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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-08-01, Page 1GOSSIP OF THE STREET' Picked up here - and there by,. an active reporter. About The husb- and of one of thol butter best butter makers in thi$:s; county was complaining tlz, other day because of the unsatisfectoi'+ `; way of buying butter. Said he "there; is no encouragement for a person tri make good butter, for if it takeh ti the store we get no more for it than a it were poor. I can't understand whyS, , they don't make some distinction', but, I suppose that they would lose trade}i they told some people their butter 'ova;' not fit to use. No, I'm not makiti batter this year, we send our milk t4. the creamery and dobetter." Window "I'll bet a cent I cal breaking shrike that window,' earl a boy and he suited thi action to the word by sending a atoi•.iiu; through a pane of glass. The wind0t%i of an unoccupied house seems to'be.,pi strong temptation for the average b4 to withstand, and lose and annoyance is often cansed property holders by the depredations of youths who should "tanned" for their mischievous tendon, • cies. Weigh "Why' don't farmersraise,bet' Eggs ter hens, eh 7 Well I'll tell you the reason, a email heti takes lees feed than a large one, ,will likely lay more eggs, and they count ` much as larger ones. if eggs were sold by weight as they should be, instead of by the dozen, then there would be souk use in raising larger poultry." a• s,z Credit "Something will have to �b System done to diminish the oredit'.i system," said a businessk:'.' man. The amount we lose is growing larger every year, and 1 don't wonder that occasionally some fellow goes to the wall. It's enough to sicken a man Of business entirely, and people should be` educated up to the cash system; credit places a premium on dishonesty, per. haps unintentional, and is a source iif. a good many business evils." More "Say, seo here, you can't: Trade talk Commercial Union ill', Wanted your paper, too strongly," .I was the suggestive remark'f, of a prominent business man, "tiro +, with you for it every hour of the day,; and every day of the week, anti ant i, holding up both hands for it. I've been over on the other side, and I've heen ih, business on this side, and T kp.OW -• for a fact that Commercial Union would help business like a black snake Will help a lazy horse. Taint loyal, belt, That's all rot, I'm as loyal as anybed , • and can sing"God save the Q11001'174. tt the next one. It makes me tired have fellows talk about loyalty-, don't care a cuss for the Queen, you I want business and I dote, Ya i! an from a oke o it ea 0 whether It an haat t11 0 African. If a Yankee c c 8 1to get u he'sgot of my eye teethp fore I rlo, and I'm not afraid•to t5ffkl8r him. Jost give us a chance, and it 1. can't do business with him theta lay mos over for a fool." esic '-, , %fir TWENTY FOVRTl3 VOL the Whole Number 2158. 5 CLINTON, ONT., .AUGUST 1, 1890. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Betgrave The will be no service in the Pres- byterian church next Sabbath. Mr J. M. Brown, late teacher of Hi11e Green, but now of Waebing- ton Territory, mac visiting old fellow students here last week. Mr John Budge, of Clintcn, spent Sunday at his home here. There was a heavy hail storm pass- ed over the village Friday last. it lasted but for a few moments, and therefore, did no damage. Mies Mary Carson has returned ' from Buffalo, to behold the busy life of our burgh. The rain put a stop to the baying, and harveating has engaged the at- tention of farmers instead. Two nephews of Rev Mr Law, Mr G. and J. Watson from Aberdeen, Scotland, are at present in this • country prospecting ; they wish to engage in farming. There is •a young lady. a Mies Loutitt, who has gone slightly out of her mind, who has been quite an annoyance and a danger to several of our villagers for some time back. We have refrained from making any public note of her actions, thinking that her parents would soon put her under proper care, where her own condition would be kept safe, as well as the public. But up to the present writing, we are not aware that such has been done. She was a fine young lady and endeavored hard to rise in life, but disappointment has tempor- ily, at least, upset her mind. Stanley. NoTEs.—Mise Etta Rutledge, of the Huron road, Goderich township, is visiting at the residence of Mr M. Diehl. Mrs Thompson, of Chicago, is visiting at the residence ot her sister, Mre Andrew Keys, being at- companied by her daughter. What might have been an accident, hap- pened to Mr James McClymont, on Sunday morning; be was driving to church, himself and three others in the buggy, when the tug broke, and the horse commenced to kick, be- coming almost unmanageable, but he was controled before doing any damage. Mrs John Clark, of the 7th con., of Goderich township, is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs W. Keys. The Methodist minister at Varna, who has already become very popular with hie people, will bold his first quarterly service on Sunday next, at at Varna, delivering an address to the children of the Sabbath School in the •afternoon. Mr Peter Camp- bell, of New Zealand, paid a short visit to his cousin, Mr Peter Camp- bell, of Stanley, he left last week for Winnipeg. Mr Donald Campbell from Grand Bend is now visiting in Stanley. Mr Thomas R. Butchard, of Fingal, Elgin connty, is spending a week of his honeymoon at home with hie parents. Mr James Gil- mour, now over ninety five years old, has been alightly indisposed for the last two weeks but is somewhat better. Mr John Scott, son of Mr Wm H. Scott, has been confined to the house for some days with pains in his feet and lege. Colborue. Kinburn. Will the writer of a letter to the NEw ERs office please send his name u a guarantee of good faith not for publication. Then hie communica- tion may be inierted.---ED. Naw Ens.] NOTlt,a.--Mr J. W. Snell, of tlar- ieton, arrived here with about twenty five stook steers and as he intends to dispose of them here it is hoped be may do eo as they area fine lot. MrJ. T. Scboale, ot Toronto, is the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr J. F.Stap- lee. Miss Mary J. Snell is at present violating friends in Atwood. Dame Rumor Bays that one of our prosper- ous young farmers, who moved north to his farm last spring. intends to re- turn soon and will take a step in the matrimonial direction. ]Eiullett. widen party, at the parsonage this Toronto and Mrs Latimer, of Seaforth, Ac,—The other day while Friday) evening. are visiting at Mr A. W. Webster's Mr James , he ineond was helping Would our Reeve kindlytake no at a raising, he met with a bad acci- Mr and Mrs Chas. Schmidt, of dent. A falling rafter struck him on tice to the luxuriant growth of weeds Hamilton, formerly of this town,were round town, especially on the public renewing acquaintances in town last week. Mr Geo. Blackwell, teacher at No. 5 school Morris and sister, Mrs Geo. Barrett, of Brussels, are visiting their parents here. • Mrs E. Kent, her two children and Master Roy Inglis, returned:last week after a two months visit with friends in Manitoba. The Brussels and Wingham lac - rem clubs played a match here on Thursday aftern000, last resulting in a victory for the W iugham team. The Misses Jessie and Christie Ross are holidaying atthe residence of their parents at Ripley. They are accompanied by Mss Sadie Mc• Oreight. Aamanamasseissomemmeasamissamowasamaaa Hayfield A sister of Mies Jameison is mak- ing her a visit at present. Uowmnnion Servicer were held in Trinity Church last f3abbath. Mrs Thomas King, who has been away for some time, has returned. Miss Libbie Cruickshank. of Clin- ton, is visiting at Mr AlexGrainger'a, Dr. Duncan, of Toronto, with his wife and family, is the guest of bid sister Mise Duncan. Dr. W. T. Stewart, of Toronto, spent a few days laat week, as the guest of Dr. Stanbury. • Mies Card bee gone on a trip to Wingharu. Mr Jas. Jerome, of Blytb, was in town over Sunday. Mr A. Bigby, of Blyth, spent Sun- day with his parents in town. Mise Jenet Clendeuning is visiting friends in Manchester. Mr John McMannis returned on Tuesday evening from Manitoba. Mre J H Hiscocks and children are visiting friends in Chatham. Mies Priest, of Chatham, is visiting her brother, Rev Mr Priest of this town. Mr John Hardinge and wife of, Eng- land are, visiting in town the guests England, with Mr Wm. Stinson of Mr W. Snell. and others, who are shipping cattle Mies Fannie Briars, daughter of there. !Rev. Mr Briars, of Kinksville, is visit - The members and adherents of ing in town the guest of Mr C. Lloyd. Trinity Church intend holding a Mre John Eadee and children, of the forehead, knocking him over, and he fell acrose another rafter, breaking a couple of ribs. FARM SOLD.—The "Walter Hay- nes" farm, being lot 18, 4th con., and consisting of 100 acres, has been sold by Mr Richard VanEgmond to Mr Thos. Tremier, of the township of Biddulph, who takes possession on the let of October. NOTES.—Harvesting and berry picking are the principal occupations of the people in the vicinity at pres- ent; the greater part of the early grain is cut and promises a good yield. Mr Robt Carter, of the 8th con., says he has already sold over $10 worth of berries picked from au unused piece of land, ou the back of his farm; who saps berries don't pay. Miss Jennie Westacott is visiting her sister, Mrs Farquhar. The p'eaeant face of a certain Clintonian is Fean on the 8th con. occasional- ly, we wonder what brings him here. Londesboro. Mr S. Woodman constantly has farmere coming for the celebrated Maxwell binder. Mr Thos. Lyons of the gravel road, comes out with a large smite on his face now, no wonder when its a boy. Mr Jos. ,Lyon, who resides near here and Who has been sick for so long a time, does not seem to recover very fast. Mise Mattie Brogden has returned from Toronto, where she has been spending a few weeks seeing her friends. Mr Jaa.Braithwaite and wife, after spending several weeks among their friends at Welland,have returned and they both look as if they had enjoyed themselves immensely. The crops around are most beauti- ful, the bay is turning off about three tons to the acre, and fall wheat aver- age about 30 bushels to the acre and oats and peas are in proportion. 4Ir Rsbt. Bowcock has treated his house to a new white dress and black bonnet, which looks very nice, but, wonld look more beautiful, if he would not neglect the bridal altar so long. Miss Bessie Dern -it returned home last week from lfaoit••ba, abe says hat the cs ot,s are very good as far As LAND Or CHERRIES.—The town- ship of Colborne might aptly be call- ed the land of cherries fbr vett' many farmers have ornamented their farms by planting these trees along the road. Not the common sour t Ings one finds insomelocalitiee,but ch' rrie, of eastern quality. Pframer says a farmer came into his office and said he bad a cherry colored cat at hjme, and w.ben told to bring it in as a curiosity he did so. It was cherry colored, it is true, but it was a black cherry. NOTES.—The farmere are very busy cutting their grain at present. The measles have not left here ; a few of our young folk are very sick with them. Berry -picking is all the go. The two Misses Stevens, from Clintob are visiting friends at Benmiller. Mr Robt McConnell and his sister, were visiting Mr A. Heddle on Sunday last. Mr. Geo Gledhill, son of Mr Jae. Gledhill, who was formerly of Colborne, is visiting bis uncle. The atone. work of Mi Pframer'a grist mill,is now completed, and the frame is in course of erection ;. it promises to be a good mill, and be will push tbe business and turn out good work. squre and act as his conscience may direct. Ashfield. NOTES.—The hay crop' is an ex- ceedingly good one and the greater part has been housed in good style. The fall wheat in this vicinity is of firet quality and beet we have had for years; farmers are now busy cut- ting. The recent rains have greatly improved the spring and root crops and there is every appearance of plenty for man and beast. Last Friday morning a heavy thunder storm passed over the western part of this township, Huron and Kinloss, 'and the lightning set fire to several buildings. MILLING COMPANY.—The follow- ing persons have been gazetted as a Joint Stock Company:—Donald T. McKenzie, Duncan McRae, John E. S. Murdock, James McKay and Don- ald McLean, of the Township of Ashfield, County of Huron; George S. Robertsou, Township Kinloss, and John Ballantye, Township of Huron, County of Bruce, farmers, to carry on a grihting and milling business by the name of The Hemlock City Grist- ing and Milling Company (Limite.). with a capital stock of $[0,000. Hill's Green. NOTES.—Mr Wm Hill bas gone on n '6 so o, e o seek n visit to California,, who is in poor health, he purposes on • bis wav there to call on his son-in- law, R. Hotham, who lives in Mani- toba. Mr Wm Gram has rented the Line. belonging to the Par farm, on 6 g H. Happle, for a term of years. The weekly prayer meeting was hold this week at the house of Mr Wm Logan. Mr George Henderson has for some time been laid up with rheumatism. The storm of hail and wind which passed through here on Friday last, did considerable injury to theStanding crops. • Brussels, o• • Flats.—About 1 o'clock on Sun- day morning a fire broke out in the Halliday Block, in Miss Montgom- ery's furniture store, which resulted in the complete destruction of the entire block. The buildings being composed of wood and the fire hav- ing gained great headway before any alarm was given, all hope of saving the block was abandoned and the ef- forts of the firemen were directed successfully in confining to its orig- inal source and in saving the ad- joining buildings. The town fire engine, which is a Ronald, did noble service, working steadily and throw- ing two powerful streams for over three hours, when the fire was got under control, and but for its effici- ency it is safe to predict that the ad- joining buildings would have been destroyed. 'The losses, so far as can at present be ascertained, are as follows:—Mies Mo'htgomery, furni- ture partly, destroyed, $500; insur- ance unknowns. Thomas Ferguson, stoves and tinware, $1,500; insured for $800. William Roddick, lose on building, $800; insured for $350. John Halliday, loss on building $1,500; insured for $1,600. The Misses Barnette, less on clothing and contents, $500- no insurance. The fire is suppoied to have been the work of an incendiary. Mr Dalley, of Seaforth, with his wife and family and sister, has rent- ed for the summer months the store on Main street, belonging to Mr Erwin. Mr J. King, of Goderich, who has been visiting at home for some time will leave shortly on a trip to Man- itoba. His wife and family remain here. Mr Lambert and wife, who have been traveling in British Columbia, and who are on their wedding tour, paid Mr Thos. Jewett a visit last Thursday. The membership of St. Andrew's Church wag at the last communion increased from fifty six to eighty two, eighteen by profession of faith, and eight by certificate. The case of Thompson vs Council was held before Judge Toms, on Saturday, when his Honor reserved his decision for a few days, till he would have time to consider the matter. Leeburn HOME.—Captain Jas Bogie took a Short rest from the bounding waves and spent last Sunday with his family here. BACK As; AIN -We are pleased to see that Miss Mary'McQuarrie has els:, returned from Bay City to spend the here Since she Left e here. Si c summer last fall she bas suffered a aeyere ill- ness, but we are pleased to see has recovered,though still looks weak. NoTEs.—Mia A Thompson, of Bay City, left by boat Sunday, after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs D. Lawson ; Miss Annie Lawson has gone with her for a few weeks' holidays in Bay City. The Misses McQuarrie, of Brussels, are the guests of Mrs Lawson this week. Mrs A McDonald, of Aehfleld,was the guest of her daughter Mrs D. Thurlow last week, Mrs A. Horton and Mrs A. McLeod paid a short visit to friends at Benmiller last week. Mrs Mc- Lean, of Goderich, is the guest of her sister, Mrs McManus. East '�C1Tawanosh. NOTES.—Mia S. Wilson and family of Clinton,arif at present rusticating at Mr J.CWIistln's of the 3rd. Berry picking is all the rage now, the only trouble being top many picker% for the quantity of berries. Miss Lily Dey is spending this week with her many old friends in Auburn. Mr Jim Wilson, of tbe 3rd, had the mis- fortune to break his new road•catt last week. This will make him more direful when he drives out about calculating the avoirdupois of >jast girl. is beat iii itc f and d h a! 1n 1 held Show will be e Vltaivanosh Fell fleltirOt Tuesday mill Wednesday, fbr 7 Ana '8. t back as Deloraine, that being as far as she went and that the people are all well and iv good spIri Ca and as happy as kings. ' TEINIPLARs.—At the regular meet- ing of "North Star" Lodge I. 0. G. T. on Tuesday evening, July 20th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter:—C T—Jos. Stevens; r e un - C V T—Maria Riley; S Walt ningham; F S—Jas. Woodman; T— Clara Hageit; M—Jas. Fairservice; C—Jas Hill; G—Mary Longman; S—fj„nd Lawrason; S J T—Chas. t1anniug This Lodge is prospering having a membership of 84 and a good attendance at all its meetings.— Next Tuesday evening the members intend having refreshments in their Lodge room when a good time may be expected, members are all requested to be present. CLEVER.—The Atwood Bee says:— The Methodist pulpit was accept ably filled by J. H. McBain 1 Sunday evening. His discourseb led with orignal thought, f and practical truths, and h' ery was excellent. We en brilliant future for our you in the noblest of all work tain ministry. The f ing a congregation not appear to dis him but rather ins er earnestness in searchable rich clever young to supply for of Rev J. Fer ROBDRHOLM ES. HOLES. PublisherI *1.60a year in advaaeee• McKillop. NOTES. —Little Ida Dundas, of whom mention was made come weeks ago as being seriously i11, has suc- cumbed to her afflictions and passed over to the great majority. She will be greatly miasod at home and among her school -mates, as she was an ex- ceptionally bright, intelligent and cheerful little girl. The Misses Bethune, of Seaforth, are spending a few days with friends in Winthrop.. Mr Richard Sparling, Con 12, has solp his farm to Mr Archibald who lives beside him. Last Friday a heavy hail storm swept over the country south of here, and would have done considerably more damage to grain had it not lasted but a few nimutes. CAMP MEETING.—The Salvation Army intend to bold a camp meet- ing, on the lake shore at Bayfield, commencing on the 9th of August and continuing until the 17th. • The meeting will be under control of Mrs Philpott, wife of Mayor Philpott, and Ensigns Michael and McGee, and other officers from surrounding stations. Mise Bella Elliott, of Windsor, and Misses Lizzie Pearson and Annie Mitchell, of Detroit, are spending holidays with friends in town and vicinity. Mr Gue Sperling, who bas been visiting in town for some time, return- ed to his home in Seaforth last week. It is bard for Gue to stay away from Wingham. Mrs W T Bickle left town this week. She wile join her husband at Newry and together they will proceed to England tor the beuefit of Mr 13ickle'a health. Rev: John Kelly, of Boston, Ont., has been very ill lately, and is at pres- ent visiting relatives in town. It will be some time before he will be able to preach again. Mrs Kelly is visit- ing her parents in Toronto. Rev. J, W. Bell, superintendent of the Royal Templets, delivered •a very interesting and highly instructive lec- tnte in the Methodist church here on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the RoyalTemplars of Temperance. FATAL ACCIDENT,—One of our most estimable young ladies in the person of Miee Agnes Lockhart, left home on Friday morning last, about nine o'clock for the purpose of pick- ing berries, and before one she was a corpse, having been instantly killed by a stroke of lightning. It ap- pears that she, in company with her sister and another young lady, had remained in the berry -patch on the rear of Mr A. Robinson's farm until the thunder storm came up when they started for home; but the rain overtaking them before they reached a place ofshelter, they sought refuge uuder a tree. The tree was struck by lightning just as the unfortunate girl, who was a little in advance of the others, reached it. The other two young ladies were stunned for a short time, but on recovering carried the sad intelligence to some neigh- bors, who immediately proceeded to the scene of the accident and took the body home. The sudden death of so useful and exemplary a young lady is a very severe trial to her parents and friend,e who have the sympathy of the entire community. The remains were carried to Maitland Bank cemetery on Saturday after- noon followed by a very large funeral procession. Mise Winne ;Morehouse enter= twined a large number of friends and acquaintances last Friday evening, when everything was done fur the amusement of the guests. Several strangers were oreseut, among whom were the following,—The Misses Austin and Misa Flinn, of Detroit, and Mr and Mrs Caldwell, of Pin - coming, Mich. The latter who have been visiting at the paternal resi- dence for a couple of weeks. returned home thia week. Summerhill. NOTES.—Miss Gerrie Thompson has had a very severe attack of erysipelis during the past past few days, but we are pleased to state that she is convalescing as rapidly as can bo expected. Mr 13 Grainger's horse while in the field a few daysago, got entangled in a rope and had its jaw badly cut ; it required thirteen stitches to fix it up again. Mr T. Wallace has had hie barn re shingled Mr Wm McBrien did the work. Rev W. Craig, of Clinton, preached in St Peter's Church here on Sunday last. Miss M. Crosby, of Belfast, who was visiting at G. M.'Kilty's during the past few weeks, returned home on Saturday last. Mr Thos. Robinson, of Clinton, is spending a few days 'with his friend Mr H. McBrien. Rev Mr. Deihl conducts a bible class in the church here every Monday evening at 8 o'clock; all are welcome to attend. Messrs A. Adams and A. Lowery, of Wentworth county, are visiting their uncle, Mr Lowery., The fall wheat harvest is in full blast and a good crop is anticipated. Mr Smith Kelty and Miss Sophia Kelty are visiting their brother, Mr 0. M. Kelly, this week. Mr Charles Lovett, sr., had a cow attack by lightning g during the germ, on Friday last, it was not killed however. Mr E. D. Eidt, of Waterloo county, visited his friend, J. W. Lowery, on Tuesday. He is a neph to Mr J. L. Eidt, of Londesb Roller mills. r *41-11.- G11o 0riCll t An unusnally interesting bud et of Dewe from this point Was staid; it, ally oaarlooked until too rl r'�i'. w CO Foos BA village pia the Invi last Sat attenda the ga ly one, in fav ptuou Invi most opp tea the gro eV fo ,� ist- cible dally ertain a ng citizen --the Chris- ct of address - associates did rb or embarass ired him to great- roclaiming the un - of Christ. [This an has been engaged few weeks the pulpit uson•] rucefield; held in Ontario Street Me, tiliodiat Church. on Sunday yiorninr nest, commencing at 10 o'clock, Eervl►t Casson, of Seaforth will preach and . assist in the administration o;f't,he sacrament. The following persona were sleeted' as representatives to the Quarterly Board of Rattenbury Street Cbarehr on Wednesday evening, --Meat i Lough, Beesley, Taylor, Searle, Beaty and Deltor. The sultry weather, which we have been having of late, has greatly in- creased our population. We can al- most hear our friends in Clinton and other inland towns dolefully saying, "Oh what it must be to be there.” The following have registered during the past week at the different hotels; —River House,—Mrs Hamilton and two daughters, London; Mrs Brod and Messrs 'Nichol Stanbury nd H. Webber, of Detroit. Mi Brien ly, St. Thomas. Mrs W: M. Mc. Gee Clinton. Mr Gr fill, Toronto. Commercial hotel, Miss Lottie an daughter, of W. G. Mur and Judg Mich. gentl an L. --The Rovers of this ed the return match with cibles, of Tuckersmith, rday evening here. The ce of spectators was large, e a very excellent and friend• resultingg in eight to nothing r of the Revers; after a sum - repast at Dixon's hotel, the ibles went home with the kindly feelings towards their nents. The Stars, a juvenile , played the return match with Juveniles, of Varna, on the nds of the latter, on Tuesday ping;last, resulting in a victory the Stars, of three to nothing, et' nor the victors, an older juvenile stn, huge yet to meet their fir et de- at, though they have played several atehets, . P1ttnneatat.—Mrs WinON'eil and children, of Clinton, are visiting friends here, we are glad to see them again in our midst. Mr Andrew rs Austin and Mrs Flinn and etroit. Albion hotel, ock, Q. C., of Toronto, Gordon, of Midland City, oth ot these last named men are old Bayfield boys, well know here. A great many sitors rent rooms in cottages round town and take their meals at a hotel, which they seem to think very agree- able. Mr John Kerr of the "Eclipse" has put up a handsome wire window guard in front of the windows of his store. They keep the small boy from mak- ing too free with the fruit &c., and also improve the appearance of the place. The parties who were here about two weeks ago taking the pictures of the different business houses in town, were in town again on Wednesday selling the pictures, which were -nice- ly finished, at $1.25 per half dozen. Mr W. J. Fluety, eon of the pro- prietor of the"Adv ce" arrived home on Saturday veiling from British Columbia ' ill is looking well and is wel , eased with the country. He w' return in a few weeks. Friday last was "Floral Decoration Cricket. The Wanderers Cricket Club,of t71ig•., ton, defeated the Goderich Juniors 04 Tuesday, July 22nd, by 88 runs, Viet following ie the score : CLINTON' 1ST INNINGS. P. Baker,c McKay b Creasman, `F 5r E. Cantelon, b Creasman . . , 8 A. Moore, o Lawrance, b Reid . . J. Wilson, hit wkt, b Creasman . H. Read, b Cressman . . . 15 -'- R. Coats, b Cressman . . 6';;: F. Upshall, b Cressman . . , C. Robertson, o McKay, b Creasman 0 10 0 W. Coats, b Reid . H. Whitt, b Nicholson . R. Menzies, not out . Extras . Goderich Township. NoTEs.—Mr William Falconer, of Goderich is visiting at Mr Ben Switzer's Mr Alf Goodwin, who has been very poorly, is somewhat im- proving. Mr H. Thompson spent part of last week, visiting his friends in Bayfield. Mr Geo. Rathwell, who recently bad hie leg broken, has im- proved enough to be able to get out of bed. Mr John Middleton intends to run two binders, having purchased another Paterson Binder from the Clinton agent. Varna. RE-ENGAGED.—We are very much pleased to bear that our popular teacher, Mr J. R. Balfour bas been re-ingaged at an advance of salary. This move by the Trustees is highly commendable to the section. FooT BALL —On Tuesday even- ing last quite an exciting game of foot ball took place on Mr Wanlesa's park between the Juveniles of Bruce - field and Varna club, which resulted in a victory fir Brucefield boys, score Brucefield 2 goals, Varna none. NOTES.—Mrs Thos Johnston is at present 'visiting Mende at Seaforth. The farmers are 'busy harvesting; the fall wheat is a magnificent crop best we have had for years; sample and quantity, a good price is only needed to make things as of yore. Total 2ND INNINGS. P. Baker, b Nicholson . E. Cantelon, c Reid, b Allan . d` 12',`. A. Moore, c Allen, b Nicholson . 12"','; J. Wilson, run out 0`�rj�j•. H. Reid, b Nicholson . . R. Coats, bit wkt, b Cressman F. Upahall, c McKay, b Nicholso C. Robertson, b Nicholson . W. Coate, run out H. Whitt, not out . R. Menzies, b Nicholson Extras . Stephen. FIRE. —A severe thunderstorm passed over this section on Thursday evening last. Tboe Huston'e barn, on lot 4, con. 3, Stephen, was struck by lightning and burned down. Luckily it wss empty at the time. John Hawkshaw's barn, one mile south of Exeter, was also struck and slightly damaged, but not set on fire. day in town. The I 0 0 F, C 0 F and Orangemen of the town, headed by the town band, went out to the cemetery in the afternoon and decor- ated the graves of deceased brethern, with cut flowers and plants. Con- sidering the unfavorable weather the turnout was good. Total Holinesville. NOTES.—Miss Dane, of Gorrie, is spending a few days with ber friend Miss Mamie Ayers. Annie and Bertha Duff, of Goderich,are visiting friends in the village. Mrs Ownes, of Oshawa, was the guest of Mr and Mrs Scott, laet week. Mre Benjamin Yeo, of Goderich, is spending a short while with her uncle, Richard Docking. Mies Rusk of Goderich, is visiting her sister Mrs Ed Swarts. Miss M. J. Yeo, of Bayfield, is visiting here again. Mr Ed Swarts now driv, s a fine span of ponies; he also parted with his pacer one day this week. Miss Ida Murch who has been teaching school at Porter's Hill for the last six months, has secured a school a short distance from the ISault, she leaves for her position by the boat in three or four weeks time. Mr Alf Williams, of Seaforth,called upon some old friends on Sunday evening. Mr Tom, of Pickering has been visiting old ac- quaintances in the village and vicinity for a few days. The quarter- ly service will be held in the Metho- dist church next Sabbath morning. The Epworth League will meet on Monday evening, to which all are invited. Mr J. W. Hill and family of Clinton, spent Sunday with Mr Ed Levis. The other day while reap- ing Mr Marquis killed a wild hare, which was quite an unusual eight for these parts, The rain on Wednesday caught a large quantity of wheat and barley out which was just ready for drawing. Thrashing has commenced Mr Chas Cole having thrashed for some this week; Mr Cole has a new machine and hopes to do better work than ever this season. The football club intend bolding a meeting as soon as possible for the consideration of some challenges already received. GODERICH. 1ST INNINGS. i C. Cressman, c Moore, b Coats G. Allan, c Upshal, b Moore A. Reid, c Wilson, b Coats F. Lawrance, b Moore . M. Nicholson, c and b Moore A. Nicholson, b Coats . G. Nicholson, c Baker, b Mocre W. Reid, not out . J. Reid, b Coats A. McKay, hit wkt b Moore . R. McKay, c and b Moore . Extras Total • 2ND INNINGS. C. Creasman, b Read G. Allen, b Coats . A. Reid, b Coats . F. Lawrance, b Coats . M. Nicholson, b Read A. Nicholson, c Upshal b Read G. Nicholson, c Wilson b Coats W. Reid, -b Coats . J. Reid not out A. McKay, b Read R. McKay, b Coats Extras . Hen sal l NOTES.—We 'are pleased to state that Mrs J. S. Cook is now convales-' cent. Mr and Mre J. C. Stoneman have returned home on Tuesday. The recent rains while being a detrin- ment to the harvest will do much good to pasture, roots and gardens. Mr John Steacy, painter,has material on his lot, Richmond street, for a residence. Mr H Arnold and wife and Mr J I Wren and wife,, are rusti- cating on the shores of Lake Huron at Bayfield. We hope the rest and the lake breezes may be beneficial to them. Mrs A Weseloh is spending a few days in Dashwood, Mies Lewis, of London, is the guest of Mrs .James White. Westfield. NoTEs.—The fagmere in this vicin- ity are cutting down the grain, which promisee a heavy yield. Mrs Slater, of Blyth, is at present, visiting at her fathers, Mr Wm Carrtsr. Mise Shoe - felt. of Kincardine, Is on a visit to her aunt,! Mrs Wm. He {pa. There will be no service in Westfield proper on Sunday,l0th inst.,owing to absence of the minister. Mies Mottle John- ston, of Newbridge, is the guest of Mise Alfie Hoover, his week., We hear that those nasty little animals, (the name -sake of the village) have been out again, we think nine lives belong to them as well as to the cats. Mrs Montier, of Chatham, after Scott is spending his holidays among spending a few weeks with her eis- friends in London and Watford,yhope ter, Mrs Wm Carr,hae returned home you will bare a good time Andrew. There is a new species of animal, Mimi Bella McDonald, milliner, in arrived in the vicinity, called the Clinton, and Mies Bella Jameson, Kerometer although small of statue, ' w luo'� tri►iltitter in Park hill, are home for a itis p y when it Vatlftackle a slltlarintitne enjoying wog! earned boll- camel, the hope it will be captured ilistos4we lire glad 'to gee thein again. thereto anyone iia 'seriously hurt, Total , 2 6a 2 2' a • • • • • • • `, • 0g-,`'; Kippen. Nome —Mr Will sunt, who has spent tbe past four years in St. Lou- is, Mo., is home on a vieit. Mr Noble who has been taking a holiday trip returned this week. Mrs N.S. Suth- erland, of Glenallan, is visiting her sister, Mrs Robt Mellis. Miss An- nie Mellis, of Listowel, and Mies Mina Elulton, of Forest, are the guests of their cousins, the Messes Mellis. Miss Mary McClymont is here from London, on a visit to her parents. Master Blunet Wilson, of Bright, is visiting friends in this neighborhood. Mrs Penny and son, of Toronto, are at the manse, the guests ofMrs Ache- son. Mr Wm Cudmore is away to Montreal with a load of cattle. Mrs MoNevin, of Dungsnon, who has been visiting her eon, Mr John McNevin, left on Thursday A. M. We are pleased to learn that Mr McNevin's little boy, who received such severe injuries in falling from a sulky about two weeks ago, is rapidly recovering. Mr John Wisemiller is enjoying a well earned holiday. The regular quarterly sacramental service in con- nection with Kippen Circuit will be held in the Methodist church bare, on Sabbath next at 10.30 a.m. The board will met at in the quarterly same place the following Monday at 2 p.m. BASEBALL. A match between the Clippers of Clinton, and Westerns, of Goderich, was played here on Wednesday, result- ing in favor of Clinton, by 9 runs and an innings. The following was the score : CLINTON 1-.2 J. Budge 0 0 B. Kerr 0 0 3. Mude 0 0 A. Stoneham 0 1 J. Murray 0 1 B. Gibbings 1 1 P. Baker 0 1 W. Robestson 1 1 G. McRae 0 0 Total 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 5 1 0 0 1 GODERiCII 1 2 S 1 Sheean 1 1 0 1 Sanders 0 1 0 0 McLeod 1 0 0 0 Mclver 0 0 0 0 Burns 0 0 1 0 Nicholson 0 0 0 0 MeLearen 0 0 0 0 lJalley 0 0 0 0 Allen 0 1 0 0 Total Church Chi Hies The quarterly services of Ratten- bury Street Church will be held on Sunday next, commencing at 10 rum. Sacrament will be administered at 'e Re rota v n'n service, v n of the set , 1 Ae the close % Me Edge aseiating. quarterly meeting cervices Will be 19 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 b8 50 y t! The (t.nvro4 Nan' nes, wtiiCit more 7,0e1e ,, nan 6tht? i< I Will be Wont ew eubeCtlbbrP! for halat,eo of tt ; ear, fbr G4 hank gill*