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CLINTON, ONT., MAY 23, 1890.
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Our Weekly Budget
OF INTERESTINGG NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Wingham.
Mr Button is putting up an addi-
tion to his ehlir factory.
Mr Marshall J. Bell leaves here
this week for Port Huron.
Dr. Macdonald, M. P. for East
Huron, returned from Ottawa on
Thursday last.
Miss K. M. Fisher, of Paialey,
formerly of the Poet Office here, was
in town last week.
Mr John MoCool one day last week
allowed his left hand to come in too
close contact with the buzz planer at
the Union furniture factory, and by
so doing lost a finger.
Mr and Mrs Hiscocks are visiting
relatives in Wroxeter and other plac-
es. On their returc they will move
to Teeswater, where they intend to
take up their residence.
The Conservatives of this town
never before worked so hard in a po-
o litical campaign, as they are working
this time. But won't, they be a sor-
rowful looking crowd on the evening
of the bth of June.
Mr R. M. Robinson, of the Wing -
ham foundry, has not of late enjoy-
ed good health, and partly on this
account he has leased the building
and machinery to Murray Bros. of
Woodstock, who take possession this
week,
A"May Pole concert," in aid of
St. Paul's Sunday school, was held in
the skating rink on Friday evening.
last, and was a success in every way.
The building was nicely decorated
and the attendance was good.
Miss Franklin, one of the teachers
in our public school, has been asked
by the school board to tender her
resignation. She refused to conform
with the rules of the school law, in
reference to reading the Bible at the
opening of the school.
The population ot this town ac-
cording to the assessor's returns,
slightly decreased during the year.
The following statistics are gleaned
front the assessment roll :— Total
value of real property, $436,030 ; per
sonal property, $58,800 ; income,
•$6,000; total, $500,830; total popula-
tion, 1,996.
Four of our young people drove to
Wroxeter on Sunday, and coming
home got so "tangled" that they
wandered through the country for
several hours before they could find
Bluevale. We are not sure whether
it was the fault of the horses, the
boys, or something they had taken
before leaving Wroxeter.
A meeting of the Liberal Reform
Association wag held in their rooms
in the McKenzie block, on Monday
evening. Dr. Macdonald addressed
the meeting and explained the plat,
form of the Hon. O.Mowat. Quite a
number of young men and women
were present, and all felt that in the
hands of the people lir Mowat is
quite safe.
Several Winghamites drove over to
Bluevale on Friday evening, to a 'po-
litical meeting, held in the Forester's,.
hall. by Messrs Gibson and Musgrove.
The hall was packed full. Both gen-
tlemen were well received and were
accorded a good hearing, but the
meeting lacked the enthusiasm usu-
ally displayed at meetings of this
kind.
Mr C. M. Newans, of Hamilton,
was .in town last week, representing
Lumsden Bros., wholesale grocers, of
Hamilton. Mr Newans carried on
an extensive grocery and dry goods
business here for over_ 10 years, He
left here two years ago, and has been
conducting a grocery business since
that time in Hamilton.
The Young Men's Liberal Conser-
vative Association of this town, met
Thursday evening last, and elected
the following officers for .the ensuing
year :—B Wilson, Hon. President ;
E F Gerster, President ; J Spedding,
Vice. -President ; Anson Robinson,
Cor. Secretary ; W Huston, Rec. Sec-
retary ; Jas. Reynolds, Treas. They
meet every evening until the 5th of
June, when they will probably ad-
journ until another election.
A meeting under the auspices of
the young men's Conservative Asso-
ciation was held in the skating rink
here on Wednesday evening. Mr J.
M. Roberts, the Conservative candi-
date, for West Huron, and Mr Wm.
Clegg, spoke for about 15 minutes
each. Mr W R Meredith, the speak-
er of the evening, was well received
and addressed the audience on the
important questions of the (lay, but
it was quite evident that no converts
were made. The building was hand-
somely decorated with bunting, flags,
mottoes, &c. One of the banners was
,-- a' little previous, however, it read
"The Hurons Redeemed."
A large gathering of the electors
of this town and surrounding country,
was held in the town hall on Tuesday
evening. Mr Sae. A. Cline was ap-
pointed chairman, and at once intro-
duced Mr J. T. Garrow, the Reform
candidate for West Huron, who, in
an able manner, touched upon the
Separate School, secret ballot and
other important questions. Mr Gar -
tow is a clever speaker, is well known
throughout the riding, and is confi-
dent he will carry the banner through
to victory. He was followed by Hon.
A. M. Roes, who first explained bis
reasons for retiring from an active
optical life. He spoke at some
length on the religious cries raised by
the Meredith party, and concluded
in an able appeal to the electors to
, vote for Mr Garrow and good Gov-
ernMent.
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`Hill's Green.
Mr Jas. Houlden is now able to be
around again after a very serious sick-
ness.
Mrs Bailey, wife of conductor Bai-
ley, who was visiting friends here, re-
turned to her home this week.
Mrs Martha Hudson is suffering a
severe attack ot erysipelas. She is
under the care of medical skill, and
is doing as well as could be expected.
NOTES.—Mr Edward Shaffer has
bought out the hotel at Blake, and
intends moving thereto in a short
time; we are sorry to lose so good a
citizen from our midst. Mrs Shaffer
was visiting in Exeter and Hensall last
week. Borrowed articles are becom-
ing quite common in our midst. Our
sports are still practising and feel con-
fident of success on the 24th. Mr
Jas. Jarrott, Sr., sold 1800 bushels of
oats last week to Mr McLennan, and
800 bushels of wheat, receiving 34c
for the oats and $1 per bushel for
wheat; this is a lot of grain for one
man to sell and don't look very much
like hard times. Jno. Geo. Troyer
Esq., has just pulled down his old
house and intends rebuilding in a
short time, we predict a wedding in
about two weeks. Our sick folks are
still confined to the house, but we are
glad to say are recovering slowly.
Hay.
THEY COULD KEEP A SECRET.—
Ladies are sometimes blamed for no.,
being able to keep a secret, but two
young ladies in this township, who
were near neighbors, have gone to
school for years together and had al-
ways been the best of friends. A few
weeks ago they took it into their
heads to get married. Both fixed
upon the same day and near by the
same hour, but neither knew that the
other was to be married, until one
sent the other an invitation to attend
a little party that was to be held at
her father's house. She replied that
she could not very well come, as that
was her night. i. o they each managed
their secret well.
Usborne.
A farmer in this township, during
that cold bite last spring, that killed
all the fruit, burned straw and rotten
woud in his irchard, while his neigh-
bors were resting. The result was
that he stied $200 worth of apples to
sell That paid very well for one hit.
Varna.
CHURCH WORK,—Thee Methodist
of this circuit are certainly to be con-
gratulated on their finanical standing
for the past year, as every one knows
the year has been a trying and severe
one, yet the pastor, Rev. .1. Hart,
has the satisfaction of knowing that
the contributions, from all sources
are considerable in advance of pre-
vious years. The following figures
speak for themselves;—Contributed
to connexional funds, 8160.76; to
salary, $700; to all other purposes,
$543, making a total of $1403.84,
The quarterly board is made up of
an enegetic, active and influential
class of men, who know how to man-
age a church in order to obtain the
best results, and they are to be con-
gratulated on having accomplished it.
East Wawanosb.
Mr Jas. Ross was visiting friends
i n Clinton this week.
Mr Geo. A. Henderson is raising
his barn preparatory to putting a
stone stable underneath.
Mr R. W. McGowan, who is em-
ployed with the C. P. R. Company,
Winnipeg, is spending his holidays at
his old home.
Mr R. C. McGowsn,who went to
Petrolia with two stalions, succeeded
in getting second prize for his three
year old, but not being able to make a
sale he took them across the line
where he disposed of them to good
advantage.
Mr A. McCallum, who has been
working in the mines at Sudbury for
the last four years,was visiting friends
in this vicinity last week; he reports
times good at the mines, but is going
to take a trip to the North West and
British Columbia before returning
there.
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Tuckersmith.
COUNCIL MEETIro .—The council met
at Brucefield, on the 15th of May; the
members were all present. The chief
business before the council was the let-
ting of the jobs advertised. Tenders
were offered for all the jobs, at rates a
little in advance of last year's. Five
of the jobs were held over for further
examination. The following changes
were made in the list of pathmasters:
Wm. Kinsman instead of D. McGregor;
Alex. 14jcKay instead of J. McTavish;
Clans Kruse instead of J. Daly; Peter
McLaughlin instead of G. Story; Albert
Plewes instead of Robt. T. Elgie; W. G.
Broadfoot instead of H. Crich; John
Robb, James Swann instead of D. Mc-
Tavish. After voting relief to certain
needy ones, the council adjourned to
meet at liyle's hotel, on the 26th day
of May, at 10 o'clock, as a court of Re-
vision, and for general business at 2
o'clock. S. SsILLIE, Clerk.
BOARD or HEi1.Tn.—The persons ap-
pointed members of the Board of
Health, viz., Messrs Jacob McGee, of
Egmondville P. 0.; John Shepherd, of
Chiselhurst. P. 0.; D. McIntosh, V. S.,
Brucefield, (who was subsequently tak-
en away on urgent professional duty),
together with the reeve and clerk, met
at Brucefield, on the 15th inst., for or-
ganization, when Mr McGee was elected
chairman. S. Smillie acted as secre-
tary. The secretary was instructed to
publish the names of the members of
the board, so that the public may know
to whom to report any insanitary con-
dition which may be found toexist, and
to whom to give the statutory notices.
After some discussion on the duties and
powers of the board, the meeting ad-
journed to meet again at the call of the
chairman.
ScnooL MATTERS.—At the meeting of
the council the last week in April, the
report of the arbitrators appointed to
value the school property of the town-
ship and adjust and settle all rights
and claims of the respective sections,
consequent on the abolition of the
township board of trustees, was pre-
ss!' ted, read and considered. On mo-
tion it was accepted and ordered to be
published. The report is somewhat
lengthy. To save space and at the
same time to give such a view of it as
will be popularly understood, we con-
dense as follows: The adjustment pro-
ceeds along these lines: The valuation,
adjustment and levelling up of 1875,
when the township board was set up,
made eyery section as well as every
ratepayer, to own property in propor-
tion to its or to his assessment. All
expenditure since that time has been
borne by the township as a whole (ex-
cept that part in union with McKillop,
which does riot enter into the present
adjournment) so that at the time of the
division of the toweehip into sections
every ratepayer, and consequently every
section, was entitled to a share of the
school property in proportion to his or
its assessment. The following table
shows in the first column the number
of the section; in the second the value
of property got by each section; the
third shows the value each section
should get; the fourth shows the amount
which each section must pay to the
township; the fifth column shows the
amounts the township must pay to the
sections that have not yet their full
share of school property :—
Leeburn
NOTES.—The membere of the I.O.
G. T. intend holding their annual
picnic on Saturday afternoon next,on
the bank at the back of Mr D. Law -
son's farm; a good, social :,ime is ex-
pected. Mr James Linklater is still
making various improvements around
his handsome home; -he has taken
down the front and side fence, and
intends levelling down the hill and
filling up the hollow; thio will no
doubt add much to the appearance of
his farm, and who knows but it will
help in catching the bird, which
seems to be the only thing wanting
now. Mise Maggie Tewsley, from
Smith's Hill, who has been in our
neighborhood for some time, returned
home on Friday last. Miss Jennie
Morrie, of Garbraid, is at present
doing bousebold duties for her uncle,
James Horton. Miss R. Gordon, of
Sheppardton, is spending a fortnight
in our breezy burgh.
I3ensall
n few nights ago the I. O. 0. F,
opened a near court in this village.
We are pretty well supplied with
secret orders in this town. There aro
the Canadian Order of Foresters, Free
Masons, Orangemen, Independent
Order of Oddfellows,and Sons of Eng2
land, all working harmonouely in
ibis village. Aboutenotttgl} we think.
1 2 3 4 5
No, 1 1 817 15 $ 959 02 $ 141 87
2 778 50 11251 67 I 351 17
6 1312 25 11269 66 $ si 59
4 425 95 1(141 :6) I 615 35
5 1012 86 932 82 80 04
6 394. 10 847 73 - 453 63
7 1029 50 919 77 109 73
8 9076 00 1 657 49 ' 1418 51
9 1128 40 980 99 352 59
10 997 69 744 86 252 74
511473 31 .`$9473 31 $1914 61 $1914 61
CIIANCE IN STATUTE Lenon.—The bad
state of the leading roads, caused by
the.open winter, has induced the coun-
cil to come to the assistance of certain
pathmasters. It purposes paying for
shovellers to assist in filling the gravel
waggons in some of the divisions, where
need is greatest. The council expresses
the hope that pathmasters and those
working under them will use diligence
and judgment in perforfmingatatute la-
bor, and endeavor to secure the best re-
sults, and thus by faithful work on. the
Queen's highway advance the interests
of neighbcrhoods and of individuals.—
It is pointed out to the council that in
some divisions the people were called
out to do statute labor when the roads
were not in a fit state to draw heavy
loads upon; when, in fact, they were
doing more harm than good to the
roads. In some divisions, where good
gravel is available, the pathmasters
allow the people to draw worthless
stuff, sand, in fact, easily filled into the
waggons, but quite worthless as road
material. These people are practically
throwing away their labor. Pathmas-
ters are enjoined to insist upon good
work, good material,and good, full loads.
Londesboro.
Mr Geo. Bradford is intending to
work at hie trade in Blyth,it-is hoped
George will remain here.
Messrs Gibson and Darrow, Reform
candidates, stand at the top in the
estimation of the people, and a grand
victory is sure.
Our village needs csnsiderable new
sidewalk, for some of them are very
dangerous; it is so be hoped our coun-
cil will see to it.
Rev Mr Ferguson will preach to the
Good Templars, in the Methodist
church, on Sunday, at 3 p. m. A
crowded house ie expected.
If the business of our village is to be
governed by the number of Drummers
that call here they are lively, but
many of them must go away minus.
Owing to Mr Garrow having his
meeting in the temperance Hall here
next Tuesday, the Temperance order
will met on Monday instead of Tues-
day,
Mr Jacob, Hunter is to be congrat-
ulated on his success in the Clinton
Collegiate Institute; he intends start-
ing for the North West in about two
weeks, he has the qualities of a good
teacher.
Mr James Lyons, living near here,
is at present dangerously ill, suffering
from conjestion of the lungs and other
ailments which baffle medical skill,
slight hopes (if any) are entertained
of hie recovery.
The adjourned meeting of the quar-
terly boardof the Methodist church
met on Monday,when the business of
the year was successfully met and
a unanimous invitation extended to
the'pastor, Rey. J Ferguson to re-
main another year.
To the Editor of the Clinton New Era.
DEAR Sm—Please allow me space in
your paper to contradict a false state-
ment circulated and personally told to
J. Smith, section foreman, that I turned
II. Adams' cattle off my premises on to
the railroad, and left them there, and
almost caused the death of some of
them. I wish to contradict the above,
and to inform the public that the person
starting the rumor is a vile slanderer,
who wishes to cause hard feelings be-
tween neighbors. The undersigned,Jas
Oliver, assisted me to turn the cattle on
the public road. JAMES CoLCtol;un.
JAMES OLIVER, Witness.
Londesboro, May 19, 1890
Kippen,
NoTeS. — Our citizens, who are
usually very quiet and peaceful, were
much bothered for over a week with
three very suspicious looking chaps
who gathered scrape of iron and gave
truck for it, and slept outside all
night, much to the annoyance of a
few timid ones ; also articles in the
shape of pork, oats, etc., were missed
by some, but they have at last made
their departure to healthier climes,
at which we hope they will stay. The
women •are wearing more cheerful
countenances now, as eggs are up to a
cent a piece. Mr Shafer is going in-
to the pork shipping extensively now
as he recently shipped another load
to Toronto. Politics are the order of
the day. Miss Maggie Whiteman,
of Talbotville, is visiting her aunt,
Miss McMurtie, and other friends in
the neighborhood. Mr J. J. Ross,
assistant at the 0 T R station here,
has resumed his duties, after spending
n week at his home near Watford,
Mr H Shafer sold a large quantity of
pork to a Toronto dealer this week.
The Sacrament of the Lord's supper
will be dispensed in the Presbyterian
Church here, on Sabbath, June let.
Preparatory services in connection
therewith will be held as follows.
—
On Thursday previous Rev. O. H.
Bridgeman, of Hensall, i expected to
preach, on Friday, Rev. Mr Martain,
of Exeter, and a thanksgiving sermon
on the following Monday by Rev Jas.
Henderson. The service in the Metho-
dist church, next ,Sabbath will be
conducted by Mr Snell, of Exeter.
Hullett.
Mr and Mrs Barkwell. of Clinton,
are the guests of Mr and Mrs Hiles
for a few weeks.
Mrs Lawrence, of the 13th con., is
going to spend a few weeks on a visit
at the Rev. E. Medd's,at Iona
CORRECTION,—The colt belonging
to Mr Geo Longman, girthed 36th in-
ches instead of 26i as stated in our
last issue.
We have received a communication
concerning a wages dispute, but as
no name accompanies the same, we
cannot insert it.
SAD DEATH.—Mrs Robert Craw-
ford, of the 13th con., of Hullett, was
called away to Toronto, a couple of
weeks ago, to wait upon her second
eldest daughter, Mrs J. R. Alkinson,
who had recently been confined. The
daughter did not rally as anticipated,
and on the 12th inet,, her spirit took
its flight. She had only been marri•
ed about fifteen months, while her
death is a sad blow to her parents
and husband, itis consoled by the
knowledge that she died in full "as-
surance of that rest that rewaineth
for the people of God."
ScnooL REPORT.—The following is the
report of S. S. No 5. for the month (of
April; the standing of the pupils is based
on diligence, punctuality, and demean-
or. 4th class -1 Lizzie Cunningham, 2
Geo Cunningham, 3 Alice Manning. 3rd
class -1 Tommy Manning, 2 Julia Hu-
ber, 3 Henry Wallace. 2nd senior class
—1 Jos Carter, 2 Herbert Huber, 3 Ar-
thur Smith. 2nd junior class -1 Wm
Vodden, 2 Violetta Thompson, 3 Rob
Cunningham. Part II class -1 Idessa
Huber, 2 Earny Wallace, 3 Lily McCool
and John Cunbingham, equal. Part I
class -1 Cecilia Eidt, 2 Moilie Eidt, 3
Robbie Yungblut. The foregoing re-
port should have appeared sooner, but
was neglected.
SHOCiKING ACCIDENT.—A most un-
fortunate and lamentable accident
happened on the farm of the late
Henry Medd, on Wednesday morning
whereby three young men had their
backs broken and will in all probabil.
ity lose their lives. 'Mr Gavin Ham-
ilton recently bought this farm, and
;11r Riley, a well known framer, was
engaged in pulling down a barn.—
They were in the act of removing one
of the purline plates, and for safety
had tied it with ropes to the other
purline plate, when in spite of all
their care and precaution, it fell,
striking four young men who were
holding poste, and breakinjjthe backs
of three. These were Garvin Hamil-
ton, third son of Mr G. Hamilton,
Albert Cole, apd Robert Little. Jae.
Ball was also struck and knocked to
the ground, having his collar -bone
broken. The injured persons were at
once conveyed to their homes and
medical aid procured, everything be.
ing done to alleviate their sufferings,
but it is feared that the three whose
backs are broken cannot possibly re-
cover. All are young men highly
thought of, and the affair has cast a
deep gloom over the entire neighbor-
hood. The accident appeared to be
one of those circumatancee that could
not be avoided, and no blame can be
attached t 1 any one.
Goderieh Township.
Goon COLT.—A mare belonging to
Mr James Lindsay, 16th con `,.sHrop-
ped a foal on the 16th inst., measur-
ing 7 orches on the front leg, 7e on
the hind leg, 16 around the arm and
3 feet around the girth. This foal
was aired by Robt. M. Churchill's
imported Clydesdale stallion, "Glen-
lyon."
The other day Mr Thos. Sheppard
was kicked in the face by a horse.--
Fortnnately he Alistair e l no otber in-
jury than some eute,, '
Colborne..
CILixuEs.—We understand that the
farm lately occupied by Mr W. Baer, has
been rented for five years, to Messrs
Burton, at an annual rental of $140. It
is said that the David Baer farm bas
been sold to W. Harris
NOTES—Mrs Routledge, of Sault Ste
Marie, is the guest of her daughter Mrs
J Million. Mr Andrew Million has been
laid up for the past two weeks with some
'eternal trouble. Wm,A,S Levenson J in
Goderich under medicdlttreatment. W
Walters has bought a house and lot in
Goderioh, where he intends moving in
a short time.
Holniesville.
NoTES:.—Mr T. C. Pickard spent
ast Sunday `at the Nile. John Ford
s having his hduse refitted and en-
arged, we wonder if anything is go-
ng to happen? Mrs Ivison, of Kip -
pen, fa speeding a few days with her
daughter, Mrs Elias Potter. Mr
Thomas Britton, who has been with
Ed Swarts this winter, has engaged
with N Baer, of Colborne, for the
summer. Mr James Ford's eldest
daughter was taken sick last week,
but has recovered. The G T R fence
gang has almost finished a badly
needed fence through the village.—
John Proctor sold his driver to Ed
Swarts, a few days ego. Mr Proctor
still keeps poorly. Wm Ramsay's
sister-in-law is spending a few days
with him. Johnny Walters, son of
S Walters, of the Huron road, is very
ill, but we hope to see him around
again soon. Our school had two
days' holidays this week, Thursday
and Friday, Mr Murch being absent
at the school convention, in Seaforth.
Rev W F Campbell gave a rousing
sermon on Sabbath breaking, last
Sunday morning; of course some did
not like it, but only those who got
hit too hard. Rev W F Campbell
and T C Pickard attended the Dis-
trict Meeting in Clinton this week.
Our village will be rather quiet on
the 24th, the young fellows who can
sport girls expect a big time, but we
poor critters,who have not that honor,
will have to stay at home and plant
potatoes. Miss Flossy Pickard agent
last Sabbath in Clinton. We some-
times hear strange sounds issuing
from the East End, and upon enquiry
we find that 111r Lobb has purchased
one of C. Hoare's famous sylaphones.
While Messrs Joseph and Alf. Jervis
were driving through our town on
Saturday, their fine driving mare
turned a somersault, breaking one of
the shafts and spilling the boys on
the road; no bones were broken; per-
haps it would not be wise for us to
tell Alf not to take the horse to Ted -
ford's shop any more. The adjourn-
ed meeting of the quarterly board
met in the Methodist church, on
Monday evening last. It has been
reported that Mr E. G. Courtice, who
left here last fell, is out of employ-
ment, and consequently in want; this
is entirely untrue, as he is earning at
least $2.50 per day, and has been for
some time. Mr H. Elford is enliven-
ing his stately residence with a new
coat of paint. The Epworth League
still reports progress, notwithstanding
the absence of its President, Mr A.
J. Courtice, through illness. We
learn that it is the intention of the
Rev W. F. Campbell to remove from
our midst at the coming Conference;
Mr Campbell is a vivid and clear ex-
pounder of the Scriptures, and his
place in this respect will doubtless be
difficult to fill. Mr John Ford, of
Holmesville, has let the contract of
building an addition and overhauling
his house to Mr S. S. Cooper, con-
tractor, Clinton.
Sumnierhill.
NOTES —Hr Mr Wm. McBrien
has returned from his trip to Dakota.
Mr J. H. Lowery has bought a pony
and now drives to and from his school
in Hullett. Mr T. Wallace is having
his house repaired, Mr C. Beacom h
doing the work. Mr H. McBrien
has a nice driver which, he bought a
Lew days ago.
Westfield.
NoTEa.—Mrs Hunter, from Grind-
stone, Mich., is spending a few days
under the parental roof. Messrs Hoo-
ver and Redmond had sheep worried
a few nights ago ; parties whose dogs
go rambling about at nights had bet-
ter take warning and keep them at
home. The pancake social held at
Mr McClinton's was a grand success,
all present enjoyed themselves re-
markably well. They had the pleas-
ure of having Michigan Dave with
them. Ttie stone masons, who are
putting up Mr Stackhouse's wall, un-
der the leadership of Mr Stonehouse,
are doing remarkably well, as
they will soon have their third wall
up. Service will be held in the
school -house on Sunday evening at
half past six. Mr J. C. Ried takes
the Donnybrook appointment on Sun-
day evening.
Bayfield.
Miss Georgina Morrison,' of Hen-
sall, is visiting at Mr Wm. Woods.
Mr Jewett and wife have been vis-
iting Rev Mr Hodgens, of Seaforth,
this week.
Mr A. McRae and Miss Annie
Struthers, of Clinton, were in town
on Sunday.
Two large iron boilere from Port
Frank passed through town on Fri-
day, on their way to Trick's mill,
Goderich township.
Mies Maggie Gardner has returned
from Montreal, accompanied by the
children of Rev Prof. Scrimiger, who
has gone on a trip to the old country.
Miss Willow, who has been the
guest of Mr Sydney Hannah for some
time, was slightly indisposed last
week, but we are pleased to say has
almost fully recovered.
Mrs Dr. Stanbury left this week to
accompany her brothers, Rev J Ix
Stuart and Dr W T Stuart, of Toron-
to, on a trip to New York, Philadel-
phia and the sea coast.
Amongst the successful candidates
at the final medical examination held
in Toronto lately, we notice the name
of 51r Malcolm Armstrong, son of Mr
Jas. Armstrong, Bronson line.
Rev. Mr Taylor, of Blyth, preached
in the Presbyterian church last Sab-
bath, both morning and evening. In
the morning he took for his text,
"use this world as not abusing it."
A large fishing company from Port
Huron, with a set of nets valued at
about $2,000, have camped a few
miles down the lake, and are causing
business to be quite brisk amongst
the farmers, from whom they buy
nearly all their provisions.
We are surprised at the representa-
tives of our Goderich township neigh-
bors, who keep the roads of their
township in such a bad state, when
they have so short a distance to go in
order to obtain good advice. Our
council might probably give them
lessons gratus, it required.
We are always glad to learn of the
successes which crown the energies of
Bayfield boys abroad. Mr ,John
Gemeinhardt, who left only two
months ago, and who has been en-
gaged in a box factory in Saginaw
during that time, has recently been
promoted to the position of 2nd en-
gineer in the same factory.
CORRECTION.-- We have a card from
Rev. R. Henderson, which states that
his induction and ordination will take
place at Bayfield on the 27th inst.—
The mistake in dates given last week
was not the fault of the NEW ERA. ---
A tea -meeting will be held in the
Town Hall, the evening of the induc-
tion, when many of the ministers
present at the former are expected to
deliver addresses.
It is at great intervals that our
magistrates are called upon to ad-
minister justice, but Mr George Cas-
tles sat on it rather interesting case in
the Town Hall. The informant was
John Holland, who accused Samuel
Blair, defendant, of assault and bat-
tery. Mr Blair denied striking, but
acknowledged having lifted his fist
in a threatening manner, and was
consequently fined $1 and costs. Mr
James McLeod appeared for the
prisoner and, on legal points, object-
ed to the payment of the imposed
fine.
FIXING UP.—The people of our
village are beginning already to pre-
pare for the convenience and enjoy-
ment of visitors to the favorite sum-
mer resort. A number of enterpris-
ing young men have erected, in the
beautiful grove of Mr Thomas Jewett,
a building to be used as- a restaurant
during the coming season. The sail-
ing boats will always be in readiness
to take visitors on pleasant excur-
sions, either by day or by moon -light.
Mr John Swarts, proprietor of the
River Hotel, has now quite a number
of rowiug•boate for the use of bis
boarders and will no doubt make
some additions before long. Mr
Swarts is sparing no pains to beautify
his place and make Bayfield as at-
tractive as po-sible. Mr Richard
Bailey, of the Commercial, bas plant-
ed several rows of trees in front of his
Hotel, which will add greatly to its
appearance. The whole town seems
to be going hand in hand and the'.
large number who have signified their
intention of spending a few weeks of
enjoyment on Huron's shores, will
not be disappointed.
Exeter.
ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday last, Mr
Samuel Westaway met with an ac-
cident which might- have cost him
his life. He was engaged in placing
machinery in the Exeter grist mill,
and was jacking up a large wheel
which weighed about twenty hundred
lbs., when the jacks slipped, the
wheel striking Mr Westaway on the
head and laying him almost lifeless.
We are glad to learn he is recovering.
Blyth.
Mr W. H.McBride spent Sunday
in Lucknow,visiting friends.
Mr Mitchell, of the Goderich Star,
was in town on Saturday last
Mr F. Metcalf and J. S. McKinnon
drove to Wingham, Wednesday after-
noon.
Mr J. T. Garrow will address a
macs -meeting of the electors in Blyth
on the evening of Wednesday, May
28th, at 8 o'clock.
Mr W. Livingstone le ft on Friday,
for a visit to Millbank, it is hinted
that it means "till death do part."
We wish you joy, Will.
Master John Maguire has returned
to town and entered the service of
Messrs McKinnon and Powell, and
the detective is at large.
Mr J. M. Roberts will address a
mass -meeting of the electors in
Blyth on the evening of Friday,
May 30th, at 7.30 o'clock.
Several of the Blyth young people
took part in the English Church
soncert, at Manchester, last Wednes-
day evening.
A number of the members of Maple
Leaf Lodge, I. O. G. T. intend tak-
ing in the Good Templars sermon
in the Londesboro Methodist Church,
on Sabbath next.
"And Robert still is drumming
And the tinker still is coming."
1 say Mark, how aboui that har•
row(son) business but will all know
Saturday night.
This item has special interest here,
—A valuable Clydesdale stallion,
which cost $2,500, belonging to Alex
Lucas, Calgary, died on Monday
from the bursting of a blood vessel.
Poet Sellars has many imitators,
the latest one is the hardware clerk.
Tell you what it is, Dick, you should
get either a copyright or patent on
your rhyming business, and the pro-
secute all tnfringera, it would be a
blessing to the community.
On the evening of Tuesday, June
17th, A. H Manning, Esq., will de-
liver his long -expected lecture on the
Tower of London, in the Methodist
Church, Rev. Joseph Edge, of Clin-
ton, will occupy the chair, and it is
underatood ibat the musical part of
the program will be furnished by the
Brussels Methodist Choir, admission
by silver collection. Arrangeme is
were under way for this lecture dur-
ing the winter, but.owingto ill -health
Mr Manning was not able to fix an
earlier dhtet
Morris.
Noses. --Two young daughter of Mg
Richard Armstrong were viaittngat t110
residence of lir. W. Clark, last week,
:Master Charlie, son of John Proctor,
is confined to his bed with some fo'ni
of lung trouble. Mr Peter Cantelon
laid up with a severe cold. Mr Jos,
Clegg is at Montreal with another
shipment of cattle. Mr Jas. Baillie, of
Detroit, is at the residence of hist,
father, on the 4th con, and is prostrated'.'
by a severe attack of inflammation of
the lungs. Miss Melinda Clegg spends -► '
Sunday at the residence of her brother
in Grey. Mr Bryan, of the 4th, is
raising and bricking his kitchen, which:
will very materially improve the ap-
pearance of his already handsome roer-
dence.
POLITICAL.—A very successful politi-
cal meeting was held in the township
hall last Thursday night, addressed by
the rival candidates, Messrs Gibson and
Musgrove, Mr Malcolm Black, school
teacher, in the chair. Both the speakers
were accorded a respectful hearing, and
presented their views of the questions
agitating the public mind in a clear and
forcible manner. The best of order
was maintained throughout ; the meet-
ing breaking up with cheers for the
Queen and the candidates.
Brucefield -
Mre Wm Rattenbury and family are
visiting friends in Goderich.
Mr and Mrs A. Swan spent last
Sabbath at the Maitland, the old home.
Mr James Swan is having a large -
barn erected on his premises on Albert
st.
Miss Nellie and Maggie Dowser, of
Varna, paid their many friends hare a -
flying visit last week.
Mr. R. McLeod is again among his
old friends of this village, who are glad
again to greet him, and see him look so -
hale and hearty.
Foot ball is all the go now in town,
two teams have been organized, the
Seniors take the nom de plume ofRovers
the juniors should be called Victors ;
wish both teams every success.
We are pleased to hear our town bell
ringing once or twice a day, would it
not be well for some one to take this in
hand and ring it regularly, and also
those street lamps;whero are they gone.
The Rev 0, B. Howie, of Knox
church, Brussels, is to occupy the pulpit
of the Union church next Sabbath
morning and evening, the pastor goes
to conduct missionary services in Mr
Howie's church.
The old foot ball club re -organized
last friday evening with the following
officers, and are open to receive chal-
lenges from any of the neighboring
clubs. Captain, Donald Dallas; sub -
Captain, Andrew Scott ;Secretary,John
Kaiser; Treasurer, Robert Beattie.
District Meeting.
The MayDisirict Meeting of the Metho-
dist churches in the Goderich District,
was held in the Rattenbury at. church,
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev G.
Richardson, chairman, presiding. The
district includes Goderich, Holniesville,
Benmiller, Dungannon, Nile, Bayfield,
Varna, Hensall north and south, Clin-
ton and Seaforth. 00 a ballot, Rev J.
S. Cook, of Hensall, was elected secre•
tary, and Rev E. A. Fear, of Hensall,
and H. Irvine, Nile, assistants. There
was a full attendance of the ministers
of the district. W. 51. Patton and T.
W. Cosens were recommended to the
conference to be continued on trial, and
II. N. Casson, son of Rev W. Casson,
of Seaforth, was recommended to the
conference to be received on trial.,
Reports from the different circuits were
given. Some showed an increase of
membership, some a decrease, owing to
removals, etc. The Nile circuit headed
the list for increase, having added over
100 members during the year. The
total increase in the District from last
•
year is 64. The total amount raised
for mission purposes, was $1976.38;
total far ministerial support, $9602, an
average of nearly $700 for each minis-
ter. Total number of laymen on the'
Quarterly -Official boards, 304. The'
amount raised for general church pur-
poses, besides the amounts named
above, was $6580, making a total of
$18,158.38 raised on the district for
Methodist church purpeses. Ontario
St church, Clinton, headed the list for
amount contributed,and Rattenbury St
stood second in the district. The Rev
James Livingstone was elected to the
Stationing Committee, Rev J.Edge and
W. M. Gray to the Sabbath School °
Committee, and Dr Williams to the
missionary committee. Several reso-
lutions from quatterly boards, that will
be referred to later on, were thrown
out. An important change made in
the district was that with regard to the
Hensall Circuit. The proposition of
Rev. J. S. Cook was to form Hensall
into a double circuit, having Hensall,
Bethesda, Sexsmith, Fansville and
Lake view as appointments to be palled
the Hensall circuit. While the Kippen '
circuit would be composed of Kippen,
Chislehurst, Hill's Green and Drysdale.
This proposition was adopted by the.
committee appointed by the Distriet,
meeting, whose report was adopted by
a more than two-thirds majority.
Capt. McGee, of the Salvation
Army, Clinton, will farewell on Sun-
day. He has been promoted to the
position of Ensign, and will take
charge of the children's work.
SPEND YOUR MONEY AT Home.—
The NEW ERA has many times re
ferred to the inadvisability of going
away from home to purchase goods.
Not long ago an incident was related
of a ledy who went to Buffalo to pur-
chase cheap shoes and brought back
with her a pair manufactured in
Toronto,which could have been got as
cheap or cheaper at home. For
health or pleasure's sake, by all
means, take a trip to Toronto or
Niagara, but for the prosperity of
Clinton spend your money at home.
Every dollar spent out of town for"'
merchandise of any kind that can be
procured here means a loss of t'wO
dollars to the city and therefore $'n
indirect one to the person spending
the dollar. This applies .to every
line of business, and is telt to be tree
alike by the grocery man, dry goedd
man, boot and shoe man, jewellers
tailor,druggist,bookseller and printer,
The New Fran elves more local nem
every week than a ether paper in the
county.