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The Clinton New Era, 1890-05-30, Page 1r r•: T OW bole leuumber 21 CLINTON, ONT., MAY 30, 1890. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township. SABRATII SCHOOL.—In S. H. No 19,(Anderson's) a nondenominational Sabbath School has been commenced. The attendance is very good, and Mr Adam Caatelon is superintendent. .A,OCIDENT,—On Sunday evening while Mr B. Switzer was driving along the road, a dog bit the colt he wits driving, causing it to kick, strik- ing Mr Switzer a severe blow on the hand. Some time after the horse again became unmanageable and run 1 land, and came to Canada in 1883, Away, throwing Ben out and partially living in Colborne ever since. destroying the buggy• BETTER.—Mr Valentine Fishcr'e • PIaNIC.—Th . a nnual picnic of the family have all had the mels ex - a school in S. S. NO. 8, taught by Mr cept his wife and himself. They Lawrence will be held in Mr Jos. were all down at ,once and for some Izard'e grove, same place as last year, time they watched the two girls, on Friday June lath. Games of all thinking every breath would be the Colborne. AN ENERGETIC LADIS.—Mrs 'ea - bells Green is 94 yeare old, and, dur- ing the last six years, has pieced thirty patch work quilts. Some of the blocks, only five inches square, have sixteen pieces. All has been sewed by hand, and only one stitch ' at a time, and aa neatly done as a woman of twenty could do. Last East Wawanosh. As a certain young man w.e return- ing home from the temperauce lodge at Westfield, accompanied by two ladies, be eco far forgot his duties as driver that the horse was allowed to wander off tbe road, and upset them all in the ditch. No damage was done et a general shaking up. You ntp be more careful in the future, i11, when you take ladies out for # drive. Noxr.s —Mise Maggie Morton bas returned home from Brantford. Mies Matilda E. McDonald, of Wingbam, is visiting friends on the 6th con.— Mies L. A. Morton, of Clinton, spent a few days last week under the parent- al rcof. Launcelot Nethery is suffer- ing from a severe attack of inflamma- tion, but we hope to hear of his speedy recovery. By the death of her aunt, Mies Bela E. Scott is heir- winter elle had la grippe,but as a gene- ase to a handsome fortune. Mise ral thing she has enjoyed reasonably Tena Shortreed was the guest. of Mies good health. She is a native of Scot- Annie B. Scott, on Sabbath. Mr Geo. McGowan and his daughter, Mre Steinhoff, of Blyth, were visiting friends at Dungannon last 'week: Mies A. Ross, who is attending the Collegiate Institute at Goderich, is home for a few days. Owing to the prevalence of measles and whooping cough, the attendance at S.S. No. 10 was down as low as seven or eight pupils last week. As Mr T. Wallace, of Donnybrook, was returning borne from lllyth, on Wednesday night of last week, owing to the darkness, his horse got into the ditch, the result was an upset, with a pair of broken shafts and other slight damages to his rig. Mr Alex. Dey, who has been taking charge of Mr Ramsey's blacksmith shop, at Westfield, has given up the job, and is now at home working hie farm. kinds willbeindulged in by the pupils and quite a number of prizes will be competed for. The pupils and friends of adjoining schools will be made welcome. The management is doing all in their power to make it a succeee. DEATH.—Mr Wm. Jenkins, who resided on the Huron road, about two and a half miles from Clinton, passed over to the silent majority on Sunday at the age of 79 yeare`and ten montbe. He was born in Devon and came to • Canada about forty years ago, first settling in Darlington township. He came to this locality about 16 years ago. He generally enjoyed good health and was only sick a few days before his death. Deceased has led a quiet unobtrusive life, .anivereally respected and esteemed. AHe leaves four sone and three daughtee, two of the lattter being married:—Mre Geo. Levis, of Holmesville and Mrs Frank Gorrell, of Manitoba. The funeral on Tuesday was largely atteneed. Council metion the 26th as Court of Revision. Members all present.— These having qualified the court opened. The appeal of John A. Naftel for over charge in assessmen t was gone into, after a lengbty inves tigation and comparisons with similar property in the neighborhood it was moved and seconded that the assess- ment be confirmed. The application of James Thompson, to be placed on assiesment roll as owner of part lot 39, 3rd con., was granted. The en- tire roll vas carefully gone over,when it was mo' #d by John Beacom secon- ded by Thos Churchill that the ass- ( essrnent roll as now revised and cor- rected be passed. Carried. The Court of;•,Revision being over the minutes of last meeting of council were read, and passed, and ordinary business one into. Mr W. Trudgeon was allowed to work his statute labor last. We are pleaeed to say that they are now convalescent, and if they have no relapse, will Boon be out of danger. IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr Hamilton McMannie, of the Lake Road, is building one of the largest bank barna in the township. It is to be 60160. It is to be in two parte, tbe lower part ten feet high, all the lum- ber is cedar, this is for stables. The upper part will be. the barn proper, and finished in the most improved plan. Mr McMannis has one of the pretitest cows we have seen in the township. NOTEB.—Mr M. C. Cameron held a picnic on Mr. N. Morish'e farm on Saturday. They all went home high- ly elated over their day's sport taking with them a great number of fish. Measleshas' taken the place of la grippe here. They are spread all over the country. Mr M. Pframer has torn down his mill. He intends putting up a new one this summer. Mr H.Morish is on a visit to Heneall. The Ladies Aid Society is going to have a"pancake social" at the resi- dence of Mr. Thos Million on Thurs- day evening. Mr Wm Vanstone is getting home the material for his new house,whioh he intends to build next summer. de ro d'opposite his farm Same Hullett. Dire Jas. Webster, of the 13th con.. Hullett, who has been vieitiog her sister at Strathroy, returned home this week. The change will likely do her good, as she bas not been well for for some time. Berries promise to be rather early this season, Lu having found one lust Friday evening. He says it wasn't a raspberry, a etrawberry, a huckle- berry or a gooeeberry, so what kind of a "Berry" must it have been. Belgrave MONSTRoBITY. — Mr Patrick Mc - Casey is the owner of a colt that is somewhat of a freak, its upper }jaw being turned around crossways. 'Ile animal is doing well and likely to live. Paddy can set cut with a cir- cus now. Most of our village people went away from town on the 24th inst., to different places, the majority of them went to Wingham, however. PoLITICs.—Belgrave is not behind other places in the matter of political SOCIAL GATHERING.—An exceed- ingly pleaaaut time was spent at the residence of Mr Wm. Oke last Friday evening. .A goodly number from' Morrie, McKillop and Hullett took part. The early part of the evening was spent in swinging, ball and cro- quet, when it became dark, parlor games were introduced which were played awl enjoyed with ouch zest that the party did not break up till a late hour. All united in thanking Mr and Mrs Oke for the hospitable manner in which they were entertain- ed and then—Home.— Brume Courses—The Court of Revision for the township of Hullett was held at Londesboro, May 26th, pursuant to advertisement; all the members were present and duly sworn. Mr Jno. Brigham, chairman. Some changes and corrections were made in the roll. One appeal was received as to the assessment being too high, and in that case the assess- ment was confirmed. Two lots were struck off the non-resident roll, and assessed resident, and three names were struck off,. not being bona fied owners. The roll was then passed, and the Court closed. The council held a meeting, accord- ing to notice, and made several changes in the appointments of path - masters and road divisions. A peti- tion was presented from Geo Ruddell and others asking to be allowed to erect wire fences in front of their several Iota pursuant to section 2, chap 198, R. S. O. respecting snow fences. The petition was granted and a by-law was ordered to be pre- pared to confirm the same. Sixty cords of gravel will be put on S. R. 25-26 under the directions of council - lore Churchill, Lasbam and Scott and fifty cords nn S. R. 5 6 under the directions of councillors Britton and Brigham. Council adjourned to meet again when called by the reeve. JAB. CAMPBELL. Goderich. A young man about 22 years of ago, named James Reale, a West Toronto ,;,inction grocer, whose parents reside in Goderich, was struck on Saturday morning by a special G. T. R. train and instantly killed. The accident happened between High Park and the rolling mills at Swansea. The body was sent to Goderich for burial. on ai as late ohn .Hunter. A special excitement, and a more interested grant of `$100 was made to repair and intelligent community would be side line at gully near James Colwell's hard to find, in connection with po- farm 6th cols. Moved by John Bea• com second g41 by Thos. Churchill, that each road commissioner be given $250 to be expended in the sub -divis- ion for whibh he is appointed, carried The following accounts were paid, Hall Rutledge work: on 4th con 50c Qlpgt personally notifying parties to attnd court of Revision 70cts, Clerk preparing school census from assess- ment roll and furnishing Trustees witbbame50cts for each school. Coun- cil adjourned to meet again on the se- cond Monday in July. JAMES PAT• TON, Clerk. Stanley. Last week Mr Duncan McEwan had the misfortune to lose a fine two year old colt from stoppage of the bowels. A few of the neighbors of Mr Thos. Baird went to Ashfield this week for a load of lumber for the new addition he is putting to his barn. Mr Geo. Baird has put a hay fork into his barn as has Mr Jos McCully also. Tuckersmith. NoTEs.—Mr James Watters, of Woodstock, spent a flying visit last week with friends in this vicinity. Mr David Day, of Guelph, spent the 24th with hie relatives in tole neigh- borhood. The 24th passed off very quietly in this section. Some went shooting,•'others took in the races in Seaforth while the majority took in the picnic in James Landsborough's bush, where a very enjoyable time was spent. On Saturday evening last Mr Bishop M.P. for South Huron addressed the electors of this section in No 6 school house, and on Monday afternoon in No 4 school house and dealt with the leading questions of the day. The prospects are that Mr. Bishop will be returned by a large majority. A Mr Rumball of Clinton has the contract for shingling the roof of Turner's church. One of our en• terprising farmers has on hand 600 dos of hens' eggs. It took 6 young men and a boy to see a eertain young lady home last Sunday evening. Mr John White disposed of bis excellent fat cattle last week. The teachers in Nos 4 and 6 schools attended the convention held in Seaforth on Thurs- day and Friday last. On Monday evening last the young people in con- nection with Turner's Church held a very interesting meeting conducted by the Misses A. E. Crich, Alvera Cosens and Evy Turner, It con- sisted of a Bible reading on the Life of Joseph and WSB much appreciated by all present, itleKlllop. SICK.—Mrs Thomas Dennison of the 14th Con, bas been very serious- ly ill with inflammation of lunge for some time, and as yet but alight hopes are entertained for her recov- ery. Little Ida Dundas, youngest daughter of Mr John Dundee, is also very low with the same affection, and it is feared she will not recover, as ebe is not of a strong constitution. NOTES.—Meeere. John McIntosh and Malcolm McCray, of MacPher- son's manufacturing establishment, are visiting their parents who live in this township. Mr and Mre J. Brown, of Galt, are at present on a visit to friends here. Miss Brothereton, teacher otTuckeremith,epent Saturday and Sunday under the parental roof. Several of the lovers of sport drove into town no the 24th to witness the races. Metiers. John Stafford, Wm. Dennison and John Dundee have each been unfortunate enough to lose a valuable mare and colt. Elder Kerr conducted the services in Dun and Cavan churches during the ab- sence of Rev. P. Musgrave. Mr Musgrove, Conservative candidate for East Huron held a meeting in• the Temperance Hall, Winthrop, on Tuesday evening teat. litical matters. A good number went out to the town hall, Morris, to the Gibson -Musgrave meeting there, and were well pleased with the able. addresses of both candidates, espe- cially Mr Musgrave, who is fact rising in popularity, and will poll a stronger vote here than any Conservative has ever done as yet. A great many went to Wingham, to hear the speech of W. R. Meredith, and were well re- warded for their trip. Although suffering from a sore throat he gave a lengthy address on the questions now agitating the public mind, and was productive of good results in this vil- lage at least, (although your Wing - ham correspondent says he made no converts). A meeting was also held here on the evening ot the 24th inst., by Messrs Manning, of Clinton, and Garrow and Troy, of Goderich. The attendance was not large, doubtless owing to the fact of its being a holi- day. Ae the subjects discussed have been listened to by our citizens quite frequently, we need not refer to them. The order was excellent, and cheers were given for the Queen, at the close. •.. Hipper. Queen's birthday passed off very quietly in our village, the mill -dam being the centre of attraciion where numerous fish large and small were caught and taken home for Sunday dinner. Mr H. Shafer is still busy shipping pork every week. We are pleased to state our sick folks are recovering. Mr M. Bates, of the Bayfield Road, -who was given up by both friends and medical men, is, we are glad to learn, out of danger, and recovering finely. FIXING Up.—Rev Mr McConnell, who recently -bought the Thos. Boles farm, has turned the house around, and is making considerable improve- ment. He seems to be as good a farmer as a preacher. IMPROVING.—Mra Robt. Dennison, of the Bayfield road, who bas been indisposed for some time, is now much better, and is able to attend church and other 'services. Varna. . CoMiNG EVENT.—Invitations ;,1 a out for the wedding of Misa Eup- heria McCash, daughter of Mr John McCash, of the Bayfield Road, which interesting event takes place on June 8rd. This young lady is exceedingly popular,' and has a wide circle of friends whose good wishes go out•to her in advance. The fortunate groom ie Mr Jae. R. Munshaw, a young jeweller, of Ripley. NOTEB.—Mr Alex. Foater, who re- cently bought some land near Varna, is repairing bis house which will have a nice appearance. Mr Jas. Meelymont and Mies Wilie have been visiting friends in Wingham. Mr T, Wilie *ill represent the Methodiet churches of the circuit at Conference next weep. William Keys, the egg dealer, is doing a nice business in chipping eggs from here. Mr John Sparrow it building himself abeautiful house ; that's right John, enjoy life while yon can, even if there are no little sparrows to enjoy your comfort. Thep pulpit of the Methodist church will be occupied on Sunday next, by Mr H. N. Citation, son of Rev. W. Creon, of Seaforth. 1 ROBERT EtOtseeE8. Publiebese 1 *Leo a year 1ti ivance VINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP Hayfield. Myth Mr Harry Pollock is Lome at pre,- Mies Murray, of Clinton, wee -the ent for a few holidays. / guest c.f Mre Racey this week. • •Mies Lottie Martin was ou trip Mr L. PowPil and Mian NW to Toronto, last week. Brownlee spent Sunday in Town. Our Firemen dietinguished thetliu+. Mies Welsh, of Cooper's Book Store, selves in Wingham on the 24th, b Clinton, spent Sunday with friends taking let prizes Mrs Strutters, Clinton, is the Mr Alex Lucas, who left for G' &I. guest of her sister, Mrs Jas. Tho mp- gary a month ago, has returnee);, to eon. town this week. Mr John King and wife, of Gode• The I. O. G. T. met on Thuredayr iich, were spending a few daye last evening this week in order to get a week, with friends in town. night clear of political meetings. Our tris citet, Mr Frank Edwards, Mr Thos. Jones our most popular utcherccowpanied by hie esti 9 b,amable. is out again, and makes come great wife spent a few days in Seaforth last speed on our good roads. week. Mr Walter Baker, principal of theC. Hodgen who has conducted a public school, attended the Teachers' bakery business here for some time Convention, in Hensel last week. past,left last week for Drayton to take On Saturday, a young man fell in- a situation there. to the river, but was pulled out after A took large eGoodionTof the Iar Sermon. inhaving received a good ducking. inondeeboro on Sabbath last. The Mrs Richards and daughter, of report a turn out of nearly a hundred. Brussels, have returned to town. and say that the sermon was a good They find there ie no place like one. Bayfield. Mr Frederick Bryant who has been Mr Calliday, of Lake Chase, Mich., in the employ of Memos Slater & Sims `• with his wife and daughter, bas re• for some time peat, leaves on Tbure- turned to epend a few weeks with day, morning for Laskey, near Toron- his friends at home. to, where he has secured a sit. Fred Mies Alsworth treated a large num- was a good boy, we wish him success. ber of her Goderich township friends The Literary Society in connection to a picnic, on the 24th, in the beau- with our Public school intend to hold a concert in 'Temperence Hall on the tiful grove on the hillside. Equestrian amusements seem to evening of Wednesday next. Let all be all the rage amongst the young who would. encourage the children in thus training themselves as well as folks of our village ghie summer. entertaining us attend. Young ladies may be seen now on Messrs Hamilton and McLean our horse back from 5 o'olock in the mor- very popular hardware merchants, ning until late in the evening. have decided to open a branch shop in The west end of our town is build- Belgrave to be taken charge of by Mr ing up fine of late, Mr James Fowlie, J. A. Brownlee, who has been their blacksmith, has in process of erection employee for some time past in this a fine brick blacksmith shop. there place as tinsmith. We wish them is nothing like industry and Jim good success in their new venture. is a walking specimen of it. The Hopeful Gleaner's ot St. An• ORDINATION AND INDIICTION OF drew's Church haye extended an in- REV: R. HENDEReON.—There was a vitation to the Epworth League and meeting of the Presbytery of Huron also to the Young People's Christian held at Bayfield, on Tuesday, the 27th society of Triuity Church to visit inst., at which the Rev R. Render- them on Tuesday eyening text.— son was ordained to the Christian Both societies have accepted the in - ministry and inducted into the charge vitation and no doubt a moat enjoy - of Bayfield and Bethany. The ordi- able evening will be spent. nation and induction services took Wednesday night was a great night place at the Presbyterian church, at here. For two weeks it had been an - the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon, nounced that Messrs Garrow and in the preseuce of a very large con- Manning would discuss the question gregation from the united stations, of the campaign at a meeting of the together with many friends from former and the day before the meeting other denominations. Rev Mr Mc- was to be held small hand bills were Connell presided as Moderator, and circelated announcing that Mr Larke, Rev Mr Henderson, of Hensel], con- of Oshawa, would hold a meeting on ducted divine service, taking as the the same night and discuss matters text for a thoughtful and earnest die- from an Equal Rights standpoint. course the words of Paul, in Romana, From all quarters gathered a large :.f. "I am not ashamed of the Gospel ot audience completely filling Industry Christ." At the close of the service Hall to the docr. Mr Hamilton and the Moderator related the various Mr Wolford, two prominent Eque1 steps which led up to the call, show- Righters, asked for a joint meeting, ing the unanimity and heartiness of and there quest was gladly acceded to. "`i it, and then by prayer and the laying An arrangement was gentlemenoselgrate : Y on of hands of Presbytery. Mr Hen- satisfactory derson was solemnly set apart to the Messrs Garrow, Larke and Manning ministry of the Gospel and inducted should each speak one hour,but when into the charge. Dr Ure, of Gode- the arrangement was explained to Mr rich, then, in fitting terms, addressed Larke he positively refused unless he'' the newly ordained minister as to his was allowed the right of reply. Final - duty and work, pointing out to him ly Mr Larke was given one hour and how to be successful; he must hold a half and upon the representatives of fast in the life, and hold forth in his Mr Kelly, was induced to put in an. teaching, the doctrines and principles appearance and speak. of the Christian religion, thatDr ministry mayadd to the glory of God MGar Garrow made the opening speech. nt and the enjoyment of Him by him- H ;went overthe logicaldffere neq making selt and his ed people.hRevo l , Simp- inan excellent imression and being son addressed the people, urging p them to help their minister with their well received by .the large audience. sympathy, their prayers, and their Mr Larke followed for an hour and a active and willing co-operation. At half, all of which except five minutes• the close of these most interesting he devoted to old and exploded scan -- and profitable services Mr Henderson dale concerning the Liberal party.— was conducted to the door of the He commenced by accusing Mowat(?) church, where he received the cordial of actingdM meanly in defeating s Johtt ,r•; greetings of the people oyer whom Sand a charges he has been placed. We congratu- Mr Mowat prthe License •nae De as attor- late the people of Bavfield and 13eth pey against De - any upon their good fortune in recur- partment, against the Financial De their minister, and we welcome back w::ot1 11°. t' --::.e rn':!u6live ing the services 4f Mr $@Adersptt as pertinent, followed thick and fast,and,'~e. minutes waei'i:" Mr Henderson in his new and ex- up he uttered these worele "arid actor•';';': tended field of labor as a oitizen of for the school question." The fuel; this county. In the evening a tea- ience laughed most heartily, for the ; meeting was held in the town hall, trick was altogether too palpable.— which was beautifully decorated.— A large number looked to him for an Abundance of eatables were provided explanation and defence of the Equal by the ladies. Excellent addresses Rights platform and were heartily dis- were delivered. Music was supplied gusted. by the united choirs, assisted by It was nearly 11 o'clock when Mr Misses Sarah Morgan, Maggie Con. Manning rose amidst tremendous ap- nell and Hilda Moorehouse. The plause to reply. Very few left the proceeds of the meeting were $52. hall and the large number of ladies ., never stirred; in half an hour the Londesboro. trifling charges of Mr Larke were Mr R. Welfield, formerly of the brushed aside and as the epeaker i" Londesboro creamery, but now of the told the story of the difference be - Dentistry college of Philadelpha, was tween Mr Larke at Clinton when he in town on Monday calling on his bad no one to tollow him and Mr old friend. Bob looks well and we Larke at Blyth, the audience laughed wish him success in his new profession and cheered repeatedly. Then Mr",';;;' Manning went into the school qu -•.;, The many friends of the parties, tion and until after midnight-.,tho-t, that were hurt at the accident , at Mr audience listened patiently and with •:`j:; Hamilton's, will be glad to hear that a great deal of eatisfacttolL to the they are doing fully better than can arguments advanced. The confider- -"; be expected up to the present, Mr ;tion Compact was explained and Geo. Bradford to is engaged Mr A. Ctole the various chargee made against the who wasase uo y enoughk aftertojoinCole, Mowat Government fully answered.;';' who o lucky that The speech was admitted by all parte order about five weeks previous to the les to be a masterly one. accident. Holmesville. Our village displayed more than usual loyalty to our beloved Queen on the 24th. Quietness prevailed through the day, but this monotony was changed in the evening by &mag- nificent display of fire-worke which was witnessed, by a large number of both sexes. A sight of more than ordinary in- terest was witnessed en the Maitland River a few days ego. Mr Stephen Halstead, who he lately been mak- ing syrup in borne, left the kettle there. Dee g the sap season over be repaired o the bush with horses and sleigh to bring home the kettle, After loading it on the sleigh and placing a board across the top be seated himself on the board and pro- ceeded to cross the river, which on account of the recent rains had swollen to a greater extent than was at first supposed. As he pro'eeded the water deepened, entered the sleigh, filled it and reached to bis sides. In this way matters proceeded. Au occasional ag,tited chirp to the horses was observable. All were only too glad to reach land. NOTES.—Mies D. A. Holmes, who has been visiting in or near Brantford for a few days returned a day or two ago. Mrs R. Docking is visiting in Mitchell and vicinity. She will be absent for two or three weeks. Mr T. Lobb and wife returned from their trip to Westminster an Monday last. Mrs D. Bear it is understood has left for Michigan. Mr A. Wilson from Michigan has paid us a flying visit. At the South Huron Teacher's Convention, Mr T. Murchwas elect- ed a Delegate to the Provincial Teacher's Association, which meets in August next. Miss Murray, who has been visiting friends in this vic- inity returned to her home in Wood- stock on Tuesday. Mise McMurray left the East End, on Tuesday for Sunshine. Mr Jake Hunter spent the 24th with his most intimate friends. Miss Elsie Pickard was at- tending the funeral of the wife of Mr A. Enticnap, of Platteville, last week. Mr John Hill and family, spent the 24th in the village. Misses An- derson and Mays, of Dungannon, have been staying a couple of days at the parsonage. Mr Ed. Lavin and family spent the 24th at hie father-in-law's, Mr Hill,.of Brussels. Mr Jack Hun- ter sports a new buggy. Mies Flem- ing, of Sunshine, is visiting her sister Mrs W. Lobb, of the village. Mise Aggie Cottle is visiting in Stratford for a few days. A great time is ex- pected on Saturday night when Mr Carrow speaks in the hall. Mr and Mrs Robinson, of Stratford are visit- ing at Mr Stanley's. Wingham. Mr Jas Jerome,of Blyth, is visiting his parents here this week. Mrs J. Lamby, of Belmore was visiting in town on Tuesday. Rev Mr Dack,of Lietowel, preached in the Baptist church here on Sunday. Mr Wm Johnston, of Orangeville, is visiting relatives in town this week. Mr and Mrs H. Bullard, of Tees - water, are visiting at Mr Joseph Bullard's, on Josephine st. Mr and Mrs J. L. Coutts and son Willie, of St Thomas, are renewing acquaintances in town, this week Dungannon. NOTES —Mrs R. Hiecox is the guest of her daughter Mrs W. Sproul. Mies A. Treleaven and her brother Bert, of Belgrave, spent Sunday et home. Miss Fannie Andeiion and Mise Nelly Mays are visiting Mre (Rev.) Campbell, of Holmesville. Rev. A. Potter and T. Anderson at- tended the District meeting held in Clinton lost week. We stated in the issue of last week of Me Pollard los- ing a horse by having it stolen, but we are glad to learn that the perpet- rator of the act was found and the horse restored to its owner. A public meeting under tbe aus "e'esof the W. M. S. will be held on ing. Addresses will ibrsday even- iven by some of the ladies and aoocf program will be presented. This- society should receive all the sympathy and help possible to secure a good attendance. COURT ON REVISION.—The mem- bers of the Council met at Kyle's Hotel on May 26th, and organized as a Court of Revision; the Reeve presid- ing. There were eight appeals against the assessment Roll, all on the ground of overcharge. Our townehip has for many years been assessed at or near its real value. The assessment is now as high as any former period. The de - depreciation in the value of lands, which has taken place during recent years, and sales at reduced yalue, have made it apparent to the ratepayers that the assessment is too high, hence the appeals. An examination of the Roll ehowe several farms assessed at considerable over the market value; it shows, in one case, at least, a farm assessed for $1500 more than it was bought for during the year. The appeals were determined as follows:— Assessment of Michael Keefe reduced $200, Wm. McNaughton reduced $100, Robert Stewart reduced $700, Richard Robinson assessment main- tained, James Broadfoot aeseeement maintained, John Stewart reduced $200, John Wood reduced $500, R. Bell assessment maintained. The dog tax of the following persons was struck off the roll, the dogs having been de- stioyed, viz:—John Stewart, James Pickard, A. G. VanEgmond D. Hay, Wm. McKay and Vim Me�Nttughton. The Cuencil wish- it distinctly un- derstood that no application to strike off dog tax made later than the date of the Court of Revision will be enter- tained. The Council feels that inas- much as the law„izele�,,AFl,,date atswhich revision work ehbtfld properly be done, it is well to do the work at the proper time as fixed. Moved bk'I. Webster, sec. by Jae. W alker, that the Assessment Roll, es amended py this Court, be adopted as the res'iieed Assessment Roll for theisear•1590.— Carried. The Court then adjourned and the Council met for general business. The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer: Wm. Cooper, '.:0, salary as assessor, Wm. Kinsman $12, stripping and improving Fisher's gravel pit; R. Morrison $13 33, sup- plies to N. Price; McDonald & Waugh Undertakers, funeral expenses to N. Price, 1.10; Wm. Elliott, $6, service as auditor; R. Hicks $6, service as audi- tor. The Council adjourned to meet eE-call of reeve • S. SMTLLrl, Clerk Mise Mary Sparlinc and Miss C. Shaw, of Seaforth, are spending a few days in town, the guests of Mr A. W. Webster. Mrs Wm. Black and daughter Frankie returned this week from an extended visit to Montreal, Hamilton and Toronto. Severol Winghamites went to Luck - now on Monday to celebrate the Queen's Birthbay with the people of that town. Rev. John Scott, M. A., of the Methodist church here, was in Berlin on Sunday, conducting the opening services of the new church in that place. Mrs Geo Barrett, of Brussels, who has been visiting her parents • Mr and Mrs Mrs Geo. Blackwell, of this place returned to her home in Brussels on Monday last. Owing to the illness of Mr Flack, who was to have preached in the Methodist church on Sunday morning there was no service in that church, in the evening the pulpit was occu- pied by Rev Mr Isaacs, of Auburn. On Saturday evening d` musical entertainment was given, in the rink by the Cosgrove Family's Concert Co. Those who were preseht, say that each member of the Company proved themselves to be musical geniuses without a doubt. Autbur ie. A grand entertainment will be given in the Auburn Methodist church on the; evening of Tuesday,Jupe 8rd. Lecture by Rev J. Edge,, Clinton and concert by the Tcharkowsky quartette club assisted by Mr B. Gibbing•, Euphonium soloist, of the famons Doherty Band. A fine programme has been prepared. , • - Meeere Wm and Thos. Black, are in London this week, in consequence of the death of their mother, ,Iters Alexander Black. She died on Sunday at the advanced age of 69 years. The funeral took place on Tuesday after- noon. Wingham celebrated the Queen's birthday in right royal manner on Saturday. An immense number of people from the country came in quite early, and each railway train brought fresh additions to thelthrong. The park grounds were well filled with a 'merry and pleased looking crowd of pleasure seekers. The cali - thumpion procession headed by the town band and Bell's factory band passed up Josephine St to the park at about 1 o'clock,after which the games were started. A game of base ball, very interesting for the first four innings, was played between the Tees - water and Wingham teams, resulting in a victory for 1eeewater. Owing to there being just one visiting fire bri- gade present, Wingham entered for the 900 yards run and -succeeded in taking 1st prize, Blyth was awarded 2nd prize, finishing just le seconds behind the Wingham men. The foot races, pony races etc were all very interesting, but the fireman's fight between T. Hughes and Jos. Hurd - hese amused the people very much, Clinton junior lacrosse team defeated the Wingham team 4 to 2. The chief attraction however was the "May Pole" played by about 50 little girls,• dressed in white and wearing floral wreaths. Ash field. NOTES.—The crops since the re- cent warm rains, are making good progress. The Sabbath school con- vention of the Ashfield circuit will be held on the 13th of June at Hope appointment. The farmers aee about through with their root crops and will soon be turning their attention to statute lobor and other work. Exeter. CATTLE.—Mr James Oke, cattle buyer of this place, shipped on Mon- day eleven carloads of first class fat cattle for the English market, for which he paid over $14,000 to the farmers of this vicinity. Goon FIGURE.—Mr Thomas Rue - Bel, of Usborne, sold his 2 -year-old bull, Riverside Hero, to Mr James McArthur, of Princeton, Ont, for the handsome cum of over $700. Hill's Green. •NOTES.—Our enterprising clock - maker and repairer, Mr Maxwell, is now busily engaged on a clock,which no doubt the women hope will prove successful; as by it they can tellthe time of day in the dark as well as in the light,by means of reflection which is placed on the face of it, we hope to bear more about it in about two weeks We are sorry to state that our ama- tine sports came home without a prize and only hope they will have better succeee next time. The sacrament of the Lord's supper will be dispensed here on Sunday next in the Presby- terian church special services will be held on Friday and Monday. A titimber of our young people as- sembled on the,24th, on the river flats, where a very sociable time was spent. Mr C. Stelch, while -indulging in the games there strained hie foot; he has been laid up since. Our local sports as was expected, carried off their full share of prizes at the games at Sea - forth and Exeter. Mr R. McAllister lost a valuable colt this weeek. At the close of the meeting Rev. The politcal meeting was inrgely Mr McLean demanded of the See-';; attended by both Liberals and Censer- retary that his name be at oectt tative.tThe addresses ofMessre Garrow removed from the membership of thhe and McMillan were attentively lis- Equal Rights Association. He want- toned to, which showed conclusively ed no more to do with such an assoeid+: the steady poliey of the Mowat Gov- tion and he thought they had'beete; ernment and the good measures that grossly insulted and misled by Mr '`'1. Government has passed. They oleo Larke having been announced as an showed the tricke that the opposition Equal Rights speaker. candidate had tried at different places throughout the riding, when in the protestant localities he is down on the separate school system and in the Catholic localities says it is all right and both stories have been said on the public platform. This alludes to a well-known Clin- tonien :—The St Thomas Times says : A Howard Combination Furnace by the Howard Furnace Co., of Berlin, is now in operation at the Registry office. ein construction it is simple, practical and se'eatifi"avnd one of the most economical of heaters; the work was done by Jos. Chambers, of Berlin formerly of St Thomas. tt Brucefieid. AC9IDENT.--The two sons of ll'%'-', Smith, of the London road, had a narrow escape from drowning at Bay!• field on the 24th,1hey'wero out on the river in a boat, it upset, and, but feet- ;.; the assisetance of a stranger they would have met a watery grave. Mt ' and Mrs Smith desire publicly to sits press their gratitude to that coati* ger gentleman. Rev H. McQnarrie, c f Wingbatn, . will preach in Union church ori Vele,. day,Jure 6th,and Rev R. HenderlObb of Bayfield, on Monday the btht it • being commumio i arrviee,• 5