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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-04-03, Page 1r -'- p TWENTYIFOLiWtTH VOL The W% o1w Muion1ser1314 CLINTON, ONT., A1'RIL 3, 1891. 1 ROBERT HOLMES. Ppblleher i 01.60a year 1x advanoe ur Weekly Budget • OP INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively- Correspondents East Wawanosh. N oTes.—Mrs B Williams, who has .-u very Al, we are glad to say is snotty better this week. Mr and 1Urs M Rath, of Ingersoll, who have been visiting friends in this neigh- borhood, returned home on Wednes- day last. D McGowan, of Manitoba, pis visiting among bis brothers and friende in Wawanosh. James Rose, while working in the bush one day )set week,had the misfortune to have a tree come on his foot, hopes are entertained for his recovery without amputation of the bruised member. J Klnt intends going back to do the spring work on bis farm in Ashfield about the first of April. J Betherly's J. wood bee, on Thursday, ended by a dance in the evening, which passed off•very'- pleasantly. There was a wood bee at John Ellis's on the after- noon of;Friday last, also the "fair sex" congregated around, forming a sewing circle round a quilt; the Whole thing `ended by a taffy pull in the evening. Mies L McGill and Messrs McGill and Reid attended the public school examination held in the school taught by B Morrison. Miss M Gregory,' teacher in S S No. 10, 'was summoned home last - -week-b-- a -telegram,- -telling-of-the. serious illness of her young brother. Paramount. m RY Paraunt hes 0 NEW INDUST ' for the .past three years been minus a blacksmith, Mr Gordon having re- moved bis shop and property to 15th street, and by so doing monopolized the Paramount and Lochaleh trade. Our enterprising townsman, D F Clarkin order to break the monopoly, has started a forge. and the farmers will do well to give him a call and patronize home industry. ° BUSINESS CHANGES.—Mr Donald Finlayson has moved into the house on tbe Pickering farm, lately vacated ,by Mr Clarkson. Mr J W Murray has purchased the McInnis farm, Mr, Murray does a large trade in cattle and lambs and will use it for grazing .mrposes. Mr Jno Cameron, having given up the Potcher farm. we be- lieve intends moving with his veils and family out west. Mr -•, Clarkson has rented Mr Potcher's farm for a term of -years. NOTED.—Mr Jno Reid, of West- field, spent his Easter holidays among bis old associates here; John speaks very highly of the place. Messrs John and Andrew Hamilton ' left here recently for Cleveland, Ohio; we wish them success. Miss Jennie Murray, of Langside, and Mise Mar- tha Tiffin, of Colborne, who have been visiting here, returned tostheir respective homes. Mies Clara Mc- Allister, of Clinton, returned home after spending a few weeks with her sister, Mre Geo S Robertson. Last Friday night the great Literary contest in connection with Dewdrop Lodge was brought to a close, they " intend shortly to have a taffy social; the lodge ie in a flouriehing condition, having added to their lists quite a number of new members lately. Mrs Andrew Smith presented her hus- band, fast week, with a bouncing boy, both are doing well,and .Andrew •fettle happy. Mrs Fronk McInnis will leave here shortly with her fam- ily, to join her husband in British Columbia; they were among the early settlers in this section,and being high- ly respected their departure from among us will be much regretted. c ='Phe Cheese & Butter Co here are at present busily engages in improving • their bnildings for the coming season; z Mr Steel C Murdock is plastering the dwelling house, while Wm Davis is building some necessary additions. Westfield. " Nous. James Elickingbottom disposed of his yearling tborobred Unrliam bull for the sum of $76, to Mike Kelly, of Morrie; Jim raises the best of stock. Johnny Mitchell was to take the agent's daughter to the lecture, another fellow slipped in ahead and daddy's boy had to take home W. J's buggy without using it. T. R. Mitchell . is to be home this week with a car load of cows. T. Radcliff has engaged Jap Cook, sof Skunks hollow, for the summer. Newton Campbell is doing a rushing business in the Insurance line; Newt is a talker. There was a taffy pull at J Wood's, jr, and some crowd eto.l�a! the surplus taffy. Arch Robin- son- hays he hae the best team on the line; Araby likes to blow offsome- times. W Mitchell spent Sunday with Tom Radcliff',where was Johnny. tter passed of quietly. Zurich. NOTES —The ball given in Peine's 11, on Monday evening, was a and success. Mr and Mrs S J atta spent their Easter holidays • visiting friende at Chiselhurst. Su- gar making is the order of the day. Great interest was taken in the pro - *' motion examination held on Wednee- day and Thursday lash the result has not been made public at time of writing. Mies Jennie Johnson bas started a dressmaking business in the place lately occupied by Miss rLee. The Directors of the Hay branch of the .Agricultural Society iF met here on Tuesday last; the prize ;'list was revised and the judges ap- pointed. Mrs Steinback was visiting " friends in Exeter last week. Mr and Mrs Worm have gone to Berlin to attend the funeral of a relative. Walkerburn (To late for last week.) NOTES.—Mrs Alexander Roberton is visiting her daughter,Mre Whitney, at the Nile at present. Mr Ephraim Ball had a wqod bee last Tuesday afternoon, and got quite a large amount of wood cut for the number present. Blanchester. Syrup making is all the rage at present. Mr Mathew Bruce is at present suffering frim iuflammatiou of the lungs. Mr Thomas Calisady sold a horse last week to Mr McLean, of Gode- rich, for the sum of $105. Mr Wm King arrived home from British Columbia about two weeks ago. He has been on the sick list since. We are glad to be able to state that he is improving. The lecture in the Methodist church here, last Tuesday evening, by the High Chief Ranger, Canadian Foresters, was well attended. The choir rendered suitable music for the occasion. —Air Win- Robertsotrhas--beea visit- ing our neighborhood very often lately. The object of his visits has been obtained, Mies Naomi Elkin bas kindly consented to cheer his path through the troubled scenes of this life,s e e and last Tuesday the Rev John Gray, of Kincardine, lent his aid in tying the nuptial knot. Dungannon NoTEs,—Mr Baldrew has remover] to the premises formerly occupied by the late Stephen Irwin; we welcome him and his family to this commun- ity. Miss Bertha Pentland has re- turned from an extended visit at Gorrie, where she has been the guest of Jno Kaine, Esq, ex -reeve of How - ick. Quite a number of our Forest- ers attended the lecture delivered by the High Chief Ranger, at Manchest- er, on Tuesday night. Mr John McLean, jr, ,left for Dakota, on Tuesday, thus.one by one our young men are leaving us; the great N P fails to keep even its own support- ers ,in the country. We regret to state that Mrs Wm McQuoid, of the 6th con, Ashfield, is very ill and little hopes are entertained for her recov- ery. Mr John Hamlin, eon of Mr Isaac Hamlin; who has also been quite ill for the past week, or so, is improving. The Young People's Society of the Methodist church met on Monday night to elect their officers, with the following result: Pres, G Anderson; Vice Pres, David Whyard; See, J E Bridges; Asst Sec, Annie Treleaven; Tress, John Glen. Messrs Shephard and Thompson, of Gode- rich,have been here on two occasions, endeavoring to organize an A 0 U W Lodge; we understand they have been successful in procuring the re- quired number of members, and that a lodge will shortly be established here. The Nile correspondent to the Clinton News Record tells the read- ers of that journal that "a picked team from Dungannon played their school children a game of foot ball a week ago Saturday, and the game resulted in a draw." Let me say that all the Dungannon players have been attending school this winter, whose ages ranged from twelve to seventeen years, but among those who wanted to play for the Nile, and - who interfered in the game,were those whose names were on tbe antiguar- ian voters list used at the last elec. tion. A return match was played on Good Friday, and our bove scored an easy victory. l++eppardton. NOTES.—Mies Amelia Ohriatiiaw is at present suffering from a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Thomas Matheson bad the misfor- tune to set his leg severely while cut- ting wood in Young's bush, on Mon- day. Baechler Bros have removed their portable saw mill to Mr Charles Knight's bush. Mr W .1. Graham had the misfortune to lose a mare and foal on Sunday morning last. Carney Bros recently arrived in our burg, did the first plowing of the season on Tuesday last. I say, Bab, yon had better arrange things a little better and not have to Wait so long for her next time. Ur Joseph Crich and sister, of Tuckeramith, with Miss Sarah Killier, of Goderich, paid a flying visit to friends in this vicinity, last weetr. Messrs George and Ro- land Cook, of Holmesville, paid a visit to friends here last week; George took a stroll through the bush to a farm house, coming back with a lame foot; they must have handled you rather roughly, George. A few of our eiSizene attended the entertain- ment at Leeburn, on the 25th, they report having a good time. Colborne. NOTES.—Mr Joteph Hagie and wife of Waterloo, are visitingfriends in this section. Misses Ohleeland Flick, who are engaged in the thriv- ing town of Clinton,• spent Easter under their respectivearental roofs. Mr Schwanz's son, ofd whom there were but slight hopes of his recovery at one time, has so far recovered as to be able to be out once more. Leeburu PRESENTATION.—On Friday even• ing, towards tbe close of the meeting of the Good Templare, quite a num- ber of the neighbure gathered in, and Mr John Linklater was presented with an easy chair, lamp and ick stand. Messrs E Shaw and J Horton presented the chair and lamp, while Miss M J Linfield read the fullowiug address, which speaks for itself :—Mit JOHN LINKLATER—DEAR BROTHER, —It was with feelings of deep and heartfelt regret that we beard you were about to leave us. We shall miss you; we cannot, we dare not think how much we shall miss you. For over twenty years you have been been an earnest, indefatigable worker in connection with the temperas ce cause, church and choir, and in fact, in every good work you bave given ready sympathy and efficient help. In our I O G T you have held the highest offices in our power to bestow, and you have filled those offices in a manner equalled beefs w, and st}rpass- ed by none. In our church, as leader of the choir, your valuable assistance will be missed, and your departure will leave a vacancy which will be hard indeed to fill, and we sorrow because your voice, that has so long mingled with ours in songs of praise to God, shall be now unheard by us. We will not ask you to:remember us, we feel that for one of your warm hearted, kindly disposition, to forget would be impossible, but still we cannot let you go,without some token of loving remembrance from us all. For this reason we beg of you to ac- cept this eas y chair, lamp and ink stand, from your brothers and sisters of the I 0 G T and the congregation of Leeburn eitiich. May He who is our guide bless you, your amiable partner and family with every bless- ing, and at last gather us all to that heaven above, where there shall be nu wore parting. Signed on behalf of Leeburn church congregation, Mite H. RELTON, J. HORTON, E. SHAW. Signed on behalf of I 0 0 T members, EDITH Hoxroer, M. J. LI&FIELD, RACHEL GORDON. Mr Linklater, although taken greatly by surprise, expressed in a few words his sincere thanks to all. He said his work had been done with plea- sure, without any thought of reward, but felt that the pleasant connection which he had had with the people in this neighborhood would always be pleasant to remember. Mr Linklater and family leave this week for the vicinity of Stratford; where be has rented a farm. They will be much missed here, but we feel our loss will be gain for others. I. 0. G. T. ENTERTAINMENT.—Aa every one knows, the Leeburn con- certs are all good, and the one given on Wednesday evening of last week was up to the mark in every way. Although the roads were rather un- laborahle at 8 o'clock the hall; was comfortably filled. The chair was occupied .by Mr John Linklater, in. his usual pleasing manner. Prof. Morgan and daughter, Fairy, kindly assisted, and rendered two Irish songs, (in which he was aided by P. Wil- liams) which fairly brought down the house with laughter. The first dia- logue, 'The hoyden,' was well render- ed by four members. The next dia- logue, 'Hidden in the clock,' was very amusing. Mise Sarah Hillier, of Goderich, made her debut before a Leeburn audience, and held them spell bound while reciting 'Asleep at the switch.' Master Park Green, of Sheppardton, also gave a recitation. Then came the election for the auto- graph quilt, between John Linklater, D. Cumming and John Horton.— After an earnest canvas, John Link - later was declared to have the most votes, but on the final count of the money, a little dispute arose, and another canvas of five minutes was called for, which resulted in Mr Cummings getting the quilt. Pro- ceeds, $15.80. WEDDING BFLI.S.—One of those happy events which are looked for- ward to with eagerness by theyoung people, took place at the residence of Mr A. McDonald, on Tuesday last, when his second daughter, Mies Don - elle, was united in bonds of anstri- mony to Mr W. Clark, veterinary surgeon, son of Mr James Clark, Colborne. The oeremony was per- formed at 2 o'clock, by Rev I. A. Anderson, and the bridal party left on the 4 o'clock train for Detroit and other points in the States. We un- derstand tbeir future home will be in London. Miss McDonald will be much missed in the neighborhood, her genial helpful disposition having won her many many friends. We join with the neighborhood in wish• ing them every joy and a long pros- perous life. NOTES.—Among those from a dis- tance who visited our burg last week Mr E G Crich and sister, Mies H E Crich, of Tuckeramith; Messrs George and Roland Cook. of Goderich town- ship; Miss Sarah Hillier, of Goderich, and Mrs McDonald, of Ashfield. Mr Aehley will preach here on Sunday next, as Mr Neilly, the student who was expected, is not well,' and will not be here until the next Sabbath. Stanley FARM SOLD.—Mr Findlay Me - Ewen has sold hie fine farm of 125 acres to his brother Duncan, for the sum of $7500. There are 100 acres on the 3rd eon, being Int 28, and 25 acres on the 4th. The place is in good condition,and is one of the best in the township. Findlay will likely buy ten or fifteen acres near town, and take it easter than he bas been doing. He intends having a sale of his farm stock and implements early in April. Mrs Graham, of Blyth, paid a visit to Mr William Graham, this week. Mr Joseph McCully lost a fine mare on Tuesday last from inflamma- tionlof the lungs. 'geaforth NOTES.—Good Friday was as usu- al observed as a general holiday by our citizens The,town band played several selections on the street, on Good Friday afternoon, Services in keeping with the season were held in the St Thomas and St James churches on Good Friday. Miss Erie Clark, of Woodstock, formerly of Seafortb, spent Easter with friends in town. Mr Harry Beattie, of the Brantford Collegiate Institute staff, and Mr E Kellam, who teaches near Hensall, spent their Easter holidays under the parental roof. Miss M Duncan, of Brantford, was the guest of her brother, Mr T W Duncan, at Easter. The Misses Pim, of Brant- ford, are the guests of Miss G Elder. Brig Pillpot and wife have, during the past ten days, conducted special services in the Salyation Army bar- racks; the meetings were all very well attended. A union meeting of the Womens Christian Temperance Un- ion, Independent Order of Good Templare and Royal Tempters of Temperance will be in the R T of T rooms on Monday evening next, a social and intellectual time is ex- pected. Mrs Jas Leatherland and her daughter, Mise Julia, will leave here shortly for Winnipeg, were they will reside in future. Mr Leatherland and two eons have been living there for some time. Miss Leathrrland has for. a long time been a teacher in the Methodist Sabbath School, and in recognition of her services, she„was presented, last week, with a beauti- ful silver cruet and napkin ring by the officers and teachers of the school. Mr Chas Watts, a noted infidel lecturer, spoke to a slim audience in Cardno's Hall, on Thursday evening last. It had been previously announc- ed that his subject would be Chris- tianity, its effect and influence. We did not hearr Watts, acts, nor have heard anything concerning his ap- pearance, therefore concluded no converts were made. The true, old fashioned religion is good enough for Seaforth. The fire alarm was sounded about eleven o'clock on Good Friday night, and brought a good many people to the street, many are yet puzzled as, to why the alarm was given, itas supposed to be a false one. Were told that the town hall had been fire ed, but before it gained very much headway the fire was extinguished. Again on Tuesday afternoon about two o'clock smoke emerging from the top part of a house on Goderich St was the cause of another alarm to be given, and quickly were the firemen and a very large crowd of citizens were on the spot., • but their services were not needed, the house not being on fire, a mistake in arranging a stove pipe was the cause of the garret of the place being filled with smoke. On Wednesday evening of last week, the,. annual meeting of the Metbodist•Sabbath board was held in the basement of the church, nearly all the members of the board were present. The Secretary -Treasurer's report for the past year showed that the school was in a very satisfactory and healthy condition. The officers and teachers, with only one or two exceptions, were all reappointed for another term. On Good Friday ev- ening the anniversary entertainment was held. There was a large attend - epee, and the program was given by the children, who acquitted themsel- ves ;admirably. On Easter Sunday, Rei H Irvine. of Kippen Circuit, preached the anniversary sermons. The sermon in the morning was apec- ially for the children, and was a par- ticularly pathetic and interesting dis- course, being presented in a manner easily mesleratood by the little'folks. The evening sermon was also good. Tuckeramith. NoTnne.—Quite a numbe'r of our local sports attended the concert on Friday evening at Brucefield, given by the South Huron Farmer's Insti- tute. The club that has lately been organized among the young west - enders is progressing favorably; the next society will probably be an anti - tobacco society. One of the dogs, which was in the habit of scaring tbe horses of the travelling .public, bas lately been demolished, and some deserve a like fate. Mr Geo Layton spent his Easter holidays with his friends at Mosley. Miss Brotherston, the west end teacher, spent her boli - days at her home near Leadbury. Mies R Stanbury, of Stanley, spent her Easter holidays with her relations here. Mrs R Lawson, of Holmes- ville, is visiting her friends this week. Miss E Ball spent last week at home. Mr E Whitemore, of Clin- ton, is at present visiting friends here. Mr Abner Cosens, who has lately been attending Stratford Busi- nese College, is now at the old home here, with his wife, and is likely to remain a permanent resident of the township; we are glad to welcome them back. Harlock. NoTEs.—Rev Mr Stewart, of Clin- ton, preached to the Hill church last Sabbath, while Mr Ramsay took his place in Clinton. Mr John Allen started for Manitoba on Tuesday, it was his intention to go with the Best boys, but a very sore hand prevented him from doing so. Mr Andrew Young conducted service in the school house last Sunday evening. A Temperance entertainment will be held in the Harlock school house, on Wednesday evening next. April 8th; a good program will be presented, and will be participated in by talent of Seaforth, a good time may bo ex- pected by all who will attend. Hallett. •Ncn•Es.—Mr W. Mair has sold a young Durham bull calf to Mr 3 Harvey, of Hullett, at a fair price. St. Helens. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs D McDonald, of Lucknow, spent' Sunday in town. Mrs R. K. Miller has returned from an extended visit to friends in Toronto. Miss McKenzie and Mies McKay, of Kintail, were visiting at elr Peter Clark's. Mies V. E. Gor- don has returned ' atter upending a few weeks with her brother, Dr Gor- dan, of Lccknow. Mies Ruth Ram - age has returned home from Sarnia where she hae been for the past year or two. Alex looks quite pleased these days as he has now another son to train for the reeveship. Mrs (Rev) John McNabb, of Lucknow, spent Monday last visiting friends in this place. Mr James Wilson has return- ed home from Toronto, where he bas been attending Knox College. ere are sorry to hear that Mrs Guest, of this place has been on the sick list this while back; but' hope to hear soon of her recovery. Mr John Webb, who purchased the Doyle property intends building a brick residence on it. We understand that one of our young men who has lately returned from foreign parts, does not intend going back single. Alex McDonald, son of Mr Geo McDonald, intends leaving next week for British Columbia; we wish you a safe journey Alex, and..euccese when you arrive. We are pleased to hear that Mre John Webster, who bee been dangerously ill with congestion of the lungs, is slowly recovering. Miss Minnie Gordon, who for the past year has been teaching in school section No 11, East Wawanosh, has gone to Mani- toba where she has procured a situa- tion near Brandon. There was a large attendance at the English. Church on Sabbath last to hear the Rev Mr Connor preach the Easter sermon, hie text being "Why seek ye the living among the dead ?” Luke 24, 5. As it was decided some time ago to use the e or gen in the Presby- terian churcb, the subscriptions are being banded in and they expect to have the organ in by the end of this month. Rev R. S. G. Anderson is spending a few days in Toronto. Mr Daniel Rutherford, formerly a mer- chant in this vicinity, died of heart failure at Lennox, Mich., his body being brought for interment to Dun- gannon cemetery. It is with much regret we have to chronicle the death of sir Benjamin Ferrier, who passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, be being in his usual health up to shortly before he dieds he was a quiet. inoffensive man and was highly re- spected by all; he leaves a wife and five of a family, who have the sym- pathy of - the community in their sad affliction. Mr R. K. Miller is having repairing done to his store to enallle him to display to better ad- vantage his large stock of spring goods; although St Helens is sur- rounded with societies of "Patrons of Industry " it does not seem to affect the trade of our merchants to any extent. The last of the- course of lectures in connection with the Me- chanic Institute, was delivered in the Temperance Hall on Thursday even- ing last by the Rev 'Alex McMillan, of Auburn, the subject being "Ram- bles through Scotland;" the night being fine the attendance was very good, and the lecture interesting. • McKillop. SICK.—Mrs Scarlet, widow of the late Samuel Scarlet, is very low at present, and her recovery is rather doubtful; she is suffering from paral- ysis. Mrs Flaherty, of the 14th con, is also so ill that but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery; con- su mption is her affliction. SAD INTELLIGENCE.—Th e other day Mr Jno Shine received a message stating that his brother Daniel, who has -for some years been bolding re- sponsible positions on railroads in the Western States, was accidentally killed. His body is being brought home fol interment. SHEEP WoxltrEn.—Messrs Tobias Nash and Charles Wright, of the 2nd con,were both unfortunate enough to have several fine sheep killed by dogs one night last week. Mr Nash had ten killed and Mr Wright two. Had Mr Wright not heard the noise while the dogs were at their fatal work, his loos would doubtless have been great- er, but be arose and ascertained whose the dogs were, and since then several of the dogs have been des- troyed. NOTES:—The following pedagogues visited their homes during the Easter holidays:—Mr A McIntosh, who had a friend named Mr Brydle visiting with him, Miss H Campbell, Mr W N McLeod, Miss A Glass and Miss J Govenlock. Mr Joo A McFadzen, who bas been attending Toronto Medical School, returned home last week, as the winter term of the school is over. Mr Arch McGregor and family left on Wednesday for Findlay, Ohio. where Mr McGregor engages in the dairy business; we are sorry to lose such estimable citizens. Londesboro. ACCIDENr.a-Mr R Adams had the misfortune, while cleaning a revolver to have it go off, and the ball going in the filet finger breaking the bone, and coming out the palm of the hand. Tommy, you should have warned your father; no doubt he has often warned you to be careful. NoTEs.--The I 0 0 T are making improvements to the platform of the ball not before needed. Mr T M Riddle was home for his Faster holi- days but has gone back to London. Boiling sap and firing guns sounds and looks bad on Sunday night, especially when there is no results. All Foresters should be out at the next meeting, as a debate of great importance to the order is to be held that night. Wingham. Mr Reid, merchant tailor, leaves this week for Cincinnati, E Clark tailor, will occupy his store, and will do his utmost to suit the tastes of the public. - George Shaw and W Martin are in their new premises adjoining the Brunswick hotel, and say they feel. very comfortable. It will take Mr Martin a few days before bis baths are properly completed for the recep- tion of the public, but George is al- ways ready for his customers. Levi Scott, from Brussels, opened a new livery here on Thursday. He intends to commence with six good horses, and keep only ouch rigs as will suit the travelling public; be is confident of success, as he is deter- mined to keep only what will be ac- tually necessary for the ample accom- modation of the traveller. Several young men, who have been in the Michigan lumber woods all winter, have returned. They report times in the woods very good, and as a proof they have brought over quite a lot of Uncle Sam's shekels. G. Muir, Howick, states that in West Branch they did the largest business in logs he ever saw, but several men is this town could tell him the same story, though perhaps in au inferior degree. The boys in lysin have organized a base ball club, neither senior nor junior, but an amateur one pure and simple, and they are simply spoiling with anxiety to tackle some of the adjacent village clubs. J Lockeridge, Capt; T McLean, Secy; D Small, Treas. T McCracken and F Angus, or J Lockeridge and A Stuart will form a very good battery. It is to be hoped they will feel as good at the end of the season as at present. Ed Cummings, who has been in Chicago for thelast a st year, has been visiting old friends in town; he left fur the other side on Tuesday, Ed says Chicago is the place for carpen- ters, and nothing would induce him to stay on the Canadian side,. until after the buildings were erected for the World's Fair. We need not look for Ed for a year or two, as be expecte to shake hands with a good many old friends before returning. • J 0 Holmes. barrister, Toronto, hae been enjoying his Easter holidays with his relatives in town. John thinks there is no place so recupera- tive as Wingham, and his arrival is always warmly welcomed by his town associates, so long as he comes with a smiling countenance, but when dress- ed in political uniform, he is not known by so many. He left for To- ronto on Monday. Wm Fairfield, photographer, de- scribed in your last issue as visiting friende here, and not being well, has passed over to the silent majority. He formerly worked in this town, as a marble cutter, and the inhalation of the marble dust ie seemingiy the direct cause of his early demise. He was buried on Sunday by the I 0 0 F Society, of which he was a member. A number of sympathising friends. attended the obsequies. The temperance cause in town is progressing firmly and steadily, and hae reached a membership of about one hundred and fifty. Their leaders 'are quiet, shrewd, calculating and unassuming. They have bought the old town hall from the council, and a site to place it on from J Wilson,V 8, and intend aatoniehing the natives soon, by inviting them to an enter- tainment in their own ball, decorated with the emblems of the Good Tem- plars' Order. Should they send me an invitation, I shall be proud to join them. John Hanna, one of our leading merchants, has sold a portion of hie property in the northern part of the town, to John Huffman, Riversdale, who is at present living here. Mr Hanna built a beautiful residence last year, near the C P R station, and is preparing to build one or two new houses on the agricultural grounds, which be bought last summer from the Society. John sometimes aspires to municipal honors, and is seemingly determined to realize them, if build- ing houses and putting in voters will prove a success, which Mr Hanna most certainly deserves. —.a_. Exeter. NOTES.—The Pink and White Social, under the auspices of the Young Peoples' Christain Endeavor, which was held in the James St Methodist Church on Good Friday, was a grand success $40 being real- ized. Mr B. Aubry, Montreal, shipped a carload of splendid horeee from this station on Wedneaday last: Mr Ed Willis and Geo Davis, of this place. left on Monday morning last for Point Edward. Quite a large number of people from the country were in town onWednesday afternoon last to witness the sawing match which was to take place between Isaac Wallace,Sarnia, who claims the Championship of the world and J T. Weetcott, the champion of Exeter, for $50 a side, to cut a cord of wood each; but Mr Wallace failed to put in'his appearance. Mr L. H. Dick- son, barriater,of this place, is at pres- ent attending the assizes in London. It is rumored the recent election be- tween Messrs Hutchin and Taylor for North Middlesex will be protested shortly. Dr Gardiner's Diamond 011 Co. is at present holding forth con - Carta in Drew's Opera Hall this week; large crowds attend and large quantities of medicine are being dis- posed of. Large quantities of grsin comes to market daily on account of the recent rise in the price. Our grist -mill is running day and night now on account of the demand and rush of business. Mr Iesac Handford is the possessor of the Gun Club Gold Medal at present which he won at the match on Friday last, breaking 13 out of' 15 clay pig- eons. Mrs Thomas Pollard is at present seriously ill and slight hopes for her recovery are held. The Devonshire scavengers are at present scraping the mud oft' our very dirty streets. Our village fathers met, on Wednesday last fur business. Geo Young, the batter and Donald Mc- Gregor] the umbrella doctors/mat the beginning of the week in this place, •t.b ipa 9t$. Hiram Walker. The Step en and Uoborne branch of the Agricultural Society will hold their annual spring show here on the 16tli of April next. Mise Holmes, mil- 1iner,has removed to Fanson'e Block, where she will to be pleases to meet all her old customers. Holmesville. NoTEs.—Mr W G Mills and wite, of Mitchell, spent their Easter holi- days visiting friends here. Mrs J Tipladyi bas been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs E G Cour- tice, of this village. Mr H B Evans and family move into the village this week. Mr W Mulholland is erect- ing au addition to his dwelling house this spring. The Methodist parson- age is about to be replenished with a quantity of furniture; a committee has been appointed to make the purchase. We learn that the well known fence gene on the G T R, who worked at the business here last summer, have been notified that their services will not be required during the incoming season; tine is certain- ly a disappointment to the gang, who are undoubtedly first class workmen in their line. A number of the pu- pils of our public school have left for the Collegiate Institution, Olin, - ton, they passed a very creditable intermediate examinete last ..ween.... Mr Fred Ayers, of Stratford Business College, spent his Easter holidays with his parents at the parsonage. Mr E C Potter and family spent Easterith friends 1 w e n Kippen. Mr W J Lobb,?who has been laid up with a veryseevere attack of grippe, is able to be out -again. Miss Minnie Rumball left hone last week for Wingham, where she intends remain- ing some three or four mouths. Mies Hattie Pickard, bf Porter's Hill, is spending a few weeks with friends in the village and vicinity. The W F M Society held their monthly meet- ing, on Wednesday last, at the resi- dence of Mre Holdsworth. Mr Chas Williams had quite a successful wood bee on Tuesday last; the rain hindered the boys a little wbile, but they made up for it after supper. Mr John Potter, who has been working for some time with his brother Oliver, )eft on Wednesday for Woodstock, '!were he has secured work for the 'summer, Miss Elsie Pickard has been absent some few days, enjoying her Easter holidays and recuperating her health after her recent illness. Mr J T,Holdsworth having passed the intermediate examination held here a week ago, has entered the Clinton Collegiate Institute. At the trustee meeting of the Methodist church, held on Monday evening, it was decided not to accept the resigna- tion of Miss Elsie Pickard as organ- ist for the church. A big dance was given in the ball on Wednesday evening, at which quite a number seemed to enjoy themselves. As Mr Ayers preaches Educational sermons on the Benmiller circuit next Sunday tbe Rev Mr Harris will occupy the pulpit here, both morning and even- ing. The lecture last Thursday night, given by Rev Mr Osborne, of Clinton, on the prophecies of Daniel and the Revelations, though not very largely attended, was a source of not a little information for those present. Miss Spark, of the east end, is spending a week home in Tackersmith. Spring work has commenced in the neigh- borhood, plowing having been done some days ago and some expect to start seeding the latter part of this week. Morris. NOTES.—Misses Chris and Mary Ballidey, who are attending school in Goderich. spent Easter with• their parents. Mrs Sheddon was thrown nut of the buggy, while on the road to church, last Sunday, and severely injured. Charles Wilkinson left the fore part of this week for Montana, where he bas already spent a number of years at bridgebuilding. Brncefield: Mr. D W Campbell, lectures here oil Thursday 10th, on Paris, illustrated by Lime light, a good treat is in store. Mr.William Bell has been chosen Precentor of Union Church; he is a deserving young man, and we hope he - will succeed well in his new office. Mr. John Rose has been appointed station agent here, a numerously signed petition asked for it: follow closely John in the footsteps of your late honored father, and yon will succeed well. Oar enterprising townsman Mr. A. Mustard has his popular saw mill in full blast again, which is likely to con. tinne for some time. If we had a few more like Mr. M. Brucefield, would soon be one of thebest business places in this province. The Farmer's Institute, held here last Friday, was largely attended, the sub- ject well handled,and deep interest taken the meeting was held in the Cheese Factory for want of room in the Hall, and was a packed meeting:— The ad- dresses by •Prof Dean, John McMillan M. P., Mr. M. Y. McLean, and Rev. J. H. Simpson, were listened too with deep interest. Early Tuesday morning a large frame building in Teeswater owned by Rev. Thomas Hodwin, of London, and oo0n1,- iedby Geo. Maurer as a drygoods store, was discovered to be on fire. In a short time the firemen had three powerful streams playing on the building, which quickly subdued the fire. The buuding, however, is a complete wreck. None of the stook saved. The loss is between '$3,000 and $4,000. Insured for $2,000, Additional local news will be found on page four. cr 4