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OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County -by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Varna.
SURPRISE. - On Friday evening
last, Mr L. Wiggins, shoemaker,
who has figured so conspicuously in
the recent law scrapes was greatly
surprised on getting up on Saturday
morning, to see three heaping loads
of wood at hie front door. Such acts
Kinburn.
Box SOCIAL. -On Friday evening
last a box social was held in the Tem-
perance Hall, under the auspices of
the I.O.G.T., when a lengthy and in-
structive program was rendered by
members of the order. A very plea-
sant eveninginclemency
spent, notwith-
of kindness show the esteem he is standing the nclemency of the wee -
held in by at least some of hie many ther. The chair was occupied by Mr
friends.
NorzP.-Mr John Wanless seems
to be highly favored, as his residence
J. W. King, and the efficiency with
which he filled that position added
largely to the evening's enjoyment.
has been lit up with electric light NOTES, -The cheese factory closed
since Hollowe'en; cease, one ofithe operations for the season, on Friday
street lamps was moved by some of last, the make will amount to about
the boys, opposite his front door. 36 tons of cheese. Walter Rogerson
Mr Richard Markle left for to Mar- left last week for the Soo, and Aspects
last,he
Tuesdaywinter, if times are n all w to
' h. 0to stay
Mir
l tree,
e .
,
blacksmith -good
blacksour olieeae
has been working at the Mr Pete Popineau, popular
ing business here for the last two maker, hue secured a situation in
Seaforth for the winter, taking his
old place behind the counter; Pete
says that be would rather clerk than
make cheese.
Brothers,
The Famous Clothiers
CLINTON.
yearei he is a young man of sterling
principle and is bound to succeed
wherever he goes, we wish him every
success. Mr Frank and Leticia
Keys have gone on a visit to friends
and relatives in Marlettee, Mich.
Snow, the first of the season, on Sun-
day and Monday last. Quite a number
of farmers have got mangolds and
turnips and a good deal of clover
hay is in piles in the fields waiting
to dry. Mr Thos Ward is working
night and day at his chicory kiln
drying for the market; Tom is a
hustler Sure.
Goderich Township.
NOTES. -The recant snow storm
has come too soon for some in this
vicinity, who have not yet taken up
their potatoes and other roots. Mr
Wm Nicholson bas removed to the
house formerly occupied by Mr
Morgan. Although the apple crop
was not so good as in former years,
some have realized as much if not
more money out of their orchards,
some as much as $400.
SCHOOL MATTERS. -The fall pro-
motion examinations were held in S.
S. No. 10 on the 16th and 17th of
October, in which the pupils showed
excellent work, and the greater num-
ber attained the honor of being pro-
moted. The trustees of the school
have secured the services of Mr J.
Harnwell as teacher for the ensuing
year, at a salary of $400, as he has
discharged his duties to the sattiefac-
tion of the people.
Division Court
There were
sal case
sn
of
im
o
rt-
ce
tried at the regular sittings, on
` iday last, before Judge Doyle. It
"a'was 1,30 p.m. before the judge could
ive from Brussels, where he held
urt,.;the day before. The following
figha docket: -
.T piing v Cole et al - An old case
;j long standing. Enlarged once
ore;. as the original summons was
dicot before the court. Campion for
plff; Scott for defts.
Twitchell v McGee -Defendant's so-
licitor objected to particulars entered
by plaintiff. Adjourned until next
court, plaintiff to pay coste of the day.
Campion for plff; Manning for deft.
Macpherson v Towell -- Action on
guarantee alleged to have been made
a by defendant to Ferran, Macpherson
i.'& Hovey, guaranteeing payment of
" " an order made by a firm styled Fal-
lowfield & Hutchison. After some
evidence bad been taken, the judge
held that the case was entered in the
wrong court, and transferred the same
:to another division
n.Minnigfor
plff; McKay, (Woodstock) ) deft.
Tanks v Swaffield-Action for hal-
nine of swages, $10. Plaintiff urged
that this amount was virtually:a fine
_imposed by deft. Deft. contended
that plaintiff, in order to get back a
job which he had left incomplete,
promised 'to pay this sum if the same
was charged to him; also showed that
the Co. bad suffered loss through neg-
ligence of plaintiff. Judgment for
pl Campion for plff; Manning tor
deft:;
Hughes v Swaffield- Action for wa-
ges. The plaintiff engaged with de-
fendants by letter, at $8 per week for
four weeks, and afterwards as might
be agreed upon. No agreement was
Wade after the four weeks expired,
but the plaintiff expected that he was
receiving $10.50 per week. Mr Oake,
ithowas then a member of the firm,
Was also under the impression that
llughes was to receive the same
Sinoutit, On the other hand, Swat-
'fieldiwho had charge of such matters,
swore positively that he had refused
Biigheti' application, twice made, for
h raise, and Mr Story, a fellow em•
►oyes, swore to a conversation with
ughes, in which he admitted that
his wages were only $8 per week. He
was paid off at that rate, but claimed
$1.0.50. The judge, in summing up
the case to the jury, pointed out that
if there was no agreement after the
font weds was up, it was theirplace
to give the plaintiff such reasonable
aim 'pep week as they thought fit.
-
The ittrY gave plaintiff $9 per week,
herb; foalo o lie Manning foreir own eosts.-
deft.
Cae'ip 1?
ANOTHER ACCOUNT. - Although
we gave an account of this last week,
we publish the following by request:
The tea meeting, held on the 27th of
October, at Cole's appointment, int
meat
,
was
a great success, although the weather
was unfavorable and roads very dis-
agreeable. After tea was served Mr
J. Beacom occupied the chair for the
evening's entertainment. The choir
was in attendance, and was very effi-
cient in its selections. Speeches
were given by the Rev Mr Walker
and others. A report of the Sunday
School work and expenses was read
by the superintendent of the school,
which was quite satisfactory. On the
following evening a social was given,
at which Mr P. Cole took the chair,
and gave a short address, after which
dialogues and recitations were given.
Music was furnished partly by the
choir,but chiefly by the children of the
Sunday school, under the able leader-
ship of Mise Lizzie Ell iott,who spared
no pains in practising them for the
occasion. Mr Cook gave a short ad-
dress on Sunday school work, and
also on the unity of love which should
exist among one another, placing
great stress on the,opposite sex. The
proceeds, which amounted to $34, are
in aid of the Sunday School work.
East Wawamosh. Blyth.
Noxsts.--Basil Mullets le away Ca�aQa 88Blyts.--f3abbath Ru
ro this
week. friends at ail b p a real da with the Methodists here.
week. Mrs Wm Snell has moved & y
over to the 4th con., and will in
future reside with her sorsa, Amos
and Isaac. E. Livingston is erect-
ing a new franc house on his farm on
the 7th con. The teameeting at
Westfield, on Monday evening, was
fairly success when the state ot the
roads are taken into consideration.
Oar township fathers met in Mar -
nosh on"laesday,lfor the transaction
of public bnelneea. Mrs T. and Miss
Maggie Black are in Belgrave at pres-
ent, waiting on Miss Fanny Black,
who is lying dangerously ill there. -
Mise M. McGowan has gone on a visit
to friends in Rockwood and County
CI,(SOli
It was Quarterly meeting and 'church
punivereary combined. The day
opened with is loye feast, full of spir-
itual power. At 11 o'clock Conduct-
or Snider gave one of the moat thrill-
ing sermone we have ever listened to,
from the text, "Christ is all in all."
At the close, as with one consent,
almost the entire audience consecrat-
ed
1t
ed themselves afresh to he
Master. Afterward the sacrament
was administered to a large number.
It was said by many to be the best
quarterly meeting service they had
ever attended. In the afternoon the
Sabbath school was addressed b
of Halton. Mr B. Wiliam is fm• Conductor Ireland, who told the chi l -
proving the old Gibson estate, which dren how his own little boy led him
he has rented, by erecting a wire to Christ. The pastor, Rev W. F.
fence along the front and west side.
Mr Wm. Holihan has purchased
R. Dowdall, lot 40 on the 4th
, East Wawanosh containing 100
for $1
Colborne.
NOTES. -Mr Percy Walter lett last
week for Sault Ste Marie, to look for
his winter's work. Master Jas. Mor-
rish left last week for Detroit, where
he has secured a situation in a drug
store. Rev James Harris conducted
quarterly service at Ball's church,
Hullett, Sunday last. Mr J. H. Mil-
lion, having rented Ms farm, moved
last Saturday to Goderich, where be
intends to live for sometime; he will
be greatly missed, as he was one of
the most active workers in 'Lion
Methodist church. Mr Alton Gled-
hill moved his store from the hollow
to the old carpenter shop, near Mr
Jewett's blacksmith shop; he intends
erecting a new building in the spring.
Mrs Flick is suffering with rheuma-
tics.
Hullett.
FARM SOLD. -Mr W. T. Farquhar
has sold his farm of 50 acres, being
Mr
Tuckersm ith.
NOTES -Influenza has broken out in
this section; a large numbea of horses
are laid up,and in some caseslthe symp-
toms are dangerous. Hallowe'en
passed off quietly in this section. The
boys are talking of getting up a shoot-
ing match and oyster supper for
Thanksgiving Day. The weather
lately has been rather Unfavorable for
fall work, consequently there is a large
area of plowing to be done yet.
•Crsborne.
Mr Peter McQueen has sold his farm
let30;,lea 4th concession of 'Osborne, to Mr
I
r
., Haney rn
oy
.fox $6,500. 500. The farm
lr..
voiitltina1i111 shies, and is a first class
!woe.Theta id ".brink house and
m"a
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Campbell, also gave an interesting
and impressive address, illustrated by
a magnet. The children are not
likely soon to forget the services.-
In the evening Conductor Snyder
preached to a crowded house, from
the words, "What think ye of Jesus?"
In a telling manner he marshalled
the various witnesses of the word, to
give their testimony for Christ, and
art of lot 28, con. 5, Hullett, to 0afterward added the testimony of hie
hos. Archer, for the cum of 1;2,5®00. . own heart, tellingthe story of bis
own conversion. any eyes t -
out the congregation were wet with
tears, as he proceeded, and we believe
many hearts yearned for the experi-
ence the conductor possessed. Blyth
people will not easily set aside the
influences of these services. We are
sure if the conductor ever appears in
a Blyth pulpit again, he will have a
packed church. Many crowded
around him in the evening to thank
him for sermons that bad helped
them so greatly.
Mr Andrew Reid's sale, on Thurs-
day of last weer, though the day was
rough, was fairly attended; horses
went at a fair price, cows reached the
cum of $40, calves, :$i1 each; two
year old steers sold at $64 to $70 per
pair, and the hammer was wielded
by Dir T. Brown, of Seaforth.
The following is the report of S. S.
No 5, for the month of October -the
report is based on the diligence, de-
meanor and attendance of the pupils.
-Sr. 4th class- Lizzie Cunningham,
Gilbert Thompson, Geo Cunningham.
Jr. 4th -Alice Manning, Ettie Wal-
lace, Eliza J. Carter. Sr. 3rd -Sarah
Brown and Julia Huber (equal), Tom
Manning, E. J. Snell. Jr. 3rd -A.
Smith, Annie Nott, J. Thompson.
2nd class -V. Thompson, L. McCool,
Martha Hoggart. Part 2nd -Lily
McCool, Idessa Huber. Jno Cunning-
ham. Part let -O. Eidt, M. Eidt,
L. Long. J, H. Lowery, teacher -le
School Report of S. S. No. 2, Hul-
lett, for October: -Sr. Fourth -Min-
nie BBickenden 702. Jr. Fourth -
Leonard Weir 441. Sr. Third -
Alex. Watt 334. Jr. Third -Wilfred
Connell 255, Laura Connell 249,
Maud Hull 229, Millie Churchill 167.
Sr. Second -Lizzie Churchill 226,
Jamec'Mair 247, Willie Noble 213.
Jr. Second -Annie Noble 181, Geo.
Snell 161, Percy Henry 137. Sr.
Second Pt. -Lillie Watt 271, Jennie
East 164. Jr. Second Pt. -Richard
Brown 268, Eva Noble 240, Willie
Brown 215, Jeremiah Noble 214.
SCHOOL. -Below is the report of
S. S. No. 7, for the month of October
-5th class, marks ,obtainable 204 -
Alberta Shobbrook 180, Lizzie Brown
166, William McVittie 108, Fourth
class, marks obtainable 194 -Kate
Littie 172, Mary Millar 164, Robert
Kelly I28, Amelia Little 104, Gilbert
Cuming 102. Third class, marks ob-
tainable 168 -Maggie Murphy 144,
Dolly Murphy 118, Robert Pate 114,
Thomas Knox 108, Edith Bowes 105,
Jennie Bryant 82. Second class,
marks obtainable 131 -Sarah Cald-
well 104 Clara Sanderson 104, Ma-
thew Morris 97, John Bedford 88 Al-
bert Brigham 86, William Bedford 82,
Nellie Lyon 73. 2nd Part of Book
1, marks obtainable 124 -Henry
Little 116, Rosy Walker 79, Ella
Caldwell 56, Mary Murphy 52, Al-
bert McVittie 52. Average attend-
ance for the month, 34.
TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL. - The
council met at Dixon's Hotel, Bruce -
field, on Saturday, Nov. let, all the
members were present. The chief
business of the day was payment of
accounts. 37 accounts amounting to
over $900,were passed and paid. Mr
Colbert presented a claim for damage
to a bridge caused by the deepening
of the creek, under by law "A." His
former claim was the cost of building
a:new bridge viz $24.75. His present
one is for damage to the old bridge
to the same amount. The council
thought the amount claimed absurdly
high and refused to pay it, and gave
Mr Colbert his choice, of ten dollars
or arbitration. The council will
meet at Daly's Hotel on Dec. 2nd,
at one o'clock, when it is hoped all
accounts due and payable by the
township will be presented and set-
tled. SGML. SMILLIE, Clerk.
Wingham.
Friday morning -beautiful snow
on sidewalks, and a chaotic mixture
of things wet and dry, on Josephine
street.
On Friday at noon Mrs J. Inglis
paid the debt of nature, and on Sun-
day afternoon her mortal remains
were committed toltheir kindred duet,
a goodly number of Sunday school
workers joining the funeral cortege.
In the Presbyterian church, on the
evening of Thanksgiving day, the
W.C.T.U. gave an entertainment, at
which Mr Scott, Wingham's bass
soloist, sang. He is just beginning
to be appreciated, and tie a host in
himself.
Outbttiidirige, It is not bad
rar.
Ailsa the way things are goingnow, but
a, bar years ago #bis farm would have than N Ettsher r yes in the counore ty we
Nola /Or $6,1•
Goder'leh.
GENEBLL.-,The lest few daye re -
teals to 4.fusel ne;'tile nature of God-
erich gravel sidewalks. The oleo=
sound of the fog -bon, is often beard
horning the weary seaman to steer
for our well protected harbor. Sev-
eral vessels have put off their garb
and lain to for winter. The Beatty
liners, United Empire, gampaua and
Monarch still snake their usual trips.
The Guy Brothers, minetreals, Iver -
form in the Opera House next Friday
night.
CHURCH NOTES. -Thanksgiving
services in'all the Churches on Thurs-
day. A Harvest Home in North St.
Methodist church on Thursday; the
church was highly decorated for the
occasion. -epee Williams, evangelist,
who has been for the past month lab-
oring here with marked success, has
left fora new field of labor. Com-
munion will be dispensed in Knox
Church, next Sabbath, preparatory
services on Friday evening by Rev.
J. S. Henderson, of Hensel'.
ScnooL.-The High School is now
in full working order. Great interest
is taken in the fortnightly literary
meetings. The following is the pro-
gram for last Friday evening -Chorus
(original) Glee Club, recitation, Mies
Strang, reading, Mr Denomy, recita-
tion, Mies VViggine, reading Mr
Thompson, address, education of
woman, Mr Moore, recitation, Miss
Rusk, editorial selections, Mr Mul-
drew, reading Mr Sallows, question
drawer, Mr Strang.
NOTES. -Mr Alex. Taylor, who has
been in Michigan for sometime, is
visiting his friends in this vicinity.
It has been snowing and thawing
here for the last couple of weeks, and
the roads are in a bad condition. Dr
Potts, of Tnronto, delivered an ad-
dress in the Methodist church, on
Thanksgiving Day. We regret to
learn that Mrs W. Gibbs is very ill,
so much so that her recovery is de-
spaired of. Mr Harry Kitson, of
Guelph, was here on Monday. Mr
H. Archer, of Hamilton, was in town
this week. as was also Mr T. Gundry,
of Goderich. The Ely Medical Co.
are giving concerts in Industry Hall
this week; they are just advertising,
as their concerts are free, The I.O.
G.T. elected their officers on Friday
evening. The C. 0. F. held their
usual meeting on Tuesday, when
officers were elected for the ensuing
six months.
Hill's Green.
NOTES -Mrs Ross Dignam had a
hooking bee last Wednesday, and in
the evening the young people were
invited to a paring bee. Inspector
Toms visited S. S. No. 3, Hay, on
Thursday afternoon, and in S. S. No.
7, Stanley, the following morning;
Mr Tom expressed satisfaction with
the progress the schools are making.
Mrs It. Ferguson disposed of her
property by auction on Friday last;
the sale in general sold well, Mrs Fer-
guson purposes removing with her
family to Clinton, during the week.
Epworth League met on Friday
evening last when a good prograin
was rendered; at the close of the meet-
ing it was arranged to have a debate
at next meeting, subject, "Resolved
that town or city life is preferable to
country life," captain for the affirma
tive, A. Carlile, negative,E. Dignam.
Mr Wm Hill has returned from his
trip to the west, looking much im-
proved in health.
The NEW ERA gives more home news
than any other paper in the county.
Professor Wilson, known to fame
as Christopher North, had a merry
twinkle in his eyes, when warning
his students against snowballing in
the neighborhood of the college, Edin-
burgh, but his large, kind heart
would have revolted at the eight of
snowballs aimed at the aged or help-
less in anyway.
Christendom of the middle ages was
so anxious to omit no one in her roll
of saints, that she caused the first of
November to be known as All Saints
Day, and thus it came to pass that
Hallow Etre fell upon Friday last,
when Wingham's roystering boys were
holding high carnival of Billy, aim-
less, yet wicked mischief. Their,
Wolf -like ululation scared a cracks -
man armed with tools, unknown to
Jack Shepherd and so deftly used
that he had all but looted Scott &
Halsted's safe. The burglar and the
hallow eve royster meet on a plane,
with
the stern
where they are met
precept, steal not. Damage done to
property, to be repaired at the ex-
pense of the owner, is constructive
theft.
•
St. Helene.
NOTES. -Miss Maggie Radcliffe in•
tends leaving this week to visit friends
near London. )Miss Edith Durnin
has returned home from visiting
friends in Brantford. The Misses
Anderson and Gordon, the delegates
from "Calvin," church, attended the
Sabbath School Convention in Wing-
bam last week, Mrs Sanderson's two
daughters, Ellen and Sarah (who
came lately to reside in this plane)
and Miss M. A. Curran left this week
for Detroit, where they intend staying
for the present. The tea -meeting and
social in connection with Christ
church was quite a success considering
the disagreeable weather and muddy
roads. We are sorry to say that our
esteemed merchant, Mr R. K. Miller,
is at present on the sick list, but
hope soon ;to hear of his recovery.
Mr W, J. Todd, eon of Mr Thos
Todd, who was in business at Mani-
toulin Island, brought back with him
a fine yoke of oxen. A happy event
took place at the residence of Mrs
Joseph
Radcliffe, whenn herds
daughterhter
Josephine and Mr Williams only son
of the late John Cameron,were joined
in the holy bonds of matrimony, the
Rev R. S. G. Anderson performing
the ceremony; We wish them a long
and happy life.
FIRE. -The building in the Watson
block, occupied by Messrs D. B. Mc-
Kinnon, George Powell, and S. H.
Gidley had a very narrow escape from
being destroyed by fire, on Thursday
evening of last week. The fire com-
menced in the upper part, through a
defective pipe, and was not noticed
until it had gained considerable head-
way. The firemen were on hand in
good time, and did excellent work.
We learn that the few growlers. who
said we did not need a fire company,
are more than satisfied with the work
done on this occasion. We have no
hesitation in saying, had there been
no engine or company, that whole
block would have been destroyed,
and perhaps several other buildings
in that vicinity. The loss, both to
building and stock, is fully covered
by insurance.
7EHolmesviUe.
NOV.-Last Monday night the
outside limp of the Methodist od!
t cho
lc
h
was left %nning
until finite late,'
and would have been all night diad
not some strauger passed that way
and blew it out; where was the care -
taken?
FoRESTaRs. The 9ficereofOust
Selwood No. 87, 0.0,F., were elected;
for the ensuing term, as follows
; --
W Stanley, W 0 R; T March. V OBI Levis, R Sec; T Lobb, F See;
sew rth Tress; S r
T a a Sturdy, OblE
C Williams, S W; E Levis,yJ W; W -
Lobb, S B; W Jervis, J B.
izlALLOWE'EN.-Hallowe'en paw
ed and was scarcely noticed more
than a passing thougbt. We seem
to have got rid of the by gone
troubles that used to present them-
selves. We have none of those mia-
chievous boys who take gates off and
place them on barns or some hidden
place. No cabbage, pumpkins. rails, ,
stumps, etc. Nor yet was th re any
wires or ropes across the sidewalks or
roads, no tapping at windows as if
robbers were outside. no hooting and
yelling. In fact everything primed
off very nicely. Perhaps there was
diving for apples in tube of water,
taffy pulls, oyster suppers, if not,
these last named will come later on.
NOTES. -Dr Whitely, of Goderich,
was in town on the evening of Satur-
day last, examining candidates for
the Order of Workmen, with what
result your deponent sayeth not. Mr
Thos. Lobb visited London on Mon-
day last, on business. The quarterly
meeting held in the Methodist church
here, on Sabbath last, was only
sparsely attended, owing to, the in-
clement weather, and almost impass-
able state of the roads; the receipts of
the quarterly board were, however,
considerably in advance of last year.
Farmers in this locality are somewhat
taken aback, owing to the stormy
weather; a large quantity of roots,
such as turnips and potatoes, are yet
in the ground, under the snow. It
was interesting,,if not amusing, to see
the large flakes of snow falling on
Sabbath morning; some ot them in-
cluded an area of nearly four square
inches. Many of the farmers are
repairing to the almanac, to see when
we are to have Indian summer; they
say it will begin about the 2011 inst.
Mr R Stanley, who has been visiting
his uncle, Mr Wm Stanley for three
weeks, left for Kinburn, on Friday
morning. Mr Jake Connell and wife,
of Clinton, were in the village last
week. Robt Twist has been in the
employ of Wm Mulholland,.for about
a weer. Mr Chester Yerex arrived
here on ;Friday last, for the purpose
ot telling another year's account in
the huhess oats business. At the
Bible Society meeting held id Clinton,
Mesers A Osbaldeston and H Elford
were appointed collectors for this sec-
tion. We felt quite loot for a few
days last week, when the rope got
unhinged from the school bell, but
feel all right again now it is in work-
ing order. Whose fault is it that so
many mistakes occur in the delivery
of the mail here; twice last week we
were disappointed in not receiving
mail properly; on Thursday we got
Goderich mail in place of our own,
and Saturday we received no letters
at all; the postal clerk must be for-
getting himself a little. Mr Wm
Stanley and wife were in Kinburn on
Saturday, visiting the former's mo•
ther, who is very i11. Mr David Hal•
stead, of Wingham, is spending a
few days with friends here. Richard
Errit has left Albert Halstead's, and\
bus taken a job of cutting wood for
the winter, in Colborne. Mies Bertha
Scott, of Clinton Collegiate Institute,
spent Sunday in,the village. Messrs
Philip Potter and Wm Jenkins are
on the road selling a washing ma-
chine; we do not know which makes
the better salesman -perhaps both. i
Our boot and shoe manufacturer is
on the sick list. The W.F. M.S. was ai
held at the parsonage on Wednesday
afternoon. Mr J. R. Holmes left last
week again with a car load of borne,
implements, harness, a c•, for Mani-
toba. Rev W. Ayers attended a
committee meeting in Clinton, on
Tuesday. Ed Swarts bag a new host-
ler; Ed does not believe in working
any mole than he can help. Thanks-
giving service was held in the Epis-
copal church, on Thuisday, at 10.30
a.m. One would think a village ot
our size could run a sidewalk, but no,
none of the men belonging to our
noble council live in the village, and
therefore do not see fit to grant our
request. W. J. Lobb sent an extra
large shipment of fowl and game to
Toronto, for Thanksgiving. Miss L.
Whiteman, after spending two or
three weeks here, returned to her
home in Kipper• on Monda,7.
Qng of Oldest,
We takethefollowinghr mlastweek's
Expositor: -
DEAR EXPOSITOR. -I caw in the Clin-
ton Naw ERA about type weeks ago an'
account about one 3'ehn Morris cele-
brating his eightieth year, and of the
number of children, grand•children,
great-grandchildren, and great -great.,
grandcdn hat wpr, 1$tft
the parthilI retooktpartkoerelar neseotntice of
was the length of time he has lived on
the same place. The article stated that
be settled on the .place where ho still
lives, in 1834; his opinion being that
there is not another man in the oonnty
having lived so long in one plane, but 1
am of a different opinion. Thera were
a good many settlers in Goderich and
Colborne townships before 1834, and
some on the London Road, but I oar
only speak for myself. I came toBruc°.
Hold in 1880, took up land in 1831, and
began to work on the land in 1832. In
1833 I was married, and myself and
wife have both lived on the same farnt
ever since, without ever having had a:
notion to leave it. According to this
wo aro two years ahead of Mr Morrie,
and I think there are plenty mote
the'connty who have lived on the same•
place as long as Mr Morris has lived ee
Tbo Nnw Bite's hie. ti account
sayenoth.
ing abort Mr Morris' wife, but it
flftysovon years Let August Bingo my
w'
oolk and' wife star' •1 life together eel
the`farm where now repidc. You*
truly, 1 ars. floss,
131iv, ogr11,1Rni Ur ober 23rd, 1 Ob.
Londesboro.
BITTEN By ♦ DOG. -Last waek a
little son of Mr W. Watson of this
place, had the misfortune to be sev-
erely bitten by a dog ; the little fel-
low had been sent by his' mother,
over to a neighbor's where they were
engaged in butchering, when the dog
attacked him, biting quite a large
piece from the calf of his leg. A doc-
tor was summoned and the little fel-
low is progressing favorably.
NOTES -Misses Aggie and Lousia
Sanderson have returned home from
Buffalo where they have been spend-
ing the summer. Mrs George Grant-
ham, of Granton, returned home
last week, after spending a few days
with relatives and friends here. Mr
Geo. Lyon, of Clinton, has returned
home after spending a few days here.
Mr Geo. Garrett and wife of West-
field, were in our village on Saturday
last. We understand Mr Frederick
Mullett has left for Berlin, where be
intends working in a brush factory
during the winter.
NOTE. -A couple of items from this
neighborhood are omitted for the res
son that the writer of them failed to
enclose their name.
Dungannon
NOTES. -The Bible Society meeting
will be held in Erskine Church to-
night when it is expected Rev Mr
Simp-on is to be present and deliver
an address. The Sacrament service
in the Methodist Church was post-
poned last Sabbath, until next Sab-
bath, when it is expected Mise Will-
iams will be present- A grand con-
cert,under the auspices of the Orange.
men, was held in the Town Hall on
Wednesday night; Mr Geo. Kerr
had the arranging of the program.
Miss Emma; Pentland left for Quin-
cy last week, ebe arrived there on
Saturday evening. Mrs W. Wilson
left for her home in Shortsville; she
spent only a short time here, but dur-
ing her stay made many warm
friends, who wish her every happi-
ness in her new home ; her husband
preceded her to that place, a few
weeks ago. Mr Geo Woods, teacher
in the public school, bas resigned his
position and moved with his wife to
Goderich ; we understand he intends
studying for a higher education in
his work; his place is supplied here
by Mr A. Shepherd, of Nile, until
Christmas.
here on Thanksgiving day, every
Lplessrd, whether on account of their body welCom®. Mist Tale returned
not getting a bid to the "shine"cor eou liOtn t aft0r an a ttmdcd visit to Mani•
account i having tOtr peaceful folia,
slumbers eturbeddeponentsaith not,
Summerhill.
SHOOTING MATCH.- A shooting
match was held here on Saturday,
by W. Lowery; notwithstanding the
disagreeable state of the weather,
there was a large turnout of shootiets.
A large number of turkeys, geese
and ducks were contested for, tnere
being some good target shooting
done; taking the affair its a whole, it
was a success.
NOTES. -Mr Wallace, of Fingal,
Ont., is at present visiting friends in
this vicinity. Mr Jae. Watkins
spent Saturday and Sunday with
triende here. Hallowe'en passed off
very quietly, on a few petty tricks
being performed. Mr P. Cook, V. S.
has been visiting friends here. There
will be service in St. Peter's church
here, on the evening of Thanksgiv-
ing day, at 7.30 p.m. A party of
young folks from the "Hub" drove
out on Friday night last. to the reel -
denim of Mr Geo Johnson and had
"heaps n' fun;" they all went home
well
pleasedsed
with the evening's
amuse-
ments,
but others living in the im-
mediate locality did not seem so well
Brucefield;
CHURCH NOTES. -Rev. J A Mc-
Connel occupied the pulpit of Union
Church with much acceptance lest
Sabbath; the pastor exchanging and
preaching in his church; we under-
stand that Rev. Mr McConnell in-
tends going to Chalk River, to take
charge of a mission station for six
months; his family will remain in
Varna on the farm which he lately
purchased On Thursday afternoon
a thanksgiving service will be held in
Union Church at 2 p. m. short ad-
dresses will be delivered by Rev. Dr.
Moffat and the pastor. On Thursday
evening the Tract Society meeting
will be held in the Canada Presbyter-
ian Church, to be addressed by Rev.
Dr. Moffat, secretary of the society.
Belgrave
WEDDING BELLS. -Trinity church
was the scene of a happy event, early
Wednesday morning, when Mr
Timmins, postmaster, Bluevale, was
united in the holy bonds of matrim-
ony with Mies Tillie Carson, of this
village, the Rev Mr Parke, of Listo-
well, officiating. A large number of
persons were present. and the bride
looked as bewitching and handsome
as any bride ever did. They left by
the -south train on their wedding
tour, accompained by the best wishes
of their many acquaintances.
Noras.-Our doctor looks some-
what strange those few days back,
he looks as though he was taking the
matremonial fever; be careful doc.
as it is going here at present, and
only one remedy, but a sure cure.
The Rev Godfry preached a sermon
to the Orangemen of this place on
Sunday evening last, Mr Godfry is
an able speaker and his discourse
was much appreciated by those pres-
ent. We think it would be well for
,our merchant, Charlie, to take pattern
of our Bluevale merchant, and do
like wise, the old heads tor the hard
roads, Charlie. Our tinker seems
to be very lonely these few days, the
roads are bad and the nights dark,
but never mind, Jack, there .may be
sleighing before long, and then your
six mile drive will seem but three.
A grand oyster supper, given by the
Orange men, in this place Wednes-
day evening, November 5th. Mies
Kelly, of Blyth, is visiting Miss Car-
son this week. Our merchant gave
the bell firm a call the first of this
weeks, we hope it will not be long
till the bell will be in a more suitable
place. The cheese factory has shut
down for this deacon. Several car
loads of apples shipped from this
station this week. Watt Ellison
has started the blacksmithing with
Mr Van Vannorman, success Watt.
The many friends of Mise Fanny
Black will be pleased to hear of her
stow recovery after a severe sickness.
Jame McGregor left here on Wednes-
day morning for Chicago, were he
has secured a situation. One of our
smithies is helping hie brother-in-law
to build a house close to Marnoch,
Jack says it is a nice place to work,
There will be a big shooting match
NoTEe.-Mr John McIntosh our
popular merchant has a fine platform
to the entrance of his store, it would
be well ;if all our merchants would
do a little improving and thus make
the stores more attractive. The For -
resters and Royal Templars have rent-
ed the large believer Mr Sam Polock's
blacksmith shop, for lodge purposes
and entertainments; they expect to be
settled in a few weeks. , Mr John
Manson, agent for Harris, Son & Co.
has sold his property to Mr Sam Pol-
lock, and intends going to Manitoba
in a few weeks.
MR EDITOR. -I wish to deny the
statement made in last week's paper,
under the heading of Collegiate notes,
regarding the Collegiate Model foot
ball club. After the match was play-
ed in Clinton, between Clinton and
this village, they promised to play a
return match here, on a peice of
ground which you might call a foot
ball field. We acknowledge we were
badly beaten, but consider it no great
thing for a town to do, when they
have such a choice to choose from,
compared to ayillage. We wished to
play two weeks after the former
match, as a number of our old mem-
bers would be home, and wrote them
that we wanted to play at this time.
We received word back that a num-
ber of the boys were away. We found
out afterwards this was an untruth or
excuse. We received word some time
after tbie that they wished to play
that return match on Thursday, at 4
p.m. We answered, all right, come
along. The boys left work at noon,
and were ready to play at the stated
time, but to and behold ! Clinton did
not show up. Reason given, did not
receive your card in time, which wo
found to be the same as the first, an
untruth. We, as a club, never make
a practice of making excuses.
1 remain, MEMBER B. F. C.
Westfield.
WESFFIELD SCHOOL REPORT FOR
OCTOBER. - Fourth class -Bertha
Coventry 2,179, Phoebe pinemore
2,122, Hannah Stacebouse 1,892,
Josie Buchanan 1,791, Ella Patterson
1,360, Willie Fairy 1,334, Mary Mc-
Clinton 1,067, Otto Rueger 822. Sr.
Third -Frank Campbell 1,133,Etta
McDowell; 841, Bella Jackson 756,
James Redmond 579. Jr. Third -
David Patterson 1,169, Charlie Red-
mond
840Eva Jackeon 576,Jennie
Armstrong 481, Herbert Hery
100.
Second elves- Erastus Fairy 255,
Harvey Buchanan 242, Harvey Mc-
Dowell 186, Annie McDoweli 64,
Willie Henry 59,
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