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The Clinton New Era, 1890-05-23, Page 1RtboFNbe2 - eWhl ur11ea S CLINTON, ONT., MAY 23, 1890. 1 ROEERT HOT_,DIES. Publisher 1 $1.60 a year in advance 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. 1. a `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. -1113 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.