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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-08-30, Page 1a �y. TWEN?Y•FODRTS YGL- 2 Whole Number 1209 CLINTON, ONT., AUGUST 30, 1889. aOBERTHOL,MEs. Publisher t $1.60 a year in advance. ggWAVAIIIPIVI We will send the NEW ERA for the balance of the year, to NEW subscribers for the small sum of 35 cents, cash. Now is the time to take ad- vantage of this low offer. Notes of a trip to the 'Northwest. (Continuer 1'o the editor of the New i.— SIR,—Wes _SIR,—We left Moose•.I&a 'tili0 a.m., and arrived at Calgary at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday. Here two of the boys got off to see if there were any lettere from the. "girls," and the others went on to Banff, where they arrived at 5:30 a.m. They selected a suitable spot near the base of the Cascade Mountain, and pitched their tent. After getting break- fast, they spent part of the day in sleep, and then they took a look around, BANFF - When our thoughts dwell upon the scenery, and we picture on the tablet of memory those everlasting mountains, whose peaks of grey lime- stone are partially covered with.per- petual snow, and at times encompassed with clouds, a feeling of awe takes pos- session of our being ; but, to stand and survey the sublime majesty of that scene, makes one feel like uncovering the head and bowing reverently before the Divine Artist, whose touch can be recognized in the picturesqueness of the landscape. . Before ne, to the north, we see the Cascade Mountain„ about a mile and a quarter high ; its eastern side is almost perpendicular, and has the appearance of having been split by some convulsion of nature, ages ago; but, when we look around for the part that has fallen, there is nothing but the level plateau a be seen. Two' or three thousand feet from the base is the source of a stream foamingtorrent which falls in a o rent to the gorge below. Away to the west Castle Mountain is seen in all its' grandeur, its top, for some hundreds of feet, rising (.. like the walls of an, ancient castle. , Southward we turn, and Sulphur Moun- tain with its hot springs and cave looms up before ns. Around these, wherever there is ari opening, we can see peak reat am after peak, nntil the place appears to be a hitheatre with no en - ._ trance to the beauties within its walls ; but, through, the gorges and glens of those mountain walls, the C.P.R., that monument of engineering skill, and the Bow, 'Spray and other streams wind their courses. The Government has built two bridges across the Bow, and good roads through the Park. The cave,• which was die• covered four years ago, and which was then entered through an aperture at the top, has been made accessible by means of a tunnel, at the entrance to which a cottage has been built. The temperature of the water in the cave is 80 ° , and in the basin outside 92 0 . A stream of cold water reduces the tem- perature of the cave. Around the walls of the cave aro crevices, into some of which a man may creep for a hundred feet. At a distance of forty feet from the entrance one of them opens out into a large room. Friday morning, the boys arrived with the letters and ERA. Two of the party went fishing. They struck the river and went, from point to point, where fish were said to be plentiful, but did not get a bite. At last they found themselves, as they supposed, some miles from the starting point. They had followed the Bow River'down past the falls, had travelled around two mountains, and then found themselves face to face with a low mountain, which they must climb or retrace their steps. "Excelsior" was their motto, and when they reached the summit, the welcome sight of the water tank at the station met their gaze. They descended, and as they plodded along they saw a shingle which informed them that milk was sold for 5c. a glass. They did not par_ £aTte•oTB a dinner dinner -it the other boys had delayed, awaiting their return with a string of trout. We were' informed that fish were very plentiful at Devil's Lake, about seven miles distant, but early training led us to shun that lake 1 ° on account of the expense. In the afternoon, the other boys took a walk, and on reaching the cave register- ed their names, and after inspecting the establishment they had a bath in the cave, as it was the ladies' hour outside. The other two, having rested, went to the river, a few rode from the tent, and bathed in water almost ice cold. An amusing incident occurred. One of them, as he stepped into the stream, took part of the bank with him, but ho did not notice that part of his clothing accompanied it, until bis companion pointed to the_articles floating clown with the current. As his money was attached to those garments, you may fancy the eagerness which the boy ex• hibited in his efforts to recover his pro- perty. Saturday, we visited the C.P. It. hotel and other sights, and during the night, we tried to keep ourselves warm, as there was a heavy frost. Sunday, the boys were Presbyterians in the morning, and Methodists in the afternoon and evening. At the even- ing service ono of them sang a solo, which would have made a very suitable anthem for some people in the old pro- vince, its title is " Where is my wan- dering boy to -night," THE I3nrs, Hill's Green. NOTES.—Mrs Jas. Houlden, who has been sick for some time, is now able to be around. The young son of Mr .James pagan, who has been ser- iously 111 is now Improving I'farvest. ing is almost entirely finished now, and,the farmers are congratulating themselves on, at least, a good spring crop Messrs Thomas Jarrott and George Foster have again resumed their studies at the Clinton Collegiate Ilk ?netitute. 3 cents cash will get the EW' ERA, to new subs1rib- he balance of 18'0 Goderich Township. TALL OATS.— Mr Jacob J. Connell, of the llth con. of Goderich township, had a field of oats, the average length of which was over six feet. They stood up well before cutting and the field really looked magnifieeut. ACCIDENT.—Oa Tuesday afternoon Mr Geo. Rumball, of the 13 con., met with a painful accident which nearly cost him the lose of an eye. He stooped down to pees under the wag- gon rack, and just as he did so a sliver splintered from the rack and pierced his face just below the eye, almost forcing the eye ball from the socket. He had the wound dressed, and as it is recovering he anticipates no serious results therefrom. KILLED A BEAR.—On Thursday of last week Mr Peter Cole noticed his dog chase something across a field very wickedly, and going to see what was wrong, found that it had treed a good-sized bear. He could hardly be- lieve himeelf,at first, but there it was, up a twenty foot eapIing. Hastily securing his gun, he fired three dis- charges into it, but as he had nothing but slugs and shot, it did not hurt bis bearehip very much. Some of the neighbors being attracted by the un- usual commotion, they knocked the animal out of the tree, and fiaiahed him with pitchforks, clubs, etc. It was a good sized one, supposed to be somewhere about a year old, almost jet black, but where it could have strayed from no one knows, ae such an animal has not been knowu run- ning wild in the township for twenty years. Mr John Middleton bought the carcass and distributed it among different persons who can say they haye feasted on bear's meat ; he le having the skin tanned.. ' -- East Wawanosh. PSF.SENTATION..—A few evenings ago a large number of the young peo- ple along with the members of the choir of the brick church congrega- tion called on Mre Chas. F. Roche, at her residence, 15 con. East Wawa - nosh, and presented her,before taking her departure for her future home, with the following addrees and a very handsome lamp, and also a beautiful silver pickle cruet :—To MRs CHAS. F. RocwE,—We, a few of the mem- bers and adherents of the brick church,being desirous of showing our appreciation of "your services as or- ganist in our choir, which you have so cheerfully rendered in the past, take the present opportunity of cone veying to you our most sincere thanks and at the same time extend to you our congratulations in your marriage re lotions. Weareaware that during the timeou have favored us with music in the church and elsewhere, you must often have done so by sac- rificing much of your time, yet,never- theleea, we have always found you at your place in all seasons. Our set• vices in the sancuary have always been enlivened, not only by your ac- companiments ou tbe organ, but by your voice for a number of years with- out any remuneration whatever. It is, therefore, with much pleasure t at we this evening meet together to 11 you of the high esteem in which y are held in your self-denying work held by our congregation, and at the same time to present you with these articles as a token of our regard for you. We all join in the hope that you may still go on in your good work, and that wherever your lot'may be cast that you will always have a place in your heart for your friends of the brick church. And now in con- clusion we wish to convey to you through all the journey our best wises, and at last may you and all of us join the Heavenly choir that sur- rounds the throne. of God, to sing of salvation for ever and ever. • After making the presentation the company was very heartily thanked by Mrs Roche for its kindness, ,not for the value of the articles alone, but for the verykind d ►. nd welcome spirit which accompanied the, presentation,. and also the thought that on taking her departure from among them she would be missed. The company,after spending a few pleasant hours in amusements of various kinds,enliven- ed by music occasionally, partook*of refreshments, and then took their de- parture for their various homes. Stanley. PERSONA I s.—Mre Wm. McFarlane, daughter of Mrs H. McGregor, of the Bayfield road,returned home to Michi- gan, after a visit to relatives here. Mrs D. McGuinnes returned to her home in Michigan this week, after a short visit to her friends and relatives here. I%lr James Gilmour has return- ed from Turnberry, where he has been visiting his son Thomas. Mrs Rut- land and chiidren, who have. been visiting Mr W. Keys and others for sotne time,returned home on Tuesday, ° Dungannon. Miss Johnston is the guest of "Miss A. Treleaven. Miss Mary Anderson visited Irieride in Clinton, during the week. ' Mrs A, McNevin, of Woodham, is visiting her friend, -Mrs D. McNevin, Mrs Savage . and daughter, of De- troit, are the guests of Mrs T. G. An- derson. Miss Mullion, school teacher, re- sumed her duties last week, after spending her vacation at her home, in Lucknow. Mr J. M. Roberta has gone to Min- neapolis to see a sick brother, who has been seriously ill. We understand Mr Roberts intends bringing him hotee with hitt if possible. Mr and Mrs James Pentland, of Baltimore, have been visiting friends here. Mr Pentland left on Friday morning for Baltimore, leaving Mrs Pentland to remain some little time visiting her relatives here. We are very sorry to learn of the declining health of Mrs Pentland, and we sin- cerely hope that the change may be the theans of restoring her to perfect health Wingham. THE GRACES.—Seaforth, Goderich and Clinton remind one of the three graces . Seaforth, faith ; Godericb, hope ; but Clinton is charity, and, therefore, rules supremely. Alison ALL EVIL—What divine injunction are the Tories fond of keeping? Why, that of loving one another; but tbe Grite always abhor that which is evil. The royal family of "Guna's,man- sion," of whom mention was made sometime since, halve moved from their royal quarters, and 'the boys have since reduced them to ashes. You remarked last week, Mr Edit- or, that some of your correspondents were not dead, but sleeping. You were wrong thele, sir, fqF, like other scribes, we were taking a vacation merely. An entertainment in connection with the Methodist church was given in the skating rink, on Tuesday last. The proceeds are to be given to a fund for erecting •a new Methodist church, in Wingbam, in the near future. PLENTY.—We received a letter the other day from Essex county, and it stated that there was an abundance of fruit of all kinds in that section ot the Dominion, also that spring and fall wheat were of an excellent quali- ty and good yield. The *farmers are now busy plowing for the fall wheat,. PROCRASTINATION.—When I went to school, sir, the motto was, "pro- crastination is the thief of time,' but our town authorities do not agree with that sentiment• altogether, and have decided to let the old "town barn" remain another winter. Whe- ther the lighting of tbe streets will also remain over, is yet to be proved. ENTERPRISE.—Mr John Hannah is an enterprising citizen. He has lately made two important additions to his estate, real and personal ; in the first place by putting plate glass windows in his store, and latterly by adding, last Sunday, a fine little Hannah boy to hie somewhat -exten- sive family. We"think John surely deserves the reeveship the coming year. BY GEORGE.—A very prominent citizen (we will only partly expose him, and call him George,) was tot- tering home the other afternoon, with a light' head and heavy legs, and when home was reached the door, which was partly glass, seemed too hard to open, and he'deliberately fell head foremost through the glass into the room. We hardly think he will make this a daily practice, although the door is often' to him a terrible bother to open. OUR Slog —Mr Slemmin, who has been very sick with inflammation, is, we are glad to state, slowly recover- ing. Mr Whray, of whom mention was made some two weeks since, seems also to bo 'slowly regaining. strength. The infant daughter of Mr H. Knapp is in -rasher a precari- ous condition. The captain and lieu- tenant of the Salvation Army are also slowly recovering, the former now being able to take a small part in the meetings. J. Smeltzer, formerly in the employ of J. Miller, Clinton, but late ot Wingham. is also home on the sick list. Mrs Galbraith is at the t time suffering from a severe illness. There are three cases of ty- phoid fever in town, in fact Wing. ham at present has a very long list of sick, and out' five doctors are kept pretty busy. - On Sunday last very eloquedi dis- courses were delivered •by Rev J. Young, of Niagara Falls, in the morning at the Methodist church, and in the evening at the Presbyterian church., He was one of the two dele- gates who were in town Sunday and Monday last, representing the society for stopping all kinds of Sunday la- bor. One illustration in connection with the Welland Canal was given, where our "great big Tory Govern- ment" forn o ce showedr g est partiali- ty for our American Itigutie„.but -(nothing very unusual for them) they erred in inclining the ear where favor should not have been shown, When it wasropposed to open up the said canal for SuhdaytrafHc, is very large petition, with many thousand names attached thereto, was sent to the Gov- ernment, overnment, praying that the canal might remain closed on the said day ; in fact, not one Canadian wished for the traffic, but the president of a great shipping company of the United States sent in a petition, praying for the traffic. The one (a stranger) was listened to, and thetnany were taken no notice of. The Sunday traffic oil this canal means one hundred and fifty five men losing their' Sabbath rest and privileges. Now, sir, if our Government is so dead upon friendlier relations with the United States, why should they hearken, to the voice of a e,tranger, when In direct disobedience to the laws of our God and our fair Dominion. Let us by all means fight for commercial union, but above all let us ever give the seventh day to the Lord our God �.•VP— Ashfield. N OTF.S. —Quite a few of the farmers have threshed their fall wheat, the average yield will not exceed fifteen bushels per acre. Mr R. Barnby preached very acceptably in Zion church ; he is about to leave for Me - Gill College, Montreal. The average attendance in the public school of S. S. No. 5 was 45 during.jast week. Farmers are now preparing the ground for seeding operations , there will not he so large an extent sown as in former years. The root crops need rain ; the weather has been dry and warm during the last few weeks. W. Gardner, of S. S. No. 5, has gone to attend the Goderich high School, and W. G. Andrew, the Lucknow Public school. a:e cents cash will get tile NEW ERA, to iiew subscrib- ers, for the balance of 1i' 9 Colborne. A friend at Langdon, Deli., furnish. es the following account of the death of a former resident of this township; OLD—At Osnabrock, Saturday,Au- gust 17, 1889, W. R. J. Old, age 26 years. The above announcement as it catches the eye of the casual reader, will but convey the information that one more mortal has joined the silent majority who have gone before and in sympathy drop a silent tear. But to the .broken-hearted mother and the loving sister it announcea the depar- ture. never to return, of a beloved son and only brother and leaves a wound in their hearts which even time can- not heal. O,relentlesa death 1 Why haat thou laid thy blighting hand up- on one so young—in the very spring time of life—and in a moment, yea in the twinkling of an eye, snapped the cord that bound the hope of the mother's declining years and sister's protection to earth. But this mani- festation of Divine prower is a. stern reminder to all that we are but so- journers here below and at the longest life is short. The peculiar circumstances which surrounded the death of this young man are very sad. He had been suf- fering -a few days with an attack of Red River fever from which he was rapidly recovering when the simple accident narrated beh w cost him hie life. It seems that the doctor in at- tendence had put a powder in a ,mall box. for the patient to take when awakening and between the closed pages of a large book he placed the remains of a disinfectant powder and told the patient of the whereabouts of each. When the time arrived for ad- ministering the medicine, the patient had forgotten where it had been placed and the nurse after searching the room gave it up. The next morning about six o'clock, the sick man, feeling ranch better, arose and in searching his books came across the disinfectant powder which he immediately swal- lowed, supposing it to be the one pre- scribed for him by the physician. He shortly afterwards discovered the mis- take, the alarm was given, and the. doctor, who was at Milton instantly telegraphed for, who arrived a half hour later. Antidotes were adminis• tered but to no purpose. The fatal poi- son had done its work, The dying man, realizing his position, expressed a de- sire for a minister of the gospel to whom he asserted that he was ready to meet his Maker. He exonerated all the attendants from blame for the un- happy occurrence, and about three o'clock next morning his soul quitted it's earthly tenement and- drifted to the realms of eternal bliss where sin and sorrow are unknown. Deceased had graduated from the Toronto veterinary college about six months ago and during the short time he bad been practicing in this vicinity he had met with extraordinary success The body was taken charge of by his innumerable friends here and con- signed to the care of Mr A McQuarrie, formerley of Londesboro, Ont. who on Saturdav-proceeded with it to St, Thomas and from thence accompanied the remains to Godrich, Ont., the former borne of the deceased. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of tbe entice community in their be reayemeut, RECREATION. _ Being awakened from my sleep I beheld five couples of young people lugging along some heavy baskets. The young gentle- men seemed anxious to discover the contents of the said baskets, but as each was protected by a young lady the attempt was a failure. Anxious to know from whence they came and whether they were going, and how so much mirth could be exhibited over the carrying of such baskets, I follow- ed the joyous throng. Following in the wake of the merry laughter I soon found myself on the bank of the beau- tifuiMenee tun e and such a sten B+ e as here met my gaze ! The southern +ani,"ivbi�Cti was `a'tit� rpen'r�%n= lar, rose to such a' height that the topmost trees seemed fused with the silvery clouds. against the etherial sky. The face impenetrably.covered by young evergreens, while wild flow, ere and water-lillies grew along the river's edge and dipped and.floated with the current till you could scarce tell the stable from the unstable ele- ment. The 'Menesetung' flowed se- renely and majestically along only to be interrupted by the small pebbles in its shingly bed, which caused it to ripple and glimmer in tbe sunlight as if beckoning pleasure -seekers to par- take of its cooling influence. The northern bank rose. gradually a few feet above the Hater's 'surface and sloped back for a considerable dis- tance, forming a level? plane which naturally seemed to be nature's stage for the performances of such dramas as -were about to be carried out. The theatrical appearance of the plane was the better worked out by the ivy mantled witch hazels and the few stately elms, whose umbrageous branches seemed to waft ozoneiflerous breezes bringing a healthful flush to the cheeks of the fair damsels under its cooling shadow. And by the huge boulders which covered the hill -side, encircling the plane, reminding 0130 of the once chaotic condition of the earth. Here in this beautiful Eden, this plane of Sharon, the Clans,Stew- art and Kernighan, bad assembled last Friday afternoon to invigorate their minds and bodies with a family picnic. Whether in the exciting sport of bringing down the circling hawk with a well aimed shot,orin the more delicate art of angling the finny trout, or in the tip -tap of the croquet ball, all seemed to enjoy themselves and to feel that it was good to be there. 'But when the ladies displayed with deli• cat° fingers the contents of the bas- kets in tempting array on the moss cushioned bank of the water, and when'all had partaken to their heart's content of the viands, which must have beea created to whet the appetite of an epicure, then it wan that their c',urtelanccs alone with joy and gladneee• A joy and gladneee, which will no doubt remain with them for the rest of the year. And which, if possible, caused them to give vent to their feelings with even more enthu- siasm and ardor, but not in an un- becoming way for the fair sex, "But musical as is Appolo's lute, And a perpetual stream of neclard a sweets, Where no crude surfeit reigns." But the day was fast drawing to a close. Old `Saul' was hanging over the treetops as if reluctant to go down and leave the fair scene. Fain would I have played Joshua of.old to pro- long the joyful gathering, -bat such was not to be. But as if ever willing to bow to the great ruler of the uni- verse, they joined bands and with hearts and voices in unison gave ex- pression to their feelings in singin(, our great and national anthem, and then with elastic steps betook them- selves to "Sunnyside," where the evening was spent in a becoming manner. And as the clock • etruok the hour for retiring, there was many a heart -felt shaking of bands, and the Stewarts returned to their homes at Beomiller. TRAMP. Kinburn. Croquet playing is the all absorbing sport. Some of our young ladies evidently labored under the delusion that last Saturday evening was Hallow E'en. Our Reeve, Mr John Britton, de- livered some fine fat cattle, on Mon- day, to the veteran buyers, McLean Bros. Quite a number are talking about attending the Toronto and London faire, next month ; we shall rarticu- larize later. The Misses Kerr, of Hamilton, who have been spending their holidays at John McMillan's, M. P., returned last week to their native city. Our medical practitioner, Dr Coop- er, can't grumble, as he is getting all the calls to the sick in and about our town, and is fast proving himself a clever medical man. Mr James Snell, jr.,who a few days ago was suddenly taken sick with a severe attack of inflammation, is al- ready, we are pleased to be able to state, convalescent. He is under the care of Dr Cooper,under whose skilful superintendence he is fast recovering. Mr Editor your Kinburn cones - pendent is not dead nor sleeping ; but seeing that his other duties occupy all the time at his disposal, he has most generously consigned to myself the very pleasurable task of keeping the NEW ERA cognizant of the hap- penings in and around our town. Now, sir, I would just say here that if any of the worthy residents of our town are in knowledge of any news that would be interesting to the many readers of the NEW ERA, they would conler a favor by dropping a note in the poet office addressed "NEW ERA correspondent." It is not at all essential that attention be paid to spelling, composition, etc. [This is a capital idea, and might be adopted by correspondents in other places.— En. Seaf'ortli Mr J. 1I. Pyprr arrived htiine lag Saturday from Toledo, Ohio, where he has been spending his holidays. Mr J. S. Roberts, Major C. Wildon and Lieut. A. Wilson are this week participating in the rifle matches at Toronto. A base ball match took place here, on Monday last, between Galt and Brussels, for a purse of $50, which Galt was fortunate in winning. Rev A. D. McDonald, pastor of the Preebyterian church, has return- ed from his holiday teip, and is look• ing well after his six weeks' outing. Mr Herbert Casson, eon of the pas- tor of the Methodist church, of this Felikeer -ver•yeaeeeptably- occupied the - pulpit last Sunday evening. Mr Cas- son is yet quite a young man, and is bound to make his mark. • Prof. Vogt, organist at the Jarvis street Baptist church, Toronto, and who is a guest at Mr D. Jobneon's, here, presided at the organ of the Methodist cburcn, on Sunday evening last. The professor is quite at home at the organ, and played two or three very fine selections. Our citizens were aroused by the alarm of fire being sounded on Mon- day last. The fire was discovered to be in an old frame building, south of the railway, near the station. Be- tween the burning and tearing down by the hook and ladder company, the building was brought level with the ground. Rev Jos. McCoy, who has for the past ten years been pastor of the Eg- mondville Presbyterian church, end has accepted a call to Chatham, New Brunswick, left this week for his new home. During his stay here Mr Moe. Coy has mads many fast friends, and while all regret his departure, wish him every success in his new field of labor. He was last week made the recipient of an address and a puree of money. - Lacrosse being the favorite game here, the people have had the oppor- tunity of witnessing a nufnber of good matches this season. A large crowd gathered at the Recreation Grounds, on Tuesday afterhoon lust, to take -in the match between a team from among the Tuscorora Indians and the Beav- ers of this place. It was an exciting game, and reaulted in a tie, each team taking four goals. The Beav- ers play Stratford, here, on Tuesday next, and an interesting game is ex- pected. Hot !nosy il le. Mr W. Stanley, of this village, sold no less than 21 mowers this year, and 18 self -binders.' Ile has established a very successful implement business, and no more squarc•doaling man can be found in the county, Blyth. We are pleased to bear that Mr Wm. Cockerline is et present conva- lescent. onva- 1escent. Messrs Slater & Sims have com- pleted the tarring of the roof of their buildirg, Mr A. Carter is at present laid up with fever, but we hope to bee him around again soon. The Hopeful Gleaners held tbeir regular meeting, on Tuesday evening last, in the Presbyterian church. Mr W. W. Sloan has quit the brick store on the corner, and is now on the lookout for the prettiest girl in Huron. We think Will will find be in Blyth. We regret to learn that our towns- man, Mr F. Metcalf, is at preset] seriously indisposed, and as he is on of our beet citizens, we hope to see himin our midst at an early period r e e There is a Carlen in Blyth, who, • although he bas never been attacked by rheumatism, is, they say, getting a little Stiff; but he asserts that be ie all right, because he paid for it. (News -Record please copy.) Rev Mr Mordy, of Niagara, occu- pied the pulpit • in the Methodist church, on Sunday morning last, and in the Presbyterian church in the evening, preaching on the subject of "Sabbath desecration." On the fol- lowing evening a lecture was given by Rev J Young, of Niagara, on the the same subject,, after which a hear- ty vote of thanks was given to both speakers, for the interest they have awakened in this vicinity. PERSONAL.—Mr T. C. McElroy, cooper, has secured a situation at Thamesville; Tom will be missed. Mr and Mrs Herbison, of Goderich township, spent Sunday with their daughter in Blyth. Mr John Tanner, who has been on a trip to the Pacific coast, spent a day or two in Blyth this week, on his return to Listowel. Mise Hunter, who has been visiting in Wingham for a short time, return- ed to town this week. Miss blacken, of Toronto, is at present visitYr at the residence of Mr A. Elder, R. W. Barber, of Woodstock, was in town this week. Mrs and Miss Cowan, of Toronto, are visiting at the residence of Rev A. McLean, this week. J. S. Crawford, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mr Smyth, of London, was in town this week. P. Kelly at- tended the Millers' Convention in Listowel last week. Mr J. Campbell, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town. Rev Mr Forest, of Walton, officiated in the Presbyterian church, on Sun- day morning last. Mies Paulin, of Wingham, is the guest of Miss Annie Moffatt this week. Mrs Jas. Forsyth is visiting in Wroxeter this- week. Miss Annie Shane, is visiting in Gode- rich this week. Mr R. J. McGee, of Kincardine, was in town this week. Dr Sloan and wife returned from their.trip to Manitoba on Friday, and seem to like that part of Canada very much. Rev G.W. Race), was in Clin• ton this week. Mr J. Brownlee re turned to Clinton this week, Mr R. Tait, of London, was in town this week. • I3aS field. Quite a number went the races in Clinton, on Friday. Mise Lottie Martin left last Friday to visit friends in Ottawa. Mies Cossie Gallagher, of Bristol Penn., is in town for a short stay. Mr John Whiddon, our popula grocer, has bad hie store re -paints Division Court was held here last Thursday, plat nothing otimportanc was brought up: Mr Bishop, M. P. P,, wag in tow 00 Thursday. It is rumored that new election is near. The Public School opened here las Monday. Both teachers and scholar return to their respective duties with ienewed vigor after their long vaca tion. The improvements made on the school will add greatly to the com fort of the attendants. Our beautiful little summer resort was pretty well cleared of visitors last Saturday. The great number of Americans from Detroit, Chicago and other points; together with the large crowd of Londoners and Clintonians, formed quite a procession leaving the village. There were never before so many who came to spend a few weeks on Huron's shores and take in the beautiful and picturesque scenery of our littfe village. They speak highly of Bayfield as a summer resort and have every hope of returning next year with augmented numbers. Varna. Special services will commence in Varna Methodist church, next Sab- bath evening, when Rev Mr Hart will be assisted by Itev Mr Hill. It is intended to hold three services in Varua, on Sunday nest. Kippen, Mr D. Weismiller attended the Merchants Convention in Hamilton last week. The service in the Methodist Church here next Sabbath p. m., will, (D. V.,) be conducted by the Rev. Moir, of Woodham. On Tuesday evening Sept. 3rd, a meeting will be held in the Presby- terian Church here under the auspices of the W. F. M. S. Revs. Messrs Musgrave, of McKillop, Simpson, of Brucefield, Henderson, of Hensel!, and others are expected todeliver ad- dresses on mission work. Music will be furdiebed by the choir, under the leaderebip of Mr D. Weismiller. We trust the friends will show their inter• est in this good work by a large at- tendance, and liberal contributions to the collection,which will be taken up at the close of the meeting. • Hensall Mr Geo. Kidd is raising and build- ing a cellar under his house. Rev J.S.Cook, our popular preach- er, was in Clinton, on Sabbath last. . The Hensall base ball oluht who, strong in their supposed invincibility, have been "laying low" all summer waiting for "foemen worthy of their steel," essayed to the neighboring burg of Exeter, on Wednesday last,to take a little of the wind out of that club's sails, but, alas I they found that however good they may be, lack of practise 'tells, and this club who so easily "got away" with all competitors last year, this time was defeated by a score of 10 to 25. Now, boys, practise hard and you may yet win back your lost Laurels. Londes'Uoro. FORESTER'S PICNIC.—A picnic un- der the auspices of the C,O.F.,Londeae boro, will be held on Friday, Sept. 6th, east of the village, in. Mr Thos. Lee's grove, to commence at 11 a. m. A good time may be expected, as the Committee are sparing neither pains, time or expenee to make it the best picnic ever held here. Bro. Towe, of London, High Chief Ranger, and other prominent speytkers,have prom- ised to be present ; appropriate sing- ing for the occasion will also be pro- vided. A match game of croquet be-. tween Belgrave and Londesboro will . be played on the grounds. Also foot' and base ball matches, and' other sports. The general public are all invited to„come and bring their bas- kets. P.S.—Foresters will take notice that a special meeting of the Court • will be held in the evening at 7.30, when the H. C. R. will° be present. Let all turn out. • Porter's Hill: Reeve Cox was presented with fine bull calf, by his thoroughbred Hol- stein cow. It shows all the points of being.a No., 1 animal. Threshing is tbe Order of the daw here uow. Wheat is not yielding ails well as expected ;" barley is a good yield, but badly discolored ; peas and oats a good yield and sample. We saw our doctor sporting a horse and buggy the other evening, he was ' not alone, either. He is going to visit the circular town soon, for the, d benefit of his health, etc. Our dudes have got the walking e dines fiver pretty bad. This cane L came Aeac .getting some of ,nem into trouble the ower 'u rhp' n The young ladies say they wish this a cane racket wad over, for the boys cannot sport a cane and horse and t buggy all at once, and they would e rather go in a puggy with their fel- lows, for the duster covers their long lee and set so nice. Take-out e out your 1 buggies again, boys. BRIEFS,—Mies Sarah Beacom, whq. bas been ill for sometime, has im- proved in health lately, under the care of the dotter. Mise Maud Rut -i son, of Goderich, has been visiting at Mr Geo'. Cox's the last week. Quite a wind passed the hills the other Sunday, but did no harm to mention. Apples, in this section are almost a failure, and what 'there are are so scabby and wormy as to be almost useless, Mr Hall Rutledge has sold .• bis trotting horse, Invoice, to John Martin, of Goderich, for a good figure. Some farmers in this section Nave grown the Pennsylvania oats this year, and are highly pleased with them. Turnberry. Miss Martha Weir, of Arkoua; was visiting friends"near Glenannan last week. There was no service in Eadie's church, last Sunday, the pastor, Rey Mr Hartley., being in Kincardine. Mr George Musgrove is teaching in S. S. No. 3, for Miss Hislop, who was unable to Commence her work after the vacation: Mr Thomas Gilmour, who has been serioualy indisposed for some time, is now regaining leis accustomed health and vigor. Mr G. Ii, Blackwell spent the last eek of his vacation in Bar River nd Sault ste Marie, Algoma, visiting is sister and other friends and ac- uaintnnces. This week we are again called upon o chronicle the death of another old esident of this township, in the per - on of Mrs Elizabeth Moffatt, who assed away on the 19th inst., at the ge of 49 years, She had been sick r several months, and suffered a reat deal but her death was a pain- t surprfge to her many friends. Her mains were followed to the Wing - am cemetery by a large concourse f friends and acquaintances. She aves a husband and one grown up n to mourn their sad bereavement. w a q r a p a fo fu re h 0 le a0 While Mr W. II. Cook was clean- ing out a well for James Sheppard the large pail fell on him, striking' him on the back of the head and shoulders, hurting him slightly. LIKE OTHERS WE NEED MONEY.— We suppose many people think news- paper men are persistent dunners. By way of'comparison let us suppose that a farmer raises 2000 bushels of wheat a year, and ho sells this out to 2000 persons in all parts of the coun- try, at one dollar a bushel to eacha great portion of them saying. "I will hand you the dollar in•a eh6rt time." The farmer don't want to be small, and'says "all right." Soon his 2,000 bushels of grain are gone, but he has little to show for It, and then he re- alizes that he ham frittered away his , whole wheat crop an&that its value to him is due in a thousand little driblets consequently he is seriously embarassed in his business, because bis debtors each owing him only $1 treat it only as a small matter, andd think it would not help much, Con- tinue this kind of business year in and.year out, as the publisher does, ann how long would he or could he stand it. A moment's thought will convince any cors chat a publisher has cause tor 1 rsistent dunning. • There are hundre • of dnlinrs owing to THE NEWEn. in this way. a • .v y