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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-09-06, Page 1le • e • .7WENTY.BOUR,T13 TOL,. NUMPer ,1209 CL1NTQN, 'ONT., SEPTEMBER 6, 1889: • / le013PRT ii0TelarZb• teleeleheik; t $1.404 year in acivanee- Wingham. ROME. —1�r Linklister is home from Manitoba, being sent fpr on ac- count of the very severe illness of his wife; who is laid low with typhoid fever. BETURNING.--Mr King, who owns the Dominion bakery, is again com- ing to live in town. We understand be has again rented his bakery to a first class man, who will take posses - 'ion pretty soon. CHEEK.—On Sunday night some person or persons entered Mr Bell's factory through a window, and came out Of the fro's% door, leaving it wide open. We 'think Wingbam is pretty badly in need of a night watchman. GONE TO COLLEGE.—Mr J. Chia- iiolm is away at Grand Valley, hav- ing gone on Monday, in order to at- tend college under one of his old masters. He expects, one of these days, to get a diploma and to hang out his shingle. Smailon,—Our woollen mill is to — be re -opened soon ; we wonder whe. the it will be run on the same scale as formerly. Te it not strange that some 'people fall from prosperity to poverty very quickly, and again, even in a shorter period of time, rise from the latter to the fornaer. A SAD VISIT. — Mrs Fleming is paying rather a sad visit to her fa- ther. She brought with her a fine, healthy baby girl, of about eight months of age, but DO'V the little thing is hovering between life and death, with not very much chance for the former. It is suffering with dysentery and severe vomiting. FIRE BUGS.—There are some fire bugs in Wingham who deserve to be punished in their own fires. During the fire Sunday morning, Mr Martin smelt something burning in the Royal hotel stables. Upon examination he found a lot of paper, satursted with oil, starting to burn pretty briskly, as it was but recently lighted. A few pails of water extinguished the flames. FIRE,—The ringing of the fire bell at about five o'clock, on Sunday morning, spoilt the Sunday morning nap of many of our citizens. The cause was a fire, which had broken out- in the stable of Mr Slemmin. He managed to get out his horse and rigs, but quite a considerable lot of hay and straw was burned.' The atable had only been built a few weeks, and the fire is supposed to be the work of.an incendiary. ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.—On Mon- day, as Mr and Mrs McGee were driving into town, when opposite the market square, the neck yoke becom• ing loose, the tongue of the waggon fell. .The horses started to kick furi- ously, making for the sidewalk at the same time, but the wheel coming into collision with a post brought them to a standstill. Mr McGee jumped over the side of the waggon, while Mrs McGee was thrown completely under the horses feet, but happily sust&ned no injury. Is IT So.—We generally look upon an editor as a walking encycloptedia; if you are this, sir, will you please solve this problem. In a discussion, the other day, it was stated that every lawyer and every judge, even to a man, were Freemasons; and again, the Catholics were in a majority over any other Christian organization. We doubt the truth of either, assertion can you solve the problem? .[All lawyers and judges are not Freema- sons. The Roman. Catholics in the world number 201,000,000, Moham- medans the same, while Protestants number only 106,000,000.] NOTES.—Mrs Risden and daughter left lor. Detroit, on Monday. Mr Mc- Cool and Mr Beckwith were visiting friends in Belgrave, last week. Mr Doherty, of Clinton, is canvasing this town'at the present time. Mr Fleetly, of Clinton, is in town on business in. connection with the Manufacturera Life Insurance Company. The new Grand Trunk depot is nearly com- pleted. Bell's furniture factory was again started on Monday last. A great big Catholic picnic was held in Donnybrook, on Monday last. An- other broom factory will be started in town, within a few days. Mr Howard and son, of Blytb, a.ze work- ing in town. There are two, who would fain call themselves ladies, canvassing the town for situations, jug, now, but they are not wanted here at all, at all. Three hallelujah lads from town were helping the Blyth corps, on Sunday last. GROWLERS.—OR Saturday last we took a run into the country. Upon our return we could not but think elf• that the farmers (in some cases) were a strange,class of people,finding;fault where they often should be singing praises. Two illustrations of this were brought before our notice in the township of Morris. Each of these farmers own four hundred acres of land, the one, six years ago, bought his fourth hundred acres ; at the time of the purchase he was in debt, but now, in six years, he has cleared him- self, and is trying to buy another hundred. The other is a man com- paratively young, (about forty years old) who began farming on a small scale, to -day he owns his four hun- dred acres, and has, ter our certain knowledge, iquite a large eum of mo- ney out at nterest. Indeed, sir, we could not but think that the fickle girl called Fortune seemed very par- tial to the farmers, when they knew how to manage her.- aright. These are but two eases ; we, could give others, (one in your own town) but will not bother, yet we do often think the farmers are sometimes to blame for small crops and small profits. es••... 33 cents cash will get the NEW ERA, to new subscrib- ers, for the balance of 1889 East Wawanosh. John Bell has returned from .A1- goma. Mrs James Henry bas returned from her trip to Manitoba. Robert Rielly bas sold his farm to Robert Scott, for $4500. Mr Rielly intends going to Manitoba. Mr Steen is in British Columbia, and Mrs S. and Joseph Bennett in- tend going there also very shortly. Word has been received by his friends that Wm. Henry, who is in Waphington Territory, is lying ill of typhoid fever and not expected to re- cover. The infant daughter of Mr George Steen, which has been sick for a few weeks, died on Sunday afternoon,and the funeral took place on Monday, at 2 P.m. Mies S. J. Rath, teacher in S. S. No. 13, has returned from Middlesex, where she has been spending her holi- days. The schools opened on Mon. day, with a smaller attendance than usual. Bricklayers are at present working on the new.Methodist church, on Mc - Clinton's corners. When finished it will be a handsome structure, and a credit.to the congregation who have had it effected. Some of our farmers thought they would save a lot of hard work by in- vesting in pea harvesters, but after a trial have concluded to fall back on the old reliable scythe,as the machine shells enough peas to pay for the pulling, The stone masons have completed Wm, Stackhouse's new stone house,or at least their part of it. Wm. Taylor, of Nassagaya township, near Guelph, bee the contract, and it reflects great credit on him for its handsome ap- pearance. Stone houses seem to be getting very popular in this section of country. NOTES. — Mr Basil Coutes was home on Sunday from Wingham. Mr Richard Stonehouse was visiting friends at Auburn last week. Miss Christina Shortreed,teacher at Donny- brook, was visiting at her uncle's, Mr Walter Scott, on Saturday and Sun- day last. Miss Lily Dey, teacher, Hullett, was visiting friends and ac- quaintances on the 6th line last week. D. S. Scott went this weekito Clinton, to attend the Collegiate institute It is reported that Thomas Agnew, jr., has leased the farm of Mr Gerard Bretz, fora term of years ; Mr B and family are going to Uncle Sam's country. Mr Anthony Carleton, im- porter of heavy draught horses, who tecently arrived from Manitoba, has again gone away, to no one knows where. Robert Whitman is serious- ly indisposed at present, and is not improving as fast as his many friends would wish ; we hope, to be able to report him convalescent soon. Goderieh Township. LOST AND FOUND.—The other day Mr W, Bawden,of Goderich township, the well known cattle dealer, was considerably alarmed' on realizing that he had lost a pocket book con- taining $700.. Where it was lost he did not know,. but he was greatly re- lieved when his wife, who had found it in a pasture field, returned it to him. FEELING ITS PULSE.—As I wander- ed through our veteran township I found that farmers are about through harvesting, and although there are grumblers who must grumble, yet most farmers are thankful that they have a fair crop. Hay is too abund- ant for use, and in the r °them part of the township a haypri es is at work, af present on the farm of our worthy deputy, John Beacom, Esq., but the price paid, $6 a ton, is hardly equiva- lent to its value. The threshers are at work, and our old friend, "Bill" Perdue, is not able to satisfy all the demands of his customers, and Mr Chas. Cole with his force,. and Mr Peter Cole with his, and nnmerogs &bora find themselves very busy ; on account of the great quantity of straw the "boys" find it hard and hot work at the threshings. Root crepe are waiting patiently for rain and if the rain doesn't make haste the crop will be tired waiting and faint. There is some talk of a big race soon to come off between a London horse and our 'famous windy horse ; it will probably take place at Herman, and if our windy horse is beaten it will knock some wind out of his owner. Then again, I might whisper that there is to be a lawsuit,soon between two well known farmers over a fence, which will create a little interest for the peo- ple and considerable interest of a different kind for the lawyers. The Porter Hill people are busying them- selves for the picnic, but we hope it will rain on them, not for their disap- pointment, but for the benefit of the thirsty land. Just here I might re- mark that Miss EmmaBeacom, of the Hills, is slightly improved in health, Schools are opened and weary mothers give a sigh of relief and bundles Jimmie off to school with a small pencil, a large slate and a chunk of breadand-meat fordinner ; the teach- ers have get back their anxious faces and face the work with renewed courage. But as it is hot I will reserve some othef news for some other time. Yours, MENDICANT. Tuckersmith We are pleased to know that Mr Robt. Plewes, who has been ailing for several months, and whose life was at one time despaired of, is now recovering and able to be around. The new solid brick house of Mr Wilrticoat is about? completed, and he will occupy it as soon as it is ready. He will have plenty of room to"apread himself" and should give a house- warminewhens ready for such an event. The contractor was Mr 8, S.' Cooper, Clinton. Blyth. • Some of our business men have run out of ice. Mr George Parmater is at present indisposed. Bush fires are quite numerous in this locality. The regular meeting of the council was held on Monday evening. Don't forget the harvest home fes• tival, on Tuesday evening next. Reeve Kelly was slightly indisposed last week. He is around again, as usual. A number of citizen!' were busy gettingin their winter supply of coal last week. A number of our citizens attenaed the R.C. picnic held at St. Augustine. on Wednesday. We regret to learn that Mr Thomas Jones is cenfined to the house, with an attack of pleurisy. • Misses Forsyth & Knit -eon hlave rented Gidley'e, old stand, and will open a store shortly. Dick says he can snore as held as any dean. We ratlAr imagine that that is a failing of Richard's. We regret to learn that Sir Wm. Cockeeline, who was recovering from bis late illness, has taken a relapse. A number or young folk spent an enjoyable evening last week,. at the residence of Mr H. Kelly, in Bullett. Some of our citizens are now dis- cussing the advisability of having a watering cart. Better late than never. We must congratulate the new re- porter of the News -Record. Go ahead, Harry, you will soon down your predecessor. On Sabbath merning.next a sermon will be preached to the Sabbath school children, In, the Presbyterian church, by the pastor, Rev A. Mc- Leau. I say, Billy, when you drive up from the station again,don't drive too close to a- passing rig, when you want to talk to a young lad', - the re- sult might be that you woeld break another wheel. Mr Wm. Ross, of Knox College, Toronto, is home on a visit. Mr Ross has unfortunately been ill in Toronto for some time past His many friends in town will be pleased to see him around again. • Rumor says that a young lady liv- ing in town, and a well known young man from a neighboring town, are shortly to be united in the holy onds of matrimony: Do not ask for any more information, for that is the "long" and the "short" of it. EQUAL ErGETS.—The Equal Rights Association held a suceessful meeting in Industry Hall, on Tuesday evening last. Rev Mr Mordy, of Niagara Falls, was present; and delivered a forcible and interesting address. An- other lecture is to be given in about a month, by Rev Mr Scott, of Wing - h. Say, Standard Man, Parson,Night Hawk, Rambler, Once in ftWhile, Ajax, or whatever your name is, we have been taking in all your mean little hints, and have decided to open fire, if you do not keep quiet about outside correspondents. We are on to your little racket, my boy, and we all know what you are. A. GRAND SUCCESS. — The lawn social, under the auspices of the Hopeful Gleaners, held on Wednes- day evening, was a grand success, both financially and otherwise. Some choice selections of music were ren- dered during the evening. The band being in attendance enlivened the proceedings. The proceeds of the evening amounted to nearly $40. AN ENTERPRISING FxRat. — We learn that the firm of McKinnon & Powell intend packing all hogs pur- chased by them this fall and winter, and by so doing they will be able to pay better prices than firms who ship all purchases. We have every reason to beliezallatt.s. large•And-very, im- portant trade in this direction can 'be built up right here in Blyth. • We wish this new firm every prosperity. W.FIAr WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE. —John S. to think of taking the "Field" shortly. George to give no more rank decisions when umpiring a game of tennis. More school accom- modation. The "parson" to (hie) keep More regular hours, • (hic) and not to be seen on the streets (hic) at 2 o'clock in the morning (hic). The Dicky Bird to explain the meaning of self appointed committees. A good, refreshing shower. PERSONAL —Mrs More, accompa- nied by her daughter, Mrs Ramsay, returned from °nod& Mich., last week. R. A. McQuarrie lett town on Tuesday morning, for Toronto; success, Bob. W. H. Stewart was in Clinton, on Saturday. Rev A. Mc- Lean returned home last week, after enjoying a couple of weeks yacation. Mrs Whitt, of Clinton, was in town last week. Mr H. Metcalf, of Mitch- ell, Vas in town last week. Captain Duncan Buie was home for a couple of days last week. Mr and Mrs E. G. Hess, who have been visiting friends in town, returned to Toronto last week. Mr II. Buie, .who has been spending part of his summer Vaca- tion at home, returned to Montreal on Wednesday. Mr C. R. Shane was in town this week, representing 'met( the largest dry goods firms in Montreal. Mr C. 18. Cummer left town last week for Hamilton. Mr J. R. Forsyth was in Wroxeter this week. Mr T. F. Johnson, who has been spending a couple of weeks holi- days in the western States, returned to town this week. Mr E. W. J. Owens returned to Clinton on Friday. Mra Jae. Sperling was visiting friends in Wingham, this week. Mr J. C. Pocock, bf London, was in town, thiii week. Mr J. Moore, of Hamilton, was in town, this week. Mrs G. Olds, of Goderich, W418 visiting at the resi- dence of W. fl. McBride, this week. Blyth. Mrs James Forsyth, who has been visiting at Wroxeter for a short time, returned home this week. Mr D. Hargreaves of London, was in town this week. Mr W. Powell was in Clinton last week. Mr Howard Mc- Gowan, who has been visiting his relatives in Blyth and vicinity for a short time, left for Toronto on Friday lat. Mr J. Symonds of St. Thomas, was in town this week, securing an agency for the sale of their nursery stock. Mr J. Hunter, of Clinton, was in town this week. Miss Bryant, who bas been visiting at Grimsby Park for a chert time, returned to toter) this week. Alt W. Pringle, of Teeswater, ems in town this week. Mr T. Buie, of Toronto, was in town this week. Mr John Jones, of Sea - forth, is in town this week. Mr P. 'Malloy, of Brussels, spent Sunday in town. Miss Vina Marshall was in Brusfets this week. Miss Worthing- ton, of Linton was the guest of Miss Forsyth, this week. Mr A. M. Todd, of the Clinton News -Record, was in town, this Week. Mr J. 'W. Scott was in London this week. Miss M. Lavin, who has been visiting friends in town, has returned. home to Clin- ton. Seafortli Rev W. Cosens is spending a few days at his old home in Trowbridge. Rev P, Musgrove preached in the Egrnondville Presbyterian'church, on Sunday last, . Rev W. Casson, of the Methodist church, attended the financial district meeting held at Goderich,on Tuesday last. Rev John Mordy, of Niagara Falls, spoke here in Cardno's Hall,on Wed- nesday evening, in the interests of the Equal Rights question. , At a meeting of the council held on Tuesday evening, Mr J. Lyon was awarded the contract for the erection of an addition to the water -works, building. • Goderich base ball club • visited Seaforth on Saturday last, and played a friendly game with the Rovers, which resulted in a victory for the visitors. Misses Della and Lydia Edwards' have secured situations as teachers in the public schools of Toronto, and :eft for that place, on Saturday last. They are estimable young ladies, and we wish them success in the Qneen City. • A big number of cases were dis- posed of at the Division Ceurt, on Saturday last. Court did not adjourn till nearly 9, o'clock in the evening, allowing theludge time to catch the .train for home. The G. R. W. Telegraph and Ca- naaian express offices are being re- moved to the premises lately vacated by Messrs Scott Bros., music dealers. The above offices have been fort the past two years under the able manage- ment of Mr W. Somerville, who has proved himself a most obliging and accomodatirig officer. Under his con- trol the business of the offices have increased to such an extent as to de- mand more commodious quarters, hence tbeir removal, Rev J. Mullholland, of Forman, Dakota, is visiting friends in town. Mr Mulholland was employed as clerk in Wilson & Young's grocery srore here, only about three or four years ago, and was one of those young men who did not spend his evenings and leisure time for nought, he being fond of study, would be found poring over books, especially of a historical na- ture. After severing his connection with the above firm he spent a time at Albert College, Belleville, •after which he obtained a license as local preacher fro'm the quarterly board of the Brussels Methodist church, He soon after left,for Dakota,and entered the regular ministry; but has sincd• left the Methodist body and is now a successful minister of the Congrega- tional -chtreeheethateingerlargeetalary. He not yet haviug joined tho bene - dicta; it is rumored that he will not return west without one of Seaforth's `fair ones. • A.ocresn.,---00 Monday Nei, as MrElijaff Cradles was returning home from town be fell from hie waggon, sustaining severe injuries about the head and face, We hope nothing serious will will follow. Norm —Our village contra' de- serve credit for the way in which they have watered and looked after the young shade trees, during tbe dry weather. Miss Hastings, of Toronto, is stopping at the River hotel. The people of Bayfield were startled this Week when the reeve came into town accompanied by a Clinton °(r)oak. What. about the fall show? it seems about time to make a move. We would like to know why cattle are allowed to be slaughtered within a few yards of the main sereet. Mr John Martin has returned from Chi- cago, where he has been for some time. Leeburn. NOTES. —Our pastor, Rev Jas. An• denser', was again with us on Sunday, after a month's vacation, evetich he spent with friends near Ottawa. Mrs Cree, of Clinton, together with her son and daughter, visited friends here last Saturday. MIA Bella Cree, who had charee of the wire at Point Form, left for Goderich, on Monday, where she will take Miss Ball' e place, dur- ing the latter's vacation. The Misses Phillip, of Toronto, returned home on Monday, after spending a month's vacation in our breezy burgh, the guests of Mr and Mrs Linfield. Mr Fotheringham, of Bruceeteld, togeth- er with his daughter an son-in-law, are the guests of Mr John Linklater ; we understand the daughter and hus- band are on the way to their new home in Dakota, and will leave. Goderich ahortly, by boat. Belgrave• CONORATuLATION.—Everybody in this burgh will congratulate Mr Van Vannorman on taking to himself a partner in life in the person of Miss Aggie Geddes, second daughter of Mr David Geddes, of con. 3 Morris. The happy event took place at the resi- dence of the bride's father, on Tues- day last. Rev Geo. Law performed the ceremony, after which the party met the 4 o'clock train going south,to spend their honeymoon down south. Both parties are well known and •greatly esteemed in these parts, and they bear the best wishes of all. NOTEB.—Rev Mr Law occupied hie pulpit last Sabbath, atter his holiday trip. Rev Mr Godfrey has not re- turned yet. Miss Maggie Morrison is improving from the attack of inflam- mation. Messrs. Hugh and Archy McLean have returned. A new lodge of,United Workmen has been organ- ized here, and has about 30 members. Six or eight of our croquet players go to Londesboro on Friday, to play a friendly game with them. David S. Scott has gone to Clinton Collegiate. Mr Fred Pearn has taken a good position in Mitchell High School. Ed Wightenan's wheat this year goes 56 lbs. to the bushel ; there is corn in Egypt yet, Ed. PICNIC AND,BASE BALL TOURNA- MENT.—The annual harvest home picnic will be hold in Scandrett's grove, Monday next, and there will also be a grand base ball tournament, at which $50 in prizes will be given. Brussels, Exeter, 'Unions" of Wroxe- ter and Gorrie an other teams have entered. Such a day for base ball has never heretofore been held near here, and -therefore everybody will have a chance to witness several first elites matches played professionally. Our own boys will make a hard struggle for, first money, as the team is in good condition. A large platform for dancing has been erected. The con- cert at night will be a treat. All outside talent, and the very best bas been secured. See small bills. The Stratford - Seaforth lacrosse match, which has been in the minds of the people of both places for some time, is now a thing of the past, and all can rest easy as to which team will display the pennant till next season. The last match for the championship of the western district took place here, on Tuesday last. There was anetat- tendande of fully two thousand peo- ple, many, being present from the neighboring towns. Soon after the game started it began to rain and for a little while was a regular downpour, thus giving those on the grand stand especially a real good ducking, and many of the ladies will have some- thing to remembei the last lacrosse match of the season by. Rain fell at intervals during the rest of the game, which was continued in the ram n or between showers. Both teams work- ed bard, but Stratford was successful in winning the match in two goals to one, thus claiming the championship for 1889. Ashfield. NOTES.—Maurice Dalton, sr., at Kingsbridge, can boast of having the largest crop of plums of 'any One in township. This week will complete the harvest. The farmers are plow- ing for fall wheat. Mr Quigley, blacksmith at Kingsbridge,is working himself into a good business here ; he should pick out one of the pretty girls we have here and Fo to house keeping himself. The friends of the R, C. church, at Donnybrook, are making arrangements for a big picnic; a splendid gold watch and a large easy chair are to be given away to the two ladies who get the most votes at the picnic; alt are on tip toe of ex- pectation for a gcod time. Brucefield. A meeting of the Tuckersmith School Board was held at McIntosh's, oneWednesday, .-- The Rev Mr Mordy will deliver a lecture in. the Union church, on this (Friday) evening, on Equal Rights. Our boys have again organized their foot ball club, and -we may expect to hear of the return match with Clinton at an early date. Mr Peter McGregor shipped his Kentucky stallion, St. Blaine, and his Clydesdale stallion, McLion,on Mon- day, to Buffalo. Both of the animals will be exhibited at the Fair to be held there this week. St. Blaise will also compete in the two-year-old stal- lion race. SUDDEN DEATH.—The people in this village and surrounding country were much surprised,on Monday last, upon hearing of the lBudden and un- expected death of Mr Wro.McMillan, township treasurer,' He had been en- joying his ordinary health, and was, on the afternoon of his death,engaged Writing at his desk, when he suddenly fell forward and expired almost im- mediately. His son was in the room at the time, but all efforts to relieve him were fruitless. Mr McMillan was aged 61 years,and leaves a widow and one eon, aged 20 years. This, gentleman was very generally known in this locality and was very highly respected. He was at one time book- keeper for the firm of Glasgow, Mac- pherson & Co.,Clinton. His remains were interred itx Baird's cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon, and were followed by a very large number of friends and acquaintances, who extend their sym- pathies to the"widow and son in their sad bereaSement. The funeral eel. - +vices were conducted by the Rey Wm. Grahani, of Egmondville. Hipper), Owing to the recent change made in Ilensall North circuit, there Will be service in the Methodist cherch, here, next Sabbath evening. Rev. J. Down, of Elimyille, will occupy the pulpit, !service at 7 o'clock, Sabbath school at the usual hour, 1,30 p. m. (40110404.1M, 1•10WAS—The PO:MOOTS pied° pro. I wises to he a grand eucaels if it does riot rein. Messrs,. Daley and Rates are around here buying a lot of fine horses; heavy horses seem to be the only class there is any sale for. Mr and. Mrs Berferd, of Hensel', have been visiting in this vicinity. Many of our sports are going to London and Toronto exhibitions. Norwich. NOTES. —Mr Robert Reilly, of the fifth coe.,has sold his farm containing 100 acres, to his neighbor, Mr Robert Scott, for $5100. It is a well situated farm and well worth the price paid ; Mr Reilly intends going weat. The Purvis brothers have rented the Mor- row farm owned by Mr Bretz, it be- ing his intention to move to Louisi- ana as soon as circumstances will pit. - mit. Mr and Mrs Coutts andfamily left for the Northwest by the C. P. R. excursion on Tuesday last, Mrs Coutts taking the trip for herself her friends wish her a speedy return and her health rilly ameliorated. 'Mr S. McBurney has returned from his trip to the Old -land, highly pleased with hie tour. Mr John McGee, of the 10th con., has bis new brick residence nearly completed. The Methodists are repairing their church on the 10th concession. The trustees of S. S. No. 8 are making some repairs upon their .011001. Hallett. Mr John Kilty will sell his farm on the 2nd con. of Hullett, by public auction, on the 21st inst. Mrs John Ford,of the 2nd con„ has been seriously ill for a few days, but is now somewhat better. As she is over 80 years of age, lasting improve- ment can hardly be looked fbr. Cothem. —The ' council met at Kinburn, on Saturday, August 31st. All the members were present, and minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed. The account ,,,of R. H. Knox for plank, etc., NIRS ordered to be paid. A by-law for levying the rates was read and passed. They are as follows :—For county purposes 1 7-10 mills on the dollar; for town- shipsand railway deb. sinking fund 1 6-10 mills on the dollar, also the following amounts required by the several school coporations for school purtoses :—For school section No. 1s $400 No. 2, 8400; 'No 3, $450; No. 4, $390 : No. 5, $350 ; No. 6, $450 ; No. 7, 8420; No. 8,8585; No. 9, $325; No. 10, 8300; R. C. S.S., $245. The couneil adjourned to meet again when called by the Reeve. JAMES CAMPBELL, Clerk. AN APIARY.—Mr Wm. Atcheson, of the 4th con., has gone extensively into the keeping of bees. He has at present about fifty hives, from which he has obtained over a thousand lbs of honey. He understands bee keep- ing thoroughly, and has all the ne- cessary appliances for the purpose.— Mr Atcheson recently received from. the States an article on which he paid a duty of fifty-five per cent, or more than one half of the prime cost. He is not much in sympathy with protection. NOTES.—Mrs Ranahan, who was visiting relatives here, has returned to her home in London. Visa Liz- zie Dickson, of Goderich, is visiting relatives here. Mrs (Dr). Atcheson, who has been visiting her old home 'here, has returned to Michigan, ac- compfteied by her neice, Mies Annie McGregor. Mr A. McLeod is hav- ing his house renovated and enlarged by the addition of a new roof. Mr E. Sperling is doing the work, The Sunday schools of Duff Church and Winthrop intend holding their annual picnic on Friday 6th jnst., in Kerr's Grove on the 6th con. • • Holmesville. Mr 1. Docking,who has also been ill, is somewhat improving. Mr J. L. Courtice, who has been ill for a few days,is now convalescent. On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Rev H. Irvine, of Nile,will preach educational sermons in the Methodist church here. We understand that at the Metho- dist Financial District meeting re- cently held in Goderich it decided to hold a District S. School convention in the near future, at Holmesville. Mr Osbaldeston on the Huron Road still attends to the apiary.— He has gathered and sold a quantity of first class honey at a good figure. We can certify to the excellent qual- ity of it as we were presented with a jar of it, and better honey we never tasted. Mr E. G. Courtice, who has been attending the meeting of the Toronto Rifle Association, and who is now at- tending the Dominion Rifle Associa- tioh in Ottawa, bas been successful in both places having won several prizes. Stick to it Ed. There is only one* higher match in which to exercise Your skill as a marksman. Get on the Wimbleton team. While engaged in threshing at the barn of Mr T. C. Pickard, on Tues. day last, scortcbed straw having the smell of combustion was noticed to drop from the machine on the straw - stack. One of the men in attendance lifted a bunch of 11 00 his fork? when it burst into a blaze, Had it ignited a moment earlier a conflagration must have been inevitable. The trouble appeared to be caused by friction in the machinery. Mr B. Plumeteers new house is about completed, and he will at once take possession of it. The whole house is well designed and the inter- nal arrangements thorough. The front is a particularly fine one, and presents a very imposing and attrac- tive appearance with bay window, and a verandah across the whole front.— The building is a credit to the con. ratter, Mr S. S. Cooper. Huron's Leading Fair w tlO g t °de Centrat av:1 r al1 d 1al weather, and (,1 b etil Hurone grand eu4cess, The entries its tmaeny4odrnandeearcattletmentehi will ebxedbolutableid4; h in excess of any year Ybt• the insidearrangemente are most complete, and everything points to a first class fair, .The directors have been busy for a tew days past ie put- ting the course, in good condition, and arranging the cattle sheds, etc, The accommodation require d this year is very much in excess of any previous' year, and the Directors are determined to provide foe it. The outside attractions will be such as will draw an immense crowd, dnd en- able every visitor to enjoy, himself. CITIZENS DAY. The second day has been appropri- ately called "Citizen's Day." In the' morning will be held the monster tradeprocession, headed by our Vol- unteee Company and Fire 114 gade, and taken part in by nearly every establishment in town. The most elaborate arrangements ere being made, and the various representations will be splendidly carried out. With • his usual energy and public spirited- ness, Mr Doherty will make a splen- did display from the organ factory, and all our other town conc.erns will join in the procession. About noon the school children will hold their procession from the Model School grounds, in whish over 1,000 children will take part. The boys will carry flags and the girls bouquets of flow en,and the sight will be well worth seeing. On arriving at the grounds the drill competition will be held, and as quite a number of schools par- ticipate, this part of the programme will be a great attraction. In tale afternoon there will be a magnificent turn out of town carriages, and in the grounds all bosses in harness, except the heavy draught team's, will be judged. 'The saddle horses, lady rid- ers, and drivers will also - compete.' In the evening the premises will be brilliantly Ughted by electric lights, and there will be a grand display of fireworks. In the Exhibition Hall a grand vocal and instrumental. concert, will be given. FARMER'S DAY. Thuisday, 26th, wil,1 !armee day, and will be chiefly devoted to the display of horses, cattle, sheep, etc., etc. Owing to • the certainty of a greater number of entries, the judg- ing will begin promptly at 10- a.m. The main building will be complete in eyeree part. On this daya very great Retraction . will. be the unique musical entertainments to be given at the stand of the Doherty Organ Company. No doubt the Oakes Or. gan Co. will make similar arrange- Ments to entertain their visitor. • NOTES.- ^ Mr Davis will have his fountain in full play again, to delight the sight seers. The flower competition will be the best and fullest yet held. One of the greatest curiosities will be the musical clock exhibited by Mr Oakes. The special art competition. is bringing together the productions of our artists near and far, It will be a. fine display. 4, Death of Rev. Henry Wall. eany persons in • this town .and vicinity will learn with regret of the death of Rev Henry Wail, D. D., formerly in charge of St.Paul's church, Clinton, which occurred at the reg.- • donee of his son-in-law, near Chester. towd; Mareland, on the 18th of Aug:, in the72nd ye eLs of bis age. Deceas- ed was born in Irelane' was a gradu- ate of Dublin University, ann °1':* accomplished scholar, and like many clever men was exceedingly sensitive and unassuming. The later years of his. life, passed chiefly in rural dis• • tricts, were very lonely, he being far removed from those seats of learning where a cultured man meets kindred spirits, suffered much for the want oi congenial companionship. Yet it is in solitude that great' thoughts are born, for here in these rustic chuxches ' to. congtegatioos chiefly rustic, this gifted servant of God preaelaed Ser- mons that would haVe done honoito Westminster Abbey. The following extract from a southern paper em- bodies the views of numbers who had the benefit of hearing him :— " Any attempt upon our part to describe the pathos, the power, ,the sweetness of this man's preaching, would be as useless as it would be impossible. Listening to him oho sees and feels the life and sufferinge of the ,beloved Savior in such force, form and shape, tbat the vivid re- membrance of the sermon remains with you Tor months, aye, for life." So will it be with many in Clinton, for never did we listen to it more powerful or pathetic,aye a more won- derful sermon than he preached from the text, " Where shall we be at the swelling of the Jordan," and it lingers as freshly on the memory as when he delivered it, n fewSundays before leay• ing Clipton. Such men are the shin- ing lights of Christianity, and none who knew him could doubt that at " the swelling of the Jordan" be was received with, " Well done, good and faithful servant." Rev Dr Wall was thrice married, his first wife being a sister of the renowned Canon Farrar, of West- mineter, England. Rev Edward Wall is the son of this marriage, Dr Wall's remains were interred et Fredrickten, Virginia. Mr Samuel Sloane, of Goderich: familiarly known as "a gay and 't • tive bachelor," WriA cavorting around town with a lady on. Saturday °Vin- ing, ari spry se n. young man. Of course it may 11,11's been with matri- monial intent. •