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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-06-06, Page 1it hWhoeNub263 eemeer1I CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 6, 1890. 1ROBERT HOLMES. Publisher 61 50 a year in advance Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Stanley. The first vote polled in No. 1, Stan- ley, was by an old gentleman named James Gilmour, aged 95 years, father ot Mr John Gilmour, and the vote • was polled for Mr Bishop. DEATH. -Mr Geo Brownett, one of the pioneer settlers of this township, died somewhat unexpectedly at his residence, Bayfield Road, last Satur- day. His death was caused by in- flammation of the lunge. He had lived in the county for about 40 years. In religion he leaned to the Presby- terian church, he was highly respected and leaves a wife and family. He lost two sons by sudden death some time ago. The council met on May 27th, as a court of revision, Jas Aikenhead absent. The reeve acted as chairmrn. Samuel Bently's aeseeement was lowered $100, Rev J. A. McConnell's appeal was next considelod and the assessor's valuation sustained. The appeal of the G. T. R. Co. was with- drawn. John Esson's name was entered as owner of ss. H. lot 17, L. R. W., and Archy Sterling's name entered for S. H. lot 17, L. R. E. .The following changes were made in ttie roll respecting dogs. Robt Turner one dog off, Jane Elliott one . dog off, Wilson Cook one dog off, Robt Pollock one bitch off and one dog on. On motion by Robt Mcll- veen seconded by Isaac Erratt, the roll was now declared to be finally passed and the court closed. The Council then opened for general busi- ness. Minutes of previous meeting read and signed. The assessor's salary ($70) was ordered to be paid. The following appropriations for the town- ship roads were made; con. 2 and 3, $50; con 4 and 5, $85; con 6 and 7, $40; con 8 and 9 $40; con 10 and 11 $40; con 12 and 13 $65; Sauble line $100; Centre line from Parr to Babe - Ion $30; Baaylon to Goshen $15; Goshen_ to Bronson $60; Bronson to Sauble $20; Carnies side road $10; McGregor's side road $15; Irviue's side road $40; Sharp's side road $15; Mcllvan's side road $10; Boycos side road $20; Johnston's side road $10; McNair's side road $35; Baird's side road $10; Ried's $15; Pollock's side road $10; McBeth's side road $50; Curries side road $15; Scranan side • road $40; Bayfield road $130; South boundary $250, providing Hay gives an equal amount. Wm. Logan was appointed pathmaster instead of Jas Logan, and Jas Richardson in- stead of John Reid. The council then adjourned to meet again at the call of the Reeve. GEO SrEWART, Clerk. Exeter. Su1CIDE OF A FORMER RESIDENT, -A dispatch from Lexington, Mich., dated June 2, says: "John Douglass came to Crosswell Friday to work for Paupet, the tailor. He was under the influence of liquor all the tine he wue there. About four o'clock Sat- urday afternoon he went to Deadie's drug store for laudanum, but was refused. He then went to Graham's drug store and said he had a sore leg which pained him considerably, and wanted a small quantity of laudanum to bathe it. They gave it to him. He then went to the Franklin House and set writing and scribbling nntil bed time. About 6 o'clock yester- day morning the proprietor rapped at his door, but got no reply. He then broke in the door and found Douglass dead. The bottle with a few drops of laudanum left, was found in his room. He left a letter addressed to his wife Elsie Douglass, Exeter, Out, saying: "1 am going to another land, farewell I am dying among strangers. Join A. DOUGLASS "His body was taken to Heist's undertaking establishment. His wife was telegraghed for." Wingham. Mr and Mrs Harry Miller, of Sea - forth, are visiting friends in town this week. Mr P. McKibbon left town this week for a trip though the Southern States for the benefit of hie health. Messrs Jaa Chisholm and John Galbraith took a trip to Wroxeter on Sunday, on their bicycles. Owing to the absence of Rev John Scott, M. A., who is attending Con- ference at Guelph, there will be no public service in . the Methodist church on Sunday next. Bayfield. Miss Mary Osmond is home on a visit. plias Grace Cameron, of Detroit, is home spending a vacation with her friends. A large number from Hullett spent enjoyable time picnicking in Jewett's grove on Saturday afternoon. Reeve Castles was attending Seaforth Mr George Hammitt is borne from Toronto University, for vacation. Mr John R. Clarke, while in town on Sunday and Monday last, was the guest of Mr Edward McFaul. Rev George Buggin, of Markdale, was in town over Sunday last, vititing at his daughter's, Mrs Jae. Beattie. Revs W. Casson and J. W. Cosene, Mr Wm. Gray and Dr Smith are this County Council, in Goderich, this week at Stratford, attending Confer - week, but came back to vote, the epee. Council having adjourned. Court Maitland No 25 C. O. F. have decided to take in the grand Foresters' demonstration, to be held in Listowel, on Friday, June 20th. Our sick people, Mr Jas. A. Cline and Mra Grey, are a little on the mend, but are not yet out of dauger, Mr T Kinsman is gradually wearing away. Several Winghamitee drove to Bel - grave on Monday evening to attend a political meeting held in that place. The epeakere were Messrs- Musgrove, Roberts and Dickinson for the Con- servatives, and Drs Macdonald and Sloan for the Reform party. The report published in last week's NEW ERA, of the lacrosse match played here on the 24th of May, be- tween the Clinton and Wingham teams is rather one sided. The Winghaw team could write as one- sided a report in their favor and atilt come as near the truth. We are sure no one can accuse our boys of anything but gentlewanliness in their treatmeut of visiting teams. ♦ Leeburn BARN RAISING. -A large company or men numbering between 80 and 90 gathered at Mr Hamilton McManus's on Wednesday last to help in erecting a mammoth barn. It is thought to be the largest barn in the township, it being 60 by 60 with about 9 feet of foundation underneath. The sides were chosen by Jas McManus and Jas Boyie. The men worked bravely cheered on by the smiling faces of 15 bonny lasses. Jas McManus's men proved themselves the victors and were able to be first waited on by the ladies at the table. Mr John Mc- Auley did the framing. NOTES. -Mr and Mrs Jno Horton with their youngest son and daughter are spending a few days in Stratford, the guests of their daughter, Mrs G. H. Clutton. Mise E. Dennis was the guest of Miss Mary Belton, a few days last week. Mrs W. Clutton has re- turned home after an extended visit to relatives in Galt, Edgar and Strat- ford. Miss Sarah Hillier, of Gode- rich, is spending a few days with relatives in this neighborhood. Mr J. O. Stewart Lost a valuable cow this week with milk fever. . The cream gatherer has started his rounds through the neighborho.,d. OBITUARY. -Tse following from the Blenheim News refers to a former resident of Huron, a brother-in-law of Mr Malcolm McEwan, who died recently in Kent county :-The death of Mr John P. McDougall on Satur- day, after a long and painful illness, has removed from this community one of its most widely known and most respected citizens, and the large concourse of people that followed the remains to the cemetery on Tuesday bore strong testimony to the esteem in which deceased was held by those who knew him. Born in Perthshire, Scotland, about 60 years ago, Mr McDougall came to Canada when quite a young man, and settled in the County of Huron, where he married and raised a large family of sons and daughters, all of whom still survive him. About fourteen years ago he was urged by a friend to leave Huron and try his fortunes in Kent ; a ven- ture which proved to be no experi- ment. During these years his success has perhaps not been surpassed by any farmer in Ontario, and Mr McDou- gall's estate is now one of the most valuable in the county, containing hundreds of acres of the most fertile land in the world. Deceased was a man ot many strong personal points. In religion he was a Presbyterian of the old school, and in politics a life- long and most uncompromising Liberal, but in social life he was a genial host and had a generous heart, a man whose death is a lose to a wide neighborhogqd,and who will be missed the longest'by those who knew him hest. Two vera lively political meetings were held -n the Town Hall,last week, one BIT " nterest of each candidate. flefore reaches our readers the political question will be settled. Dr Stanbury was hurredly sum- moned from a meeting in the Town Hall the other evening, to dress the hand of a Young lad who had one lin- ger, by some accident, almost severed in twain. As the sultry summer sun begins to make itself felt in the crowded city streets, large numbers seek the cool and refreshing breezes ot some large lake. Visitors, from neighbor- ing towns and country, have been pouring in during the past week, to get fanned by the mighty breezes of Lake Huron, which are so agreeably felt at Canada's far famed "Saratoga." A large party from Clinton, drove over on Monday and spent the even- ing in sailing on the lake in the moonlight. Blyth. Rev Mr Tonge left on Thursday morning for Conference. Rev Mr Law, ot Belgrave, was in town on Monday last. On Tuesday last Blyth's monthly fa`r was held. The attendance was better than at the last fair, but not as good as it ought to be. Mr Lucas leaves this week for Cal- gary, with another load of horses. - He is accompanied by Messrs James Emigh and R. Howard,r. Last week the I. O. G. T. met on Thursday night, in order to get a night clear of political meetings, this week they meet on Friday night, as usual. The new court of the Independent Order of Forestere is now well under way. They hold their meetings in the Temperance Hall, on Monday of every other week. The tinsmith has left for Belgrave, the other fellow is left all alone in his glory, but he finds that lack of oppo- sition takes a good deal of the fun out of the game. On Monday last some of our citi- zens took in the political meeting at Hoover's school house, and some took in the Belgrave meeting. Qn Tues- day evening the Blyth Equal Rights Association met for the transaction of election business. Westfield. REPORT OF WESTFIELD SCHOOL. FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, -Fourth class -1, Josie Buchanan; 2, Laura Carr; 3, Bertha Coventry; 4, Mary McClinton; 5, Willie Fairey. Senior 3rd class -1, Maggie Scott; 2, Frank Campbell; 3, Etta McDowell; 4, Jas. Redmond. Junior.3rd class -1, John Rueger; 2, Charlie Redmond; 3, Eva Jackson; 4, Herbert Henry. Second class -1, Erastus Fairey; 2, Harvey Buchanan; 3, Harvey McDowell; 4, Annie McDowell; 5, Wellington Hen- ry. J. C. REID, Teacher. The following is a composition written by Miss Josie Buchanan. of the 4th class, Westfield school. Sub- ject, "A letter to a friend, givirfg au account of an excursion, and men- tioning in the account the following: a lake, an accident, a crowd : GODERICH, June 15th, 1890. Tuckersmitil. NOTES. -On Sabbath laet the Rev Mr Galloway, of Hanover, preached a very acceptable sermon to the con- gregation in c nnection with Turner's church. At the close a collection and subscription was taken up to defray the expenees of the Sabbath School during the summer. The amount asked for was more than realized and the school ;ie now in a fionrishing condition. Mies Libbie Crich has been appionted organist for the Young People's Society. Mr Thomas Nott, of Algoma, is visiting bis old friends in this section. Mr William Burnett, of Walton, spent a few days with friends in this v,,icinity last weeks. A few of our sports made regular trips to Bayfield after the tribe; they report some wonderful stories which are rather "fishy" Kippen, NOTES, -In the absence of the pas- tor, Rev. E. A. Fear, the pulpit of the Methodist Church will be sup• plied on Sabbath p. m. next by Rev. I. Henderson, of Heneall. Rev. R. H. Barnby spent the past week, with friends in this vicinity. 15 The CLINTON New EEA, adm fitted t o ne one of the bent local papers in (Atari°, see him 8 le to use the injured part more home news, than any other paper, will be hent to new subscribers, for the will be sent to new subscribers, for the balanceot the year,fnr 75 cents cash. Of fore long, balance of the year, for 75 cents cash. le The Berlin Rangers' football team will play the Hurons, here, on Satur- day. This is the final tie for the championship of the Western District. Mr W. M. Gray, accompanied by his daughter and Miss E. Young, of Blyth, will leave on a trip to the old country,about the 23rd of this month. In the basement of the Methodist church, on Friday evening last, the girls of Miss Copp's class gave a very interesting musical and literary en- tertainment. There was a good at- tendance.. Town Council met on the forenoon of Tuesday last as a Court of Revision all the members being present busi- ness was commenced. The appeal of Mr James Thompson against high taxation was considered and :as the appellant was not satisfied with; the amount that the Court deemed suffi- cient to take off the matter was left as before. We understand MrThomp- eon will proceed to a higher Court. The remainder of the appeals were of a trifling nature and were nearly all recognized. The Court then adjourned to meet at notice from reeve. In the afternoon of the same day our fathers met again, when some small contracts for roadwork were passed. On Monday evening last a select party gathered at the residence of Mr N. H. Young, for the object of cele- brating the china wedding anniver- sary of that estimable gentleman and wife. An enjoyable time was spent by all present, and the company parted, hoping that their host and hostess might live to celebrate an- other anniversary of their wedding day. On Tuesday evening a union meet- ing of the Hopeful Gleaners, the Ep- worth League and the Young People's Christian Association, the three so- sieties of young people in connection with our three Protestant churches, met in the basement of the Presby' terian church, and had a general good time together. A good program was rendered, each Society giving part. MISS R. ROBERTS,-DEAR FRIEND, -I promised to write you when I re- turned from my trip to Grimsby Park. I got up early on the morning of June the 5th, and as the train for Grimsby Park did not start for an hour and a half, I thought 1 would take a stroll down to the lake and see what was going on there. While I was there the steamer Victoria, with her human freight was just ooming into the harbor. She had on board about one thousand passengers bound for Duluth. The sweet strains of "A life on the ocean wave," was wafted to my ears by the morning breezes, over the still waters, They took about a dozen passengers on board here, and proceeded on their voyage. I then went to the railway station and took a return ticket for Grimsby Park, costing $1. We stopped a short time at Clinton, and while there a brakesman, engaged in coupling care, was smashed between them, Nearly every bone in his body was broken. A doctor was called ae speedily possible, but when he arrived death had ended his suffering, and he had passed from time into eternity. We then proceeded on our journey, and arrived at Grimsby Park about noon. Grimsby Park is a very beautiful place; you can see the blue waters of the lake, and het r the roar of the never ceasing falls of Niagara. There were about 20,000 people on the grounds, and more coming in on every train. I stayed there for a week, and had the plea- sure of hearing Talmage, Dr. Ormis- ton, of New York, Dr Williams, and a great many other famous preachers. I returned home on the 12th of June, much pleased with my trip. I shall write you again, and give you a more extended account of my week's stay at Grimsby Park. Yours, etc., JOSIE BUCHANAN. Summerhill. OTARIO SBY-ITS OBD LOVE, Seaforth is to be favored with a visit from the famous Joe Hess. He is corning at the invitation of the Good Tempters, to hold meetings for six days, commencing on Sunday, June 15. A big temperance revival is anticipated during his stay in town. The water tank in the garret of Mr D. D. Wilson's residence oyerflowed during the heavy rainstorm of Tues- day night last. Considerable damage was done to the interior of the house. The overflow pipes by some means became closed, thus causing the tank to fill up and run over. Mr H. N. Casson, eon of Rev W. Casson, who has been attending Vic- toria University. pursuing his studies for the ministry, took Rev Mr Hart's work, on the Varna circuit, last Sun- day. Mr Casson occupied the pulpit here once, since his return from Col- lege. very acceptably. He enters Guelph Conference this year, ae a probationer. We are sorry that before long we are to lose a very popular minister from our midst in the person of Rev. Mr Hill. During the time Mr Hill has been in Bayfield be has won for himself, not only the love of hie own congregation but the esteem and ad- miration of of every citizen in the village. At public entertainments he will perhaps be missed most of all. Whenever he was asked to participate in a meeting he was always ready to offer his countenance And voice and soul to the program. It is not yet settled where Mr Hill will be stationed but we hope it will not be very for from Bayfield. His wife;and family are at present visiting friends near Wingham,and will probably re- main there untit the matter is finally decided. On Wednesday afternoon Mr Hill left for Stratford, where the Conference is now in session. Hohnesville. Mr James Lobb, of Berlin, spent last Sabbath at home. Misses Duncan and Swallow, of Clinton, spent part of Sunday in the village. Rev. Mr Campbell christened Mr and Mrs Jas. Ford's daul,hter last Friday. Mr W. Lobb an 1 wife, who have been visiting near Mitchell, returned an Monday. Mr and Mrs Marquis had their infant daughter christened in the Methodist church last Sabbath. Rev. Mr Campbell left on Wednes- day morning for the conference in Stratford. Mr T. C. Pickard also left on Thursday for the same place. The Epworth League met again on Monday evening last. The members are still increasing and we expect do much good among the young folk of this neighborhood. The Methodist Sabbath School in- tend having an entertainment of some description on the evening of the let of July. Probably it will be a strawberry festival. On Wednesday night a concert was given in the Temperance Hall, by the Blyth Public School Literary So- ciety. The program all th rough was good, and lasted until nearly eleven o'clock. The chair was taken by Master Albert McDowell, the Presi- dent of the Society, These efforts of the children are to be highly com• mended. They speak much of the intelligence of the rising generation. East Wawanosh. NOTES. -R. B. Coulter was visiting the parental roof on Sunday and Monday last. Lawyer Morton and some more friends were visiting at Mr John Anderson's last week; they had a magnificent time. .Mr T. EL Edwardsis visiting Mr T. H. Taylor these days. Mr and Mrs Mark Mason have got comfortably settled in their new home; we join in wish- ing them' all the happiness in the world. Mr John Campbell had a barn raising Saturday last. George Taylor and Duncan Anderson chose sides, the latter coming out ahead by nil the rafters; Mr Wiley, of Belgrave, got part of his hand taken off by a spike falling on it, also a number of minor accidents took place. Extensive preparations are being made for the picnic under the aus- pices of the 6th line literary society. If the weather proves favorable a rare treat will be given those who take an interest in athletic and other, out -door sports. St Helene famous base -ball team will be on the ground, and the home team will be in first class trim for the occasion, and a good game will be the result, and will be well worth going to see. A tug-of-war has also been arranged tor between two sections and all the other out -door (Torte, such ae races, etc. Croquet will also be there fol the gentler sex and those of t'lre 'sterner sex as well who love the game. Dancing for those who enjoy that paetitne. String band from Auburn. Everybody come, all are welcome and we extend a special ACCInENT,-Mr Wm Nesbitt had invitation to you, Mr Editor, to come the misfortune to sprain hie ankle and spend a pleasant day with us on severely on Monday evening last `June 10th. _ _ while pisrying football, we hope to 1 The CttNrnN New ERA, which ON at John R. Clark, the famous orat- or and entertainer, spoke to a large audience, in Cardno'v Hall, on Sun- day afternoon last, 011 the Moral Heroism of the Temperance Move meat. On Monday evening, in the Methodist church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, Mr Clark gave his great effort on "Gough," in humor, dialect and eloquence. For this time of the year the audience was good, and all were delighted in listen• ing to this man.of oratory. who held his audience spell bound for over two hours, while he portrayed the charac- ter and general make up ot that grand and noble man, the late John B. Gough. This is the fifth time Mr Clarke has visited Scatorth, and lec- tured seven times. The sad intelligence of the death of Mr Thos. Hendry, formerly of Seaforth, but latterly of Soule, Huron county, Mich., was received here last Thursday. He died on Wednesday, May 28th, after a lingering illness of cancer in the stomach. Mr Hendry was long a resident of this town, pre- vious to his removal to Michigan last fall, and enjoyed the esteem of all who had the pleasure of his acquain- tance. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and, during -his residence here, took an active part in church work. He was also a member of the order of Royal Tem- pters, and held a beneficiary certifi- rate for $2.000. We join with many others here in extending our heartfelt sympathy to those who have been bereaved of a loving husband and kind father. Mowat Sustained by a working majorit " Up to midnight the reports received indicate that Mr Mowat is returned power by a fair majority, the exact number not being known. The Reformers,: have sustained some severe losses, Hon. Mr Gibson being among the defeatedr .' Hamilton, and it being also reported that Hon. Mr Drury is defeated, thou ., this is uncertain. Creighton, of the Empire, is among the slain on the Conserv/ .+ ative side. The three Hurons are safe, Mr Garrow having 150, Mr Gibson r0 ported 500, and Mr Bishop 85; this is a big reduction in the South. Some of t1i8.`.i .; seats gained by the Reformers are W. Hastings, S. Grey, N. Grey, N. Bruce;4;'"" Norfolk, N. Perth, and E. Victoria. Among the seats lost by the Reformere.ard " Lincoln, Hamilton, N. Essex, Prince Edward and E. Elgin, Incomplete returi '.-;r give Mowat a majority. of over 20. This may be slightly altered when return) '';< are oomplete. Londesboro. The following resolution speaks for itself, -To Rev. J. Ferguson, REV. AND DEAR KR, -I am instruct- ed by "North Start' Lodge No. 31, 726 G. T. to enclose you a copy of the following resolutions passed at our meeting last night Resolved: -That the members of "North Star" Lodge No. 317 I.O.G.T, desire to thank Rev J. Ferguson, for the able discourse delivered to I 0 G. T. In the Metho- dist Church on Sunday, May 26th, 1890. Also a hearty vote of thanks passed by the members present on that occasion. Yours sincerely, CHAS. MANNING, Sec. This Lodge is in a prosperous condition, better than it has been for some years, it has now a membership ot 81, and a good at- tendance at all its meetings. Mr E. Smuts lost a valuable horse on Tuesday night last. The horse was found dead in the fieid on Wed- nesday morning. It is supposed to have been killed by lightning: A Reform political meeting was held in the hall on Saturdry evening. Messrs Garrow and McGillicuddy spoke on behalf"of Mr Mowat, while Dr Holmes, of Goderich upheld Mr Meredith. A certain man and his son, who live about three miles from the village, drove to the political meeting Saturday evening, but the meeting being held too long for the man he went out and, instead of taking his own horse he got a ride with a neigh- bor. When the meeting was over the son came out and, expecting that his father had taken the horse, walked home only to find that he had to walk back the three miles again, but they say when he did get the horse he did it up brown. CORREC TION. -DEAR 1 IR. -An item appeared in your paper last week, about that sight which occurred at the Maitland river. In the first place Stephen Halstead never made syrup in the Colborne bush. In the second place there is no need to drive the river as there is a bridge to cross on. Mr Editor, I think before your coirespondent sends such items to your paper he should be sure he bas the truth. A. HALSTEAD, III neva] e. Mrs T. J. Watt, of this village, was cleaning her windows and had a plat- form built to stand on, when she made a misstep and fell backwards, spraining her back; she has been con- fined to her bed during the ten days under the care of a doctor. We are glad to say that she is in a fair way for recovery. We hope to see her around all right very soon. ..._1...._..- -- 1_ Goderich Township. A MEAN JOKE. -A certain young man of the Bayfield line familiarly known as Tom, who generally drives a horse and cart, drove to a meeting at a certain school -house not a hun- dred miles from town, where his heart was moved to compassion at seeing two young ladies who had walked there, he determined they should not walk home again, so he exchanged his cart for a buggy. When the meeting was over and the young man went to get his buggy he found to his great sorrow that one of his wheels was missing. Result, the young ladies had to walk home, and the young man went behind the school and kicked himself till he cried. He says the whole thing was a mean trick. Hullett. AN OLD CuuRN.-A farmer on the 2nd con. has an oak churn which he got made in Harperhay, and which he carried home on his back, a dist- ance of six miles, 34. years ago last Monday. This churn has been in constant use ever since, and is likely to last many years yet. 8TH AND 9TH CON. NOTES. -Mr S. McCool rejoices over the pcsses• sion of a bouncing boy. M'r Robt. Carter has raised his barn and is put- ting a stone foundation under it ; Mr Scales is doing the work. Mre Thompson. who has been visiting friends in Goderich for a few days, has returned. GRAND PICNIC. -The annual pic- nic of S. S. No 5 will be held on Sat- urday the 14th inst., in Mr John Mc - Cool's grove, a little east of the schoolhouse. There will be the usual amusements of a picnic, such as swinging,football, races and other games. There will also be a program presented consisting of music, &c. A good time is expected. Come one, come all, and do not forget your basket. NoTEe.-Mr Thomas Quigley in- tends to raise his barn and put a stone foundation under it for stables, &c. ; Thomas Walker, of Clinton, has the job of the stone work, which is ;a guarantee that it will be well done; Mat Mains. of Londesboro, is respons- ible for the wood work, and evidently it will be done well. The farmers are busy sheep shearing this week ; crops are looking well and there is a prospect of an abundant crop of fruit. Scxoor, Rl PORr.-The following is the standing ot the pupils in S. S. No.,5, for the month of May. In making out the report the pupils' diligence, punctuality and demeanor were all taken into account. 4th Class.- Lizzie Cunninghame, Geo. Cunninghame, Gilbert Thompson. 3rd Class. -Tommy Manning, Julia Huber, Andrew Hoggart. Sr. 2nd Class. -Arthur Smith, Herbert Hub- er, Jas. Thompson. Jr. 2nd Clase.- Martha Hoggart, Willie Vodden, Violet Thompson. Part 1I Clase.- Idessa Huber, Lily McCool, Earny Wallace. Number on roll 58, aver age attendance, 43. 15 The CLINTON NEW ERA, admitted to bo one of the best local papers in Ontario, will he sent to new subscrihera, for the balance of the year, for 75 cente cneh. Local Sporting Notes• BASE BALL. On Saturday last the Organ Factory and town teams played a very amus- ing game of base -ball on the park ;, grounds. The Factory boys could do nothing but fan air and caused great,- amusement to the spectators. Th$'k ;'; following is the score and positio Town Organ Factor B. Agnew, p. Diamond, p.\..°; Tunks. c. Quigley, c. Scrutin, let b Gibbings let Budge, 2nd b Eagleson 2nd b Johnston 3rd b Downs 3rd b Kennedy s s Robertson s R. Agnew c f Manning c t Murray r f Kerr r f rs:; Stoneham 1 f FooT BALL. There will be a game of foot -ball on the Collegiate grounds on either,; Wednesdays or Saturday between the. Brucefield and collegiate clubs. GUN CLUB. The following is the score ot practice match on Monday evening:--.' McMurray 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1-8 Foster 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 0 0-8 Bright,Seaforth, 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1-8'. Dodds,Seafortb, 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1-4.. Overburry 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1-7`=' Powell 0010000000-1y`.+ Stark, Seatorth, 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-4 Hinehley, 1 100111000-4, a CRICKET. Hay. We have again to chronicle the death of another of the pioneers of the township in the person ot Mr James Houldon, who quietly passed away on the morning of the 29th inst. Mr Houldon, who was born in Eng- land, imigrated to Whitby, Ontario county, where he lived until 1848; in that year he came to Huron county and settled on the farm which he occupied until his death. His remains which were interred in Troy- er's cemetery, were followed to their last resting place by a large number of sorrowing friends. Mr Houldon was twice married, and leaves a wife and several children, all but two of which are away from home, to mourn their loss. Mr R. Suker his barn. Mr Wm. Curry is at Goderich the jury. Mr H. Apple, ex -reeve of Hay, moved to Berlin. is re -shingling on has On%Thursday last, the Vietorrst:., Cricket Club, juniors, went to Exeteii';s to play a'game with the seniors therei:, As this was their first attempt quits S little interest was taken in it by the j sports of town. They pitched wickets at 10.30 a. m., with Exeter to bats- They put up a score ot 21 and theta;; the juniors went to bat and succeeded'; in piling up 38 runs. In their secon innings Exeter made 18 which le;; Clinton 1 to tie and 2 to win. Keo, nedy and Barge went in, Kennet taking the over. He made the nt�! cessary 2 runs on the first ball agd although they could have quit thOfi;t! but in order to play out the over thetg' renlpined in. Barge was a little too?,' keen for runs and got caught ouk''. The wickets were taken up at 2.40 p; , m. and the C. V. C. C. won thein; first game of the season by the splen! did beating of 9 wickets and two rune The game was a battle between the bowlers, the fielding was excelieln The following is the score and b 1;; ,.. .ing analysis Clinton Juniors. 1st innings. J. P. Doherty,..c Bissett b Fanson- d G. Barge,. b McDonald- Z F T Keolle, c McDonald b Fanson- 8 Kennedy c and b Fanson- iki M McTaggart b Fanson- F R Hodgens..c and b McDonald- 5" J W Chidley not out - WJ Robertson c McDonald b Fanson- 2 J Mcittlurchie c Farnacombe b " -std H Sapherd run out -'0 W Ball b McDonald- 6 Extras -1Q Guelph Conference, The stationing committee of the Guelph conference met in session at Stratford on Monday. The Rev. J. E. Howell, M. A., in the chair, and the Rev. J. W. Holmes was appoint- ed secretary. The following com- posed the committee; Rev. Messrs Howell, Cunningham, Griffin, Nug- ent, Willoughby, Turk, Richardson, Livingston, Hannon, Snowdon, Scott, Sellery, Galloway, Smith, McAllister, German, Walker, Smythe, Campbell, Moir, Buggin, Fydell, Holmes, Hen- derson, Lownds, Ayres. FIRST DRAFT OF STATIONS. Goderich District-Goderich (North street), George Richardson; Goderich (Vtctoria street), H. L. Hutton; Clinton (Rattenbury street), Walker Shilton, B. A; Clinton, (Ontario street), Joseph Edge; Seaforth, Wes- ley Casson; Holmesville, Walter Ayers; Bayfield, Robert J Husband; Varna, James Walker; Hensel!, Joseph S Cook (Herbert N Carson); Kippen, Henry Irvine; Dungannon, Austin Potter; Nile, Ezra A Eear; Luther e 0 Rice (superannuated); permitted to reside at Hobart Lake, Indiana); Benmiller, James Harris. Walter M Patton, recommended to college. Wingham District; - Wingham • John Scott, M A; Teeswater, W W Sperling; Wroxeter, James A Mc- Lachlan, M A; Bruss,le, Samuel Sellery, B I); John L Kerr, Richard Paul, Matthew Swann (Glencoe, sup- erannuated); Walton, J W Churchill; Londesboro, James Ferguson; Blyth, Wesley F Campbell, Wm Mills (West Toronto Junction, superannuated); Auburn, John 1) Isaac; Belgrave, Robert Godfrey; Biuevalle, Isaac B' Wallwin; Archiabald McKibbon re- commended to college. OTHER CHANGES. K incardine, Dr Henderson; Mount Forest, Dr Hannon; Blyth, W F Campbell; Milverton, E S Rupert; I,isotwel, J Livingstone. The Doherty Organ Band will piny ou the street next Thursday evening, 2nd innings T P Doherty to bat G Barge c and b McDonald-, F T Keolle to bat L Kennedy not out M M McTaggart to bat Extras 8>' Exeter Seniors. let innings. J Carling b (Ridley- 2 F Elliott b Chidley 0 Fanson b McMurchie-1O Armington b Chidley- 1 McDonald c Robertson bMcMurohie-4 F Farnacombe b Chidley- 4 Dr Lutz b McMurchie- 0 W J Carling..c Kennedy bChidley <-,{) E Bissett b Chidley- G Hyndman b Chidley- 0 E Farn't ombe not out - d Extras - 6 01 2nd innings. J Carling, hit wicket, b McMurchie- 1 F Elliott l b w b McMurohie- :4 Fanson b McMurchie-1; Armington, run out .;y C McDonald, rnn out F Farnacombe% b Chidley--1 Dr Lutz h McMurchie- -C W J Carling, not out 'C E Bissett b Keolle-- C (1 Ilyndman, run out -,.... t E Farnacombe b Keolle--, 4 l.er, bye -•- 4 1i ' The Exeter Cricket Club willltif 'r some time this month to play',ihl etnrn game. We hope that'qhe bbyi will again be to the front. Prof. Trevor announces a firtii:seliii concert. to be given in the To* Hall, Clinton, o the 10th inst, - program ie an ex llent and attrMU tit ive one.