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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-03-27, Page 1TWENTYIFOURTH VOL Tata W}iole Number 1313 JUr Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS ,, from all parts of tlio County—by wide-iiwake and lively Correspondents Tuckersmith. NOTES.—Our enterprising iarmera are busy preparing for spring work. Tie time for sug&ar making has again came round ana,a number of farmers are about to cokeftce. Mr David Day, of,Guelph,fis-at present visiting Ms friends here. Miss Emery, of London, is the guest of Mrs Albert Turner. Mr David Crawford, of 'McKillop, spent a few days last week with his friends here. Mr J E Ball spent Sunday 'last with his parents at home. • COUNCIL.—The council met at Brucefield on March 20th.IThe mem• bets all present. a After reading the minutes of last meetitng, tion was presented,signed by 1Y Walker and five other rate asking that lots 80 and 32, c L. R. S. be detached from s section No. 7 -and adder section 3. Mr Walker was in support of proposed_e tinge. it was moved by Petr McKay, seconded by John Shepherd, that whereas the assessed valuation o f S. S. Nov 3, is $265,250 and that of No 7 is but $195,250,therefore it is unde- sirable in the general intereat that the proposed change be made, This xuntion.was carried unanimously. A petition was also presented by John D lig and ten others, asking to be re- movell from section No. 2 to No. 9. This petition- on motion of J.Walker, •seconded by J. Weber, shared the fate of the other. The petition of ,.certain ratepayers of section No 8, • askinr sweeping changes in several sections, and which was laid over .,;from last meeting having in the meantime been withdrawn, no action was necessary. Now, that the Town- ship Board is replaced by the section systefn the -old bickering is begun and the old struggle is renewed, selfishness asking that the burden be borne by others. The auditors' report was presented, examined and accepted. The clerk was instructed to get 200 copies printed for distribution. The collector's salary Was ordered to be paid,_ The clerk was _instructed to order a -copy of the useful pnblica- tion called the "Municipal Miscel- lany," for the use of the township officials: Some small accounts were paid and the following sums voted as aseistance to the parties named: E. Comber $l0; R. Reid, $2; D. Grum- met $10, It was moved by - John Shepherd,seconded by r. Walker,that the by-law appointing overseers of highways be amended by making,the following changes :—Robt. Stewart instead of Val Mitchell; Robt Elgin instead of J. Caldwell; Wm G Plewes instead of G. Nott; Robt Scott instead of Jas Brown; G. Sproat, jr., instead G. Sproat,sr.; John Campbell instead D. Campbell; H. Crich instead of W. G. Broadfoot; John Reinke instead of W. J. Chesney; Joseph Upshall in- stead of C. Upshall; John Elder in- stead of T. Elder; Wm Sinclair in- stead of I. Doig; A. M. Ross instead of G. E. Jackson; John Folland in• stead of I. Brunner; John McKinley stead of J. Cullie; John McCloy in- ' stead of D. McCloy; R. T. Elgie in- etead of Ab Plewes. The following is a list of fence viewer; for 1891: -- John Wood, Andrew Story, John F. Dale, A. D Wilsie, Jas Patterson, M. McQuade, John McLean, Mill road, Jas Landesborough. I. Doig, George Dobson, John Shepherd and Alex Ross, Brucefield. The pound - keepers are R. B. McLean, J as Nott, Geo. Nott, Wm Chapman, J. F. Dale R. Dennie, Brian Cleans, Wm Car- and daughter, of Carslile, are visiting nochen, R. Leatherland, Wm, Plewes at Mr Gregor McGowan's. Mrits C Robe' Watson, Alex Buchanan, Jas Hamilton hes leased the farm lately Brown,S.Carnocanand Wm.Kinsman. The council will meet on the 5th purchased from Mr H Dey, to Mr of May at 1 o'clock, at Kyle's Holel. Thos Potter. -S. Satimac. Clerk. . Westfield. ACCIDENT.—Mr Robert Buchan- an was on his way, the other even- ing, to Auburn, while going through a snow bank, the cutter upset. The horse got frightened and ran away, leaving pieces off the cutter every few steps. The horse got a severe wound between the forelegs, caused by the end of the shafts running into it. Charles Howson, the Vet, was scion upon the scene of action and dressed the wound. This is the second time hie horse has run away,doing consid- erable damage both times. NOTES.—Mrs Michael Whitmore from Stanley, is up visiting friends a peri- and acquaintances at present. Mr J r Geo. i C Reid took part in Mr B J 1)Iorri- ayers son's examination at Walton last 5, Thursday, au enjoyable time was hool spent. to eard Zurich. NOTES.—A foot ball team was or- ganized in this village last week. Mrs Oater, of Chiselhurst, who has been visiting at Mr S J Latta's the past week, returned borne on Monday last. Mr D Deretine, who has kept a barber shop, in this village for a r umber of years, intends removing to Saginaw, Michigan, before long; he will, be greatly missed both socially and professionally, however we wieh him success in Uncle Sams domin- ions. Our merchants have each /secured the services of a competent milliner for the coming season. Car- pet rag bees are the drder of the day. About eighteen persons were confirm- ed onfirmed at the Lutheran church on Sun- day last; the church was crowded to the door. A grand ball is to be held in Peine's Hall, on Monday evening, March 30th, excellent music will be given by the Zurich string band, all are welcome. Messrs Heas and Latta, Reeve and Clerk, of the town- ship of•Hay, met a deputation of Stephen council at Dashwood, on Saturday last. .East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mrs Claire, of the 4th con, has been very ill lately. W Radford is refoicing over the birth of a son. J Curring, who has been visiting some time in Hullett, returned to his home in Morrie; Jim intends return- ing to the North West this week. R Tuney is seriously ill with an at*: fliction of the brain. Hugh Rosa sold his fine farm, containing 200 acres to Mr Marshall, of Morris, for the sum of $9000; Mr Ross intends having a sale of bis farm stock and implements as he gives up possession within a month. W Potter, who returned some weeks ago from the Medical school, Toronto, is intending to practise with Dr Milne through the summer. The Board of Trustees, Blyth, has engaged a lady teacher from Stratford to take the place of Mise McLean, who has tendered ber resignation. Easter holidays are now approaching, and all the stud- ents from this vicinity will be home again for their holidays. Mrs W McGowan has received the sad in- tellieence that her sister, Mrs D McGowan, of Rapid City. is in the hospital at Winnipeg, suffering with a cancer; she bad ono rem ,ved a short time ago. John S McGowan and Miss McGowan ..ere visiting friends in Teeswater last week. Miss Annie Scott is visiting her sister Mrs R S McGowan. Mrs G L Shipley CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 27, 1891. Oayt1elti Mr Charles Logan is home from his studies at the Detroit Medidal O illege. • Mrs; Gibson, of Toronto, made a flying visit, last week, to her old friends in town. We are informed that M r W. Fowl ie, er., of ',hie place, will shortly be united in m:ttrimooial bonds to a charming widow of Southaw 'ton. The news of the sudden dqath of Mr David Bays, who had heels driv- ing the stage between Seatorth and Bayfield for a long time, was received with universal regret here. There is taut around town about some very pleasant events which will take place shortly, and which will help to dispel the quiet which has been predominant in our little villa. Mr Charles Stewart, of Goderich township, has purchased the beauti- ful farm, on the Bayfield road, be- longing -to Mr Thomas Jewett, of this place. Charlie thinks it wiser to procure the cage ere wining the bird Mrs Stalker and her son Walter, left last week for the States, where the latter has procured a situation. Also Mr Charles Stalker, tinsmith, has left for regions where the dire effects of the National Policy are not felt. You see, Mr Editor, that though -the majority of our population vote Conservative, when it comes to the question of sustaining the vital spa. k, and that to the beet advantage, they fly to a more congenial clime, and desert "the old flag, the old leader, and the old policy." The Plymouth Brethren have come into our midst, and for the last few weeks have been holding meetings in the town hall. Large crowds attended the first meetings. People will always run to anything -new. In St. An- drew's church, last Sabbath, Rev R. Henderson, preaching from Jer. 6,16, said:—"Men are continually invent- ing, devising, and forming naw paths and wrong ways to happiness and peace. There is a spirit of mental restlessness abroad in the world to- day. Many are running hither and thither, asking 'Who will show us any good?' Long and firmly estab• liehed truths are denied, and there is a morbid craving after something new, something, forsooth, more in agreement with the advancing civil i- zation of this nineteenth century. Therefore, throw away the old ideas, the old precepts,the old teachings,and the old truths. The modern thought of the age hag advanced far beyond them, hence cast them aside." Also Rev G. Newton, of Trinity church, ppreaebidg from a similar text, a few Sabbaths ago, warned the crngrega-_ tion of the danger of bei, g 'carried away by every wind of ttsctrine.-- There is no doubt but what these sudden emotional changes are injuri- ous to the community, and when the novelty is over, the momentarily ex- cited religion will vanish, "and leave not a track behind." Leeburn NOTES.—Miss E. Jefferson, of • Goderich, spent Sunday in Leeburn and was the guest of E....klorton. anti Dors McManus: Miss Jefferson was formerly a resident of the place and a favorite with all whd knew her. Miss R. Gordon, of Sheppardton, is the guest of John Linklaker. Next Sabbath will be the last time Rev Jas Anderson will be present as pas- tor of the Presbyterian church here, the connection being severed between the town and the country charges; during Mr Anderson's stay of nearly ▪ 3 years he has made for himself many friends, who regret having to pelpWith him; but the loss here will be gain for others; Mr Andrew Meealy, a student of Knox college, has been secured to take charge of this and the Union church, Goderich Tee, for next six months. Varna. Mies L Powell, of Clinton, is at sent visiting at Mr J Armstrong's. CP • A large number of Varna Council of R T of T paid a fraternal visit to Seaforth Council, on Monday even- ing vening last.; a good program and a very enjoyable evening was spent. WEDDING.—Wiliiam i.t Diamond, M D, of Detroit, Mich., was married to Mies Maggie Taylor, of Stanley, by the Rev J H Simpson, on Tues- day, March the 27t1, aesisted by Miss Rachel Taylor, sister of the bride and Mr Geo Fee. The bride received a large number of useful and costly presents, which went to show the esteem iii which she was held by those present. There were about forty gneet partook copiously of Chiselhurst. Exeter. OBt'rTAay, —One of our old settlers passed away to the great beyond, on bunday Iasi, 22ud inet., after a brief Meese with Bright's disease, in the person of Richard Welsb, James St., at the ripe age of 78 years, 2 mouths and 12 days. The funeral took place on Tuesday last to James S:. Metho diet church, then to the Exeter ceme- tery fur interment. He leaven a wife, one son and two daughters to mourn his demise, who have the eympathy of the community in their sad be- reavemen t. NOTES.—Mr J H Landes shipped car of horses ,from this station, on Tuesday last. Several of aur citizens left for Manitoba this week; we wish them success in their new home; among their number was Messrs Jas Westcott and Thomas Bissett. Toe Fireweu's concert, which was held on Friday evening last, was a grand suc• cess; Mr Will Shane, of Blyth, took part therein. Mrs Thos Pollard is still confined to her bed through ill- ness. Mr Henry Kerslake is serious- ly ill at present. Mr Thomas Oke shipped several cars of hay to Toron- to this week. Your correspondent intends writing up the town soon, and shall endeavor to give the ERA. readers some idea of our village. [This is right, go ahead,—ED 1 Benmiller. The Sons of Temperance intending holding another entertainment on the evening of the 31st of March Mr Pfhramer has his mill in full operation, and is fitted with the best of machinery. We think the neigh- borhood ahould support him as he is turning out fine flour, and has went to a lot 6t expenee. Several weeks ago a young man and a very young miss, both living within 2 nijes from this village, took a trip to tine of the eastern towns, now dame rumor has it that they were made one, and it almost looks like it, for the other day they were seen buying a washboard and'such articles necessary for house keeping. Now Frank if you are smart enough you will surely get the farm after Jttl(y)1a. Blyth. FAIR.—The regular monthly fair fur the sale of horses, cattle', etc., will be held here on Tuesday, March 31. CONotsRT. - A concert, under the auspices of the Wiling 'Workers of the Epworth League will be held in the'('cmperance Hall, in this village, on the evening of Good Friday, The best local talent of i3lyth and vicinity wilt assist, and an excellent program will be rendered. We trust that there will be a large turnout, as the object is one that deserves every en- couragement No'rzs —Geordie was so wrathy on Sunday that he. did not get up on Sunday till 10 o'clock, when he was suddenly awakened by a shower of pillows; next time it will be a shower of water. A few selected friends were entertained at the residence of Mr D B McKinnon, on Friday even- ing, Assessor McGill is on the war pati- this week. Mrs A. W Belfry was visiting friends in Wingham this week. Miss Hayes, who has been visiting friends here, left for her home in Godericb, on Tuesday. Mr Wm Habkirk, of Dungannon, is visiting bis parents here. MI J Moffatt was in Toronto last week. There will be a long pull and a strong pull for hotel licenses here this year; in chances mine host of the Commercial leads, while the other fotir are neck and neck. Spring must he at band, we noticed one of our business men dia- playing a straw hat this week. Mr E D Chamberlain has been appointed census taker for the East Riding of Huron. That youth that comes from Sertforth must be making glad the waist places in a certain house here; Billy Is annoyed, but never mind, old boy, Staffa is better. Editor Irwin and his charming bride returned from their wedding tour last week; we wish them every. happineas. Miss Ruth Jones, of Walton,was visiting friends here this week. Mr Almer Kaake, our lightning jerker, was visiting in Clinton on Monday. A new tailor shop has been opened out in the shop , formerly occupied by R D Dunbar. We have a report of an occurrence said to have taken place here that is omitted because the writer neglected to enclose their name. We are get • ting tired of making statements of this kind. Let it be thoroughly borne in mind that newspapers will not insert articles unless they know who they come from.—Ed. NEW ERA. NOTES —Mrs R. Gilgan is improv- ing rapidly, and Mr Gitgan is almost well. Miss Hewitt, who has been staying with Mrs Gilgan for the last three months, starts for her home, Hastings county, ou Saturday. The Epworth League here is flourishing, the church being full every Sunday evening. Rev W. Casson, of Sea- fortb, preaches here on Sunday morn- ing; the pastor has asked for a large collection, for the benefit of the Sun- day school, and Chiselhurst will give it, too. A clever lecture on education was delivered in the school house, last Tuesday evening, by School In- spector Tom, of Goderich, and was highly enjoyed. PRESENT.—Rev H. Irvine was pre- sented . with a purse of $36.75, last Tuesday, by his friends of Kippen circuit, to procure a watch. As this is the second presentation Mr Irvine has received since coming to Kippen circuit, (Chiselhurst having given him about $30 worth of oats and potatoes, in January) he is beginning to feel that he is amongst a kind and appreciative people. Kippen circuit is doing itself credit. Kippen. NoTas.—The Methodist Sabbath School Was reorganized last Thurs- day, with the following officers: Mr Wm. J. Jones, Superintendent; Hy. Ivison, Bible claire teacher; Henry Mann, Secretary, and Miss Sarah Cudmore, Treasurer. Mr W. Casson, of Seaforth, preaches here next Sun- day, at 2.30 p.m.; a special collection for the Sabbath school is to be taken up. A chapter of the Epworth League is started here, and promisee viands and other things provided. to do well; henry Ivison is President. Wingham. Thos Muntgomery fell into a dry vat in Hyman & Co is tannery, where he is a workman; he injured bis shoulder and neck badly, and will be off work for a few days. Several of our young men are mov- ing to the Northwest and Dakota, they strip this section of the country of a good deal of money yearly, that is in many cases) badly needed. Mr Wm Fairfield, photographer, Brussels, ie at present with his wife and family visiting friends in Wing- tial, under the auspices f the Sea- led, falling to the bottom and giving barn, Mr Fairfield is tar from well, forth auxiliary o!'the ✓o:nan'e Mis- ser aukle a severe wrench. Mr but a little rest may work wonders. sionary Society. The program was Ileilby moved from the 4th line to the The Ba• k of Hamilton has com- furnished by members of the Ole the 7 h ibis week. menced to draw' material for build - young and much credit is due the •` log a substantial brick bank on the young folk, for the manner in which Holrnesville. corners of Josephine St. and Diagonal they performed their ',art. NOTES —Mr J. R. Holmes left here NOTES —A clack football team, of road. The building will be complet• Chicago; who propose making a tour on Tuesday last with a carload of ed this summer Seaforth Since the electric light was put in here it has given such poor satisfac- tion, that we believe some of the mer • chants have decided to go back to coal oil. The electric light, when running right, is a grand light, and we would like to see the difficulty here concerning it remedied, and let us have good light in our town. In the basement of the methodist church, on Wednesday evening of last week• there was a successful so - ROBERT HOf.MES. Publisher $1.60a year tnadvance Morris. NOTES.—Urs E Wightman nee Charlotte Johnson, who has been spending some time under the par- ental roof, leaves shortly for her home in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Wm Armstrong, of Petrolia, are vis- iting friends and relatives in Morris. Mrs Alex Stewart, of the 4th line, met with an accident one evening last week, which will .confine her to her room for come time; it seems that one of the children left a shoe on the stairway, over which she stump - Mr George Mooney, one of our youthful town type stickere, haeft this week for St Louis, in the finals. George is steady, industrious and pushing, and w 11 make hie mark wherever be goes; success to him. A son of Mr Netterfield, Town plot, got his thumb badly put by a rip saw in the Chair Factory, Wednesday. He will not be able to do any work for some weeks to come. He is mov- ing round withh his band in a sling. Goderich Towash it>. W J Patton says. he believes if he had all his grain yet, be would ship it to Galt, and go with. it himself:. The roads are in about the most unpleasant conditiou they have been all winter, some places two 9r three feet of snow. other places aboui the same of rnud Quite a number of young folks gathered al Wm Stirling's, on the .ith con, 00 !rlonday, and as syrup making was in full blast, there was a taffy pull in the evening. A social will be held at Mr Gabriel Elliott's, on Wednesday evening, Aprii lst., in connection with Cole's appointment, at which a program of singing, recitations, etc., will be ren- dered. The proceeds will be applied to parsonage repairs. The young man who started frorn town with a load of wood, last Sun- day morning, didr.•t get there, some- body let hint know it was Sunday and he didn't go. We wonder it it will be wood or lags next Sunday. WELL Fixer.—Not long since a well known Grit of Goderich town- ship, accompanied an equally well known, but more boisterous, Tory to Clinton, and on the way actdally had "eight horns" and yet returned home quite saber and with $150 in their pocket. The people say that the stuff used was the well known "B B Bitters." What's the use of having porter after this. Mr Wm Fleuty, junior manager of the Advance paper, is thinking about moving to British Columbia soon. He has.been in that country for about a year and likes it well. William will be missed in the Advance office and by a good many of the young people in town by whom he is highly respected. The Salvation Army Corps are busy erecting their new barracks on Edward St, in rear of the new Town Hall. They are working themselves like beavers and have the building nearly roofed in and enclosed. They are assisted financially by several well wisher+ in town, and have a substantial friend and assistant in Mr S Grigg, of London. George Shaw. our young enter- prising butcher, has bought the pro- perty on Josephine St., next the Brunswick hotel; he has five or six carpenters busily to work fitting up the premises for a butcher and barber shop. George will be able to move in by the end ot the present week. Ht, moves from his present quarters to make room for C N Griffin, grocer, who bought the place, and is about to fit it up for a grocery. The Advance, in its last issue,calle the ERA correspondent "a thing." We guess he hunted all thefdictlonary be keepa',1n his office, for a suitable word and found a small one, suitable to his own Lilliputian comprehen- sion. However we need never look for any thing better from the Ad- vance, as everything is small,mental- ly and physically in that office. The ladies of the True Blue Society held a concert in the hall on the 24th inst., assisted by a good deal of local and outside ";lent. The hall was well filled, and we understand the ladies realized a handsome sum from the affair; no doubt the ladies themselves proved the greatest at- traction, but William Shane's singing and acting were highly attractive also. Mr Shane is very popular. with the young folks here. At an entertainment which took place some time ago in this township, a song was sung about Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake, and a young lady, it seems, undertook to model one from it, which she did taking it to a lishpicnic to treat her bosom friend, others wanted to taste it but she re- fused saying no we want what's left of it for next Tuesday evening; how- ever both Will and Rob say it was a dandy. Kinbnrn. NoTEs.—Mr Alex Rapson has rented, for a term of years, the farm adjoining the village from Mr John Clark; as Alex is a steady and in- dustrious young man he will undoubt- edly do well; the want of a house keeper is the chief difficulty with which he will have to contend, but we have no doubt he will soon over- come that. Mr W Spinks, of Lin- colnshire, Eng., and Morris Spiuks, of Toronto, are at present visiting their uncle, Mr D 'Willson, of this place. Mr Robt Campbell and wife left on Tuesday last for their home in Qu'Appelle; Mr Campbell takes with him a carload of horses and house- hold effects. Brucefield ; ENTERTAINMENT.—An Easter en- tertainment will be given in the Methodist church, on Monday. even- ing, March the 30th. Rev Mr Irvine, of Hensel!, will deliver an address, recitations, readings, singing by Miss Campbell and the little folks and others. Proceeds in aid of a library. NOTES.—The funeral sermon of Mr Thomas Rose will be preached next Sabbath, by the Rev Mr Walk- er, in the Methodist church. Mr J Turner has sold his hotel for a good sum. Mr Joseph Robinson, our car • tinge maker, is getting up a lot of fine buggies this spring; those who want a good article in this line would do well to see him before buying elsewhere. Miss Jennie Jameson left last Tuesday for St. Marys, she intends learning the millinery busi- ness there. Miss Minnie Cooper has gone to Ripley tor a short Limn. Mr Geo Simpson left last Monday to take a position in Richard Pick- are's large store Exeter; he was a prominent Sabbath School, Temper- ance and Christian Endeavor woliter; he carries with him the ?beet willies of his many friends. of Canada during the coming season, have made an engagement with the Hurons, to play a match here on the 28th of Msy. Several members of Christian Endeavor Society and othere went to Brucefield, on Thurs• day evening last, to bear the Rev W F Clarke, of London, formerly as- sistant to Rev A D McDonald; Mr Clark has many admirers here. Miss Florence Johnson is home from col- lege for the Easter holidays. A very pleasant 1 scant time was spent nt at the Ryyal Templars' Hall, on Monday evening last, it being the occasion of a fraternal visit of Varna Council to their fraters here. The meeting was held with closed doors, and after the usual order of business had been dis posed of, a program of mucic„readings and addresses was given by, the visit- ors and ezembers of the home coun- cil. Refrsshthents were served dur- ing the evening. Clinton Council was also expected to be present, but through unavoidable circumstances did not come. The addresses and musical and literary selections given were of a nature calculated to en- courage all present to continue on in the good work in which they are en- gaged. Nearly every week for sometime past, some one ot our citizens have been called away to their long home. We record this week the death of' two. On Saturday morning Mrs Robt.Ross, of McKillop, died at the residence of her mother, Mrs Samuel Dorrance, who lives in town, at the early age of 26 years. Her illness was of com- paratively short duration, and her death quite unexpected. She bad only been married about a year and a halt. As au evidence of the . high esteem in which s Ross was held by all who knew her, her remains were followed to their last resting place, in Maitlandbank cemetery, by a large number. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and relatives. On Saturday evening Mr Alexander Wilson, an old gentleman 82 years of age, died at his residence here. He has been very poorly for some time, and while going about the house one day last week had the misfortune to tall down the cellar stairs, from which he received severe injuries, and which hastened his death. He came here a good many years ago, from Scotland, and took up a farm on the eastern edge of the town. He was widely known and much respected. He leaves a wife and large family of sons and daughters, three of the sons being in business, and in municipal affaira have held honorable positions. The remains were interred in Har- purhey cemetery, on Monday, the funeral being largely attended. Whoever heard of a free entertain- ment in the Methodist church, and gotten up by the Methodist people. Such a thing transpired here on Thursday of last week, there was no admission fee nor a collection at the close. It had been announced that the ladies of the church would give a free tea, and consequently there was a large attendance. The people of the congregation came together for a social and real old fashioned Wesley- an Methodist Band shaking time. We are reminded here of what we have learned concerning John Wesley, who, in his time, taught the people in England to shake hands. The seats were scattered promiscuously in the lecture room, and those present engaged in general conversation till after refreshments had been served, and the program entered upon. Rev W Casson, pastor, acted in the capa- city of chairman. The contributors to the program were Mrs Bright, Miss Lee and Mr and Mrs Gieb, who Lave musical selections; Messrs Haxby, Pyper and Bright gave readings, and short addresses appropriate to the occasion were delivered by Messrs Gray, John and James Beattie. It was an evening moat happily spent was the verdict of all. Our new Town Hall was opened on the 28rd inst., by J W Bengough, of Toronto, under the auspices of a few of the young men in town. He cartooned a few of our local politic- ians and town celebrities to the lite, causing bursts of merriment and roars of laughter, interspersing his cartoons with humorous recitations, and illustrating his burlesque politi- cal sketches with amusing anecdotes, that were highly appreciated by the large audience. Mr Bengough is most certainly an adept in sketch- ing and cartooning, and will always receive a hearty reception from a Wingham auditory. The Mayor, Mr Clegg, is saved a good deal of worry and trouble through the efficiency of his chief of police, Geo Pettypiece, who usurps his magisterial authority with so much assurance and "sang froid” that it is,truly admirable to contem- plate. Last week a handsome buffa- lo rob was stolen from the Queen's Hotel, and our constable on getting wind of the suspected parties, follow- ed them, accompanied by the owner of the robe and another constable, to Whitechurch, where they found the stolen article` snugly stowed away under the seat of their cutter. Mr Pettypiece, it is reported, told. the two culprits who he was, and at once ordered them to pay $4 or re- turn with him to the lock-up. The frightened culprits immediateiy paid up, and they are at present at large, no doubt, rejoicing at their easy es- cape. How is that for speedy justice and audacious check? We tell you Wingham has a wonderful man in her chief of police. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr David Hays was found dead in his room, last Friday morning. He had been drink- ing heavily of late, which no doubt, had to do with his death. His fun- eral, which was largely attended, took place last Saturday, he leaves a widow and two small chilnren, who have the aympathy of the community. The public meeting of the Y P S C E ofPolonchurch .was largely attended. The address by Rev W C Clark was excellent. The music of the Quartette Club of the Ontario St Methodist (Minch, Clinton, was grand, well rendered and highly appreciated. Harlock. NOTES.—The congregation of Burn's church, Hullett, have raised the stipend of their esteemed pastor, the Rev D. M. Ramsay, $50; it would be in order for the Londesboro con- gregation to go and doliewiae. Robt Ferris sold two young mares,one to an American and one to a local buyer for !good figures; he also sold two creamery yearling steers to Geo. Watt for $40 each; Bob raises good stock and knows how to sell them McKinley bill does not phiz on him; John Watt sold a horse to John Kelly, of Blytb, and delivered it on Monday; he is also drawing out his old wheat to market, Mrs S. Reid, of Harlock, was visiting her brother- in-law, 3., A. Stewart, Blyth, this week, Several of the neighbors are making maple syrup this spring; we would like to visit the eamp Walter Murphy is cutting and crushing around the neighborhood, now Wet's a bustler. horses for the Northwest; he: will probai.ly be absent for some weeks. Mr R. Docking and family left for Manitoba on Tuesday last; they in• tend to make the Northwest their future home. Mr Thos Lobb has returned trona Bttivmanville; be has engaged to work for Geo Holland during the summer months. Mr William Stanley, who has been ill for a few days, is again out. The shooting affair at Kincardine, and the recent case of rape are the themes do in the village; the of conversation e g , friends of both patties live in this locality. A ntf'mber ot candidates are writing on the promotion exam- ination papers this week. Mrs Moore, sister of Mrs R. Docking,who hits been visiting here for some days, returned to Mitchell on Tuesday last. The firm of Pickard & Courtice has been dissolved, the former retiring; his place is taken by Mr Ed. Courtice, and the firm hereafter will be known as Courtice & Son; we wish them success. Londesboro. NOTES.—Mr S Woodman is busy shipping logs to Wingham. Mrs Mclurnie, of Manitoba, is hom to see her father (Wm Hiles, sr) who is very sick. The many friends of Mr B Tyreman extend congratulations to him as he has again entered the ranks of the behedicts. Mr Cudmore ship- ped a car of hay to Toronto, this week. Mr J Hannah, of Seaforth, was in the village on Wednesday, arranging for the running of the creamery for next summer, and re- ports prospects for the season good. The scholars of Misa Mary A Lee's class made their teacher a present of a silver butter cooler, on Monday ev- ening, as a slight token of their re- gard for her labor on their behalf. Mr B Price purchased an 11 month old colt sired by Signalman and rais- ed by E McVitie. which weighed 990 lbs. Several Drs operated, this week, on Hamilton, one of the vic- tims of the accident last spring; we sincerely bope it will be beneficial. Our farmers are again on the war- path preparing for the summer's work. Mr Geo Snell is already rush- ing on the Richmond Pea Harvester, he will doubtless have a big run on them this year. Mr Thos Burnsid'es has moved to the vicinity of Bayfield, what worse . sentence could a man have passed on him, than to have to live three years in that town ? none. The I 0 G T have postponed the open lodge, and are going to prepare for a big time here the night of the District Lodge meeting. Stauleyj Miss Ma.rgaret Gilmore, of Minne- dosa,itlanitoba, who has been visiting her people in Stanley for the last two months, returned to her home last Tuesday. Mrs Alex Fraser, of Ailsa Craig, who was in Stanley for the last two weeks, has returned home. Reusal 1 Noris.—The Bell Telephone Com- pany have opened an office in Mr J C. Stoneman's jewelry store. In- spector Toms, of Goderich, inspected our schools on Tuesday last, and re- ported himself as well pleased with the management of our schools under our popular principal, Mr J. I.'Wren. Rev J. S. Henderson preached a ser- mon to the Royal Templars of this place on Wednesday evening last. A great number of our citizens are com- plaining of severe colds which they find it difficult to get rid of. Mr R. Morrison, merchant, has purcbaeed a stock at Sheddon, on the Michigan Central; and will remove there with his family next week. Mr F. Ar- nold, of Mitchell, son of Mr 0 D Ar- nold of this place, will etcupy the premiees, vacated by Mr Morrison, as a dry goods store; Mr Arnold has had a long t;xperience in the dry gooda business, and will do well. Goderich. LITERARY.—At the meeting of the High School Liteaury Seciety last Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: Pres., Mr Rich- mond, let vice Pres, Mr Ross, 2nd vice Pres, Mr Buchanan; Secy., Mr Moir; editress, Miss G. Johnston; Secy of Committee,Miss Allan; Treas. Miss Hutton; Councillors, Misses Robertson and Sallows, and Mr Fisher. After the election, the pro- gram rendered was as follows: Chorus Glee Club; Reading. A McDonald; Recitation, Mies N. MacCarmac; Reading, Hawkins; Solo, N. MacCor- mac; Recitation, Miss Williams; Chorus, GleeeClub;, Recitation, Miss Mitchell. Reading, Mies Ball; Recita- tion, Miss McMordie; Question Drawer,Mr Strang. A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring officers, for their interest in the Society dur- ing the_ past term. The meeting adjourned. [A poem relit ing to the Goderich High School will appear next week— ED NEW ERA H ullett. FARM SOLD.—Mr Gilbert Malt has sold hie farm of 100 acres, on the lith con of Hallett, to Mr James Reynolds, for the sum of $4000. This farm cost Mr Mair considerably more than this, but as he had bought another farm elsewhere he was will- ing to make a sacrifice. Mr Rey- nolds thus secures:a capital farm at a low price. CouNerr.—The Council held a meeting at Londesboro, on Monday last, pursuant to adjournment, m•emt bers all present. The business of tire_ meeting was chiefly to appoint pIfih- masters, of whom 105 were appointed throughout the township, the pound keepers were all reappointed; and the fence viewers will be the same as last year, except that Mr Enos Hull takes the place of Mr Shannahan. A few accounts were passed and ordered to be paid. The council adjourned tmtill th'e 26th of May, being the day of Court of Revision. Norris—The ice jam at the bridge on the 8th con., still remains. The township council met at the bridge on Thursday of last week, but deided to do nothing in regard to the jam. The water still overflows the road and traffic is almost entirely suspehderl. The most annoying thing connoeted,with it, is that there about it dozen children prevented thereby frorn attendi Zf! sebool and if anything at all can be done with the jam, it should he done for this reason n'nne, if for no other, as the probabh lass sustained inthis oannot be esti . ,ted in dollar; and cents.