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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-11-08, Page 1• s Is* 11111111.1 TWENT7-IrCURTE VOL. the Whole Number 1289 5 cb1NTON, ONT., NOVEMBER 8, 1889, r E ()BERT 13014MES, Pu, her $1.50 a vear in advan 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. te -s 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. • 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(