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cb1NTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 8, 1889,
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From Corresponden ts
Will all Our Correspondents please
write EVERY week. !&fail letters
so as to reach us not letter 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.
Kinburn.
The Temperauce Hall is being un-
eoofed and shingled anew.
Mr Chris. F. Dale, jr., showed us a
turnip the other day that weighed
about 131bs avoirdupois; rather an
extraordinary weight for this year, as
turnips are a comparative failure.
Mr Dale is -one of our beat farmees,
keeps his farms in fine condition and
the result is a productive yield.
On Friday of last week, Mr S.
Hinchly threshed on the farm ef Mr
Jno. Hinchly, sr., 15 acres of wheat
and barley in two hours. The feed-
ing was done by Mr John. A. Staples
and • Mr John Button. The boys vire
hustlers, who says one better than
this,
Our enterprising farmer,Mr Robert
Armstrong, has purchased from
Messrs Green Bros., Stratford,a thor-
oughbred Berkshire boar, and should
have the patronage of the farmers in
this vicinity as au encouragement of
his effort e for the improvement of
stock.
The boys were playing their usual
pranks on Hallowe'en, carrying away
gates, pulling down fences, &c. Now
boys whatever you do, do not destroy
property, harmless tricks and jokes
are all well enough,but in no case do
injury to your neighbor s property.
Remember you are as amendable to
the law on Hallowe'en as on any
other evening.
Exeter.
THE PICKARD FAILIIRE.—It seems
that the farmers in the neighborhood
of Exeter are more deeply involved
in the James Pickard estate than was
believed. The farnsers have, it is
said, unsecured claims amounting to
about $25,000, in sums ranging from
$200 to $3,000. The total unsecured
liabilities are about $t35.000, with al-
most $30,000 secured, which runs the
total up in the vicinity of $95,000.
The assets are of various kinds, but a
large part is in real estate estimated
to be worth $30,000. Book debts are
heavy and the stock of general store
goods is large. The assignee ex-
presses the opinion that the estate
will pay 100 cents on tbe dollar, and
leave a surplus, but a good many are
of a contrary opinion.
Varna:
Council R.T. of T. No. 308, on the
death of Jas. Wanless, sr., agreed to
the following resolutions :—Whereas
it has pleased the ruler of the uni-
verse to remove from our midst our
Brother Jas. Wanless, sr., who has
been an active temperance worker for
the last thirty years, who during the
various moves introduced by the
Local and Dominion Houses, for the
good of temperance was alwaysbund
ready to help on the good work, who
e• = was earnest, and faithful in discharge
of duty as on officer, under the Scott
Act, and as he once said himself in
an address delivered as a delegate, at
a Temperance Convention, for the
cause he had esponsed and for which
' he was then working, he had suffered
fire and faggot but notwithstanding
this he stood firm, and at his post
until released from office, by a change
of the Act under which be held office.
And whereas under the sad dispensa-
tion of providence, we recognize
the hand and love of our heavenly
Father, and bow in submission to his
will, in removing from our council,
so active and worthy a member. That
we wear the, usual badge of mourning
for 19 days, as a mark of respect for
the deceased Brother. That we send
a copy of these resolutions to the
a publishers of the Seatorth and Clin-
ton papers. And that we send a copy
to his bereaved wite with our heart-
ful sympathy to herself and all the
members of her family under their
great loss,praying that they may have
given to them beauty for ashes, the
oil of joy tor mourning, the:garment
of praise for the spirit of heaviness
and that a new song, may be put
into their months, even praise to our
God.
Bayfield.
Mr Jewitt has made the purchase
of a find team of young horses at a
good figure, Our Goderich township
neighbors will likely have a good
• chance to inspect them.
• • Mr John Erwin who returned home
from Michigan on the death of his
mother, has gone back taking with
him his brother Hamilton.'
A large number of sheep are being
bought by Smith & Grainger this
Mr John Es'
son whose Custom it is
' to visit us on the first week of every
Ago. month ie here this week.
Rev Isaac Barr, ofEaat Saginaw.
Barr Esq., Chicago, Miss Mary
Woodstock, Miss Maggie ham
rantford, and Mrs Ressor,Markham,
Oa all in town waiting upon their
• mother, who is very ill.
Goderich.
DEATH OI' A FORMER
The funeral of the late George V.
Ellwood, collector of inland revenue
at Sarnia, who died on Fridays took
place from the family residence on
Sundayand was largelyattended. The
services were conducted in St.
George's church anel, at the grave in
Lakeview cemeteryley the Rev. T. R,
Davis, the rector, Deceased Was a
son of the late Archdeacon Ellwood,
of Goderich, and was 49 yeara of age.
Ile entered the service in 1870, and
J received his appointment in 1873.
fs IVIr Ellwopd was highly esteemed by
all who knew 'him. He leaves a
widow and son to mourn hie loss.
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Seaforth
Mr 0 L Ball, of Toronto, seen
couple of days lu towu this week.
It is expected that the town will
illuminated by electric light
Christmas tve
Mr Jos. Abell, who has been in the
hotel business ler some time past at
Brucefield, has removed, eith his
family, to town.
The Trobadour concert company
appeared here on Friday last; but did
aot give a full programme owing • to
there being a very slim audience.
The roof of -MreA Forbes livery
stable was covered with old buggies
taken from the yards adjoining
Smith's carriage shop on Hallowe'en.
A number of Royal Templars from
here attended the funeral of Mr
Wanless at Varna on Wednesday
last, he being a member of that or-
der.
• Messrs Butler and Roach of the
Auburn.
t a It is understood that Mr Lockjaw t
has rented his store, and will shortly
he give up business.
on
Wm. Sturdy and Win. McPhee. are
going to Muskoka shortly. Their
genial faces will be missed at many a
social gathering.
Mr Duff, teacher in Young's school,
Colborne, has resigned his postiton,
to accept one in Manitoba, at a sala-
ry of 8600. Miss Robertson, of Car-
low, takes his school for the remain-
der of the year, when Mr A. Watson,
now teaching on the base line, will
take charge.
Rev Mr McMillan left last week
for Scotland, accompanied by his
sister. Rev Mr Henderson, who for-
merly taught in Blyth, will take
charge of the congregation until him
return, next epring.
Commercial Hotel, have dissolved Morris.
partnership. Mr Roach *lawn
coltrol of the. hotel, and Mr. Butler
will leave town to engage in the
grocery business.
There were very large congrega-
tions at St Thomas church on Sunday
last, it haying been previously an-
nounced that Bishop Baldwin would
conduct confirmation services and
occupy the pulpit. About twenty
persons were confirmed and received
idto full membership in the church.
The Bishop's address in the morning
to the confirmation class was pointed,
fall of instruction and good advice.
The sermon in the evening was more
than appreciated by all who had the
pleasure ot hearing it.
Rev Dr Moffatt, agent of the Can-
ada Tract and Bible society occupied
the pulpit of the Presbyterian eh u rce
ou Sunday morning last andthat oi
the Methodist chuch in the eves:Lig:
On Monday evening a meeting was
held in the Methodist church, in the
interests of the above society, when
Dr Moffatt spoke of the workings of
the society, also delivered a lecture
on reaching the masses and fighting
the Jesuits.
A coffee social was held int the
Temperance Hall on Friday evening
last under the auspices of the Huron
Lodge No 308 I 0 G T, notwithstand-
ing the evening being wet there was
a good attendahce. LirJohn Beattie
acted as chairman and performed his
partejii his usual happy manner. A
prsgramme consisted of vocal and in-
strumental music, reading etc were
carried out. Refreshments were
served by the lady memberseef the
Lodge; on the whole a very pleasant
time was spent.
Our Foot -Ball boys are consider-
ably distinguishing themselves this
season. Their first match was with
the Rangers of Berlin on the Recrea-
tions grounds,which resultedtn a draw
Two weeks ago our boys went to
Berlin and defeated the Rangers on
their own grounds by 3 goals to 2,
and on Friday, last at Aylmer they
were again victorious in playing a
match with the team of that place
winning it by 2 goals to 0. Our
boys are to be congratulated in the
above victories as the Rangers and
Aylmers are both crack teams and
seldom defeated. A match is ar-
ranged for Thanksgiving day between
Galt and the team of this place on
the Recreation Grounds here.
4.••••‘.
es' One day last week a little girl 15
months old daughter of Mr Henry
Mooney, reeve of Morris, burnt both
of her hands very badly by putting
them on the hot stove. Sheds doing
as well as can be expected.
Mr David Moore extracted Noo
pounds of honey from his bees this
season. And sold it all some time
ago for a good price. He thinks he
might have sold as much more if he
had had it.
Kippen.
BarErs.—A meeting will be held
in St. Andrew's church, on Friday
evening the 8th inst., for the purpose
of forming a literary and debating
society. Voting on the Elders was
continued last Sabbath in the Presby-
terian church. Our worthy pastor
Mr. Acheson spoke at the Orange
pow -wow at Hills Green,on the 5th of
November. Mr Phaff although not a
revivalist, yet he is kept busy attend-
ing to the soles of our citizens, Mr
Henry Monteith who recently pur-
chased the Forsyth property, bad a
number of hie neighbors assisting
him to plough recently, Mr G. Taylor
has purchased a large number of
steers which he intends to fatten on
the grass next summer. It is stated
that Mr D. Dallas, who taught in
Tuckerstnith this year will resume
bis studies after Christmas holidays
at the Clinton Collegiate Institute,
nearly all our students prefer the
Hub. Mr 11. Smillie who taught
school in S. S. No. 1, Tuckersmith.
("bring the past two years intends to
attend the Normal School next • ses-
sion. Mr Smillie is a good teacher
and we hope to see him succeed in the
Queen City. Mr John McGregor, sr.,
left this station Tuesday morning,
enroute for Wellwood, Manitoba. He
goes to see his son John, who is very
ill with malarial fever. His many
friends hope to receive favorable re.
porta.—Mr John Moffatt who has
charge of the grain business here, is
moving his family into the village
this week. They will occupy the
house belonging to Mrs Phillips.—
Hallowe'en was duly observed by the
boys. Their chiet amusement con•
sisted in carrying off their neighbors
gates, We are sorry that 'such Will-
ing workers cannot be provided with
sufficient exorcise during the day.—
Messrs D. Campbell, Thos. Kyle and
Thos, Dinadale, jr. young men of
this neighborhood,'left for the
Pacific coast on Friday morning last.
They were ticketed from Hensall.
Brueefleld.
SACRAMENTAL.—Thd Sacrament of
the Lord's Supper was dispensed in
the old Church, Brucefield, on Sab-
bath last. The pastor, Rev. W.
Graham,
was assisted on Saturday,by
Rev. A. D. McDonald, of Seaforth,on
,Sabbath by Rev. A. StewartSof Clin-
ton, and on Monday by Rev. Mr
Henderson, of' Hensall. All the
meetings were well attended.
Stanley.
Mr Joseph Dunbar, of Ashfield,
with his wife and nephew, cvere visi -
ing friends in Stanley.
Blyth.
Mr Cauldwell, of Aubuin, was in
town this week.
Rev. Mr Ramsay, of Londesboro,
was in town this week.
We received a light deposit of "i he
beautiful," on Tuesday.
Rev. Mr Tonge was at Belgrave ad-
dreesing the Orangemen, on Tuesday,
5th.
Mr Bond Lawritson, D. S., of I). L.
No. 2-1, I, 0. G. T„ was in town on
business this week.
The plasterers expect to fluirth Mr
Metcalf's house in time to go out
shooting Thanksgiving day.
The Magic Lantern entertainment
under the auspides of Trinity church,
on Friday night, was a success• .
:Sir Wm. Campbell sold off his farm
stock and implements by public auc-
tion ou Tuesday last. Mr C. Hamil-
lton wielded the hammer,
Our municipal pot will sooc begin
"to boil. We tiro of the opinion that
our citizens have allowed the ectini to
come on the top long enough. •
• We understaud that Mr Alex, Luc-
ces has.successfully disposed °this grist
of 'melee, and that Mr Joseph Carter
is bringing dawn another carload.
Mrs Rowed who has been running
a grocery business in this -place for
some time past, has decided to move
to Auburn. She will have he stock
moved out this week.
Revision court was held in Industry
Hall bn Saturday last, Nov. 2nd. Mr
Owens appeared on behalf of the Tory
element, and Mr Morton looked after
the Reform interests, The changes
made were not very extensive.
Mr P. Kelly bas arrived home safe
and sound, and we suppose that the
next time he addresses a public meet-
ing a certain local tough who is now
too old to bo ashamed of himself will
get drunk and get up in the back seat
andldeclare with numerous oaths that
the speaker is a gentleman because he
has been to Chicago.
On Sabbath evening last while the
prayer meeting (which was held after
the evening service) was in progress
in the Methodist church here, some
boys took thefgate offits hinges and de-
posited it in as noisy a manner as they
could on the top of the church steps
and not satisfied with that, they pick-
ed it up and banged it against the
door. Tho culprits are known and
we hope they will be taught a lesson,
and if we should hear of their having
tried their hand at any such rowdy
tricks we will give them a free adver-
tisement.
Sunday he asks every man he sees
if he has got a gun to lend. Monday
ho borrows the gun which has been
loaded eine() last Thanksgiving day.
Tuesday morning he fires it off, and
spends the rest of the day rubbing hie
shoulder with Diamond Oil and Tur-
pentine. Wednesday he puts in all
his spare time cleaning said gun with
the aid of an old rag, a half gallon of
coal oil. and some hot water. Thurs-
day morning ho betakes himself to
the woods, and there we will leave
him to his fate for we went shooting
ourselves one time, and we don't want
to hear any body talk about it.
The I. 0. G. T. met as usual on
Friday last. In consequence of the
removal of Mr G. R Phillips,from
town it was necessary to elect a new
chief. 'Miss Anne Moffat was elected
by acclamation, and 'te her belongs
the honor of being the first lady to
hold the Chief Templar's chair in
Maple Leaf Lodge, Below is a cor-
rect list ,of officers: Chief Templar,
Anne Moffat; Ps C. Templar; J. S.
McKinnon; Vice Templar, Clara
Moffat; Treas., Miss M. McTavish;
F.Sem, W. Taman; Chaplain, W. H.
Stewart; Secretztry, S. Matbers; Mar-
shall, W. J. Sims; Deputy Marshall,
Miss B. Chamberlain; Sentinel, Miss
H. Frazer Guard, Mr Jas. Somers ;
Superintendent of Juv. Templars, Mr
Joseph Maguire; L. D., Mr W. Pol-
lock.
Quarterly services were held in the
Methodist church last'Sunday morn-
ing. Mr Tonge was assisted by the
Rev. Mr Ferguson, of Londesboro.
Mr Ferguson occupied the pulpit
again in the evening. The quarterly
business meeting was held in the'old
church on Monday afternoon. Rev.
Mr Racey preached to the Orange-
men, on Tuesday evening, Nov. bth,
the anniversary of the Gunpowder
Plot. The Oakes Organ Company
delivered the hew orgsa to the Meth-
odist church on Friday last. We
think our Presbyterian friends can
not do ,better than follow • h example
of the Methodists in this ale. Give
the Gleaners the chance to raise the
money and buy nneFegan, and we
think you will have a surprising im-
provement in your church music.
Belgrave
Henry Edwards has returned from
visiting hien& and prospecting in
Michigan,he is well pleased with the
place and intends ping there if he
can sell his farm here.
George Shaver, of London, who re-
preseuts all the large wood yards of
the city, was here lase week buying
cordwood,he bought a lot at 82.50 on
board of cars.
Dr. H. McColl, of Georgetown, is
at present assisting Dr. Godfrey in
his large and extensive practice; he
will be with him for a month.
Miss Libbie H. Scott and Mrs and
Miss Carradice are visiting friends
in and around London this week.
Mrs Morton has return from Cass
City, Michigan, where she has been
seeingt her two daughters Mr. Mc-
Burney and Mrs Categin.
Lessie Morton has gone to the
Collegiate Institute in Clinton.
The Orange men of this place
attended in a body at the service
held in the Episcopal ehureh, on
Sabbathetfternoon and again in the
evening,at the Methodist church,and
also held a tea meeting on the even-
ing of the 5th.
Mrs Tafta' new store is rapidly
approaching completion under the
steady work of contractors Walsh &
Howard, it will be somewhat improv-
ed'ort the one recently destroyed"- bk
fire.
David S. Scott, of Clinton, spent
thanksgiving at his fathers here.
Charles H. Wightman intends
going to Michigan, to see his brother
Riohard,ho will be away for about six
weeks.
Our
farmers are about through
with threshing now, one young farm-
er to the south is going to get mar-
ried if his crops are up to the mark,
Tooker -smith.
Go Sabbath afternoon last the
RAI'. J. Edge addressed the Sabbath
School children iu connection with
Turner's church, Basing his re-
marks on the 6th Chapter of Se
Mathews gospel and 33rd verse
The address was much appreciated
as was show Il by the wraps attention
given the speaker.
Ou Sabbath eveniug next Mr
Aletnning, of Clinton, will preach in
Turoer's church. There will be no
preachifies in the afternoon.
Threshing-inahhovicinity Mr this
year is 0 thing 01 the pot and no.
body i orry. On the whole the grain
was about on an average.
Everybody in the Weet End is
sorry to hear of the misfortune that
has befallen Mr Geo. Turnbell.
Messrs Plewes and Waltee,s are back
from Toronto.
Hullett.
Mr Jamee Snell has been confined
to his room for several daYs, butewe
understand is now abhoto be around.
SALE OF THORO-BRIID
During the past few weeks MrHugh
Thomson, the well known cattle
breeder of Blanshard, has disposed of
some of his celebrated stock. A four-
year-old Wimple cote and calf was
purchased by Mr Robert Scett, of
Londesboro, for $400. A cow named
Myrtle, and calf, was purchased by
Mr T. Fairservice, of Londesboro, at
a good price.—St. Mary's Journal.
Mr Thomas McMichael, of the 2nd
con. of Hullett, had his Canadian
draft 2 year old stallion weighed,
and he tipped the beans at
1590 lbs; what will he weigh at four
years old, he is just 25 months old;
he took second prize at London this
fall. Me McMichael also bought from
James Snell, of Kinburn, a one year
old stallihn Canadian bred, sired by
Rankin Boy, Peter McQ leen's im-
ported. This colt bas four imported
crosses and is said by good judges to
be a good one.
Londosboro.
The arrival of a on at the Metho-
dist Paronage gladdens the counten-
ance of our esteemed pastor. -
Several of the thrashers' are having
a bard time of it lately, almeg- id I.
the engines have got out of repaL.
Mr John Brunadon is making great
improvenients in his blacksmith shop,
by rebuilding the forges on the ground
The animal meeting of the Londes-
boro Butter and Creamery Manu-
facturing Co., will be held on the
12th inst.
The temperance entertainment on
Tuesday next promises to be a suc-
cess. The admission fee is small, so
that all can come and have a good
time.
On Tuesday last the following offic.
ers wero elected in the I.O.G.T. Lodge
for the ensuing term :-0 T, N. Mc-
Fadyen; V T, E. Callender; Sec, J.
Flivins; F Sec, J. Bulger; Trees, M.
Brogden; M, G. Williams; D M. M.
Riddle; 0, S. Willson; 5, W. Radford;
Chap, C. Shobbrook; 5 ,T T, G. New-
ton; Lodge Deputy, G. Newter; P
T, B. Laurason,
Mr John McCartney of Goderich
Township, bad on exhibition in our
village some carrots of immense size.
We saw five of them weighed which
turned the scales at 16 lbs and meas-
ured 14 inches in circumference. Mr
McCartney says be weighed the yield
from one egnare rod which weighed
447 lbs. This is a good crop, at the
rate:of nearly 1200,bushels per acre ;
of course this for surpasses the yield
recorded in the NEW ERA of last week.
Who will report a more prolific yield.
If any ono can truthfully do so, Mr
McCartney is prepared to try again
as he believes he has carrots in re-
serve of ;still larger dimensions. It
is worthy of note that the seed was
purchased in bo h cases from Mr
Courtice of this village.
St.
093
iielsersmith Council report, and
Helens notes, received too late tor
this week,
Westfield.
CHURCH DEDICATION.—The dedi-
cation ot the new IlethodiA church
at Westfield, took place on Thursday
Oct 3let., and was very successful
The Rev. J. E. Howell, M. A. Presi
dentof the G eel ph Con 'erence,pr eich
ed an able and appropriate sermon
after which he, assisted by the Re
John Scott, M. A. Chairman of Wieg
ham DiStrict,and other ministers dedi
the church.
In the vening an excelleet tea
was served by the ladies in the base-
ment of the church, which was par-
taken of to the entire satisfaction of
a large number of people. The Presi-
dent of Conference, the Chairman of
the district, Revds. R. Godfrey, T.
Gei eanned
e.A. W. Tonge, addressed the
and
Geo, Acheson, Eq , of Goderich,
cccupied the chair, and gave a good
speech and subscription. The orch-
estra of the Metho Fat Church, Wieg-
ham, rendered some excellent music,
awlhliperhe,ewnats highly aeppricelated by
On Sabbath, Nov. 3rd, sermons
were preaelied in the Church. At 10.
30 a.m., the Rev. John -Scott, M.A.,
delivered an excellent discourse, and
produced deep and profound impres-
sions upon the people who had the
pleasure of listening to hitt. At 2.30
and 7 p.m..; the Reve-T.Gee preached
eloquent sermons, which were appre-
ciated by large congregations. By
collections and subscriptions taken at
the opening and previously, there re-
mains only about 8160 to provide for
to cover the entire cost -of the build-
ing, furnishings and sheds included.
It is said to he one of the best country
churches in Ontario. Good basement
built of stone, brick audience room,
floor rising backwards, fames° for the
choir and organ, pews and wainscot-
ing finished in oil. Onelarge fur-
nace, of the Preston make, put in by
Mr Mosier, of Blyth, heats the church
well. The new organ la ono of Do-
herty & Co's, Clinton, and gives good
and entire satisfaction. The contract
of the church vas lot to Mr James
Young, of Auburn, who was also ar-
chitect, and the work has been very
well done. The building committee
ivorked eery energetically and faith-
fully in performing their pert, and
the Lodies Aid aro not to be forgot-
ten, who, their minting (elutes,
have done se nnbly in ftit'nieeing the•
chigoe se creditably; they illserve
great preise. The church choir did
ex cel len t se] vies at the opening exero
eisee. The entire cost of Lk e churhli,
furniehings and elieds, exclusive of
crinsidernble gratis work, is about
$2,1.10re What we want now is the
shekinah of God's saving power and
presence to fill the temple and the
hearts of all who worship in it.
v
Turnberry.
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One day last week Mr R. Pringle
left his horse attached to the buggy
standing in front of ono of the stores in
town, when upon ono clerks putting -
something in the rig, it took fright and
started for home where it arrived minus
the buggy and part of the harness.
Just as the thrashing was finished on
the farm rented by Andrew Mitchell
from his brother William, Mr James'
team took it into their heads that they
were getting hungry and started for
home on their own account, where they
arrived safely in a very short space of .
time.
Miss A. Porter, who resigned her
position in S. S. No. 0, in the early
part of the year on account of 1111.1ealth
has beon re engaged there for 1890 at
'a salary of
Miss Fanny Cowden who has been in
Toronto for a, year or more, arrived
home last Saturday,
Mr W. Johnston has bought the
homestead, containing. over 100 acres
from his brother James. Mr Johnston
is now the owner of nearly 400 acres of
the best land in tho toWnehip. James
Johnston intends to sell out his stock
a rnd implements shortly and leave ..fo
the Pacific coast.
Ur oderich Township.
FIRE.—Mr John Weir, of the 16th
con., Goderieh township. sustained a
heavy lose by the burning of his
use and coofente on Tuesday morn -
lees At about three o'clock that
morning, they were awakened by
smoksei and found the whole house in
flames, which had mado such heed -
way that nothing could be saved be-
yond the bedding on which Mr and
Anniversary Services
Visit of Rev. Dr. Carman to
Clinton.
The Pastor and Trustees of the On-
tario Street Methodist Church are to
be congratulated upon the unqualified
success of the anniversary services
held in their church on Sunday and
Monday last. They are also entitled
to hearty thanks for brining Ref.
Dr. Carman here, and thus affording
au opportunity of hearing the lead-
iug divine of the Methodist Chinch
in Canada and one of the foremost
thinkers of the age. It would not be
difficult for those who listened to the
scholarly sermons of Dr. Carman on
Sunday to discover the reasons that
have brought him into the front rank
in Methodism and made him a lead-
er among men. A powerful voice
makes up for a medium statue, and
an earnestness born of inspiration
and love of truth surrounds his utter-
anees with an attractiveness and gives
to them a weight which belong to
great orators alone. There are, per-
haps,a score of preachers in the Meth-
odist bed, who would please an
ordinary congregation better than Dr.
Carman, but scarcely one who could
make the same impression or leave be-
hin&-the same -grand thoughts -for-
'digestion., His great forte is his rea-
soning powers. He is true to epos.
tolic injunction in his endeavors to
afford every man some solid ground
for his faith and hope. Both sermons
were consbructed upon firm baaea
proceeding step by step to an inevit•
able climax.
In the morning the Rev. gentle -
auto discoursed from the words "per-
fecting holinese" and expounded his
views upon the great question of
holiness. In the evening his text
was R means vett, end 3, his subject
being the weakness of the law and
the power of the gospel. 11 18 hoopoe-
sible to epitomize the Doctor's ser-
mons. Every sentence is complete
in itself and he constructs them like
a problem in Though the
discourses were much lengthier than
what we are usuarly accustomed to, no
one appeared to tire, and the large
congregations followed the preacher
closely to the end.
On Monday evening Dr. Carman
lectured on the-snhject of Colonial
'empire, giving a graphic historical
sketch ot the colonizations of the
Bible races and the Greeks and
Romans. This part of the lecture
was full of interest and instruction,
and Was greatly appreciated. The
description of Columbus' efforts to en-
list help from the Courts of Europe
to enable him to endeavor to discover
a western highway by sea to China
and India, and his final triumph in
the discovery of- a new world was
vivid and eloquent. Then followed
a recital of how this new land was
colonized. Briefly the 'contingents
that came from Use old world for var-
ious reasons were described, and how
providentially they were placed at
different points along the Atlantic
coast. The latter part of the lecture
MU taken up by an enunication of the
lectureee preferences for the British
form of government over that of
every other nation. In his opinion
the only form of Government corn -
parable to it at all was that of the
United States,and for several reasons
he heartily preferred Britain's. He
closed amidst renewed applause by
reading au excellent poem of his
own composition, eulogizing our
native land.
The chair was very worthily filled
Mr David Tiplady, who said'many
Ind words of those n ho made up the
evening's program. His pleasant
reference to the Ministers of the
Welt and the kindly christian spirit
siirAing between them as well as be-
tween the churches, was opportune
hnd appreciated-. It certainly was a
matter to be prou(1 of to have all the
ministers of the town present. Rev.
Mr Edge conveyed the well deserved
thanks of the officials and people to
Rev Dr, Carman for his services, and
to the friends for their generous re-
sponse to the appeal for funds, Over
the amount asked for was given.
Our report would be very imperfect
without mention being made of the
erviceb of the choir. Mr Harland de-
erves great credit for filling his posi-
ion so well, On 'Monday evening
he musical services wero added to by
lie splendid contributions of Rev. J.
and Mrs Cook, of Hensel!. They
ang a duett "Rock of ages cleft for
in excellent etvle and Mrs Cook
-wo 'Pic old Turnkey" to the de-
ight of every one present. Mrs Cook
•ti a sweet, peaceful voice, and is a
vothe Ptory where. Whenever
th' y erie co:no again they will be
heart!ly welcomed. The balance of
the program contained a solo by Mr
Harland, a quartette by Miss Walker
and Messrs Giffin,Foster and Harland,
nil a duett by Misses Wilson and
Vorthington. It is needless to add
that they were all rendered well. Mr
l4ifflriproves himself a very accept-
able addition to our musical circles.
Everything in connection with the
Anniversary passed off' as nicely as
could bo desired, and all interested
may be heartily congratulated. Wo
hope the ehurch under such grand
auspices has started on another year
of progress and good works.
Mrs Weir were sleepang. !t was t
'with great difficulty that the oleildren
were saved, no clothing of rtn,,, 11d
being secured. How the fire ••11,.rt,N1
is a smystery. Tho 11011,w
brick one, and had only 1.),?en n
few years. It was insureil tr
and the contents for $20, but this !II
amount will nothing like niro t :'1,,
loss,
Dungannon.
Bmerso-We understand that Mr
Thomas Durnin has purchased the
property formerly owned by Mr Joseph
b'inith, now of Chicago.—liev. &Potter
intends delivering a lecture on the
American War at the Oliver appoint.
ment on Nile circuit, the Methodist
church choir have received an invite,
tion to furnish the music.—A very
pleasant event tcok place at thehome of
Mr Thomas Finlay, Ashileld, on the
-evening df Thursday October 31st,when
his daughter Minnie was united in
marriage to Mr Walter Treleaven, sou
•of Mr Richard Treleaven, of this place, •
Dr Strongman performed the ceremony,
the bride was the recipient of some
valuable Presents showing the esteem
in which she was held. -We extend to
Mr and Mrs Treleaven onr hearty con-
gratulations.
Mr Alex, Trete wen, of Tara, is visiting
friends here, A young son of Rey. Mr
Currie has been seriously ill with fever.
Mr Thomas Anderson left last week for
Kingston, to attend the death bed, as it
is expected, of his sister, Mrs Rose.—
Mr G. W. Berry, of Lneknow, was in
our village on Saturday, taking orders
for insnrance against accidents. Onite
a number have insured. Mr John Kn,inr,
of Gerrie, pn id a short i kit to friends
1 -Pro. On Sonlay evenh,g IA 4 Rev,
'Potter prolehrd an exc. WI1 disroi
on the subject, A Unprincipled Voirn
Mn,n," taitinl for his model the young
man Absalom.
•••-•-- •
Stiminerh ill.
Mr W. Ball had some sheep worri-
ed bysr dog last week, but n me killed
Mr Foster Wright has been danger-
ously ill for the last week, hut is some
better.
An oyster supper w is held, in the
Orange Hall, last Tuesd iy night,
when Rev. Mr Craig preached a ser-
mon.
Mr T. McIlvain hail a logging bee
belt week, and when the day's work
was over, the boys repaired to the
.ouse, and tripped the light fontqstio
till the wee 81:09: hours.
Equal Rights Meeting at
Hensall.
A joint meeting of the Hensall
and Kippen branches of the Equal
Rights Association was held on Mon-
day evening, the 5th inst., in Hensel).
There was a fair attendance, almost
wholly made up of electors, some of
whom showed their deep interest in
the movement by driving long dia-
tancee. The programme was in the
shape of resolutions spoken to by the
mover and seconder. The chair was.
occupied by Mr Reith, of Hensall,
and Mr Stoneman acted as Secretary..
The meeting was opened by the read-
ing of a passage of Scripture and by'
prayer. The first resolution, which
, was "That there was a necessity for
the formation of a new party in Ca-
nada," was introduced by Mr Mc-
Blordie, of Tuckersmith, and second-
ed by Mr Weismiller, of Kippen.
Both gentlemen spoke with force, and
set forth grievances which were
thought to prove such necessity.—
The second resolution set forth `That
the present party. organizations did
not voice the sentiment of the Cana-
dian people on many public question
and was spoken to by the Rev. Mr
Henderson, of Hensall, who, taking
the action of the parties on the tem-
perance, questio.,and on the question.
aggiesiion as in-
stance proved,that the policy pursued
did not meet with the approval of a
majority of the people.
The third resolution was "That the
time had come when decided action
should be taken against the aggres-
sive policy of the church of Rome in
public affairs in Canada, for which
our leading politicians were largely
to blame in their too frequent truckl-
ing to the Roman power."
The resolution was movod by the
Rev, Mr Acheson, of Kippen, who
sketched the policy of the church of
Rome and the history of the Jesuits„
their influence within their church,
and the pernidious elews held and in-
culcated by them.
The resolution was seconded by Mr
Scott, of Clinton, who traced the
gradual encroachments of the church
of Rome into the civil domain in
Canada, especially since the policy of
the church has been ultrairsontaue in
politics, iu municip 11 matters, in
education and in the amassing of.
wealth.
11 18 the intention of those in favor
of Equal Rights in the South of the
County to proceed at once to the
formation `of a District Association
for the Riding; a meeting for that
purpose being announced for Mon-
day next,
NEWS NOTES
, Cairo and • Jacksonville, -
were shocked by an earthquake. -
on Saturday morning. No dam-
age.
John Steele, a Nissouri farmer,
has been missing since March,and
his friends fear ho ha5 been foully
dealt with.
Thomas Wilson it•oslted 1,370
bushels of oats hi '81:e. }mitre at R.
Duffield's, in Nort!, Dorchester,
the 'other day.
The Winnipeg Free Press says
Attorney -General Martin has re-
signed. The other Members of
the Cabinet deny 'tfiis staternent.
The Queen is suffering acutely
from rheumatic pains in her ieg-9,
and has engaged tho services of
an eminent massage practitioner,
on the advice of her physician.
A Bridgeport,Conn., g,irl, who
unknowingly had diphtheria com-
ing on, passed some gum she was
chewing to another little girl,, who
in turn passed it to two other play- "
mates. All four took the dis,ease
and two di ed
. Mrs Youmans 13 recovering
from her recent EOVC1.0 ifinefie. It •
hos been discovered that her mal-
ady is not paralysis,as for a long
time it was feared, but merely
rheumatism, and her friends anti-
cipate that she will soon.again
appear on the Prohibitron plat-
form.
The Manitoba yi31,1 is this year
much below the aver ago of former
years. ,But 1 ho larger acreage
under cultivation brings up the
aggregate, It it; calculated offic-
ially that wheat. averages 12.4
bushels per air. There has been,
however, twenty and perhapa
twenty-five bushel.t 10 some eases.
Our Ontario averago li alsorela-
tively low Ole year ; yet Mr R.
A. Lyorr testified that twenty-fivo
acres of wheat in Manitoulin pro-
duced 000 bushels, This In at the
rate of twenty-four to the tit, vo.N
Word comes from Lobo that a
few days ago is merried man
named Isaac Grey, ribout 35 yearn
of age, and Miss Minnie Smith,
who has seen 51)100 summtTs.
left L0b0 RA '019 a'r 1ii11C. The
girl Started. 011 in ',;tlid after
going a short d tah ''(` 5V''1 over-
taken by Mr GI ay %,1•11,1 a horse
and buggy, and WO; !,0c,,,) to
London. Here the horse end rig
wero left, at the Western Hotel, • •
rind it is said the pf-ir ifft tho city
.by train, Mr Gray '::'11(1:11!VOVii
to his wife where who eould find
the horse and leiggy. Both (ray
and the girl were m rio be; s oC th
same church 1 r, an 1 Miss
Minnie was on genet to; ine with
Mrs G -ray. The latter ir, tho
mother of two children, Tito
affair is a fruitful topic of sr:lingo
talk, tlie onestion whether it is a
bona filo 0.0 enent or only a
foolish freak ,o; till uncle(