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TW ENTY-'FOURTH VOL.
the Whole Numiser 2148 s
Our Weekly Budget
OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County -by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Stanley•
NOTES. -Mrs Tt.owas Baird and
Miss Christina Bait'd are this week
visiting friends in Ashfield. Miss
Rebecca Forsyth, of Egmondville, is
at present visiting in Stanley. Mrs
Donald Ross, of Denver, Colorado,
daughter of Mr John Stewart, is in
Stanley visiting her ,parents and
friends.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.--•
Oa Friday evening last a large num-
ber of friends and neighbors gathered
at the home of Mr William Moffatt
on the 3rd con. of Stanley, and took
possession of the ;premises ;for the
evening. The occasion of the
gathering was the departure in tbe
near Futuro of the family to the Moose
Jaw district, Assiniboia. During the
evening about one hundred and thirty
persona, old and young, collected and
when all had gathered the follo,ving
address and presentation took place.
Mr. D. Ross giving the presents to
Mr Moffat, Mrs J. Gilmour to Mrs
Moffatt and Mr Gen Baird reading
the following addre..:-
To Mr. and Mrs William Moffatt.
DEAR FRIENDS. -We are met this
evening to spend with you a short time
in social enjoyment before your deper-
oture from amongst us for a distant -part
of our fair Dominion. We often feel
regret' that circumstancee cause the
separation of friends and neighbors
however dear, yet the All Wise Ruler
has ends and purposes in these changes
for the ultimate good of mankind,
though to onr imperfect vision they•
may may seem to be misfortunes.
During your residence in this township
you have by your unobtrusive kindness
genial good-natured, shrewd common
sense, timely assistance initime of need,
endeared yourselves in the hearts and
affections of your fellow -citizens now
assembled to do you honor. We as-
sure you that you carry away with you
the highest respect and esteem of the
district in which you are known, and
that the best wishes of the community
accompany you and yours to your new
home. As a memento of this sympathy
and regard we beg to accept these gold
spectacles and this tar cap, and Mrs
Moffatt this combined silver sugar bowl
and spoon holder, with the hope that
you may be long spared to use and en-
joy them. Though you are going from
among us for a time you may be sure
you shall not be forgotten but we shall
always be pleased to hear of the contin-
ued welfare and success of yourselves
and family in your adopted province.
Signed. -Jos MCCemee
J. GI .ieouR Committee.
D. Ross
Mr Jloffatt, though much affected,
made a very suitable reply. He
thanked the valuable expression of
'their esteem, stating that in no other
place could •he have, or did he expect
to have •more pleasant society.
Though he was well pleased with
Huron, herbed decided to move west
in the hope ot improving the pros-
pects of his family. He concluded
his reply by again thanking the
neighbors for their kindness. After
the presentation the company par-
. took of an excellent repast which had!
been attended to by the young men
and ladies of the neighborhood.
There was an abundant supply of
viands, not forgetting tee indispen-
sable oyster, to which all present did
ample justice. After supper, which
reflected great credition the caterers,
the older people began to seek their
respective homes, well pleased with
the evening's proceedings. The
younger ones continued some time
longer in the enjoyment ot the mazy
dance. Mr Moffat and family leave
for their new home on the 25th inst.
Kippen.
NOTES. -We were pleased to see
Rev S. Acheson able to fill his.pulpit
on Sunday last. Rev E. A. Fear
will, next Sabbath, deliver a sermon
on social amusements, service at 2.80
p.m. Miss Adair and Mr Osborne,
of:Bowmanville, are at present visit-
ing the Missea_Landers. Mr D. Mill-
er left for his home in St. Louis, on
Wednesday a.m.
One of the most successful Basket
socials held around here took place
at the residence of Mr John Jarrett,
of the town line, on Wednesday night
of -last week. Owing to the fine
weather and good roads, there were
quite a number from a distance, and
the bidding went lively when the
beautiful baskets (both inside and
out) were put up for auction and
knocked down to the highest bidder.
Too much credit cannot be accorded.
Messrs Harrt and Jarrott who gave
selections on the violin. accompanied
by Mr. Oakes from Clinton, on the
organ, and who held their audience
spell -bound, with the exception of a
few feet which could be heard now
and then to be keeping time. The
remaining part of the evening was
spent in speeches by Messrs H. Smith
and W. Coneit, recitations by Dolly
and Robbie Parsons ; and mouth
organ selections by the Hills Green
baud who are fast coming into repute
The proceeds amounting to over $12
go towards paying for the organ lately
purchased for the Sunday school in
Hills Green.
Hay.
DEAT,I.-Our readers will be sorry to
learn of the death of Mr Richard Box,
which cad and melancholy event occurr-
ed on Thursday last. He was taken
down some short time ago with La
Grippe, and from its effects he never
recovered; the widow of the deceased is
at present very ill from the same disease
and fears are entertained of her recov-
ry.
New EUA -largest paper in Huron.
Mullett.
NOTES -Miss Effil Jane Tyerman
spent a few days in Seaforth;;last
week. Mr Will Robins returned
home last week after spending a few
days with friends in this place. MI'
Lue and Miss Gertie Farnham were
on a visit with friends in Morris,
for a week. A very lively -time was
spent at the residence of Mra John
McLaren one night lately. All
speak highly of Ur and Mrs McLaren
as host and hostess. Alex likes to
ride on a spring seat. A young man
from the boundary was out driving all
day last Sunday. A number of mem-
bers of Constance lodge I. O. G. T.
went out to Seaforth lodge to meet
members from Mitchell lodge ; a very
pleasant time was spent. Mrs James
Martin and Miss Eliza Oke were
visiting at their brothers one day last
week. Report says that the young
man from the hill will take to him-
self a house -keeper. The Domenick
Reynolds farms were not sold by auc-
tion on Tuesday, but 50 acres were
afterwards sold to Mr D. Kilty.
REPORT OF S. S. No. 8. -SENIOR
DEPARTMENT, -Fifth class - John
McConnell 773, Dan McConnell 767,
Henry Lennox 748, Jennie Woodman
640, Addie Crisp 361. Fourth class
-John Bulger 747, J. R. Bell 724, H.
Mogridge 699, H. Bell 695, Nelson
Bell 684, Orpha Whitley 678, A.
Brunedon 647, Maud Mogridge 646
C. Manning 645, C. Riley 637, Fred.
Johnston 597, Bertie Gray 587, Thos.
Adams 577, R. McConnell 555, James
Webster 554, Joseph Webster 630,
John H. Shobbrook 520, F. McCon-
nell 515, Lavinia Brigham 512, John
Anderson 471, S. Mains 173. Senior
third-Linora Whitley 800, W. Wal-
lace 701, Annie Brigham 672, Bertie
Moore 672, Ida Rily 661, Ado Shob-
brook 659, Ida Bulger 659, Sarah Hill
651, Jos.Garrett 641, F. Longman 617,
Eva Cole 604, L. Brigham 556,V. Mc-
Connell 555, Elva Adams 521, M abel
Bell 516,1,Wm. Erwin 495, Geo. Mains
477, Geo. Martyn 438, Amos Watson
398, Nellie A ustin 354, Florence Gar•
ret 353, Dave Crawford 302, Robt.
Sanderson 118. Junior Third -Alvin
Brogdon 772, Rob. N. Cole 714, Thos.
Wallace 691, Mina Proctor 650, Win.
J. Cole 62C, Lawdy Young 611, Jen-
nie Roberton 576, Cora Newton 56§,
Alice Brigham 567, B. Cunningham
566, John Moore 554, Annie Nelson
4.52. D. McFADYEN, Principal.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.-LOU.Oui-
mette 944, Bernice Moore 808, Min-
nie Nelson 771, John Crawford 664,
Lydda Shobbrook 684, Eddie Mog-
ridge 528, Wilfred Crisp 620, Harold
Erwin 581, Alice Mountain 523 -
Senior 2nd part -Carrie Crawford 930,
Willie Garrett 889, Rose Riley 874,
Ethel Barr 866, Alice Oliver 299. -
Junior 2nd part -Amelia Brown 748,
Tommy Lee 370, Wesley Lee 304,
Billie Oliver 281, Elva Wallace 105.
JENNIE H. DEwAIt, Assistant.
Auburn.
• ACCIDENT. -While Mr J. Aetling
was engaged handling logs for Mr W.
D. Wilson, a log rolled on his leg
bruising it badly, and he has been
laid off work for over a week, but is
likely to be around in a short time.
NOTES.-Robt Wiudmill lett on
Monday for Dakota, where he intends
to spend the summer. Mr John Wil-
epn, of West Wawanosh, is moving
his stock and farm implements on to
his farm near the village and is going
to work it himself this year. Mr W.
Nixon has been confined to his room
for the past week with a severe attack
of inflamation of the lungs, but is re-
covering. Mr R. Mutch is recover-
ing slowly from his long illness. Will
Mutch is ablest() be out again but will
not be able to work again for awhile,
DEATH. -Mr Henry Stinson, aftez
a short illness of ten days, departed
this life on Wednesday morning of
last week; on Friday morning his re-
mains were conveyed to Ball's ceme-
tery.: The devotional services were
conducted by Rev. Mr Racey, of
Blyth; acolleotion was taken up,which
amounted to $18 for the widow, who
is left with six small children and
without any means of support, he
having no life insurance as we are a-
ware gr. He came to this place
about four years ago and was a black-
smith, he was working with Mr J.
Ferguson for the last two years.
Mr John Clarke left the farm he
bas been on for tbe last six years for
the one he bas rented on the 6th con.,
of West Wawanosh. On Tuesday
evening a number of friends and
neighbors met at his house to spend
the evening before they moved away;
he has been a good neighbor, and the
family will be much missed, as they
took an active part in the, temperance
lodge and Sunday school. Miss M.A.
Clarke who has sung in the St. Marks
Church choir and the Methodist
Church chair for some time was pre-
sented with a beautiful cabinet album
and the following address
To Mies M. A. Clark,
Dear sister, -We, the members of the
English Church choir, and also the
members of the Methodist Church choir
take this opportunity to express onr re-
gret at the circumstances which have
led to yon severing your connection with
us. We will miss your kind words, ge-
nial smiles, and illeasapt voice in sing-
ing the songs of Zion. We take this op-
portunity of expressing our high esteem
of you all as a family, and ask you to
accept this email gift as a slight memen-
to of the happy days yon have spent in
our midst. We hope you will always
enjoy Ged's favor and love, and that at
last we may all meet as an unbroken
choir to sing Hie praises for ever and
ever. Signed, on behalf of the choir,
JOHN }Teem, Nno`Ii ELTIN
CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 14, 1890,
Goderich Township.
Mr John Middleton has sold 20
head of his fat cattle, at Sc. per lb.
Mr Henry Graham, of Sanilac
County, Mich, has been on a visit to
his brother. Mr Geo. Graham.
The entertainment to be held this
(Friday) evening, in Mr Anderson's
school, promises to be a success.
Mr Harnwell, teacher in No. 10
school, has gone ou a visit to his
friends, who reside near Kincardine.
Mrs Geo. A. Cooper, who has been
lying in a very low condition for the
past six months, still continues the
same, never being able to move out
of bed, except by the help of neigh•
bora,
I
BADLY LEFT. -Not long ago a
certain youth, of the Bayfield line,
familiarly known as a pretty good
Cook, went to spend the evening
at a certain farm house not five miles
from Clinton, being entertained by a
Whiteman until about midmight.
When he thought of returning, he
went to get his horse which he found
had been taken away. So the poor
fellow had to walk about five miles
home through the mud, which was
ankle deep, and when he got there
he felt so mad that he went straight
to bed. When the folks of the house
got up next morning they found the
poor horse at the stable door shiver-
ing. George says it is a scaly trick
to play, anyhow/.
CORRECTION. -MR EDITOR, -The
person who wrote the item last week,
referring to the accident, did not con-
fine himself to the truth altogether,
for he said, when the buggy upset,
the occupants were thrown into the
mud, which shows he knows nothing
about it, as the reads were frozen up,
and there was no mud. Then he
goes on to say the buggy was broken
up so badly, that it couldn't be driven
home, whioh everyone who was pre-
sent knows is false. I do not think
there was anything took place that
the young man ought to kick himself
for, except it was because the buggy
was upset, and I don't think that
could be helped, as the horse shied
and jumped so quickly that the buggy
was thrown over the grade in an in-
stant. I guess the person who wrote
the item has kicked himself so often,
or somebody else has, that it has af-
fected his brain so that he did not
know what he was writing, so we will
just consider where it came from, and
let it drop. -AN EYE WITNESS.
COUNCIL. -Council met on the 3rd
inst., pursuant to adjournment; mem-
bers all present; minutes of last meet.
ing read and passed. By-laws No. 1
and 2 were read and passed. Tender
from the News -Record, f,r printing,
was accepted, being the lowest. IThe
NEW ERA did not tender.] Petition
from Geo. Middleton and 44 others
asking the council to dispense with a
tax collector, was not entertained; a9
the theory advanced was considered
impracticable. The auditors handed
in their report, which, being exam-
ined and found satisfactory, was ac-
cepted, and the clerk ordered to get
100 copies printed. Tne following
accounts were paid :-Davidson &
Johnston, advice ou by-laws, 1887,
$4; Wm. Sterling, rep, culvert, 4th
con., $1.75; Thos. Elliott, work on
Ist con.. $2; Robt. Hillock, gravelling
hill on 4th con.,;$3; auditors, $6 each;
John Weir, rep. culvert, 15th con.,
$2.50. The attention of school trus-
tees is called to 45 Vic., chap. B0, sec,
4 of school law, as the secretary tree.
surer of No. 6 school section is the
only trustee in the township who has
this year complied with the require-
ments of said section. Council ad-
journed to meet on the third Monday
in April. JAMES PATTON, Clerk.
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. - The
simple announcement that "an enter-
tainment is to be held in Lawrence's
school," Goderich township, is always
enough to ensure a crowded house,
for two reasons-lst, because every-
body knows the entertainment will
be exceptionally good, and 2nd, be-
cause Mr Lawrence, the teacher, is so
popular both in the section and in
the town. The truth of these remarks
was shown on Friday evening last,
when an entertainment was given by
the echolare of S.S. No. 11. For the
accommodation of thecrowd that was
expected to be. present, raised seats
had been temporarily erected at the
rear end ot the school, but even this
judicious precaution was not suffi-
cient to accommodate all who were
desirous of participating in the enter-
tainment. The building was literally
jammed full, in fact so full that there
was no room to spare, and people
hung on to anything that would give
them support, even to a nail in the
wall. Promptly at 7.80 the program
was commenced, (Mr Lawrence act-
ing as his own chairman). It em-
braced choruses by the scholars, reci-
tations, solos and dialogues, some of
them quite loving, elaborate and
extensive, and all very amusing, and
was continued with little intermission
for four hour and 15 minutes. The
parts in some of the dialogues were
rendered with much ability and tact,
and would have done credit to pro-
fessional actors and actresses. There
was an entire absence of vulgarity
and anything that was calculated to
offend. We cannot specify the va-
rious pieces, for that would take too
much space, but we cau say that
from end to end everything was well
done. An orchestra, composed of
Mr Robt. McCullagh and wife, and
Messrs McDonald and Roberts,played
at intervals, and aided in the even-
ing's entertainment. The only fault
that could be found with the affair,
was that people got too much for their
money; but as it is better to err on
this side than on the one of giving
too little, it can be overlooked, Con-
sidering the extent of the crowd, good
order was maintained, and all con-
cerned have good reason to feel well
pleased at the entire success of the
entertainmentwhich netted about $35.
Goderich Township,"
Mr John Hawley intends to leave
for Chicago in the spring. Dame
rumor has it that be will buy two
tickets instead of one; we do not know
how true it is, but Jack has said right
along that he always likes to act like
a whale man. •
GOOD SALE. -The sale held at
James Switzer's,on the llth inst.,was a
good one, one span of mares bringing
16300, cows $40, yearling steers $24,
calves $9, and sheep only $23 per
pair. Howson can beat them all for
getting a good price for stock.
Winghaml
CONCERT. -This (Friday) evening
the C.O.F. of Belmore hold a concert
in their hall, after which a supper
will be served, J. McKelvie, of town,
supplying the oysters. Quite a num-
ber of the Wingham brethren intend
to be present.
BUSINESS CHANGE. -For the past
two or three weeks boots and shoes
have been purchased by Wingham
citizens at cost, and in some instances
below, Ibis week McCormick & Co.
are selling at a great reduction, as
they are about to dissolve partnership.
A FACT. -A true sign how to tell
If a farmer is prosperous, is to notice
his horses and harness; if horses are
sleek and harness bright, then gen-
erally you see a prosperous farmer;
but if horses are poor and harness
broken, then the farmer generally
corresponds financially with both
horses and harness,
WOE To WINGHAM.-Graham, the
champion skater of Western Ontario,
beat Anderson, of Wingham, on Fri-
day last, by one lap. Considering
that Graham has the advantage of a
professional training, and Anderson
none whatever, we think he may be
congratulated on doing as well as he
did. Graham's time for the five
miles was nineteen minutes.
WE WISH THEM JOY. -A young
couple entered upon a "hymeneal
life" last week in Wingham, whose
ages were respectively seventeen and
nineteen years. Tho contracting
parties were Miss Maggie Dodds and
Mr Drew, the latter an employee at
the Union Factory. On Sunday
afternoon they cut a fine dash with
Day's best livery span.
BUILDING. - The contractor has
started to build a bridge near Hut -
ton's flour mill. Wingham's chief
beauty is its rivers, but withal they
are rather an expensive feature. One
would have to travel a long way be•
fore another town of Wingham's size
could be found containing so many
bridges, but when this one is com-
pleted, they will all be good and new.
How is IT? -Four hundred dollars
is the sum it has cost the Electric
Light Co., for their enterprise in
Wingham. It will be too bad if,
after that expense, it is not encou-
raged, but at present prospects are
not very bright. If ye people of
Clinton can afford to pay twenty-two
cents per fight per night, why cannot
the Wingham citizens afford twenty?
A PROMISING BRANCH. -We had
the pleasure, last week, of listening
to the Rev Mr Seldon, of Clinton,
peach, and thought; that, although
he was not much more than a boy in
years, as a preacher, he could claim a
veteran's honors. His eloquent de.,
livery and vivid illustrations were
both impressive and attractive, mak-
ing one to realize that the cause he
advocated was not a dead past, but a
living reality.
JUSTICE WITHOUT FEAR.- The
liquorluestion is again being agitat-
ed pretty freely; In some municipali-
ties the number nt licenses have been
reduced. This reduction we think is
not altogether the right thing. The
question is, is it an honorable and le-
gitimate business? If so, then' why
not let all who are so disposed avail
themselves of the same, and if it is
not such, then do away with it alto-
gether. Again, some would advocate
a'high license, but we think, if it is
right, why license higher than any
other business, and if wrong, will the
sin be any the less if we fill our public
exchequer by the same? The ques-
tion is undoubtedly, sir, one of right
and wrong, over which there should
be no parleying; either encourage or
annihilate it, either uphold or con-
demn it.
HE LOVES NOT THE SCRUM. -
For downright -well, we will put it
in a mild form -falsifying, read the
Wingham correspondence of the Clin-
ton NEW ERA.-Wingham Advance.
Do you see, sir, that the green-eyed
monster ever keeps in close proximity
with the Advance editor. He seta
his ugly glare upon an inoffensive
bumble correspondent, and because
the correspondent works bard week
in and week out, and yet finds time
to collect more bonafide items than
does the notable Advance editor and
his brilliant staff. Then is it the
above mentioned green-eyed monster
speaks, and says, this fellow, a novice,
is beating you, a professional, now
squash him at once, by publishing
in your unapproachable paper that
he lies, and that his budgets are one
mass of falsifying. Friend Fleuty,
we are prepared to make a statutory
declaration that we never sent to the
NEW ERA that which we believed to
be a lie, we have by far too much re-
spect for journalism to dishonor it by
such. We perchance send an item
which has afterwards proved to have
been an incorrect report. Did you
ever do such? Oh not oh nos for in
your estimation you and your paper
are infallible, but alas we fear you
come a little short of the mark. My
friend, remember, if you are a falsi-
fier, you must not accuse others of
being the same; also, it your local
items are few in number, don't let the
above ugly fiend mar your peace, and
always remember, also, vincit veritas,
and never, for dear life's sake, be
guilty of the erruneous crime of a
Yapsus lingut�e.
Wingham•
ANOTHER CHANGE. -Mr Robert-
son, who recently bought the butcher-
ing business of Mr G. Shaw, has sold
the same to a Mr Patterson, of Blue -
vale. As Mr Patterson has done a
considerable amount of business in
Wingham for quite a while, supply-
ing the market with first class meat,
he will doubtless do a thriving trade.
Dors.-The Emma Wells Concert
and Comedy Co.will hold forth in the
town hall for one week, commencing
March 25th, under the auspices of the
Wingham town baud. The monthly
horse fair will be held in W Ingham,
at A. Roe's hotel, on Thursday,
March 27th. Friend Seaforth, you
rejoice now in your philanthropic
spirit, but remember our time -will
come bye and bye. We regret to an-
nounce that Mr Kinsman, jr., is at
the present time lying seriously sick.
Sleighing, we bid thee a sad farewell,
bat next winter come, and the 1 with
us dwell. A letter was received on
Monday, by the friends of Mr R. Orr,
stating that he had already received
a little benefit by the change of cli-
mate, although he went, thinking to
find a somewhat warmer atmosphere,
but it was the reverse, as they have
now quite a deep snow. Mr W. His
cock, who underwent a very painful
operation, in London, some three
weeks ago, is rapidly improving in
health. A Forester's funeral took
place in Wingham cemetery, Satur-
day last; the deceased was a Mr Cook,
of Whitechurch, only 35 years of age,
and leaves a large family behind him.
An oyster supper, on a grand scale,
took place at James McKelvie's, on
Monday evening last; Jimmy is the
lad to serve up the oysters. Mr
Sandford Carrie, lately an employee
at the Union Factory, leaves next
week for Hanover, where be has ob-
tained a good situation: The farm
of Mr T. Blunket was sold at the
Brunswick hotel, Saturday last, to a
Mr G. Mason, for the sum of three
thousand, two hundred and some odd
dollars; Mr Blunket has obtained a
situation in the Union Factory.
•
Hensall.
TEA MEETING.- The tea meeting
and entertainment in connection with
St. Pauls church was a grand success,
the night was fair and the . eleiging,
the first of the winter, was delightful.
After doing ample ju.. tice to the good
things which the ladies of St Paul's
Church know so well how to prepare
they repaired to the hall, where a pro-
gramme consisting of readings, solos,
instrumentals, recitations and ad-
dresses was given. The exhibition
of club -swinging given by Miss Math-
eson, of Lucan, judging from the ap•
plabse given by the audience was ap-
preciated by them. The proceeds
amounted to $75.00.
NOTES. -The snow is all gone again
and we have a plenteous supply of
mud. Mr W. R. Hodgins, of Kin-
cardine, formerly hotel keeper here,
was in the village this week, Miss
Hattie Sutherland is home again after
spending a week with friends in For-
est. Mr F. Myers, of the firm of.
Myers Bros., butchers, hag purchased
Mr Kydd's property, on Richmond
Street. Mr Jas Coxworth will again
return to his hotel about tbe middle
of the month; we understand that Mr
Bossenbury, his tenant, has leased the
house lately occupied by Mr WBerry.
On Monday Mr Geo Forest, and sis-
ter, returned to Manitoba. Mr. F.
O'Neill has purchased the stock of
D. Murdock & Co. Mr and Mrs G.
Arnold, formerly of Ailsa Craig, have
moved to this village,and will occupy
the large house built by R. Bell, jr ;
we welcome them to our village. Rev
J. C. Tibb will lecture in the Presby-
terian church, under the adspices of
the Y.P.M.I. Association, on Monday
evening; all are invited.
St. Helens.
LITERARY, -The debate, resolver
that "Canada has a greater future
than the United States, 'was the beet
of the season, being very keenly and
hotly discussed on both sides. Mr
John Joyant, supported by J. B.
Weatherhead and J. W. Webster
struck out very eloquently for Can-
ada's great future ; while Mr Peter
Clarke, supported by R. K. Miller
and W. C. Webb biassed the minds
of the judges by proving that the
United States has a still greater future
thereby carrying the favorable de-
cision.
NOTES. -The measles were so bad
in S. S. No. 12 that it was found ne-
cessary to close the schoolifor a few
days. Mr and Mrs Taylorof Guelph,
Humphrey's
visiting at Mr Wm.
at present. Mr Alex. Murray, who
has been home seeing his parents,left
last week for his home in Mayville,
Dak., leaving behind him is very
impressive idea on many of the fair
sex. Don't be long in coming back
Alex ? During the good sleighing for
a few days last week Mr Thos. Todd
got the many gaping blanks in his
mill yard closed up. The Messrs.
Weatherhead gave the young people
of this vicinity a good house warming
on Friday evening last, thereby mak-
ing an excellent test of their new
house. Mr J. Taylor left for Dak.,
last Wednesday. Rev. Mr Galdbery
is at present conducting the services
in Christ's Church here.
Colborne.
NOTES. -Rev Mr Harris closed his
series of revival services at Zion
Methodist church, on Wednesday
night of last week, and commenced
another series at his Benmiller ap-
pointment, on Sunday night. Last
Friday Mr J. Jewell, of Goderich
township, took possession of the black-
smith shop at Benmiller, which was
formerly occupied by Mr Pfeffer, One
day last week, while Mr,W. Blake
was unloading logs at Mr N. Mor-
rish's nlill,.liis hand got caught be•
tween two logs,giving it a bad jamb,
but dislocating no bones.
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Varna.
We are sorry to say that Rev. J.
McConnell, Presbyterian minister, is
at present indisposed.
Mr Alexander Foster, near Varna,
has a very fine horse, Young iticAl-
pine, aged two years and five moothe,
which tips the beam at 1520 lbs.
Its color is a light bay with star, with
registered pedigree. The farmers of
Stanley pride themselves on having
good horses; this is a dandy.
We regret to chronicle the death
of Mr George Stewart, sr., father of
Messrs George and James Stewart.
The death occurred on Friday morn-
ing, et the residence of Mr James
Stewart, Kinburo. His remains were
interred in the Varna cemetery on
Sunday last. He had attained the
ripe age of 81 years. Besides the
two sons, he had two daughters liv-
ing, one in Detroit, and the other in
Orangeville.
A very successful meeting of the
South Huron Farmer's Institute was
held in our village on Friday and
Saturday last. There was a good at-
tendance at all the sessions. Some
excellent papers of a practical nature
were read,by Messrs Thos. McMillan,
Hallett, C. M. Simmons, Lobo, and
J. C. Morrison, McKillop. At the
evening session of the first day an ex
cellent entertainment was given in
the Town Hall. There was a very
large attendance.
ANOTHER SOCIAL. -A very SUCCess
ful and enjoyable social was held last
Friday evening last, at the residence
of Mr. Joseph Morrow. under the
auspices of the Methodist church. A
very interesting programme, consist-
ing of music, recitations, reading &c.
was disposed of. The proceeds
amounted to $11. Another social
will be held this Friday evening at
the residence of Rev. J. Hart. Au
excellent time is expected as the gen-
ial smile of this Rev. gentleman can-
not fail to put all who come in a
happy frame of mind.
(From another correspondent)
CHURCH, -Rev Mr Cosens, of Sea -
forth, preached educational sermons
here on Sunday. A social will be
held at the residence of Rev Mr Hartt
this (Friday) evening.
INTERNALTROUBLE. -We are sorry
to hear that some unpleasantness and
trouble has been caused in the camp
of the Royal Templars here owing to
misunderstanding over arrangements
for a recent .funeral. Such things
should hesettled amicably at all times.
ACCIDENT. -On Friday last, Mr
.James Foster, ot'the Parr Line, met
with a painful accident, whereby he
will be i❑capicatated for work for
some time. His horse was stabled
here, and in taking it out, the animal
kicked him on the leg, tearing the
flesh and ligaments.
Brucefield
The pastor and managers of Union
church, with their ladies, spent a
very pleasant social evening at the
residence of Mr Wm. Moffat:, last
Monday evening, and presented Mr
Moffat* with it handsome Bible, and
Mrs Moffatt with a beautiful pickle
cruet, accompanied with a suitable
address. The entertainment, under
the auspices of the school of S.S. No.
10, Stanley, held in Dixon's Hall, on
Tuesday evening, was a grand success;
and considering the weather, there
was a good turnout, and the popular
teacher, Mr Grant, is to be congratu-
lated on the excellent program pro-
vided. Tne social, under the aus-
pices of the Royal Templars, held at
James Dallas' last week, was in every
respect a perfect success.
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Holmesville.
NOTES. -Mr H. Elford, who has
been laid up for several days with a
lame back, is now recovering. Mr
John Proctor, who has been ailing
for some time, is still confined to the
house, his trouble being bronchial af-
fection. Mr Albert Allen, from Col-
borne, occupied the pulpit of the Me-
thodist church with acceptance. Mr
Swarts, our hotel keeper, is busily en-
gaged storing up ice for summer use;
he draws it from Trick's mill pond.
There is some talk of organizing an
Epworth League here ;it would doubt-
less be highly beneficial to the young
people. John Jordon and family
left on Tuesday last for Manitoba.
Mr Gravelle, of the Maitland, has en-
gaged to work on the railway this
summer, and . expects to move his
family into the village. Mr James
Stanley and bride, from Kinburn, are
visiting at Mr W. Stanley's. Mr W.
Murch is visiting friends in Mitchell.
Mr Scott, our shoemaker, has arrived
in town ; there is now but little ex-
cuse for wearing leaky boots.
From another correspondent.
NOTES. -The LondesboroCreamery
company intend extending their bord-
ers as far as Holmesville this summer.
Mr A. Duff and sister (Mra J.
Walker,) of Goderich, formerly of
Holueesvlille, paid a visit to friends
here on Thursday and Friday of last
week ; Mr Duff is now teaching near
IakeErie and is Bible class teacher in
the Methodist Sabbath School there.
Mr Chas. Disney lost a valuable mare
last Sunday night; supposed to be by
inflammation. Mrs Detlor, of Clin-
ton, and Rev. W. F. Campbell, of
Holmesville, organized a branch of
the Woman's Missionary society at
Ebenezer appointment last Tuesday.
Our east end has added a new depart-
ment to its business; W. J. Lobb, the
proprietor, now manufactures an ar-
ticle known as "Lobb's Starch En-
ammel," which finds ready sale and
gives good satisfaction. Mr John
McCurdy, having left the Holmes-
ville section of the G. T. R., Mr C.
Gravelle takes his place. Mr Chas.
Disney is laid up with a severe attack
of dropsy. William Docking in-
tends leaving for Manitoba next
Tuesday ; we're sorry for the lady up
the road. Miss Kennedy, Sunshine,
is at present staying with Mrs W.
Lobb, of the village. Mr Thos. Pot-
ter, sr., who has been living with his
{ROVill T$O1•ii/CEI,Publtither
*1,50 a 7lear la advalacp
Sor
On WednesdayAafevenithng of last week
the Good Teinplare here enjoyed.a
fraternal' visit from members of KIti.
burn, L❑ndenboro, Mitchell and litaffa
Ledged. The meeting was ,jell in.
the town hall, owing to the temper: -
mice ball not being ample enough to_
contain so large a crowd as was: pre.
sA o, consisting.pf stead•
Inge, musicpr, addgramresses, etc,,,. parti-
paent.ted irI by members of each lodgcie,
was disposed of apparently eatiefee4
tor% to all present. During the even-
ing the ladies of the Seaforth lodge, •
who always do their part well, ad-
ministered to the needs of the inner
mac. On the whole a most enjoyable
and profitable time was spent. When
shall we meet again.
We appreciate a good sermon, ea•
pecially such an one as it wee
ours to listen to on Sunday morning;
last, delivered by Rev W. Casson,
pastor of the Methodist church. His
subject was based on the 17ttt verse
of the 2nd chapter of John, and wee;
divided under the following heads:,'
Zeal for the structure of the house;
zeal for the ordinances of the house;
zeal for the discipline of the house;
and zeal for the doctrines of the house.
The discourse throughout was a most
interesting one, and delivered in a
manner as only Mr Casson could do.:
it. As a preacher Mr Casson 1s popu-
lar among hie people here.
Mr Do'ald McKay and his sister
were driving into town on Thursday
of last week, and when near the Re-
creation Grounds their horse took
fright, and turning quickly around ,
upset the contents and one of the
occupants of the buggy into the big,.,
ditch at the side of the road. The
horse then retraced its steps towards
home, at no slow rate of speed, with
Miss McKay still in the buggy, but
before they had gone far the horse
was brought to a stand still, thus pre-
venting what might have been a very
serious accident. No damage, beyond
considerably spoiling a basket of eggs
and soiling the surface of a few rolls
of butler, was done.
Capt.\Drew and Lieut. Tracey, who
have for'sonie time past had charge
of the Salvation Army corps here,
farewelled at the barracks on Wed-
nesday evening of last week. Capt.
Drew is an exceptionally good speak-
er and during her atay here has won
golden opinions. Even those who
have little regard for spiritual things
held her in high esteem, andoiterii„'
atte nded at•the barracksto hear het,'
sing and speak. May the'good Reed
scattered by her have fallen on gds d ground, germinate and bring foi`ti'`.
fruit.
NOTES, -Miss Maggie Armitage, of,,
Buffalo, is visiting in town. Mr Jas.
Dallas,
ot Leamington, Ont., is visit-
ing in the suburban village south of.
here coll(ie)ing on one of the fair ones
of that burgh. Miss Bessie Scott, et.;n
Galt, is visiting at the residence of
Mr John Beattie, A young student
conducted the services at St. Thomas'
church, on Sunday last. The pulpit. -
of the Presbyterian church was occu-
pied by a,ent of Knox college, -'.
last Sun ay. Capt. Hunter. the
newly appointed officer to take charger's
of the Salvation Army corps here, has
arrived in town, and assumed the
duties pertaining to his office. A
good deal of furious driving, by pow:
lessors of fast hoseg9,is done on Main
street that should be stopped.
Dungannon.
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NorEs.-Mr A. McNevin, of Brant;4
ford, is visiting at the old homestead
We understand that the Farmer?'"
Institute, held on Tuesday eveningo,+..
in the town hall, was not very largely.
attended, Some of our young mem
are talking of emigrating to Manito
ba this month. The W.11,8. have;
decided to hold their public meeting,';'
on the evening of the last Tuesday iikg
March. The Rev A, Potter preached':.
a stirring sermon to the young men,:'
on Sunday evening last. The official,
board of the Methodist church held a°
meeting on Tuesday afternoon, to
discusso
the gdeat:sai ur...ug
neW church on the sixth con, of Ash-`:`,
field, at Crew. Mr and Mrs Detlor
and Miss Stitt, of Goderich, paid a,,;'
short visit to friends here during the
week, the guests of Mrs Anderson,
Revival services are still in progress,;,
here; quite a number have been ford
ward as seekers, and the church has'',
been revived. The many friends Of';:(
Rev W. F. Campbell were delighted;
to have him back on Tuesday night„
and although not to lecture, ho de«;
livered an excellent sermon, basing
his remarks on the words, "Choose,
ye this day whom ye will serve." Mrs'
C. Ceasar is visiting her sister, Mra;,
Cooke, of Clinton. Quite a numbet»
of weddings are talked of for the
ccming season. Dr Cooke hag moved `+
into the Presbyterian Manse, we tins'
derstand to give somebody else house`
room; coming events cast their shad'
ows before them.
Morris.
While returning from Brussels' horse
and cattle show last Thursday, Mr ,T'-.
Geddes' horse took fright at a dog, atta
ran away, throwing Mr Geddes nut Mittj'
badly damaging the cutter. Mr Chritfa
Michie, has taken the job of building 6'
straight rail fence along the two BOO,'
of the school ground of S. S. No 5, delft
to the farm of Mr Chas. Prootor; tee;
suppose the rust will remain open to
the road. A foot ball team from S. S.;
No 5 visited 8. S. No 3 an4, played•t4',
match with the pupils of tithe 'seotigf,,
Saturday afternoon, whioh resulter'l'14
a draw, neither side making a gcaI,'
Communion service was held•atStM*,
shine Methodist church Sundayi,mof t«
ing last. Tho village of Suneftir;6't „id
.
gradually diminishing and becouiiidg•
beautifully leas; Saturday last atietber
portion of it was seen moving down 'the
5th lino, and now graces the rear end of
Mr Hood's domioilo. Mr Thos, Miller
invited a number of the youths laa
maidens of the 6th to trip the ligbb
fantastic at his residence last Fri it
evening. There was a prayer moa ift
at the residence of Mr Shordau • ltiti
Friday evening. Mr Jas. Seale lr
son, now resides with his son• sold his farm to ",• Nichol, the tale
in-law, Geo. tluller. paid being 81,500.
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