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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-08-22, Page 11 it h@hqaA1tWNun@ :66- S CLINTON, ONT., AUGUST 22, 1890. 1 ROBERT HOLMEl3. Publisher l t*1.60a year in advanece- Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents TUCkersmith. IMPROyaMaNT. — The West End ingol, that has been condemned for titne, has of late undergone ex- 've repairs, which makes it now one `• f the most commodious school *Mlles in the county. The work was hompleted by Messrs Peter Campbell An$4Srrtin, 4Cooper, which is a sufficient gt!arrantee'thet it was well done. NOTES.—Igr Robt. Plewes bas pur- chased "a new Patterson binder. — Baryest Is about completed in this eectipn, and, owing to the dry wea- ti#er the grain was got in in good condition. School 'r •opened on Mon- day last, with a fairttendance. The Rev Mr Irvine, of Kippen, will oc- capy the pulpit in connection with Tamer's church, next Sunday. Colborne. Rev Mr Harris and wife are,epend- tugg a few days among friends in Glen - alien. • .. Master George Gledhill returned to luta home in Petrolia, last week, after after a short visit with friends here. The many friends and acquain- tances of Mr Wm. Vanstone will be lad to hear that he is able to be around again. Mr Wm. Armstrong, of Goderich, conducted the service at Zion Metho- diet church, Sunday last, owing to ;he absence of the pastor, Mr Harris. Rev Mr Kestle, former pastor of Bbnmiller circuit, preached at Ben - miller last Sunday morning and even- ing. The appreciation of the people for hie services was apparent by the large congregations which gathered to hear him. ACCIWENT.—Last Friday, while a threshing was in progress at the farm of Mr W. Ohler, a son of Mr Michael Swanze met with a painful accident. Some one above him had laid down a pitchfork, when it slipped down, the prong catching Swanze in the breast, penetrating one lung. Under medi- cal treatment he is doing as well as could be expected. 1vicKillop. A few more fine days will finish .the harvest in -this township. armers are rejoicing in the fact flirt the fall wheat is yielding welt. Mr Alex. McIntosh has gone to take charge ofa school near Brant- ford and we send with him our best wishes. Now that the holiday season in ural districts is over, the schools are again enlivened with the busy hum of the little folks. Mies Jessie Campbell, of Chicago, is spending a few weeks among her friends, and says she finds the people she meets very sociable. Mr John Shannon, of Manitoba, is visiting friends in this vicinity. It is seven years since he left here for the Prairie Province,and finds a good many changes. Mr John hastou, of Silver City, Montana, is home on a visit to his mother. He is engaged in mining in that city, and says he is prospering ;exceedingly well in that country. It is seventeen years since he went to that country, and his old friends are Iliad to see him. East Wawanoslt, Mr Jab Loutil has returned from ,his trip to the old country. Mr Wm. Quinn is at present laid up with a felon on his fioger. The Toll brothers have purchased the property lately owned by J. Blackbrough. It contains 200 acres, and was bought for $4,700. David L Martin, who spent his holidays with his brother here, has returned to Bayfield to resume his position of birch wielding. The east half of lot 34, con. 3, east Wawa nosh, was sold by auction last week. It contains 50 acres, and was znirchased by R. Howard, Blyth, the ptice paid being $600. Miss Kate Brown was last week the gtaest of Miss Lily Dey. Mrs Young, of Colborne, Mre Brown, of Manches- ter, and Mies Buchanan, of Carlow, -were also callers on Mrs Dey. . Harvesting is now almost completed. Only a few late fields being out. P. W Scott being the first we have heard Of to finish harvesting operations, he .<,? ia'ving finished threshing this years Coop on Tuesday last. A barn owned by John Ruddy was burned on Thursday evening last, it is sitpposed to be caused by an incen- diary. There was a small insurance "of $200 on it which oply covers a Small portion of the loss. Mr T. Quinn, who has been work- "lg at the carpentering, in Brantford, turned hoohe last week, having lost o fingers and got his band consid- ably bruised, by coming in too cite contact with a planer, which he as nutting. Dries M. Morrison of Walton, is e guest of Miss Bella McGill, this ek. Quite a number of Mise Lily ey's former pupils paid her a visit t Thursday. A nice picnic was jived, syringing, croquet ete, being e order of the day. Although Miss y teaches in another section, she II betaine the affection of ber first Et,jllplln which is Shown by this visit, d Which has yaken place every year flee she left them. NEW ;Lot -largest paper in Huroii. Belgrave Mr Thos. Agnew was in Clint over Sunday. Dr and Milton Godfrey are a on a yatching tour. •Mrs Godfrey and Miss Lizzie went to Grimsby Park for a few days lately. The little daughter of Mr M. F. McKinnon was very sick but is now better. Mr Croll, of Clinton, bas commenc- ed plastering Mrs Tuft's new resid- ence. The first sale of cheese from our factory was made on Tuesday last at 8?} cents ber pound. Varna. Mr John Wilson, Par line, Stanley, is taking in the C. P. R. excursion to Manitoba. His destination is Car- berry. t We wish him a safe journey, and a good time generally. ' GA u zSN PARTY.—On Wednesday evening next the members of St. John's church intend holding a gar- den party, in Mr Secord's &rove.— ,A.n efficient working committee is work, raith Rev Mr Newton at the grand time is expected. has opened once more. Mr and Miss Blair, the teachers, bo `h refreshed after their vaca- ion, but the appearance of Mr Bal- four is especially delightful; his coun- tenance is full of joy. Cause? Why there is a bran new baby boy at his house. Quite a number of our villagers went to the tournament at Kincard• ine on Friday last. a Mr King and wife,of Goderich, late of Clinton. were visiting at Mr R. Stirs p'g's on Monday Net. Mr Matt Brandon, of the 10th con. Wawanosh, was in a dangerous con- dition with diarrhoea this week, but is now improving. What is the matter with the Bas• ball tournament Blyth was going get up ? They had better engage a committee of Belgravites to get a good one up for them. Dr (l'IcKenzie late of Belgrave, but now of Toronto, was in the village on Monday. He looks well and is meet- ing with success. He has many well wishers here. We are pleased to note that Mr J. Armstrong of the 10th con., Wawan- anosh,was succeestul in getting a first class certificate at the late examina- tion inClinton. He is now a thorough all-round scholar, and when he passes his professional examination, will be especially qualified to teach in any High School or Collegiate Institute either in Classics, Modern Languages, Mathematics or Sience. We congrat- ulate him and hope he may soon se- cure a good situation. Centralia. GOOD YIELD.—Samuel Baskerville threshed for King Bros. 350 bushels of fall wheat, an average of 35 bushels to the acre, in three hours and a half. The day before he threshed for M Edward Jones 370 bushels of whea and 80 bushels of oats. His whea also yielded well. The quality of the wheat is extra good. He is of opin- ion that other crops will turn ou equally as well. Iiiuburn- Mr F. S. Schoales left on Friday last. for St. Clair, Mich. Miss Annie McIntosh is visitin friends in Stella, this week. J. W. King, our worthy domiuie has returned, and resumed his dutie on Monday last. The Rev Mr Waddell, who was t have lectured here on Saturday eveu ing last, did not put in an appear ance. We hear that Robt. Clark is think- ing seriously of giving up fat -mine and taking a position in the postal department. When a farmer finishes harvest it is remarkable how soon he comes to the conclusion that a shower of rain wo©ld do good. • Mr Robert McMillan has returned home from the old country, and re- ports having struck a good market with his cattle. C. F. Dale has disposed of his en- tire herd of fat cattle, Co- Watson, of Blyth. We have not learned the amount received, Some dastardly wretch poisoned J A. Stewart's fine Scotch terrier, his week. He . has a strong suspicil who the guilty party is. It looks suspicious to see a youn lady carrying home an extra supply of coal oil, but we suppose it is al right,' as it is said to be for choi practice. Billy Rinn, one of our prosperou- young farmers, has corn growing o. his farm south of here, measurin= over 13 feet in length. As much o his time is devoted to buying lambs, etc., we think it would be advisable for him to secure the services of steward, to manage his farm in hi: absence. Stanley. ACCIDENT.—The other day, while Mr D. McTavish was driving a tea.. hitched to W. Perdue's thresher, the horses became unmanageable, an. upset the thresher on its side. Mr McTavish had his arm broken, an. the machine was Alightly broken. CoUNCII..—The council met on the 16th inst.; members all present, min utes of previous meeting read an. signed. Thos. Wiley was ordered to be refunded $4, which amount he could not collect from last year's roll The clerk was authorized to draft by •law, to raise the rate of 2 mills'o the dollar for county, and 1 3-10 mill for local and railway purposes; also a by-law to raise the several sums re- t wired by the school section corpora trona. Thos. Wiley was appointe collector for the present year. Th by-laws were then read a third time and pasaed. A petition, praying that the road allowance between lots 4 an 5, lake road west, be closed, was lei before thecouncil. Council adjourn ed to meet on Saturday, October 11 at 1 p.m, G. STVWAlt'r, Clerk. W inghaw. Dr McKenzie, of Toronto was in town on Tuesday. Mr John Holloway, of Ethel, was in town last Friday. Mr Marshale J. Bell was in Bel - grave on Sunday. Mrs Nicholls, of London, is visit - with her son Alf. in town. Mr J G Holmes, of Toronto, spent Sunday with hie parents in town. Mr Stewart,Principal of Blyth Pub- lic School,was in town on Monday. Miss JannetW4de is spending her holidays wit ,4;.; :ds in Palmerston. Mr Joh-n. i , of Goderich, is visitingat _- • ence of his parents here. Mies Jennie salias, of Detroit, is spending a week under the parental roof. Mr Wm. Armour left on Friday for Detroit. He will take up his residence t here. Mrs John Gregory, of Manitoba is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Geo. Mason of this town. M'n Geo. Mason and children are visiting at the residence of Mr John Mason, South London. Miss Laura Lynn, of Toronto, for- merly of this place, is renewing ac- quaintances here this week. Mr and Mrs S. Halliday and Miss M. Halliday, of Detroit are visiting friends and relatives in town. Miss Nellie Pauline, of Bay City, Mich.. was in town last week she left on Monday morning for Stratford. Prof. Morgan and daughter, Fairie will give a farewell concert in the Baptist church this (Friday) evening. Mr•John Henry and wife, of Ilder- ton, were in town last week, to attend the funeral of Mrs Henry's sister Miss Agnes Henderson. The Harriston Cricket team were in town on Tuesday, but owing to un- favorable weather they could not play They left in the afternoon for Clin- ton. There is. a "personal" which ap- pears so ofn in the Times that it might as well he left standing. But for only a short time now, The Ad- vance has something in last week's issue you know about "the gay and festive scene " Rev John Kelly, who has been re- cruiting here for several weeks past, left on Friday for Forest to enjoy a two week's visit with friends in that place. Mr Kelly was about two years ago pastor of the Baptist Church in Forest,' Peterbor.Review :—"Mr J B Fer- guson, of W.lirgham, is in town look- ing up old friends. He left this part 25 years ago and has not re -visited in that time. He fills the position of clerk of \Vinghatn and book-keeper fot (;ilchrist, Green & Co., furniture manufacturers." On Friday night last some persons burglariously entered the store of J. J. Ilomuth& Sons. They made six holes in the back doer with a two inch augur and irretliis Way succeeded in taking the lock off the door. They carried away a quantity of clothing. Mr Thos Gallaway, of Uxbridge, preached in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning and in the Me- thodist church in] the evening. Mr Galloway is a cripple, having suffer- ed for many years from spinal disease and takes this way cf earningta liv- ing. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morn- ing." Rev. W. F. Waddell, Proviucial Deputy Grand Chief Templar, of Tor- onto, delivered a lecture on Tem - prance in the Methodist church on Sunday evening, after the close of the regular preaching service. Also in the Baptist church on Monday even- ing, under the auspicesof the I O G T. Friday last being our Civic Holiday the town was very quiet. Our cricketers went to Brussels and got "done up" most beautiful. The two bands, the fire brigade, junior base ballists and a host of others went to Kincardine to take in the "Summer Carnival," but saw nothing in the way of sports or games but a foot race and a hose reel race, Wingham taking first prize in the latter, beat- ing Blyth by 6 seconds. On the ar- rival of the excursionists at the sta- tion here a procession wag formed, headed by the bande,the firemen came next each carying a broom. They marched to the Queen's corner, where a short address was delivered by Reeve Mclndoo. Snmmerlrill. GARDEN PARTY.—A garden party in connection with St Peters church, will be on the grounds of Mr R. Miller, on next Thursday evening. Tea will be served from 5 to 7 o'clock p u* The committee will spare no pains to make this affair a grand eucc ss. There will be a program of mus c etc rendered during the even- p ine Admission 15c, ch.ildren 10e. Brucelield. Mrs Andrew Swan le viriting in London. Miss Bella Jamieson has gone to visit friends in Lucan. Mrs James Swan and Mrs Scott are visiting friends in Kincardine. Dr Willliame, of London, was the tueet of Mr J. C. Jamieson, last week. Mise Allan and Miss t.•terling of Dungannon, are the guests of Mr Charles Mason. Mr John McIntosh has returned ome from Galt where he has been spending his holidays.. Miss Gussie Diehl arrived home ast Mouday evening from Clinton o enjoy a few holidays. Rev J H and Master Simpson r nrned home from a trip to Waterford, Norfolk county, last Tu�y evening Mise Emma Nevin and las Annie Campbell are enjoying thd4'r holidays at Bayfield. They report/having an elegant time. Miss Lizzie Payne and Mies Nellie s iron returned home from Detroit ast Monday evening. They report as having a grand time. Mr John Douser and wife, of Clin- on, spent Sunday wi us; it seems quite natural to see Mr ser as be once was one of our citizens. 21 members of the London Cycling .lub ed o ning Quite through here a. number of our citizens turned out to see them. A large number of our boys went o Bayfield last Sunday to attend camp meeting. Some of them left very late, but they got there just the ame. Last Sunday the pulpit of Union church was occupied in the morning by Mr Holmes, of Clinton, and in the evening by Rev Mr Acheson, of Kippen. Mr Richard Caldwell, who got hie foot injured some time ago playing ootball, is able to be about and his smiling face is once more welcomed on the grounds. A number of our young folks pic- irked in Mr Turner's grove last Saturday. They must have enjoyed themselves immensely as their voices were heard several times in the vil- age. Mr Robert Beattie, our popular operator, has removed to Seaforth to ake charge of the store lately oc- cupied by Mr McGinnis, Rob will be treately missed as he wait+ general avourire with all. The Royal Templars of Temper- : uce intend having a grand Lawn Social next Tuesday evening, on Mr David Mclntosh's lawn. This will .e tne event of the season as the committees are sparing no pains to .i eke it a grand success. Seaforth irase Band will be in attendance to discourse sweet music during the evening, ale() Professor Okes, of Clin- on, and other local talent. Admis- ion 10e which, includes your supper, Goderich Townslrin. A garden party will be held at the residence of John Middleton, on be- ialf of the Sunday School of St James church, on the evening of Fri -1 day Aug 29th. A splendid program will be provided. ACCIDENT.—A young boy named Kemp got his leg broken, the other day, in a rather unusual manner.— He took a team and water tank to .aul water .for a thresher, and the .orses became mired. Taking them .y the head, he was attempting to ead them, when one stepped on his eg, breaking it. MR EDITOR.—Iu reference to an 'tem appearing in the NEW ERA last week and concerning a certain young eaeher I would like to Bay a few words. In the first place the person who authorized the publication of such a joke? has a very poor idea •ndeed of what a good joke is. A ood test of ajoke is the manner in which it is received. It is not appre- ciated by the public. and it is a case of "joker joked." (We are now reading the story of Robbie Thomp- on's bairn.) He reflects on my character when he intimates that I . ave neglected what I pretended to do. Be careful, sir, what you say. Then he talks about the cart taking wo instead of one. \Veil that is all right but the said cartes would not suit himself, all the Bame, 'for it .has .een whispered that he cannot per- suade a single person of the opposite ex to go with him;;therefore be will have more than two on his rig. , He .as however, a cart that meets all his requirements. There might be more said in this connection but it is un- neccessary. (Guess you have read chap I of the story of Robbie Thomp- on's bairn.) A YOUNG TEACHER. Couxcu.,—Council met on the lith brat, pursuant to adjournment; mem- .ere all present; minutes of last meet- ing read and passed. Letter from he County Clerk read, stating that $8087.76 is required from Goderich ownship, for county purposes, and legislative school equivalent, $314, in 11 $3401,76 for county. Moved by John Beacom, sec. by James H Elli- ott, that a rate of 21 mills on the $ be levied on all the real,rateable proper- ty in the township, for county pur- . i ills on ses, and he $a be levied t a oonr rthe same property, for township purposes, also he amounts requited by the several school trustees, for their respective ections, be levied on the same pro• erty.—Carried. A by-law was pass- ed, confirming the above motion.— 'he following accounts were paid : News -Record, printing, $42.75; Robt Huck, gravel for 1889, $3.42; doctor's bill, paid to Edward Swans, for one John Donohue, a destitute, $4; to Canada Company, for. gravel taken from lot 13, Bayfield con, $12, in '89. Council adjourned to meet on the first Monday in October. J, PATTON, Clerk. Uensall Our t aceners rei;urt grain turning out well. Mrs W A Waugh has returned home from Bayfield. Mrs McLeod and sou, of Detroit, are visiting Mtn James White. Mr Robson, of London, spent a few days this week visiting his daughter, Mre Harry Arnold. Mr Davis, of Aylmer, is spending a few days with his son, Mr W C Davis, grocer, of this place. Mr J E Troyer, grocer, has sold out his bussnese to Mr W Robinson possession to be taken Sept 1st. Rev J S Henderson and wife have returned home after a 5 weeks vaca- tion, much improved in health. Mr J I Wren attended the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Oddfellows, held last week in Toronto. We understand that Messrs C and F Myers, bntchere, shave disolved partnership. The business will be henceforth rgn by Mr C. Myers. Our schools re -opened on Monday under the old staffof toachers. Mr J C Wren and Misses Johnston and Govenlock. The attendance is large and we are looking forward to a good term's work under their able manage- ment. Londesboro. Mrs Ashley is at present visiting at the Methodist parsonage, Attwood. Last week's shipment of eggs from the Popular Dry Goods House was 1180 dozen. Quite a number of our citizens took in the excursion to Niegara Falls, on Friday last. The Wingham district meeting of the Methodist church was held here on Wednesday last. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath schools are both making ad- ditions to their libraries. Mr and Mrs Whitely, and others took in the Grimsby excursion, and they report a pleasant time. - Miss Martha A. Brunsdon has left for Brucefield, for a visit, prior to re- turning home to Michigan. Miss Minnie Brunsdon is on a visit to friends at Toronto. We hope that she will have a pleasant and enjoy- able time. W H Cole's new traction engine is doing excellent work now, and he is taking the lead in threshing, this eeae0n. Mr James Woodman has got very fond of haggis just lately. Jim, you must not indulge too much, o you will have heart burn. Mr and Mrs Jeffry are off on holi-' day trip to Cleveland, Bu to and Toronto. We wish them pleasant trip, and hope to see them return much benefitted by their vacation. School opened in this vicinity on Monday last. We hope the scholars have had a good time during their vacation, and return to school with renewed vigor to study harder this year than they did the last. The Revs Messrs McLaughliu and Swann gave two very fine addresses, in the Methodist church, on Monday evening, on the men we need in the pulpit and in the pew, and how we can get them. The audience was not as large as it ought to have been, but those who missed it missed a treat. Rev Mr Sellery, of Brussels, deliv- ered a grand discourse, iu the Metho- diet church, on Sunday evening last, taking hie text from Daniel, 3rd chap., Inch, 17th and 18th verses. The people were very much delighted to hear their old and esteemed friend preach once again. Blyth. The Hopeful Gleaners held a very successful social at the residence of Dr Sloan, on Wednesday evening,the proceeds amounting to about $50 EAC, 1DENT.—Squire Wilson, one of the most familiar figures of Blyth,and who for many years has been promin- ent in the county in various ways, met with an accident on Wednesday eveningthat is altogether likely to prove atal. While walking leisurely along the street, he was knocked down by a runaway horse that bad rushed on the sidewalk. On being assisted to his feet he seemed to be unhurt, and was able to make his way home. After he had retired his wife discover• ed that he had become insensible, and sent hurriedly for a doctor. An ope- ration was performed, thinking that the skull was fractured and was press- ing on the brain, but the skull was found to be unhurt, and the conclu- sion formed was that a blood vessel had burst. At last accountsshe was still unconscious, and no hopes are held out for bis recovery. He was for many years reeve of Morris, and has been clerk of the village for some time. Lake Huron. Under an arch of white and blue Fleckered with shades of every hue Returning gifts in reflex true, Lies Huron ! Oh 1 truly did the Indian greet, While sailing in his boat so fleet, Thy swelling tide as "water sweet" Fair Huron ! Fair lake, whose ever (swelling breadth Has tints of purple, bine and amaranth Emerald, green and golden wealth, Bright Huron 1 The setting sun with finger bright Forms on thy breast a path of light Fit path for pilgrims of the night; Grand Huron f Farewell, and when we're far from thee Will think of Huron's shore and sea, Though near thee never more will be, Dear Hnron I Leonst, Bayfiold Bayfield Mrs Dodds, of Seaforth. is the guest of Mrs Alex Grainger. Mr John Carswell, of Toronto Uni- versity, is the guest of Mr John Stan - bury. Rev R H Gardiner, son of our highly esteemed postmaster, is visit- ing his relatives here. TheForest City Bicycle club passed through here last Sabbath morning, on their way to Goderich. James McDonald. HarryErwin,and Mfases Jennie and Emma Erwin, took a trip to Kincardine last week. Muss Lena Gemeinhardt is at pres- ent stopping with her sister, Mre Wm Stinson, of the Sauble line. Rev Mr Carrie, of Grand Bend, with hie wife and family, paid his friends here a flying visit, this week. Rev Mrs Hodgens, of Seaforth, ar- rived in town on Wednesday, and will visit among her friends here for a couple of weeks. Master Willie Morice, of Niagara Falls, who bas been stopping with Dr Sanbury, for about three months, for the benefit of his health, returned home this week. rs 11 Dresser, of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting friends here, returned this week, accompanied by Mrs Arch Jones and family. The latter intend residing there in future. Mr Wm and Master John Jewett left one day this week for Manitoba, where, we understand, they own a farm, whose interests will occupy their time for a couple of months. Misses Maud Middleton and Lilly Phillips, of Goderich township, are visiting Mies Maggie Marks. Miss Daisy Cowan, of Princeton, who was also the guest of Mise Marks, left for her home, on Saturday. The pulpit,of St Andrews church has been very acceptably filled, for the last two Sabbaths, by Rev D W Panton. of Stratford, who preached both morning and evening, laat Sab- bath. The reverend gentleman de- livered excellent sermons, brilliant with practical ideas and original thoughte,which were evidently drawn from a very deep and well cultivated source. We hurl back in the teeth of the editor of the News -Record his low - bred vulgarisms concerning us, and challenge him to prove his unsup• ported and altogether unreliable state- ment, that the Record now has the largest circulation here of any paper in the county, Regarding the scur- rility of the articles appearing from time to time, we .gleed say nothing, they bear the traces of depravity on their very face. As the summer season is now draw• ing to a close, the number of visitors is slowly decreasing. The following arrived at the hotels during the past week:—River Hotel — Mr and Mrs Payne and Mr and Mrs -Lamb, of London; Miss Rockwood and Miss Alice Bowey, of Chicago, (the latter was formerly a Bayfield girl). Queen's Hotel — Mr and Mrs Pickard and family, Miss Mable Kemp, Miss Gus- sie Pickard and Mr A McLean, Sea - forth; Mrs Kemp and family, of Exe- ter, Miss Thompson and Mr W Hoff- man, Stratford. Albion Hotel—Mr Puddicombe, of London. Commer- cial—Mr and Mrs Catling and family, London. The camps of the Salvation Army are at last pitched upon our shores, and sweet et -rains of music are ever rising from the little band of soldiers in Mr Jewett's grove. There are eight or nine smaller tents, with one large one, which is used as the convo- cation camp. Although it rained all Sunday:forenoon, the zeal of the Sal- vationists was not to be damped by mere water, and in the afternoon large numbers attended tne first meet- ing. Major Philpott, who has lately returned from a trip to England, led the meetings, assisted by his wife and many other officers of rank. Mrs Philpott is very affable and pleasant, and almost surpasses her husband in addressing the masses. Soldiers from nearly every barracks in what ie called the London District, are in attendance, and the "salvation bon- net" is quite a common head gear upon our streets at present. Meetings are being held every day this week, and will continue until next Sunday evening, when the camping will be sit an end. This is the first attempt at anything of this kind in Bayfield, and we hope the Army will be so well pleased with the cite that they will be encouraged ro return next year, with augmented numbers. Dungannon Mrs McArthur and little daughter left for her home in Montreal, last week. - Mrs Willis had a cow that met with the misfortune of having her leg broken. Quite a number of Lucknnwites passed through our village on Friday of last week, on their way for a pic- nic at the lake. Miss Anna Anderson returned from a pleasant trip up the lakes, last week. She had a most enjoyable time, and was accompanied by Miss Walters, of Goderich. There was no church seryiee held last Sunday morning. Owing to the rain, or through some misunderstand ing, the preacher failed to put in an appearance. On Sunday evening the pulpit was supplied by Mr R. E. Brown, of Ashfield. d. On Monday evening last the Y. P. S. met in the church, for the election of officers for the ensuing quarter— Pres., Mre S. Pentland; Vice -Pres., Mise F Anderson; Sec., Mr J McLean; Ass. Sec., Mise A Treleaven; Treas., Mr J Glew. FALL RACES. Clinton, August 26th. Seaforth, August 28th. Mitchell, September let. Hamburg, September Hr& and 4tl11. • Rolrnesville. A grandson of Mr Scott is paying " him a short visit. Miss Sibboa, of Toronto, is visiting at the East End. Mr Thos March occupied the pul- pit on Sunday evening. Mr Chas. Gravels and wife intend taking a trip to Quebec soon, Rev )dr Kastle from near St. Mary called on friends in the village on Tuesday. - Mrs Gooderige, of Clinton, lute been spending a few days with friends in the village. Eldred, the second one of Mr John Yeo is suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs C. Brooks and son. of Mitch- ell, has been spending a. few days among friends here. Mr H. B. Evans,of the Huron road is laid up; with an attack of sciatica together with congestion of one lung Misses Maggie Paisley and Minnie Cantelon, of Clinton, hove been spending a few very enjoyable days at Mr Pickard'e. W J Lobb has succeeded in getting hie Starch Enamel into the Toronto Exhibition and also intends having it on sale at the London Fair. Our school opened on Monday last with an attendance of 40. The mon- otony of uur village is again broken by their music. Mr T. Murch, who has been in at- tendance at the Provincial Teacher's Association at Chatauqua,returned on Friday last. He says that fruit of all kinds to all appearance.s is exceeding- ly scarce in that locality. Last Monday night the inmates of Mr Proctor's house were awakened by the sounds of some person trying to effect an entrance at one of the doors. They succeeded in breaking open the storm door, but could not open the! inside door. It was well for them that they couldn't for wait- ing for them inside there were two women, one with a big walking stick and the other with the butcher knife, who rio doubt would have made short work of them had they got a chance. Burglars want tr. take warning and keep away from tbc; village especially whe a there are such brave women. His LucK.—Nelson Steep says he is the unluckiest man in all Canada. Saturday he loaded a load of flax and run it into the barn for Monday morn- ing, when he was backing it out he somehow upset the entire load, got it on and started for Clinton, but be- fore he got to Holmesville one of the tires came off, he got the tire put on and started again. but had not gone far when the rack broke and let the entire load on the ground the second time. He had to hunt tor another wagon and man to help him load and then he started for town, but crossing the track the rack upset for the third time. He got it on and managed to get as far as the mill without any further mishap. He has taken to ploughing and let the job of hauling out. Additional New Locals. MISSION WORK.—Last Sunday in- terested congregations assembled in the Baptist church to bear Miss Frith speak of tier work as missionary in India. Owing to the heavy rain, the morning congregation did not exceed its own number, but at night the church was filled. For fully au hour at each service Miss Frith held the unflagging attention of her hearers. She has spent five years of arduous labor in India, but her health giving out at the end of that time she was obliged—very reluctantly—to relin- quish her work and return to her na- tive ]and. Both by her conversation and her public addresses one cannot fail to realize that she is thoroughly consecrated to her work and her Master, that the needs of the heathen to•her are a great and stern reality, resting heavily on her own heart.— Her addresses were veru simple and very earnest, and graphically depict- ed the condition of the natives.— Many were the incidents she related from her own experience, sometimes amusing, but ofcner pathetic, ,but interesting, on the manners, customs and ideas prevalent in India. It is no easy matter to become a Christian. Among the Brahimins it means dis- grace to the convert and to all con- nected with him, He really becomes an outcast, shut out from the society in which he has been accustomed to move; bis former friends desert him ; boycotted, insulted, and,if under age, brutally treated, his life is often no- thing but misery. Miss Frith said much on the worship of the $indoo Christians. They are all exceedingly poor, but very liberal supporters of the gospel. Seldom having money, they bring their rice in small quanti- ties that they have eared out of their daily suppiy. Miss Frith thought ie would be a good thing if the farmers of Canada would follow their example in this reigpecv. The speaker's work; was principally among the women in the ienanas. Their condition Is de- plorable. Always treated by the ms..— ae ignoramuses without understand- ing, they also have come to consider themselves so. They are never taught to read, so tbat they tell the mission- ary it is useless to read to them out of her book—the Bible. But notwith- standing their ignorance, they all know what sin is, and are conscious of it within themselves, so that when some Bible truth is read to them about man's depravity they admit it to be true. Every female Brabamin must be married before she is ten years old. Many are married when they are far younger than that,— There are eighty thousand widows in India under six years of age. From these facts it may be seen how all were d wleat d by Mise Iederifieith'e visit el as to ourinterestetown, anit will, ware sureas, result in greaterd in - tenet in foreign IL ssion work.