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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-09-26, Page 1r •e .• T'w 11'1'Y rOt?RTH VOL tt --3t1e:'bole Number 2178. CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 26, 1890. !ROBERT HOL.MES. Publteber 1 *1.80 a year 1niadvance. Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Tuckersmith. ACCIDENT. --The other day as Mr Coleman, of Tuckersmith, was re- turning from Goderich fair, he met with a bad accident. He had been showing a ma re and foal there (which were prize w inners) and as he was driving home, the mare became un- manageable, and he was thrown Tom the rig, having hie collar bone oken, and being otherwise injured. N0TEs.—Spacial services are being held at Turner's Appointment, con- ducted by the pastor, Rev J. Edge, on Sunday and Monday next three servicee will be held each day, com- mencing 10.30, 2.30 and 7 p. m. Mr James Crich lost a valuable suck- ing colt this week, it was' found dead in the field. A large number from this section took in the Toronto and London Fairs, but the majority are waiting for the Huron Central next week. Runaways are all the rage around here, one gentleman had two in as many days, too many oats Harry. Mr 0. (Crich and wife, of Stapleton, spent a couple of days last week with friends in this section, Mre Robt Plewee returned on Mon- day last from visiting her daughter, Mre J. B. Crosson, Toronto. Miss A. E. Crich has returned from Toron- to Fair, she says it was immense. Miss Nettie 'Crich and Miss Emily Turner are attending Clinton Colle- giate Institute, Hill's Green. NOTES.—Mr R. McAllister is visit- ing in Whitby. Mr James Hagan has returned from Toronto, where he was visiting during the Exhibition. Mre Edward Schaefer has gone to Michigan to see her father, who is sick and not expected to live. At the last meeting of the Eppworth League held at Fanville, a bible reading was given, conducted by Miss Gram, assisted by five others. Miss M. McAllister exhibited two crayon portraits at Zurich show, the work in both of which was remarkably well done. Crediton Mr Worth, of the flax mill here, had 700 acres in flax this year. It makes a lot of work but he is a busy man and keeps all around him busy. Owing to last winter being such a 4 hard winter for business, the brick- yards here did not sell near all their brick, and consequently they have not made half the quantity they moult, make. This is a great loss to the community for the yards here pay out a great deal of money for cord- wood, hired help, &c. So far the fall wheat crop looks very well, but it is a long way ahead to bespeak what kind of a crop the farmers are going to have next year. The tile yard here is doing a big business supplying tile to the farmers. Londesboro. ACCIDENT.—Mr Frank Lewis fell a distance of twenty seven feet off a barn on Saturday, spraining his foot • badly therefrom. NOTES.—Mr R. Wallace has re- turned home again from Manitoba, where he has been engaged in a saw mill for some time past. Our busi- ness men come out now with smiling faces, as they see our farme•s going la out with such large loads of grain. It is thought by many that Jim has fully recovered from the effects of the fright received from the ghost some time ago, but the gb.,st must have died, it had to retrace its steps at a much faBter speed than it expected. and has not been seen since. The concert here next Mon- day bids fair to be a grand success, there will be a good time, all come, there will be lots of fun. Several of our villagers have taken in the West- ern fair. Miss Minnie Brundson has returned from her six weeks visit at Toronto, and looks fine after her holidays. The apples are being packed lively around here, a load of barrels with about 200 on, was dis- tributed here Tuesday, from Blyth. .A" Almost every one here is laying out to attend the Blytr., fair. The party writing about our popular clerk last week, was a little off, for Tom don't go there now, things are more con- venient. Rev J. Hough spent a few days visiting old friends here, last week. Miss Fell, Mrs Wise and Miss Mason are visiting at Mr D. Fell's. Mrs W. C. Brundson and J. C. Ad- ams have returned from Whitechurch, where they have been visiting friends. Quite a number took in the Toronto Exhibition last week, and a number are also taking in the London Er- hibition this week. Mr J. L. Eidt's son left for Indiana last week, to per- sue his procession (druggist). Rev J. Ferguson is suffering from a billions attack and not feeling very well, Mrs Ferguson is visiting at home, in London, this week. Mrs J. Sunder. cock is visiting her mother, in Hen• sail, this week. Mr Cudmore, of Kippen, is pressing and shipping hay in this vicinity, at present. Mr Fred Ewart, of Sault St Marie, Mich. , formerly of Clinton, is spending a few days among friends here. Mr Thos. VanBridge, of Plantaganete, is visit- ing Mr W. L. Onimette. Mr W. S. Greensidea, of Mitchell, shipped a car load of cherry lumber, from here to Cobourg, on Monday last, rather a scarce article now, in this locality, and somewhat valuable. Mrs Ains- lie (formerly Mise Hiles) ieft for home )act week, accompanied by her sister, Mrs Campbell, of Westfield. Summerhill. NOTES.—Mr Wm Nesbitt has re• turned from a visit to friends near Whitby, be also took in Toronto Ex- hibition. Quite a number from here attended Goderich show last week. Mr Wat. Mair is busy at the apple - packing business. Mr Jno McLaugh- lin carried off a prize for hie carriage horse at Goderich fair. Mr James Manning and wife spent a few days visiting friends in Colborne last week. Hullett. NOTES.—Mr Jno Carrick, of the 8th, has exchanged his broncho for a. beautiful cart with room for two; he dealt with W. Sands, of Clinton.— Messrs Jas. Quigley and M. Morrison, who have been in Bay City for some time, have returned. Colborne. A young farmer in this township, is extending his business and intends to take in a partner to assist him in managing the business of his farm, in the shape of an inteligent and in- teresting young lady. We feel sat- isfied that it is going to be a first class thing for him, we cannot say how it will be for her, in fact he is getting a atewar(d)t. Stephen Mr Mawhinney, of this township, had a real old fashioned logging bee one day last week. He bad 32 men at work for him, he was just driving things. The old gentleman was heard to remark that he bad Biz sone and six daughters all together at the tea -table. Mr George Mawhinney is an old settler here and held in the highest esteem by his friends and neighbors and they will all be glad to know that he is getting around again after his very severe illness, although he is very weak yet he is able to move about among his neighbors. Blyth. PAesED .—We have to chronicle the death of one of our aged and much respected sisters, Marian Ar- mour, who passed away on Friday. at the ripe old age of 91 years. The funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon, was largely attended.— Her end was peace. SUCCESS.—The Misses Taman & Crittenton have entered into partner- ship as dress and mantle makers. Their place of business is on Queen street, near the printing office. We bespeak for these young ladies a very successful career. THE SICK.—We regret to learn that our popular citizen, Mr George Powell has been very ill during the past week, with inflammation. He was taken ill while out in Wawanosh, where kind friends are attending him. George is much thought of here, and his speedy recovery is anxiously looked for. Wingham. PLEASURE.—Mr W..1, Chapman is away on a month's holiday trip; he is bound for Denver, Col., as he has 1 ties sal l .. . urge.—Rev. J. S. Cook, who has been spending bis holidays in Mon - real and vicinity, is expected home to -day, (Friday.) Rev E. A. Fear,ol the Nile. formerly of this place, was in the village on Wednesday. Miss Lizzie Godfry, of Belgrave, daughter of Rev. R. Godfry, is visiting friends in the village. Mr Erastus Rennie has the frame of his uew house up; the strong force of men now engaged on it cannot complete it too soon to suit 'Rest." Large crowds have been eaving on every south bound train for the Western Fair at London.— Excitement runs high here on the Bircbalt trial ; the morning papers are eagerly sought atter. Too late for last week Mrs H. Arnold is visitiug friends in London. We are pleased to see our esteemed grain buyer, Mr D. McLellan, on the market again. We have no doubt but the enviable reputation Hensel] has always sustained as a grain mar- ket will be fully maintained. Messrs J. Scott and R. McLaren, sr., are home from their European tour, looking well, and report having a very ehjoyable time. Mr John McFarlane,with hie Scot- tish bride, is expected home onSatur- day. Rev Professor Thomson, of Toron• to, formerly of this place, preached a very able sermon at the preparatory service in the Presbyterian church, on Sunday last, and the Sacrament wee dispensed in the same church on Sunday. Mre Logie, who bas been spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mre Wm Elder, returned to her home in Toronto, on Tuesday. friends residing there. We wish him a happy time. OBITUARY.—On Saturday last Mr George Green, of towh, buried a little infant girl, of about two summers. You see, sir, the "silent messenger" is no respecter of age, rank or person, at his call all have to follow; the strongest quail at his approach, while on the other hand, some greet him with joy. GET TO WORK.—Spring and sum- mer have come and gone, autumn is here, and soon will old hoary winter follow. How shall the long evenings be spent? Put thou thine heads to- gether, ye stars of Wingham, and introduce intoour midst something that shall be both pleasing, instruc- tive and profitable. WINOHAM SKILL.—As a female equestrian, it would be hard to beat I Mrs Thomas Black, in the county of Huron, either as a rider or with the lines. On Monday she start* with her favorite pony to drive to London, stoppinglat Brucefield oyer night ,and reached her destination on Tuesday. Her little daughter is also a born horse woman. SOMETHING WE MAY EzpLcr.— Why, a fall of snow before sleighing commences; again, that many people will attend the Clinton Fair; thirdly, that there will be some 'loud talking during the next few weeks, over those confounded Did stove pipes. Think ou, Mr Editor, that stove pipes were in vogue in the time') of Job ? I verily believe they were not. A GOOD REcoaD.—Lower Wing - ham can boast of having that which many cities does not poaseae, viz., an old pioneer, in the person of Mra Graham, who is ninety -tour years of age. Comparing their ages together, it would make some of the leading politicians of the day, who have al- ready entered upon the octogenarian period of life, comparatively speak- ing, young men. Do THEY FIOURISH. — In last week's issue, you were mentioning the different societies that existed in Clinton. We would ask whether you have not a branch of the great M. De. there also ? We allude to the modern dudes, for you know, sir, they are such awfully nice fellabs, altogether too utterly utter. 1 We have no dudes here.] NEW OFFICERS.—The new officers who have taken charge of the Salva- tion Army corps are from Seaforth. The captain reminds one of Zaccbeus, as he is small of stature, being unable to climb a sycamore tree, he carries with him a chair, and therefrom ex- horts the people, both earnestly and powerfully. Whether their labors will be as successful as that of the lassies, remains yet to be proven. SOCIAL.—On Monday last a social was held in the basement of the Bap- tist church, and during the evening the Rev Mr Priest was made the re- cipient of an address, accompanied by an elegant gold watch,as a token of the high esteem in which be was held by his congregation and friends. A response was made by Mr Priest, in a very feeling speech. The friends parted, feeling that it is good to give as well as to receive. NOTES.—We had a phrenologist in town for a few days last week. It was reported that a bear was seen in this vicinity last week; a number of the boys got their old carbines and started out, determined to have bear steak, but:they didn't get it, oh no. Mies L Fisher has returned to town. Miss Mutch, of Auburn, is visiting here. A few of the members of the Canadian Order of Foresters attended a sermon at Wingham, on Sunday. A number of our citizens are at Goderich this week, at the assizes. Mr P. Purvis is in Guelph this week, on business. Dr Carder is having his store on Queen street repaired, as is also Mr J. McWilliam, of Dinsley street. Mr John Livingston, of Bad• den, was here this week. Mr and Mrs Ball are visiting friends in Lon- don this week. Mr G. S. Thompson, of Toronto, is in town. Mr Fred. Hughes, of Wingham, was here this week. Mr S. Mashers, the genial clerk of the Jewellery Emporium, has returned from holidaying. Dr May, Inspector of the Mechanics' Institute, was here on Tuesday. and gave a lec• ture on the bearings of the Institute, in the Temperance hall, on Tuesday evening. Mrs Whitt, of Clinton, very kindly came up on Saturday, and assisted the choir of the English church, on Sunday. Sky Shibley leaves to -day (Friday) for the States. Master J. McQuarrie is the new clerk at 1D. B. McKinnon's. Mr Robert Maxwell has left for Cleveland. It is rumored that another bakery will be started here in the near future. Mr Hodgens, of Calgary, whose fami- ly resides here, is home. B. Wilson, of Detroit, was here this week. D. H. Young, of London, was in town this week. Mr H. Cole, of Clioton, was hero on Monday. Mr Jackson, of Toronto, connected with the On- tario Investment Co., was here this week. Miss Mary Thompson, of Clinton, was here this week, visiting her relatives. The following gentle- men took in the sights at the London exhibition this week: M.esers F. Met- calf, H. MoQuarrie, G. King, James Watson, J. Mason, S. 11. Oidley and John Emigh and wife. Clinton New Era, beet paper in Boron Wfnf;hani. MANY THANKS.—Friend Blyth we thank you very much for las week's compliment, but feel atmos persuaded that such flattering re marks were written beneath the screen of satire. Is IT Ricwr?— Our milk mer chants have started to deliver miik, but once a day. Regarding this very essential feature of merchandise, ye Clintoniane fare better than does the Wingbamites, as you get it delivered on Sundays as well as other days.— For our own part, we do not agree with Sunday labor, but in this believe it to he perfectly right; if the Lord did not want us to drink the milk, then would he kelp it from coming on the day named. How is Ir.—We were talking to a Wingham citizen, of many years standing, and ae a certain person passed us we asked his name; be ans- wered he did not know, 'in fact,' he; said, 'I do not know one half the people in Wingham.' On being asked the cause, he answered thus, `So many young men, when they had learned their trade, could earn much more money elsewhere than here, consequently they left for other parte, leaving strangers to fill their places.' If that is the case, sir, as I believe it is, how is it that our manufacturers cannot afford to pay the same wages as other States, and our Yankee cou- sins? L1vINO IN HoeES.—Mr J. Kerr, of "The Eclipse," has this week been taking a few days holidays in Lon- don; he apparently believes in the old adage, "all work and no play, makes .Jack a dull boy." Your humble ser- vant believes in that also, but, alas, alas. like very many more, he cannot profit by his splendid maxim, and eo has to content himself with building RD air castle, hoping that one day he will eventually dwell therein, and this, Mr Editor, suggests to our mind one question, viz., wherein do we find the most pleasure, in our anticipa- tions. or in our realization of the same? A BEAUTIFLTI. I LI,USTRAT1ON. — The Rev Mr Sellery gave us a beauti- ful illustration concerning the right kind of philanthropy, on Sunday morning last. A little bare footed boy stood, one cold February morn- ing, looking into the window of a shoe store, in the city of London, t} lady, noticing his earnest gaze, had her carriage stopped, and approached the poor little waif, and Basked him what he was gazing at. 1 -Ie answered that he was asking God to give him a pair of shoes. She took him into the store, sent a clerk f r some stock- ings, washed his ]rile feet, and clothed him wi'h br,th shoes and stockings. 'There,' si e said. 'do you now feel more comfertable'1' With tears streaming dowr; his cheeks, he thanked her, andItis he was leaving, he asked, 'Are you God's wife?' Bayfield SMow.--The Bayfield Fall Show is the great corning event for our citizens and a very large area of the neighbor- ing country. Although every person attends the Huron Central still they would never think 'of missing the Bayfield Show,which is to be held on Oct. 8th and 9th. NOTES.—Mr John McNaughton has returned from his trip to the Soo. Mrs H. Young is visiting friends in Clinton. A Pickford correspondent to one of the Sault papers writes as follows "Chas Stalker, of Bayfield, will start a tin shop and hardware store this fall." We are very sorry to lose such an energetic mechanic and good citizen as Mr. Stalker, but we wish him success • wherever be goes.— Quite a number of people from here went to London last Tuesday, to take in the great show down there ; among others were, Messrs J. T. Marks, Ed. Rutledge, John Whiddon, John and Chas. Gardner, G. H. Howsorf and wife ; most of them returned home Wednesday evening and report a very pleasant time, as the -weather was all that could he desired. Rev. Mr. An- derson, of Goderich, will occupy the pulpit of St. Andrews' church, next Sunday morning, 28th inst., as Rev. Mr. Henderson will be engaged in holding anniversary services at the Bethany church. Miss Maggie Marks is making a short visit with Mrs T. B. Van Every, Goderich, before leav- ing for Oberlin. Miss Florence Eng- land, of Kincardine, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs H. Erwin, has returned. Miss Maggie Hawley and Mr Robt. Elliott, both of this village, were united in the holy bonds of mat- rimony by Rev. Mr Newton, last Tuesday morning; we wish the happy couple peace, plenty and prosperity during the future of their lives. Mr Chas. Simons obtained a good-sized basket of fine peaches from a tree growing near his house, these are the only peaches we have seen grow- ing in this vicinity. Varna. FRATERNAL. VISIT. -0a Tuesday evening of last week, a large number of Bayfield Council of Royal Tem- plar., paid a l'ratenal visit to the Var- na 0•uuci1, an excellent program prepared by the program committee was disposed of, and a very enjoy- able evening. was spent, frequent visits of the sister Lodges help in a great measure to strengthen and stimulate on the good work. PERSONALS.—Mee J. E. Johnston, of Port Arthur, is at present visiting her parents. We are pleased to see the genial face of Miss Maggie Mc- Naughton, having returned after spe..ding the summer with her sister in Port Arthur, Mr Robt McCool and Mr Dave McNaughton took iu the Toronto fair, Niagara Falls, Hills Green and other places of im- portance. A very successful social was held at the residence of Rev Mr McConnell, on Wednesday. It was under the auspices of the W. F M. S and the ladies certainly did all in their power to make the occasion not only pleas- ureable but successful. The attend- ance was good, and every body seem- ed to enjoy themselves heartily. Mr McConnell gave a short address, fol- lowed by Mr Richardson. Mr Allan, of Dashwood, the blind vocalist; also helped to make the evening pass pleasantly. The proceeds amounted to $8.70 and a liberal collection was also taken up for Mr Allan. PICINic.—The annual picnic of the membere of St John's Church Chqir, took place on Tuesday last, at Mr Jewitts grove, Bayfield. An invitation was extended W the Revs Messrs Louis Diehl, of Goderich township, and Henry Diehl, of Hyde Park, former members of the choir, they both responded to the invitation and went heartily in for a good time. The Rev Mr Newton and lady joined the picnicere, and after all had par- taken of the nice things provided, and tired of boating, ball•playing, croquet, etc., the company went to the parsonage and a very enjoy- able time was spent. GARDEN PARTY.—A garden party was held in Mr Secord's grove, on Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the Methodist church here. The night was fine but a trifle cold for the occasion, as usual the spread provided by the ladies of the congregation was all that could be desired, every body seemed to enjoy themselves immense, the young folks particularly had a grand time, the only trouble was the band failing to put in an appearance according to appointment, the managing Commit- tee was very much put out on this disappointment, as there was no pro- gram provided, however, there was any amount of musical talent in the crowd, and the sweet strains of music that filled the air helped in a great measure to make up for the disap- pointment. Proceeds amounted to ever $50. Stanley. ABM BROKEN.—Last week, while Master John McEwen, son of Mr Malcolm McEwen.was crawling along the beam of the barn he slipped add fell ,to the floor, breaking hie right arm a little above the wrist. Mesere D. Roes, Malcolm McEwen, P. Campbell, J. Scott and others visited the London Fair on Wednes- day. Mr James Aikenhead has been Buf- fering very severely for two weeks with ulceration of the left eye, and it still continues very painful. Porter's Bill. NOTES.—Mr Wm. McDonald, of Galt, who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity, has returned home. The Good Templars of this place, in- tend giving an entertainment a few days Bence. The people of Bethany Presbyterian church will have their Anniversary services next Sunday, when the Rev. J. A. Anderson, of Goderich,will preach in the afternoon, and the Rev. Mr Thabideau, of Bay- field, in the evening, and the annual tea -meeting on Monday evening fol- lowing. Dungannon NOTES.—We understand Mr J. Cooke intends moving into the house owned by Mr J. Brydges, the house is at present being repaired by Mr George Begley. We are Sony to learn of Mr W. G. Wilson's removal from our midst, he intends opening out a tailor shop in some part of the States. Messrs W. Varcoe, W. Sproule, D. Whyard, W. McMath and S. Stothers attended the London Exhibition this week. Mise M. His - cox, of Teeswater, is the guest of her Aster, Mre W. Sproule. Our village is soon to have a new butcher, we believe, in the person of Mr I). Mc- Donald ; we wish him success. Our main street is being unproved by a new building erected by J. M. leo• herts, Mr J. Tay hes the contract for building it. Navy Erts is the best paper in Huron Mr James Graham left for Lnodon; ob Wednesday, Masers Ed Swarm, .lames Fora, George Levis and Joe Ford left,and on Thursday Miaste 1-1. and M. Pickard and''otbers Mrs Yates was in thevillage over Sunday; Mr and Mrs Lashbrook, of Mitchell, were visiting triands here Sunday. Mr Thoa Murch and wife spent Sat- urday and Sunday in Bruesele, Mr John Langston intends leaving for near Windsor on Saturday next.' Ed Levis is bound to be in the style, and sports a new cart. We are glad to see that Mr Sam Westlake, who got tip- ped off a load of wood and got his foot run over, is around again. Misses Margaret Ann Paietey and Mary Ann Cantelon were in the village Sunday. Mrs B. Forster, Mrs J. L. Courtice and Misses Minnie and Susan Rum - ball returned from Toronto Monday evening. Holmesville. OMISSION.—A slight error ap- peared in your last week's issue in connection with the Missionary So. ciety, along with the list of officers should have appeared the name of Miss Addie Stephenson, as Treasurer. Goderich Township. NOTES.—The friends of Mr George Oakes, sr. of the Maitland con., will be sorry to learn that he is seriously ill. The house of Mr Ben Switzer had a narrow escape from destructiou by fire on Wedndsday; the fire bad caught in the roof when discovered, and was extinguished before it had made much headway. A PROLIFIC PORKER.—A sow be- longing to Mr Swan, Goderich town- ship, last fall littered 14 pigs and rained 12, this spring she had 13 and raised 11; and on the 23rd inet., she littered 16 more and is raising 1,5 of them. This is all inside of 11 months. SILO.—Mr H, Elford is now busy filling his silo, he has five acres of southern sweet corn,, which will yield abopt twenty tons per acre. He thinks that he can cut and fill into the silo as cheaply as be can harvest it in any other way, and will be easier handled when feeding and with lees waste. A MEAN TRICK.—Last Sunday some one was mean enough to prop open the gate of Will Pickard's orchard so that a number of hogs and cattle got in, destroying over six barrels of first class winter apples., Such rascals ought to be punished. QUERY.—What has become of our bass singer and librarian? why has he not been at church these last few Sundays ? Is anyone sick ? we have made inquiries and from what we can gather he does not spend his time foolishly,but being a lover of astron- omy, he is exploring the (h)evanz. WEDDING.—A nice quiet wedding took place at the parsonage on Wed- nesday, Miss T. Jennings, of the 7th con., being married to Mr Daw, of Exeter, the bride was assisted by her sister, and the groom by Mr. Wall - swan of Exeter, the party drove to the bride's father's, Mr Richard Jennings, when an enjoyable time was spent by the numerous friends of the happy young couple. SEastoN.—Rev W. Ayera preached a sermon Sunday morning on "The power of feeble influence" taking for his text I Kings 17 ch. and 14 v., "For thus saith the Lord of Iereal, the barrel of meat shall not waste, neither shall the cruise of oil fail, until the day that (the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth," and in the evening preached to a crowded house a sermon to young ladies, taking for his text I Sam. 25 ch. and part of 3rd verse, "And she was a woman of good understanding and of a beautiful countenance. Nome.—Remember the great Har• vent Home on 6th of Oct.; great pre• varations everybody is welcome. Miss Jenny Phipps is home from a weeks' visit in Clinton. Mr W. II. Lobb was in Mitchell last week on business. Mrs Stanley returned home from the Northwest on Thurs- day, 18th. Broncho John's troop of cowboys passed through the village on their way from Goderich to the London exhibition last week. Mr Fowler, of Brantford, was in town over Sunday. Mr Ches. Gravel and wife attended the wedding of his sister, Matilda. on the Sauble line, last Tuesday. The adjourned meeting of the foot ball association will meet on Monday evening nexi;'t is hoped as many of the members as possible will be present. On Tuesday, Mr Wm alurea, Mr and Mrs Wm Crooks, and Washington State Notes. (Contributed) Among other things Western Wash- ington can boast of haying one of the finest climates to be found anywhere. In summer the thermometer seldom goes above 90 °, and even then the air hi bracing on account of the re- freshing ocean breezes, and no matter how hot the days may be the nights are invariably cool. The winter season is quite damp, but with it there are no bleak winds to remind one of Eastern rains during that season. At present the weather is clear, fine and agreeably warm, on the whole this has been a cool sum- mer, there were only a few hot days. Crops were very good, bat owing to a backward spring, harvesting was considerably later than usual, the hop crop also is good, arid bop grow- ers are much encouraged on account of the high price at which hops range, the season for picking usually begins about the' midst le "of the pres- ent month. Already the "Sieoash" with hie wife and family and cook- ing utensils may be seen making hie way to the Puyallop, or other ex- tensive bop yards. During the pick- ing season their reservations are de• serted, and scarcely an Indian is to be seen any where through the country, they usually go in wagons, but those who can't, go on horse- back or in any other way convenient, except on foot, it is very seldom one sees an Indian on a pedestrian tour, if he Is worth anything at all he is almost certain to have a "cayuee" and will without fail give the animal plenty of exercise. HURON IAN. News Notes Monti The Comity The Choicest Stealings from Our County Exchanges. On Wednesday evening last, New- man, son of Mr J. Wellwood, of Wing - ham, aged about eight years,had an open jack knife ip his hand, and while go; ing through the gate at his home, he in some way ran the blade into his stomach, making a serious wound. Medical aid was at once procured and he is now in a fair way of recovery. What the boy gait/, Dad, what makes the.Ifayor smile s. pleasantly these days? Hta� • be srruec'rich and made a, big tor, tune?" - "The Mayor, my eon, is happy be. cause he has been at the Industrial Exhibition with his organs and swept everything before him." "Did he do the sweeping with a ' broom, Dad?" - - "No, my sou, that is only a figure of speech, but he came home with a pocketful of orders for organs to go to all parts of the world, and the fact- ory is running• full time find every thing is bumping right along, That's why the Mayor smiles.'," 'I think the Fair next week, Dad,. will be a rouser." "1 hope so, my son, but what makes you think so?" "Oh, whenever those little fellows like Manning and Jackson and the rest get their heads together some- thiyg must move on, and look at the programme." "What are we going to do, my eon, to help it along?" "Well suppose we show some of our apples and big potatoes, and run our flag up on show days." "All right, my boy, you attend to these things and I'll pay the bill." ' "Say, Dad, don't ask Nell if she ]Ikea onions." "Why, my son?" "Well, Dad, last night when she was down town, I spread a few pieces. on the top of the front gate, and hid behind the post to see the effect. Bob came home with her as usual, and when they went to lean on the gate, according to custom, they smelled a smell. Nell thought Bob had been eating onions and Bob thought ditto of Nell. They shoved away from each other, until Bob skipped off half an hour too early. This morning Nell discovered what was the matter and now she wants to go coon hunting with a broom stick." "My son, ahall"we go to the Fair on Citizens' day or the Farmers' day?" "Both days Dad, because it is only 15 cents each time." "Is that so, my son, how consider- ate these hard times the directors are." "Besides Dad, there are different attractions each day and we must see them all." "All right, my boy,we'll be on hand each day and take in all that'a going on." "Say Dad, I nearly 'busted' this morning." "Why how's,that, my eon?" • "Well Dad, you know our Will ie somewhat smitten with Susie and yesterday he asked me to take her a note, at the same time he sent a note to Gal Holloway. He mixed the notes somehow for when I gave Susie hers, she read it through and then looked at me as if a red pepper .from a pickle bottle hadstrudk a snag in her throat." "Who gave you this?" she asked. "Why, Will, of course," I an• swered. "Take it back to him," she said, scornfully, "And tell him I have no pants of his, and don't want any either." "I grabbed the note and hurried out. On the way home I read it : "Dear Gal.—Send those pants home to -night, or I will pound your head the first time I see you. Will." now Dad, Mr Sextus Kent, of Wingham, was the recipient of bad news last week. On Wednesday, just after dinner, he learned of the death of hie eldest bro- ther, John Kent, in Vancouver, B. C.; by the afternoon mall he received word that the house of his son, Charles Kent, of Bertha, Man., had been struck by lightning and the contents badly wrecked, the piano being shattered to pieces, the silverware destroyed, plaster knocked off the walls, etc. On Thursday last a young man nam- ed Joseph Smeltzer, son of Mr ['aul Smeltzer, of Ashfield, met with a very painful accident. He was engaged in hauling out manure, and when return• ing from the field to the barnyard ho touched one of the horses with the pitch- fork, when the animal suddenly kicked, and striking its leg against the fork drove the handle through the young man's breast bone. His escape from instant death was miraculous. Mr J. II, Hunter, inspector of Insur- ance Companies, was in Seaforth dur- ing the week inspecting the working of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Co'y and the Huron Live Stock Associ- ation. Ile found everything in connec- tion with these companies in first plass order and complimented the secretaries of the respective companies on the ex- cellent and systematic manner in which their books were kept. Mr W. J. Shannon is secretary of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Co'y, and Mr John Avery is secretary of the UInron Live Stock Association. The Wroxeter correspondent of the Expositor is responsible for , this:—IIe is a water -witch, or, to speak more cor- rectly, he is a water -wizard. We refer to our estimable citizen, Mr Robert Thynne, who locates the whereabouts of underground springs with unerring accuracy. His whole apparatus con- sists of a forked switch cut, from an apple -tree. With this in his hand Mr Thynne walks over the ground, and when a suitable spot for a well is reach" eel, the switch indicates the presence of water by bending downward over the spot. The distance of the spring from the surface is also shown by the number "I suppose you know why I nearly busted." "Chief Wheatley is quite a hustler Dad, I tell you." "What has Joe been doing lately, my boy 2" He's orgauizsd a dandy,Fire Com- pany and they can just run like the wind, and if they only get on to the coupling business it will be very warm work for Will Coats' team, I tell you." "When are they going to run, my boy ?" 'Why on Thursday next; Dad, and there is going to be great sport. The Firemen from Blyth are coming, and there is to be a great tug of war be- tween Goderich township and Hul- l" "W boyett.?" "Why the Huron Central Dire.:tors ho's getting up all this fun, my of course, and you don't kno • half of it yet. The Volunteers and the Gun r Club are to have a fight and review and there is to be a real Fort bom- barded and destroyed." "Will Joe Ryder be in the Fort and is he likely to find a roost high, my son?" Yes Dad, and you'll see Doc. Blackall clean those volunteers out in. short notice." 'Exeter. On Thursday night last bettveetr the hours of eleven and sunrise, some unknown perscn or persona, entered the stable of Mr Wm Brtmacombe, of this place, and without leave or liberty hitched up his horse and drove; it away. It is not known how far the animal was driven, .only that when Mr Brimacombe entered the stable in the morning, he found the horse in a lather and it looked as though it had undergone a longdrive. Such parties should be exposed and - receive the penalty of the law. On Saturday last while a number of hands were engaged in thrashing et the barn of Mr Frank Trieubner, of the 4th con.. of Stephen, they were surprised on finding a number etf watch chains, charms, cuff buttons, pieces of notes, etc., passing through of horns the switch makes, every turn the machine, and on examining a counting three fent. Mr Thynne ]nest. terser in the mow found several more ed a well on his place the other day, articles stowe.1 away. Mr Trieubner which the switch showed to require a says he cannot aeennntt for how they depth of fifteen feet, and sure enough, came there utiles, that Some peddler an excellent spring was found et, (bat , took his lodging t ,.,re over night and depth. forgot to gather h:, valuables. a