The Clinton New Era, 1889-09-27, Page 1TWI9NTY-'OIIRTI3 VOL. 5
Whple Number 1435
CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 27, 1889.
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HURON'S GREATFAIR
• AN IMMERSE SUCCESS
Entries far in excees of
ail! previous years
Nothiol is boron like the Celltral
CLINTON HAS THE LEAD
AND WILL KEEP IT
President Manning's face is now
wreathed in smiles as broad as the
figurative barn door. Beside him
joyfully smile all the other hard
working members of the Huron Cen-
tral Exhibition Board, The ceaseless
night and day—week in and week out
—in season and out of season—efforts
of the comparatively few gentlemen
who have now given us a Fair of
which we may well feel proud, have
been crowned with the most abund-
ant and gratifying success. It is not
wrong: we are sure, to mention par.
ticularly the Herculean work per-
formed by the President, Secretary,
andMessrsPay,Johnston, Coats,Black-
all and Plummer. These gentlemen
were, of course, aided by others at dif-
ferent times,bitt.to them fell the more
than lion's share of the preliminary
work. t Well indeed they do it.
For several years a combination o
circumstances told adversely to the
interests of the old Hullett Branch
Agricultural Society, and it was rea-
lized that if it was to do more than
exist in the future,a change of method
must take place. New blood was
placed on the board of management,
and with the co-operation of some
who had long been connected with
the Society, strenuous efforts were
put forth to increase the usefulness
' eness ofthe exhibition.
and attractiveness
That this was accomplished last year
(the first under new management)
every one knows.
Eacouraged by success and stimu-
lated by the desire to surpassall
others whose surroundings are equal,
the officers determined that this year
no stone would be left unturned that
would contribute to greater success.
Consequently, everything was bent to
one end. The sympathies of all local
organizations, no' matter of what na-
ture, were enlisted, and the members
of these felt that in cordially giving
their assistance to the show they were
promoting the interests of the town.
The result is seen in the large num-
ber of "attractions" that formed such
a prominent, pleasing and practical
feature of this year's show.
The most common remark to be
heard in all parts of the county was
" Well, if Clinton does not have a big
crowd this year,it will not be because
they have not advertised their show
well." We can safely say that no
show, excepting thosh in the large
cities, have been ..so well advertised,
and the amount spent for this pur-
pose will exceed, we believe, the total
expenditure of all other shows in the
county put together (Goderich alone
excepted.)
The weather could not have been
finer, the better part of the •first two
days, and one would . almost have
thought that the clerk of the weather
took pleasure in providing especially
for the occasion. While Goderich
and other places had the misfortune
to strike wet weather, Clinton was
favored with a delightfully clear and
bright atmosphere to smile benignly
around. Nature has smiled upon the
adventure as it seldom smiled before
and the usually bleak days of Septem-
ber are more like the balmy days of
June. Part of the time the sun shone
with a warmth and brilliancy that
added much to the comfort and plea.
sure of those present, and managers,
exhibitors and visitors appeared to
reflect in their countenances the hap-
piness and brightness which beamed
down upon them in the concentrated
rays:of Old Sol. (Wednesday even-
ing excepted)
THE SHOW ITSELF.
Tuesday morning found a scene of
unusual activity around the Skating
Rink. • The street was lined with
vehicles, while their contents were
being artistically and, methodically
arranged inside, In their private
office sat Secretary Jackson, and as-
istant Cooper, making entries as fast
as their nimble peps could traverse
the paper, and all being done so sys-
timatically as to avoid any confusion
or worry. By evening the total entries
received totalled up to fifteen
hun-
dred, which was net five hundred
more than all the entriesof last year
together, and many more entries had
to be received on Wednesday.
INDOOR DEPARTMENT.
Tuesday evening the immense hall
was thrown open to the public. Many
naturally expected a fine display, but
they were not prepared for one so
grand as that which met their gaze as
they passed around the building,view-
ing-the several exhibits.
Nearly the entire right hand side
of the hall was filled with a collection
of lady's work. We are not equal to
a minute description of all to be seen
here, but will say that in our opinion
it was all "best."
A quilt made by Mrs Hinchley, an
old lady of Hullett, and consisting of
16,000 pieces, was awarded a diploma
The foremost end of the hall was
occupied by the Doherty Organ ex-
hibit. Here were shown eleven dif-
ferent styles of 'the world-famous in-
struments, all highly finished, beauti-
ful specimens of workmanship, from
the smaller parlor cases to the large
double -bank Church organs. Lis-
tening to their g and expressive tone,
one is not surprised that they have
found such a cordial welcome in all
parts of the habitable globe. Organ
parts are also shown.
The centre of the hall is occupied
by a neat fountain, (the work of Mr
S. Davis,) which sends out a charm•
ing spray of water, while all around
are tropical and native plants and
flowers.
At the lower end centre space of
the hall is found the exhibit of the
Oakes Organ Co., which consists of
seven handsome instruments, repro
senting six separate styles. They
look to bo finished as fine as possible,
while the volume of tone appears to
be the acme of perfection. The piano
case,exceedingly rich in desigu,seems
to be the favorite, though the others
aro also surperb designs. This Corn-
pany has met with the most encour-
aging success, and cannot fill their
orders fast enough.
APIARY DEPARTMENT.
School Children.
At .m. n Wednesday the 1 p o school
No nae expected to see such a large children's parade took place. First
exhibit of bees aid houey,consequent- come the Doherty Organ Baud, than
Inspector Malloch, HeadmasterTurn-
bull, member. of both boards of Trus-
tees, then Summerkill school, under
charge of Mr G. M. silty; Mr A. M.
Plummer's school, Hullett; Mr Law-
rence's school, Goderich township;
Holmesville school, with Mr Murch
as teacher, and the nine departments
SUNDRIES. of Ce.nton Model school, under the
" Where did all the Pratt come' direction of Principal Lough, flanked
from?' was the surprised exclamation by the Voeophone Band.
of all, Well, it came from the neigh- , Reaching the show grounds a.class
borhood of the lake, and was particu• of boys were put through the drill
laxly good for this year. exercise by Mr Lough, and a class of
Grain, roots, dairy produce and girls in calisthenics, by Miss Struth-
vegetables could not be surpassed in ars; the girls wore white dresses and
either quantity or quality at many of caps, half being trimmed with blue,
the large shows. and the other halt' red, and both boys
A. magnificent mounted Moose and girls went through all the ma-
Head,the property of Mrs Whitehead, nceuvres in splendid style, the crowd
_which came from Whilemouth, Man. , showing its appreciation by applause.
attracted much attention. The ani- After this followed the -fudging of
different classes of horses, which oc-
cupied the balance of Wednesday af-
ternoon, till about 4.30, when the
rain caused a precipitous flight for
shelter. It continued raining until
well on in the evening, and some-
what marred the pleasure and com-
fort of the day. Notwithstanding
this the hall and grounds had a big
crowd in the evening, and while the
Shani Battle between the Volunteers
and Gun Club, and display of fire-
works took place, there must have
been several thousand on the grounds.
The battle was a realistic encounter,
and the lively fusilade of musketry
charging and retreating, and final
capture of the fort, gave a suggestive
idea of encounters much more deadly
and in earnest.
A feature of the sham battle was
the artillery brigade, gotten up by
Mr Jas. Sibley, but on account of the
rain which came on, they were unable
to join in the fight. The whole out-
fit was very creditable, and reflected
a great deal of credit on the organizers,
ly everybody was surprised at what
WM really au iatareasiag and credit.
able exhibit, made by Mowers H. R.
Walker, Clinton. and Thos. Boles, of
Varna, principally the latter. There
were beesat work in full view, honey
in the comb and extracted. It wase a
"'sweet" display and no mistake.
Coe
BUSINESS EXHIBITS.
Harland Bros., hardware, stoves,
paints, etc., made an attractive dis-
play at the right hand corner of the
hall : while Johnson & Armour, har-
ness makers, occupy the lower left-
hand corner. Mr J.H. Worsell,agent
for the White Sewing machine, has a
neat exhibit, and Mr W. Moore, of
the Singer also. Taylor & Sons, and
C. Cruickshank show boots and shoes;
Rob W. Coate jewelier,etc.; W.Cooper
& Co., stationers, and A. Worthing-
ton, fancy goods, all have exhibits.
The dry goods houses represented are
John Robertson, Estate J. Hodgene,
and J. C. Detlor. J. C. Stevenson
and Reith Bros., furniture, are to be
seen, one on each side, as the hall is
entered. Col, Hoare has several of
musical instruments on exhibition,
and also a large assortment of flowers,
mai was a fiftt)en-hundred pounder,
and we could sit very comfortably on
the spread of the:broad antlers.
In several departments the show
was said by parties who had been
there, to even surpass the Provincial.
The Vocophone Band shared the
honors with the Doherty Band, on
Tuesday evening.
A noticeable feature of the Fair
was the 'am at the back door of the
rink, the
afternoon. The
crowd was so great outside striving to
get in, and the crowd inside equally
anxious to get out. One very' happy
looking stout gentleman declared it
was quite embarrassing being so close
to so many girls. Mr Cottle had our
sympathy in his difficult positi'on, but
he managed to keep order most ad-
nairably,though we think his pleasant
twice will scarcely be head above a
whisper for a week to come.
Col. Hoar, with his dulcimer, de -
lie feed a large crowd of people, and
received a great deal of attention.
In the ladies' department Mrs Ho-
vey and Miss Sibley made a very,fine
display of fancy work, for which no
prize was offered.
The Trade Procession
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
EXHIBIT.
The Electrical and Scientific appa-
ratus used by the Collegiate Institute
was in charge of Mr David Robb and
Mr I. A. Giffin, Science Master, and
they were surrounded by a crowd all
evening, who took a deep interest in
the various explanations given, even
to a galvanic shock.
ART DEPARTMENT.
The amateur exhibit on the north wall
arranged under the management of"
Mr Horace Foster and Miss Mount -
castle, far exceeded anything of this
kind, we have seen out of a city.
Owing to the number of pictures (100)
it was impossible to have every one
in the best place,and some were hung
rather high.; but the light was good,
and many of them looked far better
than if they had been lower down.
In this they had the advantage of the
professionals in the gallery, where the
light on tbe main wall was very bad.
This great amateur art exhibition re-
flects much credit on the teachers
Miss Mountcastle and Miss Wilson.
'Thecae were many more works taken
from nature this year than last, some
of these showing great promise. This
is a step in the right direction. The
Marquis of Lapedowne, in his address
before the members of the Royal
Academy, two years ago, desired that
a school of art, distinctly` Canadian,
should spring up in Canada, and we
are glad to see that it is taking root
here in Clinton. Our local profes-
sionals are opposed by Mrs Smith, of
Whitby, and Mr Crocket,of Goderich,
and we are very sorry, particularly as
these were strangers and exhibiting
here for the first time,that they should
have had such a poor position and
bad light. ,Nevertheless their works
were much admired and they receiv-
ed a fair share of prizes, Mr Crocket,
of the circular town, holding his own
very well in oil, water color, pencil
and pen and ink against Miss Mount -
castle, though the latter works in
more varied subjects landscape, mar-
ine view, animals from life, figure
subjects, portraits, seem ready to her
nimble fingers, while Miss Wilson's
studies (both pastel and others) were
greatly admired, and show her to be
an artist of high order and taste.—
Mrs Smith's strong point seems
to be fruit. ;The greatest amusement
prevailed all day In the Art depart-
ment through ' Miss Mountcastle's
chipmunk contending with this lady's
lion and coming off conqueror. Mr
Davidson, the ,fudge from London,
speaking of the amateur work, said it
was the beat collection of lead pencil
drawings ever seen in Ontario or pro-
bably the whole Dominion, We saw
many red and blue tickets, but up to
the time of going to press -could not
ascertain who they all belonged ,o,
and, therefore, withhold specific ref-
erence. The prize list will be given
in full next week.
A large oil painting, about 6 ft,x4,
representing an Egyptian scene. by
moonlight, by Mr C. E. Bowers, at-
tracted considerable attention.
On Wednesday was something more
than 'immense,' reflected the greatest
credit on all who participated therein,
showing a large amount of work and
ingenuity. A mere description will
not do justice to any of the outfits,
but this must in most cases suffice,
and was well worth coming miles to
see. Everybody said it 'was the best
they had ever seen,' Messrs -Joseph
Copp and George Tedford were at
its head as marshal's, then came the
Doherty Organ Band, next the Vol-
unteer Co., in .uniform, under com-
mand of Capt. Todd and Officers
Combe and Rance ; then the officers
of the Huron Central Society, with
Doherty's City Livery; next Mr W.
Doherty in four -horse carriage, fol.
lowed by all the employees of the
Doherty Organ Factory; then the
Neptune Hose Co., under command
of Chief Geo. E. Pay; this company
was composed of small boys, neatly
attired, hauling the small hand en-
gine, tastily decorated, on the crown
of which sat Mise Linny Irwin ; then
followed •the Clinton Fire Depart-
ment, the steamer being all decorated,
followed by the Hose Co.; the Staple-
ton cooper shop came next, with men
all at work • John
Ross'
pump
next, then H. Joyner, market garden-
er; T. McKenzie, manufacturer of
builder's material ; Joseph Allanson,
gardener, two rigs; W.Young, baker;
Neighbor Joe; Fair's Mill cooper
shop, W. Robertson, pop manufactur-
er; D. Cook, flour and feed; F. Rum -
ball, carriage factory, the first wag-
gon representing the workshop, the
second, finished work; Parker's Dye
Works; Oliver Johnston and J. Mill-
er, blacksmiths, plow manufacturers,
etc., having alive horse on the wag-
gon, besides their tools; S. Wilson,
tinsmith ; S. Fitzsimons, hide buyer;
J. Leslie, carriage factory, all at
work; 0. Hoare, iulcimer manufac-
turer; J. H. Worsell, agent White
sewing machine; Cantelon Bros,, gro-
cers; W. Cooper, books, stationery,
and fancy goods, with Santa Claus as
driver; Taylor & Sons, shoemakers,
at work; A. Tyndall, milk dealer; Dr.
Blackall, V.S., sMlth-the skeleton of a
horse in the waggon, bearing the
ironical statement 'after treatment,'
while four horses followed 'for treat.
ment.' A waggon bore the 'trophies
of the Gun Club,' which embraced
birds and animals of all kinds, and
was followed by the members of the
Gun Club; R. Fitzsimons, Feed arfd
Seed House; Commercial Hotel 'bus,
drawn by four horses; W. Moore,
Singer Sewing Machine; Jas. Ander-
son, fourhorses, fruit and confection-
ery waggon ; Harland Bros., hard-
ware, tinware, etc., two waggons;
Reith Bros., furniture; Geo. Glasgow,
gents furnishings ; J. C. Cole, tailor;
John Robertson, dry goods, house
furnishings, etc.; W. H. Cooper, Clin-
ton Marble Works; Rattenbury House
'bus and dray ; N. Robson, grocer;
Beesley & Co., millinery goods; Chas.
Cruickshank, boote and shoes; Plum.
steel & Gibbings, general dry goods,.
John Smith, tailor, on horseback,
`carrying a live goose, and creating as
much fun as anything in the proces-
sion ; H. R. Walker, grocer; F. Shep-
herd, tailor, Jackson Broe., gents fur-
nishings and tailoring; Rob. W. Coats,
jewellery; R. Hayward, ash gatherer;
S. S. Cooper, builder; J. W. Irwin,
grocer; Jake Connell, wood dealer;
McMurchie & Co., fanning mills; A.
Couch, butcher, with large waggon
of dressed meat; J. C. Stevenson, fur-
niture; A. W. Rater and Beattie's liv-
ery
irery ; Beattie & Ross' livery, mounted
with colored jockeys, the procession
being completed by the Vocophone
Band It was very long, was wit-
nessed by an immense crowd, and
was unanimously voted to be the big -
Sest thing of the kind in the west.
everal others made arrangements
to take part in the procession, but at
the last moment found it impossible
to do so.
WingIarn.•
The ranch bake T e b esho lately y car-
ried on by Mr Slemin, will hencerorth
be conducted by Mr Brock.
Say, Mr Editor, if our good friend,
the Blyth man, goee to Toronto again,
he will have to write his budget be-
fore he goes, as we miss bis weekly
interesting items.
A FRUITFUL BRANCH —Mr Cars
ria, of town, bad presented to her the
other day, another little olive branch.
Naturalists pronounce it to be a very
fine epecimen,of the feminine gender,
ONE Al' A TIME.—There is a fel-
low in town who buzzes two girls,
one quite a way off, the other a town
belle Now, sir, that is hardly fair,
think you. Were we in his place, we
would marry the one and release the
other,
•
A SAD VISIT.—Mr W. Creighton,
of Blyth, made a very hurried visit to
Wingham last Monday, in order to Nowws.=Mrs W. Dixon, of Bruce --
take his sister, (who of late has been field, who spent a few days last week
staying in Wingham) home, as their with relatives here, returned home
mother had been seized with a very on Mouday. Miss Mary Relton spent
serious illness, and laid at that time Sunday with her grandparents in
in a very critical condition. Goderich township. Mise M. J. Lid-
Leeburn.
A young man from Paramount, ac-
companied by one from Lucknow,
gave our burg a call last week, on
their way to the great North-Western
exhibition. Your correspondent bears
that one was on his way to search for
half of his heart, which he lost on a
former occasion. We wish him luck,
but take care, Jim, Goderich is a
large place, and don't lose the other
half.
EDRNT,—A little son of Jas. Mc-
Manus met with what might have
been a serious accident on Monday,
His mother, having occasion to go
out, left him in the cradle, which he
rocked close up to the stove hearth,
from which a spark flew, alighting on
the child's shoulder, where it burnt
quite a hole through the child's cloth-
ing and singed his,hair. Happily
for him his father heard his cries and
came to his rescue.
No PLACE LIKE HOME. •— Prof.
Cunio, who started a barber shop in
town, has again departed for Walker-
ton. Having spent fifteen years of
his life in that town, he seems to
think there is 'no place like home,'
and so, atter a very short stay here,
he has bade Wingham farewell.
GRIT.—We are glad to state that
our band boys= are letting the old
wounds heal n- r, and have again re-
organized ' .air band, with Mr Kin •
caid as leader. When he was leader
before it was indeed a first class band,
therefore we have no reason to believe
but what.. it will be better than ever
very soon.
Farmers' Day.
Yesterday (Thursday) was Farm-
ers' day. There was a yery large ex-
hibit of horses, cattle, etc, and a.good
crowd of people were present, but we
Cannot this week give any further re-
port.
NOTES.
We have spreadourselves 1
e
And we covered all the ground I
Nothing left undone that should
have been done and, nothing done
that should not have been.
The Electric light gave great satis-
faction, considering that the machin-
ery for it had to be so hurriedly put
together and was far from complete.
A gentleman, who is somewhat ofa
descriptive writer, being jocularly
asked to " write up the show for the
NEW ERA," expressed a truth that
was no reflection on his ability when
he said, "I cannot do it justice."
Mr H. Cantelon represented the
McLaughlin Carriage Co., and made
a fine display of carriage gear.
T. Weaver had on exhibition a
patent farm fence, which attracted a
large crowd.
There were several thousand peo-
ple on the ground on Wednesday.
There are many things we would
liked to have referred to beyond what
we have. but space and time make it
impossible, and it must be left over
until nextweek, whenn the prize list
in full will be given.
Stanley.
r.Messrs John and Andrew Moffat
are away to Hamilton this week to
visit friend. and see the .how.
NOTES.—Mrs Jelin Redmond, of
Marlette, Mich., is visiting her old
friends in Stanley. Mr John Walk-
er and wife, of Marlette, are also
visiting friends here. The Rev Mr
McConnell was unable to take his
own work on Sunday, owing to 111 -
nese ; Rev Mr Hart took one service
for him. Mr J. C. Douglass, of
Winnipeg, formerly clerk in Morrow's
store, Varna, is back here on a visit,
Mr McTavish and Miss Blair attend-
ed the teachers' convention, in Gode-
rich. Misses Lizzie McTavish and
Carrie Grant left on Tuesday, to at-
tend awedding in Detroit. Mr Thos.
Boles spent a week at Toronto. Mr
Watts, of Oxford, is visiting his fa-
ther-in-law, Mr Thos. Mills.
CouNCIL.—Council met at Varna,_
on Saturday last; inethbere all pre-
sent ; minutes of last meeting read
and signed. The following motions
passed :—That all taxes he paid on
or before the 12th day of December
next, in order to enable the collector
field, teacher near Zurich, was up at- 1 to return the roll by the 15th of Dec.,
tending the teachers' convention at
Goderich last week, and spent a short
tiros; with her parents before return-
ing. Miss Lily Cumming has again
gone to Belleville to take up a higher
course in the deaf and dumb institute.
The Wednesday evening prayer meet-
ing, which has been postponed during
the busy season, was again commenc-
ed on Wednesday evening, and Rev
Mr Anderson was present.
A YOUNG SINNER,—A young lad
of about thirteen years of age was
beastly intoxicated on our streets the
other day. We think, for the boy's
welfare, it would have been well to
lock him up for a night, and give
him a flogging in the morning.—
Drunkenness is bad enough in an
adult, but in a child it should by no
means be tolerated,
BAPTISMAL SERVICE.—The Bap-
tist church was not nearly large
enough, on Sunday evening, to hold
all the would-be congregation to
wit-
ness the baptismal ermony. The
Rey Mr Baker, of Walkerton, officiat-
ed, and preached an eloquent sermon,
pertaining to baptism. On the fol-
lowing evening he delivered an able
lecture on 'Character,' to an appre-
ciative audience.
Last Monday a young single douple
took tickets at Toronto for Wingham,
the lady found she had forgotten a
valise, so the gentleman. 'gave her
both tickets, arrd went in search of
the lost article. When he returned
the train had left with lady and tick-
ets. She arrived in Wingham on the
late train, and he followed suit on
Tuesday. Never mind, never mind,
for it is not often a Mullen can be
purchased f.,r a Nicholl,
CORRECTION.— Please sir correct
the following : — In the Wingham
items of last week it should have been
Mr Hazlewood, instead of Mr Hag-
glewood, and the Rev Mr Smith, of
Wroxeter, instead of Manchester.
We ask this because it might jar on
the sensitive nerves of that 'being'
who claims to be the editor of the
Wingham Advance; we will give no
refutation of the possible effect, as it
would but add insult to injury.
St. Helens
Itev Mr Anderson bas returned
from his holiday to Meaford.
Mrs Obadiah Canum, of London,
is visiting her parents at present.
Mrs Adams is lying in a critical
condition at present, from apoplexy.
Miss M. Radcliffe, of Auburn, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs Radcliffe, of
this place.
Quite a number from this vicinity
took in 'the Industrial at Toronto
last week.
Our teacher resumed duties on
Monday last, after a short illness the
previous week.
Mr Angus McDonald is improving
the front of his residence greatly, by
having a fine verandah erected.
The Messrs•Wellwood and Thomas
Woods have returned Prot t the old
country looking well, and report a
successful and pleasant trip. ,
Mr John Gaunt, of this village, cut
from one stalk or stem of sunflower
eighty-three good heads, the stalk
being over two inches through near
the ground.
Our town's drayman, Wright Mar-
tin, occupies his spare time in a
methodical system of finding out bee
trees in the neighboring woods. We
believe that he has been successful in
finding two, with small quantities of
honey, which proves his theory.
reA friendly game of base ball was
played, on Saturday last, between the
Weetfiold and St. Helen's teams, re-
sultWg in a victory for the latter by
font tuns. Although the weather was
anything but favorable, the game
passed off very pleasantly, only we
woflld like a longer notice to make
the tables of the Temperance house
groan.
The young man whobecame so
enamoured last Saturday night till
nearly the sma' hours with his adored,
was agreeably surprised to find hie
horse unhitched from the buggy and
taken to the further end of the church
sheds and fed come hay. Willie is
very grateful to our citizens for this
kind and generode act, but they had
forgotten to let down the check rein,
and therefore poor "Jere" got none;
OBITUARY.—We aro called upon
to chronicle the death of another of
Wawanosh's old and highly respected
resfdente, in the person of Mrs John
Mitchelson, whp passed peacefully to
her long rest, on Saturday last, at two
o'clock, at theood age of seventy-
five years and five months: Her re-
mains were followed by numerous
friends and relations to their last
resting place in Kinloss cemetery,
"-Colborne.
Mr Herman Maedel was home from
Detroit last week attending the wed-
ding of his brother,
Mrs Fisher, of Kincardine, has
beeu for the past two weeks the guest
of her son, Mr H. S. Fisher.
It was decided to hold a circuit
harvest home supper either at Zion
or Ben -miller in the near luture.
Further particulars will be given
later on.
Messrs Wm. V, nstone and Archie
Malloy left last Thursday on a trip to
England and Scotlaud and sailed
from New York on Saturday. We
wish them a pleasant voyage and also
that they be restored to their usual
good health.
On Wednesday morning of last
week, Mr Wm. Maedel was united in
marriage to Miss Maggie Cousins,
after which they took the train for
Toronto. Rev. Jas. Harris perform-
ed the ceremony ; their many friends
unite in wishing them a long and
happy life.
ORGANIZATION OF AN EQUAL
RIGHTS BRANCH AssOCIATION.—On
Friday evening, Sept. 20th, a meeting
was held in the school house of- S. S.
No. 8, Colborne, for the purpose •of
organizing a branch of the Equal
Rights Association, Notwithstand-
ing the inclemency of the weather a
goodly number were present. On
motion of Mr Alexander Robertson,
seconded by Mr Wm. S. Cousins, Mr
J. 13. Millian was appointed chair
man of the meeting. After a short
address by the chairman the resolu-
tions and by-laws of the Equal Rights
Association were read, and heartily
endorsed by nearly all present. It
was therf moved by Mr Andrew Mil-
erson
Mr AIea.Rob t
li n seconded
by
a,
r
and resolved, 1. That the persons
present who agree with the platform
of the Association organize under the
name of the Equal Rights Association
for the Province of Ontario,Colborne
township Branch. 2, That this
Branch adopt for its government the
resolutions and by-laws for Branches
of the Equal Rights Association ; and
3. That at present this Branch meet
in the school house of S. S. No. 8,
Colborne. The election of office;,
which was the next order of business
resulted as follows :—Chairms n,Alex.
Robertson ; Vice-Chairme,:,, Andrew
Millian ; Secretary, Thos. Knechtel ;
Treasurer, Wm. Straughan ; Execu-
tive Councillors—Wm. S. Cousins, J.
H. Millian, Samuel Allin, Getrge
Currey, James Feagan. After the
transaction of further business the
Branch adjourned to meet again Oct -
3rd, 7.30 p.m. One thing very notice-
able in the meeting was the readiness
with which some of those who were
formerly leading members otthe dif-
ferent political parties united in the
movement,
FAREWELL. — Mr J. Rutherford,
late of the Union Factory, left on
Tuesday for canny Scotland. The
reason of his departure was the deli-
cate state of his wife's health. Mr
Rutherford will be greatly missed by
his emilloyers and fellow citizens, as
he was a man of sterling worth, or be
would not have held the lucrative
position he was obliged to resign. He
has our very best wishes, and may
the sweet fragrance of the Scotch
thistle, coupled with the beneficial
influence of 'Auld Lang Syne,' soon
restore his wife to health and strength.
NoTEs.—Messrs J. McCall and W.
Wightman attended a Forester's fun-
eral, at Belgrave on Tuesday last.
M. Beckwith and wife were visitors
at the Clinton fair this week, and re-
port having a good time. The ensil-
ing face of Mr A, Nicholls ie again
seen supplying the hungry with the
staff of life. Miss Robinson, of town,
is visiting friends in Bluevele. The
Rev Mr McCosh is expected to preach
in Wingham, about the second Sun•
day in October. They have just laid
a new cedar block crossing, in a very
satisfactory manner, at Chisholm's
corner. Mrs D. Campbell has re-
turned from a three weeks' sojourn in
Toronto, and reports that the 'young
grand -daughters' are doing splendid.
The Salvation Army are going to
have big times on Saturday and Sun-
day next ; the Welsh Minstrel and
other musical talent will lead the
meetings. Mr Sutherland has given
up his old stand, and is moving into
the store lately occupied by Mr Mills,
and as it is a much more central
stand, it will doubtless be a good
change.
Summerhill.
Mr and Miss Shaw, Port Credit, are
visiting at Mr H. Murphy's.
There was no services in St Peters
church -on Sunday, on account of Rev.
Mr Craig being in Montreal.
Mr T. Wallace, who has-been away
on a trip to Dakota, has decided to
remain in old Ontario. He has had
enough of Dakota.
Mr John Smith, while getting out
of a waggon, fell and hurt his knee so
badly that he has not been able to
walk around since.
35 cents cash will get the
NEW ERA, to new subscrib-
ers, for the balance of 1889
the time required by law for, making
the financial statement. That Jas.
Aikenhead see Alex. Mustard respect-
ing the ditch on the south side of tbe
road opposite his mill. and endeavor
to have it covered or otherwise made
safe for public travel. That all ac-
counts be presented for payment on
or before the 16th day of November
next. Council adjourned to meet on
November lath, at 1 p.m,
GEORGE SL'EWART, Clerk.
Uullett.
Mr F. Tamblyn, sou of Mr J. Tam-
blyn, Hullett, has sold out his interest
in the little Central Hotel, Brandon,
to Mr D. C. McKiunou, of Portage la
Prairie, who will tale possession on
the );first of next month.
DEATH. — Mr Edciiaon, svho has
for some time reseded with his son=
in-law, Mr W. Askwith, of the Mait-
land Block, died somewhat suddenly
last week. A couple of days before •
he died he was working outside and
joking With a neighbor as to how well
he felt, and the prospects of enjoying
life for some time to come.
bicIilBop.
Mr Geo. Murdie refused an offer of
$600 for his three-year-old stallion,
"Gladstone," sired by Whitley's
"Carlisie."
Mr Geo. Dorrance and wife have
returned from their wedding tour and
have settled down an the old Grieve
farm. May much happiness and
prosperity bo their portion.
SeetooLs.—Mies M. J. Hillen, of
Walton, has resigned and takes charge
of Winthrop school for the coming
year. Mr J,_5. Hogg has been re-
engaged at Winthrop and Mr D. Mc-
Gregor remains in S. S. No. 4. Mr
Geo. McIntosh of S. S. No., has re-
signed and takes the senior depart-
ment of Egmoadville school for 1890.
Hie brother, Mr A. McIntosh will
leave S. S. No. 5 to attend the next
term of the Normal school at Toron-
to. Two new sections have been
formed in the township and two new
schools will require to be built."
Londesboro.
Rev. R. Y. Thompson and wife
have arrived home from their trip to
Germany and Scotland and report a
pleasant voyage home.
Our new miller, Mr Eidt, is evi-
dently going to make the mill hum
as he is importing Manitoba wheat as
well as buying on the market,
Quite a number took in the Huron
Central exhibition from here on Wed -
Inesday and were greatly pleased
with it,
I
Rev. D. M. Ramsay and wife are
j visiting in Toronto and vicinity for a
week or two
I •
JOINED 'THE Nonr,E ARMY.—Mr
Matt. Carbert, of the Base line, has
for some time been thinking " it was
not good for him to be alone." and
he wisely altered his condition, on
Monday, when he was joined in wed-
lock to Miss Mary Ann McCaughey,
of Morrie. Ills good example should
stimulate some four or five of his
brothers to go and do likewise.
STILL ANOTHER. -S0 quickly are
the old settlers passing away that
soon none will be left that can claim
this distinction. The last one added
to the list is Mr Richard Cole, who ,
resided a short distance west of
Londesboro. His illnes's was only
about a week in duration, and he
passed away on Saturday, fully pre-
pared therefor. He ,had resided in
the township for a great many years.
For a while he lived in Clinton, and
watt weigh clerk there, but he return-
ed to the farm and has since resided
here. For years he was a staunch
supporter and member of the Bible
Christian church, but was strongly
opposed to the union, and has not
taken an active part in church work
since that time.He,v e mar-
ried,
was t' iC
bvt the second wife, died some
time ago ; he leaves several children.
His remains were ioterred in the Eb-
enezer cemetery, on Monday.
NOTES.—Mr James Cartwright ie•
building a stone wall beneath his
house. Mr John Connell talks of
putting a stone wall under his house;.
he a. tome notion of putting a lady
in the uoiiae, ai toitfhpukt n1'iih bim,
and thus dispenso with ijro servic, of
his sister ; Jack is a happy-go-lucky
chap, and should settle down. A
rumor circulated that Mr W. H. Far-
quhar had been laid uv with typhoid
fever, had not the slightest founda-
tion, he being in the best of health.
Mr Weymouth's addition to his bar ,
is about completed. Geo. Scales' and "
John Sundercock's new barns are
completed. People from Port Elgin
have come over to Harry Livermore's
to have apples made into apple but-
ter. Harry is building a new picket
fence around his lot. Mr T. Fair- ,..,
service's bank barn on the 10th con.,
is completed. Messrs John and
Henry Flunking have an auction sale
of surplus stock, on the 10th of Oct.
1 1 MEMORIA\r. — The following
speaks for itself :-llullott Grange
No, 393,—It is with profound and
deepfelt regret that we have to record
the sad fact that death has again
entered our Grange and removed from
our number a dear and beloved broth-
er, in the person of Humphrey Snell,
Esq., whose loving and Christian
virtues had endeared him to every
brother and sister of our Grange. We
desire further to testify and to place
on record our high regard for the
estimable qualities of our departed
brother, whom we have always found
possessed of a desire to live peaceably
with all men, and to charitably look
upon the faults of others. To his
wife and family the members of our
Grange scud their kindest acid sincer-
est sympathy in their sad bereavement
in the lose of an affectionate husband
and a kind and loving father. May
God in his infinite mercy and love
console thein in their sad bereave-
ment. Our brother's work here was
finished and God took him to Himself
where we 'firmly believe he has enter-
ed the Paradise above, and received
the welcome plaudit, " Well done
good and faithful servant." Signed
on behalf of the members of Hullett
Grange.
JOHN COwNG
JOHN JlnihSar,ses Committee
Il no it RAnronn
23 cents cash will get the
NEW ERA, t. new subscrib-
ers, for the 1 alanco of 1880
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