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The Clinton New Era, 1891-03-06, Page 1TWENTY k'ouuTH VOL The. Whole Number sate) CLINTON, ONT., ]MARCH 6, 1891. Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING • NEWS From all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents West Wawanosh. Couxcil.-Met according to adjourn- ment on •February 2lst, the members were all present, the minutes of last meeting were read and {passed. The reeves reported having consulted the township solicitor regarding the stook taken in the Dungannon Agricultural and Driving Park Association and :vere advised that as the object of the Council was to procure court room ac- commodation, the Board were justified in taking said stook. Moved by Mr Bailie seconded by Mr Bowers that a cheek of $50 be issued in favor of Dun- gannon A. & D. P: Ass. carried. The treasurer's report for January, showing balance and receipts of $2681.66, and expenditure. $2611.16 was read and filed. The treasurer reported that $61 remained unpaid of the amount sub- scribed to the ex -treasurer's fund. The treasurer was instructed to notify part- ies still in arrears to this fund that if the eum be not paid by March 20th, the list will be placed in the hands of the township solicitor for collection. James Mullen presented an account of $48.20 damages done to his stage, caused by .his stage upsetting opposite lot 13 con 6. The reeve and deputy were appointed to investigate the claim along with deputation from Ashfield Council. Messrs Gibson, Bailie and Bowers were appointed road oommis- sinners from con 1 to 7 inolusive. Messrs. Lobb and Stuart,from ._con 7 to 14 inclusive. The reeve and Mr Lobb were instructed to meet the reeve of Kinloss to investigate the matter in dispute between William Thorn and the townships, respecting the deviation on con 14 and report at next meeting carried. Application was made by the Patrons of Inaueltry for the use of the township hall for the- purpose of hold- ing their meetings, granted on condi- --- tion that the -Patrons be responsible. for any damage done to the building dur- ing their meeting. The auditors pre- sented their report which was accepted. The clerk was instructed to have 150 copies printed, the auditors were paid $8 for their services. The petition ask- ing for a polling booth in Manchester will be considered at the next meeting. The following checks were issued: - Hart & Co blanks &c $7.07; Dungannon A & D P Ass. $$50; Jas Trimble, lum- ber 70 cents; St. Helen's Mechanics In- as n- stitute grant $20; John Webster, audit- ' ng books $8; J B Weatherhead, audit- ,, g book, $8. Council adjourned to meet on Saturday, March 28th. R. K. MILLER, Clark. mai 1ileK op. Mr John McIntosh, of McPherson's foundry, London, who has been having holidays for some time, has returned to 'resume his duties. Mrs John Renville!), who has been visiting friends for some weeks, has returned to her home in London. We bear of several weddings that are to take place on Wednesday of this week, but shall report them Jn our next issue. Miss J. Govenlock, of Fordyce, spent a few days at her home in Winthrop last week. Holmesville. Mrs Whittingham has removed out of her house and Mr Chas Graven is moving in. Mr W J Lobb was in Exeter on Tuesday attending the funeral of his uncle, Mr Juror, of that place. We, are sorry to lose a valuable citizen in the person of Mr Richard Enright, who left for Toronto, on Monday last. We also learn that Mr Thomas Greensides intends leavieg for -Moose - min, Manitoba, in about a week's time. We are sorry to hear that Mr Aaron Huller lost his valuable brood mare by inflammation, on Monday night iaet. Mr Thomas Brittain paid hia old friends here a short visit on Sunday and Monday last. Rev W Ayers left on Wednesday morning for Flesherton, where be intends stopping a couple of weeks with his son-in-law, who is very ill. Mrs A gicoat, of Tuckersmith, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs W Stanley. Mr Harry Holdsworth left Tuesday morning for London, where he ex- pects to be some tbree or four weeks assisting Mr Fowler in packing apples. Our --hotel keeper, Mr Robertson,. has added to his stock of horses a new Indian pony. Our teacher, Mr Murch, is very busily engaged in fitting a class of pupile for the intermediate examina- tion, which will soon take place. STILL IMPROVING. -Our town is like the live village it is always, go- ing ahead, we understand that Mr -11 Churchill--intends-starting- a.mer- chant tailoring establishment. We believe Mr Churchill to be an enter- prising young man, and a good work- man, and we bespeak for him a good patronage. He, commences at once, on Front street. ENLARGING. -We understand that W Mulholland has purchased the old hall that used to stand on the 7th con, near the railroad, and is busily engaged in tearing it to pieces. He intends bringing it to the village and erecting it as an addition to his house. Messrs B Yeo and W Baer are doing the work for him. BEE. -A number of the boys as- sembled at the parsonage. Wednesday afternoon and split up nine or ten cords of wood, which the pastor on account of his recent bad fall,was un- able to accomplish. RUNAWAY, -On Wednesday as Mr L Proctor left his team with a load of wood standing on the road for a few minutes, they started for town at. a somewhat livelier pace than usual, Lew coming out followed them up in a buggy and caught them just at Alex's hill; as they bad kept the centre of the road no damage was done except scattering the load of wood all along the road. Perhaps it would not be out of place if we told Lew that the next time he call- ed at the big white house on a Sun- day evening, he had better be care- ful of his horse, for if it got away then he might haven load that would be a great deal harder to garner to- gether again. WEDDING -Last week all were greatly surprised to learn that Mr G Youngblut and Mies Alice Halstead "bad sold themselves to each other. The happy young couple are away on their honey moon, visiting friends in Hullett. We ,yvieh 'them every joy and prosperity in their pleasant voyage. Mr Mike Lilian who has been working on the railroad here, has gone to the States, where he can get better pay. Another case of the N P. SOCIAL. -The pastor's social held at the parsonage on Tuesday evening, was a grand success, in spite of the weather the house was packed. A very good program was listened to. Among the contributors were Revs W Ayers and L W Deihl, Mr Geo Laithwait and sister, Misses Nesbitt, Mr and Mrs E G Courtice, Mies Evans and others. A bountiful sup- ply of cake, sandwiches, coffee &c. amply satisfied the wants of the inner man. The proceeds amounted to nearly $27. The WF MS was held at the house of Mrs W Lobb Wednesday afternoon. The Centennial service held in the Methodist church on Sabbath even- ing last, partook of the nature of a song service. interspersed by short impromptu addresses from members of the congregation, on Wesley and Methodism. John Holdeeworth is recovering from a severe attack of quinsy. The Winthrop R. T of T. have been requested to repeat •their pro- gram of some two weeks since, and shall do so on the evening of Friday. Moat of our teachers attended the convention held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday last, and we trust tbey havebeen benefitted. Nothing so agitates the minds of the farmers as politics. We hope they will have wisdom enough„ t., NI•\._ elect their own man. ACCIDENT.-O.n Friday last, as ' Mr Alex Brotherston, of • the 13th con., was etiolating to cut wood on the farm of Mr Jos Stenzel, 14th con., the log which was being sawed started to roll, and Mr Brotherston put his leg against it to hold it until it was cut. Ae soon as the lug was cut, it rolled on Mr Brotherston's leg and unfortunately broke it. He will be confined to the house for a considerable time on account of his misfortune St. Helens. Mrs Basco, from Kinloss, is visiting her uncle, Mr Thos. Todd. Mr Edward Haines has returned from visiting friends in Lambton, Mr Fred Sanderson, from near Teeswater, is home on a visit. Mr Augustus Wilson and bride have left for their home in Chicago. Mr Robert McGown, of East Wa- wanosh, is visiting at Mr Jn. Webb's. Mr Wm. E. Brown, of Auburn, and Mr Simmonds, of Goderich, were visiting at Mr John Weatherhead's last week. Mr Wm. Sheriff and family. are making preparations to leave here, and intend taking up their abode in Michigan. Rev Mr Connor, of Lucknow, is holding special services once a week, in Christ's church here, until after Easter. Rev Mr Mullen, of Fergus, occu- pied the pulpit of Calvin church, on Sabbath last, both morning and even- ing, and gave quite interesting dis- courses. He is bolding a series of meetings with the East Ashfield con- gregation. The lecture to have been given on Thursday evening last by the Rev Alex. McMillan, of Auburn, has been postponed for an indefinite time. A fruit social was held at Bethel church, on Friday evening last, to - assist in raising funds for the purpose of enlarging and refurnishirg the church. The Court of Foresters was held in the Temperance hall, on Thursday evening last, and reported the first meeting to be a success, there being several members of the Lucknow Lodge present. _ The funeral of the late Mrs Coulter took place on Tuesday, February 24th, from ber residence to St. Helen's grave yard. rihe leaven a daughter and two sons to mo'irn their loss, who have the sympathy of their many friends. It was with much sorrow the news was received, on Saturday last, from Seattle; Washington Territory, of the death, from typhoid fever, of Mrs G. Grant, youngest daughter of Mr Hugh Rutherford, sr. The deceased was widely known, having taught school for a length of time at Hollyrood, Benmiller and Dungannon, and be- ing less than two months since she and her husband left Lucknow to take up their abode in Washington Territory. The bereaved husband and aged parents of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The affliction is sadder, seeing it is only ten months aince they buried an older daughter. • Zurich. Messrs James Fitzgerald and James Humerston, of Chiselhurst• were vis• iting at Mr Latta's, previous to their departure to the Northwest Our much respected school teacher, Mr S. J. Latta, was laid up with an attack of la grippe last week, but we are glad to hear that he is again able to resume his duties. Varna. SALE. -Mr Thos. Robinson, of the Babylon line. has sold his farm to Mr Robert Keys, and intends removing to Manitoba in about two weeks. - We all regret losing Toni °and his estimable lady, as tbey were good citizens and obliging neighbors. POLITICAL MEETING. -On Satur- evening last Mr John Reich. the po- litical candidate,who was billed to speak in the town hall here, -vas on hand, but rather surprised the intel- ligent electors of this municipality by opening the meeting with prayer and 'reading a portion of -Scripture from the book of Joshua. He stat that he wished to be honest, and occ pied about an hour in attemping to point nut the errors of Reformers, Conserv- e and Roman Catholics, (not for- getting to speak of Mr McMillan's belief) and closed by singing the Doxology -no more God save the eeleieaero. ADDRESS. -On Thursday evening last Rev Father Chiniquy delivered an able address to a large audience, on tbe subject of "Dangers ahead from Romanian." His address was very instructive, and was listened to with rapt attention. �He pointed out that many of the dangers of Roman - ism were at our very doors, but en- treated those present not to think harshly of the Roman Catholics, but to pray for them, that they might be brought out of ignorance and dark- ness -into the love and ndlightthe lof thee glorious Gospel, was over he presented for sale a large number of books, of which he is the able and authentic author. The books were readily sold. )gingham. t Londesboro. Mrs Colican left last week on a NOTES. -Mr Thoa J Bell left for trip to Toronto. Iudianna, U 5, on Wednesday morn - N. D. Wiley has accepted a situa- tion as clerk in the Divaley house. Mr and Mrs D. McKay lett for their home in Dakota on Tuesday. C. Reading is out of doors again, after being confined for some months, Geo Carr, tailor, will leave tor To- ronto, on Tuesday, where he will re- side. The Salvation Army has broken ground for the erection of a new bar- racks. Mr W. Ellis has returned to Own, atter spendiug some months in the ing on a business trip. Mrs Ashley left for Providence, R I, Tuesday, where she will again enter the hos- pital for a course of training as a nurse. Mrs R Adams, of the Adams Emporium, is on a business trip to London this week. Mr W T Riddell left for London Business College, on Thursday morning, were he will take a commercial course; success to you Tom. J Boyle, of Toronto, was in the village, Monday. Mrs Crisp re- turned Thursday from her visit to Wingham. Mr R Scott, reeve of Northwest. Hullett, received a very fine eleven A number of young folks from the month old bull calf on Wednesday, neighboring towns attended the ice from Markham. carnival on Monday evening. Joseph Risdon has taken up his • abode here. He will be joined by 1 Hullett. his family in a few days. REPORT of S.S. No. 2, FOR FEB - Miss Addie and Roxie Eacrett, 1 RUARY.-Senior 4th -Minnie Brick - returned to Exeter, after spending a I enden 436, George Mair 307. Junior 4th -Leonard Weir 327, Samuel No- ble 233. Senior 3rd -George East 410, Alex Watt 380. Junior 3rd- Wilfred Connell 350, John Snell 313, Millie Churchill 306. Senior 2nd - James Mair 229, Lizzie Churchill 228, Willie Noble 190. Junior 2ad-An- week with relatives in town. T. Good, of Minneapolis, who has been renewing old acquaintances in town left for hie home this week. Miss M. Dever, Teeswater, who has been spending a week with Mrs Wm Button, returned to that place on Monday. nie Noble 864, May Glow 306, George Mrs Robert Cornyn will dispose of Aikips 305. Senior second part Ella Tindal 354, Jennie East 321; Lillie Watt 261. Junior second part -Eva Noble 257, Jeremiah Noble 249, Wreathe Snell 243. FEBRUARY REPORT OF S. S. No 8. -Senior Department, Fifth class, -.- Henry Lennox 898, John R Bell 867 Jennie Woodman 808, Nelson Belt 788, Ephraim Gray 777. Bertie Gray 747, Orpha Whitley 684, Thomas Adams 671, Dan McConnell 870, Jno McConnell 641, Fred Johnston 620. Fourth class -Lavinia Brigham 1075, 'Herbert-'-Mogridge I00T,- John -Er H' Shobbrook 959, Francis Longman 872, Anna Jeffrey 811, James Web- ster '179, Mabel Bell 728, Bertie Moore 715, Elva Adams 704, Joseph Webster 694, Lenord Whitley 657, Ida Riley 631, Raymond McConnell 649, Lorenzo Brigham 645, George Martyn 610, Sarah Hill 608, Frank McConnell 577, Ida Bulger 549,. Ada Shobbrook 538, Joseph Garrett 367, Sarah Mains 101. Senior Third - Rob N Cole 922, Annie Nelson 818, Vincent McConnell 743. Thomas Wallace 671, Lawday Young 657 John Moore 599, Jennie Roberton 589, Cora Newton 584, Alvin Brog- don 583, Harry Allen 562, Mina Proctor 493, Bella Cunningham 479, Alice Brigham 441, David Patterson 148. By a mistake in addition N Bell was credited with 816 instead of 716 last month. Junior Department. -Third class - Minnie Nelson 926, Bernice Moore 847, Charlie ,Watson 784, Lou Oui- mette 766, Willie Townsend 747, Alice Mountain 713, Lyda Shobbrook 674, John Crawford 665, Edgar Mogridge 631, Wilfred Crisp 545, Ada Brigham 465, Willie Stephenson 415. Second class -Ethel Barr 789, Amelia Brown 725, Fred Stephenson her residence at a reasonable price, as she intends removing to Toronto to reside. It is reported that Messrs E. F. Gearter and J. Youhill, of Winnipeg, formerly of this town, will put in an appearance in town this week. A horse owned by Mr Campbell, conductor on the C. P. R,, smashed a pleasure sleigh up on Sunday last, but fortunately no person was in- jured. -Mr. Wm - BrunL_haa_returned_ from.. the school of Infantry in London. William will now serve as a non•com- misaioned officer in No. 2 , 33rd bat- talion. Two Macks caused considerable excitement on the street on Sunday evening, but owing to the non-ap- pearance of the chief, were allowed to go on their ways. The last ire carnival jot the season, under the auspices of Bell's factory brass band,,was largely attended - The number of persons in costume was not large, but were of a very nigh order. Miss Stella Latta, daughter of Mr S. J. Latta, was taken to Toronto for treatment of the throat, and word has been received that part of a nutshell was found in her throat, btit we are glad to say it has since been remo ved and she is now progressing as fav or- abl y as could be expected. Mrs Hauch, wife ot Mr P. Hauch, died with typhoid fever, at her resi- dence here, on Wednesday of -last week. ' The funeral took place ou Friday last, and was largely attended. She was a member of the Evangelical church, and was also an active Sun- day school worker. One evening last week quite a num- ber of .the friends and acquaintances of Mr Eli Henheffer met at his resi- dence, opposite the mill, and though taken by surprise, he soon regained his usual composure, andin a few brief remarks welcomed his guests, who forthwith produced an abundant supply of eatables, etc. The remain- der of the evening was spent in social conversation, and the party broke up at a reasonable hour, all feeling satis- fied with the evening's amusement. Goderich Township. On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25th, the ladies of St. James church, met at Mrs John Middleton's and organized a branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Domestic and Fore- ign Missionary Society of the church of England in Canada. The follow- ing officers were elected: -President, Mrs George Middletofl; Vice Pres, Mrs John Middleton; Secretary, Mrs John Cluff; Treasurer, Mies Maud Middleton; Committee, Miss J El- liott, Miss Beacom and C Marshall. They intend making clothing for the children of the Ruperts Land Indian Industrial School, St. Pauls, Manito- ba. They meet on every alternate Wednesday for work. come such work as this infuses -°•new life and energy in church and christian work. ;Db live and work for others is life's highest aim. When will the chair factory start to run ? That is the question asked by the laid off employees, who have been waiting anxiously for some months for. this institution to com- mence operations. Preparations are being made for the celebration Of the 24th o: May in proper sty ie. The committee who have the arranging of the program will endeavor to make the coming 24th a day long to be remembered. Saddler was 'doing the town' of Vdnesday, and apparently had an oyerdose of' that which inebriates. He caused considerable commotion at the south end of the town, but was 708, Alice Oliver 606, Rose Riley taken home before the chief put in 59,5 Carrie Craw rd 524, Dillia an appearance. Oliver 433, Rose le 247, Robert Will Plenty, of the Advance, will Townsend 124. ....cond. Part elms - leave in a few weeks tor I3ritish Col- Harvey I ' ugman 825, Maggie Nelson umbia, where he will no doubt come 798, Willie Day 779 Olvettie Brig to the front as a journalist. 'Willie' ham 707, Tommy Lee 656, Jessie will be missed in our town, us he is Willis 464, Elva Wallace 433, Wesley one of the most energetic and popu Lee 251, Wesley Colborne 241, Eliza lar young men of the town. Garrett 161, nAllie Lawrence 141. 1 ROBERT HOLMES. Publisher rl•faoa year in advance. IOVEMIMZ!T 8106Y AKEII UP! BUT WILL HAVE A SMALL MAJORITY our.' Ministers Defeated. TIIE THREE HURONS SOLID FOR FREE TRADE. A majority of 400 claimed for Cameron. 300 for Macdonald, and a big majority for McMillan Up to midnight the reports received give the election of 93 Reformers and 103 Conservatives, which.ineftid!es those elected by acclammatioo on each side, A number of constituencies not hoard from may increase the majority. The Reformers made gains in Ontario and Mr Robt. Orr,cnerchant, will leave in a few days for New Mexico, to try and benefit his health. Mr Orr has been in poor health for some years, and has been advised by New York doctors to seek a change of climate. We sincerely hope Mr Orr. will be much benefitted by the change, and hope to see him return as vigor- ous and hearty as he has been in former years. Our town fathers have got munici- pal matters somewhat complicated, owing to having partially rented the rooms on the first floor of our hand- some new town hall (which is nearly completed) to the Timet man, to be besmeared with printer's ink. Some of our citizens express themselves as being highly indignant at the idea of renting this magnificent edifice,which has cost the citizens of the town no small sum, at so small a figure. Ttiekersmith. WHAT THr.' PEOPLE ARE sAYING,- That matrimonial fever has again broken out. That the Tuckersmith correspondents had better look out. NOTES, -Rev A Stewart, of Clin- ton, occupied the pulpit at Turner's appointment on Sunday last. Mr H Walters has commenced carpenter work with S S Cooper. On Wednesday last one of our pop - tiler young ladies, of the London, Miss Mary Ann Watts was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr James McLinohey. of the Goshen Line Stanley. We wish them much suc- cess and happiness in their future home. VISITING. -Mr Joe Morton return- ed from his trip to the Southern States last week, and intends return- ing to Manitoba at an early date. Miss Annie Cosens, of Ethel, spent a few days last week with her friends in this vicinity. Miss Lizzie Tilt, who was visiting relatives here, bas returned to town. A sister ot Mrs E Turner is visiting with her at present. A grand concert will be given in S. S. No. 1 Morris, on Friday, 13th, Inst; the best local talent has been secured. Our school was closed on Thursday and Friday of laat week; Mr J. D. Nicol, teacher, being at the Quebec, the outlying provinces not doing as well as the Liberals anticipated. WEST HURON, From the outset of the campaign the Liberals were hopeful that Mr Cameron would succeed in redeeming West Huron, but they never anticipated the sweeping majority he received of 400. In last election -the town of Clinton gave Porter a majority of 52; this time it gave Cameron 12 of a majority; the town of Goderich gave Came- ron 24 last time: this time 34. Goderich township's Conservative .ma_ _j., ori _, ty 'fell ninety- below its -cid- record.--- Full--,aprns by munici- pality cannot be given this week, but Mr Cameren's. majority' is about correct EAST HURON. En East Huron Dr. McDonald is credited with a majority of over 300, This is a splendid gain, as his majority last time was on 13161. SOUTH HURON No definite returns were available from ,South Huron, than that Mr McMillan has a majority of over 500. MINISTERS DEFEATED The members of the Ministry defeated are Carling, Minister of Agriculture; Foster, Minister of Finance; Colby, President of the Council, and Costigan, Minister of Inland Revenue. • further Westfield. ScxooL REPORT. - Fifth class- Pocebe Densmore 1621, Josie Bu- chanan 1976. Fourth class -Otto Rueger 1710, Laura Carr 1307, Han- nah Stackhouse 1240, Lawrence Pat- terson 1063. Senior 3rd class ---Chas. Redmond 1325, Frank Campbell 1245, Bella Jackson 1101, Ella McDowell 968, James Redmond 920. Junior 3rd elass-John Rueger 1457, Eva Jackson, 1092. Jennie Armstong 841, Willie McDowell 591, Herbert Henry 417. Senior 2nd class -Harvey Bu- chanan 343, Harvey McDowell 247, Wellington Henry 246, Annie Mc- Dowell 154, Thos; Mitchell 54. Bob McKay, well known through- out the vicinity of Wingham, is at present suffering from a wound re- ceived last Sunday evening, in a drunken melee with a gang of toughs. Bob had his skull smashed, and was kicked in the face and body. He is at present staying at the Central at the expense of the town, and it is probable he will pull through. Bob is a son of Geo. McKay, Esq., who at one time was held in high esteem in the town, but who fell from grace be- fore his departure to Winnipeg, some two years ago. BELL'S FURNITURE FACTORY. - Thia firm has been in existence some eighteen years, and was well and fa- vorably known throughout Canada as Scott & Bell, until some four years ago, when Mr T. Bell bought Mr Scott's interest. The class of furni- ture manufactured is of the very best, and the finish given it is something rarely to be seen. Mr Bell ships daily to Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto, St. Thomas, and in fact all the cities in Canada of any note, besides sup- plying all the small towns for miles around. He also carries a retail trade, and daily Bell's mag ificent and epaelons warerooms are thronged with people, who know where a good article can be secnred at a reasonable price. This factory was destroyed by fire some three years ago, and the lots sustained by Mr Bell was no small eum, but with the integrity and busi- ness tact possessed by this highly East Huron Teacher's Association at esteemed gentleman, the factory was Brussels. Mr and Mrs Kennedy, of soon in running order again. Over Listowel, are visiting in this vicinity. fifty men are given employment the A number of tbe young people attend• Tear round, and have in connection ed a party in Hullett one day last with the factory a braes band, which week, and report having a splendid is not only a credit to Mr Bell, but to time. the town of Wingham. LIBERAL GAINS. London, West Huron, Richmond & Wolf, Lincoln, Peel, Quebec West, Cape Breton -2; Lennox, South Ontario, North Perth; Mont• calm, Digby, N., S., Essex North, Monck, Stanstead, West Northum- berland, East Bruce, Queens, N. S., Shefford, Charlevoix, Prescott, Ottawa Co., Soulanges, South Wentworth, Yamaskn, Haldimand, Bonaventure, Nicolet, Vandrueill, Montmorency, Victoria, N. B., Welland, North. Bruce. CONSERVATIVE GAINS. Northumberland, N. B., East Poterboro, St. Johns, N. B., Si. Johne City and County, Prince Edward, Biome, East Elgin, Halton, Lunenberg, Rimonski, Megantic, Wengary, L'Islet, Kings Courty 2 seats, Port Neuf. Benmiller. NOTES. -The recent freshet broke the dam owned by Mr Phrammer, and fears were entertained that the mill would be undermined, but such is not the case. Stanley. Mr John Butchard has now all the brick for his new house drawn. Mr Joe McCully is making prepar- ations for building an implement and carriage shed. Mr John Ross, of the second, has been indisposed for a few days; but is now better. Mr Donald Ross has been confined to the house for the last two weeks and is not yet able to leave it. LEAVING. - Numbers are now getting ready for the Northwest. Among others we may mention Mr Duncan walker and Mr Daniel Wal icer. SUPPER. -Mr George Stanbury entertained a large' number of young people (and older ones as well) to an oyster supper at his residence on Tuesday evening last. Amusements of various kinds were engaged in till tea was announced, which changed the program for a time. After disposing ot a goodly number of oysters, the games were again re- sumed till a reasonable hour, when they all repaired to their homes well pleased with the evening's enjoyment Blyth FooT BALL. -The return match be- tween Blyth and Londesboro was played on the Agricultural Grounds Blyth, on Saturday last. The teams were much the same as before, but the game was much better, being void`of roughness and disputes. Score 3-0 in favor of Blyth. The Blyth juniors claim their match as the Londesboro juniors refuse to play. [A reply to the letter of last week on the foot- ball question,is unavoidably omitted.] CENTENNIAL SERVICES. -The ser- vices in the Methodist Church here celebrating the century of Methodism since John Wesley died. and also the century of Canadian Methodism ,were a splendid success. On Sabbath the church was thronged by congrega- tions, who listened to sermons replete With information on Methodism. In the morning he presented the life of John Wesley, as instructive to chris- tians of the present day, and in the evening brought out the peculiar characteristics of Methodism which explains her phenomenal success. The interest of the services, however, culminated on Tuesday evening when the Epworth League presented the following program! -essay prepared by Misses Young and Jamieson, and read by Mise Young, on "the life of John Wesley," a reading selected from Pupation's lecture on Wesley, by Miss Jamison, an essay prepared by R- Waldron and H. A. Christie on Methodism, and read by H. A. Chris- tie, an address by Rey W. F. Camp- bell on "Wesley's influence outside of Methodism," and a balf hour with eteriopitican views of John Wesley and his times. The music was the familiar hymns of John and Charles- Wesley. harlesWesley. The program throughout was well rendered and the league de- seryee credit for their energy in pro- viding such a treat for the people of Blyth. News Notes Around The County Bruceield. Miss Bella McDonald and Mibs B. G. Jameson are attending the millin- ery openings at Toronto this week. Dr Elliott, who bas been away at- tending the funeral of his brother-in- law, is expected home next week. Dr McTavish has been successful at- tending to the practice during his ab- sence. The Society of Christian endeavor of Union Church intend holding. a public meeting in the church on Thursday evening the 19th March; the Rev. W. J. Clarke, of London, is to deliver the address. Music will be furnished by the Quartette Club of Ontario Street Methodist Church, Clinton. ' Exeter. Mrs John Dolson, for many years a resident of Brussels, died at London, on the 20th Feb., aged 80 years and DI days. . The Newcombe farm, Morris, was sold last Saturday afternoon, at the Queen's Hotel, Brussels, to Jas. Coulter for the sum of $2,800. Dion C. Sullivan, formerly of the Wingham Times, and once headmaster, of the Brantford High School, died ire Toronto last week. Alex. Held and Wm. Haiding, Dashwood, sawed, split and piled five cordo of hard wood in the short time of 3 hours and 20 minutes. Mise Strachan has resigned her posi- tion as teacher of S. S. No. 6, Morrie, owing to ill health. A. I. McCall, of Brussels, is supplying the vuoancy un - til a new teacher is secured. Mr Jas Snell, of Kinburn, has sold his trotting mare, "Luoy Fleetfoot," to Mr Wm. Morrison, of Hullett, for $375. She is said to have a record of 2.35 at four ~'ears old• Mr Laohlin McNeil, of Cranbrook, has sold his splendid imported stallion "Challenger" to a gentleman in the United States. Ho is seven years of age and was imported by Mr Carleton, of W awanosh. Last Sunday a peculiar accident hap- pened to Miss Jennet Simpson, of Grey, which was attended with serious re- sults. In returning to her home from church she slipped on the ice,'falling and breaking both bones of the right leg below the knee. .Jennie, the eldest daughter of Reeve Mooney, of Morris, has taken typhoid fever too. This completes the family circle as far as the children are don - corned. The three patients. are 'very ill at the present time, but it is hoped they will all pull through the Jong %Age. John Boldrow, coril8, Morris, is the owner of a grade heifer, `• rising 2 years, that has been giving 6 quarte of milk every morning and about half that at night since the first of January. She never had a calf. The milk is very rich. This is rather a freak of nature, if not it is a very unusual occurrence, On Tuesday afternoon P. J. )felly, of. Morris, met with an aoccident while asp silting at the raising of the Queen's Hotel barn in Brussels. He was pull- ing on a rope helping up with a stick or timber. The latter slipped and Mr Kelly was thrown to the gronnd" and) was shaken up a good deal. Mr John Snell spent the beginning of this week at Forest. The Dominion Jubilee Singers will hold forth in the James street Metho- dist church, this (Friday) evening. Mr Wm. Sweet,V.S., left last Wed- nesday for Illinois, where he will practise his profession in future, Mr D. Miller, V S., moved from Hensall to the premises lately vacat- ed by W. Sweet, V. S., on Tuesday last. Mr W. C. Msnning, of Cleveland, Ohio, was visiting in Town the latter part of !sat week. Colborne. NoTrs.-Most people were ot the opinion that the Holmesville bridge was going to leave Its present situa- tion, but we are happy to say that it is still standing, and Is safe for public traffic. hut th- new bridge whit' Goderich tow! 'tip erected in 1889 received a sew to shaking.