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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-07-10, Page 1" T Vis ENV/ OURTAQOL TAe:Wliole lumber 13281 CLINTON, ONT., JULY 10, 1801, • E0B1 e'r>ri:OLIv fele.Prxblfelier 1 el,iiga year in g•ovanoe EyMar .ONE u r of our OU'T'ING SHIR.TS has been marked down to cost price to clear them out BUY NOW Estate Jno, Hodgens Hay. COUNCIL MEETING. --The council met pursuant to adjournment on Saturday, July 4th. All the members present. The taxes of south quarter of lot 9, on con. 5, township of Hay for 1888 and 1889 were cancelled. The cum of $20 was paid to Alexander Thompson for the right to change the course of the creek on the N. Boundary along the side of lot 2. The deeds in reference to road allowances on concessions 16 and 17 of .the Township of Elay, as forward- ed from the Canada Company were signed by the Reeve,and deeds returned to the Canada Company. The Reeve and Treasurer were empowered to borrow on the credit of the township the cum of two thousand dollars for the purpose of meeting current expenses. The clerk was instructed to notify all parties having fences on side roads such as to bar up the highway that the same must be rem <<fd before the let of October. A 1a,rge'number of accounts wereorder- ,_,..adeto he paid. , .. Pathnitisterc,,wi11 take notule that all . work should, according to law, be done by the 20th of Jnly,and all lists returned to the Clerk by Aug. 1st, else they are responsible for all work on the list. Council adjourned to meet on Ang. 1st. SAM. J. LATTA, Clerk. e. Belgrave Rev J H Dyke, the new pastor of the Methodist church, entered upon hie new duties last Sabbath, and was listened to with considerable interest and profit; he.. is a young man of energy, culture and force, and will no doubt succeed well. His family, which have been stopping at Gode- rich,will remove here to day(Friday). On Sunday afternoon next he will presch.to the Orangemen at Sunshine appointment. Seaforth NOTES. —Jim Watson is one of the happiest and best natured looking men ;in town this week; it's a boy. A complimentary supper was tendered our football club the other evening, and each of the boys'presented with a pair of white kid gloves; this was a neat recognition of their recent vic- tories. NOTICE ! TOTHELADIES From e Wek l 'Bud OF 1NTERE$TING TTENirS all parts of the County 1g Widerawalre and lively Correspondents Zurich. PICNIC.—The annual picnic, under us of the Lutheran Sunday thea rtes School, was held in Taylor's grove on the let of •July. The principal attractions of the day were sports, boating, tug of war, etc. There were a large number present and the day, although a little cloudy in the morning, was every thing that could be desired. Some very good selec- tions of vocal music were given by a number of members of the congrega- tion during the afternoon. The spread was great and delicious. Every Lady buy ing a Mantle or Dress of us, can have it cut and fitted FREE OF CHARGE, by our special cutter. This offer lasts for thirty days only. Avail yourself of the op- portunity. ROBERTSON, The Great Cash Store MUNICIPAL.—Council met in the town hall, on Saturday last- Mr Coleman, of the Canada Company's office, Toronto, was in the village conferring with the Council, relative to lands in connection with the draining of the "Big Marsh." It is rumored that instead of publishing the by law relative to this matter it will be printed, and served on all parties concerned. Mr John Spec - man, local agent of the Canada Com• pany, accompanied Mr Coleman. Pathmasters will note that the last day for the performance of statute labor is the 20th inst, and all lists should be returned to the township clerk by the let day of Augnst. If pathmasters would endeavor to be on time it would spare the clerk a gree' deal of inconvenience. About $10Uu was expended in repairing the Cen- tre road this summer. BRIEFS.—Mr Sam M Hauck is in tbe village at present visiting friends, prior to going to his home at Wal- lace; he intends attending the Inter- national Teachers' Association at Toronto, . this summer. Next Sun• day the annual "Kindertay" in con- nection with the Evangelical church will be held here; several speakers from the surrounding district will be present, and a grand time is expect- ed; a missionary collection will be taken up during the service. Mrs D Kearcher; of Wisconsin, is visiting friends in this vicinity. The entrance pupils have returned home; they re- port a fair exam. Mr E Wideman has purchased land in Michigan, and we believe will remove there after harvest. Our new merchants have mored into town. Mr Chas Fritz, who attended • the sports in Goderich on tbe lst, succeeded in carrying away quite a number of prizes; he received 1st prize for run- ning once round the square, Charlie is not so slow. Mr John Schentler has completed his job of gravelling. Mr Holtz, residing near the "Big March," has been in Michigan, at- tending the funeral of his son. A number of the farmers in this viinity have commenced'haying; they report a short crop. We were favored with a splendid fall of rain on Saturday last, which made everything look quite fresh again; the fall and spring grains promise to be a good yield Messrs Daniel Steinback and V Kochems, accompained by some friends from Exeter, were camping at Grand Bend, a few days last week; their fishing expedition was a de- cided success, as they brought home splendid specimens of pike. Mr P Koehler and wife are visiting friends in Detroit. Messrs Arthur and Les- ley Benedict left for the northwest, this week; we wish them success in their new adventure. The Sonretrie, a splendid life boat belonging to Mr F Hess, was the fastest boat on the lake on the 1st of July; it was kept going too. Misses Edith Dyer and Ida Gillespie are the guests of Miss E Steinback this week. A team of horses which were standing on the embankment in front" of the grist mill, became frightened, one of the harees, jumped to one side, fell over the bank and dragged the other with it, the tongue of tbe waggon and the harness were badly broken, but no serious damage was done; they did not run away. Mr George Bucha. nan is spendiog his holidays at home; he will not write ou any exam this year, but will try bis luck next year. Mr Emanuel Merrier was in town last week. Miss Reith, who has been teaching on the 14th con, will spend her holidays at home and in the vic- inity of Hensall. Dominion day was observed as a holiday here, the prin- cipal amusement being croquet and jumping among the local sports. Master Ezra Schindler has returned home. Mr Witmer, of this vicinity, has returned to Clinton, for the pur- pose of writing on his examination for a teacher's certificate. Mies Allie Johnston is visiting friends in Clinton. t GoderfeitTownaliip,,. CouNcib...--Couneil met on ..Tune 29th, membersalls i 29 em er present. Otolog to the absence' of the clerk, It was decided that Mr Adam Cantelon -Tuekerslanith. gertlen party, under the auspices ofthe Young People's. Soeietty, will. be held :at'the-residence of Mrs E Johns, on Friday evening, July lOtb, commencing at 7.30. .fl. good program la.being prepared, eon- ssldtin.g of readings, recitations, vocal and instrumental manic, end, a good tiin ie expected. VipxT7r.>;7cI..-.Mrs Tprttel, is fist,,, tag relatives at Trowbridge at pree- ent. Mies Lilly. Robb, of Clinton, ie visiting friends and relatives here,. Miss "Fanny Townsend, who bete heen teaching near Orilla> is specdi n g hervracation at }setae. - perform . the defies' of clerk . at the. t►1c71fifllop. Council Board, during the enforeed Noris —Mr R • McLeod and'Mies absence ot the cleric through sickness- ' Gracie Scott have returned frons. The principal business was in Eton- a protracted; visit to Ohio,' Pennsyl- h nection wit the amount of money to be expended on repairing made and bridges by each Counciilor,the'latter, having eawh a separate check book for paying forjob work, this does not necessari y appear in 'these minutes,; The follot'ling aceonnts were paid,• viz, Peter; .Trembly for •Mr.. Bray, indigent, $8, • Mrs Collins I•.' Wm Collins, indigent, $18,75. 0'uneil adjourned to meet again the lst Mon- day in Atlgust. Jae PATTON, Clerk. spend her holidays.. moo_—,•.--.-= . Kennon Nares. --The Monarch was.in port en Tuesday, The Wind- sor City has been in Mort a• eouple of times this week. The Tug, Castle. on her way down the lake to Toledo, having in tow raft of ties, ran in here for shelter' from last week's storm; she left again gn Monday, The Sepliie, Goderich, with 340,000 ft of limber for our lumber merchants, arrived at the dock this week. The Greyhound, Goderich, is loading salt at -the-Big-mill for a shipment. venia and otherplaces in the United States, and express. themselves as very':highly pleased; with that country end many of its.people, Mr Joseph Derrance had the misfortune to lees) a valuable mare froniblood poisoning the other day, Mr W. J. Shtaonon returned from Toronto, Brampton, and other places in' the vicinity. of Toronto, where he has been visiting, friend', . Miss Harriet Campbell, teacher, bas. gone ,to Michigan to per Adam flantelon pro. tem. NOTE& —The recent heavy rains caused the, farmers to wear broad smiles; they haps generally com- menced haying, although the pres ent gloomy weather is not very fay-• orable for 'that occupation. It has not been definitely decided upon when the: return football 'match be•, tween the Clear Grits, of No 11, and the Bearers, of ]3olmesvilie, will be played, but we understand that it will be•il the near future. Mr Geo. V Dyke; of Goderich, is at present visiting friends and acquaintanceston.. the 16th and vicinity. Mr .1 Arm- strong, :;teacher, at Sheffield, (ant, spent a few days with his friend, ll'Lr W S Lawrence. Miss Libbie Law- rence, daughter of Rev J Lawrence, of Aldereiile,Northumberland county is at present ona visit to her uncle, Mr W S Lawrence, of the 16th con. The New EnA will be sent on, a trial trip to new subscribers, for the balance of the year, for 50c cash. This is a rare chance. Westfield•. REPORT OF WESTFIELD SCHOOL, 5 5 No 6 EAST WAwANosit.—Fifth clam — Josephine Buchanthi 2298, Bertha Coventry 2131, Phoebe Dens- more 2074. Fourth class — Otto Rueger 1946. 1st Div, Third class— David Patterson, 856, Frank Camp- bell 623, James Redmond 421,Charlie Redmond 370, Etta McDowell 232. 2nd Div, Third class—Eva Jackson 540, Herbert Henry 83, 3rd Div, Third class—Harvey Buchanan 200, Harvey McDowell 174, Wellington Henry 97, Annie McDowell 56. Second class—Bertie Carr 477, Annie Redmond 359, Louie Campbell 348, Phoebe Jackson 266, Chrietianna McClinton 246, Rosa Coventry 244, Annie Buchanan 232, Rosanna Whit - mer 187, Frank Carr 183, Otto Whit- ener 173, Eddie Armstrong 186, Gor- don Johnston 95. The New ERA will be sent on a trial trip to sew subscribers, for the balance of the ( year, for 505 cash. This is a rare chance. Kippers. FOOT Bail..., --On Tuesday evening a very friendly game of foot ball was played between the Hensall and Kip - pen boys. Score 3 to 1 In favor of Hensall. • A lawn social under the auspices of Kippen Council R. T., will be held on the grounds of R, McMordie, London', Road, near Kippen. on the evening of Thursday, July 16. , The Seaforth ;brass band will bein atten- dance, a good time is anticipated. NoTes.-A''very heavy rain visited this section of the country on Friday last, doing a great deal of good. The clink of the mower again reminds us that harvest is fast approaching. We are pleased to hear that the Rev Mr Acheson, who met with an accident on Wednesday last is rapidly recover-. ing. Now is the time for picnics, have the people of Kippen and vicin- ity fallen asleep? The strawberry festival held in,connection with the Ladies Aid Society, was a grand success, proceeds amounting to up- wards! ofl 570, this speaks well for the ladies. AoiisE KILLED.—Mr T M Kay, Reeve of Usborne, had a young horse kills i i n a rather singular manner, on Thursday last week. The horses were all at the watertrough drink- ing. when oue of them got entangled in the fence, which frightened this colt, when it suddenly turned and ran toward the barn, coming in con- tact with a gang plow which was setting in the lane with the handles towards the pump. The colt ran with such force that ou striking the handle of the plow it was driven it in- to its breast nineteen inches by actual' measurement, strange to say the colt polled itself off the plow, and died at once about ten feet from it. Mr Kay valued the colt at $100 and it is indeed quite a loss. hitt Cattle ,it also s pumps ► s Sar out. house, Rev bar Kenner B preaqh au Omega sermon in ion cburdb nest Sunday, at 6.0 p pt., gall members of other 'lodges lire (gir- dled, erdully invited to attend; he iv at Torten- did" speaker and yen may a expect an Intellectual great NoiEs.—Mr Chas Yatee left last Saturday for Chicago, were he ex- pects to secure a situation; we wielf him success. " Mrs Harry Arnold, of Owen Sound, is visiting in town. Miss Mary Sherman is home on a visit to her parents, on East street. Mr F Boettcher with on and daugh- ter May, • of Detroit, are visiting relatives and friends in town. Miss Lizzie, Master George Shannon and cousin, Carrie Brittle, of Memphis, are home on a visit, Dr ROss, of London, was in town, attending_ the funeral of his grandfather, the late Thos Kydd, who departed this life, on. Sunday last at the ripe old age of 87. Mr Seymour; wife t'nd two children, of Detroit, are visiting in town. Mr fdohn. Hamlin and wife returned this week to their home in Detroit, after a short visit to their parents. Mies Delia Sperling, of Wingham, is the guest of Miss E Acheson.. large number of our citizens attended the 11 C Picnic held at Kingsbridge on Wednesday. At St Peter's church, by the Rev Father West, on Monday,Mr Austin, of Ash- field, and Annie McCann, of town, were united in wedlock bonds, pros- perity and ,happiness is. our wish. On Tuesday evening,at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr A Mellon• ald, of town, was united in marriage to Miss Coats, of town. Miss Adams 18 on a v•sit to Hamilton for the summer: Mr John Davis is home for his holidays to Wingham. The lawn social and strawberry festival held by the Y P 5 of North Street Methodist church, on the grounds of Mr Geo Acheson, was a grand suc- cess, the attendance being large, everything paesed off splendidly and a good time was spent. Burtch's company gave a rendering of the pdpular play, Uncle Tom's Cabin, under canvas, on Monday. West Wa wanosh. CHURCH OPENING.—Tbe Bethel Methodist church, 10th con of West Wawanosb, which bas been under- going repairs, was reopened on Sun - ay, when conductor Snyder" preach- ed in the morning, afternoon and evening. The attendance was ex- ceedingly large, people sitting on the roof of the driving shed, in order to listen to the eloquent addresses of Mr Snyder. Colmar. met on Saturday, June 27th. The members all present. Geo. Beattie and Chas. McRoberts were paid $1 per day for shovelling gravel for pathmaaters. Messrs. Hannah and Kilpatrick were paid the balance of contract price for cutting hill opposite 20, con. 4 and 5, less $2 kept back for work uncompleted. The treasurer's report for May showed balance and receipts $55.73 tiend„expenditnre $6.15. For June balance and receipts $591.19 with expenditure $227.95, leaving $263.- 24 on hand. The report was received and filed. A oomninnication from the County Clerk certifying that this town- ship will require to levy -52275.98 for county purposes and $249 for municipal aohool grant was road and filed. J. C. Wilson in a commnnioation,00mplained that Young'a drain was being filled by loge, tree tops, etc. The clerk was in- structed to notify the general owners interested to have all obstructions re moved forthwith. The Reeve was authorized to arrange with the Reeve of Ashfield for clearing out ditch oppo- site lot 13, con. 7. The clerk was in- structed to procure -two -tape lines for use for members of council. Quite a number of small accounts were ordered to be paid. Council adjourned to meet on Saturday, Aug. 22nd. R. K. Mtrs,Ea, Clerk, TheNEw ERA will be sent on a trial trip to new subscribers, for the balance of the yasr, for 50c cash. This is a rare chance, St. Helesut. Picntte,-r unlciq plcnic in con- cecttan, with the Presbyterian and;" Church of England Sunday schools of this place, was held' in John tor," Ban's grove.on Wednesday last, +Tully lat. Ayermnleastint it e was ent , the amusements consisting e ball,. loot bell; quoilirig,. swigging mid croquet, the organ, too, was well pat roamed by thechiidren,and,short ad dresses wereedeltvered'by each;; of the ministers present. Thos: ended the. day's amusement which was ppre ciated by all. BASF} BALL. -Our boys returned from Clinton quite elated over their success on Dominion. Day,which cmi- elated in carrying off the silver cup and the :ehanipionship of :Western Ontario. The boys deserve • great creditas,, being -all from, the. country, their practice is very limited. ' Oaxaca 'RE-orENrieg. .Bethel church, which leas - beeµ undergoing enlargement far some weeks past, wits. re -opened on -Sunday:" deet, The ser- vices'being conducted by Conductor Snider of whom all who beard speak very highly. A tea, meeting Was'held on Monday evening and a large erowd were' p"resent. The proceeds go tethe building ten(!. ' ORANGE SERVICE.-,- Rev Mr Connors, of.Lucknow, is 'to ;preach,a special sermon to the Orangemen of the surroundipg district. ' Aa several lodges are included and the`Engligh church: being.. too small, they halm secured the Presbyterian ,church for the oceasion, which is to' be on Sun- day, July 12th, at 3 o'clock p. m. A large attendance is requested, and visiting brethren are cordially.invite d to attend. • DEATH.—Mrs John Webster,- who has been ailing for some time past, died on Saturday last, The remains were interred- on Monday last in Wingnam cemetery,and were followed to°their last resting place by.,a large concourse of friends and acquaint- ances. The deceased was a compara- tively young, woman, being. ;±only - twenty eight yeare of ago, - stricken down in the midst of, years by, -heart disease. In. her life she was much be- loved, and highly reenacted,: awl in her death she is ,deeply lamented, She leaves three small children and a sorrowing husband to mown • her loss. They have the sympathy -of the en- tire community. - Exeter. • Sim ,—Mrs Wm Snell is at present confined to the house with a severe attack of inflammation of the lungs. MARRIED,—On Wednesday last, Mr Wm Slee was married to Mrs Mary Bell, of this plane, formerly of Usborne township. The Rev W. Martin tied the knot. We wish them a happy and prosperous life. PISRSoNALS —Mr Geo Armstrong, of Brantford, is; visiting his brother, Mr Irwin Armstrong. Mrs Derd and two children, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting at her brother's, Mr John Leathorn. Mr A. W. Williams, is spending his holidays in town visit- ing friends. Mrs Walter Westcott is visiting friends in Lumbey this week. Miss Emma Baird, of Parkhill, was the guest of Mies L. Dennis on Sun- day last. Mr Ardagb Stanlake was the guest of Miss England on Sun- day last. Misses Mary, Beatrice and Florence Friend,of London, are visit ing at the residence of Mr E. Hunt. Mrs T. Carling, of Clinton, is visiting her sister, Mrs E. Christie. Mrs S. Hedden and family are spending their holidays at Mr Jas Cockwell's, Crediton. Mrs Wm Denman, of the Forest City, is visiting her sister-in- law, Mrs Geo. Heaman. NoTEe.-The..Mieses Sanderson, of Detroit, are now at•heme •for:a ex- tended visit. Miss Salkeld left last week for a few weeks' visit with friends in Goderich. Mrs Leslie, from Arkell, is visiting friends in town. Miss Barmby, of Bay City, Michigan, is visiting at Mr Jordan's. Charlie seems to always take a rest when coming up street; don't lean too bard Charlie for the pickets are sharp. Many of our young folk took in the tea•meeting on Monday even- ing last, some had companions and others were not so fortunate; others were so determined to catch sotne- thing, that they walked, but all they caught was—a cold. Some of our young men took their best girls to see the sports in Goderich on the 1st, and Bob informs us that they at least had a very pleasant time. Miss Martin, of Buffalo, is again home on a visit. This week will see haying fully commenced though many started last week. Mr Robt Murray bas returned after a month's trip up the lakes; he looks better and speaks highly of that port as a means of recreation. It seemed hard for George on the day of the picnic to decide which. "-Mr John Webb's house is now in course ot erection. The commodious stable at the manse was finished last week; it looks well indeed and was a much needed im- provement. Ashfield. ACCIDENT.—At a barn raising on the farm of Thomas McKeith, 12th eon,, of Ashfield, on Saturday, last a serious accident occurred to Donald McLean, of the same township: The hands were putting up the over lay above the granary, when one slipped and struck him on the neck, injuring the spine. The lower part of bis body, from the waist down, is per - fectly powerlesri. Doctors were called in, and gave no hope whatever of the unfortu nate man's recovery. Nova—Rev Mr Kenner preached his first sermon at Zion last Sunday, to a fair congregation. The rain last week did a great amount of good, the ground was very dry and every thing was suffering for the want of rain. We are glad to learn that David Anderson, who was very ill, is now convalescent, but it will be some time before be is able to do much. Mr J. Andrew has put up a windmill near his house, which will save him some hard work in watering `deelinedtd do so, athesome time e feeling very touch for Mr. Beck«.-- Thomas Plunkett 'left home on Meng day for the Northwest, The Rev. S. Sellery, P. D., B. A., with his family arrived in town on Thursday and en- tered upon bis new field of labor.— S. Gracey is building a fine driving stable. Mr. Pentland, a young min later, spent a few hours in town with I W way•e to friends nils on his to Gorrie appointment. Mrs. Duncan Mc Tavish and daughter have gone on a visit to Ripley this week. Mrs. R Elliott is visiting friends in Listowel this week.Ralph Rogers is repairing a 8 his house by having it sided and shingled new. Mr. John Hopper,who was teaming foe McLean & Son for some time, len on the 9:h for the Northwest. R. Green has finished his house, verandah and fence and the neighbors are rej'iciog over it as they will be able to get their rest at night, for he was at work early and late. The Wingham Sepoys and the Blyth Stars played a game of base- ball in Blyth on the first, resulting in favor of the Wingham team by 25 to 1. Misses Ellen and Sarah Sander- son, of Detroit, are visiting at their sister's, Mrs. R. Green, this week.— We were pleased to see that Dr. Mc- Donald gave such a powerful address in favor of prohibition. The picnic in connection with the Sunday School of St. Paul's church has been post• poned until September lst- Blyth "Ab, there," said a Wingham gentleman on the 1st, "did you see the girls with glasses ? It seems to be a weakness of the eyes, peculithr to the Blyth young ladies, that when tbey wish to see anything particular they take their glasses off, and they all have it." Quite a party of the young people picnicked at Point Farm on Monday,. leaving here about eight o'clock, al- though the weather was a little chilly for a day at the lake, they had the element along which could not fail to make it lively and pleasant. All agree as to having had a splendid time, and that Point Farm is the place for a picnic, especially with the advantages which a west end piazza affords. SERENADE. --A pleasant time was spent,at the residence of Mrs Tanner - sr, on Tuesday evening, the occasion being in honor of the arrival home of • Mr F W Tanner and bride. The band, ot which Mr Tanner was al- ways a member while in town, thought it only right he should have a little of his own medicine, so form- ed in line, marchdd in silence to the scene and struck up, not "Johnny get your gun," but a few lively strains, which had the effect of bringing Mr Tanner to the fore, when be received the hearty congratulations of his friends, t► ey were then invited in and a very pleasant evening was spent. Wingham DIED VERY SUDDENLY.—Last Sun- day Dir. McGuire, who lived about a mile and a half south of Wingham, died very suddenly. It appears that he bad not been feeling very well but was not thought dangerous until about twenty minutes before his death, when he became very ill and died in a few minutes. He was 70 years of age; he leaves a wife and grown up family to mourn his loss. They have the entire P mpathy of the neighborhood in their bereavement. BLUE LOOROuT.—Mr. John Mc- Murchy, of Huron Tp., was in town this week. He reports the crops in that section to be seriously injured by the dronth. Farmers that had any old straw stacks left over 'ince last winter, have taken them into their barna and their stock have failed for want of grass. Since the rain of last Friday they have began to cow Hun- garian grass to make feed for their stock for next winter. NOTES.—Mr. W. Green has im- proved the appearance of his proper- ty by having a neat, new picket fence put in place of the old one, Miss Martha Stafford returned home to Pine River from Clinton where she has been for several menthe, also vis- iting friends in Wingham on her re- turn. Mrs. Roach, of Detroit, was the guests of Mrs Coad last week.— Mr and Mrs Buchanan, of Toronto, were visiting friends in town last week. Mrt. McTavish, of Lochalsh, is visiting friends here this week.— Mr. McLellan, of Hibbert, silent the first in towns Misses Bessie Mun • den and Catherine McTavish were visiting at Glenannan last week. On Friday evening `of last week Mr. Banks, of Toronto, was here to organ- ize a camp of the Sons of Scotland, but owing to sone misunderstanding on the part of Mr. Faulkner, those intendingg„to unite with the society Stanley , NOTES —Mr Jae•JunOr ,ilial" indisposed for a .few days but is j to reseme work again, visa J. Fraser is also slowly eooverin tier sickness. Mr Weise an from Ternberry, spent a"ehgrt li amqug friends in Stanley last w ACCIDENT.—One day last we while John H, eldest son of Mr H kt Ewen, was reaching fora scythe that was above him, he clipped sued;. fell. His arm cowing itt contact with the blade of the scythe had. 'a eeyorgt.' wound inflicted upon it; .cutting' some of the a to ie . The s. tor was soon called. who dressed the wound and John is doing as well 'as could be expceted,although he will be disabled for some time. The 1st passed off splendidly in Blyth, the weather was all that could be desired, a fine shower in the morning laid the dust and brighten- ed up things generally. The town was nicely decorated with bunting flags and evergreens There was some 'dissatisfaction expressed when the calithumpians did not appear in the morning, but this was dispelled when they did appear in the grand parade at two, which was thought advisable on account of the rain, the band added very much to the day's enjoyment, the sports were held in the park and witnessed by a good crowd. A promenade concert in the hall, in the evening, was very well patronized, and dancing afterwards till the wee sma hours closed a day which seemed to be pleasantly spent and satisfactory to all. - Londesboro. (From our regular 0orre-Donden4 NOTES. — Mr D McFadyen, our,' popular teacher, is, we expect, at present on the ocean, taking a drip to the old country, we are sorry to hear that his services cannot be procured after the present year, his equals as a teacher are very scarce. If cherries are any indication of the, fruit crop this year, there will be an abundance, • for cherries are very plentiful. The recent rains have made 'the farmers smile, though there are some that still grumble, and would if they were going to be hanged. The Orange- men, since receiving notice of a s o- tial train to Brussels, have decided to go there on the 12th 4f July. The. I 0 G T contemplate at an early date having a sermon preached here espec- ially to the Temperance body. (From another correspondent) SONS OF ENGLAND. --A lodge of the Sons of England Benevolent Socictywas dedicated at Londesboro, ; on Friday evening last by Supreme." Vice President Hancock, assisted by district deputy Hirst, of Stratford, and Bros Jackson, P; Robson,"P 1>; Swaffield, S; Joyner, Ch; Watts, 1G; Evans, 20; Walker, I G; Howson, D D, of Sheffield Lodge, Clinton. The_S,_ new lodge will be known as Londes borough Lodge. The officers for the' present term were duly installed as follows:—Pres, A Woodman; P Free, G Thompson; V P, George Williams; Sec, John Lasham; Chap, Rev Jas Ferguson; I G, T Gregory; 0 G, A Brunsdon. J Taylor fills the position of Chaplain till Rev Mr Ferguson re- turns. The books are left open for , charter members, at $3 each, for one ?' month. Their meeting nights will be the second and fourth Thursday in tt' each month. A few short addressee of explanation and congratulation closed the evening. This new lodge, being in the very heart of a largo English settlement, with the pus't and energy displayed by the present members, bids fair before long (when the aims and objects of the Society, are more fully understood) to .. - banner lodge in numbers : ty.—Cose. NOTES.—We are informs y Mr Ouimette, of the Cash Store that on Saturday last a greater number of persons visited his store, and mads purcbaees, than on any day during the past five years. Mrs E. Carter, of Clinton, was out seeiug her brother - law, Mr J Garrett, this week. Mr Willis took advantage of the cheap excursion from Buffalo, and was en- abled to spend Sunday with his fami- ly. Mrs J Ferguson and family leave "', this week on a visit to friends in Lon- - don. Mr. Geo. Garrett spent Sunday here. The pastor's class will meet in the church next Monday evening,ow- ing r :' to the absence of Mrs. Ferguson. Miss Jessie Cadso, of Buffalo, was up visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Willis, this w eek. A large number of our young people attended Uncle Tom's Cabin, show held in Clinton, on Saturday evening last. NOTES.—Mr Add Halliday, a form- er resident of Blyth, and bride paid a short visit on Saturday. Owing to the inclemency of the weather on Friday evening, Burche'a Uncle Tome Cabin Co were obliged to abandon their tent and give i e their performance rf o in Industry hall, under the circum- stances the attendance was good, and the play fairly well rendered. Mr Wni McGowan and bride arrived home on Monday evening, after an absence of nearly three weeks. Mr 3 Chidley, of Clinton, moat acceptably filled the precentor's chair in St Andrews church, on Sunday, in the absence of Mr Oakes. Mr M Kearns died at the residence of Mr F J Me - Connell, Morris, on Saturday, the 4th, aged 8.9 years, and was buried in tke R C cemetery on Monday afternoon. Mr Sherlock, in the 0 P R's employ, Winnipeg, was a guest of Mr Floody'a this week. Miss Nettie Combe, of Clinton, is the guest of Mies Edna Curtis. Mr C E Tanner's fine grey hound, Spring, was accidently poison- ed last week, by Paris green. A ape tial sermon will be preached to the Orangemen, in Trinity church, on Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock, by the Rev Mr Hughes, of Wingham, a cordial invitation is extended to all. Mrs Scott, of Birr, is visiting her son, T W Scott, of this plane. Miss F Floody left on Wednesday morning, for a visit to friends in To- ronto. Hol ,-.--- o. PARTY—A eucceseful garden party was held last Tuesday evening at Mrs Samuel Holmea,nnder the auspices of the W. A. M. A. The members of tbe Auxiliary spared no pains to make it a suttees. The night was chilly but every ono seemed to enjoy them- selves. A short programme was ren- dered. Rev. L. W. Diehl, pastor of St. John's church, Holmesville, acted as chairman. Rev. Mr Ayers gave a stirring speech on the "Useful and Difficult Life of the Farmer." Among those who took part in the program were Mies Ella Proctor, from Detroit, Mrs McOlymont and Mr. Diehl from Varna, Miss Baker, from Ebenezer, Mr:Kilty and the three Messrs Lowery from Summerhill and Miss M,Holmes of Holmesville. The proceeds amoun- ted to 526.85. East Wawanosh. ACCIDENT.—Mr Wm Gregg had, a barn raising on Saturday. E Wrightman and S. Irvine chose: sides, Irvine's side being the victors, \while Wrightman's side was raLsing the plate the tenders broke and fell to the ground and John Taylor, who-- was hn was lifting on It fell to the barn floor• breaking his arm and leg. lie was taken home and medical aidat once summonded and his limbs set, but It';; will be some time before he will be able to work again. NOTES.—Mr Wm McGowan and bride returned home Monday evening from an esteneed wedding, tour, Mrs McGill is visiting friends in'. Seaforth this week. Miss E. Me- •t„,�j Gowan is visiting at Mr Thurtell's in Teamster. A skunk made a raid on Chris Johnston's fine flock of Leg- horn chickens, destroying sixteen in one night. Geo McGowan lost fine two near old colt last week, par- alysis being the cause. Mr T. Ross disposed of twenty steers and a cow to Watson, of Blyth,for a good figure. Geo McGowan delivered to E Wat- son at Blyth five steers and a cove;;' tbe steers, four three years old, and one two years, tipped the beam at 7,220 lbs, and the cow 1,400. Quite a number of farmers from Blyth went to see the lake at Point Farm on 1 Monday. Mrs Duncan, of Belleville, who has been visiting friends here, departed on Tuesday to spend a few weeks in Essex prior to her retu home. Jackson Whiteman had h barn enlarged last week by having split and 20 feet put in its width. The choir of Westfield church atter ed the tea -meeting at Bethel chur on Monday laet. There was a h ;vy rainfall here on Friday, which d lighted the hearts of the natives an also gave vigor to the grain, roe grass and drops in general. Mir, Cockerline, of Morrie, is visiting sister, Mrs W. Radford, this week, Mrs Jaime Potter, who hal bee'. seriously ill, is, we are pleased to; port, improving in health. • Calder, teacher, is visiting frie U S 5 No 3. Reeve Taylor :h the job of hav:nG . he 4th • con. ailed and genera 'y made fitfo ing. This road has long be soaxce of trouble to travellers.