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CL1NTON,,ONT., OCTOBER 17, 1890.
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Our Weekly Budget
OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Varna.
The Rey Mr Thibadeau,of Bavfield,
preached a very practical sermon
here, last Sunday evening, in the
Methodist church, on the subject of
education.
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING. — The
annual meeting of the Varna branch
was held in the Methodist church. on
Wednesday, October lst, when the
following officers were duly elected:
J. B. Secord, President; Wm, Clarke,
Treasurer; James Armstrong, Secre•
tary, George Beatty, Depositor. Elo-
quent and interesting addresses were
delivered by Rev F. G. Newton, of
Bayfield; Revs J. Walker and J. A.
McConnell, of Varna, and Rev J. H.
Simpson, agent of the Society, gave
a detailed account of the working of
the Society during the past year.
COURT ORGANIZED,—A court of
the Canadian Order of Foresters was
organized here on October 1st, when
he following officers were duly elect -
d, and installed by Mr Clayton, of
istowel, and Mr McEwen, of Hen-
sall:—John Torrance, C R; S. H.
Moffatt, V C R; J R Balfour. R S; V.
M. Diehl, Chap; W. McAllister, F S;
Joseph Foster, Trees; D. McNaugh•
ton, 5 W; J. Ashton, J W; D. Mc-
Naughton, S B; Albert Roberton, J B.
This court was organized under the
most favorable circumstances, and if
we can judge by the staff of officers
elected, we can safely predict a pros-
perous future.
RESCUED AT THE LAST MINUTE.—
On Friday of last week a very amus-
ing scene occurred in our village.—
Mr Wiggins, who was fined $10 and
costs, at the recent trial here, was
unable to pay the money at the re-
quired time, and Constable Proud -
foot was, therefore, instructed to
place him behind the bars at Gode-
rich, but just as the constable was
about to proceed on his official trip
with his victim, Lawyer Manning, of
Clinton, suddenly made his appear•
ance, and so changed the mind of our
J. P. that Mr Wiggins is still in the
full enjoyment of freedom, much to
the chagrin of some of his unfriendly
neighbors. h is said that Mr Secord,
tbe magistrate in the case, is con-
siderably out of pocket, he having
paid the witness fees and other ex-
penses out of bis own funds, and now
r'. finds that there is nothing by which
e can be recouped.
East Wawanosb.
GOOD MEN FOR THE POSITION.—
Mr R Stonehouse was out last week
to Smith's Hill, as a judge on sheep
and pigs. Mr John Coultes was also
attending Bayfield, Brussels and
Blyth in the same capacity. They
make excellent men for the work
assigned to -them.
NOTES.—There promises to be a
very brisk season next year, improv-
ing old and erecting new buildings;
W. Vancamp has let the contract for
spacious stone stables under his barns,
to Mr McDonald; Peter W. Scott is
also busy preparing for the erection
of a large barn; John Coultes also will
renovate his out -buildings, while a
great many others ere looking for-
ward to building, but have not yet
perfected their plans. Mr and Mrs
David Scott have returned from a
three weeks' holiday, spent among
friends in Toronto, Halton and Hal-
` dimand, looking none the worse for
4 their trip. Mr David Cook is wear-
ing an extra broad smile these days;
course, mother and baby are doing
web. Mr Charlie Johnston, the
mighty nimrod of Wawanosb, intends
going north to Parry Sound district
in a few daye,to follow the chase there;
we hope he may be successful, and
share the venison with the boys when
he returns. Mr W. Henry is home
from Washington Territory, visiting
at bis parents' and other places where
he bas warm friends. Mr Wm
Wrightman is sick with inflamma-
tion of the lungs; we hope to bear
of his speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs
Jackson Wightman have returned
from a two weeks' visit in Essex
county, as also have Mrs Black and
Mr and Mrs Henry Wightman. Mr
sasedikThos. Roes lost a valuable heifer one
' day last week; he had purchased it
from Mr Coultes, and in taking it
home it, being wild, got over heated
and had to be killed. Mr G. L.
Shipley, wife and child are visiting
at Gregor McGowan's. John Felle
lost a valuable heifer one day last
week. Wm Rath has returned from
Dorchester, where he has been work-
ing during the summer months.
Goderich Township.
Mr George Sheppard, who has been
teaching in S. S. No. 1, Godericb town-
ebip, has `Teen engaged as teacher of
Saltford school for next year.
Goon Woax.—One day last week
Messrs Stewart, Sparks and Cudmore
pressed on the farm of Mr Robt
Thompson six tons of hay in the
short space of four hours. This is
good work.
Council met on tbe 5th inat.
)L�embers all present. The collector
was' present with hie sureties. These
being satisfactory he passed hie bond
and was given the roll for collection.
John McCartney and John Hudie
were ordered to be paid for lumber
for drain on 7th con., being outlet
for several drains. Mrs Roea was
paid $15.12 for gravel; Mrs Bray in-
,igent, for three months board $18;
Several minor matters were attended
'" to. The council adjourned to meet
main on the second Monday in No-
eember. JAMES PATTON, Clerk.
Stanley.
NOTES.—Mr Wm Weetcott return-
ed to hie home in Kent Co. last Satur-
day, after a visit to his old friends and
acquaintances in Tuckereinith and'
Stanley. Miss C. Baird and Mies C.
McEwen left last Saturday for a fort-
night's visit to friends in Kent. Mr
James Gilmore and Miss Kate Gil-
mour, of Turnberry, were in Stanley
last week, and paid a visit to the Bay-
field show. Miss Agnes Butchard has
also gone on a visit to friends near
London.
COUNCIL.—The council met on the
10th inst. at the call of the Reeve.
Jas Aikenhead absent. Minutes of
previous meeting read and signed.
The collector's bond was laid before
the council, and being satisfactory
was accepted. The collector was in-
structed to have all taxes collected
on or before the :0th day of Decem-
ber next. All persons having ac-
counts with the council are requested
to have them sent in on or before
the 22nd on November next. The
Council then adjourned to meet
again of the 22nd day of November
next, at one o'clock p. w. uEoRGE
STEWART, Clerk.
—s—
Kinburn.
NOTES.—Apple picking the past
week has been the order of the day;
they are a fair crop, but there is some
satisfaction picking them when they
fetch $2 00 per barrel. Our local
cattle buyers have been busy for the
past month scouring the county for
stockers, the most of them having
succeeded in securing all they need;
they report good stockers scarce and
the prices very high. Mr Thos Mc-
Millan's new brick house is almost
complete, it is two stories high and is
furnished with all the modern ap-
pliances; the brick work was by Mr
Heywood, of Clinton,and Mr Whitely,
of Londesboro, did the carpenter
work; the satisfaction given by each
in their respective parts speak well
for both gentlemen, as contractors.
F. B. Hall, of Clinton, (formerly of
this place) paid us a hurried visit
last week;he was inspecting his house-
hold furniture, which he did not dis-
pose of when he left here; We suppose
as be did not come alone that the old
adage will prove true, coming events
cast their shadows before them.
Leeburn
NOTEs.--Mr W. H. Thurlow left
on Monday for Michigan, and in-
tends spending the winter months in
the woods there. Mrs H. Relton and
nephew, A. Carter, have returned
from their trip to Windsor; they
speak of having had a very pleasant
time, and Ab has lots of stories of ex-
ploits to tell the boys but it is getting
rather cold to sit on the fence now.
Mr R. Hogarth is moving his house•
hold furniture to Mr John Shaw's
house here, having, we understand,
rented it at least for the winter
months. The rope on the No. 0
school bell has again been rearranged,
and its merry ding dong is again
heard in our midst. Potato digging
and apple gathering is the usual
work just now. A drove of almost a
hundred cattle passed through our
burgh on Tuesday, having been pur-
chased at Kintail fair; Messrs R. and
W. McLean and A. Allen were the
buy ers.
Belgrave
NoTEs.—Messrs John Jameison,
Thomas Robinson, Joseph Shambly
and James Gibson left here on Tues-
day morning for the Michigan lum-
ber woods. Mr James Robinson, of
this place, started for Algoma, on
Tuesday. Mr L. Perrin, of this place,
intends moving his family to Wing•
ham shortly, where he has secured a
situation with Mr Chapman, the tan-
ner. A large number of our villagers
took in the fair at Blyth, on Friday
last. "Mr John Clegg, of Wingham.
has started in the grain business here.
It is understood that the members of
the I. 0. G. T. intend holding a con-
cert here soon. Mr Charley Burney
has got his new house completed, and
we expect his next step will be a
good house warming. A pleasant
evening was spent at Mr R. Leich-
man's, on Monday night last, trip-
ping the light fantastic. A number
of the friends and acquaintances
gathered at the residence of Mr Jesse
Henry, on Saturday evening, to cele-
brate the 35th anniversary of the
birthday of his son William, who is
home on a visit from Washington
Territory. Dr Hall, of Brantford,
was visiting in the village on Sunday.
Mr Peter Cook, V. S., of Lucknow,
paid a flying visit to our village, on
Saturday. Miss Maggie Stewart, of
Wingham,was visiting friends in this
place, last week. Mr Timmings, of
Bluevale, was the guest of Miss Car-
son, on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alex.
Treleaven took in the Dungannon
show on Wednesday. Miss Maggie
Brandon spent a few days of this
week with friends in Blyth. Mr Wm.
Walsh and family paid a short visit
to friends in Gorrie, last week. Mr
and Mrs John Scandret spent Sunday
in Blyth. Mrs McKinnon paid a
visit to her sister, Mrs Whitt, in
Clinton, this week, Mise Helen
Porterfield is visiting friends in town,
this week. The Belgrave Lodge I.O.
G. T. will hold an open lodge on
Monday evening, Oct. 27, at which
addresses will be delivered by Dr.
Macdonald and others, a musical nod
literary program has also been pro-
vided.
Benmiller.
NOTES.—Our School was close 1
last Thursday and Friday owing to
the absence of the teachers, who
were attending Teachers' Couventiou
at Goderich. Mr E Tom, Public
School Inspector,vieited our school on
Monday6th inat, and expressed his sat-
isfaction with the work done and the
advancement made by the pupils, and
also with the teacher's method of
taking of work. Mr Chas Ellsley is
very ill at present; fears of his recov-
ery were entertained; we hope he
will soon be around agian. The sale
of farm stock, implements and house -
bold goods of Fred Brecken were
sold by auction last Monday. Geo
Levy, jr., who worked in this vicinity
Last summer/ is visiting old scenes
Rev James Barris is somewhat physi-
cally indisposed but we hope soon to
see him teetered to his usual health.
Apple picking and packing is the
order of the day, and the work is not
so much dreaded as in days of yore
owing to the prevailing good prices,
The flour mill in this place will he
ready for the next generation,judging
from the way it is being pushed for-
ward to a hasty completion; go ahead,
Mike, you'll get there by and by.
TEMPERANCE.—The Benmiller Di-
vision of the sons of Temperance is
an energetic lodge, thoroughly alive
to everything pertaining to the good
of the cause. They have decided to
hold an entertainment on October
the 28th, which undoubtedly will be
the event of the season. A grand
program is provided for the occasion,
which will be of a Musical and Liter-
ary nature. The mouth organ hand
belonging to the Temperance Cadets
of Goderich will be in attendance and
will furnish some music,which will be
worth going a long way to bear and
will be a grand musical treat. Don't
miss it. The price, which is 10 cts
is within the reach of all and keeping
with the times. "A kindly 'unite -
don vas extended mit you all." The
officers elected for the present quarter
are as follows :---W. P., J. W. Gled-
hill; Polly Moore, W. A.; Herbert G.
Young, R. S ; Annie Stewart, A. R.
S.; George Newell, F. S.; C. Walters,
Treas.; Andrew Heddle, Chap ; A.
Dewar, C.; Hattie Harris, A. C.;
A. Maedel, D. S.; Charlotte Moore,
I. S.; W. Stewart, P. W. P.
Hullett.
NEWCI3URCH—The opening of the
new church on the 10th con., takes
place on Sunday next. The pastor,
Mr Ramsay, will be assisted by min-
isters of note from a distance. On
the following afternoon the ladies of
the church will serve a.dinner from
5 to 7.30 o'clock, after which a good
program will,be rendered.
NOTES—Mr A Wise, of Goderich
township,epentSaturday and Sunday
with his sister, Mrs Plummer. Mrs
J Ballantyne, of Huron township,
daughter of Mr James Elliott, of the
13th, is this week visiting the scenes
of her youth. Mr C. Floody, jr., of
Detroit, is visiting at the old home
stead on the 13th. A certain Aleck
is thinking of going to Port Arthur;
he does not intend to go by the C.P.
R., but will drive in his road cart,—
Some time ago an item appeared to
the effect that Lu had found the first
berry of the season ; we think he has
also found the last berry of the sea-
son, as he was seen with one Friday.
Holmesville.
A SUCCECSFUL BREEDER. — Mr
Chas Williams cleared everything
out at the Bayfield show, he took
first prize for a roadster mare, first
for spring colt, first for year old colt,
and first also for the best family of
three colts. This is a pretty good
showing for one person. He also
took two firsts in Clinton.
No-res.—Miss Flemming, who was
spending the summer with her sister,
Mrs Wm Lobb, returned home to
Sunshine, on Saturday last. Miss
Whiteman, of Kippen, is visiting
friends in the village. Mr Robert
Stanley, of Teeswater, is spending a
few days wiih his uncle, Mr Wm
Stanley. Misses Emily and Esther
Proctor returned home on Tuesday,
from a two weeks' visit in Detroit.
Mrs W. Ayres returned home on
Thursday of last week. Mrs Good.
ridge, of Clinton, is spending a few
days in the village. Rev W. Ayers
spent Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of last week at the camp meet-
ing in Goderich. W. J. Lobb spent
Sunday in Sunshine, Will is hand-
ling fowl again and has already pur-
chased and shipped quite a quantity.
On Monday afternoon and evening a
small gathering assembled at the
house of Mr Geo. Levis, in honor of
the christening of his two youngest
children, Rev W. Ayres performing
the baptism. Mr Albert Alien, of
Colborne, preached on Sabbath
evening in the Methodist church,
from the text found in Leviticus 6,
13, we were well pleased with the
address, and will be glad to hear him
at some future date. The Woman's
Missionery Society held their monthly
meeting at Mrs Elford's, on Wednes-
day. Epworth League met on Mon-
day evening. Mr W. Murch, who
has been visiting Mitchell, on busi-
ness, returned on Tuesday last. At a
trustee meeting, of the Methodist
church, held here on Monday even-
ing last, it was decided to purchase
a new organ for the church, and a
committee was selected to make the
purchase. Special services are be -
lug held in the Methodist church
here, Mr Jas Watson, of Mitchell,
dealer in musical instruments, was
in the village on business on Wednes-
day last. Alexander, son of Mr A.
Osbaldeston, shot a hawk, on the
wing, one day this week, which
measured upward of five feet from
tip to tip. We regret to learn that
Mr Wm Jervis, of the Ilth con., lost
a four-year old colt one day this
week, from lock jaw, caused by a
nail penetrating the foot. Mies
Minnie Rumball is teaching music.
Colborne.
COMING To THE eURFACE,—A few
days since, to avoid Prrest for ed-
it ittsd theft, a farmer of this town-
ship, sold out and lett for the other
side, turning over his effects to some of
those he had robbed before, While
one of these persons was turning over
the hay that had thus come into his
possession, he found secreted therein
four bags of grain that had evidently
been stolen and placed there for se-
curity.
Westfield.
A FINE MARE.—Mr Alfred Carr,
of Westfield, has exhibited at the va-
rious shows this fall. a Canadian bred
mare that seems to be hard to beat,
and to look at her one would think it
difficult to find her equal. She was
foaled on the 17th of May, 1888, and
weighs 1655 lbs. She has taken the
first prize at London, Goderich. Clin•
ton, Wingham, Belgrave, and Blyth,
getting the sweepstakes also at the
latter place. , he was sired by Lord
of the Manor, out of a What's Wanted
mare, and competent horsemen pro-
nounce her the finest mare in Canada.
DEATH.—We regret being called
upon to record the death of Mrs Carr,
wife of Mr W. Carr, Treasurer of the
township of E. Wawanosh. Deceased
has been in delicate health for a con-
siderable length of time, and her
death was not entirely unlooked for.
She had been fairly well until the
recent illness of her brother, Mr W.
Tyndall, of Colborne, and it fie sup-
posed that in waiting upon him she
became worse, as ebe gradually sank
after he had passed away. She was
aged 63 yeare,and leaves three daugh-
ters and two sons, one of the former
is married,being Mrs Slater, of Blyth.
Deceased was a consistent member of
the Methodist church, and was an
aunt of Tyndall Brothers, who live
near Clinton.
nleKtllop. •
ACCIDENT.—As Or Taylor, of
Grey, was driving from Seaforth on
Wednesday evening last he was over
taken by surae parties who undertook
to pass him. This frightened his
horse and rendered it unmanageable
and it got away from the driver and
in a short time deposited parts of the
buggy here and there along the road
until it freed itself from it entirely.
Luckily no injury was done the horse
or Mr Taylor, but the buggy was
totally wrecked.
NoTEs.—The opening meeting of
the Royal Templars, of Winthrop, on
Friday evening last, was a decided
success; the program rendered was of
a very high order, and several signi•
fied their intention of joining the
society at the next regular meeting.
Messrs Alex McIntosh and W. N.
McLeod, both teachers, spent Satur-
day and Sunday, at their respective
homes in this township. Not many
of the teachers in this township at-
tended the convention in Wiogham,on
account of the distance and the in-
convenience of getting there. Mr
Arch. McGregor, 5th con., is improv-
ing the appearance of his house by
having a new verandah built to it.
Mr S Smith, of the 9th con., intends
removing to Seafortb to live, having
rentedihis farm to his son , Sam,
who will work it in future.
Morel s,
NOTES.—Mise Minnie Russel re-
turned Monday, from II, troit, where
she has been visiting. Mr JasJohn-
Ston has gone to New York to con-
tinue his medical studies; success,
Jim. A number of the friends of
Mr W. Scott met at his residence,
Monday night, and spent the evening
in tripping the light fantastic.
REV. PROF. THOMSON, M.A., B.D.,
Knox College, Toronto.
Reproduced from the
REV. ROBERT YUILE TH01rsos, M.A.,
B.D., whose induction into the chair of
Apologetics and Old Testament Litera-
ture, Knox College, Toronto, took place
last week, was born in Lanarkshire,
Scotland. He comes of good Covenant-
ing stock, one of his ancestors having
been put to death at Drumclog, and
others of the family having been perse-
cuted for their religion in various ways.
Having removed to this country with
his father's family when quite young,
Mr Thomson received his preparatory
education in Clinton High School, and
from that institution was matriculated
into Toronto University in 1876, from
which he was graduated, after a brilliant
course, in 1880. After completing an
equally brilliant course in Knox College,
he taught Prof. Bryce's classes in Man-
itoba College during that gentleman's
absence in Europe. The following year
he spent in attendance upon the classes
in the Scottish Universities. On his
return he was settled in the congrega-
tion of Hensall and Chiselhurst, Pres-
bytery of Huron, where he labored with
much aoceptance for three years. He
was then appointed lecturer in Knox
College, on Old Testament introduction
and Analysis, and the following year
was also appointed lecturer in Manitoba
College, spending one term of the see-
Presbyterian Review.
sicn in each institution. Two years
ago he spent a summer pursuing his
studies in Gottingen University, Ger-
many.
At the last General Assembly, Rev.
Prof.Gregg having intimated his desire,
through advancing years, after forty
three years' service, to be relieved of one
of the subjects pertaining to his Chair,
—viz, Apologetics—the resignation was
accepted, and on the recommendation of
the Senate of the College, Mr Thomson
was unanimously appointed Professor
of Apologetics and Old Testament Lit-
erature. Theappointment of MrThom-
sonwas received throughout the church,
and especially among the graduates and
students of Knox College, with the ut-
most satisfaction.
It would be easy to multiply expres-
sions of the high regard which is enter-
tained for Prof. Thomson as a man and
a scholar, but we shall here merely re-
call the words of Prof. King, of Mani-
toba College, in speaking to the motion
for his appointment, at the last Aseem-
bly_—"I have never met a man with so
eager a mind, so strong and clear an in-
tellect, or one with higher moral attri-
butes. Knox College is to be congratu-
lated on the addition of such a man to
its staff."
Londesboro.
The Attwood Bee thus refers to a
young man who made himself very
popular during his stay in this neigh-
borhood :—" J. H. McBain spent
Sunday with hie sister Ida, in Mit-
chell, previous to leaving for Victoria
University, Cobourg, this week.
Harry has made himself generally
useful in the several pulpits of this
district, during hie vacation, and we
have no doubt that he will profit by
it. Mr McBain has thus far proven
himself an earnest and successful
student and will reflectno discredit
on that venerable and tinte•honored
school of Canadian Methodism."
NOTES.—Mies Susie Lyon 'returned
home last week from visiting her
sister, Mrs J. Spindler, of Ashfield.
Mrs S Pollock. of Brucefield, has
also returned home, after spending
a few days with her friends and rela-
tives around here. The Rev Mr
Swan, of Auburn, preached mission-
ary sermons in the Methodist church
last Sabbath; the subscriptions and
collection for the day amounting to
$54.45. Miss Williams, the noted
evangelist, is expected to come to
Londesboro on or about the 1st of
December,for the purpose of conduct-
ing special meetings. in view of which
our pastor has commenced cottage
prayer meetings to be held in the vil-
lage every Thursday evening at half
oast seven o'clock; the meeting to be
held this weeklat Mr John Brunedon,
Mr Mesemore and family, of widow
street, intend leaving for the States.
Miss Christina lirunsdon, of Kinloss,
is at present visiting friends around
here. The Foresters will hold their
poult*y social here on the evening of
Thanksgiving day, not on the 24th
of October, as first intended; a big
time is anticipated.
Tuckersm it!).
Gunwale —Council met at Kyle's
Hotel, Sept. 29th. Members all pres-
ent. The chief business was the
appointment of a collector of rates.
Owing to press of work in his own
line of business, Mr D. Sproat, who
collected the rates last year in a
most satisfactory manner, declined to
be a candidate this year. Mr James
Cummings became the choice of the
council, who will no doubt faithfully
discharge the duties of the office.
The clerk was instructed to place
upon the roll an account against a
number of persons who failed to per-
form statute labor. A communica-
tion etre received from H. Colbert
demanding payment for building a
bridge across the ditch made under
the By-law "A" of 1884, and known
as the big ditch, on his own land and
for private purposes. To admit this
claim means that each party inter-
ested in this ditch can have a bridge
built across it at the expense of the
parties interested in the ditch, or in
other worde they will help each
other to build bridges across it.
Before admitting the principle in-
volved the council concluded to seek
the best legal advice in the matter.
The council will meet on November
1st, at 10 o'clock at Dixon's Hotel,
Brucefield, to pay contractors and
for general business. S. SsrtLLIE,
Clerk.
Seaforth Blyth.
Mr Bev
erly, a young student, who
has been supplying the pulpit of ttre
English church, at Mitchell, exchang-
ed pulpits with Rev Mr Hodgins, of
this place, on Sunday morning lest,
and hie services, we understand, were
most acceptable. Mr Beverly is a
relative of Mr J. H. Reid, of this
tOwn,
Rev Mr Needham, of the Egwond-
ville Presbyterian church, was mar-
ried at Orillia, on Wednesday of last
week, to Mies J. Grant, of that place.
He arrived home with his bride, on
Friday evening last, and they were
received at the manse by the elders
and their wives, who, in behalf of the
congregation, extended congratula-
tioos, etc. Since his induction, Mr
Needham has grown popular among
the people, and those who have had
the pleasure of sitting under his min-
istry speak of him as being an able
preacher.
One of the best open meetings yet
held under the auspices of Huron
Council No. 95 Royal Templars of
Temperance, was that of last Monday
evening, in their usual place of meet-
ing, the Oddfellows Hall. The chair
was occupied by Mr John Beattie, in
his usual happy manner. The pro-
gram, which was of a musical and
literary character, and was composed
mostly of temperance selections, was
rendered by the youngest members of
the Council in au admirable manner.
There was a good attendance, and all
spoke of having spent an enjoyable
and profitable time.
There was a large congregation at
the Methodist church, on Sunday
evening last. It had been previously
announced that the Rev W. Casson
would preach the funeral sermon of
the late Mary Sperlin,:, hence the
large congregation. Mies Sperling
was well and favorably known, being
highly esteemed by a large circle of
friends. She died on the 3rd inst.,
after a few days' illness, of typhoid
fever. She was 21 years of age —
Death claims for its victims the young
as well as the old.
Word was received here last week,
from Colorado, of the serious illness
of Mr Matthew Dorsey, formerly of
this place, and whose family still re-
side in town. His brothers John and
Michael left at once to attend at his
bedside, but before they would arrive
-there, a despatch was received, an-
nouncing his death,which was a blow
to his family of motherless children.
His remains are being brought here
for burial; the funeral will take place
on Friday morning, from his late
residence, to St James' R. C. church,
and from thence to the place of in-
terment, in the Irishtown cemetery.
The bereaved have the sympathy of
all their friends and acquaintances.
NOTES. — The Edwin Houghton
dramatic company played at Cardno's
Hall, on Monday, Tuesday and Wed-
nesday nights of this week, to fair
audiences. Mr Alex. Wilson, of
Dumfries, spent a few days with
friends in town last week. A very
pleasant evening was spent in the
basement of the Methodist church,
on Tuesday evening last, it being the
occasion of an "at home," given to
the members of the Epworth League,
by Mrs (Rev) Casson, Huron Dis-
trict Lodge of Good Templars met in
the Templars' Hall, here, on Wed-
nesday of this week. Mr Ed. Cole-
man and R. Roche are attending a
big horse sale in Kentucky; we under-
stand Mr Coleman has purchased a
fine animal, for which he paid the
sum of $6,000.
The foot ball match played between
the old gentlemen of the suburban
village south of here, and tbe Drones,
of Seaforth, on the Recreation
Grounds, last Friday afternoon, drew
a large crowd, and was the cause of
very much merriment. The old men
ran and kicked as in days of yore.
The teams were supposed to be
made up of old men over fifty years
of age, and were captained respec-
tively by Messrs Jacob McGee and
James McMichael. The match re-
sulted in a victory for the Suburbans,
by 2 goals to 0. After the match a
tug of war was engaged in by the
above teams, when the Drones, as the
Seaforth team were pleased to call
themselves, were again defeated, by
being drawn oyer the line by the
power of their opponents. We are
informed that the Drones intend en-
tering a protest, or issuing another
challenge, as they claim to have been
playing against young blood, not yet
reached forty. The gate receipts
must have amounted to a good round
sum, which were to be devoted to
some charitable purpose.
Wingham,
NOTES.—The weather is the never
failing topic for starting up a con-
versation, so Dr Johnson remarks.
Monday and Tuesday of this week
would be styled cut throat days by
the mercur.;a,1 Parisians. The Re!
John Scott's pleasant face once more
gladdens the passers to and fro.
WinghamPresbyterians mean to make
the Sunday school convention a suc-
cess. Maitland Presbyterians might
do worse than invite their co-workers
of the other denominations to take
part in discussing Sunday School
matters, Mr Knechtel, of Brussels,
started evangelestic work Monday.
In mimic of actual warfare, the re-
veille ie sounded In the morning; the
Salvation Army in the evening, those
awakened in their, or any other legit-
imate hurry, will welcome the sound
of the last trump. The I. 0. G. T-
had an open night, Tuesday; in relig-
ious and temperance movement, con-
servation of energy dnee not hold
sway, as it does in the sphere of
physics. Mrs Hill started on an all
round excursion, Tuesday; still, as Mr
Hill knows hie business, hie patrons
will be served just as usual. Certain
young folk have started a wolf club;
howling the chief business; a hempen
cravat the Bret prize.-
BRO. WINoa&M• -- No, brother.
what I said was in all honesty, and I
, Cruet we will always be favored with
your enicv paragraphs.
REMOVED.—Mr W. H, McBride,
our popular restaurant keeper, has
removed to and fitted up the store
lately accupied by Mre Hodgins._
Everything ie iA first class style.
DISPLAY.—A very good display of
fall and winter goods was that made
by D. B. McKinnon & Son, on the
first night of the show. We wonder
that other firms did not do likewise.
LILY'S Goon.—Mies Lily Kaake
of this place, carried off 1st prize at
Belgrave and 1st prize here, in the
organ competition. Miss Kaake is
very young, and has a promising fu-
ture before her.
SUCCESSFUL. — One of the most•,_
successful concerts ever held here wase`•; ',
that given by the I. O. G. T., in the'
Temperance hall, on Friday evening
last. The place was crowded, many
not being able to get near the door.
Proceeds were about $40.
FINED.—Jchn Newcombe was fined
$50 and costs, on fair day, for selling
liquor without a license. It seems
that he rented the bar at the friansion
House, and that never -sleep Paisley
dropped in, and the lamb wasslaugh•
tered, while the old sheep got off scot
free.
TEA MEETING —A tea meeting,
under the supervision of the ladies of
the Methodist church, will be held
on thanksgiving night. A big time
may be expected, as the Rev Dr Potts,
of Toronto, has consented to be here.
We truy,k he will not disappoint Blyth
like he did the last time.
LEFT Tower.—Mr Seth Mathers,
se well and favorably known here as
chief clerk and watchmaker in the
Metcalf establishment, left for Luck -
now on Monday,where he has secured
a good position. We regret losing
Seth, but our loss is Lucknow's gain.
NorEs.—Mr George Powell has
returned tc town, but is not able to
attend to business yet. C. W. Saun-
ders, of London, was here last week.
C. Milne and wife, of Clinton, were
here last week. Mr Jack Turner was
visiting here this week. • 11 its Mc-
Donagh, of Wingham, was visiting
friends here this week. A load of the
members of the I.O.G.T. left here on
Wednesday morning, for Seaforth,
where they attended a district meet-
ing of that fast growing order. We
learn that a pigeon shooting match
will be held here on November 6th,
Thanksgiving day. Mr F. C. Cum-
mer, of Windsor, was in town this
week, with the intention of removing
his wife and family to Windsor,where
he now resides. Mr R. Magee, of
Kincardine, was visiting friends here
last week,
PROSPEROUS AND GENEROUS.—The
Methodists of this town appear to
believe in making their minister
comfortable. One day last week a
beautiful walnut sideboard that bas
been standing for a few weeks in Mr
Scott's furniture showroom, was sent
up to the parsonage. A few days
before, acting under direction of the
Ladies Aid, Mr King placed one of
the bedsprings for which he is agent,
at the service of the pastor's family.
The house has been painted inside
and out by Mr Steinhoff, and papered
throughout, thus putting it in first
class condition. We understand that
a furnace bas also been placed in the
cellar which gives satisfaction. -These
repairs (which we believe foot iup to
over $100) makes the parsonage one
of the most comfortable we know of.
When it is remembered that the new
church here was completed only a
year ago, and 1-4 not yet fully paid for
we think the Blyth Methodists are
giving an example of liberality worthy
of being imitated by surrounding cir•
cults.
is
FAL]. Sitow.—Friday mor-
ning opened as unfavorably as it
could in appearance, and the pros-
pects of the fall show looked any-
thing but encouraging, but as the
morning wore on the threatening
aspect of the weather changed, and
became more favorable. A very large
crowd of people came in, that would
probably have been Larger, but for
the appearance of rain. The Blyth
Show has always been regarded as
one of the very hest township fairs
in the county, and bas justly earned
this reputation, but there some re•
spects in which a change will have
to be made, or it will lose it. The
outside show on Friday was excellent
in every respect, both as regards
number and quality of the stock ex-
hibited; it would be hard to find a
better exhibit of sheep and horses in
particular, anywhere. In some re•
spects the inside show was not bad;
there was a good exhibit of ladies
work, fruit, etc,, but in manufactured
articles, the display was exceedingly
limited. Asking a reason for this
we were met with this remark
"What's the use of showing at Blyth,
there oist ttoo much partiality shown in
judging ; ; aeu the prizes fn Blyth is
the mete; no mats" how much better
articles exhibited by outs4
er4 ares"
This opinion was expressed, not h¢
one person alone, but by several,
female as well as male. We do not
know, personally, that there are any
grounds for the same, and we do not
think that the worthy President
would allow it to exist for one mo-
ment, if he was aware of any such
circumstance, but the officers of the
Society owe 11 to thctnselves to see
that in the future at any rate, there
will not be the slightest reason for
such an opinion existing. The
large crowd of people who attened the
exhibition, show that they appreciate
the efforts made to keep up a good
fair, and as any impartiality would
tend rather to injure the Society's
ukefulness than to help it, It will be
easily seen in which direction its
interests lie. There were five news-
paper representatives present on Fri•
day, and the offieers of the society
gave them every consideration and
courtesy. The i, ze 'dist will be
found on one of our ineide pages.
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