,
yet so strong are the ties that bind
the wanderer to his native land, that
I would rather read a Canadian news-
paper six weeks old than the latest
Melbourne daily.
On this thebirthday of our fair
Dominiln, wy mind turns more than
ever to home and country, and 1
hear no longer the del eatniug cocka
too above the gum trees or the mock-
ing voice of the lyre birdamid the
scrub, but instead 1 seem to listen
once more to the ma in Bong of the
robin among the cherrie trees, or the
jopful chorus of the bob -o -link soar-
ing over Canadian clover fields. But
while nature throughout our broad
Dominion puts on her brightest gar-
ments, and the soft winds of summer
breathe'a benison of peace and plenty
over the land, it is painful to read of
the strife in which Canadians them-
selves are engaged. ' Grit and Tory,
French and Englierh, Church and
State,Protestant and Catholic,Orange-
man and Jesuit, disturb the tranquil-
ity of spring and summer with ve-
hement denunciations of each other.
And as if there were not already
enough disturbing elements in our
Canadiannational life, :a so-called
third party must be forradd which in
the imputation of the most unworthy
Motives to others, surpasses anything
yet seen in Canada. Arrogating to
itself all the truth,honor and patriot-
ism in the country, this third party
takesfor its motto `God, Horne and
Country.' The sublime egotism die -
played in the adoption of this mitt°
reminds me of two stories, ,wh.cli I
will give, leaving thetnoral (.() bede.
duced by the reader '
Wheu Frederick the Great; of
Prussia made war on Austria to
wrest the fair province of Silesia from
the young enapress, Queen Marie
Theresa, the words,`For God and our
Country,'were inscribed on the Prus-
sian banners "Stritte out the ,words,
'For God' ," commanded the infies•
Pale Frederick, "Wit, is a political
and not a religious 'war." 'rue other
story is of an old darkey who belong-
ed.tossthe..„Union Army during the
American civil war, but who on a
day of a certain battle was found hid-
den in his own cabin, forty miles
from the scene of battle. On being
questioned regarding his rabeence from
the battle field he made ON following
reply:—' You see, Massa, on de nigh t
befo' de battle. de ossifer he say to
us, Now den boys I wante_you ter
strike fer yer kentry and yer home.
Yer see, boss, de mos' of dem dat was
dar waited till mawnin and struck
fer dar kentry, but die partic'lar cul-
led in'vidual struck fer his home de
satrie night.'
It la particularly noticable that
a. some of the leading lights in this
third party are'brethern of the cloth'
and indeed the prime movers in the
anti-jesuit agitation seem to be these
same gentlemen, who have for the
time apparently forgotten their own
little differences of opinion in order
that they might join their voices in
claiming against 'party'politicians'
and popery. The evils that have
been brought upon us by party polls
• tics,are eloquently depicted by these
gentlemen who while so busy throw-
ing stones, have evidently forgotten
the glass houses of sectarianism in
which they themselves live. Per-
haps when humanity rids itself of
sects in religion, it will be able to
dispense with party politics as well,
but not till then need we expect to
see the lion eat straw like thd ox, or
the Grit wolf and 'Tory lamb lie down
together. Those Clergymen. who
have been so busy during the past
,few months in maligning othereawould
do well td read carefully a certain
sermon that was delivered on an
Eastern mountain nearly nineteen
hundred years ago. 'Its pkusal would
teach them not to be too hasty in
judging other people, or too ready to
invoke the aid ef temporal authority
when religious ifiterests seem to be
in danger. -
Has our proteetantiem grown so
feeble that Labatt dike we must
change -the wages of our French Can-
adian relatives seven times in order
that they May not supplant us ?
Where was the patriotic third party
when Mackenzie lost office in 1878
through adherence to principle?
Where when the Joly Government
fell? Where when our Manitoba
brethern were \struggling to throw off
tee yoee of monoply? Where iniquit•
ous Franchise Act was pegged? Where
when the blood of Canadians stained
the snows of our North West? Where
when millions were being 'squandered
at Ottawa to purchase the support of
the now much hated Jean Baptiste?
Where indeed? Echo answers,—
Where? But now for the sake of,
a 'paltry sum of money, this third
party with new found zeal would
move Heaven and earth, and Mahn-
me.like,wduld Convert Jean Baptiste
byswinginga naked sword over his
bead, or stain the leaven of the maple
ee.
erc
See,
1.)
Stanley.
Threshing goes on rapidly,and the
yield is said to average ]5 bushels an
acre.
Ladies are already practising horse-
back riding and are bound to capture
the prizes to be offered at Bayfield fall
show.
The wife of Rev Mr Mooney, of
Cainsville, and three children, are
visiting at Mr Thos. Boles'.
Mrs Callander, formerly of Bence -
field, but now of Manitoba, has re-
turned owing to the serious illness of
her daughter'Mrs McClymont.
Mrs Robt. Delgaty, of the Bronson
line, died last week, at an advanced
age, she being one of the pioneers of
the township. Her remains were in-
terred in the Bayfield cemetery, on
Monday. She was a member of the
Presbyterian church, and leaves a
family of five.
Rey Mr Butt, of Glencoe, who has
exchanged work with Rev Mr Mc-
Connell for a few weeks, preached in
the Methodist church, Varna, on
Sunday evening last, and gave a very
esood sermon. Mr Butt is a well -
!mown Huron boy, being -the son of
Sir J. Butt, of the Base line, Hullett.
West Wawanosh.
Cotastars--Council met according
to'adjournment, on the 10th. Mem-
bers allpresent, The answer of the
township engineer on the drain on
can. 12 was presented, and as far as
the township is concerned, accepted.
The'report of the arbitrators appoint-
ed to settle claim of Ttios. Miller was
presented and received. The report
was in favor of the township. Wm.
Campbell complained that the fences
enclosing the sideline between lots 15
and 16, con. 6, were not in proper
places, making the road too narrow.
The clerk was instiucted to notify the
parties concerned to have thenput
in their proper places. A petition
signed by 17 ratepayers asked for a
grant for wire fence opposite lot 27,
con. 2. On motion of Messrs Gibson
and Bowers a grant of 15 cents per
rod or about 50 rods was granted.
Edward Durnin claimed compensa•
tion for damage done to his crops by
teams driving through his property
while roads were Impassable, being
blocked with snow; the sum of $3 was
given Mr Durnin. George Saunders
and John Smith claimed $2 per month
from the council for giving roadway
to Thos. Young and Wm. Smith re-
spectively. • Some difficulty ensued
as the council considered the demand
exorbitant. Finally Messrs Saunders
and Smith agreed to give roadway to
the parties named from March let up
to Dec. 1st for sum of 812 each, when
it is expected the sideline will be in
sufficient repair for Messrs Young
and Smith to use it. The clerk was
instructed to levy the amount askrad.
by the different school. boards. The
cleak was instructed • to correspond
with the Minister of Education Ye-
garding the claim of the trustees -of
U S 5 No 14 against West Wawanosh
portion. of the section. The treasurer's
report showed a balance on hand of
8291,15. Moved by Mr Stuart, sec.
'ay Mr Bowers. that a rate of 2 mills
for county purposes, and 2 mills for
township purposes per dollar be levied
on all assessable property in the town-
ship for current year. — Carried.
Pathmaster Whyard reported that J.
S. Cook had refused to do his road-
work. The cleric was instructed to
levy the usual tax against the party
mentioned. The following accounts
were paid :—Goderich Star, advertis-
ing Court of Revision, 81.50 ; Win
Webb,49 rods gravel at 68,cents,883 32;
James Wilson, killing wild cat, $4 ,
Edward McRoberts, 28 rods of gravel,
con 8 and 9, at 75 cts, $21 ; Wm
Coulter, 54 rods gravel, con 10 at (10
cts, and 12 rods at 49 cts, 888.28; W.
H. Wilson, cedar for pathmasters,
$9.32 ; M Leddy, culvert, $5 ; Thomas
Joyut, gravel, 837.60; James Whyard,
box for assessor, 81.50 ; Edward Dur-
nin,,damage to field, $5; Joan Arm.
etrong, cutting hill con 8, 818 ; P
Welsh, gravel con 8, 81770; Edward
Brophy, gravel con 6,818.70; II Smith,
cutting ditch con 5, $5.25 ; -John
Hickingbottom, equalizing U S 5,
$20 • Robert Medd, culvert con 1, ;
L Wettlaufer, lumber 811.56; Walter
'Stewart, lumber, 87.8.1, Council ad-
journed to meet on Saturday, Sept.
7sth at 10 o'clock.
R. K. Mraann, Clerk..,
2.5 cents cash will get the
NEW ERA, to new subserib- 11
ers, for the balance of 1Rti1
Heal.lett.
Mr -Geo. Westoott bas grain that
surpasses anything we have heard of
in size, the beach in some instances
measuring 21 inches long.
AN ITEM IN THREE SCENES.—
Scene I—Pig in field, man in field
holding pitchfork. Scene II—Pitch-
fork in air, pig in creek, man running
away from creek, not from pig, oh no
Scene III—Pig still in creek, man in
house, door shut, lame dog, curtain.
The friends of Mr Humphrey Snell,
not only in this immediate vicinity,
but throughout the Province, will re-
gret to learn that his illness necessi-
tates almost continual confinement to
his room. He keeps in good cheer-
ful spirits, notwithstandiug, and dis-
plays that Christian fortitude which
has characterized him fur so many
years '
2ND AND 3RD CON. NOTTS.—Mr T.
S. Kilty, of St. Marys, spent a few
days with friends on the 2nd just
week. Miss Maggie Shanahan is
holidaying at the tionsestead.- Miss
Katie Reynolds left on Wednesday
last for Detroit, where she intends to
remain for some time ; she ie followed
by the good wishes of her many
friends. Mr Britt, of the city, paid
friends on the 2nd a flying visit last
week; the ladies say he is a masher ;
call again,chummy. Miss Ella Keefe
has again resumed her duties as teach-
er in Hullett Separate School ; we are
pleased to see her smiling eounten-
erne in our midst once,rnore, ain't we
Dominick. Miss Sara Moran, of
Seaforth, who has been visiting with
Miss S. Kitty for the past week, re-
turned to her home on'Monday, ac-
companied by Miss Sadie Williams.
Goderich Township.
Mr Robt. Acheson took 20 tons of
hay off seven acres of land—not a bad
crop.
Mr Jas, CAT, of this township,
threshed three hundred bushels of
fall wheat, the product of eight acres.
Mr Peter Cole, of the Bayfield
has an unusually long crop of peas,
the vines in some. instancee measur-
ing 8 feet, 6 inches long.
Mr James WalaCe,of this township,
has mangolds that measure 19/ inches
in circumference, turnips 20 inches,
peas with vines 10i feet long, and
oats 6 feet, 8 inches high.
Westfield.
NOTES.—Mr Mort Robertson, of
Goderich, former school teacher of
this place, is out for histolidays; my,
but don't Louisa wear a pleasant
smile. Mr Henry hoover has pur-
chased a new covered carriage off
Sims,Blyth. While Wm. Carr, jr.,
was shingling the house the other
day a hirge, bear passed through the
barn yard ; Will tookrilr it, but
soon gave it up as a bad job, thinking
no doubt he would rather be in pur-
suit of eq.n.(pb)efts. As the Milverton
people have given Rev Thos. Gee,
three weeks vacation, he is spending
a few days in our vidinity, thereby
occupying the Methodist pulpit here,
last Sabbath eve. Mrs R. Aikens, of
Wingham, is visiting her mother,Mrs
Buchanan.
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Holinesvi Ile.
Work is More plentiful than money
here, just now.
Mr George Tebutt lost a valuable
horse a few days ago.
Mrs W. Mulholland is shortly to
take a trip to Chicago.
Mrs J. Holmes, who has been very
ill for several days, is now recoveriug.
Our school, which opened on Mon-
day last, an attendance of fitty
Frckn a special correspondent.
The trustees of the Episcopal
church at Holmesville deserve special
credit for the beautiful manner in
which the grounds are decorated.
The entire anastui4a Ka covered truth
ieranlums" out in full
bloom, and when the wind OPP/ f19111
the southwest travellers dfiing the
highway can imagine themselves in
the midst of newstorm. What are
the fanners of the neighborhood
thinking of to allow such a rank
grOwth to flourish in their midst.
We take the liberty of inserting the
• following extracts from a private let-
ter received from Rev J. S. Fisher,as
they are of interest to his old friends
upon this circuit :—" We have got
comfortably settled in our new home
and I am pretty well acquainted on
my new circuit; Od the whole we like
it better than.we anticipated. We
have been received kindly. The peo-
ple have assured us in various ways
that we are welcome among them, I
preach morning and evening in the
village, and drive out seven miles to,
an afternoon appointment. There is
a good gravel road all the way. The
following are the appropriations made
abthe Quarterly board :—Salary, etc,,
8700 ; moving expenses, $28; rent,$80;
total, 8808. As they only appropriat-
ed 8010 as salary for my predecessor,
and he had to report 851 deficiency on
that, they are proposing to do better
for me, and I have reason to believe
they will. I left the whole matter of
the appropriation in the hands of the
board, as has been my rule formerly.
I have no reason to regret it. Con-
sidering their numbers and circum-
stances they 'have manjfested a fine
spirit towards me."
Auburn.
Quite a number of our citizens t salt
in the races in Goderich, on Wednes-
day.
The Public School here opened on
Monday to the dissatisfaction of
many an urchin.
Miss Lillie Fisher has returned to
town, after spending a few weeks in
Tnekersnlith.
Rev. John Young, of Niagara, will
acture in the Presbyterian church on
Friday evening, on the Jesuits' Es-
tates Act.
Bayfield.
. Mr Peter McDonald is at home for
his holidays,
The Misses Higgins, of London,are
visiting at Mrs Elliott's.
Miss Stuart,. of Toronto, is visiting
her sister, Mrs (Dr) Stanbury.
We noticed Rev J. Livingetone. of
Clinton, in town, Monday afternoon.
Misses Pope and Jeweli,of London,
and Mies Boy, ot Chicago, are ai the
River Hotel.
Mr Jas, Thomson is busy erecting
a roller grist mill, on the site of the
one burnt down some time ago.
We are pleased to see that Miss
Martin, who has been attending the
Public school here, has succeeded ip
passing the examination for third
class teachers.
Last Tuesday our American visitors
took a trip to Seaforth, returning
Thuraday. They bad 'a pleasant
time, and among other interesting
things had their photographs taken.
'FrNE TRIP.—A few days since Rev
Mr Hodgens and wife, Miss Walker,
of Detroit, Miss Jowett, Misses Maud
and Clara Middleton, and Miss L. M.
Phillips left on a trip to the Manitou-
lin Islands. They returned on Friday,
having had a most enjoyable and I
pleasant time.
Leeburn.
Miss K. McDonald is spending a
few days in Clinton. •
Miss Jane Cairuthers and Mrs Bell,
of Goderich township, spent Sunday
with friends here.
Mrs Fraser and children returned
home on Thursday, after spending a
Veasant month with her brother, Mr
Mr R. Videan,of Goderich,has been
added to the Dunlop architect staff
and they go this week to Port Albert,
Mr Cummings having taken the con-
tract of erecting the new church there.
Mr B. Lawrason, formerly of this
place, laut,now of Londesboro, spent
a fe.w days among old acquaintances
last week. During his stay he at-
tended a meeting of the I. 0. G. T.
and was reminded of the many even-
ings he had once spent there.
Rev J. Turnbull, of St. Marys, oc-
cupied the pulpit here, on Sunday,
and delivered an excellent address.
After the service many of the con-
gregation went forward to welcome
Mr Turnbull and idso Mrs Turnbull
once more to Leebtirn.
. Pelton.
Dungannon. '
'The dat• e of Harvest Home for
Dungannon is fixed for Sept. 6th.
;Mr O. Anderson has returned from
Manitoba and Dakota. We Under-
stand he intends going back with an-
other car load of horses.
We are sorry to report Mr Samuel
Treleaven as being on the sick list
this week. We sincerely hope his
illness may be of short duration.
A Harvest Home is to be held in the
grove of Mr Agar, near Belfast. The
Dungannon choir (Methodiet) has
been invited. to furnish the music.
• Rev It .0. Cameron occupied the
Methodist church pulpit Isere, on
Sunday morning. He preached an
earnest and practical sermon on the
Bible.
Mr W. McArthur has moved into
the house formerly occupied by Dr
Case,and Dr Case into Mr A. Black's,
1r Black going back to earn a living
'in hotelkeeping.
The energetic Woman's Missionary
Society has now on hand an auto-
graph quilt, which will doubtless be
met with the warm sympathy and co-
operation of the people.
• We understand that Miss Ms'
Pentland, who has been r
.04mnd itt
the millinerybt).:030/8,1n 131ylt • but
this formerly or p aoe, intends going
'so Wakefield to her deter, Mrs B.
Pointer,
We congratulate Mr A. McKay,
who has successfully passed his ex.
amination for a 2nd class certificate,
also Messrs Ed Ceasar and C.Durnin,
who have obtained 3rd elate certifi-
cates.
•
Londesboro.
The schools have commenced, and
the village is quiet frorn 8 a.m. till
5 p.m.
• Miss Bella Riddle left here on
Tuesday, for Manitoba, We wish
her a pleasant trip.
Messrs Polly and patee were in
town and bought several fine horses
fur the lumber woods.
Mr W. Cole, of this
village, has
procured and started a new separator,
and it is pronounced a good one.
Mr W. Moon's team ran away with
the binder, at George Lyons', and
made sad havoc with the machine.
The largest yield of wheatiet beard
of is Mr W. Lee's; about 28 bushels
to the acre was thrashed last Monday.
The pulpit of the Methodist church
on Sunday morning next will be oc-
cupied by Mr Hunter and in the
evening by Mr John Wilford.
Mrs Benn and family left here on
Tuesday, for their home in Montreal.
She made many friends, and claim to
have spent a very pleasant time,While
here. •
The picnic in connection with the
Foresters will be held in Mr Thomas
Lee's bush, on the Gth of September,
in the same place as the Sunday
School ,picnic was held on the 1st of
July. The committees are sparing
no pain e to make it a grand success,
which, weather permitting, there ie
is no doubt it will be, as the H,C.R.,
Bro. Towe, of London, and other pro-
minent men are expected, and any-
thing taken in hand by the Foresters
line always a grand turnout, and lots
pt fun. All are cordially invited to
come, and bring their blekets, and
have a good time.
• Blyth.
Mr Wm. Thomson is at present
seriously indisposed.
We are pleased' t ) bear that Mr
WIII.Cockerline is improving rapidly.
The regular meeting of the Division
Court will be held in Industry Hall,
on Monday next.
The young daughter of Mr A. Stein-
hoff is at present suffering from an
attack of inflammation.
We notice that Billy, of the post
office, is doing Harry out of his "Mor-
ris girl" altogether LIQW.
Mr M. McGregor has purchased
the house lately occupied by James
Calder, rand will occupy it once.
A large number of our residents
took in the excursion to Goderich on
Tuesday last, and report having a
good time. •
Mr Prichard, of Forest, occupied
the pulpit of the Presbyterian church,
on both occasions last Sunday, preach-
ing excellent discourses to large _and
attentive congregations.,
' We regret to learn that Mr John
Kelly, formerly of Blyth, but now of
Detroit, is at present laid up with
fever in that place. We hope, how-
ever to soon hear of his speedy re-
covery.
The Maple Leaf Lodge held their
usual meeting on Friday night last
and initiated two candidates. The
Lodge now numbers nearly one hun-
dred and twenty, and is in a flourish-
ing condition.
The Hopeful Gleaners in connec-
tion with the Presbyterian church
have decided to hold a lawn social,
at the residence of Mr A, Elder, on
or about the 4th of September, and
as this is a very suitable place, we
hope they will be greeted with a large
crowd.
The Board have engaged Miss Lily
Dinsmore, daughter of Dr Dinsmore,
of Mitchell, to take the place vacated
by Miss M. A. Taylor, of Clinton.—
School commences next Monday, and
our dialers are looking after their
stock of school supplies, as they ex-
pect a rush on Monday morning.
The congregation of the English
Church have decided to hold a "Har-
vest Home Festival" on the Ilth of
September. We understand there is
lo be a supper in the Temperance
Hall, after which an adjournmnt will
be made to the church where addresses
will be made by different ministers,—
Full particulars later.
Itew As W. Tongs, read the "ad-
dress of the Conference to the congre-
gations under its charge" to hie con-
gregation on Sunday. morning last.
After reiding•the address the rev.
gentleman drew particular attention
to several encouraging points about
it,especially the,good results ' attend-
ing Sabbath school • work. He said
that he thought children elmuld never
be too big to sit in the same pew iu
church with their parents, and we
think if his advice was carried Out
there would be much better order in
church
Tie Equal Rishts Association held
their regular meeting in the Orange
Hall, on Tinsley evening last, the
attendance was fair. The chair was
occupied by Councilor Wilford, who
is president of th3 aasociation. A
motion was carried expressing in very
strong terms their distimoval of the
treatment of the Society of Equal
Rigilts delegation, by the Go3,`411.10r
General. It was decided to hold the
next meeting in ledustry Hall on the
3rd of Sept., when an addrese will be
given by the Rev. Mr Sett, of Mpg -
ham. It is to be
what "'15' public eneetinglitfi
andact coll,t:on,
admission r'
Tb-'
want is a good audience.—
Lathes are invited,
PERSO/Iele---Our friend Richard,
of the Clan-na-gael, still sticks close
to us, (my, how we love him). Mr
A. li, Plummer was in town this
week. J. Brownlee, of Clinton, is
visiting in town. Mrs. James Moore
left this week on an extended visit to
het daughter, Mrs J. Ramsey, Orco-
da, Mich. Miss Annie Moffatt is
visiting in Baden this week. • Mrs
Fay left last week for St Agatha, to
resume her position as teacher there.
Mise Drapet, of Listowel, was' the
guest of Miss S. Tanner; ,this week.
Mr J. Livingston, ot Baden;was here
this week, Mr S., A. Moffatt, of
Hamilton, was in town this Week.
Miss Mary Taman is visiting friends
in the vicinity of Sunshine this week,
Mr F. Metcalf was in Clinton this
week. Mr and Mrs W. H. McBride
left for Goderich on Thursday, to at-
tend the funeral of their nephew.
Messrs .T, S. McKinnon, G. B. Phil-
lips, F, Tanner and your humble ser-
vant were aiming the number who
took in the excursion to Goderich', 00
Tuesday last. Mr W. R. Hobps, of
London, was in town this week. Mr
J. Ballantyne, of Wroxeter, was visit-
ing at the residence of his cousin, T.
Ballantyne, this week. Mr 11. D.
Dunbar, of Chicago, is at present
visiting his old friends in town. Mr
R. Wright, of London, is visiting his
parents in town. Mies Lukes,, of
Toronto, is at present the guest of
Mrs R. Milne. Mrs J. Montgomery
is at present -visiting in Sealorth.
Mr Charles Sherritt, of London, is
spending a few days 'in' town this
week. Messrs J. S. McKinnon. and
W. W. Sloan were in Wingham, on
Sundsy last. Lawyer E.W. J. Owens,
of Clinton, is at present remaining in
in Blyth, as Mr Johnston has gone
on his holidays. Miss Tait, of Wal-
ton, who has been visiting iu town
for a short time, returned to her home
this 'week. Miss Powell, of Clinton,
is at present visiting in town. Mr
G. J. Middleton, of Toronto, was in
town this week. Miss Mabel McCon•
wh r has been in Auburn for a
short time, returned to town this
week. Mr Howard McGowan, of
Toronto, is at pree nt visiting in
town. Mrs John McE roll returned
from Manitoba this week,7vhere she
has been visiting the past two months.
Mr Wm. F von lef n Wrdneedny
Blyth.
last for Toronto, after spending hie
holiday a with Wends in Blyth
and vicinity. Miss Upshaw, of
Clinton. was visiting in town this
week. Mrs Welter T. King, is visit-
ing in Auburu this week. Mr Den-
man, of London, was in town this
week. R. Martin, of Toronto, was
in town'this week. R E. Farley, of
Toronto, was in town this week. Miss
Elena Riddle, of Londesboro, was in
town this week. R. Martin, of To-
ronto, was in town this week. Mas-
ter (4. W. Hanna, of Wingham, was
visiting in town this week. Mr J.
A McDonad was in Sarnia this week.
Miss J. Phillips and Mrs M. Curtis
were iu Goderich this, week. Mrs I.
Luntson, of Wroxeter, was the guest
of Mrs J. Moffatt this week. Miss
Maggie Kelly, who has been visiting
in Clinton for a abort time, returned
to town this week.
Mrs(Dr)Atchesons- of Michigan, is
on a visit to her parents.
Mr D. C. Dorrance has gone to
teach in a echoctl near Georgetown.
Mrs Geo. Murdie has been visiting
friends at Wiarton during the last
week.
Mrs (Dr) Rose and Miss Michael, of
New York State, are visiting friends
in this township.
Miss Aggie Turnbull left on Tues-
day last for a visit to friends near
Deloraine, Man.
Measrs Nash, of the 3rd con.,erect-
ed a large barn on Tuesday of last
week, and the evening was spent in
• the enjoyment of a dance.
swo
Varna.
Mr Joseph Morrow and wife hale
gone on a trip to Hamilton and
Grimsby. We wish them a good,safe
journey.
Mr Joseph Morrow; of the post
office store, with an eye to business is -
painting and otherwise beautifying
his store and residence.
James McIllurchie, Esq., B. A.,
• Principal of Harriston High School,
wife and child,:are visiting his sister,
Mrs Joseph Mortow, of this place.
The Rev Mr Ryan, of Florence, of-
ficiated in the English churbh bere,
last Sabbath, in the absence of Rev
Mr Hodgene, who has gone up the
lakes on his well earned holidays.
Our Public school has started again,
and Mr D. McTavish and Miss Blair
have resumed their respective posi-
tions, no doubt feeling well rested and
recuperated for their arduous labors.
The Methodist church, Varna, in-
tend holding a lawn social at Willow -
dale Farm, the residence of Wm.
• Keys, on Friday, 30th August, tea to
be served from 5,ti117. Amusements,
vocal and instrumental music, ice
cream, lemonade. etc., will be the
order of the evening. This is expect-
ed to be one Of the grandest entertain •
menta of its kind held this season, and
all are cordially invited't. be present.
The many friers of Mr Charles
Diehl1 who left here some eight yearn
ago to push his fortunes in the Prairie
Province, were pleased to see his
similing face once more in their
midst last week. Charlie was one of
the boys. He recalls the fact that he
received his temperance education in
Varna, and we are glad to know that
amid new scenes and new surround-
ings he has been true tc his principele.
and the necessity pf
to Sy
The dangers of drinking Alkali !vete-
stem, were set be-
fore
fore hip.; miolovina eg t rms, vehen her
..oua, out a,aarlie took
prin-
ciples and' to -day he has nothing to
regret physically,mentally or morally.
„We wish him continued success in his
prairie home.
at presentamong her
arpyamarteaKIhneoonmzueiel:,t.
Miss M of Detroit,
is
friends.
Messrs John Reid and Albert Smith
successfully passed the recent exami-
nations for third-class certificates.
Miss Marion Murdock has returned
from Nebraska, where she has •been
with her sister, Mrs Anderson, tor
the last two years.
Our townsman, Mr Will Davis, is
at present putting a lath machine
into his mill, and in a few weeks will
have it in running order.
Mr Treleaven, of Lucknow, has
consented to come on Friday, and
take a photo of Paramount Lodge
members, if the day proves favorable,
On Monday last George Good was
taken suddenly ill, while working at
Mr Alex. McDairmid's threshing, and
his condition was thought to be dan-
gerous till twelve o'clock, when he
took a change for the better, and is
now considered out of danger.
Brucefleld.
Mr John McDonald, who has been
seriously ill for some time, is now
somewhat improved.
Measrs James McDonald and R.
Smillie, of this place, have passed
their examinations for a third -class
certificate.
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Schools have re -opened and parent..
no doubt are, well .pleased. Miss
Morrison has been appointed assist-
abt in No. 10, Stanley.• •
Mr Wm. Sinclair, sr„ of the Mill
Road, died on Saturday evening, after
a lingering illness of 'some months.
He was aged yeare, and leaves a
widow and four children, all of whom
are grown up. His remains were ina
terred in Baird's cemetery, on Mon-
day last, and were followed by a large
crowd of friends, and admaintaneee,
who extend their sympathies to the
family, in their sad bereavement.
Seaforth
As L. Langford, of the Seaforth
High School, was appointed master
of classics in the Winnipeg Collegiate
Institute at a meeting f ;he School
Beard, on Tuesday,
Around Tho County.
Walter Way, of Morris, has sold hie
film to John McElroy for a good figure.
Mr Milne's sawmill in the village ef
Ethel, was destroyed lay fie& between 12
and 1 o'clock Sunday morning. Loss,
05,000; insured for $1,500.
Messrs Frank McDonagh and James
McBride, of Colborne, left last week
for the old country. They intend pur-
chasing EOM e•fine stock.
Mrs Robt. Beattie, jr., of the 4th con.,
of McKillop, who has been at the point
of death for the last couple of weeks, is
recovering and will soon be able to be
around again.
Mrs C. F. Straubel, of Goderieh, 'who
had been suffering from a cancer for
some months, died at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs Bastedo,Toronto, on
Wednesday morning last.
Mr John Ilannah, ofSeitforth,
ped a car load of butter and cheese to
Edinburgh, ell Friday last. There was
18,400 lbs of butter and 5000 lbs ot
cheeie in the shipment and tho butter
averaged 21 cents per lb)--\ —
Wednesday last Mr Web. 'Bisset, of
Goderich, was stricken by paralysis,
which completely affected his left side,
At present he is in a low co ndition,o,nd'
as he is in his seventy, nintleyear,fears
are entertained as to his recovery.
A very painful accident happened at
Mr Nash's barn. raising, 13esslawood,
one day last week whereby Francis. J.
McQuade had the misforthne to have
his foot badly jammed by a stick , of
timber falling on it. He in recovering.
• Mr Jesse Synder, of lots 4 and1st
con. of 'Colborne, tested two bushels
eace of the "Surprise" and "Garfield"
wheats. The crop was threshed last
seem when the result was (10 bushels
of "Surprise" and 42 bushels "Garfield,"
At the last meeting of tho board of
directors of the McKillop Mutual Firs
Insurance Co., it was decided to pay
insurance for cattle, horses, sheep, or
pigs killed by lightning while being
driven on the public road by the owner
or the servant of the owner.
Dave Fisher, of Colborne, had .tbe
Product of about 33 acres of fall wheat
threshed by George Bissett, and in 10
hours the boys turned out 10(10 bushels
of (Inc grain. This is quite 30 bushels
to the acre, and Dave's smile is even
broader then usual over the result.
At a recent meeting of the Seaforth
Public School Trustee Board it was
decided not to engage another teacher
at the present time, as it is hoped, on
Recount of the number who have passed
for the Collegiate Institute, to get along
with the present staff for a' while.
Mr John ThOrp, of Tuslceretnitl,
re-
turned home from Kansas this weak,....
Mr Thorp spent •soveral months visit-
ing old Huron friends'in that State. --
He says they have • good crops ;there
this year, but he prefers old Huron to
any place he has seen on his travels,
and returns better satisfied with.horne
thia)nriE•I
e
terd'er's..driving-tTlare, Seaforth, ,
got her hind foot caught in.st wire fence
in the pasture held 00 l'nesday night,
and in her struggles for freedom she
fell on her back raid being unable to get •
11111i0rthenie(tt
years, a /1(I was It ilreat favoritu.
The Morrow farm the ;101 con. of
East Wawanosh, twii miles from 'Sun-
shine, has been leased 1 Messrs. ;lames
and Thomas Purvi rental of
per annum. The farm oontitint zoo,
acres and the Messrs. Purvis got
an excellent farm at i vt 1.,,,asorable
MI
F.
`". dormston, informing him of the
cleath 011ie father, Heigh Johnston,
formerly of Goderic)h. The late Lingle
Johnston was well known by ell the
01d pcttlere et the Huron tract, having
e resident of the
for many years . •-•
sed figure in local
section, and a promns i
- he located
politics. Some years since . •i'
in Texas, and, in conjunction with. • ,.„,•
sons, went laegele ieto cattle ranchn.,
ii) that state.
The other evening ).Vm. Thempson,of
Grey, took his dog and went to brines
his cows from John Grant's field. Be-
fore he got there he met the COWS and
.thought he would go and BCC his horses.
He went on until he came to a cluinp
of bushes and was surprissd to se,, a
large bear stand np in front of him as
if he would like to embrace him. Wm,
declined to be embraced and threw a
stick and struck the bear below the belt.
which caused hIln to come down on all
fours and scamper into the bushes..—
Wm. sent the clog in.after him and ran
around to the ottt..r side of the bushes
to get another look at him and was
surprised •again 1 FM' the• hoar some
out within six (s t of him, lin threw
another stick and struck •him 11 the
rear and parted e•sel friends with him.
On Wednesday, Al iss El km 1 licks, '
daughter of Daniel 1IiekF, of 11 glynne,
appeared before Magistrate Clarke at
.Exeter, charged with slapping one Ed•
ward Small, a blind min of the same
township, in the face nn Sunday last,
Nth inst., while returning from church.
Evidence was given for the plaintiff by
Miss Mary Cornish and for the defen-
dant by Mr Hicks. After hearing all
the evidence, the magistrate fined the
defendant ef1 and costs, amounting in
arT767, WO. The Wail' semis to have
grown out of some •peramal spite and
has resulted as above. Personal hard -
feelings have been existing between ,
Hicks and his neighbors since a recent
law snit about spme sheep in which
lficks came nut seeOnd best.
'rock crsin f 11
We have a further cominindeation
concerning slid threahing leach Inc. •
dispute, but as no purpose can be
Ilerved by a continuation of the dis-
cussion,we thine it best that it 41,nuld
cease.—En. New EISA
()I) TUe.litly las: Mr le Melina
eon, late editor at 'he P,ritish
American, Chicago, and son time
egis of the N rav , left for, his 1u
tore horns at 11 noanaashire
he %%ill assume tle sodocipalship 0.
the public schools. 11 11 many friends
wish him ahttndar.t ',I1c1-.4'.4 in hie
Western home.
:l5 cents cash got tile
N \V Eit to 1,w snbserti,)„.
ers, for the 1 Ince of
s.
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