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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-10-24, Page 1TWEINTY FOIIRTH VOL; the Whole Number 2160s CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 24, 1890. a j ROBERT HOLMES SPublleher 1 *1.50 a year 1n advance. . JACKSON BROW Our Weekly Budget *HAT & CAP D E P'T OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents r Our stock in Fall and Winter Caps is now complete and we have some wonderful bargains in these lines. See aur BOYS — CAPS At 25c., 40c. and 50c. Our ,v,MENS :-: CAPS At 40c., 50c. and C5c, cannot be equalled. We have a few more of Girls School Caps At 25c., which ate selling ra- pidly. Secure one be- fore they are all sold. Jackson Brothers, ,The Famous Clothiers CLINTON. EAST HURON LIBERALS. Ready for the Fray—Election of Officers—A Bright Out- look. The Reformers of the East Riding of Huron met in Convention on Thursday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mr E. E. Wade, who recently removed to Owen Sound, the chair was occupied in a happy manner by Mr Samuel Gracey, of Wingham, first vice-president of the association. It was decided that a meeting be held in Wroxeter some time in December, the date to be an ranged later, for the discussion of the trade relations of. Canada with other countries. Tho following officers were elected: .,President, Archibald Hislop, coun- cillor, Grey township; first vice-presi- dent; S. Gracey, Wingham; second vice-president. T. W. Gibson, Wroxe- ter; secretary -treasurer, W. H. Kerr, Brussels; chairmen of municipalities, Bullet, Robert Scott; McKillop, Geo Mnrnie; Blyth, N. H. Young; Morris. William •Isbister; Brussels, John R. Smith; Grey, Jas. Ferguson; Turn - berry, George Fortune; Wingham, J, A. Cline; Wroxeter, Wm Robinson; Howick, Thos. Gibson. It was de- cided, the executive of the association consist of the president, vice- presi- dents and secretary -treasurer. Short addresses were given by Messrs Thomas Strachan, of Grey, John McMillan, M. P. for South Huron, Dr Sloan, of Blyth, and Thos. Gibson, M. P. P„ for East Huron, on commercial reciprocity, the result of the -protective tariff of the past and the influence of the McKinley she- dnle now in force on Canada and Canadian products. The substance of these pithy speeches was that pro- tection is wrong from first to last that the expenditure incurred in' managing the affairs of this Domin- ion is excessive and far beyond the requisite demands; that the farming community must look after their inter- ests as a class better in the future than they have in the past, and must bring the pressure of votes to bear in the right quarter at the proper time: The following resolution was passed unanimously. That we congratulate tbeBlowat Gov ernment upon the splendid victorylgain- ed at the recent elections, a victory re- dounding to the honor of the honest and economical administration of the pub- lic affairs and of the fair and equal jus- tice meted out to all classes and creeds, and we pledge the Liberal party of East Huron to a continued support of the Mowat Government, whose splendid re- cord in the past is the best guarantee of the good result of their statesmanship in the future. Mr Gibson, as a supporter of the Mowat Administration In the Legis- lature, spoke briefly to the motion. The meeting was brought to a close with rousing cheers for the Queen, Mr Mowat and others. If Huron County is not gerrymandered again it will give a gocd account of itself in the Dominion elections when they coll,e round. Wingham. NOTES—Tuesday morning we had a pinch of frost, it was an earnest of winter, when the Sunday street loaf- er will cease annoying church goers and Sunday School scholars. As the Rev Mr McQuarrie has to officiate at Underwood next Sunday, a prayer meeting in the basement will take the place of the usual service, the Rev A. T. Hartley preaches in the evening; as he is a favorite of the Wingham folks, a good turn out may be expected, he was one of the three clergymen that preached the Metho- dist church, Bluevale, vacant in a literal sense. A farewell concert came off last Tuesday night in the Methodist church, Bluevale, the musical part of the program was fur- nished by the Wingham Quartette Club, who no doubt gathered golden opinions, and the silver shekels found their way into the church treasury. The Y. W. C. T. A. met at Mrs Wards' Monday, when office - bearers were elected, and a winter campaign arranged for, of which more anon. Mr Chapman lost noth- ing by his three weeks sojourn with uncle Sim. Mr Armour paid Wing - ham a flying visit, and we believe if a singer, he would' be found singing "Home Sweet Home." Mr J. Risdon has been heard from, he avers he is stror ger and healthier than he has been for ten years. Mr Fisher left for Regina Tuesday afternoon, as he built the first house there, it is to be hoped that his spirits will get such a filip as to rehabilitate his shattered health. The infant Hercules strangled a serpent in the cradle, a greater feat than Samson's carrying off the gates of Gaze, but a Wingham infant bri- gade can ,wrench garden gates from their hinges and carry them off to the common, such children's petty pieces of inisehief may escape the vieilance of the town constable, but they are in a state of unstable moral equilibrium, ready for the down grade. whose terminus is the Reform- atory.' Penitentiary or Prison. Mr Peter Fisher left Tuesday afternoon , for Regina; it teems he was the first settler in that city of yesterday, where N. F. Davin plieth the scissors, and applieth paste. Conductor Snider filled the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sunday last, the pastor being absent at Hespeler; the previous 'announcement caused a large crowd to be present, and they were amply repaid for their attendance; Mr Snider has the faculty of being emi- nently ptactical in his remarks, and at the same time eloquent, being a pleasant speaker to listen to; "Billy" as the railroad boys call him, is showing his piety by his good works and deeds. Drysdale. CHURCH WORK.—A large congre- gation gathered, on Sunday morning, to hear Rev J.W. Shilton, of Clinton, preach in the interests of the Educa- tional.Society of the Methodist church. Owing to the inability of Rev H. Irvine to preach in Clinton, through loss of voice, Mr Shilton remained in Clinton. Mr James Young, of Clin- ton, filled this pulpit, taking the long drive cheerfully. Methodist local preachers deserve great credit for the sacrifices they make to carry on the work of the church. Rev H. Irvine will preach here again on the evening of November 2nd; he is pleased with tI a large attendance at the services so far; and is hopeful of building up a strong society here. Hill's Green. S t .Helens. NOTES —Mr and Mrs Chas McKay, ot Wingham, paid a short visit to her parents'. Mr Thos. Lott. Miss Curran is visiting her grandfather, Mr Robt. Curran. Several members of the I. 0. G. T. intend assisting at a concert at " Black Lodge, " Ash- field, on Friday Oct 24th. Miss Weatherhead, who had been visiting friends here, has returned to her home in Grindstone City, Mich. Mrs McDonald, who has been in St. Thomas for the past few months, was recalled home on account of the sickness of her daughter, Pearle. The members of Christ church, St Helens, intend holding a teameettng on Thursday of this week. The Pastor, Rev Mr Goldberg, is to give a lecture"Martin Luther," Mies Murray and Bliss Berry, of Lucknow, are also to take part in the program. Mr William Leslie, of Arkell, and Mr James McDonald, of Morrison, at- tended the funeral of the late John Cameron, NOTES.—Young Mr Clark has been very sick with a fever, and the doc- tors hold out no hope of his recovery; he since died quite unexpected at the age of twenty-six; he had been suffer- ing for about two weeks, but until very near the last no serious results were apprehended; hie remains were interred in Troyer's cemetery on Mon- day afternoon; deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. Mr James Young, of Clinton, took the pulpit of the Methodist church, on Sunday, and although taking the place of the Rev J. W. Shilton, he is alwaye welcome at Hills Green.— Rev H. Irvine was unable to preach in Clinton, last Sunday morning, hence Mr Shilton had to remain in Clinton and occupy his own pulpit. Revival services will begin in the Methodist church nett Sunday even- ing; on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday there will be sermons at 2 and 7.30 p.m., from Revs Casson, of Seaforth; Shilton, of Clinton; Cook and Casson, of Hensall; all are wel- come to attend. The estates of the late Jas. Houlden and D. Clark were disposed of by auction on the 14th and 21st respectively. Prayer meet- ing was held in the hall on Monday evening. Mr James Houlden took with him on his return to Michigan a team of horses, which he purchased at the executor's sale of his father's property. DEATH.—It is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Mr John Cameron, one of West Wawa - nosh's oldest and most:respected resi- dents, which sad event toot place on Tuesday, the 14th, of congestion of the lungs, after a brief illness of a few days, at the age of about 74 years. Mr Cameron was a native of Inver- ness, Scotland. He came to Canada with a brother and two sisters nearly fOty years ago. They first took up their abode for a few years in the City of Hamilton. In the fall of the year 1S48, he and his brother took up laud in West Wawanosh, which was nearly all, a forest. His brother died a number of year ago,his two sisters are still alive, one living in this place and the other in the township of Puslinch, both highly respected. Mr Cameron continued to reside on his farm up to the time of his death. He was a man of a very genial and kind disposition. The following year after settling here, he married Miss' Marjory McDonald, (who was from the same place in the Old Country as himself,) a lady of the same generous and -hospitable disposition as himself. His wife and family (consisting of a son and daughter) have the deepest sympathy of a very large circle of friends. They might well have a very large circle of friends, for their house was always open to all the early settlers in the surrounding vicinity, who, after partaking of their hospitality, Mr Cameron would further cheer by singing some of the pieces in Gaelic and English he had taken prizes for in his earlier days. His memory will be long cherished in the hearts of those who best knew him. There were about one hundred conveyances accompanied his remains to Dungan. Ashfield. NOTES,—Mr John Murdock has put a beautiful verandah in front of bis house, which adds considerably to the appearance of it. Mr Jae Hunter, 12th con., has taken a life partner in the person of Mies Mary Hunter; we wish them a smooth voy- age over the sea of time. The meet- ings in connection with Zion Hill Council are getting to be very inter- esting; we would like to see many more of our young people joining the ranks and thus helping on the good work. non cemetery. McKillop. NOTES. --Mr and Mrs Hugh Mc- Intosh are still visiting friends in this vicinity. inspector Robb bas been visiting the schools in this town- ship during the past week and the lore part of this week, and expresses himself as very well satisfied with the work done generally; he is gaining the sympathies of teachers and pupils wherever he goes. Sunday last was confirmation Sunday in the English church, Walton, and several young people became connected with the church, the bishop conducted the services. Mr Brown, of the 13th con., has been down to London dur- ing the past few days, his daughter, Mies Eliza Brown accompanied him. Mr Geo. Glass, now in attendance at the Clinton Model, has been engaged to teach for 1890, the school now con- ducted by Mr G. A. Dewar. Miss Harriet Campbell, who has taught in school No.13, has been engaged in section number 4Hullett. Seaforth ACCIDENT.—On Wedutaday of last week, as Mr Alex Scott, jr, wan work- ing about some machinery at Broad - foot & Box's factory. he had the misfortune to meet with a painful accident, by having the two lore fin- gers of his right hand Beverly injured. FOOTBALL.—The Huron Football team of this place were victorious on Saturday last, in winning the match played with the Ayr team. This was the first match played here this sea - eon, in the Western Association se - del. Our boys hold .uthe western cbsmpionship, and we bespeak for them the winning of the pendant again this season. DELEOATEB.—The Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath schools of this place will be represented at the Pro- vincial Convention, to be held in Brantford next week. Those ap- pointed to attend from Methodist school are Messrs Hartry and Bright, and Misses Copp and Willis. Mr Wm. M. Gray will also attend, he being a member of the Executive Committee. NOT APPRECIATED. --A man, styl- ing himself Dr Reed, of Missouri, dis- cussed "Christian science is health," at Cardnu's hall, on Sunday afternoon and evening. A very large crowd attended the afternoon meeting, and it is evident that the man failed to impress his hearers with hie doctrine, as the evening meeting was almost minus an audience. Concerning our townspeople, we can safely quote here from St. Paul, in Ephesians 4, 14. A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING. — A thanksgiving service was held in St. Thomas English church, on Friday evening last. The church was beau- tifully decorated with fruit, flowers and many other products of the land. The Right Rev Bishop Baldwin was present and delivered one of his elo- quent, impressive and practical dis- courses, taking for his subject, "How much owe I unto the Lord?" There was a large congregation, every de- nomination in town being well re- presented. SALES.—Auction sales are all the rage now. and our noted auctioneer, Mr T. Brown, is busy almost every day. On Monday he conducted a successful sale in the township of Logan; Tuesday he sold for Mr Peter McCann, of Hibbert, when yearling sifters sold for $30 each, and other animals accordingly. On Friday he w ill conduct a sale of stock and im- plements for Mr David Leech, of Stanley, and on Thursday next one for Mr Andrew Reid, con. 7, Hullett. Owing to his absence from town he could not attend to all the calls made upon him. Though but a short time in this line of business, Mr Brown has a wide reputation. Hullett. NOTES —11ra W. Murphy, of the 13:h cuu., had just returned from a sin weeks' vi. it to her parents and other relatives in Nebraska, United States. BURNS' CHURCH OPENING SER. vices.—It is now more than thirty years since the Presbyterian people of Hullett erected their first house for the worship of God. It was opened by, and named after the late Dr Burns, then one of the Professors in Knox College. The building was a good one then, but last fall the people carie to the conclusion that it had served its day, and determined to proceed to the erection of a new chsrcb. The new building, a neat, comfortable, brick one. was dedicated on Sabbath, the 19th inst. Rev Dr. McLaren, a member of the present staff of Knox College, preached morn- ing and evening,in his own thought- ful, exceedingly impressive style to the great delight of overflowing con- gregations. On Monday evening there was held the first entertainment of' the soiree sort that has be seen on "the hill" in twelve years. Concern- ing the dinner it is only necessary to say that a gentleman, who has had large experience in this line, publicly affirmed that he had never seen any- thing so grand. The after-dinner speeches of Rees Messrs Macdonald, McLaren, Musgrave, McMillan and Forrest were very appropriate and enjoyable. The singing of the Blyth choir, under the leadership of Mr Oakes, of Clinton, suffered nothing by comparison with the dinner or the speeches. The complete success of the service was crowned by the announcement of Ilse pastor, Rev D. M. Ramsay, that the proceeds amounted to $160, and that when the eubsciptiona have been paid, it is expected that no debt will remain to harass the congregation, A social for the children was held the follow- ing evening, when they heartily en- joyed themselves, and the sum of $13 was raised. A SCOOESTTVE QUERY—"Ma! Do I grow faster, do you 'spose, when you buy my clothes at Ouimette's''" "What aquestion, child! Why do you ask''" "Because, I always outgrow a suit that is bought there" "Well that is because the cloth is the very best, and will wear longer. I wonder I never thou sun a h t' ht of lit, Sonny! You may give that o brother and I'll goto Ouitnette's u another suit. ]really, I'll only cloths for one boy, instead of ado there"' NOTES.—The funeral of the late Matthew Dorsey was very largeiy attended on Friday last, there being over one hundred atirty vehicles in the procession. Mr P. Anderson left on Wednesday for Santiago, Cal. Mr Neil Duncan, of Chicago, brother of Mr T. W. Duncan, of this town, was here last week, renewing old ac- quaintances. Mrs Thos. Hendry, of Soule, Mich., formerly of this town, is here paying a visit to old friends. Rev Wesley Casson was at Hespeler 'this week, attending the Conference annual missionary meeting. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold their annual thanks- giving and harvest home festival on the evening of Thanksgiving Day. Mr Ingram was appointed by the town conncii, on Monday evening last, to attend to the electric light lamps, in 'place of Mr Harry Strong, resigned. Mr R. D. Beman, of Ham- ilton, special deputy of the Order of R. T. of T., was in town on Wednes- day, and was the guest of Mr R. Haxby. The Huron Football Club will play the Rangers, at Berlin, on Saturday. Mr Wm Copp has moved into his fine new residence on Gode- rich street. Mr John Muldrew, stu- dent of Knox College, very cleverly occupied the pulpit of the Egmond- ville Presbyterian church, Sunday evening last; Mr Muldrew is visiting at his eld home, in the above village, and occasionally coll(ie)s on a certain fair one. Exeter. NOTES.—The electric light had its first trial in the Verity foundry on Thursday evening last; it is expected to gleam in a number of business places soon as well. A German wo- man from the vicinity of Zurich, whose mind is considered to be none of the soundest, was committed to the County Jail on the 16th instant, for threatening to burn the Exeter flax mill. Constable Gill left for Goderich with her in charged by the evening train. The date for the inaugurating the chime of nine bells in the Trivitt Memorial Church is definitely fixed for Sunday, November 80th. The great bell cast some#weeks ago,weighe nearly a ton, end is pronounced by the founders in Baltimore to be the finest toned bell cast by their firm in several years. The stairway in the belfry has been altered to make room for the chime. Professor Lotz, of Baltimore, will exhibit the range and capacity of the bellsupon the Sunday and during the following week. The School Board advertise for a new Principal for the Public School, the retiring teacher, Mr Gregory Tom, was tendered the position at the old salary, which he considers too low, hence the vacancy. No doubt the Board would have given the advance had it not been for thelheavy expen- diture of nearly $2,000 on school re- pairs in the past year. All interested in the school must regret the with- drawal of so competent a teacher as Mr Tom has proved himself to be. The advdrtisement asked for a mar- ried, a Protestant and a photograph. le this a premium on matrimony, religion or beauty ? Goderich Township. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-'-Anni- vereary services will be held at Cole's :lurch, on Sunday, 2Gth inet., when Rev Joseph Edge, of Clinton, will preach at 2 30 p.m., and Rev W. Walker, of Varna, at 6.30. On the Monday evening following a teameet- ing will be held, to be addressed by Rev J. W. Shilton, of Clinton, and others. The Oakes Glee Club will furnish the music. NOTES—The Taylor farm, on the Huron road, at Taylor's corners, and which has been occupied by this fa- mily for many years,hae been rented, the remaining members of the family moving to Toronto, where one of the daughters has been employed 'in the public schools for several years. Mies E. Thompson, of the 16th, Who has been seriously ill, is slowly recover- ing. Mr A.Switzer spent part ot last week visiting friends along the 16th. Benmiller. NoTEe.-Mr David Fisher is home from the States, where he has been with a car load of horses; he reports good sales, but thinks the McKinley Bill will materially interfer with shipments in the future. Kir Rich- ard Walters lost a nice little mare last week, its death was caused by a complication of deaees is namely, congestion of the lungs, strangers and distemper. All is ready for the entertainment which is to be held in the Temperance Hall, Benmiller, on Oct. 28th, 1890, under the auspices of the Sons of Temperance, and those who invest 10 cents iu hearing,the program will beyond doubt get the worth of their money and interest; the chair will he taken sharp at 7 30 p.m. and all that is needing is good roads and fair weather to make it the event of the season. olmesvi1le, Miss Rusk has been spend- ing a few days with her sister, Mrs E Swarts. Mrs Mulholland and Mrs Disney anent Sunday in Seaforth.— Mrs Geo Rumball left on Monday for Detroit, where she joins her husband. Mr W Crooks lett for Seaforth on Thursday morning,on insurance busi- ness. Miss Hattie Pickard left for home on Friday of last week. Mrs Hill, of Londeaboro, is visiting at the home of Mr T. C. Pickard. Mrs Ba- ker, of Mitchell, spent a few days last week visiting friends here. Mr Thos Murch occupied the Methodist pulpit on Sunday evening.— The annual missionary services of the Methodist church will be held next Sunday, Mr Casson, of Seaforth, preaching morn- ing and evening. We are sorry to learn that Mr AlbertAllan, Colborne, is dangerously ill. Our village can now boast of a barber shop, Mr Jos Jervis having opened out a shop at the east end, where be will be found every Saturday evening; first-class work guaranteed. What makes the bachelor eat so much bread now? we notice Alf at the east end for bread once or twice every day, and every evening as well, and we can't under- stand why he don't take enough at once to do for some time, instead of taking one loaf every trip. We have heard a solution, though we will not vouch for its correctness, which is this that Alf is looking up material for his new building, as he intends going into the potter(y) business. BADLY TANGLED—On Friday last a man on his way from Zurich toCol- borne, passed through the village; we have seen men a little full before,but never saw one so completely drunk. The farmers along the road say that the next time he comes this way thev will be much obliged if he will leave the whiskey at home and bring a hammer'and nails to fix up the fences which he tore down in his efforts to keep on the middle of the road. He drove a cart, and being utterly unable to keep the seat, some one took him to his destination, where he sobered off. We hope he isn't a sample of what they turn out at Zurich. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—A large number of yt,ung men have lett for the lumberwouds, some to Michigan, othere to the Sault. Mr Henry Edwards has now almost got his additional store eta- bling completed. Mrs David Scott was again called away on a hurried visit to Halton on Friday last. Mr Gilbert E. Bennett, accompanied by his Mater, Miss Emma Bennet, left on Monday for British Columbia, where they intend residing in the future. W. J. Martin and wife are at pres- ent visiting friends in and around Paisley, they intend leaving for Michigan in a couple of weeks, where W. J. has purchased a farm. W. Wightman is recovering from an attack of inflammation of the lune, and we hope to see him out again soon. John Anderson, tax collector, has started his annual trip through the township. Richard Corley has completed a new frame stable, his increasing stock making it a necessity. Brucetield. NOTES.—Mr David Hays and family have moved into town from Bayfield, we welcome them amongst us. The Foresters and Royal temp- lars have rented Mr S. J. Pollick's Hall, they take possession next month. The service of the Rev J. S. Henderson, of Hensall, and Rev A McLean, of Blyth, in Union church, on the Friday and Monday at Sacra- mental service, were highly appreci- ated. Mr T. Kenard's daughter and family have returned to their home in Port Arthur. Mr Wm Scott has purchased the old manse,and is hav- ing;it repaired. •ts► Blyth. CORRECTION.—In the Blyth prize list the first prize for horse colt, in the general Purpose class, was credit- ed to Mr Taylor. It should have been credited to Mr Thos. Walker, Hullett, who was awarded the prize; this colt was from Churchill & Wal - lace's horse, Fleetwood. AceIDENr. — Jenning Anderson, son of Mr Jas. Anderson, of this place, met with a very painful ac- cident on Saturday last, while he was working in the grist mill of P. Kelly and eon, his arm was caught in some part of the machinery, being badly smashed about the wrist. Drs. Milne and Young dressed it and the little sufferer is now progressing favorably. SHOULD BE REMEDrED.—Owing to the scarcity ot cars at the station, salt, apples, grain and other export articles are very much delayed here. We hear nothing but complaints from every one, we are sure that it i9 not Mr Hammonds fault, for he is always willing to oblige and do all he can to the beet of his ability- NOTES.—Mr F. Hynman and In- spector Paisley, of Clinton, spent a night in town lately. Mr Charlie Shane, of Windsor, was here this week visiting friends. Mise Blanche Chamberlain will ahortly leave for St. Thomas, for the purpose of at- tending the Young Ladies College. Rev G. Racey was visiting friends in Goderich this week. Rumor says that a wedding in high life will very soon take place here. Mr James Emigh, who has been doing Manitoba since summer, returned home last week. Mr Bob Taylor left last week for London, England, where, he will remain until February next. Mr N. H. Young was appointed councillor Mr John Nicklesmitt has sold his farm for this district at the Reformers on the 2nd line, Howick, to Mr Jos Mc - Convention in Brussels last week. Laughlin, who now resides on the 9th. Mr H. Black, of Barrie, has secured Miss Richardson has tendered her a good position here in the employ- resignation as teacher in the Brussels ment of Mr Frank Metcalf. Mr Public school, the same to come into Jim Gorman has returntd to town. effect at the close of 1890 At the church social, in Hullett, on Monday night, four turkeys were stolen„ were are pleased,to learn that none of out folks had any hand in this -mean trick. A large number of our citizens, including the Presbyter- ian choir, attended the opening ser- vices of Burns church, in Hullett, on Monday. Will Shane, who has been taking a few holidays in Uncle Sam's Domain, has returned to town. Mr Robt • Milne was in Clinton on Wed- nesday. Mise Jones, of Walton, was visiting bere on Wednesday. Mr Haskins, of Hamilton, was in town on Thursday. We learn that the monthly lairs are to commence here again, this is the time farmers wil have plenty of time on their hands now go it Blyth. Our popular Vet. Dr. Perdue, has calls from all over this district, he had a case from near St. Helen's this week. • Hay. NOTES.—Mrs R. Ferguson purposes selling by auction on the 31st of this month, her personal property; she having rented her farm to Mr Geo Gram for several years, she intends moving to Clinton. At the Epp - worth League meeting at Fansville on Friday last; the chief attraction of the evening was, of course, the debate; the subject of which and the speakers on which we mentioned before; both sides were handled with considerable ability, but decision was given by W. Caldwell in favor of the negative. Morris. NOTES.—The Misses Watson and Messrs Friend and Scott, members in Wingham Quartette Club, intend having a concert in Warwick's school house on Thursday next, bills giving particulars in afew days. Bayfield. NOTES. --Rey Mr Thibadeau is laid up with inflammation of the lunge. CORRECTION—Last week, in Bay- field prize list, John Reid was credit- ed with first prize for 2 -yr old heifer; it should have been Wesley Marquis. Ki peen. No-rEs.--Owing to the lass of voice of Rev H. Irvine, I4ev J. W. Shilton remained in Clinton last Sunday, and the evening serdce was taken by Mr James Young, of Clinton. Belgrave NOTES.—The canal between tl;e cheese factory and village is cote - pitted. Fred Ellis, of Wingifatu, epent a few days, with his sister ht this place last week. Wm Ray has started to erect a new stable; thellttr. ness Bros have completed the stone work. Wm Waldh is working in. Wingham this week. Everybody bear in mind that the I.0. G. T. will hold an open Lodge meeting on Mon- day evening next, a grand program is prepared for the occasion, several speakers are expected to be ori hand, come one, come all. Mr G. Bennett and his slater. Emma, left for British Columbia on Monday last. One more shoe maker; it is rumored that Mr Bone, of Wroxeter,intend starting into shoe making business here short- ly. Miss Maggie Morrison spent, Sunday with friends in Mor•as, (no you don't.) John t sma.ny was in the country on ` „ • Mr Bert Trealeaven spent E 1, lay ‘. • h ',arents in Dungannon. Mes.arsArtie -arks 0. Johnson and F. Emet ,t, here on Thusrday, on a sl.00tese exploit to Muskoka. Mr James Lane and daughter paid a visit .a Mrs and Mr , Alex Treleaven. Our villaga but- cher has given up bis business here for this fall and his intentions are to spend the winter up the lakes; success Will. Mr L. Perrin moved his fam- ily to Wingham on Tuesday last. W Watson has rented Mr C. Burney's new dwelling. The many friends of Wm Henry are glad to see him around again after his short sickness. Mrs M. F. McKinnon has resigned as ' Organist in the Presbyterian Church, Miss Helen Porterfield, who is a prompt and able lady, has excepted the position. Fred Webater, who at one time carded on the business of tailoring in this place, but now has a busines iii Wroxeter, paid our vil- lage a vise on Tuesday. Usborne. Oo Sunday night las; six youths, of Stephen and Usborne, were caught destroying the property r v „ccupi• ed by Mr Samuel Smile Laudon Road, and on Monday ' er- ved with a summons to ., e our J. P. on a charge struction of propert; , sd it out of court by pay.ng a tie of $4 each. • One day last week a colt belouging tp Samuel Stanlake, of Stephen, by some means broke its neck. It ap- pears that Mr Stanlake had purchas- edhe colt at the sale of Mr H. Cols and placed it in a box stall, there to remain until morning, and when Mr Collins entered the stable in the morning to his surprise he found the colt dead, with its neck broken. News Notes kind The County The Choicest Stealings from Our County Exeltanges. Wm Telfer, jr., of the lGth con., Grey is very ill with pleurisy and pneumonia Mr G. W. Holman has been re-engaged to teach Winchelsea school at a largely increased salary. Mr S.iMarshall near Manch os ter, has leased his farm to his son Samuel, and intends to reside in that village, The trusteas of S. S. No. 8 Grey have engaged Jno. Stewart, jr., as teacher in their school for 1891, salary $340. Hensall A Goon SOCIETY.— The regular meeting of the Young People's Mut- ual Improvement Association was held on Tuesday evening, when fifty dol- lars from the funds of the society were donated to the Hensall Mec- hanic$ Institute. The following of- ficerteetere elected: President, Mr R A. $jtchanan; vice-president Mrs J, C. Stoneman; Secretary, vice-president, L Herold; Treasurer, Mies Jane lrarn- mie• Critic, Mr G. J. Sutherland, Committee Messrs G. R. Switzer, C. Brown and Mrs (Rey) J. S. Hender- son. The next meeting of the so- ciety will be held on the first Mon- day of Nov. when a debate will be given on the subject Resolved that church property should not be ex- empt from taitation. The affirmative led by Mr J- C. Stoneman and the negative by Mr W. Buchanan, J. P. This promises to be a good debate and should draw a large audience. NOTES.—Mr W. A. Waugh has sold his fine residence to Mr Wm. 13e11, of the London Road, Tucker - smith, realizing a good figure. Mr Robt Paterson, jr., of the Hensall Planing Mills, has purchased a lot from Mr Wm Moir, on which he in- tends erecting a dwelling shortly. Mr Pope, tailor, and Mr Weseloh, shoemaker, have each handsome new signs in their windows. A Harvest dinner, in connection with the Meth- odist Church, of this town, was held on Thursday evening, a fuller ac- count nest week. On Tuesday evening Mr Chas Payne, of Goderi cit, had the misfortune to fall through a grating on the sidewalk on Hamilton st., and break three ribs. Robt. Wray, foreman in Mr J. Per- gnson,s blacksm ith shop, Auburn, had the misfortune t o get his ankle dislocated in a scuffle with some of the boys. Mr and Mrs Wm. Little, of the 4th line of Morris, have gone to Mic'ligan. They made the journey in a covered wagon, camping wherever .tight came upon them, Mr Wm Scott, -,f Morris, recently made a prospeeting to Ir throngh a part of the State of Michigan, the result being that he has decided to try his fortune there, having rented a farm containing 228 acres. It is currently reported that a young farmer of Turnberry has "skipped out" with a young lady, his wife's cousin who has been visiting with her all summer. The young wife and child are being cared for by the parents of the erring farmer, Mrs. C. Sage, of Walton, and her daughter, Miss Annie Sage,the talented musicians and musical glass performers,, are now on a profesei'n al tour through. the United States, and their rr.any home friends will be pleased to Learn that they are meeting with great success and re- teiving many plaudits from the Amer- ican people. The Henfryn tank house, on the G.T. R., was discovered to be on tare at about $ o'clock on Sun'�y evening, and as there `° 00 ©re prptQctlon in the placs it soon fella prey io+tthe 1lpmes. Mr Gass' residence, near by, lied n oar .Hr escape, and only for the worll of people coming out of tho Methodist chnroh the destruction might have been greater. The man in charge of the en- gine had not been using it on Sunday and the place was cloned np. How the fire originated is a mystery. The action brought by Mr Robert Pickard against Mr George Sam well, aaeigneo of the estate of James Piokard, to ostablsh a claim for services rendered amounting to $15,900, was set down for trial before Justice Street at the last spring assizes at Goderich, and, when called was referred to ?!r S.Malooinson to dispose of. Mr Malcomson attenkdv' Exeter last June apd took all the el9d+ once. The case was then argued Goderich in July, and judgment WAS reserved. Judgment was, as we under- stand, given some days ago adversely to the plaintiff, and, of course, in favor of the defendant, The result of this action will still h thrr ir; --ease the dividend that Mr Piokard's ..tate will pay, Mr Collins for assigne h1r Dickson for lit* Piokard.