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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-09-19, Page 1TWENTY FOURTH VOL the Whole Number 2178. CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 19, 1890. 1 ROBERT HOLMES. Publfeher 1 11.80 ayear in advance. OuP Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Wingham. GOOD-BYE.—On Sunday last Capt. Smith. of the Salvation Army, fare - Welled to Wingham. She has by no means been an idle servant in the Master's 'vineyard, but worked faith- fully and well. Sbe left on Tuesday for Toronto, in order to take part in the big demonstration now in vogue, after which she will proceed to For- est, to take charge of the Forest braves. WOULD IT WORK.—Your humble servant heard a young lady say, the other evening, that she wished she knew who the Wingham correspon- dent of the Clinton NEW ERA was, because she could give him a number of items. As much as we would like this young lady's help, we think we will not take her into our confidence, although the said young ledy'e au- thenticity could not 'for one moment be questioned. Vicronsr 1 VICTORY !—Again can Wingham's brave fire brigade float high their banners, and recline be- neath their laurels. On Friday an• other foe was vanquished (a .riendly one, of course,) at Teeewater, viz , the Walkerton braves, who suffered A defeat at the hands of the Wingham 9addies, the latter winning by seven seconds. You see, sir, our boys are something like Napoleon, they con- quer where'er they go. Wingham. etruments. Mr T. Moore had the hiccoughs continuously for two days and a night, last week; yon may de- pend upon it be was not a sorry man, when they at last bade him farewell. Mr J. Chisholm, who is now studying in the Seaforth High School, is not trying for a third class certificate, as stated in one of Wingham's local contemporarys, but has higher aspi- rations. Quite a few of our citizens have been taking in the wonders of the queen city, during the week; we know not if they were greatly enlight- ened by what they saw, but feel per- fectly sure their pockets were greatly enlightened by what they spent.— Our lockup accommodated two mem- bers of society, last Friday, the Chief acting as host. Last week, in Brus- sels, winter and spring were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the coutractivg parties being aged re- spectively sixty-five and twenty-five. Flour has gone up another York shil- ling per hundred, this week, but it is surely only a temporary rise. Belgrave NOTES.—Mr Thos. Agnew left for Toronto, on Saturday last, and Mr A. L. Budge Left for the same place on Tuesday. Rev George Law preached a very able and impressive sermon on Sunday morning last, taking his text from let Thee., i, 5, "For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance." Mr R. Sterling, our popular carriage builder has given his residence a new coat of paint, thereby making quite an improvement. Mr Wm. Watson, while at work on Mrs Brandon's new house, had the misfortune to receive a severe cut in the leg; he is at work again. Mr Wm. Porterfield left on Saturday morning, to attend the Busi- ness College in London ; Willie pro- mises to be a successful young man. FAREWELL.—Next Sunday even- ing the Rev Mr Priest will farewell to his Wingham congregation, in or• der to take another course in college. During his stay in Wingham he has gained many friends and his ministry has been greatly blessed. We will miss his face from our midst, but at the same time wish him God speed. At the close of his farewell service the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. C.O.F. SERMON.—On Sunday next the Rev Mr Sellery, of Brussels, will preach a special sermon, in the Metho- dist church of this town, to the mem- bers of the C. O. F. Order. Wing - ham has one of the largest lodge.'iin the Dominion, both financially and numerically. There is some talk of establishing a juvenile lodge in con- nection with this order, to encourage all those who are so disposed to lay up for rainy days and old age, and by so doing not be dependent upon "superannuation funds" and charity , om the philanthropic. Go THOU AND DO LIKEWISE.— Mr Lithgow, our much respected li- brarian, although in life's winter, is still a very active citizen, especially in promulgating the cause of his Master. On Sunday afternoons he teaches in the Sunday School, after which he walks four miles in the country, in order there also to lead the same religious exercises. He is a Scotohman, a scholar, and a Chris- tian, every inch of him, and we hope that he may be spared to us yet many years to come. • TREMBLING,—"Men's hearts' fail- ing them for very fear," such was the case with regard to the fruit crop in this vicinity, a few weeks ago, espe- cially the apple yield, but their sears have somewhat vanished, as the yield is not so bad at all, at all. Our cider mill is in full blast, and apples can be bought from seventy-five cents per barrel upwards, at the same time we cannot help thinking that when Oc- tober comes in, and the McKinley la bill passed, then will many hearts have cause to fear: What think you, Mr Editor ? Certainly. A SrMItp.—And behold you is the kingdom of darkness likened unto a great professor (but a non -doer) who soweth the seeds of boasting, reaping therefor nettles and briars, who makes big promises, which terminate in air and vapor; who, from an exalted eminence, crys, follow on, but when man essays to follow, they become invisible; who contracts large debts, leaving their poor deluded dupes to pay for the same; who in public speech are extravagantly philan- thropic, but in private life are suck- ing leeches. Repent ye, repent ye, for such shall surely inhabit the king- dom of darkness. -- N Cur IN THE BuD.--On Thursday of last week a sad bereavement fell to the lot of Mi:Dilion's family, of Blue - vale; on that day their little two year old son was in the best of health, eat- ing a hearty dinner, partaking very freely of corn. In the afternoon, while taking his usual sleep, he was awakened by a choking fit, which terminated fatally in twenty minutes from the time the choking started. It is thought that when choking, a kernel of corn got into his windpipe, which caused so sad an end to a life so full of promise. Mr Dilion was away at the time, his family not knowing hie whereabouts, but after much trouble a telegram reached him, and he arrived home on Satur- day, soon enough to follow to its resting place the household pet. LITTLt3 BREFzE.S.—Mr Brocken- shire took the photograph of our Fire Brigade boys, on Monday last, and a pretty good looking lot of boys they are, too, sir; in fact quite a credit to the town. Mrs Mullen, of Toronto, has for the past two or three weeks been visiting friends in town and vicinity, tor the good of her health. Mrs James Cosford, of Teeswater, is visiting her father, Mr A. Mitchell, of town. Mr Chas. Edmonds was in town on Friday last. in the interest of the firm of W. Doherty & Co., Clinton, and succeeded in taking several orders for their first class in- Goderich Township. NOTES.—Mr A. M. Grant, of St Iguace, Michigan, formerly a resi- dent of this township, is on a visit to friends and relations; also. Mr Lewis Foley, of Metall. Alex. Weleb bas rented his farm to W. Rathwell, and will move back to Clinton to reside WiNDRREAE:.—Mr Johnston Mc- Ilwain has a splendid arbor vitea hedge for a windbreak. which bas grown naturally of the common white cedar. It is worth many hundred dollars to his orchard. Ashfield. NOTES. — The farmere sowed a large acreage of fall wheat; it pre- sents a most beautiful appearance. The apple packers are busy storing away the luscious fruit,'the Yankee buyer has made quite a stir amongst the other buyers. The inspector, Mr J. E. Tom, visited school No. 5 last Thursday, and expressed himself well pleased with the proficiency of the pupils, and the general appear- ance of the room and ite surround. ings. Teeswater. PRESENTATION.— Ou Monday ey- ening last, the Rev A. MoXibbin, who has been supplying for Eley W. W. Sperling, in Teeswater, was pre- sented with a very complimentary address and a well filled purse. The donation was made by the Bible Class. For about four months Mr Mc- Kibbin nae taken the work in the Methodist pulpit, and during this time has rendered efficient service and made many friends. He will be missed, especially by the young people. We understand Mr McKib- bin returns in October, to Victoria University, Cobourg, to resume his studies. Nile. Farmers are done sowing fall wheat, many pieces are up and looking very well. Mr Will Jackman sports a dandy blood mare, and now he don't let any of the boys pass him on the road. He takes the dust from none ot them. Mrs James McVittie intends to take a trip to the county of Lanark, to visit her parents, in a few days. Her father has arrived at the ripe old age of 85 years and is in as good health as could be expected and ap- parently is good for a number of years yet. She has not been home to see her parents for fifteen years, and Mr McVittie thinks it is about time she took her "holidays". Blyth. BARLEY.—We notice that there is a great rush of barley into the mar- ket here. Guess our farmers want to get rid of it befure the 30cts. duty goes on, on the :et of October. A S0CCES8.—The proceeds of the R. C. picnic amounted to over $200, which will be applied to paying part of the church. The young !settee; and those who bad the management, are to be congratulated. JUST so.—Messrs George, Jack and Will Shibley, of Cleveland, old Blyth boys, who have been visiting their parents he re, left for C'eveland on Tuesday. They are a credit to their parents and to the land that gave them birth. GREENER SriLL.—Mr Editor, you speak the truth when you say Exeter and Brusselites-were very green,when such fakirs as "Mexican Charlie" can take them in on the watch racket. They didn't get a chance here, but were told to "get." Oen FIREMEN.—Mr Editor, we learn that the Blyth Fire Brigade, intend competing at your fall fair in Clinton. They are a well conducted, hard working lot of young fellows, and we trust that you will treat them right, and send them home happy.— [We will.] East Wawanosh. ACCIDENT. — Mr D. McGowan, while driving a load of wood through a gate, got caught between the.rack and gate post, jamming his head and shoulder badly, and causing conges- tion of the brain, but under medical care is progressing as well as could be expected. ENTERTAII'.MENT.—The Christian Endeavor Society of Calvin and Whitechurch have united to send a delegate to Hamilton the following month, and in order to defray expens- es, they are to have an entertainment, or something of that sort, in which they expect Rev J. A. Anderson, of Goderich to be present. The exact date has not yet been appointed. NOTES—W. J. Martin advertises his chattels to be sold by auction on -the 26th inst.; we notice OD the bills that 50 colonies of bees are to be given away, also a free lecSure by W. J:, who is supposed to be an authority on questions pertaining to the apiary. Mr John Coultis, sr., was at Goderich this week, attending the great show there; we understand he was there as a judge of fine stock. W. J. Taylor and Peter Anderson were viewing the fair at Toronto this week, The sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper was dis- pensed on Sabbath last, in Calvin church; Rev W. H. Geddespastor, was assisted by Rev Mr McClelland, of Lucknow. Mrs Morrow, of Clin- ton, paid a short visit to friends here this week. Mi James and Miss Han• nah Agnew spent Saturday in Clin- ton. Mr Robt. Shiell was attending the exhibition in Toronto, and during his absence as superintendent of the Sabbath school, Mr James Dalgamo occupied his place. Mr Jos. Arm- strong left here on Saturday, for Ailsa Craig, near which place he has secur- ed a situation as teacher, we wish him success. Mr John Bone, who met with an accident some time ago, is able to be around again, though not fully recovered. Masters Charlie and Alex. King attended the fair in Goderich this week. Mrs R. D. Young, of Hensel', is at present visit- ing friends in Wawanosh. Mr R. H. Lind, of Turnberry, spent Sunday at home. Mr T. Ross purchased a fine Durham cow and calf from Mr Wash- ington, of West Wawanosh. Mr .Tas. Ross has gone to visit friends in Mid- dlesex. Miss Ida Stewart has gone to Toronto, and intended visiting the exhibition before returning. A man called on a farmer near this village, on business, and seeing, as he supposed, the "man of the farm" at work in a back field plow- ing, went back to him, instead of calling at the house, when he got back to the team, he was not a little surprised to find a highly respected and very interesting young lady on a sulky plow, manipulating the "ribbons" and managing a heavy clyde team, plowing and doing first class good work. This same young lady can sit at the organ, sing and play most beautifully. As soon as he got in speaking distance of her said he "1 guess I am sold this time?" said she, quite undaunted "I guess you are," Although he felt that he was pretty badly sold, yet he felt pretty well satisfied that he got the worth of his money in meeting so interesting and intelligent a lady. Colborne. Mr William Vroomer bas a job gravelling the road between Port Al- bert and Sheppardton. They are making a good job of it. Mr Vroom- er is an old and good hand at the business. One or two farmers are still behind with their harvest, there always are a few slow coaches, we suggest they wait now for snow and draw it inwith a sleigh, they will not have to pitch so high to load, saving on their teams, but if this is the way they save their oats their teams will need saving. T Mr James Campbell ie working for Malcom Smith, on his big farm, near Goderich. Mr Smith has a good, faithful man in Mr Campbell. Mrs Campbell and her son are attending to the apiary. They have over sixty colonies of bees, all in moveable comb frame hives and everything in good shape for a first class apiary, all their honey is extracted but they report this as being a poor year for honey. The bees have done very little since the first or middle of July. Those who want honey better lay in their supply,as it is going to be scarce and dear. ANOTHER OCTOGENARIAN. — On the 23rd of August, Mr John Morris celebrated the 80th anniversary of his birth -day. Some 75 of his child- ren, grand - children, great -grand children and great -great -grand child- ren, and at the old, old homestead, where Mr Morris had settled in the year 1834 and had lived continuously ever since. Here they all enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. The old gentleman is as bale and hearty as a boy, and bids fair to be gond for fifteen or twenty years yet. We question if there is another man in the county who has lived continu- ously on the same farm so long. The only title Mr Morris has of hie farm is what he got from the Government. Few can say that. SENT FOR TRIAL.—The man Mc- Dougall, who was arrested by Con- stable Davis last week, was brought before Messrs M Young and P Kelly, on Thursday morning, and pleading guilty he was committed by their worships to Goderich gaol, to be tried at the fall assizes, PROSPECTS GOOD.—Merchants here report business excellent, for the sea- son, they say they have had no dull season, as ie generally the case; any- how they looked pleased, and hope to do a big business this fall. Blyth can hold her own with any place in the county, for good stores and enter- prising business men. LEAVING TowN.—Mr J. Walk er, V.S., who came here some months ago, from Londesboro, intends leaving town and taking up his residence in Uncle Sam's domain. We always thought that one veterinary was enough here, Dr Perdue is well es- tablished and much thought of. We wish Mr Walker every suttees. THE WISE MEN MRET.—A meet ing of the Agricultural Society was held at the Central Hotel, on Mon- day evening. There was a large attendance of directors and others. Several important subjects were fully discussed; judges were appointed, and all feel that the fair of 1890 will sur- pass anything of the kind held here. TAFFY.—Mr Editor, although I am a correspondent, allow me to con- gratulate you upon the appearance of the last issue of your paper; it was neat, attractive and had a wonderful lot of news, especially local news. I send greeting to my brother in Wing - ham, and trust he will give us more of his brilliant sayings, they are very readable. (Give the credit to our correspondents. I NOTES —Mr A. W. Sloan intends disposing of all his stock by auction, on the 27th inst.; Messrs Hamilton & Kirby will wield the hammer. Mr and Mrs W. J. King, of Wroxeter, formerly of this vicinity, are spend- ing a few days here. A great many of our citizens took in the.exhibition at Toronto, this week, 4,14 Shibliev, a former resident of Brills, who has been working in Watelred'wwn, N.Y., is in town, visiting hits mother, Mrs R. Maxwell, and we learn h,e will stay a couple of weeks. Mr is visiting friends in - vicinity this weelr4. 4We learn that the harvest home in connection with the English church will be held the latter part of this month. The even- ing mail has been late several times this week; suppose we must expect this while the exhibitions are ori. It is rumored that a concert will be held here on the last night of the fair. John Livingstone, one of the pro- prietors of the flax mill, who resided here for sometime, was in town this week. Mr J. Annett, of London, purchased a valuable colt from L. H. Shane, here, last week. Mr J. M. Ross is at the Toronto Exhibition this week, with the company's cele- brated knife sharpener; we have no doubt but John will get there with both feet. Mr A. Murdock, of Hen- sall, was visiting in town this week. Dr Sloan has returned from Toronto. Miss M. Moore has returned from the States. J. C. Pocock, of London; was in town this week. A number of the C.O.F. attended the funeral of their deceased brother, F. Thompson, at Londesboro, on Tuesday last. Mr D. Dorrance, of Seaforth, was in town this week. Master C. Babb has re- turned from his hoiiday trip, smiling and well. The flax mill is in full operation, a large number of hands being busily employed. Miss Susie Brownlee, who has been visiting at the hub and district, has returned home. Mr James Ballantyne left on Saturday for Prince Albert, Man., where he has secured a good position. Mr Jack Clegg, of Wingham, a form- er Blyth boy, was in town this week. Miss Mary Carson was visiting the Miesea Kelly, the latter part of last week. Mr S. Mathers is taking his holidays this week. The following are doing Toronto this week:—Wm. Campbell, J Moffatt, J C Stewart, J A Brownlee, Miss Annie Drummond, Mre Curtis and the Misses Kelly. Miss Annie Montgomery is visiting friends in London. Master A Kaake, the lightning jerker, was at the Gode- rich show this week. Fred Austin left on Tuesday for Toronto, where he takes a course preparing him for a captaincy in the Salvation Army. J. Mason was in Clinton, on Saturday. James Barr won his case against Potter, in Goderich, on Tuesday. Mrs S. Herrington, who has been seriously ill, is now recovering. Mr and Mrs Moser were at the Goderich show on Tuesday. The genial face of Mr George King can be seen on the street again. An apple buyer all the way from Cleveland, O., was in town this week. Londesboro. NOTICE.—A number of items are sent ns from Londesboro, but as no name accompanies them, we cannot insert them. When items are sent by others than our regular correspondents, from any place, the writer's name must ac- company them. If parties cannot trust putting their names to their communi- cations, they may save themselves the trouble of writing them, for they will not be inserted.—[Eo. NEW Ens. Manch ester. NOTES.—Mr Jas. Young took pos- session of the!eaw-mill here this week; he having purchased it from Mr Wettlaufer; we believe the right man is in the right place now. Milton Wray, son of Mr Wray, of this vil- lage, went out a few days ago after butternuts; he fell from a tree and broke hie arm; Dr Young set it; he is around again. A young, child of Mr Bone, is down with typhoid fever. There was a general exodus to Goderich show last Tuesday, The farmers in the vicinity are through sowing wheat, a large area has been sown this fall. The executors of the late Robert Robertson, failed to sell the property, when it was offered for sale; they have. rented it to Mr Wm Robertson. Mr Thos. Gibbs took in the Goderich show this week; the Broncho circus being the ouly attrac- tion worth seeing so he thought. Mr Wm Patterson has gone to Toronto this week; we hope to see his family shadow double from some of these excursions; William has found out by experience that bachelor's hall is not what it is cracked up to be. Stanley. NoTEs.—Mr Thos. Macdonald, of the London Police Force, spent a week's furlough with friends in Stan- ley; Tom is fond of music, and was delighting the friends with selections on the "mountain pipe." A number of the young men were this week on a visit to the Toronto fair; among othe. we may mention Messrs Charlie Stew- art, Neil McGregor, Henry Graham, John Baird, Dun. Walker and John McGregor. Mr Thomas Gilmour, of Turnberry, accompanied by his wife and some of his family, is spending a few days of recreation with friends and relations in Stanley. On Sunday last Mr Jae. McDonald lost an infant child, by death; the funeral took place on Monday. Chisellsnrst. NOTES.—James McTaggart is away packing apples. Wm. Kerslake has moved on a rented farm near Exeter, be was choir ,leader and Superinten- dent in the Methodiet S. S. here; we are sorry to lose so worthy a citizen. Exeter. SUDDEN,DEATH.—Mr Jarrles Oke, one of Exeter's most respected citiz- ens, died suddenly about 1.80 a.m. on Saturday, from apoplexy, in his 51st year. He was one of the most extensive cattle dealers in Western Ontario, and was a member of the Town Council. He was also a mem- ber of Lebanon Forest Lodge. No. 143, A. F. and A. M., and I. O. F., No. 123. The funeral took place on Tuesday, at 2 p.m„ and was con• ducted by the Masons and For stere, There was a very large turnout ,qqW. Belfry Ohdon and Sheppardton. Mr James Campbell, an old and highly respected resident here had a paralytic stroke about two weeks ago; it is feared by many that be will not get better, we hope their fears may soon be dispersed and that he will be restored to hie usual good health. Dungannon Holmesville. • tion so book-keeper at Memo Duu sa 'NorES.—Mr C. Disney, we learn, Jz Duncan's: Mise Maggie Cerdnow1a had lost a valuable mare; he is rather has been visiting at Buffalo for some unfortunate io this respect as he has time, returned home last week. A. very successful social under the any ppices of the W. F. M. S. was held in the lttse ment of the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening last. Prof. Morgan and, his daughter, Fairy,did not give an en- tertainment here last week as we Misted. in our notes last week. The passing of a stringent cow by-law would be one of the best sato performed by our town fathers this year and would meet the approval of most of our citizens. Rev. Wm. Kettlewell, P. D. C., of the order of Royal Templars, will visit Seaforth less be sold for the London Fair as a in December, and under the auspices of large number purpose going there. the members of the order here, w}ll lost two horses withln• a year. Mr Alfred Williams, a young man from Seaforth, makes periodical visits to our burgh; he does not appear to be a commercial traveller, as he immedi- ately on his arrival directs his course to a private. dwelling; what ayer(e) hie business may be is not for us to conjecture. Not a large number from here attended the Toronto Ex- hibition, as only nine tickets were sold at this office; more will doubt- NOTES.—Mien Mary Anderson is at present visiting friends in Luck - now. Miss Haley, of Goderich, has been the guest of Mies Maggie Wil- son. Quite a number of our citizens are availing themselves of the privi- lege of attending the Toronto Exhibi- tion; among those gone are Mr and Mrs A. Pentland, Misses Carrie and Eliza Whyard and Mr D. G. and Harry Bickle; we wish them a pleas- ant time. Miss A. Treleaven visited friends, last week, at Westfield in- stead of Belgrave. The workmen are busily engaged at the store -house of Mr J. M, Roberts, Mr J, Gay has the contract. Mr Chancey Brown has the job of cleaning up the cemetery; this is a step in the right direction, as it has been terribly neglected, it is beautifully situated, and if properly attended to and cared for it would be one of the most beautiful for miles around. At the last meeting in Sep- tember for the W. M. S. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Pres. Miss A. Treleaven; 1st Vice Pres. Mre T. G. Anderson; 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs W. G. Girvin; R. S. Mre J. S. Pentland: C. S. Miss F. Anderson; Treasurer, Miss M. Ander- son. preachMesere D. and H. Purdy, of London, in one of the churches in the in- Mvisiting at AlberturdHa London terests of Temperence, and at a plat- areSform meeting deliver a Prohibition ad - Mrs !Allison, who has been spending dress. Mr T.IH. Agnew left on Wed - a few days at Mrs Lobb's returned • needay last for Rhiladelphia, to attend the Dental College of that city. Rev. J. Mulholland, of Dakota, was in town this week, visiting friends. A union meeting of the Epworth League and Christian Endeavor Society was held in the basement of the Methodist Church, on Tueaday evening, and la very profitable time was spent. Mr Deen, who for a long time, was em- ployed in Mr Geo. B. Scott's barber shop, has purchased a barbering busi- ness, on Yonge street, Toronto, and with his family leaves for that city this week. CouncilloriPunchard's eld- est daughter died at her father's resi- dence, on Thursday last; this is the second one of Mr Punchard's family removed by death within three months. Mr Arch Dickson, of Roxboro, law student in Messrs D loon and Hay'd office here, has recovered from a severe attack of Typhoid fever, and we are pleased to see him once again on our streets. home this week. Miss Stact and cousin, of Woodstock, are visiting friends in the neighborhood. Misses F. and H. Iveson, of Kippin, were in the village tast week. Mrs Wm Bear, of Clinton, spend Sunday in the village. Mrs James Ford was in Wingham last week. Mrs Dr Arm- strong, of Gerrie, spent part of Thurs- day and Friday of last week at the parsonage. Miss Elsie Pickard spent e very pleasant time visitiog friends, in Clinton, last week. Mrs Wm Stauley is expected home from her trip to the north west, on Thursday or Friday of this week. Mss Gauley, of Clinton, is visiting at the house of Mr John Ford. Misses Lizzie Ford, and M. S. Rumball left on Monday morning for the Toronto Exhibition. Miss Hattie Pickard is stopping with her uncle, J. L. Conrtiee, for a couple of weeks. The organ in the Metho- dist church was refitted and tuned last week, by the Doherty Co. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr Wm Grigg with his fourteen month's old hound, tracked and shot three fine foxes, we think this pretty good work and would like to hear of any one who can beat it. We see W. J. Lobb has got out some pamphlet and cir- culars showing forth the excellence of his Starch Enamel, which he, no doubt intends to distribute quite freely at the London Exhibition, for which he left on Thursday. Mr Thos. Potter intends starting the butcher- ing again. on Monday. Mr J. R. Holmes left for Manitoba, on Fri- day, the 12th inst., be took with him a number of horses, harness and ap- ples. Rev W Ayers preaches next Sabbath morning, on "the power of feeble influence" in the evening 'an address to the young ladies. The Epworth Leagne met on Monday ev- ening, the new idea in the program was a decided success and the same feature will be, present at the next meeting, Octob; ,8th, so everybody come. The holding'a m ball club intend for the purpose of reorganizing sn Friday evening at the committee rooms, all the mem- bers are respectfully requested to be present, as business of importance will be transacted, business com- mences sharp at 8 p.m. Mr John Proctor is very low again. The most of our citizens took in the oderich Fair on Tuesday. Mr H. • : icon, the popular boot and shoe:i+,';;nufact- urer, of Clinton, was in- ;village last week. HARVEST HOME.—The event of the season, on October 5th and 6th. The far famed Holmesville Tea meet- ing will be held, which no doubt will be, as of yore, the best of the kind. On Sunday, the 5th, the two popular divines of Clinton, will preach, Rens J.W. Shilton, B. A., in the morning, and Rev Jos. Edge, in the evening. On the Monday following, Oct. Gth, a first class dinner will be served in the basement of the church, from 5 to 8 p. m.; after which speeche- are expected from the Revs. Messrs Shiiton, Edge, Thibadean, Irvine, Diehl and Ayers. Of course every one is coming, no one wants to miss such a rare treat. Kinburn. NOTES. ---As considerable has been said of late about heavy crops of corn, on the farm of Mr John Mc- Millan, M. P., may be seen a field of 14 acres, which is estimated will yield 30 tons per acre, he has already com- menced to fill his two silos. J. H. Staples has added to his business a large stock of dry goods, he is fast building up agood business. 11r W. Rines who has of late been exten- sively eugaged in raising tborobred Berkshire swine has added to his herd a fine Chester White, we have not learned the price paid but under- stand it is away up,. A certain young man of this place. in whose Phreno- logical organization the organ of Sublimity has the predominence went for a stroll,and to enjoy the beauties of nature, his wandering footsteps led him iu the direction of the Maitland, up whose majestic banks he wander- ed and the only sound that broke the stillness of the afternoon was the shrill cry of the King fishes and Corning through the Rye, whistled by a sturdy young farmer as he was busily engaged cutting his long corn for the lowing kine; the young man wandered listlesly on, regardless of time, listing in vain for the once familiar song of the lark, his thoughts doubtless wandering to the happy days he had once spent in merry old England, and the many ones that he had left behind, he had wandered on so regardless of the fast fleeting time that before he was aware of it, the sun was fast sinking in the west, and he had arrived at the gates of a city, after finding where he wee, be came to the conclusion that it was not possible to return that night, having succeeded in finding a partic- ular friend with whom he spent many hours before, be concluded to remain until the following morning, which he did, then took the morn- ing train and arrived home by noon, with a merry good morning as if nothing had happened. Hullett. LEG I3aoKaN.—The Goderich Sig- nal says:—On Sundaytevening, as Mr James Tighe, of Hullett, was return• ing home from attending church here, he had the misfortune to have his leg b-oken. At the railway crossing just out of town, on the Huron Road the horse took fright and ran away, throwing Mr Tighe into the ditch and breaking his leg. NOTES.—Mise M. Brunsdon, of Michigan, who has been visiting here for some time, has returned home; in consequence thereof, a cer- tain younv man, named George, wears a,ar-away, lonesome look. Clinton ]Jew Era, best paper in Hnron Bayfield WEDDINGS AND COMING WErr DINGS.—Weddings and rumors of wed- dings is all the talk around town at present. :There seems to be no end of them lately in our burg, and if tis . is not a sign of progression we would like to know what is. This week robe Bayfield of one ot its finest young ladies, one who is highly esteemed and admired by the whole community in the person of Miss Maggie Marks. This young lady leaves this week for Oberlin, Kansas, where her sister is now living. In the present we wish her a safe and pleasant journey, but ere long we expect to offer wisbea' concerning a more momentous sub- ject. NOTES.—Mrs Stuart, of Toronto, mother of Mrs Dr. Stanbury, is visiting her at present. Quite a number from here attended the fair at Goderich this week. Mrs Jennings, daughter of Mr T. J. Moorehouse, has been a guest at the residence of her father during the past week. Mr John McLeod,coutractor and builder, who has been in Ripley during the summer, returned home last week. Mr Charles Logan, who has been home all summer, returned to Sagi- naw City one day this week ; he is attending an institute of learning there. Rev Jas. Parke, of Bellefon- taine, at one time a Bayfield boy, but now a clergyman in the Church of England, has been visiting his rela- tives here and renewing old acquain- tances, during the past week. Miss J. ifamieson, who has been living in town for same time, has vacated her residence and will retire to her home in Hullett. CMVtc HOLIDAY'S DOINGS.—The greatest event of the season, which has aroused the patriotic zeal of our citizens, was observed last Friday. Although the morning was dull, the the sun peered through the clouds in the afternoon and induced a very large gathering to assemble on Jewett's grove, where the day was to be spent in picnicking. The numer- ous games etc., were greatly enjoyed by the children, who flocked from all the surrounding school sections to- gether with our town -scholars, came to play themselves near the lake, pro- bably for the last time this season. Many however were disappointed at the failure of the band to put in an appearance. In the evening a con- cert was held in the Town Hall,which was:well filled. The program was good and at many times drew loud applause from the audience. Rev R. Henderson occupied the chair, while Rev A. Thibadean delivered a short address and Rev Mr Newton favored the audience with a couple of solos, which were very well sung and re- flects great credit on the Rev gentle- man. Mrs Jennings, of Michigan, deserves special mention as she de- lighted and charmed her large num- ber of admirers many times at inter- vals during the evening. The professional reader, Mr Gracey, o!; Wingham, performed his part welt and was very much liked. Alto- gether the day was a very enjoyable one and Mr Baker, principal of our Public school, deserves great credit as the prime instigator of the move- ment. We hope that in future years, oqr chief in agietrate ]x111 knothe wW1869 of tie resole and proclaim a day, a little earlier L1 the season fog public enjoyment And rec:aa�onsw MISSIONARY SOCIETY. — At the annual meeting of the W F M S; the following officers were elected: Pres, Miss D A Holmes; Vice Pres, Miss Jenny Phipps; Cor. Sec, Miss Emma Ford; Rec Sec, Miss Emma Acheson. The society has raised during the year over $46. There. seems to be a good deal of misappre- hension here as to the position, the WF MS holds to the church; at the general conference of 1878 a proposal for the organization of a W F M S was introduced and favorably receiv- ed, in I879 the Board instructed the General Sec. to bring the matter be- fore the women of the church and endeavor to promote the scheme, in 1880 a meeting of ladies was held, when Dr Sutherland introduced the subject and urged its claim, the pro- posal was accepted and a society organized, since then the work has grown in every direction. The late M E church had also W F M fd and after the Union the two became one. The society was not started in oppo- sition to the general society, but as a help to do that part of the work that a woman can do better than a man, especially in those countries where religious priviliges, that we enjoy, where only by woman's work, can women of the coming generation, in those lands be reached and christain- ized. As to the prediction of its soon dying a natural death, we think never had any society such proepects far long life, indeed from its com- mencement it has been wonderfully owned and blessed by God. Some object to the spending of money for literature, but no money raised for missionary work is so spent. A col- lection is taken up once a year in each auxiliary for this fund; neither are there any paid agents such as organizer, as some affirm. Seatforth NOTES.— MN (Rev.) 13nggin, of 'Para, and Mre C. W. Rutledge, of Markdale, are visiting at Mr Jas. Reatties. A good many of onr citizens are this week attending the Toronto Exhibition.— Miss Grace Elliott,danghter of Mr Wm. Elliott, town clerk, has accepted a posi- Leeburn GOT LEFT —A certain mall in out neighborhood went to a garden. party last week and had a pleasant time, so he says, but when he went for his horse, it was no whore to be found, its tie line haling come undone it had one home without him. As the night was fine and the distance not very great, it was not so bad as it would have otherwise been. NOTES —Mr D. Thurlow left last week on a visit to Petrolia; Mre Thur - low will reside with her sister in Garbraid, during bis absence. Mre H Campbell, now of Bruce County, spent Sunday with ber parents here. Messrs A. Horton and A. McLeod are busily engaged in doing a con- tract of grayelling the road botween hare and Sheppardton. Mr and Mie 1"ortheringham, of Tuckeremith, lire the euoete of lilessrs Jae and he Linklater. yi1