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Wingham.
On Saturday last there was buried
the ,,little fifteen -month old little
daughter of Mr J. C. Kincaid.
Meters Howson Bros., who ran the
Teeswater roller mill until it was
burrrt, have now leased the Wroxeter
$our Mills,
Mr Perrin is now walking around
• Stewed with hie arm in a sling, the
efrecta.of an ugly cut from the circular
Saw of the Union Factory.
ss Mrs G. McKay has opened up a
leetUrday afternoon sewing and fancy
W9rk class, whereat all girls eo wieh-
iag Carl learn that necessary art.
A HAPPY PAPA.—Mr T. Drum-
` monsct wait made supremely happy, on
Monday last, as he became the recipi-
R4t Of 'another little olive branch,
which makes No. 2.
'CARNIvAL.—Tonight (Friday) a
"'masquerade carnival will be held in
the rink, when prizes will be awarded
to 'those wearing the hest costumes.
The town band will be in attendance.
Sealers % FORTH. — On Saturday
-night we were somewhat disappointed
in not having our electric lights
burning, but by the time the NEw
''L'If4 it printed we believe they will
be shtning in all their glory.
Bra TIMES.—The Salvation Army
-bad a big jubilee on Monday night,
'when three converts were enrolled as
soldierse Adjutant Cousins, a lady
etaffcaptain from the Toronto train-
ing home, and several other officers
were present.
LA GRIPPE —Wadby, commonly
known as "old doc," fell do,wn insen-
sible in Canouerls stables, on Satur-
day. Medical aid was procured, the
same believing it to be a severe attack
of the grippe.l He is now able to
crawl around again.
NEVER SAY DIE. — Our deputy
reeve arrived at the G.T.R. depot, on
Tuesday morning, just soon enough
-to see the train in the distance, but
he made the best of a bad job, by
' hitching up his sorrel mare And driv-
ing to the county town.
STRONG COMPETITION.—Chief Pet-
typiece had strong opposition this
year for the honors of his office, as
one applicant agreed to fulfil its du-
ties for the sum of $100, the present
salary being $425, however, the old
official was retained.
Two LBS. FOR 5c.—The bakers of
Wingham will hereafter have to be
pretty correct in weighing their
bread, as the council has authorised
the chief to inspect the weight thereof
once a month, and if any is found
under the standard, to give it to the
poor.
CARD OF THANKS. — My Biyth
brother, I accept your, fraternal greet-
ings through the NEW ERA columne,
' and assure you I have indeed a fath-
er's eye on your welfare, am glad you
are not a deserter, but still in the
front ranks of the battle.
CoMn To TIME.—We heard a
staunch Conservative say, the other
day, that should Dr McDonald again
run, he would have his support. It
speaks well for the doctor, deem it not?
We believe there are many Conserva-
tives who will not only vote for Dr
McDonald, but vote throughout our
Dominion for those who support
Laurier.
LEANING TO THE RIGHT.—Our
Wingham municipal, M.Ps., number
six Conservatives and nine Reform-
ers. Although we care not to see
politics in municipal elections, but
after the election is over we cannot
but rejoice that the majority are on
the "right" side, it seems to savor of
better things at the on -coming elec-
tion for the Dominion douse.
A SAD ACCIDENT. — On Friday
morning last a very sad accident
occurred at the G.T.R. depot, which
resulted fatally to a fellow being.
When the 6.30 a.m. train was due,
old ' Mr Matthew Storen was busy
clearing the snow from the crossing,
and did not notice the approach of
thelocomotive, which hit and killed
him. The deceaseeivas a i old gen-
tlemen of seventy years of age, and
for a long time had held the position
of signalman at the said spot; he was
alto a member of the R. C, church,
and his remains were taken to Lon •
don, on Saturday last.
SAD INTELLIGENCE: Capt. Feil -
der, `of the Salvation Army, was to
have farewelled on Sunday last, but
the time appointed found her in St.
Johns; N. B., She having received a
telegram on the previous Thursday,
saying that her sister was dying.—
Out of a family of eight children
there remains now but two, the mo-
ther also being dead, The father is
a sailor, and at the present time away
on the ocean, and doubtless when he
returns he will find that another of
his "olive branches" have been trans-
planted from earth to fairer regions
above.
AN UNGRANTED PETITION.—The
union revival meetings, which were
conducted last week in the town hall,
are being this week held in the Bap-
tist church, and are conducted by the
Rev Mr Keefer, with very beneficial
results. A deputation of the minis-
ters waited upon our town fathers,
last week, begging the free nae of the
town hall for said meetings, but they
had to pay $10 for the use thereof.
Had we have been vested with au-
thority, they would have bad the hall
free, believing that such meetings are
benefidial not only to those who are
seeking for better thinge, but to the
diiiilmunity at large.
Wingham.
Bios TIMES.—Our tons, on Sun-
day afternoon last, had the appear-
ance of some great gala, day, for at
Onset every corner a concord of boys
weffB collected, now balling aU pass-
ers-by.
ass-ers-b . In a civilized community,
we think this is a stain that should
be erased, not only on Sunday, but
the other days of the week as well.
If the boys must snowball, let them
go down on the prairie, and not in-
sult inoffensive pedestrians and little
children.
GETTING BETTE BUT STILL BAD.
We are very glad to be able to state
this week, that contrary to expecta-
tions, Mrs T. Mair is nicely on the
mend, and will .doubtless soon again
be around. As a demonstration of
the amount of sickness throughout,
(not only Wingham) but we might
say Ontario, we give the fallowing :
A Mies Sperling, of town, was very
dangerously sick with typhoid fever.
Dr Chishalm telegraphed to three dif-
ferent places for a professional nurse,
but owing to the great amount of
sickness, not one was to be obtained.
Dungannon.
NOTES.—Miss A. West has been on
the sick list during the past week but
we are glad to learn she is almost
convalscent. Mr J. McLean the es-
teemed superintendent of the Method-
ist Church Sabbath School was unable
to take his work on Sunday last ow-
ing to an accident he met with on
Saturday by having his leg jammed;
we sincerely hope he will soon be
around again. We underetaud that
the farm formerly occupied by Mr
Henry will be sold by Mr McEwen
in the village of Dungannon. The
Sunday School Convention of the
Dungannon and Nile Circuits will be
held at Nile church Feb. 6th, these
-conventions are always exceedingly
interesting and profitable. Mrs Mc -
Nevin have been visiting friends
in Goderich. An"Orange teameet-
ing will be held on Feb. 7th
under the auspices of the Orangemen,
The Methodist Church choir have re-
ceived an invitation to furnish the
music.
ACCIDENT.—One of the most shock-
ing accidents that has ever cccurred
in this community for a long time
happened to an old resident in the
person of Mr Stephen Irwin, who re-
sided about a mile and a hall out of
the village,on Wednesday of last week
while driving home (it is supposed in
a state of intoxication) he was thrown
from his buggy at his own gate and
almost instantly killed,passing out in-
to eternity with scarcely a moments
warning. The deceased leaves no
lam ily, his wife dying a few months
ago. His remains were interred in
Dungannon Cemetery on Saturday
last; what a solemn warning to be at
all times ready.
St. Helens.
NOTES.—Mrs P. McDonald and her
daughter Pearl lett last week for St.
Thomas. where they inte :d taking
up their abode for sometime. Miss
Ferguson, of this place, is at present
visiting friends in Wingham. A
number of our citizens have been se-
riously indisposed with influenza, the
past week.
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.—While Mr
A ndrew Joynt waa coming from Luck -
now, the tongue of the rig droppgri
out of the neckyoke, starting bis
team to run, throwing Andy out on
the frozen ground, breaking two small
bones in his hand, also spraining one
of the bones in the forearm, besides a
severe shaking up. The horses,when
caught, were found to be seriously
cut in places.
MECRANICS' INSTITUTE.—The di-
rectors of the Mechanics' Institute
received, on Saturday, another large
consignment of choice literature, now
ready for distribution. The directors
are to be highly commended for their
selection, and we hope to hear of
many more such volumes being added
to their now spacious library, and
which is being eagerly perused ty
many in this community at the pre-
sent time. This 1?lace has taken a
good step in the right direction of
cultivating and elevating the minds
of our young men and women, which
would (in a majority of cases) be left
dormant and illiterate for want of
proper books to occupy their spare
moments, during the long winter
months. We also hope to hear, be-
fore many weeks, of the membership
being increased to twice the number,
so that our directorate may find it
necessary to increase their library
accordingly, at the same time making
this one -of the most intelligent com•
munities in the Province of Ontario.
as si
Stanley.
The,hardware store of Mr Campbell,
of Winnipeg, (brother of Mr Peter
Campbell, Stanley,) was burned outa
few days since.
CANOEr.LED.—A couple of weeks
since it was announced that Mr Jos,
W. Mills bad sold his farm in Stan-
ley to Mr Watt, of Oxford. The, sale
has fallen through, and Mr Mills,has
therefore, the farm still on his hands.
NOTES.—Mrs Hayner, daughter of
Mrs Thompson, Bayfield road, who
resides near Georgetown, is at present
visiting her friends here. Mr W.
Neelans, of Manitoba, is spending
some days with friends in Stanley.
Air Joseph Dunbar, of Ashfield, made
a short visit to Stanley this week.
Miss Mary Dunbar has returned to
her home in Ashfield, accompanied
by Miss Jane Gilmour, who has gone
north on a visit.
ExcHANoan.—Mr Thos Boles, who
resided on the Bayfield road, west of
Varna, for several years,hae exchang-
ed his farm with the Rev Mr Mcdon-
nell,for some property in the vicinity
m
of Kooka. He has taken posioission
and is moving his effecte there. Mr
Boles has been a good citizen while
residing here, being an active mem-
ber of the N.ethodiet church, and
leader of the choir, and both himself
and wife will be greatly missed by the
communily generally.
Ash#eld.
NOTES,—Edward Andrew was ser-
iously i11 the latter part of last week
but we are glad to hear Le is slowly
recovering. William Stroud, of the
14th con., was killed in the lumber
woods in Michigan last week. The
parents have the sympathy of the
community in their sad 'affliction.—
The memorial services in connection
with the late Mrs Graham 12th con.,
were preached in Zion Church bytthe
pastor, Dr. Strongman, The follow-
ing officers were elected for the liter-
ary society held in Zion School every
Friday evening at 7 p. m. viz.—Pres-
ident—J. H. Gardner, Vice-Presi-
pent—Miss. E. Ritchie, Secretary—
R. E. Brown, Treasurer—J. Helen.
DicKillop.
NOTES —Mr Wm. Adams who has
had to stay in the house for some
time is again able to be out. Mr
Lochiel Gordon a former resident of
this township, has rented the house
of Mr David Scott and will again take
up his abode here. During the tew
days that we had sleighing large
quantities of wood and logs were
taken to market but as the weather
bas again a relapse the traffic has
consequently decreased. The No. 4
Literary Society held its meeting on
Monday evening last. The atten-
dance was very fair and a very good
programme was rendered. On Tues-
day of next week the members will
discuss the e u "Resolved Resolved that
mixed farming is more profitable
than stock raising."
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Hay.
NOTES.—Mr Tatis, who has been
in feeble health for some time,died on
Tuesday the 21st. He was attacked
by "La Grippe" which in his weak
state completed what age and other
disease had begun. The funeral took
place on Thursday when the remains
which were followed by a large con-
cource of friends were interred in the
Fanville cemetery. Another court-
ship was safely launched on the sea of
matrimony on Tuesday the 21st inst,
by the Rev. Mr Fear, when Miss Jane
Sullaby and Mr Arch. Whiteman
were united in bonds of marriage.—
The friends of the young couple wish
them a long and prosperous voyage.
L ee burn.
Mrs Grummett, mother of Mrs. J.
and F Horton, has been very sick,
but is slowly improving although
still very weak.
We are sorry to say that Mrs Jas.
Strachan is laid up witn an attack of
bronchitikS She is an old and esteem-
ed friend, and we hope to hear soon
of her recovery.
VISITING.—Several members of I.
0. G. T. paid a visit to the sister
lodge, at the Nile, on Tnesday night,
and were very kindly received and
pleasant evening was spent.
BUTTER MAKING.—Our tall laird
takes the cakehere for dairy cows.
He having two cows from which 22f
lbs of butter was made in eight days.
Can our Dunlop cousins beat this.
Mr Whiteman, who resides with
his granddaughter, Mre Jos. Cook, is
at present very sick with a severe at-
tack of influenza. As he is a very
old man, being eighty-two, it seems
to go very hard with him. We un-
derstand, however, that he appears to
be rather- better.
Colborne.
NOTES.—Mr Harris, of Hamilton.
was the guest of hie parents last week,
Mrs N. Morrish was laid up with in-
fluenza, which soon turned to inflam-
mation; she has been confined to her
room for over a week. There was no
school at No. 2 last Thursday and
Friday, as Mi Elliott, teacher of
senior department, was laid up with
a bad cold, and Miss Graig, teacher
of junior department, was attending
the funeral of one of her younger Ste •
tern. Mer Gram,a student ofGederich
High School, was substituted for Rev.
Mr Harris at- three of his appoint-
ments last Sunday, as the Iatter had
to attend service at Brussels. Quarter
Iy services will be held at Zion M. C.
next Sunday, service to be conducted
by the pastor, Rev Mr Harris.
From another correspondent.
Mies M Sturdy,of Auburn, was the
guest of her aunt, Mrs Kernighan,
last week.
The Temperance Lodge at Benmill-
er, which was reorganized, we under•
stand, is progressing favourably.
Rea Mr Mullough is holding Revi-
valServices in the German Church
here, and so far the attendance has
been light.
Mr Grant, from near Bayfield,
preached at Bethel last Sabbath, an
able and earnest discourse from the
text, "Come unto me."
Mise V. Bracoe is about to leave to
sojourn at Port Albert, consequently
the boy's are silently yet surely sor-
rowing therefor.
Mr M. Pframmer has been drawing
stone for the foundation of his mill,
which is to be renovated neat spring,
prior to having rollers inserted there-
in next summer.
FORESTERS.—The Foresters of Ben -
miller Colirt No. 86 are becoming a
strong and successful Lodge, with
their membership constantly increas-
ing. Three initiations characterizing
their last meeting. The same evening
they decided to hold a tea meeting
on Feb.10tht in Crewes Hall, Benmill-
er. There will be a sumptuous spread,
and a dish of oysters for those who
wish the same, After supper there
will be a musical and literary en-
tertainment and no pains will be
spared to make the whole concern a
glorious and a grand suelcess.
Things are quiet now, the excite-
ment caused by the Equal Rights
meeting having died out. (Will this
correspondent plasse let us hear from
him frequently.—En.)
Pai at Count.
IYOTEB.—Mrs Win.Doyle is visiting
friends at Kingsbridge. Miss Susan
Cols is home from Detroit on a visit
among her friends .here. Our new
teacher, Mr Hudson, has become a
general favorite here, and seems to
be giving good eatiefaction.
West Wawaisosh.
Council )`fret accorlting to Statute on
Monday Jan. 20th. Present, James
Johnston, Reeve; Robert Lockhart,
Deputy Reeve; Ines Todd, James
Gibson and Willian, Bailie, Councillors
These took the required declarations of
qualification and office. The minutes
of foriner meeting Were read and ap-
proved. The following officers were
appointed : R. J. `Miller, clerk, at a
salary of $120 ; J. C. Ward, treasurer,
at a salary, of $80 tJohn Webster and
RobertiMurray, auditors. Applications
for office of assessor were raneryed from
Joseph Smith, W; A. Wilson, Jno.
Webster and Jno. 13iokingbottom. W.
A. Wilson was on , motion of Messrs
Lockhart- and Todd,, a pointed to the
office at a salary of $60. The treas.
urer's bond was examined and accepted.
A communication from Judge Dolye,
was read complaining;of the inefficient
accomodation of the Court Room,
Dungannon, and requesting that better
accomodation be ,provided. Messrs
Johnston and LQokhart were appointed
to act along with a committee from the
Ashfield council in °the matter. The
account of Joseph Mallough, for one
half of rent of Hall for holding court,
was ordered to be paid. A communi-
cation from the township solioitor re
Rose, arbitration case was read.
Moved by W. Bailie, seconded by Mr
Gibson, that the Reeve be authorized
to labtain a written advice from Mr
Cameron as to the advisability of al-
lowing this case to go to trial.—carried.
W. Gaunt requested the council to
place a grate at the mouth of a culvert
on the 12th con. as matter was fillling
his drain from lack of grate. Mr Todd
was requested to provide a grate as
asked for. • Reports from the Engineer
to drain on con 12, were read, also an
account in connection therewith of $11
to be paid by Mr Gaunt. The account
was laid over. The following accounts
were paid :—Joseph Mallough, half
rent for $2.50 ; W. J. Jefferson, repair-
ing scrapers $3.50 ; John Gillis, 35 yds
gravel, 82.45 ; Jno Miller, 30 rods wire
fence at 15 cts 84.50; And. Berk, cul-
vert $4 ; cutting trees $1; W. H. Wilson
14 rods gravelling lots 21 and 22 con 1,
at 90 cts $11.70 ; 225 ft cedar at $12,
$2.70 ; Hugh Glen 37 yds , gravel $2.59;
O. Rutledge for election, $10; Jno.
Jordon, $7 ; R. K. Miller for election,
$9.25 ; K. Ellis 53 yds gravel $3.71,
roadway $4.29, to bal. $8. Council
adjourned -to-Meet on Saturday, Feb.
8th. R. K. MILLER, Clerk
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Brucefield.
A great number of teachers attend-
ed the county Sabbath School Con-
vention held in Sereorth this week.
Mr Robert Hawthorn is erecting a
fine frame house on Queen street. It.
will make quite an addition to our
village.
Miss Rachel Jamison has returned
home from Granton, to spend a Jew
well earned holidays under the par-
ental roof.
The Sabbath SchoolAssociation will
not be held here as expected by some
of our teachers. It has been chang-
ed to Chiselhurst.
Two gentlemen hired Mr Lang's
horse last Sabbath to go to Clinton,
and when returning the horse dropped
dead. 'Cause unknown.
We are very sorry to hear that Air
Grant, the esteemed teacher of S. S.
No. 10, Stanley, is lying very ill at
his home in Clinton.
Our usual quiet village was all
astir last Wednesday, that day being
the great sale of Messrs McGregor
& Mason's imported horses.
Don't forget the grand literary and
musical entertainment next Thursday
evening, Feb. 6, to be held in the
schoolhouse of S. S. No 14, Stanley,
the best talent has been procured,and
a grand time may be expected. This
should be well attended, as the pro-
ceeds go to charitable purposes. Ad-
mission 10c. and 15c.
Morris.
NOTES.—Mr Ed Watson, of Blyth,
cattle buyer, visited the .4th line last
week, buying a number of cattle for
May delivery, at 5 cents per lb. Mr
Chas. Campbell, of the let con., took
a drive over to the 5th, on Sunday
afternoon ; he keeps it a profound
secret where he goes, of course. A
couple of young men, with more mu-
sic in their souls than their -voices,
spent a good part of Sunday night
driving up and down a portion of the
5th line, serenading friend and foe
alike. Mrs James Russell and her
brother, Mr John Currie, left on Fri-
day to attend the funeral of their
father, who died in Goderich town-
ship, of la grippe; they returned on
Monday. Protracted meetings are
being held in Sunshine church, un-
der the leadership of the pastor, Rev
Mr Tonge, assisted by neighboringc
ministers; so far, owing to bad roads,
bad weather and la grippe, the at.
tendance has been very poor; the
Misses Hall, who are at present work-
ing in Ailsa Craig, are expected to
assist next week.
Goderieh Township.
ACCIDENT.—A bad accident hap-
pened to a lady of this township a few
days /linea. As Miss S. Wigginton
was on her way to Clinton, walking,
she slipped on the hard road, and in
addition to breaking her leg, was so
badly brnised,that she has since been
confined to the house ,of her sister,
Mrs J. Izzard, to which place she was
carried.
KEPT IT UP LATE.—One night re-
cently a party was held at the house
of a respected farmer not more than
five miles from the 14th con. The
young people enjoyed themselves un-
til about 2 a.m. when they concluded
to go home, but on looking out and
finding that it was pretty stormy,they
concluded that the house was the
most comfortable place and went back
and enjoyed themselves until 6 a.m.
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1I;+QBFrR'TriOLTy s, Plaint!. q,
ti1.00 a year in exlvaaco
Rensafl.
NoTles.--Tbe Rev E. A. Fear, of
Heeeall North circuit, was unable to
tate hiswork last +9unday, owing to
an attack of la grippe, Next Sunday
quarterly meeting will be held on
both Hensall and Bensali North cir-
cuits. 'Thea. Coulter has moved into
the house lately occupied by Mr Ly-
wont, Mr Coulter having sold his
house to Mr Meyers, butcher. Dr
Carson, of London, was in town this
week, she having a few patients here.
7sIINISTERIAL.--The South ,Huron
Ministerial 4.seociation will hold its
next session in St. Panl's church,
Hensel!. The subjects for discuasion
will be, let, Bible Character, to be
introduced by the Rev Wm. Penhale,
Elimville; 2nd, a criticism on 1 Cur.
6, 3, by the Rev O. H, Bridgecgan,
Hensen; the Association has a mem-
bership of about twenty, and meets
once a month. Besides the papers
read, a healthy discussion generally
takes place, on the outline of a ser-
mon presented by one of the mem-
bers, All the meetings so far have
been enjoyable and `profitable, and
besides the fact of some leading pub
Ile question being discussed, or some
biblical or literary topic introduced,
the Association helps to foster the
spirit of Christian union.
Blyth.
The concert given by the Oakes
Co., of Clinton, under the auspices of
the Y.P.S.C.E., in Industry Hall, on
Tuesday night last, was greeted by a
falr-sized audience. The program
rendered was fair, and would, we be-
lieve, have been first-class, had all the
members of the 2Eolian Glee Club
been present, but even singers are
liable to la grippe. Proceeds were
over $20.
At the concert on Tuesday night
one ignoramus, during the humming
chorus, performed a series of snorting
operations, thereby interrupting and
spoiling the effect of the Oleo, much
to the annoyance of the respectable
part of the audience. If the young
man is not ashaned of himself by this
time, we hope that he will be before
the next time he attonda a concert.
The Presbyterian church here will
hold their anniversary services, next
Sabbath; the Rev G. M. Grant, D.D.,
LL.D., Moderator of the General As-
sembly, and Principal of Queen's
Uniyersity, Kingston, will preach at
11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. On Monday
evening following there will be a tea
meeting held in the.basement of the
church. Tea will be served from
5.30 to 8 o'clock, after which address-
es are expected from the following
gentlemen : Revs Messrs Simpson,
Brucefield ; Ramsay, Londesboro ;
Henderson, Auburn; Musgrove, Mc-
Killop; Forest, Walton; 'Anderson,
St. Helena; Racey and -'lenge, Blyth.
The choir will be under the leader-
ship of Mr G. F. Oakes, of Clinton.
The proceeds will go towards the im-
provement of the church. This is
the regular annual tea meeting, and
is always a success. There is sure to
be a good crowd on hand, so come
early and get a good seat.
NOTES.—About 30 of Blyth's Good
Tempters took in the concert held at
Bushfield, under the auspices of Ref-
uge Lodge. on Friday night last.—
Arrangements are being made to
have James H. McMullen, G.C.T.,
and Thos. Lawles, G.S., of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, in this place about
the 12th of next month. District
Lodge No. 24, I.O.G.T., will meet in
the Temperance Hall, at Auburn, on
February 13th. Blyth Good Tem-
pters will elect officers this (Friday)
evening for next term. The ladies'
society of the English church will
hold a social at the residence of Mrs
Jas. trotters this (Friday) evening. --
The Presbyterian church here has
engaged Mr G. F. Oakes, of Clinton,
as precentor; the salary paid, we un-
derstand, will be$150. He's a hustler,
such a bustler, and Stewart is his
name. The municipal council will
meet in Industry Hall, on Monday
night, Feb. 3rd, and, as we have said
before, let all those who believe in
having business done honestly turn
out and strengthen the hands of the
representatives, by their presence in
the council chamber. Owing to the
special services in the Presbyterian
church, next Sabbath, there will be
no service in the Methodist church,
in the evening; the morning service
will, however, be held' as usual, Rev
Mr Tonge, pastor, officiating. A
young people's society has lately been
formed in connection with the Eng-
lieh church here, and we are inform-
ed has so far made good headway; we
wish them every success.
Holmesville.
The sale of the chattels, &c., of Mr
W. Mugford took place here on Wed-
nesday last, and was largely attended.
Miss Symonds, from Blyth,who has
been spending a few days at Mr Pick-
ard's, returned to her home on Satur-
day last.
Miss Elsie Pickard /attended the
County Sabbath School Convention
in Seaforth this week. Several,
through illness,were unable to. attend.
Several farmers in this vicinity have
already promised to patronize a
creamery if started in or near Clinton
It is hoped the public will award it a
liberal patronage.
LECTURE. —The third lecture of the
lecture course this winter was deliver-
ed here by the Rev W. McDonagh, of
London, on the 28th inst. A larger
attendance greeted the lecturer than
was usual on smiler occasions. The
Rev Gentleman held forth on hie
topic, "the questione of the day," for
nearly two hours. The moo import-
ant questions of the day were let,
Polities, 2ad, the Liquor problem.
He denounced, in the most scathing
terms, both political parties as savor-
ing too much of popery,and encourag-
ed
ncouraged his hearers to countenance
and support ;,"Equal Rights." He
also strongly denounced the introduc-
tion of "High License," as a sub.
stitute, for total prohibition.
ear there were 760_14tir
Nom B Buffett.
Lansi� ,. ,, policthe ies writst ten, covering au inanrauoy
at tier aia'er ; of $1,1 8,000, which is moored by pre.
Hastings, is the guest
w
Mre John ?hiilips. rum notes to the value of 128,7050
Belgrave
A correspondent of the London
Advertiser Saye:--Belgrave is a t
sge in North Huron, sitpate midway
between Wingham ani' Blyth, and
though of somewhat small dimen-
sions, it is the Iiveliest place of its
size for many miles around. It has a
grain market, cheese factory, saw
and grain chopping mills, several
ereree, carriage and blacksmith shops,
hotel; two tailor 'hops, a literary
society which draws hundreds to its
meetings. It has fireball and exhibi-
tion grounda`of the East Wawanosh
Agricultural S ciety,'anb, hundreds
of cords of wood are shipped to
London every winter. All it lacks to
make it the future city of the north
is the C. P. R. and a good flour and
gristing mill, but the day may yet ar-
rive when we will have both of these
and Belgrave will be oue of the first
cities of Western Ontario.
Bayfield.
NOTES.—Mr Frank Edwards was
under tmedical treatment last week,
but is now recovering. Mr Alex.
Murray, of Clinton Collegiate Insti-
tute was visiting friends in town lately
Mr John Stanbury left last week to
resume his studies in Toronto Uni-
versity.
The Orange Young Britons' annual
tea -meeting and concert takes place
in the Town Hall, on Wednesday,
Feb. 5th, when a splendid program
will be offered. Messrs Shane and
Tanner, of Blyth, are expected to be
on hand to sing some of their choice
singe. The Young Britons have
heretofore always been successful in
their undertakinga and we have no
doubt but what this will surpass all
previous endeavors.
News Notes Mould The Comity.
1
The Choicest Stealings from
our County Exchanges
Mr Geo. H, Hazlewood, of the Oth
concession, of Howick, threshed 46
bush. and 36 pounds of peas from two
bushel seed sown.
On Saturday last Mr T. K. Boddy,
of Gorrie, received the sad intelligence
that his youngest daughter, who resides
in Barrie, was dead.
Mr Wm. Laidlaw, of Morris, has sold
his farm to Mr Joseph Combs, of Blyth.
Mr Laidlaw will devote his attention to
creamery business.
Sir Frank Bossenberry, Zurich, sus-
tained a heavy loss last week in the
death of the noted stallion "Old Lord
Haddo." Inglinannation cause. -
Wui. Bishop has sold his 200 acre
farm in Grey, to Douglas Ferguson, of
Teeswater, son of James Ferguson, of
Grey, for 88,000, a reduction of 82,000
from what he paid for it a few years
ago.
At a vestry meeting of St. Thcmas
church, Seaforth, held on Monday even-
ing an invitation was extended to Rev.
Mr Hodgins, of Bayfield, to be incum-
bent as successor to Rev. Mr Magahy.
The probability is that ho will accept
providing the Bishop consents.
Another notable importation of horse
flesh has been added to the stock of this
section during the past week. Messrs.
John Aikenhead, V.S. and Thomas
Gundry, of Goderich, have purchased
the splendid thoroughberd stallion
"Zamor," bred by the famous P. Lorill-
ard, of New Jersey.
On Friday last, while a five year old
son of Mr Alex. Knox, of Centralia,was
getting out of a buggy at the post office,
Exeter, his knee struck the wheel and
he fell to the ground. One of the ladies
with whom he rode, was also alighting
from the rig, and not noticing the boy
jumped on nim, breaking his leg, and
otherwise injuring him.
Mr John Harris, sr., of the Thames
Road, Usborne, met with a very pain-
ful accident on Saturday last. He was
proceeding along the road with a horse
and by some means slippeci and fell to
the ground, which was frozen very solid,
and in the fall braised his hip so badly
that medical aid had to be at once
summoned.
The special services in the Methodist
church at the Nile ended last Sunday
night. Seventy souls presented them-
selves as seekers of salvation. Twenty•
five joined the Methodist church last
Friday, and thirty more will likely join
here on Feb. 2nd. Miss Williams
stands high in the estimation of Nile
people as a Christian and an evangelist.
Mr S. Sloan, of Goderich, found that
his position as a License Commissioner
disqualified him from sitting as a
Town Counoillor, and handed in his
resignation before the first meeting of
the new board. Under the statute Mr
McKenzie, who received the next highest
number of votes—only one less than Mr
Sloan—took the seat.
At the anneal business meeting of the
Presbyterian congregation of Wroxeter,
the financial report showed that there
was a surplus of over one hundred and
fifty dollars in the Treasury after all
expenses had been paid rip to date.
This is a very satisfactory state of
affairs, especially in such hard times,
and it would be well if other churches
would take from them a lesson.
The meeting of, the Huron Medical
Association was held in Seaforth on the
21st inst. A large number of patients
were presented and reports read, and
the association was busy until six o'clock
Dr. Irving was elected president, Dr.
Wood, vice-president, and Dr. Elliott
secy-treas. On motion of Dr. Smith,
seconded by Dr.Campbell, Dr.Sloan, of,
Blyth, was nominated for the medical
council, in opposition to Dr. McArthur,
of London. We hope Dr. Sloan may
be elected for Tecumseh division in the
medical council.
TILE liIc•Kn.LOr FIRE INSURANCE
CO\IpANv.—The annual meeting of the
members of the McKillop Mutual Fire
Insurance Company was held in Sea -
forth, on Friday last. The total num-
ber of policies now in fdree is 1647,
covering an insurance to the amount of
$2,385,550. To guarantee this amount
of insurance there aro premium notes on
hand to the value of 862.101,42. During
The losses for the year amounted -f
82,814, and the assessments •'collected,
amounted to 83,910, which coosiderin$
the ainouut at risk is a vety light aµ.
sesament. The year was closed with q
balance of $501 in the treasury. The.
assets of the Company amount to 863;-
028 and there are no liabilities. Tile
auditors complimented the Secretary
Treasurer on the careful, accurate and
neat manner in which the Company'st.
books and accounts are kept. A motion
to reduce the number of directors from
9to 6 was lost. The following directors;
were elected by ballot to replace those
that retire, via: George Watt and Thos.
Gernert, Hullett, and Gabriel Elliott,
Goderich township, This closed the •
business of the meeting. At a meeting
of the Board of Directors subseq'uontly
held, the former officers were all ee-
appointed. This Company, like, the,
other Mutuals, is doing a splendid work
in the community. Its financial state-
ment shows that it is carefully and -
economically managed and that its
members receive their insurance for the
very lowest possible cost.—Expositor.
House of Commons Sketches.
NOTES FROM OTTAWA. ,
Mr Charlton will ask the Commons
to appoint a Committee to inquire into
the exodus from Canada to the States.
It is rumored that at the close of the
present session Hon. Geo. E. Foster
will resignhis portfolio in the Cabinet
and accept the position of Collector of
p 4
Customs at St. John, N. B.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs Ryokman attended
the dinner given by Hon. Geo. E. and
Mrs Foster on Friday evening. This
fact is commented on as the host and
hostess had been denied recognition by
he society of tho Vice -Regal court.
Wednesday was tho sixty-eighth
birthday of Hon.Alexander Mackenzie.
Many haus boon the congratulations
that he has received at his rooms at the
Grand Union Hotel, and while spend-
ing a couple of hours in the Chamber.
The career of Hon. Mr Mackenzie in
Canadian politics has been one to emul-
ate and honor. There is no man in
public life to -day whose record would r,
lend more encouragement to an aspir-
ing young Canadian who had his own
way to carve in the world, and there is
none that the young man could follow
with more safety as to character and ,,,'.
reputation. He would never find him- 'Y`,,
self bidden to sacrifice principle foe; the ;. "
advantage of the moment, and yetliii
would find success in many places ;
where success is clean -handed and 'i,{I
honorable. Mr Mackenzie is a stand-
ing rebuke to the charge that no honest rite
man can win prizes in Dominion polite-;,-,:,2its. There is no dispute as to the von -
arable states man's birthplace. He,
first blinked in the sunlight that falls
on the hills of Dunkeld, Perths}iire, in
the opening of the year 1822, and came •>'
to Canada in 1842. His career 1n ;;
Canada was straight up from the apron i. '
of a builder to the position First Minis-
ter of the Crown and then straight on "
taking the shadows that lay athwart
his pathway rather than turning out
into the sunshine of expediency. Can-
ada will feiiciate him upon his birthday
and wish him earnestly "many happy
returns."
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.
Amid pomp and power, eloquence
and rhetoric, assembled, even among "'
the "powers that be" many of your
readers will doubtless gladly, learn,
they have a representation, who from ...:
'
a corner in the press gallery is pre- ;;
pared to keep Clinton well supplied ,?,y
with the latest from' the workshop of '.
the Political machine. Don't you
all wish you were eligible for a seat
in the Senate. There is a vacancy >,
now, caused by the death of Mr Tru- '''
del. It is reported and generally be-
lieved that Mr C. A. Dausereau will
be the honored man. He is an edi-
tor. As everyone knows, the buei- '>
nese of the House of Commons' its `i/
hardly begun, but by illness of mem-
bets and other causes, fs now almost
at a standstill. ;1'r Malloch rose to -
put his motion of loyalty to tie'.,`:.
queen, but John asked him to leafs it '?'
over till he had spoken to him. Of
course rumor is busy with the reasons, ;
and many are given. It is thought,
however, that probably no more -will
be heard of it. The Jeauit Estate
Bill is looming up. MrO,'Brienmays-
ed for copies of the reports or open- •
ions of the law offices of the crown
relating to the Jesuit Estates Act.
Carried. Mr Dalton McCarty repro;
seats Mr Godson's case at the n-- ;:
preme Court of appeal. Many of" . `;
your readers remember the inveati- ;;
Kation into the conduct of Inspector
Lackey, at tdre City Hall, Toronto. ."
In that connection Mr Godson ob ''`
jetted to the examination of his mat'
Ors. Judge Robertson favored Mr
Godson, but on appeal, to the Ontario
Court of Appeal, this judgment was
revoked, hence the appeal to the Su-
premo court. There is some talk of—'
a proposal to the Government to per-
petuate the memory of the men who'
defended their country at Lundy'd;'
Lane. saying a new cable between
Great Britain and here, is the latest
watery scheme. The gentlemen in
charge are, Messrs R. R. Dobell, Qua+ ,
bet, J. H. R. Molson, W. 0, Mao-
donald, H. McLelan and Geo. A.
Drummond, Montreal.
4 CLINTONIAN.,
Ottawa, Wed. 29th, 1890.
A passenger train fifteen miles from
Indianapolis, Ind., on the Monon ronto
wont over a high trestle, killing soveu'
passengers and injuring ten otherd.
Mica Bly was given a most enthnsi
astir) reception on her arrival in New
York. Her exact time for girdling the ,:;
world was 72 days 6 hours and 11 min-
utes.
The Canadian Pacific telegraph lite
is now complete from Halifax to the
Pacific coast, and messages are SEM
over 4,000 miles of wire without repeal -
bag.
JamesLowth, of Chicago, ha
ed the "stethotolphono," w
Heves will fa u
phone syste
its patent