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.CL1NTON, ONT., OCTOBER 3, 1890.
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, U RCH I LL GUTTY,
faJE.NTENCEI) TO BE HUNG ON THE
X4th OF NOVEMBER.
Alf the evidence both for and against
Birchall, was virtually in on Saturday
night, and when the Judge adjourned
over Sunday, he intimated that the case
mist go to thejury on Monday.
On Monday, after the evidence of one
or two unimportant witnesses for the
defence had been taken, Mr Blackstock
commenced hie address, and for five
hours he reviewed the circumstances
as brought out during the trial. Even
from his address one would almost
gather that he believed Burchall guilty,
but was doing his best as a lawyer to
free him from the terrible responsibili-
ty of the crime. The main line of his
argument was, not so much that the
evidence as given by the witnesses for
the crown was untrue; but that the
witnesses might possibly have been mis-
taken in the men. fie admitted Birch-
all's'fraud in bringing Benwell and Pelly
to this country under false pretences,
but claimed that this fact had no di-
rest bearing on the case, and closed
with an earnest appeal to the jury to
weigh the evidence well, urging that
they could not deduce from it the con-
clusion that the prisoner was guilty.
Mr Osler followed fur the prosecu-
tion, and reviewed minutely all the de-
tails of the case. He showed that the
prisoner first entrapped Benwell under
circumstances that did not exist, and
then deliberately set himself about
nearing the £500 that was to be in.
vested by Benwell's father. Mr Osler
argued that there was no other way of
securing the money than by murder-
ing Benwell, and establishing this in•
tention as a starting point, he shows
how the two left the Falls together,
how they were proved to be on the train
as far as Eastwood, proved that they
get off there, were seen by several par-
ties on their way to the swamp, iden-
tified at every point, and then Birchall
clearly and positively identified when
he returned to Eastwood station alone.
Mr Osler laid great stress on the fact
that Birchall could get up in court if
he wished and make any statement he
liked regarding his actions on the 17th
of February. He could tell were he
was and what he had been doing, and
he (Osler) would not have the right to
Dross -examine him, but Birchall dared
not snake any statement, and after
speaking for four hours, closed by
strongly contending that the facts as
given in evidence, pointed to the pris-
oner as the murderer.
HIS LORDSHIP'S CHAII E.
Judge McMahon then followed with
a review of the evidence, considering
tersely all the important points, and al-
luding to the incriminating evidence
found upon Birchell's person. In con-
cluding he called upon the jury in the
most solemn manner to do their duty
as they would expect him to do his.
and disgrace upon them. I can hold
out to you no hope whatever of any
commutation of the sentence I am
about to pronounce. There is, I may
say to you, but a short time in which
you can be permitted to live, and I
earnestly implore you to take advan-
tage of every hour that remains to The quickness with which the jury
make your peace by supplicating the reached the conclusion is a surprise to
throne of Heavenly grace for forgive- everybody. It is understood that with-
ness of the offences committed by you out discussing the matter every one
in the flesh. 'the sentence of the court on the panel had reached the conclu-
sion that the prisoner was guilty, and
when they elected their foreman their
only work was to poll the vote.
WAS growing suspicious, and had by
tbie time given Birchall over £120.
He refused to go. Birohall intended to
do for Pelly at He -haler what he bad
done for Benwell in the Blenheim
swamp."
It is said arrangements have been
made to take Mrs Birchall to England
before the 14th of November, when the
sentence of the court is to be carried in-
to execution.
Rumor has spread from mouth to
mouth, until everybody seems to be-
lieve it, that if he has opportunity
Birchall will commit suicide. Jailer
Cameron will prevent any possibility
of such a result by mounting doable
guards over the prisoner to keep him
under watch day and night, never leav-
ing him an instant.
upon you, John Reginald Birchall, is
that you be taken hence to the place
whence you came, and there within
the walls of the prison, between the
hours of 8 o'clock in the morning and
6 in the afternoon on Friday, Novem-
ber 14th next, you be hanged by the
neck until you are dead, and may the
Lord have mercy on your soul.
Birchall stood erect inithe dock while
the terrible sentence was being passed
upon him, but with downcast eyes,
only once daring to look at his Lord-
ship. When the judgeehad concluded,
the prisoner sat down. A glance show-
ed that his legs and hands were un-
controllable and twitching nervously.
There was only one lady in the court
room when the sentence was passed,
and never again will ebe be found in
such a position. Her face grew deathly
pale, while a sympathetic and tender
look rested upon the !prisoner. After
the sentence had been passed Birchall
called one of his counsel over and re-
quested that the terrible truth be kept
from his wife as long as possible, but
the depressed and sorrowful gentleman
had to admit to him that an inkling of
what the verdict would be was gained
before he himself had arrived, and the
Rev Mr Farthing was requested to
break the terrible news as gently as
possible to the stricken wife. The rev
gentleman found her and Mrs West
Jones at the Commercial Hetet, and be-
fore he uttered a word they knew his
message. The poor woman immediate-
ly fell into a swoon, and her sister was
so much depressed by the news that she
has been very ill ever since.
NOTES OF THE TRIAL.
The first to speak to the condemned
man was his lawyer, who said: "I hope
Birchall, you are satisfied with our ef-
forts in your behalf."
The prisoner grasped the lawyer by
the hand and shook it warmly ,and re-
plied with a smile on his face:— "Yes,
sir, quite satisfied."
The old court crier, John McKay,told
him be ought to prepare himself, but
Biroball, in a careless way, said:—
"What's the odds, anyway?"
He has got his oldbravado back again
after the terrible ordeal through which
he had only a few minutes before
passed.
THE VERDICT.
The jury retired at about 10 p.m. and
were only out PO minutes, when they
returned. The clerk of the court rose
and asked the foreman of the jury if
they had decided upon a verdict, and
the answer was "We have."
"What is wour finding?"
"We find the prisoner, Birchall,
guilty."
Each juryman was requested to rise
and separately asked by his Lordship
whether he found the prisoner at the
liar guilty or not guilty aridthe answer,
given in a clear, confident tone, was in
the affirmative. There was an awful
silence, during which every eye was
fixed upon the prisoner, who, whatever
emotions may have been raging in his
breast, kept now a clear eye and a calm
face.
The judge in solemn tones asked the
y,,, prisoner. "What have you to say, John
Reginald Birchen, why the sentence
of the court should not pees upon you
for the felony of murder of which you
have been convicted.
- The answer came in clear tones and
with the dignity surrounding a man
who is under the awful shadow of
death, ''Simply that I ant not guilty
of the caime, my Lord."
The silence, deep as it was before,
became oppressive beyond measure.
The judge's voice sounded like the toll-
ing of a solemn bell.
V A cable from Crewe, Eng., says:—
Much melancholy interest is felt here
in the Birohall trial. He was once
well known in this town, having been
engaged to be married to Mise Reid,
sister of the rector of Coppen Hall.
The wedding was twice postponed after
all the arrangements had been made,
and the lady died suddenly, evidently
of a broken heart. She was buried in
her bridal dress, with a wreath of or-
ange blosaorce on her head.
N. Y. Tribune of Sunday:—A strik-
ing commentary on the tedious and
costly methods of our administration
of justice is afforded by a comparison
between the trial of Birchall at Wood-
stock, Canada, and that of Dr Mc-
Gonegal in this city. Both cases,
which are of equal importance, began
on the same day, and whereas that of
Birchall is on the eve of termination,
the counsel in the proceedings institut.
ed against McGonegal are still await-
ing the completion of the work of secur-
ing a jury in order to begin their open-
ing addresses.
Mr Pelly intends to sail for England
on Oct. 1. In all probability young
Benwell will accompany him.
The London Times and other great
papers cabled for' a verbatim report of
the address of the counsel and court.
Three times since her husband's ar-
rest has Mrs Birchall had all her dress-
es altered, to rapidly has she declined
in health and weight.
It is stated on good authority that
the funds for the defence came from
England from Birchall's brother, Rev
Mr Birchall, and a little coterie of
friends.
As the prisoner was being taken from
the court room on Saturday, some man
in the crowd yelled out "Lynch him:"
but no attempt was made to carry out
the mandate.
The cost of the trial, it is said, will
not reach quite $10,000. The Ontario
Government will pay the fees of the
counsel and detectives,while the county
will pay the County Crown Attorney's
and witnesses fees.
The Huron Central,
A BIG SUCCESS.
O u r Weekly Budget
OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Hensel!
NorEs.—Mr G. R. Switzer, V. S.
has removed his office from Mr Col -
well's wood shop to more commodious
quarter- nest door w est of McPber•
McKillop.
NoTEs.--Mies J. Govenlock and
Miss and Mr G. Sutherland of Hen -
sell, spent Saturday and Sunday last
in Winthrop at Mr A. Govenlock's.
son & Co's Grocery. Miss Smith, Mr and Mrs German, of Listowel
Millener, has returned home atter a have been visiting friends on the 14th
month's vacations. Rev A. McKib- con. Mr S. Blake, of the Toronto
bon spent a short time here,
previous to returning to college. Mr
Waugh, banker. Kansas, is spending
a few days with his brother, Mr W.
A. Waugh, of this place. Mr Wm
Stoneman is visiting his brother, Mr
Jas: Stoneman, of Essex Co. Messrs
McPherson Si Co have erected a
police force, having leave of absence
for a few days, isspending his holidays
in this vicinity. Mr and Mrs Geo.
Murdie and Mies Mary Kerr, have
taken advantage of the excursion to
Detroit, having gone there to visit
friends. Those who visited Toronto
and London fairs report both as
handsome new sign. The first meet- being excellent ; exhibits of all kinds
ing of the season of the Y. P , M. I, being above the average. Several
Association will be held in the Pres- farmers in this township intend com-
byterian Church, on Monday evening peting for prizes in Seaforth and
Oct. 6th, at 7.30 o'clock; we hope to Brussels fairs, among the competitors
see o large attendance. A number
of the Presbyterians turned out with
their teams, on Monday, and drew
earth to fill up and level in the sheds
in connection with their Church.
Hallett.
FARM SoLn.—Mr Dan Shanahan,
jr., has purchased from Mr Jas.
Stavely the property known as the
Kilty farm,on the 3rd con of Hullett.
We understand the price paid was
$3,700. Dan now has a nice proper-
ty of 160 acres with three houses
on it; but how will he fill them'all is
moran we can find out.
BARN BIIRNED. --- On Thursday
afternoon last, the barns of Mr An-
drew Reid were destroyed by fire.
When discovered, the flames had
gained such headway that nothing
could be saved. The barns contained
almost the entire season's crop.—
There was an insurance of $400 in
the McKillop Mutual Insurance Co.,
which will not nearly cover the lose.
The fire was caused by dome children
playing with some matches.
NoTF,s.—Mrs I. Brownlee and Miss
Wallace are visiting friends at Fingal.
The regular meeting of the Hullett
Grange was held at Londesboro, on
Wednesday night. Mr Jarret Noble
of the 3rd con., is recovering from a
complication of diseases and is now
able to be out, through still very
weak. Miss Bailley, who has been
at the Toronto exhibition, has re-
turned home; she says. George is the
best fellow• in town. A short time
since both Moser 'James Walkenehaw
and Mr James, i
3rd cons., he
and break a.
sufficiently i covered, however, to be
out again, Mr Geo. Snell is at pres-
ent doing a considerable amount ot
draining on bit farm on the 8th con.
Inspector Robb visited S. S. No 5 on
Monday. and expressed himself as
well:pleased. Mr Jno. Vodden has
another addition to his family ; it's a con., and will accomodate any farmer
boy. Miss Lizzie Cunningham, aged 'having clover to thresh. A little
12,.a pupil of S. S. No 5, took 2nd
prize for writing a letter to the Sun-
day School Gem, istued.in Chicago.
To THE EDITOR,—SIR—A recent
issue of your paper contained an
item concerning the disturbance peo-
ple in the vicinity of Knox's bridge
were subjected to by carriages driving
over it at a late hour of the night, and
it was suggested that sawdust be plac-
ed thereon. We think that if matters
were investigated a little closer, it
would be found that Sammy was more
of a late -hour nuisance, and its for
putting saw dust on the bridge, he is
a pretty heavy stepper, and it would
be just as well for him not to be heard.
TYRO.
The Proceedings Marred by
a Fatal Accident.
Fine weather favored the holding
of the Huron Central Fair. The en-
tries to which in all departments are
much in excess of previous years.
The large Agricultural Ball was
filled with a display that was in every
respect a superior one. The exhibit
of grain, fruit. dairy produce, paint-
ings, ladies work, etc., being simply
magnificent.
The proceedings of Thursday are
under way as we go to press and a
more extended report will be given
next week, as it is impossible to give
it now. The Street Procession was
beaded by the Bugle Band, under the
lead of Mr H. B. Combe, (six bugles,
three snare and 1 large drum); then
came the Volunteer Co., Blyth Fire-
men, Doherty Fire Co , Clinton Fire
Co., Doherty Band, Calisthenic and
drill Squad, Blyth Bend and Clinton
School Children.
The entries in all the stock classes
are far ahead of any previous year.
This is particularly the case in the
horse classes, and there will be big
competition here.
The time made on the Hose reel
race was, Blyth Fire Co., 59 seconds;
Doherty Fire Co., 51. They had to
run 300 yards, couple to a hydrant,
lay hose and couple on again. The
Blyth Co. generously donate their
prize to Mrs John Miller.
A most lamentable' accident hap •
pened during the running of the first
test in the Hose Reel race. The
Clinton Fire Company was near the
finish of ita ."•00 yards, when Mr•John
Miller, who was on the tongue of the
cart, seemed to give out. the cart
wheel struck him a terrific blow in
the ribs, knocking him in front of it
and then passing over his chest He
was instantly picked up, and being
insensible, a doctor way summoned,
who applied restoratives, but failed
to bring him to; he was carried home
and died almost before he got there,
having been internally injured, and
never regaining consciousness. He
had for years been a resident of town,
working, n ith Mr Fred. Rumball,
and was a most exemplary young
man; he leave a wife and one chid.
To say that public sympathy is with
them in their terrible bereavement
bat feebly expresses the feeling of
the community. We understand
that he had an insurance of $1006 on
his life in the Federal Co., and was
also a member of the Independent
Order of Foresters. The Funeral
will take place from his' late resi-
dence, Mary street, on Saturday
morning, at 9 a m, and proceed to
the Dugannon cemetery,
The prize list and other particulars
of the show will be given next week.
So strict were the anti -writes with the
jury that they would not allow a barber
to go to the hotel to shave them, even
when he offered to sign a bond that he
would not open his mouth while in the
room. The deputy sheriff took a raeor
and ether articlee and the men were al-
lowed to shave themselves.
Birchall has a hobby,undthat hobby
is writing letters. Since his incarcera-
tion he has written over 100 letters to
sENTE:'(E PASSED. different parties. It was this penchant
for the pen that assisted in convict.
Hie Lordship then addreseed the fug him, for the letter written by hint
prisoner as follows :—"It is part of a to Col. Benwell, throe days atter the
solomn and painful duty cast upon me
to pass npon you the sentence of the
court for the felony of which you have
been :Convicted. I can only say I fully
eeiiic•ur in the verdict which has been
returned by the jury on the indictment
against yon. You have been defended Ilirehnll's conviction means for him
great ability and there has been
no point connected with the defence certain death. The murder was too
fiendishly planned and too deliberately
carrieli out to allow any hope of execu-
tive clemency. And it is altogether like-
ly his wife will soon follow him to the
grave. She has not his iron nerve and
has completely broken down. There is
much sympathy expressed for Mrs Bir-
chall and little for her husband. There
is no doubt that she aided and abetted
Birchell in luring his victims out here.
She was with him in Woodstock in
ltOlS-9, and therefore knew 'he had no
electric lighted farm or horse ranch.—
Yet she talked about these matters, as
glibly as hrr husband.
murder of the lntter'e son, and which
furnished the key to the motive for
young Benwell's murder, was the black-
est of all the black evidence pointing to
Ilirchall as the murderer which the
(:r'iwn brought forward.
that has not been fully brought be-
fore the jury and pressed upon them
with all the fervor and all the ability
that human nature could ecmmand,
and while I say that, I may add also
that the inevitable conclusion that has
been reached in the mind not:only of the
jury, but of almost every one who has
listened to the trial, was that you con-
ceived and premeditated and carried
out the murder of a young man who
had been entrusted to yon by an aged
father as the heir of his patronage. It
was your duty, and your bounden duty
to have looked after and protected him.
Notwithstanding that. without any
compunction on your part, yon
prepared to take his life and
reap the miserable reward that you
thought was to be obtained by asking
the price of blood money which you
wonld.get by the draft that was to
ir".,ie om England and the property
which you immediately took possession
of. It it melancholy to think that a
young man with the education yon
possess, with opportunities which no
doubt yon must have had to further
your own material interests, shonld
have so far forgotten himself as to pur-
sue the course which yon have pursued
and should have prepared to dip your
hand into the blood of a fellowman.
It is melancholy to think that within
such a short period after you became a
married man and became connected
/ With an estimable and respectable
ri aridly, you have brought this trot,ble
'
Toronto World:--"Thestrongest cor-
roboration of the righteousness of the
verdict is supplied by the following,
which was not known to the Crown,
and which could not have been brought
out in the evidence even it been
known te Mr Osler:- -On the Thursday
after the murder of Benwell on the
Monday of that week, and when the
Rirehalle and Pelly were at the Falls,
Birchall said to felly that he knew a
horse breeder near Hespeler who had a
good place, fine stock, etc., that it was
just the place for Pelly, and that he
intended to take him there in the morn•
ing and place him with the farmer in
question, Pelly resented Birchall'n
way of saying how he intended placing
him with a farmer without his consent.
Birchall replied that be had Pelly'a
father's authority to place him. Pelly
denied thia, and said he would not go
with him to Hespeler, especially at he
stens, of the '2nd and
e misfortune to fall
ple of ribs; both have
are Stafford, Mowbray, Gardner,
Cameron and Sebbeen• we hope
none of them may be disappointed.
Mr James Lawrence of the 5th con.
had the misfortune to lose a very
valuable blood mare the other day,
caused by the bursting of a blood -
vessel, it is supposed. Mr Andrew
Govenlock, of Winthrop, sold a fine
span of drivers to Prof Stewart, of
Trinity College, To onto, for the sum
of $260. The Royal Templar- of
Winthrop, intend holding an open
meeting on the evening of Friday,
October 10th ; an interesting and
attractive program will be rendered;
they have decided to have a bi-weekly
journal in connection with the so-
ciety, the first issue to appear on the
evening of the open meeting. The
Winthrop and Leadbury trustees
have wisely re-engaged their popular
teachers, Mies Hillen and Mr Jae
Hogg, at very good salaries, the
former having been granted a raise
in salary. We understend that Mr
Barr, our Winthrop cheesemaker.
has euccessed in winning a prize for
his cheese in London. Mr Mus-
grove, the esteemed pastor of Duff's
and Cavan churches, has just entered
upon the 14th year of his ministry,
and has lost none of his vim and
earnestness ; we wish him many more
years of as successful labor among us
as the past fourteen. Mr. G. A.
Dewar, who bas taught school very
successfully in this township during
the past six years, intends leaving
the profession at Christmas and fol-
lowing the dentist businea. Mr Jno.
A McFadzen left on Wednesday for
Toronto,' to pursue his studies in
medicine. The recent fine weather ie
immensely pleasing the farmers here
giving them ample opportunity ot
completing their fall work. Messrs
R. and A. Kerr have purchased a
clover threshing machine from
Messrs Parr and Gilgan of the 14th
Benrniller.
NOTES.—Mrs Gledhill, sr., has
recovered from her illness. Saw
Heddle left on Saturday for Eeeex
couuty,where be intends to engage in
carpenter work, There are some
children here who ought to be in
school and. if the parents do not
send them the trustees should look
into the matter.
STEALING WREAT.—A certain
man who lives less than five miles
frOm,Benwiller got got up bright and
early last Sunday morning and star-
ted off to a neighbor's barn where he
began cleaning up some wheat.
Another neighbor hearing the fan-
ning mill went to see what was
going on and went away. Oa Sun-
day night the man came to get the
wheat he had cleaned, up and the
parties who were watching him let
him carry the bag nearly half a mile.
when they told him he might set it
down and come with them to the
owner of the wheat. Afterwards
they made him carry the wheat back.
As this is not the first time he should
be taught a lesson which he would
remember.
SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL.—A very plea-
sant and immensely successful "knife
and fork" social was held in Bethel
Methodist church, on Tuesday even-
ing last. So large was the attendance
that all were not able to get in. The
supper was a regular old-time feast,
and the man who left hungry did so
of hie own accord, for there was
"enough and to spare." The chair
was occupied by Mr T. C. Pickard,
of Holmesville; addresses by Revs J.
Edge, W. Ayers, J. C. Morlock, and
Mr Harris, made the occasion a plea-
sant one. The singing by the Nott
choir was excellent, the negro welo-
dies being given in so life -like a man-
ner that black faces would have made
them perfectly natural. From first
to last the social was a success, realiz-
ing about $52.
HURON ATTHEW EST1rRN.
The county of Huron always takes
a high standing at the Western Fair,
and our stock raisers have 'this year
been among the moat prominent ex-
hibitors. As the daily papers do not
publish the Prize list, it is impossible
to find out in detail who are prize-
winnera,although a lot came this way.
Exhibitors from Huron were: -Messrs
E. Doe, Goderich; D. Cassidy, Aub-
urn; T. Bissett.; Exeter; G. Murdie,
McKillop; S. McKenzie, Brucefield;
T. McMichael, Hullett; T. O. Stewart,
Dunlop'; E. Mason, Brucefield; W. A.
Cunningham, Goderich; A. B. Carr,
Westfield; Jas Snell, Hallett, and
many others.
Mr James Snell took 2nd prize on
aged Durham bull, 8rd on a two -veer
old heifer, 2nd on aged Leicester Ram.
1st on (Shearing Ewe, and 3rd 011
aged Ewes. Mr Thos McMichael
took let prize and diploma on gener-
al purpose horse, and Mr A. B. Carr
lot for two year old filly.
Goderich Township.
TEAM SOLD.—The other day Mr
John Trewartha, of this township,
disposed of a team of two-year old
colts for the handsome figure of $240;
one of them was sold to Mr C. Lovett
the other to an American buyer.
The weight of one of them was
1,300 lbs; pretty good for a two-year
old.
NOTES,—Mr Thomas Kemp, who
recently got his leg broken is now
able to be around again. The mem-
bers of the Methodist church (Coles
appointment) are doing all in their
power to make the tea -meeting,
which is to be held on the 27th of
October, a grand suttees. Mr Joshua
Cook has improved the musical part
of his house by put chasing an Oakes
Organ.
son of Mr A. McNab, 13th con., had
the misfortune to have his collar
bone fractured while playing at
school one day last week.
SALE.—Mrs Michael Burk's sale
on Monday last was the first sale of
the season in this section. Both
stock and implements sold at high
prices, steers 2 year old reached the
sum of $80 per pair, calves '1;20.50
per pair, sheep $18.50 ptr pair. The
full proceeds of the sale amounted
to over $1000, being $300 more than
was expected. Mr T. Brown. of
Seaforth wielded the hammer. This
speaks well for his ability as an
auctioneer.
Sururnerliill.
Pictnc.—The annual union Sun-
day school picnic was held on Satur-
day last in Mrs Garvie's grove, near
the school -house. Although the
weather was cool there was a large
turnout of people. Croquet, base-
ball and other games were indulged
in by the young folks, and there were
also several races for which prizes were
given. All went home apparently
well satisfied with the picnic. Great
praise is due the committee which
bad the work in hand.
W EDDINO. — (iiw Wednesday of
last week one of those happy happen-
ings happened when Mr W. Brown,
of Londesbore, joined the benedict's
army, in that he was united in mar -
rage with Eliza, daughter of Mr Jas.
Mellyeen, of the 7th con., of Hallett.
The ceremony was performed by Rey
A. Stewart, the groom being assisted
by his brother, Mr Jno. Brown and
Miss Ella Woodyard assisting the
bride. The happy couple left for
London on their wedding tour. They
have the best wishes of a large circle
of friends.
NOTES. — Once again, "Libra
weighs in equal scales the year" the
streamer tresses of the trees are be-
coming gilt and cause one to think of
winter. The bible class was resumed
this week and was held on Tuesday
evening instead of Monday. Quite
a number from this vicinity attended
London fair last week. Mr C. Bea-
com and wife visited friends in bol.
borne, on Saturday end Sunday. Mr
Crosby, of Belfast, visited Mr G. M.
Kilty, on Saturday. Meagre Beacom
have re -shingled the barn of Mr L.
Manning. Mr 1. Rapson is laving a
neat picket fence put in front of his
premises; this will add wonderfully to
the appearance ot his property. Mr
Nelson Bingham is at present visit-
ing friends in Michigan; Mrs Josh.
Hill and Master Geordie were also
on a visit to the same state. Mr A.
Scott, teacher, No. 4 Colborne, was
among his old friends here on Satur-
day and Sunday last. We under-
stand that Mr L. Manning has de-
cided to move into Cllnta'n to reside,
be having rented his farm to bit son.
Stanley.
WEDDING.—Below is artist of the
presents given to Mies Jennings, late
of this township, on'the occasion of
her marriage, last week :—By Mr
Baladen, groomsman, lady's dressing
case; Mrs B Jennings, silver butter
cooler and knife; Mr and Mrs Baer,
silver stand and oil painting; Misses
Maud and May Baer, teapot and tea;
Mr W Jennings, breakfast cruet; Mrs
W Jennings, cbamber set; Miss A
Jennings, sofa pillow and fancy work;
Misses B and P Jennings, eight tow-
els; Prof. Carl H Lennox, oil paint-
ing; Mrs T Pennington, pair vases;
Mr G. Anderson, silver fish harpoon;
Mrs Campbell, glass tea set: Mies
Collie Cantelon, a posey; Mies Emer-
son, half dozen silver epoone; Mies
Marian Currie, large lamp; Miss J
Currie, pair vases; Miss Mary Hanley,
toilet set; Mr Charles Hanley, china
cup and saucer with easel; Mrs Pack-
wood, large cake dish; Miss Rcsy
Packwood, butter dish; Mi T Pack-
wood, pair vases; Mrs Kearns, pair of
towels; Miss Ella Kearns, two silver
napkin rings; Mr 0 Wilson, half doz.
table napkins; Mrs 0 Wilson, large
preserve dish; Mrs T D Ttchburne,
pair pillow slips.
Kippen.
No'res —W. H. Jobason preached
is Kippen eethodist church, op 11,
day, iu the absence of the pt tor.---
Mrs R. Melba is not yet, betties feel*.
her trip to Forest. Mise Fanny, Pvi-
son is on a visit to Mrs Potter, of:
Holmesville. Rev A. McKibben
spent a few days in Kippen recentiv
he starts work at Cobourg College
this week; he is looking well. Rei
H. N. Casson, of Hensel! circuits'
will preach in the Methodist church
here, next Sunda; , at 2.30 p.tn,
Mr H. Schaffer the renowned porky
mac, is again at it and is paying the •'i-
highest price for pork, he is a hunt.,.":
ler and completely out rivals Craw-
ford
of pig fame, Messrs D. McKay
and C. Whiteman are painting the
windmill and the ventilators for Mr
R. McMordie. Mr T. McKay is also
having the roof of his house painted.
There were two parties in the vicinity
last week, both were very successful;
Mr David Doig left last Monday to
resume school teaching in the Algo-
ma District. The barley fever has
somewhat abated and the majority of
farmers have decided that it will
pay better to feed it than sell at pres-
ent prices. Mr W. Doig has an im-
meuse crop of apples this year, be
has disposed of them to Mr Cardno;
of Seaforth, for $2.25 for winter and
$1.50 for fall apples. Mr and Mot
Miller are visiting friends in St.
Louis, Mo. Mr and Mrs Ivieon are
spending a few days with friends in
Listowel. Mr and Mrs John White-
man are with friends in the vicinity
of Holmesville. Miss Grace Cad -
more is in Exeter this week, Grace
deserves a holiday. Mies Ivieon is
with her tinter in Holmesville.
Londesboro.
CONCERT.—The Concert and ring
in the Temperance Hall held on Mon-
day night was a grand euccess,though
we regretted the absence of Mr Oakes.
The proceeds at the door and contest
amounted to $60, and was lively con-
tested. Miss Dewer, our popular
school teacher, being the successful
candidate.
NOTES.—Mr John Brundson is as
usual sweeping everything at the fairs
with his several rigs and implements.
Mr J. G. Medd and family have re •
moved to Blyth, where he intends set-
ting up a pump -shop and fanning
mill factory; we wish him success in
his new undertaking. Miss E. A.
Carter has returned home this week,
after epending a few days with her
uncle, Mr Joseph Garrett. Mr Wm.
Lyon, who for the past few weeks
has been resting from his labors, as
librarian in the Methodist Sunday
School, has got to work again; ' we
have had Our library replenished, and
anticipate a pleasant time in the line
of reading matter. The boys would
like to know what makes Joe so fond
of (ball)ing lately. Quite a number
of our friends took in the Goderieh
Fair last week; among them was a
young man who was so much taken
up with :his fair one so as to forget
and leave his umbrella in the train,
and in consequence thereof had to
purchase another. We hope Fred
will be more thoughtful next time.
SI:EPRISE PARTY. — About sixty
of the members and adherents of the
Methodist church, Varna, drove out
to the residence of Mr Wm Keys and
took possession of the same, on the
evening of Monday last. After
the fright was over a ad order restored,
a beautiful china tea set and pickle
cruet was placed upon the table ;
then Miss Ella Keys was conducted
to the table, when Miss L. Keys read
a short address and presented the f ea
set and cruet ,to Miss Ella as a small
token of respect for her willing and
valuable services as organist of the
church, !praying that her valuable
life maybe long spared to render
similar services in the future. Miss
Keys responded in very feeling terms.
The young ladies set to work to un-
load their baskets from which they
set a sumptuotis tea. After all had
partaken of the rich viands, the com•
parry was entertained with music and
conversation. About 11 o'clock the
proceedings were brought to a close
tey prayer by the Rev Jas. Walker,
and all returned in good spirits,
Kinbu n -
NOTES. — Twenty-four bogs were
shipped from the cheese factory last
week; they were sold to Mr White, of
Mitchell, at bets. per Ib. Mrs S. 5
Cole has returned home, after spend-
ing two weeks visiting friends in To-
ronto. While attending the Indus-
trial, in Toronto, one of our young
ladies, while viewing a fashionable
turnout, was beard to remark that
she was not surprised at young ladies
running away with their father's
coachman, if they were all as hand-
some as this one. We would advise
that young man from the north to
leave his hound at home, while visit-
ing his fair divinity, for the last time
he was here the dog amused himself
chasing the neighbor's cats, while
Bob amused himself within. Our
veterinary, we understand, is still
enamored with astronomy, but under
more favorable cireumatances, as the
clouds have lolled by, and he is bask-
ing in the rays of fair Luria.
Varna.
RETURNED.—The many friends of
Mr Thos Delgety, tailor, in Mr
Morrow's .store, will be pleased to
hear of his return after a three months
vacation in Scotland. He reposes
having a grown time in the old sod.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE. — On
Sunday evening last the Rev Mr
Newton, the popular pastor of. St
John's church here, delivered a veil
able and impressive thanksgiving
sermon to a large and attentive con-
gregation. The church was beauti-
fully and tastefully decorated for Yee
occaaiou.
Goderich.
OPENING OF THE POST OI'FWE:—
The Union Jack is gaily flying over
the new post office. At eight o'clock
un Monday morning the doors open-
ed and the offices were soon filled
with ladies and gentlemen anxious
to secure boxes, who were quickly
accommodated by that attentive
young gentleman, Mr N. G. Bowler,
a perfect ladies' man and thorough
gentleman to boot. Mr W. Camp-
bell, the attentive and ever obliging
post matter, mutt feel as it he is in a
new world, after escaping from the
old dark dingy hole into the new
commodious and richly furnished
of ice.
Joe Hess is nightly drawing full
houses, On Monday night Mr D.
McGillicudy, of Huron iSgnal re-
nown, occupied the chair. The
lecturer gave a thrilling account of
the stums. Tuesday night Joe gave
several reasons why folke drink, Mr
Mitchell ably occupied the chair,
delightful music was rendered on
each occasion, Lir Steward's band of
mouth organists, i; ie Fpdets of tem-
perance was grand. t°ten of t)day
evening,subject exaggeration, and rt
ie no exaggeratien toisay Joe fleas fs
the Sampson and Goliath of total
abst ainers
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Seafortli
RETIRED GENTLEMEN'S FOOT- RALI.
MATCH: —Seaforth va Egmondvitle
A foot -ball match between the retir-
ed gentlemen of Seaforth vs Egmond-
ville will take place on the Seaforth
recreation grounds, on Friday, the
10th of;October, at 2 o'clock p. m.,
as this will be the most interesting
toot -ball match ever played on the
grounds, every body should attend
as there is no player under 50 years
of age, and only a small admission fee
10 ;cents and the grand stand free.
Proceeds to be devoted to purely
benevolent purposes. J. McMicbal
and J. McGee captains.
New ERA is the beet paper in Huron
NOTES.—Mr John Wilson has just
returned after an absence of foe
weeks in the Prairie Province; he is
very favourably impressed with the
looks of the country, and may prob-
ably make his home there in the
near future. Mr John Johnston,
near Varna, has grown in his garden
a mamouth tomato weighing over
a pound and a half. Mr John Mor-
row and Mr John McAsh have gone
to Toronto this week, the former to
attend the University, and the latter
the Medical College. The Salvation
Army opened fire here on ;Sunday
last, a large crowd assembled at the
Temperance Hall: quite a nnmber
from Bayfield were present, Mr H.
Allen, the celebrated blind vocalist,
will give a concert in the Temper-
ance Hall on Saturday evening; ad-
mission ten cents; everybody come
and hear aim.
East Wellman omit.
NOTES.—Mr McCoy, of ldaini1 ot'ff•'
was around last week canvassing for
members for the Home Knowledgef
Association, of Toronto, and fairly.
successful ; as we never before heard
of this association,we take the liberty
of asking you, Mr Editor, if it ie a
good thing to join, or is there some
catch, like some other concerns which
h±'te been exposed by the press! The
atone ii7ae,^ne are at present engaged'
building a we': Tides Mr R. Corteys-
house ; Messrs b10 •
^Wald have the
job. Mr James B Nicol h,."° commen-
ced operation on the fifty a,."e lot
which he bought from W. J. Marti.: /`
recently ; as there is a good frame
dwelling house on it Jimmy will pro-
bably soon get a lits partner frgtn
among the good looking girls of this
township ; Bunner saes be favers the
Mark one. W. J. Martin held an
auction sale of bit stock aid imple-
ments on the 26th Sept. and for the
stock obtained exceptionally good
prices, while the implements went
some what ]ow ; 13ees sold at:34.50 per
colony, 0 Hamilton of Blyth welded
the hummer to the satisfaction of all.
lin regard to the Home Knowledge
Association, people may be ,just air
well out of it as at ,it ; but read spell
their agreement 1• lore ei) ning it, and
then abide only I'fy it,—EP j
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