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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-06-27, Page 1-TINZINTIT 2'017B/JH VOL, 'theW boll; NumPer2,146.. 5 .01441NtalsT, ur v el:37 Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Belgrave NoTes,—The Presbyterian Sabbath School intend having a picnic moon. Mr Milton Godfrey has gone to Strat- ford We week to visit hie friend, Mr Bilokingbam. Mr Wm. Clark, of the • 5th con.,Morris,moved to Wingham ; on Tuesdaym to take the train for Manitoba; many were sorry to see the fatally move away. Mr and Mrs John Robertson of Hamilton, are vieiting at Mr 'John Budge's thie week. • wEr IIMI,DINO8.—The village is • toing'abead Considerably this summer in the way of new reeidencee. Mr Wm. Ray'e fine residence near the English church will be tbe finest in the viliaga when completed. Mre Tufts is oleo building a handsome one beside her store, which will make ' that part of the village look well again. Mr Charles Burney is also ' 'quickly getting a fine little house built for himeelf up on the bill. He is rather a funny fellow for it will be frame, but they my when he gets it . completed he is then going to put a • tone house inside of it, However, Charley always does things properly. • GOOD TEMPLARS.—On Monday evening they gave a free entertain• . ment in their lodge, and the neigh- •. iboring lodges from Wingham, West- ," field &e., were present in goodly num- ' hers. It turned out very successfully, the program being exceptionally good, and there was a good audience to receive it. Mr C. Michie, the , worthy Chief occupied the chair, and Dr. MoDonald,M. P.,of Wingham,Mr Gracey, of the same place and others ' were present. The doctor delivered a. short speech in hie able and enter- taining manner'to which no reference . needs to be atade, as be is too well known in all parts of Huron to re- . quire comment. lir Gracey was also ( well received, as usual. Among the other particepants in the program, your correspondent considers specially worthy of remark, are, Mr David Mc- Gill, who sang severalaoloe in an ex- cellent manner, and Mies Ida Stewart, who played instrumentals on the or• gen, both being loudly encored. Mr Dalgarno delighted the audience with a negro oration or rather discourse, doing his part well. Mr Jenkins' panonitne was also well received, as Were also the dialogues. A collection WaS taken up at the close, amounting to over $12. Leeburn. NorEB.—Many of our citizinee vis- ited the camp -meeting this week held in Mr Currie'e grove, and all eeem well pleased with the services and come home feeling that they have been helped onward. W. Green, son of David Green, formerly of this place, now of Dakota, is visiting his grand -parents and their friends in this vicinity. Miss Meeliea Ruby spent a few days last week with her aunt, Thurlow. Mies Louisa Hillier, of Goderich, spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs F. Horton. The road work will be the order of the day thie week if the weather continues fine. The Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be dispensed here on the first Sabbath of July. her John Clutton is busy drawing the material for an addition to his barn. The creamery started in Goderich by Mr Hannah, seems to be coming more in favor by the far• mere of this section as quite a number who thought they would not patronize it at first are doing so now. Benmiller. NoTEs.—The services in all the churches on thie circuit were given • up last Sunday and everybody went to the camp meeting. Our township fathers met at Benmiller last Satur- • day evening to let the contract for building a new bridge ; Mr Phrammer got the contract. Mise Craigie, our assietant teacher, is leaving at vaca- tion, having secured a position in the Goderich school. Jas. Long has raised his barn upon a stone founda- tion, and made it a great deal larger. Mr Richard Bowden has treated his • home to a froth coat of paint, which greatly improves its appearance. The measles, after an extended visit in this vicinity, are taking their leave. • There will be a strawberry social on .the let of July, at the residence of Rev. J. Harris. 0 East Wawanosh. NoTEs.—Road work ie all the go • now, and great dissatisfaction exis ts regarding the way it is divided. Mr flamuel Walsh lost a valuable mare last week. Mr Stonehouse,from Dur- ham, is visiting at his brother Rich- - aid's here, this week. Mise A. B. Scott is recruiting around London for a fair days. A. L. Budge is here holi- daying at present. The Cameronian base ball club went over to St Helene on Saturday and played a game with the team of that burg ; they report having a good time and say the St • Helens boys are a lot of jolly good fellows and hope to play a number of matches with them ere the season closes; we hope the good feeling may ,c6ntinue to exist. • Seesi. • • St. Helene. DEATEL—A very sudden death took place on Tuesday of hot week. A young man named Wm. Addison, son of Robt A.tdison, of the 13th con., while going about his accus- tomed duties took suddenly ill, and expired within a short time after be- ing removed to the house. LECTIMIC.—The Rev. Hugh Mc- Kay, missionary to the Indians of Broadview, N. W. T., occupied the pulpit of Calvin church on the even- ing of Sabbath last, and gave an in- teresting outline of his work amongst the Indians, and was listened to by a large end appreciative congre- gation. God erich. Mies Shannon, formerly a teacher in the public school at Goderich, re- cently took a $25 prize in Denver for crayon portrait work, and the certifi- cate of honor for the best study from life. She has resigned her position in Denver University, and is going to take a year in an art studio in Ontario. ACCIDENTALLY DROWN ED. -George Westfield. NoTAs.—Miss C. Johnson, of New- bridge, is the guest of the Misses Hoover: The tenor singer had his new mash out to camp -meeting on Sunday; we hope they enjoyed them- selves. There must be something very attractive about Westfield that brings Benny Hoover home so much. I wondei what brings Tom to G•er- inantown ;14guess it is his girl. A good nnmber of Westfielders attended camp meeting at the Nile on Sabbath last, The I. 0, G. T. of this place, are anticipating a nice time on the NOTES.—Mr and Mre Salkeld, of Goderich, paid a short visit to MrtR. K. Miller. Mrs Harris, of London, spent a few days with her uncle, Mr Thos. Todd. Mise Lena Gordon has returned after spending a few days with her brother, D. Gordon, of Lucknow. Mise Anderson has re- turned after epending a couple of weeks with friends in Wingham. Rev. Mr Goldberg,of Christ's church, is preparing a class for confirmation. Mrs Thurston and her hueband, who have Ibsen visiting her father, Mr Robt. Murray, 8th con., have left for their home in Mayville, Dakota. The St. Helens string band is to fur- nish the music at, the Masonic pie- nic,which is to be held at Pine Point, on Tuesday of this week. The Pres- byterian choir, under the leadership of Mr R. K. Miller, is to furnieh the music at the tea meeting, which is to be held at Lanes, on Thursday even- ing. Harvey, from Attwood, Ont., and who bas been attending the High School here,was accidentally drowned. Monday evening at the mouth of the river while bathing. With others he went in bathing and took cramps, and before assistance could be ren- dered he sank. The body was re- covered shortly afterwards by Capt. Baft's life-saving crew. Deceased was a very promising young man. Word was received in this city to- day that a man named Morrison, working at one of the logging camps north of Bute Inlet, was gored by an ox a few days ago, and was not ex- pected to live. He was at work on a log at the time, when it rolled against a team of oxen, one of which gored the unfortunate man in the stomach. He was a young man and had only arrived in the country a few days ago from Goderich, Ont., where his fam- ily reside.—Victoria Times. ••• 11. Paramount. NoTES.—Archie McKenzie has re- turned home. Wm. Struthers has been away on a visit to Dumfries. Mrs George Roberts on has been visit- ing friends in Clin ton. Mrs John Green, of Wingham, paid a visit to lriends in this neighborhood last week. Last month's cheese from the Paramount factory was sold at 81 cts. The Dew Drops Temperance Lodge holds an open meeting Friday even- ing, all are cordially invited to at- tend. WEDDINGS. — Hymen has been holding high revel in these parts, no less than three marriages to report this week. On Wednesday evening of last week, at 6 o'clock, a large number of friends met at the resi- dence of the bride's brother,Mr Alex. McDiarmid, to witness the marriage of one of our must popular young ladies, Miss Bella McDiarmid, to Mr Murdock Matheson, of Lake Linden. The ceremony was performed in the open air under large shade trees,mak- ing a very impressive scene. The bride was attended by a sister of the bridegroom, Miss Katie A. Matheson, and the bridegroom by the host, Mr Alex. McDiarmid. Many beautiful and useful presents were received by the bride,and the happy couple have the best wishes of the entire neighbor- hood. A very pleasing and happy event took place on Tuesday evening, at the residence of Mre Sutherland, where a large number of friends had gathered to witness the marriage of her daughter Nettie, to Arthur H. Carr, of Wingham. The presents were numerous, costly and useful. The happy couple left on Wednesday morning to spend their honeymoon in Woodstock and other places. On Saturday evening Mr Robert • Mainprize, of the Wingham Union Factory firm, was united in marri- age to Mise Jennie Murdoch, daugh- ter of Mr Alex. Murdoch, of Ashfield. The ceremony was performed by Rev W. 11. Short, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mr 3 Wm. Robertson. The wedding was very quiet,only the nearest iriende and relatives being • invited. Tile happy pair left on the late train going north to 0pend the honey -moon. Wilburn. Doti this is the month of roses Dr. Cooper ie in his element; he ttxpects ere long to secure larger appartments,in oider that he may be able to keep a 'garden. Miss Bella and Annie Schooles are visiting friends in Cromarty thie week. Hullett. DEATIL—The"stern band of death" has reaehed one of our oldest and most respected residents, in the per- son of Mr W Morris, of the 10th con, who died on Thursday, at the age of 72 years. Deceased was born inDevon- shire.and settled in Hullett nearly 40 years ago;at quiet, unostentatious man, he enjoyed the warm esteem and confidence of all. He has been ailing during the past winter. Ori- ginally and for years a member of the Baptist denomination, he has latterly been a member of the Methodist church, owing to its convenience to his home. He leaves a wife and 7 children to mourn hie demise -4 boys and 3 daughters, of the latter, one is married, Mrs Anderson, she residing in St Paul, Minn. His remains will be interred in Ebenzer burying ground at 10 a in on Saturday. Seaforth NOTES.—Miss Abbie Clark. of Buf- falo, daughter of Mr John R. Clark, orator, is the guest of Miss Maggie Beattie. Mrs Dr. T. H. McDonald, of Petersburg, Mich., and her two little daughters, are visiting friends here. The Toronto Scots foot ball team visited Seaforth; on Saturday laet, and met the Hurons in a match for the championship of Ontario, and were victorious by 7 goals to 2; the Hurons will visit Toronto on Satur- day next; and play the Scots. Rev T. W. Coeene preached his. farewell sermon on Sunday evening last, to a large congregation. Mr W. M. Gray, Mies Annie Gray, Mrs Finlay Roes, and Mise E. Young, of Blyth, left here, on Tuesday. for the old country; they sail per steamer State of Nebras- ka, on Thursday, from New York. Miss Nellie Mille, daughter of Rev J Mills, Mitchell, is visiting at Mr D D Wilssn's. A sonvereazione, in con- nection with the closing exercises, will be held at the Collegiate Ineti- tute,on Friday evening. Mrs Dewar, relict of the late Arch. Dewar, Public School Inspector, died, at her resi- dence here, on Wednesday morning last;she had been confined to her room for a long time. The Presbyterian choir and Good Templars of this place picnicked at Bayfield, on Wed- nesday last. TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.—A series of temperance meetings were held in Cardno's Hall, every evening last week, under the auepices of the Good Templars, and were addressed by Joe Hess, ex pugiliet and saloon keeper. The meetings opened a week ago last Sunday, with a very large attendance, but during the week the attendance was not as large ae the nature of the meetings merited. Joe Hees is the most earnest and zealous temperance advocate that has ever visited Sea - forth. In many respects he discusses the question i) a new light. Not- withstanding his past life he is a man ot great intellectual power. His life's story, as he tells it, is a most thrilling one, aud must leave an impression every time it is told. evening of the 2nd of July, when . Aslifieltl there will be a mock trial, case of Ntyrns.---A union picnic of the breach of promise, in court. The , Sabbath Schools of the Ashfield cir- fruit crop in these parts, shows quite cuit will be held in Mr James Hun - promising aspect ; it will be better appreciated than before. Miss Maly Mcilvsain, of the Nile, ksisisiting at Maple Grove, this week. We are glad this week, to report Mrs Hoover, convalesent. The community will be pleased to hear that Mr J. Ross wee able to take a walk out last week. Stanley. Mr 3, W. Mills, of the oth con., has been putting a now roof on his barn, and milking other improvements, Mr JOhn. Taylor, of the Bayfield • lihe, Stanley, who hats been lying at the point a death for some time, he, We ate glad to say, taken a favorable Wilt and is coneiderabl, better. ter's grove, 12th Con., on Dominion day, commencing at 10 a. m., the committee is sparing no pains to make it a grand success, all are cordially invited; don't forget your baskets. A public examination of S. S. No. 5 will be held on Friday, 27th inst., commencing at 1 p. m. all interested in education are cordially invited to be preeent. Dr. Strongman will preach a sermon to the Orangemen, in Hunter's grove, 12th con., on July 1st, at 2.30 p. m., all members of sis- ter lodges and the public are invited to be present. The crops in this vicinity are looking well, there is the pro8peet2 of a heavy Crop of hay, the fruit crop is very •good, on the whole the prospects of a good yield have not been brigbte for years., Dungannon. No service was bald in the Mb- Fishing off the piers is very good at oclist church on Sunday, Rev. A. e r perch and berth% being pros , caught in abuneance. Miss Maggie Rolston, of Khmer, dinee_who had been visiting her sis- ter Mrs Newton, returned home this week. Mise Annie Struthers, of Clinton, who has been visiting in town for the good of her health returned borae this week The members of the temperance lodge spent quite an enjoyable time Friday evening at what was term- ed a bag eocial: Ba,yrield. Potter preached on Sunday afternoon at the Camp -meeting. Accirtuzu. — Mr and Mre W. Sproul met with a very narrow escape on Saturday evening, they drove out to the cemetery; and while in the cemetery just before starting Mr Sproul took the reins and the horse started dragging him and throwing him under the buggy; Boeing he was soon to be dashed against a tomb- stone,whichlmight till him he let the horse go, the buggy upsetting, letting the horse free with the shafts, hew - any Benous injury. Mrs Charles Symons entertained a escaped without ever we are glad to learn they both THEY ALL no.—Mise A. Treleaven ' township and Bayfield, at her rea- number of young folk from Goderich who has been keeping house for her deuce on Thursday evening last; all brother at Belgrave, has been reltev- ' present spent a very enjoyable tune. in As Rev R. Henderson willsassist Alex. taking to himself a partner ed of her position, by her brother,. life the marriage took place on in the Sacrement at Willis Church, on Sunday, the pulpit of the St NOTES.—A four-year-old eon of R Bedford, of the 14th, fell from a fence one evening last week, and fractured hie arm. Mr W. Kelly,of the 13th, is going into the butchering business, having bought out the business of Mr T. Jones, of Blyth. Nellie, the nine year old daughter of Mr Joseph Lyon, of the 12th, is recovering from a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs. Mr and Mre R. McCullagh, of Goderich township, visited the lat- ter's sister, Mre Plummer, last week. The youngeet son of Mr W. Knox has been very ill with congestion of the lunge, but is now considered out of danger. (From another correspondent) NOTES.—Mr G. Hesk seems to ride very nice in hie new top buggy. Mr E. Brown bas built a good frame barn, which adds materially to his farm. Mr W. Weymouth had a bee on Monday. Mr W. Stevens has made his house look nice with a coat of paint. Mr B. Hunter hada bee on Tuesday, shingling his barn. Mr D. Hughes bas a windmill down in Hartford that he would like to see work. Two young men on the 8th con. spend their Sundays in fishing, and we think they might he better employed. Mr Thos. Fear has moved and raised hie barn, and the masons are busy building a stone wall under it Why does Ben go fishing, and wander around the big hill so much; be seems to go west. A top buggy hue been added to Will Barber's shop. It is dangerous to go to picnics now; a young man, after attending one on the 8th, was under medical treatment for a few days. Mrs James Cart- wright has just recovered from an at- tack of illness. A bashful young man, while walking on the road, hid in the corner of the fence to let a lady pass by; poor Jack. A young lady on the gravel was seen helping her lover to plant potatoes ; good for her. Mrs Stewart, while papering a wall, tell from a step ladder, and was laid up for sometime, but is now out of danger. Mr John Beattie, of the 8th con., while out driving on Sunday, had a narrow escape of his horse run- ning away and breaking his neck. Wednesday evening, June 16th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr J. Lane, of Laneeville; Alex. ie well known here and highly respect- ed. We extend to Mr and Mrs Tre- leaven our best wiehee for their fut- ure happiness. Goderich Township. Mr Thos. Brown, of Seatorth, has disposed of great number of Pea Harvesters in this section, which will be a great saving of hard labor in the Pea field this coming harvest; farmers who have used them assert it does the work fully better than can be done by hand. Auburn. NOTES.—Mr Jos. Dobie returned this week from a visit to some of his children, who reside in the States. Mr W. D. Weisser is busy building a new barn this summer ; Mr Weaver is building the stone work, and ex- pects to have his part finished this week and Mr John Murdock has charge of the framing. Rev, Alex. McMillan, of the Presbyterian church here, arrived home last Saturday from Ottawa, where he was attending the assembly of the Presbyterian, church. The annual picnic ot the Methodist and Presbyterian tiunday Schools here, will be held to -morrow, on the banks of the Maitland. Quite a number of our citizens attended the camp -meeting at the Nile last week, Mr James Young arrived home from attending (as delegate of our Forest- ers court here) the annual meeting of the High Court of Foresters:at King- ston. Mr William Sturdy intends starting for Parry Sound in a few days ; he does not believe in going alone this time, so he did a very sensible thing and got a partner. The happiest roan in our village is landlord of the hotel ; ho got quite a present last week, a young (kuntz) coon being presented to him and no doubt he intends making a pet of it too. Our enterprising teacher, Mr Irwin, is busy at present drilling for the approaching entrance examina- tion next week ; he has quite a num- ber going to write, and "it will be an exception if they do not pass. There must be quite a number of goats around, for you can hear the often repeated expression, did you see the kids, or where are the kids? Wallterburn. Mr Jos. Webster bad hie barn rais- ing last week. The size of the build- ing may be realized, when it required about 150 men to raise it. It is the largest in this section of the country. The buildidg stands on a stone foun- dation and the under part is all fitted up for stabling. Th iicnic of the base line Sunday School hoe held Thursday. Quite a norther ssembled to enjoy them- eelYes. Wingham. Mrs Finlay,of Ripley, was last week. Miss A. Ekrett, of Exeter, is visit- ing in town this week. Mr H. Garbett is in London this week attending the races. Division Court was held here on Tuesday, Judge Doyle presiding. Mr G. Cozens, phrenologist, is moving from here to Port Arthur this week. The Bishop, of Huron, held ,con- firmation services in St Paul's_church yesterday (Thureday.) Mr S. Wellwood left on Saturday for Montrea/, with a ehipment of cat- tle for the old country market. Strawberries are coming in very plentiful here this week and are much larger than they were last year. Mr and Mrs A. Carr returned on Monday evening from their wedding trip to Guelph, Branford and other cities. A number of Winghamites drove to Belgrave on Monday evening to attend a concert given by the L O. 0 T. of that place. Rev A. Y. Hartley, of Bluevale, preached in the Presbyterian church here Sunday evening last. There was no public service in the morning. Messrs T. Agnew and A. Roe have purchased Wm Black's bus, and in consequence a free bus is nova running to and from the R. R. stations to the Queen's hotel. A game of baseball was played here on Friday last, between the Blyth end Wingham juniors, resulting in it yictory for Wingham of ti to 3 and one innings to spare. L. 0. L. No. 794, held a special meeting on Friday evening last and decided to celebrate the coming 12th in liarriston. They will probably take one of the bands with them. The other day as two men were passing a store in town, ,where a quantity of beautiful flower plants were exhibited in the windows, among them being a large Bermuda Lily, pure white, and they came to the conclusion that it was the first white orange lily they had ever saw. in town NoTzs.—Mr Charles Stewart ie visiting at Mr Jowete, Bayfleld. Mr Ben Switzer has disposed of hie trot- ting horse (Brown•Billy) to Mr Rich - and Baker, of the 16th con. On Tuesday of last week, during the rain and thunder storm, Mr John Stewart went in under a shanty of Mr Harry Carter, which he had for holding lime, when the lightning struck a pile of lumber, knocking boards to pieces and doing no damage only giving John a bad fright. Mr Harry Kemp hes moved to Bayfield, where he is starting a barber shop and jewellry shop also. The many friends of Mrs Geo. A. Cooper will be sorry to learn that she is gradually sinking lower. Mr John T, Ander- son, who has been visiting friends in the Northwest has returned, and looks hale and hearty. The lecture, which was delivered in Coles church, by Rev. Mr Livingstone, was attend- ed by a fair audience. Master Geo. Rathwell his leg broken the other day while playing foot ball. Morris. NorEs.—Mr W. Clark, and family, left Tuesday for the Western Terri- tories, near Regina. A base ball team from S.:S. No 5 played a game with a team from No 7 on the grounds of the latter, resulting in the defeat of the home team by 49 tuns to 11 in 6 inninge. Andrew'e church will be filled in the morning by Rev Mr Simpson, of Brucefield and in the evening by Mr Stewart, of Clinton. A large nuthiser from Ontario st. Methodist church, Clinton, were pic- nicking on the beach here on Tues- day. In fact the picnics are so num- erous that one requires to ask every morning what one there is in order not to miss any. ft0B1341.10)4415S- Pu. blfritse t an.150 a Yeas' lufs4Vanc0 liaftefS itrooRi The pp The choices.t siemings trOP4 Our County $1((ih41)40014'' — • Mr Alex. Watson, floilerOtOr AIWA 111, and unable to he about -,,, He ie suffering from the afeetslot it ten from *Seco some time agos ' At the County Judges Court, Judge Toms sentenced James Wilson teems year in the Central Prison for steeling a horse from jaa. Pollard, of Weet Wes wanosh. Mr Japses Hyslop,. of Goderich, who, was injured in the St. George accident‘ has accepted the sum of 03,500 se dome, gee, in ogee it is proved that the rail- way ie responsible, Shortly after the United Empire left Goderich on Saturday, a deck bend' ' (name unknown) was missed, an4 si he watt known to be on when edie was leaving port, the conclusion arrivedet is that he fell overboard and was not noticed. Two men namedMoDonald, who re, side in Tuckersmith, quarrelled over the repairing of a culvert. One knoeko ed the other down breaking his, Abe and ese' otherwise injuring him severely.; It', was thought at first that the Waked man would die. Mr Charles Tigner, of Stanley, hee purchased from his brother-in-law, Thomas Warner, a 100 acre farm in the township of Adelaide, Meddleset, county. Mr Tigner intends to reMOYO to his recent purchase next fall, and the- good wishes of his Stanley friende will accompany him. Rev Mr Newtou has been attend- ing Synod but returned home one day last week. By some unfortunate circumstance Mr Newton was delay- ed a day longer than he expected and so had to walk from Brucefield to Bayfield, a distance of ten miles. Bayfield is still going up hill. One day last week an addition was made to our village by the arrival of a jeweller with hie wife and family. He has rented the store on Main et. belonging to Mre Walwin and lately occupied by E. Elliott as a liquor Store; we hope he will do a lucrative trade here. As we predicted some weeks ago, the road in front of Mr Wm. Ale - worth's has been rendered almost im- paseable by the recent rains. We mentioned then that as the ditch was filled in the water would infallibly run onto the road and destroy it, but since no action was taken in time, our council will have quite a large contract to let now. ANNUAL PICNIC. — The annual picnic of the school, in section No. 11, taught by Mr M. Lawrence, was held in the grove of Mr Jos. Izzard on Friday, the 20th inst., as usual there was an,immense turn out, as is the case on an occasion bf the kind in that section. About ten o'clock the people began to assemble and by the time dinner was served there were about five hundred prople on the ground, including children. Din- ner was served percisely at12 o'clock, to which ample justice was done, the children being the first served. At 2 o'clock p. m. the games were com- menced under the superintendence of Mr Lawrence assisted by an able committee of residents. The chil- dren of the section competed in the games and were very much pleased with the prizes distributed, of which there were about $20 worth. After the games were completed a goodly supply of candies were distributed amongst the children, to their no small satisfication. A special feature of the day was a football match be- tween the Stanley boys and the home team, which resulted le favor of the home team, by one goal to none. Supper was announced at about 5.30 and the crowd, which by this time was greatly augmented, did ample justice at the table, after which all wended their way home well pleased with their day's outing and express- ing sorrow that so much time must elapse ere:a repetition of the event takes place. Mr Connel acted as master of ceremonies and performed his very onerous duties with entire satisfaction to all interested. Holmesville. NOTES.—Mrs Duret, of Chislehurst, has been spending a few days with Mr Thos. Lobb. Rev. J. S. Fisher, of Arthur, formerly of this place, paid his numerous friends a hasty visit on Sunday and Monday. Mrs W. F. Campbell left on Tuesday to take the boat at Goderich for Michigan, where she intends spending a sew months at a summer resort; she took the boat Wednesday at 11 a. m. The bear was seen on Monday last on the farm of Ed Acheson ; it seems queer that some of the sports don't put an end to this animal. We notice Ed. Swarts has added to his stock of horses a fine black pacer. All that went to the picnic on the 13th con., on Friday, seemed to enjoy them- selves immensely and say they will go next year if they have the oppor- tunity. A specialist in catarrh visit- ed our burgh last week and was going to have every sufferer around in no time ; he left on Monday, and strange to say, some wish he bad done so be- fore be struck the place. Mr Thos. Britton has engaged on Mr Jos. Proc- tor's farm for the summer. Tho boys of the village and neighborhood are organizing a foot ball club, and ex- pect to be able to play any country team as soon as they get some prac- tice. A big time is expected at the strawberry festival in the Methodiet church on the 1st of July. No pains are being spared to make it a grand success and those who come may ex. pect a big feed of strawberries and cream; Mr A H Manning is expected to give his popular lecture and Rev. Mr Richardson, of Goderich will be present. Mr T. Murch /templed the pulpitsabbath evening, Mr T 0 Picks ard officiated at 'Bethel in the morning. - Londesboro. NOTEEL—Mr B. LB wrason is at present at Galt attending the gather- ing of I. 0. G. T. ; he goes as dele- gate from the lodge here. We are sorry to report Mrs W. L. Ouimette on the sick li, but hope soon to hear of her recovery. Miss Dewar, our school teacher, is away at present o.v- ing to the death of her mother at Seaforth. Rev. E. Medd, Ph. B., and wife, of Iona, after epending a pleasant time with the people here for a few days, have returned. Miss Emma Sayers, of Toronto, who has been visiting her old friends around here, has returned to assume her business and the kindest respects of her many friends go with her. Our annual Sunday School picnic is to be held on the 1st of July in Mr Thos. Lee's grove near here. Mre Tuck, of Toronto, (formerly of this place) is here on a visit to -her friends. Mrs R. Barkwell has this week etarted for the old country, accompanied by her son, from London ; sve wish them a very pleasant time. Mies Bessie Garrett is away on a trip to the North West, taking her ticket from R. B. Jeffery. Mr Joseph Lyon, who resides north of our village, and rev- ering. o has been seriously for the past eimn weeks, is elute rem- SERMON.—On Sabbath last the Rev. Mr Fisher, of Arthur, preached the annitersary sermons of the Me- thodist Sabbath School, which he ably done, in the morning taking his text from Psalms 34, 11, showing that childhood is the time for con- version and that the Sabbath School was a means intended for this grand work. In the evening he preached from lst Timothy, 4th chapter, 16 verse, showing how the parents should centre their sympathy in the school, and in so doing, they were doing a great work, also proving it to be a great help to the teachers. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and the choir rendered very appropriate music for the oc- casion, making it a very pleasant and profitable anniversary. While Mr John Griffith's barn, near Wroxeter, was being enlarged and retie - ed last week, a heavy unsupported bent toppled over and fell upon the workers beneath it. Fortunately only four Were injured, and those but slighly. Mr Robert Ireland and Mr Mat. Sanderson -" being among the number. S4‘ ste. Mrs Jacob Earner, who has boon 111 with consumption for some time past, died at her home in Bruesels on/Xuess day afternoon, at the early age. Of 27 years, 8 months and 24 days. The -%14. ceased was a Miss Sharpin, of Hoirklk, township, and was married abonk 4-, years ago On the 1st of July Sunshine iippoittt. ment will be servered from Blith air" ecuit and will be attached to Belgrave. Rev. Mr Godfrey will be the pastbefor, the coming year. This change, necessary, as Ebenezer appointment ' was taken from Belgrave (Arena and added to Bluevale. On account of the wet weather marly, Selig of grain on low-lying lands 111 Grey are being spoiled. The import- ance of thorough drainage is becoming more and more forcibly impreesed 00 the minds of the rural citizens. Elma township many farmers hesisinot put in half the aoreage of crops they intended to, as the land was not fit and „est it is now too late, • . • Exeter. A ccfnEN r. —Yesterday Mr Alex. Duncan, merchent at Farquhar, drove to Exeter station for the purpose of taking home a load of goods with him, consisting of barrels and boxes. After getting his load he lott for home and when driving through the north end of the village the horse took fright and ran away, throwing Mr Duncan out, He hung onto the lines and was dragged a considerable distance before he let go his hold and when picked up it was found that his ears were nearly torn off and his face considerably scratched. Medical aid was sent for and the wounds d ressed He was badly shaken up. George Patterson, charged with Flt,eal- ing a cow from John Aikens, of the township of Logan, was tried before Judge Toms last Tuesday, and the ease dismissed, the evidence not being conclusive.—The young lad Heywood, sent np from Zurich for larceny, was released on Suspended sentence, his mother being dangerously ill; but those who know hirn think that ho will yet have to be sent to the Reformatory.— A case was tried before Mayor Butler on Wednesday, in which William Mo - Lean charged Wm. H. Drake, of Ash- field, with dealing itcow which plain • tiff alleged he had purchased from Drake. A number of witnesses were examined, but the evidence was net sufficient to warrant a conviction and the alerts+ was dirunissed. • For the past ten years the variette;;',;.:k Sabbath Schools of Ashfield circnk„Zt have united in holding an annual On, vention and each year with increasing.," success. On Friday last the tenth an - 1 nual convention was held at the Hepe appointment. Three sessions werci:- held, tile meetings of the afternoon and evening being very largely attend- ed. Mr Geo. Whitely, of Seaforth, sus,,J;;i tained a heavy loss by the death of one-,, of his valuable horses "Lord Dufferin,!1 on Friday last. While performing e4kt operation which made it necessary to• throw it down he struggled so luta that he broke his back, and to relieve the poor animal's suffering he had tobe • ,se, - shot. E. E. Wade, barrister, Brussels, and -e family have removed to Owen Soda, where they purpose making their home. Mr Wade has been a resident of Brua-', eels for the past ten years, and was cognized as one of the best lavvyerfiiii2::.,:yi. Huron County. He was the President,!',,, of the Reform Association of the Bastq:,.. Ri'ding of Huron for a number of years;,.:,, *era a very active and pronamenf.',,' and . part in the -elementary election eens,' pal._ tests in this constitueuc,. The following officers were elected atk,: the District Lodge, I 0 0 T, meeting held in Wingham, on Wednesday of last week; D.T., Bro. G. Newton, ofL;;;; Londesboro; P.D.T., Sis. M. Miller' so:4s' Wingham; D.C., Bro. J.S. Mallinnotil,:`,') Blyth; D.S.J.T., Bro. Brookenshire,: Wingham; D. Seo., Bro. Bond Laufa,,,; l:•• son, Londesboro; D. Chap., •Bro. S.B. •••;,1,:, Williams, Leeburn; D. Treas., Bro. A Laurason, Londesboro; D.M. Bro. J. E. Ellis, Westfield; D.D.M., Sis. Brog- den, Londesboro; D.s.„ Sis. Patterson,-. Wingham; D.S. Bro. W. Wilson, Wing, ham; Resolution Committee were nFt- follows.—Bro's G. Newton, Londesbok4 •'• ,'-',' • ' R. Somers, Blyth; D. Sutherlank Wingham. Next meeting at Seaforbh, on October 15th. THE NEWS RECORD BOGUS'', REWARDS ', ' `1 • the E,Idor of th, (`1;nlon New Era. Strt,—In last week's News Record noticed a challenge and reward of- fered to all or any Roman Cathelle, who would answer each of five quea- tions by one White, of Stanford, T110, of from $100 to 81000. I sent Is‘, • postal card to Editor Whitely, offers ing, to answer each and all qnestionel, providing the Editor of -Equal Ri5hiS profession would publish my replied, whitely has failed to answer my ear4 this is Equal Rights with a venganees The 12th of July i too nigh 56 de ' justice to Roman C'atholics, , No wonder Mowat received a solid Cale- •• olic vote, when there are such Eli torial bigots in the Tory camp, Who will stab their RomanCatholic geld, era through the press, then debar them the privilege of. replyinig through the same medium. Godericb. DAtfiEr, IklortAL P. S —Since writing tbe sibOye, ' read that the News Record adtaits re ceiving two answers, but demands ten cents a line for reply. This le equal rights,publishing lies and chal- lenge free, and charging n Ceata a line for retutation. b. Two London West men, rterniSti Collett and 3. Neil, had a banatiaatiat. ing contest on a *wager. Collett ate 25 and Neil managed to al$080 6117,