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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-04-25, Page 1.•- Tr 1 TWENTY-FOURTH VOL. s heWllole Number 2160 CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 25, 1890. Our Weekly Budget OF L] TE41ESTINO' NEWS From i,nl1 parts of the Couh►ty_ by wide-cawyake and lively Correspondents East Wawanush. Hill's Green. 9 S PER GR ameau,-Mr R. Cor- ' NoTES.-We are sorry to hear that leyMr John Cochrane is laid up with a bull has aa spring exhibiting his thorn bred I bad attack of sciatica. Mr George i it all thishe earing shows in thin Marshall and family, of ibis place, vicinity, year, and succeeded in, taking first prize wherever shown• intendnext mooving toMJame! the den, of rst of econd. excepted, where heas only gbyot the Parr line,ia confined to the house. E. (ia. This aWe was bred h. Mrs Bell tchaffe was visiting in E. Gaunt at Sons, West Wawanolh. Zurich last week. Edward Schaf- fer, Esq , is engaged with Mr Peter Baker, for the summer. Quite a number are attending the revival ser- vices in Kippen this week. It that young man, from near Kippen, keepa walking over here every Sunday, his SPSIFIi Snow, -The East Wawa - nosh spring show was held at Bel - grave, on Friday, April 17. The at- tendance was not so large as in former years, but there was a' good show of horses and bulls. The following is the prize list : - Horses - Heavy girl will soon have to buy him a new draught, aged -1, Wm. Wd-ellwood, pair ,f hoof of the floss common 'Edmond:' 2, Webster & Goble,•Os style prey.' Three year old and under - 1, Thomas McLauchlin, 'Poteatb;' 2, Allen Spears, 'Earl of Breadalbaue;' 3, Allen Spears, 'Cadiz.' Road apd 7 carriage -1, Wm. Levy, 'Melbourne;' 2• L. Kennedy, Ike Groff;' 3, John Grofton, 'The Stuff.' Best horse, any age or class, diploma -T. McLauch- lin, 'Poteath.' Bulls, thoroughbred, two years and over- 1, John Webster, 'President;' 2, Richard Corley, 'Lord Elcho;' 3, Thomas if. Taylor, jr., Lord Delmore. 1 `nder two years -1, Geo. 'Bowler, `Douglass;' 2, John H. Taylor, 'Lord of Atha.' Best bull, ano age -John Webster, 'President,' diploma. NOTES, -Mrs Samuel Fells is down 'with' inflammatory rheumatism this woeis; she has been on the sick list fof'a good while, which makes the last trouble all the harder on her. - The Literary Society held their busi- ness meeting to wind up the finances of the society, on Friday evening last; they decided to spend the sur- plus on a picnic, to be arranged for In a few weeks. The 6th line boys are again to the front, and have or- ganized their base ball team for the season of 1890: Pres., R. Henry; Vice, id. H. Harrison; Sec.-Treas., P. H. Scott; manager and field captain, P. M. Scott; they are now open for en- gagements for matches with other amateur teams, to be played any time during the season. "Mr and Mrs David Scott were in Halton,last week, attending the funeral of Mrs Scott's eleter. Again we are in the throes of an election _campaign; the aspi- rants for munici al honors are John Bone and David Robertson; we be- lieye Loth are good men, and will probably run pretty close. This makes four elections inside of sixteen months, which goes to chow that the people of this township are bound not to -be behind in having the fun of having an election. Since writing the above, Mr Robertson has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by Londesboro. the Eq. itor of the Clinton New brru.. 11x[ A:TT, April 21, 1880. lei-tt. Sie, --Please allow me space in your paper to contradict the rumor that is going around concerning a letter which appeared in your issue of April lsth, under the heading of "A warning to young men." It is the general belief, in this neighborhood that Lam the per- son that lost the letter, and people do nct stand back in telling it to my face, it appears so plain against me. Now, sir, in the first place, I can boldly deny ever receiving such a letter, also, I never was in Mr Taylor's bosh in' my life. Now, sir, I think you and the public at large will agree with me that the letter is a forgery (when I give you facts of the case) committed by some villian or villains, who were mean enough to steal sap from a neighbor's sugar bush, and then try to throw the blame of their dirty work on my shoul- ders, by writing the letter so'plain that anyone acquainted with these parts could not mistake who it was meant for, and leaving it where it was sure to be seen Now; I will show you how they have failed in their 'dirty work. The letter is dated March 26, and reads, "Melissa is out to Hill's," etc. Is it reasonable that a person having a sister called Molica, should write Melissa, having none in the family by that name. It is true that Molina is at Hill's now, but did not o until April 5th. There are other fats, which ,Lisbuld state, if necessary,t show how utterly they have failed in their aim, by making wrong statements' but I think this will suffice to show the public how the at- tempt to ruin my character, by causing a report to the circulated through a newspaper, that I engaged in the mean act of going by night and stealing sap which had been gathered by another man's labor, and also Making a lough• ing stock of the person whom they as- sumed as the writer, was in vain. I will now conclude with a word to the guilty parties, 3.s I have a good idea who they are. The next time, boys, you try such a trick, get things a little Mr Rormlits resignation; we hope he more correct before you start. will infuse better life into the council, Yours truly, Giro. Begrime. d act independent of the other' LoNrittsaono, April 22, 1890. Winghani. Mr Walter Scott, of the Central Prison, Toronto, was in town over Sunday. Mr CharlesTaylor returned to town last week after spending the winter with his people in England. Mr D. B. Calbick, of the Goderich Organ Factory, was in town last Fri day. Dan reports business lively in that town. The merchants of this town have agreed to close their stores at 7 o'clock each evening, excepting Saturdays, during the summer months. The masons have started to work on the foundation for Mr John Han- nah's new house on the corner of Leo- pold and John Streets, It is whispered around town that there are to be a few weddings here shortly. Dan. or Art. might be able to tell us something about them. Mrs John Gemmil and family, the Messrs Cryeler and H. Hawking,who left here last summer for Louisiana, have returned quite satisfied to re- main in Ontario. The English church people are go- ing to build a new church on the Cor- ner of John and Centre Sts. A large amount of the "wherewithal" has al- ready been subscribed Mr C. A. Scott, who has carried on the chopping business here for some time, thinks he can do better in BI vale, and will move his machinery to that place as soon as possible. Mr and Mrs Orr returned on Tues- day the 15th, after an absence of sev• eral weeks spent in South Carolina for the benefit of Mr Orr's health. The trip has not been in vain, for Mr. Orr has returned much improved in health. .v 1 ROBERT HOUSES. Publisher I 4/1.60 a year in advano0 ]Bayfield. C'roderleh Township. Mr Jame! Erwin is having his Mr John T. Anderson of Goderich house re -shingled. Township, has left for a visit to his Rev Mr Hodgens, now of Seaforth, friends io Dakota. He will be gone way in town last week• for some week!. Miss Sate Morrison, of Hensall, ILL.-3Ir (leu. Grabatn, of 'this was in town on Sunday. township, has been seriously ill for Mrs Morrison, of Seaforth, is the some time at the residence of his son, guest of Mrs Alex Grainger. Mr James Graham. Mr David Stott ie making consider- ' A great many of tne farmers are busy making maple syrup, but Mr able improvement on his farm. Mies Maggie Marks has been spend Wm. Jervis tops them all, as he has a ing a few weeks with friends in Hen- large number of trees tapped. fall Mr Henry Perdue, who has been Capt. McGee, of Clinton, is con- living on the 16th con,, has moved ducting the meetings at the Salvation into Mr John Beac'rn's house, and Army, this week. has hired with him for the coming summer. Mrs Newton went out to Clinton, on Thursday, to read, in St. Paul's Mr Thomas Carter h8a disposed of members. Joseph Stonehouse began work on Metiday, on Mr John Camp- bell's barn foundation. Mr Archie Robertson is atill on the sick list, but is able to be' around. Mr and Mrs Wm. Shorts, and Miss Nettie Shorts, are all down sick at present, the form- er with the grippe and the latter with the black measles. I)Eau Sia, -I noticed in you last week's issue, in the Londesboro news, ii�otice of a letter, conveying the idea that it was found by me. i wish to state that if such a letter was found, it was not by me, nor any of my people, and also, that I have no such letter, and never saw it. Had I found it, I would have more regard for people's feelings than to publish it. Hoping you will insert the aboye in this week's Londesboro news, I am, yours very truly, ANDREW T.{yr,or.. church, a paper on luileionary work. his farm of 30 acres, on the !1th con., to Mr Thomas Cook, for the sum of Mr Chas. Logan, of East Saginaw, $2 700, to be paid by $100 a year for returned home last Saturday,to spend 27' a few weeks in the favorite summer resort. " Miss Smith, of Hill's Green, who has been the guest of Mrs Thomas Cameron, for some time, returned home last week. Mr John Whiddon is erecting a new kitchen at the rear of his house, to meet the increasing necessities of himself and family. Mr Thomas Docking :s engaged On Friday evening last the Royal with J. ileo for the summer months. Tem lars of Temperance held a box rr John Pickard and C. Stewart, of The Spring Show of the Turnberry Agricultural Society was held in this town on Wednesday the 16th inst, The attendence was only lair consid- ering the fine weather. The show of stock was very good, especially the Lt:tvy draught class of horses. A special meeting of the executive committee of the Conservative Asso- ciation, of East Huron, was held in the Queen's'Hotel here, on Wednes- day, the 16th hist, all on the "Q. T.', but enough has leaked out to convince us that the "Heads" are not in har- mony, and that Mr A. H. Musgrove is to be the Conservative candidate for the Ontario House at the next election Organizer Birmingham, of Toronto, was present. Ids ullett- Master Willie Hughes is convales- cent after an attack of inflammation of the lungs. Miss Alice Reek has returned to Londesboro after epending a few days under the parental roof. Ab will have an excuse to go to the village now. Mrs Thompson, of the 9th, is very poorly at present being unable to move ,around. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mise Effie Tyerman has returned ;home to Seaforth. The "Mill" here - .after will be run in that town. Lu is like Aleck now. He likes to ride on a epring seat, one that springs to one side. Bob goes acmes the road now. Why? Because he can't go around. Mi Frank Martin -is talking of going to Brit(ton)aiu if Jack don't get Abate before him. Mr Joseph Wheatley has rented a farm and according to appearance he is goingto take a young lady to Taak(err). Mr John Cartwright is now seen east occasionally. He is not worth a Button or he would go the other way. Mr Will Hesk is talking of starting a Barber shop. Thq whole commun- ity wish him success. - Miss Kate Connell, of Clinton, is spending a few days with her sister Mre W. Carter of the 8th. Mr Tom Troop, while going to Londesboro the other day met with rather a serioue mishap. He was riding on horseback when by some means the horse stumbled and fell thereby Crushing Mr Troop's foot and he nr4tlebe laid up for some time to come' Flatus sot.n.-The Dominick Rey- nolds ey nolds farms on the 5th con. of Hallett, have just been sold, Mr Owen Flynn buys the 1100 acres with the stone house bank barn, &c„ for which he pays 5000, and Mr John- Reynolds, buys the hundi;ed with bank barn, at $2600. A meeting of the Reformers of Pol- ling Division No. b, will be held at the house of Mt James Snell, on Tues- day evening next at 7 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. Stanley. VFIItY Il,tt, -Mre McClenghey, of the Gohheti Line, is, we are sorry to ,wift+i►t!fer ill, with blight hopes of re- ieVilii ,lff also Mrs ()elicit; of the VMS klensall MET 'ERE WitONti NIAN.--Theotfi9>f A public meeting wise held in G,x• day a cauvasser for the Empire wag worth's hall last Friday night,to take cling the town, when he came WOO into consideration the advisability of a vertu,,, busiur-ss mon, to whom he forming aMechanic's Institute. The "[Atwood in this fashion: -4'X414 meetingunanimous) decided to form should "upport the Empire, as it is ; one, ad the necessary application the organ of the party, a good pt#pe1'r. was made to the Government. A' and ae the election'e are coming OA large number have already signified sides, our friends should givou went to know how e use bet.. ,, their intention of becoming members ter support than tnev have." "1 On Thursday lief, Samuel McMor- gues" you have struck the wrong par - die, a younger son of Mr R. McMur- � ty," said the gentlem, n spoken 'Ma die, of London Road near Kippen, `•Don't you belong to the Conserve - met with a painful accident. He i tive party?" asked the canvasser, War- ms running over a pile of stones when reed ly. 'Not very much, and I would by some means he fell and broke a ,,,,t want to." The way in which the small bone in bis arm. He was at agent made his exit was atnusing. once conveyed to Dr. McDairmid, of Hensall.who set the broken limb, and WHO WAS THE FiRS•r GLADIATOR? H. is now improving as well as can be -One of Mr Malcolmson's recitations expected. at the Mechanics' concert was. Who NOTES. -We are pleased to notice was the first gladiator? "Three that several more of our citizens are , Irishmen were chatting to one anoth- f f th ' re ec• er o various subjects and gradually Semis. planting trees in root o sir op got into subjects beyond their depth. There is talk of a temperance lodge tive properties. Ni Chas. A. la_ ne of su jr is lea was, whord was being organized in S. S. No. 9. As f M G [ am of p there area great many young people b h the past four S in this section, we see no reason why it should not be a success. aea— illolmesv it le. Miss McMurray, of Sunsbine, is staying at Mrs W. Lobb's. social in the Orange Hall, when a present spent a very enjoyable time. Don't forget arbor day. The coun- cil last year planted a large nnmber of trees, nearly all of which rre grow- ing, and the workstarted-last season will no doubt be continued. At last Mr G. H. Huston has his entire stock of drugs and stationery removed to his new store. As the stand he has left is an excellent one, it will doubtless not remain long vacant. As two young men were out driving one day last week,they noticed,a grain bag lying on the road side.:'`One of them jumped out of the buggy to pick it up, but, Oh! horrors! just as he touched the beg -it moved, so did Ab, about„fqur f,Ec- din the •air -'` overtly n'e' be began to examine thtas well as he could without touching it. It must be a baby? no,it moves too swift, well it's a pig sure? After a good deal of urging from Jim, who feels quite safe in the buggy, Ab. finally opens the bag and out jumps a large sized cat. F.D. Nola.- The letter that appeared last week carne to us in the regular way of correspondence, and from a party whom, we are satisfied, must have thought it was genuine. That he was misled by some one is evident from the tenor of the above. We regret as much as any one that an innocent party should be made the subject of suspicion in the way in which this person has. Where a large amount of correspondence is received for publication, it is not al- ways possible forethe editor to super- vise it, and unfortunately for his own peace of mind, items sometimes find their way into print that would be bet- ter left out. En. New ERA. • The Bayfield friends of Miss Nellie Morrison, of Hensall, will be aorry to learn that she is not much better, and that it is feared her illness is more serious than was at first s'to- posed, In Trinity church, next Sabbath, Rev F. S. Newton will preach a spe- cial sermon on confirmation. The bishop will visit this parish shortly, when a'large number are expected to be confirmed. We congratulate Mr H. F. Edwards on the artistic manner in which he 'has 'his store decorated at present. Our village merchants, as a rifle, are rather indifferent about showing their goods to advantage. The inspector of weights and meas l r i glands. complimented thee a ! mer- chants on the accuracy of their scales. He remarked that the weigh scales on the square were the most sensitive in the county. Clinton, spent Sunday in the village. Rev W. F. Campbell is officiating on the Dungannon circuit, this week. i 1cKillop. Mr J.G. McLeod visited the infant city on Saturday last. Mrs J. Gilbraith was thrown from a buggy at Winthrop, on Friday last, and pretty badly shaken up. Mr W. Gordon, of Algoma, is visit- ing in this township. He says there is plenty of snow there yet, and con- siderable ice on Lake Superior; he having crossed the upper Sault, on the ice last week. Our late chilling winds must have come from that quarter. Hay. Noris, --Mr. James 'Troyer, of Hensall, is sowing his farm in flax. Mr R. Love is making preparations for building a house the coniing sum- mer. Mr James Houlden is very sick at present; be is nnder the care of Mr Buchanan. Mr Marshall, of Stanley, has moved into Jas Troyer's house. Mr John Wilson has settled down to married life and to seeding; his friends congratulatd him on the success of his venture NOTESt.-The wheat prospect in this township is very good at present. It is a great relief to have good roads again after the long dreary winter of bad roads that we have had ;.speaking of bad roade the people of Huron have little reason to complain of bad roads, for at Ridgetown, on the M. C. R,, it is said that the buss did not get to the station for more than six weeks, owing to the state of the roads ; there was only one mud hole in the town, the station to and that extended from e the town, and from one end of the town to the other. Last week Mrs Kennedy, now Mrs Essay,spent a few days with her friends in London. A very interesting time was spent at Dick's one night last week ; he gave hie eldest daughter away in ma riage; she is just a splendid girl and will make any man a good wife. It is a busy time with farmers now, plough- ing and seeding ; if the weather eon• tinnea fine thio week, they will be nearly through. • a The death of Mies Ann JaneqMe- Cordy, daughter ogf Mr B. McCurdy, of Ilaborne, is announced. She was in Exeter learning the dreeamakin , and was suddenly taken ill and befor any of her friends Arrived diad expired. SAO AND FAA', ACCIDENT.—An exceptionally sorrowful accident oc• curred on Friday evening last, on the north gravel road, about half a mile south of Leadbury. Mr Richard Mc- Kee, of the 12th con., had been to Seaforth during the day, delivering a load of farm produce, and towards evening started for home, and when almost opposite the residence of Mr F. McCullah, he had the misfortune to fall from his waggon, having the back of his head cut, injuring the brain and spinal nerves to such an extent that his whole body was para- lyzed, though he remained in a sensi- ble state until his death, which took place about five o'clock on Saturday morning, What makes the affair the more distressing is the fact that Mr McKee's family have all been ill with the measles and were just recovering when Mrs McKee was attacked with inflammation of the lungs, and is at present in a very critical condition. On account of having to wait on his wife and family, the unfortunate man had lost about two week's rest, never having been ableito retire for a night's repose during that time, so that he was entirely overcome by fatigue and loss of rest, and fell asleep whiledriv- ing along the road, thus losing con- trol of his bodily powers, which re- sulted in his fatal fall. The scene was most heartrendering when his corpse was taken home on Saturday evening from I%i r McCullah's, where he died, and presented to his afflicted wife, who, with her four young chil- dren, has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The funeral took place on Monday, 21st., to Mait- land -bank cemetery and was largely attended. His sudden death at the ixwas asevere age of fortyet early g shock to all in this vicinity, as he was a most highly respected, thrifty, in- dustrious and upright man, having always a kind word and pleasant countenance for every one. Mr Edward Rutledge has disposed of his colt to Mr Beatty, for $60, and leaves for other parts, where he ex- pects to make a fortune. We wish him every success, but we are sorry he is going to leave us, as Bayfield will lose a flue young man. The death is announced in South- ampton, of Mr John McDonald, once a resident of our village. Deceased was a fisherman, and was always genial and kind hearted wherever he went. He leaves a wife and large family to mourn his loss. We would like to call the attention of our reeve to the state of the road in front of the premises of Mr Wm, Allsworth, The ditch there has been filled in, and, consequently, when it rains, the water has no channel but the middle of the road, which it will soon destroy. gram, sono r serge ngr ;the first gladiator Leishman No. 1. yearsTuckhas b , who, forP said that it was Sampson but that years has been in the employ of the 1 - G. T. R., has gone to Vancouver, i idea was thrown out by No. 2 saying B. C., there to push. Rev. Jos, S. that it was John L. Sullivan. This Cook is this week writing tin his ex- aminations for the degree of Ph. B. Rev: J. S. Henderson is attending there was an Irishman called Mc - the Synod at Windsor. Ginty, (not the McGinty you hear On Saturday night last an attempt so much about.) He, like many was made to burglarize McArthur's others thought to ease his native Bank in this place, put proved unsuc- home and thereby benefit Ireland. So cessful. It appears there were two he and his wife eetsail for the United .'•: safes in the bank,and one of them con- States dumping ground. 'There was tain only a few papers and documents a great storm while he was going of no value ;to [the burglars. They over and when he and .his wife were succeededlin breaking into this/one, promenading thedeck a great wave drilling a hole through the door of washed over the ship and swept Mire the inside, finding nothing of any McGinty into the sea. No sooner value they tried the other safe but it had she got her dress wet than she is supposed they were frightened was swallowed her, by a shark. Mr away as they left their tools in the McGinty stood looking at the catas- Bank, where they were found on troche till he could see no more of Sunday. either shark or Mrs McGinty, and then turned around with a gleeful smile on his face and remarked to a person standing by that he was glrrtl- 'e-ate-'er." answer did not suit the third who was a regular wag. "I'll tell you who the first gladiator %Sts," said he, "once We are glad to see Mr John Proctor around again,atter bis long confine- ment. ',fleet of our farmere are finishing seeding this week, some are already done. Mr Peters, from Louisville, Ken- tucky, is visiting his sister, Mre 'Mul- holland, of this place. The Epworth League 'net on Mon- day night. A good literary program was rendered, and quite a number of new members enrolled. Mrs Pearce. from Toronto, and her daughter, 51ra Cowan, from Port Union, east of Toronto, are spending a few days among friends here. A report is in circulation that Mr Thomas Lobb is secretly manipulat- ing the goods of hie sister, Mrs Baer, so as to deprive creditors of their pro- per dues. We are informed, from the beet authority, that such reports are without a proper foundation, and, therefore, entirely untrue. He has not and is not likely to receive hie legitimate dues from the estate. Do not report anything that bas no ex- istence. Ashfield: NOTES. -Farmers are busy putting in the seed and plowing. The road and ground have dried up the last few days, owing to the north winds and hot sun. The fall wheat on light Boil looks very well, but on heavy clay lands,, the winter frosts have heaved some of it out. The literary society in connection with S. S. No: uncle, H. Relton. The farmers here 6 hu closed its meetings; on the are very busy putting in seed; a few whole the meetings have been well ere nearly done, and others nicely attended. - started. The health inspector may drop in to see you any day now, so be sure and have your back yards thoroughly cleaned' ofl all decaying matter and other debris. There are several build- ings around town, such as the Ocean House, which should be removed in some way, as it wouldnot only take away an eyesore from visitors, but also help to retain the healthy repu- tation of the place. Summerhill. Paramount. NOTES. -Mrs' Robert Murdock, of Dungannon, spent a few days with us last week. Mr Will Davis and staff have the saw mill in running order again; and are turning out lumber in good style. Mr W. L.8 Gordon has gold his bowie and lot, adjoining the mill, to Simon McKenzie, we expect he will soon hecome a resident of our burge. Mr Clarkson and family have moved into a house belonging to .Ino Pickering, formerly owned by S. Keele. Mr Thos Henderson, of Hem- lock City, has taken the contract of building the house in connection with the cheese factory • our cheese maker, NoTes.-Mr Albert McBrien, of Hensall, spent Sunday with friends in this vicinity. Seeding operations are in full blast just now. Mr C. Nesbitt got his leg jammed in Butt's sawmill a few ago, and has not been able to work since ; we hope to see him around ;again soon. Mr Will Lowery, who was seriously indisposed last week is we are glad to say con- oalescent. Mr E. Butt hasliceased work in the mill until after seeding. The annual vestry meeting in con- nection with St. Peter's church was held on Thursday evening, the 17th inst., and Messrs !Jno Wright and Henry Murphy were re-elected churchwardens. Mr Jno Edmeston's child died on Wednesday of last week; its remains were followed, on Friday, to its last resting place by a large number of sympathizing friends. Mr C. Lovett sr. has been sick for a few days,but is recovering. Inspector Tom, accompained by Mr W. 5. Lawrence, paid the school here a visit, on Monday afternoon. Morris. NoTEs.--A number of visitors have been calling in this vicinity of late among them being Mr J. Roes, of St Catharines, on Mr Cl, Blackwell, Miss Gray, of Hibbert; on Miss Bell: Itlr Connelly, of Blacklibrse, on Mr J. Clegg; and Mrs John Connery, of Wingham, on her father, Mr Geo. Hood. The effects of Mr W. Clark, are advertised for sale on May 1st. Miss Alice McLeod, of Turnberry, a former resident of • this vicinity, is visiting her numerous friends on the 5th line. Leebntor Vora'. -Mr J. Reilly and family, who have resided in this neighbor- hood for the past five month!, moved this week to the neighborhood of Garbraid. Misses E. and S. Hil- lier, of Goderich, spent Sunday with friend! here. Mies Alice Cumming, who has been attending Goderich High School, is home at present; she has been laid up with measles, but is better. Mr John Totter, of Porter's Hill, and Miss A. Whiteman, of Kip - pen, were the guests of Mrs Jos. Cook this week. Aloroet all the neighbors were engaged, on Thursday of last week, in hauling lurf►ber for Mr Law - son's new barn, which he intends erecting as soon as convenient; we notice that some results of the bee are seen by several of our boys hav- ing aying bruised fingers. Mrs A. Mc- Donald, of Dunlop, returned home last week, after a visit of five weeks with relatives in Alpena, Detroit and other points. James Maw, of Sholi- pardton, is spending a few days in eur neighborhood, the guest of hie Current Thought. Frons our exct,unge'- I I the manufacturers do not at ,Off.h sent own the Dominion Goverment It because the Canadian Pacific Itailw& e Company has a heavy mortgage upOti it. -Montreal Witness. If Meredith's gang could only get' their hands in the Provincial Treasury, the Pope of Rome might come and teach school and they would not care a continental. -Hamilton Times. Mr McInnes, expects a busy reason, I All the Tories who happened to be in and no doubt requires more help. the House voted for the increase of duty _ - - on binding twine. That's the way the • - '" 'Tories help the farmers. They cannot Additional I.o as trews. increase the price of grain, but theyt' have dozens of plans for increasing the ,the cost of producing grain. No won- ` der. themortgages are foreclosedanrlthe Local Sportii Notes idodas continues.--•llamilton Times. }g s� The Wanderer's cricketclub,juniors� ; No sooner hag 'ths Tory majors y iii bave just bought an excellent outfi from W. Cooper & Co's mammoth spotting goods house, and are busy now fixing up a crease. The Driving Park track is now be- ing levelled and fixed up generally. The association is sparing neither pains nor money to have the best half mile track in Western Ontario. The various positions for the dif- ferent clubs who play on the Park are now allotted and give universal satis- faction. The Park in the evening now presents an animated appearance the large grounds being covered with onlookers and players of the clubs. Ki ppc u, NOTES.—Miss Williams, who has been holding revival meetings in Brucefield, the last two weeks, atarted in Kippen, last Sunday, and, judging from the crowds who go to her, she will have a very successful harvest here. Mr Watson, who runs the Commercial hotel, in Clinton, bas leased Mr Schaffers hotel, and intends moving down in a couple of weeks. From another correspondent. Miss Williams, the evangelist, was greeted with a crowded house both afternoon'and evening. Such crowds were never known to assemble here for worship on any previous occa- sion and all were, delighted with the manner in which the apeaker present- ed the truth. On Monday morning ahe,waa called away by telegram to see a sister,iwho was dying. Aa yet it is uncertain if she will return. The work is going on and notwithstanding the busy season, there is a very fair attendance. We trust much good will be done. Brucefield: The ordination of Elders is to take place in Union Church next Sabbath morning. Mrs" Jas. 13eattie, of Seaforth, paid her Mends at the Post Office and Manse a flying visit:last Monday. Mr Peter McGregor has returned from his business visit to Kentucky; he reports the season about the same there as here. Rev. Mr Coats and family, Baptist minister from Southern California, are the guests of his brother-in-law, Mr David McIntosh; he has accepted a call near Ottawa. The celebrated Life Boat Craw be- gan their week's service last evening in the Methodist church, they will hold two services on Sabbath,den't fail to hear them. Silver collection at the door, Mr John Dowser, and family have removed to Clinton, where he has ac- cepted a position in the Oakes Or- gan Factory, they will be much miss- ed in Church, Christian Endeavor and Temper once work here. They carry with them the best wishes of their many friends. i se the Dominion Parliatrlylit.ratifle tax of 25 per cent on farmers' biirding:' twine than a report is sent to the To= ronto Empire from Quebec to the effect that a wealthy American syndicate has obtained a controlling interest in the - few twine factories of the country. '•; Minding twine will br binding twine .` next harvest.. The farmers will know whom to hold responsible for this ;;rice- :` orifi and umioeessary impost.-London°;i, A d vertiser. FOOTuAr,r„ -- On Saturday, 2Gtb lust., the Collegiate Football club make their first venture of this seas- on in Goderich. They are going to play against the High School team there, The team is a very light one, but we have great hopes that our club will win. The following will, it is thought, represent the Collegiate : Goal, Elford; backs, T Agnew, Smil- lie; half backs, R Agnew, Cantelon, McTaggart ; forwards,left wing, W h ite- more, Hartt ; centre, McCallum ; right wing, Cooper, Doherty ; spare men. Cook, Harvey, Henderson and McMurchie. LecRoSsea-The Junior Dauntless Lacrosse club held a very important meeting at Kennedys Hotel. The president called the meeting to order, the minutes of 'brevious meeting, which were adopted. Owing t3 the departure of the Captain, who was appointed at the first meeting, another was chosen, and A. Morrish was un- amiously elected to that position. It was decided to go to Wingham on May 24th, and win their first victory, The Treasurer was instructed to pay the agricultural society two dollars, to help defray the expense of tearing down andiputting up the fences. The committee was instructed to get suits for the team. After some other im- portant business the meeting adjourn- ed. The boys are already getting in- to shape for playing, and we think will hold their good name as the Junior Dauntless Lacrosse club. SPORTiNci Ci.rne.—The following ought to be cut out and pasted in the hat of every Secy., Treas. and Captain of the outside clubs,as below are given the names of all the clubs that combine to make the hub a most lively town : Clinton Amateur Atheletic Associa- tion. -Secy., F R Hodgens ; Tress., H E Hodgens. Clinton Baseball Club. - Secy- Treas., W M McGee ;Capt.,A Soruton, Clippers Base Ball Club, juniors.- Secy-Treas., J R Murray ; Capt., A Stoneham. Dauntless Lacrosse Club. - Secy. - Treas., 13 J Gibbings ; Capt., B Kerr. Collegiate Football Club. -Secy, - ,i P Doherty ; Treas. f G Hartt ; Capt., D McCallum. Victoria Cricket Club. - Sec .• Treas.,.J E Chidley ; Capt., Jas Mc - Murano. Wanderers Cricket Club. -Secy.- Treas,, A Craig ; Capt., 11 Coats. Clinton Gun Club.-Secy.-Treas., Miline; Pres., .1 McMurray. The N. P. hits the Canadian, £ar.ncerirfri front and rear. It increases the cost of what he has to' buy. It reduoee the price of what he has to sell, not,q,nlyb'y provoking retaliatory tariffs, ae the oatte34 of the United States, but by reducing; the demand from England, for when Canadians bar out Eeiglisli goods by high tariff England cannot buy as free- ly of Canadian products as she would ',j if there were a free exchangeofprod uota'.;'„ The measly old N. 1'. is played out,and'' "t3 it is high time for Canadian farmeral:'i: to put their shoulders to the wheel and get rid of it, before it starves them to,`,:) death or drives then all into exile. --SM Hamilton Times. '- }>> The refusal of the Government to give!;°' the Hoose of Commons any definite formation about the collapse of the ak.+;: rangement with Messrs. Anderson fon st'sP., fast mail service is rather high handeti-`t; The Cabinet which is or rather otutggliil..::.,' to be practically a Committee cif Parlia,. •,';, uient saysin effect to the House of Cdtn:= mons: "It is none of your bustnesg: what contracts are ruade or broken, all you have to do is to vote the• money aS you are instructed_„ Of cous:se:iiobocl;' _- supposes Parliament is to be allowedito govern this country. but just for ^tli�ltc Inolt of the thing the Government migbt'✓L. make p show of respect ter Pa, liaixieil +z:, now and then.-Mentredi'Star, • By its action in imposing, duties of:r" agricultural produce, the Canadian Government 'is. beyond doubt inviHtii''; retaliation at Washington. I •'°vvlF >•,, scarcely do to plead that the AmetrrG�ps,t threw the first stone. True a cornina'ee'i:y of eight had reported a tariff 12Cl1;,ivf ,',,lies: menacing agricultural acliedt Ie lit'ittr', that was the extent to which autintl.orr the tariff had proceeded in Congrell s • If we wanted to insure the passe gel 'o ;r the Me Kinley 13111, the host thing they could do world bo to bring in a bits. ';=, bill of their own imposing heavy duties,'' on American agricuttnre; and this ifs2 precisely what has been done. Whet;$; protection is the avowed policy Wk.., country, the farmer has as much rigirif to it ae any other class. But he melee f e il'eel,utlly protected in articles for tela"i'e l he note sea; an earth! ;n markets vi+hiYte the whole world meets in competitftd,'' In the disposal of the produce the c01rtW' Petition is equal, no p roan in g nation being favored above another ; butint e conditions and cost of prcduotien thins• may be great variations, and the ii'o clucer will fare better or worse atstft d ' ing to the position of the scale in'whielt; he finds himself. But to offer hint :g t'. teetion when he ha aacurplaatio *ell abbi+oitdi is a delusion, even when its not I':nietlk. ery deliberately conceived in batt faith. --Monetary Times. A St. 'Phomas prisoner was !lot al the Central Prison on Saturday f aaeaniting his nit --n 13 years old. Mayor Sol. WI:'te, of Wftitl<edt', e nonnces his inter in of running Independent for t•. • Legielatit a.