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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-03-28, Page 1r. W ekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake, and lively Correspondents toderich Township. Mr John Beacom, son of Mr James Beacom, who -has been very sick for somd time, is impoving uuder the elector's care. • Mr Thomas Ellwood, a man work- ing for Mr John Middleton, who re= cently got hurt by a team running away, has almost recovered from his severe 'baking up. The entertainment herd in Mrs Anderson's school. No. 9, was in every way a success. Dialogues, readings and recitations were given by the scholars, and music, vocal and instru- mental by Messrs Jackson, Chidley, .Agnew and Cook, and also Mrs Jack• son and Cook. and Misses McGarva and McMurchie. The proceeds were about $25, Harlock. NOTES—Mr R. H. Knox is again running his saw mill at full blast.— Mr F. Diamond is about selling his farm to Mr John Welly, and as John is a steady, industrious young man, there is no doubt but that he will do well if he only takes in a partner e vith him; one that will wee that the f-( bread is not cooked too brown Mr Alex. Watt is preparing to work his • farm himself this season. The sub- ject announced for debate last week, received quite an airing on Friday night, but there was no decisiae given; the next debate is,to be held on the 31st, subject to be, "resolved that love is a stronger passion than hatred"; captains, F. Neelin, for the affirmative, and W. Belly r>u the negative. 11cK1 lop. Mr Simeon Barrows and family move next week from the thirteenth concession to their farm west of Walton. /y Wingbain. G bERICH, BESTIR THYSELF. — Another enterprising merchant of Goderich thinks be can find more room for his enteiprse in our own go-ahead town, as on the first of April be intends to open out a first class merchant tailoring establish- ment in Mr Orr's 'old stand. The said gentleman is a Mr J. LEAVING TowN. — Wiigham 'is about to lose two very poptslar young ladies, in the persons of the Misses Bonthron, as they intend to leave town in about three weeks. The said young ladies have hitherto con- ducted a first-class fancy goods store.• They will be missed much by their many Wingham friends. CHrRCH NOTES.—We often see veterans in the pulpit, but rarely one so old as the reverend gentleman who preached in the Presbyterian church, on Sunday, he having reached the ripe old age of eighty-three; although full of seal, it was utterly impossible to follow him in his discourse, as, owing to the loss of teeth, his speech was badly broken. The Baptist church was not near big enough to hold all who wished to attend last Sunday, when the rite of baptism was administered to a very large num- ber of converts, both morning and evening; there are sixteen to be bap- tized next Sunday evening; it is many a year since Winghane has had sucL a spiritual stirring up as it has of late. Rev James Livingstone, of Clinton, will address his remarks especially to the children, next Sunday morning, at the Methodist church, and will also address the Sabbath school in the afternoon. Mr W. Scott, drover, pu-chased several carload' of cattle hi the vice inity of Teeswater, last week. Mr William Cameron, con. 13, and Mr R. Adams, con. 8, are hauling brick for the purpose of housebuild- ing next summer. Mrs Megewan, who 'keeps the Leadbury store and post office, has been seriously i11 with a relapse of La Grippe, but is now recovering. A pleasant time was spent at the resideuce of Mr James Campbell, con. 14, on Wednesday eveningof last week, where a number of friends were invited to celebrate the wedding of Mr A. Clarke, Grey township, to Miss Isabella Coulter, of McKillop. Auction sales are all the rage. Mr Jacob Stewart's sale on Friday last was attended by a large crowd, and horses and cattle sold at Ligh prices, and sheep sold as high as $30.50 per pair. Thomas Brown, of Seaforth, acted as auctioneer. FooT-sAIL.—A friendly matched foot -ball was played between teams taken from the Leadbury section, of which Mr J. Hogg is teacher, end the adjoining section, of which Mr G. Dewar is teacher, resulting in a score of 2 to 0 in favor of the latter. A petition, signed by a few names, was presented to the council at its meeting on the'24th inst. asking to have a new school section formed be- tween sections number 8 and 9. As counter -petitions, largely signed by ratepayers from both sections were also presented by the trustees, the council took no action in the matter. In this the council chewed their good sense, as had a new section been formed, three elections would have been so weakened that a first class teacher ebaid not be kept in any of the three,and at present numbers and 9 are the two strongest sections in the township, and in neither has any child to go more than two and .a quarter miles. Londesboro. NOTES.—Miss Wilson is visiting in Centralta at present. Rev E. Medd is visiting here this week. Mr Fred Youngblut was in Tavistock last weak. Mr Ruby was down to Hen - sail ou Wednesday. Mrs Ramsay is '"'5'vieiting at her parents' home, in Exe- ter, this week. The Grangers had their annual supper on Thursday evening, which, as usual, was a success. Mr Smith, the assessor, is through—let loose your dog. The H.C.R. of the C;O.F. will visit this Court this (Fri. day) evening, and it is hoped there will be a big turnout of the members of this Court, and as many visitors from other Courts as can come and see him. Mr George Newton had the misfortune to .loge one of his team of Indian ponies, and the other is at present laid up. rvir Johnston left this week for his usual spring occu• pation near St. Marys. Mr C. Myers was in our midst this week, buying cattle; he is a hustler. Word has been received that Mr Jas. Manning and his son arrived safely at Dakota. Thomas J. Bell left for Grenfell, In- diana, on Tuesday last.with his horse, after a short stay with friends here; he looks well, and it is reported he has attractions over there that are not of a business character. The I. O.G.T. had a big turn out on Tues- day night, and spent a pleasant time, -there being several visitors present from Constance, Blyth and Auburn Lodgeai a good program and supper was enjoyed; they have initiated 18 new members this quarter, and have prospects of a number more. The m horse purcbaeed by J. E. E. Bell is taking the eye of every beholder, who state that it is one of the best horses ever owned around here. 4 Mullett. FARM RENTED.—Mr James Mc- Neil has rented hie 50 acres pu the 3rd con. of Hullett, to bis brother. Daniel, and will have a sale of his stock, &a., on the 31st inst., to he cnn- dueted by Mr T. M. Carliug. Mr McNeil intends to visit Algoma. Mr Will Floody, formerly in the News Record office Clinton, but later of Toronto, who has been spending a few weeks with the old folk at home, left yesterday for Albany N Y. where he expects to secure work in the Stnte'Printing Office. Mt Jas. Riddell, formerly of Man- itoba, but who has been working his father's farm on the 13th cou., for to last three years, returned last Week with his family to Manitoba. He took with him a car load of stuck, lumber, and other things necessary but not easily obtainable in that new country, Messrs Charles. and Henry Cum• ing, sons of Mr John Curring, of 13th, left on Thursday last to try their fortune in the North West. Their brother Wm. who has spent a number of years in the west, but spent the winter here intends return. ing there soon. This makes five sons of Mr Cawing in the N. W. and al- though sorry to see such promi..ing young men leave here, we wish them success in that country. Coui.CIL.—Council. motet Lotides- boro, 24th March, all the members were present. Miputes of former meeting read and confirmed. A pe- tition was presented signed by D. E. Munro, of Manchester and 16 others, asking for aid for the support of the widow and children of the late H. Stinson, a family in destitute circum- stances; the Council granted them two dollars a week for the remainder of the year. By law was prepared and passed, appointing pathmasters, ieuce viewers and pound keepers for the current year, Council adjouned to meet again the day of Court of Revision. BRrc A-BRAC.—Thank you for your sympathy, friend Bayfield. but you know we consider the source from whence our trouble comes, conse- quentiv'it does not affect us at all, at all. The Times of last week stated that another electric light compauy would supply the citizens with an electric light at fifteen cents a night; five cents per night would amount to considerable in a year. Mrs W. Black was unfortunate enough to lose a well-filled purse the other day; at present it has not found its way back to tete owner's pocket. The Times, editor had placed in his office on Sat- urday last something, "well, we don't know what you call it," any way, if its value is according to its weight, it would come pretty expensive, as it took ten or twelve men to haul it up bis offrcesteps. Mr H. Carr is fixing up a new verandah at the residence of Dr. McDonald. One week from Sunday will be Easter Sunday; a good tbing eve can get our eggs for 10 cents a.dozen, is it not? We cannot hric-a- -brag much this week, Mr Editor, owing to uncontrollable circumstan• ces, in fact, we are almost ashamed to send such a small budget from our thriving town. Dr. 'Chisholm left a livery horse outside his office, on Sat- urday afternoon, and when the doctor came therefrom the horse had taken a quiet trot homes. flow is it, Mr Edit- or, if our era of time dates from the birth of Christ, why is not Christmas day the last day of the year? [We cannot say, but we do not think there is any certainty that Christ was born un the day we celebrate as Christmas. Mr T. Kinsman is still. lying at the very gates of death; until last fall he was a strong man, but in digging a well he caught a violent cold, which settled on bis lungs, from .which there is very little hope of recovery. Mr John Neelands, H.T,'"for the C.O.F., was in Brantford, on Tuesday, on business for the said Order. Mr Gra- ham will conduct the milk business of Mr Castles, from Monday next. A queer world is this, Mr Editor,. some work hard for very little of the "needful," while others get plenty without any work at•all; some have rough sailing and Contrary winds, others will leave smooth sailing and fair breezes all the time, but it may be a time will come when it will be vice versa. A week from to -day we will feast on hot X buns. Mr G. Mason was presented with a Mr Ma- son, jr., last week. The caw of the crow is again heard in this vicinity, which wetake for a true sign that epring;will soon make its appearance. Goderich.. NOTES.—A song about women says "there is variety in one," and it is so of the weather, we have spring, sum- mer, fall and winter in one week, nay, in one dey; on Tuesday robins were singing, on Wednesday ladies were expecting a sleigh ride. Farm- ers have poor hopes of fall wheat.— Dickson's castle is the best patronized hotel this winter—when will we have a house of refuge? Each of our town churches take up a collection for the deserving poor, and last Sunday was Rev T, West's turn; Mr Belcher, bak- er, supplies the bread. The Mitchell Recorder enquires "Where is Dan Moran?" He is here, as large as life, posting bills and satirizing the scuri- lous Advocate. One of our bachelor merchants bas the Clinton prima donna on the brain; Dan's St. Pat- rick's day effusion took well. Stanley. Mr James Gilmore, of the 3rd con. will be 95 years old if he liven until the 5th day of April, 1890. He has lived in the township during the last 47 years. He 18 in the best of health and bide fair to see the end of the present century. If there is an older man or wcnan in the county we should like til bear from them. Colborne. NOTES --Judging from appearance of the roads on Mooday morning, one would have thought there had been an earth quake or some other thing of like strength, for wood was seen laying all over the ground, in one he - stance over the fence, which hitherto had been decently piled up, of course the boys didn't do it, oh no! Mr Jacob Switzer has sold his farm, ou the 7th con. containing 80 acres, to William Blake for the slim of $2500 Dash, we think he has secured a bar- gain as it is one of the best stock farms in the township and is adjoin- ing his own. We understand that Mr Switzer has purchased a farm in Niagara township, containing 208 acres, near the SuspensionBridge, for the sum $7,600, were he will move shortly. Tbe Benmiller order of Sens of Temperance are becoming a very strong and successful lodge, initi- ations being every night occurrences. Election of officers took place at their meeting on Tuesday eveulng which reaulted as follows; W P , A. Heddle; W A, Miss H Harris; R H G Young; A R S Mies Craigie; Con. Edwin Walters; A 0 Mies B Stewart; Tres, C Walters: Ie 8, G Vanstone; Chap, R Moore; 0 S, G Newell; I 5, Miss 0 Walters. Reviv- al meetings at Benmiller closed last Sunday evening, a few were added to the church and others were greatly bl eased. Tbe school on the 6th con. will be taken charge of by Mr Lock- ard, of Auburn, after Easter on ac• count of Mr Thos. Knechtels leaving. Mr Richard Jewell, of Ashfield, has purchased the farm of Mr Wm. Stew- art. He intends moving on it next week. ° Leeburn Stex.—Miss Annie Cumming is confined to her room with rheumatics. Cahoon -says its goes hard to walk up a big hill through the terrible mud and then get so badly left. ENTERTAINMENT.—The members of Leeburn Lodge are making pre- parations for an entertainment to be h$!d on the 10th of April. Full par- ticulars will be given next week. PERSONALS.—Mr Wm. Horton, of Goderich, with wife and family, spent Sunday here the guests of bis brother 'Arthur. Miss Mary Me- Xiauus has been visiting st herrsieters Mrs John Walters', near Zion. RanED. — A. and J. Rapson, of Hullett, who have been spending a pleasant week with friends here re- turned home -on Tuesday. Dame rumor 'clays certain fair owes are eag- erly awaiting the next mail from Con- stance. East Wawasiosb. Miss Sarah McGowan is visiting in Morris this week. At the Sheriff's sale tff Mr J. john- ston's held•on the 25th inst., the farm was purchased by Mr C. Johnston for $3,500; the farm contains 100 acres and was purchased by Mr Johnston about ten years ago for $4,000. Messrs. Geo. Boyle and Lockie, who have been cutting wood for Geo. Mc - `Gowan are about through with their contract, any one wanting wood cut could do no better than give the boys a chance., as they are industrious and good workmen. MORTGAGE SALE.—North half Lot 33, eon 6. was sold by mortgage on the 21st inet., at Belgrave, Mr Alex. Morton being the purchaser, the price paid being $I500 ; it is considered a goodbargain there being a good stone house on the lot. Mr Brew Williams bas leased tbat choice farm lately owned by Mr Geo. Gibson for a term of five years paying $200 for the first year and $260 a year for the remainder of the term, with the privilege of putting •$50 in im- provements each year. Mr Gibson purposes removing to Manitoba and settling on his land there. May be meet with success in the prairie land is our wish. In company with another gentle- man we visited the stables of Mr T. Ross anti were shown through them by that genial gentleman himself, at that time he had upwards of 24 head that he is preparing to put on grass in the spring, but has been adding to that number, and we arequite safe in saying that a finer lot of cattle would be hard.to find. We were also shown a heifer calf tbat tipped the beam- at nearly 90C lbs, thus showing what an animal can be made to reach with a reasonable amount of care and good treatment. NOTES.--Wood•bees and hops are all the rage now. Messrs Coultes, Rath, Anderson and Snell each bad bees cutting wood, and Messrs. Scott gave parties to a good number w hen all present enjoyed themselves to their fullest capacity. Most of our farmers have secured their hired help for the summer now in writing this our thought ran, Mr Editor, to by- gone years, when every owner ofa 100 acre farm or larger required the help of from one to three hired hands, but now with the improved harvesting machinery less than one half of the farmer's help is required and men are more easily engaged. The sick list is very large at present, and the doctors of the surrounding villages are reap- ing a harvest in consequence thereof. Mre T. H. Taylor, Jr., Mies Wight - man and Miss Scott are all down sick at present to say nothing of the sick people in other parts of the country. Mr B., B. Summer returned home on Saturday atter a few weeks visit a- mong friends here. Mies William), of Dundalk is visiting at her sister's Mre Solders. Varna. TEMPERANCE SOCIAL—On Tues- day evening last a large number of the Seaforth Council paid the Varna Council a visit their faternial visit.— Mr A. W. Young, of Seaf eels Coun- cil, occupied the chair and he per- formed his duties in a very pleasing and efficient manner. An excellent program consisting of songs, duets, quartettes, recitations, reading, etc., was disposed off. The sisters of the Varna Council prepared refreshments of cofft•e and sandwiches. After ample justice to the good things pro- vided, the program was again resum- ed. There was an array of talent from Seaforth of a very excellent character. The Varna Council con- tributed their share to the entertain- ment, and at the approach of the small hours, all returned home well pleased. Robnesville. Mr J. R Holmes left last Tuesday for Manitoba, with a load of hones. A nephew of Mrs B Forster bas been spending a few days at "The Elms." Mr Geo. Levis sold his gray driver to the owners of the new livery citable in Clinton. Mr R. Lawson disposed of his broucho pony, to Mr W. Stanley, one day last week. Mr J. Proctor Is still very • feeble, and but slight hopes are entertained of his recovery. An Epworth League was organized in the Methodist church here, ou Wednesday evening last. Number of members, 16. Their first meeting will be held on Mooday, April 7. illr H. Elford is making prepara• tions to build a silo tine summer.— 'Tbis will be the first building of this kind in this vicinity, we believe. Mr Elford usually keeps abreast of the times, W J. Lobb has been at Wingham, Blyth and Belgtave on busiuesa this week. Will seems to be doing quitea business with his starch, and we hope that he will make a snug little for- tune out of it yet. While Mr Geo. Tebbutt ,vas sawing wood, one day this week, a limb from a tree fell and struck him on the back of the neck, kuoceing him senseless, which was a very lucky escape, for bad the limb not fallen across the log, thereby breaking the blow, It no doubt would have proved fatal. Mr George Carter, of Minnesota, father of Mrs A. Duff, formerly of this village, is visiting friends in this vicinity. We were surprised to see Mr Carter looking so well, after liv- ing three or four years in Uncle Sam's domains. He says "My, my! but it's a fine country." He intends to re- turn to Minnesota in the latter part of the summer. PRESENTATION.—On Friday even• ing last as large number of the mem- bers of the Bayfield and Var.. con- gregation met at the Church cf Eng- land parsonage, Bayfield, and spent a both enjoyable and profitable time.— After all were assembled Mr J. R. Balfore, by a neat and approprate speech introduced ;e Rev Mr and Mrs J. W. Hodgens, Mr Jas. At'instrong, of Varna, who read an address couch- ed in the most touching language, while Mr Thos. Stinson on behalf of the Varna congregation, presented to Mr Hodgens a beautiful easy chair, and Mrs J. Armstrong made Mrs Hod - gens the recipient of a very pretty Chian Tea Set. The address was a fine specimen of ornamental penman- ship, handsomely framed. Dr Nicol, on behalf of the Bayfield congregation then presented Mr Hodgens with an address, accompanied by a purse of money. The Rev Mr Hodgens, who though taken completely by surprise, and much affected, made a suitable reply. After the inner man had been satisfied by the refreshments provid- ed by the ladies of both congregations, a very sociable evening was spent with music and song. To the Editor of the Clinton New Era. DEAR SIR,—Having no other way of finding out what becomes of the money collected from the so-called temperance hall, we hope some of your numerous readers will see this article, and answer it, by explaining what is done with it. In the first place, about 28 years ago, it was built by the British American Order of Good Templars, with the under- standing that if they should cease to hold meetings, the property would go back to the donor. This went on for about twelve years, when they threw off the British American yoke, and became an Independent ()vier. Since that time the hall has been rented to the Orange Order, Salvation Army, Royal Templar' of Temperance and for various other put poses. Now, I hope some of the good friends will arise and giye so le explanation of where the mane%i , er how it is spent. 'QOEERIST. Mo>�ri`s. 4"..!"!;. - NOTES.— Mr Archie Nicholson moves this week for Howick, where he bas rented a farm from Mr Ham- ilton, lime burner. Mr G. H. Black- well was home from Thursday till Monday, taking care of a slight touch of pleurisy, thechildref S. S. No. 5 thus having a holiday. A team driv- en by Robt. Tbuell, while going down a steep hill on his brother James' place. became frightened and raa away upsetting the wagon,tbrow • ing the rack on top ot him,and break- ing his leg in two places and hold- ing him down till accidentally dis- covered by his brother a short time afterwards. Mr W. Clarke, who has been in financial difficulties for some time, has made an assignment to Mr Clegg, of Wingham. Miss. Mary Clarke bas returned from Chicago. Mr Moses Clarke, who was visiting his parents has returned to his home in Chicago. A large number of in- vited guests spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of Mr. 5 Irvin one night recently, in practising the art of Terpsichore. - It is pleasing to be able to note that Mr J. Griffin, the popular reeve of Ash- field. who hoe been at London for some time past, consulting medical skill, is getting better. Irucefield. 1 etOBBEi,T liQ;aA[p7Sa P t7 hI ehplr 1 *1.80 a, year in ativanee Mayfield, The life boat grew are exprcr,.d Miss Young, of Detroit* is tbfl enlf here under the auspices r.1 rh.- R•iyal of Mre - Marlre, The fThus„n4 ball club were out iu>f; Tempters on Mooday A le711,• the little practice au Saturdee, consists of Mr. J. T. Millsll tied Mr and Mrs McDonald. PRESENTATI't7N.—Mre Wm Moffett, was presented with a handsome Ox ford Bible last Tbureday evening by the auxiliary of the W. F. M. S. of Uuion church, a kindly worded ad- drees was read by Mrs J. H. Simpeou and the presentation made by Mrs Wm Farthingham; Mies B. Moffat was presented at the same time with a finely executed cabinet photograph handsomely framed,of the officers and Mr K Moorhogse has just purCitrl$' ed a large ileum!, which prop inotG be a good one when he gets le trained. We made an error last week wPhBtt wbe stated that Mr Chas Symons had,, sold his marefor $15Q, it shouldhaVu; been $165. Miss Maggie Falconer returned to), Brucefield last week with Mr and Mfa, Gilmore, who have been vieitiU$ •,` here. Miss Mary Walwia has been con, fined to her room for some time, but teachers of Union Church Sabbath we are pleased to hear that she is re* school, and an affectionately worded covering. address was read by Wm Farthing- Mr Andrew Stalker left on Sgtur-, ham, and the presentation made by day for Toledo, Ohio, where he taken Miss J. A. Swan. The social even- a splendid positibu on a steam vessel;;',,;, ing for these farewells was spent at there• the residence of Alex Mustard, where Mr Chap. Parker's chopping mill '• a sumptuous repast was provided by PP e the ladies. And a very pleasant is running at full blast nn Wdne@� ` evening was enjoyed. Goon WORE.—The many friends of Mrs Ross, of the Manse, presented her with twelve good loads of wood and a large load of oats. We are glad to hear that the leaflet scheme she started some three or four months ago to raise funds for the French schools, Montreal, has turned out to be a great success. The are now nearly five thousand women who are receiving them, and are responding liberally. Already nee hundred and twenty dollars has been collected by the ladies of this neighborhood, and the receipts are not all in yet, one of the Kincardine congregations has also raised nearly one hundred dollars and Mrs Ross is yet receiving orders by mail and wire for more Ieafluts, which she promptly forwards. Hensall- IToTas—On Tuesday a car load of 18 horses`was shipped from this station for Dakota. Messrs 3. Stark, D. Miller, J. Morrison and Robinson, started Mon- day for Manitoba, taking with them a number of horses. Mr Peter Dallas, who has been baggage master here for a year, has gone to seek his fortune in Winnipeg; he is a jolly good fellow and we wish him success; his place here will be filled by Mr Geo. Reith. Mr Ballan- tyne shipped a car load of cattle to Mon- treal on Monday. On Tuesday night some one entered Mr Ballantyne's sta- ble and took therefrom a quantity of oats; gentlemen (?) of this description have not hitherto done much in our town, and we would strongly advise them to desist from their evil practices, or they may spend a few months at the county free boarding house. Rev Mr Stewart, of Clinton, exchanges with Rev Mr Henderson next Sunday. Rev Jas Livingstone, of Clinton, preached edu- cational sermons here on Sunday; there was an increase of 40 per cent in the col- lections and subscription fund for edu- cational purposes; Mr Cook was in Clin- ton. Mr W Stoneman was visiting in ¥itchell this week. Misgl Pepper, of Lambeth, and Miss Mill, f!f Exeter, are the guests of Mrs J. C. Stoneman. On Sunday next, at 2 o'clock, Rev. O. H. Bridgeman, of St. Paul's church, will preach a sermon to the Foresters, inthe Methodist church. Mr George Kydd, mason, started on Tuesday, for Monta- na, where he intends working at his trade. NOT AT ALL SARCASTIC.—Tl;e usu- alBrucefield correspondent has always over -looked one of the most striking features of our village, viz : the side- walks, especially the one leading to the station. It is really a marvellous display of engineering skill. The genius who devhed and carried out the plan must have a strong feeling of satisfaction these dull days. It is peculiar in construction, and culti- vates a very careful gait in every pedestrian. It consists of 2 narrow scantlings about 3 feet apart. Be- tween these is the walk. If you wish to walk gracefully, go between the scantlings, regardless of the mud and water which tbev are so well adapted to retain. If you wish to display your agility at walking a line, take the scantlings. But if you wish a com- mon every day gait take any place but the sidewalk. In this weather especially, do the public show their appreciation of the walk by most carefully avoiding it. To see it is to appreciate it. To use it is perfect surprise. Yours Villager. • St. Helens. Mr David Naylor left on Tuesday last for Deloraine, Manitoba. Miss Ross, of Goderich, spent a few days amongst friends in this vi- cinity. Mr Edward Durnin lost a very valuable horse last week, from par- alysis. Mr Misner, of Dungannon, has secured the position of head -sawyer in Mr Todd's mills of this place. Mrs E. Rogers, whose life was al- most despaired of, is, we are glad to learn, improving slowly. Mr George Weatherhead and his daughter Emily have gone on a visit- ing tour, to relatives in Grindstone city, Michigan. Mr John Gaunt, our eminent florist, has a scented geranium which measures eight feet in circumfer ence; beat this who can ? Miss Anderson and Miss McDon- ald were the two delegates appointed by this auxilliary of the, W. F. M. S. to attend the annual meeting to be held in Hamilton, next month. Mr Stuart McGee has already gained the implicit confidente ot his employer Mr. Miller, as he is to take charge of his branch store at Baker's Corner tor the summer months. This speaks well for Stuart's ability for the short time in the bnsiness. Rev M. M. Goldberg, delivered a very able and interesting lecture on the Jews, a short t.me ago in Christ's church here. Being of Jewish de- scent himself, was able to depict to his hearers the authentic belief of these people. "Why they rrsented our Saviour." Mr Wm. C. Webb is busily engaged making preparation for the erection ofa fine hank barn this season. We we wonder very much at his;escsping the matrimonial fever. It must be very hard to do the necessary farm work and cook'forso many men. Is it not Willie? days and Saturdays. Charlie will beat the whole of them. Mr William Als,vorth has had the':!:; bush om the hill below his residence;;' cut down and intends planting an Or. chard out there soon. Mr John Biggar has been trade gm:;::; recipient of one of those female angel le pres"nte which have visited our neighborhood so frequently of late. One day last week Mrs John Gem- einhardt had a large tumor removed from her head by Dr. Stanbury, we -,• are pleased to say the patient is res covering favorably after the operas tion. ' ' The contrast for the building of the; ;, rectory stables has been let to Mr ssr John Herd, John will no doubt fulfil this contract as well as he has a previous one which is mentioned in another item. F' Rev Mr Hodgen' preached his fare- well sermon last Sabbath to a deeply effected congregation, taking for his`•ti subject' `Therefore, my brethern dear- ;1 ly beloved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord my dearly beloved. The rink was open nearly every y night last week, despite the warm weather. On Thursday evening an- other carnival was held, at whish there was a large number of skaters, '• but very few were in costume. The. ice being in fair condition there were '•. several races, which proved to be a interest to all. NoTgs.—The Royal Royal Temp- lars, of this village, have pures aced a handsome new organ from the Oakes Organ Co., of Clinton. Mr Doran druggist of Granton, was the guest of J. B. Jameson, last week. Mr Wm McLeod was visiting his old friends here last week, he is ayoung man highly thought of. Miss Wil- liams, lady evangelist, failed to put in an appearance in the Methodist church last Sabbath, but the large congregation was treated to a sound Gospel sermon by the Pastor, which relieved the disappointment; he was assisted in the services by the Rev J. H. Simpson, pastor of Union church. It is said for a fact that there were over sixty friendly callers at Manse last week; that's right;cheer up the minister by friendly visits. Mr Wm Pollick made a flying visit to his brother, Mr S. J. Pollick this week; he was on his way to the New York state. He is a deserving young man. The non•Union church sub- scribed to missions in the past year $384. The Brucefield `dear 'Mil Down" foot ball club will again organize and bo ready to receive chal- lenges from any of the Towns in a few weeks. Hay. Mr Wilson McSberry is making preparation for the erection of a new brick house. Mr J. H. Heywood has moved his family to Hensall where he will be more convenient to his work. Mr Samuel Foster, our township clerk, left last week for Michigan, his family going by train, himself and a neighbnr taking each a team and go- ing by wagon across the country 200 miles, each taking a load. We think they will have an interesting time of it before they get through, consider-, ing the state the roads are in. Hill's Green. Norex.—A basket social, for the benefit of the Methodist Sunday School, was given at the house of air H. Smith, on Thursday of last week. Mr Geo. Marshal, who has been laid up for some time with inflammatory rheumatism, is now able to be around, he purposes soon removing to Al goma. ICippen. NOTES —Miss Cedmore, who has been visiting friends in Clinton and The sad intelligence of the death Granton for the past few weeks, has of Mrs Joseph Davidson, of Mich., returned. Mr N. H. Markle, of Lon - reached here last Friday, Mr David- don, paid a flying visit to friends son just moved his wife and here this week. Mies H. Ivison,who family over to his new homestead has been visiting heisieter in Holmes - last December intending to make a ville, le home again. The pulpit of comfortable home for them there. the Methodist church will be sup - But unfortnnately this sad bereave- plied on Sabbath evening next by ment has left him with four small some one from a dietance. On Tires - children in an awkward position. day evening a number of the Kippen We understand that his fnends in friends gave their pastor, Rev E. A. Canada have kindly offered to keep Fear, a pleasant surprise at the par - the children, until he has the place in sonage, Hensel!. Mr Fear and his such a way, that he can reside on it amiable partner did all in their permanently. Mr Davidson has the power to make the evening enjoyable. sympathy of this entire community 1 As his oat bin was nearly empty the in hie sad bereavement, and bard ex- load of oate which the party brought perienoe in a new part of the State. with them was very acceptable. Two by two the young foils of bay`,' town are taking upon themselves these cares and responsibilities, as well tie;i' the joys and pleasures, of the older.;'; ones. On Wednesday of this week:'`:- there was married at the bride'sfather'`a Mr John Herd, to Miss Jenny Eagle- son, we wish the young couple every success through life. . "A fortunate, 0 happy day, When a new household finds its lace Among the myriad he Vela of-ar'b,-. Like a new star jus, sprung to birth, And rolled on its harmonious way Into the boundless realms of space." A large circ,e of Rev Mr Hodgene';:; friends, members of his church botitA from Varna and Bayfield, met at tl '' rectory on Friday evening last to exp• •? press their heart -felt and unanimous -a, regret at his removal from active labors among them. On behalf.l?. of the congregation of Varna,{ McTavish read a beautifally framel, address which accompanied a large; arm -chair for Mr Hodgens and a deli,';,. icately modelled tea•set for his ami; i able wife. The members of his chureit, here presented their late pastor teitWil a well-filled purse, accompanied bY'r,- an address read by Dr. A. Nicol, as a,;; mark of the high esteem in which he- was held. Mr Hodgens replied in nt few well chosen words. After spend- ing a very pleasant evening the party' ' broke up at a reasonable hour. The eouncll itlet last Saturday, -at � the call of'the reeve; all the members - Ail were in their places, exet,,1't Grainger Mr Kalbfleish was presenv, i•. and the principal topic of discussion;`, seemed to be concerning the defeated by-law. The council seem to be de.'•` termined to get MrKalbfleiah to metre' his mills here, and proposeexerapt him from taxes for ten yearn, loaning him the amount mention in the by-law, to which°he of cou does not object. The reeve and on of the councillors was appointed to g`o to Goderich to get legal advice hetet, proceeding any further. On motio' of Mr Geo. Woods, the expense 0 livery, etc., to the County Town wo,• ordered to he paid out of the village; treasury. The directors of the"Acme";" rink petitioned for and received $1p' reduction on the rent, as the weather .R` had been so unfavorable for skating.'` `Y Tenders were received from devoted:.' printing offices, but after some dell-- beration it was decided to leave it to. the good judgment of the clerk, wet, were pleased to see so many of the ratepayers at the meeting, to see what was being done with their money. • Blyth. The Foresters' Court met o t Tues.,'`<,' day night, in their ha'1. Service was held in Trinity church,•;' on Wednesday evening. The special meetings in the Methoe dist church are being very successful,`,' the number of converts so far being in the neighborhood of ninety. MAY, the good work still go on. Blyth monthly fair, for the sale horses, cattle, sheep and pigs, will u held on Tuesday, April 1st. These; fairs are held on the Tuesday first beth - fore the first Friday of each month.` Those having stock to diapose,of will' find it to their advantage to attend.. The LO.G.T. met, as usual, on PW day night. Their subject for debat°i to -night (Friday) is "Resolved :milli; iron is more beneficial to man thin wood;" affirmative, Herbie if'cttlqq>fr Mies Ann Hamilton and 'Neil ttyitet; negative, Jas. 117nfratt, Blatioh Marne berlain and Alfrr ,1 Stewart. Sseilist