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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-02-07, Page 1• . „ eee-- asmememairsimansemesesenummasstemememennin TIVrsirOtritra VOL. Plumber 2144 4. • CLINTON, 0,NT, FABRUARy 7, 1890. 0 Or Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Leeburn. branch meeting of the West tun- , on Farraera' Institute was held in the Leeburn Temperance Hall on Tues. a • day commencing at 2 o'clock P. M. Me Harry Morris acted as chairman and Mr John Linklater as secetary. Mr John Linklater read the address • • delivered at Seaforth by Mr Darby- . shire which led to a generadiscus- ,' estop of the subjects treated on in the 'same addrese. Mr A. H. Clutton • read a list of questions on the subject orcrQameries answered by Mr F. B. Linfield of the Agricultural Collage Guelpinwhich gave much information Cream gathering and other branch- . es'ef the buisnesse Daring the after- noon much information was given ,on the growiug and storing of green food, Messrs Kernighan and Currie, • ,and the chairman giving the cost of • silos and the cost of handling corn, •'showing it to be the cheapest food yet heed for feeding all kinds of stock. Messrs J. G. Clutton, Kernighan and • Morris gave a eeport ot their success •• •••", e in canvassing for c tws to support a creamery which so far is encouraging, the conditions of the scheme meeting he approval of the patrons, and there are yet some.to canvas. Mr Kerni- ,;., ghan gave a stirring address on farm- ing. past and present, showing that changed conditions demanded chang- ,qt, ed methods. This very able address was much appreciated by the audi- • ence, and there was a short discussion •at •.; on the important points brought out. The chairman called for a show of hands for or against a creamery,which ewas neranimous in favor of a cream - t, Bayfield. Mr Robt Morrison of Hensall, was in town on Monday. THEY Lovn EACH OTTECER.—We are pleased to notice the fatherly care which seems to be characteristic of NEW ERA correspondents over oue another. This is especially true in the caseof your Blyth and Winghambrotbers, brothere, who exhibit this kindly feeling very much of late. DEA.TH. —The funeral of Miss Emily,the fourteen -year-old daughter of Mr Thos. Harrison, Goderich tewn- ship, passekthrough this village last Monday, ou its way to the cemetery. The large number who followed the remains to its last resting -place sheav- ed in what esteem the deceased was held by those of the neighborhood in which she lived. Ary. After a vote of thanks to Mr Bernighan, for his kindness in Com- ing so far to help at the meeting, it s ' was closed. NOTES.—Miss Cruthers, of Gode- •e/ rich township, has been spending a few days with friends here and at Sheppardton. Mr P. P. Potter, from eeet near Clinton. spent Sunday in our neighborhood, the guest of his sister, • Mrs Jos. Cook. The stern hand of • death has again been in our midat, and taken from the home of Mr H. Zoellener his younge-t danghter, ,J•,•, • Adelia, aged six ; the funeral was •• largely attended, notwithstanding the wet weather. Mrs F. and John Hor- ton -were called to Brucefield, to see their Slater, Mrs W. Dixon, who died e- on Wednesday morning. Mr James Horton is still confined to his bed with influenza and pleurisy. One of eee the young men who were mentioned el; • ' last week as having the cage all ereee ready, succeeded in getting the bird she is one of Garbraid's much esteem- ed young ladies, being the youngest daughter of Mrs Patton; we wish Mr and Mre P. Stewart a long, happy SKATING. — Although the Daisy skating rink has so far, been a thing of the future, still our young folks have not been entirely disappointed. The good ice on the pond last week was taken advantage of by large crowde,many of whom were so full ot- joy that they very often did not know which end was up, and might fre- quently be seen administering capital punishment without the least dis- cretion. M A ft1uGE._Wedding bells were ringing on the road to Bayfield last Wednesday after the Rev. Mr Craig of Clinton, had united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr Andrew Stalker and Miss Sarah Pollock,both of this place. The event was one which had been long looked forward to by Bayfield folk and although the ladies will be sorry to part with An- drew, still we feel sure they will all join us in wishing the new couple a prosperous journey through life 31 Wingham. A very severe tbunder storm passed over here on Tuesday last; the thun- der was very heavy, and the rain fell in torrents. I.O.F.—There is about to be organ- ized in Wingham an Independent Order of Forestere. As this Order is very etrong in membership and financ- es, it will doubtless soon be a strong body in this vicinity. A GOOD MUSICIAN.—Mr G. Cline is visiting his brother in Wingham. Mr Cline's vocal powers are known all over the Province, and hie singing was one of the chief attractione at the Presbyterian social, on Monday; evening. CONVICTED. —A man named Arai - strong, of Goderich, was arrested in Winghani, on Saturday afternoon, for trying to sell forged notes. He spent Sunday in the. lockup, and on Mon- day was brought before Mayor Mein- doo, who sent him back to Goderich to await hie trial. SOCIAL.—Th is evening (Fridig) the C.O.F. of Maitland Lodge, Wingbam, will hold a social in their ball, when a very interesting program will be rendered. Refreshments will be served during the evening. Bell's band rill be in attendance. ONE CENT ON THE DOLLAR. —If all the inland revenue officers were paid in proportion to the commission allowed on stamps, they would fare pretty badly, the commission in that department being one per cent. They have to sell one hundred dollars worth of stamps to earn a dollar. On Thursday evening of last week; and prosperous life. The following are the officers elected in Leeburn I. O. G. T. Lodge ler next quarter:— C T, M j Linfield; P C T, S B Wil - Hams; V T, M Cook; Sec, A Carter; It' F Sec, John Lawson; Trees, John Linklater; Chap, A Gordon; M, John Linfield; I 0, E Linfield; 0 G, A ll Z•fe. ' Clutton; Organist,E Horton; this is l, the third time a sister has taken the 'office of Chief Templar here. A II ta Glutton and John Linfield have been appointed as delegates to the district meeting at Manchester, next week. • Egmondville. ••(Communicated.) The great Cities of the world have an interest peculiar to their own, They mark the. progress of mankind in Arts, Commerce, Literature and Civilazation. Were I to speak of the antiquity. of Egmondville compared with Rome, Athens,London or New York I might be justly laughed to scorn. Yet if antiquity is a preroga- tion of greatness we were grown into full manhood before other towns more pretentious were out of their swaddel- ang clothes. It is only through fickle fortune and the caprice of the iron horse that we had to take alback seat. When the Huron tract was a wilder- ness there could be heard the whoa, gee, coming through the bush, from oint of the compass to the ANOTHER DEATIL—We omitted to mention, last week, the death of Ar - titer ..Kegan, youngest son °Leers Began, widow. The deceased con- tracted a severe cold, which, at the time, was not thought dangerous, and; as is too often the case, medical aid was not sought till -the patient was out of the reach of human aid. The young man, though deformed, was highlyeeesteemed by all who knew him. The remains were taken to Irishtown and buried along side that of his father. CEMETERY.— A meeting or the cemetery board was held on the 20th ult., to elect officers and to transact general business pertaining to the. board. The Secretary was authorized to notify those who were in arrears - in payment of lots to settle at once, or the land would have to be Bold. The following were appointed ; Presi- dent, James -McDonald ; Vice Presi- dent, John Morgan; Sec., Treas., W. H. Woods • Directors, Jas. Camp- bell, Geo. Castles, Alex Grainger, T J. Marks, John Middleton and Jas Thompson ; Auditors, John Middle- ton and Alex Grainger. NOTES.—Misa Hattie Fordon, of Clinton, returned home last Friday, .after spending a most enjoyable time with friends here. Mr John Reith, of Clinton, was in town this week. Mr Pius Began arrived last week from the States, to attend the funeral of his brother, but unfortunately was too late. Dr Stanbury was under the weather in the fore part of the week, and had to take a much neededlrest,but is now around amongst his patients again. A large party from Buffalo have written over intimating their intention of coming here to spend their summer holiday, and enquire concerning accommodation, this is rather early, but as large crowds are expected this summer; they do well to speak in eime. The town Council for 1890 met for the first time on Monday; the only change in the officers was that Mr John Whiddon was appointed treasurer, in place of Mr Ed Routledge, resigned. Wingham. Hullett. aief and dband not nerelTinEven.—Oie uigat last week sddadumb A POOR PROSPECT.—In talking to a farmer the other day, we were in- formed that two-thirds of the fall wheat was already a total failure, owing to exposure to the frost. He also stated that the clover plait was suffering equally as much from the same cause. It will be rather har on the farmers, if, for two successive years, the fall wheat trade should be a comparative failure, and more so, should their orchards give as poor a yield as last year. BEREAVEMENT.—Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family of the bate Mr Gooderman. A month oe deaf, but maybe be is near eighted; Mr Garret Noble, of the 3rd con, of if so, cold tea is a good wash for the eyes; mind, nothing etronger. Then, he could not see much in our large batch of locals. In his local•columns of last week's issue there are thirty small items; four of them are clipped from other papers, and eight are ad- vertisements, leaving the local items at the immense number of eighteen. The second one in the column is that Miss Flo Fleuty is visiting friends in Brussels, he might have added.that she was visiting Mrs W. Fairfield, above the ankle. • then would the people ot all America NOTES.—A bad rut on Lear's side have been se much more enlightened. I road caused the breakirg of more than Then another paragraph says *he one buggy spring last week. Mr H. would like to bave more correspon- Kelly, near Harlock, was on the road dents in rural districts. We. fail to last week, gathering up his usual see where the news comes in there, as store of stock cattle. Mr R. Ellliott, we have often heard the same wail of the 13th, is making preparatious from the Advance; we guess they do to move and enlarge his barn next not think it worth their trouble. summer. Mr Wm. Kelly took a Now for a pointer, Mr Advance: In couple of holidays last week apd vis- ited friends in Brussels. Somme REPCUIT—Below is the stand- ing of the empils in, S. S. No.5, for Jan- uary. The attenda was not very good towards the end of t e ow- ing to the grippe. The report is as fol- lows, based on diligence, punetualsty, and demeanor. would give them to you gratuitously,Fourth class, 1 Lizzie I but the editor himself would charge so much per lesson, or you might take a few pointers from the printed half of paper imported, as it is full of in• Hullett, bad a quaatity of crate stolen from his granary. Tho tbief unlock- ed the door, helped himself, and was considerate enough to close the door after him. LEG BROXEN.—A 8011 of Mr. S. Gray, of this township, aged about 14 years, hat bis leg broken the other day. He and bis brother were playing football, when one tripped over the other, and the second one, falling ou the first one's leg, broke it it • grist mill and dietillery, never for- getting the canteen to have it filled with Canadian Poleen. Many indeed are the anecdotes told about the pri- meval settlers at that time, when hemlock branches were used for tea, and salt was a luxury, that could not be obtained nearer than the old Ham- let of Goderich, and then could be only purchased for cash, which was as scarce as blackbirds in winter. How- ever times have changed very much the old pioneers have been removed by death or otherwise. A new gen- eration has sprung np being prover- bial for the home of retired farmers who have wisely chosen this place for its salubrious surroundings to (motel the best of their declining years in ease and comfort. • Our population are numerically Irish, English, Scotch and ,Dutch, our industries are two general stores, two waggon and black- smith shops, two cooper shops, brew- ery! tannery,pottery, hotel, gold- smith, electrician, weavers, livery, shoe makers, harness and saddle shop, two butcher shops, a wollen factory, undertaker, dentist, florist, insurance office beside ts a post office, church and school house. Miss Anderson, from Dungannon, has been the guest of Rev W. F. Campbell, for a few days. Fenn Som.—The farm of Mr W. Lobb, being lot 76, on the Maitland ton. has been sold to Mr Thomas Churchill, for the BIM of 83,600. It Cheap plitee: speaking of another's faults, five things observe with care: Of whom you speak, and when you speak, and what, and why, and where. If you want a few more pointers, we guess there are quite a number of the Clin- ton NEW ERA correspondents who terest.—Nn., DESPERANDUM. • East Wawanosh. OBITUARY.—It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Margaret Lily, beloved wife of William .Bone.. She had only been ill a few days having taken La Grippe and other troubles setting in, her constitution soon gave way under the great strain andeshe went quietly to her rest early oMilonday morning firm in her trust in her Saviour. She leaves two small children to mourn the loss of a mother's care and over- sight. She was 29 years and 3 months old and was the youngest daughter of James Ferguson, of this township. Also the infant daughter of Wm Grigg, after an illness of only two ago Mr iGooderman came here a few hours on Monday forenoon. from Toronto, and took a position as Both funerals were largely attended printer 011 the Times staff. He was a by the friends and relatives of the young man, not yet married five deceased. years, and had three children. About NOTES. — Mr Joseph : Dunbar is two weeks since la grippe seized him, very low at present with a cancer. from which he died on Sundareven- Mr Samuel Walsh is recovering nice- ing, leaving four dear ones to mourn ly from an attack of erysipelas;nearly their loss. every body is down with la Grippe. OBITUARY. — On Saturday there Mrs George McGowan is away at died in Wingham, Thomas Hiram present on a visit to her sister Mrs Bell, at the early age of seventeen Laidlaw, whceis very ill. Mr Blair is years, consumption eing the this week the guest of Sandy Scott. G. bcause of death. He has been in very deli- Anderson, of Wingham was home for cate health for some time past. On a few:daye last week he wason the sick the same day there was also buried list. John Robinson has sold his the little five year old girl of Mr farm to his brother Duncan for $2,- Ritchie, la grippe being the cause of 000. John E. Fella is preparing to death. La grippe is not affected at build an addition to his barn during the coming summer. John Coultes all by the weather; in communities our go tahead sawyer and farmer ;is where the thermometer is away down below zero, it is as bad as in other shipping ceder posts to Niagara at present. James Robinson- has en - parts. gaged with Thos Black to draw cord - DEATH. -01; Tuesday last Dr Chis- wood. Peter Anderson is assisting holm received the sad intelligence James Wightman jr. to do likewise. that his father was dead. He lived in the county of Halton, about five LITERARY NoTEs.-:A. week ago miles from Acton, and has been ail- on Friday evening a large crowd as- ing for a long time, but on Tuesday sembled at school No 13 to hear a literary contest between sides chosen last a transition took place, whic by John Bryden Scott and John W. ended all his sufferings; the messen- S ger death came, claimed and tookowler for Home reason which was him to that city where they ' no not explained, John Wellingtons more say, "I am sick." You side would not go on with the see,con- death can carry us to the gates. but it test hut loudly demanded that it 'be p cannot enter within the walls. Dr postponed for a week as they were and Mrs Chisholm attended the fu - not going to do anything that night. neral. • John B. Scott's side however deter- miti ed not to disappoint the large THE PALE HORSE AND ITS RIDER. audience and went on with theirs —In the little village of Belgrave and although not as lively as in a there were, on Tuesday last, two contest, a first class program was funerals, one the wife of Mr Bone, of Morris, at the early age of twenty- nine years. Her funeral was one of the largest ever known in that vicini- ty. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved widower and two little mo- therless children. The other funeral • was that of a little four-year-old girl of Mr Ferguson's. Seeing so much sickness where'er we go, and grim death stalking in our midst, makes those who are well appreciate health, and those who are not bereaved have thankful hearts. 7;1 Cunningham, 2 Martha Manning, 3Gil- bert Thompson. Third class, 1 Andw. Hoggart, 2 Tom Manning, 3 HenryWal- lace. Second class, 1 Harry Jackson, 2 Arthur Smith and Annie Nott, 3 Jas Thompson. Part II class, 1 Violetta Thompson, 2 Robbie Cunningham and Willie Vodden, 3 Willie Nott. Part I class, 1 Wesley Vodden, 2 John Cun- ningham, 3-- Allie Christopher. J. H. Lowery, teacher.. Scrum. REPORT—Below is the report of S.S. No. 7 for the month of January. Fourth class, marks obtainable 116.— Robt. Kelly 115, Alberta Shobbrook 111, Lizzie Brown 110, Fred Shobbrook 101, Geo Kelly 98, Frank Little 91, Thomas Pate 89, Mary MoVittie 83. Third class, marks obtainable 126. Dolly Murphy 99, Thothas Knox 93, Robert Pate 80, Maggie Murphy 71. Second class, marks obtainable 136. ClaraSan- derson 95, Wm Caldwell 58, Robert La- mont 58. Second part of Book I, marks obtainable 148, Nellie Lyon 114, Harvey Morris 109, William Bedford 100, Mat. Morris 95, George Collinson 73, Ernest Sanderson 72. Average attendance 30, No. on roll 43. Morris. NOTES.—Mr Black teacher of S S, No. 8 was off work for three days last wvek nursing la grippe. lel rst Jobo Bell is, recovering from an uttuek of erysipelas. Mr Jas. Smith bad a severe attack Of inflamation last week. Mr Jas. Nicholson, of the 4th line and Mr Frank Wheeler, of Belgrave leave for British Columbia this week. The implements &c.. belonging to Mr Jno Smith, who formerly lived on the 3rd line were sold by auction hurt Wed- nesday under a landlord's, warrant Freddy Bell is sick with typhoid fever so it is reported. A man by the name of Armstrong from Goderich, was arrested in Wing - ham on Saturday for the supposed torgery of the names of Micheal Kelly, OBITUARY.—This week our villas° William Clarke, James Newcomb, lost one of its oldest inhabitants, in and other well-to-do farmers of this the person of Mrs Johnson, relict of to wnship, to notes for various ae the late Jas. Johnson, sr. She passed mounts which be was endeavoring to away on Monday. evening last, after. - dispose of. William Clegg to whom an illness of considerable length,. , he presented them, being well ac- She was one of the first settlers in quainted with the signatures of most this part of Canada, having emigrat- of the parties suepected something grated with her husband and family was wrong and informed chief Petty- in the pioneer days. Her family are piece who took him into custody. all grown up, and two members are A couple of young farmers, who at present in the west. She was a live less than 1000 miles from Bod- sister of Mr Chas. Lovett, sr., of the min, -found, on returning home one Base Line and of Mrs N. Whitely, of evening last week, that their better Clinton. halves had been investing in watches tiMinanir 1":301411190, Piabtistor 1 43Z0 a Yee;e4eleelYnfeere sansesnonewel SUmmerhill. NoTaa.-11r W. KcI3 rien Lad woad bee on Wednesdity of lain week, • . , and had upwards of 30 cords cat. Mrs Neleou Bingham, who•has brag visiting friends iu Michigan, has te. turned. Mr Thos. Draper, who has been absent at Dunnville a few days, on account of his sister's illness and death, has returned bome. Mr O. Beacom's better half presented him with a blooming daughter on Sunday. , Miss Addie McBrien, of Clinton, spent Sunday with relatives in this vicinity. Mr Geo. Laitlawaite has been laid up a few days with -a very sore hand, the result of his having * pierced it with an awl. Westfield. TEMPLARS.—At the last meeting., of the I. 0. G. T., the officers were elected as follows:—C.T., W. J. Hoo- ver; P.C.T., J. Woods; V. T., Miss M. Howett; Sec.,Miss E. McCulloch; Ass.Sec., C. Whightman; Fin.Sec., R. Hoover; Chap., J. Quinn; Treas., Mies Nettie MeClnton; Marshall, R. Vint; Dep.Mars., Miss M. Howett, Guard, Katie McCulloch; Sent. Ben Quinn. LITERARY.—The Literary Enter- tainment held in the new Methodist Church, under the auspices- of the Ladies' Aid, was a grand success. The program was of a high order. Our worthy, friends, Mr and Miss Mc- Clelland did considerably towards the entertaining of the audience, not for- getting our home talent, which was well rendered. The crowd was not as large as was expected on account of the dull evening. Proceeds went to paying the remainder of the furniture debt. NOTES.—A young man named Jim McLarty went to Wingham to learn the blacksmithing about a week ago, returned home a few days ago a sadder but wiser boy, he couldn't stay from his ma. Mr. Mutch and his son are in a very critical position, la Grippe having taken hold of them pretty Beverly settled on their lunge. Dr. Sloan and Gorden have been 'attending them. "We hope to soon hear of their recovery. Mrs Wm. Stackhouse has gone ea a visit to her mother at Wolverton. A number of young people went to Manchester on Sunday evening last to hear the celebrated evangelist, Miss Williams. Mr J. Kirknick bas returned home from Manitoba, rumor has it, that he intends taking the better half back with him. and iewelery to the tune of about $30 Tuekersmith. each, and becoming very wrathy. over AND STILL THEY Go—We mean the affair and accordingly drove back those good horses of which Tucker - to Wingham, where they met the smith BO justly boasts. A few weeks gentlemanly peddlers, who expressed ago S Smillie, clerk of Tuckersmith, their willingness to take back the sold his famous prize winning three - goons and hand over the money. year old filly, Moss Agate, and on This being satisfactorily arranged Saturday of last week the same gen- they went into the bar and after tleman delivered to Mr J 11 McRo- spending some time in a social way berts, of Lucan, his stallion colt, Top the pedlars suggested that their new Notch (268) C 8 B, receiving„ fee the made friends might like to examine pair the handsome sum of ope alreu- their goods before leaving. Sequel— sand dollars. These colts were Nth Each farmer went home the happy sired by the renowned Publie0P)n- possessor of a $75 gold watch. ion, and bred from Mr Smilliersem- -0— ported mare, Lady Corsewall. Dungannon. WEST END NOTES. —Mr H. Foster, COUNCIL—The Council met at Londesboro, on Feb 3, pursuant to motion of adjournment. All the members present; minutes of former meeting read and confirmed. The tenders of John Barr, M. Sprung and R. H. Knox, for supplying elm prank, were accepted. The clerk was in- structed to advertise for tenders for the erection of a bridge on S.R. 35-36, con 14, and for new tops on Quigley's and McMichael's bridges. Plans and specifications for said bridges may be seen at clerk's office, 011 and after the 15th inst. The treasurer's accounts for 1889, as audited, were finally passed. Council adjourned to meet at Londesboro, on February 24, at 10 a.m. • J. CAMPBELL, Clerk. CHURCH Not—Tho services at the Methodist e/, inch were through- out conductee''4s the purely evangeli- cal, on Sea' y evening. At the close, when Mr Keefer extended the invitation for all the anxious ones to rise to their feet, twenty simultane- ously arose. On Wednesday after- noon next there will be conducted a meeting exclusively for women. On Sunday next quarterly services will be held in the above church. Anni- versary sermons were preached in the Presbyterian church last Sunday, and on the Monday evening following the anniversary tea meeting took place, when a very pleasant time was spent by all who participated in the same. The union revival meetings are this week being held in the Methodist church; they have now been in vogue three weeks, and many have received a benefit therefrom. Quite a number manifested the usual curiosity on Sunday afternoon, to see and hear the new officers of the Sal- vation Arnir. NE SUTAR ULTRA CREPIDAM not the cobbler go beyond his last. — MR Eorron,—Wonderful to relate, we are still alive, although the Ad- vance editor would like to annihilate 09 with (what he belltves to be) clever satire. He accuses us of hav- ing an inverted built,. If our brain is inverted it is noby what we im- bibe or carry in otir pockets, either on election or any other day. He Says Some of our notes aro true, and some are not. If ever we insert that which is not true it is not done inten- tionaily, and that we do not think the Advance editor could say con- cerning his few little locals. Before ed home lately from near Guelph, he criticieed our little item about the where she has been for some time agent, he should have noticed we staying with her sister Mrs Clark. rendered, the chief feature being the music by Messrs David Anderson and Burney with stringed ipstrureents. Anderson and Hingston on the cornet and Miss Mary Anderson at the organ. The dialoguelerecitations, etc., were up to the regular standard. Last Friday night Joan Wellington's side took platform and although the audience was slim gave really a creditable program; most of those taking part being old time West - fielders points were not taken at either meetings but we wile judge that they were about even a8far as Literary merits goes. For to -night a geogra- phy match has been arranged. NoTRs.--Miss Burris, of Goderich, has been visiting at the home of Mrs R. Pentland. • Miss Rhode Willis has gone to reside in Walkerton. The third lecture of a course will be de- livered in the Methodist church, on Tuesday evening, the subject being " Reminiscences of the American War," and as kr Potter speaks from experiene,e, and not mere theory, his lecture promises to be exceedingly interesting. Mr Richard Treleaven met with what might have proved a very serious accident, on Monday afternoon; his son Robert's teameaun• fling away, and the wheel passing over him; however, we sincerely hope his injuries are not serious, and that he will soon recover. Auburn. NOTEs.—Mise Williams, the Lady Evangelist, is at present conducting special services in the Methodist Church. Wm. Mutch is dangerously sick with inflammation of the lunge, his father is also in a critical condi- tion. TEmPLARS.—On Monday evening the I. 0. G. T. installed for the en- suing quarter the following officers.— C. T., J. C. Clark; V. T., Miss Tilly Clark; F. S., Miss. Erratt; Tres., Jas. Young; R. S., Geo. Sturdy; A. S., Miss Etting; P. C. T., R. Clark; Chap., J. Marshall; M., T. Clark; D. M. ,Miss Annie Sturdy; Guard, Miss Clark; Sentenel, J. Etting. Goderich Township. COMING EVENTS.—Dame- rumor says that before long a young man of the township, who has always been known to be a wise man, will go to Switzer -land on a pleasant mission, and he will return with a lite partner. THE PROPOSED CREAMERY.–Those persons who have been canvassing for the proposed creamery, have not met with as hearty and,cordial a sup pea as was anticipated. A meeting will be held in Clititon on Saturday, to decide as to the future. CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES. — A petition is in circulation, to be pre sented to the council at its next meet- ing, asking that no tax collector be appointed for this year, but that in- stead the taxes be made payable at the Treasurer's office. It is being very generally signed. Varna. Mr Thomas Ward is seriously ill with la grippe, in fact, it is hard to particularize, as scarcely a family has escaped. DRESS meanest—The Misses Dows- ers, from Brucefield, have opened out a dress and mantle shop in Arm- strong's store. We predict for them a prosperous future, as they come highly recommended, and feel satis- -fied they will do a large and lucrative business. CONCEET.—A concert will be held in the town hall, Varna, on Friday evening, 14th inst., which will, with- out doubt, be the event of the season. The very best local talent will be pre- sent, and the services of Mr J. Mur- ray, of Seaforth, have been secured, with his Irish and comic songs. LEAVING.—Mr Thomas Boles next week moves to the neighborhood of London. We are very sorry to lose Mr Boles and family, and they will be much missed, as he was a good citizen, and a kind and obliging neighbor. We wish him success and prosperity in his new home. Marnoch. NOTES.—Mrs Carr, daughter of Mr Robt. Reilly is home from Manitoba. She intends staying until Mr Reilly and family go out West in the Spring. Will Reilly is new home from Toron- to. He also intends going West in March, Mies BellaDalgarno return- of Clinton, preached in Turner's Church last Sunday evening. His addresses were practial and was much appreciated by all who were present. La Grippe is still holding sway in this section although no serious bases are teported. Checkers are becqming quite a game in this vicinity a number • of the boys becpming quiet proficient in the art. Mies Annie O'Brien is home on a visit from Conservatory of -` Music. Mrs Brillinger, of Toronto, who has been visiting for some time at Mr George Notts, left on Wednes- • ' day last for Goderich. Miss Lillie • , Turnball, of Clinton, spent Sunday r last with her parents in this vicinity. - - Mie Geo. Crich is this week visiting friends in Goderich. Mr Sidney Jobins sold a colt to Mr Wm. Kayser, of Brncefield, last week at a good figure). Mr John White had a cow die last week from some unknown cause. It is said that a Young bachelor who owns a brick house not five miles from town, went to get a young lady who also lives in a brick house, to go to a party of which mention was made last week. After having kept the young fellow waiting for about halt an hour she decided not to go, and the poor lad had to wend his way back home again all alone.—Com. Stanley. BRIEFS.—Mr Donald Ross was cal- led upon last week to attend the fun- eral of an aged aunt who died near Ailsa Craig, in the person or Mrs Frazer, relict of the late John Frazer. Mr John Gilmour was laid up lat week with inflammation of the lunge, which at one time threatened to be serious, but we are glad to know that he is now out of danger. Mr John Cameron, of the 3rd con. (father-in- law of Mr George Baird) is very low ; he is about 88 years of age, and is not expected to recover. Hay. NOTES —Mr Wm Curry haaduring the past two weeks been prostrated by an attack of the Grippe. Mr Soulden sold his farm stock and im- plements by auction, on Wednesday; the farm was purchased by Mr Wm. Calewell. for $4,200; Mr Soulden has bought a house in Zurich, to which he purposes soon removing. Mr G. Forest, who has been on an extended visit to Michigan, returned last week. A basket social for the benefit of the Methodist church, will be held at Mr Wm. Ctfrry's, on Friday evening. NOTES.—Mr A. Henderson was vsiting friends here last week. The No. 4 Literary Society intend holding &public entertainment in 5 feff weeks. The newly organized lodge of Royal Templara at Winthrop will hold its first meeting on Friday evening. Mr M MOdie has been seriously ill dur- ing the last few days but is again re - 'Covering. Hippen. Miss Agnes Bell, who sprained her ankle so badly some time ago is we are pleased to learn, able to be around again. Mr Thos. Mollie is under the doctor's care. Movnea.—Mr D B McLean, who recently sold the Bell's mill property, is this week moving to his father's farm, on the 13th con. of Tucker - smith. We do not like to lose so energetic a citizen as Mr McLean, and as he is not going outside the reach of our town, we hope be will occasionally pay us a friendly visit. Success, Dave. LOT1OS1D0r0. FORESTERS.—The Forester's sup- per last Friday was a grand success there being the hall full. After the supper was over a fine program was rendered. R. Askwith and sister are a host in themselves and rendered' several selections, being encored every time. The Blyth month organ band boys are very good. NOTES.—The delegates from here to Seaforth to the Sunday School convention report a very good meet- ing. -, Things badly needed here are a grain buyer, a butter inspector, a . foot of snow, a few more foxes, a livery stable, a hay press, a cabinet shop, a barber shop and as many LITERARY SOCIETY.—The regular meeting of the literary society wag held on the evening of Friday last. The house, as usual, was crowded to its utmost capacity. Owing to la grippe having laid low some of our debaters, the debate on the very amusing subject, " Resolved, that man's mental faculties are greater than woman's," unavoidably fell through; however, an excellent pro- gram of vocal and instrumental music, readings and recitations was present. ed and well executed. After some discussion, at the conclusion of the program, it was decided to have a spelling match at the next meeting, the words to be selected from the Authorized third reader. The cap- tains chosen are Misses A McMordie and A Thomson. It was also decided to have a series of lectures at the coming meetings, the first to be de• livered by John Thomson, Esq., on hygiene. We predict a full house. The many friends of Mr Robt. Mc- Mordie, of Kippen, will be pleased to learn that he and his nephew, after an ocean voyage of 11 days, reached Ireland safely, but encountered rough weather, as seen by the following item copied from a Belfast paper. "Stormy voyage of an Atlantic liner.—Our Greenock correspondent telegraphs— Captain Campbell, of the Atlantic Line steamer Furnessia,which arrived at the Tail of the Bank yesterday from New York, reports very heavy weather on the voyage. From the time of leaving the other side the weather was stormy, but as they ap- preached the British coast matters become very much worse, heavy south-west gales being encountered, the wind at times veering to north- west,with nasty seas, several of which broke on board. The Yurnessia had several boats smashed, a number of ventilators carried away and rails twisted, the saloon being also flooded. So severe did the weather become that the steamer had to be hove to for nine hours off Tory. The passengers, about 100 in number, were landed at Greenock. a' more shops as like to GOAL TEMPLARS.—The following °Indere were installed in the I 0 G T Lodge last Tuesday night, by G. Newton, Lodge Deputy :—C T, Jos. Stevens; V T, Maria Iteillv ; Sec., W, Cann- inghame A S, Eva Mogridge ; S, G Williams ; Treas., Jennie Wood- man ; Chap., G HazAewood ; Reilly ; D M, Etta Callender ; Guard, .• Maud Mogridge ; Sentinel, Wm. . .; Longman ; 5 J T, Newton ; P 0 T, Mr McFadyen ; Organist, Mattie Brodgen. Seveu delegates and seven •-• alternates were appointed to attend the District Lodge, at Manchester, next Wednesday, when a good meet, ing is expeeted, as the 0 C T and G Sec. are to be there. Every lodge in the district should be represented. ;,'• Hill's Green. • A wood -bee took place at Mr Stulk'a on the 5th con., twenty cords of wood was sawed and split, he in return gave a dance at night to which both young and old were invited, Messrs. Hart & Stulk furnished the music. We are sorry to hear of the continued illness of Mr J. H. Troyer. Mr D. Farmer is laid up with a serious at- tack of LaGrippe. Mr Jas. Hogan Jr. fractured bis knee so badly last Week with a chisel, that he will be laid up for awhile. Messrs. John Smith and Will Cain have returned home. We had an excellent discourse from the Rev. A. Stewart, Clinton,last Sabbath. Joe lost one of his daughters lant week. Brucelield. LEQTURES.—Do not fail to hear Dr. J. W. Cadiux, of New York, the rti- nowned orator and physician, deliver his lectures entitled "A struggle for life," and "The women of to -day " men of to -morrow," next Thursday and Friday evenings, February 1311a and 14th, in Union church, under the auspices of Brucefield temperance y. village bas lost, by death, an • a o c Our l eutr estimable citizen this week, in the' person of Mrs Wm Dixon. She weft a, well known for her kindly, helpful and charitable disposition. The Byrn- ' pathy of her many friends is extended • Lord's Supper to Thethebs Re cr re aa my eedn tfaomf ily. the will be dispensed on Sabbath, Feb. 16th, in Union church. The servideS on Friday and Vonday, at 11 a.m., will be conduetee nv Revs A McLean, • of Blyth, and 5 Acheson, ofKippen. ,-, ,r,rW