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The Clinton New Era, 1889-10-04, Page 1TWENTY-ube2$, Whole Nmr 17 S CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 4, 1889, ; 1 ROBERT HOLMZB, Pizbltel:.0a 1 11.50 a year iu cwvain Tom Correspondents Will all Our- Correspondents please write EVERY week. Mail letters 80 as to reach us not later than Wed- ' nesday evenings if possible. If you know of an item of news kindly send it to us, even if you are not a regular correspendent. Blyth. The Hopeful Gleaners held their regular meeting in the Presbyterian church, on Tuesday evening, when a " . new eteff of officers was elected for another year. A business man here who is always the same, So jolly, so good, and so happy; Jake Taylor by name, of bootmaking fame, Now wears the proud title of papa. Rev A. McLean preached a very eloquent sermon, last Sunday morn- ing, from Cor. II, 28. Mr McLean delivered his address in a very able manner, and pointed out very clearly the importance of keeping sacrament and professing faith. ------Ourbase-ball-- team, _took _a. hurried trip to Belgrave, on Wednesday last, playing a match there and also sur• reeding in defeating their opponents by a score of 19 to 8. The boys say they were well treated in Belgrave, but Jimmie thinks he had a narrow escape from that awful bed. A very large congregation assembl- ed to hear the Rev 11r Seliery, of Brussels, in the Methodist church, on Sunday evening last, It being the only service conducted in town an unusual number attended, but were well repaid by their going, as, Mr Seltery delivered a very able dis- course, We learn that Miss Moffatt has re- signed her position as school teacher on account of the impossibility to teach such a large number of scholars. We are very sorry to lose Mies Mof- fat, but we do not think any teacher will remain any length of time unless the board does something to increase the room. We hope this matter will be attended to, as it is one of great im- portance, and as numbers are now kept from school under the half day system. We learnt a short time ago that the congregation of the Presbyterian church bad resolved to purchase an organ in connection with their Sun- day services, but since then the mat- ter seems- to have beenhushed up. We hope the congregation will attend to this matter, and not be 'ruled by the whims of certain parties in the church. Every sensible person can see the necessity of having nn .instru- ment in a 'church like this, and we furthermore hope the congregation will not let the matter drop, but im- mediately go in for the instrument in question, and henceforth make the singing a pleasure instead of a hide - Ike discord. PERSONAL.—Mr I. Taylor, of Clin- ton, was in town this week, Mies Menzies, who has been visiting in town for a ehort time, returned to her home in Buffalo last week. Miss A. Crocker, of Exeter, has arrived in town and has resumed her position as milliner at Messrs Anderson & Elder's, and will, henceforth be ready to attend to the wants of the fair sex. Mr R. Eyins is at present laid up with a very sore land ; we hope to soon see him back at the shop again. Miss Maggie McLean made her usual trip home from Clinton, on Friday even- ing last, returning on Monday. Mr P. Heffron, of Teeswater, is at present in town. Mr J. Racey, of Lennox- ville,'Quee,was the guest of his brother, Rev G. W. Racey, this week. Mr J. A. Taylor, who has been in Goderich for a considerable time, returned to town this week ; Mr Taylor leaves this week for Kingston to resume his studies at the Queen's College there. Mrs M. Curtis left on Friday last for Chicago, where she will visit her friends and relations till about Christ- mas. Mr A. Smith, who has been very bad with fever, is now, we are glad to say, Improving, Mrs John Moffatt,"who has been visiting in Amberly for a short time, returned home this week. Mr W.H..McElroy was in Thamesville this week. Miss C. McDonagh, who has been visiting in Wingham for a short time, return- ed to town this week. Mr D. Dor- ranee, of Seaforth, was in town this week. Mr Wm. H. McBride returned from Hamilton, on Friday last, where he spent a few days taking in the ex- hibition. Mr M. F. McKinnon, of Belgrave, was in town this week. Mr J. Green, of London, was in town this week. Rev A. McMillan, of Au- leurn, was in town this week. Miss Z. Powell, of Wingham, is at present visiting in town. Mr G. B. Phillips was through the east riding this week, patting up the Dominion Franchise Act. Mrs J. Old, of Goderich, was visiting at the residence of Jas. Scott . last week. Mr Thos. McElroy re- turned from Thamesville this week, where he has been for a short time. Mre Walter Way left here this week for Manitoba to join her husband,who has located there. rt is with great pleasure that wo announce that Mr F. Metcalf is now rapidly recovering and hopes to be around again in a few days; Mr Metcalf has had a very bad attack, but is now out of danger, as his many friends will be glad to hear. Mr G. J. Middleton, of Toron- to, was in town this week. Mr Geo. Powell, of the firm of McKinnon & Powell, is this week in the vicinity of Port Elgin buying up a large stock of butter ; we would strongly advise any one having any stock on hand to apply for prices. Mr T. F. Johneon is at present laid vp with a sore eye - we hope to soon .see high around again. Mr H. Metcalf, of Mitchell, was' in town this week. Mr J. M. Jerome, of Wingham, bile opened out a tailor shop, in the Kelly block, and will attend promptly to the wants of "his customers; we are euro he will• succeed, as Blyth is well able to sup- port two tailors: Blyth. The new Methodist church is now rapidly nearing completion, the plas- tering being all done. We aremueh obliged to your Wing - ham correspoudent for the compli- ment paid us in your last week's issue. We also look with great interest at his own spiffy locals and aro glad he looks in the same way at ours., We have taken our holidays this year and will now supply him all the principal news of the go ahead little town. WHAT WE MAY EXPECT.—The trades procession on fair day to be a grand success. That in future Dick will knock Geordie out every time. Judge Comers to soon give his deci- sion. The plaintiff to soon get the dollar and a half. A boon on rubbers. Bad colds,wet feet and mucl. cussing. Ex -clerk William to soon become a regular mossback. Mathers to take some more of his long walks. Our new tailor to do a rushing buainese. Harry and George to soon reorganize the Turkey Club. According to our last week's prom- ise we will give a little more in detail of our great fair, to be held October Sthh and 9th. On- the--morning-of the - first day, at 8 o'clock, the exhibition will be open for the reception of all inside exhibits and displays. In the evening theexhibition building will be open to the public. A grand pro- gramme of music by the Blyth cornet band, under the leadership of Mr S. H. Gidley, will be given, together with a grand organ competion. The latter will be a great event as there are many competitors. Wednesday, Oct. 9th, is farmer's and citizens day. All the departments will be open to the public at 8 o'clock, and at 10 a m. the monster procession, headed by bands, representing all the iudustrie and mercantile pursuits of the thriv- ing town of Blyth. The procession will leave the exhibition grounds and proceed along the principal streets. The next principle event will be the thrilling and daring exhibition of horsemanship in the ring by the re- nowned "Lasso Mack," with a num- ber of wild mountain and broncho ponies. The other events are :— Speeding in the ring, lady driving, a grand bagpipe competition, etc. Dur- ing the afternoon and evening a grand ball, under the auspices of the Blyth Fire Brigade, will be given in Indus- try Hall. Special rates on all rail- ways. Come one, come all- Bring lots of money and be happy: OBITUARY.—The subject of this sketch, Mrs Anne Coulter, whose maiden name was Anne Cunningham, was born in county Tyrone, Ireland, July llth, 1820, and died in Blyth, county Huron, Setptember 28th, 1889. Her parents were 'ntembers of the Primitive Methodist Society. The principles of truth, honesty and in- dustry were impressed upon her mind in early life, for which she was ever devoutly thankful. In 1842 she came with her parents to Canada, and in the following year was soundly con- verted to God in the city of Montreal; protracted services were then in pro- gress, and the first night elle attended witnessed the beginning of a new lite. On the 4th of May, 1848, she was married to Mr Thos.Coulter and went to live in the township of Nissouri, at that time a wilderness, At the earliest opportunity she united with the church, and for eleven years was a faithful member thereof. In 1869 they removed to the village of Blyth, and a few years later in the proyi- dence of God she was left a widow. This proved a means of drawing her nearer to God, and while reading her Bible and the Guide to Holiness, she was led to seek the blessings of entire sanctification. From that time for- ward she joyfully and practically tes- tified to the enjoyment of that great blessing. The divine ordinances and the social means of grace werehighly prized and regularly enjoyed while health permitted. Her presence and prayerful attention was always a source of inspiration to the preachers. She was liberal in supporting all the connexional interests of the church, and a constant reader of the Christian Guardian and Methodist Magazine. Heart disease accompanied with other physical ailments speedily broke down the once strong constitution, and after but a few weeks illness she peacefully passed away from labor to reward. Respected and esteemed in life, she was honored in death. On the occasion of her funeral the whole community was deeply moved. All seemed to feel that a real 'lose had been sustained, and a place vacated which it would be difficult to fill. Appropriateservices were held in the church, in which the pastor, the Rev A. W. Tonge, the Rev Wm. Birks, a former pastor, and the Rev G. W. Racey (Episcopal) participated. The Ladies Aid Society, to the number of 31, of which sister Coulter had been Chaplain since its inception, also the brass band of the village, joined in the funeral procession to the ceme- tery, where the writer of this memo rial committed her remains to the grave, in a sure and certain hope of n resurrection to everlasting life. "The memory of the just is blessed." She has been exceedingly liberal to the Methodist church and its missions, her will making the following dispo- sitions :—To her sister, Mrs Oliver, of West Wawanosh, she leaves $1000; to a sister in Ireland, $100; her neice in Nissouri, $100 ; Blyth Methodiet church, $400, in addition to what she has already given ; to Japan mission, $200 ; Crosby's Girls Home, B. C., $100 ; McDougall Orphanage, $100 ; Rev J. S. Fisher, Arthur, $50, and the residue of the estate, after paying funeral and testamentory expenses, to go to the Missionary Society of the Methodist church. This is expected to be about $1000. .0,••� Hay. The new brick church that the Mothodiete are building, on the 2nd line, is a very neat building, and is almost completed. The bills are out for its dedication, which is tp take place next Sabbath, October 6th. a St. Helens. Wingham. James K. M. Gordon left last Sat- FAREWELL.—They are soon going urday for Toronto, where be intends to leave us. Who? Why the flies, to eater on bis first session as an M.D. The base ball team of this place played a return match with Westfield, on Saturday last, again resulting in a yictory tor St Helene by twelve runs. MARRIAGE —Haopy marriage bells rang out la1 Thursday evening, when the Rev Chan. Rutherford, of New York, was married to Miss Jessie Mc- Pherson, of this place. After their resolutions were confirmed as one, and we bid them a heavy farewell. A RELAPSE:—Mr R. Hastiugs,wbo a few days since way thought to be recovering from a severe illness, has, we are sorry to say, had a •relapse, and is now lying at the point of death. DEATH. — There died in Lower Wingham, on Friday last, Mr James Johnston, at the age of 66 years. The deceased has been ailing for quite a long time with a complication of dis- the usual nuptial festivity was fairly eases. dealt with. The happy couple left STARTING- Up.—Mr W. McCutch- the next morning for a trip to Mont- , eon, who bas been clerking in Mr real, etc., before Rev Chas. returns to Hannah's store for quite a few years, his charge. is going to start for himself, in town. Another highly respected resident As Will has some good push in him, of West Wawanosh passed to his long he will doubtless do a good trade. home on the 25th ult. in William AUCTION SALE.—Mr D. B. Calbick Cummins, who passed peacefully to had an auction sale in his Hareroems, rest at the good old age of 83 years. on Saturday evening last, and will l e continued again next Saturday. • Mr Calbick is giving up the furniture part of his establishment, retaining only the undertaking. Mr Cummins was a very strong and robust man in his younger days, and -never knew what it was to have rheu- matism in bis life. He settled in West Wawanosh with his family in -1858,. and_semained_on_the..lot-..which. his son Thomas now occupies up to the time of his death, and leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his decease. AFFLICTION.—While Mrs McQuire was in Goderich last Saturday wait- ing on her daughter,Mrs Murray,who was poorly, another daughter here took suddenly ill with congestion of the lungs, and about eight q'clock p. m. her son was carried home uncons- cious from a fall he had received. He had been home to see his sister, and was,on his way back to where he wee working,when he, along with an- other young man, jumped into the back of Thos. McRoberts' democrat, and in the dark Mr McRoberts, un- te:+'re of their position, started the homes, which took the two by sur- prise, and Robt. McGuire lost his bal- ance, coming head first violently to the ground. Dr Elliott hacl not left the house from, seeing the sister,when Robt. was carried home in that un- conscious state. He did not regain consciousness till nearly two o'clock • Sabbath morning. The mother came home on Sabbath afternoon much dis- tressed to see such affliction in her own household, those whom she had ,left so -well on Friday. Robert, up to the present time, Monday evening, is lying in a semi -unconscious state, although some hopes are eatertained of his recovery. -Mrs McGuire ,has the sympathy of the entire communi- ty in her present trials, and sincerely hope that all may soon be well again. Dungannon. NOTES.—Rev. A. Potter has re- turned. Missionary services wilt be held in connection with the Metho- dist church on Sunday, 13th of Oct., Rev. Mr Harris preaching in the morning and a platform meeting to held in the evening. Mr J. McMath, of Clinton, is again in our midst. Mrs George Woods presented her husband with a fine baby boy. Mr and Mrs Barbour are gone on a visit to friends in Contore. Rev. S. V. Peetland leaves on Wednesday for Plainville Circuit, near Cobourg, to act as colleague for Rev. Mr McCam- os, in the Bay of Qninte Conference ; we earnestly hope that God's bless- ing may rest upon Mr Pentland's labors, as he is an earnest and fer- vent laborer for the Master. Miss Gussie Holland, of Exeter, is visiting friends in this vicinity, the guest of Mrs P. F. Hamlen. We are sorry to learn of the severe illness of Mrs Stephen Irwiti ; as she is now nearly eighty-five years old little hope is entertained of her recovery. Mr T. Durrim returned on Satur a f om his trip to Dakota. Dun anon Ag- ricultural T urs - h was held ow ileallural S day,Oct. 3rd. Mr Wilson.McLean,of Dakota, is again in our midst look- ing hale and hearty ; he has been ex- hibiting quite a nnmber of Broncho ponies,which have been causing quite a little excitement in our midst. Mr D. G. Bickle has purchased one and, has been enthusiastic in his efforts to bring it under control. Holmesville. LEASED.—Mr Daniel Gliddon has leased the farm of S. Proctor, on the 14th eon., for the term of five years, paying a yearly rental of $125. He takes possession in a few days. CHURCH NOTss—Rev W. F. Camp- bell is holding special services at Sharon appointment. The District Sabbath School Association is to take place here on the 6th of November next. Rev W. F. Casson, of Sea - forth, is to preach anniversary ser- mons in the Methodist church here, next Sabbath, morning and evening, and Rev Mr Richardson, of Goderich, in the afternoon. Rev Jas. Living- stone, of Clinton, delivers his far- famed lecture here, " The human voice," next Tuesday evening, and we bespeak for him a full house? QUESTION Box.—A question box has been established in the Methodist church here, to which all are invited to become interested, by depositing any question bearing on religious life and work. Several questions of an. interesting and profitable character have already been deposited, and some of them have been definitely and satieractorily answered. Ques- tions asked shottld be in good faith, and of a nature calculated to advance spiritual life, and the identity of the questioner and his integrity should be 'protected as far as possible in the replies, so that no embarrassment or unpleasantness arise. Stephen. Mr James Rose, after visiting the cemetery and seeing the condition the marble monuments were in, and the condition of white bronze, decided at once to have a white bronze. He is father of Mr Box, of the firm of Broadfoot & Box, Seaforth. OBITUARY„—On..Thurslay-of --last week little John Ray Ross ended his brief life an earth, at the age of eight years. He bad been sick about six months, when inflammation ended his short career. His remains were taken to Lucknow for interment. '- WATCHMAN.—Mr J. Foster, for- merly of Clinton, but lately of Bren- am's tannery, Wingham, had the office of night watchman offered him, at Bell's Furniture Factory. If Mr Bell secures his services he will have a good man. John has served both on the English police force and in the British navy. ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS. — The harvest anniversary sermons were preached in the Methodist church, last Sunday, by the Rev Mr Godfrey, of Belgrave. The church was beau•. tifully decorated for the occasion, by members itml friends. In the alter - noon a very pleasing programme was rendered in the Sabbath School. CONGRATULATIONS. — We would offer the citizens of Clinton our hear- tiest congratulations for the great enterprise shown in their fall fair. It has been our privilege to attend many fairs, but in our estimation never a local fair excelled that of the Huron Central, the trades procession alone being well worth going to eee. BIG Tiaen,--.The Welsh minstrel and'IAdjutant Cousins drew a pretty good crowd to the Army, on Sunday. The former by no means believes in a melancholy religion, but gave us a few steps on the platform, saying he believed that one day he would dance a jig on the golden streets.of heaven. ANOTHER' SSTANDSTILL. — We are sorry to have to state that the new. chair factory has had to close down. We regret that Kiucaid Bros. could not make it pay, as they are boys who have worked hard so to do, but we regret yet more that some of the employees are heavy creditors. It is another demonstration that an em- ployee should always demand his wages per week or per month, SOWING .THE SEED.—A gentleman connected with the Baptist _church held forth in the open air, ,at the Queen's corner, on Sunday afternoon, and drew quite a crowd together. We sometimes wonder that the Christian denominationsdo not sow the seed broadcast in the open air more than they do. Many who never darken the door of a church would, out of mere curiosity, linger to bear the message delive4'ed beneath theblue canopy of heaven. THINGS WE Wounn LIKE.—A re- liable man (say Mr Thomas Bell, for instance,) to take hold of and run to the full capacity the chair factory, which is now closed down. Another good man to run on a sure basis the woollen mill, as Wingham is a good centre for such an industry. Further, that our town council take some steps to lighten up our streets the coming winter, eo that pedestrians can walk in the evening, without fear of a col- lision, Lastly, a good, warm, dry month before winter sets in. NOTES.—The situation vacated by Mr Soutllerford is now filled by Messrs Ferguson and Johns. Mr Green moved into his new house this week. We have had two more cedar block crossings laid this week. Lit- tle Hannah, the soldier lassie is visit- ing friends in Toronto. The closing down of the chair factory has thrown quite a few good men out of employ- ment. Although quite a number of houses have been built this summer, a good vacant house is hard to find. The many friends of the Rev Mr Mc - Cosh will be sorry to learn that hie visit to Wingham is postponed to an indefinite period. The Methodist choir took an active part in an en- tertainment given at the re -opening of a church on the Belgrave circuit, on Monday evening ,last. Messrs Hutton dc Carr have bought a car load of Manitoba wheat, previous to starting up next week. Mrs A. Nichols, accompanied by her father and mother, ie visiting friends in Walkerton. MR. EDITOR — DEAR SIR, — We dare sayyon wonder at our audacity in again sending you a little budget of Wingham happenings; or further, you may wonder that We still breathe the breath of life, for the thunder bolts of infallible wisdom, combined with such intense horror and criti- cism, which have .been rained down so unmercifully upon your poor, 'j;7 significant scribe's head, is enottgh, we are sure, to almost annihilate him, but, wonderful he lives, and again addresses the Ian v ERA 1 Will you please incline the ear, and hearken to our troubles. in the first place, the Advance says "We -have him.” (Poor me). It is unawares, if we are en- tangled in his web. In reference to Fairfield, let our good friend remem- ber how that not very long since he (even he) inserted a false item, and Wingham. - when spoken to concerning the Mat ter, he stated it was given him by the Wiugham correspondent of the Clin- ton NEW ERA, and so cleared hint• self. We beard that which was writ- ten by us from what was thought re- liable authority, thus the error. We would not, upon any consideration, intentionally hurt the business of Mr Fairfield, as his sensitive friend be- lieves we would. But this is a minor matter; now let us buckle on the sword and face the bigger foe. We are confident of his identity, as the writing reflects the writer •as if in a mirror. One can easily discern at a glance that it is not the work of a gentleman, for had he have been ever so wouuded, he would have left out the scabby slang there made use of. With reference to the matter spoken of, it came to us from several differ- ent authorities. Should they be in- correct we offer every apology. The writer' speaks of the Eoglish Sunday School, but utterly ignores the Or- ange question, thus, with no demon- stration to the contrary, we still think there was much_Lruth in our -item:- But;after all, there is something lu- dicrous in his very affectionate letter, for he ends thus : The scoundrel, whoever he maybe, invented the whole thing, and the falsehood he penned is a mirror of his nature and intellect (if he has any). Thus giving. us no credit for any intellect, while accusing us of inventing the whole concern. We can but think if one invented sucha tale out of mere spite his intellect would•be on a fair par with his own, anyway, even if it was used to a disadvantage. Thanking you for your patience, sir, and with the best of wishes to our by no means well-wisher, we would yet remain the Wingham correspondent of the Clin- ton Nnw ERs. Auburn. While one of our postmaster's little boys was playing on the romantic shores of the Maitland he fell in, and but for the plucky conduct of Lilian and Bessie Rowed, who waded in up to their necks to his rescue, it might have ended fatally for the little chap. Blyth Standard please copy. Mr Irwin, the Principal of our school, has been re-engaged for 1890. Miss Marion Watson, at present at- tending the Goderich Model, has been engaged as assistant. The present assistant. Miss Potter, whose . certifi- cate expires at the end of the year, intends to attend the Normal School at Toronto, during the first term of 1890. The Sunday previous to the tea meeting in Knox church is the second anniversary of Mr McMillan's pastor- ate, and special services will beheld in the church. Itis understood that ,shortly after this event the reverend gentleman leaves for the "land of brown heath.' ; NOTES.—One of the famous Whyte Brothers, accompanied by his daugh- ter, gave a concert last Tuesday night, in the Methodist church, under the Baptist auspices. A tea meeting and anniversary in connection with Knox. church will be held on Sunday and Monday, the 6th and 7th inst. Rev Mr Harris, of Benmiller,will preach in the Methodist church,next Sunday evening. Miss Lizzie Gordon, of St. Helens, is the guest of her brother,Dr Gordon,this week. The body of Miss Sarah Carroll who formerly lived in East Wawanosh, was during the past week brought from Michigan and buried at St. Augustine. Among the names of prize winners at the Provincial are those of Messrs Cunningham and Taylor, the former securing first prize for a year old colt, and the latter a similar prize for a spring colt. The latter sold his colt before leaving London, for the sum of $200, it is said. Mr Harry Taylor, who,it may be remarked for the ben& fit of non-residents,lives in West Wa wanosh, is also the winner of first prizes, won at Goderich and Smith's Hill, by another colt. Mr Wm.King secured second prizes at Goderich and Carlow, for one of his spring colds, Mr J. Fischer feels somewhat proud of the showing made by those horses. Years ago Mr Hugh Doyle, then a mere boy, left his home in St. Helens to seek his fortune in the West, Go- ing to . Wisconsin he succeeded in amassing considerable wealth, and resolving that his aged parents, who were in but indifferent circrmstances, should share his good fortune, he re- turned a year ago and purchased for them the old Greman farm, a mile - and -a -half north of this village, at a cost of $6500. He had long been troubled by catarrh, which during the last year took a more aggravated form, causing his death In Chieago,on Mon- day, the 23rd ult. His body was brought home and interred by his, sorrowing relatives in the Roman Catholic cemetery of St. Augustine. Ashfield. Norns.-'-We are very sorry to learn that Mrs Took is dangerously ill. The average attendance of S. S. No. 5; for the month of September, was 49. Rev J. Dyke preached I at Zion last Sabbath, very forcibly in the in- terests of the Educational Fund of the Methodist church. The revival services are being continued at Zion ; they were started last week; may many souls be brought' to a saving knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. Sone of the fields of fall wheat Ale were sowed early are be- ginni,„et3 present a beautiful appear- ance ; quite a quantity of wheat was owed rather lata. Stanley. Mr John Butchart and Mies Helen Butchart paid a visit to friends in De- troit last week. Miss Carrie Grant and Miss Eliza McTavish paid a visit to Detroit last week on the occasion of the marriage of Mise Margaret Aikenhead, (laugh. er of Mr Jas. Aikenhead, of Gode• - lob, formerly of the township of Tuckersmith t r Tucllersmith Ur Franii, McDonald is• laid up with a kick from a cow, but we hope be will soon be around again, as he is a stirring fellow. A certain young plan visited friends on the 2nd concession last Sunday. Well, George, you will have to speed Connell a little faster, if Nott you will be nowhere with the ewifts of Tuckersmitb. East Wawanosh. Noyes.—John S.McColl, ofGeorge- town, is visiting at the Scott settle- ment this week. The Caweronians played two matches last Saturday,one with St. Helens, and the other with. Belgrave juniors ; St. Helens won the first game owing to the ca' cher of the home team being disabled in the third innings; the home team bad a walk over with the Belgravians, making 22 rune on the fourth innings, and no men out when the visitors threw up the sponge. Marnoch. CHURCH MATTERS"—The services in connection with the re -opening of the Methodist church, on the 10th con., were held last Sunday. Rev Mr Scott, of Wingham, preached morning and evening, and Rev Mr Geddes, of Whitechurch, addressed a large audience in the afternoon. A tea meeting was held on Monday evening, but considering the very disagreeableness of the weather, the success was not so great as it would otherwise have been. Receipts about $40. NOTES.—Mrs Richard Leishman is improving in health. Mr John Coutts has returned from the North- west, he left Mrs Coutts there, con- siderably improved in health. Mrs McLean, of Tuckersfnith, and the Rev Mr Little, of Underwood, were visiting friends in this vicinity last week. Mr Campbell Hanna has sold his farm of 100 acres to his neighbor, Mr Samuel McBurney - Bayfield. FAIR.—Don't target tue Bayfield fair to -day (Friday). In the evening there is to be a temperance concert in the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Bayfield band of Royal Tem- plars of Temperance. Goderich, as vy ell as local talent, is . expected to add to the enjoyment of the evening. NOTES.—Miss Sarah Morgan re- turned this week from Detroit, after quite an enjoyable visit. Mr James Shannigan, who lived on the Bronson line, some twenty years ago, passed. through town from Michigan, one last week. Miss Woods has- been visiting friends in London. FIRE,—AbOUt ten o'clock Monday night bells were rung, and fire" shouted through the town, causing quite a commotion. The scene of the fire was the vacant house of MT John Ferguson, on Main street, who intended moving into it on Saturday, and is therefore greatly inconveni- enced. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a spiteful incendiary, who took this cowardly means of having revenge. Great caro had to be taken to keep adjacent buildings from catching fire, and but for the rain this would have been found dif- ficult, There was insurance to the amount of about $700. Belgrave FALL SHOW.—The fall show of the East Wawanosh Agricultural So• ciety was held at Belgrave on Tues- day and Wednesday of this week, and was well attended. Mr F. Acheson, the efficient Secretary, has been kind enough to send us a full list of the prizes for which we are obliged, but we are unable to make use of it this week. MeI 11Idp. NOTES.—Owing to a break in his machine, Mr Wm. Adams had to dis- continue threshing for several days ; Mr J. Evans was also in the same fix. for a few days owing to a leak in the boiler of his engine, but both ma- chines are again in operation. Three of our young men, Messrs J. Kerr, Wm. McLeod and Wm. Govenlock left for Toronto University, Mr Kerr entering upon his fourth year while the others take second year work. A number of our residents visited the Huron Central Fair and express themselves very highly pleased with the exhibits and attractions. We are pleased to learn that Mr James Dodds was successful in bis appeal for a second class certificate. Hensail NOTES.—Mr Frank O'Neil, form- erly of Brucefield, has opened a boot, shoe and gents' furnishing store hero. Mr E. Pauline, formerly of this place, spent a few days with friends near here the past week. Mr Wm. Stoneman, painter, with his family is spending a few days with friends in Gorrie vi- cinity. Rev. S. Acheson, of 7kippen, occupied the Methodist pulpit here on Sabbath last with much accept- ance. Turn . y. NoTxs.—Miss Maggie Baxter, of the B. line, has returned from a two weeks visit to friendLin the vicinity of Seaforth. G. H. Blackwell, teach- er in S. S. No. 5, has xesigned,having engaged in S. S. No. 5, Morris, at a salary of $425, . Mr Richard Wilson, who was for a short time a student in Clinton Collegiate Institute, has been for some time troubled with weakness and nervous debility, and now grave fears are entertained that his mind may become seriously affected. Mr Bennet Holmes and Mr Murray Wil- son left on Friday for Scarboro,to at- tend the funeral of Mr John Holmes, brother of the former. Mr Frank Carruthers is building an addition to his house, to be used as kitchen and woodshed. Mr James Cornyn,tailor, son of Wm. Corn n; who has been working at his trade in Strathroy, re. turned home Wednesday last feeling unwell, and now he is sulleting 'from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Goderich Township. STILL LIVING. --Mr Albert Phipps, of the 7th con., who has been ailing for some time, is still alive, but is very low. There are no hopes, how- ever,we regret to say,for his recovery. Additional Local News. FORMER CLINTONIAN'6 FARROW ESCAPE.— Mr Rose Johtson, Son of Mr Angus Johnson, • of Stratford, formerly of Clinton, was formerly in the G. T. R. stores department there. He ie now private secretary to Presi- dent M. E. Ingalls of the Big Four road. He was with Mr Ingalls and their family in the Kankakee, their private car, when the traiu on the New York Central to which it was attached, collied with another. The porter of the ear was killed and Mr Johnson was hurled from his berth and badly bruised, though fortdnate- ly his injuries are not serious. num MANITOBA.—Under date of the 20th ult., Mr W. F. Longirlan, of Lippentott, Map., formerly of Hul- lett, writes as follows :—Crop reports generally are misleading as regards this part of Manitoba. -I have just finished the season's threshing and find that two bushels to the acre is about the average and in some cases -crops are a total failure. I am situated in the county of Dennis, 200 miles west of WiuniPeg and have never had less than 22 bushels per acre of No. 1 hard until this year, Altogether this is a good part of the province for general purpose farming or mixed farming. I have been here since the summer of 1883 and have done fairly well. Ono year's drought should not discourage people eo and I think that if those crop reporters would confine themselves to the truth it would be much better for the country generally. There will be 00 grain to export from here of Bourse, but I am only speaking of this par- ticular place. TEACHERS' 111OVI MENTei –5'1rWat- son, who has been teaching on the base line, Mullett, for a couple of years, has been engaged for Young's school, Colborne ; this will give him the advantage of being able to board at home ; he has given excellent sat- isfaction where ho is and the section will lose by bis removal. We have not heard who his successor will be. Miss Ida Murch, who is attending school here, has been engaged as,as- sistant teacher in Porter's Hill school for next year ; nothing, has vet been done towards engaging a Principal for the same school, but if the trus- tees are wise they ' will retain Mr Struthers, provided he is willing to remain. At the recent meeting of the' West Huron - Teacher's Associa- tion, Mr T. Murch was chosen Presi- dent, an office that he will fill with credit to the Association and him- self. Mr Murch, who has been teach- ing at Holmesville for five years, has been re-engaged for next year,the but kind of a testimonial that his servic- es are appreciated. He is one who keeps abreast of the times in his pro- fession, and that he is doing his very best for the children under his care, is shown by their rapid progress. Holmesville school is regarded as one of the most prosperous and efficient in the West Huron inspectorate, and the people are to be congratulated o,,, still retaining the services of se Lon- scienaous a worker as Mr eftirch has repeatedly prove] himself to be. Mr Jones, one of the Modijites, has been engaged for a school on the 9th con. of East Wawarmeh, at a salary of $360. News Notes Maud The Gouty, The CLoicest Stealings - e?I - our County Exchanges Miss Robertson is re•engaged in S. S. No. 8, Morris. Mr Sam M, Hauob, has been engaged Dashwood set as principal of Tool for 1890. •M. P. fo ir270 in cd that has fat friends Mr John McMillan, r Soutt• Huron, carried off over ' prizes at Detroit Fair. It is currently report Mr Geo Powell, of Winchelsea, len hob to a large legacy left by in Eu• rope. A few days ago Mr W. J. Chesnoy,on the Kippen road, Tuckersmitb, had several sheep killed and others worried by dogs. Joe Gales, the celebrated stallion owned by Mr Thos, Murdock, of Hen. Hall, was shot the other day, his use- fulness having passed. Hngb Doyle, son of Mr P. Doyle,who lives east of Manchester, died recently in Chicago. His remains arrived at Blyth Wednesday evening. The demise- of Mr Samuel Cook, an old settler in the township of Ashfield (near the village of Belfast,) took place on last Friday. Age 70 years. Messrs John McKay & Sone, the well known horse breeders of Tuckersmitb, have sold a fine young mare, one of the team that took the first prize at Sea - forth and Exeter, to a gentleman in London for the sum of 8275. Mr Whlper has sold the Hay farm, near Exeter, containing 100 acres, to Mr Benj. Case for 86,000 cash. The farm is a good ono and is located on the London road, Mr Case now owns fonr 100 -acre farms. 'Slade, on the 14th con„ of Groy,was aroused ono night last weok•by hearing a noise outside, On getting up she was just in time to see a large owl swoop down and fly off with one of her spring pullets, which was roosting on a tree near the house. A young man named Samuel Garton, SOT] of Mr Geo. Garton, of -West Wawa nosh, was out 'coon hunting on Monday evening and met with a bad accident. Fie had climbed a tree to a great height (oyer 50 feet) when ho slipped and fell, breaking one thigh, one wrist, and was otherwise badly sprained and bruisoci. The broken wrist•bono penetrated through the skin and stuck into the ground. He is bi fly used up.