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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-08-29, Page 1„ •I j CLINTON, ONT., , A.uOt ST 29, 1894. ii 1Zt333BI&T DC T4M1es: Pubtfalttatr # . I *1•60a year in aeveneeme fur eeki Budge d OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County --by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Hay. NOTES, --Mr R Ferguson,who pass- ed.the third class examination'at the recent examination in Clinton, pur- pwtea' continuing his studies at the Clinton Collegiate Institute. Mr Carlisle also intends going to Clinton, for the purpose of taking a course in the Collegiate. Mr Orlando Gramm is to preach at FansVitle next Sun- day, Surveyors are laying out the course of the pronoaed drain, which is to be made through the large swamp. Tuckersmith. a NOTES. -Rev Mr Irvine, of Kip - u, preached to the congregation at ;,'•:'Turner's appointment, on Sabbath {afternoon last, and`his sermon was "practical and much appreciated. The farprers are busy sowing fall wheat. Ilse Hart, of Clinton, spent a few days this week visiting Mies Selina Nott. A few of our sports took in the ramekin Clinton, on Tuesday Iaet. ,Titeaiee-no less than eight Franks :. ;on"'a certain line in this township, within a radius of two miles; who s ys people don't know a good name when they hear it? It ib said that four enterprising stack builders are building a new kind of straw stack this summer (all over the barn yard.) • Hill's Green. ,, NOTES. -Mr Robt Holmes, of the 'New ERA, preached in the Metho- dist church here, on Sunday last. - Prayer meeting.waaheld in the Meth- odist church, on Wednesday evening, 'fl and in the all on Monday evening; the meetings in both cases were well attended. The harvesting, though considerably delayed by rain, is now almost entirely completed. Messrs I Jarrett and Wm Hart have pur- chased the threshing machine former- ly owned .by 'J Horner, and with it thee, are doing good work. Mrs R J Smith, is visiting friends down east. The harvest home pommittees are doing their best to help make it a • success; the Hills Green contingent go 'en masse' on Monday morning next. Kippen, NOTES. -Miss A Hutton remains tin our town until after the harvest home. Mr Ivieon, of Toronto, is visiting at his father's, and remains for the let. About a dozen of our men expect to put up tables, etc., for the harvest home, on Saturday; it is a beautiful grove. The youngest daughter of Mr Sanders is very sick, and her recovery is doubtful. Wm Ciidmore is very busy packing and shipping bay. Rev H Irvine took Rev Jos Edge's work in Clinton, on Sunday. , Rev Dr Willoughby will preach in the Methodist church, next Sunday. Monday, September 1st, is our civic holiday; every one wants to attend the harvest home, which will be held in Mr James Cooper's grove, east of the Kippen station. Mr Will Hunt, who for the past few weeks has been visiting friends here, returned to St. Louis, Mo., on Monday. Mrs Weismiller is visiting friends in New Hamburgh. Miss M E McMordie returned- to Goderich on Monday, where she purposes pursuing her studies. CLiselhurst. DEATH. -John Swann, who died at the age of 26, was buried on Tues- day. Two months ago his brother Alex came home from Spokane Falls, with fever, and was not expected to live. With great love and fidelity John nursed his brother back towards recovery. As a result John took disease, and is now dead. Alexander is not likely to recover, because of this shock. NOTES. -September 1st has been proclaimed civic holiday here, in or- der that every one may attend the Kippen circuit harvest home, at Kip - pen; every threshing machine is to be tied up for the day, and those who work at home are to be boycotted, - Mr Robert Holmes, of the New ERA, preached in the Methodist church last Sunday; the people say he can come back as often as he wishes, as his services were very much appreci- ated. [This is taffy]. The church trustees bad better get those new benches ready to accommodate the crowded house that will greet the Rev Dr Willoughby, next Sunday morning. The rains have delayed the harvest, but most of the crop will be in this week. Stanley. NoTE8.-Mr Spear, of Ridgetown, formerly of Stanley, was last week visitinfi friends and acquaintances in Stanley and .Clinton, He was se- companied by his daughter-in-law. Mr Spear returned home an Satur- day, Mrs Wm. Speer continues her visit for some time longer. Mr Peter Campbell and Mrs Carrier of Grand Bend,left last Saturday to visit friends in Kincardine. Mr Jos. Dunbar, of Ashfield, was in Stanley on Friday and Saturday last with his son-in-law Mr Thos. Baird. Wing a WEDDING. -On Wednesday morn- ing last the Presbyterian Church in this place was crowded to the doors by those anxious to witness the mar- riage of one of the moat popular young ladies in Wi_ngham, Miss Mc- Donald, to Dr. Horsey, of Owen Sound. The ceremony was perform - formed by Rev. H. McQuarrie, the groom being assisted by Mr H. T. Rance, of Clinton, and the bride by Miss Miles, of Walkerton. So im- portant was the event considered that the public school was dismissed in order that the children might attend. Numerous and costly were the pre[ . ants received by the bride. The hap- py couple, amid the good wishes of all, left for Denver on their wedding tour. Harlock. H. W. Allen has already sown ten acres of fall wheat. Inspector Robb paid our school an official visit on Tuesday of last week. Mr Jno Mills, one of our success- ful farmers, threshed a large field of barley which averaged 50 bush. per acre. The recent rains have delayed har- vesting somewhat and as a conse- quence the farmers wear longer faces than usual The wife of Mr Thos. Willison, near Kinburn, was buried at the Hill Church last week. Mre Willison had been ailing for some time. Mr M. J. Beet who has been en- gaged with the Eagle Harrow Co. has obtained a leave of absence for a time and has gone to Manitoba where he will remain a month or so. Our music teacher; Miss Stewart, pays regular visits to these parts this summer, she has quite a number of pupiie and they speak favorably of Miss Stewart's efficiency as a teacher. Mr Jno, Walker, of Roxborough, was throug► this section a couple of weeks ago buying apples. The crop is poor, many who have large orch- ards will not have apples enough for their own use. Mr Thos. Cole's team which was attached to the waggon in the barn last Monday morning, broke through the barn floor where they lay unable to get out,Mr Cole with the assistance of some of the neighbors, got the horses out, they were somewhat in- jured but we hope they will soon re- cover• Porter's Hill. NOTES. -Mr W Stirling, of lot 34, con. 6,has sold a heavy draught horse to John McMann, Seaforth,for a good round sum ; he is also supplying Mr Ransford, of Stapleton, with over 100 bushels of seed wheat. Mrs A. Rob- inson, and her two neices Misses Net- tle and Mary Bell Ramsay,of Detroit, who have been visiting relatives here, have returned home, accompanied by Mies Jessie Stirling. Our reeve is having some of our township funds expended on Creighton avenue ; W . Johnston has the contract. MissReed of Pittsburgh,, is visiting hereister, Mrs John Torrance. Mr W Elliott has his Hereferd cattle in good shape for the fall shows; they are the best grass fed cattle in this section. Ap- ple buyers must be hard run now, when they have to make business tripe on Sundays. Mrs T. C. Cox is 'vieiting her sitter, Mrs Duret, at Al- pena. Mrs A Johnston has a present for Samuel, on his return from the old country, where he went with cat- tle.; it is a son. Our'teaeher, W Mc- Cluskey, bas full control of Porter's Hill school•now, MieleMura l having left after teachipg•:aiylr months, the rateppayers having'•decided that one teft;cher ie enough.; It ia.a progressive age in which we lila. The value of the apple crop has improved lately - the pig price offered will make up (or ;the deficiency in the crop; there has been $2.30 per bbl offered, and they go up if anythit . There are some pretty abarp ciistomere buying, and the farmers Want to look out for them Bentniiller. i oTE8.-Mr and Mrs Harris have returned from their visit. There Will be an open air meeting held in i cl Allen's Iwooda, opposite Mr Mug d i, • commencing on Saturday, I tubber 6th, in the afternoon; ser- idee'itoen Sunday aleo, and may be eeniitnaed on Monday, if the weather proves favorable. Our school, opened on Monday, with a fair attendance; Miss M.' Robertson occupies the ae- siiitant's room. Mr Scott, of S.S. No. 4, has, tot been able to return to his duties since the holidays, owing to Sonne affection of the eyes. The ma - diner/ for the mill has arrived, and Will be rapidly put in place. McKillop. A little daughter of Mr Fred Horn, Winthrop, was badly scalded the other day. it appears that Mrs Horn had poured some boiling water into a vessel, and left it standing on a table, and the little one pulled the vessel over, severely scalding ite arm and breast. School No. 13 was opened on Mon- day, Miss Harriet Campbell having charge for the remainder of the year. The school, though small, is neat and attractive, and Miss Campbell holds a second class professional certificate, and has had three years experience, so that successful work will certainly result. $ul1ett. Mr John L. Philips of the 13th eon., has purchased one of Mr John Brunsdon's first class top buggy,, that's right John; wonder if be got a little seat in front, it will become useful now for that new. daughter. AN' OLD ♦RTIOLE.-A certain reai- dent on the 2nd con., has in his pos- session a common glass lantern which formerly belonged to his great grand father and which has been in the family for more than 100 years,and is much prized by the present owner as a family relic The article is in splendid order and has never had many cents spent on it for repairs. HARVEST HOME. -On Friday even- ing at the invitation of Mr James Snell, a number of young people gathered at his home to participate in a Barveet Home supper. This house has been the scene of a good many feative gatherings in the past, but no more jovial and happy crowd ever assembled than were in it on this evening, and after spending a very enjoyable time, to which the boat and hostess contributed not a little, the party broke up at a reasonable hour. SUNDAY BERRY PICKING STOPPED. -A few Sundays ago a lady who re- sides in this township not five tunes from the seventh con., betook herself to a Bran -new -field at the rear end of the farm for the purpose of picking berries. She had not been long thus engaged when she began to feel un- well and immediately returned to the house, whence a messenger was des- patched to call in the aid of a lady friend who lives on the adjoining farm, when it was found that she, too was si-milar-ly engaged in the same berry patch, but on learning the con- dition of her friend, hastened to her aid. We have nothing more to add but that in a short time a very young lady arrived in that household which ever since has kept lady No. 1 from picking any more berries. NorEs.-Mr Leech, Tilsonburg, is spending his holidays in Winthrop, where he [pent some years managing the cheese factory. The Royal 'Tem- pters of Winthrop intend. going to Bayfield on Saturday neat, to picnic. Mre Colin Gordon and her son Wil- liam, of Algoma, former residents of this. township, have returned for a visit to friends and acquaintances here. Mr Andrew Henderson, sr., of the 5th con., is pretty low at present, but we hope soon to see him around again. Mr and Mrs W. S. Lawrence, of Clinton, paid a short visit to his brother. Mr D. McGregor, termer teacher of No. 4, and bis sister, spent a few days in this vicinity, and all were glad to see them. Blyth. Mr Will Phillips, who has been employed as assistant postmaster here, left on Saturday, for London, where he has secored a good situation. Will was the third of the Phillips family who occupied that position of trust, and we question if there are any who could have left a better record than these boys. KILLED. -We regret that it is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Squire Wilson, who passed away to the great beyond on Monday at 5.06 a.m. Mr Wilson never regained consciousness from the evening of the accident. It is to be deplored that one who had reached such a ripe old age, 79 years, should meet at last so untimely a death. The funeral was largely attended; the Masonic Lodge, , headed by the brass band, headed the procession. Mre Wilson has the heartfelt sympathy of all in this her hour of affliction. Dungannon NOTES. -A grand Harvest Home, under the auspices of the Y P S of the Methodist church, will be given in the grove of Mr Thos Anderson, on Sept 5th ; preparations are being made for a good time; full report will be •given later. Mr J C Pentland, of Quincy, 111., who for some has been visiting friends here, intends leaving on Wednesday morning and will be accompanied by his mother as far as Clinton, and also his sister as far as Goderich. Miss Emily Potter left on Monday to attend the Goderich High School. We are sorry to learn of the severe illness of Mrs J Scrimiger, she is reported as being very low, we sin- cerely hope that under the blessing of God she may have a speedy re• covery. NOTES. --Mise Gibson, of Clinton, paid her usual weekly visit to town, on Tuesday. R B Durnion, of Kin- cardine, a former resident of Blyth, was here this week. Mrs Jn Young, formerly of this place, but now a resi- dent of London, is visiting in the village and vicinity. Mr Alex Mur- dock, an old Blyth boy, was here for a few days this week. We learn that Mr T Jones will shortly remove to Walton. Misses Maggie Heffron and R Jones were visiting friends in Sea - forth this weak. One of our hotel keepers got "pulled," last week, for Belling liquor after hours. W Hawk- shaw, of Seaforth,was here this week. A tennis match was played here on Monday, between Blyth and Clinton, which resulted in a draw. Mrs Blies and Miss Symonds, of Toronto, are visiting friends in Blyth. The con- cert given by the Cosgrove family, on Tuesday evening, was well attended, and all went away well satisfied that they had received the worth of their money. Mies Nellie and Master Arthur Bliss, of Toronto, are the guests of Miss Mary Symonds. Com- ing events -coon hunting. Rev J F - Parke. of Ohio, at one time incum- bent of St'George's church, here, has_ received a call from the Englieh cchurh at Listowel and he will likely accept. Mr and Mrs _D DeWitt, of Ingersoll, were visiting friends in, this vicinity this week. Mrs Nation, sister of Mr L E Shane, is now assist- ing in the poet office, and by her business -like way and gentle smile she is bound to make many new friends in this district. Bayfield CHURCH NOTES. -Rev Mr Hod - gene, of Seaforth will occupy the pulpit of Trinity church next Sab- bath ; his friends here will be glad of the chance to hear their old pastor again. The pulpit of St Andrew's church was occupied last Sabbath by Mr Catling, of London,wbo addressed the congregation for some time; next Sabbath morning Rev Mr Henderson after a oouple of months holidays, will resume charge and preach. JJoImesville, .CCIDENiT-We regretto learn that Mr Ezra Pickard met with an acct• dent on Wednesday last, which will prove troublesome for some weeks. e was engaged in levelling a piece of land with a road scraper when the tool caught in the ground, throwing him over it, causing him to alight on one arm, breaking it near the wrist. NOTES. -Mr D. Calback aid wife, of Goderich, spent Sunday at the lat. ter'[ parents, we see tb t'Dan rides a machine, but ate glad to%know that Ips has sense enough to have one so low that he wouldn't hurt himself if be did fall off. Mrs Geo. Romball left on Tuesday for Detroit, to join her husband. Some of our young men attended the garden party at Varus on Wednesday evening. Mr Mr T 0 Pickard, and wife left on Wednesday; they expect to be abeent about two,or three weeks; they drove. Mr John Tiplady and wife were in the village visiting old friends. Mr H B Evans, of the Huron Road, still keepa very low. Mr Miller, agent for the American Insurance Co., was in the village over Sunday. Mrs Robt. Lawson's brother and sister spentSun- day with her. We are pleased to learn that Mr J. Lobb, formerly of. Waterloo, has been promoted and holds a position on the G T R. Be- cause the Holmesville correspondent to the News Record can't hunt up news is no reason why be should con- tradict facts sent in by the ERA writer as was the case last week. Most of the farmers around here have finish - harvest and some are starting seeding this week. We naderetand that Mre Vanvalconburgh has the agency for Dr. Hall's New Medical discovery. We learn that Mrs Ayers intends tak- ing a visit to Detroit, Oshawa and Flesherton sometime soon. Rev W Ayers preached to the young people last Sabbath evening, text I Tim 1 13 and contained some advice which the young people would do well to follow. We are glad that Mr Alf Jervis, who neura is i able to be around. Mr Wm Stanley and W J Lobb have each bought and packed large quantities of apples; also buyers from other places. Mr E C Potter bas added a lathe to hie wag- gon shop and is prepared to do any turning needed. THE CAMP -The Salvationists pulled up stakes and departed last Monday morning, having been here for just a week and a day. Sunday afternoon being fine, hundreds of people drove into the village to attend their meet- ings. This no doubt raised the droop- ing spirits of the Army people as the weather had been so disagreeable and the crowd so small. We believe they are now camping in Seaforth. DEATH. -Death has again entered our midst and almost, as it were, in a moment's warning, claimed for its victim an old and much respected resident in the person of Mr William Glen. On Friday morning be got up but feeling unwell 'was persuaded to return to bed, in a short time he be- came insensible, medical aid was summoned but it was thought a blood vessel had burst in his head and be- fore night his spirit had fled, we trust to the realms of blies. Mr Glen was a kind and obliging neighbor and will be much missed. He leaves a wife and six children, three of whom are married; we extend to bis sorrowing wife and children our deep and sin- cere sympathy. Marnoch. ACCIDENT. -On Saturday afternoon Mr Jno. Bone was rather seriously injured in trying to descend from the mow in his barn. He was on the beam and jumping into the mow he struck his head against a rafter,which threw him near the edge of the mow, and losing his balance he fell under the beam, head first to the floor. - Fortunately the floor was covered with straw which prevented any flesh from being broken. However his face was much bruised and he bled freely from the•nose and month. -- Recovery at first seemed almost hopeless, but we are now pleased to say that he is improving rapidly. has been laid up with Ig e Bvueef1eld. Noxas,-Owing to the damp weather he, Royal Tenlprance Garden Party which was to have been held last Tues- day evening is poet•poned until next nudity evening, Set, 2nd. The Sea. forth Brave Band will be in attendance and a good time is expected. Mise Bella Jameson has taken a position as milliner in St. Marys, ails went tine week to attend the fall openings in To- ronto. Mies Ellen McDonald, of Clio• ton, was visiting at home this week. Londesboro. SOCIAL. --The choir of the Metho- dist church will give a social, at the parsonage, on Thursday evening, September 4th, commencing at 7.30. In addition to the refreshments, an interesting program will be provided. The proceeds will be applied to fur- nishing music. NoTEs.-Mre (Rev) Ferguson and family have gone to London for a few days. Several of our sports took in the Clinton races, on Tuesday, and some took in the concert at Blyth, on the same night, but were not very favorably impressed with the latter. 'At a washing machine contest here thePearce washer came out victori- uus, doing its work quite as good, and a great deal faster, than the other machine. George Snell, our village blacksmith, has this year put out about fifty of the Richmond pea har- vester, and they all gave good satis- faction. Messrs Lasham & Bell made a sale of a lot of their cattle last week, some to J Britton, reeve of Hullett, for feeding, and a lot to P Kelly, of Blyth, for butchering. Almost all are done harvest; and report a good average yield, some of the crops have been taken in very wet, and will try the threshers. George Newton has about completed the improvements to hie premises, which makes a great change to the looks and convenience to the place. NOTES- Mr John Frazer, who opened out with a supply of groceries about a month ago, has now received a large stock of dry goods for which we hope he will have a good sale. Mrs T. J. Marks is off on a trip to Gederich, the Sault and other points, we hope she will have a pleasant time. Mr Charles Reid and Miss McIntosh, of Goderich, spent Sunday in town with Mies Nora Ferguson. Several of our sports attended the races at Clinton on Tuesday. The Misses Anderson, of Blyth, are visit- ing with Mr Arch Galbraith, Front Road. Miss Grant, of Clinton, is the guest of Miss Carrie McKenzie. One day last week, Mr and Mrs Oliver and children, of Woodstock, and Mr and Mrs Beatty and children, of Varna, paid our town a visit, calling on old friends and enjoying them- eelves about the water. Dr Nichol, now of Stratford, but formerly of Bayfield, spent a few days last week amongst his friends here. Division Court was held here last Friday, Judge Doyle on the bench; there were seven cases, all of which were decided gin court except an inter- pleader case which was taken to Gode- rich to be argued there. Miss Fanny Townsend, of Clinton Collegiate In- [tute, is a guest at the residence of Dr Stanbury. Although the [season is now far advanced a few people are still coming andrgoing. The follow- ing are the latest [arrivals :-River Hotel, Mrs Dr Hynman, and Mr and Mrs O'Neil, of Exeter; Queen's Hotel Mrs Laidlaw and family, of Seaforth. Messrs J and P McDonald who have been taking a few holidays at their home here, return this week to resume their respective occupation under the Stars and Stripes. Miss Dora Leward, of London, is visiting her friend Miss Mary Priddicombe, who is also a guest in our village. Belgrave NOTE[. -Farmers are not through with the barvest,yet, and quite a lot of the grain is in a pretty bad condi- tion, as it bas been cut so long.- •Mesere Dan. Geddes V. S., of Luck - now, E. Richmond, teacher, Blyth, Albert Morrow and his mother, of Clinton, were seen in the village this week, Well,that was a grand croquet match, we had with Clinton at the garden party at Dr Sloan'[, Blyth, last Wednesday; however the boys were ready for anything that turned up and notwithstanding•the disap- pointment (we will lodge the blame on the proper shoulders) a very fair game was played between, Messrs etcalf and Kerneokle, of Blytb, and McClelland and Geddes, of Belgrave, resulting in a victory for the latter. • Ashfield. NoTss-We ere sorry to learn that re J Scrimiger, of the 12th con is very low at present. Mr Wm Mo- oney), who need to teach in the ownehip of Kinloss, stood firet u the second class examination in Victoria B C. The recent wet weather has stopped the progress of harvesting a time ; the farmers are busy preparing the ground for seeding. The 'fall wheat in this icinity is turning out from 25 to 35 bushels per acre; this is a pretty good yield, the beet for some years. East Wawanosb. NOTES. -Mr, John Bone was severely injured on Saturday last by falling out of a mow to the barn floor, -a distance of 18 or 20 feet, although badly bruised he being an extra hardy man consti- utionally, will'in a few days be around as usual. Joeeph Stonehouse is again busy with building atone work, he hav- ing secured three more good contracts. very Job of work finished by Joe ie n advertisement for more work. RuNAwez.-On Saturday last a team belonging to Young Bros. ran away ith the water tank. It appears that u seers. Wm. Stonehouse and John Vancamp were engaged filling the tank ith water by means of a force pump and hose which made a peculiar noise hat started the horses and before they could be caught ran from Conites' mill o Mr. Henry Edwards' a distance of one and a half miles. Beyond giving everything a good shaking up and one .r two small breaks in the harness no damage was done. Hensall NOTES. -Mr M. Macpherson, son of Mr A. Macpherson merchant tailor of this place,and who has spent the last year and a half in.tbe North- west, arrived home on Monday even- ing. He will take charge of the grocery business purchased from Mr Jae. Troyer, Murdie looks as if the Northwest sir agreed him. Mr Davis of Alymer, Ont, spent last week in our village, with his eon Mr W. C. Davis, grocer. Mr J'. Higgins, of Toronto, was this week visiting his sister Mrs W. C. Davis. Mr John- ston, formerly of Hensall but now of Brantford, spent Tuesday in the vil- lage. Mr Haywood has removed to Exeter. Mr E. Taylor with the tra- velling workshop is doing a rushing business in town. The Gilmore fam- ily gave a concert in Axworth's Hall Thursday evening of last week. - Master Alex. Moir, son of Geo. Moir, of Hay townebip, is attending the Colegiate Institute in Goderich: and Master Willie Bonthron, of Hensel!, son of Mr It Bontborn, merchant, is attending the Clinton Collegiate In- stitute, Piercy Fair 207, Louie Holts*: Frank Moore 190, Clara f Maud Scott 185, Cassie Mo1 .. May ,Bently 1&l, Tena Kin mtaa 181; Charles Cluf 181. John,Smith 181 Grace Muir 178, Maggie cC1en alit 173, Frank Brows 165. ' Roost VI 'To V. Marko_ attainable 160 ; --• CO* Spindler 137, Lucy Grant 128,¢nnie Roes 119, Blanche McKawen 117;, Dan McDonald 116. Eva Rupibalt 113, Lena Trouse 113rPeter Mathew son 109, Lottie Wheatley 108. Frank'. Hovey 107, Frank McDonald 100 Jeseie Ford 105, Lizzie Aitken1054 Room VTI •TO V). Marks attainable, 160: -Ethel Do- herty 139, Maggie Mc0onnel 137, Hugh Gordon 135, Lawrence Ted- ford 130, Edith Catling 130; Arthur'? Shepherd 129, Albert Glazier 127,. Rachel Cook 123,. Bert Tedford -119r Dolly,Cantelon 116, John Everett 115, Herbert Bean 115, Linnie Anderson, 114, Willie Miller 111, Foster WiIsoni. Laura Biggart. Roost VIII TO VII. Lily Andrews 106, Winnie Paisley: 105, Willie Ried 104, Bert Jackson 102, Jessie Smith 102, Nellie Stewart 99, Silas Andrews 99, Henry Fremlin 93, Josie McMurray 91, Willie Nita. mins 90, Fred Cooper 84. Ed Castle 83, Ernie Catling 83, Tom McKenzie 82, Harry Dowzer 82, Lee Yann 80, Ernie Twitchell 76, Stuart Macpher- son. Room IX TO VIII. Ida Roes, Noma Romball, Winnie Miller, Ethel Hermann, Maggie Hil- len, Lily Moore, Gertie Vantassel, George Tedford, John Moffatt, Her- bert Blacker, Wesley Cook, Gordon Cuninghame, Asa Mulloy, James Spindler, Percy Johnson, Ina Glas- gow, Lily Foster. CLINTON RACES. Paramount. ' On Sunday Aug. 24th at Plainfield ichigan, Dr I B Richards. died at is residence there after a lingering llness at the age of thirty years. eeceased was a former resident of this place having lived among us from childhood' up to the time he left to study hie profession, and by his kind genial upright manner won the con- fidence and good will of all who knew him. His remains were brought to ucknow on Wednesday and interred n Hope church cemetery. His idowed mother and family have our heartfelt sympathy in their sad be- eavement, Dr Strongman will reach bis funeral sermon in Hope church Sunday morning at half past en, all friends and acquaintances are nvited. NOTES. -Mise Valinca Ensign is rusticating at home for at time. Miss ary Doyle, of Detroit, ie at present isiting the old homestead. Mrs W. urdock has returned from her ex - ended visit to Toronto and Galt. Mrs avid Stewart, of Bowmanville, is he guest of her sister Mrs A. Mur• . och. Miss McAllister, of Clinton, nd Mrs Smith, of Ingersoll, who ave been visiting Mrs Geo Robinson eft for their home Friday. Moat of he farmers in this section have . nished their harvest and are.busy ith their falling seeding. West Wawanosh. COUNCIL. -A special meeting was held on August 2nd, when a commu- nication was read from the township solicitor, re costs of gravel suit with Alex Rose. the costs being as follows: Garrow & Proudfoot, $407.94; Came- ron & Holt, $300. Messrs Gibson, Lockhart and Bailie were appointed a committee to interview Mr Came- ron, with a view to settling above claims,and obtaining a detailed state- ment of costs. The reeve and treas- urer were authorised to borrow $1000 for the use of the township. Wm Thome was paid $23 in full ,of his claim against the township for dam- age done his property. Council ad- journed. Council met on August.16th. The treasurer's report for June and July showed a balance on hand of $205 04. Alex D Cameron was re -appointed collector, at a salary of $60. The committee appointed at last meeting reported that Mr Cameron had agreed to accept $300 in full of his claims against the township, this includes his fees in late suit and fees as town • abip solicitor since 1886. It was de- cided that no settlement be made un- til Mr Cameron furnish a detailed statement of Ms account. The clerk was instructed to request the Ashfield council to levy an additional rate on the Ashfield portion of U.S.S. No 1, sufficient to cover the amount over paid by the Wawanosh portion of the section in 1889. Witnesses in the gravel suit are requested to present their claims at the next council meet- ing. A communication from the county clerk stated that West Wawa- n'osh will require to raise $2202.56 for county purposes, and $247 for school grant, for the current year. For the taxes required for county and township purposes a county rate of two mills, and a township rate of two mills was levied on the assessable property in the township, for the cur- rent year. The clerk was authorized The appearance of rain on Tuesday morning dampened the spirits of a number of sports in this town, as a wet day would have spoiled the beat day's races e7er held in Clinton. - There were 21 entries for three races). and every horse did his best to win, and both from a sporting and finan- cial standpoint, taken altogether, the races were a great success. The Do- herty Organ Band was on the grounds and played a number of selections in their usual good style. JUDGES. R R McKellar, Glencoe; Thomas Bell,Wingham; J E Blackall, Clinton. 2.50 CLASS -8 ENTRIES. FIRST HEAT.- After considerable lost time they got away in good shape. Daisy L. bad the pole, but was sol able to hold it, and was Boon passed by Joe Mowatt, and he by Dr Lev-• ingeton, who won first place, closely followed by Joe Mowatt, who got the heat. Dr Levingston was set back for running. Time, 2.3711. SECOND HEAT. -In the first half mile Jennie B. collided with Daisy L, smashing her sulky and knocking both drivers off, without seriously hurting either. The heat was hotly contested by Joe Mowatt, Dr Leving- ston and Chester, the former taking the heat in 2 331 THIRD HEAT. -Joe Mowatt took the lead all the way, Dr Levingston chasing him hard on the last quarter. FOURTH HEAT -Was easily won by Dr Levingston, who jogged home in 2.38; Chester, second, and Joe Mowatt third; Jennie B. distanced. This mare shows great spurts of speed, but was so ugly tempered her driver could not do anything with her. FIFTH HEAT. -Dr Levingston got away well, and had a good lead to the three-quarter pole, when he made a bad break, and was headed by Chester; who kept the lead to the wire. All finished in a bunch; time, 2.39. SIXTH HEAT -Was another con- test, each horse doing his beet to win. Dr Levingston held the lead most of the way, but made a bad break, and lost the race to Chester, all finishing in a bunch. Time, 2.407. Public School Promotions. Promoted in room II. Marks st- ainable, 600; pass, 300, and one- hird in each subject : - Howard t rant 382, Stuart Plummer 380, Lou- rs Doherty 370, James Fortune 353, Linnie Irwin 330, Ruins Andrews 30, Flossie Pattison 326, Hy. Mason 25, Bertha Bean1322, Horace Jackson 17, Chas. Robertson 316. Recom- ended-Charlotte Everett 314, An - .ie Alexander 313, Jennie Cornelius 06, Maggie McMurray 304, C. Reeve 300. The above named, with the .alance of room I, will form the seni- or class in room II, during this term. Annie McCorvie 352 marks, and Minnie Aitkins, 336, are promoted rom room III to room II, and the ollowing are promoted to the fourth .00k, but remain in room III this erm; marks attainable, 467: -Blanche hepherd 330, Thos Walker 318, Wm Moffatt 317, May Gill 311, Olive Helyar 308, Edith Trouse 304, Jennie mith 303, May Robb 285, Jean For- une 282, Jean Moffatt 282, Mamie Bowers 282, Lena McCuaig 281, H. McDonald 278; John Cadzo 272, Hy. Bluff 266, Ada McDonald 262, B. Newman 260, Jessie Gardiner 243. Recommended -Bertha Aitkin 226, Oswald Hunt 219, Elsie Dowzer 216. ROOM IV TO III. Marks attainable, 375: -Wm Can- elon 264, Minnie Moore 255, Willie elasgow 238, Willie Doherty 232, P. Plumsteel 232, Jas. Leslie 230, How - rd Jackson 225, James McKenzie 11, James McRae 210. The follow - 'ng will review the work of senior ]ase. and take up part of the work f room III -Edith Hodgens, Minnie ipling,Ida Everett, Maude Keane, Ethel Jckson, N. Scott, Lily Hunt, ettie Stevens,Chas Carr, Eliza Cook, Nellie Mckenzie, ,Q, Wade, lY, e avis, Tena Matheson, Lily Thrower, ena Doherty. Mamie Young, May eeve, Arthur Bean, Mattie Moffatt, :elle Paisley, Lizzie Twitchell, Wm "ilson, Clara Hartnett. Fred Gilroy. Room V TO IV. Marks attainable, 325 :-Greg Ir - in 286, Fred Kerr 276; Mary Stew- art 261, Grace Shepherd,260, Maggie avis 256, Annie Worthington 263, cella O'Neill 252, Rona Peckitt 246, oxy Powell 240, Clara Wiseman 238, Josie Worthington 234, Dolly Mason 232. The following are promoted to the to levy rates on the different school V: - sections, sufficient to raise the amounts IC class, but remain f n room V: - re aired by the different trustee elle Moore 225, Harry Kerr 223, required Several cheeks were issued, Josie Dayment 223, Oenone Craig after which council adjourned to meet P'220 Hattie Peckitt 218,.Flora Cute Rat - nn September 27th. R K lbitr,LEtt,'iingbame 211, Eddie Cook 210, Rat- Rtie Giffin 210, Frank Bowers 209, k.loyd Cole 208, Lottie Foster 207, I Clerk. 2,34 CLAss-8 ENTRIES. Finer HEAT. -Carlisle drew the pole, but did not steady down to his work, and was distanced; Walter Drake going to the front, and win- ning in good form, closely followed by Baldwin acd Prince Frederick, who trotted the home stretch neck and neck. Time, 2.311 SECOND HEAT- W as a test of speed from start to finish. I ince Freder- ick took the lend o, rly in the heat, and held it until he rounded the head of the home stretch, when he was collared by Baldwin, who passed him and won by a length, Walter Drak taking a good third. Time 2.311•. THIRD HEAT -Was won by Bald- win, who had the lead all the way, Walter Drake and Prince Frederick making a very hot race for second;, the rest were simply out classed.- Time, 2 341. FOURTH HEAT. - Baldwin won - this heat and the raco. The heat wee, well mixed up, nearly every horse, holding second place for a time. and all came in in t♦ )until, Tltn.e, 2.85. 5"Rira Fort ALL. FIRST HEAT. -This was really the race of the day, the best judges being afraid to try to pick the winner. Joe Bowers drew the pole, but he was passed by John Duncan, and he in, turn by Florence G,who held it with- out w' any trouble, Joe Bowers chasing John Duncan very hard for second place. Finnigan run nearly all the way, and was distanced. SECOND HEAT. -Florence G. got , away head, but was passed on the three-quarter stretch by John Dun- can, and although the pluck little ' mare wortred hard, she could not catch the grey eon of amber. Time, t ' •' 2.291. THIRD HEAT -Was won by John Duncan, closely followed by Flo, renes GTime, 2.33}. Fousin HnLn�-Was a repitittoftl of the last one. i ime, 2.87.11.