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The Clinton New Era, 1891-04-17, Page 1j. s ,, elaWleararsoliaaltnasatermsossrese TWIMTYvaiOURTli VOlj The Whole Number 1316 3 CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 17, 1891. Zrx (I', C. Gilroy We want to talk to you about Dress Goods. They have always been a power- ful factor in this business. Counters and shelves piled high,and with the best qual- ities for the least money.— No guess work about:that,, The Swelling sales attestits truth most forcefully. We won't be satisfied with any past work. The long linos of shelves devoted to Dress Stuffs, proves our devotion to the spirit of improvement Those Mi inch Benriettas of ours- the shades you want. Lovely Stanley Checks -breezy stuff Choice Jacketing In popular colorings They come in fashion's fa- vour to crowd them into popular use, and= you pro- bably won't find these par- ticular designs elsewhere. People will talk, you know, and they are talking just now about our new Spring . Prints and Sateens, real marvels of beauty in them- selves. 'There's been more talk than usual,.and we're vain enough to believe that they're about right in all the good things they say, This store has always enjoyed a great reputation, but it's simplyrecording a bit of store history that no season has it shown so large astock and never did hit values so nicely. We want everybody to visit us, and each body to fetch along some other body. J. •C. Gilroy WISEMAN'S OLD STAND CLINTON Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County -by wide-awake aud lively Correspondents Rill's, Green. RLIN.A.W.S.Y.-While Mr and Mrs Hogan antt their eon Edward were returning from Clinton last Friday, the -torso took fright and ran away. Although all three were precipitated into the mud, no serimiellamage was done otherwise than that done to the carriage. The horse luckily freed Itself from the rig and after running a short distance he got entangled In a wire fence, where he was soon cap- tured. NOTES. -Mr Wm Janoth,of the Par line, has sold his excellent farm to Mr Wm Consit,--for the handsome Bum of $6,000; although we are eorry to lose Mr Janoth, as he was an ex- cellent neighbor, yet we cannot help but congratulate him on his wisdom in accepting so large an offer. Mr Elias Troyer has about completed his stock of spring goods, and antici- pates a great rush in business this summer. Mr G. Clcusie has gone on a 'visit to Hullett to spent a few days with his friends there. Mr Latta, our teacher,-atill seems to have his centre of orbit situated at the Poet Office. Mr Wm McAllister still continues his weekly wanderings up the line, regradleaa of fatherly advice and all opposition offered. We un- derstand that it is to all appearances Mr Alex McAllister's full intention to enter into the perk Wetness, asthe. has of late made an extensive pur- chase in that line from his neighbor Jas Hogan Esq. Thos Coleman travels one of Mr Bailie's horses the coming season. There is to be a special baptismal service in the Meth- odist church on Wednesday afternoon next. May Jarrott still continues very poorly; Tboe Jarrott is also sick at Zurich, with congestion of the lungs. , His mother is with him; it is feared he will not recover. Londesboro. That th e public appreciate low prices and cash deal ing, is proven by the constant rush of business atthe Popular Dry Goods House • NoTES.-Mr and Mrs Schneider, of Mildmay, are visiting at Mr J. L. Eidt's. The lecture of the Rev Mr Edge, of Clinton, on Monday evening, in the Methodist church, entitled "Take home what you borrow," was • listened to with pleasure and profit by the number who availed them. selyes of the opportunity of hearing the reverend gentleman on the occa- sion. Mr J. Willis has gone to Big- . falo, where, we understand, he has secured a good situation, as also has Mr P. Nelson, who left for there on Monday. Messrs Willis & Co. load- ed three cars of square timber this L i'this is week for Point ev Que.; not as much as is usually moved from here, but the quality required for these shipmenta is diminishing in this ttmlity. Mr John Brunsdon has had quite a rush on plows, having old forty-three already this spring. The debate to have been held here on Tuesday evening. last, in the Temper- ance Lodge, did not come off, Sum• merhill Lodge failing to appear, but doubtless on account of the bad roads and wet weather. Mr Jeffrey's smile is not so good as it might be -it is another boy. It is to be hoped the fish and game inspector will see after the way the law is kept at the Mait- land Falls, this year, and not allow such bare -faced law breaking to be carried on as has been heretofore. What is our Board of Health doing to allow such a nuisance to remain as is at present in this . village -you might say always is. Mr John Steph- enson is again going on the section, on the 1st of May. Mr Jas Howson was in our village this week, trying to organize a lodge of the Sons ot England; there is lots of material of that class here, if he can only get them. Maple syrup is plentiful about here now, though not very good sap weather, and we hope it will not be, for what is good sap weather is hard on fall wheat, and the farmers say there has not, for a number of years, been as good a show of fall wheat, at this time of the year, as at present. Several of our villagers have cisterns the full size of their cellars. Our shooters are cracking off the. black• birds in good style. - • East Wawanosh. P. Scott and J. Oweres are busy taking the census of Wawanosh. Mr James Viret lett for skehfield to put in the crop on his farm. Mr D. Mc- Callum was in Clinton last week. NoTES.-Mrs D Bonin/ presented her husband with a bouncing boy last week. Mr Thomas Black lost a valuable horse last week. Mr and Mrs Close are the guests of Mr J VVightman. Miss Annie Littlefair of Belgrave, was virsiting„, friends on sixth last week. Mr T 11 Taylor sr is imPrerving in health. Mr George Blackwell, teacher of School Section No 5 Morris, was visiting friends on the sixth, last Thursday. • - er Hullett. ARBITRATION. - A dispute on Farm Leave, between Dr Sloan and Wm Campbell, of Blyth, was settled on Wednesday last, by arbitration, John nderson, Geo Watt and David Nichor, farmers of Hallett, were the arbitrators. They awarded Wm Campbell to pay the doctor $83:60. and half the costs each. SALE. -The sale of Frank Dia- mond came offlast Thursday. Cattle and horses brought good prices and everything was sold. 0 Hamilton wielded the hammer with hie usual ability. Frank has sold his farm, lot 11, 13th con, Hullett, to Hugh Rosa, of East Wawanosh, for $6000; he purposes going to Michigan, where his brother is already farming. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the report of 5 5 No 5 for Merch, the standing of the pupils is based on diligence, demeanor and attendence. No on roll 87. Average attendance 26. 5th class -Lizzie Cunningham, George Cunningham. 4th clase- Ettie Wallace, Gilbert Thompson, Martha A Manning. Sr 3rd class - Henry Wallace, Sarah Brown, John Hoggart. Jr 3rd class - Arthur Smith, Lizzie Vodden, James Thomp- son. 2nd class - Willie Vodden, Robert Cunningham, Laura McCool. Sr part 2 -John Cunningham, Earny Wallace, Wesley Vodden. Jr part 2 -Amelia Eidt, Cecilia Eidt. Lu- eknow NOTES. -Mrs Armstrong's couctrt, on Friday night, was a decided suc- cess. Mr McKenzie, of St Marys, contemplates starting a new bakery in town shortly. The Diamond Medical Co gavesentertainments in the Opera house last week; they were largely attended. A large trade has been done in the potato business here for the past week, the prices ranged from 50 to 60 cents per bushel. Mr T Deltor, who has been carrying on a business in the dry goods line has, we bslieve, closed his shop and intends in the near future to move out to British Columbia. Mr Walter 'Stewart is at present busy erecting a new saw mill in the western part of the town, near his sash and door factory; he has secur- ed a large_ supply of logs. Mr F Grier has disposed of his livery •stables to Wm Lyons and Adam Thompson; ?dr Grier left oc Tuesday last with big -family for Calgary, where he intends to reside. Mr Sparling, of Wingham. has a man stationed here for the purpose of buying all the butter and eggs com- ing into town, all the bntter is class- ed and the customer is paid accord- ing to the quality, it will no doubt be a great saving of' work to the merchants. DIED. -At his residence, on On• tario St, April the 1 lth Wm McDon- ald, after a short illness, passed away to his long rest, in his seventy sixth year. Ile has been a resident of ibis town for over sixteen years, having done au extensive trade in the saw milling business here. De- ceased was highly respected and his departure from among us is much regretted. His remains were inter- red in Kinloss cemetery on Monday. Holmesville. PARTY. -The bachelor's ball pre- sented a lively scene last Tuesday night, the boys gave their friends a first class party, between 20 and 30 being present, in spite of the wet night. All returned home well satiafied with l the evening's enjoy- ment and fully convinced that even bachelors may have a good time' LEcruitE.-A lecture will be iv en by th p Rev W Ayres, in the M °dist church, on Monday evening, April 20th, commencing at 8 p m. The loctere in aid of the Woman's Missionary -Society, will be on "Woman, her influence and power in the state, in the church and in the home." This lecture is very highly spoken of wherever given and those coming may expect a rare treat. SURPRISE PARTY. -The bachelors were taken quite unawares one nigut last week, when some of their friends of the 7th con and Maitland, very suddenly and unexpectedly took , possession of the house. A very pleasant evening was spent, and the crowd returned home sometime in the morning, leaving the boys nearly a day's work getting thing into their accustomed places once more, RECEPTION. -Invitations were out last week for a reception and house warming at -the- residence of -.-Mr Muir's, on Friday evening, at the appointed time the 'invited guests collected at a neighbor's house, but before they could get started for Mr ?,air's a thunder storm came on, so they decided to enjoy the evening where they were, intending to visit Mr Mair on some future evening.. We hope he will take notice so if they should come it will not be un- expected. SPILLED. -Last Friday nigh f as Misses Susan Jenkins and Melia Pickard were driving from Clinton, wishing to call at a house on the way, turned in at what they, in the dark, supposed to be the gate, but to their dismay, found it to be a ditch sufficiently large to cause the buggy to upset, spilling them both out, the horse not being very wild, waded out of the water and stopped, the ladies picked up what bundles and parcels they could find and did likewise. It needless to say that they found the gate. Accingssr.-At a sawing bee at 5 Ferris's last Tuesday, Nelson Steep had the misfortune to have the art- ery of,his left arm completely sever- ed by accidently coming in contact with a saw. By the time medical aid could be obtained he had lost so -.much blood that he was unable to stand, the flesh had to be cut open and the parted ends reunited. Be- fore the operation was completed Nelson came to the conclusion that it was an experience he would rather be excused from undergoing every day. He will be compelled to carry his arm in a sling for sometime. rdeKillop. NotES. -Mr. Richard Sparling,and family ,have removed from the 13th Concession, to cieir farm on the 14th Concessiou, which Mr. Sparling pur. chased some time ago from Mr. Alex. Gardiner. We understand that &leasers. Jas, Sommerville, and Arch. Campbell, intend making a trip to the old country, cotland,) in the course of a few weeks, where Mr. Campbell may permanently remain. A young son of Mr. Lawrence was taken to Toronto to undergo medical treatment for some spinal affection. It is understood that Mr Geo Turnbull intends going to the old country with a load of cattle and horses', George is an enterprising young man, and de- serves to be encouraged. Mr E How- lett has purchased the grange hall on the 12th con, and is fitting it up for a dwelling house. Miss Mary Souter is in London at present assisting to wait on her brother's wife, who is very low with that fatal disease consumption. Summerhill NOTES. -Mr Arthur Scott, teacher, of Birr, Ont, spent a few days here. Mr Josh Hill has disposed of his fine young stallion. Mr Jaa Watkins, jr, had the misfortune, while splitting wood, to cut his foot very badly, and will thereby be deprived of the use of that member for some time. Part of the roof of Mr E Butt's saw mill fell down on Tuesday, but as the men were engaged in another part of the mill, no one was hurt; it has since been repaired. We notice some of the farmers have commenced plowing. The old Orange hall has been torn to pieces and hauled away by Mr Jno'Lovett; it is to be utiliz• ed in building a dwelling; Mr Beacom has the contract. • NoTEs.-Mr Thos Britton was in the village over Sunday; Tom thinks he has not only reason to regret the departure of ots; tailor, but also his pretense to the knowledge of his trade while he was here. Mise • Sparks has returned from a two weeks visit to friends in Tuckersmith. We learn that Mr James Phipps, owing to the G T R fence gang's services not being required this sum- mer,is thinking of going to Manitoba. We are pleased that Miss Addie Stephenson is recovering from a very severe attack of la grippe. Wm Pick- ard has been under the weather for a few days owing to la grippe. Dame rumor says that Miss Susie Rumball will visit her brother in Manitoba this summer; she may leave sometime in June, and will probably be absent several months. Mr John McCartney has been laid up for some time with what pur- ports to be rysipelas in the arm, owing to his apt and rigid treatment the danger is suppressed, but bis arm is still in a swollen condition. Mr Daniel Gliddon, who has been ill for several days, is now improving. Messrs Lobb and E G Courtice leave town daily with their peddling rigs; the public may now most assuredly have their wants supplied at their own doors; they are both good fel- lows and deserve a.liberal patronage. A number of our farmers visited the show in Brucefield on Tuesday last; among them was noticed Messrs Yeo and Marquis, both good judges of horseflesh. Notwithstanding the wet weather several have begun seeding, one man having nearly twenty acres sown. The lost rail- way ticket belongs to h young lady Tuc lc ersm tli NorEs.-Sugar making is almost finished and plowing sod proves to be a more pleasant occupation. Mr Frank Layton is enitaged taking the census and expects to finish next week. Mr Albert Turner is away on the Jury this week. Miss Moore, of Detroit, paid a flying visit to her ?datives here last week. Mies Nott is visiting her sister, Mrs W Cunningham, of Colborne. Hay. COUNCIL MEETING. -The council met persuant to adjournment on Sat- urday, April llth. All the members present. The following changes were made in the pathmasters' list, Div 85, 'Samuel Humeston; Div 51, J. Swatzentrenber; Div..49a, G. Gra- biel. In reference to. change of school boundaries, owing to a counter petition being received to take lots 11 to 15 inclusive in the I II III and IV cons. from S. S. No 2 and com• bine them with lots 16 to 18 in the let con., and lots 16 to 20 inclusive in the III. IV. V. cons from S. S. No 10, to form a new section, it was decided to leave the matter over until the next meeting of the council. All parties concerned will therefore govern themselves accordingly. The public will please bear in mind that the damage done owing to obstruction on the public highway shall be re- covered from the owners of such ob- structions. Contracts for•gravelling the centre road were awarded as fol- lows: -Div 1, Robert J. Carlisle at 55 cts per yard. Div 2. James Green at 491' cts per yard. Div. 3,John Sheat -- tier at 58 cts per yard. The. follow- ing accounts were ordered to be paid: T. Harbung, for gravel and damage to field, $7.45; Chas Greb,for harbor- ing indigents. 75 cts; J. White, & Son. advertising,$1;Geiger and Klopp 91 loads of gravel, $6.37; J. A Wil- liams & Co, flour for indigent, $8 25; H. Randall, one month's care of Mr Currey, $15; John Leslie, goods for indigent, $4; John Baker covering bridge on 12 con. $1.50. The council adjourned to meet again on Saturday April 25th. SAM. J. LATTA, Clerk. Hensall NOTES. -Our town has been very busy during the last few weeks; horses cattle and potatoes are being sold, bought and shipped in carloads; po- tatoes have been,bringing 75 cts a bag; they will be cheaper. Our Pew Anglican minister and his wife and family have moved here. Rev J. W. Shilton, of Clinton, preached on Edu- cation last Sunday in the Methodist church; the congregation was pleased with his sermon. Rev H. N. Casson wrote on his conference examination in Mitchell on Wednesday, we wish him success. Rev J. S. Cook, also, is writing on B. D. examinations, and will also write on Ph. B. exams the end of the present month. Mrs Thos Holmes, of Ayr, is a guest with her daughter, MAT (Rev) H. Irvine. -4.amorommirommaimummosima ROBERT HOLMES. la obtleher 1 $1.60a year In advance Goderich Township. RENTED. -Mr Gilbert Mai,r moved to the Evans farm, Huron road, lad week. He has since rented Mr Cook's faros, directly opposite, and will work it also this;year. Mr Cook retains the house and about twenty acres. GOOD WORK -Messrs John Deeves and James Miller claim to have fell- ed, cut, split and piled 20 cords of beech and maple in 21 days, on the farm of Mr Geo Hudie, 7th con Goderich township. Can this be excelled. Ashfield. A REVOLVER A CCIDENT.-A lad named William Murphy, aged thir- teen, of Kintail, in this township, while playing with a loaded revolver on Thursday accidentally discharged it, the bullet ;entered his left side, immediately over the region of the heart. Efforts to find the bullet have thus far proved unavailing, and the case is serious as inflammation has set in. The boy's mother, who lives in Detroit, has been sent for. Ch iselh urst. NOTES. --Mrs R Gilgan is recover- ing very last. Mrs Nelson McTag- gart is able to be out again. The Epworth League is having large and interesting meetings at the Methodist church. Tho young people are work- ing splendidly. Goderich. NarEs.-IVIr Wm. McLean, the well- known cattle dealer, is in a precarious condition. The Royal Templars will hold their usual meeting on Monday evening, in the future, instead of on Tuesday evening, as before. Rev Ezra A. Fear delivered educational sermons in Victoria street Methodist last Sunday morning and evening. A junior base ball club, called the Diamonds, has been organized in town, with Charles Sharman as cap- tain, and Geoige Creasman as Sec.- Treas. The junior Huron lacrosse club has also re -organized; captain, Wm. Blackford; secretary, Alex. Mc- Vicar. A literary contest will be held next Tuesday evening, in the Temperance Hall, between the W. C. T.U. and Y's. The High School foot ball club has re.organized, and hopes are entertained of having a good club, with practise. The Cadets of Tem- ' perance under the leadership of Mr George Stewart, held a very success- ful entertainment and supper, in the Temperance Hall, last Friday even- ing, realizing over $50, which is to be used in helping to buy suits for the boys who are members of this praise- worthy society. The regular meeting of the High School Literary Society will be held this (Friday) night; a ood program is in store for all at- tending. Harbor matters have again revived. The several tugs which wintered, here have gone forth to do business upon the deep, and the several boats still in the haven are undergoing the repairs necessary, ere they enter upon an- other season's work upon the waters. The City of Windsor expects to call in port about April 25th. The Beatty line steamship, Monarch, will be commanded by Capt. Robertson, and the Empire by Capt. McDougall. The new tug will soon be ready for launching. Blyth NorEs-Will Parrott, of Toronto, is visiting friends in tpwn. MI Alex Taylor returned o the Northwest after spending the waiter in town. Will Potter is practising medicine with Dr Milne. Mr H.Jessop return- ed to town after visiting in Clinton. Blyth Base Ball Club reorganized on Monday night, look out for victory they mean to have the Foot Ball team also. Mr D. McGowan, who was visiting his brothers, left this station on F Monday for his home in the Northwest. Mr Geo King was in Toronto last week, W. Robertson was in Clinton on Sunday. Seaforth The Temperance people, of tbwn are making efforts to secure the ser- vices ofConductor Snider for Sunday, May 8rd,to speak in Oardno's Hall in the afternoon and occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church in the even- ing. We hope the efforts will prove successful. PASSED. -We take pleasure in not- ing that our esteemed young towns- man, Chas. McKay, has been highly successful in his studies at Trinity Medical College. In the graduating clue he sonde at the head of the list and obtains a gold medal, also a cer- tificate of honer in obtaining the degree of M. D. C. M. Mr T. H. Aguew,who was for some time engaged as salesman in Messrs Duncan & Duncan's dry goods store, but during the past two years or more has studied dentistry, we are in- formed, has passed a creditable final examination and is licensed to prac- tice hie profession. He has opened up an office in Philadelphia, in which -city he attended the Dental College, and is doing well. We extend Tom our congratulations and wish him every success. Nheppardton. NorEs.-Mr Jas Scott has returned to live on his farm, after an absence of three years in Blyth. Mr John Ryan has rented his farm to Mr Wm Brindley for a term of years; Mr Ryan we believe intends to return to Michi- gan. Mr Oliver and family, from near Seaforth, has moved on to the Drake property here; Mr Drake has also removed from here to Seaforth, fore Mr Drake left, the barn on said shortly after Mr Oliver came and be - property was burned; the fire is supposed to be incendiary. Mr Robt Bogie, we understand, has rented the homestead from his father, as Bob is an energetic young man, he will like- ly make it pay. Some of our neigh- bors go a fishing occasionally of late; they. report poor success, however. Geo Graham intends to do a large business this summer, having hired for the season two young men in the persons of Jasper Brindley and Jos England. Messrs Wm Hawkins and Wm Bogie had a joint wood bee in Mr Ben Graham's bush on Tuesday of last week; the boys worked well, and cut up a lot of wood for them. The strong wind on Friday last over • turned a telegraph pole on the lake shore, opposite W J Graham's farm. We think, had the Port Albert cor- respondent a litte more regard for a certain virture, sometimes known as truth, the readers of said paper would be as greatly edified as at present. Brucefield; NOTES. -Bev J. II. Simpson has been away to Detroit, attending the funeral of his mother, who died on Sabbath last. Mr Villainy, V.S., of Granton, has been spending a few days with J. B. Jamisson, Mr Alt - wood, who had charge of the railway • depot for a short time, has been Changed to Dublin, arid John Rose is now in full charge. At the spring fair held on Tuesday last there was a good show of horses and cattle, but not so large n crowd as usual, and everything passed off quietly. Mr Moses D.xon left on Wednesday with his horse; he drove to Luean, and would ship frdm there to Port Huron, Mrs Hays has moved from Mr Aiken - head's house, to Mr Wm Forest's, on the mill road. Mr Mustard, of the London road, is at present very low, but we hope soon to learn of his recovery. Br G. Hill, our enterpris- ing butcher, hes purchased another horse for peddling; George meansC business. The first regular meeting of the Brucefield Auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society was held on Tuesday of last week, et 1 which the! e was asvery good atten- dance. 1 Leeburn BARN RAISING. -The first barn - raising this season, in the neighbor- hood, took place on Mr Jno Clark's farm, on Monday afternoon. The sides were ably led by captains Wm Bcgie and Samuel Potter, the latter's men were victorious andso gained their supper first, DISAPPOINTM ENT. -The people of this place were much disappointed on Sunday, at the non-appearance of the new minister, who was expected that day. After waiting till past tne appointed time a prayer meeting was held, under the leadership of Mr D Cummings. No word has yet been received here in regard to Mr Neilly not coming. PERSONAL. -Wm Carter, who hae been visiting relatives here during the past week, left on Monday for Detroit, where he has obtained a situation. Will was formerly a Lee - burn boy, but for the past year has been working in the suburbs of Hamilton. He was a general favor- ite among the people of the vicinity, and during his stay here received many a hearty welcome. NoTns.-The familiar form of Mr John Linkiater was seen again in our midst on Monday evening, he having come up as one of the jury men at the assizes now going on in Goderich. Mr Jas Horton has a cow which gave birth to twin calves last week; both are living and doing well. Mies Emily Hillier, of Goderich, is at present residing in the neighbor. hood as house keeper for her uncle, Jae Horton. NOTES. -Miss Trilla Sparling, of Wingham, formerly of this place, is paying a visit to friends in town. Mr T. G. Allan, of the Collegiate Institute staff, now rejoices over the advent of a little baby girl to the family circle. Mr McMillen, who BO ably assisted Rey A. D. McDon- ald in his pastoral work here last summer, has been engaged to take the same position for this season; he arrived in town last week and preach- ed to a very large congregation on Sunday eyening last. Mr Ballan- tyne has broken ground for an addi- tion to his residence on Godetieh Si. There -was a large attendence at Mr John Bedttie's sale of farm stock and implements, on Friday last. The Fire Brigade is endeavoring to ar- range for a big tournament to be held here some time during the sum- mer. An orchestra, composed of three violine, a cornet, organ and clarionet, leads the, singing in the Methodist Sabbath school every Sun- day; two of the violinists are ladies. Mr John Duncan, son of Mr Geo. Duncan, has accepted a position as book-keeper in Duncan & Duncan's dry goods establishment. Mr Geo Murray, our popular young drayman, left for Hamilton on Thursday last, to take unto himself a partner in life;we will welcome him and his bride back to town. Mrs Leatherland and daughter left for Winnipeg on Tues- day morning last. A week ago last Saturday the little 2 -year-old daugh- ter of Mr Jas Sleith, met vvith.an accident which proved fatal; she fell from a table and injured her head, and on Sunday morning she died; Mr and Mrs Sleith have the sym- path of the community in the loss ot their only little one. During a thunder storm which passed over town on Friday evening last, Mr Jas Graves' house was struck by light - nig, not much damage was done, a few shingles were shattered and the inmates eomewhat frightened. Mr George Kidd, of Toroato, spent last Sunday at his old home here; George looks as if life in the Queen City agreed with him. Mr D. McDonald, son of Rev A. D, McDonald, ia home from Winnipeg on a visit; he has been on the sick list for some time, and came home for a little recreation and to regain his wonted health. St. Helens. Noms.-Fine spring weather has succeeded the showers of last week and farmers are busy making prepar- ations for eeeding, some having start- ed to plough and a few also ha,ving towed a small quantity, but by end of the week they will mostly all be busy at it. The maple sap run has not been as successful as usual this season owing to hard frosts of the nights and more recently to the showers of rain. Roads have been very bad for the last few weeks but under the preseut winds and hot sun the dust will soon again be flyiag. Fall wheat has all the appearance of being a very passable crop again this this year if we con judge anything from its greenness at this stage of its Ignrsotwittuhte,asolmt holt place.6" e fields look quite green and healthy, and seem to have came through unscathed from the recent severe frosts of last week; the clover has not stood the tMechanics held_the. last— of its series of entertainments, on Thursday evening of last week, and in every respect was quite a success; it was an Irish programme and con- sidering the nationality of the actors, was all that could be desired. The anniversary services of the Indepen- dent Order of Oddfellows, will be held in the Presbyterian church of this village on Sunday next; commen- cing at 11 a. m. when a apecial ser- mon will be delivered by the pastor Rev R. S. T. Anderson. Miss Bertie Murray spent a few day in Lucknow last week. Mr Adam Gordon has returned from Manitoba after a year's sojourn in the west; he speaks very favorably of the country,eepecially of its beautiful healthy climate. Mr James, of Michigan is visiting his parents, of this place, after an ab- sence of over twenty Jeers, The Sabbath School of Christ Church has been reorganized and commenced work on Sunday last and under the energetic influence of the pastor Rev Mr Connors) great results are an tici- pated. Mrs John Webster of this vicinity,who bas beep ill for a length of time, now lies in a very critical condition, slight hopes being enter- tainment of her recovery. Mr Angus McDonald left on Monday last to visit his aged mother near Guelph, who lies at present very ill. John McQuillin, who has been ailing for the past few years of consumption. died on:14th inst,and his remains were interred in Kinloss cemetery; the deceased was only a young man of 26 years, and leaves a young widow. and one child, who have the sym- pathy of all in their sad affliction . Jas K. M. Gordon has again rehune,t after completing another successful year in 'Medicine at Trinity Medical Colldge,Toronto. Mr Jno. Anderson consummated the object of his visit home on Wedneaday of last week, by taking to himself a wife, in the person of Miss Maggie McLarty, of Westfield; we ebtend our best wishes to you and your bride, John, and long may you live to enjoy your wedded bliss. Exeter. NOTES. -Our bricklayers have start- ed to work, and the ring of the trowel can be heard, and the usual cry of Mort. Mr L. Weigand and family, are this week attending the assizes at Goderich as chief witnesses in the Beatty vs. Holmes trial. Mr Ambros Cottal and Wm. Balkwell, of this place, are this week as juryman at Goderich. Mr L. H. Dickson, Bar- rister, and chief constable Gill left this station on Monday evening last to attend the assizes at Goderich. Mr Alf Bowey bricklayer of this place left OR Monday last for Seaforth, where he will follow his occupation with Mr John Copp, contractor there. Mr Wm Bawden and family of Gode- rich moved on their farm,,the Pickard estate on Monday last, we welcome them to this village and wish them • prosperity in their new home. The 50 acre farm %f L. H. Towers, who assigned recently was purchased at public auction on Monday last by Mr Wra Bawden, for the sum of $1675. This farm adjoins the large farm purchased by Mr Baw- den, the Pickard estato. Mr Thos Cottle and wife, of Clinton, attended the funeral of the late Edmund W Whiting, on Friday last. Workmen are busily engaged erecting a large storehouse in the rear of the large stores recently occupied by Mr Jas Pickard. The wife of the Rev Jas- per Wilson, who has been seriously ill of late, is slowly recovering, Mr Geo Smallacombe, who has been at- tending the funeral of his mother -in law the past week, returned to his home at Dundee, on Tuesday last. Mrs Richard Stanlake is seriously ill at present. Mr Thee Pollard is at present confined to his bed through serious illness. Miss Martha Butt, of Kippen, is this week renewing old acquaintances in this place this week. Norm -Mr Ivison is still confined to his bed from the effects of the ac- cident which he met; it will be some time before he will be fully recovered; he ought to compel,that man who left the wood ,on the road to pay his bill of expenses; it could bo done. Mrs Workman has been very sick, but is recovering. Mr John Acheson, of Virden, Man, is spending a few days with his brother, Rev S. Acheson. Mrs Kinward, of Watford, is visiting her daughter, Mrs M. E. Clegg, of this place. Mies Jennie Mollie is home for a few days. A valuable horse belonging to Mr Wm Cud - more, died suddenly of inflammation. last Saturday. Bayfield IN TINE FOR THE OENSIIS.-Our population has received a slight in- crease lately. On April 1st the wife of Mr Jas Fowlie, blacksmith, of a son, and also last week, the wife of Mr Jas Sturgeon, of a son. Rev Joseph Elliott, B A, returned home Oast week from his studies at Knox College, bearing with him the honors of a highly creditable course. Mr Elliott has just passed his final examination for the ministry, takiug the Boyd scholarship; wdrth $50. We are proud to claim him as a Bay- field boy, and extend our congratu- lations and good wishes as he now goes out as a minister of the gospel. THE "SINGULAR" COUNUIL.-At a recent meeting ot the Town Coda • ' cil the question of repairing the side- walks was brought up when some of the members atrongly advised the. laying of plank walks. Their move• ment was wisely defeated and gravel has since been put on, although we are of the opinion that the council did the proper thing in retaining the gravel walks, still we think they made a grave oversight in not con- tinuing it up to the isehool house,• Why is this? may be explained ° by the fact that flat Bayfield board of aldermen consist of three bachel- ors, a widower and but one married man, but if all reports are trae, this state of affairs will not remain long. Nos. -Miss McLean, of Ripley, was visiting it the residence ot Mr .Tames Thompson last• week. Mrs McAuley, of Southampton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Thos Camer- on. Mr D Wilson left last week for Toronto, from which place he intends to proceed to the Pacific coast. Mr John Ferguson has begun already to make provision for the summer vis- itors; we believe he has lately added to his boats one purchased in Goderich, it is a beautifully arranged five seated row boat, and will no doubt prove a beauty. Mrs Felix, of lilichigan, formerly Mise Louise Ahrens, of this place, Is home on a visit at present. Mr Wm Atwood leaves this week to resume his posi•• tion as cook on board one of the lake steamers. Mr John Esson was in town last week on his usual monthly trip. Lieu McPherson, of Stratford, is visiting the Salvation Army sold- iers here, on behalf of the homes for the destitute. The mildness of the weather last Sabbath, naturally sug- gested that fires were becoming on. necessary. Mies Kate Harrison is at present visiting in Clinton. The census is being taken in the village and when that is done we shall be able to see how many yonng Men have been driven by the N P across the line to seek a livelihood there. Mr J. S. Timmins cf Bluevale hair opened a branch .rinn in Belgsave. The,; • poet office and tillograph office of thaii bong are also unrier his management.