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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-05-15, Page 1• . issaa i• -es a.- a iesfiseLe-, LISseseatisgelseaere saleaseet . se _ ses T weneera OURTR VOL t Ise Wattle Nuneleer 13.2e 5 CL1NTO_N, ONT,, 11114.Y 15, 1891. ROBRIST EtOLM13115.Preletielteir t $1.150a; year Z4Vae , • • 11,a. 3. C. Gilroy Our Weekly* Budget CLINTON, PAY 84 WISEMAN'S OLD STAND. Next to keeping so varied a stock of Dress sGoods that are really of a higher order than generally found else- where, we have the braids, buttons, silks, gimps, in, tints and hue to suit popu- lar shades—that the people are after. It is easy to make a show of DressGoods nd yet be out. of just what yerybedy wants. We like` to talk to you about otir goods. They are moderate in price and popular in ef— fect, and our success is due to the co-operation of our customers and keepingwhat thoyeople want. We tell you all we know about the good,s, mark the prices in plain figures, and when you buy you have tho assurance that if thingshave been misrepresented in any way, you can bring them back. We want you to feel that the policy of this busi- . ness is hone?ty • we areno honest merely from policy. We don't expect every- body to be of one mind about bargains. We have all sorts in order to make this store favorably known. When we sell you anything we mean that the value shall induce you to come again and buy., , The goods are here, the trade is here. If any seller tells you other- wise, he is sinning against knowledge. Lovely Challies, 10e Sweet things in Pongees, 50 00, 7' • Popular Muslins, 7 and 105 Figured Pongees, see them The talk of country side is now on the line of Prints and Sateens kept in this:gore. More of them in to-day—bgilers. Watch for our display of Cbal- lies and Pongees, on Saturday. J. C. Gilroy WISEMAN'S OLD STAND CLINTON Auburn. NOTES.—There were between $130 and $140 stolen out of the post office, in registered letters, on Wednesday night of last week. Mr Archy Jasik- son has rented his butcher shop to Mr Louis Wetlauffer, for a term of years. Mrs Blair has get a fine new picket fence along the front of her • premises. Mrs Swann has returned home from a visit to friends down east. The choir and orchestra of the North street Methodist church, Gode- rich, have been engaged to give a concert in the Methodist church, here, on Friday evening, May 22nd; a good time is expected. Mr J. °utile has built an addition to his sawmill, and s has put in maChinery for manufactue ing barrel hoops; and intends to make things lively in that line of business. Messrs M and F Chester have sold about 70 hogs to Mr S Scott, Bluevale. Seeding is just about dove. The prospects for a great cherry crop are good, as the trees are covered with blossom. AMATEUR GARP/ENING. — Bring out the rusty garden rake, hunt up the hoe and spade, for spring is here and it is time to have the garde made. Your wife will lean upon th fence, and watch you while you veer ; she's always prompt to give advi.e, she'll never let you shirk. Do 't waste your time in trying, to tell tie bulbs from worthless weeds; dig th m all up, that's the easiest, and y '11 need the room for seed& Work hard, man, you won't bre your back, though -tecalensay-f you may; don't stop to lean upon your spade, tietnk what your wife will say. Then when you've got the garden dug, the seeds all out of sight, you'd better hire a gardener to come and set it right. A priest of Dunmore has refused to administer the sacrament to Parnellites. By the overturnina of hie buggy W. C.Wilsor grocer, Woodstock, sus tained a broken leg. A double funeral took plale at Ham- ilton on Tuesday, When John Dyer, aged 63, and his son John, aged 17, were buried. They died on the same day. Tuesday last Rev Robert Uro, D. D.,. of Goderich, was the recipient of a handsome present from theLadies' Aid Society of Knox church, in the shape of a very fine family phaeton, especial. ly manufactured for the occasion. Prank Campbell, a storekeeper at Victoria ,B. C., who died recently, was noted for bis good humor and wide- spread charity. and was ales; widely known as editor of the Bulletin. This was not a paper, bat a big blackboard, n wbioh was placed every bit of tool newel as (loon as it was known. The people itonsulted the Bulletin with as pinch oonfidence es they did their 0•100110100, OF INTERESTING NEWS '' From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Goderich Township. NOTES.—Mr Donald Junor, of the Bayfield road, who recently under- went a second operation in connection with hie illness, is improving as well as could be expected. Farmers are complaining of rheumatism among their spring colts. Mr Thomas Wig- gington has been on the sick 1 has fully recovered, as o el!':its'at;ts James Graham, whose eickness was very serious, but under the doctor's care we are east to say she is out of danger. Mr George Cantelon, of' the 7th con., purposes: building a large barn with stone work underneath. Mr Robt. Alexander, of British Col- umbia, is home on a visit among his relatives. Trig QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.—Those wishing to show their loyalty to our Queen could not do so better than by attending the entertainment given by the ladies of Ebenezer appoint- ment, Holmesville circuit, on the afternoon of May 25, on the grounds of Mr John Oakes, Maitland con. Games of various kinds will form emusement for the afternoon; a choice program of music, readings, etc., will form the principal feature for the evening. Tea will be served from five to eight. The ladies are eparing no pains to make it a success. Pro- ceeds to go for a new library for the Sunday School. A COMING, EVENT.—On tho 3r1 or June next, an Interesting event -will' take place at Mount Pleasant, the home of G C Middleton, Esq. being the marriage of his neice, Miss bit - Han M Phillips, to Mr Jno McNaugh- ton, a prosperous and popular young farmer of Stanley township. Miss Phillips is widely known, haying resided with her grandfather, the late C , Middleton, at Bayfield, until bis death, since which time she has made her home with her uncle. She is a most estimable young lady, and Mr McNaughton is to be congratu- lated on his choice. A FINE ANIMAL—MT Jno Holmes, of tne Huron Road, has just pur- chased a fine, young thoroughbred bull from Mr Jas Sneli, the well known stock raiser, of Hullett. It is n imed British, Consul, by the prize bull -Vice Odtisul, and is 18 months old. It took the 1st prize and diploma where the contest for the diploma was between itselt and its sire, and is a very fine animal. FOOTBALL.—A meeting for the re- organization of the football club in S S No 11, was held last Saturday evening. The attendance was so large (?) that they were really un- able to organize, and unless the mem- bers hurry up they will not be able to have any practice this :summer. es. re - Brussels. BURGLARS CAPTURED.—The burg. lars who went through the post office sate here on Sunday night were hang- ing around Listowel. They visited Mr Scott's bank and several other places. Their appearance and the recent telegrams warning the differ- ent constables to be on the lookout, no doubt led to their arrest by the chief constable at Listowel. A re- volver and some powder were found their possession. They were triee' and found guilty of carrying a revol• ver, and fined $25. As soon as they were arrested Brussel's chief was wired, and be and McDonald, whom they had used so badly on Sunday night drove to Listowel. McDonald picked one out as the man instantly; the other one he was quite so sure shoat. One of the men is Wm lien- drick, of Detroit, Pnd the other is Louis Smith, !alias "the kid." Both were subsequently committed for trial being taken over to Clinton and then turned over to Thomas Gundry, the sheriffs officer. The -superintendent of the Detroit police telegraphed that Smith is well-known to the police as a bad man and has served a term in State prison. The identification of Smith was not quite so positive as that of Hendricks, the man who held McDonald wtale the safe was being blown 6pen, but he was see in Brus- sels on the night of the burglary pre- vious to the committal of the crime, and was also seen to throw some pow- der in the cattle pen in Listowel after being arrested. A gold watch stolen from tbe Brussels postmaster on the night of theburglary has not yet been recovered. Hendricks is a rather pleasant -looking fellow, about 26 years of age, and does not look like a desperate criminal, but Smith, who isabout 35 years old, is an exceeding- ly tough -looking customer. 13eIgrave NOTES.—Belgrave Lodge I. 0. G. T. have changed the date of their en- tertainment from the 25th to 29th of May. Hari ock NOTES.—One day last week Mr A. Parson' delivered three fine fat ani- mals at Ciinton. We understand Mr S. Reid intends giving up store keep- ing, when he disposes of his present stock. The Sabbath School has again commenced, and the children may spend a profitable hour every Sunday afternoon; at the school house; Mr A. Watt is Superintendent. Fall wheat in this vicinity promises a good crop. Mr John Leiper, er, who bas for some time been laid up with a very sore lag, is,we are pleased to learn, getting better. If you want to know the news take the Clinton New Era. Stanley NOTES.— Mr John McGregor re- turned last Saturday with bis broth- er James, who has been residing for some yeara in Dakota; Jas has been in ill health for some time and from thelatigue of the journey he is still in a very weak conditinn. Mr D F McGregor, who has had an atta ck of plecriey, is slowly recovering. Dr Jas Butchard, who has been attend- ing the Medical Colleges of New York, paying special attention to diseases of the eye and ear, and has passed &very successful examination in these departments, is spending a few days at home before his departure for Chinese istlesion fields. St. Helens. NOTES.—Mr Geo. Weatherhead left on Monday last for an ext,-nd- ed visit to,friends in Michigan. Mise °map paid us a visit on Saturday last. Mee McLean, of Lucknow, is visiting at Mr Thos Wood's. Mr and Mise Salkeld, of Goderich,are visiting at R. K. Miller's. Miss Martin, of Buffalo, is visiting the old folks. The general ailments are now losing their hold but still retain their grippe. We welcome to our village another resident in the person of Miss Smith, who is now keeping house for her brother. The first raising of the sea- son was at the barn of Mr Thos. `4iled,Ta, who raised on Tuesday ,last.,, faietriasOns'are now busily engaged at the foundation of Mr John Webb's house, on Main St. The building of Mr Alex Durnin's house, on Maitland St, is about to commence, the founda- tion having been completed about two weeks ago. Tho Presbyterians are to build a fine large stable for their minietet this season, the old one to be used in future only as a driving shed. Many of our citizens availed themselves of the opportunity on Sunday evening last of hearing Rev. Dr Parsons, ef Toronto, preach in the Presbyterian church in Lucknow, and all were highly delighted.— St Helens Base Ball Club is practisiug regularly, as they mean to show them- selvee on the 25th. One of our town fathers is so troubled with his heart that in his evening walks up Main St, be has always to take it rest. As the weather is now proving milder the young men are taking their ac• cuetomed walks in their several at- tractive directions, and as a result the garden gates will soon be banging askew. Some of our young patrons go east for their society, and it seems to be a very attractive one; bring your fair society with you George, on the 25.1. Some of our young men have no place to go and so stay at home, while others have so far to go home that it is always morning before they get there. Mostly all the young men are to take in the sport on the 251h; it is likely they will take sisters with them, as they generally do. Mr Duncan McDonald, atter spending the winter in Puslinch, has returned and is now working at carpenter work with William Gordon, of this place. The buildings that were damaged by the recent fire have since been repaired and look as well as ever. Mrs McDonald left on Tues- day last for an extended visit to Lit. Thomas. Mr and Mrs Geo Smith are abut to take a pleasure trip to Chicago. A heart is sad because a certain school teacher does not visit so much as usual nearer home; ac- cept our sympathy till he returns to his accustomed place We hope to hear 80011 of the recovery of Master Willie Martin, who is indisposed at present. We again behold the good natured face of little Charlie Miller among us. Hen sal I Nargs. Football is rumpin Hen - sail just now, the school boys are preparing for a school contest in Sea. forth; our boys are strong kickers, and should make a atong showing. Businese in the village is a little more brisk Mime farmers got through with seeding. Gardening and houseclean- ing are in full awing. Cunene WORK.—The business of- ficiel quarterly meeting of the Hen- sall Circuit was held in the church here on Monday laeteendearaa a large- la—attended, harmonias sInd profi- table meeting. The returns from the various appointments showed the cir- cuit to be very prosperous financially, all either paying in full or giving security therefor. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Cook, gave a statement of moneys raised on the circuit for the past 8 3 eare,which showed a greeter increase especially since Mr Cook came to the circuit,3 years ago. MessrsW.Colwell and J. C. Stoneman were appointed delegates to the District meeting and also to the Stationing Committee. Kinburn. Nor.—Mr James Warwick has this week been the guest of hie cousin, Mr J. W. Xing. The cheese factory resumed operations for the season, on Monday. Miss Annie Button, of Detroit, spent a few days last week visiting friends in this locality. Mr 3. McMillan, M P., took advantage of the adjournment of the House to spend a few dap; at home; hereturned to his parliamentary duties on Mon- day. C. F. M. McGregor, V.S., has been so busy for the last week, with professional duties, that he has been unable to visit the hub; never mind, Charley, perhaps you may go twice next Week. It us currently reported that Lew goes south, we have not yet learned wb.ether he intends to pre- erupti homestead. Tuekersmith. N &Ea.—The Sabbath School at Turner s appoiutmeut commenced on Sunday last with quite an increase in attendance from last year; and as the school los commenced in a thriving condition; it is hoped that the interest will coutinue; Mr Herbert Crich is Superintendent, and as be is well qualified for the position it should succeed. Seeding is now a thing of the past, and planting potatoes is the order of the day. Mr A. Elcoat has his barns removed and raised and will soon be ready for the masons, Appleton is a hustler and is bound to be ahead. Mr E. Turner paid a visit to his daughter, Mrs A. Fisleer, of Bemmiller, last week. Miss Alice Stanley, of Holmesville, is visiting relatives here. Mr H. Walters, of Clinton, spent Sunday under the parental roof. Teegt PLANTING.—AS all 'the farmers had not finished eeeding on arbor day, they decided to wait a week and as the busy season was over a large number betook themselves to this pleasant occupation. The Trustees and ratepayers of No. 4 Managed to get nearly eighty trees planted around the playground, which adds much to the appearance of the school. Porter's Hill. The officers elected for the iiresent quarter in South Star Lodge are as follows: -0 T, R Y Cox. V T, Mies Sarah Stirling Sec, C McPhail. Chap, A L McDougall. F 5, P Mc- Dougell. Trees, 0 Potter. W M, G Falconer. W 0, Mies Mary Cox. Sentinel, Fred Beatty. A S, E W Jervis. D M, Miss Ellen Porter. Mr A 5 McPhail was elected Lodge Deputy for the ensuing year. What might have been a serious accident happened to a young lady *ere -last Weak:Wt11Wi1jhg through the field she was attacked by the '.barn yard constable" mentioned in last week's Signal, and thus did not manage to escape without a scar. --•-•— Z urieh. NOTES —Hay Coencil will meet in the town hall here, on Saturday next, 16th inst. Mr Philip Randall was home on a visit on Sunday last. Mr Fred Hess is doing a good business in. the buggy and waggon line this sea- son. The baseball team talk of going to Crediton, on May 25th. MODEL.—MI. Chas Galeter, en- gineer, in the Zurich flax mill, is constructing a perfect mndel of a steam engine. The length is about 5 incises, width 2 irichee, and is all made of steel. The engine when completed will be more than an ordin- ary curiosity and shows great skill on the part of the constructor. DEATH. —another death ocourred near this village, on Thursday last, in the person of Mrs Charlotte Pfile, aged 34. The deceased has been af- flicted with consumption for the last three years, and her death was not altogether unexpeoted. See was a member of the Evangelical church here. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev Mr Hist, Ferguson, of AGreen. Novas. Clinton, has for the past few days been visiting friends in Fansville. Mr John H Troyer, eon isf our post master here, is seriously ill. Mr Wm Jarrott intends to turn his lately purchased farm into pasture land, and will be quite able to convenient- ly aecomodate all the young cattle in the neighborhood, which other- wise would be allowed to run on the road. Mr Frank Coleman is taking advantage of the high prices in wheat, and is teaming out hie wheat at the rate of a hundred bushels a day, receiving $1.10 per bushel; this is a good price and lucky is the man who has his granary full. Mr Tiffin purposes to send up two of his pupils, Samuel Reichert and Oliver Forest, to try their fortunes at the mid•sum• mer entrance examination; Mr Tiffin is a faithful worker, and we have little doubt but that his efforts to make his pupils successful may be rewarded. Mr A Carlile was visit- ing friends down here last Sunday. Londesboro. NOTES. —Seeding now being com- pleted we hear the farmers wishing for the gentle showers. Rev D M Ramsay and wife are spending a few days in Exeter this week visiting. Prof R Y Thomson and wife left here on Tuesday for a trip to Colo- rado points; their man' friends wish them a pleasant trip. eaRev E Medd, of lona, is on a business trip amongst his old friends here, who are glad to see him again. Conductor Snider conducts the services in the Metho- dist church here, next Sunday morn- ing at 10 30 and afternoon 3.30. W Medd and Edward, of Attwood, were in the village, on Monday. Mrs J Pinkney was on a visit to Lucknow, this week. Plit Jas Iitill, blacksmith at the Pheonx .imine works, spent Sunday in Granton, vleiting friends. Mr J Melville has brought home his new buggy; although a \sfine buggy, we do just as good in thebuggyline at- home: The- U-0' l' v 91 hold a A special meetinga week from to- night (Friday to apptint the delegate to igh Court, ' a full attendance of members is requested. Mr Jno Brunsdon is having hi 3 house painted, which adds greatly to the appearance of his property which is one of the finest in this p Morris. N0res4—The base ball club of S. 5. No. ,5 gave their concert in Bel - grave Friday night last. It was fair- ly successful. The boys are now anxious to get on matches with sur- rounding clubs. The Patrons of In- dustry held another meeting in the school house No. 5 on MorldaY ing to complete organization. 130 Walwin, of BlUevale, wfll pivullth 4tt Sunshine next Pittiday. 1 Wingbatfl• In the Ndig Elea of Marcie 271h, - thee appeared under our Wingham items, a paragraph whicb, without any milieu on our part, diel. an in- justice to the Wingharn Chief Police, Mr Geo Pettvpiece. At the time we were assured that the information contained in that paragraph was correct, not learning till afterwards at our correspondent had been misinformed or mislead. We publish- ed in our issue of April 10th a re. tractation and an explanation, which we thopght would be considered sufficient to put Mr Pettypiece right before the public. Io some quarters we understand it is still thoegbt that we have not sufficiently apologized to Mr Pettypiece, and as we have no desire, and never had, to do him, oa any one else, an injustice, we make this further etatement and apology. The item was sent to us in the usual way from our correspondent, and re- ceived in good faith; it was published by us in mistake and misapprehension of the facts. We had every confid- ence in our correepondent, but•believe him to have been misinformed. We regret very much to have per- mitted the item to appear. We make as full and fair a retraction of the statements in the item complained of as ispossible for us tu do, and we desire our readers generally, and Mr Pettypiece,to accept our apology for its appearance. Ed NEW ERA. NOTES. --Rev Mr'Mitchel,stationed minister in the Methodist church church here sixteen years ago, wall in town Thursday of I Ast week; his many friends were much pleased to meet him again. Mr John Rogers, who has been ip the employ of the Union Furniture hie ery, we under- stand, has gone to LI 11,-ang, Michigan, and has secured employment there. Mr Jas Miller left on Saturday, for the Northwest on a tour to see the country. Rev Mr McLaughlin, of Wroxeter, delivered a very interest- ing discourse in the Methodist church, Sunday morning, taking for the foundation of his remarks the first chapter of Daniel and the eight verse, showing fourth:the integrity of Daniel amidst his dark surround- ings. Since the snow last week the weather has been very fine, and the evenings are being joyously spent by some of the young men promenading with their cousins so they say' We are informed that a certain young man escorted a young lady home one evening last week, the following ev- ening he spent with a young lady next door; next morning the former would not allow the latter to draw water from their well, oil account of the offence. At the residence of the bride's grandmother, airs Kerr, on May the 13th, by the Rev Mr Mc- Quade, Mr Jno Becket, of Brandon, to Miss Jane Pollock, of Wingham, were joined in holy bonds of matri Mony; the young couple left by the three forty train for Londin on a wedding tour; we wish them happi. nese through the journey of life. At the residence of the bride's father, Winghaas, or May the 13th, by the Rev Dr Ciawford, Mr Harry Hensolf was married to Mis Flora Manuel, both of Mitchell; Miss Mary Ann and Maud Harburn, of Hibbert were among the guests of the evening and a very joyous time was spent. Holmesville. CHANGE.—The public service, ou Sunday, in the Episcopal church here, is held in the morning, instead of evening, as formerly. SERVICEABLE —Mr W J Lobb has obtained the sole right to handle and sell the celebrated sailor cloth, which is claimed to be better and cheaper than oil cloth for coats, horse and binder covers, etc. SPECIAL.—A special meeting of the football association is called for Fri- day evening, in order to discuss the advisability of accepting a challenge for a match on the 25th. All mem- bers are repuested to be present. NEW BUSINESS.—There has been a man here (tve do not know whether he has a prof. before his name or not) who professes to be able to make as many letters in tin, in half an hour, as most men can in half a day. He amine to be quite an expert, and does quite a business. PARTY.—AS parties were becoming very popular, Mr Jn. Jervis thought he would Not be left in the shade, ac- cordingly he invited a number of his friends to an evening's social enjoy- ment, on Thursday last. Besides en- joying themselves to the tulleet extent not a few wondered how it was that John, being such a good host, was still in blissful singleness. 'Old Shay' knows more than he tells. NOTES.—Mr Yates and wife, of Goderich. spent Sunday with friends in the village. Miss Addie Stephen- son has returned from a two or three weeks' visit in Brucefield. Mr L, Proctor has just recovered from a very severe attack of blood poisoning, caused by coming in contact with some poison Iyy. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered in Sharon church, on Sunday evening; Mr T Murch occupied the pulpit at Holmesville. Mr E C Potter and family spent Sunday with friends in Kippets. Mr Nelson Steep bad a ploughing bee on Monday last, when some five or six teams were at work, and turned over seven or eight acres. Colborne. PERSONAL. —Mr Albert Mugford, who bas epent the last few weeks in Detroit,returned home last Thursday. ACCIDENT.—One day last week while Mr Samuel Vanstone was cut- ting wood In the bush, he had a very narrow escape from being trilled. A limb, which was suspended in a tree, fell and struck him on the head,mak- idg a gash about two inches long. He remained there unconscious f�t some time, until a neighbor, who was ploughing in the ajo!ning field, came to his assistance and took Min home. He is able to be atoun.l, although he still feels the effects of tke` blow. Seaforth Chub• '4i-004144 NEN INDusray.--The Dale pivot. ed laud roller, the property of Mr J Dale,of Chatham, has heeri disposed of to Dr T T- Coleman for the stun of $10,000 clash, The patterns have been removed to Seaforth where the manufacture will be continufd al- most immediately under the super- vielon of Mr James Irving 4. • • 11. Exeter. FIRE.—On Thursday morning last,' about 4 eels, au old frame house owned by M. Meakins, on Huron street, and used by Mr N. Peterson aft a; stable, was burned. A cow be- longing to the latter was burnt in the flames. No insurance. Cause ot fire, ipeendiary. The council has notices posted around the village, offering $100 reward for the purpose of finding one the party or parties who have been settipg fire to old and unoccu• pied buildinge. NOTES.—There were over a dozen horse buyers in, town on Friday last. Squire Leathorn has a number of very fine driving horses under train- ing, by Mr Richard Perkins, the trainer, of London, wba is perfectly adapted for the business. Planting potatoes is the order of the day. The aria of Hope held their opening meeting on Tuesday evening last,— The opening of the new organ took place at the Main street Methodist church, cni Sunday and Monday last There will be no celebration in Exe- ter this year, for the Queen's birth- day. Exeter has a night watch on every night now, to look out for the burglars and fire bugs. Hullett. Buy your lime at Hog'sBack lime kiln it is cheap and good. H. LIVERMORE, Londes- borough. WEDDING —One of the long look• ed and, happy events that occasion, ally take place, occurred at the house ofrair Stephep Gray, 13th coo, of Hullett, when his daughter Eliza- beth,was united in the bonds of matrimony with Mr 5 Mathers, uf Lucknow, late of Blyth. Rev Mr Ferguson performed the ceremony. The beet wishes of many friends go out with the young couple on their journey through life. Additional Local News. Presbytery of Huron. The Presbytery of Huron met in Cavan Church, Exeter, on Tuesday, the llth inst. Mr Anderson, the Mo- derator, presiding. The Moderator reported that he had preached the pul- pits of Leeburn and Union churches vacant. !sir C Fletcher was re -ap- pointed convener of the Hoine Mis- sion Committee for the ensuing year. Mr D M Ramsay reported on behalf of the Committee of Superintendence of Studente, as to the students under charge of Presbytery, and who are at present within the bounds. Mr W M Martin, ou behalf of the Finance Committee, presented a tabulated statement, showing total amounts contributed last year by the different congregations of Presbytery, and a comparative statement showing the contributions per family. The report was received and adopted, and copies ordered to be printed and distributed amongst the people, by sessions. Mr McDonald, for the Specie: Committee, appointed to arrange for supply of Leeburn and Union churches, Gode- rich township, reported the prospect of an early settlement of a regular supply, if found satisfactory to Pres- bytery, and recommended that leaye be granted for moderation in a call; the report was received and adopted. In pursuance of the recorameodation of the committee, Mr .Anderson, Moderator of the sessions of the va- cant charges, asked leave to moderate in a call from them, which was grant- ed. Dr Irving, of Thames Road congregation, was appointed a com- missioner to the meeting of Assembly, to fill a vacancy caused by the resig- nation of the elder of that congrega- tion originally appointed. The Pres- bytery adjourned to' meet in Knox church, Goderich, on the second Tuesday of July. A-tatior Lacrosse Meeting. The district committee of the Wes- tern Junior District met at the Rat- tenbury House, Clinton, last Friday afternoon, when the following sche- dule was arranged : June 5—Clinton at Goderich " 6—Seaforth at Stratford " 16 —Goderich at Seaforth " 19—Stratford at Chilton July 1—Seaforth at Goderich " 10—Seaforth at Clinton " 21—Stratford at Goderich Aug. 7—Clinton at Straford ' 14—Stratford at Seaforth " 18—Goderich at Clinton " 28—Ctinton at Seaforth " 28—Goderich at Stratford The clubs are all evenly matebeil, and Clinton's home games should be well patronized to help the boys aloug financially. " The referees ap- pointed are R Jackson andR McCosh, Seaforth; E Campaign, Godericb; J A McFadden and W Miller, Stratford; W McGee and W PSpalding, Clinton. A practise game was held on the ex- hibition grounds, Wednesday night, between sides from the east and west of the town, resulting in a victory for the west. A FINE COLT. —Mr W. Doherty brought home from the Cleveland sale last week the great Sidney (Cali- fornia) trotting colt, Mountaineer,. two years old, half brother to Gold Leaf, 2 111 and Adonis 2,11, and others. Halt SHIPPING. —Mr W. Cadmore has just completed the shipment of 20 care of hay from Goderioh, making 148 cars that he has shipped since last August. He is still buying at the highest price and pressing. He has been unfortunate in one respect; last week he lost a good home, this being the seem' (mete has lost in - e af moti S. - '.- It is expected that Co Snider of Wingham pr Clinton, on the $1.st of May, Qatari() St Church id the m and Rattenbury St. in the evert/ Tao friends. of Rev flog), of Knox College, former' EIensall, will regret to know tuft lute found it necessary to go west account of his wife's health.; and, ni on ay. The regular meeting et the Ban of Hope will be held on Thurs teabury street church, at 4 o'cloek May 1.., in the leeture room :ARA •in' A special program has been, pared. All the members are urgent' requested to be present. Rev A. 11. Drumm has ?accepted, call from a cougregation at ,AVOnto! in Perth County; inductiO4 to ta_1 place on the 27th inst. ' The sala is $1,000 and manse. Mr Drumm a clever and earnest preacher, 8n414 the people then will have no occasion to regret their choice. - We are, pleased to know that Re W W Sperling, of Telavater, whose illness mention was recently made, has been fully able to do hi own work for some time, never en- joyed better health than he does now, I and ie just closing three yeaniof very successful work on his present circuit. The Ottawa Fre ress, of MOnday-44 last, says:—"The vangelistic vices of yesterday attracted very large congregations; Mr Banton discours in the morning on the suleimito Christian Perfection. In theeve the church was crowded in part. Aisles, vestries, pul vestibule could not contain people that assembled. Th announced 'in the morning bably the evangelists wq after Monday evening's sere Renton had made an enjea take charge of a church in zoo, Mich., next Sunday. Bit evening service the desire to co the service was so strong that, effort will be made to induce .,the, Thaet lrch proSun- day Metho dist Church I Official Board has adopted a very flattering resolution respecting the,. work done by Rev J Philip, who is well known as an old Huronian:--- After speaking of the spiritual and financial success of his labors the address says: "He has been assidu-,--, ous as a pastor, visiting, caring for, and feeding the flock of Christ; he'. • has shown energy and ability in fio7,,,,," uncial interests, helping the truetees,: to pay off a large amount of debtfon,-- church property. We wish to recorsa our appreciation of his labors aft. Gospel preacher, a faithful pastor, true and sympathizing friend in P'es homes of our people and a success lit securing the means of carrying on tae woTrkheocfloGsoind." gQ Quarterly Board meet- ing of ,the present year was held in-, Ontario St. Methodist Church 'on Monday evening; a full membershiA" Was present. The yearly repertsS showed very gratify ng results and, the church ie steadily progressing. The finances were paid up in full and the year's business has been sat- isfactorily closed. Mr a riplady was chosen as representation to D trict meeting. At the close of t regular bnsiness Mr E. Turner mov and Jno Brickenden seconded the7, following resolutiolle— 'That this Quarterly Board millets., permit the present opportunity to pass without formally recording its appreciation of and esteem for our beloved pastor. During hie three years' pastorate Rev Jos Edge has ministered to our church with excep- tional pulpit abarity. His faithful, and forcible presentation of the truth' in its many phases has, under the blessing of God,developed the Chris. tian life and piety of our member-- ehip, which during his ministry hate largely increased. We also Word with gratitude and pleasure that in/ all our church and official meetings Bro Edge has by the constant display of that forbearance, grace and urban- ; ity which mark the true pastor and the Christian gentleman, . preserved unity, peace Red concord in our church. We pray that ne and Mre Edge may long be spared to work fore!. the Master, and that the I)lcssing.of. God may rest upon them andaheirta family wherever they may go,' an that finally pastor and people may' 1, meet in the Church of the Firstborn above." Shorts speeches ver -made by the.. mover, seconder, 3 esrs D. Tiplady and A. H.Manning, and the motion was then carried by a standing and unanimous vote. Mr Edge replied with difficulty; being eseatlylaffected by the kindness of his Beard. He, stated that hie three years in Clititon had been the most successful and happiest of his ministerial life. MECHANICS INSTITUTE.—The an- nual meeting of the Mechanics stitute was held in the reading rim of the Institute on rehursu1ej. evening the 7th inst, Mr John MeGarva, th President in the chair. There W not a very large attendance of nein hers. The reports of the treasure and auditors, as to the atato of th library, and directors, were redeiV and adopted. The report of th treasurer shows a small deficit 0 $33.63, notwithstanding this, howeve the affairs ofthe institute finatibiall are much more satisfactor; than fo some time previous. There are 18 volumes reported to be ite the library The president, in presentin4 the d rectors report,refereed to the eoutatt &Lively satisfactory state of falai pointing to the large increase of t 6ipts for subscriptions as a health sign. The following were the oftftt elected for the ensuing yeat:-4r. dent, John McGarya;sectettitY,jam Scott; Treasurer Combe; co et:thing Committee, J. C. Stevenson, Stoneham, W. 11. Limb, A. 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