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VOL. X.—NO. 14.
CLINTON, HURON COUNTY, OTT., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1889
WHOLE N0. 540
FOSTER & RITER,
WHOLESALE ANI) RETAIL
LIQUOR DEALERS
HURON 'STREET, CLINTON.
Received This Week
Piper Heidseick Champagne.
Guinesses XXX Porter, Extra Stout,
Bass Co's India Pale Ale.
Sandeman vary old Port Wine.
Merin Dor Claret Wine. Gooderham 5:
Worts 5 -year-old Whiskies in wood. a ul
bottles. H. Walker Sc Sou's 1883 Club
. Whisky. Labbatt's Ale, bbls., bbls.
'PERMS CASH.—Goods delivered to all
parts of Clinton free.
FOSTER & ]1►l[I>P�R.
Oral (lipt't'e jlpftleatt.
Goderich.
The lungarivn Band will appear
• yin the" Grand Opera House this
Wednesday evening. Tickets 25c.
35e. Reserved i'Oe Seats •can- hg�
reserved at Fraser cjr Porters. This
will be the only opportunity for
hearing the Band in Canada, as it
leaves in a few. days for the States.
Mr, Blackstone, of Clinton was in
town last week.
The Baird Comedy Company did
not appear as advertised in the
Royal Opera House last week, the
accident on the G. T. R. near Liman,
having so badly injured some of
the players as to break up the
troupe for few weeks.
The board of directors of the
Northwestern agricultural society
met in the court house on Saturday.
The different committees presented
reports, and the prize list fou the
present year was fully considered
and revised.
We understand that the lifting
;Lppatatus, at present in the Life
Boat House, will shortly be re-
moved, and one similar to the one
now iu use at Port Stanley substi-
tuted. Tho one about to be taken
away was never paid for, as Captain
Babb refused to certify to its fit -
cel 6ax>l'eopoutletls.
Goderich.
Barrister 'Collins of Exeter was
in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dancey were
in town last week.
There was Holy Communion at
St. George's at 6 a. w. last Sunday.
Parasols wore in use on Sunday,
the first this season.
Miss Ellwood has returned from
a lengthy visit to Whitby.
Miss Jessie McIntosh of London
is the guest of Mise Strachan.
Mr. A. Knox of Clinton was in
the circular town last week.
Miss Ella Platt is visiting her
sister Mrs. Mann at Detroit.
Mr. R. Vanstone barrister of
Kincardine was in town last week.
The ice in harbor ani along the
la Is a shore-leanel•tin g•.away_.rapidly...
Mr. William Swaffield of Clinton
was -i-n town this week.
Mr. Samuel McLean left town
last week for Montana, on a pros-
pecting tour.
Inspector of Inland Revenue
Cavan of Stratford was in town last
week.
There will be a meeting of the
Conservatite Association at Smiths
Hill ou Friday.
Regular meeting of Huron En-
campment No. 28, I. 0. 0. F. next
Monday.
Regular meeting of the High
School Literary Society next Friday
evening.
Mrs. Morrow is building a resi-
dence ou tho corner of Waterloo
and St. Patr•icks'streets.
13088.
Mr, C. F. Straubel left for Toron-
to on Saturday, being called thereto
by the serious illness of Mrs. Strau-
bel.. Since writing the above a
telegram has been received from
Toronto ' announcing. ihe.. leatk of•
Mrs. Straubel, which sad event
occurred at the residence of her
daughter Mrs. Bastedo.
Messrs A. S. Megaw and Has-
tings of Port Arthur .arrived in
town on Saturday, and left again
on Monday. Tho gentlemen have
been making a tour of the cities,
selecting machinery for the large
flour mill they are erecting at the
Port. Mr. Megaw does not seem
to have lost in health by his resi•
donee in the great North West.
Saint Patrick's concert at the
Grand Opera Hous° on Monday
was largely attended and proved a
decided success. The opening num-
ber, a quartette, "Sunrise," was
given in good style by Misses Carlin
and Gallagher, and Messrs. Trainor
and Douglasa. The "Gallant De-
fence," solo, was effectively rendered
by R. H. Collins. "My Dad's Din-
ner Pail," by Mr. W. Shane, elicit-
ed much merriment and applause.
"Ave Maria," a solo, by Miss A.
Chilton, was most charmingly sung.
"Man o' War's Man," Mr. R. G.
Reynolds, was well received. "Be-
lieve me," by Miss Gallagher and
Messrs. Trainor and Douglass, was
a pretty trio. Solo, "Song that
reached my heart," Miss Carlin.
Piano selections gave Mrs. Judge
Doyle an excellent opportunity of
displaying her perfections as a
pianist, "The Irish Jaunting Car,"
proved Mr. Tanner an adept in
Irish song. "The world is what we
make it," a quartette, enhanced the
reputation of Misses Carlin and
. Gallagher and Messrs. Trainor and
Douglass. Miss Teseie Kidd sang
"L'Ardita" correctly and prettily.
Mr. W. Shane sang a comic song in
• character and was again received
with much applause. "Old Simon,
the Cellarer," was alloted to Mr. R.
H, Collins, who did justice to the
well-known song. Prof, 1ar•inksen
displayed wonderful power and
talent in "La Ville du Regiment,"
a violin solo. "My native land, so
green," a solo, was remarkably well
rendered by Mr. V. J. Trainor.
"They all love Jack," by Mr. R. G.
Reynolds, was a choice musical
portrayal. Mrs. Judge Doyle's piano
selections improved her. well-known
musical reputation. "O'Brien and
his pants" was artistically vocalized
by Mr. F. W. Tanne r. A quartette,
with tho appropriate title of "Sun-
set," alloted to Misses Carlin and
Gallagher and Messrs. Tanner and
Douglass, was the last number on
the lengthy programme. Miss Cook,
who acted as accompanyist, perform-
ed, her part of the evening's enter-
tainment to the satisfaction of all
those of musical tastes. "God save
the Queen" concluded the perform-
ance.
Miss Maggie Campbell sang in
the North street Methodist church
last Sunday.
The winter fi hing shanties were
all moved off the ice last week. on
acc3unt of the spring like weather.
Mies Maggie Campbell of Toron-
to, formerly of , Seaforth, who is
visiting in town is the guest of the
Misses Wilkinson.
Tho builder of the new boat is
making fair progress, and with fair
arrivals of material expects to be
rteadricrolttrtnehingaptMsy rley.'
Crows, Robins, Grass birds, and
numerous others of the feathered
tribe were with us last week. Does
this adient make it spring 4
Knox church Band of Hope hold
its regular meeting in the lecture
room of the church on Saturday
afternoon.
Preparations are now in progress
for putting in tho water services.
Those iutunding to use the new
water supply should leave their
names at once with the town clerk.
A captain from Detroit was in
town last week engaging fishermen
to work for the season, for a now
fishing firer. We undei•staud some
17 men accepted the terms offered.
Now that spring is near, would it
not bo well it' all the refuse were
carted to the ditch near the water
works, instead of being dumped
over the hanks in different parts of
the town.
Mr. Geo. Rhynas has moved into
the store in Achesons' block recent-
ly vacated by Miss Graham. The
store has boon handsomely fitted up,
'and being lighted by electricity has
a charming appearance.
The contractor for the new Post
Office has commenced digging out
for the foundation. As large
quantities of stone are dressed
ready for use, the prospects are that
the building will be well advanced
by mid -summer.
Hie Lordship Judge Street Open•
ed the Spring session of the Iligh
Court of Justice at 10 a. In. yostes-
day. After delivering a charge to
the Grand Jury, and receiving the
congratulations of the Bar, the
business of the court was proceeded
With.
Mr. William J. Elliott, of Dakota,
died at the residence of hie brother
George last Tuesday morning. The
interment took place from the resi-
dence of Mr. Geo. Elliott, Hamilton
street, last Thursday, many of the
Oddfellows of Huron Lodge being
present.
That long expected musical treat,
a performance by the celebrated
Hungarian Band, will be the bill of
fare at the Royal Opera House this
evening. The Hungarian Band is
undoubtedly the most musical on
tho American continent, the instru-
ments used by the soloists aro the
Sweetest and most valuable' of their
kind', while the melody evolved by
the artists is of such superb grace
and artistic finish as to be called
"the music of the gods." As the
Band has been brought to town
solely through the energy of Mr.
R. S. Williams, we trust that every
one in town will bo present at the
Royal to -night.
Zocai egipu ttc u*
Tool ( err colt olttlurre
Goderich.
Mr. Shipley barrister of Toront
was in town on Saturday.
Mr. II. Meyers ex -mayor
Wingham was in town on Mpud
Work on the cinder peths
been commenced.
Mr. and Mrs. Tanner of Toront
were viAlting relatives in town tbile
week.
. The poplar trees on the aquas
that have the peat fifteen year
afforded shelter from the aim, ar
gradually disappearing,severa•1 bait*
cut down on Monday.
Myth.'
A runaway on Monday at noon
No damage resulted.
Mr. John Emigh is steadily re-.
_cggering,ftgln_his;recent rlluess
Mr. R. Howard has been •indis=
posed for Several days but is now on
the improve.
Mr. R. Drummond, of ,Toronto
a former Blythite, ie visiting of
associate ehere at present.
Messrs N.H. and Miles Young left
here on Saturday to attend their
father'e .funeral at Lakelet.
Our townsmen Mr. G. H, King
and Mr. R. Somers are attendin&.
the assizes in Goderich this weak at
jurors.
Mr. John Williams of Hamilton',
an old time residentof this burgh, is
spending a few day's here visiting
friends.
The robins have made their ap-
pearance which is supposed to be a
sure sign of spring by our weather
wise ones.
Our apple king, Mr. John Den-
holm, is shipping several cars of
apples from Belgrave to Chicago
this week.
Messrs Slater and Sims are having
the material laid on the ground toa
build an extensive factory as assort
as possible.
Capt John Buie, having spen) a
couple of months holidays with
parents, returned on Thursday to ris
Buffalo to take charge of hie boli;•.
bire.',..2 that« iosrwl w^i
away suddenly on Thursday to Galt
to see' her mother who was dying
and arrived just in time to stye her
befor her demise.
Rev. Mr. Paul of Brussels occupi-
ed the pulpit in the Methodist
church on Sabbath evening preach-
ing an able discourse to a large con-
gregation.
J. T. Carter has just opened out
an extra large supply of Trunks and
Valises, direct from the manufac-
turers, for,atho spring trade, which
lie is selling at rock bottom prices.
If you don't believe it just call on
J. T. and be convinced.
A sacred entertainment is to be
given in the Methodist church on
Tuesday evening by . the Pastor
and Choir for the purpose of rais-
ing funds to provide books &c. for
the choir. Silver collection. Be
sure and go, it is for a worthy object.
The Lenten services held in the
Episcopal Church on Wednesday
evenings are well attended. Rev.
H. A. Thomas is delivering some
able addresses on our Saviour's last
seven dying words on the Cross
which are eagerly listened to by
those present.
On Tuesday evening last, our old
and respected citizen, Mr. John Mc-
Gee, who resides with his son-in-
law. Mr. R. Brownlee, met with a
serious accident by slipping down in
going from the kitchen to the petrels
at the back door and it is feared it
will be sometime before the old
gentleman will recover.
The social, lecture and entertain-
ment under the auspices of the
Hopeful Gleaners, held in the
Presbyterian church on Thersday
evening last, was well patronized.
The lecture by Rev. J. H. Simpson
of Brucoliold was highly appreciated
by the large audience. The musical
portion of the evening's cntdrtain-
ment was excellent Proceeds
$36.00.
Brty field
Captain Chris thinks navigation
will open early this season.
Miss Annie Erwin is visiting iu
Clinton.
Mr.. E. Rutledge was in the
orest city lash' wook. •
Lottie says Johnnie is too loving
for anything.
Mr. T. J. Marks is furnishing
Mr. Swarts with the timber for
his new stables.
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Andy says he don't mind the
long walk across the bridge if the
roads were not so bad.
Frank is in love with the old
country and would like England
for his home.
Barristers Lewis and. Johnston
f Goderich were in town Thurs-
day. .
–444e -Ma, lly gots left when any
strangers come, along, I don't think
ell cares much for him.
Mr. J. Swartz was in Clinton
Wednesday attending his sister's
edding.
Some of our young ladies are very
articular ? about the company they
oose—travellers preferred,;especi--
Ily if they areMswagger•ing.
Bro. M. Dupee, Fin. Sec. South
uron L. 0. L., is paying au
ffrcial visit to the lodges within
is jurisdiction.
Jack was exercising his running
orse (J. E. M.) last week, he
ould like to have his partner
•long.
While 'on a visit to one of our
eighboring towns last Sunday
ight Andy gently got run, he
ants to leave the girls alone after
his when he goes to that town and
know the boys won't say a word
him.
The carnival _last Thursday night
as well attended ; the ice was in
cellent shape and a large number
ere present from Clinton. Prizes
ere awarded as follows :—Best
adies, fancy, Lillie Elliott ; Best
nts, fancy, Thos King; Best
tnic, A.. M. Stalker ; Best lady
d gent skaters, Geo. Erwin, Mise
14e Race• fifty laps, S. Gemen-
hardt ; `I�ruedie race, ten Laps, W.
%Walker; barrel race, J. Whiddon.
Hayfield may justly fuel proud of
one of her young men. The
mouth development of one young
man is without a paralell in this or
any other country. It's really
remarkable that one so young could
so soon become master of such an
education as he possesses. The
language used by him in his corres-
pondence to the New Era simply
paralyzes the readers in this section
as they do not have access to a
reference library where they might
become acquainted with the mean-
ing of the large words usad. He
seethe fond of writing short histories
of prominent citizens, containing
little sense and loss logic ; in which
he exhibits a vast amount of humor
(all his own) enjoyed mostly by
himself' and lady friend. He
attended a Toronto College for a
couple of terms but finding that
his brain was not sufficiently de•
velopod to stand tho mouth exer-
tions there required he decided to
attend one of the high schools near-
er home.
Varna.
Stanley Council met at Varna,
March 16th, 1889 ; members all
present. On motion of Robt. Me-
Ilvoen, seconded by Isaac Erratt,
Thos. Ward is allowed to do all his
statute labor between Varna and the
river, and James Cooper his work
between Iota 5 and 6, con. 7. The
auditor's . abstract was laid before
the Council and accepted and the
clerk instructed to get 50 copies
printed. The Treasurer's bond was
laid before council and accepted.
The Council then adjourned to moot
again on Saturday, May 25th, at 10
o'clock a.m., as a Court of Revision
and for other general business.—
Gro. STEWART, clerk,
Belgrave.
Mr. G. Owens left for Manitoba
on Tuesday.
Farmers in this vicinity have
commenced sugar -making.
Mr. T. A. Mills of Wingham
was in town on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tufts of Clinton
were in town on Thursday.
Mr. J. Ritchie, Insurance Agent
of Wingham was here on business
Wednesday last.
Miss A. Harrison, who has been
dressmaking in Wingham for some'
time, was home over Sunday.
Mr. H. McLean of East Wawa -
nosh who sold his farm recently in-
tends removing to Belgrave short-
ly.
Bolgrave Lodge I. 0. G. T. visit-
ed the Westfield Lodge on Wednes-
day night of last week, and Refuge
Lodge Ebenezer on Monday night
last.
Mr. J. Tyner is shipping a large
quantity of hemlock lumber from
this station and Mr. J. Denholm is
shipping apples. Messrs. W. Mar-
tin and M..„Harrison have finished
shipping wood having each shipped
upwards of 20 carloads during the
winter.
There was a large crowd at the
Literary on Wednesday night, and
an excellent progratume was gone
through. A debate in which the
respective merits of the pan and the
saurd will be discussed takes place
at the next mooting ; two speakers
froni the Senshlne Literary aro to
take part.
g o.c1il garreftlrotttictt.ce
Goderich Township.
Mr. and Miss Davidson of Dun- -
annon are visiting friends on the
t 0011.
Mr. A. M. Polley of Goderich
as through the township last weeks
buying horses.
Thera has been quite a drive in
sawing bees the past week and still
there are more to follow.
It is reported Mr. S. Burke was
offered $300 for .his Tontine colt,
but it is a stayer and Sam thinks it
worth more.
The entertainment which was to
have taken place at the union Pres-
byterian church this evening (Wed-
nesday) has been postponed to a
future date.
Quite a number of the folks of
Porter Hill and vicinity attended
the funeral of the late Mr. Wm. .J.
Elliott, of Goderich, whose remains
was interred in the Colborne eeme-
tory by the Huron lodge of I, 0.
0. F.
The weather is beginning to look
spriug like and there is but a poor
show for any More of the beautiful,
nevertheless SUMO of the boys are
.,mmuch Interested rls to what kind of
h vied stock is the beat to keep.
Summerhill.
ne of the pleasing occurrences
i this vicinity recently was the
marriage last Wednesday of Miss
Louisa McLaughlin to ,wIr. J. S.
Miller. The bride was the reci
pient of numerous .and valuable
presents. Congratulations to Mr.
and Mrs; -Miller. By the way,
considerable has bean said lately
about miller's grievances, and
deputations have waited on Cabinet
Ministers to have then removed.
In this instance the miller removed
he "grievance” by taking it all the
oro closely unto himself;. •People
h:ve been known to hug delusions
there is surely excuse if our
ug men will monopolize the
rsiug reality.
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Mullett
A very ,successful entertainment
as held in l Q $1Q1.No; 5,t•�J, 13.
owery teacher, on tEre 'evening of
4'hursday the 14th inst. A splendid
programme consisting of dialogues
recitations and vocal and instru-
mental music was given which was
well received by the very large audi-
ence present. Mr. Lowery held an
examination during the day and was
assisted by G. M. Kilty, Summerhill,
and Mr. Watson of No. 9. There was
quite a large turnout of visitors and
the work done by the pupils under
examinations testified to the success
of Mr. J. H. Lowery . since he
became teacher of the school. We
wish him continued success.
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Summerhill.
G. M. Kilty has sold his black
mare to Mr. Carson for the Mani-
toba market and has purchased a
driver from Mr, Robt. Draper of the
Forks farm.
In And About The:County.
—Mr. Doyle, reeve of Arthur
township, lost three children in one
week of diphtheria.
—Mrs. John Dagg, of the 5th
concession, Biddulph, has sold her
farm, containing fifty acres, for the
sum of $1,100, to Mr. Fallen.
—Rev: Fr. Lotz has reproved to
his new charge at Parkhill. Before
leaving Goderich he was called ou by
a delegation of his many friends and
presented with a very complimentary
address,ster which Ire made a cordial
and grateful saltily.
—Frank Cougden, the Ingersoll
forger, has been committed for trial
at the Assizes. He said that while
he could not either read or write he
enuIdal ways„get some one to do it for
him. In this case a shall boy had
done it.
—While a wedding was taking
place last Thursday evening at the
residence of John Paul, second line
of Plympton, Lambtoncounty, Mrs.
McLintock, wife of Rev. Mr. Mo-
Lintock, of Mandaumin Presbyter-
ian church, went into onel of the
bedrooms to lay aside her wraps.
A few moments later she was found
lying on the floor dead. The casters
of her death was apoplexy.
--For the first time in Prince
Edward county the lash has been
used upon an offender. The charms
ter of the offence is the strongest
justification Mr the severity of the
punishment. James Rhand pleaded
guilty to the heinous crime of at-
tempted assault upon a young girl
12 years of age, and Judge, Jellett
before whole the prisoner was
brought prescribed the lash as well
as a term of imprisonment.
tit1 tiOflil lEia.cltlL
WEST HURON FARMERS'
IN STIT'ULE.
Met at Blyth Tuesday of last
week. President Kerninghan, vice-
president Medd, secretary Naftel, a
majority of the directors and a
house full of members were present.
Among the latter wore Mr. Jas. John •
-
ston, Reeve of W. Wawanosh, W.
Carr, James Brown and Mr. Cum-
ming. Tho president loferred
to the good likely)to accrue from
interchange of experience and
views at these meetings aud urged
the farmers to store their miude as
well as till their farms. Mr.
Henry Morris, delegate to the Cen-'
tral Institute at Toronto, road a -
very interesting report of the pro-
ceedings of that body, which was
listened to throughout with great
attentiuu. The secretary, Mr. C. J.
S. Naftel, read a practical paper
upon onion growiugg by Mr. T.
Grieves, of Goderich township,
which took very well, and deep
interest in the subject was main-
tained by all. A general and in-
teresting discussion took place upon
an address by Mr. Medd on erodes
of sowing spring and fall gruius.
In the evening a grand literary and
musical entertainment was given,
interspersed by addresses from Mr.
R., Curry, ex -reeve of East Wawa -
nosh ; Dr. Sloan, John Washing-
ton, Mr. Staulker, C. Hamilton and
others. 11•Ir. Naftol read a paeerun
forestry. A vote of thanks was
tendered to the president anis
secretary and the meeting cloud by
singing "God Save the (wean."
The next meeting is to be held in
Clinton in June. The secretary
added 21 names to the list of mem-
bers. The following is the paper
by Thompson Grieves of 1st con.
Goderich township, referred to
adove as being read by 'Mr. Naftel.
ON RAISING ONIONS.
Above all other vegetables the
onion is one which adapts itself to a
great variety of soils, providing the `
ground is first brought into the right
mechanical condition—It feeds large-
ly on all the constituents of plant,
food, a general manure thus being
required. However, ,light soils are
beet ; on heavy or wet land the,
onions grow too slowly and mature
too late. It delights in a finely
pulverised soil, and the manure must
be well rotted, fine and thoroughly
incorporated with the soil, this
vegetable being a shallow rooter it is
necessary to have the manure near
the surface.
There is no use in attempting to
raise onions for profit on a half ferti-
lized, half cultivated patch. When
we consider that from 800 to 900
bushels can be raised from an acre,
it -will seem that a. very small plot
will be sufficient for the farmer's own
use, and several bags full for the
market. If you have a garden by
all means grow them there, where
the soil is supposed to be finer than
on any other part of the farm and
where you should not begrudge a
few extra loads of manure. Now to
accomplish this, I will give you my
plan of preparing the ground. First,
select a piece of dry sandy loam, '
plough in the fall, manure heavily in
the spring, plough in the manure
about 4 inches deep the deeper
you plough the more manure it will
require. When the ground is tbor•
oughly dry, put on the harrow and
do not be afraid you will harrow too
much. After this 1 let it stand for a
day, and then mix a compost of
ashes, salt and quick lime, which I
sow broadcast very liberally. Do not
be afraid you will put on too much
salt. I then take a rake and go
over the whole piece of ground,
making it as fine as I can. I Wen
tramp this all A over as solid as
I can or if preferred put on a
heavy roller, this I consider to
be the most important part to be
observed a* I have always found
it to be a sure preventative of
the onion maggot, never failing In
securing a fair crop. Sow from 4 to
6 lbs of Beed per acre, according to
the quality and the richness of the
soil. If you want green onions for
table or market, use a little more
seed. If you have any suspicion
about your seed, put a few of them
in water, and if many float, you may
he sure the seed is not very good.
Never sow two years old seed. Sow °
in rows about fifteen inches apart,
cover the soil sligbtly but firmly
with fine soil ; the lighter. the soil
the deeper the seed should he sown;
sow as early as the soil is in a proper
condition, then as soon as the onions
make their appearance, go through.
them with a hoe as quickly as you
can, by doing so you will save a
great deal of time afterwards in
weeding. As to the kind of seed to
sow, there is much difference of
opinion, but I prefer the Red
Weathersfield.
—The I-lon. Mr. Chapleau writes
from Cannes that his health is
rapidly improving. He will return
at the beginning of April.
—The Massachusetts House of
Representatives defeated the Bill
granting the municipal suffrage to
women by a vote of 127 to 78.