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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-05-08, Page 1a ~� F TWENTY OURT13 VOi., The Whole Number 13195 CLINTON, ONT., MAY 8, 1891. ROBERT HOLMES Pubi cher 1 e) 50a year inadvauee J. C. Gilroy CLTN TON, PAY & WISEMAN'S OLD STAND. May -day greeting, friends. You'll find this store In May costume. No platter what the thermometer talks to you,suminer is here all ri;lit We think of light Summer stuffs, of course. What more so than Gloves, those pretty things we got for you Embroideries in all the fine stitchings. Hosiery for yourself, your girls, your boys, in the only real wash- ing and sweat proof black. Mind you EVER -FAST are the words on them, take no other. The pick of fashion's choicest, the best that skil- ful work produces in Mus- lins. Satin Check & Stripe Mustins that are marvel ; Eo much so, indeed, that womankind Should certain- ly see then. Covetous goods in our Prints and in Those gorgeous Sateens,- which are the polished mem hers of the salve family. - Now those lovely art things in Muslins, which in the deft -fingers of womull, add such beauty to home,filling up a corner here,ornarnent- ing the back of a chair yon- ' der,' giving grace and beau- ty to everything. The all round character of this bus- iness demands best at every point. You recognize our ability to give best values not one day alone, but any day. You continue to find here much of everything you need, without a ques- tion as to quality, and a certainty of satisfaction. J. C. Gilroy WISEMAN'S OLD STAND CLINTON Brussels. DARING ROBBERY; -The postutlice here was burglarized ,Monday morning about 1.30. The men obtained an entrance by prying open the back door with heavy chisels, bored a hole through the top of the safe and no doubt they used powder to blow it open, the locks being blown out and the door swung open when discovered next morning. Mr. D. McDonald, one of the young men, who bad been out of town, drove in, put away his horse and went down to mail two letters from the outside. One of the burglars, who was outside apparently keeping sentry,hailed Mr McDonald, at the same time telling him that he wanted him. Mr McDonald refused to remain, and the burgular'drew a revolver and presented it to McDon- ald's face, saying at the same time, "You won't come won't you?" He handled McDonald roughly and made him sit down on the doorstep outside while the other man was in- side drilling and blowing the safe open. He remarked to McDonald that that was the way they made a living, and there would be an explo- sion in a few minutes, but it would not hurt him if he kept quiet. The report of the explosion woke Dr. Mc Naughton up, his office being across the street. He got up and imme- diately gave the alarm, but to late to catch them. The explosion was heard by a great many. They obtained $25, a gold watch and two registered let- ters. Had not Mr Farrow,s son de- posited $300 after bank hours they would have secured that amount more. One of the burglars was stout and wore a black moustache stiff hat and dark clothes. McDonald said he had hard, rough hands, while the other was tall and had spit hands and wore a black slouch hat. FooT-BALL.-Our foot b 111 team went to Corrie to play a friendly game with the Rangers of that place. Tile game throughout.was a verj+,elose and interesting one, but fortune fav- ored our team and they scored 2 goals first half time,Gorrie scoring L The second half time the ball was kept moving up and down the field pretty lively but no goals were made by either sides. This was the first match of the season tor both teams, and we feel satisfied that the public may look out for some brilliant games before the summer is over. The Brussels team was as follows: -Goal, Sloan; backs, Jackson and Nicol; half backs, MacNamara, McCormick and Down- ing; forwards, McCall, Go g, Day, Kavenaugh and Ross. A WITNESS. Auburn. RoBIIERY.-The post office here was entered and robbed, on Wednes- day night, by the same men, pre- sumably, who robbed Brussels office. We did not bear thJ' extent of the loss. Our. Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County --by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Holutesville. DEATH. -The iufant child of Mrs J Proctor, after a few days illuess, died on Thursday, April 30th, and was buried on Saturday, May 2nd. SONO SERVICE. -Part of the old Holmesville choir were present at Sharon, on Sunday evening, to aid iu the opening of the new organ there. The organ is a very superior instru- ment, and was manufactured by the Clinton Organ Co. WEST. -Mrs• 'F Whitingham left last Tuesday for Qu'Apelle, Manito- ba, for the purpose of spending a year with her sons. Miss Bella Dis- ney accompained her as far as Bran- don, where she intends residing with her aunt and going to school. QUARTERLY SERVICE. -The re- gular quarterly meeting washeld in the Methodist church, last Sunday morning after the preaching, the usual love feast and sacrament of the Lord's Supper were partaken of by a very large number of members. The Board met on Monday 4 p m, among other topics for discussion was the advisability of changing tbe morning service from 10 to 10.30, but we are sorry to say was not seen fit to be adopted. Mr Wm Crooks was chos- en representative to District meeting and Conference. Nores.-Miss I) Sparks, of Bruce field, who has been in the village iter a few days, returned home last Satur• day. Miss Addie Stephenson is spending a 'few weeks with friends near Brucefield. Mrs S Phipps has returned from a week's visit in Whit- by. Miss Eva Wade has returned to her home at the hotel, from a visit with her aunt in Berlin. Messrs Logan and T C Delgatty, of Varna, were in the village calling upon friends last week. The Wednesday night prayer meeting in the Metho- dist church commences at 8 p m now instead of 7.30 as heretofore. The Misses Agnew, of Clinton, were visit- ing in the village Sunday. Miss Susie Jenkins is at present visiting at Mrs J Lindsay's. Mrs Enticknap is visit- ing her son and family in Drumbo. Mr A Jervis, who broke one rib and cracked two sometime ago, is im- proving, but is unable to do anything yet. " \Ve understand that Mr J Rob- inson has hired with a fishing com- pany, and expects to leave for :be Soo shortly. Those also belong to the football association will take notice that the managing committee has eppoiuted every Monday and Friday as practice nighte. Mr Mul- holland has almost completed his new house, which adds not a little to the appearance of the west end of the village. The Niagara,Hedge Fence Co has set out 50 rods of hedge, accord- ing to contract, for H Elford. Mr Thomas Calbick has been visiting around here previous to leaving for British Columbia, this week. Mr S Murch has engaged to work on the railroad during the summer months. Mrs Johns, from Tuckersmith, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs R Lawson. Mr Jas Ford has completed his census taking in this vicinity. Mr Charles Gravell, who has been laid up with an internal trouble, is now improving. Westfield. WESTFIELD SCHOOL REPORT. -- fat, Josie Buchanan 2475, 2d, Phoebe Densmore 1909, 3d, Bertha Coventry 1707. Fourth class -Otto Rueger 2653, Hannah Stackhouse 1183. Sr. third class -Charlie Redmond 1436, David Patterson 1154, Frank Camp- bell 886, Etta McDowell 800 _ Jr. third class -Eva Jackson 825, Her- bert Henry 465. Sr, second class - Harvey Buchanan 319, Annie Me - Dowell° 218, Wellington Henry 188, Harvey McDowell 126. Kippen. NOTES. -An open meetiug of the council of Royal Templars will be held in their rooms, on Monday ev- ening next. The erection of the new Town Hall seems almost an assured fact; an energetic committee is mak- ing all possible preparations with this end in view. An interesting Quarterly religious Service was held in the Methodist church on Sunday, a number from Chislehurst and Hills Green being present. BOARD MEETING. -On Monday the Quarterly Board, of Kippen Circuit, , meet here. The Sunday S Reports showed the schools to be in a healthy state. The pastor reported a slight increase'in membership on the circuit as' the result of the year's work. A t this meeting there was a deficiency of $11.70 on salary of the minister, which the atewards at once became security for,- thus the circuit reports its minister paid in full the first week in May. This is a creditable show- ing for this new circuit at the close of its first year's history. Kippen cir- cuit will pay from $700 to $750 50 salary next year, thus making it rank as a first class country circuit. The Methodist Cam`ll Meeting is still being organized. Mr Irvine has hired a tent capable of holding 300 people, from D Pike, Toronto. It is for damp weather or cool mornings. He bas also provided tents at $2 50 a week for all who order them in time. These tents hold five people, and are let at what they cost. The posters will likely soon be issued, giv- ing full particulars. A large number of ministers w•il be on the ground to assist in the speaking and other -work. Tbe Clinton Naw Ess continues to be the beet local paper. •, Varna. WEAN lac. -Mies Jane Johnston has got started, and is prepared to do any work in this line entrusted to her with neatness and dispatch. Enos A-Kr,e.-Talk about big eggs and big day's work, but I think we can challenge anything in this county for size and quantity of eggs collected etc. The genial, jolly and good natured agent of the post office store here, takes in more eggs weekly than- any other village or town store in the county, although working long hours he only reduces his weight } lb in a week. A week ago he col. lected some 1640 dozen five days, if any other traveller can 1>,• it this record we would like to he.'.r from him. SERVICE. -The quarterly meeting services of Varna Circuit Meth- dist Church, was held last Sunday, and was very interesting; the cause bas made marked progress during the yea' just closing. quite a number of new members have been added at the Varna and. Goshen appointments. In the person of Rev. Mr. Walker, the Methodists have a zealous worker, whose sole aim evidently is "to build up the people in their most holy faith" and extend the work of Hie master. DEATH. -Again we are called upon to record the death of another old te'ident of this township, in the persue of Mr A M Campbell. His death took place on Saturday last, in the State of Missouri,at the resi- dence of his brother-in-law, Mr Wm Duncan, where he had gone for the good of his health, thinking a change of climate would be beneficial fors him. He only lived a few days after his arrival, the fatigue of the journey helping in some measure to 'hasten his end. His remains were brought here on Monday morning last and interred on Wednesday. He was a genial good fellow and very much respected; occupied prominent posi- tious iu the townsh;p, was Deputy Reeve for some time, -also clerk; a Liberal in politics, and a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. He leaves a wife and seven children. Mrs Campbell Las the sympathy of the entire community in th is her sad bereavement. 1)Iinganilon N>)Tz,. -- Miss Lalla lserry, of Lucknow, was the guest ot Mrs,IL J Crawford, this week. Mr Richattl Carrie, the well to do farmer, of London township, who committed suicide last week, was a brother of the Rev .Tames Carrie, of this village; the latter gentleman was on his way to visit his brother when the sad news reached him. Thepulpit of the Methodist church was occupied by Rev Mr Ferguson, of Londesboro, last Sunday. DEATH. -After an illness ot about a year and a half, Mr Hugh McMath, jr, succumbed to the king of all diseases, consumption, on Saturday. Deceased was of an amiable disposi- tion and was a great favorite with hie many friends here. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, was very largely attended. Tbe bereaved family have our sympathy in their sorrow. CELEBRATION. - The anuiversary of the Queen's birthday -will be cele- brated here in grand style this year. The proceedings will open with a grand street parade, at 9 o'clock, a m, after which a foot ball match between the Nile and Dungannon clubs will take place. The afternoon will be devoted to athletic sports, for which liberal prizes are offered to successful competitors, a base ball match will also take place during the day, be- tween the St Helens and Dungan- non clubs, which will be an interest- ing feature of the day's proceedings. On the whole a first class program is being prepared, and those who favor the village with their presence that day, will uo doubt find ample enter- tainment, and enjoy a good day's fun. For further particulars see posters. DEATtr.-This week we have to chronicle the death of an old and much respected resident of Hay Township, about one mile from the village, in the person of Mr Henry Schilbe. He was born in the town- ship of Hay, in 1846, and at the time of his death, on Thursday last, had reached the age of 45. The cause of death was consumptioo, from which disease he has suffered the last six months. His funeral took place on Friday last, the sermon being preach- ed in the Lutheran church here, by Rey Mr Stremffer. His remains were followed to the grave by about sixty rigs. NoTEs.-Thursday, being Ascen- sion day, was observed Jere as general holiday; appropriate services were held in the several churches, end the schools were closed. Regul- ar meeting of A 0 F, on Wednesday evening last; this order will lose one of ita most active and influential members by the departure of Mr A A Roth, for Toronto, on Tuesday last. Oar new tailor, Mr Hoffman, of Kingston, has arrived and is board- ing at the residence of Mrs Hess. The firemen were out for practice, on Monday night last. The school was greatly improved on Arbor Day, by the planting of some 25 new trees, flowers, etc. -.see If yon want to w the new take the•Clinton NEW ERA. Hullett. Buy your live at Hog'sBrutk lithe kilo it ix eheap and good. H. L141titMORE, Loudes- borough. NoTEs.-Mr Robt McCool, of Var- na, spent Sunday at his old home - Mr John Owning lost a good mare in foal, last week. • COURT OF REVISION. -Tie Court of Revision, for this township, will be held at Londesboro, ou the 26th inst. ILL. -Mr Robert Autterson, of the 3rd con., has been confined to the house for some time, and still con- tinues in a delicate state of health. His ailment seems to be deterioration of the blood and general weakening of the system; we hope soon to hear of his recovery. AssAIILT CASE. -One night recent- ly, while a young man named Pearce, who works for Mr St. John, was on his way home on horseback, he was stopped by a person named Dobson, ' who, he claims, pulled him from the horse and assaulted him. The trou- ble is an old one, and arose over a magistrate's case, wherein the parties were concerned. Pearce laid infor- mation on Monday, before a Clinton magistrate, and after a hearing of the case, the magistrate inflicted a fine of $1 and costs, amounting in all to $3.45 Report of S. S. No. 2, for April: - Sr. fourth -Minnie Brickenden 391. Jr. fourth -Alex Watt 283, Leonard Weir 156. Sr. third -Millie Church- ill 351, John Snell 336, Laura Con- nel 314. Jr. third -Maud Hull -378, May Churchill 203, Jo. Henery 124. Sr. second -Willie Noble 365, Lizzie Churchill 340, George Akins 293. Jr. second -May Glew 331, Jennie East 275, George Snell 266. Sr. se- cond part -Jeremiah Noble 409, Eva Noble 374, Jennie Churchill 276. Jr. second part - Wreatha Snell 290, Willie Brown 270, Archie Weir 209. First -Effie Hull 189, Eddie Henery 167. ScnooL Renown -The following is the report of S S No 5 for April. The report is based on diligence, de- meanor and punctuality. Fifth class -Lizzie Cunningham,iGeo Cunning- ham. Fourth class-Ettie Wallace, Gilbert Thompson, Eliza J Carter. Sr Third class -Julia Huber, Thos Manning, Henry Wallace. Jr Third class -Arthur Smith, Herbert Huber, Harry Jackson. Seconal class-Robt Cunningham and Willie Vodden, Laura McCool, Martha Floggart. Sr Part it=Jno Cunningham, l:arny Wallace and lde'sa Huber, Jessie '1'h'nupsou. Jr Part 11 - Amelia Eidt, Cecilia Eidt, Rob 1-ouugblut. 'I'ttc kerma itll. NoTEs.-Mr John White has com- menced the erection of his new house. Some of the sports have lately been disfiguring the gate posts of one of our popular farmers. The eldest daughter of ltlr W Crich ar• rived at her home,'ou Sunday, where she will receive private instruction in English, in which she is very de- ficient, and as she is a very spright • ly young lady, she received a cordial welcome, to which she is due; her age is five days. COUNCIL MEETING.-Tbe council met at Kyles' Hotel, on May 5th. All the members were present. The first business was the rcceptiou of a large deputation bearing a petition signed by a large number of rate- payers, asking the council to pass a by-law prohibiting stock from run- ning at large on the highways of the township. The deputation headed by Mr John Traquair laid down in forcible language the annoyance and damage caused by stock running at large. Moved by Peter McKay, sec. by John Sheppard, and carried, that the prayer of the petition be granted. The i/lerk was instructed to prepare a by-law and present the same at the next meeting, prohibiting horses, cattle, sheep and hogs froin running at large or being on the highways within the township without some person in charge, under a penalty of one dollar for each beast eo found running at large or being on the high- ways of the township, without some person in charge. This much needed legislation will, it it hoped, remove a nuisance that ha, been gall to a good many law•-,bitlilig ratepayers. The Deputy Reeve was empowered to make arrangemau's t help D. Grum- met to reach his Iraeuds at Duluth. The pathmaster, division 3:1, was authorized to procure 2,000 feet of lumber for repair of sidewalk leading from llarpnrhey to eleatorth. The Trustees- of school section No. 9 made application to the council- to raise by way of luau by issue of de- benture as provided by section 129 Schools Acts, t sum of eight hun- dred dollars for the erection of a new schoolhouse in the said section. A by-law was passed -authorizing the issue of the debenture as asked for. A communication was received,ergued by W. E. Walsh, chairman of a meet- ing held of Orangeville, for the pur- pose of consideriug the propriety of sending a deputation with a memor- ial to Ottawa, preeentieg the claims of certain municipalities -to a refund of money paid as bonuses to certain railways, which have been declared -to be for the genertil benefit of the whole Dominion, and asking the co. operation of our township in passing the claim. Win it was snored by Jacob Weber, seconded by Peter Mc- Kay, that the memorial be executed on the behalf of the Township, and that, the Reeve be appointed a dele- gate en the deputation. -Carried. A Jew accounts were ordered to be paid. Tenders are asked for a large number of jobs; for description of work see posters. The council adjourned to meet at Egmondville on the 26th of May, at 10 o'clock, as a court of revi- sion, and for general business at 2 o'clock in tbe afternoon, when the tenders will be opened and the jobs let. SAML, &sfILLIE•., Clerk. - 1 ckCitlop. NOTE,, --David Boyd, a sou of Mr Anthony Boyd, con. 10, is confined to the house with inflammation of the lungs. Subscriptions are being taken up for the aid of Mr Scott, who had his barns burned last week, and the neighbors are responding handsomely. Miss Grace Pollard, of Tuckersmith, and Miss J. Govenlock, of Fordyce, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents. We understand lir George T. Turnbull, in addition to his horses and cattle to Glasgow, is taking a very stylish buggy and har- ness, the buggy being ordered from the Rumball Factory,Clinton; George is certainly determined to enjoy him- self during his visit. Ill:roll of S.S. No. 8, vol Arlin., -Senior Department. -5th Ulass- llenry Lennox 782, Nelson Bell 722,1 Ephraim Gray 714, Fred Johnston t1r3, John McConnell 585, Dan Mc- ; Connell 532, John R Bell 527, Orpha Whitely 469, Bettie Gray 427. 4th Class -Lorenzo Brigham 746, Lenora Whitely 677, James Webster 658, Jos Webster 657, Ida Riley 612, Auua Jeffrey 605, Sarah Mains 564,, Elva Adams 557, Sarah Hill 533,• Mabel Bell 506, Ada Shobbrook 325, ltay- moud McConnell 208, Frank McCon• nell 156, Ida Bulger 133. 3rd Class- Rob.,N Cole 903, Taos Wallace 766, Alvin Brogdon 743,'John More 603, , Cora Newton 647,Vincent McConnell 626, Alice Brigham 611, Harry Allen 590, Auniie i fielson 590, Lawday Young 419, Jennie Roberton 417. D. MCF'AnyEN, Teacher. Junior Department. -3rd Class - Minnie Nelson 994, Bernice Moore 937, Lou Cuimette 893, Edgar Alog• ridge 863,Willie Townsend 812, John Crawford 806, Lyda Shobbrook 732, Ada Brigham 715, Alice Mountain 711, Wilfred Crisp 638, Willie Steph- enson 446, Charlie Watson 210. 2nd Class -Rose Riley 738, Amelia Brown 706, Alice Oliver 634, Dillia Oliver 534, Carrie Crawford 505, Willie Gar- rett 505, Fred Stephenson 416, Robt Townsend 415, Rose Cole 366, Ethel Barr 331. Sr. 2nd Part -Maggie Nelson 997, Harvey Longman 816, Willie Day 810, Jessie Willie 807, Elva Wallace 729, Olvettie Brigham 638, Wesley Lee 602, Attie Lawrence 523, Eliza Garrett 478, Tommy Leo 437, Jr 2nd Part -Howard Adams 850, Ernest Adams 829. J. 13. DrwAR, Teacher, Leeburn NOTES. -Mr J. Horton is this week having his barn raised to put a stone basement for stables, and is putting twenty feet of an addition to the length of it; Mr. Jno. McLennan of Goderich Tp is raising it up and Air. C. Morris has the contract for the frame work and Mr. Jno. Stuart the stone work, Mr. Morton's hay press is at work this week and part of last at the farm of Mr. Jas. Chrisholm, who has a large quantity of hay to press. Mr. Jas. O. Stewart lost a valuable young horse on Sunday. Mr. Neilly, the young student, who is taking charge of the Leeburn church and the Union Church, Goderich Township, is visit- ing among the latter congregation this week. Mr. Alex. Qsbaldeston jun, of Holmesville, is visiting in our burg this,week,the guest of his cousin, Mr. Hillary Horton. Mrs. Cassiday was called away last week to attend her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Andrews, who is very ill from a relapse of la grippe, which puts our tall laird to the necessity of keeping bach for n while. Seai'ortli Deserts -We are exceediugly sorry to hear of the death of Miss Lizzie Gibson, second daughter of Mr. S Dickson, postmaster, which occurred last week. Deceased was a most es- timable young 'woman, and several months ago took sick, her illness de- veloping into consumption, She was aged 19 years and 2 months. Mr Dickson has'the sympathy of the •com- munity in bis bereavement, which is intensified by the fact that it is but a little ovet a year since his son James died from the same disease. r Walker burn NoTas.-Mrs. Robert Robertson, left last week for (salt, on a visit to her daughter,Mrs Lapsley. Mr Jno. Martin purchased a house in Blyth; he intends moving out there next week. Mr. Samuel Cox was made one of the happiest ofrnen last week, his better halt' presented him with another young son; if it had only been a daughter, Mr. Cox's cup of happi- ness would fairly have overflowed. --.w. Hill's Green. Mr and Mrs McAllister were in Clinlou, last week visiting friends. Mrs J. Hogan, of Stanley, is seriously ill,and but slight hopesare entertained for her recovery. Mr Ferguson had a ploughing bee last Thursday. Mr. E Troyer purposes disposing of his stock of horses this ball, anti procure better, for breeding purposes. The only farmer around here who seems to possess an abundance of potatoes is Mr. Alex. McAllister; this is the way to single out our prosperous farmers. Mr Jno. Forest was in Clinton last week, visiting his sister, who is attending the Collegiate there. Mr. Wm. Curry is busily engaged trimming his fine orchard; look out for high prices in Iruit this fall, as Mr Curry is considered to be a good prophet. Mr Seldom. Swift is slightly behind with his work this spring. Exeter. FIRE. -A fire broke out du an un- occupied stable, on William street, belonging' to Dr J W Browning, on Wednesday morning last about 2 a m, burning the building to the ground; supposed to be set on fire. No in- surance, RUNAWAY: Mr Joseph Bawden'a horse ran away on Monday afternoon last, and smashed a light waggon, which it was attached to. also knock- ing down the verandah posts on the south nide of Mr Frank Knight's grocery. The animal escaped uuin• jural. No'rts.-Wesley Creech, who has been learning tbe Telegraphing for some time, has secured a situation with 1L Pickard & Son, as cashier and assistant book keeper. Mr V E Bailey, of Buffalo, ispurchasing horses to -day (Friday), all, the Com- mercial hotel here, from 5 to IO years old and sound. The Rev S F Robin- son will preach a special sermon on Sunday, May 2lth, in the Trivitt Memorial church, to the Sons of England Benevolent Society. Wm Levett 'Visited Windsor, Tuesday last on business. Friday last was Arbor Day in our public school. Prof 1' Scutt, front Glasgow, Scotland, has secured a singing cines in this place, 1 the professor is A No 1 Tenor singer. Blyth PReSEN1'A ION. -One night last week tite residents of this village assembled at the house of Dr. Sloan, and presented him with a magnificent gold -headed cane and easy chair. As is already known, the doctor is about to move to Toronto, where he has taken an interest in the Hess. Bros. Furniture Factory, The doctor will be generally missed, for he was active in all matters pertaining to the wel- fare of the village and had filled many responsible public positions. The very beat wishes of their wide circle of friends go with Mr, and Mrs. Sloan. The Quarterly Services in the Methodist church here were very en- joyable. The pastor preached to a full church, from the words "Did not our hearts burn within us as He talk- ed with us by the way, and unfolded to us the Scriptures." The love feast was the best of the year, glad, free) testimonies being given by a great many, to the saving and sanctifying power of the gospel. A very large number took part in the sacramental service afterward. We understand that the finances were in good shape, as reported at the Quarterly Board on Monday. The conference year seems to be closing up well. Stanley NOTES. -Miss Mary Dunbar re- turned to her home in Ashfield last Saturday. Mr John McGregor left Clinton last Saturday for Huron, Dakota, to see his brother, who is In a low and critical condition from hemorrhage of the lungs. Grey HOUSE BURNED. - The dwelling house of Mr Turnbull, of the 4th con. of Grey, stout five.. miles from. Bitisse1B, was completely burned to the ground on Monday. Loss about $1200; insurance about $750. The fire was caused by a spark from the chimney, on the roof. !iorriv. Noyes-'1'ue frameres are busy working at .\1r. Jno 1'ollardes' t,aru, 1 -le will soon have a fine new barn on the site of the oue which was burned last fall. lir \V. Sloan, teacher near Brusseis spent Sunday uuder the par- ental root'. A barber has been been rambling through this part of the country lately. Wonder what he is after': 1. D. Nicol spent Saturday in Gorrie where he played foot ball with the Brussels team against the rangers of Gorrie. J. 1). is always on hand when there is a hard game of foot ball. Two youug men are talking of open - jug up a store at Bushfield. They make a good many business trips and we hope ere long to have a booming little town right at home. Sutuu'erhill. THE SICK -Mr Wm McBrien, who hasbeen very ill for the past few days, is recovering rapidly. Mrs W J Me. Brien is also improving. Mr T Wal- lace is still on the sick list; Mr Geo McCartney likewise. NOTES. -There is a vacant ]rouse in this village, occasioned by the removal of Mr Geo Johnson and fam- ily from here to the farm of Mr Jno Lovett, 8th con, Hullett. Several persons in this vicinity testify to hay.ne seed, on Sunday evening last, an object resembling a meteor, ST. PETER'S CHURCH. -The tines for service in this church has been somewhat changed, and for the sum- mer months will be as follows: -11. a in on the first' Sunday of each month, and 7 p m on ether•Sundays. The Sunday School has been organiz• ed for the season, and will be held at 10 a m. Mr H Murphy was re-elect• ed superintendent. The people of this church have decided to purchase a new organ; it is a right step. Rev H R Diehl, of Hyde Park, brother of our pastor, is expected to preach next Sunday evening. TEMPLARs.-Our lodge is still in- creasing in membership. At the last meeting in April, the following officers were elected: -0 T, W J Nesbitt, V T, May Baker. Sec, E Watkins. F 8, Bert Murphy. Trees, James Manning. Chap, D Barna. Marshal, Jno Tebbutt. Guard, Kate Johnson. Sentinel, Noble Lovett. L D, G M Kitty, S J T, Mary Eno. Organist, Carrie Oakes. An open lodge and entertainment is to be held the first Wednesday in June, and efforts are being put forth to get up a splendid program for the oc- casion. �� Londesboro. NOTES. -If some of the croakers who aeeert that our country is going to the dogs and constantly complaining of hard times and the scarcity of money had been in our Popular Dry Goods store from five o'clock till ten o'clock, last Saturday night, and seen the crowd of eager buyers, and heard the contin- ual clang, clang of the cash register, they must have concluded, that in Mullett at least, there was money .and plenty of it. Mr Manning gave an excellent discourse on Sunday night. Both Mr Hiles and Mr Wood- man, jr, continue very poorly. The frost has not done any notiable in- jury yet. VYi tights. ut. Nor.-Tbe wife of Mr Frederick Jobusou, foreman in Bell's factory, who died on April 29th,was conveyed to her lust resting place on Saturday, 2nd last, and was largely attended, showing the deep respect in which Mr and Mrs Johnson were held; the funeral service was conducted by the Rev Mr Scott, Methodist minister, and was very impressive. There died !n this vicinity, on the 2nd inst, the wile of Mr John Currie, leaving her husband with six small children to mourn the loss of a mother. Mra Geo and Mrs Duncan McTavish left on Saturday night to see AIrs James Mc- '1'avish, of Lochalsh, who wtaa not expected to live but a few hours. Mrs James McLaughlin has gone to To- ronto on a pleasant business trip, for a week or so. When all is summed up that we hear, we believe that Mr George Potts, foreman finisher in the Union Furniture Factory, is likely to have some young lady's name changed shortly. The Salvation Army have opened their new barracks, and they made the town ring on Sunday last. Mr Roe has had a new sidewalk laid in front of his hotel, which improves its appearance very much. Mr Nel- son Griffin has moved to his new store; he is a very energetic man, and we wish him success. On Tuesday night last, between 11 and 12 o'clock, the stable belonging to Dr McDonald was seen to be on fire; the alarm be- ing given, the firemen were soon on the spot, and extinguished the flames; the cause of the fire is not known. Mr Arthur Flack went to Winnipeg this week. Brucefield; NOTES -Miss Rachel Jameson has gone on a short visit to Hamilton. The Royal Templars contemplate holding gospel Temperance meetings twice a month in their hall after the church- services on Sabbath - evening. The 1 P S C E of Union Church have added Home and For- eign Mission to their wdrk; the meet- ing are being well attended, and a good deal of iuterest is being -taken, The body of the late Archy Campbell, V. S., of the Bronson line, arrived from Missouri last Monday morning, and was buried on Wednesday last. Painters, paper -hangers, and general house cleaners are busy at work. Loo BROKEN. -William, the eldes son of John Mciienzie, of the Milt Road, one of the junior foot ball playiers,.while playing with the Beni tors last Monday.evetttng,tiad his leg- brnken below the knee, and had his ankle joint put out. (The of the t•euiurs accidently stepped on hi ,•1. Would it not be Dotter for boys a ,d men to play separately. Luektiow. \Vi:utft-'>:. -Joseph Elolt, Chicago,was united in marriage the other evening to .lean ttotdon, daughter of Mrs Alex. Murray. Lncknow. The ceremony was perforated by Rev. A. Mlackay, in the Presbyterian Church, in presence of a large congregation. The bride- groom was supported by Thomas Ed- wards, Londod, and the bride by her sister,Miss Maggie Murray; Miss Nellie Holt, London, sister of the bridegroom; and i\Iiss Minnie McElardy, Belmore. At the close of the service, which was the first marriage ceremony performed in the new church, Mr Mackay present-. ed to the bride a beautiful family Bible from the congregation, expressing the hope that it would be the means of af- fording direction and comfort through life. The bridal party and guet'te, numbering about 60, then repaired to the house of the bride's rnothor and partook of a rich repast, and a pleasent evening was spent. A large table was covered with beautiful and costly pre- sents. The young couple left for Chi. cago on the early train next morning, carrying with them the best wishes of their numerous friends for their future prosperity. The bride being an ex- cellent musician and elocutionist, will be mach missed in the community, especially at the social gatherings and entertainments. Collegiate institute Notes FOOT BALL ".1ATcn:--On Saturds, a very interesl ing game of foot -ba. was played between, the Collegiate team and a team chosen from th town. After playing a short time the score stood four to nothing in favor of the Collegiate team. The first goat being made in about three min- utes, and the two following in com- paratively no time. After the game a !warty cheer was given the school boys. The achirol team was composed of the following: - Goal -keeper, Wreath; backs, gook and Mc Fadden; halfbacks, Coates, McTaggart and Wilds; forward s, Doherty, Turnbull, Whitmore, Ferguson and Lindsay; captaiu, J 1' Doherty. :ia500 For A Needle. Our Homes. a thirty-two page month- ly magazine, devoted to house building, home furnishing, hoose decoration, fashions, general literature etc, is the best publication of its class in America. 'The publishers, in order to increase the circulation of their magazine, offer large cash rewards to thoseof their sub- scribers, or intending subscribers, who correctly answer the following question Where in the New Testament are the words, "a needle,' first found? 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